I had been promising to post photos of my latest project. A vintage style brass hinged cantle. Well, I finally took the photos and here they are.








I'm happy with the way it turned out and the hinge and clasp seem to work good. I made the back and hinges from scratch but was lucky to find a 7" diameter brass tray to use for the body. It cost me a whole 50 cents!

As you can see the studded half brass balls serve a purpose along with adding some detail to the design. I wanted to capture an antique look and I decided not to polish it. Just handling it has already created a patina on the uncoated brass which is fine by me.

I still have to do the skin which will be angora goat which will be sewed to a cowhide leather back. I'm not sure if I'll put tassels on it. I may make another cantle with the other half of the tray and sew a brown leather pouch instead of fur.

I will post photos of the finished sporran.

Scott