Phil Quallington "The Leather Man"

phil@leatherman.fsnet.co.uk

Phil is well known in re-enacting circles for his very high quality of craftsmanship and his open and friendly nature. Phil hand stitches everything to ensure complete authenticity.  Shown here is a small selection of the items Phil makes as standard. 

Phil attended the Cordwainers College in London between 1983-1985, and gained the much prized college diploma. The course was General Leather Goods Production, and covered light leather goods (wallets, purses etc.) handbags and luggage.
Since leaving college he has been working continuously in the industry, producing desk accessories such as winged blotters, letter trays etc. Is currently employed by a company in Hertfordshire producing similar articles and light leather goods on a larger scale using mass production methods.
In his spare time Phil has a small business producing articles of an historical nature; being particularly interested in medieval drinking vessels such as leathern bottles and tankards. The methods of construction he uses are as near as possible to those believed to have been used in bygone days. Other items he makes range from 15th century style jewellery caskets to various shields, pouches and scabbards. This work is displayed, demonstrated and traded through medieval events at castles stately homes, living history and re-enactment sites throughout the British Isles. He has also given practical demonstrations at Luton and Tring Museums and has had work exhibited in the Museum of Leatherwork, Northampton. More recently has done work for the Mary Rose Trust, Portsmouth; York Civic Trust and supplied a bottle to the new Globe Theatre London for their recent production of Henry V.
He was awarded the Licentiateship of the City and Guilds (L.C.G.I.) in 1990 for Leather goods production.
Anything that can be made in leather Phil is happy to take a commission for. Many museums have commissioned Phil's work in the past. If you are interested in purchasing or inquiring about an item or would like information or a quote then please click the link to open the on-line inquiry form 

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Traditional Leather Bottle	This is the most common shape for a leather bottle. They come in 3 sizes, small, medium and large.	Click picture to enlarge
Mary Rose Leather Bottle	This is a copy of the bottle found on the Mary Rose. Copied by kind permision of Dr Margaret Rule. Bottles simillar to this called pumkin seed bottles are available but without the Mary Rose markings.	Click picture to enlarge
Leather Powder Flask	These are copies of an original powder flask and are available in two sizes standard and large.	Click picture to enlarge
Leather Bucket	A good size Leather bucket pitch lined all hand stitched and suitable for a large number of periods.	Click picture to enlarge
Bollock pouches	A common late medieval pouch popular with all classes.	Click picture to enlarge
Custom Bollock pouch	Custom made pouches can be made to order incorporating carving or decorative finishes as required. These would not be available from stock.	Click picture to enlarge
Belt pouch	One of a number of designs available. Other custom designs can be commisioned	Click picture to enlarge
Scabbards	Any weapon can have a custom made scabbard. A number of examples are shown here.	Click picture to enlarge
Custom carving	This is just one example of how a scabbard can be decorated with carving.	Click picture to enlarge