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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 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, ...
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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
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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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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON261 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large pierced 21st century monkey button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra l...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF HORSE BRIDAL ROSETTES262 - A SMALL CARD OF HORSE BRIDAL ROSETTES
Lion and Unicorn
5 Large early 20th Century mostly with Horse designs. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF HORSE BRIDAL ROSETTES263 - A SMALL CARD OF HORSE BRIDAL ROSETTES
Lion and Unicorn
5 Large early 20th Century mostly with Horse designs. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE REALISTIC LEATHER BUTTON264 - A DIVISION THREE REALISTIC LEATHER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 21st century crafted and tooled leather frog example. 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 : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE PICTURE BUTTONS265 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE PICTURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Medium/Large 19th/20th century examples specialized to animals. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE SILVER AND GLASS BUCKLE266 - A DIVISION ONE SILVER AND GLASS BUCKLE
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1 Large 19th century one piece pictorial 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 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE TWO MATERIAL CAT BUTTON267 - A DIVISION THREE TWO MATERIAL CAT BUTTON
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1 Large 1930's mock tortoise Bakelite & celluloid high relief example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". L...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL BUTTONS268 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Medium/Large 21st century carved bone animal examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIV. 1 & 3 NATURAL MATERIAL BUTTONS269 - A SMALL CARD OF DIV. 1 & 3 NATURAL MATERIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Medium/Large Early 20th/21st C. examples including animals. 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 HAND CARVED DRAGON BUTTON270 - A DIVISION ONE HAND CARVED DRAGON BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
A Large early 20th century deeply carved natural material example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SET OF DIVISION 3 TRANSFER & COLORED CHILDREN BUTTONS271 - A SET OF DIVISION 3 TRANSFER & COLORED CHILDREN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
12 Medium size 20th century all different buttons of children. 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 60.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED FIGURAL BUTTON272 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTED FIGURAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century natural material sew thru 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 : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE BLACK MOLDED PICTORIAL HORN BUTTON273 - A DIVISION ONE BLACK MOLDED PICTORIAL HORN BUTTON
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1 Medium 19th century scarce example of "Sweethearts". 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 : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BLACK DYED HORN BUTTON274 - A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BLACK DYED HORN BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th C. cherubs and Fleur de Lis backmarked example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE OTHER MATERIAL BUTTONS275 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE OTHER MATERIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Med/Large 19th/20th C. horn & Gutta Percha pictorial examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A DIVISION THREE STERLING AND NATURAL MATERIAL BUTTON276 - A DIVISION THREE STERLING AND NATURAL MATERIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium 20th century Mexican button from William Spratling. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED HORN BUTTONS277 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED HORN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
14 Medium size 19th/20th century examples including animals. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL HORN BUTTON278 - A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL HORN BUTTON
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1 Large 19th century black dyed "Good Samaritan" example. 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 CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 HEADS AND FIGURE BUTTONS279 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 HEADS AND FIGURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
27 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE FIGURAL 8UTTONS280 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE FIGURAL 8UTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
23 S/M/L 19th Century mostly metal examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS281 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Large 19th century Screen and screen background buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION ONE SILVER BUTTONS282 - A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION ONE SILVER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 S/M late 19th/Eearly 20th century including hallmarked. 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 110.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SILVERED BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON283 - A DIVISION ONE SILVERED BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century button depicting young women. 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 - 120.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS284 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Medium/Large 19th century Children and story 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 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL STERLING BUTTON285 - A DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL STERLING BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra large 21st century example by the Battersea Pewter Co. 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 SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION ONE SILVER BUTTONS286 - A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION ONE SILVER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Medium size late 19th/Eearly 20th century including hallmarked. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL PEWTER BUTTON287 - A DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL PEWTER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra large 21st century example by the Battersea Pewter Co. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A RARE DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL PEWTER BUTTON288 - A RARE DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL PEWTER BUTTON
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1 Extra Large 19th century depiction of "William Tell". 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 170.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS289 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Medium/Large 19th century examples including pictorials. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS290 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
12 Medium 20th century examples including wood & linoleum. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE BONE IN WOOD BUTTONS291 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE BONE IN WOOD BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
12 Large 21st century carved animal examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE RUSSIAN LACQUER BUTTON292 - A DIVISION THREE RUSSIAN LACQUER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 20th century hand painted Ballerina Example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE FIGURAL WOOD BIUTTON293 - A DIVISION THREE FIGURAL WOOD BIUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 1940's Burwood painted button of a captain at the wheel. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A DIVISION THREE HAND PAINTED PICTORIAL BUTTON294 - A DIVISION THREE HAND PAINTED PICTORIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra Large 20th century Russian Lacquer example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION ONE LACQUER BUTTONS295 - A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION ONE LACQUER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Large 20th century hand made and painted Russian examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A SMALL SELECTION OF DIV. 3 REALISTIC ANIMAL BUTTONS296 - A SMALL SELECTION OF DIV. 3 REALISTIC ANIMAL 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 60.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTON297 - A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra large approx. 4" copper Chinese Sea Creatures button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS298 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS
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3 Medium/Large 20th century special edition examples by Rzanski. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION THREE GLASS BUTTONS299 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION THREE GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Large 20th/21st century colorful lampwork examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE CARTOON CHARACTER BUTTONS300 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE CARTOON CHARACTER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
15 Medium 20th century buttons specialized to "Hello Kitty." DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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