The House of Chanel (Chanel S.A.) originated in 1909 when Gabrielle Chanel opened a millinery shop at 160 Boulevard Malesherbes, the ground floor of the Parisian flat of the socialite and textile businessman Étienne Balsan, of whom she was the mistress. Because the Balsan flat also was a salon for the French hunting and sporting élite, Chanel had the opportunity to meet their demi-mondaine mistresses who, as such, were women of fashion, upon whom the rich men displayed their wealth – as ornate clothes, jewelry, and hats. Reference: Wikipedia
Below are some examples of Chanel buttons including a set of six silver buttons and a pair of gold tone buttons with the entwined “C’s” maker’s mark.
Chanel Maker’s Mark
Gold tone Chanel buttons showing the entwined “C” maker’s mark
Sold for $150 at Luxurious Treasures in 2019
Collection of 86 Chanel Buttons, 1980-2000s
31 buttons with CC at center. All marked with ‘Chanel’ on backside.
55 buttons with various designs, including elephants, Chanel bags and perfume bottles, among other designs. All marked with ‘Chanel’ on backside.
Sold for $450 at Hindman in 2021
A SET OF 6 SILVER BUTTONS CHANEL
GRADE: 1 4.5 w cm / 4 w cm / 2 w cm includes dust bag, ribbon and box
Sold for USD 125 at Christie’s in 2017
