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Here are three Celluloid Back or Victorian Celluloid buttons from my collection. I like this type of button both for the varying colours and textures of the celluloid and also for the different metal surrounds. They have a japanned back and metal loop shank.

Here is a group of Lithograph buttons each having a portrait; all men bar one. They have various borders giving them a different look. I have had these buttons for quite some time and now have a few more in my collection.

These ceramic buttons were made in South Africa under the name Incomparable. They are animals made in a very simplistic way and that is their charm. I guess they would be more suitable for a craft project than for a garment and are just a bit of fun.

I think these nine glass buttons are waistcoat buttons from the early 1900s. They have a long loop shank with a six segment rosette back. They are individual designs but you would have been able to buy a set of six or more back then.

These two modern buttons are made from Coconut Shell and have been enamelled in strong colours with a simple white flower design. Is it actually enamel or paint with several layers of clear gloss applied? They are a common design and I have several smaller ones in different colours. They were readily available in the shops a few years ago but I have just acquired these.

Here is a little group of buttons that are new to my collection. They were acquired from a friend and they vary in age, material and design. Some old plastic, new plastic, glass and shell. The orange one in the middle has a mother of pearl centre. The black and white checked one is plastic and a little different. They are just keeps and not necessarily carding material. I have many in that catagory. They are still part of fashions of the day.

These three vegetable ivory buttons have been painted with a scene. You can tell they are hand painted by the small variances in the work. I believe they come from Equador. They are new to my collection and I now have a few of this type, some with faces.

These three buttons were made by my friend Di Taylor and feature a bird cabachon which has been beaded around. She did the beading on the back also with a tiny beaded loop for the shank. They are certainly unique. She also made the card box with the zentangle decoration. What a nice gift for me to receive.

Here is a group of glass buttons realistically showing fruit and vegetables. They are new to my collection. I just bought them because they are bright and thought they would make a nice group. I have nothing else like them.

Here is a plastic button that is new to my collection. It is modern but I do not know what age. The gold rose against the black is rather nice and would compliment a plain fabric. It measures a little under 3 cm. The back is convex with a small square self shank.