55: ELABORATE SHIPLEY PARADE SADDLE W/ SILVER METAL MOUNTS

The deeply carved floral designs against a stippled texture background are further embellished by silver-colored metal mounts and white strings. The Western style saddle with tapaderos is stamped CHAS P. SHIPLEY | MAKER | KANSAS CITY MO in oval.
Measures 15.5 inches from the gullet to the stitching on the cantle.
Provenance: John Royle Trust and Living Estate, Independence, Missouri.
$50 - $500