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A faithful replica of a late medieval button after historical models. Bronze, silver-plated or 925 sterling silver 1.2 x 1.1 cm.Productdetails...
Late Medieval button of bronze.
That historical closure was made after historical models from the late Medieval period.Buttons in such shape are well known from the Middle Ages and were characteristic of the drapery of that time, where long rows of buttons for a decorative closing were fashionable.
You can buy this button in high-quality bronze or genuine silver-plated.
Alternatively, also available in 925 sterling silver (please note the delivery time).
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1.2 x 1.1 cm large with 2 mm wide eyelet.
The button did not appear in Europe until quite late and was brought to the north by oriental influences via the trade routes of long-distance travellers across the Mediterranean, but was hardly widespread before the middle of the 13th century.
The button often had a spherical shape in the Middle Ages, but flat buttons were also common. However, the medieval buttons did not have holes, but instead had a small eyelet on the back with which the button could be sewn to the garment. Buttons in the Middle Ages were often made of pewter, but there is also evidence of buttons made of brass, bronze and even silver.
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