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Replica of a medieval button in the shape of a flower after a French model from the 14th century. Bronze, silver-plated or 925 silver. 1,2 x 0.6 cm.Productdetails...
Medieval button in the shape of a flower.
This pretty replica of a medieval button in the shape of a flower blossom is modelled on a French button from the 14th century AD.Buttons in the shape of blossoms are found several times in medieval finds and were characteristic of the garments of the late Middle Ages, when long rows of buttons came into fashion for decorative fastening of clothing.
With the solidly cast eyelet on the underside, the medieval button can be attached to the garment with a few stitches.
The button has the size: 1.2 x 0.6 cm. The eyelet is 2 mm wide.
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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The button appears quite late in Europe - it was conveyed by the traditional trade routes from the Orient across the Mediterranean to the North, but was hardly widespread before the middle of the 13th century.
A medieval button often had the shape of a ball, but flat buttons were also common. However, unlike today, a medieval button did not have holes in it, but had a small eyelet on the back, which was used to attach the button to clothing.
Often a medieval button was made only of pewter, but buttons made of brass, bronze and even silver were also in use. Unlike today, however, a medieval button was usually attached to the hem of the garment and closed on the opposite side with a small eyelet.
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