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This is a moulded Celluloid button in the form of flowers. It is of pastel shades and has a self shank. I guess it is from the 1930’s – 40’s.

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Here are two caramel coloured plastic buttons which have been inlaid with blue plastic and white metal. One is a sew through type and the other has a brass loop shank. They measure 1 3/4cm and have a look of the 1930’s – 40’s about them.

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Here are two black glass buttons once again with gold lustre which was very common. Both have a floral inspired design. One is completely covered in gold and the other is a nice balance of black and gold. They measure 2 1/2 cm. They are hard to photograph which is a pity because I have some really lovely black glass buttons which I would love to share.

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Here are three modern white metal buttons in the form of a cross. They are perfectly plain and have a metal loop shank. They come from an Opp shop.

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These two black glass buttons with a silver lustre are beautiful but don’t show up well in the photos which is a pity. One has a scalloped edge and a flower in the middle. The other is a sort of Art Nouveau design with groups of little flowers. They both have a metal four way box shank and are from the early 1900’s.

Here is a group of old plastic buttons of varying sizes, designs and colours. I do not know their exact age but I still like them. The colours are much more subtle than the plastic buttons of today.

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Both of these buttons have a geometric design, one being of a fawn colour. The other one has been painted black and rubbed back revealing the white underneath which is very effective. They are both sew through type.

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This is a copper button and has quite a pretty design with two flowers and a leaf. It did not photograph very well. It has a tin back and measures just under 2 cm.

This is quite a large button at 3 1/2cm. It features a daisy in the middle with a decorative border. It has a silver lustre and a metal four way box shank and is probably from the early 1900’s.

Here is another group of various Celluloid buttons of different sizes. They are of earthy colours which are typical of a lot of Celluloid buttons from the 1930’s period. Bright colours were not in fashion then.