The Edwardian sporran cantle was acid tested by my local jeweler and, although not hallmarked, to my delight tested positive for silver.

Following all your helpful advice, I decided that an Edwardian sporran moloch wasn't for me. I prefer the smaller functional sporrans of the 18th Century but was determined to make use of this interesting cantle.

I had a little-used modern black leather sporran bag that appears well made but was fitted with a poor-quality cantle. I modified the shape of the top to accept the silver Edwardian one. While at the Dunkeld Highland Games last month, I came across a chap selling dear hides and purchased a small dark Roe Dear winter pelt for £10. I bonded a section of this to the front of the bag. Ebay yielded some thin Italian red leather for a further £8. From this I made the cantle gasket (is this the correct term?), lining and tassel. Why just one? Well, the silver bells were odd and a single tassel has a more 18th Century look (IMHO). The catch is a modern magnetic one. A small amount of fettling is still needed but here is the result so far.

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Comments, recommendations and criticisms welcome before I finalise it.