High Noon Western Americana Auction

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High Noon’s 24rd Annual Auction of cowboy, Indian, Vaquero, Historical, Hollywood and important items of the West. Includes and array of both historicl and sterling silver mounted Edward H Bohlin, Keyston and Visalia parade saddles, plus an historic 19th century Walker & Wegener (San Francisco) saddle. This year Hollywood cowboys sparkle the offering with James Arness’ Gunsmoke TV series six-shooter, Tom Mix’s personal chaps and John Wayne’s riding saddle from his last and arguably best film, The Shootist, co-starring Lauren Bacall. In the American Indian category High Noon will feature a broad assortment of Northern Plains beaded and quillwork, a 19th century Plains Pipe Tomahawk with beaded drop, plus collectible and usable Navajo rugs, bridles, concho belts and fine gold/silver buckles. For art lovers, the auction brings to market very special John Hampton bronzes, WHD Koerner, Will James, Lon Megargee and Ed Borein artwork. For the purist of Western collectors, there will be fine bits and spurs from Texas to California, a collection of horsehair bridles and highly detailed Mexican saddles.
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Bohlin Bridle with TM Conchos & Silver Ferrules201 - Bohlin Bridle with TM Conchos & Silver Ferrules
High Noon Western Americana
1 3/4" engraved, scalloped conchos with TM and four rectanglular Bohlin marked sterling buckles. Browband adorned with three scalloped conchos ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Brown Edward H Bohlin Bridle and matching Breast Collar202 - Brown Edward H Bohlin Bridle and matching Breast Collar
High Noon Western Americana
a) Bridle has 2" domed engraved conchos silver spots and ferrules. Silver brow and nose band with square and horseshoe buckles all marked Bohli...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Bohlin Double Gun Rig203 - Bohlin Double Gun Rig
High Noon Western Americana
Black, floral carved Edward H Bohlin, double buscadero gun rig, stamped with the extra small Bohlinmade maker-mark on three matching buckles with rope
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Edward H Bohlin, Hollywood Double Gun Rig"204 - Edward H Bohlin, Hollywood Double Gun Rig"
High Noon Western Americana
Triple maker-marked (belt and both holsters) Edward H Bohlin, fully floral-carved, double gun rig with a 3-piece sterling buckle set on the belt and t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Edward H Bohlin Two Tone Single Gun Rig205 - Edward H Bohlin Two Tone Single Gun Rig
High Noon Western Americana
40" long fits a 34" - 36" waist, 11" long holster. Both buckle and holster are maker-marked. Fine condition, c 1950s-1960s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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N Plains Pipe Tomahawk with Beaded Drop206 - N Plains Pipe Tomahawk with Beaded Drop
High Noon Western Americana
24 1/2" length of shaft with brass tacks, iron file branding, a Double Bat Wing, 10" x 4 1/4" iron head and a 20" beaded drop (i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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Germantown Blanket207 - Germantown Blanket
High Noon Western Americana
87 1/2" x 68 1/2" floating crosses and connected Z elements inside stepped diamond designs down the center with vertical, serrated element...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Plateau (Spokane) Pictorial Beaded Vest208 - Plateau (Spokane) Pictorial Beaded Vest
High Noon Western Americana
22" x 19" Indian Princess with crown, beaded dress, belt with drop and cuffs, feeding an apple to her Palomino in red, gold, pearl, green ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Sioux Beaded & Fringed Dress209 - Sioux Beaded & Fringed Dress
High Noon Western Americana
42" x 48" crosses and complex geometric designs in red, light and dark green, cobalt, and silver on a light blue background. Fringe at the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Blackfeet Man's Beaded Shirt210 - Blackfeet Man's Beaded Shirt
High Noon Western Americana
30" in length this 100 year old Northern Plains war shirt is decorated with multicolored, geometric designed beaded strips down the arms and ac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Navajo Sand Painting Rug211 - Navajo Sand Painting Rug
High Noon Western Americana
71" x 67" red, blue, yellow, black and white on a tan field. Depicts the Nightway Chant, Holy People deities, and sacred plants surroundin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Navajo Pictorial Rug212 - Navajo Pictorial Rug
High Noon Western Americana
78" x 48" storm pattern centering around twenty six feathers with large Yei figures holding arrows and feathers on either side. Rows of fe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Navajo Rug213 - Navajo Rug
High Noon Western Americana
123" x 72" red, black, tan and white on a gray field with concentric, stepped diamonds with large unusual diamond border. Good condition w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Frank McCarthy214 - Frank McCarthy
High Noon Western Americana
Where The Rocks Meet, 14" x 28", Oil on board, Signed lower left Frank McCarthy CA. PROVENANCE: Jackie L Coles Collection - to be sold to ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Bill Owen (1942-2013)215 - Bill Owen (1942-2013)
High Noon Western Americana
New Born, 9" x 12", Oil on board, Signed lower right Bill Owen CA. Provenance: Jackie L Coles Collection, sold to benefit the National Cow...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Harley Brown (b 1939)216 - Harley Brown (b 1939)
High Noon Western Americana
Eloy, 12" x 9", Pastel on artist board, Signed lower right Harley Brown. Provenance: Jackie L Coles Collection, sold to benefit the Nation...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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James Boren (1921-1990)217 - James Boren (1921-1990)
High Noon Western Americana
Taos Man, 29" x 20", Framed and matted to 40" x 32", Watercolor on paper, Signed lower right James Boren CA NAWA 87. Provenance:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Eric Michaels (b 1949)218 - Eric Michaels (b 1949)
High Noon Western Americana
Woman of Sola, 24" x 19", Framed and matted to 32" x 26", Pastel on artist paper, Signed Eric Michaels. Provenance: Jackie L Col...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Frederic Remington Pen & Ink219 - Frederic Remington Pen & Ink
High Noon Western Americana
Mexican Two-Wheeled Cart, 11 1/4" x 15", Framed and matted to 22 1/2" x 31", Pen and ink on paper, Signed lower left Frederic Re...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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W H D Koerner220 - W H D Koerner
High Noon Western Americana
Drift Fence, 22" x 42", Oil on canvas, Signed lower right WHD Koerner 1923. Quote from Drift Fence, By Zane Grey "Nope," replied...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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Two Ray Swanson Paintings221 - Two Ray Swanson Paintings
High Noon Western Americana
a) Wool Cleaning at the Well, 8" x 14", Watercolor on artist board, Signed l/r Ray Swanson; Verso: Colorado Historical Society sticker; b)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Ray Swanson222 - Ray Swanson
High Noon Western Americana
Apache Girl, 8" x 10", Oil on board, Signed lower right Ray Swanson (c)85. Verso: The Gilcrease Museum sticker. Provenance: Jackie L Coles...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Harley Brown (b 1939)223 - Harley Brown (b 1939)
High Noon Western Americana
Mother and Child, 22" x 17" framed and matted to 36" x 31", Watercolor on artist paper, Signed lower left Harley Brown NAWA '...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Cyrus Afsry224 - Cyrus Afsry
High Noon Western Americana
Behind the House, 9" x 12", Oil on board, Signed lower left Afsry. Provenance: Jackie L Coles Collection, sold to benefit the National Cow...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Mehl Lawson CAA Hand Painted Old Fiddle225 - Mehl Lawson CAA Hand Painted Old Fiddle
High Noon Western Americana
21 1/2" x 7" the front has original drawings of a bronc, saddle, bit, steer head, six horses and two mounted cowboys. Sides have horses on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Andy Anderson The General Store226 - Andy Anderson The General Store
High Noon Western Americana
Delightful and complete General Store Vignette, one of the best High Noon has ever had for sale, using only two walls and wood plank floor, 32"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Bohlin Fancy Double Gun Rig227 - Bohlin Fancy Double Gun Rig
High Noon Western Americana
Edward H Bohlin, triple maker-marked (belt and both holsters), fully floral-carved, double gun rig with a 1", 4-piece sterling and 10K gold Ind...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Edward H Bohlin, Hollywood Half Breed Bit"228 - Edward H Bohlin, Hollywood Half Breed Bit"
High Noon Western Americana
Sterling silver overlay on stainless steel with 1 1/2" domed floral conchos. Maker-marked BOHLINMADE / HOLLYWOOD / CALIF. Fine condition, c 1950s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Two Early Bohlin Buckle Sets229 - Two Early Bohlin Buckle Sets
High Noon Western Americana
a) Sterling 1" buckle, keeper and tip, well loved (worn), with the oval mark, c 1940s; b) Sterling and 10K gold, 5/8" buckle, keeper and t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Edward H Bohlin San Juan Model Parade Saddle from Gleannloch Farms230 - Edward H Bohlin San Juan Model Parade Saddle from Gleannloch Farms
High Noon Western Americana
Ridden in the Fiesta San Antonio parade, dazzling Edward H Bohlin San Juan black, fully floral carved, sterling silver parade saddle with matching Bri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for (30,000.00) = 30,000.00
 
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The Lady Yule Visalia Saddle from Gleannloch Farms231 - The Lady Yule Visalia Saddle from Gleannloch Farms
High Noon Western Americana
A breathtaking triumph combining artistically tooled leather with exquisitely engraved sterling silver, this 1930s masterpiece from the Visalia Stock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for (120,000.00) = 120,000.00
 
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John Hampton Bronze232 - John Hampton Bronze
High Noon Western Americana
Between a Rock and a Hard Place, 30" x 20" x 23", Bronze on wood base, Signed John Hampton #12/29---PROVENANCE: Gleannloch Farms Coll...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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John Hampton Bronze233 - John Hampton Bronze
High Noon Western Americana
On the Prod, 20" x 22" x 13", Bronze on wood base, Signed John Hampton #14/25. PROVENANCE: Gleannloch Farms Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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John Hampton Bronze234 - John Hampton Bronze
High Noon Western Americana
Spooked, 20" x 15" x 14", Bronze on wood base. Signed John Hampton #4/30
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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John Wayne's The Shootist Movie Saddle235 - John Wayne's The Shootist Movie Saddle
High Noon Western Americana
Prominently featured in this, his final film. While portraying J B Books, a legendary gunfighter who is trying to find peace while battling cancer in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Pair of The Shootist Original Movie Posters236 - Pair of The Shootist Original Movie Posters
High Noon Western Americana
a) 42" x 27 1/2" The Shootist, starring John Wayne and Lauren Bacall; b) 40" x 55 1/2", IL Pistolero, Italian movie poster. Cons...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Important Pair of Tom Mix's Personal California Batwing Chaps237 - Important Pair of Tom Mix's Personal California Batwing Chaps
High Noon Western Americana
Distinctive, floral carved, batwing chaps especially made for Tom Mix with his initials TM carved on the exterior left pocket. Probably made for Mix e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Visalia, San Francisco maker-marked California Spurs with engraving by Alsalio Herrera"238 - Visalia, San Francisco maker-marked California Spurs with engraving by Alsalio Herrera"
High Noon Western Americana
With VISALIA STOCK SADDLE CO / S F deeply stamped on all four buttons, beautifully engraved 1930s silver inlaid. double crescent moon, Cat pat No 65.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Olsen-Nolte Parade Spurs239 - Olsen-Nolte Parade Spurs
High Noon Western Americana
Maker-marked with an oval cartouche inside both heel bands, Olsen-Nolte S F Cal, silver overlay on monel, 1940s San Francisco Bay Area parade spurs wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Lamdin/Visalia California Spurs240 - Lamdin/Visalia California Spurs
High Noon Western Americana
Sterling silver, overlaid Joseph R Lamdin (1876-1955) San Francisco spurs made for the Visalia Stock Saddle Company. Mounted on monel, these deeply fl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Visalia Stock Saddle Co, San Francicso, Silver Inlaid Spurs"241 - Visalia Stock Saddle Co, San Francicso, Silver Inlaid Spurs"
High Noon Western Americana
Impressive, special order, maker-marked Visalia Stock Saddle Co / San Francisco (inside the heelband), silver mounted, Northern California spurs. Inla
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rex Schnitger (1877-1947) Spurs242 - Rex Schnitger (1877-1947) Spurs
High Noon Western Americana
Large and very soulful, double-mounted Rex Schnitger, silver inlaid, Wyoming spurs with Rex's trademark positive/negative engraving surrounding ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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19th Century Transitional style Spurs243 - 19th Century Transitional style Spurs
High Noon Western Americana
Impressive and oversized, double-mounted 1890s Sonora, Sinaloa, or early California, transitional spurs. Ornate in design with sophisticated file work
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Ornate Mexican Saddle with Headstall, Bit, Spurs, Chaps, Sword with Scabbard, Saddlebags, Belt & Hol244 - Ornate Mexican Saddle with Headstall, Bit, Spurs, Chaps, Sword with Scabbard, Saddlebags, Belt & Hol
High Noon Western Americana
Traditional Mexican, exposed rawhide covered tree with lavish floral and figural silver mountings, 14" seat, 7 1/4" round, three-dimension...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Noteworthy 1860s-1880s Mex/Cal Spurs245 - Noteworthy 1860s-1880s Mex/Cal Spurs
High Noon Western Americana
Double-mounted, silver and brass inlaid, 19th century Mexican or early California spurs with elegant, narrow, floral, inlaid heelbands, 2", 11-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Mexican Spurs with Chinaco Rowels246 - Mexican Spurs with Chinaco Rowels
High Noon Western Americana
Fully mounted silver inlaid Mexican Spurs with 2 1/4" wagon wheel silver inlaid Chinaco rowels. Fancy swinging buttons with distinctive green a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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The Rudolfo Rodriguez Collection247 - The Rudolfo Rodriguez Collection
High Noon Western Americana
a) Black sombrero, 7" crown and 8" brim, leather and pitiado band and brim edge; b) 8" x 10" framed oil painting of Rudolfo on a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Three Conquistador Cross Stirrups248 - Three Conquistador Cross Stirrups
High Noon Western Americana
Mounted on wooden frames: a) 11 3/4" x 7 1/2" wrought iron with engraved floral design. Well worn; b) 12 1/2" x 7 3/4" wrought i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Mexican Sombrero249 - Mexican Sombrero
High Noon Western Americana
Cream colored beaver or nutria with 6" crown and a 5" brim. Gold threaded hat band and fancy embroidered initials on side of the crown. Fi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Maker-Marked Black Edward H Bohlin, Hollywood, California Silver Mounted Bridle and Breast Collar"250 - Maker-Marked Black Edward H Bohlin, Hollywood, California Silver Mounted Bridle and Breast Collar"
High Noon Western Americana
a) Black leather bridle with graduated sized, domed, engraved conchos from 1" to 2 1/2", separated by Bohlinmade silver spots with a silve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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