A 1970 Sporran

**MacGumerait** · 7th February 14, 02:07 AM

While going thru my stuff ( everyone has stuff

) I ran across a dress sporran that I had packed away . This was given to me new in 1970 , I was 12 at the time .

For whatever reason , I had it packed away and of course I should have remembered it before now !

It was purchased new in 1970 from The Scottish Shopper ( Jack Ironside , for any old timers ) .

It's seal skin ( which was allowable then ) . The cantle is silver plated ( not silver ) and the tassel balls are merely chrome plated .

I doubt that it is valuable , just thought I would share a 70's vintage sporran with the rabble .

I now plan to make it part of my wardrobe . Can't believe that I forgot it !!!

Cheers , Mike

**Downunder Kilt** · 7th February 14, 02:43 AM

Good find Mike, even though you had it all the time. I am tipping that it is better made than most you will find available these days. I like the dark red trim between the cantle and fur too. I think it will make a grand addittion to your kit. Cheers

**Nathan** · 7th February 14, 04:43 AM

Classic. I too enjoy a touch of red leather on an evening sporran like this. The fur looks to be a lovely colour. Silver plate is rare now, it's all chrome plated tin or white metal these days, even on some rather pricey sporrans.

Mine is similar here, but as you can see, it has the black rather than red. Looks like the same cantle though.

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**ASinclair** · 7th February 14, 07:37 AM

Great find, Mike. Maybe I should go thru my stuff...

**artificer** · 7th February 14, 08:06 AM

Well that's quite a happy discovery! Congratulations on your lovely homestead archeological find

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**MNlad** · 7th February 14, 08:16 AM

Beautiful find! Keep digging, there's probably a pony hidden under all that forgotten Scottish gear.

**MacGumerait** · 8th February 14, 12:49 AM

Thanks all for the kind words !

Nathan , very nice sporran and you're right , I believe the cantles are identical , although mine needs some polishing

.

MNlad , hope I don't find a pony , but if I do , it will be a " huge " find. As a wee lad growing up , we had two draft horses .

Cheers , Mike