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    Help needed finding a Jacobite style sporran

    I have been putting together a Jacobite kit, and am pretty satisfied with everything but my sporran. I am looking for one that is all leather (no brass cantle). Anyone know of some good custom makers that would be up for the challenge?

    Thanks!

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    Check out the Ferguson Britt selection at the Scottish Tartans Museum site
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    Would something like this be what you are looking for?


    This and similar styles available here:
    http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/sporran_fb.html
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    Wyvern

    Another excellent choice is Donnie at Wyvern Leatherworks Here:

    http://www.wyvernleatherworks.com/

    I have three of his sporrans, and couldn't be happier with his products or service!

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    I've been considering a Wyvern myself. Good to hear an endorsement.
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    You can't go wrong with Ferguson-Britt or MacKenzie Frain.

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    Ferguson Britt and Artificer are two craftsmen that you could NEVER go wrong with. The very best in the business, if you ask me.
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    Personally I love the one that mat posted, way out of my price range at the moment (maybe someday...) but if youre after something a little cheaper, then usakilts and stillwaterkilts have a couple of "rob roy" style ones at around $60... Or you can find instructions for making one fairly easily online...

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    Based on period styles:
    http://www.foxblade.co.uk/

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    Thanks, gentlemen. I had seen all of these options already, but it was very helpful to hear the endorsements so I know they are worth the investment. Since historical accuracy is my chief concern, do any of you have photos of original sporrans to compare these options to?

    Thanks again!
    Chris

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