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Early "Mother Hubbard" Style Custom Leather Saddle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Early  Mother Hubbard  Style Custom Leather Saddle
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This lot provides you the option to bid on a very beautiful "Mother Hubbard" style saddle. The saddle is believed to originate from the last quarter of the 19th c. and came from the personal collection of renowned saddle maker, and craftsman - Kent DeVore. Kent has been the owner and operator of "DeVore Saddlery" since 1950, when he joined his father in the tack business. Previous to his merge, his father ran the business as "Helena Saddlery" since 1890. The "Mother Hubbard" style was extremely popular with the Texas cattle drivers from the 1870's all the way to the first World War, due to its one piece mochilla, and its extremely comfortable ride and excellent durability. The name "Mother Hubbard" was adopted for the resemblance to the large brim sun bonnets that were being worn by prairie women at the time. This particular saddle shows simple, linear hand tooling, and eight double layered, scalloped leather conchos. The saddle is in good condition, especially for the age. The saddle has a 12 1/2" seat.