11: CHARLES P. SHIPLEY HAND TOOLED SADDLE WITH SILVER

The fine leather saddle with all-over foliate pattern tooling is embellished with German silver and other metal mounts, stamped maker's marks on fenders and seat, numbered 140. The tooling remains very crisp.
Measures 16.5 inches from the base of the horn to the inside edge of the cantle.
Very good condition, noting loss of one leather string and some discoloration to others, no damage, repair, heavy wear or abuse.
Provenance: John Royle Trust and Living Estate, Independence, Missouri.
$1,000 - $1,500