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HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

Well, 2017 is drawing to a close and it has gone so quickly.

I like to have lots of interests and friends to help things to run smoothly.  That is what makes life more interesting.  This year has been quite good to me.  Lots of outings with friends or visiting them.  My friends all have different interests which I can share.  Opp shopping, antiques, button collecting, photography, drawing, just to name a few.

Of course the most important thing is sharing. I always say that a problem shared is halved and a pleasure shared is doubled.  Well that is my story and I am sticking with it!!!

I wish all a Happy and Healthy New Year.  May we find some good buttons along the way!!

 

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LEATHER BUTTONS

I think the outer part of these buttons is a type of leather dyed brown in one case and blue in the other.

In each case the centre is of brass with a different floral design .

They both have a pad shank which I have shown.

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METAL BUTTONS

This is another group of buttons being part of the  private button collection which I purchased in November.

They are Victorian buttons made of metal with some tan fabric (suede or velvet)  and a little cream celluloid included in the design.  I feel that they are very nice buttons.

There are two different backs used, one being japanned with black paint, the other just showing the tin.  They are just over 1 cm in diameter.

 

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CINNIBAR BUTTON AND BUCKLE

This buckle and button are made of Cinnibar.

There have been many layers of red lacquer applied to a  tin base.  It is then carved into various designs, mainly floral.  Red is the most popular colour used although there are some others used.  It was  used in both China and Japan.

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CELLULOID BUTTONS

A lot of Celluloid buttons are earthy browns and fawns, but these two groups are nice and colourful.

The three chunky green buttons have interesting patterns and each has a cream back with a Celluloid shank.

The striking red oval buttons show a diamond design in black and gold and are typical of the Art Deco period.  They have a black Japanned back.  Each group has been a gift to me.

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ENAMEL BUTTONS

I really like these two enamelled buttons.

They have the added feature of cut steels which makes them just a bit more special.   Their design suggests the Art Nouveau period with it’s flowing lines which are always pleasing.

The colours are quite different too, one with the cherry red and blue and the other having an orange colour with a little pink flower.  They both have a metal loop shank and are just over 2 cm in diameter.