Cased Set of Six Indian Silver Buttons From Hyderabad On The Deccan Plateau Early 20th C.

Cased set of six Indian Silver buttons. Stamped: "Mohammedia Button Factory", "Made in Deccan". and "R.No 495" to the rear

A very attractive set of Indian silver buttons each with central lotus flower motif. One is slightly more worn than the rest but overall they are in good condition for their age.

Hidden in the historic lanes of Hussaini Alam in the Old City of Hydrabad is the century old Deccan Button Factory which churned out gold and silver buttons that adorned the royal attires of the Nizam. The factory was established by the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, in 1916 to produce buttons for the royals, high ranking officials of the police and the army. The factory was famous for its ornamental works including gold and silver buttons of sherwani and coats. The buttons were unique and famous all over the country.