21L Set of Twelve 1920s Antique Pierced Metal Shank Buttons, 1/2"

Antique 1920s French Pierced Metal Burgundy Enamel Floral Buttons Set of 12, 21L.

Set of twelve antique early 20th-century pierced metal buttons, dating to the Art Deco period of the 1920s. Each button measures approximately 1/2 inch (about 13mm, 21 lignes) in diameter, forming a scarce and well-matched group suitable for collectors, restoration, or period sewing projects.

Each button features a domed top in tinted steel or white metal set over a blackened rim, with original loop shanks intact. The faces are finely pierced with intricate openwork designs depicting stylized lotus blooms, leaves, and petals, reflecting the strong floral influence seen in French decorative arts of the era.

The recessed details are highlighted with deep burgundy red enamel or tint, creating a dramatic contrast against the darker metal ground. This combination of pierced metal and colored enamel was especially popular among Parisian button makers during the 1920s, when such designs were favored for fashionable women’s coats, dresses, blouses, and jackets.

These buttons are likely of French manufacture, produced at a time when France led the world in innovative metal button design. The lotus motif and balanced symmetry are characteristic of Art Deco aesthetics, blending natural forms with refined geometry.

Condition is good antique overall, showing expected age-related wear. There is some enamel loss and natural patina, particularly on the shanks, but the pierced designs remain sharp, consistent, and visually striking across all twelve buttons.

Matched sets of pierced enamel metal buttons from this period are uncommon, especially in uniform groups of this size. Cohesive sets like this command a premium.

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