April 12, 2019 Gold Rush, Western, & Native American, Las Vegas
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2019
Circa 1970's, this custom leather saddle was designed by Roy Rogers. The sister, and inspiration for this saddle is seen on the original 1950's lunchbox with Roy's plastic saddle on it. Those saddles were produced by All Western Plastics headquartered in Lusk, Wyoming. It is widely known this was Roy's favorite Saddle, and most photographed plastic saddle he owned and made famous in merchandise and images. Roy's good friend Art Emr loved it and asked Roy if he could have a copy made. Roy said, "I’m honored and flattered that you want a saddle like mine, but let's make one that is your's alone." Instead of a direct copy of the original saddle that had only the star accents, they added hearts to the the new saddle so it was different from Roy's just a bit. Textan was commissioned to make it out of leather as All American Plastics was now out of business. Manufactured in patriotic red, white, and blue leather, with four red American eagles, two blue stars, red slotted conchos with red latigos, and a 16" seat. It's a stunning setup with large 24" multi-colored tapaderos, the original red, white, and blue wool-felt corona saddle pad, red, white, and blue cinch, matching breast collar, reins, and bridle with snaffle bit. Included is the life size cutout of Roy Rogers that pairs very nicely with the saddle, 26"W x 73"T. A very impressive Roy Rogers related saddle that is truly one-of-a-kind. (Lunchbox is shown as a display only)
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: On Stand: 30"L x 16"W x 44"T.