Been trying to hold on to this, but needs must as I save for new wheels...
Rebour treated... (Pre softened): "Rodée Main Selon... Rebour"
Copper rivets stamped "Ideale"
Chrome nose "Ideale TB BTE SDGG"
Very dark brown, almost black leather
Believe these were a ladies saddle due to the 'cut off' nose design
Very good condition. Leather is still extremely soft and supple. Top actually has the very slightest hint of a kind of suede feel, in that if you rub it in either direction the tone of the leather changes colour a tiny bit. Not sure if this is age or by design. Frame is good, chrome on rails decent but some marks. Cantle plate had surface rust, cleaned off some but evidence remains. Bolt on nose looks like it has never been tightened. Chrome on nose superb. Perfect badge on rear.
A rare saddle in very decent condition... Apologies. Gone to ebay as I'm broke and its free to list today
(Preferably use RM special delivery for insurance - £8.25)
IDEALE No. 92 'DIAGONALE' SADDLE
SOLD
Been trying to hold on to this, but needs must as I save for new wheels...
Very good condition. Leather is still extremely soft and supple. Top actually has the very slightest hint of a kind of suede feel, in that if you rub it in either direction the tone of the leather changes colour a tiny bit. Not sure if this is age or by design. Frame is good, chrome on rails decent but some marks. Cantle plate had surface rust, cleaned off some but evidence remains. Bolt on nose looks like it has never been tightened. Chrome on nose superb. Perfect badge on rear.
A rare saddle in very decent condition... Apologies. Gone to ebay as I'm broke and its free to list today
(Preferably use RM special delivery for insurance - £8.25)