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 CARD OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS71 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
25 S/M/L 1930's to 1950's paste jewel examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ab...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE EXQUISITE GLASS BACKGROUND BUTTON72 - A DIVISION ONE EXQUISITE GLASS BACKGROUND BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century purple glass example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra la...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON73 - 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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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON74 - 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,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 1 GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS75 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 1 GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Large late 19th/early 20th century jeweled style examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS76 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE "GLITZ" BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
35 S/M/L Mid 20th century colorful paste jewel examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWLED BUTTONS77 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWLED BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 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 80.00
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWEL BUTTONS78 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LARGE JEWEL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
9 Large/Ex. Large late 19th early 20th century examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and a...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON79 - 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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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIV. 3 PICTORIAL GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS80 - 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"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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