Enamel Buttons - Karen L. Cohen

Enamel Buttons: An Essential Resource for Collectors by Karen L. Cohen is a dedicated study of enamel buttons, written from the perspective of an enamellist, studio button artist and educator. This hardback edition is published by Stackpole Books.

Key details

• Author: Karen L. Cohen
• Subtitle: An Essential Resource for Collectors
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 150
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 28 February 2025

Synopsis

Created as a focused reference for collectors, this book brings together meticulous research with practical insight into the properties of enamel and the techniques used in button-making. Hundreds of photographs illustrate a wide range of button types and methods, supporting close study and comparison.

Cohen clarifies why particular effects appear as they do and helps readers tell apart closely related approaches, including Champlevé and Cloisonné, and Monochrome and Grisaille. A history chapter traces the evolution of enamelling techniques in direct relation to enamel buttons, while documentation of makers and their back marks supports identification. Appendices add guidance on recognising enamel look-alikes such as CPE (cold plastic enamel), alongside restoration techniques, making it suitable for collectors, dealers and others working with enamelware.

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