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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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Luis B. Ortega Rawhide Reata233 - Luis B. Ortega Rawhide Reata
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
4-strand braid, 36” long. “Ortega” branded into hondo. A beautiful patina over the entire rope.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Impressive Horsehair & Kangaroo Bridle234 - Impressive Horsehair & Kangaroo Bridle
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Braided brown kangaroo leather with hitched brow and nosebands and double rounded cheeks. Horsehair pattern features geometric designs in natural blac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Rawlins Wyoming Prison Horsehair Bridle235 - Rawlins Wyoming Prison Horsehair Bridle
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Polychrome blue, green, pink, yellow, black, brown, and beige bridle with three celluloid rings, horsehead glass rosettes, candy cane colored split re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Deer Lodge Montana Prisonmade Horsehair Bridle236 - Deer Lodge Montana Prisonmade Horsehair Bridle
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Multicolored, hitched braided, Deer Lodge, Montana prisonmade, horsehair bridle with closed reins and geometric designs. Seven red, two blue and two n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Rare “Good Luck” 1900s Horsehair Bridle237 - Rare “Good Luck” 1900s Horsehair Bridle
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Highly prized hitch-braided polychrome horsehair bridle with “GOOD LUCK” woven into the browband in purple letters, and twin American Flags in red, wh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to kathrynk for (4,000.00 + 840.00BP) = 4,840.00
 
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Deer Lodge Montana Prisonmade Horsehair Bridle238 - Deer Lodge Montana Prisonmade Horsehair Bridle
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Multicolored, prisonmade bridle with 13 polychrome tassels, double-round cheeks, and celluloid rings. Dog theme rosettes at brow band and riding equip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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John Hampton’s Hamley Saddle239 - John Hampton’s Hamley Saddle
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A fine working cowboy saddle belonging to famous CAA artist, Johnny Hampton. A Hamley Special with basket stamp design, 14” seat, 15” swells, and a 5”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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500X Stetson Hat240 - 500X Stetson Hat
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
New in box the El Aguila II in size 7 3/8”, 3 1/2” brim with ostrich band and miniature coin pin. The top quality straw hat with all 500 of the Xs in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Hamley White Wooly Chaps241 - Hamley White Wooly Chaps
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A fine pair of Hamley & Co. Pendleton, Oregon angora chaps in excellent condition. Bright white hair with flower carved belt. Well marked on bil...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Fancy two-tone Brown Show Saddle242 - Fancy two-tone Brown Show Saddle
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Artistically detailed, floral carved two-tone silver mounted brown parade saddle reminiscent of the top quality California makers such as Nolte-Olsen
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 16,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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