{"product_id":"16l-1960s-1970s-blue-czech-glass-shank-buttons-3-8-inches-set-of-2","title":"16L 1960s-1970s Blue Czech Glass Shank Buttons 3\/8 Inches Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of two vintage blue dome glass buttons with tunnel shanks, dating to the 1960s–early 1970s. These buttons are made of true glass, not plastic, with a rich turquoise-blue color that shows lovely depth, slight translucency, and natural internal speckles and swirls typical of mid-century pressed glass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure approximately 16L, 16 lignes, 10.1 mm, or 3\/8\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach button has a smooth, glossy, rounded dome or ball shape with a diagonal drilled tunnel shank, allowing for secure, low-profile sewing without any metal parts. This tunnel shank construction became especially common in post-WWII European glass button making and is a strong indicator of mid-century origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color, glass quality, and construction point to Czechoslovakia, most likely the Jablonec nad Nisou (Gablonz) region, which dominated world glass button production throughout the 20th century. Simple solid-color dome buttons like these were widely exported during the 1960s and early 1970s for blouses, dresses, and everyday fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approximately 16 lignes, 10.1 mm, or 3\/8 inch in diameter. The pair is well matched and in excellent vintage condition, with bright even color, glossy polish, and no chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless and versatile pair of mid-century Czech glass buttons, perfect for vintage sewing, garment restoration, doll clothing, jewelry accents, or for collectors who appreciate authentic Bohemian glass craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43493309251773,"sku":"B055","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/B055_a1.jpg?v=1768425552","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/16l-1960s-1970s-blue-czech-glass-shank-buttons-3-8-inches-set-of-2","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}