Black Glass Buttons Bracelet, ca. 1860, Black Tinies

These sweet buttons are rather rare, due to their size and material. They were made in button molds, likely with the finer etching hand-applied. My favorites are the center diamond-shape, the Flower burst (second button to the right of center), and the tiniest hexagon on the end. The black glass was made to be compatible or reminiscent of the jet used in Victorian mourning