Vintage 1940's R W Forsyth Otter Fur Semi Dress Sporran
Vintage 1940's R W Forsyth Otter Fur Semi Dress Sporran
Vintage 1940's R W Forsyth Otter Fur Semi Dress Sporran
Vintage 1940's R W Forsyth Otter Fur semi dress sporran with a tooled leather flap, otter fur body and three leather tassels. The fur has a slight rub on the edge under the flap from use, but in great used vintage condition.
Approx. 7 1/2” x 9”
New brown leather strap included.
Due to import bans on Scottish otter fur products we cannot export the sporran so this is a UK sale only
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R W Forsyth Highland Wear
RW Forsyth - Born in the Lothians, Forsyth came to Glasgow as a nineteen-year old and gained his experience of clothing retailing with several city firms. In 1872 Forsyth set up in business as ladies and gentleman’s hosier, shirtmaker and highland wear retailer in Renfield Street. His success led to an expansion, and he gradually acquired all the properties around the corner of Renfield Street and Gordon Street. The old buildings were demolished and a new department store was built on the site in 1897.
Forsyth’s department store was designed by J J Burnet and built at a cost of £25,000. Heating and lighting were state of the art, while a wide staircase and new electric lifts permitted the efficient movement of goods and people around the store. The success of the new store allowed Forsyth to expand his business further, including a new store on Edinburgh’s Princes Street.
Classic Sporran Style
Our range of fine quality Scottish sporrans are hand made in Scotland, including a range of traditional Jacobite style sporrans, dress sporrans and Victorian Highland Revival style goat hair sporrans.
All the skins, hair and furs used for making our sporrans are ethically sourced.
Sporrans for Gentlemen, Rebels and Rogues - Look to the past for inspiration, but never living in it.
Bespoke Hand Crafted & Vintage Scottish Sporrans. We have offer a range of new Scottish sporrans and much loved pre owned sporrans to complete your outfit or add to your collection. The stock range is ever changing with fine vintage sporrans from the 18th – 20th centuries. From original antique Jacobite sporrans from the 45 to Victorian and Edwardian sporrans.
Our range of new fine quality Scottish leather day sporrans are hand made in Scotland, including a range of traditional style sporrans and Scottish regimental.
Bespoke Sporran Design
We also offer a complete design and make service for sporrans and if you have a sporran you would like made as a special design please contact us. We would love to hear from you. We can incorporate a vintage cantle you may own or offer a range of new and vintage cantles. We would love to hear from you.
A Sporran is a pouch (Scottish Gaelic for ‘purse’). Now a decorative part of Highland dress, it was originally an everyday practical item. Made of leather or fur, it usually has more or less elaborate silver or other ornamentation, especially on the clasp or hanger. It is worn on a chain or belt around the waist, allowing the sporran to lie below the waist of the person wearing a kilt.