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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 SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS351 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 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 SELECTION OF DIVISION 3 SHOE CLIPS352 - A SMALL SELECTION OF DIVISION 3 SHOE CLIPS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Large 19th C. NBS Division 4 Cut Steel examples in BOW shape. 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 50.00
 
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A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY353 - A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY
Lion and Unicorn
5 necklaces with 19th century buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=...
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 BUTTONS354 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
9 Medium/Large 19th century examples including green snail shell. 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 - 200.00
 
 
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A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS355 - A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
209 Small 19th century assorted metal buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY356 - A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY
Lion and Unicorn
4 necklaces with 19th or 20th century buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY357 - A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY
Lion and Unicorn
4 necklaces with 19th or 20th century buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY358 - A SELECTION OF BUTTON JEWLRY
Lion and Unicorn
5 necklaces with 19th or 20th century buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE JAPANESE SATSUMA BRACELET359 - A DIVISION ONE JAPANESE SATSUMA BRACELET
Lion and Unicorn
1 5 Section 19th century silver set Japanese pottery example. 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 140.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS360 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
5 Medium 20th century figural Satsuma Buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extr...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE SATSUMA BUTTONS361 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE SATSUMA BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Small/Medium 19th/20th Examples specialized to cobalt blue. 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 : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS362 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE JAPANESE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
A set of 5 Medium 20th century Satsuma scene 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 : 40.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A SET OF DIVISION THREE PORCELAIN BUTTONS363 - A SET OF DIVISION THREE PORCELAIN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
12 Medium size 20th century signs of the zodiac examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASIAN THEMED BUTTONS364 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASIAN THEMED BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
35 Medium/Small 19th/20th century examples including Arita. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL SELCTION OF DIVISION 1 & 3 CERAMIC BUTTONS365 - A SMALL SELCTION OF DIVISION 1 & 3 CERAMIC BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
10 S/M/L 19th/20th century including hand painted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF ASSORTED ENAMEL AND PORCELAIN BUTTONS366 - A SMALL CARD OF ASSORTED ENAMEL AND PORCELAIN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
13 Medium 19th/20th C. 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 : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE PLIQUE A JOUR ENAMEL BUTTON367 - A DIVISION THREE PLIQUE A JOUR ENAMEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium size 20th century amber colored example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ENAMEL BUTTONS368 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ENAMEL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Medium/Large 19th/20th century assorted technique examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE POLYCHROME ENAMEL FIGURAL BUTTON369 - A DIVISION ONE POLYCHROME ENAMEL FIGURAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium 19th century cut steel border example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ext...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ENAMEL BUTTONS370 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE ENAMEL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
6 Large 19th century examples including pierced. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ex...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON371 - A DIVISION ONE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large-Med 19th C. scene in emaux peints & champleve example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISI0N ONE ENAMEL BUTTONS372 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISI0N ONE ENAMEL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
7 Small 19th century pictorial examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra larg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTON373 - A DIVISION THREE PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 1950's enamel from the Motiwala Brothers studios. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUCKLE374 - A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUCKLE
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th C. 2 piece Japanese Gin Bari enamel example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE PIERCED BUTTON ENAMEL PLAQUETTE375 - A DIVISION ONE PIERCED BUTTON ENAMEL PLAQUETTE
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra Large 19th century colorful example on a brass setting. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE MULTI TECHNIQUE ENAMEL PICTORIAL BUTTON376 - A DIVISION ONE MULTI TECHNIQUE ENAMEL PICTORIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large medium 19th C. foil and baste taille example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PAINTED BUTTONS377 - A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE PAINTED BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
17 S/M/L 19th/20th C. assorted enamel and porcelain examples. 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 70.00
 
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A BAG LOT OF DIVISION 1 HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN BUTTONS378 - A BAG LOT OF DIVISION 1 HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
This large selection of early 20th century are stud examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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A BAG LOT OF DIV. 1 & 3 GLASS & GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS379 - A BAG LOT OF DIV. 1 & 3 GLASS & GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
A selection of a variety of techniques and colors in glass. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LACY GLASS BUTTONS380 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LACY GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Small 19th century colorful examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE COLORFUL GLASS BUTTONS381 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE COLORFUL GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
39 Small 19th century assorted pattern Kaleidescope examples. 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 110.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE FOIL GLASS BUTTONS382 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE FOIL GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
25 Medium/Small late 19th century Leo Popper glass examples. 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 70.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SPECIAL TECHNIQUE GLASS BUTTON383 - A DIVISION ONE SPECIAL TECHNIQUE GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Scarce Diminutive 19th century Tingue example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ex...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LACY GLASS BUTTONS384 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE LACY GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
4 Small 19th century colorful examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS385 - A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
210 Small 20th century assorted West German glass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS386 - A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
209 Small 20th century assorted West German glass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS387 - A BOX LOT OF 5 CARDS OF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
201 Small/Medium 20th century assorted West German glass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE NBS FAVOR BUTTONS388 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE NBS FAVOR BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Medium/Large 20th/21st century assorted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE NBS FAVOR BUTTONS389 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE NBS FAVOR BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
9 Medium/Large 20th/21st century assorted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE NBS FAVOR BUTTONS390 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE NBS FAVOR BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Medium/Large 20th/21st century assorted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE FSBS FAVOR BUTTONS391 - A SELECTION OF DIVISION THREE FSBS FAVOR BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
7 Large 20th/21st century assorted examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A BOX LOT OF 6 CARDS OF BUTTONS392 - A BOX LOT OF 6 CARDS OF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
224 Small/Medium 19th/20th C. assorted black glass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED BLACK GLASS BUTTONS393 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED BLACK GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
35 Medium/Small 19th/20th C. assorted technique examples. 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 40.00
 
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A BOX LOT OF 6 CARDS OF BUTTONS394 - A BOX LOT OF 6 CARDS OF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
244 S/M/L 19th century assorted black glass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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A RARE DIVISION ONE BLACK GLASS BUTTON395 - A RARE DIVISION ONE BLACK GLASS BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Small 19th century "Turner" example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, ex...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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A BOX LOT OF 6 CARDS OF BUTTONS396 - A BOX LOT OF 6 CARDS OF BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
224 Small/Medium 19th/20th C. assorted black glass examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A NICE BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE BLACK GLASS BUTTONS397 - A NICE BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE BLACK GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
An assortement of 19th century examples in various techniques. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE METAL PICTURE BUTTONS398 - A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE METAL PICTURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
A nice selection of assorted pictorial examples including PERFUME. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE & THREE PICTURE BUTTONS399 - A BAG LOT OF DIVISION ONE & THREE PICTURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
A nice selection of assorted pictorials including Bakelite. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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A BAG LOT OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASST'D MATERIAL BUTTONS400 - A BAG LOT OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASST'D MATERIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
A large selection of 19th/20th century examples on single cards. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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