Month by month, we obtain buttons that are particularly unusual or different in some way. They are special because of their sheer quality or eccentricity of design. In every way, they are buttons to admire and cherish - possessing that indefinable "wow!" factor. Prices range from £10-£100 depending on design and scarcity. Such buttons are difficult to find but easier to sell!

SPECIALS

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL BUTTONS 1st SEPTEMBER 2010: 1.00 GBP = $1.51

#1: This beautiful porcelain button dates from the early 19th century. It measures 30 mm. in diameter and has a finely painted design, surrounded by a strasse border, Not to be missed at £35 ($52.85)...

#2: This unusual button dates from the 1920's. It is a tight-top celluloid with a deco design of Autumn colours. The back is black japanning and the button measures a huge 63 mm in diameter. Priced sensibly at £18.00 ($27.18).

#3: This is a fine example of a very early 20th century ivory button, with a beautifully crafted elephant design. The button shows the growth lines typical of ivory and measures 25 mm (1") in diameter. Priced at £18.00 ($27.18). . .

#4: A superb lithograph button dating from about 1910, showing an Edwardian lady gathering flowers. The style is very reminiscent of a Monet painting, with its subtlety of colour and light. The button has a tinplate back and measures 22 mm. in diameter, and priced at £20.00 ($30.20) .

#5: This exquisite button dates from the late 18th century to early 19th century. The delicte gilded lattice-work supports a finely constructed enael floral pattern in a wide palette of colours. This unusual button measures approximately 31 mm in diameter. and is priced at £25.00 ($37.75)..

#6: This very large pictorial tinback button has a design of a minstrel and cupid. The button is three-piece construction and measures a huge 47 mm. in diameter. Priced at £25.00 ($37.75).

#7: This unusual button has a doorknocker design, comprising a ring holder and clapper. The button is silver-plate and measures 26 mm. (just over 1") in diameter. Priced at £18.00 ($27.18).

#8: This beautiful black glass aurora measures 35 mm. in diameter and has an exquisite design of a starburst, surmounted by a six-petal flower. The button has a brass loop shank and is priced at £15.00 ($22.65).

#9: This wonderful Satsuma button dates from the 19th century and has a delightful hand-painted design showing a group of geisha girls, highlighted in gilt paint. The back of the button has a deep blue-violet glaze, typical of a 19th century Satsuma button. Diameter is 30 mm. Priced sensibly at £48.00 ($72.48).

#10: This beautiful and scarce two-piece tinback button depicts a lion amongst rocks. The button dates from the late 19th century and measures 37 mm in diameter. Priced at £25.00 ($37.75)..

#11: A companion button to number 9. Priced the same at £48.00 ($72.48).

#12: This beautiful old button is carved from walrus ivory. It has a finely designed leaping fish and the back has a carved self shank. Priced at £28 ($42.48). .