8L 1930s-1950s Trochus Shell Two-Hole Buttons 3/16 Inches Set of 12

Set of twelve dating from the 1930s through the 1950s. So tiny! Diminutive Mother of Pearl flat shell buttons with two sew-through holes.

Size: diminutive
Quantity: 12
Measure approximately: 8L, 5mm, 13/64" (close to 3/16")
Attachment: two-hole
Condition: Excellent.

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

Color: A soft white to opalescent glow, subtle iridescence, and a smooth, slightly shiny nacre appearance. Not dyed, all natural.

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

Uses: These buttons are prized for their natural luster and are ideal for doll clothes, heirloom sewing, or craft embellishment. So pretty.