As the name suggests these buttons are small and were mainly made in Austria. I really appreciate the workmanship in them because of their detail in such a small button. They have a Japanned (black painted metal) back with a loop shank. Some have Mother of Pearl, Velvet, Dyed metal and Celluloid as backgrounds, then having delicate filigree designs on top. What wonderful little works of art. I have displayed this large group in a lovely velvet and gold frame (from the opp shop of course!) which I feel is very appropriate.