You are bidding on a Denver Dry Goods, Spear Point saddle
built on a Low Down Roper tree in the late 1930's to early 1940's period. It is one
of their Powder River series of saddles. Historically accurate restoration work
was completed by master saddle maker R.L. Sherer, Sherer Custom Saddles, Inc,
Franktown, Colorado. Credentials are online. Restoration work is summarized
below. The No. 87-468 saddle was listed in several Denver Dry Goods catalogs. Tree
specifications are comparable to contemporary saddle trees making this a
ridable saddle. FREE SHIPPING LOWER 48 ONLY
Tree specifications:
Seat 14”
Gullet: 6 ¼” wide, 7” high
Swells: 12”
Horn: Mexican. 3 1/2” high, 3 1/2”,cap
Cantle 4” high
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Restoration
work (2017 prices) |
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CLEAN AND CONDITION |
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NEW HORN COVERING |
$
90.00 |
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NEW CANTLE BINDING |
$
100.00 |
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NEW "SPEAR
POINT" FENDERS AND SL |
$
430.00 |
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NEW STIRRUPS, TREADS AND
TOPS |
$
65.00 |
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NEW BUTTONS AND STRINGS |
$
65.00 |
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NEW ROPE STRAP |
$ 8.00 |
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$
883.00 |