A new sporran for Jock?

**Jock Scot** · 7th November 10, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by artificer

Depending on the condition and finish of the skin, it should take a dye. The type would depend on it's original finishing. I would recommend oil dye, for preference. Spirit dye will strip oils from and dry out an already old hide. Your leather worker should be able to tell you how to progress.

What string are you wondering about? Are the tassels held on with cord instead of chain?

Yes I understand and thank you for that. The tassels are held on by chains----I think! I have not seen them for er um 20 years or so!

"How long is a piece of string" is a turn of phrase for one of those unanswerable questions that plaque us all at times.

DRAELORE.

I am a shooting man so I have no problem with fur as such, but for reasons that I really cannot explain I have come to dislike the look of fur for sporrans. Leather is not a problem though.

**Detroitpete** · 7th November 10, 07:51 AM

Jock,

No matter which sporran you choose, its bound to look stellar with your white hose, ghillie brogues and flat cap!

Sorry--couldn't help myself!

**Taygrd** · 7th November 10, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by ThistleDown

1912 Silver and embossed kid

This one has to be my favorite out of all of them. Dressy, classy, yet simple.

**Jock Scot** · 7th November 10, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by Detroitpete

Jock,

No matter which sporran you choose, its bound to look stellar with your white hose, ghillie brogues and flat cap!

Sorry--couldn't help myself!

In the words of Colour Sarn't Vaughn, from the film Zulu: "....no comedians, please!"

**Jock Scot** · 7th November 10, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Taygrd

This one has to be my favorite out of all of them. Dressy, classy, yet simple.

Yes indeed that sporran does have some merit, but I find the cantle rather loud.

**Taygrd** · 7th November 10, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Yes indeed that sporran does have some merit, but I find the cantle rather loud.

Yes I would be afraid that I would get things tangled up in the top of it

**Micric** · 8th November 10, 05:52 AM

Jock,
Aftar staining, the crocodile skin would probably appreciate a good drink of Neatsfoot.
(It's easier if you remove the crocodile first.)

The silver cantle above looks nice, but unfortunately looks no much different to a chromed plastic one.
I think a plainer silver, with some Engraving cut into it, And the odd overlay, and roped edges made from twisted silver wire would raise the tone no end.........(..But that's just my ideas!)

Hope the season's a good one, ...even for spectators!

**Jock Scot** · 9th March 11, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by labhran1

WE do design bespoke sporrans for customers with sterling silver cantles made in Edinburgh. If you would like some more info drop me a message or go through our website

www.houseoflabhran.net

Crumbs, I had not given that particular mission much(any) thought recently! Thank you for reminding me and yes indeed, I could well give you a shout in due course.

**English Bloke** · 9th March 11, 01:02 PM

Jock. Get Scott the Artificer to make you one. He knows a thing or two about sporran creation and you'll have something very unique into the bargain.

**Jock Scot** · 9th March 11, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Jock. Get Scott the Artificer to make you one. He knows a thing or two about sporran creation and you'll have something very unique into the bargain.

He is most certainly a thought too. Does American(USA) silver have hallmarks?I think not, but no doubt some one will chip in with an answer before long?