Desert West Auction Jan 25, 26. 27th

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Antiquities & Collectibles from Arabela - Bluewater Mines & Prehistoric Pottery from the Jornada Mogollon Culture 900-1450AD. Native American Historic, Prehistoric and Contemporary Pottery, Kachinas, Art, Navajo Rugs, Jewelry & Folk Art. Estate Jewelry and Collectibles. Zuni, Hopi & Navajo Jewelry. Cowboy & Mexican Collectibles. Ore Carts, Buckets, Track, Picks, Tools, Antique Cast Iron Fencing.
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1960 Casas Grande Effigy Pottery Jar2033 - 1960 Casas Grande Effigy Pottery Jar
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1960 Casas Grande Effigy Pottery Jar. Polychrome jar with parrot heads on each side and effigy figure. There is a crack running from the rim, next to
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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1960 Polychrome Casas Grande Bowl2034 - 1960 Polychrome Casas Grande Bowl
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1960 Polychrome Casas Grande Jar. Nice, representative jar in the classic Casas Grande style. Measures 5.5''Hx6''W. There is a crack...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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1952 Numbered Print by Tahoma of Sante Fe2035 - 1952 Numbered Print by Tahoma of Sante Fe
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1952 Numbered Print by Tahoma of Sante Fe. Famous Native American artist, Quincy Tahoma, is known for his wildlife paintings. This captivating print d
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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1979 Signed Bronze Western Bookends -Rusty Briscoe2036 - 1979 Signed Bronze Western Bookends -Rusty Briscoe
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1979 Signed Bronze Western Bookends - Rusty Briscoe. Western themed bookends by Rusty Briscoe have a rifle, skull, coiled gun belt and two snakes. The
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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Two Antler Handle Flint Blade Knives2038 - Two Antler Handle Flint Blade Knives
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Two Antler Handle Flint Blade Knives. The largest knife has the blade secured with rawhide-like twine and the other knife's blade is secured wit...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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17-1800s Spanish Colonial Sterling Inlay Ring Bit2039 - 17-1800s Spanish Colonial Sterling Inlay Ring Bit
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17-1800s Spanish Colonial Sterling Inlay Ring Bit. Heavy iron ring bit with sterling silver inlay designs. The left (near) shank has been replaced and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Eye Dazzler Swirl Jar-Gaona2040 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Eye Dazzler Swirl Jar-Gaona
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Eye Dazzler Swirl Jar-Gaona. Rust, black, green, blue and beige. The bottom has a solid beige water design. Hallmarked by Rosa G
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Estimate : 60.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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Vintage Salish Woven Basket2040A - Vintage Salish Woven Basket
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Vintage Native American Salish Woven Basket. Beautifully woven basket with raised rectangular designs on the outside. Handles were woven into the top
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Santo Domingo Micaceous Dough Bowl - Pedro Lovato2041 - Santo Domingo Micaceous Dough Bowl - Pedro Lovato
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Santo Domingo Micaceous Dough Bowl - Pedro Lavato. Gorgeous large dough bowl in sparkly micaceous clay. Star designs around the outside. Signed on the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Bison Skull2042 - Bison Skull
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Bison Skull. One tooth missing and some loose. 23''L 21.5''W at the horns. Ready to display or decorate.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Javalina Pig Skull on Wooden Stand2043 - Javalina Pig Skull on Wooden Stand
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Javalina Pig Skull on Wooden Stand. Bleached skull with some plaster on it, of the fearsome inhabitant of the southwest, the javalina, with its knarly
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Cast Iron Painted Work Horse2044 - Cast Iron Painted Work Horse
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Cast Iron Painted Work Horse. 31 lbs. No manufacture or identification markings visible. Some chipping on tail. 17.25''H x 14''L.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Antique 1900 Oak Crank Wall Telephone2050 - Antique 1900 Oak Crank Wall Telephone
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Antique 1099 Oak Crank Wall Telephone. 20.25''H x 14''W. Working condition unknown. Back has green cloth covering. Bells ring when...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Marbelized Jar - Tito Enriquez2050A - Mata Ortiz Marbelized Jar - Tito Enriquez
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Mata Ortiz Marbelized Jar - Tito Enriquez. Geometric designs in red and black on a marbelized redish brown background. Measures 7''Hx6.5'...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to bigfrawgmd for 30.00
 
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Antique Metal Turntable Apple Peeler2051 - Antique Metal Turntable Apple Peeler
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Antique Metal Turntable Apple Peeler. This apple peeler was manufactured by the Goodell Company in Antrim, NH, USA. The apple peeler has rust, is fu
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to dakota1954 for 30.00
 
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Antique Oil Converted Electric Lamp Base2052 - Antique Oil Converted Electric Lamp Base
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Antique Oil Converted Electric Lamp Base ''Made in US of America'' on the wick turner. No chimney. Nice patina on metal. Glo-Mar A...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Antique Black Glass Whiskey Bottle2053 - Antique Black Glass Whiskey Bottle
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Antique Black Glass Whiskey Bottle. 6''H x 2.5'' diameter. Black glass bottles are usually not actually black, the colors (ranging...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Cowboy Carving - Stewart2053A - Cowboy Carving - Stewart
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Cowboy Carving - Stewart 11.25''H x 4.5''W. Sad looking bowlegged cowboy with his rope. Ready to go home on the range!
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Vintage Pair of Large Rowl Cowboy Spurs2054 - Vintage Pair of Large Rowl Cowboy Spurs
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Vintage Pair of Large Rowl Cowboy Spurs. 4.25'' wide and 2.25'' rowl. Some rust.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to alba for 54.00
 
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Navajo Shalako Kachina2054A - Navajo Shalako Kachina
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Navajo Shalako Kachina. These one piece Navajo handmade Kachinas are completely handcrafted out of wood and their accents are burned into the wood. 11
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Antique Old Mill Cigarettes Box and 2 Packs2055 - Antique Old Mill Cigarettes Box and 2 Packs
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Antique 1909 Old Mill Cigarettes Box and 2 Packs Unopened. The lid of the box is coming off on both ends. Inside ends have been taped. Unopened 20 ci
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Hopi Ogre Grandmother Kachina- Sumatzkuku2055A - Hopi Ogre Grandmother Kachina- Sumatzkuku
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Hopi Ogre Grandmother Kachina- Sumatzkuku. Hallmarked on the bottom with artist name and information. The base has a pueblo carving. The Ogres are
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Antique Wooden Flax Heckling Comb2056 - Antique Wooden Flax Heckling Comb
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Antique Wooden Flax Heckling Comb. Heckling splits and straightens the flax fibers, as well as removing the fibrous core and impurities from flax whic
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Vintage Wooden Horse Drawn Buggy & Driver2057 - Vintage Wooden Horse Drawn Buggy & Driver
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Vintage Wooden Horse Drawn Buggy & Driver. 21''L x13.5''H x7.25''W, this wooden cutout is light weight with intricately ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Antique Metal Hanging Scale2058 - Antique Metal Hanging Scale
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Antique Metal Hanging Scale. Vertical 32''L bar has customary weight measurements by 10s. Functional with hanging hook, and two hooks for i...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Vintage Iron Blacksmith Forging Tongs2059 - Vintage Iron Blacksmith Forging Tongs
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Vintage Iron Blacksmith Forging Tongs. Heavy, worn with use and some rust. 24'' L Item found on private ranchland near Arabela-Bluewater i...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Jar - Luis Ortiz2060 - Mata Ortiz Marbleized Jar - Luis Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Marbleized Jar - Luis Ortiz. Nicely burnished jar with a marbleized tan background and black and red stylized triangle and feather designs.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Antique Collection Mother of Pearl Buttons,Buckles2060A - Antique Collection Mother of Pearl Buttons,Buckles
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Antique Collection Mother of Pearl Buttons and Buckles in 2 frames. Some are handmade with various button hole styles. Beautiful sheen to the pearls.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Antique 1900 Cresolene Vaporizer or Bunson Burner2061 - Antique 1900 Cresolene Vaporizer or Bunson Burner
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Antique 1900 Scientific Bunson Burner marketed for the medical field. 6''H x 4''W. Imbossed in the glass CRESOLENE VAPO. Missing t...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to alba for 150.00
 
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Antique Large Copper Handled Bucket2062 - Antique Large Copper Handled Bucket
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Antique Large Copper Handled Bucket. 13''H x 22'' W. Heavy. Small hole in bottom. Some dents. Wonderful patina. Item found on p...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Pair of Antique Oil Lamp Bases2063 - Pair of Antique Oil Lamp Bases
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Pair of Antique Oil Lamp Bases, no globe chimneys. The tallest is antique purple, 11.5''H x 5.5''diameter. Clear glass lamp has nic...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Antique Sun Purpled Oil Lamp2064 - Antique Sun Purpled Oil Lamp
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Antique Sun Purpled Oil Lamp. 11.5''H x 5.5'' diameter. Missing chimney and rusty wick area. Historically it was noticed that th...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Antique Salesman Sample Miniature Pipe Wrench2065 - Antique Salesman Sample Miniature Pipe Wrench
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Antique Salesman Sample Miniature Pipe Wrench. Vulcan of Waco, NY, USA. Chain moves freely. Rusted, 7''L x .75''W. Item found on pr...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Antique 1900 Miner Metric Weights in Wooden Case2066 - Antique 1900 Miner Metric Weights in Wooden Case
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Antique 1900 Miner Metric Weights in Wooden Oak Case. Handles 14 weights, 3 smallest are missing. Very heavy. Rusty tops. Wooden case is 9.75'...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Vintage Mining Crucible Testing Cups2067 - Vintage Mining Crucible Testing Cups
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Vintage Mining Crucible Testing Cups. Largest cup 6''H x 3.5''W. Rough edges from use. Item found on private ranchland near Arabel...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Antique Wooden Handle Knife2068 - Antique Wooden Handle Knife
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Antique Wooden Handle Knife. Found in the California desert. Rusty. 8''L x 2''W ''Made in Sweden'' and MOCARA on ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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1976 Original Oil by Charles Edward Kistenmacher2069 - 1976 Original Oil by Charles Edward Kistenmacher
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1976 Original Oil by Charles Edward Kistenmacher, Charles ''Chile'' Edward Kistenmacher (March 21, 1914 - May 1, 2004), signed by ar...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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Mining Camp Wooden Handle Axe2069A - Mining Camp Wooden Handle Axe
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Mining Camp Wooden Handle Axe. True Temper ''No. TB2'' ''C13 on axe blade. Worn from use. 17:''L x 6''W. ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Marbelized Jar-Luis Ortiz2070 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Marbelized Jar-Luis Ortiz
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Marbleized Jar-Luis Ortiz. 2 or 3 colors of clay are used to marbelize this jar. It has a triangular design and 8 quadrants ar
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Collection of Circular Blasting Cap Tins in Box2070A - Collection of Circular Blasting Cap Tins in Box
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Collection of Five Circular Blasting Cap Tins in Box. Rusty but embossing readable on the lids. ''California Cap Company'' has a l...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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ThreeAntique Miner Cloth Ore Bags2071 - ThreeAntique Miner Cloth Ore Bags
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Three Antique Miner Cloth Ore Bags. Made of jean material with twine ties. Longest is 16'' x 8.5''. Item found on private ranchlan...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Antique Brass Spy Glass Telescope2072 - Antique Brass Spy Glass Telescope
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Antique Brass Spy Glass Telescope. End brass cap. Brass with extensions to 20''. 10'' when folded up. 2'' diameter. Crack...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Collection of Miners' Buttons2072A - Collection of Miners' Buttons
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Collection of Miners' Buttons, some homemade. One is mother of pearl. Largest is 1'', smallest .25''. Displayed in Riker box....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Collection of Tobacco Related Items and Wallet2073 - Collection of Tobacco Related Items and Wallet
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Collection of Tobacco Related Items and Wallet. Five round tobacco tins; Log Cabin, Copenhagen, Capstan. Two are unopened and another with tobacco i
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Pima Wheat Straw Handwoven Basket2074 - Pima Wheat Straw Handwoven Basket
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Pima Wheat Straw Handwoven Basket. The Pima Indians, Akimel O'odham, are known for their fine Indian baskets. 4.25''H x 16'' di...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Antique Miner Iron Chain Hook and Drills2075 - Antique Miner Iron Chain Hook and Drills
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Antique Miner Iron Chain Hook and Drills. Chain measures 25''L. Drill is 4.25''L x 2.25''W. A drill head is embossed P?N...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Old Mexico and New Mexico Ephemera, 1917-'20's2077 - Old Mexico and New Mexico Ephemera, 1917-'20's
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Old Mexico and New Mexico Ephemera, 1917-'20's. The collection of this material is exceptionally interesting in that the central piece is a ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Antique Arabela Mining Track Swith for Ore Carts2078 - Antique Arabela Mining Track Swith for Ore Carts
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Antique Arabela Mining Track Swith for Ore Carts. Item found on private ranchland near Arabela-Bluewater in South Central New Mexico. MUST BE PICKED
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Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Civil War Era Cast Iron Fencing MUST BE PICKED UP2078A - Civil War Era Cast Iron Fencing MUST BE PICKED UP
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Antique Civil War Era Cast Iron Fencing, MUST BE PICKED UP, Nine 8ft. sections, Antique decorative wrought iron fences reached their peak of popularit
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to irlw for 900.00
 
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Antique Arabella Mining Metal Ore Cart2079 - Antique Arabella Mining Metal Ore Cart
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Antique Arabella Mining Metal Ore Cart. Item found on private ranchland near Arabela-Bluewater in South Central New Mexico. MUST BE PICKED UP
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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