Antique Silvered Livery Button with Monogram

This antique silvered livery button with monogram is an elegant 19th-century piece crafted for formal servant or household livery uniforms. Made of silvered metal and beautifully engraved, it features an ornate monogram letter rendered in a rich decorative style typical of aristocratic and upper-class European households. The flowing engraved lines and raised detailing give this button an unmistakable sense of refinement, making it a striking example of personal heraldic identity used in domestic service.

Measuring 30 mm in diameter and weighing 11.38 g, the button has a solid, well-made construction. The reverse side is stamped M. Petterson, Stockholm, a respected Swedish button manufacturer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The maker’s mark adds additional provenance and confirms the button’s authenticity and high-quality production.

This silvered livery button monogram shows gentle wear and patina consistent with age, enhancing its antique character. The shank is firmly attached, making it suitable for both display and historical study. Livery buttons such as this were custom-ordered by noble families, wealthy estates, or official households and used on uniforms worn by valets, coachmen, footmen, and other domestic staff.

Collectors of livery buttons, heraldic items, antique fashion, or Swedish decorative arts will appreciate the craftsmanship and rarity of this piece. It also makes a fascinating small artifact for museum-style collections, genealogy research, or reenactment costuming.

A refined example of European social history preserved in silvered metal.