Unbuttoned: The Spring Button Auction, Day 1

Auction Details

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 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&...
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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...
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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...
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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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