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 DIVIION ONE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON161 - A DIVIION ONE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century figural Emaux Peints & Champleve example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4&q...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE COLORFUL PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTON162 - A DIVISION THREE COLORFUL PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 20th century Persian enamel depicting birds. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE SCALLOPED ENAMEL BUTTON163 - A DIVISION ONE SCALLOPED ENAMEL BUTTON
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1 Large early 20th century paste bordered 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 : 30.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON164 - A DIVISION ONE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century Pansies in emaux peints & champleve example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE ENAMEL BUTTONS165 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION THREE ENAMEL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
8 Small/Medium 20th century hand painted examples in silver. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" a...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE FLORAL ENAMEL BUTTON166 - A DIVISION ONE FLORAL ENAMEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large-Medium 1 1/4" 19th century foil floral enamel example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE "GLITZY" ENAMEL BUTTON167 - A DIVISION ONE "GLITZY" ENAMEL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Medium size 19th century Basse Taille and paste button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and ...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISI0N ONE ENAMEL BUTTONS168 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISI0N ONE ENAMEL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
12 Medium 19th century assorted technique examples 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 NICE DIVISION ONE MULTI ENAMEL TECHNIQUE BUTTON169 - A NICE DIVISION ONE MULTI ENAMEL TECHNIQUE BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Small 19th century Basse Taille and Emaux Peints example. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" an...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE EGYPTIAN THEME BUTTONS170 - A SMALL CARD OF DIVISION ONE EGYPTIAN THEME BUTTONS
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2 Large and Medium 19th century examples with enamel. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and abov...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 HEADS AND FIGURE BUTTONS171 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 HEADS AND FIGURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
18 S/M/L 19th/20th century assorted material Egyptian examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED PICTORIAL BUTTONS172 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
24 Medium/Large 19th/20th century mostly brass examples. 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 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 PICTORIAL BUTTONS173 - A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 PICTORIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
23 S/M/L 19th/20th century examples including wood backgrounds. 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 40.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON174 - A DIVISION ONE BRASS PICTORIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra Large early 20th century detailed rose button. 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 : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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A DIVISION ONE CHILDRENS STORY BUTTON175 - A DIVISION ONE CHILDRENS STORY BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century scarce 'Red Riding Hood" button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTON176 - A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra large approx. 4" copper Chinese ducks button. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE WOMEN BUTTONS177 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE WOMEN BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
23 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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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE BOATING BUTTONS178 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE BOATING BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
23 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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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE PICTURE BUTTONS179 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE AND THREE PICTURE BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
35 S/M/L 19th/20th century heads and full figure examples. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A SMAL CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS180 - A SMAL CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 ASSORTED MATERIAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
19 S/M/L 19th/20th century examples including Bethlehem pearl. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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