MELVILL & MOON

General information

Melvill and Moon

The broad Latin translation of “LAUDATOR TEMPORIS ACTI” is “IN PRAISE OF AN AGE GONE BY. Laudator Temporis Acti is more than merely our company motto, it is the heart and soul of everything we do.

The company is family run, backed by a heritage rooted in African Safari tradition from the turn of the last century.

Company Overview:

The 'age gone by' in question being that grand safari era best described by Bartle Bull in Safari:

“From 1836 until 1939 unique conditions and eccentric individuals created style of adventure that can never exist again. Abundant big game, ungoverned landscapes, suitable weapons, the lifelong habit of hunting, a zest for discovery and an appreciation of both hardship and luxury, all came together then in the vast bush of south-eastern Africa”.

Based on many of the old Safari / military campaign designs, our eclectic range of Safari accessories and equipment convey not only the romance of a different era but also the handmade craftsmanship of a time when things were made to last forever.

To our own design we manufacture and market a broad range of high end safari luggage, campaign furniture, and handmade canvas & leather safari accessories. Our safari-style seat covers are made from 100% old fashioned cotton canvas. The heavy duty canvas is the trademark of the company and represents the heart and soul of the safari era that the company’s products depict.