Civil War Era Civilian Horse Saddle

American, mid-19th century, consisting of a leather-encased carved wooden frame with pommel, brass rivets, a set of iron stirrups, a leather girth strap, and an iron bit with leather straps.

Saddle overall 26 x 19 x 17 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Oxidation to all ferrous elements; some crazing to leather; good condition and still functional.