Quality Sporrans for less money

[OC Richard]

Here's the exact opposite of this thread's brief, one of those grab-your-popcorn sporrans.

These late Victorian/Edwardian beauties come up on Ebay so very rarely. 18 bids already.

What's your guess? Will it go for a thousand pounds?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18682535026...Bk9SR-LHsIX0ZA

[figheadair]

Here's the exact opposite of this thread's brief, one of those grab-your-popcorn sporrans.

These late Victorian/Edwardian beauties come up on Ebay so very rarely. 18 bids already.

What's your guess? Will it go for a thousand pounds?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18682535026...Bk9SR-LHsIX0ZA

Not silver and not hallmarked, so I'd guess £1500-£1800 but, it all rather depends on who wants it and by how much.

[Troglodyte]

Here's the exact opposite of this thread's brief, one of those grab-your-popcorn sporrans.

These late Victorian/Edwardian beauties come up on Ebay so very rarely. 18 bids already.

What's your guess? Will it go for a thousand pounds?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18682535026...Bk9SR-LHsIX0ZA

When dealers are attempting to justify the price of an item that has little intrinsic value, they say 'Go and find another.'

I think that is the situation we have here.

Winning bid on this was £2,550 ($3,250us) and is an awful lot for what some might see as only a bit of old leather and white metal. But I think we all agree this sporran is a bit more than just that.

Clearly the winning bidder does too, even though he could probably commission a new replica for half the price, and have hallmarked silver as part of the deal.

But that's not really the point. We all want the genuine, authentic vintage item, so I say 'Well played, that man..!' to the lucky bidder.

Myself, I think the money is better spent on a must-have vintage sporran which can be kept and enjoyed for ever, and by future generations also, than on, say, a few days' tropical cruise which gives you only sunburn and memories.

Ars longa, vita brevis, occasio praeceps, as the Romans used to say...

[figheadair]

When dealers are attempting to justify the price of an item that has little intrinsic value, they say 'Go and find another.'

I think that is the situation we have here.

Winning bid on this was £2,550 ($3,250us) and is an awful lot for what some might see as only a bit of old leather and white metal. But I think we all agree this sporran is a bit more than just that.

Clearly the winning bidder does too, even though he could probably commission a new replica for half the price, and have hallmarked silver as part of the deal.

But that's not really the point. We all want the genuine, authentic vintage item, so I say 'Well played, that man..!' to the lucky bidder.

Myself, I think the money is better spent on a must-have vintage sporran which can be kept and enjoyed for ever, and by future generations also, than on, say, a few days' tropical cruise which gives you only sunburn and memories.

Ars longa, vita brevis, occasio praeceps, as the Romans used to say...

Based on the lack of any (reported) hallmarks, I'd expected something like £1500-1800.

This one, which was surely from the same maker, sold in 2013 for £1000.

McGillivary and sons, Glasgow 1908 (L&T £1000 including fees, 2013).jpg

[Hauge]

A lil interesting, to see the bid log...

Bidder no three maybe left at £768...

https://www.ebay.com/bfl/viewbids/18....m145235.l2565

Really hope, this made the new owner happy!

[Troglodyte]

Based on the lack of any (reported) hallmarks, I'd expected something like £1500-1800.

This one, which was surely from the same maker, sold in 2013 for £1000.

McGillivary and sons, Glasgow 1908 (L&T £1000 including fees, 2013).jpg

Is the lucky new owner anyone we know, do you think..?

[Troglodyte]

And now there's this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335718385626

Bidding has already taken the cost over £300 and there are still six days to go!

This one has a superb cantle, and would make a very nice addition to any collection - what a pity, then, that the strap keepers and pocket flap are missing.

My guess is that it would once have looked more like this

DSCF7007.jpg

[figheadair]

And now there's this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335718385626

Bidding has already taken the cost over £300 and there are still six days to go!

This one has a superb cantle, and would make a very nice addition to any collection - what a pity, then, that the strap keepers and pocket flap are missing.

My guess is that it would once have looked more like this

DSCF7007.jpg

A Long-haired Young & Tatton - that's probably going to make £1500-£2000.

Ah yes. I know who the seller is. He has quite a collection which he is beginning to sell off. Stand by!

[RGM1]

I won the bid on this piece, especially liked the chain and hooks, may replace the leather strap. Any recommendations on how to do that?

The listing for this sporrans was unsure of the fur, it has dappled spots. The lister thought possibly coyote. Ang thoughts? Coyote does not seem to be a common option. Seems quite nice, though, I would have preferred black leather. No idea if changing the leather is an option.

[figheadair]

The listing for this sporrans was unsure of the fur, it has dappled spots. The lister thought possibly coyote. Ang thoughts? Coyote does not seem to be a common option. Seems quite nice, though, I would have preferred black leather. No idea if changing the leather is an option.

Given the age and Scottish production it's probably seal-skin.

There were no black leather sporrans at that date.