Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
Early sporrans tended to have a tassel on each side, and one or two on the front. If you don't want to use the paws, you might want to consider brass balls with two or three rings cut round the circumference, and then nickle plated to tone in with the steel cantle.
I would love to see a picture describing an early sporran as you describe.
Im a pretty visual DIY'er. If I see it, I can make a good stab at it.