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    Photos of old sporrans on ebay...

    I ran across the following photos and descriptions of three impressive 19th century sporrans while browsing ebay this morning, and they might be of interest to the forum, especially the sporran makers. I've cobbled together an image of each, along with the description for future reference.






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    Re: Photos of old sporrans on ebay...

    Very nice! Thanks Shaun.

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    Re: Photos of old sporrans on ebay...

    Quote Originally Posted by ShaunMaxwell View Post
    I ran across the following photos and descriptions of three impressive 19th century sporrans while browsing ebay this morning, and they might be of interest to the forum, especially the sporran makers. I've cobbled together an image of each, along with the description for future reference.
    You, sir, are a man after my own heart!

    These have already been filed away for future reference. Thank you.

    artificer Pronunciation: \är-ˈti-fə-sər, ˈär-tə-fə-sər\ : noun : 14th century :a skilled or artistic worker or craftsman
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    Re: Photos of old sporrans on ebay...

    Interesting finds, thanks for posting them.
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    Re: Photos of old sporrans on ebay...

    Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
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    Re: Photos of old sporrans on ebay...

    I'm assuming that the LXXIX on the first sporran's cantle refers to the 79th Regiment of Foot, making this a sporran of the Cameron Highlanders?

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    Re: Photos of old sporrans on ebay...

    Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
    I'm assuming that the LXXIX on the first sporran's cantle refers to the 79th Regiment of Foot, making this a sporran of the Cameron Highlanders?
    Yep.
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