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 ONE EARLY METAL BUTTONS341 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE EARLY METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
35 Small/Medium 18th and 19th century examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ext...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A SET OF DIVISION THREE GW INAUGURAL BUTTONS342 - A SET OF DIVISION THREE GW INAUGURAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 different Large 1970's reproduction 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 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISON ONE GILT METAL BUTTONS343 - A CARD OF DIVISON ONE GILT METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
20 Medium 19th century Golden Age examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS344 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Large 19th century examples including pictorials. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE METAL PICTURE BUTTONS345 - A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE METAL PICTURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
A nice selection of assorted pictorials. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra larg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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2 CARDS OF DIVISION THREE GILDED METAL BUTTONS346 - 2 CARDS OF DIVISION THREE GILDED METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
62 S/M/L 1980's examples of gilded metal including pictorials. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISIO0N THREE PEWTER BUTTONS347 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISIO0N THREE PEWTER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
23 Medium 20th century Danforth Pewter company examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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2 CARDS OF DIVISION ONE SMALL METAL BUTTONS348 - 2 CARDS OF DIVISION ONE SMALL METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
84 Small 19th century Victorian period metal examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
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 SILVER BUTTONS349 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE SILVER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
20 Small/Medium 19th/20th century examples including hallmarked. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION ONE SILVER BUTTONS350 - A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION ONE SILVER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Medium size late 19th/Early 20th century including hallmarked. 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 SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS351 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Medium/Large 19th century examples including pictorials. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION 3 SHOE CLIPS352 - A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION 3 SHOE CLIPS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Large 19th C. NBS Division 4 Cut Steel examples in BOW shape. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY353 - A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY
Lion and Unicorn
5 necklaces with 19th century buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS354 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
9 Medium/Large 19th century examples including green snail shell. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS355 - A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
209 Small 19th century assorted metal buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY356 - A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY
Lion and Unicorn
4 necklaces with 19th or 20th century buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY357 - A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY
Lion and Unicorn
4 necklaces with 19th or 20th century buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY358 - A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY
Lion and Unicorn
5 necklaces with 19th or 20th century buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE JAPANESE SATSUMA BRACELET359 - A DIVISION ONE JAPANESE SATSUMA BRACELET
Lion and Unicorn
1 5 Section 19th century silver set Japanese pottery example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS360 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Medium 20th century figural Satsuma Buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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