Month: April 2021

This metal button has a picture of a learned man in his cap and gown. I do not know who he is. It is set under clear celluloid. It measures a little under 4 cm, has a tin back and a metal loop shank.

This group of glass buttons are all of the same design but painted with various colour schemes so they look quite different. They slightly resemble a paisley pattern. They have a four way box shank.

Here is a Celluloid button probably from the 1930’s. I rather like it’s geometric design and the colours blend nicely. It is actually more of a tan colour than the photo shows. It measures a little over 3 1/2 cm.

This is an old carved wooden button with a touch of paint. It is oval and measures 4 1/2 cm X 3 1/2 cm. My friend Olwyn bought it at The Button Shop in London in 2013. It is a nice design.

Just for fun I used some scraps of old doyleys left over from some crazy patchwork to cover these three buttons. They came out quite nicely.

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Here is a Mother of Pearl button set in silver which comes from Persia. It has been painted with two figures and is quite crudely made. I feel it has a certain charm about it just the same.

Here is another enamelled brass button. It is royal blue on one side and white on the other. The button is divided by a brass scrolly section making it quite ornate. Each side has flowers and leaves enamelled in it. This button is quite different to any I have seen and is very pleasing to the eye.

This glass button is the most beautiful rich burgandy red colour. It has an interesting design and is topped off with some gold lustre on the circles in the middle. I would be quite happy to have it in my collection but it belongs to my friend Meg. Aren’t all the different button designs amazing.

This quartet of Ceramic buttons were made in England. They are modern and feature birds in a floral design. The square shape adds to their uniqueness. The backs are terracotta coloured. I think they are rather pretty.

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Here are two more beautiful enamelled brass buttons both with blue and pink flowers which stand out nicely against the black background. One has the addition of a butterfly. It also has a pierced border with cut steels which add a nice finish. The other one has a decorative enamelled border. What a great pair they make.