Details about Ornate Antique Early Victorian Side Saddle
A beautiful Victorian Somerset style side saddle that has been stored in an attic for many years. I have taken it to a local repairer who has said from the style of stitching he believes it to be early Victorian circa 's. There is no maker marks visible but because of the ornate leatherwork, style & quality it would have been a very high end saddle I am told. It has a doeskin seat & the rest of the saddle is pigskin, although old it looks as though it originally had very little use, the seat does not show wear & neither do the girth straps etc. Measured to where the normal cutback would be makes it a " saddle and is a wide width fit, so would easily fit a modern horse. The underneath panels would need replacing to make it rideable but other than that the tree is sound and leatherwork good although slightly dry but will come up even better once conditioned which I have not attempted to do. The leather has a few dimples at the very end of the top pommel/fixed head and if you want any other photos let me know. Local collection from nr gloucester or I can ship. I will also ship overseas but the cost needs to be covered so please contact me first & I will try & get a quote for you to give idea of cost.