Unique Hand Forged Buckles

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Mark Goodwin of Tyger Forge is a member of this forum, but if he's tooted his own horn about his unique product, I've missed it. Since we'll be carrying these items exclusively through the Scottish Tartans Museum gift shop, I'm proud to introduce you to Tyger Forge hand crafted belt buckles.



I'll let Mark add to this thread if he wants to share the details of how he makes these, but each one of these masterpeices is made entirely by his hands - even the rivets are hand made! The round buckles are made to fit on standard 2.25" or 2.5" wide kilt belts (though he can make them for other sizes upon request), and incorporate two different metals to give a nice contrasting appearance.



Six of his designs are currently pictured on our web site, though Mark has three times that many designs that he has researched and created. I'll be adding to the web site as he brings me more buckles.

We have about 25, give or take, buckles on hand right now, in these six designs in various metal combinations. Anything not in stock will be custom ordered for you. Each buckle is supplied in a nice black velvet storage bag, with a polishing cloth and an info card about the history of the particular design.

Mark does a really fantastic job on these, and we are proud to add his wares to our growing line of locally made, hand crafted art goods.

Lest I forget, the link to the web site:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/tygerforge.htm

Enjoy!

[The Wizard of BC]

If he will do one of the Lorraine Cross I'll buy it.

[McFarkus]

Tyger did post a thread on the buckles here. They're really great looking. I just checked out your website, Matt. I didn't know he had so many designs.

[JolyStNicholas]

Those are beautiful. On my list for future purchases. Well done.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

If he will do one of the Lorraine Cross I'll buy it.

He's told me he'll take requests for custom work. If he sees this thread I'll let him comment. Otherwise I'll call him when I'm in the museum tomorrow and ask.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Speaking of custom work.... I was thinking about asking Mark about a Chi Rho buckle.



There is evidence that the Chi Rho design is the origin of the Celtic style cross.

I'll ask him about this and the cross of Lorainne for you, Steve.

[DTrain]

Those are incredible! How does he do it--detailed intricate design. VERY impressive.

[Tattoo Bradley]

Drrrrrooooooooooooooooool.

I will be contemplating ever so much.

[Bugbear]

Someone needs to tell Nighthawk that there is a Triskelion* design buckle.

[The Wizard of BC]

I have already been PMing back and forth with Mark. He must have been looking at the forum as I posted.

I think this is going to happen.