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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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From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1
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Copy of a Gents hair brushes case
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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.© © leatherworker.net
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standard 3 pocket brief case
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Hand stitched bridle leather brief case with full body straps and shoulder strap© © leatherworker.net
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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.© © leatherworker.net
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brief case
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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. -
hand stitched kit case
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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 -
From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1
These ones using 'string' or 'oatgrain' patterned bridle leather, entirely hand-stitched© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1
This one made using 1786 Russian Reindeer Hide© © leatherworker.net
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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© © leatherworker.net
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Bridle Panel Hide Duffle Bag
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One of my favourite leathers, Panel hide.© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1
These made with hair-on cowskin, 'mock leopard' and bridle leather binding.© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: simon baker casemakers, recent work no 1
Copy of a Victorian British Army Officer's mess/toilet/shaving Kit case© © leatherworker.net
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scalloped front hand-stitched brief case
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bespoke hand-stitched brief case© © leatherworker.net