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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 DIVISION ONE SILVERED BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON181 - A DIVISION ONE SILVERED BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON
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1 Large early 20th century "Huguenin" figural and verbal example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Larg...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE BRASS BUTTON OF SKATERS182 - A DIVISION ONE BRASS BUTTON OF SKATERS
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1 Extra Large 19th century detailed example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE BRASS ARCHITECTURAL BUTTON183 - A DIVISION ONE BRASS ARCHITECTURAL BUTTON
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1 Medium size backmarked Harrison Campaign "Log Cabin" example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE PICTURE BUTTONS184 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE PICTURE BUTTONS
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11 Medium/Large 19th/20th C. examples including Battersea Pewter. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE DETAILED PEWTER PICTORIAL BUTTON185 - A DIVISION THREE DETAILED PEWTER PICTORIAL BUTTON
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1 Large late 20th century Battersea Pewter "Madison" button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A NICE CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTURE BUTTONS186 - A NICE CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTURE BUTTONS
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20 Large 19th century assorted subject matter & metal examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION 1 &3 ASSORTED BUTTONS187 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION 1 &3 ASSORTED BUTTONS
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11 M/L 19th/20th C. examples including jeweled and heads. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISIONM THREE REALISTIC BUTTONS188 - A CARD OF DIVISIONM THREE REALISTIC BUTTONS
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42 S/M/L 20th century examples including lots of animal life. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE WOBBLE SHANK BUTTONS189 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE WOBBLE SHANK BUTTONS
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25 S/M/ 19th/20th century advertising overall examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS190 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
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4 Small/Large 19th century "Mother-Daughter" examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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2 SMALL CARDS OF DIVISION 3 PICTORIAL CELLULOID BUTTONS191 - 2 SMALL CARDS OF DIVISION 3 PICTORIAL CELLULOID BUTTONS
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12 Large 1930's I Piece examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1...
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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 CELLULOID BUTTONS192 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE CELLULOID BUTTONS
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9 Medium/Large Victorian period late 19th C. examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PHOTOGRAPHIC LITHO BUTTON193 - A DIVISION ONE PHOTOGRAPHIC LITHO BUTTON
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1 Large medium 19th century angelic young women example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE & THREE PLASTIC BUTTONS194 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE & THREE PLASTIC BUTTONS
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6 Large early to mid 20th century examples including casein. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF ENGLISH PLASTIC PICTORIAL BUTTONS195 - A SMALL CARD OF ENGLISH PLASTIC PICTORIAL BUTTONS
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5 Medium/Large 20th century examples of Artid Plastic buttons. 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 DIVISION THREE BAKELITE OBJECT BUTTON196 - A DIVISION THREE BAKELITE OBJECT BUTTON
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1 Large 1940's laminated Bakelite & compass center example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF A SET OF DESIGNER BUTTONS197 - A SMALL CARD OF A SET OF DESIGNER BUTTONS
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5 Small 21st century buttons from Marie Christine Pavone. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PLASTIC BUTTONS198 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PLASTIC BUTTONS
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5 Medium/Large pictorial "Diamond D" examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A DIVISON THREE TWO PART COLT BUTTON199 - A DIVISON THREE TWO PART COLT BUTTON
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1 Medium 20th C, rouge button from the Colt Manufacturing Co. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON200 - A DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
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1 Large 20th C. crafted Couture button with a Peacock feather. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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