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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Fifty Dollar Button

Well here it is girls & boys  I have mentioned about going to Paducah Kentucky to the quilt show and there was always this dealer there from New York I think? who had buttons galore, buttons made into jewelry , bracelets & necklaces ,  anyway I got caught up in all the hoop la and excitement of being there among all the fabulous vendors and paid $50 for this button !!!!! OMG I know what you are all saying

However the gal gave a good sales pitch about one of a kind and the Ding Dynasty era on and on. Anyway I fell hook line and sinker. Really I never have seen another one like it? Do any of you button gals have one ? Tell me what you think. Not about how crazy you think I am , just what era you think the button is and have you seen another one similar to this one?

                         

                                                                 




The back of this famous button, I think only a real button floozies will appreciate this

                                                                         

 Surely some of the button floozies will like it 

I think she's a beauty






She is pretty , do you think she was on some formal gown or coat of some kind, since it's a heavy metal button ? Also what can I do with it except show it here? maybe put it in my etsy shop?


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24 comments:

  1. Martha's FavoritesApril 11, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Hi: Great button, have no clue as to it's age. If you lived a little closer I would be happy to share my tea cups with you. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

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  2. The Polka Dot ClosetApril 11, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    I don't know much about buttons. I say if you love it get it. It seems I love to treat everyone but, myself...I guess that is how Mom's are. Every once in a while though...I buy myself a gift! You deserve it!

    Carol

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  3. KathyApril 11, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    I do not know what era it is from but I can totally relate to getting caught up in the button love and I do know bigger is frequently better when it comes to buttons.

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  4. Savannah GrannyApril 11, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    I don't know anything about buttons but I think it is beautiful. BTW, Paducah is only an hour from my daughter's home. I have always wanted to go to the Quilt show. Let's meet there next year.
    xo Ginger

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    1. Curtains in My TreeApril 12, 2013 at 10:51 AM

      I was going to go this year, however my friend that lives in Paducah is coming up to visit her sister also a friend of mine, who lives close to me

      Sure I will try and plan a trip to be there next year, I love the vendors, they use to be fabulous , buy any vintage or new notion you ever dreamed of and the Hancocks material store is over the top. One year there was 2 ladies who bought $1000 worth of material !! while i was there
      I always go to Starnes bar-b-que

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  5. Laura TurnerApril 12, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    My mother collected buttons all my life, and I have quite a few. I will see what I can find out in my reference book:
    http://www.amazon.com/Buttons-Diana-Epstein/dp/B000C4SY16

    This book is gorgeous, and provides beauty and history.

    If you love something, what is $50.00? I paid that for a retired stamp set and my friends thought I was crazy. It is so darned cute! I did feel a little bit like a bonehead afterward, but it will hold it's value or increase, just like good antiques and authentic antique buttons. I'll try to get back with you.

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  6. Pura VidaApril 12, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    My mother goes there all the time...love your blog!!! thanks for the visit, I will follow. Have a great weekend. Gina

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  7. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    This appears to be an "Antique Geisha brass button" google this & you will see various other buttons very similar to yours.

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    1. Curtains in My TreeApril 12, 2013 at 11:02 AM

      Thanks , I seen some similar just not as big as mine , interesting
      not as expensive as mine either LOL

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  8. AnonymousApril 12, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    It for sure is really pretty. What are you going to do with it? I have some beautiful old buttons from my grandma and haven't come up with anything clever to do with them... Little Bit

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    1. AnonymousApril 20, 2013 at 1:10 PM

      My SIL attached my MIL's buttons to the framed picture of my MIL after she passed. It is a great rememberance of her.

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  9. OliveApril 12, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Wear it as a brooch maybe. It is big.

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  10. barbandemilyApril 12, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    The button is beautiful, and certainly shows some signs of having been used (call it a "patina" to sound la-dee-da)so it certainly has age. I also think it looks Japanese. Lovely!

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  11. LorraineApril 12, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    I am sure you will treasure your $50 button much more than you would 50 $1 buttons, it is a beauty! Happy Pink Saturday! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

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  12. LVApril 12, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    No matter what you wear it on, it will look nice. I have never seen anything like it. Great buy.

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  13. Ivy and ElephantsApril 12, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Wow! What a beauty, I've never seen anything like it!
    It's a real keeper!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  14. LaurieApril 12, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    It is very beautiful! I'm sure the button dealer didn't steer you wrong -- they generally will ask a fair price based on the button's rarity, etc. If you want to know more about it, you could get back in touch with the dealer and ask her to tell you again! :)

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  15. Tami @ Creative girl VintageApril 13, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    That is a beautiful button...could be the start to an amazing collection!
    Visiting from Pink Saturday..xo Tami

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  16. RobinfromCAApril 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Beautiful button! I had a friend tell me once "If you really love something then the price is worth it whether is $2 or $200." Good advice. I think you and your button will be very happy together!
    Have a lovely weekend,
    Robin

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  17. Light and VoicesApril 13, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    This place may be able to answer your questions: http://thebuttonmuseum.com/.
    JM Illinois

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  18. Krystie April 13, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    So much detail into a button! Do they even make buttons with such detail anymore? If you love it, that's all that counts price wise!

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  19. Laura Quaglia (Fun With This and That)April 13, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    I think it's great.I hope get to see where you us it
    Just do not go out to eat one night.It will be payed for.
    Get what we like!!
    Have a happy PS
    Laura

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  20. LizlovesVintageApril 13, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I've never seen anything like it! I passed up some military buttons at the thrift shop for a few bucks. Who knows yours might be even worth more? No, I won't spend that much on buttons let alone one. Hey, it doesn't matter what I think if you enjoy it it's money well spent!! Have a wonderful weekend. Put that button in a safe place my friend. It's a beauty :)
    xxx Liz

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  21. Divine TheatreApril 14, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    I agree that it would make a lovely brooch! It is stunning!
    xo

    Andie

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