Vintage Silver Elk Buttons Stag Deer Wildlife Hunting Blazer Metal Shank Pair 2 For Sale

Title:Vintage Silver Elk Buttons, Stag Deer Wildlife Hunting Blazer Metal Shank Pair of 2
Description: Item: Vintage Figural Wildlife / Sporting Buttons
Quantity: Lot of 2 matching buttons (1 pair)
Size: Mid-size garment closures, approximately 7/8 inch in diameter (22mm)
Color Palette: Antique silver-plated finish with dark charcoal patination settled deep within the textured background
Design: High-relief figural profile of a wild bull elk with prominent branching antlers, framed by outdoor foliage accents and a circular border resembling industrial metal rivets
Backing: Solid, integrated metal loop shanks
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with sharp molded detail, bright highlights, and sound reverse shanksThe Story Behind the Design
This matching pair’s striking layout celebrates traditional Sporting Art and the deep heritage of wilderness exploration. Figural buttons depicting wild game—such as stags, foxes, and waterfowl—became prominent during the 19th-century Victorian era as essential accents for European country estate clothing, hunting frocks, and riding attire.
In the mid-to-late 20th century, premium button foundries revived these outdoor themes to adorn heavy wool blazers, corduroy sports coats, and traditional Pacific Northwest utility wear. This pair uses advanced high-pressure stamping to create an elk with exceptional three-dimensional depth that captures outdoor light beautifully. The dark, oxidized background ensures the bright silver antlers and riveted border stand out sharply against heavy fabrics. Made from rugged metal alloys for durability, this pair adds an authentic rustic, heritage-inspired style to any garment restoration or custom knitwear project.