shoe buckle

[thescot]

Anyone else think 50 bucks for these is a pretty fair deal? They're supposed to be Irish Guards or UDR pipers' buckles. They come from London, and there are 3 sets.

[gilmore]

Was there a link or a pic in that post?

[JS Sanders]

Jim,
Is there a link I'm missing? Some sorta pict would be helpful.

Slainte,
steve

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I think I'm going into the ghillie flap business... $50 is probably a fair price.

[thescot]

Well, I'm an idiot! I forgot to insert the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=019

I'm thinking seriously about getting a pair when I get all dolled up.

[JS Sanders]

Until I saw these posted in an earlier thread, I was unaware of their existence. If I understood the ebay description, they're metal buckles set against patent leather. If the shoes aren't of the same material, the patent may stand out, possibly in a garish way.

For formal footwear, I use white bronze buckles mounted on 18th century reproduction shoes - saw something very similar on a gentleman in Scotland.

These shoes are far more preferable to me than Mary Jane's and much better in appearance than ghillie brogues with formal wear.

Slainte yall,
steve

[Phil]

These look like a better deal at £1.50 ($3) - http://www.amazon.co.uk/UKPS-Black-S...4642805&sr=8-1

[Phil]

Or these solid silver ones on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...Name=WDVW&rd=1

[Phil]

But why not just get the shoes as well - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Scottish-Mess-...QQcmdZViewItem

[Chef]

These look like a better deal at £1.50 ($3) - http://www.amazon.co.uk/UKPS-Black-S...4642805&sr=8-1

These are for "fancyy dress" , in other words, cheap.

Or these solid silver ones on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...Name=WDVW&rd=1

These will probably end up selling for much more since they are collectible silver, though I do agree they would be better.

But why not just get the shoes as well - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Scottish-Mess-...QQcmdZViewItem

I think he is looking to add the flap and buckle to a pair of regular brogues rather than go the buckle brogue look.