Victorian Gold Gilt, Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Enamel Paste Buttons feed-gender-unisex and adopted in the Regency

and adopted in the Regency era as a subtle nod to Britain’s naval triumphs under Lord Nelson

The finely textured leaves capture the French taste for lifelike

and makes a wonderful statement on a lapel

By the early 20th century

Victorian Gold Gilt, Mother of Pearl & Turquoise Enamel Paste Buttons feed-gender-unisex and adopted in the RegencyA particularly elegant dress set, complete in its original fitted case. Each button is centred with luminous mother of pearl, framed by a delicate turquoise enamel border, punctuated with fine gold detailing. It is finished with a paste in the centre which gives it a good twinkle. Completed in its original fitted retailers case, stamped J. B. Yabsley, 72 Ludgate Hill, London. Ludgate Hill was one of Londons principal jewellery and luxury trades