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25th June 13, 03:52 AM
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Do you think the cantle could be used for a sporran? I didn't read dimensions on this one but at flea markets, I am always looking for "Cantle type" objects.
Humor, is chaos; remembered in tranquillity- James Thurber
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25th June 13, 04:37 AM
#12
 Originally Posted by Tartan Tess
Do you think the cantle could be used for a sporran? I didn't read dimensions on this one but at flea markets, I am always looking for "Cantle type" objects.
It's 6 x 8 inch don't know if that is big enough.
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25th June 13, 04:44 AM
#13
I see these vintage purses being hawked as sporrans all the time on Ebay.
I wouldn't use the top for a sporran, because you'd end up with a sporran that looks like a vintage purse! Sporran cantles and these purses look distinctly different.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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25th June 13, 06:48 AM
#14
Originally Posted by OC Richard
I wouldn't use the top for a sporran, because you'd end up with a sporran that looks like a vintage purse! Sporran cantles and these purses look distinctly different.
And it doesn't really look very Scottish (or Celtic for that matter).
Dave Chambers
The Order of the Dandelion, The Auld Crabbits, Clan Cameron, Kilted Scouters, WoodBadge Group, Heart o' Texians
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25th June 13, 06:58 AM
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Hahahaha! I saw that yesterday.
Last edited by creagdhubh; 25th June 13 at 07:00 AM.
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25th June 13, 07:16 AM
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...and I always thought that a Chatelaine was the Lady of the house!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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25th June 13, 07:28 AM
#17
Originally Posted by Father Bill
...and I always thought that a Chatelaine was the Lady of the house!
You are correct. The name comes from the 'utility belt' that would be worn by same.
She would have a small scissors, a tiny keeper or purse for coins/ etc, possibly a key keeper, and other small implements on chains, all which would be attached to a hook for her belt/waistband.
some more interesting pix can be found HERE
and some AMAZING examples HERE
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25th June 13, 07:31 AM
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Well that's good to know. Considering the way the thing functions, I'd not want to be calling my wife a ... "hooker." 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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25th June 13, 08:17 AM
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25th June 13, 08:27 AM
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