{"product_id":"14l-1940s-1950s-two-hole-grey-trochas-shell-buttons-3-8-inches-set-of-6","title":"14L 1940s-1950s Two-Hole Grey Trochas Shell Buttons 3\/8 Inches Set of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of six vintage grey Trochas shell two-hole sew-through buttons. These authentic mid-20th century shell buttons date to the 1940s–1950s, a period when Trochas shell was widely used before plastic buttons became dominant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: diminutive\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 6\u003cbr\u003eMeasure approximately: 14L, 14 lignes, 8.6–8.8 mm 11\/32 (close to 3\/8\").\u003cbr\u003eAttachment: two-hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Trochas shell, a natural nacre material harvested from marine top shells found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, and parts of the Indian Ocean. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: They display natural grey and pearly tones with subtle iridescence, giving them a refined, understated elegance that only real shell can offer. Not dyed, all natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: 1940s-1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Japan. In the 1920s Japan became a major processor, turning Australian\/Pacific trochus into finished buttons exported worldwide. The 1950s saw the end of large demand due to the introduction of plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses: The soft grey coloration makes these buttons especially suitable for neutral or formal garments where a quiet, natural sheen is desired. Commonly used for shirt collars, plackets, blouses, lingerie, children’s clothing, doll garments, or delicate sewing and restoration projects. Their small two-hole sew-through design keeps them lightweight and unobtrusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a biodegradable, renewable material, Trochas shell is a sustainable alternative to modern plastics and remains far more attractive and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43812278599869,"sku":"BU159","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/BU159_a1.jpg?v=1768870341","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/14l-1940s-1950s-two-hole-grey-trochas-shell-buttons-3-8-inches-set-of-6","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}