Large passementerie button, probably 18th century. It is worked with gold thread on canvas, in a four-point star design, embellished with green foil backed cabuchons. The cabs are held in place with crossed gold thread, surrounded by a gilt metal collar and a border of gold foil wrapped thread. Fabric is gathered on the back with linen thread. There is also some black thread showing on the back which could probably be removed but I have left as fhound. One of the diamond green cabs and the central one have only one of the cross threads remaining. Otherwise, generally in good vintage condition. A rare and lovely collectable.

Size 1.4” (3.6 cm)