A finely tooled Mexican Mountain Saddle with sterling silver accents by Santa Fe craftsman, Clint Mortenson. Exposed rawhide tree with Sam Stagg rigging, carved in the Sheridan style with dyed background. The silver accents, cinch rings, conchos and 5 1/2" horn cap are engraved and deeply chased in highly detailed scroll. Saddle is in as new condition and was ridden only 3 times, it has a 16 1/2" seat and was built in 2002. Marked "MORTENSON SADDLERY / WES MASTIC / SANTA FE - NM".

This highly elaborated saddle is one of a pair of saddles made for the actor Tommy Lee Jones in the 2003 western The Missing. In the film it is an 1870’s style Mexican saddle also made by Mortenson Saddlery. More recently, Dolly Parton made use of this saddle as prop in one of her Hallmark Movies.

This saddle is decorated with beautiful elaborate sterling silver detailing. The horn features a thick 5½” intricately engraved horn cap, even the rigging on each side is adorned with engraved vines. It is fully tooled in Style.  Asking 9500 or best offer.  Reasonable offers only please.  Call or text Bianca with any questions or offers:  619.920.0967

Maker: Mortenson Saddlery

• Finished Seat Size: 16½”

• Type of Saddle: Mexican Charro

• New or Used: New

• Type of Tooling: Sheridan Style

• Weight: 34lbs

• Tree Construction: Wood Rawhide Covered

• Gullet Width: 6½”

• Cantle Height: 4”

• Finished Horn Height: 4”

• Horn Cap Width : 6”

• Concho Type/ Description: Sterling Silver

Offered at 7500 or best offer. Please email inquiries or questions to bianca@theoldspanishtrading.com. Serious buyers and inquiries only please. You may also call or text 619-920-0967 for more information.