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Description and History Provided by owner Mark Allen, "Ted Flowers "First" Silver Parade Saddle. That's right...this could be the first attempt of Ted Flowers in his new career in making Parade Saddles. When I received this saddle I was puzzled. It had a Ted Flowers Horn and the silver pieces had the TF style. However, it was on a L.V.Frazer Saddle. Our research showed that L.V. Frazer made high quality saddles in the 1930's until the end of the 1940's around the time Ted Flowers was starting his company. It looks like Ted hadn't made his dyes yet because each piece is hand engraved with the well known Flowers design. I removed the pommel end cap and inside was written "Spot Shop, Anderson Ind". I email the Mayors office in Anderson and they sent me the name and number of the County Historian. Guess what? He not only knew Ted Flowers but he was the prosecutor working the TF murder trial. But that's another story, for another time. He told me that Ted's shop was on RT. 9 half way between Anderson and Alexandra Ind. and that mail would be delivered to both addresses. Under the pommel end cap you can see tooled leather. It looks like Ted either got together with L.V.Frazer and then covered one of their saddles or was contracted by the owner of the saddle to do that. The Saddle, Taps and bridle are all matching. The Breast Collar and Serapies look like Teds work but a few years further down the line. For a 60 years old saddle, its in great condition. The Sheep skin has been replaced but the rest of the saddle is all original. It's a great collectable but still in good enough condition to use! If you have any info on this I'd like to hear from you or if you would like to purchase it contact Mark Allen 702 296-8586. This saddle is from my private collection. |
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