26: SHIPLEY'S IMPROVED ROPING SADDLE NO. 292 WITH POCKETS

The handsome saddle with deep carved tooling overall, low cantle, padded seat, small bags, bronze riggings, six conchos, original leather wrapped stirrups, multiple maker's stamps, numbered 292.
Measures 14.5 inches from the gullet to the stitching on the cantle.
Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear. The leather strings may be replacements. The back side of the cantle is personalized with tooled initials of H.V.C.
Provenance: John Royle Trust and Living Estate, Independence, Missouri.
$50 - $500