I think this button is of silver with royal blue enamelling. It features a map of Australia and I bought it purely for that reason. It has a backmark which I cannot read.
SILVER AND ENAMEL BUTTON
BUTTON FOLDER
This folder of Bone buttons comes from Italy and is marked “Ultima Novita” which translates as Latest or Utmost Novelty. It also says “Indespensabile in Ogni Famiglia” meaning Necessary in every family. It is complete with no buttons missing which is great.
MY SKETCH BOOK
How about another little diversion from buttons? As previously mentioned I enjoy painting and sketching and here is some of the art from one of my sketchbooks. They are mainly a combination of pencils and/or water colours. It is a very relaxing hobby for me which I share with my friend Di.
CELLULOID BUTTONS
Here are two Buffed Celluloid buttons featuring a bunch of grapes which are very realistic. They are two different colours, have a celluloid back and shank and measure a little over 2 cm.
PERFUME BUTTONS
Here are some Perfume buttons, some with the fabric nearly worn off. They come from the late 1890’s and early 1900’s and were very popular.
PERSPEX BUTTON
This clear perspex button has a floral design cut away on the back which shows through to the front. It is a sew through type and measures 2 1/2 cm.
STUDIO BUTTON
This button was made by Shirley Shaw from USA in 1989. It is in a Satsuma style (with two Oriental ladies and some writing on the left) and is very large at 6 cm.
PERSPEX BUTTON
These Perspex buttons also have a metalized plastic flower in the centre. They have been painted gold on the back which shows through to the front giving a good effect. They are just on 2 1/2 cm.
BUTTON BRACELET
This bracelet was a gift to me from some button friends. It combines buttons and scrabble tiles spelling the word buttons. I have used it several times when giving a button display at a function. It is rather unique.
PLASTIC BUTTON
This button was given to me by a lady from South Africa. It is rather unusual with a floral design on the front and an impressed geometric design on the back. It is a mottley apricot colour. I find it fascinating.