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poirot's buttonhole
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 3:52 pm
by Ray
Has anyone noticed Poirot's buttonhole or to be precise the silver flower holder that seems to be fitted to it? Doe's anyone know what they were called? and can you still buy them?
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:15 pm
by Prince Barry
Ray, this might be worth reading........
http://www.dandyism.net/thediabolicalmon.html
Here is a link to an item on ebay, alas the auction is over
http://cgi.ebay.com/A-STERLING-SILVER-L ... dZViewItem
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:31 pm
by Ray
Dear Sir
I have just followed your links and found two references one to ''boutonniere vase'' and the other ''lapel flower holder''. Using these references I've found one or two second hand and a chap on ebay selling new ones.
thank you
Ray
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:45 pm
by Prince Barry
I am pleased that I could be of help to you Ray. Hope you find one that you really like.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:28 pm
by Cufflink79
Dear Ray:
Do you have the book "The Boutonniere the style in one''s lapel" It is a neat read and there are some photos of the Boutonniere vases that you are talking about. Here is a link to the book. Hope it works, if not just go to
www.amazon.com and type in "The Boutonniere".
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078930 ... 3?n=283155
Best Regards,
Cufflink79
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:49 pm
by Ray
Hi Cufflink
Thanks, thats very interesting I have recorded the isbn number and will order a copy in the uk
Regards
Ray
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:42 pm
by Cufflink79
Hi Ray:
Hope you enjoy the book, let me know when you get it and what you think about it. It is a nice editon to my haberdashery book collection. Do you wear Boutonnieres on a regular basis?
Best Regards,
Cufflink79
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:38 pm
by Ray
Hi Cufflink
No sadly I don't. I think if one isn't carefull it can create a slightly dandyish look which is not a look I would choose..... hence the book.
Regards
Ray