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 THREE PICTORIAL CERAMIC BUTTOIN221 - A DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL CERAMIC BUTTOIN
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large Medium 20th century realistic Sammoth Pottery example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION  ONE PORCELAIN BUTTONS222 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PORCELAIN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Medium/Large 19th century "Liverpool" transfer examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN IN METAL BUTTON223 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN IN METAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century domed example in a nice array of colors. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PASTE BORDERED PORCELAIN BUTTON224 - A DIVISION ONE PASTE BORDERED PORCELAIN BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century hand painted example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra la...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SPARKLING "GLiTZ" BUTTON225 - A DIVISION ONE SPARKLING "GLiTZ" BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
A large medium 19th century silver setting purple and clear jewels. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PIERCED BRASS AND PASTE JEWEL BUTTON226 - A DIVISION ONE PIERCED BRASS AND PASTE JEWEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century example with an ornate setting & hearts. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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2 CARDS OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS227 - 2 CARDS OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
35 S/M/L Mid 20th century colorful paste jewel examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 JEWELED BUTTONS228 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 JEWELED BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
24 Medium/Large 19th/20th century sparkling examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A DIVISION PEWTER AND JEWELED PICTORIAL BITTON229 - A DIVISION PEWTER AND JEWELED PICTORIAL BITTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large early 20th C. sculpted dragon with green & red accents. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE SPARKLING "GLITZ" BUTTON230 - A DIVISION ONE SPARKLING "GLITZ" BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
A large medium 19th century silver setting green and clear jewels. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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