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Important Emperor Maximilian Saddle I (1864-1867) Imperial Mexican Saddle & Painting

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:30,000.00 USD Estimated At:100,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD
Important Emperor Maximilian Saddle I (1864-1867) Imperial Mexican Saddle & Painting
The splendid 1860s saddle is both impressive and elegant with a golden patinated, partially exposed rawhide tree trimmed topped with a regal 8" saucer-shaped horn adorned with a raised 6-pointed star and a filigreed sterling silver royal crown and Maximilian monogram. There are eight more Imperial monograms - six cut out in silver and two embroidered in silver thread on the two leather skirts. Silver and gold thread in both floral and three-dimensional designs tastefully adorn the entire saddle. The fabulous 4 foot long lustrious hair saddle bags are truly fit for a king creating the desired Imperial effect. Includes matching headstall embellished with silver threads, buckles, seashell keeper, 3 1/4" Imperial conchos, period iron ring bit and braided blue and white reins