6 Vintage Corozo Vegetable Ivory Buttons 1-1/8” Marbled Metal Shank Antique For Sale

Very good vintage condition. All six buttons have their metal loop shanks intact. They show normal minor age/use wear. Please examine photos closely, as they are part of the condition description.DescriptionSet of 6 matching vintage large domed buttons, believed to be made of corozo (vegetable ivory), a natural material historically used for quality buttons before modern plastics became commonplace.Each button measures approximately 1-1/8 inches (28–29 mm) in diameter and features a beautiful cream/ivory color with dramatic gray-brown natural-looking grain. The pattern varies slightly from button to button, giving each one its own distinctive appearance.The backs have embedded metal loop shanks, all of which appear intact. These substantial buttons would have been suitable for a coat, jacket, cape, or other heavier garment.Based on the material, style and construction, these appear to date approximately to the early-to-mid 20th century, likely 1920s–1940s.Material has not been laboratory tested; identification as corozo/vegetable ivory is based on appearance, visible grain and construction.Sold as one lot of 6 buttons.Please review all photographs for pattern, color and vintage condition. The close-up photographs especially show the unusual grain and character of the material.