Only rare examples in stellar condition bring high dollar values though. Old pottery buttons crafted and hand-painted by American Indians can also sell in that price range. This rare material is the very first man-made plastic. They can be opaque, transparent or both and come in all shapes and sizes.
These buttons were popular in the early s. The downfall of celluloid is that it is highly flammable. Bakelite buttons are highly sought after. It was the first completely synthetic plastic. They are heavier than Celluloid buttons and tend to be more opaque than clear. Today any pieces that were clear and have turned very yellow, they refer to like apple juice Bakelite and opaque buttons which have turned very yellow, are referred to as cream corn Bakelite. Lucite has a low density but was stronger than previous plastics.
Like some of the other type plastics, old Lucite buttons could be colorful with glitter embedded in them or rhinestones mounted on them. They were also made into shapes like flowers or animals. Lucite buttons and jewelry was most popular from the s on through the s. Many black glass buttons were made during the Victorian era. The majority of glass buttons were made in Czechoslovakia in the 20th century.
Most vintage metal buttons were made from brass or copper. Sterling, Gold or Pewter buttons were much less common. Some metal buttons were ornamental and some were embossed with patterns or pictures. One of the most sought after metal buttons is any brass picture button from the Victorian era. There are metal buttons from the revolutionary war through the civil war era that were on military uniforms.
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