^Lot 487 N. Porter Vintage 1951 Saddle.

A collector saddle custom made by N. Porter Saddlery in Phoenix, Arizona. Completely floral hand-tooled, 15" padded seat, double rigged with laced stirrups. Well-cared for and in excellent condition. In 1895, William Newton Porter moved to Phoenix, AZ, from Texas where he established the N. Porter Saddle & Harness Co. After Porter died in approximately 1906, the N. Porter Saddle & Harness Co remained family owned, operating until the closing of the business in teh mid 1960's. N. Porter employed two dozen or more master craftsmen who tooled and stitched their saddles. Porter saddles were world famous for being among the finest made for over 70 years.