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Bohlin Rodeo Trophy Saddle Presented to Stuart Hamblen

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Bohlin Rodeo Trophy Saddle Presented to Stuart Hamblen
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Offered for sale in this lot is a Bohlin Made trophy saddle. The plate on the back of the cantle says, Presented by Ed Bohlin to Stuart Hamblen Best All Around Cowboy Gilmore Rodeo. Stuart Hamblen (1908 – 1989) was an American entertainer who became one of radio's first Singing Cowboys in 1926, going on to become an actor, radio show host, and songwriter. In 1931, Hamblen began hosting a popular radio program. He also composed music and acted in motion pictures with cowboy stars including Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and John Wayne. In 1934, he became the first artist signed by the American subsidiary of Decca Records. Hamblen was known to participate in Rodeos during his teens and into his thirties. This saddle was likely won during the 1930s sometime after Gilmore Stadium opened and began hosting rodeos. MAKER: Edward Bohlin, Inc. Hollywood, CA. APPROX AGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: 14 inch seat. CONDITION: Fair for its age, wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. SHIPPING: There will be a $20 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium you pay is discounted to only 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."