Florida Fall Button Discovery, Day One

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Florida Fall Button Discovery, Day One presents a remarkable selection from a lifelong collection of antique buttons, books, and historical assortments. The sale features 19th and early 20th century uniform and military buttons, State Seal designs, and examples from divisions one through three of the National Button Society classification system. Collectors will also find reference volumes by Don VanCourt and Warren Tice that document the study and artistry of button history.

The catalog offers an exciting mix of materials and forms, including brass, pewter, gilt, and enamel buttons, along with hand painted and engraved examples. Highlights include carded assortments of uniform buttons, large mixed bag lots, and early groupings that showcase craftsmanship from the Civil War through the modern era. Many lots include notes, provenance, and identification details valuable to collectors and researchers alike.

Whether you are searching for military insignia, early patriotic examples, or rare state and civic issues, this first day of the Florida Fall Button Discovery sale provides a unique opportunity. With its blend of scholarship and history, the auction celebrates the artistry, variety, and enduring appeal of the button collecting tradition.
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A division one jeweled and enamel button341 - A division one jeweled and enamel button
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1 tall Medium size 17th century real SMUGGLERS button. This button is truly incredible and is detailed in its enamel on the top along with beautiful c
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A division one sparkling jewel button342 - A division one sparkling jewel button
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1 Large 18th Century green and clear strass crystal in silver. This Georgian period button is strikingly beautiful and in truly fine condition. Imagin
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A division one glass in metal button343 - A division one glass in metal button
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1  Large early 20th C. star shaped yellow & green glass example. An example like this sold in the last year at another button auction compa...
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A division one jeweled ball shaped button344 - A division one jeweled ball shaped button
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1 Medium 17th century Garnet and Emerald example. This beautiful smugglers style button from the 18th century also is enhanced with baroque pearls alo
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A division one beautiful Gemstone button345 - A division one beautiful Gemstone button
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1 Medium size 19th century Citrine in a gold setting. Here is a very rich colored faceted Citrine gemstone set into a gold rim and open back with loop
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A division one hand painted under glass button346 - A division one hand painted under glass button
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1 Large 19th century paste bordered figural example. This 19th century hand painted button is finely detailed on a natural material disk and set under
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A division one pictorial enamel button347 - A division one pictorial enamel button
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1 Large-Medium 19th C. monochromatic enamel with paste border. Here is a very finely detailed monochromatic blue and white oval enamel on a heavy silv
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A set of division one pictorial enamel buttons348 - A set of division one pictorial enamel buttons
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6 medium 19th century Art Nouveau Basse Taille examples. Here are 6 matching and striking enamel buttons in the Basse Taille technique and depicting f
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A small card of division enamel buttons349 - A small card of division enamel buttons
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2 lovely Large-Medium/Large 19th century pictorial examples. Here are two buttons that measure 1 1/4" with the floral going through the nationa...
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A division one pictorial enamel button350 - A division one pictorial enamel button
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1 Medium 19th century polychrome enamel with cut steel border. Here is a lovely colorful enamel figural with gold foil paillons in fine condition and
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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A division one pictorial enamel button351 - A division one pictorial enamel button
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1 Large 19th century example depicting Morning Glories. Here is a stunning example of identifiable flowers on a button. The coloration and design depi
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A card of division one asserted enamel buttons352 - A card of division one asserted enamel buttons
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49 S/M/L mostly enamel techniques mostly 19th century. This card of an assortement includes many (17 in all) beautiful enamels from the 19th century i
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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A division three studio artist button353 - A division three studio artist button
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A large 20th century enamel example by Glenda Ott. Glenda was an artist from California who we believe no longer makes these fun and whimsical enamel
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A division one arts and crafts silver and enamel button354 - A division one arts and crafts silver and enamel button
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1 medium late 19th century Liberty & Co. Cymric example. Here is a very nice button in the turquoise blue arts and crafts color of enamel on a p...
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A small card of division one enamel buttons355 - A small card of division one enamel buttons
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6 medium 19th century Basse Taille technique examples. This card of 6 matching designs are found here is two colors, 5 blue and1 purple. The enamel te
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A card of division one enamel & litho buttons356 - A card of division one enamel & litho buttons
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37 S/M/L 19th century assorted techniques. This lot includes several beautiful enamel buttons including the Fleur de Lis, many florals and Champleve e
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A division one pictorial enamel button357 - A division one pictorial enamel button
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1 Large medium 19th C. polychrome enamel with cut steel border. Here is a lovely colorful enamel figural in fine condition and framed with brilliant c
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A scarce division one photo figural button358 - A scarce division one photo figural button
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1 Large early 20th century sepia female pictorial example. This unusual example is in great condition with very clear and precise detail, something th
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A card of division one metal pictorial buttons359 - A card of division one metal pictorial buttons
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24 Medium/Large 19th century story examples. This card of metal pictures includes a large variety of people and stories on buttons including children.
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A division three pierced white metal figural button360 - A division three pierced white metal figural button
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1 Large detailed 20th century button of a Lamp-lighter. Here we have a very nice example of a more unusual depiction, as Lamp-Lighters are not a commo
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