Carlos Asse

J.Z. Horter was an American businessman in the 30s/40s in the city of Habana, Cuba. Diego Velazquez de Cuellar founded the city 'San Cristobal de la Habana' in 1514. Habana with a 'b' is the correct spelling. Americans began to spell it, Havana, I have no idea for what reason. Mr. Horter was a representative of agricultural machinery, and electric motors and lamps. The saddle you have may very well be something that he had made for himself, or something given to him as a gift by some of the sugar cane companies with which he dealt. Since he probably went riding a horse to some sugar cane fields. This is just my assumption. Since I do not believe he had anything to do with leather goods. There is a three story building with his name on it in the middle of 'old Habana' (Habana Vieja). I just bump into your inquiry while doing other research. I hope it helps you with your inquiry!