These aren’t in fact buttons but they were in Granny’s button collection. I don’t know what they are – any ideas?
Another Christmas jigsaw finished. This was fun.
I should have given you this word yesterday on Valentine’s Day as it is a term of endearment for one’s sweetheart! It means literally, “cute little pig’s eye” and comes from Chaucer.
From my pack of Forgotten English Knowledge cards
utesmile
February 16, 2026 at 6:13 pm
It is beautiful what our grannies used to have, the buttons you had and this here is lovely. I had some old bracelets too…. I am still wearing it… with vibrant colours. I should take a picture of it. 🙂
mybeautfulthings
February 16, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Yes, please do! I’d love to see it. 🙂
unexpectedincommonhours
February 15, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Here’s what AI said about the “button”: This image shows a rare medieval silver coin known as a “Saluto”.
Origin: Kingdom of Naples.
Time Period: Struck during the reign of Charles I of Anjou (1266-1285).
Design: Features an annunciation scene with the Angel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary.
Material: Silver. So, if it’s metal, maybe it is a medieval coin. If not, perhaps it is a reproduction. Regardless, it does look quite old.