(9) 18mm antique Deco Czech rosarian shank hand faceted glass button elements




Description
(9) antique Czech hand molded and hand faceted art glass rosarian button elements. These would be finished with rosarian shanks. Rosarian: a term adopted for glass buttons with a hole through the centre like a bead. the shanks were usually made of brass wire, which was run through the hole, both ends being fastened to the knob on top. Most were finished with a loose metal ring around the shank. (Luscomb: Encyclopedia of Buttons).
For jewelry making, fashion design, sewing and crafting.
Size: 18mm 11/16" 
Material: Vintage glass. 
Shank: no shank
Origin: N. Bohemia / Czech
Year: Vintage cca. 1920's
Condition: Original authentic antique condition. 
Quantity: 9