Early 19th Century Cut Steel

£85.00

An early example of a 19th Century Cut Steel
Dimetions 35mm

SKU: VC17 Categories: ,

This lovely example of craftsmanship from 1840s,
A cut steel button is a button made of small individually faceted steel studs that are rieted or screwed onto a base plate, designed to reflect light and give a jewl-like appearance.
It was popular from the late 1700 through the mid -1800s.
Originated in England , especially Birmingham.
Often used as a cheaper alternative to diamonds or Jet on coats, waistcoats and dresses.

Size

35mm