The Regency era was the last period in which buttons were hand-made. From 1850 machine-made buttons took over, coming from factories in the developing industries of Birmingham and other growing cities. These two images show beautiful detailing including wonderful Regency era buttons from garments sold by https://kerrytaylorauctions.com/ Ice-blue figured silk pelisse robe circa 1820 Often ornate and beautiful Regency buttons were produced in many different styles using a wide variety including:
