ok BUTTON COLLECTORS what is it
06-18-2011, 07:31 PM
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Some time ago I was reading a book about the wealthier yachting crowd who made it a point of honor to wear the most expensive and lovely buttons they could find on their yachting jackets.
Could this be one of them?
Could this be one of them?
06-18-2011, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mimom
I bought some buttons at an estate sale and this one looks interesting but I am not sure what it could be made of. It looks like it is a carving that has been placed on a backing then brass wrapped around it. Any ideas? its about 5/8" wide
It's a button for sure-----------you can tell by the 2nd picture. Just a very nice button would be my guess.
06-18-2011, 09:39 PM
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It rather reminds me of Lapis.. I know it can be carved into interesting shapes, but would have to see it in person. Does it feel smooth, or does it feel like pottery? also rather reminds me of jasperware.
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