I purchased this lovely boxed set of Bone sewing utensils at a recent Antique Fair in Cobram. It is in very good order and complete and includes the following: Two button hooks, a stiletto, a crochet hook, a Bodkin, a Needlecase, a Pocket knife, a Thimble and three packets of needles. I am very pleased to have it in my Collection now.
SILVER BUTTON
This domed silver button is a delightful design and has a central flower with four plain angled panels radiating from it. The remaining spaces are embossed making a nice contrast. It has a brass back and loop shank and measures 2 cm.
METALIZED PLASTIC BUTTONS
Here are two metalized plastic buttons. They have a very decorative flower design and feature three plastic “gemstones” in a greyish colour. They are quite different.
GLASS BUTTONS
Here are three white glass buttons all with a painted floral decoration. They all have a self shank.
NEW BUTTONS
These buttons are made of resin and I purchased them as a memento in a shop in Tasmania not so long ago. They picture Corn, Eggplant, Tomato and Pumpkin and are really more of a craft button. They are just a bit of fun.
BUCKLES
Here are two Celluloid buckles in Autumn tonings. The green one is rather plain and the orange one has an Art Deco influence.
METAL BUTTON
This is a modern button made of tin. The design is nicely incised into the surface. I do not know what significance the shield and helmet hold but it is rather a nice button. It has a tin back.
SILVER BUTTON
I bought this silver button recently at The Cobram Antique Fair. The design is rather busy and has a heart incorporated in it. It is backmarked GES VW GESCH and measures 2 1/4cm and has a loop shank.
WOODEN BUTTONS
I have just recently got these two wooden buttons at a Spinners and Weavers Display day. They are large at 6 cm. one having a design etched into it and the other one printed on. I love wood and they just appealed to me ( and I just had to buy something didn’t I !!! )
METALIZED PLASTIC BUTTONS
This group of buttons are from 1990’s onwards. I got them all at Opp shops over a period of a few years. They are metalized plastic in silver or gold with coloured trim of various types and sizes. They are rather glitzy and certainly stand out.