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1949 Don Dodge’s Buckle, Briefcase and Memorabilia

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
1949 Don Dodge’s Buckle, Briefcase and Memorabilia
Don Dodge’s personal heavy gauge 3.75 oz. sterling and 10K gold, ruby eyed, longhorn buckle won by the illustrious Hall of Fame horse trainer at the 1949 Los Angeles National Horse Show. The rare oval buckle is maker-marked “BENNETT / NO HOLLYWOOD CAL” and measures 3” x 4 1/2” and is in mint condition. The lot also includes a signed and numbered (53/100) etching of Don Dodge plus his personal, leather briefcase, with his name on a plaque containing several pieces of his personalized stationery inside.

Provenance: Purchased at the Margaret Hammond Living Estate Auction on February 23rd, 2013.