Phil Sieg wrote:
> My 92H is stamped "Made in France" and has a nose engraved "Made in
> France" also. The saddle lacks a rear badge and is stamped "Idèale".
> I assume this is a "real" one despite the lack of a rear badge.
> Possibly made near the end?
>
> The 92 D says "French Design" and is also stamped "Idèale" on the
> rear. But it also has a nose assembly engraved "Made in France". Is
> it possible that someone bought a lot of saddle frames after the
> company went under and then fabricated their own leather tops?
>
> At any rate, the construction, appearance and finish on both is top
> drawer.
>
>
Well, I shouldn't work from memory. The nose of both of my saddles is
engraved identically to the one in Ray's photos.
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Phil Sieg
Knoxville, Tennessee
USA