8: CHARLES P. SHIPLEY PARADE SADDLE WITH FANCY TAPADEROS

The black tooled leather parade saddle embellished with German silver and hand tooled decoration is stamped with written out marks by the maker on both fenders.
Measures 16 inches from the base of the horn to the inside edge of the cantle.
Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear, minor effects of age including minor corrosion to some mounts.
Provenance: John Royle Trust and Living Estate, Independence, Missouri.
$1,000 - $1,500