These three exquisite Art Nouveau glass buttons, dating from approximately 1890–1914, represent the pinnacle of late Victorian and Edwardian craftsmanship.
Crafted from fine pressed or molded glass in a creamy ivory opaque tone (often referred to as clambroth imitation), each button features a beautifully raised floral and scroll motif with blooming flowers, graceful swan-like curves, and flowing tendrils. Tiny gilt (gold metallic) accents and edging add elegant period detail.
Size: Approximately 21L (21 lignes), 13.3 mm (1/2 inch).
The backs feature classic four-way metal box shanks.
The design reflects the flowing, nature-inspired aesthetic of the Art Nouveau movement, reminiscent of artists such as Alphonse Mucha. These buttons were likely produced in European glassmaking centers such as Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic) or France, where intricately molded glass buttons flourished at the turn of the 20th century.
Condition: The dark lines visible on the backs are typical crazing—fine, web-like surface cracks that develop naturally with age in antique pressed glass, particularly milk glass and similar opaque varieties. This is a common characteristic of authentic antique glass from this period.
