I have several of these belts available, handmade by me.
The belts 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. 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 (4 to 4.5 mm), strong, and packed with oils and waxes. To paraphrase the Carlsberg advert, probably the best leather in the world. I can only describe this leather as gorgeous the smell, feel, and look are nothing like the standard veg-tan leather that I have been working with to date.
The belts are cut from a London Tan coloured bridle butt, edges are chamfered and burnished by hand, the 1.25 belts have an edge crease applied, the leather is waxed with Carnauba Wax (as this hardly changes the vibrant and rich London Tan colour), before the solid brass buckle is hand sewn on with un-dyed linen thread. Finally, oval holes are punched in the tongue of the belt.
The buckles are solid brass: 1 belts have a west end buckle with a leather keeper; the 1.25 belts have a full rectangle buckle.
London Tan is a very versatile colour, I wear mine with brown, blue and black trousers, and it goes well with all of them.
Belts have five holes punched at 1 intervals.
I have 1 belts in the following sizes:
1. Waist 26 to 32 (belt size 28 to 34)
2. Waist 29 to 33 (belt size 31 to 35)
3. Waist 32 to 36 (belt size 34 to 38)
4. Waist 35 to 39 (belt size 37 to 41)
I have 1.25 belts in the following sizes:
1. Waist 29 to 33 (belt size 31 to 35)
2. Waist 32 to 36 (belt size 34 to 38)
3. Waist 35 to 39 (belt size 37 to 41)
4. Waist 38 to 42 (belt size 40 to 44)
For sizing a belt, you generally need a belt that is about 2 bigger than your trouser waist size. You can also use a tape measure to see what size your waist is on the outside of your trousers. However, the best method is to measure a belt that fits you (lay the belt out flat and measure the distance between the very end of the buckle and the hole that you use most). If you are interested, we can sort out sizing via PM.
Prices are £30 for the 1 belts, and £35 for the 1.25 belts. Postage is extra at £3 for first class signed for. Ill take Paypal, personal cheque (given time to clear), or direct bank transfer.
Please send me a PM if you are interested.
Thanks
Geoff
The belts 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. 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 (4 to 4.5 mm), strong, and packed with oils and waxes. To paraphrase the Carlsberg advert, probably the best leather in the world. I can only describe this leather as gorgeous the smell, feel, and look are nothing like the standard veg-tan leather that I have been working with to date.
The belts are cut from a London Tan coloured bridle butt, edges are chamfered and burnished by hand, the 1.25 belts have an edge crease applied, the leather is waxed with Carnauba Wax (as this hardly changes the vibrant and rich London Tan colour), before the solid brass buckle is hand sewn on with un-dyed linen thread. Finally, oval holes are punched in the tongue of the belt.
The buckles are solid brass: 1 belts have a west end buckle with a leather keeper; the 1.25 belts have a full rectangle buckle.
London Tan is a very versatile colour, I wear mine with brown, blue and black trousers, and it goes well with all of them.
Belts have five holes punched at 1 intervals.
I have 1 belts in the following sizes:
1. Waist 26 to 32 (belt size 28 to 34)
2. Waist 29 to 33 (belt size 31 to 35)
3. Waist 32 to 36 (belt size 34 to 38)
4. Waist 35 to 39 (belt size 37 to 41)
I have 1.25 belts in the following sizes:
1. Waist 29 to 33 (belt size 31 to 35)
2. Waist 32 to 36 (belt size 34 to 38)
3. Waist 35 to 39 (belt size 37 to 41)
4. Waist 38 to 42 (belt size 40 to 44)
For sizing a belt, you generally need a belt that is about 2 bigger than your trouser waist size. You can also use a tape measure to see what size your waist is on the outside of your trousers. However, the best method is to measure a belt that fits you (lay the belt out flat and measure the distance between the very end of the buckle and the hole that you use most). If you are interested, we can sort out sizing via PM.
Prices are £30 for the 1 belts, and £35 for the 1.25 belts. Postage is extra at £3 for first class signed for. Ill take Paypal, personal cheque (given time to clear), or direct bank transfer.
Please send me a PM if you are interested.
Thanks
Geoff
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