{"product_id":"19l-1920s-1940s-two-hole-trochus-shell-buttons-1-2-inches-set-of-5","title":"19L 1920s-1940s Two-Hole Trochus Shell Buttons 1\/2 Inches Set of 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of five 1920s to 1940s antique Trochus shell buttons. These two-hole, sew-through small shell buttons have a rich, feminine luster and a round center eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: small\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 5 \u003cbr\u003eMeasure approximately: 19L, 19 lignes, 12 mm, or 15\/32\" (close to 1\/2\").\u003cbr\u003eAttachment: two-hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: A creamy pale beige to light pinkish-beige color, subtle iridescence, and a smooth, slightly shiny nacre appearance. Not dyed, all natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: 1920-40s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Japan. In 1920s Japan became a major processor, turning Australian\/Pacific trochus into finished buttons exported worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses: These buttons were most often used to fasten lightweight lingerie, bed jackets, and feminine blouses and shirtwaist dresses made of lightweight fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43812370612413,"sku":"BU165","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/BU165_a1.jpg?v=1769093953","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/19l-1920s-1940s-two-hole-trochus-shell-buttons-1-2-inches-set-of-5","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}