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ehunt

Jacksonville, Fl.

I collect Antique Glass and Agate Ball Waistcoat, Swirlback, Charmstring and Paperweight buttons. Digging into the history of these little beauties is an ongoing endI collect Antique Glass and Agate Ball Waistcoat, Swirlback, Charmstring and Paperweight buttons. Digging into the history of these little beauties is an ongoing endeavor. Always looking to learn and gather information. I collect marbles as well. The similarities between the old handmade German marbles(Mid to Late 1800's) and some of these buttons is remarkable. (Read more)

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A Few Sets of Antique Glass Waistcoat Ball Buttons - 7/16" - White and Opalescent - Sewingin Sewing
Antique Glass Waistcoat Ball Buttons - 7/16" - Amazing Creamy Swirls - Sewingin Sewing
Antique Glass Waistcoat Ball Buttons - A little under 7/16" - Sewingin Sewing
Antique Carnelian Agate Waistcoat Ball Buttons - 9/16" - Sewingin Sewing
Antique Glass Waistcoat Buttons - Ball Shaped - 7/16" - Set of Nine (9) - Sewingin Sewing
Antique Oxblood Swirl Glass Waistcoat Buttons - Ball Shaped - 7/16" - Set of Ten (10) - Sewingin Sewing
Antique Scottish Agate Banded Agate Buttons - Ball Shaped - 1/2" - Set of Nine (9) - Sewingin Sewing
Antique Lapis Lazuli Waistcoat Ball Buttons - 17/32" - Set of 10 - Sewingin Sewing
Colorful Antique Waistcoat Ball Buttons and Glass Marbles - Art Glassin Art Glass
Antique Scottish Agate, Lapis , Carnelian Agate, Moss Agate Waistcoat Buttons - Sewingin Sewing

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  1. The colors are amazing --- I love the Goldstone
  2. Very kind thoughts --- Thanks
  3. It is real Roseville. Nice console bowl.
  4. Stunning vase!!!!
  5. Nice find to say the least --- Nice Clambroth's on the end. Congrats!!!!
  6. The Roseville Jar and Ped pattern is Water Lilly - very nice
  7. Hi - Most of these are new - the cats-eyes might be a little older, but not 50's or 60's.
  8. Simply Stunning Collection
  9. Some people use old flower frogs as displays. Also you can Google "Grant Boards Marbles" and they are great. There are also a number of people online that make marble displays in a variety of styles. ...
  10. I appreciate the kind words --- Working on some lighting to brighten the colors --- They really shine in the bright morning sun!
  11. Wonderful Victorian glass
  12. Well "Thank You" very much -- Never would have found that info -
  13. Very cool info ----Thanks
  14. Mica is a mineral that flakes easily - Was used in German Handmade marbles - Mostly pre-1880. Thanks
  15. It seems to be called several things, but is still very pretty in glass. Marble collectors use Lutz, button collectors use Aventurine or Goldstone, Fluss, etc. I love how is flows in glass and brighte...
  16. Very very true --- Thanks
  17. I love these frogs. They work perfectly for these shanked buttons and line up nicely.
  18. Thanks!!!
  19. The Artisan that made them thanks you!!!!.... Splendid indeed .... well made and in colors you do not see often
  20. Thanks ---
  21. These are just very cool.....
  22. Thanks!!!! I have been collecting since the 80's. My first buttons were from a super nice lady in Brimfield in the early morning hours. Went looking for marbles, pottery and glass and ended up a butto...
  23. They do have that slag glass look with the wonderful hand gathered "nines"
  24. I can only imagine it was done to fill orders or just the whim of the glass artisan at the time. You do not see many with the "lateral" set up. The colors in these two buttons are just stunning...
  25. Thanks --- The Red ones are a "fav" of mine as well!!!!!!!!
  26. Thanks ... I started collecting marbles and my first buttons had pontil marks. I was hooked. I am convinced that the marble makers in the mid/late 1800's in Germany and that area also were involved in...
  27. Very cool idea ---
  28. Thanks for the comments ... They make a nice set and I imagine they would look cool on a Coat, etc. The red lines look like they were applied at making and several are very distinct/different. I h...
  29. I do not know of any specific factories, etc. These Scottish agates are just wonderful and you can finds them in some beautiful settings and boxes.
  30. These look so much like old German marbles --- nice workmanship/workladyship!!
  31. They are "Ball" shaped buttons used in Waistcoat's from the 1800's on. They can be glass, agate, metal, etc. I collect mainly glass and agate. They come in different forms(domed, flat, etc.), but are ...
  32. Thanks for viewing
  33. The Artisans on some of these were amazing - They were made in Germany/Czech Republic area mainly. Some were Italian and English. Thanks
  34. Thank you
  35. Thank you very much
  36. Thank you
  37. Thanks for the info --- I have bought quite a few on Etsy - Always nice people - I have spoken to two individuals in the Czech Republic who's families made some of these - one family worked marbles "a...
  38. Thanks so much ---
  39. Thanks so much....the info is great and useful. I love/need to learn as much as possible on these buttons.
  40. Thanks -- I do not ... I am working on having a few Waistcoats designed and made. My next project, so to speak. Would love to see pics of any Waistcoats or other uses. Thanks
  41. Thanks --- I have several sets of buttons that would be perfect for a Waistcoat. Have a great day!!! Eric
  42. Hi I collect these glass and agate ball buttons as well. I am interested in who you had to make your Waistcoat? I want to get a few done. Thanks Eric
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