Buttonsplus

Here is a Silver Art Nouveau two piece buckle. It features fuschias and flowing leaves in a typical style of the period. It may have been a nurse’s buckle from the early 1900’s.

This is a two piece brass buckle with an Egyptian theme. It has carved jade stones in the corners which really stand out. It is rather unique.

These three black and white buckles are of plastic ( probably casein ) and are quite showy in their simple geometric designs. They are from the 1930’s – 40’s period.

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Here is a brightly coloured glass paperweight button. It is a sort of abstract design of a butterfly and flower on a white background. It has a metal loop shank and measures just under 2 1/2 cm.

This is one of my favourite metal picture buttons and it is called “Woodland Vows” It depicts a man and a lady carving their initials in a tree. It is made of brass, part being tinted purple. It has a white metal rim inside the decorative border and measures 3 1/2 cm. The back is Japanned tin with a metal loop shank.

Here is a button from the 1890’s made of brass which has been tinted with a purple glass “jewel”. It has a pretty design and a decorative border and measures just over 3 1/2 cm.

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This small lidded basket is woven with pine needles and raffia. It is a rather fiddly thing to do but comes up nicely. I did not make this one but have had a go at it. My mum learnt to make them at C.W.A. many years ago.

Here is a nice little group of modern glass buttons featuring animals and birds. Their designs are simple and fascinating. Some are moulded and two are incised. They make a nice set.

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Here is a Mother of Pearl button which has been nicely shaped on the front. It is a sew through type with four holes and is perfectly plain on the back.

This is a nicely designed pressed wood button with a floral theme. Unfortunately the paint work is a little worn but it still has a certain charm. It measures 2 1/2 cm.