Reserved • Boxed Set of Antique Arts and Crafts Mother of Pearl Dress Buttons

Name: Reserved • Boxed Set of Antique Arts and Crafts Mother of Pearl Dress Buttons
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1020422
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Corvidae Antique

Description

Six elegant blackened-silver fronted buttons complete in their original case, with brass connectors. Each button is set with a concave slice of rainbow-hued mother of pearl and a tiny turquoise glass cabochon.

The English Arts & Crafts movement (c. 1880-1910) championed hand made pieces with an emphasis on craftsmanship and the aesthetics of design to create beauty rather than intrinsically valuable materials such as diamonds. Natural baroque pearls, silver and uncut stones were considered preferable to precious gemstones and the art of enamelling was prized for its ability to let the maker express their creativity.

The buttons are in very good antique condition, just light surface tarnish consistent with their age, see photos.

The buttons are supplied with their original silk-lined faux leather antique box, as shown in the photographs. The case has some scrapes but is a sturdy and very attractive box with a secure clasp.

Size: Each button is 1.4cm diameter, the box is 9.5cm long.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

1.4cm (0.55")

Width

1.4cm (0.55")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1020422

Dealers Notes

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Description

Six elegant blackened-silver fronted buttons complete in their original case, with brass connectors.

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Each button is set with a concave slice of rainbow-hued mother of pearl and a tiny turquoise glass cabochon.

Corvidae Antique

fig 1. RESERVED • Boxed Set of Antique Arts and Crafts Mother of Pearl Dress Buttons — fig 1. Reserved • Boxed Set of Antique Arts and Crafts Mother of Pearl Dress Buttons

The English Arts & Crafts movement (c. 1880-1910) championed hand made pieces with an emphasis on craftsmanship and the aesthetics of design to create beauty rather than intrinsically valuable materials such as diamonds. Natural baroque pearls, silver and uncut stones were considered preferable to precious gemstones and the art of enamelling was prized for its ability to let the maker express their creativity.

fig 2. RESERVED • Boxed Set of Antique Arts and Crafts Mother of Pearl Dress Buttons — fig 2. Reserved • Boxed Set of Antique Arts and Crafts Mother of Pearl Dress Buttons

The buttons are in very good antique condition, just light surface tarnish consistent with their age, see photos.

The buttons are supplied with their original silk-lined faux leather antique box, as shown in the photographs. The case has some scrapes but is a sturdy and very attractive box with a secure clasp.

Size: Each button is 1.4cm diameter, the box is 9.5cm long.

FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.4cm (0.55")

Width

1.4cm (0.55")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers