poirot's buttonhole

[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?

[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

[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

[Prince Barry]

I am pleased that I could be of help to you Ray. Hope you find one that you really like.

[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

[Ray]

Hi Cufflink

Thanks, thats very interesting I have recorded the isbn number and will order a copy in the uk

Regards
Ray

[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

[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