Contributing Member Denise Posted February 26, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted February 26, 2014 That makers mark looks to be an elephant and I have read about that mark here before. Maybe check out Jumbo and saddles and see what you find? Quote
Members Dwight Posted February 26, 2014 Members Report Posted February 26, 2014 That makers mark looks to be an elephant and I have read about that mark here before. Maybe check out Jumbo and saddles and see what you find? That is it for sure, . . . I could make out the u the m and part of the b in the Jumbo name, . . . but noting clicked until I saw their logo. Now if there were only some way of figuring out what year it came from. it has usable white wool on it that isn't torn or anything, . . . but the leather is dried out pretty bad in a couple of places. One thing for sure, . . . I enjoy it, . . . if it never does anything more than sitting in my shop, . . . adorning the place, . . . it's like a painting for me, . . . I enjoy it. Again, . . . thanks for the suggestion. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members AndyH Posted March 11, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 11, 2014 Saddlebag- the horn was covered at one time. I will definitely clean it well although I'm afraid the leather on the jockeys & skirting may be too far gone. We shall see. I've ridden in some uncomfortable old hibacks though this is not one if them. I'd venture a guess that all the difference was in style of ground seat. Dwight- that is a beautiful saddle! Jumbo brand was made by Schoellkopf of Texas. Some internet research revealed quite a bit of history on this saddlery- founded in 1869. First used the trademark on your saddle in 1902. I recently sold a '40's model ranch style Jumbo on ebay for $290. Still very usable but definitely showed signs of use... If you find out a date on yours I would love to know! Quote
Members Dwight Posted March 12, 2014 Members Report Posted March 12, 2014 Saddlebag- the horn was covered at one time. I will definitely clean it well although I'm afraid the leather on the jockeys & skirting may be too far gone. We shall see. I've ridden in some uncomfortable old hibacks though this is not one if them. I'd venture a guess that all the difference was in style of ground seat. Dwight- that is a beautiful saddle! Jumbo brand was made by Schoellkopf of Texas. Some internet research revealed quite a bit of history on this saddlery- founded in 1869. First used the trademark on your saddle in 1902. I recently sold a '40's model ranch style Jumbo on ebay for $290. Still very usable but definitely showed signs of use... If you find out a date on yours I would love to know! I don't know where to look on mine for a year, . . . heck, I was tickled to find out what kind it was. Pretty much have decided to leave well enough alone. Gonna clean it and oil it, . . . plan on riding the July 4th parade with it, . . . it's an office ornament right now in my leather shop, . . . lots cheaper than paintings, . . . and a whole bunch more practical. Someone added a lot of stampings to it, . . . I look at those and just have to wonder, . . . sure wish it could talk. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members oltoot Posted March 12, 2014 Members Report Posted March 12, 2014 Looks awful narrow in the gullet to me. Tree bars are probably a bit small with very little rocker. My guess would be pretty uncomfortable for most of today's horses. And for people with meaty thighs Quote
Members AndyH Posted March 13, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 13, 2014 Yes the gullet is narrow. I wouldn't know about meaty thighs...lol. I'm 5'10" 135lbs... Quote
Members Dwight Posted March 13, 2014 Members Report Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) It's OK, Andy, . . . I used to be razzed for being a "bird legs" kind of guy. Still so at 6-1 and 175, . . . We can ride either yours or mine, . . . them fat legged guys won't be able to. But mine is not one you slump down in and head out for a 10 mile ride like you were in a rockin chair. May God bless, Dwight Edited March 13, 2014 by Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
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