Desert West April 29th, 30th & May 1st

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Desert West Auction is pleased to feature the Estate of Lucille Frazier from Iowa in our April-May Auctions. Museum Quality Native American Pottery, Early Navajo Rugs, Jewelry, Troy Anderson ‘s Bronze “Tachee Cherokee Chief”, and Paintings, all purchased in the 1970s & 80s in New Mexico are featured in this auction.
Lucille was born and raised in Oklahoma where her father owned a store and service station next to the Indian Reservation. Lucille and her husband Chet’s, love of Native American Pottery lured them to New Mexico and Arizona. Her collection grew over the years prior to her moving to Iowa later in her life to be close to her children. We are very pleased that the pottery, art, rugs, jewelry have found their way home. We hope you enjoy the auction, as we have added collectibles and antiques from several estates & gallerias including estate of Native American Jewelry from Deming, New Mexico. Also there is a large collection of Antique Fans & Pienetas (hair combs) from Madrid Spain.
Mata Ortiz Pottery includes: 1960s Casa Grande by Olivia Lopez Quezada, Celia Lopez’s Butterflies, Roberto Buenelos Rabbits, Paty Ortiz’s Eye Dazzlers, and Daniel Gonzales Lizards.
Roseville Pottery, 1800s Hoare’ Crystal, Antique Marbles, Roycroft Art Deco, Persian Rugs, Native American Bronze, Japanese Block Prints, Jim Proctor Enamelware Plates & Tiles, Native American Original Oils & Acrylic Paintings, & Large Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace.
Specific Lot Questions: If you have any questions regarding an items, send an email or call with your questions prior to bidding. All inquiries regarding lots for sale must be received 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Please register to bid and logon to ICollector 1 hour before the start time, 10 am MDT.
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Argentinian Pottery and Wooden Bowl1058 - Argentinian Pottery and Wooden Bowl
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Argentinian Pottery and Wooden Bowl, largest measures 5'' x 5'', vase is signed by artist
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Child's Tea Set and Genuine Bisque Cutie Doll1058A - Child's Tea Set and Genuine Bisque Cutie Doll
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Child's China Tea Set and Genuine Bisque Cutie Doll, doll comes in original box and has jointed arms
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Estimate : 60.00
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1940s Bulldog Chalk Statues1059 - 1940s Bulldog Chalk Statues
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1940's Bulldog Chalk Statues, largest measures 6.5''H
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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3 Mimbres Replica Bowls by J. Lucero Quarrell1059A - 3 Mimbres Replica Bowls by J. Lucero Quarrell
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3 Mimbres Replica Bowls by J. Lucero Quarrell, largest measures 6''D, all are signed by artist with a shooting star and his name
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Estimate : 60.00
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4 Estate Spode Blue Willow Plates1060 - 4 Estate Spode Blue Willow Plates
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From the Weber Estate in Deming NM, we have 4 Spode ''New Bridge From the Willow Pattern Series'' Plates, hallmarked and measure 8&#...
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Estimate : 60.00
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1920s Roycroft Art Deco Leather Purse1060A - 1920s Roycroft Art Deco Leather Purse
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1920's Roycroft Art Deco Leather Purse, measures 6.5'' x 7''
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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1981 R.C. Gorman Framed Print Tazzie's Baby1061 - 1981 R.C. Gorman Framed Print Tazzie's Baby
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1981 R.C. Gorman Framed Print Tazzie's Baby, measures 16''H x 22''W, under plexiglass
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Southwestern Handmade Pottery Picture Bowl1061A - Southwestern Handmade Pottery Picture Bowl
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Southwestern Handmade Pottery Picture Bowl, measures 2''H x 8''D
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00
 
 
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Mexican Southwestern Wool Textile Rug1062 - Mexican Southwestern Wool Textile Rug
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Mexican Southwestern Wool Textile Rug, measures 26'' x 38'', 4 cornered tassels intact
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Estimate : 60.00
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Small Vintage Leather Purse1062A - Small Vintage Leather Purse
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Small Vintage Leather Purse, measures 8''H which includes handle x 6''W, is missing outside clasp
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Estimate : 40.00
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Mexican Tonala Lidded Pottery Jar by A.M. Saurez1063 - Mexican Tonala Lidded Pottery Jar by A.M. Saurez
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Mexican Tonala Lidded Pottery Jar by A.M. Saurez, measures 5'' x 7'', beautiful colors and signed by artist
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Estimate : 60.00
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Bakelite Cigarette Holder1063A - Bakelite Cigarette Holder
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Bakelite Cigarette Holder, measures 3.75''L
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Estimate : 30.00
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Pair Antique USA Pottery Owl Pocket Vases1064 - Pair Antique USA Pottery Owl Pocket Vases
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Pair Antique USA Pottery Owl Pocket Vases, measure 2'' x 5'' x 5''
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Estimate : 30.00
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Acoma Eye Dazzler Olla by Leland Robert Vallo1065 - Acoma Eye Dazzler Olla by Leland Robert Vallo
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Native American Acoma Eye Dazzler Olla by Leland Robert Vallo, measures 11'' x 12'', chip in rim, piece is signed LRV
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Inlay Mother of Pearl Folding Binoculars1065A - Vintage Inlay Mother of Pearl Folding Binoculars
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Vintage DKS Inlay Mother of Pearl Folding Binoculars, Novet-2 lenses, measure 4.5''L x 2.5''W x .75''Deep (when closed)
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Estimate : 60.00
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PreColumbian Pottery Man Effigy Replica1066 - PreColumbian Pottery Man Effigy Replica
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PreColumbian Pottery Man Effigy Replica, measures 7'' x 7'' x 10''H
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Estimate : 60.00
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Pr Vintage Carved  Meerschaum Pipes & One Case1066A - Pr Vintage Carved Meerschaum Pipes & One Case
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Two Meershaum Pipes, includes one Indian Meerschaum in case which measures 4''L x 2''H x 1'' and the other dragon pipe measu...
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Estimate : 75.00
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Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1067 - Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting Little Sitting Bull by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 18'' x 24'', signed by artist, Artist Bio: Kathleen K...
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to Tomgreggjr for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Vintage Eyeglasses in Case from Silver City M.D.1067A - Vintage Eyeglasses in Case from Silver City M.D.
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Vintage Eyeglasses in Case from Silver City, R.C. Lane M.D. Eye, Ear, Nose, & Throat Silver City, New Mexico
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Estimate : 60.00
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Collection of Misc. Coins and Tokens1068 - Collection of Misc. Coins and Tokens
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Collection of Misc. Coins and Tokens, includes: 8 Buffalo Nickels (6 unreadable dates, 1936, 1920), 4 V Nickels (1903, 1910, 1911, 1912), 1893 World...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00
 
 
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5 Miniature Pewter Dogs and 1 Cat1068A - 5 Miniature Pewter Dogs and 1 Cat
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5 Miniature Pewter Dogs and 1 Cat, largest measures 1.5'' x 1.5''
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Estimate : 40.00
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Navajo Silver & Pink Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 81069 - Navajo Silver & Pink Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 8
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Large Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Pink Mother of Pearl Ring, Size 8, measures 1.5''L
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to Isaiah4310 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Sterling Silver and Marcasite Pin and Ring, 8.251069A - Sterling Silver and Marcasite Pin and Ring, 8.25
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Sterling Silver and Marcasite Pin and Ring, Ring is size 8.25 and measures .75''W, elephant pin measures .75''H x 1''W
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Estimate : 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1889 Morgan Silver Dollar1070 - 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1889 Morgan Silver Dollar
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00
 
 
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Original Navajo 2006 Acrylic Painting by R. Pino1071 - Original Navajo 2006 Acrylic Painting by R. Pino
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Original Navajo Eagle Chief On Horse Painting on canvas by artist Roger Pino. Unframed. Measures approx. 33'' x 35''
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00
 
 
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1922 Peace Dollar1072 - 1922 Peace Dollar
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1922 Peace Dollar
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00
 
 
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1881-O Morgan Silver Dollar1073 - 1881-O Morgan Silver Dollar
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1881-O Morgan Silver Dollar
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00
 
 
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1879 Morgan Silver Dollar1074 - 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1879 Morgan Silver Dollar
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00
 
 
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1889 Morgan Silver Dollar1075 - 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar
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1889 Morgan Silver Dollar
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00
 
 
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1982 George Washington Commemorative Half Dollar1076 - 1982 George Washington Commemorative Half Dollar
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1982 George Washington Commemorative Half Dollar, .900 parts silver and .100 parts copper, This is the first United States 90% silver coin to be minte
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 30.00
 
 
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1911 Barber Quarter1077 - 1911 Barber Quarter
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1911 Barber Quarter
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Estimate : 40.00
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6 1968 Mexican Olympiad Uncirculated 25 Peso Coins1078 - 6 1968 Mexican Olympiad Uncirculated 25 Peso Coins
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6 1968 Silver Mexican Olympiad Uncirculated 25 Peso Coins
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00
 
 
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Hobo Nickel1079 - Hobo Nickel
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Hobo Nickel
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Estimate : 30.00
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Indian Head Penny Necklace and Earrings1080 - Indian Head Penny Necklace and Earrings
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Indian Head Penny Necklace and Earrings, dated included are 1907, 1905, and 1909
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Estimate : 40.00
Sold to sivee for (20.00 + 4.00BP) = 24.00
 
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Collection of 11 Indian Head Pennies1081 - Collection of 11 Indian Head Pennies
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Collection of 11 Indian Head Pennies, dates included are: 1888, 1889, 1890, 1893, 1898, Two 1900, Two 1902, 1905, and 1908
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Estimate : 40.00
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3 Framed Contemporary Sand Paintings by Thomas1082 - 3 Framed Contemporary Sand Paintings by Thomas
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3 Native American Navajo Framed Contemporary Sand Paintings by Vernon Thomas, #1 Navajo Boy, #2 Navajo Girl, #3 Navajo Boy & Girl Horseback Ridi...
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Peacock Blue Dreamcatcher by Lady B Crafts1083 - Peacock Blue Dreamcatcher by Lady B Crafts
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Peacock Blue Dreamcatcher by Lady B Crafts of Ruidoso NM, hoop measures 11''D, beautiful colors
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Estimate : 40.00
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Beaded Necklaces by Kathy Kills Thunder1084 - Beaded Necklaces by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Beaded Necklaces by Kathy Kills Thunder, Collection of 9 Necklaces and 2 Pairs of Earrings, longest necklace measures 30'' end to end
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to Whaleshome for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Set of 4 Anasazi-Traders Mimbres Decorative Plates1085 - Set of 4 Anasazi-Traders Mimbres Decorative Plates
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Set of 4 Anasazi-Traders Mimbres Black on White Ceramic Decorative Plates, made in Ecuador, measure 11''D, designs include lizard, geometric...
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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4 Estate Victorian Brass Pillar Candle Holders1086 - 4 Estate Victorian Brass Pillar Candle Holders
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City NM, we have 4 Victorian Brass Pillar Candle Holders, measures 8.5''H
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Enamelware Plate made by Jim Proctor1087 - Vintage Enamelware Plate made by Jim Proctor
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City NM, we have a Vintage Framed Enamelware Plate made by Jim Proctor, actual plate measures 12''D
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Estimate : 60.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Large Antique Brass Presentation Urn1088 - Large Antique Brass Presentation Urn
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City NM, we have a Large Antique Brass Presentation Urn, double handled, measures 6'' x 8'' x 11&#...
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Estimate : 60.00
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Mexican Wool Runner1089 - Mexican Wool Runner
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Mexican Wool Runner, measures 36'' x 64'', 4 cornered tassels intact
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Anasazi-Traders Mimbres Ceramic Decorative Plate1090 - Anasazi-Traders Mimbres Ceramic Decorative Plate
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Anasazi-Traders Mimbres Hunting Party Ceramic Decorative Plate, measures 11''D, made in Ecuador, for decorative use only
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Estimate : 20.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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6 Vintage Estate Brass Charger Plates1091 - 6 Vintage Estate Brass Charger Plates
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City NM, we have 6 Vintage Brass Charger Plates, measure 13''D
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 60.00
 
 
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4 Sets of Russian Wooden Nesting Dolls1092 - 4 Sets of Russian Wooden Nesting Dolls
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4 Sets of Russian Wooden Nesting Dolls, largest measures 4''H
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Estimate : 60.00
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Souvenir Swiss Cow Bell1093 - Souvenir Swiss Cow Bell
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City NM, we have a Souvenir Swiss Cow Bell Brass Finish Steel Cowbell, measures 4'' x 4.5'', hand ...
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Estimate : 60.00
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Estate Silver Plate Picture Frame1094 - Estate Silver Plate Picture Frame
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City NM, we have a Silver Plate Picture Frame, measures 7'' x 9''
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 30.00
 
 
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Mata Ortiz Pillow Pot by Luis Ortiz1094A - Mata Ortiz Pillow Pot by Luis Ortiz
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pillow Pot by Luis Ortiz with Stand, measures 6''H x 12.5''D, signed by artist, highly textured
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Estimate : 80.00
Sold to Tomgreggjr for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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1931 Surprise Stories by Marjorie Hardy, Hardback1095 - 1931 Surprise Stories by Marjorie Hardy, Hardback
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1931 Surprise Stories by Marjorie Hardy, Hardback Book, Wheeler Publishing Company Chicago
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Estimate : 40.00
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