Well here is a rather obscure fact about color intaglio. Shortly after LeBlon's invention of multiplate, after Newton's discoveries about optics, miniature multiplate images became quite popular in France in the form of men's buttons. The prints was bezel set under glass, and frequently they depicted scenes from the French revolution or more lascivious activities. The top button is an example of one of these print buttons.
4 comments:
Too weird! your Gramma was on the phone talking about buttons like this a couple of weeks ago. I believe she has a couple of buttons similar to what you are showing. One has a rose on it the other a coach.
So - Are these buttons valuable?
Most definately.
Interesting to know.
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