The Cliff family business can be traced back to Walsall as far back as 1793, with Jabez Cliff Tibbits being the 7th generation to run the business. The company produced two lines of products. The Cliff Brand, which focussed on bridles, and Barnsby Saddle, which were considered among the finest quality saddles in the world. Barnsby saddles were used to outfit the Royal Horse Artillery & The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, as well as various British Police Forces. They must have performed well, as Jabez was knighted by King George VI in 1948, and was later elected Mayor of Walsall.

WH Tildesley worked with Jabez Cliff in 1948 to produce stirrup irons for their range of saddles.

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