MadL Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 I know! I know!!! Ooh! Ooh! Pick Me! Pick Me!!! I know! I know!! uh.....How about a Leather Tankard with a Leather Lid!??! As the history o' drink'n vessels go as I read it states that lids became very popular during th' days o' th' Black Plague as people did not want infectious stuff drop'n in their drink (perhaps also had trouble with date rape drugs then too), and I figure a sailor would like t' make sure no passing albatross poops in he's tankard o' rum naught t' mention spill'n any when in rough waters....plus I think it would look cool ~All skill be in vain if an angel pisses down th' barrel o' yer flintlock! So keep yer cutlass sharp, 'n keep her close!
callenish gunner Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 MadL, I have dealt with these folks for years they make one hell of a fine mug with a design on the outside or plain https://3harpiesltd.net/dandu/proddetail.php?prod=scf
Kate Souris Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Michael is getting really geeked up about making a tankard...he's been wanting to do it for a while. He's working for my dad a bit tommorrow and Thusday, but I will make sure he gets to it!
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 I would speak for one meself, but anything leak-proof in my hands..leaks. Anything un-breakable... gets broke. Nothing against your work mind you, just my bad luck. (My sister was married to a Murphy and he left his curse upon me somehow. ) Looks like a very nice piece . Bo
MadL Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 callenish gunner; that is actually one of the very first leather tankard sites I came across when I first went seek'n a leather tankard...but alas, I sent at least three or four e-mails and for over a month (my standard time frame for first contact) I never got a response, and I even tried call'n but got no answer. I think that was around Jan, Feb, or March of last year. There was a couple others that never responded either, another's who's mugs I did naught like and the one who make th' "Indestructible" leather mugs using some sort of secret military epoxy he say, for around a bill and a half... Then I found th' Royal Armories Museum with th' Tudor Rose tankard modeled after an actual one from a ship (odd, I can naught find where they speak o' it on th' site now, but it's there somewhere...) Capt. Bo; that be why ye get a couple bee's wax candles t' seal up them leaks. The one I had (and might get back now I hear!) had a brewer's pitch inner lining, they say it will go bad with acidic drinks and certainly do NAUGHT fill with hot drink, but I used mine a LOT and th' only wear in sealer was around th' drink'n edge....a few drops o' bee's wax, rub it in - Sweet As New! ~All skill be in vain if an angel pisses down th' barrel o' yer flintlock! So keep yer cutlass sharp, 'n keep her close!
MadL Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 michaelsbagley, they be sing'n bout yer Leather Bottle!! Michaelsbagley's Leather Bottel Ballad also interesting to note on some o' th' leather drinking vessels on this site is mentioning them as being 'lined in silver' and some have th' silver that 'spills' over th' edge. ~All skill be in vain if an angel pisses down th' barrel o' yer flintlock! So keep yer cutlass sharp, 'n keep her close!
michaelsbagley Posted January 28, 2009 Author Posted January 28, 2009 Okay, I've been sitting on these for months, I sold two a few weeks ago that got me to thinking that I should clear the rest out (of course this meant finishing the stoppers). So I will take $55 and include shipping on these. There are only four in black left, and one in natural (which turns dark brown after being hardened). I will not likely be making any more of these for quite some time (autumn at earliest), so if you are interested, please do so now. Please PM me or email me if you are interested.
Dutchman Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 tis a good product. you can see mine over in the navigation tools thread.
michaelsbagley Posted January 29, 2009 Author Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Bo, I sent you a PM, but my computer did something weird as I hit "Send" so I am not sure if it went through or not.... Please let me know. As a note, there are only the 2 black ones left, 2 black ones and the natural one are now claimed (well one of the black ones has just been pulled for the "Dead Man's Chest: Santa Maria Edition" . Also, they can come as is, or if you would like holes punched for straps or cord, please let me know and I will do it at no additional cost (strap or cord not included). Edited January 29, 2009 by michaelsbagley
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Yessir, PM came through fine. Bo
theM.A.dDogge Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 HA!?!....i see how ya are ya pyrate.....thought ya said i can take a gander at em on the way to Beufort!?!?!...wot did ya do...hides em all?!?!...i was still interested in a few natural ones....thought ya were all out of em!?!?...wot did ya do...only show em to the Dutchie-poo!?!? oooo....wot...me coin not good enuff?!?!.....oooo....looks like a "come-uppin" will be in order....gotta start plannin now.....you shall rue this day.... well....start rueing!!!
michaelsbagley Posted January 30, 2009 Author Posted January 30, 2009 HA!?!....i see how ya are ya pyrate.....thought ya said i can take a gander at em on the way to Beufort!?!?!...wot did ya do...hides em all?!?!...i was still interested in a few natural ones....thought ya were all out of em!?!?...wot did ya do...only show em to the Dutchie-poo!?!?oooo....wot...me coin not good enuff?!?!.....oooo....looks like a "come-uppin" will be in order....gotta start plannin now.....you shall rue this day.... well....start rueing!!! Okay, okay... Kanga.... I mean Roo.. No, I mean rue, I'm rue-ing already...
Cannibal Chrispy Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) Hoping to avoid the rush, (so I too, do not rue) I should like to get a dibs on a natural for PIP! Edited January 30, 2009 by Cannibal Chrispy Illustration courtesy of Patrick Hand, and his Pyrate Comix. To see comic in it's entirety, click below http://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=13374 All rights reserved.
Kate Souris Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 I can attest that they are quite lovely close up, very durable (I accidently fell on one....), and fantastic for carrying water (ale, rum, kool-aide, whatever floats your boat)... Not just saying that cause he's my hubby. Just telling it how I see it. :)
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 I can attest that they are quite lovely close up, very durable (I accidently fell on one....), and fantastic for carrying water (ale, rum, kool-aide, whatever floats your boat)...Not just saying that cause he's my hubby. Just telling it how I see it. :) That's good ta know! (as you all know how accident proned I am!) Ever see the cartoon of the guy with a storm cloud following him around allovetheplace? That's based on a real-life person I know quite well. We are VEEERY close. Bo
Quartermaster James Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Having just received mine the other day, I can attest these costrels be wicked cool!
michaelsbagley Posted February 3, 2009 Author Posted February 3, 2009 I can attest that they are quite lovely close up, very durable (I accidently fell on one....), and fantastic for carrying water (ale, rum, kool-aide, whatever floats your boat)...Not just saying that cause he's my hubby. Just telling it how I see it. :) Thanks for the compliment Quartermaster James!!! I hate to contradict the wife (because I get my backside whooped for it), but it is not a good idea to use these for alcohol (it can deteriate the pitch coating), I would alos avoid anything too sticky (as it would make it harder to rinse them out, and possibly make the inside sticky). They should be okay with low alcohol adult beverages (beer, ale etc. and MAYBE wines, meads) but then you run the risk of your drink going flat (in the case of beers/ales) if you don't drink it quick enough.... Enjoy!
Quartermaster James Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 They should be okay with low alcohol adult beverages (beer, ale etc. and MAYBE wines, meads) but then you run the risk of your drink going flat (in the case of beers/ales) if you don't drink it quick enough....Enjoy! In other words, perfect for still cider (@6-8%ABV)! Huzzah!
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Mine arrived today! I'm very pleased Michael! I have some "Apple-Pie" that I made up for new years left around in the fridge. As soon as I am able to walk around, I'm going on a long day scout on my uncles place, and this will be going out with me! Thanx for the promt delivery too! Bo
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