6: A RARE HIGH BACK SADDLE STAMPED VELIE KANSAS CITY

The classic, undecorated working saddle with laced swell, high pommel and high cantle is stamped by the maker on the skirts under the jockey corner. This is a nice example with good, warm patina to the leather overall, circa first quarter of the 1900s.

Willard Velie, maternal grandson of John Deere, left the family business around 1892 to establish his own company, Velie Saddlery Co. Under the Velie name, he specialized in the production of finely crafted leather saddles, carriages and later automobiles and airplanes.
Measures 15 inches from the base of the horn to the inside edge of the cantle.
Very good condition, noting possible replacement of some leather strings and moderate evidence of use. No major damage, repair or abuse.
Provenance: John Royle Trust and Living Estate, Independence, Missouri.
$1,000 - $2,000