Property from the Brooklyn Museum | April 9, 2026
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 546
Military Uniform Buttons, Civil War
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$1,600
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
22 uniform buttons with Civil War relevance, includes examples identified as: New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Missouri, Massachusetts, Connecticut, UCV (United Confederate Veterans), South Carolina, Georgia, U.S. Artillery, Marine Service, U.S. Military, Northern Army, U.S. Army (during Civil War), and a couple unlabeled; mount, 7 x 13 in.
Provenance: Before 1928, acquired by George Posner of New York, NY; 1928, gift of George Posner to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Note: Hand written on back of mount board: "Military Buttons used during the Great Civil War / No Carolina / So Carolina / Pennsy / Mass / N.J. // Collection by George Posner / In order to put more on make small incision with pen knife in plush / Please hold open until I dig up some more."
The buttons are strung to the board in a way that prohibits viewing the backs without disrupting the overall integrity of the object. There is one exception, the button at the top center, identified as “Mass,” is loose enough that the back can be viewed without removing. It reads “WATERBURY BUTTON CO.” (see our photo)
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Before 1928, acquired by George Posner of New York, NY; 1928, gift of George Posner to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
good overall, visually pleasing with most retaining some degree of original luster, isolated incidents of mild discoloration, not removed from mounting board for evaluation, backs not visible but shanks seem to be present for most or all； wear or weakness to board in places Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
