
South Florida Fall Button Auction
October 28 – 29, 2025 | 10AM ET
Hollywood, FL USA
Collectors of fine buttons will marvel at treasures such as the 18th Century Enamel And Gemstone Genuine Smugglers Button, the A Rare 19th Century Oval Multi Sheet Overlay Glass Button, and the An Arts And Crafts Liberty Cymric Enamel And Silver Button, each showcasing remarkable artistry and history. From the A Cool Scalloped Brass And Shaped Steel High Relief Terrier Dog to the A Scarce Micro Mosaic Beetle, the A Scarce Monochrome Enamel Dog, and the A Very Rare 19th Century True Gay 90 Pictorial Dog Button, these miniature works of art highlight the diversity of craftsmanship across centuries and cultures.
Intricate examples like the A Beautiful Hand Painted Under Glass 19th Century Still Life, the A Nice Reverse Painted 18th Century Pictorial Under Glass Button, and the A Rare 18th Century Hand Painted Under Glass Eglomese Example reveal the extraordinary use of glasswork techniques, while stunning figural pieces such as the Gorgeous 18th Century Colorful Pearl Rebus and the Rare Vernis Martin Hand Painted Pearl embody elegance and symbolic storytelling.
Equally captivating are the bold and colorful Japanese creations, including the Unusual Set Of 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Bird Buttons, the Beautiful Large 19th Century Japanese Enamel And Silver Floral, the Fabulous 19th Century Japanese Shakudo Fan Makers, and the One Of Several Fantastic Extra Large Japanese Satsuma Buttons, which demonstrate how button-making became a canvas for international artistry. Monumental finds like the Rare Extra Large 19th Century Shibayama Inlay, the Rare Large Arts And Crafts Enamel On Silver, and the Rare Large Glass Sheet Overlay Button stand as testaments to the scale and ambition of master craftsmen. Historical rarities, from the One Of Two Authentic George Washington Innaugural Buttons to the Very Unusual Large 18th Century Snake Button Under Glass, offer not only aesthetic beauty but also direct connections to the cultural and political narratives of their times.
Whether it’s the Wonderful Large Arts And Crafts Lachenal Scarab In Metal, the Scarce 19th Century Painting Under Glass Room Scene, or the Several 18th Century Including This Large Sulphide In Copper, these exceptional buttons remain enduring symbols of artistry, innovation, and heritage—an irresistible collection for connoisseurs and historians alike.
For further details, please call or email:
Bruce Beck
p: 262-389-0156
e: bruce@lionandunicorn.com