Saddler Collection

Tools used by a saddler and upholsterer
Various tools used by a saddler and upholsterer, including pliers, pincers, skewers, needles and a knife

Workshop of a saddler and upholsterer
The workshop of a saddler and upholsterer, with finished items including trunks, bags and a chair (top right)

HARNESSES, 18th CENTURY. Three different types of harnesses for horse-drawn carriages. Line engraving, French

High Street, Pembury, Kent
High Street, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Showing premises of G Parks - Saddler Date: 1900s

Saddler at Work C. 1800
A saddler, in apron, works at a bench. Various tools can be seen in his workshop including a round paring knife

A saddler making a saddle in his leather workshop
A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop
FLO4577851 A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.;

Saddler's workshop. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751
865634 Saddler's workshop. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence, Canada, 1886. Artist: Saddler
Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence, Canada, 1886. The Victoria Bridge at Montreal was the first bridge to span the St Lawrence River

Saddlers Mallet, 1940. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Saddlers Mallet, 1940

Advertisement for L van Haute, saddler and coachbuilder, Ghent, Belgium (litho)
6030729 Advertisement for L van Haute, saddler and coachbuilder, Ghent, Belgium (litho) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for L van Haute)

Donkeys wearing saddles (chromolitho)
731727 Donkeys wearing saddles (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkeys wearing saddles)

Calendar, C Jacob, Saddler, Huntingdon
Calendar, C Jacob, Saddler, Collar and Harness Maker, Huntingdon. 1885

Saddler and Harness Maker (engraving)
2801999 Saddler and Harness Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saddler and Harness Maker)

Selliers, 1590 (engraving)
3646130 Selliers, 1590 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selliers, 1590. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1882)

Donkeys wearing saddles (chromolitho)
731726 Donkeys wearing saddles (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkeys wearing saddles)

Advertisement for Owen, saddler and harness maker, London (litho)
6032997 Advertisement for Owen, saddler and harness maker, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Owen, saddler and harness maker)

Saved from the Plague (colour litho)
5997765 Saved from the Plague (colour litho) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saved from the Plague)

Receipt from P Laurie, saddler and harness maker, 296 Oxford Street, London (litho)
3639791 Receipt from P Laurie, saddler and harness maker, 296 Oxford Street, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt from P Laurie)

Preparing for flower-show, Invalid, Saddler, Pensioners (engraving)
6010600 Preparing for flower-show, Invalid, Saddler, Pensioners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for flower-show, Invalid, Saddler, Pensioners)

The Saddler (engraving)
3646657 The Saddler (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saddler. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

A Prince Visits the Workshop of an Armourer to Inspect the Work of a Furrier, a Saddler and an Armourer (chromolitho)
735437 A Prince Visits the Workshop of an Armourer to Inspect the Work of a Furrier, a Saddler and an Armourer (chromolitho) by European School

Victoria Road, Bootle (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
LIV272311 Victoria Road, Bootle (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Herdman, William Gavin (1805-82); University of Liverpool Art Gallery & Collections, UK; eVictoria Gallery & Museum

Boyce and Rodgers has made saddles for more than 50 years. Mr D Whisker makes a flat racing saddle. 14th February 1933

Leather and its uses for purses, boots, gloves, saddles, luggage, etc. 1871. Creator: Unknown
Leather and its uses for purses, boots, gloves, saddles, luggage, etc. 1871. The various processes for treating leather, and the trades using it for clothing and manufacturing

Saddlers of the 17th Lancers at work, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Saddlers of the 17th Lancers at work, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 20th March 1896

Hotel de Ville, Paris, France, 1875. Artist: J Saddler
Hotel de Ville, Paris, France, 1875. The original 17th century was rebuilt after a fire while it was the headquarters of the Paris Commune in 1871

Place de la Concorde, Paris, France, 1875. Artist: J Saddler
Place de la Concorde, Paris, France, 1875. View of the square and the Egyptian Obelisk of Luxor from the River Seine

The Mall, Lahore, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1914

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Saddler and his Shop. Date: circa 1902

Epicurus / Chant / Saddler
EPICURUS Greek philosopher Date: 341 - 270 BC

Saddler 1827
Saddlers make seats adapted to a horses back for the convenience of the rider. Here, the Saddler is trimming the tanned leather of the saddle before to nail it onto the wooden frame of the saddle

Saddlers Hall London
Saddlers Hall, Cheapside Date: 1830

SADDLER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

Temple of Minerva, Sunium, Greece, engraved, J. Saddler, Saddler, Simpson, William, Crimea, (1823-1899), 19th century engraving

ENGLISH TRADESMEN, 1647. These Tradesmen are Preachers in the City of London. Anti-Leveller broadside, English, 1647

SADDLER, 18th CENTURY. Interior of a saddler shop. Line engraving, French, 18th century

SADDLER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

Temple of Minerva, Sunium, Greece, engraved, J. Saddler, Saddler, Simpson, William, Crimea, (1823-1899), 19th century engraving

ENGLAND: THAMES VIEW, c1870. View of the Thames from Richmond Hill, on the outskirts of London, England. Steel engraving by John Saddler, c1870, after a painting by Myles Birket Foster

SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER. Wood engraving, German, c1860

R. Malcom, Saddler, Toronto, Canada

Christmas postcard from Holy Land
A Christmas postcard from a soldier in the Holy Land at the end of the First World War. Printed with a poem by Saddler Smirk of 15 Heavy Battery, RGA (Royal Garrison Artillery)

The Saddler
An old saddler repairs a horse saddle. Date: 1960s

Saddlers in the 18th C
Saddlers at work in a french shop in the 18th century making equipment for horses Date: Circa 1760

Tunisia - Boutique of a leather worker / saddler
A craftsmen working in leather sits making handbags and saddles in his Tunisian shop / boutique

Filling working horse collars
A rural craftsmans fillas a collar for a working horse with straw. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Saddler and Harness Maker
An advertising calendar produced for C.Jacob of Huntingdon, saddler, harness and tack merchants, displaying their products around a picture of horses in harness

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Step into the world of a saddler and upholsterer, where craftsmanship meets artistry. In their workshop, tools of the trade are meticulously arranged, ready to bring life to leather and fabric. The scent of tanned hides fills the air as they create masterpieces that withstand time. Harnesses from the 18th century adorn the walls, showcasing three distinct types for horse-drawn carriages. Each piece tells a story of elegance and functionality, reflecting an era long gone but not forgotten. On High Street in Pembury, Kent, a saddler's humble abode stands proudly amidst bustling activity. Passersby catch glimpses through its windows - a saddler diligently crafting a saddle in his leather workshop. His hands move with precision and expertise acquired over years of dedication. Traveling across continents brings us to Victoria Bridge over St Lawrence in Canada. Surprisingly, it is an artist named Saddler who immortalizes this architectural marvel on canvas in 1886. Through his brushstrokes, he captures both strength and grace. In British India's Lahore province lies The Mall - adorned with vibrant colors and bustling markets filled with treasures waiting to be discovered. Among them is Punjab's own pride: a skilled saddler perfecting his craft amidst busy streets. The legacy continues as we delve into history further back in time when Alexander Anderson creates his masterpiece - the Saddlers Mallet in 1940. This tool embodies both form and function; its weight carefully balanced for precise strikes against stubborn materials. Advertisements have always played their part in promoting artisans' skills like L van Haute - Ghent's renowned saddler and coachbuilder whose lithograph showcases exquisite designs that captivate even from afar. Even our four-legged friends find comfort under the care of these craftsmen; donkeys wearing colorful saddles remind us that beauty knows no bounds or species. As days turn into months on C Jacob's calendar from Huntingdon, we are reminded of the timeless nature of saddlery.