12: A GOOD HAND TOOLED HIGH BACK SADDLE WITH ASKEW TAG

The wide fork with rawhide laced trim is topped by high horn laced in rawhide capped in brass, matching brass conchos, high back with rawhide, nice tooling overall, the back of the cantle is mounted with the Askew enameled copper signature tag.
Measures 16 inches from the base of the horn to the inside edge of the cantle.
Good condition, noting light wear, possibly some replaced leather strings, surface stress to the leather in areas, the stirrups are likely replacements.
Provenance: John Royle Trust and Living Estate, Independence, Missouri.
$1,000 - $1,500