Here is a plastic needlecase with yellow roses on the front. It was made in England and inside reads ” Golden Fleece – Perfection in Needlemaking.” I wonder what era it comes from – maybe the 1960’s.
PLASTIC BUTTON
This button measures 3 1/2cm and is of a grey plastic with a cut out design and it resembles a flower. It is also a sew through type button.
OPP SHOP FINDS
These buttons are of a cherry red plastic with a cream flowerlike design. There are two different sizes and they are a sew through button.
BRASS NEEDLE HOLDER
I have just acquired this needle holder. It is brass with decorative embossing on the outside. It opens up to reveal a spool of cotton and needles are held inside. There were many made of various materials in this style which is very compact and useful.
ENAMELLED THIMBLE
This thimble is really pretty being pale yellow enamelling with some hand painted flowers. It is silver with the top being matte clear glass and is marked STERLING, GERMANY. It is new to my collection.
MORE BAKELITE BUTTONS
Here is another group of Bakelite buttons of various designs and sizes, some carved, laminated and metal escutcheons attached. A lot of them are quite chunky. They have a good quality look about them.
CUT STEEL BUTTON
This brass button has been painted in a dull finish. It features eight cut steels on the outer and another eight oval shaped ones in the centre. It measures 3 cm.
BAKELITE BUTTONS
I love the old Bakelite buttons, especially the carved ones. I also love the ones with metal escutcheons none of which are in this particular photo. Here is a nice group I have ready to card up for display.
CELLULOID BUTTONS
These buttons are very effective with their colours of bluey/green and yellow. Their design has a sort of geometric flavour.
CELLULOID BUCKLE
This buckle is made of Celluloid in a light green colour. The decoration in red, green and black is in the Art Deco style. I would certainly enhance a dress belt in the 1930’s era.