Quality Sporrans for less money

[OC Richard]

Yes and not long after it was listed, somebody listed the whole thing, with original tan body, never blancoed, never had holes punched for the badge. It's only at $130 now, grab your popcorn!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/37547363359...Bk9SR8S6jvSAZA

In any case, in the Scottish-made sporrans for under $50 category there's this WE Scott dark brown plain "day" sporran in very good condition. It's this colour that's often mistaken for black in old photos.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22618590834...Bk9SR8S6jvSAZA

[OC Richard]

With a low Buy it Now, I'm pretty sure this is a Margaret Morrison sporran.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14582887971...Bk9SR7qfzuaBZA

[OC Richard]

WE Scott "Prince Charlie" sporran, from the 1950s or 1960s I reckon, for 10 pounds.

The listing says "small" but the measurements indicate a fullsize sporran.

I think the fur might be artificial, there was a fad for that at that time.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22619241907...Bk9SR860w-SCZA

[SF Jeff]

In any case, in the Scottish-made sporrans for under $50 category there's this WE Scott dark brown plain "day" sporran in very good condition. It's this colour that's often mistaken for black in old photos.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22618590834...Bk9SR8S6jvSAZA

Here's a similar one. I like the braided tassels: https://www.ebay.com/itm/276429184838

[OC Richard]

Here's a similar one. I like the braided tassels: https://www.ebay.com/itm/276429184838

Interesting, L&M sporrans, sometimes they're indistinguishable (from the front) from WE Scott versions of the same model, sometimes they have unique features.

I was just in The City last weekend, my son lives on Bush Street and I have two nieces in a nice part of Oakland (on the Berkeley border).

[OC Richard]

Nice WE Scott seal Evening sporran with the "D" (diamond) pattern cantle for a dollar.

I haven't looked closely, but the cantle might be the higher-level silver-plated type.

If so, it will probably have "Made in Scotland" in tiny letters stamped on one side.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22619720235...Bk9SR-Cj2LWEZA

[SF Jeff]

I have two nieces in a nice part of Oakland (on the Berkeley border).

That's funny but I understand. Sometimes you have to say that when referring to Oakland. My brother used to live right on the border with Piedmont and he just told people he lived in Piedmont - no explanation necessary and it avoided the "oh I'm sorry" looks. I'm in OC for the time being, looking after my dad who had a lengthy stay in the hospital back in Dec/Jan.

[OC Richard]

That's funny but I understand. Sometimes you have to say that when referring to Oakland.

Yes often I'll say "my nieces live in a part of Oakland that feels like you're in Berkeley" and everybody from the Bay Area knows exactly where it is.

And yes, it's faster (and in a way more accurate) to just say they live in Berkeley.

[OC Richard]

Lovely traditional WE Scott brown day sporran here in the USA opening bid $35 no bids.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23561443341...Bk9SR7biq_yFZA

Beautiful older WE Scott brown day sporran with sealskin front here in the USA opening bid $49 no bids.

Comes with very nice older civilian silver-plated Evening Dress waistbelt buckle. This is one of two patterns introduced along with the Montrose shell jacket around 1920.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266866584952

[OC Richard]

"Hand Crafted in Scotland Genuine Leather" stamped sporran $20 plus $17 shipping here in the USA.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405057563492

Here's how it's stamped, I'm assuming it's by Margaret Morrison due to me seeing a number of MM-looking sporrans with that stamp.

The closest match I have is stamped "Lochcarron" on the tab.