Seaforth Highlander Cobbler

**Southern Breeze** · 28th September 08, 07:33 AM

I found these pics of a Seaforth Highlander Cobbler while researching shoemaking. It's only a figurine but it's still interesting.

**Gunnar** · 28th September 08, 08:21 AM

Nice!....gotta get one!

**Highlander31** · 28th September 08, 08:40 AM

Nice photos. Interesting, I have never seen suspenders on a kilt before.

**Hamish** · 28th September 08, 05:12 PM

Superb figurine(s) - the bottom one appears to be different (he's wearing a Glengarry for a start, whereas the other three are sporting Balmorals!

I have a small collection of kilted figurines - well, three really - a Highland Dancer, Rob Roy and (ahem) one of me .......... Panache knows all about that one! The Cobbler would make a fine addition to my 'Figurine Follection'!

Take care,
Ham.

**Southern Breeze** · 28th September 08, 05:46 PM

I noticed the fourth figure seemed different as well, although it's supposed to be the same figure. I decided to post it anyways.

**CelticRanger66** · 28th September 08, 06:14 PM

Nice figurines and very interesting!

**mbhandy** · 28th September 08, 07:13 PM

Notice the Url's:

SouthernBreeze/Black_Watch_left.jpg

SouthernBreeze/Seaforth_right.jpg

Different Cobblers all together.

Still nice figurines.

MrBill

**DWFII** · 28th September 08, 08:35 PM

Are those figurines available...for sale...online? Where?

**Southern Breeze** · 29th September 08, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by DWFII

Are those figurines available...for sale...online? Where?

I don't know. I ran across them while gathering info on shoemaking and suppliers. When I find something interesting like this I usually save it. Otherwise I'd never find it again. If I find it again I'll post the location.

**ThistleDown** · 29th September 08, 02:09 PM

The bonnet style dates this figurine at after 1915. To my knowledge, the Jocks were never issued braces.

Having said that, the braces detail is exactly right as they were issued in the First War and, aside from the boots and belt, the colours are right (note the "Angola" shirt).

I'd say these are "sentimental" souvenirs ("to remember", in other words) painted for the specific regimental markets in which they were to be sold. Some would be kilted and the kilt painted appropriately, some would wear the Glengarry and some the bonnet. The common thread would be the braces and the boots. There should still be a few of these around.