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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 DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON151 - A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON
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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...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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AN EXCEPTIONAL HAND COLORED DIVISION ONE FIGURAL BUTTON152 - AN EXCEPTIONAL HAND COLORED DIVISION ONE FIGURAL BUTTON
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1 Large 18th century slightly risque En Grisaille painting! DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SHAPED COPPER ENGRAVED BUTTON153 - A DIVISION ONE SHAPED COPPER ENGRAVED BUTTON
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1 Large 8 sided 18th century 7 border example including BEES. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF EARLY REPOUSSE BUTTONS154 - A SMALL CARD OF EARLY REPOUSSE BUTTONS
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3 Medium 18th century wood and bone back examples. 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 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE ENGRAVED FIGURAL BUTTON155 - A DIVISION ONE ENGRAVED FIGURAL BUTTON
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1 Medium 18th century 8 sided horse and rider example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE ENGRAVED SHELL BUTTON156 - A DIVISION ONE ENGRAVED SHELL BUTTON
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1 Large 18th century large paste pinshanked example. 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 100.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS157 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS
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3 Large 18th century engraved and tooled copper examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED CERAMIC BUTTON158 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED CERAMIC BUTTON
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1 Large-Medium 18th century Mennecy attributed example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A HAND PAINTED DIVISION ONE FIGURAL BUTTON159 - A HAND PAINTED DIVISION ONE FIGURAL BUTTON
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1 Large 18th century slightly risque En Grisaille painting! DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE COUNTER ENAMELED FLORAL BUTTON160 - A DIVISION ONE COUNTER ENAMELED FLORAL BUTTON
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1 Large size 18th century GUILLOCHE and EMAUX PEINTS example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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A DIVIION ONE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON161 - A DIVIION ONE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON
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1 Large 19th century figural Emaux Peints & Champleve example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE COLORFUL PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTON162 - A DIVISION THREE COLORFUL PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTON
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1 Large 20th century Persian enamel depicting birds. 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 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SCALLOPED ENAMEL BUTTON163 - A DIVISION ONE SCALLOPED ENAMEL BUTTON
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1 Large early 20th century paste bordered 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 : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON164 - A DIVISION ONE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON
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1 Large 19th century Pansies in emaux peints & champleve example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE ENAMEL BUTTONS165 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE ENAMEL BUTTONS
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8 Small/Medium 20th century hand painted examples in silver. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE FLORAL ENAMEL BUTTON166 - A DIVISION ONE FLORAL ENAMEL BUTTON
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1 Large-Medium 1 1/4" 19th century foil floral enamel example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE "GLITZY" ENAMEL BUTTON167 - A DIVISION ONE "GLITZY" ENAMEL BUTTON
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1 Medium size 19th century Basse Taille and paste button. 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 - 100.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISI0N ONE ENAMEL BUTTONS168 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISI0N ONE ENAMEL BUTTONS
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12 Medium 19th century assorted technique examples DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A NICE DIVISION ONE MULTI ENAMEL TECHNIQUE BUTTON169 - A NICE DIVISION ONE MULTI ENAMEL TECHNIQUE BUTTON
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1 Small 19th century Basse Taille and Emaux Peints example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE EGYPTIAN THEME BUTTONS170 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE EGYPTIAN THEME BUTTONS
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2 Large and Medium 19th century examples with enamel. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 HEADS AND FIGURE BUTTONS171 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 HEADS AND FIGURE BUTTONS
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18 S/M/L 19th/20th century assorted material Egyptian examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED PICTORIAL BUTTONS172 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED PICTORIAL BUTTONS
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24 Medium/Large 19th/20th century mostly brass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 PICTORIAL BUTTONS173 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 PICTORIAL BUTTONS
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23 S/M/L 19th/20th century examples including wood backgrounds. 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 BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON174 - A DIVISION ONE BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON
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1 Extra Large early 20th century detailed rose button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE CHILDRENS STORY BUTTON175 - A DIVISION ONE CHILDRENS STORY BUTTON
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1 Large 19th century scarce 'Red Riding Hood" button. 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 90.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTON176 - A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTON
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1 Extra large approx. 4" copper Chinese ducks button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE WOMEN BUTTONS177 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE WOMEN BUTTONS
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23 S/M/L 19th/20th century assorted material examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE BOATING BUTTONS178 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE BOATING BUTTONS
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23 S/M/L 19th/20th century assorted material examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE PICTURE BUTTONS179 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE PICTURE BUTTONS
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35 S/M/L 19th/20th century heads and full figure examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A SMAL CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS180 - A SMAL CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS
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19 S/M/L 19th/20th century examples including Bethlehem pearl. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SILVERED BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON181 - A DIVISION ONE SILVERED BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON
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1 Large early 20th century "Huguenin" figural and verbal example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Larg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE BRASS BUTTON OF SKATERS182 - A DIVISION ONE BRASS BUTTON OF SKATERS
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1 Extra Large 19th century detailed example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE BRASS ARCHITECTURAL BUTTON183 - A DIVISION ONE BRASS ARCHITECTURAL BUTTON
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1 Medium size backmarked Harrison Campaign "Log Cabin" example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE PICTURE BUTTONS184 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE PICTURE BUTTONS
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11 Medium/Large 19th/20th C. examples including Battersea Pewter. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE DETAILED PEWTER PICTORIAL BUTTON185 - A DIVISION THREE DETAILED PEWTER PICTORIAL BUTTON
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1 Large late 20th century Battersea Pewter "Madison" button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A NICE CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTURE BUTTONS186 - A NICE CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTURE BUTTONS
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20 Large 19th century assorted subject matter & metal examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION 1 &3 ASSORTED BUTTONS187 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION 1 &3 ASSORTED BUTTONS
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11 M/L 19th/20th C. examples including jeweled and heads. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISIONM THREE REALISTIC BUTTONS188 - A CARD OF DIVISIONM THREE REALISTIC BUTTONS
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42 S/M/L 20th century examples including lots of animal life. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE WOBBLE SHANK BUTTONS189 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE WOBBLE SHANK BUTTONS
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25 S/M/ 19th/20th century advertising overall examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS190 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
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4 Small/Large 19th century "Mother-Daughter" examples. 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 100.00
 
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2 SMALL CARDS OF DIVISION 3 PICTORIAL CELLULOID BUTTONS191 - 2 SMALL CARDS OF DIVISION 3 PICTORIAL CELLULOID BUTTONS
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12 Large 1930's I Piece examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE CELLULOID BUTTONS192 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE CELLULOID BUTTONS
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9 Medium/Large Victorian period late 19th C. examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PHOTOGRAPHIC LITHO BUTTON193 - A DIVISION ONE PHOTOGRAPHIC LITHO BUTTON
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1 Large medium 19th century angelic young women example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE & THREE PLASTIC BUTTONS194 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE & THREE PLASTIC BUTTONS
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6 Large early to mid 20th century examples including casein. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF ENGLISH PLASTIC PICTORIAL BUTTONS195 - A SMALL CARD OF ENGLISH PLASTIC PICTORIAL BUTTONS
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5 Medium/Large 20th century examples of Artid Plastic buttons. 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 DIVISION THREE BAKELITE OBJECT BUTTON196 - A DIVISION THREE BAKELITE OBJECT BUTTON
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1 Large 1940's laminated Bakelite & compass center 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 70.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF A SET OF DESIGNER BUTTONS197 - A SMALL CARD OF A SET OF DESIGNER BUTTONS
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5 Small 21st century buttons from Marie Christine Pavone. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PLASTIC BUTTONS198 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PLASTIC BUTTONS
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5 Medium/Large pictorial "Diamond D" examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A DIVISON THREE TWO PART COLT BUTTON199 - A DIVISON THREE TWO PART COLT BUTTON
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1 Medium 20th C, rouge button from the Colt Manufacturing Co. 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 110.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON200 - A DIVISION THREE COUTURE STUDIO BUTTON
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1 Large 20th C. crafted Couture button with a Peacock feather. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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