I have several of these belts available, handmade by me, and long enough so that they can be cut to fit a trouser waist size up to about 48". They are available in black, Australian Nut (a darkish brown with a hint of red - a classic colour of the saddlery trade) and London Tan. Here are some examples of belts that I have recently sold:
The belts are complete, barring cutting to length and sewing on the buckle (and punching the holes), so I can finish them to fit the buyer's waist size and give you a choice of buckle.
They are made from traditionally tanned bridle leather, from J & FJ Baker of Devon (http://www.jfjbaker.co.uk/), the last remaining traditional tanner in England, on a site that has been a tannery since Roman times. You can see some of the process in a BBC photo-essay here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-14442109. The finest quality hides are prepared using English oak bark, in a process that takes over a year to produce the leather. They are thick (3.5 to 4 mm), strong, and packed with oils and waxes. To paraphrase the old Carlsberg advert, probably the best leather in the world. I can only describe this leather as gorgeous the smell, feel, and look are amazing.
The belts are cut from a bridle butt, edges are chamfered, dyed and burnished by hand, with an edge crease applied, the leather is waxed with Carnauba Wax, before the buckle is hand sewn on with beeswaxed linen thread. Finally, oval holes are punched in the tongue of the belt.
Here are some recent comments:
The price of the belt depends on the width: 1" wide at £35; 1.25" at £40, 1.5" at £45, plus £4.70 for RMSD within the UK. I can quote postage for overseas. Please send me a PM if you are interested or want any more information. I can take Paypal, cheque or direct bank transfer.
Thanks
Geoff
The belts are complete, barring cutting to length and sewing on the buckle (and punching the holes), so I can finish them to fit the buyer's waist size and give you a choice of buckle.
They are made from traditionally tanned bridle leather, from J & FJ Baker of Devon (http://www.jfjbaker.co.uk/), the last remaining traditional tanner in England, on a site that has been a tannery since Roman times. You can see some of the process in a BBC photo-essay here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-14442109. The finest quality hides are prepared using English oak bark, in a process that takes over a year to produce the leather. They are thick (3.5 to 4 mm), strong, and packed with oils and waxes. To paraphrase the old Carlsberg advert, probably the best leather in the world. I can only describe this leather as gorgeous the smell, feel, and look are amazing.
The belts are cut from a bridle butt, edges are chamfered, dyed and burnished by hand, with an edge crease applied, the leather is waxed with Carnauba Wax, before the buckle is hand sewn on with beeswaxed linen thread. Finally, oval holes are punched in the tongue of the belt.
Here are some recent comments:
The price of the belt depends on the width: 1" wide at £35; 1.25" at £40, 1.5" at £45, plus £4.70 for RMSD within the UK. I can quote postage for overseas. Please send me a PM if you are interested or want any more information. I can take Paypal, cheque or direct bank transfer.
Thanks
Geoff
