Best of The West - February 2014

c1900 This beautiful sideboard features a locking glass display with four glass shelves, two locking drawers, and a beveled mirror. This piece has be

c1910 H.J. Peters lamp, creme colored metal framed stained glass with streaked blue glass colors as "sky" and green opal glass underneath...

c1890 Unusual red amber color. 11 3/4" tall cylinder, fifth, with tooled top. Large as-made bubble in shoulder. Embossed circle reads "Ph...

c1938 This is a 28"x 20" calender broadside from 1938. The print, by an unknown artist is titled "The Lady in Red." This was an...

c1890 These are two great pieces featuring a look inside two saloon scenes. In each photograph, mean can seen talking and enjoying a drink or a cigar

c1885 Beautiful medium to red amber color, applied top, 11 3/4" tall cylinder. "Spruance Stanley & Co. 18 69" embossed on horses...

Lot of 28: this large group features sun-colored (purple) glassware features a multitude of sizes and shapes. It includes, goblets, serving pieces wit

c1873 Unusual amber color variant, very dark red amber top and base, with medium amber at center. 12" tall cylinder, with applied top. Embosse...

c Three pictorial soda bottles with applied tops. 1) A 7" tall aqua soda bottle with applied top. Front embossed "Improved/ Trade Mark/ M...

c1980 Lot of 5: this is a set of collector plates illustrated by the famous portraiture artist Vincent. Tastefully done paintings of beautiful women,

Lot of 2: western frontier sculptures, "The Stagg" is signed by Tom Mackie, numbered 258/500. It is a majestic Elk in profile, very detail...

1950 This lot of four advertising signs includes a porcelain sign advertisement for Fairbanks Scales. There are three 22”x 14” poster board ads for t

“Compliments of A.W. Kenison Co. Incorporated Auburn, California, Placer County Agents Buffalo Brewing Co. Agents for Union Ice Co., Cooks, Bartlett,

Advertising woman in red gown with a series of pearl necklaces on a scantily clad chest: silver brooch on her dress: she is looking down towards the c

This is a beautiful calendar advertisement for the Buffalo Brewery, compliments of A.W. Kenison & Company of Auburn, California. The calendar is...

c1900 Spectacluar original bronze Newell Post lamp, with the name"Calatea" embossed on the base. This ornate piece stands 30" tall, ...

c1900 Kaehler Bros. Wholesale Wine and Liquor Dealers, sole agents for Mt. Sterling O.K. Whiskey. Manufactured by The Meek Co., Coshocton, O. Also in

c1900 This is what appears to be a calendar ad piece from a Los Gatos, California. It’s entitled “The Beauty of the Ranch.” This is a colorful lithog

c1905 Mirror from "The Mint." "Good For 10 cents In Trade/ The Mint Marysville, Cal." Approx. 2.25" in dia. Certified Genu...

c1900 "Good For One Drink/ The Club Saloon/ S. Gobbi,/ Proprietor/ Main Street/ Mokelumne Hill." - HKA#65813

This is a lot of 18 pieces of paper ephemera related to brewing history. It consists of several letter and billheads, post cards, a stereoview and in

c1900 "Good For 10 cents In Trade/ California`s/ Finest Buffet/ The Golden Lion Tavern/ San Diego,/ California." Unslabbed but certified....

c1880 This is a three gallon demijohn manufactured by the Pacific Coast Glassworks of San Francisco. The stencil on the surrounding wood box reads “N

c1900 This lot contains two black and white RPCs featuring the brand name Anheuser Busch. Included is a parade float, pulled by the iconic Clydesdale

1856 This is a one pint double roll top in yellow green glass. It is from Wormer Brothers of San Francisco and does not appear to have any damage or

c1900 “Compliments of Brassy & Co. Wholesale Liquor Merchants. 140-144 S. Market Street. San Jose, California.” This piece was for the month of...

c1909 “Brassy & Co. Inc San Jose, Cal.” This item measures 25” x 22” framed and 14.10” x 18” on the matte. The item has some wear including som...

c1900 This is a very impressive behind the bar advertising sign showing pencil and ink litho of the Sunny Brook Distillery Company of Louisville, Ken

c1880 This is an advertisement for the Teapot Saloon located at 10-12 South Market St. San Jose, California. The proprietors Berryman & Johnsto...

This is a great of 4 pieces for any Colorado collector. 1) Pikes Peak flask that features a miner with his bag and pick. The reverse features an image

c1905 Certified, 2 1/4" round. "Good For 10c At The Bar / Imperial Liquor Co. / 2245 Larimer St." - HKA#65811

c1910 Obverse: C.A. Millar`s/ Check/ 12.5 cents/ Genesee, Idaho. Reverse: Mirror. Lettering is in gold. A young lady in a white shirt, where the left

c1865 This is a lot of (10) letters and a floor plan sketch from various saloons in Idaho. These letters dealing with bills, receipts and other corre

A child holding a teddy bear. Mirror reads; GOOD FOR 10 CENTS IN TRADE WENDEL AND CONNELLY THE BUDWEISER, CHICAGO HEIGHTS. There is wear on the mirror

Good for 10 cents in Trade. Good condition. 1.75". - HKA#65808

Good for 5c in trade. 111 Washington St. P.F. Whalen, Prop. A small mirror, but not pictorial. 1.5" - HKA#65809

1949 This lot contains two vintage Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company metal calendars. Both have a holder month and day cards dates fo...

This is a sextet of very popular Meerschaum Pipes. These are hand carved out of a single block of meerschaum imported from Turkey. Merrschaum, german

“Gives Perfect Health!” Dr. James Henry McLean was a Scottish born doctor and U.S. congressmen who dealt with creating his own medicines from about 18

“Go To Heller’s For Measure Wines, Liquors and Cigars. All California wines 5 Cents. Kalispell.” The sign measures 20 3/8” by 7” and was manufactured

“Compliments of the Aztec Meat and produce Co.” This plate was made for the 1912 years and features a woman and angle pictorial. The plate was produce

c1908 "Good For 5 cents in Trade“ Obverse side is gold text on image. This image is very detailed; it has very bright colors and great clarity...

1980 Here’s a lot that would make a great addition to any casino collection, or give you the chance to show off to all your friends on Poker Night. T

c1970 Large 700 piece set of authentic Casino gaming poker chips, and multiple denominations. These are from "Chuck`s Golden Spike" casin...

c1905 "Good for 12.5 cents in trade" 8mm white circumferential border with red lettering on obverse. Slight water discoloration and rust ...

c1930 This lot contains two brass spittoons that, according to a photograph brochure, were in the main lobby at the First National Bank of Reno, Neva

c1900 This is a fantastic collection of 45 labels from Virginia City liquor business man, Alexander Pion. Pion was a native of France, who moved to t

c1863 Gorgeous drugstore bottle. Front embossed “Geo’ P. Morrill/ Apothecary/ Virginia City” with no maker’s mark on bottom. 6.75” tall x 2.75” wide.

c1920 Lot of 7: B&W photo post cards with ladies of the night in various seductive poses. These cards are printed "made in France" on...

1911 Tiny 1911 guide book for "Cincinatti Whiskey Price Current." Produced by William C. Biles & Co. this Vol. 19 No. 23 states at th...

1871 This is a sales and order receipt from a liquor merchant in Rotterdam, Holland to a business in Philadelphia for an order of gin. The document i

Certified, 2.25" round. "Compliments of/ R. Winter/ Saloon/ 4561 N. 18th Street/ Phila. PA." - HKA#65787

The Midway/ Wright Bros. and Co./ Edgemont—So. Dak. The vignette shows a small girl with long curly hair holding a bouquet of pink flowers. Good For 1

c1915 Schauerhammer & Roensch, Props. Headquarters for "Wet Goods". "Good luck to you in 1915 and all the years to follow."...

c1905 Mirror, "Good for 12.5c in Trade." Slabbed in NGC holder, NGC, 3045721-(022-022) certified genuine. Approx. 2.25" in dia. Very...

c1930 Lot of 5 black and white pictures of the Café and bar in this small town. Scenes are of customers as well as staff. Pieces are mounted o...

c1890 Beautiful amber bottle with embossed lettering. Reads "McKenna`s Nelson County Extra Kentucky Boubon Whiskey W & K Sole Agents."...

c1900 This beautiful golden oak sideboard features a locking glass display with four glass shelves, two locking drawers, and a beveled mirror. This p

c1940 Based in San Francisco, Acme Beer was one brewery that survived Prohibition. This sign advertises the convenience of drinking the beer from can

1997 This lot has two porcelain sculptures with original boxes from the Lladro Gres collection entitle "Early Awakiening" and "From ...

c1908 Extremely Rare. Beautiful picture and color. Demure woman with bare shoulders. Mirror and picture in very fine condition. - HKA#65810

c1910 Lot of 5 pieces from Colorado. These colorful pieces include ads for, Cordove Cigar Co. and one for Schiele Bros and Moreland Fine Cigars. The

Upright, slant front display case. Glass front and sides. 2 shelves, two sliding doors at the back. 6’ long, 49” high, 29” deep at the bottom. FOB Pre

Beautiful cobalt blue backbar whiskey bottle with silvered “rye” and top. Circa 1880-1900. Very rare. - HKA#66351

This backbar was used as a professional saloon display. Dark stained, 91” (7’7”) high, 6’ long, 14.5” deep. Very fine condition. - HKA#66347

Three calender proofs from the Murphy Co. A) about 13 x 16", gal in yellow dress, 1938; B)1915 Heath Moron Co., "Miss Coquette". 7 x ...

A borderless wool weaving showing two figures, surrounded by the rainbow goddess, measuring 36 x 39.” Weaver: Rosita (or Rosicita) Tsosie of Many Farm

In beautiful condition, this wool rug has an unusual style. It measures 38 x 64” and is woven in a variety of colors—primarily black and gray on a nat

A borderless wool rug in colors of red, gray, black and natural with a design consisting of 21 rectangles with identical patterns. It measures 33.5 x

This is a lot of six American Indian fetishes. Handcrafted by unknown tribal artisans, the pieces include four bears, a father surrounded by children,

1885 Titled “Josepha, Mescalero Apache Girl” The photo measures 7” x 4.5” and 8” x 5” on the matte. There is some surface wear including a tear in th

This lot includes 3 complete pairs of finely beaded leather gloves. 1) A small, child sized leather gauntlet style gloves with kite shaped designs on

Large cuff-style silver, turquoise and coral bracelet, with the central oval mounted on thick silver “wires.” The oval contains an inset silver kachin

A beautiful wool weaving in soft colors of gold, tan, orange, aqua, blue, purple and natural, measuring 38 x 63.” Weaver: Alice M. Mann. Burnt Water r

Stands about 6 feet tall. This fun piece of Indian folk art has no base and is ready to mount directly into a custom base. - HKA#66240

This is a lot of 6 pairs delightful beaded moccasins. The moccasins range in size from 4” x 2” to 9” x 3.25.” They have very little wear and the beadi

This borderless blanket consists of orange, gray, gold and black stripes, in all natural dyes, on a natural ground. It measures 32 x 64” and was purch

An almost square weaving from the Crystal region, 42 x 43,” in black, red, gray and natural colors. The weaver is Rose Claw. It was purchased from the

Lot of 2: Native American woven blankets. Both of these blankets are quite colorful, containing the geometric patterns that endear these to collectors

c1900 Bronze sculpture by the renowned artist "C. Kauba," also signed by him. This intricately detailed piece depicts a brave astride his...

c1920 Willow and reed cradle board with hood. Hand-woven, with artistic interweaving with the red reeds as accents. This board measures 32" lo...

c1890 Large framed colorful litho print on board, believed to be original frame, mounting and glass. Frame measures 31.5"x 25.5", image m...

c1875 This small photograph measures 4” x 2.5” mounted on white mat. Medium contrast and focus is sharp. There are brown age marks that appear on the

An extra-large sterling silver and turquoise concho belt with 10 individual conchos. Each concho is a 3.5 x 4” silver oval with a fluted incised desig

c1900 A long and finely woven wool piece measuring 39” x 87” in length in traditional colors of natural, gray, dark brown/black and red. The design c

This is a lot of seven various and sundry pieces of beadwork done in the Nez Perce. This includes a belt buckle, a hair clip, two neck medallions and

c1900 This is a fine example of bead working craft. This is a wall hanger art piece. Although it is similar in appearance to a beaded wall pocket, it

Lot of 2, probably Navajo made. 1) A cuff-style bracelet with openwork silver bands upon which is mounted a triangular piece of matrix turquoise with

A massive handmade cross necklace, probably Navajo, suspended from a chain of round, smooth Navajo “pearls” in graduated size, measuring 14” in length

c1900 This sia small 6"x 3.5" woven basket, with handle. - HKA#65692

A large sterling silver Navajo necklace with elaborate silver leaf designs and accented with round birds eye spiderweb turquoise cabochons. There are

This weaving in traditional black, natural, gray and red colors was woven with aniline dyes. It measures 39 x 51” and was woven by Alice Jonus, from t

c1910 This basket is 14.25" in diameter and 9.25" high and about 12 stitches per inch. The materials used in the design consist of redbud...

A 36 x 42” nearly square wool rug. The tree of life in the central square is adorned by various birds in a colorful array. The square is outlined in a

A lovely Navajo necklace of sterling silver bench made beads and matrix turquoise pieces set in scalloped silver flower-petal designs. The naja pendan

These are traditional Two Grey Hills colors in this “Bug” motif wool rug: black, natural, brown, blue-grey and tan-grey. It measures 39 x 57” and is i

c1930 Yei (pronounced "yay") is Navajo for the benevolent supernatural spirit beings who bring their healing powers to medicinal ceremoni...