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 HARD TO FIND DIVISION ONE CARVED LAVA BUTTON331 - A HARD TO FIND DIVISION ONE CARVED LAVA BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large late 19th century high relief ladies head in metal. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SILVERED BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON332 - A DIVISION ONE SILVERED BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large LATE 19th c. REALISTIC BORDER Napoleon head 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 30.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON333 - A DIVISION ONE PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century En Grisaille 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 : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PATTERNED STEEL BUTTON334 - A DIVISION ONE PATTERNED STEEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century scalloped steel example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS335 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Medium/Large 18th century engraved and tooled copper examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A SCARCE DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED UNDER GLASS BUTTON336 - A SCARCE DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century En Grisaille example of erotica. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE EARLY METAL BUTTONS337 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE EARLY METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
27 S/M/L 18th and early 19th century examples including Tombac. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED SHEFFIELD BUTTON338 - A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED SHEFFIELD BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century engraved copper button with a center design. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON339 - A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large-Med. 18th C. pierced copper button with a tooled border. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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AN EXCEPTIONAL HAND PAINTED DIVISION ONE SCENE BUTTON340 - AN EXCEPTIONAL HAND PAINTED DIVISION ONE SCENE BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 18th century hand painted under glass button! DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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