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 DIVISION ONE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON81 - A DIVISION ONE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 20th century oval head in a Sterling setting by Phil Linley. 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 THREE SHELL INLAID BUTTON82 - A DIVISION THREE SHELL INLAID BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 20th century colorful parrot example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS83 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
3 EX-Large 20th century blue Jasperware examples by Rzanski. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON84 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 20th century example signed CA and dated. 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 120.00
 
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A DIVISiON THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON85 - A DIVISiON THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra large 21st century ceramic by Anna Hranovsk. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS86 - A CARD OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
10 Small/Ex Large Kate Greenaway designed mostly studios. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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A PAIR OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS87 - A PAIR OF DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Large 20th century "Satsuma" style examples by Rzanski. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF MARY GREGORY STYLE GLASS BUTTONS88 - A SMALL CARD OF MARY GREGORY STYLE GLASS BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
2 Large enamel decorated glass 21st C. cobalt children buttons. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON89 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 20th century horse head beaded fabric example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON90 - A DIVISION THREE STUDIO ARTIST BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large medium size 20th century example by Faith Strobel. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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