Monday, August 30, 2010

Indulge Your Shelf: True Victorian style: black glass buttons

Indulge Your Shelf: True Victorian style: black glass buttons

Love your comments on the black glass buttons. I became so fascinated with antique Victorian buttons (of all kinds, not just black glass) that I started a business using them. The buttons are custom-set in sterling silver clasps and then I string them with gemstones or fresh water pearls. I would love to have your thoughts and comments on my jewelry. Check out my website!!
Antique buttons. . .Contemporary designs www.jewelrywithapast.biz

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Antique Button Jewelry - A Story


The story about this button is that it was manufactured in England around 1890.  It is the picture of a girl holding an umbrella.  She is made of stamped brass and is overlaid on a celluloid backing.  (Celluloid is made of vegetable base.)