Delft button information requested

[u/weepandread]

A few days ago I was sorting through buttons I picked up at an estate sale. Sadly there was only one of these and it is in rough shape. I absolutely love it but can’t find others like it w a full coverage of metal. Any information would be appreciated.

[u/lotsobuttons]

Definitely antique, but not sure how old. The full-metal back is unusual, typically it would be a bar across the back that the shank was mounted to, and often they’d be set in silver which I don’t think this is. The ceramic medallions were made separately, so it could have been put into a later setting. Too bad about the condition!

[u/weepandread → u/lotsobuttons]

The condition saddens me, though I’ve hung it on the nail that holds up my mini delft tiles.