My Version of the Jacobite Sporran.

**Harold Cannon** · 8th August 11, 08:40 AM

Glascow Museum and Sir Stuart Threipland of Fingask Sporran

After seeing Nighthawks rendetion of this sporran I had to try to make one. Here are the photos I used for designing it and the final product.

**HeathBar** · 8th August 11, 09:32 AM

Very nice! How large is it? Can you do a picture with a ruler by it? I can see how the flap closes, but how do you open and close the pouch? Or is the opening large enough to get your hand in without opening the pouch?
Sorry for all the questions.

**Harold Cannon** · 8th August 11, 09:52 AM

The pouch is a 21 inch in diameter circle. I will try to get a picture with a ruler tonight and post it tomorrow. The tassels are actually functional drawstrings similar to those found on old canvas bank bags. The drawstrings oppose each other to close, so you have to pull on both at the same time to close the sporran.

**Oberu** · 8th August 11, 10:30 AM

Congratulations on a great bit of work! It's just shy or a visual reproduction. I like that you put your own spin on it and came up with a way around obstacles. Nice

**HeathBar** · 8th August 11, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Harold Cannon

The pouch is a 21 inch in diameter circle. I will try to get a picture with a ruler tonight and post it tomorrow. The tassels are actually functional drawstrings similar to those found on old canvas bank bags. The drawstrings oppose each other to close, so you have to pull on both at the same time to close the sporran.

OK, I see it now. Thanks. I'm very impressed with this sporran. I like the color and the shape. I look forward to more pictures and one of it being worn.

**madmacs** · 8th August 11, 11:10 AM

Nice...

**Downunder Kilt** · 8th August 11, 03:07 PM

A excellent job Harold and I really like the colour of the leather you used.
Not being a huge fan of jacobite drawstring sporrans, this one has made me have a rethink. Cheers to you Sir

**tulloch** · 8th August 11, 06:15 PM

Woah, nice! I like that.

**Dale Seago** · 8th August 11, 07:34 PM

That is a seriously sweet sporran!

**Nighthawk** · 8th August 11, 08:10 PM

Very nice!! I like it! You nailed the original quite nicely! While mine was "inspired by the original," yours is a genuine reproduction. Love the turk's head knots. I need to learn how to braid those.