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We were delighted to receive the following photograph from Peter G. Smith from Buckinghamshire, England.

Peter is a model maker and produces with extraordinary accuracy and detail, carriages such as the 1902 ‘State Landau’ featured here. All of the parts down to the spokes on the wheels and the glass in the ‘lamps’ have been hand-crafted by Peter in his workshop at home.

He has won many prizes for his work. This particular model which is approx. 18” long, received first prize in its class at a recent Model Engineering Exhibition.

Peter uses J. Hewit & Sons Sheepskin Skiver to ‘upholster’ the carriage’s seats.

Skin Deep Would love to hear about other unusual uses of leather you may have. So please write and let us know, but no smut please!