ORDERS AND MATERIALS
BUCKLES AND FITTINGS
Supplied by an English company which has a foundry in Walsall, heart of the saddlery trade, awarded a Royal Warrant in 1995 for their quality goods. These traditional authentic buckles and fittings are hand cast from solid nickel and brass or nickel plated on solid brass, which are used or derive from saddlery and harness making. Selected specifically to compliment the chosen leather.
LINEN THREAD
Barbour linen thread, traditionally used in the saddlery trade because of its strength and durability. Hand waxed with beeswax prior to hand sewing, ensures waterproof locked in stitches, providing a unique appearance only found with double hand stitching.
Leather
Finest English handmade belts crafted from Oak Bark tanned bridle leather butts, supplied by J. & F.J. Baker & Co. Ltd of Colyton, Devon. Unique in its appearance, with a wonderful aroma, using an age-old process dating back to Roman Times. Oak Bark tanning requires a period of between twelve and twenty-four months to produce. This strong supple leather aimed at approximately 5mm substance, has a natural varied colour aniline finish, allowing the grain and nature of the skin to show through, maturing with daily use. Substance, shade and natural characteristic variances, such as growth marks, scars, flesh veins and blemishes etc. may be included, which are not considered defects, but an indicator of fine leather.
Using age-old machinery, no two Butts or batches are the same, as each hide supplied is bespoke, hand finished, traditional work of art. Every belt is therefore unique in identity. Equestrian leather is coloured along with other procedures at the tannery during the currying process which determines the resilience required. Naturally therefore, colour may migrate onto clothing under certain circumstances.
Founded,1900 in England, J & E Sedgewick & Co. Ltd is considered the world’s premier bridle and saddlery leather tannery. Producing pit tanned, hand finished durable leather with smooth open grain and superb tensile strength. Buck Belt Wallets and Card Sheaths are handmade from 2.5mm natural full grain leather, hand oiled and sealed to order in my workshop. Resulting shade variances are possible due to natural grain density, maturing over time into deep rich tan. This beautiful full grain leather will naturally mould and become supple with use assuming individual identity.
Pictures rendered also have colour variance, although camera tolerance is as accurate as possible.
Buck Belts are made with a standard six-hole spacing at one inch (25mm) apart, with the waist size at hole three from the buckle. Upon request waist measurement can be centred over five holes, also the length of the tail can be adjusted. Waist sizes up to 52” are sometimes possible, please enquire.
BELT SIZING GUIDE
The best way to ascertain the measurement for a leather belt is to run a tape measure snugly around the waist, under clothing, directly to your body in the waistband location. Upon making, allowances are given to ensure a correct fit. It is therefore essential that the measurement provided is accurate to form a working base. To verify this measurement, as the preferred method, using a similar current belt laid out flat, accurately measure in inches, from the fold over at the buckle to your most used hole, ascertaining waist measurement. This measurement will be transposed to determine your new belt.
ORDER PROCESS
To place a handmade order, at the end of each product information, please select the available bespoke options. These choices will form the basis of your required order, proceeding to secure check out.
Confirmation will be received upon completed order. Please check all measurements and requirements supplied, mistaken orders are bespoke and unfortunately cannot be returned.
Typical making times around 14 days, allowing for current order waiting list and material availability. Variations will be notified as necessary if applicable. Dispatch confirmation will be sent along with tracking details once the order is complete.
Delivery charge is payable, however international shipping has some destination restrictions.
PRODUCT RECEIPT
All items are made to order following your unique specifications using the finest leather available. Characteristics which may be included, such as growth marks, scars and shade variation are not considered defects, in fact are an indication of quality full grain leather.
Belts, please do not fasten the buckle as it will ‘crease the grain’ and will no longer be classed as new (simply pass through the keepers when checking for a fit).
In the unlikely event of faulty workmanship, returns are excepted. Please see return section for further information.
RETURNS
Should you receive your item in faulty condition you my return your goods within the 14-day period of delivery. Please make sure they remain in a new unused condition within the original packaging to qualify for a refund. Follow the return information on the invoice for a full refund. Unfortunately, refunds cannot be given for change of mind or mistaken orders as all items are specifically made to order. Refunds will be made once the goods are received in a satisfactory new and unused condition.