7L 1930s-50s Two-Hole Trochus Shell Buttons, 3/16" Set of 12

Set of twelve 1930-50s vintage buttons, notions, sewing supplies. So tiny!

Size: diminutive
Quantity: 5
Measure approximately: 4.2 mm across, sized up to 7L, 4.4 mm, 11/64" (close to 3/16").
Attachment: two-hole

Material: Trochus shell. Genuine mother-of-pearl (MOP). From the sea snail Trochus Niloticus. Trochus produces a thick, strong, creamy nacre that's used for high-quality carved buttons.

Color: A creamy soft white color, subtle iridescence, and a smooth, slightly shiny nacre appearance. All natural.

Era: 1930-50s

Origin: Japan. In the 1920s, Japan became a major processor, turning Australian/Pacific trochus into finished buttons exported worldwide.

Uses: Ideal for doll restorers, miniature crafters, button collectors, and historical sewing enthusiasts.