possibly the prettiest button I have found...

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Steve_JT wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:08 pm Looking at my button book for a reference I would put it as Georgian/Late Georgian to early Victorian, I think it may be a "Dandy" button its a great looking button :thumbsup: :thumbsup:



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Thanks Steve - what book may that be if you don't mind me asking? It sounds better than my button book... which I don't get on with!
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Emily wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:10 pm A gorgeous button as you say!! Is is silver or plated?? Either way, one to put in your new cabinet. ☺️
Yes! Don't think its silver its very clean.....
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HolzHammer wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:26 pm Thanks Steve - what book may that be if you don't mind me asking? It sounds better than my button book... which I don't get on with!
Nothing worse than a Stroppy argumentative book :lol: :lol:
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Bors wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:48 pm Nothing worse than a Stroppy argumentative book :lol: :lol:
Ha! Its this one - its very well researched just almost impossible to use as a reference book......
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I got the one from Greenlight Publishing 25cm x 19cm (now £16.50) I got a few books and had discount in the sales they had, they do another book for £9 called British Buttons Civilian uniform buttons 19th to 20th century, 90 pages, fairly useful with some info and pictures 21cm x 14.5 cm

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Steve_JT wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:14 pm I got the one from Greenlight Publishing 25cm x 19cm (now £16.50) I got a few books and had discount in the sales they had, they do another book for £9 called British Buttons Civilian uniform buttons 19th to 20th century, 90 pages, fairly useful with some info and pictures 21cm x 14.5 cm

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That’s the one I have too :thumbsup: It’s really good.
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Billy button, love it. :thumbsup:
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Steve_JT wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:14 pm I got the one from Greenlight Publishing 25cm x 19cm (now £16.50) I got a few books and had discount in the sales they had, they do another book for £9 called British Buttons Civilian uniform buttons 19th to 20th century, 90 pages, fairly useful with some info and pictures 21cm x 14.5 cm

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Thanks very much Steve - I’ll get it!
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