Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 15
- Auction sources
- 10
- Records with images
- 17
- Coverage
- 2020-2025
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
Apple Tree Auction Center
Jan 12, 2023
$70
Large vintage lot including buttons, pin cushions, wood spools, Weiss and Necchi pinking shears, assorted sewing notions, Dritz sewing basket and 2 plastic containers with lids.
Roan Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct 30, 2023
$30
Sewing Related Lot: vintage Singer sewing machine with carry/storage case; various Singer accessories; variety of notions, buttons, thread, etc.; few sewing baskets, Vogue Sewing book NO SHIPPING
Bodnar's Auction Sales
Jul 15, 2025
$50
Group of Vintage/Antique Sewing Notions
Group of Vintage/Antique Sewing Notions. The lot includes a wide variety of vintage and antique sewing notions. Featuring a mix of buttons in glass, china, shell, brass, lucite, also bakelite. Also included is a collection of vintage miniature tape measures and needle/thread/thimble holders. All items are used. All invoices must be paid within 24 hours of the sale. We offer multiple shipping options please read the s
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Antique Arena Inc
Jun 8, 2024
$40
LARGE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE VINTAGE BUTTONS IN JAR
A large collection of assorted antique and vintage buttons. The collection includes dress, coat, blouse, and other buttons. Several are made in a pearl design, several are convex shaped. The collection includes hooks, pins, and others. Presented in an American glass jar, marked with a paper label. Antique and Vintage Button Sewing Kit, Accessories, and Collectibles.
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Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Mar 7, 2025
$182
ANTIQUE / VINTAGE BUTTONS, SEWING, AND OTHER ARTICLES, UNCOUNTED LOT
ANTIQUE / VINTAGE BUTTONS, SEWING, AND OTHER ARTICLES, UNCOUNTED LOT, more than 100 pieces, including a mother-of-pearl sewing thimble, two needle/bodkin cases of one mother-of-pearl and the other silver-toned metal, a silver-plated reticulated nut dish, and single, pairs of, or sets of three or more buttons featuring a set of six enameled brass buttons with star pattern, a set of six cut-steel buttons, a set of nine
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Clark's Auction Company
Feb 1, 2025
$65
Large Lot Of Vintage Buttons & Sewing Patterns
Large Lot Of Vintage Buttons, Patterns & Sewing Supplies. Includes Mother of pearl, glass, wood, and many unusual buttons.
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Terri Peters & Associates
Jan 25, 2020
$275
Vintage Buttons, Thimbles & Sewing Lot
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep 20, 2024
$125
Lot of Vintage Sewing Accessories, Buttons, etc.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul 31, 2024
$275
Antique Jet Glass Bakelite Mixed Button ESTATE LOT
An extensive collection of antique and vintage buttons, crafted from a diverse array of materials including Bakelite, glass, semiprecious stones, mother of pearl, metal, gold-filled, porcelain, ceramic, and shell. Showcases distinctive designs, reflecting the styles of its time. Condition: Fair to poor overall vintage condition with average wear and loss. Being sold for parts or restoration usage. Please bid accordin
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Clark's Auction Company
Feb 1, 2025
$60
Collection Of Antique & Vintage Buttons, Including Bakelite, Mother Of Pearl
Collection Of Antique & Vintage Buttons, Including Bakelite, Mother Of Pearl. Smallest approximately 0.25in. Largest approximately 2.125in.
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Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep 19, 2025
$60
Collection Antique Buttons
A collection of antique buttons including St. Bernard high relief brass figural button. Birchcroft Arctic Hares porcelain button. 4 19thc deer / stag buttons, Mythology Pan or Fawn with horn. Art Nouveau tin box "Buttons". Silver coin buttons, and more.
View saleBlackwell Auctions LLC
Mar 12, 2022
$70
Collection of Antique Buttons
Collection of antique mixed metal, celluloid, glass, paste stone, raised relief/ cameo buttons, total thirty (30), measuring between 25.0mm - 38.0mm, motifs include floral patterns, geometric patterns and designs, inlaid mother of pearl, tortoiseshell. Please see our other auctions lots for more antique and vintage, Bakelite, brass, celluloid, enamel, mother of pearl, glass, wood, paper mache, Victorian, Edwardian bu
View saleBlackwell Auctions LLC
Mar 12, 2022
$90
Collection of Antique Metal Buttons
Collection of antique mixed metal raised relief/ cameo buttons, total forty two (42), measuring between 15.0mm - 38.0mm, motifs include mostly flower, leaves and fruit patterns and designs. Please see our other auctions lots for more antique and vintage, Bakelite, brass, celluloid, enamel, mother of pearl, glass, wood, paper mache, Victorian, Edwardian buttons from an old estate collection.
View saleBlackwell Auctions LLC
Mar 12, 2022
$70
Collection of Antique Metal Buttons
Collection of antique mixed metal raised relief/ cameo buttons, total twenty seven (27), measuring between 19.0mm - 38.0mm, motifs include animals, people, coat of arms, battle gear, opera, castle, cupid, Egyptian, Asian, angels, horse, chariot, mythology, children. Please see our other auctions lots for more antique and vintage, Bakelite, brass, celluloid, enamel, mother of pearl, glass, wood, paper mache, Victorian
View saleRoan Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers
May 27, 2022
$50
Buttons – SBC: collection of various antique buttons – Bakel
Buttons – SBC: collection of various antique buttons – Bakelite, brass, enameled & others in display
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Key object facts
- Item Type
- sewing buttons
- Category
- textile notions
- Style
- mid-century utilitarian
- Material
- plastic
- Technique
- molded
- Era
- 1940-1980
- Motifs
- geometric, novelty, domed, two-hole, four-hole
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include form sewing buttons, material plastic.
- Assorted mixed sewing buttons displayed on a yellow background, including various sizes, shapes, and colors. The lot appears to be predominantly molded plastic or resin buttons, with a few novelty and geometric forms.
- This guide is currently supported by 18 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for sewing buttons.
- Plastic examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $70.
- mid-century utilitarian style cues help separate this group from broader sewing buttons listings that often dilute market comps.
- Plastic condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
- This page currently surfaces 17 hand-selected comparable records for mid-century utilitarian sewing buttons.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $35 to $300.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently medium confidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 10 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 18 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 10 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2020-2025.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is a mid-century utilitarian sewing buttons?
This page is a market guide for identifying a mid-century utilitarian sewing buttons and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.
What affects the value of a sewing buttons?
Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.
What is the typical market range for mid-century utilitarian sewing buttons?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $35 to $300, depending on condition and attribution.
Assorted Vintage Buttons?
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How much is mid-century utilitarian sewing buttons worth?
Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the sewing buttons topic closely enough for public reference.
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