Sporran, made of calfskin

This sporran is made of calfskin and probably dates from the 17th century.

The sporran is adorned with three leather knotted tags and tassels. It has a semicircular brass clasp engraved with Gothic leafage, and a brass button for pressing a spring.

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Online ID:	000-100-082-386-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1905.780
Date:	17th century
Material:	Calf skin, leather and brass. Inscription: 1724
Dimensions:	235 mm L x 204 mm W x 28 mm D
What:	ICOM Number: 8 Sporran
Subject:	European Costume : accessories : sporrans
Who:	Noel Paton Collection
Where:	Great Britain, Scotland
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Description:	Sporran of calf skin, adorned with three leather knotted tags and tassels, with a semicircular brass clasp and a brass button for pressing a spring: Scottish, probably 17th century
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