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A Fine Silver Mounted Maximilian Period Charro Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection

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A Fine Silver Mounted Maximilian Period Charro Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection
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Incredible silver mounted Mexican saddle, circa 1860. The huge and impressive 8 1/2" silver repousse horn with flowering basket and rope edge leads to the 12" seat and the silver bound cantle. Lion head decoration and ring holders along the side, silver covered stirrups, bindings and rigging rings. The saddle was brought to Europe by a French officer after the defeat at the Siege of Queretaro in 1867. It was this battle that ultimately led to the end of Maximilian’s rule and his life.

From the Museum Collection of Francois Chladiuk. The saddle has been part of numerous museum exhibitions, and appears in numerous publications.