Gentleman of Fortune Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) Ahoy I am down to about 5 sets of Brass Buckles and 10 Sets of Silver Buckles and a few sets of antiqued brass. When these are gone, well, there gone. I will do a Pre-Christmas sale, $20 per set with $2 shipping. After Christmas, the lot are going off to an 18th Century Vender, so who knows what they will charge. More information HERE More information HERE first come, first served till they are gone. GoF Edited December 10, 2008 by Gentleman of Fortune 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...
Bilgemunky Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I have a pair of these brass buckles, and I love them! I can't over-emphasize what a difference it makes to have proper, small buckles instead of those giant things more commonly available - changes the entire look of the shoe from pilgrim to pirate :) Had I the funds at this time I'd be tempted to take advantage of this discount to stock up for future shoes (or so I could change buckles for special occasions - not that fancy silver buckles would make my shoes any less worn and beaten.) But instead I'll just throw in these few cents to recommend that if anyone is on the fence about getting some of these buckles for themselves - DO IT!!! I AM BILGEMUNKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Agreed... my payment has been sent. Now I just need the bleedin shoes to go with them...snigger "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...
callenish gunner Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 are the silver buckles a nickle or german silver? or are they a white bronze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 When I ordered them, I asked for silver plating. They were sent to me wrapped individually in cotton fabric to help prevent tarnishing, and they do seem to tarnish like silver. They cost more to in production to make than the brass ones, so I am assuming that they are silver plate. If anyone who has them (from me) wants to chime in, I would love to hear your thoughts. As an aside, these are the only reproduction 17th/18th century shoe buckles, in any kind of silver, on the market now. The latch width (where the leather shoe strap goes through) is 3/4" or 19 mm. 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...
William Brand Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I love mine and I haven't even bought shoes yet. I keep them in a box with coins and other precious metal specie, so they just looks like trade goods I mean to sell for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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