Auction Roper Wallet

[pucci]

Hi Everyone,

This is a roper wallet that I recently donated to a PTA auction at my daughters school. I literally finished the stitching about a half an hour before I had to deliver it to the school so this project was kind of rushed. It has a Cheylor-Fenneli kangaroo skin liner which I believe adds a lot of quality to wallet.

Locals here in the San Francisco Bay Area are not that familiar with Western style carving and decoration. So this sheridan style wallet recieved a lot of comments like "I've never seen anything like it" or "How the heck did you make this". Two bidders got into a war for it. I was stunned when it sold for $240. This has really opened up my eyes about turning my little hobby into a little part time business. I have since recieved several phone calls from people interested in having something made.

Especially here in the Bay Area there are a lot of people who have no idea what western style carving is and would probably be very interested in purchasing something in a western style. Just food for thought. Thank for your comments.

Pucci

[Crowdog]

Hi Everyone,

This is a roper wallet that I recently donated to a PTA auction at my daughters school. I literally finished the stitching about a half an hour before I had to deliver it to the school so this project was kind of rushed. It has a Cheylor-Fenneli kangaroo skin liner which I believe adds a lot of quality to wallet.

Locals here in the San Francisco Bay Area are not that familiar with Western style carving and decoration. So this sheridan style wallet recieved a lot of comments like "I've never seen anything like it" or "How the heck did you make this". Two bidders got into a war for it. I was stunned when it sold for $240. This has really opened up my eyes about turning my little hobby into a little part time business. I have since recieved several phone calls from people interested in having something made.

Especially here in the Bay Area there are a lot of people who have no idea what western style carving is and would probably be very interested in purchasing something in a western style. Just food for thought. Thank for your comments.

Pucci

WOW... Thats is real nice keep up the good work....I'm from the Southwest,Tx. area...

[DSJackson]

That is excellent, I've also got plans to do charitable donations... when I get my skill up that is. If someone won something I made in a raffle I'd probably get run out of town haha!

[Hawgman]

Looks like you have the talent to turn your hobby into something bigger. Beautiful work.

[electrathon]

I like your carving. It looks crisp and clean. The depth looks good too.

Questions: Your name here is Pucci, but you signed it K.E.N., how does that work? Also, what is the insignia in the lower left corner?

Aaron

[pucci]

I like your carving. It looks crisp and clean. The depth looks good too.

Questions: Your name here is Pucci, but you signed it K.E.N., how does that work? Also, what is the insignia in the lower left corner?

Aaron

Hi Aaron,

Thank you for your kind words and accute observation. Pucci is a just nickname I have had since high school. K.E.N. are the initials for my name Kenneth E. Niles. I always kind of liked having my initials spell out my name. The insignia is sort of a flying "N" logo that my wife came up with and encouraged me to put it on the wallet as well. Thank you for your interest.

Pucci (Ken)

[texasnewf]

Great work .. I'm just starting in this leatherwork and WOW... I would love to be able to do something like this !

[King's X]

Very nice work!