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Unbuttoned: The Spring Button Auction, Day 1

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location200 Oakwood Lane Ste 200, Hollywood, Florida, 33020, United States In Person PreviewPreviews are available 2 business days prior to auction day. Visit Lion and Unicorn in Hollywood, ...

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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 ASSORTED DIV 1 & 3 ARCHITECTURAL BUTTONS321 - A CARD OF ASSORTED DIV 1 & 3 ARCHITECTURAL BUTTONS
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17 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...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE DETAILED PICTURE BUTTON322 - A DIVISION THREE DETAILED PICTURE BUTTON
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1 Extra Large early 20th C. button called "The Flower Vendor" DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 ...
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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 PICTORIAL BRASS BUTTONS323 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BRASS BUTTONS
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3 Small/Large 19th century Handkerchief corner buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE & THREE PICTURE BUTTONS324 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE & THREE PICTURE BUTTONS
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27 Medium/Large 19th/20th century assorted subject matter. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
 
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A PAIR OF DIVISION ONE PIERCED PICTORIAL BUTTONS'325 - A PAIR OF DIVISION ONE PIERCED PICTORIAL BUTTONS'
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2 Large Medium early 20th century male and female FOP buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS326 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS
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19 M/L 19th/20th century assorted subject matter examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON327 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON
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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...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE DETAILED SCENE UNDER GLASS BUTTON328 - A DIVISION ONE DETAILED SCENE UNDER GLASS BUTTON
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1 Medium size 19th century interior scene hand painted button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE HEAD PICTORIAL BUTTONS329 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE HEAD PICTORIAL BUTTONS
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3 Small/Medium 19th century in metal & under glass 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 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE FEMALE BUTTONS330 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE FEMALE BUTTONS
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2 Large/Lg. Med. 19th C. hand painted & litho under glass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A HARD TO FIND DIVISION ONE CARVED LAVA BUTTON331 - A HARD TO FIND DIVISION ONE CARVED LAVA BUTTON
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1 Large late 19th century high relief ladies head in metal. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SILVERED BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON332 - A DIVISION ONE SILVERED BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON
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1 Large LATE 19th c. REALISTIC BORDER Napoleon head 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 30.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON333 - A DIVISION ONE PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON
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1 Large 18th century En Grisaille example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra la...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PATTERNED STEEL BUTTON334 - A DIVISION ONE PATTERNED STEEL BUTTON
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1 Large 18th century scalloped steel 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 : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS335 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS
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3 Medium/Large 18th century engraved and tooled copper examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A SCARCE DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED UNDER GLASS BUTTON336 - A SCARCE DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED UNDER GLASS BUTTON
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1 Large 18th century En Grisaille example of erotica. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE EARLY METAL BUTTONS337 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE EARLY METAL BUTTONS
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27 S/M/L 18th and early 19th century examples including Tombac. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED SHEFFIELD BUTTON338 - A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED SHEFFIELD BUTTON
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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...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON339 - A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON
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1 Large-Med. 18th C. pierced copper button with a tooled border. 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 110.00
 
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AN EXCEPTIONAL HAND PAINTED DIVISION ONE SCENE BUTTON340 - AN EXCEPTIONAL HAND PAINTED DIVISION ONE SCENE BUTTON
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1 Large 18th century hand painted under glass button! DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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