Silver versus cloth buttons

[MacBean]

Dear Sandy and Rex,

I'd like to say at the outset, "thank you" for posting such fine responses to my initial inquiry to having bespoke buttons made for my future evening doublet, which I know now, will not be made of coloured velvet, but tartan, cut on the bias, instead. My actual crest as a Macpherson Armiger, depicts a rampant Scottish Wildcat, which on its own, I think would look absolutely lovely as silver buttons for my doublet.

Of course, having the buttons made, and I do have in mind a highly reputable silversmith located in Edinburgh (still need to have my bonnet badge struck), would be a costly undertaking, but I am quite confident that the result would be simply stunning! My rampant Wildcat would look extremely smart on a tartan doublet...wow, I just realised that my doublet will be quite the undertaking indeed! Wish me luck and I definitely shall keep everyone abreast of the progress! Thanks again gents.

Touch not the cat,

Somewhere I have the business card of a silversmith Stateside who has made wildcat badges for clans in silver many times. I spoke to him about Chattan, and he was interested. It would be nice to do this through the Clan Chattan Association as part of their continued Resigning of the Bands of Union. You would not be the only one interested I am sure. PM me if interested.

[creagdhubh]

Somewhere I have the business card of a silversmith Stateside who has made wildcat badges for clans in silver many times. I spoke to him about Chattan, and he was interested. It would be nice to do this through the Clan Chattan Association as part of their continued Resigning of the Bands of Union. You would not be the only one interested I am sure. PM me if interested.

Interesting, thanks for the information. I shall send you a PM.

Cheers,