Brian Lebel's Denver Old West Auction

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Celebrating our 25th annual Old West Auction with over 350 total lots of authentic Cowboy, Indian and Western art, antiques and artifacts. Highlights include an original 1880s CDV of Billy-the-Kid; Richard Boone's "Paladin" saddle; estate pieces from infamous Texan, Rex Cauble including many "Cutter Bill" related items and Orren Mixer portraits of the famous stallion; a custom Edward H. Bohlin silver coffee service; a rare Moreno saddle with Field silver; personal items from the famous Wild West performer S.F. Cody; a Custer 7th Cavalry Colt Single Action; a collection from the estate of Henry M. Teller, one of Colorado's first 2 senators; fine art from the likes of Charlie Russell, William Gollings, Raphael Lillywhite, Harry Jackson, WHD Koerner and others; and a fine Native American horse mask, as well as beadwork, textiles and pottery.
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Fred Fellows, CA (b. 1934)51 - Fred Fellows, CA (b. 1934)
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"Guarding The Winter Camp" 19 1/2" x 13 1/2" Oil on Board Signed lower right Framed to 16 1/4" x 20 1/4" PROVENAN...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,100.00) = 4,100.00
 
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Two Dave Powell CA Watercolors52 - Two Dave Powell CA Watercolors
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a) "Sindis' Prayer" 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" watercolor on paper signed lower left Dave Powell framed and matted to 17" x 19&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Larry Fanning (b. 1938)53 - Larry Fanning (b. 1938)
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"Autumn Bison" 39 3/4" x 55 7/8" Oil on Canvas Signed and dated 92 lower left Framed to 55 1/2" x 67 3/8" Buffalo O...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Michael Coleman (b. 1946)54 - Michael Coleman (b. 1946)
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Green River Wyoming 13" x 23" Oil on Masonite Signed lower right Framed to 21" x 31" Michael B. Coleman (b.1946) Michael ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Jim Norton CA (b. 1953)55 - Jim Norton CA (b. 1953)
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"Hunters Camp" 11 3/4" x 15 1/2" Oil on Board Signed lower left, dated 1988 Framed to 21" x 24" Jim C. Norton CA ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to nickl3022184 for (1,500.00 + 315.00BP) = 1,815.00
 
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Glenna Goodacre (b. 1939)56 - Glenna Goodacre (b. 1939)
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"Hope" 14" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" Bronze 18/25 PROVENANCE: Jackie L Coles Collection Being sold to benefit the National Cowb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Lyle Tayson57 - Lyle Tayson
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"Teepee Tales (The Storyteller)" 30" x 36" Oil on Canvas Signed lower left Framed to 39" x 44"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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J. D. Howland (1843-1914)58 - J. D. Howland (1843-1914)
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Buffalo 20" x 30" Oil on Canvas Signed lower left Framed to 26 1/2" x 36 1/2" J.D. Howland (1843 - 1914) Born in Zanesville...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Emil Lenders (1865-1934)59 - Emil Lenders (1865-1934)
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Buffalo 16" x 20" Oil on Canvas Unsigned Framed to 20 3/4" x 24 3/4" In ink on frame: "Major G.W. Lillie's Prize B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Bill Anton (b. 1957)60 - Bill Anton (b. 1957)
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"Movin' Out" 19" x 24" Graphite on Paper signed lower right Bill Anton (c)1987 framed to 27" x 33"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988)61 - Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988)
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Horse Head 5" x 5" Pen & Ink on Paper Signed lower left, initials w/ brand Framed to 9" x 9" Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988) ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Robert "Shoofly" Shufelt (b. 1935)62 - Robert "Shoofly" Shufelt (b. 1935)
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Untitled - Pushing Cattle 16" x 22" Pencil on Paper Signed and dated lower right ('77) Framed to 23" x 29"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to tresbuckar.. for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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Will James (1892-1942)63 - Will James (1892-1942)
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"Best to See Them First" 13" x 16" Graphite on paper Signed lower left Framed to 23" x 26" Illustrated, "Hom...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Will James (1892-1942)64 - Will James (1892-1942)
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"Foot Tied To Tail" 11 1/2" x 15" Graphite on paper Signed lower right Framed to 22" x 25" Illustrated, "Home R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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William Gollings (1878-1932)65 - William Gollings (1878-1932)
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Horses 5 1/2" x 7" Mixed media on Board Signed lower right Framed to 13 1/2" x 15" Damage to lower left of board William Gol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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William Matthews (b. 1949)66 - William Matthews (b. 1949)
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IL Ranch 16" x 11" Watercolor on Paper Signed lower right Framed to 25 1/2" x 20" Inscribed in the artist's hand on rever...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Western Illustration, Robert Warren Crompton67 - Western Illustration, Robert Warren Crompton
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Circa 1916 Cover Art Robert Warren Crompton ( - 1947) 21" x 30" Oil on Canvas Signed lower left with flourish (F W Crompton) Framed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Edward Borein (1872-1945)68 - Edward Borein (1872-1945)
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Four Indians Heading in to Battle 9 1/2" x 13" Pen & Ink Unsigned Framed to 21" x 25" Some slight staining to image and a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Early Straight Belt Shotgun Chaps69 - Early Straight Belt Shotgun Chaps
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Unmarked shotgun chaps. In very nice condition with good color and outside pockets. Line tooled belt and heavy cuffs. Circa 1880s. PROVENANCE: Fort W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Al Furstnow Shotgun Chaps70 - Al Furstnow Shotgun Chaps
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Brown chaps of heavy cowhide with 9 slotted metal conchos with leather ties down the sides. Angled pockets with small rolled leather closures. Scallop
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Ahlstrom-Gunther Woolie Chaps71 - Ahlstrom-Gunther Woolie Chaps
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Brown angora chaps with inside pockets, side openings and worn canvas lining. Well marked on both sides of the belt "Ahlstrom-Gunther, Lakeview...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Harpham Bros Spotted Batwing Chaps72 - Harpham Bros Spotted Batwing Chaps
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Studded batwing chaps with 12 conchos down each side. Texas star at bottom of each batwing. Three conchos among studs on each batwing and 3 added conc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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W. Davis & Sons California Batwing Chaps73 - W. Davis & Sons California Batwing Chaps
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Very showy studded chaps by a scarce San Francisco maker. Fancy two-tone studded lettering on the legs: "Hoots - Boots", studs along the p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Child's Woolie Chaps74 - Child's Woolie Chaps
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Vintage gold angora step-in chaps in a scarce youth size. Saddlery made, 26" overall. Canvas lined, leather back, brown plain belt. Written in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Buck Jones' Personal Chaps75 - Buck Jones' Personal Chaps
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Gray chaps with black card suits of spade, club, heart and diamond down each batwing. Inscription inside the billet reads "MONOGRAM PICTURES 19...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to kathrynk for (4,000.00 + 840.00BP) = 4,840.00
 
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Argentine Gaucho Saddle Set76 - Argentine Gaucho Saddle Set
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Stately and lavish early 1900s maker-marked PASQUES / 16 G Pellegrini 22, Argentine Gaucho saddle with all the dazzling accessories befitting the fame
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Edward H. Bohlin "Tim Holt" Saddle77 - Edward H. Bohlin "Tim Holt" Saddle
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Named for and popularized by noted western actor, Tim Holt (1919-1973), son of actor, Jack Holt (1888-1951), this lovely two-tone brown floral carved
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Panoramic Photograph, Edward H. Bohlin78 - Panoramic Photograph, Edward H. Bohlin
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"To Ed Bohlin with best wishes from The Riding Actors Association 1935". Depicts wonderful costumes, cars, scenery and characters. 9"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to cmrussell for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Edward H. Bohlin "Dick Dickson" Saddle79 - Edward H. Bohlin "Dick Dickson" Saddle
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One of Ed Bohlin’s most popular sterling silver parade saddles, the Dick Dickson was originally designed and named for the movie theater executive, ra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,500.00) = 19,500.00
 
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Antique Spillman Carousel Horse80 - Antique Spillman Carousel Horse
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Circa 1915 carving with scare "wolf pelt" saddle pad. Bright, newer repaint. An outside row carousel horse with a flowing mane, with the w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,200.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Fine California Shield Pattern Spurs81 - Fine California Shield Pattern Spurs
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Early pair of silver inlaid spurs with chased off side bands, barrel chap guards, 3-piece mountings, and inlaid 2 1/4" shanks; 10-point rowels,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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A. J. Schell (1880-1945) Spade Bit82 - A. J. Schell (1880-1945) Spade Bit
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Scarce and lovely 1920s boldly maker- marked "A.J. Schell Maker" silver inlaid loose-jaw California style silver inlaid spade bit with two...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to vxtikbttj for (1,700.00 + 357.00BP) = 2,057.00
 
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1930s California Spurs83 - 1930s California Spurs
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Unmarked, straight 5/8" band spurs with slightly dropped shanks and 1 5/8", 10-point rowels. Floral tooled two-piece russet straps mounted...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Overlaid Bit & Spur Set84 - Overlaid Bit & Spur Set
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From the Wilson-Burgess Family, these vintage silver mounted spurs from the "4 Drags" Ranch are adorned with "RCB.3" on side and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Early California - Mexican Spurs85 - Early California - Mexican Spurs
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Inlaid, chased, and notched "S" bands with central 3/4" silver domes. Graceful full drop shanks with 10-point chased rowels. Deeply c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Silver Overlaid Eagle Stirrups86 - Silver Overlaid Eagle Stirrups
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Exquisitely and intricately engraved silver overlaid eagle stirrups, 6 1/4" (h) and tapered to 3 3/4" at widest point. Excellent condition...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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L. D. Stone & Co., San Francisco Spurs87 - L. D. Stone & Co., San Francisco Spurs
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Highly coveted early Northern California pinwheel pattern partial drop-shank spurs maker-marked L D STONE / SAN FRANCISCO inside the band. 2" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Visialia Stock Saddle Co. Spurs88 - Visialia Stock Saddle Co. Spurs
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Visalia Stock Saddle Co S.F., silver mounted catalog pattern No. 95, multiple button maker-marked, narrow heelband Northern California spurs with 1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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A. Larios 19th C. California Spurs89 - A. Larios 19th C. California Spurs
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Fine, dainty and elegant Atanasio Larios (1930s-1890s) silver inlaid drop shank California spurs with the pattern number "No. 4" stamped a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Figueroa Bit & Spur Set90 - Figueroa Bit & Spur Set
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Jose & Carlos Figueroa Bit and Spur set. Jose Figueroa (1880-1951) silver inlaid half-breed bit with his classic design pattern beginning on one...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to nickl3022184 for (1,800.00 + 378.00BP) = 2,178.00
 
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Visalia Stock Saddle Co., San Francisco Saddle91 - Visalia Stock Saddle Co., San Francisco Saddle
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D. E. Walker marked classic California saddle with extra long 23" tapaderos. Flower tooled in a bold deep design with silver conchos. 15"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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J. F. Echavarria Headstall and Bit92 - J. F. Echavarria Headstall and Bit
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Extremely rare, Juan Francisco Echavarria silver mounted headstall with silver spots and monogramed 2 1/4" domed conchos with bezel edge affixe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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John Kittleson Spurs93 - John Kittleson Spurs
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Nickel and brass overlaid spurs with sombrero decorations on the band. Swinging buttons with heart and diamond mountings. Large 2 1/4", 40-poin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Bill Owen's Personal Chuck Stormes Saddle94 - Bill Owen's Personal Chuck Stormes Saddle
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Deep mixed floral carving by the master TCAA saddlemaker, Chuck Stormes of Calgary, Alberta. A fabulous example of Chuck's award winning workman...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to johndeere2.. for (6,500.00 + 1,365.00BP) = 7,865.00
 
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Wayne Sims' Roping Trophy Buckle95 - Wayne Sims' Roping Trophy Buckle
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Maddox Western Lea. - Amarillo Texas maker marked. Sterling and 10K. Rectangular 2" x 3" buckle with gold roping scene and flowers on each...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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L & M Spur and Bit Set96 - L & M Spur and Bit Set
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Impressive spurs with high sweeping shank that holds a 44-point 3" rowel. The California domed bands are overlaid with deep engraved silver on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Marked Canon City Prison Bit97 - Marked Canon City Prison Bit
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Very scare Carl Erickson prison number marked bit with deep aggressive engraving. Well stamped #9781 inside the cheek. A variation on an "S&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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2 Pair of Fine Silver Mexican Spurs98 - 2 Pair of Fine Silver Mexican Spurs
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1) Impressive and regal 1 3/4" band 1930s Mexican spurs with Greek key and leaf design. 2) Smaller 1 1/2" band spurs with chevron stripe i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Lucky 13 Mexican Saddle Ensemble99 - Lucky 13 Mexican Saddle Ensemble
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Complete and regal Mexican saddle with full accessories made for the "Lucky 13" Ranch, originally owned by Berlando Rodriguez who fought i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 26,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Lot of 2 Native American Baskets100 - Lot of 2 Native American Baskets
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1) Five pointed star, geometric designs and five human figures in black and natural. Fine condition. 12 1/2" x 2 3/4", circa 1920. 2) Nort...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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