Sporran Stuck in Customs

**Noel Christian Riddell** · 9th March 10, 08:06 AM

[QUOTE=Dram;861441]Sporran Stuck in Customs QUOTE]

I imagine there are worse places to get it stuck.
In the door of a car which is driving away from you for example -or an elevator door -or stuck to a caber you've just tossed.

I'm teasing, of course. Hope you get your sporran soon.

**Dram** · 14th March 10, 06:27 PM

Well I recieved it afterall! I refurbished it although it arrived in pretty good condition, the leather was very very dry (on the verge of cracking). So I spent many hours reconditioning it. Cleaned the fur etc...

I really like the colors of the pelt. All of the metal bits are silver plated including I believe the belt chains. I think this was probably made in the 1950's or 60's?

Overall I am very happy with it. Thanks for all of you that helped.

**BoldHighlander** · 14th March 10, 06:30 PM

Very nice

What kind of fur is that?

**ForresterModern** · 14th March 10, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

What kind of fur is that?

Regardless of its age or origin we should probably not go there.

On my monitor it appears as if there is a nice olive colored leather fringe surrounding where the cantle and fur meet. If that is correct that is a color I have not seen before in that use. Very unique, and attractive.

Truly a beautiful piece for your collection and use.

jeff

**Dram** · 14th March 10, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

Regardless of its age or origin we should probably not go there.

On my monitor it appears as if there is a nice olive colored leather fringe surrounding where the cantle and fur meet. If that is correct that is a color I have not seen before in that use. Very unique, and attractive.

Truly a beautiful piece for your collection and use.

jeff

Thanks. It is an interesting color of green. When I removed the cantle I cleaned, revived the leather, and put a wax coating on it (Rennaisance wax).

**BoldHighlander** · 14th March 10, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

Regardless of its age or origin we should probably not go there.

Got'chya....

**Dram** · 15th March 10, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

Regardless of its age or origin we should probably not go there.

On my monitor it appears as if there is a nice olive colored leather fringe surrounding where the cantle and fur meet. If that is correct that is a color I have not seen before in that use. Very unique, and attractive.

Truly a beautiful piece for your collection and use.

jeff

The back is also a color of leather I have never seen on a sporran before. Anyone have an idea of who would have made this, and its apporximate age?

**thescot** · 15th March 10, 05:51 PM

Can't help with the maker, but I do know that is one of the nicest sporrans I've seen. As pointed out, that little bit of green leather is not only unique, but it is quite handsome. You have obviously gained a very nice sporran, and one that will not be matched by others.

I don't even care that it is probably bovine!

**csbdr** · 15th March 10, 08:53 AM

Lucky dog! That's definately...ahem...nevermind. Caution on dry leather. I also got a vintage sporran of similar pelt which looked great, including all the cowhide, but after one evening of wearing/opening/closing the skin of the fur actually cracked and was dry-rotted. I'm a bit concerned because you mention VERY dry leather. Just keep an eye on it. Good luck with it! It is stunning!

**Wompet** · 15th March 10, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Very nice

What kind of fur is that?

*Ahem* Let's go with someone decided it wasn't ****skin, and leave it at that, okay?

Originally Posted by csbdr

Lucky dog! That's definately...ahem...nevermind... It is stunning!

I'll second that - that is one of the nicest nevermind sporrans I've seen. I especially like how the off-white/cream of the trim and tassels provide just enough contrast to accent the nevermind underneath.