The author gives a short general description of how saddles are constructed, and then shows the Hungarian way of making a saddle. After having presented the construction, the decoration and the condition of the fancy saddle before it was restored, the author discusses the complete analysis of the original materials used and the methods of manufacture of the saddle. Finally he leads us through the works of restoration step by step, providing all the chemical details. See also AATA 17-1674. -- AATA