Unbuttoned: The Spring Button Auction, Day 2 on Apr 15, 2026 by Lion and Unicorn in FL - Page 2
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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 THREE ENAMEL ANIMAL BUTTON: 1 Large 20th century three dimensional butterfly example. This heavy and finely detailed cloissonne enamel button was produced in China in the late 1990's and is very colorful. Nikki Deal used this
0425: A DIVISION THREE ENAMEL ANIMAL BUTTONEst. $80-$150$30
A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTON: 1 one inch 19th century hand painted example with paste border. This is a sparkling example of 19th century artistry. The brilliant paste border frames a pierced filigree style inner border which
0426: A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTONEst. $80-$120$30
A DIVISION ONE HANDKERCHIEF CORNER BUTTON: 1 Large 19th century brass deer head example. This is a beautifully detailed example of those desirable Handkerchief corner buttons. The 8 corner example employs tole work on each corner and in the
0428: A DIVISION ONE HANDKERCHIEF CORNER BUTTONEst. $200-$400$50
A DIVISION ONE TWO TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON: 1 Large 19th C. Polychrome and Champleve marine scene example. Here is a finely detailed and vibrant color enamel combination button. The detailed marine scene was created in a polychrome hand
0435: A DIVISION ONE TWO TECHNIQUE ENAMEL BUTTONEst. $120-$250$40
A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTON: 1 Large 19th century hand painted balloon scene example. This exquisitely created enamel is one of my favorite buttons. The scene of people on the shore watching the Hot Air Balloon ascend into the
0436: A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTONEst. $300-$500$50
A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTON: 1 medium 19th century Japanese Gin Bari Button. This striking and vibrant foil under enamel button known as Gin Bari work depicts a detailed fish. I love the colors and design in this enamel set in a
0437: A DIVISION ONE PICTORIAL ENAMEL BUTTONEst. $200-$400$50
A DIVISION ONE SILVER PICTORIAL BUTTON: 1 Small size early 20th century scarce Third Ave. Silver example. Here is one of those very sought after buttons known to collectors as "Third Avenue Silver". Backmarked around the shank and in fine
0442: A DIVISION ONE SILVER PICTORIAL BUTTONEst. $100-$150$40
A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 PICTORIAL BUTTONS: 20 S/M/L 19th/20th century assorted subject matter examples. This is a nice card to include several nice brass picture buttons, a couple of detailed hallmarked silver pictorials, an enamel in
0446: A CARD OF DIVISION 1 & 3 PICTORIAL BUTTONSEst. $200-$300$50
A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTON: 1 Extra large approx. 4" copper Chinese Sea Creatures button. Here is another beautifully detailed extra large 19th century or earlier button from China, this one created in repousse copper. Alethe
0447: A DIVISION ONE REPOUSSE COPPER BUTTONEst. $250-$400$50