Exceedingly rare, dazzling and very well maker-marked brown Bohlin "Hexagon" model child's pony size parade saddle in very fine condition with fully matching Bridle, Bit, Breast Collar and original black and white wool Corona. Made in the early 1950's by the renowned Hollywood Saddlemaker to the Stars for that special child that has everything.
This extravagant brown floral carved ensemble features an engraved one-piece silvered front with twisted rope-edge gullet and pelican style horn, sterling rope-edge cantle, prominent corner plates with raised 5-point Texas stars, plus extensively and artistically ornamental heavy gauge sterling silver hexagon conchos that, accordingly to the 1954 catalog description, "have many facets that reflect light making a very striking effect in the Show Ring". The Seat measures 13", Skirts 24", Fender 9" and Tapaderos 18".
A quick review of the all the Bohlin catalogs from 1927 through the 1960's indicates that Ed offered only two of their parade saddles in child's sizes that being the Jackie Cooper model in the 1930s and 40s and this Hexagon pattern in the 1950's.
Lot 1306, Sold $79,950
Brian Lebel’s Las Vegas Old West Auction - Friday, January 26, 2024