Here is a trio of white glass buttons which have been painted in bright colours in an abstract design. They have a metal four way box shank. They measure a little under 1 1/2 cm so are reasonably small.
GLASS BUTTONS
GLASS BUTTONS
Here are three painted glass buttons depicting flowers. They are different in colour combinations and designs. The paintwork is in fairly good condition which is not always the case. It is also good to have glass buttons which have no chips.
PASSEMENTERIE BUTTONS
Here are three buttons of the same design but in different colour schemes. They are of thread wound around a mould and stitched in a complimentary colour. I can’t imagine what type of garment these buttons would have been worn on.
NEW BUTTONS
Here are a group of buttons bought new at a market in Bangkok, Thailand in 2014. I was on holidays with my nephew and family. Apart from the two little ones they all have a diamante trim. I guess they may have been made in Thailand. The black and white makes a nice display.
FABRIC BUTTONS
This is an interesting group of fabric buttons which I think come from India. They are very ornate with their gold and silver stitching and beads on a black velvet ground. To me they have a regal look about them.
GLASS BUTTON
This is a white glass paperweight button. It has been decorated with a modern style butterfly and flower in lovely bright colours. A metal loop shank has been embedded into the back. It measures over 2 cm.
METAL BUTTON
This metal button is realistic showing an insect on a leaf. The detail is fine and effective. I don’t think I would like to wear it on a garment but it is interesting anyway.
MOTHER OF PEARL BUTTONS
This pair of Mother of Pearl buttons are set in brass. They have a brass loop shank. I think they would have been men’s waistcoat buttons. I was given them by a friend.
MODERN BUTTONS
Here are two novelty buttons from 2013. One is a crouching rabbit and the other a hippopotamus. They are just a bit of fun and would probably have been used on children’s clothing. They are pewter like.
METAL BUTTONS
These two embossed brass buttons are ball shaped with a loop shank. They have been painted in two shades of blue. I do not know their age but believe that they are fairly old.