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Featured Era of antique abalone, horn, and bone buttons?

Discussion in 'Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing' started by Pat P, May 5, 2019.

  1. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    These buttons have a horn and abalone top over a bone back. (The abalone has more color than I captured in the photos)

    I'm curious if anyone knows anything about their age or origin? I know they're antique and I've seen similar buttons attributed to the 1870s-1880s and others to circa 1900.

    Any info will be much appreciated. :)

    abalone-buttons01.jpg abalone-buttons03.jpg
     
    Pat P, May 5, 2019
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  2. Dawnno

    Dawnno Well-Known Member

    absolutely gorgeous.
     
    Dawnno, May 5, 2019
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  3. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    Aren't they nice? I love antique buttons.
     
    Pat P, May 5, 2019
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Very nice, Pat. I love the way the mop/abalone bars would be slightly askew when sewn on a coat.
    Maybe @DragonflyWink can tell you more?:)
     
    Any Jewelry, May 6, 2019
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