This is an interesting group of fabric buttons which I think come from India. They are very ornate with their gold and silver stitching and beads on a black velvet ground. To me they have a regal look about them.
FABRIC BUTTONS
GLASS BUTTON
This is a white glass paperweight button. It has been decorated with a modern style butterfly and flower in lovely bright colours. A metal loop shank has been embedded into the back. It measures over 2 cm.
METAL BUTTON
This metal button is realistic showing an insect on a leaf. The detail is fine and effective. I don’t think I would like to wear it on a garment but it is interesting anyway.
MOTHER OF PEARL BUTTONS
This pair of Mother of Pearl buttons are set in brass. They have a brass loop shank. I think they would have been men’s waistcoat buttons. I was given them by a friend.
MODERN BUTTONS
Here are two novelty buttons from 2013. One is a crouching rabbit and the other a hippopotamus. They are just a bit of fun and would probably have been used on children’s clothing. They are pewter like.
METAL BUTTONS
These two embossed brass buttons are ball shaped with a loop shank. They have been painted in two shades of blue. I do not know their age but believe that they are fairly old.
CELLULOID BUTTONS
These two celluloid buttons are in a mustard colour with orange and black in a geometric pattern. They have a japanned back which is common in this type of button. They are new to my collection and were given to me by a friend.
ENAMEL BUTTONS
Here are two modern enamelled white metal buttons both in a floral design. One is a brilliant blue with white blossom. The other is more colourful with a white rose on a red background. The blue one is slightly larger. They were made in Japan.
METAL BUTTON
This is a modern realistic flower button. It is of metal which has been gilded. It was bought in Bangkok for me by my friend Lek. It is of good quality.
BAKELITE BUTTONS
Here are two large brown bakelite buttons which are real chunky. One is carved and has an ornamental brass disc in the centre. The other one has a moulded brass rose which has been coated in brown. They measure 4 cm.