Sun tin button
During the Copper Age (ca. 3500-3000 BC), tin was also discovered. In ancient times, this material was particularly sought after and was used for the decorative inlays of chariots, tinned copper coins, pewter mirrors and ampoules. In the Middle Ages, however, people specifically limited the use of tin only for the manufacture of certain pieces.
In the High Middle Ages, people wore pewter badges, also called pilgrim badges, on their chests. The design of the badges varied from region to region. Tableware was replaced with pewter to make it more stable. In larger cities, pewter began to be processed by hand in pewter foundries. Although iron replaced bronze, pewter regained importance in the 19th century through the industrial production of tinplate.
Our offered pewter button has a mushroom shape with a sun look. Sometimes in the past, the fabric for buttons with long necks was slit to put the neck of the button through and then sew it on from the inside. With these buttons, it is still possible to attach them in this way, but it can also be used for various craft projects.
Details pewter button sun:
Material: pewter alloy
Dimensions: width approx. 1.1 cm (0.43 in); depth approx. 1.5 cm (0.59 in)
Diameter eyelet: approx. 1 mm (0.04 in)
Weight: approx. 4.8 g (0.17 oz)
The products meet the requirements for the migration of elements according to the EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 standard and comply with the limits for nickel content. Lead content below 0.5% (normally 0.02 - 0.1%).
Scope of delivery: 1x pewter button sun
