Mike Craw Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 This is the side saddle in the photo in the "Let's See You" section of Carlos and me. It was the customer's great-grandmother's saddle, and he figures it is about 200 years old. The before photo is how we got it. I'm guessing this was a restore job done about 75-100 years ago, probably not by a really experienced saddle maker. I say that mostly because of how the seat was covered and the material was bunched and nailed around the bottom of the tree under the skirts. The saddle still has its original horse-hair and straw padding, and we were able to salvage most of that. Unfortunately, the tree is bone dry and was not rawhided, so this one's for display only now. Mike Quote My choice early in life was either to be a piano-player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. Harry S. Truman
Members wildrose Posted October 1, 2008 Members Report Posted October 1, 2008 Simply gorgeous! Great work! Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Members Kowboyboots Posted October 28, 2008 Members Report Posted October 28, 2008 That is very nice restore Quote
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