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 ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON151 - A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century engraved copper button with a center design. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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AN EXCEPTIONAL HAND COLORED DIVISION ONE FIGURAL BUTTON152 - AN EXCEPTIONAL HAND COLORED DIVISION ONE FIGURAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century slightly risque En Grisaille painting! DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SHAPED COPPER ENGRAVED BUTTON153 - A DIVISION ONE SHAPED COPPER ENGRAVED BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 8 sided 18th century 7 border example including BEES. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF EARLY REPOUSSE BUTTONS154 - A SMALL CARD OF EARLY REPOUSSE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Medium 18th century wood and bone back examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE ENGRAVED FIGURAL BUTTON155 - A DIVISION ONE ENGRAVED FIGURAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium 18th century 8 sided horse and rider example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE ENGRAVED SHELL BUTTON156 - A DIVISION ONE ENGRAVED SHELL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century large paste pinshanked example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS157 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Large 18th century engraved and tooled copper examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED CERAMIC BUTTON158 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED CERAMIC BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large-Medium 18th century Mennecy attributed example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A HAND PAINTED DIVISION ONE FIGURAL BUTTON159 - A HAND PAINTED DIVISION ONE FIGURAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century slightly risque En Grisaille painting! DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE COUNTER ENAMELED FLORAL BUTTON160 - A DIVISION ONE COUNTER ENAMELED FLORAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large size 18th century GUILLOCHE and EMAUX PEINTS example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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