Sleeve Button 1747 - 1750

"Sleeve Button" is a pair of silver buttons, created by William Simpkins between 1747 and 1750. These small buttons, only 1 centimeter in diameter, are an example of the fine detail and craftsmanship that went into even the smallest of decorative elements during the 18th century. The octagonal shape and delicate engraved patterns make them unique and exquisite. They are currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.