BEAUCASTLE

It does have a little flower on the center of the horn. I will look up under the skirts for markings when I bring it home to clean it. I have not had horse for 30 years but haven't been able to bring myself to get rid of this saddle. Guess I should clean it and get it home where it will be used. Thanks for everyone's input.

Hi Saddlebag, Did you look at this link? http://www.western-s...a-allen-saddle/ It is the exact same saddle…. the cowboy on the fender is the same.. unless, of course, more than one saddle maker used the same tooling designs? You are correct that it is a very well made saddle. Any advice on cleaning it without hurting it?

Saw a Bona Allen that looks like this saddle… Cowboy looks the same. http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/2008/09/29/used-bona-allen-saddle/ Would still appreciate advice on cleaning etc...

I bought this saddle from a very nice tack ship in Chesterfield, Mo in the early 1970's. The owner told me it was made by a very good saddle maker, and it appeared old then. I really did not use it much but have kept it all this time time because it feels like a a "really good saddle." Upon investigation it looks just like a Porter saddle but I have not seen the markings. Also would the silver be tarnished by now if it was real silver. Could it be a Porter? Obviously it needs to be cleaned so advice on that would be appreciated. Best I can tell I should get as much dust as possible off of the leather with compressed air, a soft brush and vacuuming before starting with the liquid cleaners. After that the advice I read is all over the place. I do plan on selling it… Or sell it as is and let an expert clean it?