CIVIL WAR ERA HOPE TEXAS SADDLE.

CIVIL WAR ERA HOPE TEXAS SADDLE. This distinctive saddle with the broad, flat horn was one design by Adolphus Hope in Texas, probably in the 1830s. Hope continued to make saddles well into the 1850s, but his pattern was copied throughout Texas, and many military people liked the style and continued to use them, especially in the South. At the beginning of the Civil War, some Confederate officers sought out Hope saddles for themselves and their mounted troops. The most characteristic feature of a Hope saddle is the massive, broad, flat saddle horn, covered in rawhide for durability. This example has long skirts, which is atypical, but skirts and seat are decorated in floral designs, typical of Texas decorated saddles. This saddle is accompanied by a set of saddle bags that were found with it. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Saddle is in very good condition, apparently with all orig parts. Some seam separation is apparent. Leather surface is very good. Skirts are crazed and mottled. Decorations are still strongly detailed. Most iron and brass attachments are intact. Major seams of saddle are sewn with leather cord and are intact. Cinch, wooden stirrups and stirrup straps are intact. A quarter-size brass rosette with horseshoe design at back of seat is typical of rosettes excavated in battlefield sifts and campgrounds. Saddle bags are sound and pliable. Each bag is closed with 3 straps with roller buckles. Three of the roller buckles are missing, as three of the straps are also broken. Cloth linings of saddle bags are sound. Surfaces are crazed and mottled, with one bag being particularly soiled, with stitching coming loose. Saddle bags still display well with saddle. 4-31382 JS172 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1137	$4,600.00	CIVIL WAR ERA HOPE TEXAS SADDLE. This distinctive saddle with the broad, flat horn was one design by Adolphus Hope in Texas, probably in the 1830s. Hope continued to make saddles well into the 1850s, but his pattern was copied throughout Texas, and many military people liked the style and continued to use them, especially in the South. At the beginning of the Civil War, some Confederate officers sought out Hope saddles for themselves and their mounted troops. The most characteristic feature of a Hope saddle is the massive, broad, flat saddle horn, covered in rawhide for durability. This example has long skirts, which is atypical, but skirts and seat are decorated in floral designs, typical of Texas decorated saddles. This saddle is accompanied by a set of saddle bags that were found with it. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Saddle is in very good condition, apparently with all orig parts. Some seam separation is apparent. Leather surface is very good. Skirts are crazed and mottled. Decorations are still strongly detailed. Most iron and brass attachments are intact. Major seams of saddle are sewn with leather cord and are intact. Cinch, wooden stirrups and stirrup straps are intact. A quarter-size brass rosette with horseshoe design at back of seat is typical of rosettes excavated in battlefield sifts and campgrounds. Saddle bags are sound and pliable. Each bag is closed with 3 straps with roller buckles. Three of the roller buckles are missing, as three of the straps are also broken. Cloth linings of saddle bags are sound. Surfaces are crazed and mottled, with one bag being particularly soiled, with stitching coming loose. Saddle bags still display well with saddle. 4-31382 JS172 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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