Antique Basket Saddle or Wicker Chair Saddle for a Child - saddle064 sidesaddle This style of bit with

This style of bit with its severe mouthpiece with a high port and ring that acts as a curb is also known as a "Mameluke" bit

The stitching is incredibly fine (I count fourteen stitches to the inch) The case is lined in doeskin which shows wear inside the lid

A pair of Victorian boot pulls or hooksThese have silver handles hallmarked London 1893

probably too flexible to be carried as anything more than a decorative accessoryThe whip still has the small loop at its end where a silk lash could be attached

Antique Basket Saddle or Wicker Chair Saddle for a Child - saddle064 sidesaddle This style of bit withThis is a wicker basket or chair saddle It would have been used for a small child on a pony or donkey on a leading rein It is in good condition one strand of wicker is damaged at the top of the back and there is a hole in the serge lining of the underside. A previous owner has had a beautiful new leather seat cushion made The saddle could be used today or it would look good on display Although this saddle is not heavy it is bulky and international