Included in this lot is a Rare 1890 SC Gallup Western Ranch Saddle. S.C. Gallup opened his saddlery in Pueblo, Colorado in 1869. There were at least six saddle makers at work in Pueblo's saddle heyday, starting with one of the chief saddleries, S.C. Gallup, whose shop, S. C. Gallup Saddlery opened in 1870. His popular "Pueblo saddle" also was sold in Dodge City, Kansas; Durango and Las Animas; Raton, N.M.; and even in Havana, Cuba. Robert Thompson Frazier came to Pueblo in 1880 and worked for Gallup until they formed a partnership, which was short-lived. The S.C. Gallup & Frazier Saddlery logo was a longhorn steer saddled with a Pueblo-style saddle and G&F branded on the left front shoulder. In 1893, a Gallup & Frazier saddle won first prize at the Chicago World's Fair. Pueblo was known as the saddle making capital of the world in the years between 1870 and 1921. Why Pueblo and why saddles? Pueblo's location on the Goodnight Loving Cattle Trail, which stretched from Texas to Cheyenne, WY. Its proximity to ranching country and coal and silver mines made it a natural place for harness and saddle makers to set up shop. Horses were plentiful, being a primary mode of transportation and also being used in farming, cattle ranching and mining operations. This saddle is stamped with the logo on the seat front and the top of the Pencil Roll cantle, "SC Gallup Saddlery Co. MAKERS Pueblo". "Silver" conchos and leather rosettes are featured along with a simple scroll design throughout. It has wood, steel bound and leather wrapped stirrups. The condition of this western saddle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition, including strong, supple leather, and intact fleece. Seat measures 15", fenders 18", gullet 6", measurements are approximates.*