Quality Sporrans for less money

[OC Richard]

Now the flip side to all of this, a cautionary tale.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Spo...p2056016.l4276

This is the sporran called "EW5" in the widely printed and used tri-fold sheet of sporran photos used by a number of sporran makers and Highland outfitters throughout the second half of the 20th century.

In that "canon" of sporrans the cantles were of two sorts: silverplated and stamped "Made in Scotland" or chrome plated and lacking that stamp.

This cantle has every appearance of being of the first sort, and I see nothing to suggest that it is Sterling Silver as is claimed by the seller.

The price of $375 is fair IMHO due to it being a lovely vintage sealskin sporran in great condition. But the price certainly isn't a "deal". Sporrans of this quality are often sold for much less.

It would be unfortunate if the bidding were driven up by people who think that the cantle is Sterling Silver.

Here is the sporran from the listing



Here is the pertinent page from that tri-fold brochure showing "EW5" (presumable Evening Wear 5-tassel)