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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Colt Single Action Army , mfg. 1887 7 1/2" br...51 - Colt Single Action Army , mfg. 1887 7 1/2" br...
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Colt Single Action Army , mfg. 1887 7 1/2" brl with great Ivorys. The classic look of a fine cowboy revolver (est. $3000-3500)
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Colt S.A. REVOLVER 7 1/2" .45 cal, mfg in 187...52 - Colt S.A. REVOLVER 7 1/2" .45 cal, mfg in 187...
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Colt S.A. REVOLVER 7 1/2" .45 cal, mfg in 1878, vintage (c.1940's) cattle brand engraving & ivory grips, silver plate - fine cond, over...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Original ART by Ron Lesser "Charro" for the c...53 - Original ART by Ron Lesser "Charro" for the c...
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Original ART by Ron Lesser "Charro" for the cover of Harry Whittington pulp novel, 8"x13" of Colt and Holster -- note the classi...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Smokin' Colt 11"x14" classic ILLUSTRATION f...54 - Smokin' Colt 11"x14" classic ILLUSTRATION f...
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Smokin' Colt 11"x14" classic ILLUSTRATION for the cover of Zane Grey Western--colored pencil & gouache on board. Includes copy of ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Double Crossed - 11"x14", Color pencil & Go...55 - Double Crossed - 11"x14", Color pencil & Go...
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Double Crossed - 11"x14", Color pencil & Gouache on board, unsigned but attributed to Ron Lesser - nice example of illustration Art (e...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Colorful PULP PAINTING by Mal Thompson "The P...56 - Colorful PULP PAINTING by Mal Thompson "The P...
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Colorful PULP PAINTING by Mal Thompson "The Phantom Pistolier"- framed and matted, 12" x 14 1/2" - Probably made for a magazine ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Dramatic action filled, highly detailed origi...57 - Dramatic action filled, highly detailed origi...
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Dramatic action filled, highly detailed original PAINTING on board "Standing Their Ground" impressive 18" x 26" unsigned image o...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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Street Justice unsigned Illustration of old...58 - Street Justice unsigned Illustration of old...
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Street Justice unsigned Illustration of old west justice on the town's main street. Originally 12"x16", this PAINTING has been matted ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Buck Jones Lot: From the personal family of B...59 - Buck Jones Lot: From the personal family of B...
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Buck Jones Lot: From the personal family of Buck Jones. (1) Photo enscribed on back "Mayor of Salinas, Cal and great rodeo officials making a n...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Buck Jones personal artifacts from the family...60 - Buck Jones personal artifacts from the family...
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Buck Jones personal artifacts from the family including: (a/b) 2 pairs of Amozac Mexican SPURS, one with unusual rowels; (c) distinctive ornamental LI
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Buck Jones' Hamley & Co, Pendleton, Ore Cheye...61 - Buck Jones' Hamley & Co, Pendleton, Ore Cheye...
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Buck Jones' Hamley & Co, Pendleton, Ore Cheyenne leg CHAPS, Pat No. 291 with 5 solid copper slotted conchos on each leg. Dated 1927. Pocket ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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3 Lots from the Buck Jones Estate: (a) Cowgir...62 - 3 Lots from the Buck Jones Estate: (a) Cowgir...
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3 Lots from the Buck Jones Estate: (a) Cowgirl Chimney Flue cover 91/2", (b) framed & matted Salinas California Rodeo Poster 131/2" x ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,100.00
 
 
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Buck Jones monogrammed Linens: 4 napkins meas...63 - Buck Jones monogrammed Linens: 4 napkins meas...
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Buck Jones monogrammed Linens: 4 napkins measure 22" x 33" marked BJ; 12 NAPKINS with initials for Buck & Dell Jones, hand crocheted o...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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20 assorted color Buck Jones Lobby Cards plus...64 - 20 assorted color Buck Jones Lobby Cards plus...
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20 assorted color Buck Jones Lobby Cards plus 30, 8 x 10 assorted BJ photos -- all from the Buck Jones Estate - some descriptions on back written in t
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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31 assorted Lobby Cards from the Buck Jones E...65 - 31 assorted Lobby Cards from the Buck Jones E...
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31 assorted Lobby Cards from the Buck Jones Estate - 21 are in color, 10 are mono-tone. Some descriptions on back written in hand of Buck or Dell. (es
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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15 - 11" x 1"4 Buck Jones Lobby CARDS from th...66 - 15 - 11" x 1"4 Buck Jones Lobby CARDS from th...
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15 - 11" x 1"4 Buck Jones Lobby CARDS from the early 1940's Columbia Pictures "White Eagle" serial (est. $400-600 for all)
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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20 -11" x 14" Buck Jones PHOTOS (19 of buck,...67 - 20 -11" x 14" Buck Jones PHOTOS (19 of buck,...
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20 -11" x 14" Buck Jones PHOTOS (19 of buck, 1 of Dell) - all in fine cond, some studio and/or photographer marks (est. $1000-1500 for all)
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Beautiful Steve Schmitt, Casa Grande, Ariz st...68 - Beautiful Steve Schmitt, Casa Grande, Ariz st...
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Beautiful Steve Schmitt, Casa Grande, Ariz sterling, rose & black hills gold mounted overlaid Parade SPURS featuring elevated longhorn on front,...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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McChesney Pat No. 3 SPURS with factory nickel...69 - McChesney Pat No. 3 SPURS with factory nickel...
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McChesney Pat No. 3 SPURS with factory nickel finish, 11/2" - 14 pt rowels, early straps, minimal use, circa 1920 (est. $900-1200)
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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El Gato, San Francisco maker-marked, silver i...70 - El Gato, San Francisco maker-marked, silver i...
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El Gato, San Francisco maker-marked, silver inlaid Port BIT. Excellent cond, c. 1970's (est. $600-800)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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August Buermann star steel silver SPURS w/ 1"...71 - August Buermann star steel silver SPURS w/ 1"...
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August Buermann star steel silver SPURS w/ 1" heelband, 21/4" rowels, 21/2" fancy conchos on studded, 2-piece leathers. Fine cond, c....
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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KB&P (Kelly Bros & Parker) marked Pat #48 SPU...72 - KB&P (Kelly Bros & Parker) marked Pat #48 SPU...
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KB&P (Kelly Bros & Parker) marked Pat #48 SPURS with scrolls on heelband, arrow shanks & upturned heart-shaped buttons. Word "Tex&q...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Western Bit & Spur Co (W.B.S. Co marked) silv...73 - Western Bit & Spur Co (W.B.S. Co marked) silv...
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Western Bit & Spur Co (W.B.S. Co marked) silver overlaid, stainless Spade BIT. Excellent cond, c. 1950's (est. $800-1000) PICTURED: Ned &am...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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21 Real photo postcards, Four photographs of...74 - 21 Real photo postcards, Four photographs of...
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21 Real photo postcards, Four photographs of all the great cowgirls including; Vera, Prairie Rose, Grace Runyan, Dorothy Morrell, Mabel Kline, Ruth Ro
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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11 Large Photos including;...75 - 11 Large Photos including;...
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11 Large Photos including; Vera looking good on a pie-eyed paint. A note by Vera on back of an important 8x10, "This picture was taken at the F...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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18 Photos including;...76 - 18 Photos including;...
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18 Photos including; 10" x 13" Portrait of Mabel Strickland, signed photos to Vera from Reba Perry, Roberta Mclntyre (1918), daughter Poll...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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12 Photos including;...77 - 12 Photos including;...
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12 Photos including; Great Group Shot of "The Rodeo all-star Cowboys" (1914) The top riders including Black Cowboy John Spaine and Cowgirl...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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13 Important Real Rodeo Cards & Photos includ...78 - 13 Important Real Rodeo Cards & Photos includ...
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13 Important Real Rodeo Cards & Photos including; Three rare 1917 photos of Black Rodeo Star, Jesse Stahl. Photo of another Black star Gunboat J...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot of 25 Personal Photos;...79 - Lot of 25 Personal Photos;...
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Lot of 25 Personal Photos; Vera had many close friends and if you have read her book you know many were men. This is a group of portraits mostly 8&q...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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6) COWGIRLS, COWGIRLS, COWGIRLS 15 Real Photo...80 - 6) COWGIRLS, COWGIRLS, COWGIRLS 15 Real Photo...
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6) COWGIRLS, COWGIRLS, COWGIRLS 15 Real Photo Cards; All the best and some we have never seen. All the Great Stars and a lot of mostly large photograp
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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62 Real Photo Postcards of Rodeo Action. (est...81 - 62 Real Photo Postcards of Rodeo Action. (est...
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62 Real Photo Postcards of Rodeo Action. (est. $800-1000 for all)
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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A large group snapshot from Vera's Album. App...82 - A large group snapshot from Vera's Album. App...
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A large group snapshot from Vera's Album. Approximately 60 casual images of rodeo personalities and groups of friends. (est. $800-1200 for all)
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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91/2 x 40 vintage "Peters Rustless Ammunition...83 - 91/2 x 40 vintage "Peters Rustless Ammunition...
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91/2 x 40 vintage "Peters Rustless Ammunition" Advertisement, artistically framed & matted, Vfine cond (est. $1000-1400) Nicholas Firf...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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Cradleboard by Nicholas Firfires, 24"x 30",...84 - Cradleboard by Nicholas Firfires, 24"x 30",...
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Cradleboard by Nicholas Firfires, 24"x 30", oil PAINTING on canvas, bright colors, stoic Native American figures (est. $2500-3500)
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Nicholas Firfires "Indian with Eagle Feather"...85 - Nicholas Firfires "Indian with Eagle Feather"...
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Nicholas Firfires "Indian with Eagle Feather" 8"x10"- oil PAINTING on Board (est. $900-1300)
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
 
 
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Nicholas S. Firfires, 16" x 20" oil PAINTING...86 - Nicholas S. Firfires, 16" x 20" oil PAINTING...
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Nicholas S. Firfires, 16" x 20" oil PAINTING on board, "Branding" - dated 1962 (est. $1500-2000)
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Huge Black Bear RUG - With head & open mouth....87 - Huge Black Bear RUG - With head & open mouth....
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Huge Black Bear RUG - With head & open mouth. Measures 86" from tip of nose to end of trail, 99" in a "standing" position &a...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Western artist Nicholas Firfires C.A.A. (1917...88 - Western artist Nicholas Firfires C.A.A. (1917...
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Western artist Nicholas Firfires C.A.A. (1917-1991) personal STETSON with his name stamped inside sweatband. Includes floral carved leather hatband wi
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,100.00
 
 
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A. Buermann large California style iron SPURS...89 - A. Buermann large California style iron SPURS...
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A. Buermann large California style iron SPURS with jinglebobs. Early "Pat. Feb. 8 .77 & Aug. 25.78" date. Surface rust on backside of ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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August Buermann 1877 ptd marked, pattern No....90 - August Buermann 1877 ptd marked, pattern No....
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August Buermann 1877 ptd marked, pattern No. 1218 Iron SPURS with 2 7/8" rowels, jinglebobs, heel chains & early, orig 2-piece straps. Slig...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Nicholas Firfires oil PAINTING on canvas "Pac...91 - Nicholas Firfires oil PAINTING on canvas "Pac...
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Nicholas Firfires oil PAINTING on canvas "Pack Train" 16"x 20" (est. $1200-1600)
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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19th century graceful & elegant Horn Chair 33...92 - 19th century graceful & elegant Horn Chair 33...
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19th century graceful & elegant Horn Chair 33"(w), 32"(d), 36"(h) 18 horns, great curve & rich patina, recently recovered in ...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Antique Studded Cowhide TRUNK 24"w x 13"h x 1...93 - Antique Studded Cowhide TRUNK 24"w x 13"h x 1...
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Antique Studded Cowhide TRUNK 24"w x 13"h x 14"d - broken hinge but overall great look! (est. $400-550)
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Estimate : 400.00 - 550.00
 
 
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Turn of the century horn shelf 39"(w) x 10"(h...94 - Turn of the century horn shelf 39"(w) x 10"(h...
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Turn of the century horn shelf 39"(w) x 10"(h) - 5 horns with great patina, mounted on arts and crafts style carved oak. (est. $700-900).
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Vintage LONGHORNS with great color, nice smoo...95 - Vintage LONGHORNS with great color, nice smoo...
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Vintage LONGHORNS with great color, nice smooth curl, 6'4" wing-span, great patina (est. $800-1200)
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Huge Buffalo shoulder mount with slightly tur...96 - Huge Buffalo shoulder mount with slightly tur...
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Huge Buffalo shoulder mount with slightly turned head protruding 38" from wall. 25" horn spread, fabulous cond (est. $2500-3500)
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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19th cent Oak HORN RACK, 41"(w) x 39"(h) oval...97 - 19th cent Oak HORN RACK, 41"(w) x 39"(h) oval...
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19th cent Oak HORN RACK, 41"(w) x 39"(h) oval beveled mirror - nice curl, rich patina (est. $1500-2000)
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Buffalo Hunters belt mounted SKINNING & BUTCH...98 - Buffalo Hunters belt mounted SKINNING & BUTCH...
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Buffalo Hunters belt mounted SKINNING & BUTCHERING SET with 3 knives and sharpening steel in a studded leather covered sheath. (est. $350-450)
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Unusual c. 1915 Fort Apache Indian Reservatio...99 - Unusual c. 1915 Fort Apache Indian Reservatio...
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Unusual c. 1915 Fort Apache Indian Reservation Boundary SIGN, 16" x 5" (est. $900-1200)
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Riveted American Strong Box, 16"w x 8"h x 10"...100 - Riveted American Strong Box, 16"w x 8"h x 10"...
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Riveted American Strong Box, 16"w x 8"h x 10"d - a true stagecoach money box! (est. $600-800)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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