Mary Diamond Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 OK, we all need BUTTONS! But the fact of the matter is, buttons are expensive! Especially when you require them in the quantities we are talking about. And that is after you have paid for your linen, wool, hemp, braid, shoes, hat, belt, weapons ~ really, buttons are the last thing many of us want to sink a lot of money into. But a good button makes a difference. What would you say to a good looking 1 piece cast metal button (see below pic, buttons on the left), priced at a mere $0.25 each? These buttons are located at a factory in Italy, and I am considering puchasing a wholesale lot, but will have more buttons than I need ~ Interested persons should contact me directly as soon as possible. For those requiring documentation - the buttons to the right on the grid are military buttons found at the 1715 Plate Fleet wreck site. http://www.artifacts.org/Fleetpage.htm SO? Sew BUTTONS! on your underwear ~ YHS, Mary Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Mary, what metal are these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 i might be interested in say 200 of said buttons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I would be greatly interested in a large amount of these for my costumes and for the costumes of a few friends. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 Not sure on the metal type, but I will check and post as soon as I get a reply! William and Callenish - Thank you for the interest ~ I will mark you down accordingly. William - any idea on quantity? Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Not sure on the metal type, but I will check and post as soon as I get a reply!William and Callenish - Thank you for the interest ~ I will mark you down accordingly. William - any idea on quantity? I will make inquiries and report back. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Word back on the metal - zinc alloy. Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Not a bad find for those unable to invest in the proper repros right away... and these would certainly be a big improvement for some of the fantasy garments. These might do nicely for covered buttons as well "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HildeKitten Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Do they come in silver/pewter colour too? House of Secrets Incorporated Fashion and costume design For all your piracy needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Sorry, no, only available in Dutch Gold ~ Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 A sample is on its way to me, should anyone have more detailed questions on the buttons ~ Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Button Update! Button Appearance & Construction: I have just received the 1-piece cast button sample, which is almost identical (slight color difference) to the photo in the first post. Actual color appears more antique brass (think kitchen cabinet hardware) ~ the photo has a more coppery tinge on my monitor. Width and depth are comparable to a penny. The shank is a ring (part of the casting process, not welded on after), as opposed to the flat drilled shank seen on the Fleet Wreck button. Button Weight & Sound: This will make more sense if you have 2 pennies - (1) from between 1962-1981, and (1) post-1983. In 1982, the penny composition was changed due to the rising costs of copper, but cents of both compositions appeared that year. 1962 - 1981: 95% copper, 5% zinc; weight: 3.1 grams Post 1983: 2.5% copper, 97.5% zinc; weight: 2.5 grams Weight is very comparable to a pre-1981 penny (both in hand, I couldn't tell one from the other). When dropped, the sound is a little flatter (perhaps also due to the ring on the back) than the metallic ring of a pre-1985 penny, sounding more like my year 2000 penny or the similarly sized zinc fender washer I found. ************** I hope this information is helpful ~ I will be placing the order with the factory by Friday July 13. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to place an order. Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 LAST CHANCE! for buttons! The order goes out this Friday, July 13. Give me a holler if you are interested! Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Jim Hastings Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Don't mean to steal the thread and ask a stupid question, but what exactly does GAoP stand for or mean? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 GAoP the Golden Age of Piracy... roughly defined as 1680ish-1720ish GoF Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbonie Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 these buttons sound great. cant wait to get them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Yes, I am excited to receive the shipment. I am pleased with the quality and weight of the button - quite nice, indeed, for such a reasonable price! I have delayed the order to accomodate a late request, so if there are any latecomers to this thread, please contact me ASAP if you are at all interested in these buttons. I hope to submit the order Tuesday, July 17. Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I was conservative. I only ordered 130. And yes...my new outfit will be using almost all of those. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbonie Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I was conservative. I only ordered 130. And yes...my new outfit will be using almost all of those. wow i cant wait to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 OK! Buttons are ordered! They are coming from Italy, so about 2 weeks 'til they get here. I will keep you all posted. For any latecomers ~ should sufficient interest be generated, I can place a second order ~ just let me know how many! Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Buttons have arrived! Let me just say the box was unbelievably heavy ~ 15 pounds worth of buttons in a box smaller than a shoebox! I have counted out each persons order, and have them bagged, ready to ship. Once I have them weighed, I will contact each person with their final cost including shipping. If additional buttons are needed, please contact me! Thanks for you orders and your patience ~ Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Buttons have arrived! Let me just say the box was unbelievably heavy ~ 15 pounds worth of buttons in a box smaller than a shoebox! I have counted out each persons order, and have them bagged, ready to ship. Once I have them weighed, I will contact each person with their final cost including shipping. If additional buttons are needed, please contact me! Thanks for you orders and your patience ~ Will you be posting pics so that those who didn't order might reconsider for next time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Thank'ee fer takin' on such a venture, lass. I know dealing with overseas vendors can be a pain in the arse and I appreciate all your hard work on this. I can't wait to see the buttons! Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Will you be posting pics so that those who didn't order might reconsider for next time? The button pic (left side buttons) in the first post is quite accurate ~ The only detail not completely shown is the shank, which is fully round. I will post a photo tomorrow showing the shank and a few buttons ~ I did purchase some extra buttons in case of latecomers ~ If there is sufficient interest, I can place another order. Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Will you be posting pics so that those who didn't order might reconsider for next time? The button pic (left side buttons) in the first post is quite accurate ~ The only detail not completely shown is the shank, which is fully round. I will post a photo tomorrow showing the shank and a few buttons ~ I did purchase some extra buttons in case of latecomers ~ If there is sufficient interest, I can place another order. Doh! That will teach me to go back and review the thread before asking dumb questions.... Sorry about my laziness there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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