Everything Old Is New Again - In Brass

[artificer]

As most of the rabble probably know by now, I've got something of an interest in historic sporrans.

I've just completed a project that was inspired by two fairly well known Royal sporrans.




The cantle is inspired by the one worn by Henry of Battenburg


While the lower bag takes it's primary configuration from that previously owned by the Duke of Gloucester, currently owned by HRH Prince Charles,
with metal ball-bells on braided tassels and a pinking and brogued front edge.


This sporran has a 'benchmate' ordered by the same commissioner as well,



One for more casual days, one for dressier days.

As always constructive commentary and critique is most welcome

ith:

[Downunder Kilt]

Oh Dear Scott, what have you done mate. I thought my sporran ordering days were over. Another magnificent creation, that cantle is absolutely superb, the detail in it is exquisite. I am really liking the alternating dimples and bullseyes. I cannot think of anyone else in the world that creates such masterpieces in this day and age. A really really big well done mate.

[ShaunMaxwell]

Best yet (and that's REALLY saying something)! Congratulations to the commissioner on a couple of fantastic pieces. Artificer continues to amaze!

[Friday]

Outstanding work. The creativity show on this forum is amazing.

[MacCathmhaoil]

Brilliant! If I had the cash.......truly beautiful.

[creagdhubh]

Scott,

I want the one with the cantle!!! I can't stop looking at it and knowing me, I'll probably dream about it tonight. There it will be, gracefully floating over my head whilst I'm sound asleep.

Well done my friend, well done.

Yours aye,

[BCAC]

Bloody well done, Scott. Excellent craftsmanship.

[artificer]

Thanks chaps!

Oh Dear Scott, what have you done mate. I thought my sporran ordering days were over. Another magnificent creation, that cantle is absolutely superb, the detail in it is exquisite. I am really liking the alternating dimples and bullseyes. I cannot think of anyone else in the world that creates such masterpieces in this day and age. A really really big well done mate.

Sorry, Mike, but what is life without something to jones for?

It's funny, I started down this path making brass cantles because I wanted to make one for ME and couldn't find one anywhere, and after year I still haven't gotten to make mine, and won't until at least Summer's end.

Best yet (and that's REALLY saying something)! Congratulations to the commissioner on a couple of fantastic pieces. Artificer continues to amaze!

Thanks Shaun, I do always try to one-up myself.

Scott,

I want the one with the cantle!!! I can't stop looking at it and knowing me, I'll probably dream about it tonight. There it will be, gracefully floating over my head whilst I'm sound asleep.

Well done my friend, well done.

Yours aye,

While visions of studded brass danced in his head... I hope I'm not responsible for any sleep loss, Kyle.

Thanks again, guys.
I'm glad the rabble doesn't think all the ornament (both applied and pierced) is over the top.

ith:

[Carlo]

I'm glad the rabble doesn't think all the ornament (both applied and pierced) is over the top.

ith:

I do like the sporrans and don't think anything is over the top.
I wouldn't want the pierced hearts in the cantle but I guess they were asked for, so nothing to complain.
Great work

[Roderick Powell]

Dale posted photos of his traditional pouch sporran.As shown in his photos.
Saw one worn by the curator of a Scottish kilt museum up in the Scottish Highlands ove thirty years ago.
Would be suitable for carrying a days supply of musket balls and my daily ration of porridge oats. The sporran fits directly onto the belt without a chain. good support fo a heavy weight. Roddy