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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2 SMALL CARDS OF DIVISION 3 PICTORIAL CELLULOID BUTTONS191 - 2 SMALL CARDS OF DIVISION 3 PICTORIAL CELLULOID BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Lion and Unicorn
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Lion and Unicorn
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
Lion and Unicorn
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
Lion and Unicorn
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
Lion and Unicorn
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&...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Lion and Unicorn
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
Lion and Unicorn
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
Lion and Unicorn
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
Lion and Unicorn
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"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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