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Edward H. Bohlin Hollywood Parade Saddle

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana / Collectibles - Old West Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:35,000.00 - 45,000.00 USD
Edward H. Bohlin Hollywood Parade Saddle
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The elegant “El Camino” model – described in multiple Bohlin catalogs as “one of the most attractive saddles ever made and our belief is strengthened by the hearty acclaim of countless critics” – this lovely 1940s black parade saddle with 15” seat, is artfully and intricately fully floral tooled and tastefully adorned with heavy gauge, lavishly engraved swell caps, fully silvered cantle, and lovely sterling corner plates. The skirts, fenders and tapaderos are trimmed with Bohlin’s square, raised “daisy pattern” conchos (no 302, 303 and 305) in varying sizes interspersed with silver spots. The striking 26” long tapaderos feature heavy gauge, intricately engraved cap covers plus an exquisite silver panel with a center of eight matching square conchos. Fine, 100% original condition.

With a matching bridle with Bohlin marked buckle sets & stainless Bohlin marked engraved bit.

PROVENANCE: Acquired by current owner from the Harvey Roberts "Bum" Bright (1920 –2004) Collection.

Harvey Roberts “Bum” Bright

Harvey Roberts “Bum” Bright (1920 – 2004) was an American businessman, staunch conservative, and philanthropist, best known for owning the Dallas Cowboys from 1984 to 1989.

Bright, born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, moved to Texas in his youth. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in Texas A&M University and by 1943, had earned his degree in petroleum engineering. Bright then joined the Army Corps of Engineers, served in WWII in Europe, and was promoted to the rank of Captain. He left the Army in 1946, and returned to Texas. Upon his arrival, Bright began to invest in oil and natural gas leases, later expanding his investments to trucking, banking, savings and loans, and real estate. By the age of 31, he was a millionaire and by 1990, he was considered of the 100 richest people in Texas. Along with his wealth, Bright earned respect and criticism for this style of business practice, and was often seen as an intimidating figure.

Bright was involved in two significant forays in the football business. First, he was influential in decision to hire Texas A&M head football coach, Jackie Sherrill in 1982. Two short years later, Bright purchased the Dallas Cowboys from Clint Murchison. Bright sold the Cowboys to current owner, Jerry Jones, in 1989.