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LE115INDIAN WARS PERIOD HOBBLESThis is a very good set of hobbles. I got them at the Hign Noon Show form a Santa Fe, New Mexico, dealer. He had them marked Model 1885, Butlery Varney Sidelines. He is very knowledgable in these items so I left his tag on them. PRICE $295Picture
LE115A--OTHER SIDEPicture
LE112ANTIQUE LOOP SEAT SADDLEThis is a beautiful high back saddle with a 11 inch loop seat, and heavily tooled. It is very well made and in excellent condition for its age. A couple of saddle collectors told me it looked like a Visilia style but I could not fnd a maker mark on the saddle. I may not know all the places to look for marks of some of the old saddle makers. The tooling is beatutiful and is well constructed. Cannot believe there is not a maker mark of some type or place on such a quality saddle. Great saddle from the Old West. PRICE: $2995Picture
LE112A--CLOSE UPPicture
LE112B-CANTLE VIEWPicture
LE112C-CLOSE UP SIDE-FRONTPicture
LE112D-MAKER MARK ON JOCKEYPicture
LE112E-FENDER/STIRRUP Picture
LE112F-OTHER SIDEPicture
LE112G-CINCH AND BUCKLEPicture
LE112H-CLOSE UP OTHER SIDEPicture
LE112I-CANTLEPicture
LE112J-STIRRUP OVER SADDLE HORN Picture
LE112K-LOOP SEAT Picture
LE110MEXICAN CHARRO ENSEMBLEThis interesting collection of items consists of a charro saddle with saddle bags, bridle w/bit, spurs, sombrero with original box, charro suit with horseshoe decorations and about 20 feet of extra red rope. It all belonged to one person and was his dress outfit and I acquired it as a complete set. I would like to sell it without breaking up the ensemble. No gun or holster and belt rig came with this collection. The torso and saddle stand did not come with the collection and are not part of the collection price. For dispaly purposes a full mannequin would look so much better but have been unable to find one that would work on a saddle. The Charro was a skilled Mexican horseman in an elaborate costume. Usually a wealthy rancher or businessman. The wealthier the person the fancy the costume and saddle. The shipping label on the hat box has been blackened to where it cannot be read. However, on the side of the box is written the persons name and address. It is Mario Vasquez, with an address Monterrey. Interesting ensemble. PRICE: $3495Picture
LE110A--CLOSE UPPicture
LE110B-FULL VIEWPicture I thought this one was funny as I did not realize my little 3/4 chihuahua and 1/4 terrier was checking things out. She is not for sale.
LE110C-FRONT VIEWPicture
LE110D-2ND FRONT VIEW Picture
LE110E-FRONT OF JACKET Picture
LE110F-DECORATIONS ON SIDE OF JACKETPicture
LE110G-DECORATIONS OTHER SIDE OF JACTETPicture
LE110H-SPURS, BRIDLE, BITPicture
LE110I-SOMBRERO Picture
LE110J-SOMBRERO OTHER SIDE Picture
LE110K-BACK VIEW OF JACKETPicture
LE110L-HAT BOX W/NAME Picture
LE110M-BRIDLE OVER SADDLE HORN Picture
LE110N-SPURS ON SADDLE HORNPicture
LE110O-OTHER SIDE SPURS OVER SADDLE HORNPicture
LE110P-SIDE VIEW OF SADDLEPicture
LE110Q-SADDLE BAG Picture
LE110R-SADDLE MAKER MARK PictureThe maker mark is in the shape of a horseshoe. On the rim of the horseshoe it reads LAS FUSTES MAS FAMOSOA DEL BAJIO then on the inside of the horseshoe it reads FABRICANTE, SILVESTRE GUTIERREZ ,HIDALGO 642, CELAYA, GTO, then on the bottom is a registration number.
LE110S-SADDLE OTHER SIDEPicture
LE110T-STIRRUPS ON SADDLE SEATPicture
LE110U-SADDLE BAG OTHER SIDE Picture
LE110V-LEATHER STRAP Picture
LE110W-SADDLE HORN FROM SEATPicture
LE110X-BRIDLE FULL VIEW Picture
LE110Y-BRIDLE SIDE VIEW Picture
LE110Z-EXTRA ROPEPicture
LE106BUSCADERO BELT AND HOLSTER RIGThis is a relatively modern rig. Both the holster and belt are marked Idaho Leather Co, Boise, Idaho. The belt is marked 36. The holster is large enough for a 7-1/2 inch Colt. The loops fit a 38 caliber. The cartridges do not come with the holster unless the purchaser wants them shipped by themselves marked as ordnance. The purchaser can purchase cartridges after receipt of item. The holster and belt are both tooled and the tooling is the same and beautiful. It is obvious they came as a set. The rig is not new but not antique either. It does show signs of use and aging. This style became popular with the movie cowboys like Tom Mix and the Silver Screen cowboys. In excellent condition and could be used. PRICE: $475Picture
LE106A-OTHER SIDE Picture
LE106B-HOLSTER Picture
LE106C-2ND VIEW HOLSTERPicture
LE106D-BELT Picture
LE0101UNMARKED SCABBARDThis scabbard has an interesting old repair. The leather is very supple. It does not have any straps. It does not have a maker mark. Is is 31-1/2 inches in length. PRICE:$200Picture
LE101A-OTHER SIDE Picture
LE097SPOTTED MONEY BELT AND HOLSTER RIGThis is an attractive old rig consisting of a money belt and holster each with a lot of brass spots. Neither are maker marked. It is an old rig and would not be suitable to wear. It would make a great display rig for an old 5-1/2 or 4-3/4 inch barrel Colt SAA. If that old Colt had pearl or ivory grips it would even make it a greater display. PRICE: $1850Picture
LE097A-FULL VIEWPicture
LE097B-BACK SIDEPicture
LE097C-MONEY BELT OPENINGPicture
LE094OKLAHOMA PRISON MADE SADDLEThis is an interesting saddle made by two prisoners serving time at the State Prison in McCallister. Oklahoma. They worked on the saddle together and put their prison number on the cantle of the saddle below the initials of who they made the saddle for. I managed to get copies of the records from the archives of the State of Oklahoma. One was in prison for murder and one was in for buglary. By examining the records it appears they were there at the same time during July, August and September of 1918. The records are framed and are a part of this package. McCallister is a prison where they have a rodeo every year and the participants are the prisoners. I used to live in Southeast Kansas and went to that rodeo several time over the years I was there. Intersting item. PRICE: $1250Picture
LE094A-BACK VIEWPicture
LE094B-SIDE VIEW-OTHER SIDEPicture
LE094C-FRONT VIEWPicture
LE094D-DOCUMENTSPicture
LE084APACHE SADDLE.This is a most unusual saddle. I picked it up at the Beinfeld Antique Arms Show in January. It looks somewhat like a pack saddle but is covered with what appears to be steer hide. It has a frame made of small branches of a tree bound together for strength and the staves of what appears to be a Yucca cacti fastened to those small branches. A most unusual piece. It it is in good shape and does show signs of wear. However, it may have been covered by a blanket something like that when used as I showed in image F below. I have lived in Southern Arizona for years and the tree parts, yucca plant parts and steer hide, all look like what one would expect to see in this area and apacheria. If anyone has better information on this item please fell free to email me. The saddle blanket did not come with the saddle and is not sold with the saddle. If someone really wants it and buys the saddle I would throw the blanket in for another $100, otherwise it is not for sale. PRICE:$1250.Picture
LE084A-OTHER SIDEPicture
LE084B-CLOSE UPPicture
LE084C-UNDER SIDEPicture
LE084D-CACTUS STAVESPicture
LE084E-UNDER SIDE OF SEATPicture
LE084F-HOW IT MIGHT OF BEEN USEDPicture
LE082PACK SADDLEThis is an unusual pack saddle. The front frame portions of the saddle are longer than the back frame portion. I first thought it was made that way and asked for input from others. I now believe that it was made with all the legs of the frame the same length The back two parts were cut off or broken off a long time ago and give the appearance of being made that way. People use them to put a rifle on for display. The gentleman I purchased it from said it was used in the mining areas around Douglas and Bisbee, Arizona. and Northern Sonora, Mexico. He said the longer portions of the frame gave more stability for the saddle on the burro in hauling things in that mountain area. That’s a good explanation, but many of those pack saddles, without the longer portion of the frame, were used to carry mining items in mountain country. This is a very neat item from the Old West Mining Country in Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico. PRICE: $200 Picture
LE082A-FRONT VIEWPicture
LE082B-CLOSE UPPicture
LE082C-VIEW FROM BACKPicture
LE079CHAP STANDPicked up an interesting newly made stand for chaps. It will be shown here and you can see how it looks with the chaps LE080. It is well made, adjustable for height and the base is heavy. It is easily taken apart or put back together. The connecting points are threaded so when together it is very sturdy. I purchased a bridle stand at the Old West show the first of August but it is wobbly and is joined by just slipping the parts together. I liked this design better so asked the maker to make me a bridle stand and send it to me. Hope it is as good as this chap stand. CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCKPicture
LE079A-TOP SECTION OF STANDPicture
