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    Is this a good deal?

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F352684012628

    Ok, it's hard to make out from a single image but do you think this is a quality sporran?
    Seller is from Aviemore and not some Asian country so I'm thinking this could be a potential bargain?
    Item did not sell and has been relisted but would like the forum members opinions before I commit to this..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr stonk View Post
    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F352684012628

    Ok, it's hard to make out from a single image but do you think this is a quality sporran?
    Seller is from Aviemore and not some Asian country so I'm thinking this could be a potential bargain?
    Item did not sell and has been relisted but would like the forum members opinions before I commit to this..
    I would buy it if you are looking for a sealskin dress sporran.

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    BARGAIN (HOPEFULLY)

    Seller accepted best offer and what looks like either a £150 or £200 sporran has been purchased for £28.95 on eBay
    I've seen what looks like this sporran advertised online and depending if bovine or sealskin then it can be as much as £200

    What I've purchased...

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    What I hope I've purchased

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    So how can you tell the difference between bovine or sealskin if there's no info with the sporran?

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    It looks like seal sure enough, Mr Stonk. A very nice find. That cantle is called "D" in the old catalogues, presumably for Diamond. In the old days that was one of the nice silverplated cantles, high-quality castings with crisp detail and usually stamped Made In Scotland on the side.

    Here's something I don't see very often: a seal sporran available within the USA. A lovely Made In Scotland sporran, $20 opening bid, not a single bidder.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Seni-Dress-...temCondition=4

    Also within the USA, for under $30, what appears to be black mink fur with white (rabbit?) tassels and the "G" cantle, a Made In Scotland sporran at a huge bargain. In the old days this was another of the high-quality silverplated cantles usually stamped Made In Scotland on the side.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scottish-Ki...temCondition=4

    Now here's a like-new sporran by Gaelic Themes Scotland, $10 opening bid, no takers.

    I've not seen this style before, it's made like a purse, with one front zippered compartment (concealed under the flap) and two zippers running across the top evidently to access the main compartments. It's odd because Gaelic Themes usually markets themselves to the Pipe Band community, and I can't see a Pipe Band going with a sporran this unusual-looking.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Spo...temCondition=4

    Here are the Evening Dress pages from the standard old trifold sporran catalogue that was used by a number of sporranmakers and retailers for decades. You can see the "G" cantle, with the large plain dome.



    Here, centre top, is Mr Stonk's "D" cantle

    Last edited by OC Richard; 10th June 19 at 03:06 AM.
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    20190610_113221.jpg
    Thanks for the info and the image definitely looks like what I've purchased... not arrived yet but looking forward to receiving it.

    Similarly to your first US eBay link there was almost no description on the listing for the sporran I purchased.
    Pretty much just says 'sporran for sale' and a single image.
    I'm guessing the sellers don't appreciate what they have and possibly they are not the original owners of the sporran and understand the true value.
    That's 2 quality sporrans I now own and paid less than £30 for each of them. The other was a new/unused Nicoll Bros of Bankfoot day sporran in dark brown.
    I appreciate some people are not fans of Ebay but if you know what your looking for and do a little bit of research then bargains can be found.

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    As Nicoll Bros no longer appear to be manufacturing sporrans I do not know how much this is worth but I'm guessing over £100

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    Hard to beat Nicoll Brothers sporrans. Superb quality.

    Now, the following listing is puzzling, and I'll have to do a bit of research.

    It's said to be "made in Scotland" but it isn't so stamped; it's stamped "Pride Scotland". (I have seen numerous examples of Pakistani-made jackets and sporrans labelled "so-and-so Scotland". This can be taken to imply that the goods are made in Scotland without specifically claiming it, a deceptive marketing ploy.)

    In any case there's something a bit odd about the construction of this sporran.

    I wonder if the "Pride" name is connected to the range of "Pride" tartans.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rampant-Lio...temCondition=4

    There are numerous made in Scotland sealskin sporrans on Ebay now, quite inexpensive but illegal here in the USA.

    This one is by Manacraft

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sco...temCondition=4

    Sometimes one sees sporrans that are quite obviously high-quality vintage Scottish-made items, but are not stamped.

    This is one of those:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Adult-Leath...temCondition=4
    Last edited by OC Richard; 26th June 19 at 06:43 AM.
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    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F333245645718

    Nicoll Bros of Bankfoot eBay UK sporran... I'll watch with interest. 🤔

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