Brass Cantled Sporrans - Need Historical Guidance

**ThistleDown** · 29th August 10, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

I'll have to double check the frontispiece but I believe our copy has an ex libris book plate of Macgregor of Macgregor.

Then your copy will probably have belonged to Helen Macgregor of Macgregor, one of the original subscribers. I know Stuart had a copy, although I don't know who owned it before him; I wonder what became of it.

**MacBean** · 29th August 10, 02:28 PM

[QUOTE=figheadair;907327]Here are some pics. No evidence of there ever being silver plating.

This is a truly useful, and substantial offering, for which you are due many thanks. It settles a question I've had for a while now: that style of ornamentation, quite common once, was constructed, not cast. It is obvious here in the different colors of metal between the engraved cantle and the round blobs. It also shows more detail on the catch, which is nice. Perhaps not so different to make after all.

**ThistleDown** · 29th August 10, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Just for future info, we have The Book of th Club of the True Highlanders in our collection at the Scottish Tartans Museum and one day the illustrations from the reference will be photographed and made available at:
http://resources.scottishtartans.org

But it may be a while. We have several more nineteenth century tartan books to photograph and upload first. But eventually, it will be available on our site, as well. In the meantime, if anyone wants to come to Franklin and make an appointment....

For some, Vancouver may make for a shorter journey and that's where my copy is presently kept. White cotton gloves and a ThistleDown reservation required.

**Downunder Kilt** · 30th August 10, 12:33 AM

For the information of those interested in downloading Volumes 1 & 2 of "The Book of the Club True Highlanders" the electricscotland site is now operating as it should. Please be aware that Vol 1 is a 32Mb download and Vol 2 30Mb

**Downunder Kilt** · 30th August 10, 01:59 AM

Having downloaded and read/browsed the 2 volumes I would like to thankyou Rex, for putting us onto this marvelous publication.

**artificer** · 30th August 10, 03:55 AM

Thanks to both Rex, for the tip on this book, and to you Downunder Kilt, for letting us know the website is back in operation. I'm downloading mine right now