{"product_id":"rare-1930s-hand-painted-bakelite-brass-buttons-oriental-market-scene-red-1","title":"Rare 1930s Hand-Painted Bakelite \u0026 Brass Buttons — Oriental Market Scene, Red","description":"Striking 1930s hand-painted Bakelite buttons featuring a colorful market figure carrying scales. A highly collectible Art Deco pair with original brass fittings.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFull Description:\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis exceptional pair of antique 1930s Bakelite buttons showcases a rare hand-painted scene of a man in a red jacket and blue trousers carrying market scales — a distinctive motif from the early Bakelite novelty period. Each button is mounted on a deep red Bakelite base with a black inset and features brass rivet details and shank fittings.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Era: 1930s (Art Deco \/ Early Bakelite period)\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Material: Bakelite with brass fittings\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Colors: Red, black, green, blue, and gold\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Technique: Hand-painted and layered pressed Bakelite\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Size: Approx. 1¼″ diameter\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to paint; one shows slight patina on brass\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAn extremely collectible set — ideal for high-end sewing, restoration, or display in a vintage button collection.\n","brand":"SIMPŁE MAISON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43161960054851,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1938\/8657\/files\/10_f59fc4d0-019e-405c-9862-6caa16c8e938.jpg?v=1776516822","url":"https:\/\/thesimpleclothingcompany.ca\/products\/rare-1930s-hand-painted-bakelite-brass-buttons-oriental-market-scene-red-1","provider":"Simple Clothing Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}