It's Arrived!!!

**creagdhubh** · 29th June 12, 09:25 AM

Greetings,

FINALLY! After many fruitless searches, I received my first ex-MoD sporran today from Stirlingshire, Scotland. As to be expected (and was clearly stated by the seller), the heavily used condition of the bag is fairly typical of a sporran of this age and style. However, the brass cantle is in great shape and opens beautifully. I have been discussing commissioning details with Artificer, for a new leather bag in a possible chestnut, or tan colour. The sporran bag will be in either a Jacobean style, or a simple 3-tassel front - I haven't decided yet. The ex-MoD sporran and the re-bagging is a birthday present from my bonnie wife, Stephanie.

It is now off to Artificer to take its rightful place in the queue!

Cheers,

**Mickey** · 29th June 12, 09:31 AM

Nice catch! Can't wait to see the upgrade

**Grizzly** · 29th June 12, 09:37 AM

That's excellent mate well done. Can't wait to see what Scott does with it. Nice one!

**English Bloke** · 29th June 12, 09:49 AM

Nice one! Excellent find. Having followed Scott's (the Artificer's) various construction threads, especially his MoD cantle pieces, I know you are going to be delighted with the end result however you decide to have it constructed. The Gentleman has a boundless talent and I am enthralled by the work he does.

You are going to keep the old bag as a memento though aren't you. 'Tis a piece of history you have there...

or should that read, more rubbish we can't bear to throw away...

**creagdhubh** · 29th June 12, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Nice one! Excellent find. Having followed Scott's (the Artificer's) various construction threads, especially his MoD cantle pieces, I know you are going to be delighted with the end result however you decide to have it constructed. The Gentleman has a boundless talent and I am enthralled by the work he does.

You are going to keep the old bag as a memento though aren't you. 'Tis a piece of history you have there...

or should that read, more rubbish we can't bear to throw away...

Thanks, John. Yes, I will definitely be keeping the old bag. When I opened the cantle, there was a piece of old Black Watch tartan inside! Scott is a true artist with boundless talent, indeed. I am looking forward to the end result!

Cheers,

**LitTrog** · 29th June 12, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Yes, I will definitely be keeping the old bag.

No doubt. She gets you a birthday present like that, she's definitely worth keeping around!

Congrats, Kyle. You must be excited! Make sure Scott posts at least a few pictures of his progress just to keep the masses sated.

**creagdhubh** · 29th June 12, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by LitTrog

No doubt. She gets you a birthday present like that, she's definitely worth keeping around!

Congrats, Kyle. You must be excited! Make sure Scott posts at least a few pictures of his progress just to keep the masses sated.

I am a lucky man indeed. Yes, I'll be sure to ask Scott to post photos of the sporran's progress. It may be in the queue for a wee while, though!

Cheers,