{"product_id":"bu132","title":"13L 1940s-1950s Fancy Trochus Shell Two-Hole Buttons 5\/16\" (Set of 11)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of eleven vintage sew-through buttons featuring genuine natural mother of pearl with delicate carved designs. Each displays an intricate radiating flower or star-like petal motif hand-carved into the nacre, enhanced by light gold-tone gilt wash that highlights the carvings and adds a luxurious touch to the natural iridescent luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: 1940-50s\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 11\u003cbr\u003eSize: diminutive\u003cbr\u003eMeasure approximately: 13L, 13 lignes, 8.2 mm., or 21\/64\" (close to 5\/16\")\u003cbr\u003eAttachment: Two-hole - two central holes placed in a deep round recess to protect the thread.\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: Creamy tones with subtle pink, green, and blue flashes. Hand applied gilt wash in carved design, as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Manufactured in France, a historic center for fine carved Mother of Pearl buttons. (In the 1920s Japan became a major processor, turning Australian\/Pacific trochus into finished buttons extensively exported worldwide through the 1950. However, finely carved mother of pearl buttons were a specialized offering from Europe).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses: These elegant buttons showcase mid-20th-century craftsmanship from the 1940s–1950s when small carved floral MOP buttons were widely used for fine lingerie, blouses, baby clothes, and delicate ready-to-wear garments. Ideal for heirloom sewing, doll clothes, antique garment restoration, craft embellishments, or jewelry making. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petite scale, precise carving, and gilt detailing draw from earlier Victorian\/Edwardian traditions but reflect post-war production techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: These buttons are in excellent vintage condition. The petite scale, precise carving, and gilt detailing draw from earlier Victorian\/Edwardian traditions but reflect post-war production techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43799711252669,"sku":"BU132","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/BU132_a1.jpg?v=1767812885","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/bu132","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}