Unbuttoned: The Spring Button Auction, Day 1

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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 CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON201 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
18 Large 20th C. assorted crafted Couture buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON202 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
16 Large 20th C. assorted crafted Couture buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON203 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
16 Large 20th C. assorted crafted Couture buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON204 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
17 Large 20th C. assorted crafted Couture buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON205 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
27 Medium 20th C. assorted crafted Couture buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS206 - A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
112 S/M/L 20th C. assorted plastic examples including celluloid. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF ALMOST MATCHING BUTTONS207 - A SMALL CARD OF ALMOST MATCHING BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Extra Large 20th century colorful ladies in big hat examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF STUDIO ARTIST CERAMIC BUTTONS208 - A SMALL CARD OF STUDIO ARTIST CERAMIC BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
7 Medium 20th century examples from Lois Calkins. 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 : 30.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST PAPERWEIGHT BUTTON209 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST PAPERWEIGHT BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large medium 20th Century Sulphide example by Theresa Rarig. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF STUDIO ARTIST CERAMIC BUTTONS210 - A SMALL CARD OF STUDIO ARTIST CERAMIC BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Large 20th/21st C. examples by Connie Robinson. 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 100.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE GLASS ARTIST BUTTONS211 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE GLASS ARTIST BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Large late 20th century examples by Kay Ferguson. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON212 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 20th century plate of desert example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF MARY GREGORY STYLE GLASS BUTTONS213 - A SMALL CARD OF MARY GREGORY STYLE GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Large enamel decorated glass 21st C. cobalt children buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON214 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 20th century example by Nikki Deal. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON215 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 20th century furry glass eyed cat button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS216 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Extra Large 20th century special edition examples by Rzanski. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE WEDGWOOD BUTTONS217 - 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...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE WEDGWOOD BUTTONS218 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE WEDGWOOD BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Medium 20th century Wedgwood in metal buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ex...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE COLORFUL PORCELAIN SCENE BUTTON219 - A DIVISION ONE COLORFUL PORCELAIN SCENE BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large early 20th century example of a cherub angel and women. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE SHAPED ENGLISH POTTERY BUTTON220 - A DIVISION THREE SHAPED ENGLISH POTTERY BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large medium signed Ruskin triangular shaped example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL CERAMIC BUTTOIN221 - A DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL CERAMIC BUTTOIN
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large Medium 20th century realistic Sammoth Pottery example. 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 70.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION  ONE PORCELAIN BUTTONS222 - 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 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN IN METAL BUTTON223 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN IN METAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century domed example in a nice array of colors. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PASTE BORDERED PORCELAIN BUTTON224 - A DIVISION ONE PASTE BORDERED PORCELAIN BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century hand painted example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra la...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SPARKLING "GLiTZ" BUTTON225 - A DIVISION ONE SPARKLING "GLiTZ" BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
A large medium 19th century silver setting purple and clear jewels. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PIERCED BRASS AND PASTE JEWEL BUTTON226 - A DIVISION ONE PIERCED BRASS AND PASTE JEWEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century example with an ornate setting & hearts. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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2 CARDS OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS227 - 2 CARDS OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
35 S/M/L Mid 20th century colorful paste jewel examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 JEWELED BUTTONS228 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 JEWELED BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
24 Medium/Large 19th/20th century sparkling examples. 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 100.00
 
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A DIVISION PEWTER AND JEWELED PICTORIAL BITTON229 - A DIVISION PEWTER AND JEWELED PICTORIAL BITTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large early 20th C. sculpted dragon with green & red accents. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE SPARKLING "GLITZ" BUTTON230 - A DIVISION ONE SPARKLING "GLITZ" BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
A large medium 19th century silver setting green and clear jewels. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE & THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS231 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE & THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
24 S/M/L 19th/20th Century paste jewel examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ex...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS232 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
42 S/M/L 19th /20th century assorted "BLING" examples DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL PICTORIAL BUTTON233 - A DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL PICTORIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium late 18th century cobalt blue glass and paste example. 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 130.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE IN METAL BUTTONS234 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE IN METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Small/Medium 19th century Glitz and Porcelain buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE LOVELY LADIES HEAD BUTTON235 - A DIVISION ONE LOVELY LADIES HEAD BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large late 19th C. paste bordered lithograph example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED UNDER GLASS BUTTON236 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium late 19th early 20th century oval figural example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION 1 PHOTOGRAPHIC BUTTONS237 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION 1 PHOTOGRAPHIC BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
15 Small/Medium 19th century assorted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ext...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED UNDER GLASS BUTTON238 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century natural material example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS FEMALE BUTTON239 - A DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS FEMALE BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium size 19th century painted under glass in gold example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE FEMALE BUTTONS240 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE FEMALE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Medium/Large 19th century lithos under glass or celluloid examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE HEAD BUTTONS241 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE HEAD BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
24 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 : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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A PAIR OF DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS BUTTONS242 - A PAIR OF DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Medium 19th C. hand painted under glass paste border examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON243 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large medium 19th century painting on natural material example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE FIGURAL 8UTTONS244 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE FIGURAL 8UTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
19 S/M/L/EX L 18th/19th century, mostly Egyptian motif examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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A DIVISION  ONE BIRD UNDER GLASS BUTTON245 - A DIVISION ONE BIRD UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century pictorial habitat example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ext...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL AND VERBAL SILVER BUTTON246 - A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL AND VERBAL SILVER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra Large 17th C. heavy silver example with Rampant Lion. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE WOOD BACK BUTTON247 - A DIVISION ONE WOOD BACK BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium 18th century repousse metal with steel liner. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE COBALT AND WHITE ENAMEL BUTTON248 - A DIVISION ONE COBALT AND WHITE ENAMEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century example with all over gold paillons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE STEEL BUTTONS249 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE STEEL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Large size 18th century steel buttons including rarity. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE REVERSE PAINTED BUTTON250 - A DIVISION ONE REVERSE PAINTED BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century French Revolutionary example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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