Antique Basket Saddle or Wicker Chair Saddle for a Child - saddle064 sidesaddle One of the raised pieces

One of the raised pieces or calkins at the top of the horseshoe is a replacement

although there are a few small dents and some rubbing to the plating on its outside

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

There are some losses to the silver overlay on the necks and around the strap slots

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

Antique Basket Saddle or Wicker Chair Saddle for a Child - saddle064 sidesaddle One of the raised piecesThis 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