2019 03 August–Journeay–COLORED GLASS, WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT
A brief history of glassmaking, chemical ingredients of glass colors and lusters.
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2019 03 August–Journeay–SYMBOLS OF THE WESTERN ZODIAC
Buttons with Western Zodiac Symbols.
2019 03 August–Journeay–BLACK GLASS GENTLEMEN’S VEST BUTTONS
Have you heard the term “gentlemen’s vest buttons” in association with old black glass buttons with a subtle surface texture and color?
2019 02 May–Journeay–THE LION AND THE UNICORN
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2019 02 May–Journeay–DURANOID–COMPOSITION WOMEN’S HEADS
Duranoid was registered in the U.S. on April 22, 1884, by John G. Kearsing of New Jersey Become a WRBA member to read this article.
2019 02 May–Journeay–COVERED BRIDGE OF OPENWORK PEWTER–FINDING THE SOURCE
It is interesting to track down the lineage of a button. I recently found where my openwork pewter covered bridge
originated. Become a WRBA member to read this article.
2019 02 May–Journeay–Greek Mythology #35–HYMENAEUS
He was a god of love, song and marriage. If he was not present at a wedding, it was felt the union would be doomed. Become a WRBA member to read this article.
2019 02 May–Journeay–AN OLD FASHIONED PEACE SYMBOL
Before the ‘60s gave us the peace symbol, there were … buttons!!!! Become a WRBA member to read this article.
2019 02 May–Journeay–DAMASCENE BUTTON CONSTRUCTION
The Damascene art has existed over a thousand years. Become a WRBA member to read this article.
2019 02 May–Journeay–MUFFIN THE MULE
A helpful British collector informed me that this black and white seated creature is Muffin the Mule. Become a WRBA member to read this article.