US MODEL 1859 ARSENAL MADE ARTILLERY VALISE SADDLE.

US MODEL 1859 ARSENAL MADE ARTILLERY VALISE SADDLE. This example was made and is marked “1/Allegheny/Arsenal/1862” and is so stamped on the brass pommel shield. The brass shield on the opposite side of the tree has the initials “E.H. ‘B Co.” scratched crudely on its face on its face. The saddle, made to carry equipment and not a person, measures 15-1/2” across and the tree is 10” wide. Front and back are bound in sheet brass. The seat and cantle are covered in black bridal leather with iron hardware throughout. Accompanying the saddle is a brown leather valise, having two straps and a brass tack decoration around each end. The interior of the valise is unlined, and the valise is strapped to the saddle with two reproduction blanket straps with oval brass buckles. CONDITION: Saddle has been heavily restored. Stitching has been reinforced on the cantle with new leather added. Skirts, cinch, and straps are reproductions. Orig leather on the tree has been glued, restitched, and has a crackled surface overall. Valise is in good condition with some scuffing and flexing to leather, which remains flexible. One strap is a replacement. 4-56147 CW54 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	2401	$1,092.00	US MODEL 1859 ARSENAL MADE ARTILLERY VALISE SADDLE. This example was made and is marked “1/Allegheny/Arsenal/1862” and is so stamped on the brass pommel shield. The brass shield on the opposite side of the tree has the initials “E.H. ‘B Co.” scratched crudely on its face on its face. The saddle, made to carry equipment and not a person, measures 15-1/2” across and the tree is 10” wide. Front and back are bound in sheet brass. The seat and cantle are covered in black bridal leather with iron hardware throughout. Accompanying the saddle is a brown leather valise, having two straps and a brass tack decoration around each end. The interior of the valise is unlined, and the valise is strapped to the saddle with two reproduction blanket straps with oval brass buckles. CONDITION: Saddle has been heavily restored. Stitching has been reinforced on the cantle with new leather added. Skirts, cinch, and straps are reproductions. Orig leather on the tree has been glued, restitched, and has a crackled surface overall. Valise is in good condition with some scuffing and flexing to leather, which remains flexible. One strap is a replacement. 4-56147 CW54 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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