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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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!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to alba for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 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) = 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) = 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 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) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to alba for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 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'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 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. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 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....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to irlw for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Burnished Black on Black Jar-Lucia Sota2080 - Mata Ortiz Burnished Black on Black Jar-Lucia Sota
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Mata Ortiz Burnished Black on Black Jar-Lucia Sota. Highly burnished with geometric designs, this jar is 8.5''H x 8'' diameter. So...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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2 Antique Arabela Mining Cart Wheels2080A - 2 Antique Arabela Mining Cart Wheels
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2 Antique Arabela Mining Cart Wheels. Item found on private ranchland near Arabela-Bluewater in South Central New Mexico. MUST BE PICKED UP
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Arabela Mine Wood Mining Cart2081 - Antique Arabela Mine Wood Mining Cart
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Antique Arabela Mine Wood Mining Cart. Item found on private ranchland near Arabela-Bluewater in South Central New Mexico. MUST BE PICKED UP
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Antique Arabela Mine Shovels2082 - Antique Arabela Mine Shovels
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Antique Arabela Mine Shovels. Item found on private ranchland near Arabela-Bluewater in South Central New Mexico. MUST BE PICKED UP
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Four Antique Mining Ladders from the Arabela Mine2083 - Four Antique Mining Ladders from the Arabela Mine
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Four Antique Mining Ladders from the Arabela Mine. Item found on private ranchland near Arabela-Bluewater in South Central New Mexico. MUST BE PICKED
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Arabela Mine Ore Bucket2084 - Antique Arabela Mine Ore Bucket
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Antique Arabela Mine Ore Bucket. Item found on private ranchland near Arabela-Bluewater in South Central New Mexico. MUST BE PICKED UP
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Antique Arabela Mine Rails2085 - Antique Arabela Mine Rails
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Antique Arabela Mine Rails. Item found on private ranchland near Arabela-Bluewater in South Central New Mexico. MUST BE PICKED UP
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Antique Arabela Mine Ore Xtrac Sled2086 - Antique Arabela Mine Ore Xtrac Sled
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Antique Arabela Mine Ore Xtrac Sled. Item found on private ranchland near Arabela-Bluewater in South Central New Mexico. MUST BE PICKED UP
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Virginia Stroud Signed/Numbered Print2086A - Virginia Stroud Signed/Numbered Print
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Virginia Stroud Signed/Numbered Print, Native American Cherokee-Creek. She was born on 13 March 1951 in Madera, California. Her mother died when she w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mexican Ring Bit2087 - Mexican Ring Bit
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Mexican Ring Bit. Measures 10'' end to end, ring big measures 4'' across.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Copper Cowboy Electric Clock2088 - Vintage Copper Cowboy Electric Clock
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Vintage Copper Cowboy Electric Clock. Collectible mid-century clock depicting a cowboy sitting on a fence with his saddle and rope. The manufacturer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Horse Hair Cinch2089 - Vintage Horse Hair Cinch
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Vintage Horse Hair Cinch. Measures 31'' end to end.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Polychrome Design Olla- Gonzales2090 - Mata Ortiz Polychrome Design Olla- Gonzales
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Mata Ortiz Checkerboard Design Olla- Gonzales. Checkerboard cross pattern with a wave design near the top and feather designs around the rim. Hallma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Chinese Bronze Sword & Scabbard2090A - Chinese Bronze Sword & Scabbard
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Chinese Bronze Sword & Scabbard. Exquisitely fashioned sword and scabbard with the hilt comprised of large dragon heads. The blade has Chinese ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to entlord1 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Antique Chinese Iron Stirrups, 6 Pieces2091 - Antique Chinese Iron Stirrups, 6 Pieces
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Antique Chinese Iron Stirrups, 6 Pieces. Of the 6 pieces, two are a matched pair. Largest one measures 6'' x 5 1/2''.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Retro US Calvary Sword and Scabbard2091A - Retro US Calvary Sword and Scabbard
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Retro US Calvary Sword and Scabbard. Highly detailed engraving on the blade, measuring 39'' end to end, including the scabbard. The brass ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to alba for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Antique Wescott Chopper and Hay Hook2092 - Antique Wescott Chopper and Hay Hook
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Antique Wescott Chopper and Hay Hook. The chopper blade is stamped ''Wescott'', measuring 6 1/2'' across the handle. There i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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