This group of four MOP buttons shows two set in brass; one also having some carving on it. The other two are also carved with cut steels added. They are a lovely set of buttons
MOTHER OF PEARL
HORN
This button is horn with brass and silver inlaid design. There is a nice silver border while in the middle is a flower and a bird. Oh so sweet!
METAL PICTURE BUTTONS
Over the years there has been many metal picture buttons made. They represent many topics from Literature, Mythology, Opera and the likes.
In this group we have : PUTTO AT THE FOUNTAIN. A cherub is seated near a fountain. ( 3 1/2 cm.)
TEMPERANTIA. This lady represents the allegorical figure of Temperance. (4 1/2cm.)
RED RIDING HOOD. We see Red Riding Hood in the forest with the Wolf. What a pretty border. ( 4 cm. )
WOODLAND VOWS. A couple carves their initials in a tree. This button has been tinted purple which offsets the brass nicely. (3 1/2 cm.)
All of these buttons have a metal loop shank.
GEMSTONES IN METAL
I do not know what the stones are that are set in these white metal buttons. The buttons are modern and are quite heavy.
GLASS BUTTON
Made in Czechoslovakia, this is a lovely button with the colour combination of purple and silver. I have seen it in other colours but I feel this one rather regal looking.
BAKELITE BUTTONS
I have taken a fancy to Bakelite buttons and previously didn’t have many. Here is an interesting group; one is carved and very chunky and one is Applejuice bakelite (named so because of the colour) with a Mother of Pearl centre and pin shank. The other two both have gold coloured inclusions giving them a sparkly look. I really love the carved look and have bought several larger ones recently. Let’s save them for another day!!
AUSTRIAN TINIES
As the name suggests these buttons are small and were mainly made in Austria. I really appreciate the workmanship in them because of their detail in such a small button. They have a Japanned (black painted metal) back with a loop shank. Some have Mother of Pearl, Velvet, Dyed metal and Celluloid as backgrounds, then having delicate filigree designs on top. What wonderful little works of art. I have displayed this large group in a lovely velvet and gold frame (from the opp shop of course!) which I feel is very appropriate.
HORN WITH SILVER INLAY
I really like these two buttons. They are blonde horn both with silver inlay in floral patterns. They show some wear and tear but they are from the late 1890’s or early 1900’s so that is very understandable.
BLACK GLASS
Being square, these black glass buttons are just a little bit different. One has a silver lustre. I think both the designs are very nice; especially the one with the lustre. It also has a four way metal box shank whilst the black one has a self shank and therefore not as old. There were many black glass buttons made over the years.
PLASTIC & METAL
Quite large in size, these buttons are both of a cherry red colour with a brass decorative centre in the style of a flower. They have a tin shank on the back. I think they may be from the 1950’s – 60’s period.