Lot 0078

The Irma O. Vajda Antique Button Collection

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Political Memorabilia

Sold

Large Antique Button Collection: DESCRIPTION: An antique button collection featuring a variety of buttons composed of plastics, metals, celluloid, bakelite, mother of pearl, cloth covered, wood, and glass. Not examined out of bags. C

2021Large Antique Button CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Large Antique & Vintage Button Collection #1 of 2: Buttons, Buttons and More Buttons!!! A large Antique and Vintage Button Collection...some on original cards, large buttons, small buttons, old buttons, unusual buttons, from Victorian to 1960's...and

2018Large Antique & Vintage Button Collection #1 of 2See Sold Price

Sold

Large Antique & Vintage Button Collection #2 of 2: Buttons, Buttons and More Buttons!!! A large Antique and Vintage Button Collection...some on original cards, large buttons, small buttons, old buttons, unusual buttons, from Victorian to 1960's...and

2018Large Antique & Vintage Button Collection #2 of 2See Sold Price

Sold

Antique Rare Early Button Collection: Large varied antique carnival glass button collection, eight Roman design buttons signed Lidz, cut steel early Cleopatra type buttons and more.

2022Antique Rare Early Button CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique Military and Marine Button Collection: Frank Thomas Co., Waterbury, JR Gain and son England, early Eagle and War buttons, New York City button, and more.

2022Antique Military and Marine Button CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique Shoe Clip, Buckle and Button Collection: Highlights include two pair early paste and rhinestone shoe clip buckles, brass buckle with turquoise style stone & many various forms and designs of early buttons.

2022Antique Shoe Clip, Buckle and Button CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Framed Collection of Flower Buttons: Button collection in frame, all ages (vintage, antique), materials, and styles.Size: 15 1/4 x 17 1/4 in.

2021Framed Collection of Flower ButtonsSee Sold Price

Sold

TWO BUTTON CARDS - ANTIQUE BUTTONS: PARSE-SARGENT COLLECTION.

2019TWO BUTTON CARDS - ANTIQUE BUTTONSSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique Button: You are bidding on one button, the one in the photo. All buttons are from an enormous collection of buttons and we will be selling the rest of the buttons very soon. All sales are final as we are sett

2023Antique ButtonSee Sold Price

Sold

2023Antique ButtonSee Sold Price

Sold

2023Antique ButtonSee Sold Price

Sold

2023Antique ButtonSee Sold Price

Sold

2023Antique ButtonSee Sold Price

Sold

2023Antique ButtonSee Sold Price

Sold

2023Antique ButtonSee Sold Price

Sold

A COLLECTION OF CROSS MOTIF ANTIQUE SEWING BUTTONS: The carded collection of buttons incorporating some version of the cross, plus a whirling log motif, in a variety of mediums is offered as shown. Sizes range from 0.5 to 1.25 inches. The enameled jewe

2023A COLLECTION OF CROSS MOTIF ANTIQUE SEWING BUTTONSSee Sold Price

Related Political Memorabilia

Signed Campaign Buttons of U.S. Women Running for Political Office: POLITICAL CAMPAIGN BUTTONS. A collection of eleven campaign buttons signed by female politicians including one button printed with the caption “Our First Lady” signed by First Lady CLAUDIA

Jun 05, 2024Signed Campaign Buttons of U.S. Women Running for Political Office

$50

Right Wing and Segregationist Candidates for President and Senate: POLITICAL CAMPAIGN BUTTONS. A collection of 16 signed political campaign buttons, including eleven buttons signed by Georgia governor and segregationist politician LESTER MADDOX (1915-2003, “Les

Jun 05, 2024Right Wing and Segregationist Candidates for President and Senate

$50

Nixon, Goldwater & Kemp Signed Presidential Campaign Buttons: PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN BUTTONS. A collection of six presidential campaign pins including one signed by thirty seventh president of the United RICHARD M. NIXON (1913 1994; “Richard Nixon”);

Jun 05, 2024Nixon, Goldwater & Kemp Signed Presidential Campaign Buttons

$75

Collection of John F. Kennedy half dollar coins: Collection of John F. Kennedy half dollar coins est. value $65.00-$75.00

May 28, 2024Collection of John F. Kennedy half dollar coins

$50

FDR presidential campaign pictorial button: FDR presidential campaign pictorial button $175.00-$200.00

2 days LeftFDR presidential campaign pictorial button

$100

Stevenson political campaign button: Stevenson political campaign button est. value $25.00-$30.00

5 days LeftStevenson political campaign button

$10

McCarthy political campaign button: McCarthy political campaign button est. value $25.00-$30.00

5 days LeftMcCarthy political campaign button

$10

McGovern for President 1972 political campaign button: McGovern for President 1972 political campaign button est. value $20.00-$25.00

5 days LeftMcGovern for President 1972 political campaign button

$10

Humphrie and Muskie political campaign button: Humphrie and Muskie political campaign button est. value $20.00-$25.00

5 days LeftHumphrie and Muskie political campaign button

$10

6 days LeftCollection of John F. Kennedy half dollar coins

$50

6 days LeftCollection of John F. Kennedy half dollar coins

$50

May 24, 2024FDR presidential campaign pictorial button

$100

May 27, 2024Stevenson political campaign button

$10

May 27, 2024McCarthy political campaign button

$10

May 27, 2024McGovern for President 1972 political campaign button

$10

May 27, 2024Humphrie and Muskie political campaign button

$10

More Items in Political Memorabilia

19C & 20C Presidential Political Campaign Buttons: A collection of 14 historical 19th Century and 20th Century vintage presidential campaign buttons, badges, and pins. Featuring enamel and transfer designs . Lot includes: (1) 1904 Theodore Roosevelt (

May 29, 202419C & 20C Presidential Political Campaign Buttons

$1,600

Lincoln Proclaims Himself "Always for the Man Who Wishes to Work" in Fantastic Endorsement: Abraham LincolnWashington, D.C., August 15, 1864Lincoln Proclaims Himself "Always for the Man Who Wishes to Work" in Fantastic EndorsementAESABRAHAM LINCOLN, Autograph Endorsement Signed, to [Col. Jam

16 hrs LeftLincoln Proclaims Himself "Always for the Man Who Wishes to Work" in Fantastic Endorsement

$6,000

10 Days After His Assassination JFK Signed W. H. letter, Fantastic! Among JFK's Last Acts in White H: John F. Kennedy[Washington, D.C.], December 2, 196310 Days After His Assassination JFK Signed W. H. letter, Fantastic! Among JFK's Last Acts in White House Post Dated Before Dallas TripTLSJOHN F. KENN

16 hrs Left10 Days After His Assassination JFK Signed W. H. letter, Fantastic! Among JFK's Last Acts in White H

$2,000

First Lady Nancy Reagan's Personally Owned Silver Flatware Service...From Her Mother! Used By Ron an: Ronald ReaganThe White House, Washington, DC, n.d.First Lady Nancy Reagan's Personally Owned Silver Flatware Service...From Her Mother! Used By Ron and FamilyRelicA fine relic from the Ronald Reagan W

16 hrs LeftFirst Lady Nancy Reagan's Personally Owned Silver Flatware Service...From Her Mother! Used By Ron an

$2,200

Reagan Presidential "Camp David" Pickard China Dinner Plate: Presidential[Camp David], n.d.Reagan Presidential "Camp David" Pickard China Dinner PlateTablewareA Pickard China (Antioch, Illinois) dinner plate, almost certainly dating from the Reagan ad

16 hrs LeftReagan Presidential "Camp David" Pickard China Dinner Plate

$220

Register With Two Rare Teenage Signatures of the Future President Signed "J. Calvin Coolidge" Includ: Calvin CoolidgePlymouth, VT, ca. 1882-1907Register With Two Rare Teenage Signatures of the Future President Signed "J. Calvin Coolidge" Including Numerous Signatures of His Father, Grandfather, and St

16 hrs LeftRegister With Two Rare Teenage Signatures of the Future President Signed "J. Calvin Coolidge" Includ

$280

Martin van Buren Seeks a Running Mate "…It does not require a handshake to make me comprehend: Martin van BurenWashington, D.C., March 25, 1828Martin van Buren Seeks a Running Mate "…It does not require a handshake to make me comprehend about the Presidential election…"ALSFine polit

16 hrs LeftMartin van Buren Seeks a Running Mate "…It does not require a handshake to make me comprehend

$400

Jacqueline Kennedy's Pair of Elegant Evening Gloves & Clutch - Impeccable Provenance!: Jacqueline Kennedy[Washington, D.C.], ca. 1960sJacqueline Kennedy's Pair of Elegant Evening Gloves & Clutch - Impeccable Provenance!ApparelPink satin formal gloves, pink satin evening clutch with a pi

16 hrs LeftJacqueline Kennedy's Pair of Elegant Evening Gloves & Clutch - Impeccable Provenance!

$2,000

Presidential & Campaign Pins: Nixon buttons, souvinour buttons, cigerette buttons and more. This is a large lot.

6 days LeftPresidential & Campaign Pins

$25

John F. Kennedy TLS + 14-Word ANS "looking forward to getting back to Washington" After Receiving La: John F. KennedyWashington D.C., January 7, 1954John F. Kennedy TLS + 14-Word ANS "looking forward to getting back to Washington" After Receiving Last Rites!A 1p typed letter signed by John F

16 hrs LeftJohn F. Kennedy TLS + 14-Word ANS "looking forward to getting back to Washington" After Receiving La

$600

A. Lincoln DS For Twice Captured, and Wounded Soldier Who Captured Mosby's Rangers Veteran: Abraham LincolnWashington, D.C., August 1, 1864A. Lincoln DS For Twice Captured, and Wounded Soldier Who Captured Mosby's Rangers VeteranPartially printed DSA signed military appointment by President

16 hrs LeftA. Lincoln DS For Twice Captured, and Wounded Soldier Who Captured Mosby's Rangers Veteran

$2,400

U.S. Grant's Personal Copy of "War Powers Under the Constitution" Inscribed by the Author: Ulysses S. GrantBoston, MA, ca. 1871U.S. Grant's Personal Copy of "War Powers Under the Constitution" Inscribed by the AuthorSigned bookUlysses S. Grant's personal copy of "War Powers U

16 hrs LeftU.S. Grant's Personal Copy of "War Powers Under the Constitution" Inscribed by the Author

$350

A "Lincoln Solferino" Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ronald Reagan White House: Ronald ReaganThe White House, Washington, DC, n.d.A "Lincoln Solferino" Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ronald Reagan White HouseA lovely relic from the Family Residence in the Reagan White House, a limit

16 hrs LeftA "Lincoln Solferino" Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ronald Reagan White House

$500

JFK TLS " we never would have survived the Eisenhower landslide...": John F. KennedyWashington, D.C., ca. January 6, 1953JFK TLS " we never would have survived the Eisenhower landslide..."TLSA typed letter signed by John F. Kennedy days after being elected as

16 hrs LeftJFK TLS " we never would have survived the Eisenhower landslide..."

$600

President McKinley Signed Photo with His First Lady & Short-lived Vice President: William McKinleyn.p., ca. 1899President McKinley Signed Photo with His First Lady & Short-lived Vice PresidentSigned photographA group photograph of President and First Lady McKinley, together with Vi

16 hrs LeftPresident McKinley Signed Photo with His First Lady & Short-lived Vice President

$200

Ronald Reagan Personally Owned "Don Quixote" Ltd. Ed. Vols. 1 & 2, Signed by Illustrator Ex Christie: Ronald ReaganBarcelona, Spain, ca. 1933Ronald Reagan Personally Owned "Don Quixote" Ltd. Ed. Vols. 1 & 2, Signed by Illustrator Ex ChristiesGroup signed booksVolumes 1 and 2 of "The Ing

16 hrs LeftRonald Reagan Personally Owned "Don Quixote" Ltd. Ed. Vols. 1 & 2, Signed by Illustrator Ex Christie

$300

Recommended Historical Memorabilia

Robert Indiana Signed "LOVE" Artwork: Robert IndianaVinalhaven, ME, August 6, 1981Robert Indiana Signed "LOVE" ArtworkSigned artRobert Indiana (1928-2018). Original "LOVE" artwork completed in wax pastels and pen, sign

16 hrs LeftRobert Indiana Signed "LOVE" Artwork

$600

May 29, 202419C & 20C Presidential Political Campaign Buttons

$1,600

Paul Revere Silver Teaspoon Possibly Gifted to Alexander Hamilton: Paul Reveren.p., n.d.Paul Revere Silver Teaspoon Possibly Gifted to Alexander HamiltonTablewareSmall silver teaspoon hand-crafted by Paul Revere, engraved with the initials "A.H." Featuring

16 hrs LeftPaul Revere Silver Teaspoon Possibly Gifted to Alexander Hamilton

$1,800

Mahogany Architectural Model of a Dome: Mahogany Architectural Model of a Dome20th century, the top after the "Temple of the Winds" in Greece, the segmented dome with circular windows and the faceted base with Gothic window openings.h. 24",

4 days LeftMahogany Architectural Model of a Dome

$350

16 hrs LeftLincoln Proclaims Himself "Always for the Man Who Wishes to Work" in Fantastic Endorsement

$6,000

16 hrs Left10 Days After His Assassination JFK Signed W. H. letter, Fantastic! Among JFK's Last Acts in White H

$2,000

16 hrs LeftFirst Lady Nancy Reagan's Personally Owned Silver Flatware Service...From Her Mother! Used By Ron an

$2,200

45 Tsuba From the Collection of a Lifetime Connoisseur of Japanese Art and Arms: Japanese Sword GuardJapan, various45 Tsuba From the Collection of a Lifetime Connoisseur of Japanese Art and ArmsOtherWe are pleased to offer a collection of 45 antique tsubas – Japanese sword g

16 hrs Left45 Tsuba From the Collection of a Lifetime Connoisseur of Japanese Art and Arms

$10,000

"The American Museum": Three Signed Volumes, Includes First Serial Printing of Constitution, Owned b: Ebenezer Elmern.p., n.d."The American Museum": Three Signed Volumes, Includes First Serial Printing of Constitution, Owned by a Member of Congress/Revolutionary War VeteranSigned bookThree original si

16 hrs Left"The American Museum": Three Signed Volumes, Includes First Serial Printing of Constitution, Owned b

$800

[CIRCUS]. Four American circus posters. Includes three Ring...: [CIRCUS]. Four American circus posters. Includes three Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey posters; and Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros./Capt. Astronaut. All half-sheet (approx. 28 x 21”), unbacked, with

2 days Left[CIRCUS]. Four American circus posters. Includes three Ring...

$150

Meyer Lansky with Jimmy "Blue Eyes" Alo Type 1 Photo At Birthday Party! PSA Certified Authentic: Meyer Lanskyn.p., ca. 1970sMeyer Lansky with Jimmy "Blue Eyes" Alo Type 1 Photo At Birthday Party! PSA Certified AuthenticPhotographA vintage color photograph showing mobster Meyer Lansky (1

16 hrs LeftMeyer Lansky with Jimmy "Blue Eyes" Alo Type 1 Photo At Birthday Party! PSA Certified Authentic

$140

16 hrs LeftReagan Presidential "Camp David" Pickard China Dinner Plate

$220

Benjamin Owen Tyler Declaration of Independence, 1818: Declaration of Independence[Washington, D.C.], ca. 1818Benjamin Owen Tyler Declaration of Independence, 1818EngravingA splendid copperplate engraved broadside of the Declaration of Independence, widel

16 hrs LeftBenjamin Owen Tyler Declaration of Independence, 1818

$4,000

16 hrs LeftRare 1800's Louis Vuitton Bill for Leather Trunk Dated One Year Before Launch of Iconic LV Logo!

$140

16 hrs LeftRegister With Two Rare Teenage Signatures of the Future President Signed "J. Calvin Coolidge" Includ

$280

S. Sewall Court Document Involving Three Participants in Salem Witch Trials: Salem Witch TrialsSalem, MA, 17th centuryS. Sewall Court Document Involving Three Participants in Salem Witch TrialsADS[WITCHCRAFT.] Stephen Sewall, Autograph Document Signed, Writ of Attachment in Ma

16 hrs LeftS. Sewall Court Document Involving Three Participants in Salem Witch Trials

$400

The Irma O. Vajda Antique Button Collection

Item Details

Description

Irma Vajda (American, 1916 - 2013) was a nationally recognized and award-winning antique button collector. This card of antique buttons represents one of her most prized and finest collections of enamel, etched glass, reverse painted and Emaux Peints antique buttons. These rare buttons were assembled over decades, won button show awards and have not been publicly shown for over a decade. Provenance: Irma O. Vajda and then by descent to the consignor a Rhode Island heir.

Condition

Collection condition is consistent with age and materials. (Please note, this is not a full condition report; please email us at: info@Vallots.com for a detailed condition report or for additional photographs.) Every lot is sold as is, where is, and without warranty. All bids are final; we do not offer refunds and do not perform shipping services. Shipping costs can sometimes exceed a winning bid.