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A member of this group sent me a notice eBay sent out saying this group will be closed due to inactivity. Okay we haven't been that active but we should save this group so please post your button discussions and button pictures. -Carol- Moderator, Bu...

Removing glued metal from shell

Hi friends, I have a beautiful large carved shell button that someone has glued a metal cross on. I think Super Glue must have been used. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remove the metal without harming the shell? Thank you very much.

New to group and need button ID please?

Hello...I have always loved buttons but never considered myself a collector~ Recently I purchased 12 jars of buttons from a gentleman who used to be a antiques dealer of sorts who was going "out of business" and I happened across his garage sale. I'v...

Labor Day Holiday

Just practicing! lol -- Edited by lpbbuttons at Sep 2, 2012 10:58 PM PDT

antique vintage button

Shall we introduce ourselves?

It might be fun to introduce ourselves. I am not so much a button "collector" (which implies a certain degree of organization I have yet to attain) as I am a gatherer, accumulator, hoarder, keeper of buttons. I love these little bits of history and a...

Arlene's favorite buttons

My favorite buttons have always been "realistics" or goofies -- buttons that are in the shape of real objects. Take a look and get your giggle for the day. I hope you find them to be as much fun as I do!

Help With Button Identification!

Hi Everyone, I need to list three sets of Vintage buttons from the orient but I am not sure what they are called, how much they're worth, or which category to list in etc. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time. -- gems

Striated Celluloid Buttons w/Tennis Racket

Hi! I'm hoping someone can give me an age estimate on these irridescent striated celluloid buttons. They measure 2-1/8" in diameter. Thanks so much in advance

are these paperweight buttons - tiny red rose

Hulet Glass Ball Button

I have a glass ball button that came to me labeled Hulet. Does anyone know what Hulet stands for. The button is a transparent blue glass with flowers. Thanks Jan

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Mystery Button Set

Hello fellow button lovers! I am a fairly new collector, so I need some help please! I bought this set on ebay last week and just received them in the mail. Description had said handpainted buttons but these aren't, they look like transfers, definitl...