This group of Bakelite buttons are all in the shade of brown. Two are very unusual shapes; one a long log type the other a rectangle. They have a nice look and feel about them.
BAKELITE BUTTONS
OLD MOULDED TIN BUTTONS
Here are three groups of Moulded Tin buttons, some from the 1920’s and some from the 1940’s.
They all have a tin back and shank. The designs are varied, some with dotted patterns, some with flowers etc.
MOTHER OF PEARL BUTTONS
Here are some basic Mother of Pearl buttons with just a little simple carving. Also shown are six small rather pretty realistic flower buttons on their original card.
BLAZER BUTTONS
Here we have two groups of Blazer buttons, one lot being silver coloured and the other gold.
They are mainly metalized plastic although a few are actually metal. There is a variety of subject matter on them but Yachts, Shields and Crowns are very common. They range in size from 1 1/2cm to just under 3 cm.
OLD NEEDLE FOLDER
Here is a very pretty needle case with embroidered flowers on the front.
Unfortunately some of the stitchery is missing but I believe it to be quite old. As well as the flannel in which to put the needles there is a small mirror on the opposite side. I am sure it would have been really beautiful when in new condition. If only it could talk!
THIMBLES
This little group of thimbles I think are Bakelite and are probably from the 1940’s. I have done much needlework over the years but never used a thimble as I could not get used to one. They are not so common these days although some ladies do still use them.
INCOMPARABLE BUTTONS
I do like these Ceramic buttons. They have a lovely handmade look and feel. They are both large; the black and cream one is 4 cm and the flower one is 5 cm. Being quite chunky they would need to be on a strong material.
I like the fact that the money from their sale goes back to the Village women in South Africa where they are made.
SEWING ITEMS
BEADED NEEDLE HOLDER
Here is a modern beaded needle holder which I bought at a Craft Fair.
It features an Iris in purples and silver with a beaded tassle. The colours look lovely with the black background and somebody has spent a long time making it and it really took my eye. One picture shows a purple enamelled brass needle holder with a brass thimble lid accompanied by a small pair of embroidery scissors.
SEWING ITEMS
SILVER SHOE PIN CUSHION
What an elegant shoe this is; typical of the 1920’s or 30’s.
It is a lovely silver pin cushion. I have replaced the velvet as there was none in it when I made the purchase. It is marked JB 1849 on the bottom. It is accompanied by three silver thimbles in the picture.
CELLULOID BUTTONS
These four buttons are all large at just under 5 cm and are of Wafer Celluloid. They are all a kind of khaki/ochre colour with geometric patterns on them and are sew through type. I think they are from the 1930’s and were possibly worn on overcoats.