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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Wells Fargo & Co. desk top, cubby hole Oak CA...101 - Wells Fargo & Co. desk top, cubby hole Oak CA...
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Wells Fargo & Co. desk top, cubby hole Oak CABINET from Omaha. As is fairly typical, there are papers attached to the inside of the door and thi...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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.36 cal Remington New Model Police percussion...102 - .36 cal Remington New Model Police percussion...
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.36 cal Remington New Model Police percussion REVOLVER marked on top strap "American Express Co #25" (est. $2200-2800)
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Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,800.00
 
 
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Merwin & Hulbert large frame, open top, .44 c...103 - Merwin & Hulbert large frame, open top, .44 c...
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Merwin & Hulbert large frame, open top, .44 cal well worn Cowboy GUN in good working order with birdshead grips (est. $1200-1600)
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Remington RIFLE CANE , a.k.a. "Cane Gun" . Pe...104 - Remington RIFLE CANE , a.k.a. "Cane Gun" . Pe...
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Remington RIFLE CANE , a.k.a. "Cane Gun" . Percussion type, mfg.between 1858 and 1866 with gutta percha handle and shaft cover. Overall in...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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A straight hickory shaft Sword or Knife WALKI...105 - A straight hickory shaft Sword or Knife WALKI...
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A straight hickory shaft Sword or Knife WALKING STICK by R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. of Wallingford, Ct. ( Makers of Fine Silver Products and Fine Cu...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Colt S.A. REVOLVER shipped to the Copper Quee...106 - Colt S.A. REVOLVER shipped to the Copper Quee...
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Colt S.A. REVOLVER shipped to the Copper Queen Mining Co, Bisbee, AZ. Pistol is 5 3/4" .38 W.C.F. - shows slight blue in protected areas & ...
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Estimate : 3,200.00 - 3,800.00
 
 
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Colt Single Action REVOLVER in 41 Colt cal. a...107 - Colt Single Action REVOLVER in 41 Colt cal. a...
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Colt Single Action REVOLVER in 41 Colt cal. and 5 1/2" barrel. A shiny gun, with lots of blue and case remaining & hard rubber eagle grips....
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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2 BADGES: (1) Cudahy Police, Sioux City, IA,...108 - 2 BADGES: (1) Cudahy Police, Sioux City, IA,...
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2 BADGES: (1) Cudahy Police, Sioux City, IA, SHIELD with spread eagle, a nice stockyards item (2) Sheriff, Parkland (Washington) Roundup, 6 point STAR
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Wooden American Railway Express office SIGN -...109 - Wooden American Railway Express office SIGN -...
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Wooden American Railway Express office SIGN - 10" x 72" black with gold lettering, c.1910 (est. $1200-1400)
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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Fancy pair of 7 1/2", .45 cal Colt S.A. REVOL...110 - Fancy pair of 7 1/2", .45 cal Colt S.A. REVOL...
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Fancy pair of 7 1/2", .45 cal Colt S.A. REVOLVERS - one mfg in 1882 and other in 1893, both came together around 1950 when they were engraved t...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Dean Chapman Oil PAINTING, 27" x 39", depicts...111 - Dean Chapman Oil PAINTING, 27" x 39", depicts...
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Dean Chapman Oil PAINTING, 27" x 39", depicts two cowboys roping a longhorn. Well executed with rich colors and precision detail (est. $20...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Lillian Krumback Painting oil on board entitl...112 - Lillian Krumback Painting oil on board entitl...
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Lillian Krumback Painting oil on board entitled " Panning for Gold" 12" x 18" signed on back, Lillian Krumback Kalispeel Montana...
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Junior Bed - adorable 30"(w) Headboard & Foot...113 - Junior Bed - adorable 30"(w) Headboard & Foot...
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Junior Bed - adorable 30"(w) Headboard & Footboard w/ signed, painted cowboy scenes - includes orig rails, c. 1930's-40's (est. $70...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Ira Mcdade oil on canvas Painting, 29" x 44",...114 - Ira Mcdade oil on canvas Painting, 29" x 44",...
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Ira Mcdade oil on canvas Painting, 29" x 44", entitled "Outlaw". the painting was given to then Gov. Roy J. Turner of Oklahoma. ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Stan Poray, oil on canvas Painting, 21" x 23"...115 - Stan Poray, oil on canvas Painting, 21" x 23"...
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Stan Poray, oil on canvas Painting, 21" x 23" entitled "High Country", Poray is listed in Samuel's Encyclopedia of Western A...
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Estimate : 3,800.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Original ARTWORK for Christmas greeting utili...116 - Original ARTWORK for Christmas greeting utili...
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Original ARTWORK for Christmas greeting utilizing a cute little cowboy - executed in pen and color pencil - Signed in lower right M.N. Morris Dec 1936
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Ace Powell 41/2" x 51/2" Watercolor, signed l...117 - Ace Powell 41/2" x 51/2" Watercolor, signed l...
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Ace Powell 41/2" x 51/2" Watercolor, signed l/l (est. $500-700)
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Double Saddle Blanket, alternating diamond se...118 - Double Saddle Blanket, alternating diamond se...
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Double Saddle Blanket, alternating diamond segments, 29 1/2"x 58", Fine cond, circa 1920's (est. $800-1200)
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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47" x 63" c. 1915 Fine Navajo RUG, diamond pa...119 - 47" x 63" c. 1915 Fine Navajo RUG, diamond pa...
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47" x 63" c. 1915 Fine Navajo RUG, diamond patterns - fine cond (est. $1500-2500)
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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1930's Navajo Rug featuring 8 bold red diamon...120 - 1930's Navajo Rug featuring 8 bold red diamon...
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1930's Navajo Rug featuring 8 bold red diamond medallions, 40" x 53", slight loss at one corner, else fine cond, c. 1930's (est. $...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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1918/1919 California Brand Book, 356 pgs, ori...121 - 1918/1919 California Brand Book, 356 pgs, ori...
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1918/1919 California Brand Book, 356 pgs, orig red leather cover & page marker, VGd cond (est. $600-800)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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1901 Western South Dakota, Stock Growers Asso...122 - 1901 Western South Dakota, Stock Growers Asso...
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1901 Western South Dakota, Stock Growers Assoc BRAND BOOK, 223 pgs, red leather cover, Vgd cond (est. $600-800)
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Montana Directory of Marks and Brands by Van...123 - Montana Directory of Marks and Brands by Van...
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Montana Directory of Marks and Brands by Van Dersal & Conner's, 1872-1900. 467 pgs, tastefully rebound in fine leather. Also includes a repr...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Newly crafted 2-piece oak showcase, 62"(h) x...124 - Newly crafted 2-piece oak showcase, 62"(h) x...
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Newly crafted 2-piece oak showcase, 62"(h) x 24" x 26", curved front top case is removable for use as counter case - both cases open ...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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R.T. Frazier double-loop for a 43/4" Colt S.A...125 - R.T. Frazier double-loop for a 43/4" Colt S.A...
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R.T. Frazier double-loop for a 43/4" Colt S.A., marked cartridge belt, orig buckstitching, holster in fine cond, belt has been reinforced at bi...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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Round cheek Calif. headstall by Keyston Broth...126 - Round cheek Calif. headstall by Keyston Broth...
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Round cheek Calif. headstall by Keyston Brothers, San Francisco, CA. Sterling with 14k horse head Unmarked Calif. kissing bird bit with rawhide reins
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Impressive Walla Walla, Washington, prisonmad...127 - Impressive Walla Walla, Washington, prisonmad...
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Impressive Walla Walla, Washington, prisonmade Horsehair BRIDLE with split reins, classic natural black field highlighted by multicolored geometric de
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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19th century, coin silver mounted, California...128 - 19th century, coin silver mounted, California...
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19th century, coin silver mounted, California BRIDLE with inlaid unmarked Gal Leg Half-Breed BIT in VGd cond. Very difficult to find these early West
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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R.T. Frazier, Pueblo Colo wide flap CHAPS wit...129 - R.T. Frazier, Pueblo Colo wide flap CHAPS wit...
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R.T. Frazier, Pueblo Colo wide flap CHAPS with unusual, multi-colored enamel overlaid brass studs, scalloped pockets, 16-slotted nickel conchos with l
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Lush Orange Batwing Pinto WOOLIES with white...130 - Lush Orange Batwing Pinto WOOLIES with white...
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Lush Orange Batwing Pinto WOOLIES with white spots. Canvas lined, leather backed, floral carved belt, repaired (spliced) billet otherwise VFine cond,
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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McChesney Gooseneck "Flying Nellie", Pat No....131 - McChesney Gooseneck "Flying Nellie", Pat No....
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McChesney Gooseneck "Flying Nellie", Pat No. 12 SPURS w/ star rowel, basketstamped, 2-piece leathers - slight loss to goosehead on back of...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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J.S. Collins, Cheyenne, Wyoming sideSaddle w/...132 - J.S. Collins, Cheyenne, Wyoming sideSaddle w/...
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J.S. Collins, Cheyenne, Wyoming sideSaddle w/ re-wooled seat, otherwise nice cond (est. $800-1200)
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Nicholas Eggenhoffer Pen & Ink entitled "Shee...133 - Nicholas Eggenhoffer Pen & Ink entitled "Shee...
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Nicholas Eggenhoffer Pen & Ink entitled "Sheep Dogs" 71/2 x 91/2, framed & matted, slight damage at bottom right corner (est. $180...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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17 1/2"x 29" Nicholas Eggenhoffer Watercolor...134 - 17 1/2"x 29" Nicholas Eggenhoffer Watercolor...
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17 1/2"x 29" Nicholas Eggenhoffer Watercolor titled "Steamboat", signed lower right, one of his best works done for a close frie...
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 16,000.00
 
 
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42" x 6' Navajo "Tree of Life" RUG featuring...135 - 42" x 6' Navajo "Tree of Life" RUG featuring...
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42" x 6' Navajo "Tree of Life" RUG featuring birds & rabbits, black field in earth tones - Great cond, ca 1940's (est. $2...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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W.H. D. Koerner 12" x 17 1/2", signed, l/r GO...136 - W.H. D. Koerner 12" x 17 1/2", signed, l/r GO...
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W.H. D. Koerner 12" x 17 1/2", signed, l/r GOACHE of a trailblazer and his loyal dog fending off an Indian attack. The blankspace on the u...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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11" x 141/2" Pen & Ink "Merry Christmas to Je...137 - 11" x 141/2" Pen & Ink "Merry Christmas to Je...
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11" x 141/2" Pen & Ink "Merry Christmas to Jessie and Phil Spear from Margie... you certainly are lucky, your mare hasn't got...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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3 framed letters and envelopes by noted Orego...138 - 3 framed letters and envelopes by noted Orego...
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3 framed letters and envelopes by noted Oregon artist, Al Napoletano, addressed to Bob Vestal, president of the popular Salinas Rodeo in California. E
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Elko, Nev BRAND BOOK, ca 1915 - 3 1/8"x 61/2"...139 - Elko, Nev BRAND BOOK, ca 1915 - 3 1/8"x 61/2"...
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Elko, Nev BRAND BOOK, ca 1915 - 3 1/8"x 61/2", 78 pgs plus ads - missing several pages but includes the G.S. Garcia Brand on Pg. 7 (est. $...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Royal set of 200 antique Ivory POKER CHIPS, r...140 - Royal set of 200 antique Ivory POKER CHIPS, r...
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Royal set of 200 antique Ivory POKER CHIPS, red, white, blue & tan in period oak case with swing out front (est. $6000-7000)
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Regal 19th C. Cattle Baron's Dinner GONG. Sup...141 - Regal 19th C. Cattle Baron's Dinner GONG. Sup...
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Regal 19th C. Cattle Baron's Dinner GONG. Superbly crafted, exquisitely detailed with rich patina -the finest we've sold to date (est. $1200...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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LITHOGRAPH of W.H. Jackson's photograph "Maki...142 - LITHOGRAPH of W.H. Jackson's photograph "Maki...
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LITHOGRAPH of W.H. Jackson's photograph "Making it to Water and Herd Goin' Strong" 17" x 40" - image of 4000 head of cat...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Cream of Wheat LITHO of Cowboy by N.C. Wyeth...143 - Cream of Wheat LITHO of Cowboy by N.C. Wyeth...
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Cream of Wheat LITHO of Cowboy by N.C. Wyeth - Image size 21" x 30" in a 41/2"wide, quarter-cut oak frame, circa 1910, VGood cond, so...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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1890's Cheyenne Beaded MOCCASINS. Multicolore...144 - 1890's Cheyenne Beaded MOCCASINS. Multicolore...
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1890's Cheyenne Beaded MOCCASINS. Multicolored in blue, yellow, green & red on contrasting white field. Fine, orig cond (est. $1300-1600)
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Quill & Beaded Sioux MOCCASINS. Slight quill...145 - Quill & Beaded Sioux MOCCASINS. Slight quill...
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Quill & Beaded Sioux MOCCASINS. Slight quill loss, else Vgd-Fine cond, c. 1920's (est. $1200-1600)
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Important antique Saddlery POSTER from "Case...146 - Important antique Saddlery POSTER from "Case...
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Important antique Saddlery POSTER from "Case & Kroenlein Saddlery Peoria , Ill." Precisely detailed 29" x 42" lithograph of ...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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F.A. Meanea pattern No.10, half-seat, square...147 - F.A. Meanea pattern No.10, half-seat, square...
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F.A. Meanea pattern No.10, half-seat, square skirt Cheyenne SADDLE - nice color, repair on front jockey, fender torn under stirrup leather, else VGd c
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
 
 
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Belt & Holster, 31/2" wide F.A. Meanea cartri...148 - Belt & Holster, 31/2" wide F.A. Meanea cartri...
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Belt & Holster, 31/2" wide F.A. Meanea cartridge/money belt w/ classic Cheyenne double-loop holster for a 5 1/2" Colt S.A. -Vgd cond w...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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F.A. Meanea fringed Shotgun CHAPS - back worn...149 - F.A. Meanea fringed Shotgun CHAPS - back worn...
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F.A. Meanea fringed Shotgun CHAPS - back worn but front in Vgd cond. Well marked with early double stamp (est. $1500-2500)
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Very decorative & rare Reno Saddlery Co, Reno...150 - Very decorative & rare Reno Saddlery Co, Reno...
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Very decorative & rare Reno Saddlery Co, Reno, NV fringed Shotgun CHAPS with floral carved pockets & bottoms, basketstamped belt & unusu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,300.00
 
 
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