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BATCHELOR BUTTONS

As there was no sewing needed to attach these buttons they were given the name of Batchelor Buttons.  They have a special spring mechanism at the back to enable the back to come off so it then can be attached.  The group shown has one brass button with an engraved floral design.  Two have a stone set in brass and the other also with a stone, claw set into a white metal.  In the close up you can see the decorative claws holding it in.  I think it looks a very good quality button.  Three of these buttons have a “West” Reg’d No. or Patent marked on the back.  The rising sun is the West trade mark.

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SATSUMA PORCELAIN BUTTONS

Made in Japan, Satsuma buttons are very appealing to me.  I especially like those with figures on them although they seem to be harder to find.  The first group I think in general are older than the others.  They also are not so brightly coloured as the newer ones.  Many Satsuma buttons have floral designs.  The painting is very intricate, especially the gold work.

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SEWING RELATED ITEMS

I have always enjoyed fossicking in antique shops and at fairs looking for treasures.  Having been a keen embroiderer over many years, sewing related items are of great interest to me.  They have now become much harder to find as well as being much more expensive.  My collection has grown over the years and I now have some lovely items.

Here are a few examples :    One photo shows a group of sewing items made from bone, including a needle holder, crochet hook and pincushion.

The second group has an enamelled needle holder with a green tassle.  The wooden holder contains thread wax and the “Blue Boy”packet holds needles.  Just a few items to whet your appetite!

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PLASTIC BUTTONS

Although simple in design I find these buttons rather pleasing.  The circle of gold just adds a nice touch.  They each have a brass pin shank, the top of which you can see in the middle. They are from the 1940’s – 50’s  era.

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BOXED SETS OF BUTTONS

It is great to have some sets of buttons in their original box.  Both of these sets are Enamel.  One lot are small square buttons looking like a box with a brilliant blue flower.  The other set are also bright blue, round and with a little pink flower.  They are both lovely, although quite different.  In the late 1890’s and early 1900’s, these boxed sets were a popular gift for say a 21st  birthday present.  Of course they both have the attaching clips.

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WOODEN BUTTON

Made in Russia, this wooden button has been painted and highly lacquered to give a great finish.  It is signed on the back thus:   MOAYAHOB  1994 and measures  3  1/2cms.  The bright strong colours appealed to me.

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HORN

This button is horn with brass and silver inlaid design.  There is a nice silver border while in the middle is a flower and a bird.  Oh so sweet!

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METAL PICTURE BUTTONS

Over the years there has been many metal picture buttons made.  They represent many topics from Literature, Mythology, Opera and the likes.

In this group we have :  PUTTO AT THE FOUNTAIN.  A cherub is seated near a fountain.  ( 3   1/2  cm.)

TEMPERANTIA.  This lady represents the allegorical figure of Temperance. (4 1/2cm.)

RED RIDING HOOD.  We see Red Riding Hood in the forest with the Wolf.  What a pretty border.  ( 4 cm. )

WOODLAND VOWS.  A couple carves their initials in a tree.  This button has been tinted purple which offsets the brass nicely.  (3  1/2 cm.)

All of these buttons have a metal loop shank.