14L 1880s-1910s Black Glass Mourning Buttons 3/8 Inches Set of 5

A beautiful set of five antique black glass buttons produced in the renowned Jablonec nad Nisou (formerly Gablonz) region of Bohemia, now the Czech Republic. This area was the world’s leading center for glass button production from the late 18th century through the early 20th century, exporting millions of finely crafted designs worldwide.

This set of buttons feature integral molded glass self-shanks with four-way thread channels, a hallmark of Czech production from the late Victorian to early Edwardian period. The shanks are finished with gold enamel, adding a refined, metallic look seen in higher-quality examples. Measuring approximately 14 lignes (about 8.8–9 mm / 3⁄8"), this diminutive size was commonly used for fine garments.

 Measure approximately 14 lignes, 8.8 mm., or 3/8".