Shirley Brown Saddlery, Leonard Galvin - Worth?

[Bar C Leather]

I acquired this beautiful saddle from my husband's aunt who I believe had it custom made many years ago. It is stamped with Leonard Galvin's mark while he was still using the Shirley Brown Saddlery name. Can anyone tell me what year he changed the business name? That might help me figure out the saddle's age.

I am trying to put a value on this saddle but I can't even begin to do so without knowing what Leonard's saddles sold for and how much experience he had when he built this saddle. I know that my husband's aunt was showing half-Arabs and that she spared NO expense for her horses and showing career.

Any help would be appreciated. I understand that Mr. Jay Nordley studied under Leonard, Jay?? Any ideas?

Thank You!

[Denise]

Casey Jordan has the information you want in post three on this thread: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=14181 Maybe if you contact Casey he may be able to answer more questions for you too?