Unbuttoned: The Spring Button Auction, Day 2 on Apr 15, 2026 by Lion and Unicorn in FL - Page 3
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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 PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON: 1 Large Scenic late 18th early 19th century example. this detailed scene on board under glass is finely detailed and I love the colorations the artist used in crafting this nice example. This is a
0452: A DIVISION ONE PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTONEst. $200-$500$50
A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON: 1 Large 18th century engraved copper button with a rare backmark. Here is a nicely hand crafted copper from the 18th century with a Sheffield plate coating on the front of this patterned center. What
0453: A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTONEst. $200-$300$50
A DIVISION ONE PATTERNED STEEL BUTTON: 1 Large 18th century fluted steel and pearl example. Here is a very nice example of the 18th century showing a fluted steel base with a pinshanked attached carved and pierced pearl center.
0454: A DIVISION ONE PATTERNED STEEL BUTTONEst. $120-$200$40
A VERY RARE DIVISION ONE HEAD BUTTON: 1 Medium size 18th Century pewter "TOPSY TURVEY" example. This is perhaps one of the rarest buttons I n the auction and the late Jeff Lee of Ohio paid dearly to acquire it many years ago. This button
0459: A VERY RARE DIVISION ONE HEAD BUTTONEst. $500-$1,000$100
A DIVISION ONE TWO METAL PICTORIAL BUTTON: 1 Large 19thC. brass & pewter Musician with instrument example. This has always been a favorite picture button among collectors as the detail and charm of the scene is so well done. The scene is
0460: A DIVISION ONE TWO METAL PICTORIAL BUTTONEst. $120-$250$40
A DIVISION ONE TOLE FIGURAL BUTTON: 1 Large Medium 19th century relief figural fop example. This is a beautifully made tole and lacquered button with red tint and a full figured Fop of Incroyable. DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4",
0463: A DIVISION ONE TOLE FIGURAL BUTTONEst. $120-$180$40
A DIVISION ONE PHOTOGRAPHIC BUTTON: 1 Large early 20th century photo button of children! This is a very cool example of early photographic buttons set in metal. The black and white photo is enhanced with color. From the collection of
0465: A DIVISION ONE PHOTOGRAPHIC BUTTONEst. $50-$100$20
A DIVISON THREE TWO PART COLT BUTTON: 1 Medium 20th C, rouge button from the Colt Manufacturing Co. These Rouge buttons are very desirable among collectors. This example has a yellow screw on cap with the typical molded ladies head and
0466: A DIVISON THREE TWO PART COLT BUTTONEst. $80-$120$30
A DIVISION THREE GLASS FIGURAL IN BAKELITE: 1 Extra Large 1940's example of Genghis Kahn in brown. The molded detailed glass is accented with green paint highlighting the design of Genghis Kahn. A great button to add to your collection.
0468: A DIVISION THREE GLASS FIGURAL IN BAKELITEEst. $120-$250$40