the material is vintage from Bombay, India
buttons
2 tiny plastic, and 2 metal
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SPORTING antique BUTTONS
SPORTING antique BUTTONS
Sporting buttons were worn by gentlemen on their jackets (hunting coats). Commonly found in sets, early sporting buttons depict game, hunting dogs and hunters, as well other sporting activities such as fishing etc.
Materials include metals, horn, pearl, ivory and enamel
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my card are metal and one horn
the 1st button in last row is a HUNT button not sporting
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LIVERY antique BUTTONS
LIVERY antique BUTTONS Typically depicting heraldic designs of the family,
livery buttons were worn on servants clothing (livery) provided by the
master of the household and only occasionally by the owner. Major types
include achievements, and crests, there are also badges, initials, and
monograms. Most livery buttons were made of metal , but horn, pearl,
and glass mounted in metal exist.
When the master of the house died, metal buttons were darkened for a period of mourning
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