Advice needed on Sporan Cantle

**Mark Stephenson** · 31st January 11, 05:40 PM

I am trying to find a source for sporan cantles. I am having a dress sporan made of silver fox. Can anyone recommend a supplier of sporan cantles?

I can't afford to have a cantle custom made, nor can I afford silver. My choices would be limited to chrome or pewter. If I do get pewter, I'm wondering if I need to get matching chains on the sporan belt. Any suggestions would be welcome.

**Downunder Kilt** · 31st January 11, 05:51 PM

For cantles you can try Josh at Skye Highland Outfitters or Bryce at Lythgoe Sporrans

**artificer** · 31st January 11, 05:56 PM

http://www.clanart.net/polishedantiquecantles.html

They're not noted for their ability to return emails, but they do make an excellent product.

**Mark Stephenson** · 31st January 11, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by artificer

http://www.clanart.net/polishedantiquecantles.html

They're not noted for their ability to return emails, but they do make an excellent product.

I'm glad you mentioned Clan Art. As it turns out, I did email them and did NOT get a reply. I did like the products I saw on their web site. So, perhaps I'll contact them again and see if they respond. In fairness, I contacted them on the weekend, and they may not have had enough time to get back to me.

**MacBean** · 31st January 11, 08:19 PM

Nah, he's right the first time; they don't answer e-mails!

**artificer** · 31st January 11, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Mark Stephenson

I'm glad you mentioned Clan Art. As it turns out, I did email them and did NOT get a reply. I did like the products I saw on their web site. So, perhaps I'll contact them again and see if they respond. In fairness, I contacted them on the weekend, and they may not have had enough time to get back to me.

Unfortunately, the best bet is to actually call them by phone. It's a few bucks for international phone fees, but you DO get an answer.

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**Mark Stephenson** · 1st February 11, 07:37 PM

I talked to Alexis Malcom of Alexis Malcom Kilts today. She may be able to get me what I am looking for. But, it may be that her sporan supplier is unable to supply just a cantle. So, I'm still interested in checking out potential suppliers.

**Kilt** · 1st February 11, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Mark Stephenson

I talked to Alexis Malcom of Alexis Malcom Kilts today. She may be able to get me what I am looking for. But, it may be that her sporan supplier is unable to supply just a cantle. So, I'm still interested in checking out potential suppliers.

I have not bought cantles from him, but I am happy with the products I have purchased from Lythgoe sporrans. Check out www.lythgoesporrans.webs.com or www.utkilts.com

**Bob C** · 2nd February 11, 08:45 AM

I bought a cantle from Stillwater kilts a few years back. I don't know if they still sell them.

**Mark Stephenson** · 3rd February 11, 02:33 PM

I am very pleased to let the rabble know that Alexis Malcolm Kilts http://www.alexismalcolmkilts.com/ has helped me to find a cantle from her sporan supplier. I've done business twice before with Alexis - once for a custom belt buckle, and another time to have a tartan skirt made for my wife. Each time the quality of the product was outstanding and the customer service could not have been better. I can't wait to get the cantle with matching tassel tops. I'll post a photo of the sporan when my sporan maker completes it.