Find the 18 most Valuable & Rare Antique Buttons you can own today & their values. Learn how to identify them with key features like style, age, etc.
This listing is for 1 Button Each Button is Made to Order and will ship within 1-2 weeks Pink Glaze over Durable White Ceramic Stoneware 11/16”=17mm This Beautiful Ceramic Button was individually hand-cast from an antique button mold, then glazed and kiln-fired in my ceramic studio on the coast of Maine. Each Button is handmade and will be unique in comparison to her sisters. If used for garments, wash gently; suitable for items to be hand-washed and air dried. I am able to accept returns and exchanges of unused, undamaged items within 30 days of purchase, buyer to cover additional shipping expenses.
Find the 18 most Valuable & Rare Antique Buttons you can own today & their values. Learn how to identify them with key features like style, age, etc.
Antique handmade Bovine 2 hole buttons all approx. 1/2". The holes are hand cut and are different sizes. The colors are a variation of cream to caramel. Great for craft projects, period costumes or button collections. ———————————— Due to the nature of antique and vintage items there may be blemishes, nicks or other imperfections as expected with age and use. All of our items are sold in as-is condition. Most of our pieces are one of a kind and cannot be replaced. We will give you as much information as possible about the condition of our pieces. Don't hesitate to contact with any questions and of course we can supply additional pictures if needed.
Find the 18 most Valuable & Rare Antique Buttons you can own today & their values. Learn how to identify them with key features like style, age, etc.
Find the 18 most Valuable & Rare Antique Buttons you can own today & their values. Learn how to identify them with key features like style, age, etc.
As an antique expert, I often hear people debating whether only huge antiques fetch good returns at auctions and thrift stores. That is true! But that doesn't mean you should ignore small antiques like buttons
As an antique expert, I often hear people debating whether only huge antiques fetch good returns at auctions and thrift stores. That is true! But that doesn't mean you should ignore small antiques like buttons
If you have and/or are planning to add mother-of-pearl (MOP) buttons to your Quilt(s) or any project there are some things to know about these little treasures. Back in the day, MOP buttons were re…
One of my goals for 2020 was to make a video about death's head buttons, and here it is! It's only the second video I've ever made, so it's far from perfect, but youtube needed more death's head button making videos because including this one there are only 3. I do 4 buttons in this video - a plain 4 sectioned dark green one, one of the 1.5" 2 colour 4 sectioned ones from my black & white coat, the 12mm 2 colour 4 sectioned ones on my brown & gold waistcoat, and a 1.5" 4 colour 6 sectioned one for a coat I haven't made yet. I'll put the supply list from the video here: Button moulds Heavy thread or fine yarn A second, stronger thread if your first one isn't strong enough to tie off the back (preferably linen) Beeswax (specifically beeswax because it needs to be a bit sticky) A pencil or waterproof pen Small bits of paper (or thin cardboard) A small pair of pliers Scissors A straight pin A sharp needle A blunt needle A thimble You can buy moulds specifically made for button making, but modern plastic buttons or small wooden discs work too, as long as you drill a hole in the middle. For the thread there are a lot of options, it just has to be something that will lie nicely, so nothing too thick, fuzzy, or bumpy. Silk buttonhole twist is really good, but I don't have any because it's expensive and I'm poor, so I used DMC cotton pearl for two of the ones in the video. For the other two I used a fine linen yarn and a fine mercerized cotton yarn. Both were from my mother's stash of weaving supplies so I'm afraid I can't give any suggestions for where to buy them. Ok, links! Pinterest board with more death's head buttons. Edit: I originally had a list of places to buy button mould here, but that list was a bit outdated and incomplete, so please see my post on cloth covered buttons for a more thorough list of suggestions for where to get moulds. There are a lot of other places online to buy threads/fine yarns too. A bit of googling should bring up lots of options if you can't get what you want from your local stores. The intro of this video is pretty short and condensed, so there are a few things I'd like to elaborate on, which I will do here. "They were very popular on men's clothing, and to a lesser extent on women's." I think the reason you see them less often on women's clothing is just because fewer women's garments had buttons in the 18th century. They did have buttons on some things but the majority of women's clothing closed with other methods, like pins or lacing, so overall a man's wardrobe would have a lot more buttons in it. A few examples of death's head buttons on womenswear are this stomacher, this dress, this reddingote, this jacket, this riding coat, this dress, this dress, and this waistcoat. "I don't know when exactly they first appeared, and there are a lot of different styles of thread button that came before them, but you see small ones made of metallic thread pretty early in the 18th century." There are so many different passementerie buttons on pre-18th century things! I don't know how far back those go, and have never made any, but I know the 16th and 17th century have many delightful tiny round styles of thread button. Death's head buttons seem to appear in the first few decades of the 18th century, but for all I know it could be earlier. I'm sure there are hundreds of garments from this era that haven't been photographed and posted on the internet, and even the photos that are out there are usually too low quality to get a good look at the buttons. The booklet shows death's head buttons on a waistcoat from c. 1710, and here's an example from the 1720's with tiny little silver ones: "Figurine for the house robe of August the Strong from 1727" It seems like most of the thread buttons on early 18th century garments are metallic, but this could just be because most of the garments that survive from that period are the fancier, more expensive ones. "By the middle of the century they're frequently seen on coats and waistcoats, either matching or contrasting with the fabric." Obviously not just on coats & waistcoats, a lot of other garments had them too. Banyans, jackets, breeches, etc. When they're contrasting it's usually gold or silver, but that's not always the case. Here are some lovely contrasting green ones on a brown silk banyan: Banyan, c. 1740-50, Manchester Art Gallery. "In the 1780's and 90's coat buttons got a lot bigger and more exciting. Stripes became very popular and so did multicoloured buttons to match them." More exciting is a matter of opinion, but coat buttons did dramatically increase in size in the last 2 decades. Earlier buttons tend to be domed, but these big late 18th century ones are pretty flat. The earliest multicoloured death's head buttons I've seen are from either the very late 1770's or early 80's. Stripes were hardly ever seen on menswear for most of the 18th century (with some exceptions, like wrapping gowns) but became hugely popular in the 80's and 90's, and big death's head buttons in thread colours that match your striped fabric look very good. There are more examples of this further down in the post. Here are all the pictures I used in my intro, with source links: Charles Pinfold by Thomas Hudson, 1756. Woman's jacket, 1780's or 90's, French, The Met. Waistcoat, 1750-70, Probably British, The Met. And a closeup of the buttons. Waistcoat, c. 1760, The Met. François de Jullienne and his wife Marie Élisabeth de Séré de Rieux, Charles Antoine Coypel, 1743, The Met. And a closeup of the buttons. Silk coat, probably British, c. 1765, The Met. And a closeup of the beautiful, perfect buttons. Portrait of a man, Thomas Hudson, 1750. Alderman Thomas Wilson, George Romney, 1761. Magasin des Modes Nouvelles Françaises et Anglaises, 30 septembre 1787. The Cabinet des Modes ou les Modes Nouvelles, 1789. The Cabinet des Modes ou les Modes Nouvelles, 1787. Waistcoat, 1786-90, The Met. The next 5 pictures are of a c. 1780's coat and matching waistcoat from the collection of the Ross Thomson House and Store Museum in Nova Scotia, which were very kindly emailed to me by the curator. Here's the artifact record information that goes with it: Object ID: 74.54.20 A (Coat) and B (Waistcoat) Description: Man's silk brocade coat with matching waistcoat, in the style of the 1780's, brown and gold with stripes of blue, pink and green. 10 thread-covered buttons down right side of front opening, 4 buttonholes near the top of the left, high collar, brass hook and eye at top of cuffs, square cut bottom in the back, flaps on either side of front opening. Waistcoat has 15 buttons (and buttonholes) at front opening, lined with natural linen, front and back. History of use: From the Guilford, Connecticut area. [Cady's note: This was among several garments purchased from the same source for use at RTH. No specific provenance is known.] I haven't seen this coat in person, but it's just one province away so I really want to go there someday! The coat buttons have 6 sections, and the waistcoat ones have 4. The stripes are quite faded and the zigzag pattern worn away in a lot of places, but I imagine the fabric and buttons must have been a lot brighter when new. The buttons appear to have been done in 4 or perhaps 5 colours. We can see blue, white, and a bit of green, but most of the threads have faded to light brown and I don't know enough about natural dyes to make any guesses as to what they might have been originally. I mentioned in the video that as far as I've seen, the wraps on the big flat ones are usually done at least 2 at a time. Some of them just have the entire colour laid down at once, like these ones do. I wanted to put more colourful coat buttons in the video, but couldn't find any public domain ones. I don't think museums are likely to come after me for copyright violation, but I'd rather err on the side of caution with videos. Coat, 1785-90, V&A. Suit, c. 1790, Kyoto Costume Institute. Man’s suit, c. 1790- 95, Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum. I LOVE how they've matched these to both the striped fabric and the piping. Silk velvet coat with silk plush lining c. 1789, Villa Rosemaine. Attributed to Aleksander Kucharski, Monsieur Barbot, 1793. Dress, c. 1770, LACMA. Unknown gentleman by George Engleheart. (The portrait I copied my coat from.) And this lovely reddingote has the same buttons but with the colours reversed! Juliane Gottliebe Elis, Joseph Friedrich, c. 1786. These death's head buttons are just the tip of a huge passementerie button iceberg. There are variations with extra wraps added on top, ones with threads woven through around the sides, ones with detached buttonhole stitch around the edge, and a whole lot of similar ones, like basket weave buttons! I haven't tried any of these yet, but they're very interesting and I'd like to learn how to do them! I'm sure most of them probably have specific names that I don't know. (And I'm sure Gina Barrett knows exactly how to make all of them, I know I've seen her post reproductions of at least 3 of the ones here. I am not at all an expert on this, but she is.) Silk waistcoat, c. 1740's. These buttons have a little bit of extra thread woven in on the sides, making neat little textured bits. Silk waistcoat, c. 1760's. These adorable buttons have extra thread woven in too, but in contrasting colours to match the woven floral pattern of the fabric! Livery, 1820-35, The Met. A bit later than 18th century, but still neat! These appear to be a plain cream coloured button with a lot of contrasting wraps added on top. Button, probably late 18th century, The Met. Wow, this one has 12 sections. And has detached buttonhole stitch around the edges. I haven't tried this on death's head buttons but I did try it on a few shirt buttons once. Wool twill coat, French, c. 1790. LACMA. Some nice 8 sectioned ones with even more detached buttonhole stitch. Livery, Italian, Early 19th century The Met. Another neat one with a star shaped pattern of wraps on top, which I don't think is a death's head button but it's definitely closely related. I like that there's a back view of this one. Back view. Coat, 1790's, French. The Met. I like how these ones look like little pies with lattices. Again, not death's head buttons, but they look like they're made in a very similar way, only with the wraps done in a different order. Coat, c. 1795. Coat, 1787-92, French. The Met. Coat, 1790-95, French. The Met. I find this one very strange, especially since it would have looked pretty close to the same if they'd just covered the buttons in the striped coat fabric. Ok, I think that's all the extra button pictures and links I have. I hope this post was helpful!
Step this way for sharp tailoring to see you from season to season. This cotton update of our original Beatrice blazer is adorned with the same military-style antique brass buttons and our embroidered heritage logo for a traditional-meets-modern vibe that looks good just about everywhere. The Fairfax and Favor Beatrice patch design has been hand-crafted using an embroidery method called Zardozi. This method is said to have originated in Persia at least 300 years ago, with the term Zardozi simply meaning 'embroidering with gold threads’. Considered as intricate pieces of art, our Zardozi patch has been stitched and woven using goldwork, beading, coloured thread and velvet, on a wool base to mimic our logo design in this luxury technique. Style it up with a dress or trouser suit for work dos and race meets, or style it down with skinnies or jodhs for Saturdays at the stables.
Grandeur 3 1/2 Inch Button Tip Residential Radius Corner Hinge
As an antique expert, I often hear people debating whether only huge antiques fetch good returns at auctions and thrift stores. That is true! But that doesn't mean you should ignore small antiques like buttons
Learn about the value of collecting vintage buttons by taking a look at various types of buttons, bone, jet, and glass, for example.
For this runway-featured wool jacket inspired by a style from the '40s, Bode reproduces the original boxy silhouette and chain-stitched embroidery. The stunning embroidery of horseshoes, rearing stallions and rippling border adds standout appeal, while the antique pearl buttons are sourced from a now-defunct Iowa factory—once the largest global pearl-button producer.25" length (size Large) Front button-and-loop closure V-neck Cotton lining 100% wool Dry clean Imported Designer Clothing Item #10000170
The "Dandy Ruff" can be worn over any shirt or bare, to help add a baroque flair to any outfit. 100% cotton - antique white Unisex Easy button on and off cuffs Comes as PAIR One size fits MOST with multiple button options Designed by Eyecon Made in Small Batches by Five and Diamond LIMITED EDITION FABRIC: Once it's sold out, it cannot be ordered.
Digital collage sheet Vintage Buttons. Each Buttons are approximately 0.5" to 1.5" in size. Dimensions of Sheet: 8x10 inches (A4 21 x 29,7 cm) Resolultion: 300 dpi You will receive 2files: - a JPG file with a white background for printing - a PNG file with a transparent background. If you want you can combine the vintage buttons clipart with Vintage Lace Borders: https://www.etsy.com/listing/658928063/antique-vintage-lace-borders-collage?ref=shop_home_active_1 Here’s how it works: - Purchase this listing - After payment is confirmed you will be taken to the download page. - Click “Download”, save the files to your computer. Please let me know if you have any questions about or problems with your download! These graphics are for personal use and as part of your small business projects but you may not resell the graphics themselves, individually or as part of a collection. *Digital files – no physical items will be sent or mailed* More digital collage sheet https://www.etsy.com/shop/Allegradigital
Winter Stallion embroidered wool-felt jacket
The Antiquity Blouse is inspired by a popular style of blouse from c.1916 – 1918. It’s knit bottom up in a solid yarn, with an elegant lace pattern around the hem and at the front panel. The sleeves are picked up in mohair for that flowy look, ending in solid twisted rib cuffs with bobbles imitating buttons. The collar is picked up in mohair and finished with a picot edge. Needles: 3mm, 3,5mm & 4mm Yarn Option: Pickles Pure Wool Yarn Option: Fabel Knitwear Ask Yarn Option: Fabel Knitwear Athena Mohair option: Pickles Silk Mohair Mohair Option: Fabel Knitwear Mohair Silk Size: (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL Bust: Aprox (80cm) 90cm (100cm) 108cm (118cm) 127cm (135cm) 145cm Quantity solid yarn: (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 g Quantity mohair: (50) 50 (50) 50 (75) 75 (100) 125 g Gauge solid yarn: 20m = 10cm The pattern includes videos for twisted rib, popcorns/bobbles/picot and increases. NOTE ON AVAILABLE SIZES - if you want to knit this, or any of my patterns, in a larger size than I currently have published, please get in touch! The only reason it is not available in larger sizes is I couldn’t get testknitters for those sizes, and I don’t want anyone to pay for a pattern and knit a size thats not been tested. So if you would like to (test)knit this - or any of my patterns! - in a larger size than is currently available, drop me a message and I’ll send you the pattern for free!
A layer-friendly beauty, our Delia Top is spun from the finest cotton and silk into a dynamic pointelle knit inspired by antique textiles. Imbued with a hint of stretch, this long-sleeve style has a classic crewneck, a close fit, and is a pearly white hue for optimal versatility. It fastens with a button front placket. Composition: 60% Silk, 40% Cotton Pair with our Willow Jean to complete the look.
The Jumpsuit features a button up fasten and pocket detailing on 100% cotton fabric. Roll up the sleeves and legs to your preferable length and have fun! 100% Cotton Relaxed fit Button opening on the front Long sleeves Two side pockets, a pocket on the back and two chest pockets with buttons Model is 176cm and wears size M We recommend to take your usual size Due to factors such as shooting lighting, display, washing process, etc., the color of the product in the picture may be different from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product for the actual color. SIZE US BUST HIP LENGTH INCH CM INCH CM INCH CM S 2/4 38.5 98 41 104 57 145 M 6/8 40.5 103 43 109 58 147.5 L 10/12 42.5 108 45 114 59 150 XL 14/16 45.5 116 48 122 60 152.5 2XL 18/20 49 124 51 130 61 155
This crochet shirt is inspired by a crochet tablecloth, circa 1950s-1960s. After World War II, home crocheting saw a resurgence in popularity. Potholders and tablecloths were made from thick bright-colored yarns. Boxy fit Six button front 100% cotton Made in India Dry clean only View all knitwear All wear, mending, a
Dishfunctional Designs creates one-of-a-kind wearable mementos from discarded fragments of antique china, pottery, glass and textiles.
A layer-friendly beauty, our Delia Top is spun from the finest cotton and silk into a dynamic pointelle knit inspired by antique textiles. Imbued with a hint of stretch, this long-sleeve style has a classic crewneck, a close fit, and is a pearly white hue for optimal versatility. It fastens with a button front placket. Composition: 60% Silk, 40% Cotton Pair with our Willow Jean to complete the look.
As an antique expert, I often hear people debating whether only huge antiques fetch good returns at auctions and thrift stores. That is true! But that doesn't mean you should ignore small antiques like buttons
The Denim Jacket is made in the USA from vintaged Japanese denim in a relaxed fit shaped by back pleats. The minimalist trucker style features a shirt collar, antique brass front zipper, side pockets, and antique brass buttons for adjustability. A leather Fear of God label is at the back collar.
Style No. 91347161; Color Code: 070 Taking notes from Victorian styles, this charming jacket is featured in the most gorgeous floral striped pattern with round antique-inspired buttons, puff sleeves, and a stand collar. Fit: Slim fit, full length Features: Cotton fabrication, stand collar, floral striped pattern, button-front closure, round button detailing, ruching at shoulders, tabs at cuffs and back with button detailing Why We <3 It: A stunning option that packs vintage charm into any look. Care/Import Machine Wash Cold GOLD/OR (0070): IN
Antique Mid Victorian Button Backed Walnut Framed Deep Seated Armchair, c 1850 Good shape to this deep seated mid Victorian armchair, dating from the mid 19th century. Presented in its original fabric of a green velour with button back arms and back. Good solid walnut frame with scroll fronts and carved feet. Brass casters with makers stamp. We offer an in-house reupholstery service, please message for details of the fabrics we can offer. Height 670 mm Height to seat 370 mm Width 790 mm Depth 830 mm National and international delivery is available, please message for details. 1243
Cuadrante de cuadros tradicionales inspirado en el lino antiguo, acabado con borde calado y cierre de solapa. ¡Es el cuadrante perfecto para todas las estaciones del año! Las fibras de lino tienen cualidades termoreguladoras.
I was undecided about writing up a tutorial for these, but I received a ton of emails asking me if I would after posting my original leaf potholders two weeks ago. I had made three for myself, but really wasn't up to making any more. However, when someone asked me to make them a pair? I finally had a reason to make some and take some pictures for you! **********UPDATE********* I have finally been able to create a .pdf on Craftsy for this tutorial. PATTERN HERE Supplies Fabric scraps (preferably strips with lengths approx. 14"long) 2 Batting pieces (10"x12") 2 Insul-Bright pieces (10"x12") 1 Fat Quarter (backing fabric) 1/2 yd fabric (binding fabric) Ruler/Rotary cutter Thread Sewing Machine Leaf Potholder.pdf pattern I had some quilter friends that said "Thanksgiving Host gift idea!". And I totally agree! Too bad I am the hostess this year? I also think they would be great as a housewarming party gift if the family was moving in at this time of the year, and there is always the newly married couple! Please, please, PLEASE do the right thing and tag or link back to me, my blog, or Craftsy site if you post pictures/blog/sell the potholders. I'm @buttonsandbutterflies on Instagram CLICK HERE! or use #buttonsandbutterflies #leafpotholders #quiltedleafpotholders hashtags Enjoy!
Plastic, wood, metal, glass- there are a LOT of vintage buttons out there. Thank goodness for button crafts like these to get you inspired!
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The Georgina vest is designed in a classic Victorian style. The princess seams give a flawlessly captivating fit while the antique styled buttons are spaced perfectly to accentuate the bust and waistline. Can be worn with or without an underlayer. 100% Heavy Linen Form-fitting. Model is wearing a size 38 (Waist 27.5", Bust 34.5", 33" Hips, Shoulder to Shoulder 16", usually wears size US 4) Made in Spain
If Grandma could see what happened to her lost spool of thread! Blogged: pennysanford.typepad.com/penny_sanford_porcelains_/2009/0...
Water lily flower art print poster antique prints Botanical Art Prints Home Decor Wall flower art print Japanese flowers botanical print Gorgeous Japanese wood block Art Print Poster. This print is digitally enhanced with some odd blemishes left to enhance it's antique look. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIZING OPTIONS Available from the drop down menu above the "add to cart" button. Image size: 8" x 10", 11" x 14", 12" x 16" and 16" x 20" with small white additional border for easy framing. Matte or frame is not included but it gives an example of how beautiful the print can look framed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLAT RATE SHIPPING: Any additional prints in the same order at NO EXTRA CHARGE!! Please Note: Actual colors may vary slightly from the color on your screen due to monitor color restrictions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item will be carefully packed in sturdy mailing tubes or cardboard envelopes to insure their safe arrival .For rolled prints, allow the prints to unfurl naturally for a day or two before framing/mounting. Shipped by Priority Mail International. I will ship to the address that is provided through Etsy, unless otherwise requested. I ship worldwide. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For antique and vintage Natural History Art Prints please visit my other Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VictorianWallArt?ref=si_shop -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions
The modern quilt craze has hit Japan ! Here are some spectacular results from Japanese quilt artists. When the Sunset Crowns Mt. Fuji in ...
