This sample card of buttons is by Nanki Trading Corp, Osaka, Japan and I have just obtained it. It has no date marked on it unfortunately. They are a variety of plastic buttons, some being Realistic. Actually there are three pages but the computer won’t allow me to upload three vertical photos in a row at present unless there is some sneaky way to do it!!!! I am still learning this new programme ( I think)
STERLING SILVER BUTTONS
These two Sterling Silver buttons were a Xmas gift from my friend Di who made them. She is learning Silversmithing. They have a small loop shank. I was really thrilled to receive them. They measure 1 1/2 cm.
GAY NINETIES BUTTON
Made of white metal, this button has many glass stones in various colours and sizes. To me it looks sort of Regal. On the back is written GESETZLICH and GESCHUTZT which translates as Protected. That means it has a sort of Patent applied to it. It measures 4 cm in diameter.
CUT STEELS BUTTONS
Both of these Metal buttons are combined with Cut Steels. One has five large cut steels set in a circular pattern. The other one has clusters of three cut steels with one larger central one.
LARGE PLASTIC BUTTONS
These three buttons have a real earthy look and feel about them. I believe that they may be Cloak buttons from the 1920’s. They all have a mottled look and one has been carved in a fan like pattern.
GLASS BUTTONS
Here is just a group of Blue Glass Buttons of various designs and sizes. Some have silver lustre and they are mostly a moulded design.
GLASS BUTTONS
These two red glass buttons have been painted with various coloured lines around them. They have a metal four way box shank and measure just under 2 cm.
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!
Another year has gone by and I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy one for 2019. May there be many more highs than lows. For all collectors may the hunt be fruitful with many new finds. (Buttons or otherwise) The search is always fun and full of hope. I have always been a Collector of many various objects over the years but now I mainly collect buttons as they don’t take up so much room. So, to all Collectors happy hunting for the New Year.
GLASS BUTTONS
WOODEN BUTTONS
These two painted wooden buttons were bought new so the paintwork is in good order. One features a Flower Lady while the other is a couple in National Costume of some sort. Are they Welsh? Maybe Italian? I am not good at that!!!!