Antique button with mother of pearl base, claw-set in a metal rim, embellished with a metal insect and surrounded by a paste border. The insect (or spider) has two molded metal wings, 4 metal wire legs, and paste stones for the body, and head. (Obviously he is missing some legs). The insect is joined to the pearl by a rivet which shows on the back, under the bar. The paste rim is complete though some of the stones look darker and are possibly replacements, or may just need a delicate clean. This is how I found it. The back rim has a bar across which bears the loop shank. An unusual, quite rare, collectable button.

Size 1.1” (2.9 cm)