Annual Christmas Collector's Auction

Auction Details

This sale includes many estates and all private consignments of antique, classic, curio & relic and out of production shooting arms of high quality, a varied selection of collector and special interest firearms. A large selection of newly manufactured jewelry as well as several pieces of high end estate jewelry, beautiful jewelry at below wholesale prices. Fine antiques including Tiffany lamp, art objects, fine art, bronzes, furnishings and quality antiques from old time collectors and estates.
All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
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Lot of ammo including 9 boxes of .38-55; 5 boxes of .25-35; 2 boxes of .32 Spl.; 3 boxes of .25-20 a1801Lot of ammo including 9 boxes of .38-55; 5 boxes of .25-35; 2 boxes of .32 Spl.; 3 boxes of .25-20 a
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Lot of ammo including 9 boxes of .38-55; 5 boxes of .25-35; 2 boxes of .32 Spl.; 3 boxes of .25-20 and 1 box of .32-20. Est.: $125-$250.
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Lot of ammo including 6 boxes of 6.5 x 55 SE Lellier & Bellot; 2 boxes of .44 Special by Miwall Corp1802Lot of ammo including 6 boxes of 6.5 x 55 SE Lellier & Bellot; 2 boxes of .44 Special by Miwall Corp
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Lot of ammo including 6 boxes of 6.5 x 55 SE Lellier & Bellot; 2 boxes of .44 Special by Miwall Corp.; 2 boxes of Winchester .270 Win.; 1 box of...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 280.00
Lot of approx. 18 books on big game hunting and related subjects, mostly out-of-print, from the pers1803Lot of approx. 18 books on big game hunting and related subjects, mostly out-of-print, from the pers
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Lot of approx. 18 books on big game hunting and related subjects, mostly out-of-print, from the personal library of the late Robert Petersen’s Beverly
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
Lot of approx. 13 books on big game hunting and related subjects, mostly out-of-print, from the pers1804Lot of approx. 13 books on big game hunting and related subjects, mostly out-of-print, from the pers
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Lot of approx. 13 books on big game hunting and related subjects, mostly out-of-print, from the personal library of the late Robert Petersen’s Beverly
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
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Marble Arms Co. hand axe with leather shealth in overall fine condition. Est.: $50-$100.1809Marble Arms Co. hand axe with leather shealth in overall fine condition. Est.: $50-$100.
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Marble Arms Co. hand axe with leather shealth in overall fine condition. Est.: $50-$100.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Lot of 6 folding knives (4 with sheaths), various makers and sizes in very good condition. Est.: $751810Lot of 6 folding knives (4 with sheaths), various makers and sizes in very good condition. Est.: $75
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Lot of 6 folding knives (4 with sheaths), various makers and sizes in very good condition. Est.: $75-$150.
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Lot of 6 knives with sheaths, various makers and sizes in very good condition. Est.: $100-$200.1811Lot of 6 knives with sheaths, various makers and sizes in very good condition. Est.: $100-$200.
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Lot of 6 knives with sheaths, various makers and sizes in very good condition. Est.: $100-$200.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 525.00
Lot of 5 misc. knives by various makers, all with leather sheaths and all very good in condition. Es1812Lot of 5 misc. knives by various makers, all with leather sheaths and all very good in condition. Es
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Lot of 5 misc. knives by various makers, all with leather sheaths and all very good in condition. Est.: $100-$175.
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Lot of approx. 20 reference books primarily on firearms, including “The New Encyclopedia of Handguns1813Lot of approx. 20 reference books primarily on firearms, including “The New Encyclopedia of Handguns
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Lot of approx. 20 reference books primarily on firearms, including “The New Encyclopedia of Handguns” by Chant; an original copy of the 1933 edition o
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Lot of approx. 20 research books, mostly gun-related and mostly out-of-print including Howe’s 2 volu1814Lot of approx. 20 research books, mostly gun-related and mostly out-of-print including Howe’s 2 volu
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Lot of approx. 20 research books, mostly gun-related and mostly out-of-print including Howe’s 2 volume set “The Modern Gunsmith”; Logan’s “Underhammer
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 210.00
Framed Chinese calligraphy: poem describing the scenery on the banks of the Yellow River, approx. 171815Framed Chinese calligraphy: poem describing the scenery on the banks of the Yellow River, approx. 17
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Framed Chinese calligraphy: poem describing the scenery on the banks of the Yellow River, approx. 17" x 11". Est.: $25-$50.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Large decorative Chinese vase approx. 22" in height; in very good condition. Est.: $100-$200.1816Large decorative Chinese vase approx. 22" in height; in very good condition. Est.: $100-$200.
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Large decorative Chinese vase approx. 22" in height; in very good condition. Est.: $100-$200.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Decorative Chinese vase approx. 20" in height"; in overall very good condition. Est.: $100-$200.1817Decorative Chinese vase approx. 20" in height"; in overall very good condition. Est.: $100-$200.
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Decorative Chinese vase approx. 20" in height"; in overall very good condition. Est.: $100-$200.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Lot of 9 authentic old newspapers with historic articles including the details of Abraham Lincoln’s 1818Lot of 9 authentic old newspapers with historic articles including the details of Abraham Lincoln’s
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Lot of 9 authentic old newspapers with historic articles including the details of Abraham Lincoln’s death in the Boston Evening Gazette of April 15, 1
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Lot of 5 misc. collectible antique sheaths including an English bayonet sheath WD marked; a suade co1819Lot of 5 misc. collectible antique sheaths including an English bayonet sheath WD marked; a suade co
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Lot of 5 misc. collectible antique sheaths including an English bayonet sheath WD marked; a suade covered wood sheath with brass mounts; an artillery
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Large Home Depot pail of approx. 95 pounds of Lincoln pennies from an old hoard; face value approx. 1820Large Home Depot pail of approx. 95 pounds of Lincoln pennies from an old hoard; face value approx.
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Large Home Depot pail of approx. 95 pounds of Lincoln pennies from an old hoard; face value approx. $125-$150; looks like mostly monument reverse side
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
Unusual and amusing penguin decanter circa about 1920. Est.: $300-$6001821Unusual and amusing penguin decanter circa about 1920. Est.: $300-$600
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Unusual and amusing penguin decanter circa about 1920. Est.: $300-$600
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
Original hand signed etching by Lewis Icart circa about 1947 entitled “lie back” with certificate of1822Original hand signed etching by Lewis Icart circa about 1947 entitled “lie back” with certificate of
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Original hand signed etching by Lewis Icart circa about 1947 entitled “lie back” with certificate of authenticity signed by the curator of the Icart M
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Original hand signed etching by Lewis Icart circa about 1947 entitled “Sweet Nothings” approximately1823Original hand signed etching by Lewis Icart circa about 1947 entitled “Sweet Nothings” approximately
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Original hand signed etching by Lewis Icart circa about 1947 entitled “Sweet Nothings” approximately 10 1/2” x 8 ¾” nicely framed in fine condi...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 270.00
Franklin Mint Collectible Die Cast Car models in original boxes (mint). Colt Pick Up, Miller Truck, 1824Franklin Mint Collectible Die Cast Car models in original boxes (mint). Colt Pick Up, Miller Truck,
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Franklin Mint Collectible Die Cast Car models in original boxes (mint). Colt Pick Up, Miller Truck, 1913 Ford Model T, VW Bus. Est.: $140 - $280.
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Franklin Mint Collectible Die Cast Models. 1913 Ford, 1885 M.V., 1893 Duryea. Est.: $50 - $100.1825Franklin Mint Collectible Die Cast Models. 1913 Ford, 1885 M.V., 1893 Duryea. Est.: $50 - $100.
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Franklin Mint Collectible Die Cast Models. 1913 Ford, 1885 M.V., 1893 Duryea. Est.: $50 - $100.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
1916 Fire Truck by Franklin Mint. Est.: $50 - $100.18261916 Fire Truck by Franklin Mint. Est.: $50 - $100.
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1916 Fire Truck by Franklin Mint. Est.: $50 - $100.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Stagecoach by Franklin Mint. Est.: $50 - $100.1827Stagecoach by Franklin Mint. Est.: $50 - $100.
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Stagecoach by Franklin Mint. Est.: $50 - $100.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
Wells Fargo Stagecoach with Horses by Franklin Mint. Est.: $100 - $300.1828Wells Fargo Stagecoach with Horses by Franklin Mint. Est.: $100 - $300.
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Wells Fargo Stagecoach with Horses by Franklin Mint. Est.: $100 - $300.
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
1886 Motor Car by Franklin Mint. Est.: $90 - $180.18291886 Motor Car by Franklin Mint. Est.: $90 - $180.
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1886 Motor Car by Franklin Mint. Est.: $90 - $180.
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
Joe DiMaggio signed baseball in protective plastic on wood base with certificate of authenticity. Es1830Joe DiMaggio signed baseball in protective plastic on wood base with certificate of authenticity. Es
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Joe DiMaggio signed baseball in protective plastic on wood base with certificate of authenticity. Est.: $60-$120.
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
Nolan Ryan signed baseball in protective plastic on wood base with certificate of authenticity along1831Nolan Ryan signed baseball in protective plastic on wood base with certificate of authenticity along
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Nolan Ryan signed baseball in protective plastic on wood base with certificate of authenticity along with signed color photograph on plaque Est.: $60-
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Dan Marino signed Football in original box with certificate. Est.: $100 -$200.1832Dan Marino signed Football in original box with certificate. Est.: $100 -$200.
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Dan Marino signed Football in original box with certificate. Est.: $100 -$200.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
20 Balboa lg Silver Coin. Est.: $50 - $100.183320 Balboa lg Silver Coin. Est.: $50 - $100.
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20 Balboa lg Silver Coin. Est.: $50 - $100.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Luchese – Ostrich boots size 8 ½ purchased 1996, like new in box, almost no wear. Est.: $150 - $300.1834Luchese – Ostrich boots size 8 ½ purchased 1996, like new in box, almost no wear. Est.: $150 - $300.
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Luchese – Ostrich boots size 8 ½ purchased 1996, like new in box, almost no wear. Est.: $150 - $300.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Luchese Boots, Leather, Size 8 ½ in box, some wear. Est.: $50 - $100.1835Luchese Boots, Leather, Size 8 ½ in box, some wear. Est.: $50 - $100.
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Luchese Boots, Leather, Size 8 ½ in box, some wear. Est.: $50 - $100.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
“Allure” First Edition by Diana Vreeland on Fashion. Printed Doubleday 1980. $100 - $200.1836“Allure” First Edition by Diana Vreeland on Fashion. Printed Doubleday 1980. $100 - $200.
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“Allure” First Edition by Diana Vreeland on Fashion. Printed Doubleday 1980. $100 - $200.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
“Desert Images” by David Muench and Edward Abbey. 1979 Hardcover. Printed by Harcourt and etc. with 1837“Desert Images” by David Muench and Edward Abbey. 1979 Hardcover. Printed by Harcourt and etc. with
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“Desert Images” by David Muench and Edward Abbey. 1979 Hardcover. Printed by Harcourt and etc. with slip cover. Excellent to near mint. Listed on inte
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Small custom knife used as “letter opener” signed Tim on blade with turquoise inlaid stag grip and s1838Small custom knife used as “letter opener” signed Tim on blade with turquoise inlaid stag grip and s
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Small custom knife used as “letter opener” signed Tim on blade with turquoise inlaid stag grip and stag horn stand. Butt carved with eagle. Native Ame
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
High quality art study of ducks in a acrylic. 7” in Ht. From Corona Del Mar estate. Est.: $100 - $301839High quality art study of ducks in a acrylic. 7” in Ht. From Corona Del Mar estate. Est.: $100 - $30
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High quality art study of ducks in a acrylic. 7” in Ht. From Corona Del Mar estate. Est.: $100 - $300.
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Rare 1854 octagon liberty $.50 U.S. gold coin in NCS holder marked AU details “improperly cleaned”. 1840Rare 1854 octagon liberty $.50 U.S. gold coin in NCS holder marked AU details “improperly cleaned”.
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Rare 1854 octagon liberty $.50 U.S. gold coin in NCS holder marked AU details “improperly cleaned”. A good coin for the California gold rush collector
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
U.S. 1961 Quarter in slab ICG graded PR 69 cameo. Nearly impossible to improve upon. Est.: $80-$1601841U.S. 1961 Quarter in slab ICG graded PR 69 cameo. Nearly impossible to improve upon. Est.: $80-$160
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U.S. 1961 Quarter in slab ICG graded PR 69 cameo. Nearly impossible to improve upon. Est.: $80-$160
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Roman bronze Lucilius the 2nd coin from 317-324 A.D. showing good detail in unidentified slab holder1842Roman bronze Lucilius the 2nd coin from 317-324 A.D. showing good detail in unidentified slab holder
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Roman bronze Lucilius the 2nd coin from 317-324 A.D. showing good detail in unidentified slab holder. Est.: $100-$200
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
US $.01 Lincoln head Penny in NGC holder graded MS 66 RB. Great red-brown patina. Est.: $50-$1501843US $.01 Lincoln head Penny in NGC holder graded MS 66 RB. Great red-brown patina. Est.: $50-$150
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US $.01 Lincoln head Penny in NGC holder graded MS 66 RB. Great red-brown patina. Est.: $50-$150
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
1963 – P Franklin half dollar in I.N.B. slab certified PR 70. A gem of a coin that would be almost i18441963 – P Franklin half dollar in I.N.B. slab certified PR 70. A gem of a coin that would be almost i
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1963 – P Franklin half dollar in I.N.B. slab certified PR 70. A gem of a coin that would be almost impossible to improve upon. Est.: $90-$180
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
1904-O U.S. silver dollar graded MS 64 in NGC slab. Est.: $75-$15018451904-O U.S. silver dollar graded MS 64 in NGC slab. Est.: $75-$150
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1904-O U.S. silver dollar graded MS 64 in NGC slab. Est.: $75-$150
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Lot of 13 stereoptican or viewing cards all showing American Indian subjects several show Ingersoll 1846Lot of 13 stereoptican or viewing cards all showing American Indian subjects several show Ingersoll
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Lot of 13 stereoptican or viewing cards all showing American Indian subjects several show Ingersoll copyright and dates of 1898 and 1899. Various cond
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
Beautiful antique lithograph that is finely hand colored of Japanese lady in traditional dress measu1847Beautiful antique lithograph that is finely hand colored of Japanese lady in traditional dress measu
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Beautiful antique lithograph that is finely hand colored of Japanese lady in traditional dress measuring 32” x 24” in period oak frame. The condition
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Original oil painting on artist board signed in lower right Anatoli Alexander Drovich Sokoloff who w1848Original oil painting on artist board signed in lower right Anatoli Alexander Drovich Sokoloff who w
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Original oil painting on artist board signed in lower right Anatoli Alexander Drovich Sokoloff who was a Russian artist born in 1891 and died in 1971.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Bronze abstract sculpture of raven with a snake showing sexual overtones. Measures approximately 17”1849Bronze abstract sculpture of raven with a snake showing sexual overtones. Measures approximately 17”
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Bronze abstract sculpture of raven with a snake showing sexual overtones. Measures approximately 17” x 19”. From a major Pasadena dealers collection a
Estimate : 200.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Antique needle point on silk and fabric wall hanging circa about 1900 showing dog portrait. Measures1850Antique needle point on silk and fabric wall hanging circa about 1900 showing dog portrait. Measures
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Antique needle point on silk and fabric wall hanging circa about 1900 showing dog portrait. Measures approximately 26” x 30” not including mountings o
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Antique watercolor on paper of Indian brave wearing peace metal and holding rifle circa late 19th to1851Antique watercolor on paper of Indian brave wearing peace metal and holding rifle circa late 19th to
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Antique watercolor on paper of Indian brave wearing peace metal and holding rifle circa late 19th to early 20th-century in period frame. The artwork m
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Signed Natzler studio art pottery bowl in fine condition showing great color and fine hand workmansh1852Signed Natzler studio art pottery bowl in fine condition showing great color and fine hand workmansh
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Signed Natzler studio art pottery bowl in fine condition showing great color and fine hand workmanship. Est.: $500-$1,000.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Antique carved wooden gold gilded figure of angel from late 19th century. Measures 17” from nose to 1853Antique carved wooden gold gilded figure of angel from late 19th century. Measures 17” from nose to
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Antique carved wooden gold gilded figure of angel from late 19th century. Measures 17” from nose to toe. Some chips from plaster “Gesso”. Est.: $300-$
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 200.00