DONAG Report post Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) Selling off the last of my Metta Catharina hide which is about 2.75 sq. ft. Back in 2009 I was selling 4 x 6 inch off cut sections for $45.00 with no dicing pattern in the material This piece has very little dicing left, but still has the history, color and aroma. Enough material for straps, wallets small notebook covers etc. Been using it to make smaller dress styled straps Material is thinner at the bottom at about 1.5 mm and about 2 mm further up. Best if you have access to a splitter for thinning out. Preferably an electric or hand crank. The hide is 9 years old. Friend suggested a conditioner for the leather even though it’s been kept wrapped up in plastic when not needed. Could still use a refresher Leatherique leather conditioner which is available pretty much in any country although you may have your own to use Large image to view the hide up close – Cutting up creates the best strength as your cutting against the grain Price for the hide is $650.00 firm S/H with insurance and tracking is either $44.00 to the US $80.00 International Shipped from Toronto Canada New here, but been around the internet on various watch forums for 20 years If interested. Please email me at tickman@rogers.com Thanks DON Edited September 9, 2018 by DONAG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sceaden Report post Posted September 13, 2018 I had never heard of this leather before, fascinating stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted September 13, 2018 OK I will bite , What is so special to charge that much for so little, I have never heard of it, so please sell it to me with your wise words Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sceaden Report post Posted September 13, 2018 https://vegleatherhub.com/russian-leather-plymouth-sound/ It's literally over 200 years old! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DONAG Report post Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) On 9/13/2018 at 2:45 PM, chrisash said: OK I will bite , What is so special to charge that much for so little, I have never heard of it, so please sell it to me with your wise words Sorry for the late reply, but as Sceaden mentioned. Leather is restored from the Metta Catharina which was a fluke find as the divers were searching for another ship. Leather is known for the dicing pattern and the aroma of the oils used in the restoration While there are still some leathers down in the hull. It's considered too dangerous to get them Leather has been sold Thanks DON choose files... Click to choose files Edited November 5, 2018 by DONAG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
