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  1. 12th May 08, 06:29 PM #1
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    Brass sporran?

    I found something referred to as a brass sporran on eBay. Is it really a sporran? The description even makes reference to a "pass through" on the back for the strap. It's 3.5 x 5 x 1.5 inches and very interesting but it can't really be a sporran, can it?
  2. 12th May 08, 06:34 PM #2
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    Rather tiny; We need an expert. Matt Newsome, where are you......?
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  3. 12th May 08, 08:31 PM #3
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    Looks like something that my grandfather kept matches in close to the fire place.
  4. 12th May 08, 08:35 PM #4
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    Ouch, is all I can think of. You'd have to have a pair of brass ones for that, I think.

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  5. 12th May 08, 08:46 PM #5
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    Wouldn't be too comfortable in the winter. Not up here in the great white north, eh?
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    Looks like it might be a wee bit heavy!
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    I think I'll stick to good ole leather.

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    you have to wear a cup.... It looks like a mail box.
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    When someone speaks of a "brass sporran," I would assume they meant a brass cantled sporran, like this one:


    I'm not really sure what that item on Ebay is. I'm sure it's an antique, and I'm sure it's very lovely, but I'm sure it is not a sporran.
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    Maybe it's for robots?

    Or somebody got bored.
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