Large Antique Victorian Czech starburst red lacy glass button 29mm

Large Antique Victorian Czech starburst lacy glass button. This is an exceptionally rare true lacy glass button. With a sunburst and imitation marcasite faceted design, made in crystal glass with a red coating. The glass is in excellent condition, although some of the coating has worn off.
For collecting, jewelry making, fashion design, sewing, art and crafting.

Origin: Northern Bohemia circa 1880's
Size: 29mm; 1.15" approx
Material: Glass.
Shank: metal loop
Condition: Good
Quantity: 1

Original true lacy buttons are remarkable for their complex technology. The final appearance created the effect of a button made of expensive glass consisting of multicolored cut stones or marcasite and finished with borders or lattices made of precious metals. Generally they were made from clear glass, sometimes colored, reverse painted and finished with reverse black japanning.