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Edward H. Bohlin “San Gabriel” Model Parade Saddle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
Edward H. Bohlin “San Gabriel” Model Parade Saddle
Impressive, fully floral carved, black, sterling silver mounted, San Gabriel model Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood, California parade saddle with matching Bohlinmade breast collar. Built on a Miles City 14” tree with 15” swells, 5” high heavy gauge sterling silver cantle with rope edge, 15 x 30 skirts, 9” fenders, three-quarter flat leather rigging, 18” taps with initials and brand, fully silvered front including intricately engraved gullet with rope edge and sterling horn with raised buffalo head. Saddle is adorned with Bohlin’s trademark silver spots plus a variety of rope-edged conchos, featuring raised Indian head, horse head, eagle, buffalo head, bucking horse, and mule head. Bohlinmade football size maker-mark stamped in silver. The saddle is tooled with eagles on the jockeys and bucking horse and rider on the fenders. Very similar in design to the parade saddle pictured on pg.117 of James Nottage’s Saddlemaker to the Stars book, identified as the 1950s model used by Clayton Moore in his iconic role as the Lone Ranger. Includes black and white corona. Excellent overall condition.