Unbuttoned: The Spring Button Auction, Day 2 on Apr 15, 2026 by Lion and Unicorn in FL - Page 11
THE RAREST BUTTON IN THIS AUCTIONONE OF THE RAREST BUTTONS IN THE AUCTIONA VERY RARE ART NOUVEAU GLASS IN METAL BUTTON
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Unbuttoned: The Spring Button Auction, Day 2

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 PICTORIAL UNDER GLASS BUTTON: 1 Large 18th C. silk under glass with natural material back. I have always found natural material backs from the 18th century to be so nicely made, however they are few and far between compared to
0641: A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL UNDER GLASS BUTTONEst. $600-$1,000$100
A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON: 1 Large 18th century hand colored fishing scene button! Here is one of two in this auction showing a fishing scene under glass. hand painted and hand colored on parchment. These very cool examples
0643: A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTONEst. $1,000-$1,500$100
ONE OF THE RAREST BUTTONS IN THE AUCTION: 1 Large 18th century George Washington Inaugural buttons! This is one of the most desirable designs that were made in the 18th century for the inauguration of George Washington, the first President
0646: ONE OF THE RAREST BUTTONS IN THE AUCTIONEst. $2,000-$5,000$600(2 bids)
A WONDERFUL DIVISION ONE HAND COLORED SCENE BUTTON: 1 Large 18th century paper under glass. Close your eyes LOL. This is a magnificent example of 18th century artistry. The detail's and vibrancy of this button that has maintained that vibrancy for
0647: A WONDERFUL DIVISION ONE HAND COLORED SCENE BUTTONEst. $600-$1,200$100(1 bid)
THE RAREST BUTTON IN THIS AUCTION: A very RARE large 18th C. detailed HAIR painting example. This button Is one of the rarest 18th century buttons that exists. My grandfather George Ertell who was considered an antique expert
0648: THE RAREST BUTTON IN THIS AUCTIONEst. $4,000-$6,000$800(1 bid)
A RARE DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS BUTTON: 1 Large 18th Century silver pictorial under glass button. This very fine and unusual example of 18th century craftsmanship shows an embossed thick foil design under glass. We have had another
0649: A RARE DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS BUTTONEst. $1,200-$3,000$200
A DIVISION THREE PERSIAN PEARL BUTTON: 1 Medium 1930's hand painted shell side saddle rider example. This button was hand painted in Persia around the 1930's and they were lacquered over the paintings. The painting was done on a thick
0652: A DIVISION THREE PERSIAN PEARL BUTTONEst. $80-$120$30
A VERY RARE VERNIS MARTIN SPORTING BUTTON: 1 Medium size 19th century hand painted shell horse button. This button from a larger set is incredibly detailed and hand painted in the Vernis Martin style. Vernis Martin paintings were a style of
0655: A VERY RARE VERNIS MARTIN SPORTING BUTTONEst. $1,200-$1,800$100
A DIVISION ONE SILVER PICTORIAL BUTTON: A large 19th century pierced heavy silver example. This lovely example in fine silver shows a male and female couple. Large silvers are not anywhere near as common as the smalls and mediums. In fact
0660: A DIVISION ONE SILVER PICTORIAL BUTTONEst. $120-$200$40
A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTON: 1 Extra large approx. 4" copper Chinese fabulous creature button. Here is another beautifully detailed extra large 19th century or earlier button from China, this one created in repousse copper.
0663: A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTONEst. $250-$400$50
A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE BIRD BUTTONS: 12 Medium/Large 19th century metal pictorial examples. This assortment includes many brass examples, pewter and cut steel OME. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and
0664: A PARTIAL CARD OF DIVISION ONE BIRD BUTTONSEst. $80-$120$20(1 bid)