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October Button Collector's Auction, Day 1

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  • Small Card Of Arts And Crafts Style Enamel Buttons
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    $200 - $500
    Lot 49

    Small Card Of Arts And Crafts Style Enamel Buttons

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    $200 - $500
  • Small Card Of Division 1 Enamel Buttons
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 50

    Small Card Of Division 1 Enamel Buttons

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    $300 - $400
  • Small Card Of Division 1 Enamel Buttons
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 51

    Small Card Of Division 1 Enamel Buttons

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    $100 - $200
  • Small Card Of Assorted Enamel Buttons
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 52

    Small Card Of Assorted Enamel Buttons

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    $300 - $400
  • Small Card Of Assorted Enamel Buttons
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 53

    Small Card Of Assorted Enamel Buttons

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    $400 - $600
  • A Pair Of Large/Heavy Chinese Cloissonne Enamel Buttons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 54

    A Pair Of Large/Heavy Chinese Cloissonne Enamel Buttons...

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    $300 - $500
  • A Small Card Of Early Domed Chinese Cloissonne Buttons
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 55

    A Small Card Of Early Domed Chinese Cloissonne Buttons

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    $300 - $400
  • A Small Card Of Assorted Technique Enamel Buttons
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 56

    A Small Card Of Assorted Technique Enamel Buttons

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    $300 - $400
  • A Small Card Of Assorted Technique Enamel Buttons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 57

    A Small Card Of Assorted Technique Enamel Buttons

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    $300 - $500
  • 2 Cards Of Mostly Assorted Technique Enamel Buttons
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    $400 - $500
    Lot 58

    2 Cards Of Mostly Assorted Technique Enamel Buttons

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    $400 - $500
  • Small Card Of Italian Mosaic Buttons Set In Metal
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 59

    Small Card Of Italian Mosaic Buttons Set In Metal

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    $200 - $300
  • Two Glass Set In Metal Buttons Including A Mosaic
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    $150 - $300
    Lot 60

    Two Glass Set In Metal Buttons Including A Mosaic

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    $150 - $300
  • A Small Card Of Division 1 Black Glass In Metal Buttons
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    $150 - $300
    Lot 61

    A Small Card Of Division 1 Black Glass In Metal Buttons...

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    $150 - $300
  • A Small Card Of Division 1 Black Glass In Metal Buttons
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 62

    A Small Card Of Division 1 Black Glass In Metal Buttons...

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    $100 - $150
  • 1 Large Clear/Colored Glass Background In Metal Button
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    $50 - $150
    Lot 63

    1 Large Clear/Colored Glass Background In Metal Button

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    $50 - $150
  • A Small Card Of Glass Set In Metal Buttons
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 64

    A Small Card Of Glass Set In Metal Buttons

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    $200 - $300
  • 3 Cards Of Glass And Glass In Metal Buttons
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 65

    3 Cards Of Glass And Glass In Metal Buttons

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    $200 - $300
  • Small Card Of Gay 90 And Large Jewel Buttons
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 66

    Small Card Of Gay 90 And Large Jewel Buttons

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    $200 - $300
  • Small Card Of Gay 90 And Large Jewel Buttons
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 67

    Small Card Of Gay 90 And Large Jewel Buttons

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    $300 - $400
  • Small Card Of Gay 90 And Large Jewel Buttons
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 68

    Small Card Of Gay 90 And Large Jewel Buttons

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    $200 - $300
  • Two Large Division 1 Glass Et In Metal Buttons
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 69

    Two Large Division 1 Glass Et In Metal Buttons

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    $100 - $200
  • 2 Large Paste Jewel Trimmed Buttons
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 70

    2 Large Paste Jewel Trimmed Buttons

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    $100 - $200
  • Small Card Of French White Metal Buttons
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    $400 - $500
    Lot 71

    Small Card Of French White Metal Buttons

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    $400 - $500
  • Small Card Of French White Metal Buttons
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 72

    Small Card Of French White Metal Buttons

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    $200 - $300
  • Small Card Of Face Shanked Battersea Pewter Buttons
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 73

    Small Card Of Face Shanked Battersea Pewter Buttons

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    $100 - $200
  • Small Card Of Japanese Damascene Buttons
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 74

    Small Card Of Japanese Damascene Buttons

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    $300 - $400
  • Small Card Of 18Th Century Buttons Including Copper
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 75

    Small Card Of 18Th Century Buttons Including Copper

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    $200 - $300
  • One Full Card Of Division 1 Blued Steel Buttons
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    $300 - $600
    Lot 76

    One Full Card Of Division 1 Blued Steel Buttons

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    $300 - $600
  • One Full Card Of Early Indian Silver Buttons
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    $500 - $600
    Lot 77

    One Full Card Of Early Indian Silver Buttons

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    $500 - $600
  • 3 Cards Of Division 1 Assorted Metal Picture Buttons
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 78

    3 Cards Of Division 1 Assorted Metal Picture Buttons

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    $200 - $300
  • 3 Cards Of Div 1 Assorted Metal Head Picture Buttons
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 79

    3 Cards Of Div 1 Assorted Metal Head Picture Buttons

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    $200 - $300
  • 2 Cards Of Div 1 Assorted Metal Picture Buttons
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 80

    2 Cards Of Div 1 Assorted Metal Picture Buttons

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    $400 - $600
  • One Full Card Of Division One Brass Picture Buttons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 81

    One Full Card Of Division One Brass Picture Buttons

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    $300 - $500
  • One Full Card Of Mostly Metal Fabulous Animal Buttons
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 82

    One Full Card Of Mostly Metal Fabulous Animal Buttons

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    $200 - $300
  • One Full Card Of Assorted Material Leaf Buttons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 83

    One Full Card Of Assorted Material Leaf Buttons

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    $300 - $500
  • One Full Card Of Assorted Material Leaf Buttons
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 84

    One Full Card Of Assorted Material Leaf Buttons

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    $200 - $300
  • Small Card Of Assorted Material Leaf Buttons
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 85

    Small Card Of Assorted Material Leaf Buttons

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    $100 - $200
  • 3 Partial Cards Of Assorted Material Plant Life Buttons
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 86

    3 Partial Cards Of Assorted Material Plant Life Buttons...

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    $300 - $400
  • 2 Cards Of Assorted Material Plant Life Buttons
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    $400 - $500
    Lot 87

    2 Cards Of Assorted Material Plant Life Buttons

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    $400 - $500
  • One Card Of Realistic Celluloid Weeber Buttons
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    $500 - $800
    Lot 88

    One Card Of Realistic Celluloid Weeber Buttons

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    $500 - $800
  • 1 Card Of Assorted Material Plant Life Buttons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 89

    1 Card Of Assorted Material Plant Life Buttons

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    $300 - $500
  • 2 Cards Assorted Material And Subject Buttons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 90

    2 Cards Assorted Material And Subject Buttons

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    $300 - $500
  • One Card Of Division 1 Metal Buttons Depicting Deer
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 91

    One Card Of Division 1 Metal Buttons Depicting Deer

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    $200 - $300
  • One Card Of Assorted Material Snail Buttons
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    $400 - $500
    Lot 92

    One Card Of Assorted Material Snail Buttons

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    $400 - $500
  • One Card Of Assorted Material Cat Buttons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 93

    One Card Of Assorted Material Cat Buttons

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    $300 - $500
  • One Card Of Assorted Buffed Cellulodi Buttons
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 94

    One Card Of Assorted Buffed Cellulodi Buttons

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    $200 - $400
  • One Card Of Assorted Technique Celluloid Buttons
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 95

    One Card Of Assorted Technique Celluloid Buttons

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    $300 - $500
  • One Card Of Assorted Technique Celluloid Buttons
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 96

    One Card Of Assorted Technique Celluloid Buttons

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    $400 - $600

Auction Description

October Button Collector's Auction, Day 1 by Lion and Unicorn
Whitley’s Auctioneers Annual 1200 Lot Button Auction features several 18th century examples such as, Chinese Cloisonné and Plique A Jour Enamels, Gay 90’s including the rare Scarab, Ivoroids, Handkerchief Corners, Modern Glass, Black Glass, Clear and Colored Glass, including two Rare Colored Acorn Tingues auctioned for the first time.

Also included:
• Several Horn Buttons
• The Very Rare Mice in Council
• Award Winning Fabric Tray
• Vegetable Ivory Buttons
• Group of Bakelite
• Large Selection of Buckles
• Rare 3 Pigs Burwood Button
• Colt Manufacturing Buttons
• Very Rare Lacy Glass Button in Metal with a red paste border along with other scarce and beautiful Lacy Glass.
• Micro Mosaics, Aritas and Satsumas
• Selection of Studio Buttons, Indian, Mexican and other Silver Buttons.
• Animals, Plants, Objects and other Pictorial Buttons.

This auction will offer whole cards of a great variety, many large bag lots, and a few books and frames. There will be buttons for the beginners, the advanced collectors, creators, designers, and everyone in between.

Whether you have or have not experienced our auctions before you don’t want to pass this one up. The selection includes examples from Gerrie Meyer and the late Shelly Strick of California, Alethe Allen of Florida, Lulu Cameron of Michigan, Peg Eastland of Colorado and the final part of the late Mona Brown of Virginia.
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Lion and Unicorn
Hollywood, FL 33020
United States

info@lionandunicorn.com

Phone:+1 9548668044

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**In-house shipping is included on your invoices. If you do not see a charge, in-house shipping is not available.If you would like to use a third party shipper, please contact us to adjust your invoice. For Pick-up: Please call ahead before your arrival so we may have your items ready. You must also bring your own packing materials for your items. Our auction house is located in Historic Downtown Hollywood, located at 1916 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL 33020 We are open Monday - Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm. Phone: 954-866-8044 ***Please be aware if you are picking up from our auction gallery you will be charged for sales tax.*** For Shipping: Due to COVID, we are with limited staff and are processing and shipping our orders as fast and safely as possible. Shipping may be delayed. If you have any concerns, please contact us at info@whitleysauctioneers.com. In-house shipping is included on your invoices. If you do not see a charge, in-house shipping is not available. If you would like to use a third party shipper, please contact us to adjust your invoice. If you have any questions, please contact: The Auction Team E-mail: auctions@whitleysauctioneers.com Direct Line: 954-866-8044 Again, congratulations on your purchase from Whitley's Auctioneers. Read more

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We would love for you to attend in person at 1916 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL 33020 USA. If you aren't able to attend in person, we welcome absentee/sealed bids, telephone and online bidding. Please feel free to contact us by phone 954-866-8044 Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM or via email info@whitleysauctioneers.com 1. All property is sold as is, and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. Without in any way waiving the foregoing, any complaint regarding authenticity, genuineness, attribution or provenance shall be made within fourteen (14) days of the day of sale or such complaint shall be waived. All bidders acknowledge their right to have made or requested full inspection of any and all properties prior to sale and agree to be charged with all matters such inspection may have disclosed or indicated. 2. Condition reports are available up until the day before the Auction. You can also view the items at the following location: 1916 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL 33020 United States 954-866-8044 3. Whitley's Auctioneers, Inc. reserves the right to withdraw any property at any time before the fall of the hammer in its sole and exclusive discretion. 4. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalog. 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All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises within 7 days of the auction. Whitley’s Auctioneers may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 5% of the purchase price or $100.00 whichever is greater of any lot or item lot not paid for within fifteen (15) days of the date of sale. Whitley’s Auctioneers shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than seven (7) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within seven (7) days from the date of sale, at the option of Whitley’s Auctioneers (a) Whitley’s Auctioneers, may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 5% of the purchase price or $100.00 whichever is greater of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the seven days, and/or (b) Whitley’s may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser. 7. Payment is a precondition to removal. Payment shall be by cash (in house only), money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, certified check or similar bank draft, or PayPal. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Whitley's Auctioneers or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. 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If the purchaser breaches any of their obligations under the Conditions of Sale, Whitley's Auctioneers, Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser's breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale. 9. In no event will the liability of Whitley's Auctioneers to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 10. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide a list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. 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In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Whitley's Auctioneers will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 12. Florida sales tax will be computed at 7%(or the stated county rate). Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of a State of Florida sales tax number prior to the start of the auction. 13. A premium equal to 25% of the final bid price, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. Any presale bids must be left in writing and approved by Whitley's Auctioneers via our email at info@whitleysauctioneers.com. 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