A TEXAN SILVERED METAL MOUNTED TOOLED LEATHER WESTERN SADDLE AND BLANKET, BY HAMMAN SADDLERY, YOAKUM, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY, with carved leather swirling oak leaf and acorn decoration throughout on a pounced ground, enclosing a stitched suede leather seat and horn, mounted with an engraved silverplated metal roundel centering "TJJ" monogram, seat interior length: 15", exterior length: 21.75"; together with a thick dark green saddle blanket trimmed on two sides with pressed "basket weave" patterned leather panels, detailed with applied silvered metal mounts suspending hide straps.

This saddle is in good condition for leather items of this age, use and materials including but not limited to; minor surface wear, buildup and discolorations on horn and areas throughout, expected light marks and small scratches on stirrups. The leather appears to be firm and does not suffer from dry rot. The sheep skin lining on the underside is used but in good shape. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."