renfairpirate Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hello,Iwas wondering if there would be a market here for some handcasted pewter buttons made from a copy of a piller and wave piece of 8 if so i will post pics and price thanks My Webpage These are the size of a quarter New buttons are now on the website. If interested in any just email me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Nice....really depends on how much they would be selling for... BTW- I have that same background material and just made a really cute top out of it for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfairpirate Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 well for pub members i was thinking around 90 cents a button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilgemunky Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Heck, I might have use for two of them right now - let us know when you go live with the idea! I AM BILGEMUNKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrateleather Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 We'd probably be interested too, possibly for quite a few of them, especially if you could put a chicago screw on the back... we've got something similar in brass but the pewter is very nice. http://www.PyrateTradingCompany.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfairpirate Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 bilgemunky i sent you an e-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfairpirate Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 i an not doing chicago screws just yet but i can work on that this weekend. how many are you interested in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrateleather Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'll pm you to discuss. Thanks! http://www.PyrateTradingCompany.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfairpirate Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 bilgemunky, your package is on the way,i got a late start tonight so i added some extra plunder to the package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilgemunky Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Nice! I'll look forward to its arrival I AM BILGEMUNKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfairpirate Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 So no one else interested ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 On an historical note, it is not likely that anyone would take a whole eight real coin and turn it into a button, much less a whole set of them. I don't know the exchange rate then vs. now, but just offhand I think that 50 some buttons made from money would represent a small fortune to the common man. Also, I don't recall any historical references for such. Now mind you that this is just from an historical accuracy standpoint. If anyone wants to go Hollywood, none of us will say anything against it as many of us flop from one extreme to the other depending on the venue. But a lot of people on this board want accuracy, especially as regards coats and such, and so the lack of response. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Slightly OOP, but I'm willing to stand partially corrected. Hereare buttons recovered from a wreck mid-18th century. "Recovered from a mid-18th century shipwreck off the coast of Cuba, the Mexico City mint silver two real coins of 1741 and 1744 shown above became coat or jacket buttons via the simple addition of looped silver wire shanks. Similar examples have been recovered from land sites in the Floridas and elsewhere in the former Spanish colonies. Together with other coat buttons and cuff link forms, they are members of a large family of patriotic accessories that were very popular in use by Spanish soldiers and citizens during the 18th and early 19th centuries." Anyone find anything earlier? My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfairpirate Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 ok now i have my next project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrateleather Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 When I returned home after a long weekend the buttons were in the mailbox waiting. They are very nice, I especially like the domed screwback ones & will be in contact soon to order. Interesting to see the artifact later period buttons above! http://www.PyrateTradingCompany.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbonie Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 i bought some really nice buttons at walmart and joanns.they are very authentic looking and about $2 for 3 butons,in 3 sizes.ill post pics if anyone wants them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Beautiful buttons, renfairpirate. Nice work. I may order some when I get around to finishing my waistcoat. 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...
renfairpirate Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 E-mail me if you would like samples. I give a good discount to pub members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Show me your buttons ...please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Show me your buttons ...please. ROTFL! 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...
renfairpirate Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 Ok here are the new ones My Webpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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