Vintage/antique mother of pearl button, decorated with incised wavy lines and 3 paste stones - 2 clear and 1 red. The pearl is mostly white but with a pinky-brown colour on the surface, which is the natural colour of the shell. The pearl is set in a deep gilt metal rim which is molded and pierced, with traces of paintwork. Flat gilt metal back and U-shaped shank. One of the stones is possibly a replacement but I can’t be sure. An unusual collectable.

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)