Vintage 1930's R W Forsyth Sealskin Semi Dress Sporran

There is always a quality in the vintage sealskin sporrans and this is a fine example of a 1930’s vintage sporran. Unlike later sealskin sporrans the earlier sporrans had a beautiful mottled pattern to the hide.

By todays sizes the sporran is smaller than a modern sporran, but smaller style sporrans were worn at that time. - Please see sizes below

Approx. 7 1/4” x 6 1/2”

New brown leather strap included.

Due to import bans on sealskin products we cannot export the sporran so this is a UK sale only

Please email us regarding UK purchase.

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.