As a good number of you know, I'm a wee bit obsessed with Victorian & early Edwardian era sporrans.
Prince Charles' go-to sporran for casual events inspired me to make my first hunting sporran.
I just finished a commission for a sporran built along the same lines as HRH Prince Charles, but not a replica.
These sporrans are soft bodied rather than stiff like modern day hunting sporrans, and are worlds more comfortable to wear, as they weigh less
and don't rap against the leg as you walk.
Front Shot:
Suite with Matching Sam Browne Belt and Sporran Strap:
Detail of the Pinking and Brogueing on the Targe:
Showing the Flexibility of the Piece:
All of the pinking, brogueing, and tooling is done by hand.
Each scallop or hole you see is a hammer-strike.
I'm seriously considering having a local tool and dye shop make set of Pinking Irons for me.
As always, constructive commentary and critique are most welcome.
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