Gentleman's belt and bag

[James Rogers]

Inspired by Edward Haytley's 1751 painting of the sportsman below I created my own version of his belt and bag. I moved the belt loops lower so the bag would ride a little higher, used a rolled welt as well as a divider inside and bound the entry.

[EricEwing]

Very nice and the painting is a great inspiration. What do you suppose that shiny object is behind the pouch in the painting?

[Chris Treichel]

It looks like a powder flask.  I have seen round ones in auction hous photographs...

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[James Rogers]

Most likely a sligbtly oval lanthorn powder flask

[Frank T.]

      It is a real treat to see the reproduction of  high end European leatherwork. I had the opportunity to see one of your bags up close at Dixon's Gun Makers Fair a few years ago and it is even more impressive than the pictures show. Seldom do we see any embossing done on contemporary pieces but it was fairly common on the Continent. I would be interested in your technique as I have tried my hand at it with limited success.

[James Rogers]

Thanks Frank! I make a lot of my own stamps for "hammered" leather. The leather needs to be "cased" for best stamping results. I am currently trying embossing which is done from the back of the leather.