A good set of eight buttons that were made circa 1880. They are ‘Papier mâché’. This is a term used to describe lots of objects made in slightly different ways, but all using mashed up paper and some sort of paste. The paper would be pressed into a cast to mould it into the desired shape. In the late 1700s, a man called Henry Clay found a new way to make papier mâché by pasting 10 sheets of rag paper on both sides with a mixture of cooked glue and flour, and then squeezing them together in a metal press. After pressing, the sheets were drenched in linseed oil, which made them waterproof, and then dried at 1000°f (just over 500°c). These buttons are a good example of the craft and have been inlaid with mother of pearl in the shape of leaves and flowers }

A good looking Art Deco dress set that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the geometric style with its octagonal design. it is composed of four dress buttons, a pair of cufflinks and collar studs. Each link has been set with a mother of pearl plaque with a hob nailed design. In the centre of every link is a French cut sapphire. The case is black Moroccan leather with gold detail. A perfect 21st present }

A striking pair of 18ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1920. They each have mother of pearl oval cut inserts set with a diamond within a rub over setting. Surrounding the mother of pearls are bands of red enamel with gold dots. They are smart and would make a great gift. }