I thought I would post these pics here, as what is shown seems to fall into this category...

These are some of the 'bits' I have accumulated over time - individually, as parts of auction lots, or that have been passed my way. The two raised leather-work sporrans in the foreground date from c1940s I believe, and both are un-used.

The sgian with the antler handles are my own handiwork, and each one is entirely unique as the blade blanks differ fractionally from each other, and the sheaths are built up around the finished knife. One of these I have fitted with a sterling silver in-fill with a reticulated pattern disc into the crown, which adds a bit of glitter to an otherwise functional tool.

I initially made a batch of six, antler sgian with damascuss blades, which sold fairly easily and recouped my costs, but I was wondering what sort of a regular market there might be for them.

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The silver-plated fur-front date from 1940s-1970s in my estimation, and the older of the two (which is by Paisley's of Glasgow) has the old hinge link and the inner-plate for the cantle. This makes a good, strong and fairly rigid sporran.

I would be interested to hear comments, as nearly all items are looking for new homes.