Reverse-Carved Intaglio Lucite Button with Maple Leaf Motif

This item is a vintage circular button, approximately 1 inch in diameter, constructed from translucent purple Lucite or acrylic resin. The button features a sophisticated reverse-carved intaglio design depicting a cluster of maple leaves. The design is carved into the back of the button and then filled with a white pigment, creating a three-dimensional effect when viewed through the polished dome of the front surface. The purple color of the material is vibrant, showing deep amethyst hues where the plastic is thicker. The craftsmanship indicates mid-20th-century production, likely from the 1940s or 1950s, a period when novelty plastic buttons were highly fashionable. Physically, the piece appears to be in excellent vintage condition with a smooth, glossy surface and no deep scratches or crazing visible on the face. There is no visible maker's mark, which is common for these types of mass-produced yet high-quality decorative accessories. The fine details in the leaf veining demonstrate high-quality mold work or hand-finishing characteristic of premium vintage costume hardware.