Recent aquisition

**KenB** · 4th October 10, 09:29 AM

While browsing through an antique market on the weekend I discovered a sporran in a box along with various bric-a-brac. The sporran is a dress L&M 500, medium gray fur (not soft enough for seal - possibly doctored-up cow), red leather highlight under the cantle, 3 tassels, with chain strap, all in excellent condition. The good news is I got this item for $25 CDN. I don't think the gentleman selling this item really knew what he had. I suspect he saw this as a "furry purse".
I'll post a pic once I figure out how to attach it to a post.

**Tartan Tess** · 4th October 10, 09:37 AM

Seal fur isn't real soft, it is kind of "bristle- ly" much like deer due to hollow hair for warmth.
Can't wait to see it, good score

**Ryan Ross** · 4th October 10, 09:49 AM

Aye, all the seal that I've ever seen was beautiful, but very coarse. Perhaps the infamous "baby seal" fur is soft, but I really don't know. At any rate, I'll be interested to see the picture.

**piperdbh** · 4th October 10, 10:23 AM

Me, too. I'll pay you $25 USD for it.

**KenB** · 4th October 10, 12:14 PM

Here is a pic. Hope it works.

**azwildcat96** · 4th October 10, 12:33 PM

Sure doesn't look like seal from that picture...But a nice sporran for the price, regardless.

**Ryan Ross** · 4th October 10, 12:55 PM

It's a good looking sporran, don't get me wrong...

But in that picture, the fur looks kind of... funny. Are we sure it's not synthetic?

**Spc. Scott** · 4th October 10, 01:02 PM

It's got a bit of shine to the fur doesn't it? I'm not sure what it is either but I'd be interested to find out. I'll echo that it looks like you got a good deal on that one.