Strange eBay full mask - Anyone care to venture a guess?

[Nighthawk]

De gustibus, and all that, Nighthawk; I see nothing wrong with that sporran. In fact I might just bid on it.

I have the firm belief that if we all liked the same things, life would be rather boring. Post pics when you get it!!

I'll bet someone started with a leather day sporran, and that the fur was...ehem... aftermarket.

Is that a nice way of saying "roadkill?"

[Ryan Ross]

Is that a nice way of saying "roadkill?"

ehem... possibly.

[auld argonian]

I would think that "aftermarket" probably refers to something that was once a fur stole or jacket and has been "re-purposed" as a sporran.

Best

AA

[creagdhubh]

I'd be thinkin' otter. Don't know if Nutria are indigenous to the Old World but otters certainly are.

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AA

It's definitely not otter-it's muskrat. Otters faces are very different and their fur is a dark brown, with some lighter areas.

[creagdhubh]

I think you might have missed the original link in this thread. Please see HERE

The eBay one looks nothing like the original, which was part of my point. The Morrison one actually pictured in the thread (as eBay blocks photo links) was for reference and comparison, since the auction item is stamped Morrison.

The auction item in question bears little resemblance to either yours (which has a definable nose) or the Morrison sporran (which is much more vague, in the company image). Please check the auction photo and let me know if you think there's something wrong with it. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

I see. That is indeed a muskrat. The eBay image looks exactly like mine, yet the fur is matted/missing in places, and looks like it needs a good brushing! It is definitely muskrat mate.

[creagdhubh]

It's musquash (muskrat).

David

Quite!

[creagdhubh]

Seems like a very good deal to me, especially if one is wanting a mask sporran. While it certainly has been repaired in a less-than-professional manner, for the price it is a great bargain. Muskrat.

I don't know what all the fuss is about!

No fuss! LOL! I would get it, Sandy is right, it is a bargain price and you could easily fix it up to your standards.

[creagdhubh]

De gustibus, and all that, Nighthawk; I see nothing wrong with that sporran. In fact I might just bid on it.

I agree. I see nothing too terribly wrong with it. It just needs a good brushing and it will look just fine. Heck, I should bid on it too! I'd wear it whilst in the hills; allow it to get wet, dirty, and not even worry about it! I don't think this particular sporran looks like roadkill, those home-made, huge animal-mask sporrans that I have seen, tend to look more like roadkill and very poorly made. This version, like I said, is a lot like my own muskrat version, it just needs a wee bit of care.

Slainte,

[artificer]

I stand corrected by those with more knowledge than I.

I am unrepentant, though, in my personal belief that it looks like a teddy bear who ran afoul with a vat of treacle.

Bid away, but if one of you wins, please post a follow-up.

[Tiny]

I was the high bidder for more then a day. its now just a little outside what the budget permits right now. maybe next time.