Welcome

The goal of our Club is to provide opportunities to study buttons that are worth collecting, and share that knowledge as we come to appreciate their beauty and history. Collectable buttons include all buttons - antique and vintage, uniform and military.

Meetings are held at 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except January) in the Fellowship Room of the Burwood Heights Uniting Church (A-frame) on the corner of Burwood Highway and Blackburn Road, Burwood East.  (Melways Ref. 61 K7)

History

The idea of a button collecting club was conceived in 1995. The Victorian Button Collectors Club became a reality in 1996 when, through word of mouth and personal contacts, we held our first meeting at a private home. As individual button collectors, we had been aware of established button clubs in America and the United Kingdom. In Melbourne at that time, there was very little public information about buttons available, button collecting was not a hobby most people had heard of, and it was difficult to find collectable buttons even in antique shops. The Victorian Button Collectors Club was established to encourage the collecting, preservation and appreciation of buttons, antique and modern, and research into the history relating to their origins and uses. Most of all, the club provides an opportunity to meet like-minded people.  If you are a member you can Find out more . . .

 

Another Button Story

A new button will be posted on the Home page once per month.
Click on the button to enlarge.

 

 

Photos -  Liberty & Art Nouveau buttons

Liberty & Co. began producing buttons, specifically those designed by Archibald Knox, around the turn of the 20th century during the Art Nouveau period (1890-1915).  Buttons were made of sterling silver and enamel.

The Art Nouveau period in art and design spanned roughly from the early 1890s to the beginning of World War I in 1914.  It was characterized by the use of flowing, organic lines and motifs inspired by nature.  The style appeared in various disciplines including architecture, interior design, jewellery, and graphic arts.

Liberty buttons are very beautiful and are the Topic for discussion at our Club meeting on Tuesday 9th September...

Visitors are always welcome at our Club meetings.

 

Button Banter

Button Banter is now up and running for members only. It has its own heading at the top of the Home page which you can see once you log in.  Click on this heading to view contributions.  If you want to add an item use 'Add Button Banter'  under the Member Menu on the right of that screen or the Home page.  

Button Banter is for you to share your button interests with other Club members, ask advice or give feedback. You can also see other members buttons or Button Challenge Cards or join in and show your own. It is preferable to post your photo in portrait format.

NEXT MEETING - Tuesday 8th July 2025

 (Meetings start at 8.00pm - arrive from 7.30pm)

TOPIC   -    AGM & Button Sales 

 VISITORS ARE WELCOME AT CLUB MEETINGS