Cut Steel Buttons?

[JSFMACLJR]

I'm glad you started this discussion about buttons, Ted. I've really come to dislike the overly shiney look of chrome... it just doesn't seem to fit with the textures of fine wool and I want to replace the buttons on my PC coatee. The best way I've found to describe what I'm looking for is that I want buttons (and a cantle) with "high lustre", but not "shine."
I noticed on the "Military Metalwork" link, that their cut steel buttons are plated with Rhodium to prevent rust so I wonder if that effects their glitter-factor? I had been resigned to saving up for Sterling Silver, but I'm wondering if anyone makes cut steel buttons in the traditional diamond shape.

I am not aware of cut steel buttons being made in other than round shapes, but please don't think that "traditional diamond shape" buttons are de rigueur! Round buttons are just as traditional, as are buttons of various shapes such as salmon, pine cones, oak leaves, seals, etc.

[KFCarter]

I am not aware of cut steel buttons being made in other than round shapes, but please don't think that "traditional diamond shape" buttons are de rigueur! Round buttons are just as traditional, as are buttons of various shapes such as salmon, pine cones, oak leaves, seals, etc.

That's very good to know, thanks!

[Bugbear]

I am not aware of cut steel buttons being made in other than round shapes, but please don't think that "traditional diamond shape" buttons are de rigueur! Round buttons are just as traditional, as are buttons of various shapes such as salmon, pine cones, oak leaves, seals, etc.

You know... This is an exelent reason to have the eyelets for removable buttons put on a formal jacket.

Though the buttons I would like to start with are a certain design, I could get a different set later on.

As far as silver plating, it may be that I need to go that way to get the buttons I want, and the cantle for that matter. I don't mind that so much.


I don't really like the diamond shaped buttons in the first place...