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 SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 3 PICTORIAL PORCELAIN BUTTONS41 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 3 PICTORIAL PORCELAIN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Medium mid 20th century Arita porcelain examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE NOH MASK BUTTONS42 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE NOH MASK BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Medium 20th century Japanese porcelain buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION 3 SATSUMA BUTTONS43 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION 3 SATSUMA BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
13 Medium 20th Century Japanese hand painted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS44 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Sets of 4 each 20th century Satsuma Floral buttons. 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 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS45 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
A set of 5 Medium 20th century bamboo Satsuma buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION 1 & 3 SATSUMA BUTTONS46 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION 1 & 3 SATSUMA BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
28 Small & Small-small 19th/20th C. Japanese painted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE SATSUAM BUTTONS47 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE SATSUAM BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
12 Small/Medium size 20th century hand painted Japanese examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A DIVISION 3 SEW THRU AMERICAN INDIAN POTTERY BUTTON48 - A DIVISION 3 SEW THRU AMERICAN INDIAN POTTERY BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 1930's example of American made Indian pottery. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL BUTTONS49 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Large 20th/21st C. carved natural material 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 130.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE REALISTIC LEATHER BUTTON50 - A DIVISION THREE REALISTIC LEATHER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 21st century crafted and tooled leather Lobster example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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