June 22, 2024 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/22/2024
Elegant in both design and execution, this round-skirted, floral carved show/parade saddle displays early Brydon Bros (Los Angeles) styling, has a silver wrapped and initialed horn, silver mounted stirrups, and is additionally enhanced with a matching square-skirted silver mounted corona. The intricately and artistically engraved 4 3/4"cantle with the gold "JCM" initials features world-class craftsmanship, though apparently unmarked. A wide array of small and large round conchos and spots are peppered over and around the skirts and along the perimeter of the fenders. The non-matching breast collar features a centered gold horsehead while the bridle does appear to be mounted with Bohlin silver and has a Bohlin maker-marked bit. One would conclude this attractive and appealing California parade saddle ensemble is a "mix and match" assemblage of 1920s to 1950s leather and silver from multiple high-quality makers of the era. The seat is 14".
Provenance: Ex George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Item Dimensions: Overall: 30" x 20" x 40"