Members The Farmers Daughter Posted June 13, 2011 Members Report Posted June 13, 2011 I checked on line but nothing came up. I bought a barrel saddle at auction and it says 'hand made by Tim Davis'. It looks to be vintage 1970's. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote "Look back on our struggle for freedom, Trace our present day's strength to it's source; And you'll find that man's pathway to glory Is strewn with the bones of a horse"
Members roo4u Posted June 13, 2011 Members Report Posted June 13, 2011 i dont know...that sure dont look like a hand made saddle... Quote TRACY MONSTER FARM SPECIALTIES-custom tack for dog, horse and human
Members Blake Posted June 13, 2011 Members Report Posted June 13, 2011 On 6/13/2011 at 6:12 PM, The Farmers Daughter said: I checked on line but nothing came up. I bought a barrel saddle at auction and it says 'hand made by Tim Davis'. It looks to be vintage 1970's. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. That is from American Saddlery in Chattanooga Tenn. They used makers names on their saddles to give them the appearance of being handmades but were little more than production items. I'm sure the named makers were actually employees and may have done the final assembly or finishing. Kind Regards Blake Quote
Members The Farmers Daughter Posted June 13, 2011 Author Members Report Posted June 13, 2011 On 6/13/2011 at 7:41 PM, Blake said: That is from American Saddlery in Chattanooga Tenn. They used makers names on their saddles to give them the appearance of being handmades but were little more than production items. I'm sure the named makers were actually employees and may have done the final assembly or finishing. Kind Regards Blake Oh well, it is a little disappointing, but since I only paid $250 for it, I'm not too upset. Quote "Look back on our struggle for freedom, Trace our present day's strength to it's source; And you'll find that man's pathway to glory Is strewn with the bones of a horse"
Members Saddlebag Posted June 18, 2011 Members Report Posted June 18, 2011 My main gripe with makers who use a keeper for identification is it is easily switched to another saddle. Quote
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