Artifacts, Indian, Precolumbian & More

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Indian artifacts to include large collection of prehistoric and historic Native American Smoking Pipes, Bird Stones, Bannerstones, Axes, Celts, and Old World Axes. Southwestern Baskets to include Pima, Papago, Apache, Hopi and Navajo. A nice selection of Navajo Weavings to include German Town and Pictorials. Pottery includes Anasazi Bird Effigy, Acoma, Hopi, San-Ildefonso and more. Also have Plains Beadwork including war shirt, pipe bag, beaded bags, beaded dolls and more. Pre-Columbian items consist of stone figures, effigy pottery, weapons, adornment items and more. Northwest Coast items include dance rattles, horn carvings and the like. Edge weapons including a 100 year old U.S. Naval Presentation Sword, antique bayonets,daggers, bowie knives, middle eastern weapons and many antique Native American weapons.
Buyers Premium is 18.5%
Previews are by appointment only. The address listed above is a mailing address only. The auction site will be available to those in the local area who wish to attend in person. Arrangements will be made by appointment only to look at items
Buyer's Premium: 18.5

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Mescala Pre-Columbian151 - Mescala Pre-Columbian
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Mezcala Pre-Columbian Figure 8 1/2 x 2 Inches, Condition is good. Shipping $22.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Mezcala Pre-Columbian Figure of Temple152 - Mezcala Pre-Columbian Figure of Temple
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Mezcala Pre-Columbian Figure of Temple, measuring 6 1/2 by 3 inch, Good condition. Shipping $22.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Antique Naval Presentation Sword153 - Antique Naval Presentation Sword
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Antique Naval Presentation Sword, Circa 1900, measuring 35 x 5 inches. Presented to Frederic Evans, Gunner U.S. Navy by former shipmate of the USS Mo
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (380.00) = 380.00
 
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Navajo Weaving154 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo Weaving, Gallup Throw with some unraveling. Weaving measures 34x17 inches. Shipping $20.00
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to mswindler for (20.00 + 3.70BP) = 23.70
 
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Navajo Weaving Pictorial155 - Navajo Weaving Pictorial
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Navajo Weaving Pictorial with some moth damage and some unraveling. Weaving measures 39"x26". This has a feather design. Shipping $20....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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French Celt with Elk Horn Socket.156 - French Celt with Elk Horn Socket.
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French Celt with Elk Horn Socket, from Toulouse, South France, measures 4 by 2 1/2 inches with Celt in Socket. Circa 10,000 B.C.. Shipping $20.00
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Large Flint Axe157 - Large Flint Axe
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Large Flint Axe from England, measures 8 by 2 1/2 inches, 8,000 B.C., Wiltstone, England, Stonehenge, has a flake on the butt end. Shipping $20.00
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Three California Grinding Stones158 - Three California Grinding Stones
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Group of three California Grinding Stones, each measures 3 by 6 inches. Circa 3,000 B.C.. Shipping $40.00. Items are heavy and shipping will be expen
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Eskimo Seal Skin Doll159 - Eskimo Seal Skin Doll
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Eskimo Seal Skin Doll, measures 17 by 4 inches. Circa 1950. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Eskimo Seal  Skin Doll with Basket160 - Eskimo Seal Skin Doll with Basket
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Eskimo Seal Skin Doll, with Basket, measures 10 by 9 by 5 inches. Circa 1950. Shipping $18.00
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Large Bird Effigy Tube Pipe161 - Large Bird Effigy Tube Pipe
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Large 12 inch Bird Effigy tube Pipe, Sciota County, Ohio, measures 12 1/2 by 4 inches, has numerous scratches from excavation. Circa 1700, Shipping $
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Large Hopi Wicker Basket162 - Large Hopi Wicker Basket
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Large Hopi Wicker Basket, measures 12 by 13 inches, has some stitch loss and fading. Circa 1900's Shipping $22.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Large Hopi Wicker Basketry Plaque163 - Large Hopi Wicker Basketry Plaque
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Large Hopi Wicker Basketry Plaque, measures 14 by 2 inches. In good condition with some fading. Circa 1940. Shipping $22.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Wedding Basket164 - Navajo Wedding Basket
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Navajo Wedding Basket, measures 13 by 2 inches, has minor stitch loss, some fading. Circa 1950. Shipping $22.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Chilean Bone Awl165 - Chilean Bone Awl
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Chilean Bone Awl, measures 3 1/2 by 1/2 inches. Found 1895 Piltdown, England. Shipping 18.00
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pre-Columbian Jade Mask166 - Pre-Columbian Jade Mask
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Pre-Columbian Jade Mask Human Face. Veracruz, Mexico, measures 4 1/2 by 4 inches. Olmec. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Large Pre-Columbian Mezcala Figure.167 - Large Pre-Columbian Mezcala Figure.
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Large Pre-Columbian Mezcala Human Figure, measures 12 1/2 by 3 inches. Good Condition. Shipping 22.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (340.00) = 340.00
 
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Pueblo Willow Basket168 - Pueblo Willow Basket
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Pueblo Willow Basket from New Mexico, measures 12 by 4 inches. Made by Thomas Garcia, Circa 1970. Shipping $22.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Hopi Coil Basket169 - Hopi Coil Basket
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Hopi Coil Basket, Circa 1930, Arizona, measures 4 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches. Good condition with some whipping loss on handle, some age fading. Shipping $22
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Penobscot Basketry Covered Jar170 - Penobscot Basketry Covered Jar
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Penobscott Basketry Covered Jar, measures 4 by 3 inches. From Maine, Circa 1920. Good Condition. Shipping 18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Knife and Sheath from Argentina171 - Knife and Sheath from Argentina
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Knife and Sheath from Argentina. Silver handle and Sheath, measures 18 inches by 2 inches, gold over lay on sheath and handle. Good condition. Shippi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Knife and Sheath172 - Knife and Sheath
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Knife and Sheath. silver on handle and sheath Circa 1940. Item has gold overlay on sheath and handle. Item 172 has dancing couple. Measures 11 by 1
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Knife with Elephant Effigy173 - Knife with Elephant Effigy
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Knife with Elephant Effigy from India. Damascus steel with gold overlay on blade, measures 12 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches. Shipping $20.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Santa Domingo Fetish Necklace174 - Santa Domingo Fetish Necklace
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Santa Domingo Fetish Necklace, Circa 1950, made from Steatite, carved bears, rabbits, fish, birds along a Kachina at the bottom. The Kachina has turq
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to tw1272003 for (40.00 + 7.40BP) = 47.40
 
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Navajo Silver Belt Buckle Sterling Silver175 - Navajo Silver Belt Buckle Sterling Silver
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Navajo Silver Belt Buckle, Sterling Silver with turquoise and coral inlay, signed by H. Boyd. The buckle is 3 by 2 1/4 inches. Good Condition. Ship
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Two Navajo Silver Small Bracelets176 - Two Navajo Silver Small Bracelets
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Two Navajo bracelets, one is Sandcast with three turquoise insets, the sandcast bracelet is 2 1/4 by 1 12 inches and opening is 1 1/3 inches. The ot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Indian Child Hoop Dancer Signed Lithograph by Carol Theroux177 - Indian Child Hoop Dancer Signed Lithograph by Carol Theroux
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The Lithograph is entitled "Josie Dances the Hoops." Print No. AP49, Image size is 12x15 inches, item was printed on 12/90. Triple matted ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Signed Lithograph by Carol Theroux178 - Signed Lithograph by Carol Theroux
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Picture is entitled "Josie World" This is Artist Proof No. 57/88. Print size is 14x17 inches. Frame Measures 22x24 inches. Certificate...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Signed Lithograph by Carol Theroux179 - Signed Lithograph by Carol Theroux
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Lithograph signed by Artist Carol Theroux titled :" Josie's Smile." This lithograph is Artist Proof, No. 24 of 85. Certificate of A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Bowl180 - Hopi Pottery Bowl
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Hopi Pottery Bowl, this oval bowl is circa 1940 and is 4 inches x 7 inches. There is a piece broken and has been glued back together. Shipping $18.0
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to tw1272003 for (10.00 + 1.85BP) = 11.85
 
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Hopi Pottery Bowl181 - Hopi Pottery Bowl
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Pottery Bowl, Measuring 6x5x2 inches, Circa 1920. Condition has been broken and reattached. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to tw1272003 for (10.00 + 1.85BP) = 11.85
 
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Miracopa Pottery Bowl182 - Miracopa Pottery Bowl
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Miracopa Pottery Bowl, Measuring 5x3 inches. Some minor paint loss on rim. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to tw1272003 for (10.00 + 1.85BP) = 11.85
 
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Northwest Coast Basket183 - Northwest Coast Basket
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Northwest Coast Basket, measuring 3 1/2 by 6 inches, Circa 1890, Condition item has minor rim damage and minor separation of stitches on side approxim
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Wedding Basket184 - Navajo Wedding Basket
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Navajo Wedding Basket, measuring 13 inches by 2 inches, Circa 1940, condition there is one inch split near rim. The basket also has some fading from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Northwest Coast Basket185 - Northwest Coast Basket
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Northwest Coast Basket, Washington State, Circa 1890, measuring 9x3 inches. Condition is some yarn loss, imbracated with black yarn - . Shipping $18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Two Mexican Knives and one Mexican Fork186 - Two Mexican Knives and one Mexican Fork
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The two knives and the one fork all match made by Bison. The knives measure 14 1/2 by 1 inch, 10 1/2 x 1 inch and the fork is 10 inches by 1 inch. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Military Bayonet for AK 47 Rifle187 - Military Bayonet for AK 47 Rifle
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Military bayonet for AK 47 Rifle which measures 11 x 2 1/2 inches, Circa 1960. The item has non metallic scabbard and handle. Note this bayonet does
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Bowie Knife with Case188 - Bowie Knife with Case
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Bowie Knife with Case, wood handle engraving deer on the blade. The knife was made by American Heritage, made in Japan. Measures 10 by 1 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Scharade Knife No. 498, Circa 1950189 - Scharade Knife No. 498, Circa 1950
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Schalagae Knife, No. 498, Circa 1950, measures 9 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches. Condition serious rust on blade and also has faux antler handle. Shipping $18.0
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Papago Basket190 - Papago Basket
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Papago Basket with lid, measuring 7x3 inches, Circa 1950. The condition is fair some whipping loss on rim. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Papago Basket191 - Papago Basket
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Papago Basket 6x2 inches, Circa 1930, Good Condition. Shipping $18.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Birch Bark Basket with Six Napkin Rings192 - Birch Bark Basket with Six Napkin Rings
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Birch Bark Basket with six napkin rings, measuring 8 by 7 by 6 inches, from the early 1800's. Napkin rings are approximately 2 x 1 1/2 inches....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Acoma Pueblo Seed Jar193 - Acoma Pueblo Seed Jar
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Pueblo Seed Jar measuring approximately 3 1/4 by 2 inches. Very fine condition, This is an Acoma Pueblo Seed Jar, with three colors and signed by Val
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Gambler Frame194 - Gambler Frame
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Frame is 8 x 12 inches with gamblers material to include brothel tokens, badges, push dagger and antique watch. Good Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Authentic Panel Bannerstone195 - Authentic Panel Bannerstone
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Authentic Panel Bannerstone, measuring 2 3/4 by 2 1/2 inches, Circa Prehistoric, Condition is Very Good. Shipping $14.50
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Zuni Cluster Bracelet196 - Zuni Cluster Bracelet
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Zuni Cluster Bracelet with 27 turquoise stones. Sterling Silver, weight is 41 grams. Opening is 1 inch, the bracelet is 2 1/4 by 2 " Conditio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Bracelet and matching ring Sterling Silver and New Mexico Petrified Wood197 - Bracelet and matching ring Sterling Silver and New Mexico Petrified Wood
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Sterling Silver Bracelet with matching ring. The ring and bracelet New Mexican Petrified Wood. The bracelet opening is about 3/4 of an inch and meas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Old Pawn Sterling Silver Pendant with Turquoise, Coral and Obsidian Stones198 - Old Pawn Sterling Silver Pendant with Turquoise, Coral and Obsidian Stones
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Sterling Silver Pendant with Turquoise, Coral and Obsidian Stones. This item is old pawn from the 1920's. The item measures 24 inches, the pen...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Bull Whip with leaded Handle199 - Antique Bull Whip with leaded Handle
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Antique Bull Whip is 8 feet long including the 17 inch leaded handle which is made from walnut. There is a leather with metal links. Condition is w
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Eighty German 100 Mark Bank Notes200 - Eighty German 100 Mark Bank Notes
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Eighty German 100 Marks Bank Notes, dated 1920, all in circulated condition. Shipping $10.00
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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