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 ONE SILVER CREST BUTTON251 - A DIVISION ONE SILVER CREST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large engraved silver 18th century crest button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A GORGEOUS DIVISION ONE COPPER BUTTON252 - A GORGEOUS DIVISION ONE COPPER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century two color and chased engraved example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS BUTTON253 - A DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century pearl chips in wax Eglomese button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS SCENIC BUTTON254 - A DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS SCENIC BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century marine and architectural scene. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED SCENE IN GOLD BUTTON255 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED SCENE IN GOLD BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 large medium oval 19th century natural material under glass. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND COLORED LITHO BUTTON256 - A DIVISION ONE HAND COLORED LITHO BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large late 19th century female figural example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON257 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large medium 19th C. natural material pastoral scene 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 550.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE GOLD CUTOUT SCENE UNDER GLASS BUTTON258 - A DIVISION ONE GOLD CUTOUT SCENE UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century embossed gold set under glass scene button! DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE NATURAL MATERIAL UNDER GLASS BUTTON259 - A DIVISION ONE NATURAL MATERIAL UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large early 20th C. bird of real feathers on a branch example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE PEWTER PICTORIAL BUTTON260 - A DIVISION THREE PEWTER PICTORIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large medium 21st century Battersea Pewter Company example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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