On December 10, 1786 a strong gale blowing from the Southwest forced the Danish brigantine, the “Metta Catharina” to seek shelter in Plymouth Sound. She had been bound for the Mediterranean with a cargo of hemp and leather from St. Petersburg.
By night, the winds had strengthened so hard that the Catharina broke free from her anchor, eventually striking Drakes Island and sinking on the Cornish side of the Sound. The crew were able to get ashore to safety but the ship and its cargo was lost – until 200 years later.
In 1973 divers from the British Sub-Aqua Club found the sunken Catharina 30 meters below the surface of Plymouth Sound. Further investigation revealed bundles of remarkably well preserved leather hides littering the sea floor.
These hides were tanned the traditional Russian way which involves soaking them in pits with willow bark and birch oil. The fact that this leather has survived for so long is due as much to the thoroughness and excellence of work carried out by the tanners of St. Petersburg, as well as the black mud at the bottom of Plymouth Sound.
We are extremely pleased to offer the extremely rare and beautiful “Russian” leathergoods produced by George Cleverley.
Each piece is truly one-of-a-kind.
Wash bag, $895.00
Breast wallet, $650.00
Hip wallet, $550.00
Credit card case, $450.00
Belt, $400.00
13 Responses to George Cleverley – Russian Leathergoods
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Sorry, but I give. I asked a question about the ultimate indy boot. I don’t think I got an answer, but it’s not worth the effort to scroll and scroll through the website to find the boot, given the emphasis on retail store opening, etc.
Tom,
I sent you a reply 4 hours after you left your comment. If that was not fast enough, you could always give us a call or send us an email for instant contact. Please also note the time zone difference.
Aloha,
Tom
Hi,Tom
what the size of the wash bag?
Thank you,
best regards
Guy,
Approximately 10x5x5.
Aloha,
Tom
Any of the hip wallets left?
Nolan,
Yes, we have them available at both Waikiki and Beverly Hills. Shipping to the US would be free for these.
Aloha,
Tom
Hi there,
Any chance you have any of the hip wallets and or belts still in stock?
Any of the hip wallets and or belts still in stock?
Sean,
Yes, we do have them in stock. Feel free to call us.
Aloha,
Tom
Hey Tom, was told you couldn’t order them in a C for me; I responded that a D would suffice, and now no answer for 3 days?
oops, posted in wrong place, was referring to the #8 shell jumper boots
Hi Tom,
Any hip wallets at either location?
Thank you,
Lowell
Lowell,
I believe both locations are sold out but we have more coming. If you’d like to order one please contact us directly.
Aloha,
Tom