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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 PARTIAL CARD OF DIV. & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS51 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIV. & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS
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13 S/M/L 19th/20th Century Turtle examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra l...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A SET OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL SHELL BUTTONS52 - A SET OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL SHELL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Medium 19th century brass escutcheons of lion heads on shell. 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 60.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED BIRD BUTTONS53 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED BIRD BUTTONS
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25 S/M/L 19th/20th C. examples in assorted materials. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE MAGNIFICENT CELLULOID TRIM54 - A DIVISION ONE MAGNIFICENT CELLULOID TRIM
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1 Extra Large early 20th C. engraved and jeweled Owl example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BLACK GLASS IN METAL BUTTON55 - A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BLACK GLASS IN METAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium size 19th century enameled black glass bird button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE BLACK GLASS BUTTONS56 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE BLACK GLASS BUTTONS
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7 Medium/Large 19th century silver lustered examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIV. 1 BLACK GLASS PICTORIAL BUTTONS57 - A SMALL CARD OF DIV. 1 BLACK GLASS PICTORIAL BUTTONS
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4 Medium/Large all black including some scarce examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED BLACK GLASS BUTTONS58 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED BLACK GLASS BUTTONS
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30 M/L 19th/20th century assorted luster examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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2 CARDS OF DIVISION ONE BLACK GLASS BUTTONS59 - 2 CARDS OF DIVISION ONE BLACK GLASS BUTTONS
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79 Small/Medium 19th century examples including Lusters. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE ASSORTED BLACK GLASS BUTTONS60 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE ASSORTED BLACK GLASS BUTTONS
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25 S/M/L 19th century assorted luster examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ext...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE ASSORTED BLACK GLASS BUTTONS61 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE ASSORTED BLACK GLASS BUTTONS
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20 M/L 19th century examples including silver lusters. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE ENGLISH GLASS BUTTONS62 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE ENGLISH GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Medium/Large 1940's lustered Bimini glass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS BUTTONS63 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS BUTTONS
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4 Medium 19th century CORALENE and hand painted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN PERIOD GLASS BUTTON64 - A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN PERIOD GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large late 19th century caramel glass button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ext...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS BUTTONS65 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
7 Medium/Large 19th century examples including Lacy glass. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LACY GLASS BUTTONS66 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LACY GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Small 19th century colorful examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIV. ONE PEACOCKS & PEACOCK EYE BUTTONS67 - A SMALL CARD OF DIV. ONE PEACOCKS & PEACOCK EYE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
11 S/M/L Early 20th C. including glass in metal examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF BRAND RELATED ADVERTISING BUTTONS68 - A SMALL CARD OF BRAND RELATED ADVERTISING BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Small oval 20th century examples of the Guiness Beer Co. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A SET OF DIVISION ONE SPARKLING "GLITZ" BUTTON69 - A SET OF DIVISION ONE SPARKLING "GLITZ" BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
6 Large early 20th century high grade paste examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 "GLITZY" BUTTONS70 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 "GLITZY" BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
30 S/M/L 19th/20th century assorted shapes and pattern examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS71 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
25 S/M/L 1930's to 1950's paste jewel examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE EXQUISITE GLASS BACKGROUND BUTTON72 - A DIVISION ONE EXQUISITE GLASS BACKGROUND BUTTON
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1 Large 19th century purple glass example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra la...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON73 - A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century pierced brass GAY 90 example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON74 - A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century pierced brass GAY 90 example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 1 GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS75 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 1 GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Large late 19th/early 20th century jeweled style examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS76 - A CARD 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 30.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWLED BUTTONS77 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWLED BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Large 19th century authentic Gay 90 examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ext...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWEL BUTTONS78 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWEL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
9 Large/Ex. Large late 19th early 20th century examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON79 - A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century pierced brass GAY 90 example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIV. 3 PICTORIAL GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS80 - A SMALL CARD OF DIV. 3 PICTORIAL GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Medium 20th century Asian themed reverse paintings on glass. 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 80.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON81 - A DIVISION ONE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
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1 Large 20th century oval head in a Sterling setting by Phil Linley. 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 30.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE SHELL INLAID BUTTON82 - A DIVISION THREE SHELL INLAID BUTTON
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1 Large 20th century colorful parrot example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS83 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS
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3 EX-Large 20th century blue Jasperware examples by Rzanski. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON84 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
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1 Large 20th century example signed CA and dated. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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A DIVISiON THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON85 - A DIVISiON THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra large 21st century ceramic by Anna Hranovsk. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS86 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
10 Small/Ex Large Kate Greenaway designed mostly studios. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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A PAIR OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS87 - A PAIR OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS
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2 Large 20th century "Satsuma" style examples by Rzanski. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF MARY GREGORY STYLE GLASS BUTTONS88 - A SMALL CARD OF MARY GREGORY STYLE GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Large enamel decorated glass 21st C. cobalt children buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON89 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
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1 Large 20th century horse head beaded fabric example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON90 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
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1 Large medium size 20th century example by Faith Strobel. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST GLASS BUTTON91 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST GLASS BUTTON
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1 Large medium late 20th C. Example by Julie Clinton. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL BUTTONS92 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Medium/Large 21st century assorted Boxwood examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON93 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
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1 Large 20th century lacquered and signed insect example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE CARVED ANTLER BUTTON94 - A DIVISION ONE CARVED ANTLER BUTTON
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1 Large 19th century hand carved deer head example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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A DIVISION THREE BEE BUTTON95 - A DIVISION THREE BEE BUTTON
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1 Large medium 20th C. Bakelite jeweled example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ex...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE METAL CAT BUTTON96 - A DIVISION THREE METAL CAT BUTTON
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1 Large 20th century French White metal example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ex...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL BUTTONS97 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Medium/Large 20th/21st C. carved natural material examples. 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 70.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE BURWOOD BUTTONS98 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE BURWOOD BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
10 Medium/Large 1940's pierced Burwood pictorial examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE PLANT LIFE BUTTONS99 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE PLANT LIFE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
15 S/M/L 19th C. examples including 10 large identical buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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1 DIVISION ONE CARVED WOOD PICTORIAL BUTTON100 - 1 DIVISION ONE CARVED WOOD PICTORIAL BUTTON
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1 Extra Large early 20th century designer button by Henri Hamm? DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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