D.Skins & Co. Branded Denim Jeans Button
Garment Hardware / Fastener · D.Skins & Co., a commercial apparel brand likely specializing in denim or workwear style clothing. The brand is not a recognized fine silversmith house.
Pattern: Standard branded hardware featuring the company logo and the 'SINCE 1985' establishment date.
Type
Garment Hardware / Fastener
Maker
D.Skins & Co., a commercial apparel brand likely specializing in denim or workwear style clothing. The brand is not a recognized fine silversmith house.
Material
Typically a non-precious base metal such as brass, zinc alloy (Zamak), or steel with a silver-toned electroplated finish. It does not contain sterling silver.
Dimensions
Standard jeans button size, approximately 17mm in diameter, weighing roughly 1.5 to 2.5 grams.
Description
A circular, silver-toned metal button used for denim trousers. It features a doughnut-style center and circular branding text. It is a functional piece of clothing hardware rather than a collector's silver object.
Key Features
Recessed circular track for lettering, central dimple, and 'Since 1985' branding.
Material & Composition
Typically a non-precious base metal such as brass, zinc alloy (Zamak), or steel with a silver-toned electroplated finish. It does not contain sterling silver.
Finish & Decoration
High-polish nickel or chrome-colored plating with recessed embossed lettering. The design is utilitarian with commercial branding.
Hallmarks & Stamps
No precious metal hallmarks (no .925 or lion passant). The surface is stamped with 'D.SKINS-CO' and 'SINCE 1985'.
Construction Details
Machine-stamped and die-cast two-part construction, designed to be press-fitted onto denim fabric using a metal tack.
Functional Features
Rotating shank/hub design to allow the button to pivot within a buttonhole for easier fastening of heavy denim fabric.
Handle & Grip Details
N/A - This is a flat clothing fastener.
Craftsmanship Details
Industrial mass-production; machine-executed stamping with no evidence of hand-wrought silversmithing techniques.
Authentication Indicators
The lack of silver hallmarks and the presence of apparel branding confirm this is industrial garment hardware, not a precious metal antique.
Origin & Manufacturing
Mass-produced, likely in a garment manufacturing hub such as China, Vietnam, or Turkey for the mass apparel market.
Era & Period
Modern Era (late 20th - early 21st century); 'Since 1985' refers to the company's founding rather than the age of the item.
Age Estimate
Contemporary / Modern (21st century).
Cultural Significance
Represents the industrialization of fashion and the use of branded hardware as a marketing tool in denim culture.
Condition Notes
Good; showing typical surface micro-scratches consistent with garment wear and washing.
Value Estimate
Intrinsically negligible; part of the value of the garment only. Replacement hardware costs less than $1.00.
Care & Maintenance
No special silver care required; resistant to laundry detergents. Avoid harsh abrasives that could strip the thin decorative plating.
Similar Pieces
Levi Strauss & Co. buttons, Lee, or Wrangler hardware which use similar die-cast base metal construction.
Interesting Facts
The 'Since 1985' date is a common marketing technique used by apparel brands to imply heritage and durability.