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06-09-2010, 04:03 AM
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Alright then chaps time for me to glean an idea,or fifty, from you chaps with up to date ideas.
I am looking for a formal(dress) sporran for evening wear. BUT I don't want fur,or hair of any kind(I have gone off fur). I am happy with leather though and it will need to be along fairly traditional lines. I think a silver cantle will be required too. So all ideas and pictures will be very welcome. Designs are welcome, as I am happy to have the one I like made and of course credit will be given to the designer.
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06-09-2010, 04:49 AM
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Well the first thing that springs to mind is a "hunting" style sporran with a metal cantel top, similar to this one from L&M. 
If you wanted to customize it a bit and make it look less "standard" you could create a design with different colored leathers for contrast, such as this blue one (also L&M). 
One way of "dressing up" a leather sporran without fur is to use a more exotic skin for the leather. This is a sting ray sporran from Ferguson Britt. 
He doesn't use metal cantles, so if that's important to you another sporran maker might be able to get Ray Skin. However, I don't believe metal cantles to be absolute requirements for formal sporrans myself.
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06-09-2010, 06:07 AM
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What a fun project, Jock! Not too long ago, I posted that I would like a dress sporran made out of the finest black suede. I would consider basing it on these sporrans:   
By far my favourite of these three sporrans is the first. This style of tassel would be essential, I think, for a suede sporran. You would need something "flashy." I particularly like the cantle, which could be worked up with some form of your armorial bearings, even a stylised clan plant badge.. Hamilton & Inches silversmiths are salivating on the sidelines!
Again, the second sporran has striking tassels, and a very fine cantle.
The third sporran is quite simple. Of course you should add tassels, and maybe a bit larger cantle, but the simple, basic style of this sporran is quite elegant.
Have fun with this one, Jock!
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06-09-2010, 06:08 AM
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I think Jock would look smashing in a Stingray sporran!
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06-09-2010, 08:00 AM
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Not trying to speak for Jock or anything, but I'm not sure suede would be classified as hard wearing enough by some.
What I mean is, suede has a tendency to go greasy-looking when handled much, so would have a shorter working life than leather. This factor alone would steer me away from it, as I like things that will last my lifetime, and the childrens lifetimes as well!
...that's just my thoughts though!!
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06-09-2010, 08:46 AM
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This is a good topic.
I've never been overly fond of fur sporrans (I do have one though) and was wondering about alternatives.
I like the idea of some kind of exotic leather, with or without a metal cantle.
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06-09-2010, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Micric  Not trying to speak for Jock or anything, but I'm not sure suede would be classified as hard wearing enough by some.
What I mean is, suede has a tendency to go greasy-looking when handled much, so would have a shorter working life than leather. This factor alone would steer me away from it, as I like things that will last my lifetime, and the childrens lifetimes as well!
...that's just my thoughts though!! | Good point, but we are talking about a dress sporran, one that would not be worn too often.
Velvet might be an alternative.
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06-09-2010, 09:20 AM
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I agree with Mr. Newsome that a hunting sporran with cantle would be a great way to go.
Another option would be a formal sporran made of leather, like this one from L&M. To my eye these look just a tad more formal than a hunting sporran because of the tassels. The coloured inlay is available in blue (as shown), red, and green: 
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06-09-2010, 10:35 AM
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Three offerings, Jock, but I'm sure Ian Grant will come up with a variation that will be perfect for you 
1912 Silver and embossed kid 
Mid-19C silver and calf 
18C silver and leather (opens with the finial) 
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06-09-2010, 10:59 AM
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Here's another leather/cantle/tassel formal sporran, this time from the House of Edgar: 
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