Unbuttoned: The Spring Button Auction, Day 2

Auction Details

Unbuttoned: The Spring Button Auction, Day 2 presents 396 lots continuing a focused offering of collectible buttons across a wide range of materials and styles. The catalog is structured around division cards and grouped assortments, with numerous lots organized by theme, material, and design.



Glass buttons remain a central category, including pictorial examples and decorative forms, alongside enamel and metal buttons that provide contrast in texture and finish. Studio and artist made buttons appear throughout, representing more contemporary craftsmanship alongside vintage and antique examples.



Additional lots include hand painted buttons, carved designs, and assorted groupings spanning multiple styles and periods. Day 2 builds on the depth of the auction with a strong emphasis on variety, presentation, and collectible groupings suited to both specialized and general button collectors.
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A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON701 - A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large RARE 19th century PICTORIAL brass GAY 90 example. Here is a lovely example of genuine Gay 90 jeweled button from the 1890's. The closed ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON702 - A DIVISION ONE VICTORIAN JEWELED BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century Fabulous pierced brass GAY 90 example. Here is a lovely example of genuine Gay 90 jeweled button from the 1890's. The pierc...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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A RARE DIVISION ONE SCARAB BEETLE BUTTON703 - A RARE DIVISION ONE SCARAB BEETLE BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Small 19th century carved multi gemstone in gold example. This is a truly incredible example of 19th century craftsmanship. The frosted rock crystal
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS704 - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
56 Small 19th century assorted "Waistcoat " style examples. Here is a large and nice variety of colors, patterns, designs and more in thes...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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A CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS704A - A CARD OF DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTONS
Lion and Unicorn
49 Small 19th century assorted "Waistcoat " style examples. Here is a large and nice variety of colors, patterns, designs and more in thes...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE FRENCH DESIGNER PICTORIAL BUTTON705 - A DIVISION ONE FRENCH DESIGNER PICTORIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra Large early 20th Century example by Henri Hamm. Henri Hamm was best known for sculpting and designing buttons in the early 20th century. Altho
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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A DIVISION THREE VERY RARE CAT BUTTON706 - A DIVISION THREE VERY RARE CAT BUTTON
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1 Large realistic porcelain cat from Elsa Schiaparelli. This rare kitty cat button in a black glazed porcelain was created by the French artist Jean C
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 4,100.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE HIGH RELIEF ANIMAL HEAD BUTTON707 - A DIVISION ONE HIGH RELIEF ANIMAL HEAD BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Large 19th century Handkerchief corner lioness button. This beautifully detailed high relief head of a lioness is escutcheoned onto a textured backg
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTON708 - A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra large approx. 4" copper Chinese Sea Creatures button. Here is another beautifully detailed extra large 19th century or earlier button f...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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AN INCREDIBLE DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTON709 - AN INCREDIBLE DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL BUTTON
Lion and Unicorn
1 Extra Large late 19th century low relief animal example. Here is a really cool button. The central design is bordered with three different borders w
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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