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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 CARD OF DIVISION THREE CARTOON CHARACTER BUTTONS301 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE CARTOON CHARACTER BUTTONS
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4 Medium 1" 20th century realistic Turtle 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 : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 GEMSTONE BUTTONS302 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 GEMSTONE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Medium/Large 19th/20th century assorted semi precious examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BITTON303 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BITTON
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1 Large 20th century example by Nikki Deal. 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 : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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A SCARCE DIVISION THREE JEWELED BAKELITE BUTTON304 - A SCARCE DIVISION THREE JEWELED BAKELITE BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 1940's Gay 90's style jewel with wildcat heads. 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 VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON305 - 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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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTON306 - A DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Big 19th C. green GAY 90 in a filigree brass setting. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWLED BUTTONS307 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWLED BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Large 19th-early 20th C. Examples including Gay 90. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTON308 - A DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large Victorian period Gay 90 black glass center button. 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 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWLED BUTTONS309 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWLED BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 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...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON310 - 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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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS311 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 S/M/L early 20th century green glass in metal examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL FIGURAL BUTTON312 - A DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL FIGURAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1N Large oval 19th century while glass in brass and steel. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS313 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
42 S/M/L 19th century examples plus 5 other types of materials. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISON GLASS SET IN METAL BUTTON314 - A DIVISON GLASS SET IN METAL BUTTON
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1 Large 19th century faceted purple glass with gold luster. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIV. 3 PICTORIAL GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS315 - 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"...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 JEWELED BUTTONS316 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 JEWELED BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
25 S/M/L 19TH/20TH C. examples including glass in metal. 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 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE VERY COOL GLASS IN METAL BUTTON317 - A DIVISION ONE VERY COOL GLASS IN METAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th C. Intermixed glass unusual back example. 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 : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 TRANSPORTATION BUTTONS318 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 TRANSPORTATION BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
27 S/M/L 18th/19th/20th C. 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 : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A DETAILED DIVISION ONE CHILDRENS PICTORIAL BUTTON319 - A DETAILED DIVISION ONE CHILDRENS PICTORIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra large 19th century escutcheon of a boy in a boat example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE DETAILED MOTORCYCLE BUTTON320 - A DIVISION THREE DETAILED MOTORCYCLE BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium size 20th century molded white metal example. 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 ASSORTED DIV 1 & 3 ARCHITECTURAL BUTTONS321 - A CARD OF ASSORTED DIV 1 & 3 ARCHITECTURAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
17 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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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE DETAILED PICTURE BUTTON322 - A DIVISION THREE DETAILED PICTURE BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra Large early 20th C. button called "The Flower Vendor" DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BRASS BUTTONS323 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BRASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Small/Large 19th century Handkerchief corner buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE & THREE PICTURE BUTTONS324 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE & THREE PICTURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
27 Medium/Large 19th/20th century assorted subject matter. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
 
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A PAIR OF DIVISION ONE PIERCED PICTORIAL BUTTONS'325 - A PAIR OF DIVISION ONE PIERCED PICTORIAL BUTTONS'
Lion and Unicorn
2 Large Medium early 20th century male and female FOP buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS326 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
19 M/L 19th/20th century assorted subject matter 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 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON327 - A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON
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1 Large medium 19th century painting on natural material example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE DETAILED SCENE UNDER GLASS BUTTON328 - A DIVISION ONE DETAILED SCENE UNDER GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium size 19th century interior scene hand painted button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE HEAD PICTORIAL BUTTONS329 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE HEAD PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 Small/Medium 19th century in metal & under glass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE FEMALE BUTTONS330 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE FEMALE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Large/Lg. Med. 19th C. hand painted & litho under glass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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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
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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
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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"...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
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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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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE EARLY METAL BUTTONS341 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE EARLY METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
35 Small/Medium 18th and 19th century examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ext...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A SET OF DIVISION THREE GW INAUGURAL BUTTONS342 - A SET OF DIVISION THREE GW INAUGURAL BUTTONS
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4 different Large 1970's reproduction 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 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISON ONE GILT METAL BUTTONS343 - A CARD OF DIVISON ONE GILT METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
20 Medium 19th century Golden Age examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS344 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Large 19th century examples including pictorials. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE METAL PICTURE BUTTONS345 - A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE METAL PICTURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
A nice selection of assorted pictorials. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra larg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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2 CARDS OF DIVISION THREE GILDED METAL BUTTONS346 - 2 CARDS OF DIVISION THREE GILDED METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
62 S/M/L 1980's examples of gilded metal including pictorials. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISIO0N THREE PEWTER BUTTONS347 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISIO0N THREE PEWTER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
23 Medium 20th century Danforth Pewter company examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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2 CARDS OF DIVISION ONE SMALL METAL BUTTONS348 - 2 CARDS OF DIVISION ONE SMALL METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
84 Small 19th century Victorian period metal 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 60.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE SILVER BUTTONS349 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE SILVER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
20 Small/Medium 19th/20th century examples including hallmarked. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION ONE SILVER BUTTONS350 - A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION ONE SILVER BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Medium size late 19th/Early 20th century including hallmarked. 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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