30L Set of Two Red Lucite Cabochon Shank Buttons, 3/4"

A pair of medium vintage cabochon shank buttons features a deep red translucent cabochon set in a brass or bronze metal frame with a loop shank on the back. The design showcases a domed, glossy cabochon with a vibrant, jewel-toned, rich garnet-like red color that catches the light beautifully.

These molded Lucite cabochons in metal settings represent a popular, elegant mid-20th-century fashion trend, with production peaking from in the 1950s (most likely 1940s–1950s based on the material's widespread adoption for such buttons). The soldered shank on the domed brass back plate is characteristic of quality plastic cabochon buttons from this era, often used on coats, suits, dresses, or heavier garments.

The oxidation and patina on the solder joints and brass are authentic signs of aging for pieces from the 1940s to 1950s —earlier than pure post-war surplus but firmly in the Lucite heyday.

The oxidation and patina on the solder joints and brass are authentic signs of aging for pieces from this period. European centers (including Czechoslovakia/Bohemia) produced similar items, but Lucite/acrylic cabochons in this style were made in the US boom.

Measure approximately 30L, 30 lignes, 19 mm, or 3/4"

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