260 - *French-style general's saddle, Model 1796/1803, used from the Directory through the First Empire and into the early Restoration:

*French-style general's saddle, Model 1796/1803, used from the Directory through the First Empire and into the early Restoration: Wooden tree, unbleached canvas padding, leather flaps. It is covered in crimson velvet, quilted, edged with red thread braid; the pommel is covered in matching fabric, edged with red thread braid, and finished with half-spherical gilt brass studs; the seat is also edged with red thread braid. (The leather on the underside of the quarters shows some wear and small missing areas; one strap is incomplete). Included are a saddle pad and a pair of general officer’s stirrups made of chiseled and gilded brass, with round, openwork soles guilloché around the edges, and shanks chiseled with a scale pattern along their entire length; they are presented with stirrup leathers covered in red morocco leather, likely of a later date. Period: First Empire saddle and stirrups. Very good condition.