13th Annual Old West Show & Auction

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<p>13th Annual Cody Old West SHOW & AUCTION salutes Cowgirls & Buffalo Bill
while featuring Fine Western Art, Historical Firearms & Indian Artifacts
Brian Lebel's "expanded" Old West Show & Auction returns to Cody,
Wyoming on June 20th, 21st, 22nd, 2002 for its 13th year. Show hours are
11am-7pm on Friday, June 21st & 9am-5pm on Saturday, June 22nd.
Show admission is $5.00 The 400+lot Auction is scheduled to commence at
10am on Thursday, June 20th with the preview beginning on Wednesday.
Entering it's 13th year, the Cody Show & Auction has evolved into one of
the largest and most recognizable western antique shows in the nation
with over 200 dealers from 15 states and a record setting auction that
is considered the summer bellwether for the booming cowboy collectibles
market.
<p>Featured items this year include probably the rarest firearms poster know .....
The Hopkins and Allen Wild West Revolver .... 10,000-14,000
FUF - Rye Whiskey , J.E. Choisser , Forsyth , Mont... extremely rare reverse
glass painted advertising sign with inlaid photograph ..... $16,000-22,000
The ultimate Cowboy Tin Advertising sign .... Hasterlik Bros. Whiskey .... 9,000-12,000
We have a pair of Buffalo Bill Wild West Posters , the White Eagle and the
companion poster, the Red Fox ..... est. 14,000-18,000
A full dress Bohlin saddle with an est. of 25,000-30,000
A very rare 1851 Sharps Rifle at 12,000-16,000
personal items from the home of Buck Jones and Wallace Beery ...
Colt revolver belonging to Texas lawman and outlaw "John Selman" 12,000-15,000
A wonderful Smith & Wesson revolver used by Buffalo Bill Cody .... 40,000-60,000
A flashy silver reposse saddle by RCO makers, scenes of the cowboy life on 5"
sterling discs ....and 20" tapaderos ... Est. $22,000-28,000
spurs by G.S. Garcia , L.D. Stone , Bohlin , Canon City prison , Bianchi ,
Kelly Bros and the other top makers ......
Cody, Wyoming was originally settled by the inimitable Buffalo Bill and
that tradition is well represented in this year's sale with colorful,
decorative stone lithographs, cabinet cards and other wild west show
memorabilia & photos from the turn-of-the-19th century going under the
auction hammer.
<p>Numerous Native American antiquities will include colorful bead & quill
work plus an impressive collection of Navajo blankets & rugs dating from
the 1880's to the 1930's. Rodeo, Saloon, Gambling & Hollywood Cowboy
memorabilia from both the historical and romanticized old west will
round out the widely diversified 13th annual sale.
It is a weekend not to be missed by anyone interested in cowboy
collectibles, Indian artifacts & Western Americana, from the decorator
and the casual Old West buff to the most sophisticated collector.
Cody in June is the place to be!
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Lot of 5 pairs of handcuffs and 1 pair of leg...1 - Lot of 5 pairs of handcuffs and 1 pair of leg...
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Lot of 5 pairs of handcuffs and 1 pair of leg irons: All ages & styles includes 2 pair of H & R Arms Co Cuffs, 1 pair S & W, 1 Pair Croc...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Fancy 2-tone Batwing CHAPS with 3- R.T. Frazi...2 - Fancy 2-tone Batwing CHAPS with 3- R.T. Frazi...
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Fancy 2-tone Batwing CHAPS with 3- R.T. Frazier style slotted nickel conchos w/ latigo strings, hundreds of brass studs, floral carved belt, inside po
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Vintage 32" x 24" copper patina Fireplace COV...3 - Vintage 32" x 24" copper patina Fireplace COV...
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Vintage 32" x 24" copper patina Fireplace COVER featuring a woman with her faithful horse - encased in original laminated wooden shipping ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Indian Head SHOOTING TARGET on sheet tin, dat...4 - Indian Head SHOOTING TARGET on sheet tin, dat...
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Indian Head SHOOTING TARGET on sheet tin, dated 9/15/46. Shot by Dot & Ernie Lind, husband & wife shooting team for Winchester-Western from ...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Nigger Boy Brand (Read Bros, Ogden, UT) Batwi...5 - Nigger Boy Brand (Read Bros, Ogden, UT) Batwi...
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Nigger Boy Brand (Read Bros, Ogden, UT) Batwing CHAPS with inside pockets, 14 slotted heart conchos with latigo strings and brass studs on the perimet
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,700.00
 
 
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Limited Edition #106 of 250 Frank Tenney John...6 - Limited Edition #106 of 250 Frank Tenney John...
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Limited Edition #106 of 250 Frank Tenney Johnson (1874 -1939) 1938 Lithographs from the Tenney estate. Printed & distributed by Western Lithogra...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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His & Hers Rodeo GAUNTLETS worn by Keitha & E...7 - His & Hers Rodeo GAUNTLETS worn by Keitha & E...
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His & Hers Rodeo GAUNTLETS worn by Keitha & Eddie Watrin, rodeo performers well known at the Calgary Stampede and throughout the western rod...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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Four (4) Celluloid Pendleton Buttons / Pins 1...8 - Four (4) Celluloid Pendleton Buttons / Pins 1...
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Four (4) Celluloid Pendleton Buttons / Pins 11/2"(d) from 1911, 1912, 1913 & 1914 round-ups (est. $300-400 for all)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Collins & Morrison, square skirt 1900's SADDL...9 - Collins & Morrison, square skirt 1900's SADDL...
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Collins & Morrison, square skirt 1900's SADDLE from the HF Bar Dude Ranch outside Buffalo, Wyoming, 16" seat, high-back, checkerboard s...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Circa 1880's lined Buffalo COAT with matching...10 - Circa 1880's lined Buffalo COAT with matching...
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Circa 1880's lined Buffalo COAT with matching Mittens & Hat. Hat shows most wear, but jacket & mittens are still in very wearable condit...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
 
 
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Cowgirl LOT: (a) Tall (21" high) white Victor...11 - Cowgirl LOT: (a) Tall (21" high) white Victor...
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Cowgirl LOT: (a) Tall (21" high) white Victorian calf-skin Cowgirl BOOTS with gold trim, (b) Fringed GAUNTLETS, (c) Cowgirl PUNCHBOARD - one of...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beaded & lined Indian CUFFS, Fine cond, c. 19...12 - Beaded & lined Indian CUFFS, Fine cond, c. 19...
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Beaded & lined Indian CUFFS, Fine cond, c. 1930's (est. $300-400)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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1890's Beaded Plains Indian CUFFS or LEGGINGS...13 - 1890's Beaded Plains Indian CUFFS or LEGGINGS...
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1890's Beaded Plains Indian CUFFS or LEGGINGS on red trade cloth, with greasy yellow, whiteheart & red beads. (est $900-1200)
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Tan 1920's Mexican SOMBRERO with 7" brim & go...14 - Tan 1920's Mexican SOMBRERO with 7" brim & go...
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Tan 1920's Mexican SOMBRERO with 7" brim & gold brocade, made by the renowned Tardan Sombrereria in Mexico City - Fine Cond. (est. $120...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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A pair of early Cabinet Card PHOTOS featuring...15 - A pair of early Cabinet Card PHOTOS featuring...
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A pair of early Cabinet Card PHOTOS featuring Winchester 73's. (a) Rogers, of Dixon, Cal., one man identified as Frank Tyler has great boots, re...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Antique glass display case, 8" x 15", etched...16 - Antique glass display case, 8" x 15", etched...
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Antique glass display case, 8" x 15", etched "Moore & Evans Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware"w/oak door on bac...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Unusual 19th C. TURTLE SPITTOON made of solid...17 - Unusual 19th C. TURTLE SPITTOON made of solid...
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Unusual 19th C. TURTLE SPITTOON made of solid brass with copper-tone finish. Great 100% orig cond including interior "spit" tray (est. $60...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Al Furstnow Tin STORE SIGN -18 - Al Furstnow Tin STORE SIGN -
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Al Furstnow Tin STORE SIGN - "Originator and Sole Maker of the Saddle That Made Miles City Famous" - black with white lettering, 131/2&quo...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Satin Rodeo Queen SHIRT, bib front (removable) embroidered pattern of carrots...19 - Satin Rodeo Queen SHIRT, bib front (removable) embroidered pattern of carrots...
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Satin Rodeo Queen SHIRT, bib front (removable) embroidered pattern of carrots, rhinestones - back has California State Bear (est. $900-1200)
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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1950's Salesman Sample SADDLE marked "Tony Sp...20 - 1950's Salesman Sample SADDLE marked "Tony Sp...
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1950's Salesman Sample SADDLE marked "Tony Spinelli Maker Clayton, N.M." - nicely floral tooled, 9" seat, German silver corner pl...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Split cowgirl riding skirt with chrome studs,...21 - Split cowgirl riding skirt with chrome studs,...
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Split cowgirl riding skirt with chrome studs, fringe, brown suede (est. $400-600)
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Texas Shotgun CHAPS. Marked Lawrence with c...22 - Texas Shotgun CHAPS. Marked Lawrence with c...
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Texas Shotgun CHAPS. Marked Lawrence with cut out 5 point stars and re-laced with 20 period conchos on the legs. Two tone with decorative stitching an
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Self framed, scarce Tin ADVERTISING SIGN "Ell...23 - Self framed, scarce Tin ADVERTISING SIGN "Ell...
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Self framed, scarce Tin ADVERTISING SIGN "Ell-Ell Whiskey Lemle Levy Co. Inc. San Francisco" - dramatic image of early steamship being loa...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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23" x 14" Horns with orig fabric & great curl...24 - 23" x 14" Horns with orig fabric & great curl...
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23" x 14" Horns with orig fabric & great curl, mounted on oak shield with cloth fringe (est. $500-700)
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Plateau Indian pictographic beaded FLAT BAG d...25 - Plateau Indian pictographic beaded FLAT BAG d...
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Plateau Indian pictographic beaded FLAT BAG depicting horse, bird and tree. 10" x 8", fine cond, c. 1920's-30's (est. $900-1200) P...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Plateau Indian beaded pictorial FLAT BAG, 6"...26 - Plateau Indian beaded pictorial FLAT BAG, 6"...
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Plateau Indian beaded pictorial FLAT BAG, 6" x 6". Fine cond, c. 1920's-30's (est. $600-800)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Assumption Indian SASH c. 1860's w/ attached...27 - Assumption Indian SASH c. 1860's w/ attached...
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Assumption Indian SASH c. 1860's w/ attached Powder HORN. Ceremonial sash is finely woven with very intricate pattern in great colors and fine c...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,700.00
 
 
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Lee Riders Denim Advertising BANNER, 3' x 12'...28 - Lee Riders Denim Advertising BANNER, 3' x 12'...
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Lee Riders Denim Advertising BANNER, 3' x 12'. Includes original mailing tube, Fine cond (est. $800-1200)
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Q.T. Chrome Bell (Sweetheart) SLOT MACHINE, c...29 - Q.T. Chrome Bell (Sweetheart) SLOT MACHINE, c...
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Q.T. Chrome Bell (Sweetheart) SLOT MACHINE, circa 1941. The Q.T. was a popular line for Mills and the heart shape inspired the "sweetheart"...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Three (3) great pair of Vintage Cowboy CUFFS:...30 - Three (3) great pair of Vintage Cowboy CUFFS:...
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Three (3) great pair of Vintage Cowboy CUFFS: (1)white enamel over brass studs; (2)nickel stars in different sizes; (3) floral & basket tooling ...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,300.00
 
 
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C.R. Cheek Bronze, 16" x 20" - Indian hunting...31 - C.R. Cheek Bronze, 16" x 20" - Indian hunting...
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C.R. Cheek Bronze, 16" x 20" - Indian hunting Buffalo, #24 of 25 on oak base (est. $3000-5000) Cheek, a resident of Poplar, MT was raised ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Hermann H. Heiser Cartridge Gun RIG with ster...32 - Hermann H. Heiser Cartridge Gun RIG with ster...
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Hermann H. Heiser Cartridge Gun RIG with sterling & 14K gold Keyston Bros, San Francisco longhorn BUCKLE. Rig is floral carved, attached holster...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,300.00
 
 
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National Brewery Co Advertising Serving TRAY...33 - National Brewery Co Advertising Serving TRAY...
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National Brewery Co Advertising Serving TRAY A rare example of breweryana in 90% cond with excellent, bright graphics (est. $1000-1500)
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Unusual 1890's 20-piece Child's block PUZZLE...34 - Unusual 1890's 20-piece Child's block PUZZLE...
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Unusual 1890's 20-piece Child's block PUZZLE in orig wooden box featuring Wild West Show themes. Good cond, some bubbling (est. $300-500)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Cattleman's Mantle clock approx 21"(l), 11"(h...35 - Cattleman's Mantle clock approx 21"(l), 11"(h...
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Cattleman's Mantle clock approx 21"(l), 11"(h) , c. 1890 includes updated clock (est. $900-1100)
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,100.00
 
 
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Lillie Langtry CABINET CARD Signed & inscribe...36 - Lillie Langtry CABINET CARD Signed & inscribe...
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Lillie Langtry CABINET CARD Signed & inscribed in French - A very nice 41/2" x 7" sepia photograph of the famous "Jersey Lillie&q...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 950.00
 
 
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Buff Brady's Personal high quality STETSON an...37 - Buff Brady's Personal high quality STETSON an...
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Buff Brady's Personal high quality STETSON and studded BRONC BELT. The Stetson has "Buff Brady" stamped inside the sweatband in gold l...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Inside-marked McChesney Gal Leg Pat #8 Texas...38 - Inside-marked McChesney Gal Leg Pat #8 Texas...
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Inside-marked McChesney Gal Leg Pat #8 Texas SPURS - spoke rowels, floral carved leathers, Fine, orig cond, circa 1930's (est. $1100-1300)
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,300.00
 
 
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A very nice condition Klagrtoh textile c.1930...39 - A very nice condition Klagrtoh textile c.1930...
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A very nice condition Klagrtoh textile c.1930's. 40"x58" (est. $800-1200)
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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McChesney Pat #8 Gal Leg SPURS, sawtooth rowe...40 - McChesney Pat #8 Gal Leg SPURS, sawtooth rowe...
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McChesney Pat #8 Gal Leg SPURS, sawtooth rowels, Vfine, all orig cond (est. $1200-1500)
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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1920's Crystal Navajo Rug with whirling logs...41 - 1920's Crystal Navajo Rug with whirling logs...
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1920's Crystal Navajo Rug with whirling logs & feathers, central large medallion, grey natural field, great cond, 39" x 55" (est. ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,100.00
 
 
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Rare 24" x 17" sign reverse paint on glass fo...42 - Rare 24" x 17" sign reverse paint on glass fo...
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Rare 24" x 17" sign reverse paint on glass for Miners W.F.M. 73 Quartz, Cal Union- gold leaf lettering, circa 1870's-80's, appears...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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1920's Navajo CONCHO BELT, 2 7/8"(w) with 13...43 - 1920's Navajo CONCHO BELT, 2 7/8"(w) with 13...
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1920's Navajo CONCHO BELT, 2 7/8"(w) with 13 silver conchos inset with turquoise and matching buckle. Belt is annotated on back "Was p...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Double-sided, floral designs Beaded Plateau P...44 - Double-sided, floral designs Beaded Plateau P...
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Double-sided, floral designs Beaded Plateau PURSE attached to an Art Nouveau stylized clasp, 11" x 9", Vgd cond, c. 1920 (est. $700-900)
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Early pair (#562) of Randy Butters Gal Leg SP...45 - Early pair (#562) of Randy Butters Gal Leg SP...
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Early pair (#562) of Randy Butters Gal Leg SPURS overlaid in nickel & copper with swinging buttons & basketstamped, 2-piece leathers. Unused...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 950.00
 
 
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Stunning R.T. Frazier, Pueblo. Colo marked ni...46 - Stunning R.T. Frazier, Pueblo. Colo marked ni...
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Stunning R.T. Frazier, Pueblo. Colo marked nickel studded HOLSTER for a large frame revolver. Leather lined, buckstitched, slotted nickel conchos with
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Winchester 1866 Saddle Ring CARBINE, engraved...47 - Winchester 1866 Saddle Ring CARBINE, engraved...
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Winchester 1866 Saddle Ring CARBINE, engraved and numbered in the correct range for South American export. Gun is #46335 and shows wear and flaking to
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 6,500.00
 
 
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Model 1873 Winchester RIFLE mfg in 1884. Refi...48 - Model 1873 Winchester RIFLE mfg in 1884. Refi...
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Model 1873 Winchester RIFLE mfg in 1884. Refinished, engraved & fitted with the finest quality wood appx 50 years ago. Comes with custom case (e...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Concho Belt belonging to Two Moons Indian Chi...49 - Concho Belt belonging to Two Moons Indian Chi...
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Concho Belt belonging to Two Moons Indian Chief, 3" wide, 13 - 2" nickel conchos - (est. $2000-2500) PROVENANCE: Letter from Butler family...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Noteworthy 1870's Miller-Lux Ranch SPURS. Ful...50 - Noteworthy 1870's Miller-Lux Ranch SPURS. Ful...
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Noteworthy 1870's Miller-Lux Ranch SPURS. Full-mounted, transitional California style with impressive 21/2" domed coin-silver conchos featu...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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