Brian Lebel’s 2009 Cody Old West Auction

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Antique & Contemporary
Cowboy & Western Americana
Indian & Ethnographic Artifacts
Fine Western Art
Western Design for Home and Ranch


Includes such items as: rare photographs, vintage posters, advertising, & scarce historical western artifacts; the finest in Cowboy & Indian antiques & artifacts, bits and spurs, chaps, firearms, beaded items; fine western art and decorative items
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Frankie Paul, Arcadia Calif, Sterling Silver Parade Ensemble158 - Frankie Paul, Arcadia Calif, Sterling Silver Parade Ensemble
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Black Saddle is fabulous and very flashy with deep floral carving and fine engraving by the renowned Southern California maker. Full covered horn and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (14,000.00 + 2,800.00BP) = 16,800.00
 
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R.T. Frazier, Pueblo, Colo. Shotgun Chaps159 - R.T. Frazier, Pueblo, Colo. Shotgun Chaps
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Early pair of custom made chaps with J.F. Beattie, Cora, Wyo stamped on belt. Maker-marked on billet, 20 nickel conchos, fringed edges. Only pair of p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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Fancy Silver Mounted Batwing Show Chaps160 - Fancy Silver Mounted Batwing Show Chaps
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1 1/4” sterling silver engraved conchos with jewelers bronze longhorn conchos around the perimeter, large ornate corner plates with five 2” longhorn c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Visalia Stock Saddle Co, San Francisco, Studded Batwing Chaps161 - Visalia Stock Saddle Co, San Francisco, Studded Batwing Chaps
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Both maker-marked (AB 10794) and snake cartouche on the billet, 38” long with two perimeter rows of brass studs, 8-slotted conchos on each leg with la
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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M.L. Leddy, Fort Worth, Texas Chaps162 - M.L. Leddy, Fort Worth, Texas Chaps
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Black batwings with inlaid diamonds on the wings and billet in contrasting red and white, nickel studs down the leg perimeter, slotted conchos on each
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Shipping Trunk163 - Wells Fargo & Co. Shipping Trunk
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Referred to as the "Packer" box, made of wood with metal corners and strapping, and heavy iron hardware. Constructed for durable service a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Wells Fargo Style Mail Pouch & Box164 - Wells Fargo Style Mail Pouch & Box
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a) 17 1/2” x 13” leather and canvas with leather and metal locking clasp. Marked Colfield, Kansas. Well used, repaired at time of use; b) 13” x 11” x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Colt Wells Fargo & Co. Revolver165 - Colt Wells Fargo & Co. Revolver
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Model 1878 Colt Frontier Six Shooter (roll stamped) in .44-40 cal. with 4 3/4" barrel. Correct W.F. & Co. mark on backstrap. Ser #34773. Fa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Counter Scale166 - Wells Fargo & Co. Counter Scale
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Howe 60 lb, c. 1890 scale, well marked Wells Fargo & Co. Express on base. Original red paint. 22”h x 18”d x 13”w, cast iron, metal, brass
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Wells Fargo Stationery Cabinet167 - Wells Fargo Stationery Cabinet
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Interior, c. 1888. Stenciled front Wells Fargo & Co. Exp. 30"h x 22"w x 11"d.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Wells Fargo Counter Scale168 - Wells Fargo Counter Scale
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The Triner platform scale. 6" tall x 18" wide and 16" deep including the weights. 60 lb. capacity with housed beam. Marked on sides W...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Lot169 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Lot
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a) 4 envelopes: Maysville c. 1860, Stockton (Chips) 10 cents, 1884 San Francisco 2 cents, Jackson Gate S.F. Calif (edge torn); b) 6 receipts: 1874 Law
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Lot170 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Lot
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a) Receipt for Gold Coin valued at $1000 for steamship Golden City 1864; b) 2 Records of Way Bills (double sided), c. 1890s; c) Circular advertising (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Express Company Sign Collection171 - Express Company Sign Collection
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Very nice grouping of office and wagon signs: a) American Railway Express early wooden building sign, 6’ x 10”, black with gold lettering and wood fra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co Express Paper Lot172 - Wells Fargo & Co Express Paper Lot
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a) Scarce large Notice general reward poster c. 1910, 13” x 16”, black printing on light board, tape, tears and water damage, sharp image; b) 1860 San
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Sign173 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Sign
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Double face enameled Call Card office sign, 21” square with 2 1/4" flange. Good paint with slight chipping, and slight yellow staining.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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F. A. Meanea / Cheyenne, Wyo174 - F. A. Meanea / Cheyenne, Wyo
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Well marked shotgun chaps with fringed legs, snap pockets, classic Meanea line tooling, soft leather with good color, trimmed cuffs, c. 1900s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Miles City, Mont Hello Kid Chaps175 - Miles City, Mont Hello Kid Chaps
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Very decorative brass studded batwings with 6 slotted conchos on the billet, nickel-on-brass conchos down the wings, pockets, scalloped edges
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to bandy100 for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Shotgun Chaps with 1-piece Belt176 - Shotgun Chaps with 1-piece Belt
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Circa 1870s-80s solid basketstamped belt above stove-piece leggings, original fringe, 13 slotted conchos down each leg, fringed exterior pockets, fabu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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Elmer Miller (1914-1992) Gun Bit on a Olsen-Nolte, San Francisco Bridle177 - Elmer Miller (1914-1992) Gun Bit on a Olsen-Nolte, San Francisco Bridle
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Deeply engraved and perfectly executed bit depicting the famous Colt Single Action revolver. Marked inside the cheeks E. Miller - Mkr - 1-89 - 31X &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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F. Mueller White Woolie Batwing Chaps178 - F. Mueller White Woolie Batwing Chaps
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39” long white angora batwings, early Mueller maker-mark, 4 slotted conchos with latigo strings on the basketstamped billet in graduated sizes from 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Unusual Bunkhouse Made Studded Chaps179 - Unusual Bunkhouse Made Studded Chaps
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38” long with brand on the exterior pocket. Brass spots, studs and slotted conchos, stylized lacing, diamonds, hearts and star motif on each leg. Good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to ranchorust.. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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19th C. Shotgun Chaps180 - 19th C. Shotgun Chaps
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1890s fringed shotguns with exterior scalloped pockets, early stamped billet. Good condition with nice vintage patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Laramie Territorial Horsehair Bridle181 - Laramie Territorial Horsehair Bridle
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Classic Wyoming prisonmade horsehair hitched bridle with polychrome geometric diamond patterns in natural, black, and white hair with two-tone orange,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,600.00 + 520.00BP) = 3,120.00
 
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Deer Lodge, Montana Horsehair Bridle182 - Deer Lodge, Montana Horsehair Bridle
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Multicolored designs hitched into natural background. Original closed reins and romel, 10 tassles, glass domed conchos with nickel rims. Darker colors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Main & Winchester, San Francisco 19th Century Saddle183 - Main & Winchester, San Francisco 19th Century Saddle
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Floral carved, square skirt, single center rigged, slick fork, loop seat, high back classic early California saddle with Cheyenne roll, scalloped and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (85,000.00 + 17,000.00BP) = 102,000.00
 
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Miller & Tietjen (1946-1951) Elko Star Overlaid Spade Bit184 - Miller & Tietjen (1946-1951) Elko Star Overlaid Spade Bit
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Loose jaw iron bit, the Santa Barbara pat #91, as pictured in their catalog. Spoon marked with the original owner’s name Frank Borges. Fine condition,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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1920s California Eagle Bit185 - 1920s California Eagle Bit
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Impressive, unmarked silver overlaid eagle spade bit with original chains. Holes punched on the cheeks to amplify the noise. Copper wrapped braces, 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Albert Hunt Silver Inlaid Fresno Spade Bit186 - Albert Hunt Silver Inlaid Fresno Spade Bit
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Maker-marked A. Hunt silver inlaid California loose-jaw bit with triple slobber chains, copper cricket and copper balls on the braces. This is a style
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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Rare M.B. Staunton, Winemucca, Nev Silver Inlaid 1900s Spade Bit187 - Rare M.B. Staunton, Winemucca, Nev Silver Inlaid 1900s Spade Bit
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Well maker-marked silver inlaid Nevada bit with long 8 1/2” cheeks, inlaid crescent moon and heart surrounded by silver spots, slobber and rein chains
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,700.00 + 540.00BP) = 3,240.00
 
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G. S. Garcia Special Order Port Bit188 - G. S. Garcia Special Order Port Bit
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One-of-a-kind coin silver inlaid maker-marked elegant Elko, Nev California style with Garcia’s trademark mouth and wide barrel roller, 6-pt cut-out fl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,200.00BP) = 7,200.00
 
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G. S. Garcia U.S. Army Bit189 - G. S. Garcia U.S. Army Bit
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G.S. Garcia / Elko / Nev maker-marked U.S. Army Bit with 2” heavy coin silver conchos on the cheeks and silver inlaid striped cheeks & slobber b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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G.S. Garcia Banana Cheek Bit190 - G.S. Garcia Banana Cheek Bit
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Well maker-marked half-breed with G.S. Garcia inside the right cheek and Elko Nev (Dutch N) inside the right, 6 1/2” long shank. Very fine condition,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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G.S. Garcia inlaid Bit191 - G.S. Garcia inlaid Bit
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Very well maker-marked G.S. Garcia inside the left cheek and Elko, Nev (Dutch N) across the right. Straight cheeks, silver inlaid stripes, 2” conchos,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (950.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,140.00
 
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August Buermann Crescent Moon Spurs 192 - August Buermann Crescent Moon Spurs
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HAND FORGED STEEL H maker-marked silver inlaid Cat Pat No. 1401 with 1 1/2”- 10 pt rowels, chased off-side, heelchains and let’er buck Keyston Bros 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to hoss1989 .. for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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Early California Drop Shank Spurs193 - Early California Drop Shank Spurs
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Classic 1900s silver inlaid California spurs with three engraved silver panels on the band - each showing remnants of original gold wash. 1 1/2”-10 pt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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California Heart Pattern Spurs194 - California Heart Pattern Spurs
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Attributed to Visalia Stock Saddle Co, 1" wide bands, 2 3/4" round shanks with bar inlay, 2"-14pt rowels. Trademark flat strap button...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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J.F. Echavarria San Jose 1890s Spurs195 - J.F. Echavarria San Jose 1890s Spurs
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Inlaid stylized drop-shank Northern Calif spurs featuring characteristic Juan Francisco Echavarria (1847-1917) engraving, 1 1/2”-10 pt rowels, fine fl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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G.S. Garcia Target Pattern Spurs196 - G.S. Garcia Target Pattern Spurs
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Marked G.S. Garcia / Elko / Nev (Dutch N) double-mounted silver inlaid spurs with inlaid 2”- 10 pt rowels, long vaquero heel chains, inlaid barrel cha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to hoss1989 .. for (8,000.00 + 1,600.00BP) = 9,600.00
 
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Exquisite J. Tapia Single Spur197 - Exquisite J. Tapia Single Spur
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Intricately filigreed 1900s J. Tapia Southern California spur. Twisted wire inlay in band, shank & rowel, iron tendrils, flat buttons with flora...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Rex Schnitger (1877-1947) Wyoming Spurs198 - Rex Schnitger (1877-1947) Wyoming Spurs
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Massive 1920s Wyoming spurs with Cheyenne heelbands and Rex’s trademark three star pattern engraved domes on each band, 3 1/4” shanks with 2 3/4” -8 p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to hoss1989 .. for (6,250.00 + 1,250.00BP) = 7,500.00
 
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Gary Keithley, Melba Idaho199 - Gary Keithley, Melba Idaho
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Large, fancy parade spurs in the Bohlin pattern. Full sterling silver overlay with lab grown rubies and champange cubic zirconias. Fancy cookie cutter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to hoss1989 .. for (3,100.00 + 620.00BP) = 3,720.00
 
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L & M Custom Spurs200 - L & M Custom Spurs
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A fine contemporary pair of spurs by one of the top makers in the country. 1 3/4" Navajo-style jello mold conchos on the bands. Arrow overlay ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,200.00 + 640.00BP) = 3,840.00
 
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Bill Adamson Texas Spurs201 - Bill Adamson Texas Spurs
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Bronze longhorn over silver on bands with 5 pt. engraved nickel rowels. Swinging heart buttons hold basketstamped straps with longhorn conchos attache
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Black Woolie Chaps202 - Black Woolie Chaps
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Marshall - Wells, Portland Classic Oregon hair chaps with tooled belt and long curly angora hair. Nice overall condition and a scarce maker-mark.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Ron Bliss full-mounted spurs203 - Ron Bliss full-mounted spurs
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Ornate silver inlaid California style with pattern inspiration from Phillips & Gutierrez. Front adorned with target pattern heelbands and longsh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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Jerry Cates (b. 1938), Amarillo Texas Rodeo Spurs204 - Jerry Cates (b. 1938), Amarillo Texas Rodeo Spurs
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Motley Co. Jr. Rodeo - 1994. One inch bands with block overlay and dated swinging buttons, 2" shanks with silver overlay and 2 1/4" rowels...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,600.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Extremely rare maker-marked Messing & Sons California Spurs205 - Extremely rare maker-marked Messing & Sons California Spurs
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Stamped MESSING & SONS / 5 (for pattern #5) and SAN JOSE / CAL on the other. Classic 19th century silver inlaid crescent moon pattern Northern ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,200.00BP) = 7,200.00
 
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Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood, CaliforniaDick Dickson Jr 206 - Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood, California Dick Dickson Jr
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Sterling Silver Parade saddle. Unquestionably the most popular model in Ed Bohlin’s extensive repetoire. The Dickson and Dickson Jr have been highly s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (40,000.00 + 8,000.00BP) = 48,000.00
 
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1930s Edward H. Bohlin Spurs207 - 1930s Edward H. Bohlin Spurs
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Full-mounted on iron, 1930s Edward H. Bohlin sterling overlaid parade spurs with Ed’s trademark 1 3/4” cookie cutter stainless rowels and gold oval mo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,200.00 + 840.00BP) = 5,040.00
 
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