All things buttons & more …
Here is a group of new buttons which I bought last Friday. We were going to be put into lockdown the next day so in desperation I went out and bought some buttons. They are all some type of plastic and just different designs. It got me out of the house for a while!
Here is a trio of new wooden buttons featuring different owls. I guess that they are transfer printed. They measure 3 cm and are sew through type buttons.
These two silver buttons with a pearl and an opal were designed by Sonia Collard from Victoria. “Pearly Shell” was made in 2017 and “Celtic Opal” in 2016. They are part of a set of five to be designed by Sonia and are a nice addition to my collection.
Here are three Lithograph waistcoat buttons featuring ladies in large hats. I’m sure those hats would be most uncomfortable. I think they would have been part of a set of six originally.
This Antler button is rather small at just under 1 1/2 cm. It has a silver escutcheon depicting an acorn and oak leaf which is quite detailed. It has a metal loop shank.
This is a glass paperweight button. It is a lovely rich blue with white flowers and a pink bow. It has a metal loop shank and overall is a rather nice button.
These two plastic buttons were painted in England by Edith and Alan Brooks during the 1960’s – 70’s period. They were often painted in sets of six of a set theme. These are the only two that I have in my collection.
Here are three brightly coloured coconut shell buttons. They each have a cold plastic enamel coating and feature tiny white flowers. They are all sew through type buttons.
Here are three more Ceramic buttons made in South Africa for Incomparable Buttons. Their designs are quite different. The money from their proceeds goes back to the village ladies who have made them.
These two ceramic buttons were handmade by South African village ladies. They were sold under the name Incomparable Buttons and are mainly available in craft shops. They are quite unique.