Legacy of Luxury: Native American Beadwork, Navajo Rugs & 18th C. French Artistry Sale

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North American Auction Co. is proud to invite you to our March 2025 premier collector auction, Legacy of Luxury: Native American Beadwork, Navajo Rugs & 18th-C. French Artistry. The sale, on March 29th, includes a truly high-end collection from high-level 19th-century Navajo blankets, early Sioux to Arapaho beaded pipe bag collections, Western, Fly Fishing, and a fine collection of 17th- to 18th-century French furniture. The sale also includes historic firearms, weapons, and antiquities from the west.



Preview Friday March 28th, 10am to 5pm

Auction Saturday, March 29th, at 9am Mountain Time.

Located at 34156 E Frontage Rd. Bozeman, MT 59715



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Original Paul English Equestrian Oil Painting501 - Original Paul English Equestrian Oil Painting
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For your consideration is this framed original Paul English oil painting of a man riding his horse from the 20th C. Paul English is active in the Unit
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Vintage Automobile Touring Picnic Set & Case502 - Vintage Automobile Touring Picnic Set & Case
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Featured in this lot is a Vintage Automobile Touring Picnic Set and Leather Carrying Case, Thermos brand, early 20th century. The automobile became a
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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Trophy Montana Pronghorn Antelope Shoulder Mount503 - Trophy Montana Pronghorn Antelope Shoulder Mount
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Featured in this lot is this trophy Montana Pronghorn antelope shoulder mount. The Pronghorn, often referred to as an American Antelope, or simply Ant
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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WWII Marine Pressed Fiber Sun Helmets 1944504 - WWII Marine Pressed Fiber Sun Helmets 1944
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In this lot are two Marine corps pressed fiber sun helmets. These are not pith helmets. Pith helmets were made of sections of usually cork, had a vent
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Plains Beaded Pipe Tomahawk and Tobacco Pouch505 - Plains Beaded Pipe Tomahawk and Tobacco Pouch
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For your consideration is a Plains Beaded Pipe Tomahawk and Tobacco Pouch, 1960s. The cast steel head features a floral motif around the heart cutout.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Navajo J. Yazzie Sterling Silver Opal Inlay Ring506 - Navajo J. Yazzie Sterling Silver Opal Inlay Ring
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver opal inlay ring from Jimmy Yazzie. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling si
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Navajo Herbert Tsosie Sterling Silver Jet Ring507 - Navajo Herbert Tsosie Sterling Silver Jet Ring
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Featured in this lot is sterling silver jet ring from Navajo artist Navajo Herbert Tsosie. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Navajo Singer Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings508 - Navajo Singer Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver turquoise earrings from Navajo artist Tommy and Rose Singer. The earrings feature a wonderfully and profe
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Navajo Singer Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings509 - Navajo Singer Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver turquoise earrings from Navajo artists Tommy and Rose Singer. The earrings feature a wonderfully and prof
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Navajo F. Arviso Silver Mother of Pearl Earrings510 - Navajo F. Arviso Silver Mother of Pearl Earrings
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver mother of pearl earrings from Navajo artist F. Arviso. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professiona
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Rare 1st Edition "Belden the White Chief" 1871511 - Rare 1st Edition "Belden the White Chief" 1871
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Presented in this lot is a Rare First Edition of "Belden, The White Chief; Or Twelve Years Among The Wild Indians of the Plains", 1871, ed...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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French Provincial Longcase Walnut Clock 18th C512 - French Provincial Longcase Walnut Clock 18th C
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For your consideration is this beautiful, French Provincial longcase morbier clock constructed from light walnut from the 18th Century. This beautiful
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Early Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Sheath & Knife513 - Early Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Sheath & Knife
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This is an early beaded buffalo hide sheath and tacked trade knife from the Sioux. The sheath is comprised of sinew and thread sewn old Indian brain-t
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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South Sea White Pearl & Faceted Jadeite Necklace514 - South Sea White Pearl & Faceted Jadeite Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this South Sea white pearl and faceted jadeite necklace. The neckalce features a wonderfully and professionally crafted South
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Ca. 1890-1910 Nylon 3-Strand Horse Roping Lariat515 - Ca. 1890-1910 Nylon 3-Strand Horse Roping Lariat
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Featured in this lot is this nylon 3-strand horse roping lariat circa 1890-1910; from the ex-collection of the C.M. Russell Museum and John Kleinschmi
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Navajo J. Begay Oyster Copper Turquoise Earrings516 - Navajo J. Begay Oyster Copper Turquoise Earrings
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Featured in this lot is this Oyster Copper Turquoise sterling silver earrings from Navajo artist Jennifer Begay. The earrings feature a wonderfully an
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Naga Necklace517 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Naga Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver turquoise naga necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling s
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Ca. 1935 English Sterling Cigarette Box518 - Ca. 1935 English Sterling Cigarette Box
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Included in this lot is a Vintage Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, 1933, Birmingham, UK. A vintage silver cigarette box in the Art Deco style lined with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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Split Willow & Leather Fishing Creels 20th C. (2)519 - Split Willow & Leather Fishing Creels 20th C. (2)
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For your consideration are two unmarked, split willow & leather fishing creels from the early to mid 20th century. These creels resemble the sty...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Large Chrysocolla Ring520 - Navajo Sterling Silver Large Chrysocolla Ring
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver large Chrysocolla ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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From Indian Trail To Electric Rail T. Leonard 1923521 - From Indian Trail To Electric Rail T. Leonard 1923
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Featured in this lot is this 1923 reprint edition of, "From Indian Trail to Electric Rail: History of the Atlantic Highlands Sandy Hook And Ori...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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The Life of David Crockett Autobiography 1st Ed.522 - The Life of David Crockett Autobiography 1st Ed.
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For your consideration is a First Edition of "The Life of David Crockett: The Original Humorist and Irrepressible Backwoodsman", published...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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W.H. McMonies & Co. Model 50 Size 5 Fishing Creel523 - W.H. McMonies & Co. Model 50 Size 5 Fishing Creel
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Featured in this lot is this handcrafted fishing creel, Model 50, size 5, made by W.H. McMonies & Company in Portland Oregon in the early 20th c...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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C. 1950's Oak Spiraling End Table524 - C. 1950's Oak Spiraling End Table
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Featured in this lot is this oak spiraling end table circa 1950's. The end table features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oak construct...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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Plains Indian Leather-Wrapped Carved Wood Bow525 - Plains Indian Leather-Wrapped Carved Wood Bow
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Offered in this lot is a Plains Indian Leather-Wrapped Carved Wood Bow with leather bow string, early to mid 1900s. The bow and arrow was an indispens
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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A & A Peynetsa Zuni Pottery Bowl & Sacred Cornmeal526 - A & A Peynetsa Zuni Pottery Bowl & Sacred Cornmeal
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Featured in this lot is this beautiful Zuni pottery bowl with sacred cornmeal in a leather pouch done by Anderson & Amelia Peynetsa circa 20th c...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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Ca. 1900- Cheyenne Large Beaded Saddle Bags527 - Ca. 1900- Cheyenne Large Beaded Saddle Bags
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This is a fantastic circa 1900-1940's Cheyenne beaded saddle bags from a former March in Montana sale. The piece shows thick Indian tanned hide ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Ca 1900-1920s Dakota Sioux Sheath & Scalping Knife528 - Ca 1900-1920s Dakota Sioux Sheath & Scalping Knife
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Featured in this lot is this Dakota Sioux sheath and scalping knife circa 1900-1920's. The knife and sheath features a wonderfully and professio...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Ca. 1870 Sioux Beaded Parfleche Knife Sheath Knife529 - Ca. 1870 Sioux Beaded Parfleche Knife Sheath Knife
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Featured in this lot is this Sioux beaded Parfleche knife sheath and Indian trade knife circa 1870. The sheath is comprised of remnants of Parfleche P
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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Ca. 1870 Sioux Quilled & Beaded Pipe Bag ex-Slocum530 - Ca. 1870 Sioux Quilled & Beaded Pipe Bag ex-Slocum
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This is a truly stunning quilled and beaded pipe bag with quillwork and beadwork from the Sioux dates to circa 1870 and is from the collections of Sta
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to oglala for 2,816.00
 
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8.74ct GIA Tanzanite VS2 Diamond & Platinum Ring531 - 8.74ct GIA Tanzanite VS2 Diamond & Platinum Ring
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Featured in this lot is this 8.74ct GIA tanzanite VS2 diamond and platinum ring with GIA and AIGL paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped pla
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Start Price : 4,800.00 | Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
 
 
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George Lawrence Co. Number 15 Fishing Creel 1940s532 - George Lawrence Co. Number 15 Fishing Creel 1940s
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Featured in this lot is this George Lawrence Company Number 15 fishing creel from the 1940s. From 1923 to 1954, the Lawrence Company was a leading man
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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George Lawrence Co. Number 14 Fishing Creel533 - George Lawrence Co. Number 14 Fishing Creel
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For your consideration is this George Lawrence Company Number 14 fishing creel from the 1940-50s, made in Portland, Oregon. From 1923 to 1954, the Law
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
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Bi-Fold Travel Garment Bag Monogram Graphic534 - Bi-Fold Travel Garment Bag Monogram Graphic
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Featured in this lot is this unbranded, bi-fold travel garment bag from the late 20th century. This bag features a monogram style graphic design throu
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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124.5ct Sapphire Diamond & 14k White Gold Bracelet535 - 124.5ct Sapphire Diamond & 14k White Gold Bracelet
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Featured in this lot 124.5ct sapphire diamond and 14k white gold bracelet with AIGL paperwork. The bracelet features a polished, stamped, and tested 1
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Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 28,000.00 - 34,000.00
 
 
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Wibaux J.K Porter W-Bar Branding Iron & Letters536 - Wibaux J.K Porter W-Bar Branding Iron & Letters
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Featured in this lot is this Wibaux J.K. Porter branding iron and letters; from the ex-collection of the C.M. Russell Museum and John Kleinschmidt. Th
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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George Lawrence Model 4 Fishing Creel 1950s537 - George Lawrence Model 4 Fishing Creel 1950s
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For your consideration is this George Lawrence model 4 fishing creel from the 1950s. From 1923 to 1954, the Lawrence Company was a leading manufacture
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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Mississippian Style Bird Effigy Soapstone Pipes538 - Mississippian Style Bird Effigy Soapstone Pipes
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Included in this lot is a Collection of Mississippian Style Carved Bird Effigy Soapstone Pipes (2). These are unique and intricately designed ceremon
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Sierra Bonita Ranch Harry Hooker Branding Irons539 - Sierra Bonita Ranch Harry Hooker Branding Irons
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Featured in this lot is this Sierra Bonita Ranch Harry Hooker branding irons; from the ex-collection of the C.M. Russell Museum and John Kleinschmidt.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Railroad Skeleton Key Collection 1800-1900540 - Railroad Skeleton Key Collection 1800-1900
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Featured in this lot is this railroad skeleton key collection circa early 1800's-1900's. There are a total of 8 railroad keys and 20 skeleto...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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19th C. Navajo Transitional Men's Serape Blanket541 - 19th C. Navajo Transitional Men's Serape Blanket
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This is a fine example of a late-19th-century Navajo Transitional period men’s serape blanket done in mohair wool. The textile is finely wone
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Late-19th C. Navajo Transitional Blanket542 - Late-19th C. Navajo Transitional Blanket
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Transitional Period blanket late-19th-century. The blanket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Mohai
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Turtle Trade Mark "Ilhan New" Fishing Creel 20th C543 - Turtle Trade Mark "Ilhan New" Fishing Creel 20th C
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Featured in this lot is this Ilham New Turtle Trade Mark The "Turtle Trade Mark" fishing creels are recognized for their unique turtle-sha...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Joseph Schnell Leather & Willow Model 5 Creel544 - Joseph Schnell Leather & Willow Model 5 Creel
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For your consideration is this hand crafted, Joseph Schnell Model 50 leather and split willow fishing creel made in the 1930-40s in Portland, Oregon.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
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Charles M. Russell Anticipation & Exasperation545 - Charles M. Russell Anticipation & Exasperation
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Featured in this lot is this framed printings of Anticipation and Exasperation originally done in the 1890's by Charles M. Russell born in 1864 ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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Jay L. Tschudy Lim. Ed. Brass War Shirt Sculpture546 - Jay L. Tschudy Lim. Ed. Brass War Shirt Sculpture
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Featured in this lot is this beautifully crafted, limited edition (11/125) metal Native American shirt done by renowned Blackfeet artist Jay L. Tschud
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
 
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1950's Navy Uniform LTJG Jacket & Ribbon Bars547 - 1950's Navy Uniform LTJG Jacket & Ribbon Bars
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Offered in this lot is a C. 1950 U.S. Navy Men's Officer Service Dress Wool Blue Jacket with pins and ribbons. The sleeve bands indicate this wa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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1965 Schwinn Sting Ray "Fair Lady" 1 Speed Bicycle548 - 1965 Schwinn Sting Ray "Fair Lady" 1 Speed Bicycle
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Featured in this lot is this 1965 Schwinn Sting Ray "Fair Lady" 1 speed bicycle. The bicycle features a wonderfully and professionally cra...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Peter Hurd (1904-1984) The Shepard Lithograph549 - Peter Hurd (1904-1984) The Shepard Lithograph
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Featured in this lot is this framed lithograph called "The Shepard" by National Artist Peter Hurd born in 1904 and died in 1984. The artwo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Campaigns of General Custer, Judson Elliott Walker550 - Campaigns of General Custer, Judson Elliott Walker
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Presented in this lot is the Classic "Campaigns of General Custer in the North-West, And The Final Surrender of Sitting Bull" by Judson El...
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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