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Denver Old West Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationDenver Merch Mart - 451 East 58th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, 80216, United States In Person PreviewLive Preview open during the Denver Old West Show at the Denver Mart:

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Brian Lebel's 24th Annual Old West Auction will offer over 325 lots of fine Western art, artifacts and collectibles. The auction will be held live at the Denver Mart, Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 5pm MST. Highlights include:

Items from the estate of Clayton Moore, TV's original Lone Ranger, including 2 Nudie's costumes, a Manuel costume, his famous Edward H. Bohlin double-holster gun rig with "silver" bullets, autographed memorabilia, and more. Estate items from another Western television star, Gail Davis, will also be offered. Gail played Annie Oakley on the popular TV series of the same name.

The top estimated lot is a museum-quality, premiere collection of Texas bits. The result of years of collecting, research and study, the collection consists of 86 bits by over 26 different makers. Featured in the book "Bit and Spur Makers in the Texas Tradition," by Ned and Jody Martin, the collection is being offered in its entirety as a single lot.

Fine art is well-represented this year, including a nocturne oil by Eanger Irving Couse, which is the cover lot for the catalog. Other fine artists of note include, J.H. Sharp, Ed Mell, Bill Anton, Burt Procter, Till Gooden, Eric Michaels, Will James, Matt Clark, William Matthews, Mehl Lawson, Bill Schenck, Alexander Phimster Proctor, Elmer Schooley and many others.

Antique and contemporary cowboy trappings such as spurs, bridles and saddles will be offered by such makers as Bill Adamson, Randy Butters, Jose Figueroa, Kelly Bros, McChesney, Meanea and others. A rare cowgirl championship trophy saddle made by Visalia for Joella Mildred Irwin will be sold.

Native American antiquities include Navajo textiles, a rare Comanche bridle, an important and impressive pipe bag, beaded moccasins, gauntlets, gunstock clubs, bowcases, possible bags and an early quilled and fringed man's warshirt.

"Captain Jack" a cast zinc cigar store Indian, circa 1870 is another highlight. Material related to important Old West figures and places, such as Dodge City, Pat Garrett, The James Gang, Tom Mix, The Pinkerton Agency, George Custer, the Cherokee Strip and Kit Carson are included.

Antique firearms from Colt, Deringer, Rogers & Spencer, Sharps, Springfield and others will be available. All are antique firearms and do not require any special licenses or permits to purchase.
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Collection of 3 Southwestern Baskets1 - Collection of 3 Southwestern Baskets
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Native American basketry, circa 1890-1910: Two Apache baskets, one 11 1/4” in diameter, other is 9 1/2”, and a large 12 1/2” diameter Pima basket. All
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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5 Pair of Moccasins2 - 5 Pair of Moccasins
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
a) Northern Plains hard soled moccasins with bifurcated tongues. Red, white and blue beads trimmed in green. 10 1/2” long; b) Traditional Cree or Wood
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Plains Beaded Bridle3 - Plains Beaded Bridle
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A very showy bridle made for Grace H. Keith, a teacher at the Indian School in Ponca City, OK. Born in Prairie Grove, AR, she moved to Stillwater, OK
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Collection of Pipes with Stems4 - Collection of Pipes with Stems
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Three (3) early red Catlinite and wood pipes: a) Simple long bowl, 5 1/4” with 21" stem; b) 3 1/2” bowl with pewter inlaid rings, 22" shap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Buffalo Effigy Pipe Bowl5 - Buffalo Effigy Pipe Bowl
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Red pipestone or Catlinite smoking pipe head with leather ears, drilled dimples, and front half of American bison body. 2 3/4” tall x 3 3/4” long, ve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to g4rb67 for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Collection of 3 Pair of Moccasins6 - Collection of 3 Pair of Moccasins
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a) Blue, yellow, orange, green, and red beads on a white field, 10 1/2” long, late, heavy construction; b) Arapaho moccasins with morning star design
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Three Pair of Child’s Moccasins7 - Three Pair of Child’s Moccasins
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a) Cheyenne beaded moccasins, 6” long; b) Sioux fully beaded moccasins with American flags, 7” long; c) Sioux 6 1/4” long with diamond shape design in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Apache Lidded Basket8 - Apache Lidded Basket
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6” x 8” x 6 1/2” closed coil, oval, willow basket with diamond motif. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to scooterman.. for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Southern Plains German Silver Arm Bands and Bolo9 - Southern Plains German Silver Arm Bands and Bolo
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a) Pair of silver arm bands with stamped decorations, 1 3/4” wide; b) Claw scarf bolo, classic stamped design, cutout construction.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Collection of 9 Hopi Basketry Trays10 - Collection of 9 Hopi Basketry Trays
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Various dates, designs, and sizes ranging from 9” to 12” with some featuring Kachina or dance figures. One with spread eagle wings. Most are mid-to-la
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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