Restoring Grouse Claw Kilt pin

**Manxstralian** · 17th May 13, 02:36 AM

Thanks Jock, I thought that might be the case. It's apparently quite old and very cheap on ebay, perhaps that is why it's not being bid on.

Cheers,
Cameron

**artificer** · 17th May 13, 04:47 AM

I'm with Jock Scot on this,

if it's starting to fall apart you MIGHT be able to extend it's life (or afterlife in this case

) but it's probably on the way out.

There are over a dozen on eBay right now starting around $12 US, so you might be able to find another that's less fragile.

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**MacCathmhaoil** · 17th May 13, 04:52 AM

I would agree with Jock and the others, have you thought of a silver or metal one? I picked this up a while back.
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**Manxstralian** · 17th May 13, 05:45 AM

Thanks guys,

Here it is: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Victorian...item485542cc29

"Estimated to date from 1890s" according to the seller (take that for what it's worth), but someone here might like it. I think I'll sit this one out, but I'll keep an eye out for a good vintage one. I like the look for wearing with a hunting kilt, and wearing "dead things" doesn't bother me.

I quite like the silver version too, MacCathmhaoil, although that would probably be better suited to evening wear.

Regards,

Cameron

**JohntheBiker** · 17th May 13, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by MacCathmhaoil

I would agree with Jock and the others, have you thought of a silver or metal one? I picked this up a while back.
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That one is interesting.

**MacCathmhaoil** · 17th May 13, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by JohntheBiker

That one is interesting.

Thanks! I picked it up a while back, fear I overpaid a bit for it but it was interesting and not common. It's silver plate and some one had soldered on a safety pin to replace the broken pin, a friend who's a jeweller is replacing the pin for me.