| 2010 North American Nationals Auction Donation "Ottoman Gold" Created for the Peter Stone Arabian & Similar Size Model Horses 100% Donation to North American Model Horse Showers Association (NAMHSA) Photos and Descriptions Below |
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| 2010 North American Nationals Auction Donation 100% of proceeds to benefit NAMHSA. Pictures are displayed here but more information on how to purchase this costume may be found here: http://www.namhsa.org/nan2010/auction/auctionpreview.htm "Ottoman Gold" Description A tribute to the beauty and grandeur that was the great Ottoman Empire. Its Sipahi cavalry had elaborate parade armor utilizing gilted copper (known as tombak) for ceremonial occasions. Costume is adorned with hundreds of decorations and is custom-fitted for the Peter Stone Arabian (horses pictured for display only, not included). Bridle: Intricate bridle with cast brass snaffle bit. Decorated with golden studs and forehead drops. Shaped browband and noseband. Throatlatch is leather with center crescent medallion. Second throatlatch has the traditional 'hair' dangle with simulated red and turquoise jewels. Saddle: Traditional style saddle in cranberry velvet, gold, and white. Hundreds of individual decorations. Three-leaf design on saddle flaps. Stirrups are jeweled with countless accents. Front and rear cinches are adorned with gold mesh and cranberry colored trim. Saddle Blanket: Cranberry velvet with gold trim in the historical elongated swallowtail style Breastcollar: Gold leather with dozens of golden accents. Rio Rondo center medallion. Crupper: Fully adjustable, with triple chain connectors. Dock strap has a loop on one side to slide on and off the horse. Great for horses that have a tail attached to the leg. Keepsake Tack Display Box Large gold clearcoated box adorned with rhinestone jewels and dagger drops of many colors. Inside is a velvet lining, saddle stand, and bridle rack with two Swarovski crystals. Bonus display items include: a Swarovski crystal star and crescent sword, and matching shield with loops in the back to fit a doll's arm. |