South Florida Spring Button Auction, Day Two 2025-04-16 Auction - 319 Price Results - Lion and Unicorn in FL - Page 6
A very RARE division one under glass scene buttonA very RARE pictorial metal head buttonAn extremely rare Porcelain button from Hungary
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Hollywood, FL, United States
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South Florida Spring Button Auction, Day Two

Get ready for an exciting event in South Florida as we host the Upcoming Spring Button Auction, featuring an extraordinary collection of rare and historic buttons. Collectors and enthusiasts alike will have the opportunity to bid on some of the most coveted pieces, including a rare George Washington Memorial button, a prized artifact that pays homage to America?s first president.

Also up for auction is a Division One colored Litho under glass button, a stunning example of vintage craftsmanship. Another highlight is a Division One engraved pearl pictorial button, known for its intricate detailing and elegant design. These are just a few of the many exceptional buttons that will be available, spanning various eras, styles, and materials.

Whether you?re a seasoned collector or new to the world of button collecting, this auction promises to offer something truly special. Don?t miss your chance to own a piece of history at this one-of-a-kind event in South Florida this spring!

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A division one pictorial foil enamel button: 1 Large 19th century multi colored enamel in an ornate setting. Here is an absolutely gorgeous foil embedded enamel button from the 19th century. The black enamel background to the two colored flower
0496: A division one pictorial foil enamel buttonEst. $250-$500
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A beautiful division one Japanese enamel button: 1 Large-Medium 1 1/4" 19th C. colorful Gin Bari enamel example. These stunning foil backed Cloissonne buttons were made in Japan during the late part of the 19th century for export. The colorful
0497: A beautiful division one Japanese enamel buttonEst. $300-$500
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A division three studio artist button: 1 Large 1960's enamel pictorial by the late Herman Lowenstein. Herman Lowenstein was an enamel artist in the 1960's and made these colorful end of day looking enamel buttons and used melted down
0499: A division three studio artist buttonEst. $80-$120
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A RARE division one transportation button: 1 Large medium 1 1/4" early 20th century button of two airplanes. This incredible button from the collection of the late Jean Young of California depicts an Orville Wright airplane above and a second
0502: A RARE division one transportation buttonEst. $300-$1,500
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A division one openwork border pictorial button: 1 Large brass 19th century Boat & Architectural scene example. Here is a very detailed domed brass button with a pierced openwork border. The architectural scene shows buildings in the back, a bridge
0503: A division one openwork border pictorial buttonEst. $200-$300
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A Rare division one pictorial steel cup button: 1 Large medium 19th century of the Eiffel Tower with verbal. Although there are several version of a steel cup with an Eiffel Tower this RARE example with the verbal "Paris" on front is quite another
0504: A Rare division one pictorial steel cup buttonEst. $200-$300
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A card of division one glass in metal buttons: 42 Small 19th century "Waistcoat" examples. Although the NBS removed this description of Waistcoats from the classification years ago old-timers like Bruce still refer to these small glass in metal
0508: A card of division one glass in metal buttonsEst. $120-$250
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A division one Gay 90 Jeweled button: 1 Large late 19th century Red glass in metal example. Here is a wonderful ornate Gay 90 button from the Victorian Era. Red glass jewels are one of the hardest colors to come by and this oval glass
0510: A division one Gay 90 Jeweled buttonEst. $180-$250
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A partial card of division one "Glitzy" buttons: 10 Med/Large early 19th C. & later assorted paste jewel buttons. Here is a beautiful card of paste jewel buttons called "Glitz". These buttons do sparkle. Notice the 4 color jewel enamel example with
0511: A partial card of division one "Glitzy" buttonsEst. $400-$600
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A division one striking pierced jeweled button: 1 Large 19th c. green paste and Marcasite adorned button. Here is a stunning example and fine quality button for any collector. The quality silver setting gives way to several faceted green jewel
0512: A division one striking pierced jeweled buttonEst. $400-$600
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A division one enamel set with a paste border: 1 Large 19th century oval enamel with paillons & pierreries. This is a beautiful and pristine example of enamel work from the late 19th century, The center is hand painted in polychrome and bordered
0513: A division one enamel set with a paste borderEst. $200-$300
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A beautiful Division one pictorial enamel button: 1 Medium 19th century Art Nouveau IRIS example. This exquisite button depicts a purple Iris in the center in polychrome hand painted enamel and bordered with several sections of turquoise blue Basse
0515: A beautiful Division one pictorial enamel buttonEst. $300-$400
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A division one pearl and enamel button: 1 Large 19th century smokey pearl with oval enamel center. Here is a beautiful example of two materials on one button. The base is a heavily engraved and carved shaded pearl button with a beautiful
0516: A division one pearl and enamel buttonEst. $150-$250
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A division one carved pearl sailing scene: 1 Large 19th century carved smokey pearl button. Jean Young of California had two of these very detailed buttons with the head on sailing vessel (unusual viewpoint), the mate we sold in our November
0519: A division one carved pearl sailing sceneEst. $200-$300