Description
This version of The Lochgelly Tawse was made by my father from the early 1970’s. (see history pages for more information)
It comes in 2 weights Medium (see my other listing) or Heavy, with the option of 2 or 3 tails and a choice of 2 different maker’s stamps or Logos.
It was traditionally burnished with wax to a dark tan colour but I’m offering the option of dark brown too, the dark brown wax highlights the natural grain of the hide and produces an aged patina.
Finding suitable leather this thick is difficult hence the increased cost for this Heavy weight belt, it may not always be available so if it’s a very thick belt you want don’t delay.
These belts are made from one solid piece of Buffalo Hide and are flexible enough to roll or wear over your shoulder as School Masters often did back in the day but I think this is best done with the Medium weight tawse the Heavy weight is just too thick to comfortably roll or wear in my opinion. It will be supplied flat and unrolled so it’s entirely up to you.
This leather is veg tanned and heavily wax burnished it should not require a lot of care but please avoid exposure to strong sunlight or heat, a wee polish up occasionally with a wax polish is all that’s required.
Description of 2 tail Heavy weight Lochgelly Tawse/School Belt
Length 58cm
Width 32mm
Thickness 9-10mm
Weight approximately 150g
Leather: Full grain, veg tanned Buffalo Butt from a British tannery.
Description of 3 tail Heavy weight Lochgelly Tawse/School Belt
Length 58cm
Width 38mm
Thickness 9-10mm
Weight approximately 165g
Leather: Full grain, veg tanned Buffalo Butt from a British tannery.
Note: All Tawse orders include UK postage and orders over £80 include postage worldwide.
Len –
Called at Margaret’s workshop recently and had a jeans belt made and saw these School Belts hanging up. All made to the exact design and pattern used by her Grandfather and Father. Made with the same skill and craftsmanship as done by her ancestors who produced a strap that sent fear through many a school boy being told he was to be belted for his misdeeds, knowing the immense sting it would inflict. The Tawse’s Margaret makes today are not replica as seen on the net. This is the REAL THING for any collector/connoisseur or for recreational use. Beautifully polished and top quality English tanned Buffalo Butt hide used which is very dense and stiff.
From order to delivery in 4 Days.
Grant –
Bought a lochgelly tawse from Margaret recently for my collection. Extremely well made and excellent service.