is produced on a mellow dressed calf side tanned in vegetable extracts. The Clear Finish version was made by the famous Dickens Brothers, Northampton. Sold through ought the world for many years for a clean silky top.

This can be left in its natural state to age beautifully, or enhanced by polishing, creaming and waxing. The Russet lining is a traditional bespoke shoe lining. It is also used for hand tooling/carving, falconry and a host of leathergoods.

Part of the  collection.