Original Condition Saddle Reference Thread

[rustjunkie]

troxel star from @lgrinnings :

Sold - Superb TOC Troxel Star long spring leather saddle | Archive (sold or withdrawn)

Here's a superb, original, TOC/teens Troxel Star long spring leather saddle. Top is 10" x 7.75". The chassis features a long yoke with extension coils and single wire truss construction. The nickel shows some wear with most of the original finish remaining. The leather is soft, supple, and worn...

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[rustjunkie]

1930s persons from @lgrinnings

Sold - Exceptional 30s men's Persons leather moto bucket long spring saddle #1 | Archive (sold or withdrawn)

Here's an exceptional 30s prewar men's Persons moto bucket-style long spring saddle. Saddle cover measures 10" W x 11.5" L (13" total length including the nose spring). Persons stamp is clearly legible. Seat cover is incredible with a couple of very minor scuffs. Stitching is perfect. The...

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[rustjunkie]

another 30s persons from @lgrinnings

Sold - Sensational 30s men's Persons leather moto bucket long spring saddle #2 | Archive (sold or withdrawn)

Here's a sensational 30s prewar men's Persons moto bucket-style long spring saddle. Saddle cover measures 10" W x 11.5" L (13" total length including the nose spring). Persons stamp is clearly legible. Seat cover is beautiful with some slight scuffing along the back ridge. Stitching is perfect...

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[rustjunkie]

wheeler from @lgrinnings
note the spi

Sold - Exceptional TOC Wheeler Leader short spring leather saddle | Archive (sold or withdrawn)

I'm going to regret selling this but here's an incredible, original, TOC Wheeler Leader short spring leather saddle. Top is 10.25" x 7.75". The saddle features short compression springs and single wire truss construction. One of the nose coil bolts has been replaced with a square blacksmith bolt...

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[rustjunkie]

here's a nice one that @Dave Stromberger has available, looks to be a juvenile size? not sure of the mfr....anyone know?

 

[rustjunkie]

a nice womens troxel that @Hastings has available:

 

[cyclingday]

Here’s an interesting one, that came on my 1917 Schwinn Excelsior.

I can’t quite make out the manufacturer’s name on it, but it does say, Auto Cushion underneath it.

Similar stamp from another saddle.
Mesinger had a line of saddles named, Auto-Cushion, so I’m guessing, it’s a Mesinger 6 Auto Cushion.

Interesting design, in that the conical springs are supported by the chassis, and the saddle support rods plunge through the bottom of the springs, so when it’s weighted, you only see the support rods moving up and down.

 

[TieDye]

Here’s an interesting one, that came on my 1917 Schwinn Excelsior.View attachment 1543824
I can’t quite make out the manufacturer’s name on it, but it does say, Auto Cushion underneath it.View attachment 1543826View attachment 1543883Similar stamp from another saddle.
Mesinger had a line of saddles named, Auto-Cushion, so I’m guessing, it’s a Mesinger 6 Auto Cushion.
View attachment 1543825
Interesting design, in that the conical springs are supported by the chassis, and the saddle support rods plunge through the bottom of the springs, so when it’s weighted, you only see the support rods moving up and down.

Mesinger.

 

[dasberger]

Here's a nice Mesinger B1 as found on a '39/40 Iver Twin Loop Roadster

 

[rustjunkie]

AMBERO persons courtesy @sm2501