Hi
So I found this guy in the antique store and figure i would give it a go :)
I've finished fixing the metal hanger, have left this a couple of sands before a polish to give it a matt sort of finish.
Going to visit the horse shop and buy some saddle soap and some neatsfoot oil.
There is 1 chip in the leather so i might sand back and get some leather dust and do a patch fix.
The bit i'm most concerned with is the leather that holds the metal hanger, this seems to want to just somewhat disintegrate and i'm hoeping that its just the edges.
otherwise i might need to visit the local shoesmith and get him to sew on a new loop.
Is the oil likely to strengthen this?
Attachment 221494Attachment 221495