Auction Details
Historically important western artifacts top the highlights at the 26th Annual Old West Auction. The 2015 featured auction lots include: Annie Oakley’s Remington 12B “Gallery Special”, accompanied by a desirable, rare trophy won in North Carolina and a number of pieces of personal memorabilia; rare Texas-collected, Mescalero Apache collection including a shirt, leggings, bowcase and quiver set and a shield; the Colt Single Action that Frank Stilwell used to kill Morgan Earp; notorious outlaw Cherokee Bill’s Winchester Model 1886; three original artworks by sought-after portraitist of the West, E. A. Burbank, including portraits of Virgil Earp and Geronimo; Dixie Thompson’s famous silver-adorned Loomis saddle; two early silver headstalls, a show-stopping Edward H. Bohlin Machris Silver Saddle Ensemble; very important and rare S. C. Foy saddle with California influence; Wyatt Earp’s walking stick; American showman and performer Pawnee Bill’s personal saddle; important 1920s Hollywood salesman sample saddle by Edward Lashaway; J. O. Bass card Suit spurs with bit; Deputy US Marshal Buck Garrett’s 1886 Winchester; Northern Plains quilled warrior shirt; His & Hers Keyston Bros. saddle; gorgeous Sioux fully beaded horse neck drape; six life-size Dee Flagg folk art carvings of famed western figures Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Daniel Boone, Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane; framed Northern Plains model tipi; K & C rodeo pattern spurs & more.
And for the first time, Old West Events is offering a special online only, collector quality auction session of 55 lots.
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371Victor Ario Co. (Great Falls, Mont) Child's SaddleBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Victor Ario Co. (Great Falls, Mont) Child's Saddle. Maker marked on seat, "Victor Ario Co. GT. Falls, Mont." Child's saddle, 10&q...
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to w********8 for 756.25
372Garcia Saddlery Child's ChapsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Garcia Saddlery Child's Chaps. Rough-out and tooled leather child's chaps with laced belt and fringe. Well marked with the "Garcia Sadd...
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to m*****1 for 375.10
373Flower Tooled Cowgirl BootsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Flower Tooled Cowgirl Boots. A high quality, hand made pair of cowgirl boots with floral pattern tooled uppers and alligator lowers. Tooled leather pu
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to O********s.. for 344.85
374Cherokee Bible and Chinook JargonBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Cherokee Bible and Chinook Jargon
Cloth bound "Cherokee Testament", 408 pages, worn edges, printed in the Cherokee language with alphabet ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*****1 for 133.10
375Early Civil War Enlisted Cavalryman's EquipmentBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Early Civil War Enlisted Cavalryman's Equipment
a) Black Buff Model 1855 belt with saber straps and shoulder strap, oval U.S. buckle. Very good ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
376Gene Autry "Little Gents" Rain BootsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Gene Autry "Little Gents" Rain Boots. A new-in-the-box pair of real galoshes with Gene Autry and Champion on the uppers. 3 buckle vintage ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
377Early Braided Rawhide QuirtBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Early Braided Rawhide Quirt. Braided rawhide quirt with 3 knots and quality workmanship. Written in the leather popper "T. Kerr, Folsom, Calif...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to t********r.. for 121.00
378Quirt by Casey Backus, Cheyenne, Wyo.Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Quirt by Casey Backus, Cheyenne, Wyo. Fine contemporary horsehair, rawhide, and leather quirt with buffalo head, feathers and diamond designs hitched
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to H*********5 for 121.00
379Two Pair of Fancy Vintage Cowgirl BootsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Two Pair of Fancy Vintage Cowgirl Boots
a) Red tops with brown bottoms, white butterfly inlays, 9 ½" long, no inside markings.
b) Green A...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*********8 for 363.00
380Accordion Horn RackBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Accordion Horn Rack. 10-horn, tramp art style, folding horn rack. Great for hanging your spurs or quirts.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to f********c.. for 375.10
381Child's Horn Chair & StoolBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Child's Horn Chair & Stool.
a) Stylish horn chair with black leather. More than 10 pairs of horns make up this kids’ chair. 23" tall b...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
382Fully Beaded Pictorial Baby MoccasinsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Northern plains baby moccasins with beaded soles in a American flag motif. 5 ¼" in length, all original leather ties with tin cones. Tops ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
383Apache Tus BasketBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Apache Tus basketry canteen with horsehair handles. Crude construction of yucca over pine needle bundle. Interior shows traces of mud and pine resin.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to H*********5 for 121.00
384Pima Basketry Bowl with Human FiguresBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Pima Figurative Basketry Bowl bowl. 7 human figures 4 ¼" x 8 ½" loose and worn.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
385Peter Hurd (1904-1984)Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Peter Hurd (1904-1984). Fence Rider. 5 ½" x 7 ¼" lithograph. Pencil signed in lower margin: 38/250 Peter Hurd. Framed under glas...
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to O********s.. for 193.60
386Don Pierce Texas Star SpursBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Don Pierce Texas Star Spurs. Large, impressive spurs by the fine Golden, Colorado spur maker Don Pierce. Marked with Pierce and signature longhorn the
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to O********s.. for 411.40
387Lot of 2 Pair of McChesney SpursBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Lot of 2 Pair of McChesney Spurs.
a) McChesney spurs with 5-point star rowels, 1 ¼" on silver and copper overlaid gal-le" shanks. Wor...
Estimate : 750.00 - 850.00
Sold to H*********5 for 1,633.50
388Powder River Spurs by Kelly Bros.Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Kelly Bros. spurs marked on the heel band "Powder River", double diamond overlays on the ½" band. Swinging buttons with round mo...
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to j******l for 375.10
390Huntsville Prison SpursBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Huntsville Prison Spurs. Prisonmade spurs with narrow, upturned heel with stationary buttons, drooping shank with 5-point spoke rowel. 1 ¼” ban...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
391Lot of 3 mid-19th Century RevolversBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Lot of 3 mid-19th Century Revolvers.
a) Belgian Proofed Percussion Revolver by Francotte, Adam’s Pat., #1243, .45 caliber or 11 mm, 6” octagon barrel,
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to b****t for 937.75
392Lot of 2 pair August Buermann SpursBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Lot of 2 pair August Buermann Spurs.
a) O.K. pattern double button spurs. Well-used true Texas spurs, with what appear to be original straps.
b) &qu...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to H*********5 for 121.00
393Lot of 3 Pair of Mexican SpursBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Lot of 3 Pair of Mexican Spurs.
a) Double mounted and inlaid Colonial or Transitional style spurs with a large domed center. 2 ¾" shank wi...
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to H*********5 for 169.40
394J.S. Collins & Co. Spur StrapsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
J.S. Collins & Co. Spur Straps. Early modified dove wing style straps, #2 pattern, great sharp marks "J. S. Collins & Co. Cheyenne, Wyo...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to g******8 for 484.00
395August Buermann Cowgirl SpursBrian Lebel's Old West Events
August Buermann Cowgirl Spurs. Mint condition silver inlaid Cowgirl spurs marked "Forged Steel" and with a trademark star. Bluing remainin...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to O********s.. for 665.50
396Lot of Thirteen (13) KnivesBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Group of 13 knives of various uses, including trade knives, belt knives, butcher knives, skinning knives, and homemade knives. Makers such as Russell
Estimate : 700.00 - 800.00
Sold to l********c.. for 133.10
397King Ranch Marked Straps and Bottle Opener SpursBrian Lebel's Old West Events
King Ranch Marked Straps and Bottle Opener Spurs. An unused pair of unmarked Crockett bottle opener pattern spurs with a bright chrome finish. With a
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
398Fancy California Ring BitBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Fancy California Ring Bit. Silver inlay moon in circle with scroll. Solid ring support and rings. A very well-made early example in fine condition.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to r*****9 for 223.85
399Hamley & Co. Cowgirl ChapsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Hamley & Co. Cowgirl Chaps. Two-tone batwing cowgirl chaps with scroll style overlay. Belt marked "HAMLEY & CO. PENDLETON, ORE. - SPECI...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s******1 for 605.00
400Three Vintage Cowboy HatsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Three Vintage Cowboy Hats.
a) "The Fairbanks" Velour, Supreme. Montana peak with ribbon edge and very wide 2" silk band.
b) ClearNutr...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to K****9 for 121.00
401Child's "Texas Star" BootsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Child's "Texas Star" Boots. Youth size black leather boots with inlaid white 5-point Texas star. 10" tall and 9" heel to toe...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
402Fred Rodewald (1905-1955)Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Fred Rodewald (1905-1955). Texas Gun-Law. Watercolor on boar . 8" x 8". Signed lower left. Framed to 9 ¼" x 9 ¼".
Ill...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*******c for 417.45
403Denny Lytle Engraved Silver CupBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Denny Lytle Engraved Silver Cup. A deeply engraved nickel silver cup by Denny Lytle. Executed on a Grand Silver Co., Wear-Brite cup. 2 1/8" tal...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to O********s.. for 121.00
404Vintage Horn Dinner GongBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Vintage Horn Dinner Gong. A table top horn gong with silver hardware and presentation plate. The gong is 6" across and is suspended with fancy...
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to w*********d for 266.20
405Pawnee Bill GroupingBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Lot of Pawnee Bill related material. a) A framed collage containing a sharp original photograph of Gordon W. Lillie (better known as Pawnee Bill); b)
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to h******y for 254.10
406Children's Western CollectiblesBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Group of cap pistols, cap gun holsters and child’s western outfit
a) 26 cast cap pistols, many different makes and models, many really early.
b) Thre
Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
Sold to O********s.. for 562.65
407Lot of 8 S.F. Cody Wild West Commemorative MedalsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Eight (8) medallions from S.F. Cody’s famous Wild West Show. 3 silver alloy medals with “S. F. CODY KING OF COWBOYS” on front and “SHOT BY S. F. CODY
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to h******y for 254.10
408Lot of Cowboy Jewelry and FobsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Lot of Cowboy Jewelry and Fobs
a) Texas Cowboy Reunion - Stamford Texas - 1930 suspension badge with ribbon and name tag "S. B. Scott - Spur, T...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to O********s.. for 326.70
409Bob Boze Bell (b. 1946)Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Bob Boze Bell (b. 1946). Curly Bill. 11" x 13" Gouache. Signed lower right . Framed to 18" x 20".
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to t********r.. for 121.00
410Framed Indian Child PhotographBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Framed Indian Child Photograph. A fine black and white vintage photograph marked in white "Big Injun Me!! - Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post"...
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********r.. for 605.00
411Miscellaneous Cattle & Texas LotBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Miscellaneous Cattle & Texas Lot.
a) Metal binder clip with 1 ¾" celluloid face, "St. Louis National Stock Yards, Kansas City and...
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to h*********n for 121.00
4122 Kingsville, Texas Saddle Watch FobsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
2 Kingsville, Texas Saddle Watch Fobs.
a) Saddle fob with original leather strap. Stamped: "THE KINGSVILLE LUMBER CO. / KINGSVILLE, TEXAS / MA...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to C******4 for 556.60
413Three Navajo Weaving SamplersBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Three Navajo Weaving Samplers.
a) Eye-dazzler design, 38" x 19". Framed in a 44 ½" x 24 ½" Plexiglas shadowbox.
b) Bo...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to O********s.. for 635.25
414Navajo WeavingBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Navajo rug with atypical design in bright colors of red, white (natural) and blue. Aniline dyes, heavy wool, native-spun with mohair. Weavers mark wov
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to w*********d for 375.10
415Navajo WeavingBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Navajo rug in the style of Crystal or Wide Ruins. Finely hand-spun wool with natural dyes. 59" x 36 ½".
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to O********s.. for 121.00
416Earl MacPherson (1910 - 1993)Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Earl MacPherson (1910 - 1993). Wild West. 24" x 18" Oil on Board. Signed lower left: MAC PHERSON. Framed to 26" x 20".
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
417Lot of 9 Frontier PistolsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
Group of 9 pistols.
a) Relic 1st Model S&W American.
b) S&W 2nd Model .32 DA, S/N 188386, 3¼” barrel, silver gray overall, mechanically...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to j********z for 853.05
418H. H. Heiser & O. J. Snyder Saddle CatalogsBrian Lebel's Old West Events
H. H. Heiser & O. J. Snyder Saddle Catalogs.
a) The Hermann H. Heiser Saddlery Company "Exponents of Quality", Denver, Colorado. Catal...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to O********s.. for 193.60
419Buck McCain (b. 1943)Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Buck McCain (b. 1943). Untitled. 14" x 11" Oil on Board. Signed lower left: McCAIN 85. Framed to 22 ½" x 19".
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
420Jimmy Cox (b.1951)Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Jimmy Cox (b.1951). Stand Still, Dammit. 12" x 18" Oil on Board. Signed lower left: Jimmy Cox © 1987. Framed to 17" x 23".
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to O********s.. for 387.20
421Jim Rey (b.1939)Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Jim Rey (b.1939). Wesley & His Colt. 16" x 20" oil on canvas. Signed lower right: Jim Rey 84 ©. Titled on stretcher bar. Framed t...
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to O********s.. for 133.10