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Unbuttoned: The Spring Button Auction, Day 1

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location200 Oakwood Lane Ste 200, Hollywood, Florida, 33020, United States

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Unbuttoned: The Great Spring Button Auction, Day 1 presents 400 lots dedicated entirely to collectible buttons across a wide range of materials, styles, and makers. The catalog is structured around carded groupings and curated assortments, with frequent offerings of division cards containing themed and categorized selections.

Glass buttons form a major portion of the sale, including pictorial examples and decorative designs, alongside metal and enamel buttons that add variety in texture and finish. Studio and artist made buttons appear throughout, reflecting more modern craftsmanship alongside antique and vintage examples.

The sale also includes hand painted buttons, carved examples, and mixed assortments spanning multiple eras and styles. With its strong emphasis on grouped presentations and collectible categories, Day 1 offers a comprehensive selection for button collectors seeking both variety and specialization.
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A GROUP OF BOOKS ON BUTTONS1 - A GROUP OF BOOKS ON BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 different books by different authors. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A GROUP OF BOOKS ON BUTTONS2 - A GROUP OF BOOKS ON BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 different books by different authors. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE UNIFORM BUTTONS3 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE UNIFORM BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Small 19th century COLD WATER ARMY BRASS examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A SCARCE USAGE/UNIFORM BRASS BUTTON4 - A SCARCE USAGE/UNIFORM BRASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Small early 19th century button with an American Motto. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A MIXED BAG LOT OF ASSORTED UNIFORM BUTTONS5 - A MIXED BAG LOT OF ASSORTED UNIFORM BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
Mostly division one with some later examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A MIXED BAG LOT OF ASSORTED UNIFORM BUTTONS6 - A MIXED BAG LOT OF ASSORTED UNIFORM BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
Mostly division one with some later examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE UNIFORM BUTTONS7 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE UNIFORM BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
42 S/M 19th/20th century assorted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra l...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE UNIFORM BUTTONS8 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE UNIFORM BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
69 Small/Medium 19th/20th century assorted styles. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ENGLISH LIVERY BUTTONS9 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ENGLISH LIVERY BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
10 Medium/Large 19th C. examples with different subject matter. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ENGLISH LIVERY BUTTONS10 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ENGLISH LIVERY BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
12 Medium 19th C. examples with different subject matter. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ENGLISH LIVERY BUTTONS11 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ENGLISH LIVERY BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
10 Medium 19th C. examples with different subject matter. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ENGLISH LIVERY BUTTONS12 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ENGLISH LIVERY BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
12 Medium 19th C. examples with different subject matter. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LIVERY BUTTONS13 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LIVERY BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Medium 19th century livery crests specialized to animals. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
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Estimate : 10.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE LIVERY CREST BUTTON14 - A DIVISION ONE LIVERY CREST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium 19th century Elephant with a Howdah example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL LIVERY SHAPE BUTTON15 - A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL LIVERY SHAPE BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium size 19th century scarce square Crest example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GILT BUTTONS16 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GILT BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Small early 19th century Jacksonian buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GILT BUTTONS17 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GILT BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Small early 19th century Jacksonian buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GILT BUTTONS18 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GILT BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Small early 19th century Jacksonian buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS19 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
25 S/M/L 19th/20th C. assorted subject matter examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 METAL PICTURE BUTTONS20 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 METAL PICTURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
20 Large 19th/20th Century examples including shapes. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ARCHITECTURAL BUTTONS21 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ARCHITECTURAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
15 Small/Ex. Large 19th century brass pictorial examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 PICTORIAL BUTTONS22 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Large mostly 19th century mostly metal pictorial examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE LEAF BUTTONS23 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE LEAF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
25 S/M/L 19th/20th C. assorted material examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, e...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ARCHITECTURAL BUTTONS24 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ARCHITECTURAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
13 S/M/L 19th century assorted designs mostly metal. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 FIGURAL BUTTONS25 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 FIGURAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
18 S/M/L 19th/20th century assorted material examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL PICTURE BUTTONS26 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL PICTURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
16 Medium/Large 19th century Cupids, Gnomes, Sprites examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE FIGURAL BUTTONS27 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE FIGURAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
27 Small/Medium/Large 19th C. mostly assorted metal examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 HEADS AND FIGURAL BUTTONS28 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 HEADS AND FIGURAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
23 S/M/L 19th/20th C. examples plus a matching Buckle. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE FLOWER BUTTONS29 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE FLOWER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
25 S/M/L 19th/20th century assorted material rose examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A BAG LOT OF DIVISION 1 HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN BUTTONS30 - A BAG LOT OF DIVISION 1 HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
This large selection of early 20th century are stud examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS31 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
28 S/M/L 20th century porcelain ceramic examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, e...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A SET OF DIVISION THREE CERAMIC BUTTONS32 - A SET OF DIVISION THREE CERAMIC BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Medium 20th century colorful playing card examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE CHINA BUTTONS33 - A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE CHINA BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
A variety of late 19th/early 20th C. calico examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE CERAMIC BUTTONS34 - A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE CERAMIC BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
This selection includes studio buttons and foreign made examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE WEDGWOOD BUTTONS35 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE WEDGWOOD BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Medium 20th century Wedgwood seminar favor buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE WEDGWOOD BUTTONS36 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE WEDGWOOD BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Medium 20th century Wedgwood seminar favor buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PORCELAIN BUTTONS37 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PORCELAIN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Medium/Large 19th century "Liverpool" transfer examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION 3 STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS38 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION 3 STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
12 Medium/Large 20th century ceramics by Connie Robinson. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE CERAMIC BUTTONS39 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE CERAMIC BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
18 Large 20th century examples including realistic shapes. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A SET OF DIVISION THREE PORCELAIN PICTORIAL BUTTONS40 - A SET OF DIVISION THREE PORCELAIN PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
7 Medium 1950's Japanese Arita 7 God examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 3 PICTORIAL PORCELAIN BUTTONS41 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 3 PICTORIAL PORCELAIN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Medium mid 20th century Arita porcelain examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE NOH MASK BUTTONS42 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE NOH MASK BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Medium 20th century Japanese porcelain buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION 3 SATSUMA BUTTONS43 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION 3 SATSUMA BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
13 Medium 20th Century Japanese hand painted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS44 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Sets of 4 each 20th century Satsuma Floral buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS45 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
A set of 5 Medium 20th century bamboo Satsuma buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION 1 & 3 SATSUMA BUTTONS46 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION 1 & 3 SATSUMA BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
28 Small & Small-small 19th/20th C. Japanese painted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE SATSUAM BUTTONS47 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE SATSUAM BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
12 Small/Medium size 20th century hand painted Japanese examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A DIVISION 3 SEW THRU AMERICAN INDIAN POTTERY BUTTON48 - A DIVISION 3 SEW THRU AMERICAN INDIAN POTTERY BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 1930's example of American made Indian pottery. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL BUTTONS49 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Large 20th/21st C. carved natural material examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE REALISTIC LEATHER BUTTON50 - A DIVISION THREE REALISTIC LEATHER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 21st century crafted and tooled leather Lobster example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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