A Moroccan Saddle and Accessories - Saddle049 conquistador The shaft of the whip

The shaft of the whip is covered in natural coloured braided thread

A pair of gilt brass box spurs by Maxwell of Piccadilly

This old bit was probably made by a local blacksmithThe straight mouthpiece was made from a length of square section steel

The relatively large rowel is missing two spokes

London"These spurs have long necks (longer than modern spur necks) with rounded ends and no rowelsThe spurs have steel studs and separate buckles

A Moroccan Saddle and Accessories - Saddle049 conquistador The shaft of the whipThis saddle has a large rectangular pad and a seat with high rounded pommel and cantle. Both are made of leather and embroidered with metal wrapped thread and trimmed with black wool tasselsIt would have had a wooden tree inside this is missing, it could be replaced, and its absence will make packing and shipping easier. The saddle came with two sets of accessories : breastplates, neck tassels, brow decoration and blinkers. Both sets are decorated