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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Navajo Silver Dry Creek Turquoise Necklace c 1960s551 - Navajo Silver Dry Creek Turquoise Necklace c 1960s
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo silver dry creek turquoise necklace circa 1960's. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally cra...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Birch Bark & Split Willow Leather Wrapped Creels552 - Birch Bark & Split Willow Leather Wrapped Creels
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Featured in this lot is this birch bark and split willow leather wrapped creels circa 20th century. There are two creels in this collection. The first
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Multistone & Fetish Bracelets553 - Santo Domingo Pueblo Multistone & Fetish Bracelets
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Featured in this lot is this Santo Domingo Pueblo multistone and fetish bracelets. The bracelets feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted stru
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ca. 1910-1930's Dark Lacquer Montana Creel554 - Ca. 1910-1930's Dark Lacquer Montana Creel
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Featured in this lot is this dark lacquer Montana creel circa 1910 to 1930's. The creel features a wonderfully and professionally crafted split ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Freshwater Rice Pearl & Red Branch Coral Necklace555 - Freshwater Rice Pearl & Red Branch Coral Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this freshwater rice pearl and red branch coral necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted fresh
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Forest Service Hebgen Lake Earthquake Sign 1960s556 - Forest Service Hebgen Lake Earthquake Sign 1960s
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For your consideration is this 1960s United States Forest Service from the Quake Lake (Hebgen Lake) Montana area. This sign would have been placed nea
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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19th C. Albertano Freres Fonderie Bulle Swiss Bell557 - 19th C. Albertano Freres Fonderie Bulle Swiss Bell
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Featured in this lot is this Albertano Freres Fonderie Bulle Swiss cow bell circa 19th century. The cow bell features a wonderfully and professionally
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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U.S. 5th Maryland Regiment Shako c. 1895558 - U.S. 5th Maryland Regiment Shako c. 1895
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Featured in this lot is this U.S. 5th Maryland Regiment Shako circa 1890s-1900s. The hat, worn by the 5th Maryland National Guard in the late nineteen
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Through Glacier Park by Mary Rinehart 1916 1st Ed559 - Through Glacier Park by Mary Rinehart 1916 1st Ed
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For your consideration is this illustrated, first edition copy of "Through Glacier Park" by Mary Roberts Rinehart. This book is fully titl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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1st Ed. "Robert Edward Lee", R. A. Brock 1897560 - 1st Ed. "Robert Edward Lee", R. A. Brock 1897
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Featured in this lot is a Scarce First Edition of "Robert Edward Lee: Soldier, Citizen and Christian Patriot", 1897, edited by R. A. Brock...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Henry Lovie (1829-1875) Battle of Shiloh Etching561 - Henry Lovie (1829-1875) Battle of Shiloh Etching
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Featured in this lot is this etching called "Battle of Shiloh or Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., Sunday, April 6th, and Monday, April 7th 1862."...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Frederick B Schell (1838-1905) Battle of New Berne562 - Frederick B Schell (1838-1905) Battle of New Berne
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Featured in this lot is this etching called "Battle of New Berne, N.C." originally from a sketch by Frederick B. Schell sometimes going as...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Peter Hurd (1904-1984) Female Portrait Lithograph563 - Peter Hurd (1904-1984) Female Portrait Lithograph
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Featured in this lot is this lithograph of a female portrait by National Artist Peter Hurd born in 1904 and died in 1984. The artwork features a wonde
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Collection of Handcarved African & Indian Wood Art564 - Collection of Handcarved African & Indian Wood Art
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Offered in this lot is a Collection of Handcarved Wood Folk Art, circa mid to late 1900s, including an African Woman wearing earrings, a handcarved wo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Hand Carved Indian Ebony Procession of Elephants565 - Hand Carved Indian Ebony Procession of Elephants
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Featured in this lot is a Hand Carved Indian Ebony Procession of Elephants, circa mid 1900s. Depicted is a Ceylonese procession of 4 elephant of gradu
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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C.M. Russell "The Custer Fight" Giclee Print566 - C.M. Russell "The Custer Fight" Giclee Print
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Featured in this lot is this C.M. Russell giclee print on canvas circa late 1900s / early 2000s. This giclee print is of C.M. Russell's original...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Rob Freeman (1939-2019) "Simon's Thoughts"567 - Rob Freeman (1939-2019) "Simon's Thoughts"
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For your consideration is this original Robert Freeman (1939-2019) drawing titled "Simon's Thoughts" done in late 20th / early 21st ce...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Solomon McCombs (1913-1980) Limited Ed. Etching568 - Solomon McCombs (1913-1980) Limited Ed. Etching
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Featured in this lot is this limited edition etching titled, Braiding", done by renowned Muscogee (Creek) artist Solomon McCombs (1913-1980) in...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Miss Sylvania Print From Gil Elvgren's Drawing569 - Miss Sylvania Print From Gil Elvgren's Drawing
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Featured in this lot is this colored print of Gil Elvgren's pencil drawing of Miss Sylvania circa 1950-60s, printed by B&B. American artist ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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"Yellowstone In Photo Color" F. Haynes Lithos (12)570 - "Yellowstone In Photo Color" F. Haynes Lithos (12)
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Featured in this lot are eight checks paid out to various people by F.J. Haynes and a portfolio of colored chromolithographs titled, "Yellowsto...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Ca. 1930-1950's Montana Fly Fishing Creel's (3)571 - Ca. 1930-1950's Montana Fly Fishing Creel's (3)
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Featured in this lot is this Montana fly fishing creel's circa 1930's to 1950's. There are three creels in this collection with similar ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Leather Shotgun Hunting / Shooting Bags 20th C (2)572 - Leather Shotgun Hunting / Shooting Bags 20th C (2)
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For your consideration are two, leather shotgun / hunting sling bags from the mid 20th century. These shotgun / hunting bags show a full leather const
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Men's Personal Familial Cufflink/Tie Clip Accents573 - Men's Personal Familial Cufflink/Tie Clip Accents
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Featured in this lot is this Men's personal familial cufflink and tie clip accents or accessories. This collection comes in a secure jewelry box...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Ca. 1890-1910 Fine French Rattan Wicker Basket574 - Ca. 1890-1910 Fine French Rattan Wicker Basket
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Featured in this lot is this fine French Rattan wicker basket circa 1890 to 1910. The basket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Rattan
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Estimate : 450.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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1oz Fine Silver Liberty Dollar & 1904 Dime Pin575 - 1oz Fine Silver Liberty Dollar & 1904 Dime Pin
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Featured in this lot is this 1oz fine silver Liberty Dollar and 1904 Indian Head Dime pin. There is one silver dollar and a dime converted into a pin
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Ca. 1880 Blackfoot Burl Turtle Effigy Coup Stick576 - Ca. 1880 Blackfoot Burl Turtle Effigy Coup Stick
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Featured in this lot is this Blackfoot Indian burl turtle effigy coup stick circa 1880s. The coup stick features a wonderfully and professionally craf
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Ca. 1900-1930 Montana Crow Porcupine Hair Roach577 - Ca. 1900-1930 Montana Crow Porcupine Hair Roach
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Featured in this lot is this Montana Crow porcupine hair roach circa 1900 to 1930's. The piece is crafted from porcupine hair, which has the tip...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 950.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Ca. 1930-1950's Northern Plains Parfleche Sheaths578 - Ca. 1930-1950's Northern Plains Parfleche Sheaths
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Featured in this lot is this Northern Plains Parfleche sheaths and trade knives circa 1930 to 1950's. There are two items in this collection. Th...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Ca. 1880's Plateau Indians Beaded Tomahawk Drop579 - Ca. 1880's Plateau Indians Beaded Tomahawk Drop
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This is an original circa 1880’s Plateau Indians beaded tomahawk drop. The tomahawk drop is comprised of Indian tanned hide construction that
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Estimate : 750.00 - 950.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Ca. 1900- Northern Plains Carved Beaded Awl Cases580 - Ca. 1900- Northern Plains Carved Beaded Awl Cases
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Featured in this lot is this Northern Plains carved beaded awl and awl cases circa early 1900's. There are two awls and awl cases in this collec...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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GIA Sapphire VS2 Diamond & Platinum Ring581 - GIA Sapphire VS2 Diamond & Platinum Ring
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Featured in this lot is this GIA sapphire VS2 diamond and platinum ring with AIGL and GIA paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped, and tested
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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É. Diffloth (1856-1933) Glazed & Painted Platter582 - É. Diffloth (1856-1933) Glazed & Painted Platter
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For your consideration is this glazed & painted earthenware platter done by renowned French ceramist Émile Diffloth (1856-1933) in the late...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Pair Of Sud Abat Jour Nickel Silver Lamps 20th C583 - Pair Of Sud Abat Jour Nickel Silver Lamps 20th C
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For your consideration is this pair of Sud Abat Jour nickel silver lamps made in France in the 20th C. These lamps show a nickel silver construction w
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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French Empire Style Two Arm Bouillotte Lamp 20th C584 - French Empire Style Two Arm Bouillotte Lamp 20th C
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Featured in this lot is this French Empire style, two arm bouillotte lamp from the 20th century. A Bouillotte lamp is a French-style table lamp that f
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Elegant Freeform Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Ring585 - Elegant Freeform Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Ring
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Featured in this lot is this elegant freeform diamond and 14k yellow gold ring with IAS paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped, and tested 1
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Ca. 1910-1930's Montana Wicker & Brass Latch Creel586 - Ca. 1910-1930's Montana Wicker & Brass Latch Creel
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Featured in this lot is this Montana wicker and brass latch creel circa 1910 to 1920's. The creel features a wonderfully and professionally craf...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Leather & Cord Net Hunting / Shooting Bags (2)587 - Leather & Cord Net Hunting / Shooting Bags (2)
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For your consideration are two leather hunting / shooting bags from the early / mid 20th century. These bags were used in hunting expeditions or shoot
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Split Willow & Leather Unmarked Fishing Creel588 - Split Willow & Leather Unmarked Fishing Creel
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For your consideration is this split willow weave & leather fishing creel from the mid 20th century. This creel shows a beautiful split willow c...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Rare Charles Lancaster Leather Gun Case 1870589 - Rare Charles Lancaster Leather Gun Case 1870
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Presented in this lot is a Rare Charles Lancaster Oak Leather and Brass Gun Case, circa 1870-1890. Charles Lancaster was a prominent 19th-century gunm
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Navajo T & R Singer Silver Multistone Necklace590 - Navajo T & R Singer Silver Multistone Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver multistone necklace from Navajo artist Tommy and Rose Singer. The necklace features a wonderfully and pro
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,350.00
Sold to yellowquill for (325.00 + 91.00BP) = 416.00
 
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Ca. 1910-1930's Navajo Red Mesa Textile Rug591 - Ca. 1910-1930's Navajo Red Mesa Textile Rug
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Red Mesa textile rug circa 1910 - 1930's. the rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool con...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Ca. 1910-1930's Navajo Regional Double Diamond Rug592 - Ca. 1910-1930's Navajo Regional Double Diamond Rug
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Regional double diamond rug circa 1910-1930s. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool const
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Ca 18th C Louis XV French Provincial Copper Lavabo593 - Ca 18th C Louis XV French Provincial Copper Lavabo
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Featured in this lot is this Louis XV French Provincial copper lavabo pair circa 18th century. There are two lavabo basins in this collection. The fir
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Estimate : 550.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Vintage Brass Powder Flasks Mid 1900s (3)594 - Vintage Brass Powder Flasks Mid 1900s (3)
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For your consideration are three brass, vintage powder flasks made mid 1900s. The first and largest in the lot is marked, "Made in Italy" ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Vesicular Basalt Specimens, 1250AD, Siskiyou Co.595 - Vesicular Basalt Specimens, 1250AD, Siskiyou Co.
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Offered in this lot are Vesicular Basalt Specimens, Siskiyou County California, C. 1250AD, Ancient Modoc period, provenance card included. Vesicular b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Mississippian Style Bird Effigy Soapstone Pipes596 - 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 (3). These are unique and intricately designed ceremoni
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Quimper Pottery Hand Painted Faience Plates (4)597 - Quimper Pottery Hand Painted Faience Plates (4)
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For your consideration is a set of four, French hand painted decorative faience plates done by Quimper Pottery in Brittany, France in the 1940s-50s. F
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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C. 1930-40 Montana 291 (MT 85) Arrowhead Road Sign598 - C. 1930-40 Montana 291 (MT 85) Arrowhead Road Sign
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For your consideration is this circa 1930-1949 Montana Secondary Highway 291 sign. The 291 secondary highway was renamed Montana Highway 85 after 1977
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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C. 1879-83 Indian Reservations US West of 83rd Map599 - C. 1879-83 Indian Reservations US West of 83rd Map
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Featured in this lot is this map showing Indian Reservations in the United states West of the 83rd Meridian and Number of Indians belonging thereto ci
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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1929 1st Ed. Red Men of the Bighorn By C. Hayne600 - 1929 1st Ed. Red Men of the Bighorn By C. Hayne
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For your consideration this lot is a Rare First Edition of "Red Men On The Bighorn" by Coe Hayne, 1929, The Judson Press publisher. Revere...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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