14" Vintage Double Rigged Western Saddle Handmade Handcarved silver color spots

Description: Currently, I am offering this lovely saddle as a display. To be safe to use, at least one of the stirrup leathers needs to be replaced or reinforced. This repair was already done on one side, but the other side now needs it as well. The saddle was once a very fancy showpiece, attractively decorated with various sized silver spots. Most are all there, excepting two, I think, which are on the near fender where the calf of your leg will completely cover. I have had this saddle in my collection for a number of years, and am parting with a number of these old saddles because the upkeep is now too much for me. The leather all feels very nice, it has been kept conditioned. There may be some tiny vestiges of mildew showing....which would never occur on dry leather. I did give it a quick onceover, and believe there is very little, if any, left.. The design is clearly a handmade, handcarved effort. It is very nice. Whomever had this saddle enjoyed it and spent many hours in it.. However, with small repairs, it should last many more years. As a display, its lovely as is. The seat and horn are tight, the gullet measures just over 6 1/2 inches. It is double rigged with big, heavy duty brass cinch rings. I have not found a makers mark, but there is little doubt it was a well crafted, personally designed saddle. The fleece should be replaced with real sheepskin, this was a rather crude replacement, although pretty solid. The only other negative criticism I could make is that in places where the leather is double thick, like the fenders, some of the stitching has come loose. Everything still is basically all in place, and it looks as though some type of leather craft glue may have been used. Personally, I really like this old saddle....it has been on display in the entranceway of my house for many years. I will be also offering, in another listing, the matching breastplate. I just couldnt add all the pictures to this listing.

Price: 175 USD

Location: Concord, New Hampshire

End Time: 2024-11-05T23:09:34.000Z

Shipping Cost: 67 USD