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Ornate 1870s Mexican Saddle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
Ornate 1870s Mexican Saddle
Lavish and striking 19th century Mexican saddle exquisitely adorned with silver threaded patterns forming overlapping stylized ovals and figural 8 patterns on the saddle and saddlebags. Replicating the design with raised silver on the elegant stirrups. A pair of matching early holsters are attached on each side between the rigging and the saddlebags. The saddle is decorated with 2 1/2” three-dimensional horsehead conchos just below the 5” flat silver Mexican style horn plus two more on the saddlebags. The exposed rawhide tree has a rich aged reddish brown patina and the saddle rings are inlaid with silver. The lot includes a Breast Collar with a large repoussé Mexican eagle and snake