These cut steel buttons were made from late 1700’s thru early 1800’s by riveting small steel pieces onto a brass backing. Originally they were thought of as a substitute for diamonds and marcasite. They must have sparkled in the candlelight of an evening! These buttons read more gold, but the rivets have a bit of a silver cast to them.
Features:
- Two cut steel buttons - 1/2” diameter
- Crystal beads
- Gold filled ear wires
- Finished length 1 1/4”
