I need a little help

**Wil** · 25th April 13, 02:50 PM

Last week I purchased (on Ebay) a nice old leopard seal sporran. I knew it was a little worn but that made it even better. So when it arrived in the post a few minuets ago I was shocked to see that one of the three tassels in the front was missing, really it looks like it has been nod off. Listen I got it for a still ($57.00) and it came with some goodies that wasn't listed. So I am happy with that. But how can I get a tassel and the braided rope, ebay? Any of you guys do this kind of stuff?
Thanks a million

**TheOfficialBren** · 25th April 13, 03:10 PM

Tom Hays (A_Hay) does sporrans as does Scott (Artificer).

Both chaps make excellent sporrans so I'm sure that an inquiry about a repair wouldn't hurt.

**MNlad** · 25th April 13, 05:04 PM

If it is an older sporran, it may be hard, if not impossible, to replicate the missing tassel and cord. The better route may be to re-position the two remaining tassels so they divide the front of the sporran in thirds. Many old horsehair and goat sporrans only used two. I agree with Bren, the only way to know is to consult with a sporran-maker with the the supplies, contacts, and skills.

**cable scot** · 25th April 13, 05:24 PM

I would send an Email to Artificer,old sporrans are his thing.

**RockyR** · 26th April 13, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by MNlad

If it is an older sporran, it may be hard, if not impossible, to replicate the missing tassel and cord. The better route may be to re-position the two remaining tassels so they divide the front of the sporran in thirds. Many old horsehair and goat sporrans only used two. I agree with Bren, the only way to know is to consult with a sporran-maker with the the supplies, contacts, and skills.

Or replace all 3 tassels with contrasting color (black?) to make it look like it was always like that.

**A Hay** · 26th April 13, 05:37 AM

I agree, Artificer has much more experience in tassles. I don't use them on my sporrans.
Good Luck,

Tom

**MacRobert's Reply** · 26th April 13, 11:08 AM

I had a missing tassel on a sporran a few years ago. I replaced all three before giving it to my son. This means I have a couple of old (1950s) seal-fur tassels I can send you if the colour is correct for your sporran. This picture will give you a rough idea of the colour but if you can post a close-up picture of your sporran this should give us a better idea.