Author Topic: Bag #26 - Gentleman's Haversack or Despatch Bag (Read 2370 times)

Marcruger · « **on:** April 11, 2020, 05:23:52 PM »

Hi Folks,

I just finished this one up. It is an all-leather haversack, or a dispatch rider's bag. 11-1/2" square body. 3 ounce bridle leather fully lined in soft suede cowhide. Buckskin scalloped welt in the side seams. Cowhide stiffener and pocket inside the top back, which also provides a strong anchor for the straps. Richard Lanni crafted the 18th century style buckles which I darkened and added iron tongues. Buckskin rolled inside top edge. Waxed linen hand stitching throughout (felt like miles of it).

This bag was one of those projects that fought me the whole time. Overcoming adversity seems to be a key to our hobby. :-)

God Bless, Marc

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2020, 05:30:17 PM »

Great bag Marc, Really nicely done, the attention to detail is like icing on a cake. The cake is really good but the icing brings it out.

Tim

Stoner creek · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2020, 05:33:51 PM »

It’s obvious that adversity is not an issue in your shop! Beautiful work.

davec2 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2020, 09:06:03 PM »

Marc,

Beautifully done bag !!!! I love the design and the color. Great job.

Dave C

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2020, 12:13:36 AM »

This ones a keeper, Marc! I love the attention to detail...very nicely done!

Greg

David G · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2020, 12:27:42 AM »

Very nicely crafted and I dig those buckles.

Smokey Plainsman · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2020, 12:43:30 AM »

Love it! Nice work!

old george · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2020, 12:53:17 AM »

Beautiful bag and those buckles really enhance it.

george

BOB HILL · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2020, 01:30:30 AM »

Another winner, Marc. Turned out great.
Bob

RoaringBull · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2020, 02:16:48 AM »

That is a stunner Marc. Beautiful work.

Regards
David

k gahagan · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2020, 03:18:43 AM »

beautiful job

mab7 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2020, 03:21:32 AM »

That is a very nice bag!

Bull Shannon · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2020, 06:50:26 AM »

One of the nicest I have ever seen!

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2020, 07:28:21 AM »

Wow Marc. It’s going to be tough to tip that one. That buttery soft look you get is a show stopper. You are truly a master at leatherwork and someone we all look up to.

Jerry · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2020, 03:35:53 PM »

Excellent job Marc. I always look forward to seeing your craftsmanship in your leather items. Jerry

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2020, 05:32:18 PM »

Nice work Marc, love the color.
Dennis

James Rogers · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2020, 06:45:19 PM »

That turned out very nice. Stitching is coming along nicely.

Marcruger · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2020, 12:49:34 AM »

Thank you all gents.

Mike, thank you for the kind words, but I am no master of leatherwork. Just a traveler on the journey like you. It is nice to have some real masters to learn from and lean on here on the boards.

For those of you that mentioned the buckles, look up Richard Lanni on Facebook. He casts those beauties in all sorts of shapes and sizes from originals.

God Bless, and Happy Easter, Marc

G. Elsenbeck · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2020, 04:08:37 PM »

Excellent job Marc, love the color. I ordered some buckles from Richard Lanni and can't wait to put on a couple of projects in the finishing phases now. Keep on stitching.

David Rase · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2020, 04:12:19 PM »

Very well done and beautiful to boot!
David

Slim Jim · « **Reply #20 on:** April 14, 2020, 04:19:40 AM »

Outstanding, beautiful work.

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Author Topic: Bag #26 - Gentleman's Haversack or Despatch Bag (Read 2370 times)

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