A Once (or in this case, Twice) in a Lifetime Brass Cantle Project!

[artificer]

Thanks lads!

Both the commissioner and I were somewhat reticent to post pix due to the relatively sensitive nature of the fur, but, once again, the rabble has some out as a class-act.

I can't even begin to explain how giddy-excited/terrified I was to cut into this pelt. I did mean to note that we ended up modelling the cantle on that of the current "Mackintosh".



which is a very old style with a wide-spread and somewhat shallow arc to the cantle, rather than the more commonly seen 'half-circle' arc that the MoD "Culloden" cantle reproduces.

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[AKScott]

Nice work.

[Orionson]

​Well, you have done it again, my friend. Your knowledge of historical precedent - coupled with your unbridled artistic vision and innate talent for creating/recreating these old sporrans - places you at the very top of your field. Magnificent work from the Master Artificer.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I saw these on Facebook and wondered how you obtained the fur. Wonderful story and two wonderful sporrans.

[JohntheBiker]

Truly unique, and given the fur, likely to stay that way. Truly amazing pieces of art

[creagdhubh]

I saw these on Facebook and wondered how you obtained the fur. Wonderful story and two wonderful sporrans.

As did I. Well done, Scott! Not quite my style, but nonetheless, these sporrans are absolutely amazing and I am quite sure they will be worn proudly by the commissioner!

Well done, old boy...well done...

Slainte,

[Downunder Kilt]

A bit late Scott, but I see you are stepping up to another level again. Great design work and manufacture. Brilliant repurposing of obviously a cherished garment. Cheers.