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$400","currency":"USD","id":189836,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189837/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189837/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189837/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189837/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189837/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"6 medium/large 19th-20th century assorted material examples. this card includes a wonderful scarce extra large steel openwork square with riveted steels and brilliant paste jewels, a cool extra large paste cluster center bordered by oblong faceted glass shaped pieces, a victorian celluloid in metal, a paper litho lady with dainty paste border, and more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"416","title":{"en":"a small card of division one and three jeweled buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189837/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:04.944Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189837,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189838/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189838/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189838/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189838/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189838/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"10 med/large 19th century assorted paste jewel buttons. here is a beautiful card of paste jewel buttons called \"glitz\". these buttons do sparkle. notice the nice pictorial flower example and the salmon colored glass and pastes as well as the black glass and pastes which are just a few of the all nice buttons on this partial card. very nice buttons from the collection of the late jean young of california. all are medium except for the black and clear example in the middle. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"417","title":{"en":"a partial card of division one \"glitzy\" buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189838/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:04.947Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189838,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189839/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189839/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189839/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189839/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189839/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189839/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"23 s/m/l mostly 18th century and early 19th century buttons. here is a terrific card of buttons with some we had thought to sell individually but in the end decided to leave the card jean young had put together in this way. the lot includes a wonderful lavender faux wedgwood enamel snowflake df on a patterned domed brass late 18th century example, wood and steel, some beautiful and striking paste jeweled strass crystal buttons, colonial pearl, copper, tombac and other metal, repousse wood back and more. look closely this is a great group. were probably crazy for not breaking all of this up into separate lots but this is your opportunity to buy some nice examples all in one lot. notice the scarce small 18th century copper and steel at the top pf the card, smalls are truly hard to find. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"418","title":{"en":"a partial card of assorted material early buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189839/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:04.949Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $800","currency":"USD","id":189839,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189840/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189840/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189840/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium size 18th century blue and white \"battersea\" example. buttons like this are attributed to battersea and sometimes staffordshire england as the designs and techniques are like those hand made their in the 18th century. this nice example is in fine condition and is counter enameled. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"419","title":{"en":"a division one enamel button from england"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189840/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:04.951Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189840,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189841/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189841/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century silver under glass pictorial button. if you are interested in 18th century buttons and want to add a very fine and unusual example to your collection of growing and unusual 18th century buttons, perhaps you should consider this hard to find rare example from that period. the mourning design under the glass is embossed silver and has retained its vibrant silver finish, rimmed in cooper and tin back the button is in very nice original condition. a great find. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1800,"lotNumber":"420","title":{"en":"a rare division one under glass button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189841/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:04.953Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,200 - $1,800","currency":"USD","id":189841,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189842/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189842/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century blue colored example with figures. here is a stunning example of josiah wedgwoods workmanship from the 18th century. the figural center is set with a nice sawtooth cut steel liner and then rimmed with copper and set with a tin back. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"421","title":{"en":"a division one wedgwood pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189842/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:04.954Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":189842,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189843/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189843/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189843/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189843/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189843/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th c. engraved brass coated copper with colored pastes. this is an incredible button from the collection of harry case of missouri who had compiled what many believe was the best ever 18th century copper collection on the world. we have been selling his buttons over the pat two years and this very rare example can now be yours. the button is engraved on the front with an array of small flowers in between the purple and clear pastes. 18th century coppers with this kind of ome is quite rare. believe it or not many years ago the page button auction one of these examples, just like this one, and i was actually on the phone to bid, margaret mcbride, (co-owner of page) asked me did i want to bid $10000, i thought she said $1000 and i said yes, but she repeated the number to me and i said oh, no. the button sold for $9500 plus the buyers premium bringing the final price with tax to almost $11000. if you don't believe me there are several people that remember this. however i have not seen another example since that time until acquiring harry's collection for sale. if you want a truly incredible copper button from the 18th century here is your opportunity, that may never come up again. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"422","title":{"en":"a very rare division 1 jeweled copper button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189843/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":2200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:04.956Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,500 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":189843,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189844/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189844/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189844/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189844/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189844/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large size 1 1/4\" 18th century running dog silver button. with a hallmark on the reverse and a very heavy large shank this great, scarce and beautiful engraved silver button sports a running dog beautifully detailed and engraved on the surface. in fine condition, this example would add nicely to any collection. these type buttons have become harder and harder to find especially in this wonderful condition. we were elated when 2 different consignors.? consigned this and two other examples in this auction. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"423","title":{"en":"another rare division 1 engraved sporting button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189844/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:04.958Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":189844,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189845/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189845/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century passamentrie and pearl with paste jewel. here is a rare engraved pearl from the 18th century. the pearl disk here is engraved with a beautiful pattern and bordered with sequins in the passamentrie technique and then framed with an engraved border on the pearl. the center is set with a brilliant strass pate jewel and the shank back is a gathered fabric attached to the passamentrie on the front. very cool and very scarce indeed. from the collection of the late shirley case of missouri. this example is in very fine condition. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"424","title":{"en":"a rare division one engraved white pearl button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189845/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:04.960Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":189845,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189846/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189846/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century unusual steel button with wood. this button is a fine example of 18th century steel craftsmanship and is adorned with a richly carved fluted wood center and accented with a large paste pinshank. this is a beautiful and unusual example and design for the 18th century steel examples typically found. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"425","title":{"en":"a division one wood and steel button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189846/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:04.961Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":189846,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189847/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189847/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"a hard to find small 18th century stuart crystal button shape. the square version of this stuart crystal from the 18th century is found quite often but you rarely see this oval example. set in silver these rock crystal buttons are from the late 17th to early 18th century and are over gold wire work and a light pinkish foil in this case. this button has a lot going for it as its crystal, set in metal, oval shape, 18th century, small size (hard to find in this era). there are some scratches on the surface of the crystal which is common to these buttons, but all in all in good condition and as said a rare shape. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"426","title":{"en":"a scarce division one oval crystal button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189847/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_cutglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:15.910Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189847,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189848/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189848/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century cobalt blue glass in carved pearl. this is an exquisite and beautiful example from the 18th century. the carved and fluted border frames a deep cobalt blue faceted glass disk inset into the pearl base and accented with a pierced openwork cut steel pinshank. gorgeous button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"427","title":{"en":"a division one scarce pearl and glass button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189848/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_cutglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:15.912Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":189848,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189849/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189849/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189849/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century figural hand decorated under glass button. here is a rare opportunity to own an unusual and rare subject matter when it comes to any era. this wonderful 18th century button depicts a man digging a grave and the monument or memorial is behind him. the entire button is made of engraved pearl realistic shaped pieces along with gold foil pieces to make up the entire design. the design is placed over a black background and set under glass with a copper rim and tin back. it is finely detailed and in very nice condition for its age. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"428","title":{"en":"a rare division one under glass scene button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189849/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:15.914Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":189849,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189850/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189850/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th century printed on colored paper cherub. here is a charming button made in the 18th century style of buttons. an example just like it is pictured in the bbb by hughes and lester on plate 181 # 3. the green tones in this are more vibrant than that example. the rim is copper and a tin back. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"429","title":{"en":"a division one pictorial under glass button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189850/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:15.915Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189850,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189851/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189851/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189851/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189851/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"29 s/m/l 19th-20th century mostly metal examples. although this lot is for mostly metal it does include a very nice horn with silver inlay, a nice large wood background, cut steel ome, two very detailed hallmarked silver examples and much more. a very nice card. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"430","title":{"en":"a full card of division one cherub and cupid buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189851/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:15.917Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":189853,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189854/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189854/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189854/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189854/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189854/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"20 s/m/l 19th century assorted metal including mary & her lamb. this card of story buttons includes the rare picture button of mary and her lamb along with hooking a snail, polling down the mississippi, buster brown, riding a paper cock horse and much more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"433","title":{"en":"a partial card of division one children story buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189854/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:36.321Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - 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$500","currency":"USD","id":189855,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189856/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189856/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 small early 1800's jacksonian brass button! \n jacksonians were buttons popular during andrew jackson's time and therefore these buttons were and are called jacksonians by button collectors. this nice pictorial example depicts an eagle. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"435","title":{"en":"a division one metal pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189856/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:36.324Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - 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$100","currency":"USD","id":189857,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189858/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189858/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 small early 1800's jacksonian brass button! \n jacksonians were buttons popular during andrew jackson's time and therefore these buttons were and are called jacksonians by button collectors. this nice pictorial example depicts a detailed horse and rider. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"437","title":{"en":"a division one metal pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189858/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:06.880Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - 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$100","currency":"USD","id":189859,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189860/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189860/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189860/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189860/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large silvered metal button depicting the island of ste helene. this very detailed button shows napolean standing on the island of st. helene in the south atlantic ocean where he was exiled to in 1815 and died upon on may 5 of 1821, the scene shows the ship in the background on the water around the island, and the words above \"ile ste. helene\". again a very detailed and nice button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"439","title":{"en":"a division one scene with napolean bonaparte"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189860/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:06.883Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":189860,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189861/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189861/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189861/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189861/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"2 large early 20th c. silvered including \"shooing the geese\". here we have two nice examples from the collection of nikki deal. one is a high relief children's head example in fine detail and the other is a silvered brass pierced example of the women with child behind \"shooing the geese\" with her umbrella. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"440","title":{"en":"a small card of division one pictorial buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189861/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:06.884Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":189862,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189863/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189863/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189863/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189863/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189863/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189863/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"21 s/m/l 19th-20th century assorted material examples. here we have a nice painting on natural material under glass, a transfer on paper under glass with paste border, a nice handkerchief corner, a scarce veg iv. background egyptian head steel cup, other natural material, a soft cream colored enamel background high relief asian female, and more. a great lot!!! \n \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"442","title":{"en":"a partial card of division 1 & 3 assorted head buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189863/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:06.886Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $600","currency":"USD","id":189863,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189864/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189864/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189864/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189864/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189864/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"25 s/m/l 19th-20th c. assorted materials incl. natural material. masks are something many collectors like to compile and the late jean young of california put together this nice assortment. the lot includes an assortment of materials including a carved peach pit, a couple of japanese arita porcelain buttons, assorted metals including several mexican wire work, natural material, a metalized plastic \"diamond d\" button and more, \n \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"443","title":{"en":"a card of division 1 & 3 assorted mask buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189864/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:06.888Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":189864,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189865/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189865/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium silvered coated 19th century pictorial crest button. marked on the back from the pratt & co. st. martins lane this detailed nice example we are told is an uncommon crest button to find. it is pictured on page 34 of tom skvornky's book. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"444","title":{"en":"a division one livery crest button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189865/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:06.889Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - 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$400","currency":"USD","id":189870,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189871/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189871/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189871/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189871/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189871/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189871/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"19 s/m/l 19th-20th century examples including mexican & indian. here is a very nice lot of silver buttons including pictorial, shapes, patterns, turquoise ome, hallmarked, a great realistic and much more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"450","title":{"en":"a partial card of assorted div 1 & 3 silver buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189871/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:07.426Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":189871,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189872/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189872/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189872/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large size 19th century filigree and solid silver example. large examples in this fine condition are not readily available. this nice example has wonderful wire work design and a solid heavy silver base. nice example. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"451","title":{"en":"a scarce size division one peasant silver button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189872/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:07.428Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":189872,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189873/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189873/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189873/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189873/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189873/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"12 medium/large 19th-20th century white metal buttons. this lot includes a wonderful pictorial hallmarked silver with great detail of ophelia, a great realistic genuine filigree insect as well as a cool realistic paisley and others, a cool white metal lobster, a nice engraved silver butterfly and more. great selection. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"452","title":{"en":"a partial card of division 1 & 3 metal buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189873/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:07.429Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189873,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189874/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189874/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189874/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189874/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189874/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189874/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"21 s/m/l mostly 19th century flat steel examples. this card includes a large variety of flat steel with escutcheons, engraving, tooling and abrading, etched and ore. the lot also includes a couple of cut steel examples and a couple of small other white metal examples. some nice examples here. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"453","title":{"en":"a partial card of division one steel buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189874/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:36.329Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189874,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189875/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189875/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189875/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189875/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189875/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189875/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"21 medium 19th-20th c. specialized to white incl. pictorials. this is a cool partial card of buttons and includes some really fantastic examples that nikki deal of missouri compiled. take a look at the detailed example of the men playing pool, or the great swordfish or the realistic liquor bottle with a label. the lot also includes a realistic steel fan, other nice pictorials and patterns. great selection. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"454","title":{"en":"a partial card of division 1 & 3 metal buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189875/view","directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T15:34:09.581Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":189877,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189878/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189878/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189878/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189878/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189878/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189878/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"4 small early 20th century domed wood children buttons. this adorable set is uncommon to find in the complete set like this. the center is believed to be a domed hand painted and transferred wood or lacquered wood center and set in a brass cup base. the depictions are adorable and charming. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"457","title":{"en":"an adorable division one children's set"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189878/view","directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T15:38:21.414Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - 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$400","currency":"USD","id":189886,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189887/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189887/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 1930's patterned background white metal egyptian. these french white metal buttons have certainly become quite desirable in the recent years and no wonder since they are beautifully made and typically nicely detailed. this example shows a detailed egyptian headdress on a egyptian animal face. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"466","title":{"en":"a division 3 early french white metal pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189887/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:07.917Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189887,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189888/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189888/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189888/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189888/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189888/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189888/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"21 medium 18th-20th century white metal buttons including silver. this lot includes a wonderful modified square engraved pictorial silver example from the 18th century, a very cool pictorial man on a motorcycle, several nice pictorials, french whites, pewter, steel and more. a great selection with a fantastic 18th century button to boot. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"467","title":{"en":"a partial card of division 1 & 3 metal buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189888/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:07.920Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $500","currency":"USD","id":189888,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189889/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189889/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189889/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189889/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189889/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189889/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"4 large 19th century buttons with 4 different sporting scenes. this fun and whimsical set is pictured in the bbb by hughes and lester on page 659. you can read the entire background on that page. these cool folk art style buttons are undoubtedly american in origin as the bbb says, as there are few deer no bears or raccoons in britian. this set was made in a very limited quantity in the late 1900's and from what we can determine there are only a few sets remaining in collections today. according to the bbb there were a few single examples made and several years ago at the page auction one of those single examples showed up and sold for over $600. this is a wonderful and very whimsical set to find so don't pass this one up, you may never see another set in your lifetime for sale. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"468","title":{"en":"a rare set of pewter sporting pictorial buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189889/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:07.921Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - 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$500","currency":"USD","id":189891,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189892/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189892/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189892/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189892/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189892/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"25 m/l 19th century cut steel and cut steel ome buttons. this card has a great selection of brass with steel and cut steel buttons. a variety of shoes and a variety of steel shapes on the brass buttons. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"471","title":{"en":"a full card of assorted metal & steel buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189892/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:07.926Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - 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$500","currency":"USD","id":189895,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189896/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189896/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189896/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189896/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189896/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"2 19th century two piece clasps including pearl and pictorials. here are two different buckle/clasps, one shows us a two piece carved pearl with a brass center of \"the wedding boat\". the other shows us a pewter with a wood background and set over a scalloped white metal base. both in nice condition and both of these styles can be found in matching buttons. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"475","title":{"en":"a small card of division one buckles/clasps"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189896/view","tags":["usfashion_belts","usfashion_all","usfashion"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:07.931Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - 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$400","currency":"USD","id":189902,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189903/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189903/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large size 20th century arita porcelain pictorial button \n here is a large japanese button from the arita province depicting a coiled dragon in gold over a turquoise blue ground. nice. note: this is one of those that seems to hang in the nbs large measure. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"482","title":{"en":"1 division three japanese porcelain button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189903/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:15.494Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $200","currency":"USD","id":189903,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189904/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189904/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189904/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large-medium 19th century oval shibayama button. here is a beautifully hand crafted 19th century natural material inlayed button in the shibayama technique. shibayama is the name given to this style of inlay work after an 18th century japanese artist who created and perfected the technique. buttons were not made in this technique as far as we can tell till the late 19th century. some of the shibayama buttons one sees today were produced in china in the late 20th and early 21st centuries are not to be confused with these fine hand made versions from the 19th century. oval examples are also much less common like this example. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"483","title":{"en":"a division one japanese inlaid button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189904/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:15.495Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189904,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189905/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189905/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189905/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189905/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189905/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"7 medium size 20th century shaped kutani porcelain examples. here is a set of the 7 gods in a more unusual material of kutani porcelain. most sets in these boxes are typically either arita, satsuma or natural material. this kutani set is not typically found. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"484","title":{"en":"a set of division three buttons in original box"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189905/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:15.496Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $200","currency":"USD","id":189905,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189906/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189906/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189906/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189906/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189906/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189906/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189906/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 scarce large shakudo button with a meaning! \n tin dang once again has explained the meaning behind the depiction on this great and unusual shakudo button from japan. if you look at the top of the button you see three circles, these represent the \"thunder god-raijin\" the curly cues below the circles represent the scarf that the god wears and representing the cloud. you see lines inscribed below which is the rain. the three figures below are significant as well. the left figure you will notice is a man wearing only underwear, he represents the peasant poor man wearing a dry leaf on his head, the middle figure represents the working class man, and the third figure is the rich person, who is the only one who affords an umbrella, in this case a women. obviously as can be see in the pictures each figure is wearing a covering over their heads to protect them from the storm. a very cool button to add to your collection. the colored illustration in the pictures shows you some of the elements of what you see in the button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"485","title":{"en":"a division one japanese metal works pictorial button!"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189906/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:15.498Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$700 - 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$350","currency":"USD","id":189907,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189908/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189908/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189908/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189908/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"13 small/medium 20th century japanese assorted ceramic buttons. nice selection including arita, kutani and satsuma. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"487","title":{"en":"a small card of division three asian themed buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189908/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:19.389Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $200","currency":"USD","id":189908,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189909/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189909/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189909/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189909/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189909/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"39 small/medium/large 19th/20th c. assorted material buttons. this card of asian themed buttons is from the collection of the late pauline lum of california. the lot includes many masks and face examples including carved bone, metals, boxwood and much more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"488","title":{"en":"a full card of division one and three asian buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189909/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:01.152Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189909,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189910/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189910/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium size oval 19th century \"pate sur pate\" button. this example has been always considered to be in this technique of pate sur pate but recently the classification committe of the nbs has decided to decalssify this example as pate sur pate, however we will tell you that our ceramic experts would disagree with that determination as the french examples we are talking about like this one certainly appear to be of the same technique. you can see one of the examples that the committee does currently accespt as pate sur pate in this auction of the pinecone and leaves. however, whatever the determination is, this example is is still a wonderful and hard to find example of beautiful porcelain works from the late 19th century french porcelain factories. pate sur pate is a technique wherby the artists would apply multiple layers of slip (liquid clay) to an unfired, unglazed base. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"489","title":{"en":"a division one french porcelain pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189910/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_porcelainceramics","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:19.393Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189910,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189911/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189911/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th century \"liverpool\" transfer button. these very large size buttons in this technique are not plentiful, especially with colored backgrounds. the style of these were named liverpool transfers by button collectors as they were created in the technique similar to items made in liverpool, but were most likely made in france. this example is in fine condition and again is an uncommon very large size. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"490","title":{"en":"a division one porcelain set in metal pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189911/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_porcelainceramics","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:19.398Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189911,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189912/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189912/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189912/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189912/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"2 medium size 19th century high relief colored glass heads. here we have two different beautifully made white glass in metal with high relief heads that are hand colored. these are beautifully executed and make for wonderful glass in metal buttons on a competition tray. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"491","title":{"en":"a small card of division one head buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189912/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:19.400Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189912,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189913/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189913/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium 19th century gold gilt silver example with fine detail. these examples are not at all common and this gold gilt silver is framed and accented with a claw set border of 4 turquoise glass balls and interspersed with filigree scrolls. nice detail and again very uncommon to fined especially in this incredible condition. from the collection of the late jean young of california. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"492","title":{"en":"a rare division one head profile button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189913/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:19.403Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189913,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189914/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189914/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189914/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large late early 20th century high relief sailor button. i have always loved this button for its relief work and its detail, not to mention after loosing out on it at a national auction one year it took me 15 years to find one for sale. it is not a common button to find. notice the star design on the front and back. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"493","title":{"en":"a division one pictorial brass button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189914/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:01.153Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189914,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189915/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189915/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium oval early 19th century button made of berlin iron. here is a true rarity in buttons as one of the only examples to ever surface in this material. there are rare examples found in jewelry but certainly not in buttons. when the consignor purchased this button over in europe she purchased it from a known expert in the field of berlin iron jewelry and was certainly excited to acquire such a rare example in buttons. the small oval button is centered with a mirrored background to the very detailed mans head. berlin iron is a cast iron that was produced in berlin germany in the early parts of the 19th century. because no one has seen a berlin iron button surface previously we find this certainly hard to place an estimate on so therefore the sky could be the limit on such a rarity and find in the button world. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"494","title":{"en":"a very rare pictorial metal head button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189915/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:01.156Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":189915,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189916/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189916/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189916/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189916/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large polychrome enamel with a rare silver resist finish. when karen cohen was writing her new book on enamels we sent her many images that she used in this book and one was a button apparently from the same set as this consigned example. karen at the time had not been aware of this process on enamel buttons and we are here to tell you it was certainly a scarce technique to say the least. this example has a polychrome painting with a detailed engraved silver deposit acting as the headdress and breastplate on the figure and is set with a paste jewel border and all set in silver, a rare find so don't pass it up. you can see the other example in karen's new colorful and informative book on enamels. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"495","title":{"en":"a very rare pictorial enamel with paste border"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189916/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:19.404Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":189916,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189917/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189917/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189917/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"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 and leaves design make this example quite striking. imagine a set of these on a beautiful jacket or garment. the ornate openwork gilded brass setting frames the central design in a very elegant manner. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"496","title":{"en":"a division one pictorial foil enamel button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189917/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_cloisonne","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:23.664Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":189917,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189918/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189918/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189918/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189918/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"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 array of flowers and the beautiful foil background in this example is what makes these such desirable buttons. you can plainly see the cloisons in this example. this is a spectacular gin bari button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"497","title":{"en":"a beautiful division one japanese enamel button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189918/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_cloisonne","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:23.668Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":189918,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189919/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189919/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189919/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189919/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189919/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 20th century enamel pictorial with a scarce paste border. the motiwala brothers of india were entrepreneurs in the 1950's and 60's and were commissioned by american collectors and dealers to create some incredible buttons in a variety of techniques. the most popular of those techniques were the transfers on enamels taken from various depictions on greeting cards, magazines and other material. the designs used ranged from religious subjects, to children's stories and much more. this example of the \"last supper\" is one of those harder to find examples as it has a brilliant crystal paste border. the paste border examples come up for sale very infrequently and this is an opportunity for you to own one now. don't pass it up as we said they are e very hard to come by. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"498","title":{"en":"a division three motiwala pictorial enamel button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189919/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_cloisonne","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:23.672Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189919,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189920/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189920/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189920/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"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 copper pennies as his base material to enamel on. these large size pictorial examples are not very common. this example shows a detailed automobile. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"499","title":{"en":"a division three studio artist button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189920/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_cloisonne","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:23.674Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":189920,"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189921/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189921/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189921/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189921/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189921/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"24 s/m/l 19th-20th century assorted material examples. this card of ships includes a nice red burwood, a very nice satsuma example, glass, jasperware, a scrimshaw style extra large plastic wafer, 1 piece 30's celluloid and much more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"500","title":{"en":"a card of division 1 & 3 assorted sailing vessel buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189921/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:01.157Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189921,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189922/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189922/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189922/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 20th century bakelite over wood sailing vessel. here is a beautiful orangy red rich colored bakelite laminated over a thick wood base in realistic shape of a sailboat. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"501","title":{"en":"a division three realistic pictorial wood button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189922/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:01.159Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":189925,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189926/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189926/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189926/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"1 extra large 20th c. scenic wood incredible detailed button. in our november 2024 auction we offered for sale a french wood button (the button had an original french label on back) that originally we thought may have been made and designed by the famous designer henri hamm, however our expert loic allio conformed our suspicions were not correct, however he did comment on the fine quality of the button. the consignor has now given us a different example apparently by the same designer who we do not who. however the fine detail and quality of the button along with the impressive size still makes this example a desirable and wonderful example to own. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"505","title":{"en":"a division 3 carved and colored wood pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189926/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:01.166Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - 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$600","currency":"USD","id":189927,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189928/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189928/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium size 20th century enamel back example pictorial button. this button was imported by the late lucille weingarten of california and the late jean young of california purchased many examples from lucille. the backs on these are truly nice as well as the designs, the backs are enameled and all in fine condition. this example depicts in reverse painting on glass a scene of the golden gate bridge in san francisco california, and is signed. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"507","title":{"en":"a division three reverse painted glass in metal button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189928/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:26.556Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - 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$250","currency":"USD","id":189929,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189930/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189930/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189930/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189930/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189930/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"17 medium/large early 20th c. glass in metal examples. here is a card of assorted colored faux jewel glass centered in metal buttons known to collectors as large jewels, these are all from the early 20th century and are in nice condition. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"509","title":{"en":"a card of division one assorted large jewel buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189930/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:26.559Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $200","currency":"USD","id":189930,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189931/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189931/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189931/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"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 jewel is quite beautiful and vibrant. a wonderful example of a gay 90 button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"510","title":{"en":"a division one gay 90 jeweled button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189931/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:26.560Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$180 - $250","currency":"USD","id":189931,"estimateMin":180},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189932/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189932/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189932/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189932/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189932/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189932/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"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 a cut steel border. also notice the pink riveted glass with riveted steels. the lot also includes some early 19th century examples and includes a wonderful 6 section faceted glass with paste border in a six sided button, and the very cool silver setting with all over paste in a bow design and more. very nice buttons from the collection of the late jean young of california. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"511","title":{"en":"a partial card of division one \"glitzy\" buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189932/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:26.562Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":189934,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189935/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189935/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189935/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189935/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th century cobalt blue enamel button. this truly fine example of enamel and silver work from the late 19th century is not just beautiful but totally regal in its design and quality. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"514","title":{"en":"a division 1 pierced silver and enamel pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189935/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:04.458Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":189935,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189936/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189936/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189936/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"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 taille enamel all on a silver base with a sterling backmark. these art nouveau examples always seem to be highly desirable among collectors. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"515","title":{"en":"a beautiful division one pictorial enamel button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189936/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:26.566Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189936,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189937/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189937/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189937/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"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 oval/spindle black champleve enamel center. we sold a similar example in 2023 in one of our button auctions and perhaps the underbidder would like to try of this very nice example. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"516","title":{"en":"a division one pearl and enamel button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189937/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_cloisonne","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:24.641Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":189937,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189938/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189938/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189938/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189938/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"2 large 20th century carved bethlehem pearl examples. here we have two different pictorial examples from the early 1930's when these buttons were hand carved. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"517","title":{"en":"a small card of division three pictorial pearl buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189938/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:04.460Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $200","currency":"USD","id":189938,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189939/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189939/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium 19th c. mottled front with a silver art nouveau design. this button from the collection of the late shirley case is an incredible and wonderful shell button. the chatoyant mottled front of the shell makes the button look like an agate, the silver escutcheon shows a very detailed art nouveau full body lady with flowing hair and carrying a garland. a beautiful and unusual button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"518","title":{"en":"a division one shell button with pictorial escutcheon"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189939/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:24.644Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189939,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189940/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189940/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"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 auction. that example sold for more than the estimate we have on this button and we think this one is just as nice and fine as that one was. perhaps the underbidder on that one might like to attempt getting this one. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"519","title":{"en":"a division one carved pearl sailing scene"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189940/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:04.462Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189940,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189941/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189941/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189941/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th century brass-cut steel-pearl button. this great button is one of three designs made like this that we know of. there is a horse and rider, a long legged bird and this floral. we have sold the other examples in our auction from the collection of the late shirley case and now this final example is up for sale. the base is carved and pierced openwork pearl which is capped over with a brass and silvered brass layer and applied and held it the pierced delicate pearl by means of cut steels and bordered with a cut steel border. the detailed and design are exquisitely done and in fine condition. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"520","title":{"en":"a division one openwork pictorial pearl button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189941/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":275,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:04.463Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":189941,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189942/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189942/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189942/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century openwork pearl with blued steel center. here is an absolutely gorgeous 18th century pearl button. the pearl is carved openwork in between two distinct borders and the center is a vibrantly blued steel 15 pointed star which is centered with a gilded brass engraved 8 petal floral head. a very striking and beautiful example indeed. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"521","title":{"en":"a division one steel and pearl button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189942/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:04.464Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $800","currency":"USD","id":189942,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189943/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189943/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189943/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189943/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium size 18th century meissen backmarked porcelain button. here is a beautifully hand painted porcelain button with a 4 hole shank back and crossed swords blue mark indicating the meissen factory which produced this beautiful example. the pink flower heads and green leaves are in fine condition are pristine. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"522","title":{"en":"a division one porcelain pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189943/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_porcelainceramics","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:24.645Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189943,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189944/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189944/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century brass colored copper example. this very nice condition 18th century copper button has a brass coating in good condition and is designed with a star pattern framing a smooth center and also bordered with a punched knob (obvious punch from the back) design on the border. a very nice 18th century example. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"523","title":{"en":"a division one unusual patterned copper button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189944/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:04.466Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189944,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189945/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189945/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189945/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189945/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189945/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"a large engraved early 18th century silver hunting dog button! \n this is a beautiful example to add to ones collection of an early hunting button depicting a running dog. the detailed engraving on this backmarked shiny silver button is truly exceptional.finding these in this condition is remarkable. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"524","title":{"en":"a rare division one silver hunt button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189945/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:24.647Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":189945,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189946/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189946/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189946/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th c. reverse painted scene set in copper. this is another incredible copper button from the collection of harry case of missouri. the center glass is reverse painted with a very detailed architectural scene in very warm colors. notice the detail of those walking across the bridge and the people in the boat on the water, nt to mention all the other detail in the button. this was certainly hand crafted by a talented artist in the 18th century. the white background seen is believed to be a thin sheet of mica and the base is a beautiful and high quality copper mounting. examples like this do not come up for sale often. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"525","title":{"en":"another rare glass in copper button scene"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189946/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_artglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":3100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:24.648Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":189946,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189947/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189947/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century colorful pastoral scene in vibrant colors. here is an exquisitely hand painted example of painting on natural material and set under glass with a copper rim and a more unusual natural material back. this is truly a marvelous and beautiful example from the 18th century. from the collection of the late jean young of california. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"526","title":{"en":"a division one hand painted scene under glass button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189947/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:29.967Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":189947,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189948/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189948/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189948/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189948/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century embroidered fabric male figure button. we have once again been entrusted to bring you two more of these exquisite and rare fabric pictorial buttons from the consignor as they were pleased that the button collectors appreciated the ones sold from the set in our november 2024 auction. these two constitute the only further examples they will be selling in our auction so if you want to acquire one of these rare examples now is your opportunity. this incredible button from the 18th century was all hand made and the craftsmanship and detail is stunning. to find a button or buttons like this in this outstanding condition in this material is also incredible. this button has not been seen for sale since the 1940's and came from a set owned by the late eugenie lydecker who was a president of the new jersey button society in the 1950's.her collection was sold in 1980 at auction but this was not in the auction as it came to us from the granddaughter of mrs. kenneth lydecker. if you want to own a pierce of history and fine craftsmanship of the late 18th century, this is an opportunity to do so, we cannot stress enough the rarity and fine condition of this example. attached to this description is an image in the september 1952 national button bulletin showing the entire set of these buttons belonging to the lydecker collection. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"527","title":{"en":"a rare division one pictorial fabric button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189948/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":2400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:29.968Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,200 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":189948,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189949/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189949/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century cobalt blue enamel set in pearl. here is an exquisite cobalt blue enamel with gold paillons and white pierreries set into a nicely executed openwork and carved chatoyant pearl base and accented with a cabochon style brass pinshank. beautiful button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"528","title":{"en":"a division one pearl and enamel button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189949/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:29.970Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - 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$500","currency":"USD","id":189953,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189954/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189954/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189954/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189954/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"5 medium/large 20th century marion weeber examples. here are several nice examples designed and made by the acclaimed designer marion weeber. nikki deal loved these buttons and sought them out at every show she went to. this is a nice selection of them. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"533","title":{"en":"a partial card of division three celluloid buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189954/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:29.977Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - 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$500","currency":"USD","id":189955,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189956/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189956/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189956/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large medium 19th century \"pate sur pate\" pinecone button. this is an gorgeous example from the minton's factory in england in the late 19th or early 20th centuries. pate sur pate is a technique that is rare on buttons meaning paste on paste. it is a technique whereby the artists would apply multiple layers of slip (liquid clay) to an unfired, unglazed base. there are examples that have been called this technique but recently the classification committee of the nbs has decided to declassify these example as pate sur pate, however we will tell you that our ceramic experts would disagree with that determination as the french examples we are talking about certainly appear to be of the same technique. you can see one of those examples in this auction of the ladies head. whatever the determination is this example is considered such and even any of the others that the nbs say are not are still wonderful and hard examples of beautiful porcelain work from the late 19th century. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"535","title":{"en":"a division one rare pictorial porcelain button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189956/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_porcelainceramics","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":2700,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:29.980Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - 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$250","currency":"USD","id":189958,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189959/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189959/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large early 20th c. pierced bird or fabulous animal example. here is a cool openwork casein button in fine detail dating to the early 20th century. very nice. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"538","title":{"en":"a division one pictorial casein button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189959/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:04.470Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $200","currency":"USD","id":189959,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189960/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189960/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 extra large 20th century blue fox head example. ere is a most unusual blue tinted thick carved bakelite button of a fox head with engraved features and gilded paint highlights. this is a very cool example of bakelite artistry. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"539","title":{"en":"a division three pictorial bakelite button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189960/view","directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T18:19:07.144Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189960,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189961/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189961/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 20th century engraved pictorial by nancy dubois. i have stated this many times but will always make the statement that nancy dubois is an incredible artist. this large engraved and gilded pin shell button depicts a black widow spider on a web and is finely and incredibly detailed. signed and dated on the back. from the collection of jose roman. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"540","title":{"en":"a division three studio artist shell button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189961/view","directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T18:20:10.985Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":189962,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189963/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189963/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189963/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189963/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"25 s/m/l mostly 20th century buttons with assorted terrier dogs. here is a card you don?t see every day of all versions and a variety of materials depicting terrier dog heads and full bodies. the lot includes glass, metals, wood, bakelite, bone and much more. great card! \n \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"542","title":{"en":"a card of division three assorted material dog buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189963/view","directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T18:22:22.467Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189963,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189964/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189964/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th century handkerchief corner button. this is a wonderfully detailed deer head in brass set onto a 8 corner handkerchief corner back with tole work. last year bruce wrote a detailed article in the nbs bulletin on these mysterious and wonderful handkerchief corner buttons and a button like this one is pictured in that article. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"543","title":{"en":"a division one pictorial animal button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189964/view","directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T18:22:55.555Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":189964,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189965/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189965/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189965/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large realistic shaped modern studio glass artist wildcat button. this imprssively created button is signed but we are unaware of by whom. it is nicely crafted three dimensional glass lampwork and finely detailed. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"544","title":{"en":"a division three studio artist glass button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189965/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_artglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:20.008Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $120","currency":"USD","id":189965,"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189966/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189966/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium size 20th century will stokes paperweight example. will stokes of washington state made fantastic paperweight buttons, unfortunately for too short a time but his work was really great and now highly collectible. this example shows a banjo and musical notes on a blue ground and white back. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"545","title":{"en":"a division three studio artist button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189966/view","tags":["uscollectibles_paperweights","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:20.009Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":189966,"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189967/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189967/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189967/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189967/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189967/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"35 medium 20th century assorted shapes and styles. here is a card that looks like a bunch of colored candy. the lot includes a large variety of colors, shapes and pictorials. an impressive and beautiful card all ready to hang on display or compete with and framed in a standard drop in frame. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"546","title":{"en":"a card of division 3 assorted colored moonglow glass"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189967/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:24.769Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189967,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189968/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189968/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large early 20th c. spindle shaped glass snake button. here is a striking and wonderful orange glass domed spindle with a low relief coiled snake on it. keep in mind orange glass is a scarce color. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"547","title":{"en":"a division one pictorial orange glass button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189968/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:24.772Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":189968,"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189969/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189969/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 extra large 19th c. detailed equestrian subject matter button. in our november 2024 button auction we offered this same button for sale, after which another consignor asked if we would sell some buttons for them and in that group came another one of these examples. in that auction, lot 626 which is the same button brought over $600. perhaps the underbidder would like to try for this example. this button is finely detailed. it depicts an unusual version of a falcon huntress riding a beautiful horse with clouds around. this is not your typical version of the more common example. also the tint on this example is completely intact and offers us a rich bronze finish. fine extra large button measuring 2\". white rim and tin lacquered back. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"548","title":{"en":"a division one fabulous original tint pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189969/view","directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T18:27:02.246Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":189969,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189970/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189970/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189970/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189970/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large early 20th c. realistic shaped herend porcelain button. this is perhaps the rarest button in this auction and actually one of the rarest buttons that exists. the herend porcelain company in hungary does not even have records showing that they ever made buttons, and we have been told that the ones like this probably were simply a prototype. many years ago bruce received a rare herend button of a hand with nail polish and a bow. it came to him in a collection and at that time even the best experts had never even seen a herend button. herend porcelains have been produced since 1826 in hungary. this button and the one bruce owns is not only backmarked with herend's blue mark but they also have an impressed backmark signifying the herend company. this colorful rooster head is possibly the only one of its kind just like bruce's hand example from what we are able to research and determine. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"549","title":{"en":"an extremely rare porcelain button from hungary"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189970/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_porcelainceramics","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":5750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:24.773Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":189973,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189974/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189974/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 20th century bimini glass elephant button. here is a beautiful relief glass button with lots of gold luster depicting a full body elephant. these were from the bimini glass factory in england and have become quite a popular button in recent years for collectors to collect. unmarked back. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"553","title":{"en":"a division three english glass pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189974/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:24.778Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - 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$1,000","currency":"USD","id":189984,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189985/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189985/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189985/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189985/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"14 medium/large 19th-21st century assorted material buttons. this lot from the late pauline lum includes several nice carved pictorial gemstones, carved and engraved bone in wood. boxwood and metal. nice selection. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"564","title":{"en":"a partial card of division 1 & 3 asian themed buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189985/view","directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T18:45:18.087Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189985,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189986/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189986/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189986/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189986/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"15 small/medium/large 19th-21st c. assorted material buttons. this lot from the late pauline lum includes carved bone in wood, realistic shapes, a benson vi, fabric, sterling silver and more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"565","title":{"en":"a partial card of division 1 & 3 asian themed buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189986/view","tags":["usasian_chinese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:12.154Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189986,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189987/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189987/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189987/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189987/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189987/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189987/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"7 large 19th-20th century examples including asian pictorial. here we have a selection of buttons in earth tone colors including a large bob benson vi with a petrified stone center, a wonderful rich tones wood background of a boy and a sailing boat, a russian painting on wood fish, a leather background buddha, a tea dyed natural material background with ma steel and brass of christopher and more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"566","title":{"en":"a small card of div. 1 & 3 assorted earth tone buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189987/view","directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T18:46:22.632Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189987,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189988/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189988/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189988/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189988/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189988/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th c. or earlier pictorial jade button. this incredible genuine jade button in large size from chinese origin is perhaps several hundred years old. in peggy osborne's large book on buttons there is a jade example with this type of carving and color that she attributes to being hundreds of years old. this example on the front is different but has the similar feel in many ways as to that example. whatever the age this is a rare and beautiful find, the carved and engraved flower head front on this button is set with a moonstone center and bordered with carved lotus leaves. the 2 close together shanks on the back are thick and the back is carved and engraved with a star pattern. the entire button is heavy and thick and in fine condition. a true beauty and rarity to not pass by. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"567","title":{"en":"a very rare and beautiful division one gemstone button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189988/view","tags":["usasian_chinese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:30.448Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - 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$600","currency":"USD","id":189989,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189990/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189990/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189990/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189990/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium size late 19th c. foil enamel known as gin bari work. this beautiful japanese button is done in the gin bari technique on a deep blue sky colored background depicting 2 bats and a moon. very unusual subject matter here. gin bari pictorials like this do not come up for sale that often and when they do they seem to go very fast. i have never seen bats on a gin bari button before. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"569","title":{"en":"a division one japanese enamel pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189990/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:30.452Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":189990,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189991/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189991/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th century pink and green tri design enamel button! \n this is an exquisite button and with so many competition uses. i have never seen this example in these beautiful and vibrant colors of green and pink and in fine condition to the point its gilding is so intact, perhaps it was never used is our guess. want a beauty, here's your opportunity. the pictorial design is a tri pictorial with three sections of multiple acorns. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"570","title":{"en":"a division one pictorial enamel button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189991/view","directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T18:51:10.216Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":189991,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189992/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189992/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189992/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189992/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"25 s/m/l 19th-20th century assorted material examples. this lot includes a variety of styles and flowers. includes is wood backgrounds, bakelite, lucite, glass, enamel, ceramics, and more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"571","title":{"en":"a card of division one & three flower buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189992/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:38.519Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - 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$200","currency":"USD","id":189996,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189997/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189997/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189997/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189997/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/189997/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"12 large 19th-20th century including pictorial examples. this partial card includes a detailed openwork high relief 19th century lion, a nice high relief division one detailed owl, insects, paste ome, patterns including paisley and more. from the collection of nikki deal. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"576","title":{"en":"a partial card of division 1 & 3 metal buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/189997/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:25.256Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":190004,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190005/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190005/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium 19th century button known as the bather. this hard to find button is incredibly detailed and shows a women drying off after bathing. the wallpaper, door, chair let alone her towel and figure are extremely detailed and fine. a great button. an example like this sold in another auction earlier this year so maybe the underbidder will have a chance at this one. in fine condition. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"584","title":{"en":"a division one rare pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190005/view","tags":["uscollectibles_hardware","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:25.359Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":190006,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190007/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190007/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190007/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190007/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"8 large 20th century realistic gilded metal examples. this small card includes a fun cat, a zebra, a snail, a lobster, a dragonfly and more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"586","title":{"en":"a small card of division three animal buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190007/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:38.526Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $150","currency":"USD","id":190007,"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190008/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190008/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large size early 20th century realistic shape terrier example. i find this to be a beautifully detailed example from the early 20th century. from the collection of jose roman. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"587","title":{"en":"a division one silver pictorial dog button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190008/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:40.741Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - 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$120","currency":"USD","id":190011,"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190012/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190012/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190012/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190012/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190012/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"25 s/m/l 19th-20th century assorted materials including cats. here is a nice card of assorted animals including various bords, snakes, pigs, starfish, butterfly, horses and much more. all in a variety of materials including glass, metals, pearl, fabric background and more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"591","title":{"en":"a card of division 1 & 3 assorted animal life buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190012/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:38.528Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - 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$250","currency":"USD","id":190013,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190014/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190014/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 20th century carved black snake button. here is a nicely detailed coiled snake on a thick chunky bakelite button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"593","title":{"en":"a division three chunky bakelite pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190014/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:38.529Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $200","currency":"USD","id":190014,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":30,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190015/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190015/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190015/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large medium 20th century lampwork glass wildcat button. this very nice example was hand made in 1997 by julie clinton of washington state. julie and will stokes together made some fantastic buttons back then and the button world misses there high quality craftsmanship. you do not find many of julies examples come on the market that often. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"594","title":{"en":"a division three realistic pictorial animal button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190015/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_artglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:40.749Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - 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$200","currency":"USD","id":190016,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190017/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190017/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190017/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190017/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190017/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190017/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"39 small/medium 19th-21st c. including english bimini examples. this lot includes a couple of desirable bimini glass including a small fly. the lot also includes a nice victorian purple glass and other. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"596","title":{"en":"a card of division 1 & 3 assorted glass buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190017/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:38.957Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":190017,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190018/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190018/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190018/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 small hard to find early 20th century coralene glass button. coralene glass is a technique where small glass beads were cemented to a glass base in a pattern to make the design desired. these are a desirable type of button in any size to collectors. most coralene found are floral or pattern designs, this is the only figural design we have ever seen and it was made in both small and medium sizes. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"597","title":{"en":"a scarce division one pictorial glass button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190018/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":275,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:38.958Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":190018,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190019/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190019/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190019/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190019/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"30 medium size 19th-29th century silver or gold luster examples. this card of medium size black glass buttons includes a selection of silver luster examples and gold luster examples in a variety of styles and patterns including lacy like. look closely as jose roman compiled a nice selection here. placed in a standard wood button frame and already to hang on your wall. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"598","title":{"en":"a card of division one and three black glass buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190019/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:38.959Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":190019,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190020/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190020/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190020/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190020/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190020/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"20 large 20th century colorful assorted examples. here is a vibrantly colorful assortment of these 20th century mostly lacy glass buttons all in a variety of patterns and including a square example. placed in a standard wood button frame and already to hang on your wall. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":350,"lotNumber":"599","title":{"en":"a card of division three lacy glass buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190020/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:38.961Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $350","currency":"USD","id":190020,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190021/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190021/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190021/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190021/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190021/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"26 small 19th-20th c. assorted including lacy glass and tingue. this nice partial card includes several nice small lacy glass examples including a square and a leaf pictorial, patterns, openwork and more. nice selection. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"600","title":{"en":"a partial card of assorted division 1 & 3 glass buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190021/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:38.962Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $400","currency":"USD","id":190021,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190022/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190022/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large late 19th century silvered brass glass in metal example. bruce tells us that some purists might not consider this to be a gay 90 jewel and others may. we will leave that up to you. the silvered brass backing has a wonderful pattern on it with an ornate openwork embellishment on both sides of the oval salmon colored glass jewel imitating coral. a very nice button whatever one calls it. from the collection of jose roman. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"601","title":{"en":"a division one large jewel button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190022/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:38.963Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $150","currency":"USD","id":190022,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190023/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190023/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190023/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190023/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"17 medium/large 20th c. glass in metal examples including bakelite. this card includes the large jewel non gay 90 type examples from the early 20th century along with several jeweled bakelite examples and other jewel style buttons with pastes etc. a nice variety from the collection of jose roman. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"602","title":{"en":"a card of division one & three assorted jeweled buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190023/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:38.964Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $200","currency":"USD","id":190023,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190024/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190024/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190024/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"43 small/medium/large 20th century assorted examples. here is a card of assorted paste jeweled set plastics including celluloid. the lot includes an assortement of shapes and sizes all with clear paste jewels and a few with colored paste examples/ from the collection of jose roman. placed in a standard wood button frame and already to hang on your wall. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"603","title":{"en":"a card of division three jeweled plastic buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190024/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:38.530Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $200","currency":"USD","id":190024,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190025/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190025/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large late 19th century true gay 90 pierced jeweled button. here is a stunning example of a true gay 90 jeweled button with ornate setting, pierced openwork design, large and small accenting jeweled glass and elongated shank. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":225,"lotNumber":"604","title":{"en":"a beautiful division one gay 90 glass in metal button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190025/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:38.965Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $225","currency":"USD","id":190025,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190026/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190026/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190026/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190026/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large early 20th century peacock eye glass button! \n these beautiful peacock eye glass buttons have become quite popular in recent years and this large brass and glass peacock eye glass example should be no exception. in beautiful condition and striking design indeed. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"605","title":{"en":"a division one glass set in metal button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190026/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_vintageglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:38.967Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":190026,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190027/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190027/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190027/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190027/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large early 20th century rene lalique button. here is an incredibly hard to find button from the french designer rene lalique. this is one of the 6 designs known in buttons that the lalique company in france produced. the button depicts a beautiful art nouveau design of a nymph and is set with three small fine crystal paste jewels. the buttons were made utilizing these paste jewels or small pearls. the button has etched into the glass the signature of r. lalique along with the word \"fioret\" on one side and \"paris\" on the other. the glass is set in metal. the glass is a frosted etched molded glass image. the button has been found in a variety of color you don't want to pass this fine example of art nouveau craftsmanship up. truly remarkable.?we have had one in our auction awhile back and this one is just as nice as that one that fetched over $3000. bruce says he has only seen a couple of these in the past in competitions with the paste jewels as it usually is found with the pearls. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"606","title":{"en":"a rare division one pictorial glass button in metal"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190027/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_artglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":3100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.923Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":190027,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190028/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190028/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190028/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190028/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"4 medium 20th century bimini glass buttons mostly pictorial. this lot includes a real cool dolphin with a verbal, a long legged bird maybe a crane, another bird with a verbal and a pattern design on the 4th. all with lots of gold luster, nice selection. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"607","title":{"en":"a small card of division three english glass buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190028/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_artglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.924Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $250","currency":"USD","id":190028,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190029/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190029/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190029/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190029/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190029/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"30 medium 19th early 20th c. glass buttons incl. inlay & lacy. here is a stunning card of assorted glass buttons including a beautiful pearl inlayed white glass example, a blue tinted medium lacy glass, several victorian glass examples, a scarce medium kaleidescope, a very nice pattern wafer glass example, cobalt blue and ruby glass examples, and much more, wow. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"608","title":{"en":"a full card of division one assorted glass buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190029/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.926Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":190029,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190030/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190030/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190030/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190030/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190030/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"82 small/medium 19th century horn and compo buttons. these two cards includes a plethora of gold fleck and pearl inlays in a variety of colored dyed bases along with some pearl inlay examples as well. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"609","title":{"en":"2 cards of division one assorted inlay buttons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190030/view","tags":["usdecor_general","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.927Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":190031,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190032/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190032/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190032/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190032/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190032/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large-medium 21st century carved beetles by brad elfrink. brad is one of those extremely talented artists that is celebrated for his fine work in making studio buttons. this example from the collection of nikki deal, was commissioned by nikki with brad and is a one of a kind example. the button is carved horn we believe and is extremely detailed with beetle bugs around the thick and horn relief oval base. a greet example of brads work and nikki's idea. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"611","title":{"en":"a division three studio artist button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190032/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.930Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":190032,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190033/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190033/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190033/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190033/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190033/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190033/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 small 19th c. gilded coiled jeweled snake over cultured pearl. this is an incredibly beautiful button showing a snake coiled around a chatoyant pearl and adorned with clear, pink/lavendar and lime green pastes. the colors of the pastes in this button are significant as they represent the womens movemnet of the suffragette. a truly stunning button! \n \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"612","title":{"en":"a division one jeweled brass and pearl pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190033/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.931Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":190033,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190034/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190034/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190034/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190034/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large size etched scene and smokey eiffel tower united button. here is a quite desirable button of the 19th century. it depicts a detailed carved smokey chatoyant pearl of the eiffel tower affixed to a white pearl back with engraved and gilded buildings around the tower. beautiful button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":750,"lotNumber":"613","title":{"en":"a division 1 engraved & 2 piece pictorial pearl button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190034/view","tags":["usdecor_general","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.932Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $750","currency":"USD","id":190034,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190035/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190035/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190035/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190035/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium size 19th century hand painted pearl dog 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 painting in the 18th and 19th century often created on lacquer boxes and furniture and the like. this sporting button of the detailed dogs head is hand painted in that style and most likely was created in france at the time vernis martin paintings were popular. this is a rare find in buttons as there are very few buttons we can attribute to this style and artistry. attached images show a small selection of vernis martin paintings in this style from a french magazine. bruce tells us that he has several boxes in his collection created in this style and would be happy to share images of them if anyone is ever interested. we have also given you here the wikipedia partial definition or origin of this technique. vernis martin is a type (or a number of types) of japanning or imitation lacquer named after the 18th century french martin brothers: the second photo was taken at an angle so you could see some of the chatoyant color in the pearl base.the coloration in the pearl when turned around in the light changes every whi.ch way you turn and is just exquisite. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"614","title":{"en":"a very rare division one sporting button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190035/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.933Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $800","currency":"USD","id":190035,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190036/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190036/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190036/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190036/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 20th century sterling and gemstone coiled snake button. here is a beautifully crafted coiled snake in silver and signed on the back \"sue\". the snake is textured and the head of the snake is embellished with a faceted ruby or garnet stone. nice button from the eclectic collection of nikki deal. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"615","title":{"en":"a division three studio artist button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190036/view","tags":["usjewelry_brooches","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.935Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $300","currency":"USD","id":190036,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190037/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190037/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190037/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190037/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 extra large 19th c. copper finished brass & cut steel button. this very detailed and fine condition button depicts a high relief dog head with cut steel eyes. the center escutcheon of the dog with a barrel is set above a textured base and ornate border. a beautiful example of 19th century craftsmanship and detail. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"616","title":{"en":"a division one high relief button of a dog"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190037/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:38.531Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":190037,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190038/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190038/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 21st century button by the late kevin kinne. kevin was a talented artist but a revered dealer in the button world and is sorely missed. his buttons have become increasingly desirable including this very nice high relief button of the three monkeys called, see-hear-speak no evil. signed and dated on the back. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"617","title":{"en":"a division three studio artist pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190038/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:38.534Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":190038,"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190039/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190039/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 20th century pierced button from the motiwala studios. this fantastically carved and pierced button was hand crafted in india in the 1950's by one of the artists employed to create masterpieces like this for the motiwala brothers studios, the button shows a carved elephant in the center bordered by 8 realistic shaped carved elephants. the button is a sew thru example. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"618","title":{"en":"an incredibly carved natural material of elephants"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190039/view","tags":["usasian_southasian","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-17T09:28:49.942Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":190039,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190040/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190040/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190040/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th century painted and lacquered leaf button. we have seen this button before, but never in this kind of quality or makeup. the design, the metal, the natural material has been seen before and is a very nice button, but the silver and gold original paint along with the accented black lacquered or possibly enamel finish is most definitely very unusual. the metal design of the art nouveau flowing style leaf is set with a background of a cream colored natural material and shanked with a loop and plate shank. a great and most unusual version of this already beautiful art nouveau design. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"619","title":{"en":"a division one pictorial natural material button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190040/view","directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T19:41:54.432Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":190040,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190041/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190041/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190041/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190041/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190041/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 small 18th century meissen backmarked porcelain button. here is a beautifully hand painted porcelain button with a 4 hole shank back and crossed swords blue mark indicating the meissen factory which produced this beautiful example. the purple pansy flowers and green leaves are delicately hand painted. small 18th century buttons are rare to find. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"620","title":{"en":"a division one porcelain pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190041/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_porcelainceramics","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.167Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":190041,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190042/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190042/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190042/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century painting on natural material. this 18th century example is a lovely fishing scene with lots of detail and crispness to the painting. on natural material and set under glass with a copper rim and brass back. notice the fine detail not often found on these types. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"621","title":{"en":"a division one hand painted scene under glass"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190042/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.169Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":190042,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190043/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190043/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190043/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century silver overlayed pearl scene with a fox. after a recent non lion and unicorn button auction, this button showed up for us to sell from the original collection bruce's grandmother, viviane beck ertell (from the same set as the one sold in that other auction). in that recent auction that example (different scene same technique) sold for over $1800. like the example that was auctioned in february, there is some silver loss to this example, but bruce says he has never seen an example where there was not some loss to the silver. in this example the minor loss of silver does not at all detract from the overall scene and rarity of ther button. this detailed example shows a fox up on his hind legs and his paws on a water well, guess he was thirsty, huh. the silver in these examples from the 18th century are engraved and the thin layer of silver is overlayed onto the white chatoyant pearl. this is another fantastic example for 18th century craftsmanship and ingenuity and uncommon to find. this is a very cool pictorial too. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"622","title":{"en":"a rare division one pearl pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190043/view","directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T19:46:39.902Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":190043,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190044/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190044/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190044/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large late 18th century georgian jeweled button. these striking examples of georgian jewels are always desirable among collectors, and this example is and should be even more so. why, you might ask, is because these yellow faceted strass (crystal jewels are much more uncommon than any other color found on these examples, the beautiful clear crystal strass surround the 6 shaped large yellow jewels which in turn surround a more unusual star patterned center of clear crystal strass which finally surrounds a smaller round yellow crystal strass center. all mounted in a patterned back silver setting typical to these late 18th century examples. the yellow stones certainly remind us of yellow diamonds we see today. exquisite and stunning button, useable on a pattern tray, glass in metal tray, 18th century tray and more. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"623","title":{"en":"a division one overall jeweled button in silver"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190044/view","tags":["usjewelry_costume","usjewelry","usjewelry_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.171Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $800","currency":"USD","id":190044,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190045/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190045/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190045/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190045/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century colorful tavern scene button. we find this incredible button to be quite a beautiful example of art work from the 18th century. the glass is painted underneath in a gouache style painting depicting 4 gentleman having a little bit of the bubbly in a tavern scene. the colors have retained their extremely vibrant and colorful design over the past couple of hundred years, as well as the finely maintained ornate brass setting with its beautiful and most unusual border, along with a wonderful condition tin back. a truly fine example of 18th century craftsmanship. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"624","title":{"en":"a division one scene under glass button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190045/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":400,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:45.172Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":190045,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190046/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190046/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190046/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190046/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190046/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century backmarked gold and copper button. this is a very rare copper button from the 18th century. the ornate design is done in gilded gold and the smooth part is copper. the design is done in repousse. notice in the images the button is backmarked with not just one mark, but two. backmarks on 18th century coppers is quite rare to find even in other materials except for ceramic and even then many were not marked wither until later in the 19th century. if you collect 18th century or coppers don't pass this one up. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"625","title":{"en":"a rare division one ornate copper button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190046/view","directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":275,"lastUpdate":"2025-04-16T19:51:33.438Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":190046,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190047/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190047/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190047/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 small 18th/19th c. transitional george washington memorial. this is an extremely rare button. it was made somewhere between december 14th, 1799 (when gw passed away-buried december 18th) and january of the year 1800 just after the passing of the father of our country george washington. it is made in the same manner as the gw inaugural buttons as it is a copper button engraved like the inaugurals and in this case with a detailed memorial urn. the button can be found in the rare collection of harold j. cobb who amassed what was considered the largest and best collection of gw inaugural buttons. this button was made in round and oval and is way rarer than many of the gw inaugural examples as there were less of these memorial buttons made. this is a fantastic opportunity to own a real piece of american history that many button collectors do not even know existed. these have rarely come up for sale in the button world let alone the political world. depending on the light its shown in it photographs copper color but in other light it photographs brass color, but the button is a copper button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"626","title":{"en":"a rare division one oval copper button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190047/view","tags":["usfashion_vanityitems","usfashion_all","usfashion"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:49.271Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":190047,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190048/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190048/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 18th century woven pattern under glass shield. this pristine looking 18th century pearl with a beaded style border accents the rafia woven pattern design in warm earthtones and set under a crystal clear glass center with a large pinshank atop. this fine example is not a common one to find especially in this outstanding condition. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"627","title":{"en":"a division one glass in pearl button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190048/view","tags":["usfashion_vanityitems","usfashion_all","usfashion"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:49.272Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - 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$6,000","currency":"USD","id":190049,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190050/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190050/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190050/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large stunning 19th century painting on natural material. this uncommon button has a setting that is stunning framing?a beautiful painting under glass?center.?the silver mounting is enhanced with an intertwined silver and copper inner border, framed by an outer intertwined silver and very fine cut steel border and then a final pierced twisted border on the far outside. the center is a hand painting of an 18th century detailed women with a necklace and painted on natural material and set under glass. the button dates to the first half of the 19th century. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"629","title":{"en":"a division one hand painting under glass button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190050/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:49.275Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":190050,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190051/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190051/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large medium 19th c. blue jasperware head in silver example. this nicely detailed head on a dark blue wedgwood background is set in a fancy silver setting and in fine condition. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"630","title":{"en":"a division one wedgwood pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190051/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_porcelainceramics","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:49.276Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":190051,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190052/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190052/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190052/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th century silver deposit/resist button. here is a striking example of hand painted porcelain from the 19th century of a winged cherub. nice detail and coloration. the button is framed in actual engraved silver and is done in the silver resist technique. notice the silver line on the back, that line is connected to the silver on the front and if pulled off would pull the silver off the front. these are not plentiful so if you have been looking for one now is your opportunity to own one of these scarce examples. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"631","title":{"en":"a division one pictorial porcelain button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190052/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_porcelainceramics","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:49.277Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $800","currency":"USD","id":190052,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190053/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190053/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190053/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 20th century arita porcelain swan button. this beautiful pink and white porcelain swan button is incredibility detailed right down to the beak and feathers. a great self shanked example. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"632","title":{"en":"a division three japanese realistic porcelain button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190053/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:49.279Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":190053,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190054/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190054/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190054/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 small late 19th early 20th century scarab/beetle button. these very cool glass inlay buttons depicting insects are uncommon in any size. this colorful example also has a turquoise border. imagine being the artist to sit there and place that many small bits of glass into the setting in order to make up the final pictorial design. now imagine him/her doing it for a set of who knows how many, whew, what a painstaking job! notice that it is also backmarked. great button! \n \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"633","title":{"en":"a rare division one micro mosaic pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190054/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_artglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:49.280Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $400","currency":"USD","id":190054,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190055/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190055/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th century thick glass scarab example. this is beautiful example of glass set in metal. the turquoise colored realistic scarab is mounted in a gay 90 style metal mounting, could it be considered a gay 90, perhaps. it?s a truly gorgeous button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"634","title":{"en":"a division one glass set in metal pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190055/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_antiqueglass","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:49.281Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":190055,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190056/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190056/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190056/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 19th century \"teddy bear\" button. this hard to find button is very detailed showing the bear carrying a bouquet of flowers. a great and unusual button indeed. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"635","title":{"en":"a rare division one brass pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190056/view","tags":["usfashion_vanityitems","usfashion_all","usfashion"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:49.283Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":190056,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190057/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190057/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190057/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190057/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large medium colorful 19th century art nouveau bow design. this is quite and unusual and beautiful example from the art nouveau era. the flowing design of the bow in these rich warm orange colors are enhanced by the accenting colors of the art nouveau style flowers. the black based porcelain is set in metal with a self shank. a rare and wonderful button! \n \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"636","title":{"en":"a rare division one pictorial porcelain set in metal"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190057/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_porcelainceramics","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":1800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:39.547Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $800","currency":"USD","id":190057,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190058/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190058/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 21st century button by the late kevin kinne. kevin was a talented artist and a revered dealer in the button world and is sorely missed. his buttons have become increasingly desirable including this very nice high relief brass full body elephant button. signed and dated on the back. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"637","title":{"en":"a division three studio artist pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190058/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:39.548Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":190058,"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190059/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190059/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190059/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium 19th century rare \"liverpool\" transfer colored butterfly. the name given to these buttons was given by button collectors because the style of work was similar to that of work that was produced in liverpool england, however they were most likely made in france in the late 19th century. the typical work found is of heads on white porcelain or colored backgrounds. bruce says he has never seen this beautiful and colorful example before, although he has seen the design but not in color. this is a rare example for those who love \"liverpool\" transfer buttons and/or butterfly buttons. and also for those who love ceramic buttons or simply buttons in general. really great example. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"638","title":{"en":"a division one transfer on porcelain button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190059/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_porcelainceramics","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T11:40:39.549Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - 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$500","currency":"USD","id":190071,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190072/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190072/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 medium 19th century coiled snake button. this detailed brass and red enamel coiled snake is accented with encrusted turquoise blue cabochons. a very striking button. \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"651","title":{"en":"a division one enamel pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190072/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_cloisonne","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:25.235Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - 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$300","currency":"USD","id":190073,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190074/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/lionandunicorn/cloned-images/190074/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-16","available":false,"description":{"en":"1 large 20th century realistic detailed hummingbird example. this is a stunning and beautiful button. the sterling hummingbird is beautifully textured and partially pierced openwork button is set with a faceted cut ruby stone \n \n \n \n issued: division 1=pre 1918 and division 3 is after 1918 \n \n dimensions: sm=less than 3/4\", medium=3/4\" to 1 1/4\". large=1 1/4\" and above, extra large=1 3/4\" and above \n \n condition: note: antique buttons may show wear. significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. contact us for details."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"653","title":{"en":"a division three sterling and gemstone pictorial button"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/lionandunicorn/source/catalog/auction/58806/lot/190074/view","tags":["usdecorativearts_silver","usdecorativearts","usdecorativearts_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T15:38:25.238Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - 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