Buttonsplus

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Here are four nice groups of small metal buttons from the Victorian period of varying designs and sizes. They are all beautiful in their own way.

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Here are three tiny enamel buttons in the prettiest of green colours. In reality they are much nicer; more a pale apple green. They are modern and have little flower like patterns in gold around the edge. They measure 1 cm and have a metal loop shank.

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This original button folder from the 1880’s is rather worn but still intact. It measures 26cm X 35cm so is quite large. It contains fresh water pearl buttons graduating in size. Inside the folder at the top are prices per gross and pencil markings by the sales rep.

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I am rather fond of these buttons as their handmade appearance has a real charm. They are made of silk thread wound over a wooden button mould then stitched or crocheted in a star like pattern over the top. I guess they would have been worn on a silk outfit probably from the 1890’s – 1900’s period.

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Here are twelve small metal buttons trimmed with brown suede and cream celluloid. They are very effective. They have a japanned back and metal loop shank.

Here is an oval white glass button with a Cameo type lady’s head on it. It has a painted purple background and an ochre wash over the hair giving it a really nice look. It has a self shank.

Here is a horn button which has been inlaid with both silver and brass. It has a flower and a bird finely crafted on it. The border is also inlaid silver. It has a brass loop shank and measures 2 1/4 cm.

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This is a really nice button with a Cameo claw set into the white metal. The border is quite decorative too. I do not know what the Cameo is made of and it has a 1920’s look about it.

Here is a set of six white glass waistcoat buttons with a green top with fine sparkly inclusions. They have a metal plate and loop shank with split pins to attach them.

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This is an original box of Bingeman & Baxter fine buttons of Rochester, N.Y. They are beautifully made black fabric buttons with a black velvet centre, metal back and pad shank. They measure 12 mm so are not very big. Printed on the sides of the box are Manufactured expressly for Fine Tailoring Trade and Extra Quality Durability Guaranteed. The lid lifts up in the middle. It is lovely to have it in reasonable order.