Chaps, Woolies, Checkerboard, Hamley & Co. Pendleton, Oregon, Handtooled Leather, Marked 22, Vintage, ‘20s, Provenance, 878

WILD AND WOOLY!

Hamley & Co is the oldest saddle shop in the U.S. It has delivered quality craftsmanship and a commitment to working cowboys and buckaroos since 1883. Originally, Hamley’s was known as a harness and saddle maker, but the business soon developed around its saddles and became known throughout the west as the maker of “the finest saddles man could ride.”  Hamley & Co. expanded their work into other items like chaps. Featured here is a pair of canvas lined and leather backed angora wool chaps. They are checkered black and white for an utterly unique look. The pair is finished with pockets and a basket stamped billet accented with six scalloped silver conchos with latigo strings. A pair like this is hard to ignore, perfect for any collector.

Hamley & Co is the oldest saddle shop in the U.S. 

It has delivered quality craftsmanship and a commitment to working cowboys and buckaroos since 1883. Originally, Hamley’s was known as a harness and saddle maker, but the business soon developed around its saddles and became known throughout the west as the maker of “the finest saddles man could ride.”  Hamley & Co. was also famous for its excellent innovations in saddle design including helping develop the "Committee" or "Association” style saddle" that became standard equipment for professional saddle-bronc riders throughout the United States and Canada. 

• artist: Hamley & Co. 
• hallmarks: HAMLEY & CO PENDLETON ORE. 22
• materials: angora, canvas, leather, sterling silver, metal findings
• measurements: 38" long
• buckle
• vintage condition
  
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• dust accretion
• hair is stable and overall good condition
• evidence of reinforced stitching along the inside side seam
• one latigo fringe is broken from holding the concho
  
• style: Misc878