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 CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON201 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
18 Large 20th C. assorted crafted Couture buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON202 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
16 Large 20th C. assorted crafted Couture buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON203 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
16 Large 20th C. assorted crafted Couture buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON204 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
17 Large 20th C. assorted crafted Couture buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON205 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
27 Medium 20th C. assorted crafted Couture buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS206 - A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
112 S/M/L 20th C. assorted plastic examples including celluloid. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF ALMOST MATCHING BUTTONS207 - A SMALL CARD OF ALMOST MATCHING BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Extra Large 20th century colorful ladies in big hat examples. 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 SMALL CARD OF STUDIO ARTIST CERAMIC BUTTONS208 - A SMALL CARD OF STUDIO ARTIST CERAMIC BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
7 Medium 20th century examples from Lois Calkins. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, e...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST PAPERWEIGHT BUTTON209 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST PAPERWEIGHT BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large medium 20th Century Sulphide example by Theresa Rarig. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF STUDIO ARTIST CERAMIC BUTTONS210 - A SMALL CARD OF STUDIO ARTIST CERAMIC BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Large 20th/21st C. examples by Connie Robinson. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, e...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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