Leather Water bottle

[Bardster]

We have here a Pint leather water bottle in the Mary Rose Style. Two rows of hand stitching for strength and security. Beeswax hardened and lined so that it doesn't leak and a hand turned oak stopper.
£45 posted SOLD

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SOLD
Bardster
crafts.probetech.co.uk

[AJB]

Hi Bardster,

I’m sorry I don’t want it, but it is lovely. What’s it lined with?

Andy

[MagiKelly]

I am interested in how it is lined as well. I would want to use something like that but would be worried about how long it would put up with the abuse.

[twelveboar]

I believe brewers pitch is the traditional lining for leather vessels,
http://www.britnett.net/leathertankards/
might have a few details.

[Wayland]

I am interested in how it is lined as well. I would want to use something like that but would be worried about how long it would put up with the abuse.

John. you saw the one I had at the Scotish meet. That was from Bardster, we know each other from re-enactment circles.

I've had that for quite a while now and not had to give it any attention. I'm told that if it does leak a quick swill round with hot water usually sorts it out by melting some of the wax.

I traded for mine because the workmanship was beyond anything I could have made myself.

[twelveboar]

It certainly looks to be beautifully made, and I would guess that it's at least as tough as a glass/ceramic bottle, and probably more.
I've always wanted one.

[ScottC]

Very nice.
Bardster also does some very nice looking possibles pouches I'm getting one done after christmas.

If your into archery check out his quivers they are beautiful!
His site: www.crafts.probetech.co.uk

[Bardster]

Wow - Thanks for the complements!
In answer to your questions I line my bottles with beesway. Its fairly easy to do and easy to repair if it does crack - and also gives the water a slight sweetish/honey taste. Besswax is not affected by any cold liquid as far as I am aware - though fizzy stuff like cola should be avoided. I personally do not like working with tar/brewers pitch. I find that it can taint flavours and is harder to repair by the end user.
I have used my own bottle for a number of years now and its a bit bashed and battered but doesnt leak, it has been sat/laid on a few times, as I have died in battle. Certainly a lot tougher than glass or ceramic!

[Eric_Methven]

PM sent.

Eric

[morch]

PM sent incase Eric changes his mind i knew i should have checked the posts last night before going to bed lol

[Bardster]

PM sent incase Eric changes his mind i knew i should have checked the posts last night before going to bed lol

Thats the only Mary rose Version I made but I can make more if required. However I still have some left of the 1 litre standard version. without a pattern though patterned ones are available on commission.

I also have some smaller 16oz ones in standard.

[MagiKelly]

What price are the 1 litre standard? The larges size may be more useful to me than a 1 pint one.

[Bardster]

What price are the 1 litre standard? The larges size may be more useful to me than a 1 pint one.

Because they only have a single Line of stitching they are a bit quicker to make so Will sell those at £50.
I have found that a single line of stitching is adequate. The double line was only used to copy the Mary Rose design more accurately.

[scruff]

theres somefantastic looking pieces of work there Bardster.

ur a true craftsman.

the 16oz'er is excellent.

am very interested....how much u sellin em for?

[Wayland]

The one I have holds about two liters which is great for a weekend at one site but heavy to carry around.

[Bardster]

OK - This one is sold so I will close the thread and put other bottles up as new listings
Probably a few other bits too - later tonight.