[creagdhubh]

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

Kyle,

Allow me to recommend Agry in Paris. They are the best in the world, bar none.

Scott

Wonderful, thanks Scott!

[creagdhubh]

Originally Posted by MacBean

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,

[creagdhubh]

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

Interesting thoughts on cloth buttons...I knew that the square thistle buttons seemed to be predominant in highland formal wear, but I guess I somewhat assumed this to be a by-product of the "kilt for hire" industry. I am definitely looking to shy away from the plain old square thistle buttons when I make my doublet/coatee. I was considering cloth based on one photo I've seen...but from what I read here, that really may not be appropriate for formal wear. I'm guessing my reference might be one of those cases of "daywear" that you allude to.

I have seen this photo many times. I absolutely adore Farquharson of Invercauld's Scottish Wildcat sporran! I had the opportunity to purchase one that dated from the 1920's from a fellow Macpherson clansman (see photo below of the late John Stuart Macpherson of Blackburn-good mate of mine-with his head-on wildcat sporran), yet did not have the appropriate funds at the time and he later sold it! Darn! I am continually on the lookout for one-House of Labhrann had one a few years ago, but sold quick! I understand that I would have to be careful wearing it whilst in Scotland, due to the relatively recent sporran license issue regarding particular species of animals that are protected in Scotland. I'd have to apply for a license there I am sure!

My good friend and fellow Macpherson clansman and armiger, the late John Stuart Macpherson of Blackburn. Note his gorgeous, head-on Scottish Wildcat sporran.

[creagdhubh]

Thanks to a suggestion from Scott (MacMillan of Rathdown), I have found the website of a wonderful establishment in Paris that has been in business since 1825 named, Agry Graveur-Heraldiste, Chevalières Armoriées 75-78-92, that creates bespoke buttons, brooches, and other personal items in different metals. Their work looks extremely well made and very unique to say the least. Below is a link to the section of their spectacular website showing various bespoke buttons and brooches, which may be of particular interest to many of you. What a fine place to submit my query regarding bespoke buttons made in my own crest, a rampant Scottish Wildcat holding a dagger.

http://chevalieres-armoriees-armoiri...fr/boutons.htm

[Jock Scot]

You won't go wrong there laddie.

[creagdhubh]

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

You won't go wrong there laddie.

Thanks Jock. I have already sent them an e-mail with a brief synopsis of what I am looking to have done.

Cheers,

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

As Jock has said... "you won't go wrong there"... you might go broke, but you certainly won't go wrong!

[creagdhubh]

LOL-quite right Scott!