Pair of Georgian gent's button covers
Pair of Georgian gent's button covers
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A pair of Georgian paste and steel gent's button covers, circa .
Button covers were ornate accessories popular during the 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly in the Georgian era (1714-1830). Made from materials like silver, brass, or mother-of-pearl, these decorative pieces were designed to snap over plain buttons, offering an affordable way to enhance garments. Often engraved, embossed, or set with stones or enamel, button covers showcased personal style and social status.
They were commonly worn by both men and women, especially on waistcoats and jackets. Today, Georgian button covers are prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and historical charm, representing a fusion of fashion and functionality from a refined era.
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. Made from materials like silver, brass, or mother-of-pearl, these decorative pieces were designed to snap over plain buttons, offering an affordable way to enhance garments. Often engraved, embossed, or set with stones or enamel, button covers showcased personal style and social status. They were commonly worn by both men and women, especially on waistcoats and jackets. Today, Georgian button covers are prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and historical charm, representing a fusion of fashion and functionality from a refined era.){kind=link}