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Here are three different Coconut Shell buttons, They have been painted in various colours and designs. I have quite a few of these buttons and love the way they make a simple button look more interesting. They have been in the shops for many years. They seem to be mainly sew through type.

Hi Carol, I am still here!! Have been otherwise occupied. This is a cut steel button with a matte black background. The rim is of a shiny white metal with a few lines across it. It measures a little over 2 1/2 cm and has a metal loop shank.

Here is an open worked brass button with black enamel on the border and in the centre. It is domed with a metal loop shank and measures 3 cm. I don’t really know what type of garment it would suit.

This wooden button has an embossed metal disc in the centre showing a series of shields in a circle. If they have any significance or are just decorative I do not know. I have no idea of the age of it’s production. It has a metal loop shank.

This button is of fine brass and is square shaped. It has four sections which have some paint work which all join onto the central shape. It has a brass loop shank and measures 2 1/2 cm. I have no idea of it’s age.

Here is a white metal button which is pierced and domed. It has a floral design etched into the surface. I don’t remember where I got it from ( maybe an opp shop find ) but guess it is a more modern button.

This metal button is log shaped and domed. The design has been pierced into the metal making it quite decorative. It has a metal loop shank and measures 3 1/2 cm. It would be an awkward shape to suit a garment not knowing whether to put it vertical or horizontal.

Here are two hand painted wooden buttons in the Folk Art style depicting flowers. They are signed around the edge : D. Corden C 1993 and are a sew through type. She must have done quite a few as there were many at the Melbourne Buttonfest where I bought them several years ago.

This Celluloid button is a dirty greeny brown colour and has a raised centre piece which is buffed showing a decorative pattern. It has a japanned back and measures a little over 4 cm. It would make a really nice overcoat button.

Here is a metal picture button showing three birds in a bush. The central picture is of brass and is set in a white metal border which is a little battered. I don’t know if it is really old or just well worn. It has a japanned back and metal loop shank.