10: CHARLES SHIPLEY LADIES SADDLE WITH SPECIAL CAMBY TREE

The fine example with special camby tree sporting a stitched horsehide pocket with flap on each side also has a padded seat, puffs, trims and other embellishments in fine brown horsehide with stitching. The beautifully designed saddle with full leathers is stamped with the Shipley maker's mark each side, numbered 240 and further marked HEN 10-1-51.
Measures approximately 16 inches from the base of the horn to the inside edge of the cantle.
Very good to fine original condition, there are no issues of damage, wear, or repair. No evidence of use can be found.
Provenance: John Royle Trust and Living Estate, Independence, Missouri.
$1,000 - $1,500