A small card of vintage French floral buttons, each one moulded into a soft botanical form, like tiny pressed blooms caught mid-season.

Presented on a display card marked France, these delicate pieces are made from early plastic, likely celluloid or casein, with a gentle matte finish and subtle age-softened tones. The palette moves between chalky cream, butter yellow, deep red and green, giving them a painterly, almost confection-like quality.

Each button carries a sculptural detail, petals, leaves, and curved edges, making them feel closer to miniature objects than simple fastenings.

There is visible age throughout, slight surface wear, soft fading, and minor marks to the card, all consistent with time. One or two show small irregularities typical of early moulded plastics.

A beautiful addition for collectors, or to be used sparingly in sewing, textile work, or assemblage pieces where detail matters.

Use ideas
– garment accents or blouse buttons
– slow stitching and textile collage
– jewellery or embellishment work
– display within a curiosity cabinet

Origin: UK
Material: early plastic (likely celluloid or casein)
Condition: timeworn, with gentle wear to both buttons and card

A small, quiet set with a strong presence