July Military Auction
Lot 25201:
Description
A World War I-era US military Model 1904 McClellan cavalry saddle and associated tack ensemble. The saddle is constructed of dark brown leather in the characteristic open-seat pattern. A brass pommel shield is stamped with the text 11 1/2 INCH SEAT. The lot includes a pair of hooded stirrups, also known as tapaderos, with leather covers embossed with a US monogram within an oval. One wooden stirrup core is clearly stamped with the markings H, 1916, and R.I.A., identifying manufacture at the Rock Island Arsenal in 1916. The ensemble features various leather attachment straps and cinches fitted with brass and steel hardware, including several tie-down rings and buckles.
Cantle width: 15.5 inches
Tapadero width: 9 inches. We do our best to describe all items in the sale, and we definitely take a ton of photos. But, we are not able to guarantee authenticity or era of items in the sale. Please carefully look at all photos (up to 100 in some cases on our in-house platform) to judge for yourself what you are buying. All sales are final. Our in-house shipping is available. Pickup is Wednesday, July 15, from Noon to 5 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB346
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