With the recent release of “Patriot,” the Limited Edition translucent red, white and blue American Saddlebred, let’s take a look at Breyer’s mold #571 and how some of it’s releases are doing on the collectability values market.
The American Saddlebred mold was first introduced in 2000 as the Breyer 50th Anniversary Mantlelpiece Clock (and a few glossy versions as prize and volunteer models for the 2000 BreyerFest.) Mounted on a clock base, this was a modern tribute to the “Clock Horse” of the 50s. The 2000, matte palomino version can typically be found in the $50-$75 range.
The first regular run to hit the stores was 1141 American Saddlebred in matte black and white pinto, and it had a long production run from 2001 through 2006. The secondary market on this model has stayed fairly consistent for mint or new in box models. Currently selling in the $35-$45 range, this isn’t far from it’s initial price point from Breyer.
In 2001 we were also treated with Third Time’s a Charm, a Connoisseur special run of only 350. With a matte dappled sorrel paint job, Third Time’s a Charm is as popular now as he was when first released. If you can find one for sale, be willing to part with upwards of $350 or more for one in excellent condition.
Patriot isn’t the first blue American Saddlebred Breyer has created. There was Odyssey who was a special run for the Ginger Horse, also produced in 2001. He is glossy, shaded dark blue with white spots that represent stars. At one of 2500 made, you can still find these guys in the $65-$75 range. In 2005, Breyer released the ASB as a special run in their four vintage decorator colors. The wedgewood blue version’s value is currently in the $125-$175 range, for an excellent condition model.
Speaking of vintage decorators, another wedgewood Saddlebred (Five Gaiter actually) was recently sold on ebay. I’ll just put this screen shot here:
