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    Hi, I have been using Sedgwick's leather care recently, and am very pleased with it, both to 'revive' older' leathergoods that have dryed out, and to treat newer items. It does not seem to mark the leather, whis is a problem with some products, but as always, try out on a part of the item first, see http://www.je-sedgwick.co.uk/products/leather-preparation-care/original-leathercare/#more-244 All the best, simon baker casemakers
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    recent leatherwork
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    Traditional Top Framed Briefcases

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    Hand stitched Top Framed Brief Cases. I had an order for one in chestnut bridle butt for a GP doctor to carry all her equiptment in when visiting patients. But, because I had not made one of these for a number of years, I made the green one to check my pattern. They took about 30 hours each, but I am pleased with them.

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    Hi Ralph, truely impressive work, congrats. all the best, simon

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    Traditional Underarm Folio
    Hi KS, thanks for your comments, but I can't claim to have thought of this first. I do mainly traditional work, with a little twist but aiming for 'perfection' of construction and form, if thats not too arty. all the best, simon
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    Hi Jimbob, thanks for that, sorry for the delay, still learning how to navigate around this site. simon

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    Really nice lines, like the design detailing, keep at it, all the best, simon
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    Ladies small Brief case or hand bag

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    Not to be left out, this was made for the wife of a good client in Seattle. 10" wide, all hand stitched, made with Sedgwicks conker bridle butt, a joy to work with. Has pen loops and pockets inside, and came with a detatchable shoulder strap, and a wee strap that clipped onto a D ring inside, to hold a key ring safely.

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    Hi Ray, I would second the advise of Chuck, the books by John W. Waterer, especially 'Leather in Life, Art and Industry', will be the place to start. This looks at the history of the different leather trades in the UK. There are some on sale in Amazon from just £14, which is not bad, they can be a lot more expensive. all the best, simon
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    Hi, I am not sure if you are looking for a craftsman, or a factory? are you looking for individual items, or a factory to produce wholesale lines. you can find examples of some of my work, simon baker casemakers, in my gallery, no. 1, or via my web site, simon baker casemakers. regards, simon baker
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    Brushes case open

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

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    Copy of a Gents hair brushes case

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    Asked to copy a 1920's? gents hair brushes case for a client, made with bridle leather 1.5mm outer, all hand-stitched, lined with pigskin lining, and embossed as original.

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    standard 3 pocket brief case

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    Hand stitched bridle leather brief case with full body straps and shoulder strap

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    brief cases

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    These were copied from an antique I had in for repair. I hadn't seen this construction/style before, and liked the look of it. Completely hand stitched.

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    brief case
    Hi, this was russian reindeer hide, the front and back/bend/flap were bonded onto 1.5mm bridle ( the reindeer is not thick enough or firm enough by itself ) all hand stitched apart from the strapping which was machine stitched. Took about 42 hours, using an existing standard briefcase pattern of mine. this one cost £2500. I don't know how much more of this leather is left, so it is very expensive, it has to be bought up from the sea bed, cleaned and re treated.
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    hand stitched kit case
    Thanks for the comments, all hand stitched, aprox. 9" wide, a difficult wee piece to make, ah the joys of bespoke work. 32 hours including pattern cutting, but not 'head scratching time' regards simon
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    Traditional Underarm Folio

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    These ones using 'string' or 'oatgrain' patterned bridle leather, entirely hand-stitched

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    brief case

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    This one made using 1786 Russian Reindeer Hide

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    The Lonach Highland Games

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    A snap of my shop/workshop during the local Highland games, the Lonach Men march

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    Bridle Panel Hide Duffle Bag

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    One of my favourite leathers, Panel hide.

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    Portfolio Books

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    These made with hair-on cowskin, 'mock leopard' and bridle leather binding.

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    hand stitched kit case

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    Copy of a Victorian British Army Officer's mess/toilet/shaving Kit case

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    scalloped front hand-stitched brief case

    From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1

    bespoke hand-stitched brief case

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