Sorry for the vague message this is going to be, but I am currently on holidays, and away from my computer, so I can't attach images. Today I saw a horsehair sporran in a second hand store, and was wondering if anyone could advise me of its provenance, and possible value. It has white hair with two black tassles, brass cantled with the St Andrew symbol often seen on hair Sporran cantles.
It also has brass cones, which were engraved with thistles within triangular borders (I'd hazard a guess that there was four such sets of these around the cones). Also the cones were scalloped or "castletted" on the ends, not simply ending on a straight line. The only other points I can add are it has a white belt attached, and a functional pouch on the back. It looked in really good condition, and I've never seen a brass cantled military style sporran like this before (also, google is coming up empty).
Any ideas on its lineage and possible value? It was in a militaria and second hand store in Tasmania, if that helps. The store was shut, so I couldn't hold it and look for makers marks, but it looks genuine and in great condition.
Cheers,
Cameron