WW1 World War One Canadian Day Sporran

[KnittedReenactor]

I actually got that repro off of ebay, it arrived this week. Overall it doesn't look like it will spontaneously fall apart or combust.
It is actually lined with some light (cotton?) fabric, unfinished but embossed leather exterior, and very tight strap loops. I can't get the strap to go through yet, need to loosen the leather up first.
The issome waxy powdery substance on the leather surface, that will have to be washed off, then heartily buffed with oil.

[Howling Dingo]

I actually got that repro off of ebay, it arrived this week. Overall it doesn't look like it will spontaneously fall apart or combust.
It is actually lined with some light (cotton?) fabric, unfinished but embossed leather exterior, and very tight strap loops. I can't get the strap to go through yet, need to loosen the leather up first.
The issome waxy powdery substance on the leather surface, that will have to be washed off, then heartily buffed with oil.

Have not the repo sporran ebay just that online shop.Sould post a few photos if you can..

[Digger1]

Seems that I am oft times coming late to the dance these days. I attribute that to advancing age, and lessening time to spend reading posts on websites, I guess.

That said, I may have something of value to add to the general discussion regarding the manners in which we choose to suspend our sporrans.. I personally have all but abandoned the "Cheyne" for anything but the most formal of occasions and have opted for the leather belt. I admit to a prejudice in this arena though, as that was what I was first introduced to over sixty years ago...and still find it the best, most comfortable, and least damaging to the fabrics of my kilts.

So...for those looking for an excellently made "belt" from which to hang your sporran, take a gander at the American Civil War era reproduction canteen "slings" (in Black, Russett, and Natural colours for USD $20.00 + shipping) at Dell's Leather Works: www.dellsleatherworks.com

They come in widths ranging from 5/8" to 1.25" by about 60+" in length....so, the ability to trim to size and make new holes for the buckle are needed, but a good leather punch is easily obtainable. I have used these for years and they only get better with age! Take on a marvelous sheen with age and light buffing up. Hope this is helpful.

[KnittedReenactor]

As you can see it is not perfect. The tassels are all different lengths, and should probably be rearranged and trimmed for the best look.
It will hold a smartphone wallet and flask of good Islay, just not all at once.

After I clean, oil and buff, I'll post completion pictures.

[Howling Dingo]

As you can see it is not perfect. The tassels are all different lengths, and should probably be rearranged and trimmed for the best look.
It will hold a smartphone wallet and flask of good Islay, just not all at once.

After I clean, oil and buff, I'll post completion pictures.

Cool thanks for the photo's .Looks like the beeswax treatment is not going into the leather just sitting on top. These are the white streaky marks that we can see on the photographs.

Will you need to do is leave it out in the sun on a hot day, or use a hair dryer to melt with beeswax into the leather. Also exposure to UV light will darken n the leather and give it a more aged effect.

[KnittedReenactor]

Those streaks are actually down in the embossed pattern of the leather. It is also not evenly distributed (if it is actually beeswax), better to remove and get a proper finish.

[Crazy Dave]

I doesn't look like you have room for much else with that flask of Islay, but then you don't need much else when you have a flask of Islay!

Dave

[Howling Dingo]

Those streaks are actually down in the embossed pattern of the leather. It is also not evenly distributed (if it is actually beeswax), better to remove and get a proper finish.

Okay got you photo's can be misleading.

[KnittedReenactor]

After I clean, oil and buff, I'll post completion pictures.

Here is the sporran after being cleaned and oiled.

[KnittedReenactor]

The white crud came off easily with warm water, soap and judicious scrubbing. One liberal application of Neats foot compound later the color is much better than the raw leather it was.
The tassels are still not right, but that is a project for later.