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COMPLETE UNRESTORED US MODEL 1859 ARTILLERY VALIS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
COMPLETE UNRESTORED US MODEL 1859 ARTILLERY VALIS
COMPLETE UNRESTORED US MODEL 1859 ARTILLERY VALISE SADDLE. A nice, completely orig example of this saddle made to carry equipment, not men. Saddletree measures 15-1/4" front to back with an embossed US shield at the pommel and a blank shield opposing it. The edge of the saddletree is bound in sheet brass. The orig leather seat is padded and stitched. The cantle is entirely covered in leather. The orig skirts and straps remain. Mounted on top is a US regulation valise. One end is stamped "US/Watervliet Arsenal" made of black bridal leather with three closing straps. The valise is attached with two straps having iron roller buckles. A letter of provenance states, "This outstanding example of a Model 1847 Grimsley Dragoon Artillery Valise Saddle was purchase from Tom Bailey in Woodstock, Georgia. Mr. Bailey is a well know collector of Artillery and accessories as well as a restoration specialist for all types of artillery." CONDITION: Very good. All orig and unrestored. Stitching on the seat is loose and areas are split. Surface of the skirts is crackled. Generally leather is stiff, but all intact. Part of the cinch straps are lost. Valise is heavily worn, restitched in several areas. Llined in a cotton pillow ticking. Three straps are missing. 4-56148 CW55 (8,000-10,000)