Lot 552

AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN ‘FEATHER’ SPORRAN
HAMILTON CRICHTON & CO OF EDINBURGH CIRCA 1880

Auction: Day Two | Thursday 20 August from 10am | Lots 199 - 555
Description
Maker's mark only, the arched cantle with five ball finials and intricate pierced border of V shapes with beaded detail, with engraved border surrounding, set behind with patent leather, hinged to reveal pocket, the body formed of black feathers set with three knotted leather tassels with pierced and engraved cone surmounts, the reverse of body with brown leather backing
Dimensions
Cantle 15.2cm wide, 25.5cm long (overall)
