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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19th C. Habsburg Fallow Deer Eckartsau Castle201 - 19th C. Habsburg Fallow Deer Eckartsau Castle
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Featured in this lot is this Habsburg Fallow deer antlers on carved face from Eckartsau Castle, Austria circa 19th century. A stunning and very lifeli
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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19th C. Habsburg Fallow Deer Eckartsau Castle202 - 19th C. Habsburg Fallow Deer Eckartsau Castle
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Featured in this lot is this Habsburg Fallow deer antlers on carved face from Eckartsau Castle, Austria circa 19th century. A stunning and very lifeli
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Plains Beaded Bowcase & Quiver ex-Robert Jerich203 - Plains Beaded Bowcase & Quiver ex-Robert Jerich
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The lot features an early Plains bow with beaded bowcase and quiver from the ex-Robert Jerich collection. The set shows tanned hides with early sinew
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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19th C Sioux Tacked Springfield 1840 Rifled Musket204 - 19th C Sioux Tacked Springfield 1840 Rifled Musket
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This is a beautiful Springfield Model 1840 Musket with brass tacking attributed to the Sioux. The rifled musket is marked on the receiver Springfield
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Start Price : 1,750.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Ca. 1890-1910 Achumawi Indian Polychrome Basket205 - Ca. 1890-1910 Achumawi Indian Polychrome Basket
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Featured in this lot is this Achumawi Indian polychrome basket circa 1890 to 1910. The basket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bear g
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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0.99ct Emerald VS Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Ring206 - 0.99ct Emerald VS Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Ring
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Featured in this lot is this 0.99ct emerald VS diamond and 14k yellow gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 3,250.00 - 5,250.00
 
 
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18th Century Louis XV Walnut Dough Box on Stand207 - 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Dough Box on Stand
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For your consideration is an 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Dough Box on Stand. The hand carved "Petrin Provençal" (French for dough or...
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Estimate : 2,400.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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18th C. French Louis XV Comtoise Walnut Clock208 - 18th C. French Louis XV Comtoise Walnut Clock
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Featured in this lot is this amazing, 18th Century French Louis XV pot-bellied walnut clock with comtoise movement. This three piece segmented clock s
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Louis XV Provincial Farmhouse Trestle Table 19th C209 - Louis XV Provincial Farmhouse Trestle Table 19th C
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Featured in this lot is an Early 19th Century Louis XV French Provincial Farmhouse Trestle Table. Louis XV style is the epitome of French furniture at
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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GGA Rare Burmese Ruby, Platinum & Diamond Bracelet210 - GGA Rare Burmese Ruby, Platinum & Diamond Bracelet
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Featured in this lot is this beautiful & rare Burmese ruby, platinum and 2.27 CTW diamond necklace with GGA and GIA paperwork. The bracelet feat...
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Estimate : 45,000.00 - 52,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,800.00) = 5,800.00
 
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Reed Lehman "Newly Weds" Montana Wall Pottery211 - Reed Lehman "Newly Weds" Montana Wall Pottery
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Featured in this lot is this wall hanging pottery by Montana potter Reed Lehman circa 2007. This wall hanging pottery is wonderfully and professionall
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Mother of Pearl Bracelet212 - Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Mother of Pearl Bracelet
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Bisbee Turquoise mother of pearl bracelet circa 1950's. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professional...
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Estimate : 650.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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18th C Louis XV French Provençal Walnut Commode213 - 18th C Louis XV French Provençal Walnut Commode
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For your consideration is a Rare 18th Century Louis XV French Provençal Walnut Commode. A fine example of 18th-century French craftsmanship an...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Mid 18th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire214 - Mid 18th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire
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Featured is a Rare Mid 18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire. The eighteenth century is considered the Golden age of French fu
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Westley Richards & Co. Oak Leather Gun Case 1875215 - Westley Richards & Co. Oak Leather Gun Case 1875
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Presented in this lot is a Rare Vintage Westley Richards & Co. Oak Leather and Brass Gun Case, circa 1875 to 1898. Westley Richards & Co., a...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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1886 1st Ed. Memoirs of Robert E Lee Civil War216 - 1886 1st Ed. Memoirs of Robert E Lee Civil War
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Featured in this lot is a First Edition of "Memoirs Of Robert E. Lee", by A. L. Long, 1886, publisher J. M. Stoddart & Company. This b...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Rare The Indians' Book by Natalie Curtis 1923 Ed.217 - Rare The Indians' Book by Natalie Curtis 1923 Ed.
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This lot is a Rare 1923 Revised Edition of "The Indians' Book" by Natalie Curtis Burlin, Harper and Brothers Publishers, New York and ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Ca. 19th C. Black Forest Rabbit Horn Hunt Scene218 - Ca. 19th C. Black Forest Rabbit Horn Hunt Scene
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Featured in this lot is this Black Forest rabbit, hunting horn scene circa 19th century. Teh plaque is wonderfully and professionally crafted with wal
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Navajo Transitional Blanket - 19th Century219 - Navajo Transitional Blanket - 19th Century
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This is a 19th-century Navajo Transitional Blanket from the ex-collection of Charles H. Gerhardt, Edna Kelly, Bozeman collection and John Moran Auctio
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Navajo Transitional Mesa 2nd Phase Chief Blanket220 - Navajo Transitional Mesa 2nd Phase Chief Blanket
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Transitional Red Mesa 2nd Phase Chief's Blanket circa 1910. The blanket features a wonderfully and professio...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Persian Kerman Hand-woven Persian Knot Wool Rug221 - Persian Kerman Hand-woven Persian Knot Wool Rug
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For your consideration is an Antique Persian Kerman Hand-woven Turkish Knot Wool Rug, 1940s to 1950s. Kerman carpets (sometimes "Kirman") ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Ca. 1930's Yellowstone National Park Boundary Sign222 - Ca. 1930's Yellowstone National Park Boundary Sign
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For your consideration is this original circa 1930's Yellowstone National Park metal embossed painted sign with embossed lettering. The sign rea...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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18th Century French Hammered Copper Lavabo223 - 18th Century French Hammered Copper Lavabo
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Presented in this lot is Antique French Hammered Copper & Lavabo Wall Hanging Fountain & Basin mounted on old French Armoire Door, circa lat...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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McMonies Model 80 Size 5 Leather Creel 20th C.224 - McMonies Model 80 Size 5 Leather Creel 20th C.
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For your consideration is this beautifully hand crafted fishing creel, Model 80, size 5, made by W.H. McMonies & Company in Portland Oregon in t...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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French Copper & Brass Kerosene Railroad Lantern225 - French Copper & Brass Kerosene Railroad Lantern
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For your consideration is this beautiful, large French made copper & brass kerosene railroad lantern from the Paris to Lyon & Mediterranean ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1st Ed. "Sinking Of The Titanic" T. Russell 1912226 - 1st Ed. "Sinking Of The Titanic" T. Russell 1912
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For your consideration this lot is a First Edition of "Sinking Of The Titanic" 1912, editor Thomas H. Russell, copyright L. H. Walter. &qu...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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"Boots and Saddles" 1st Ed., Elizabeth Custer227 - "Boots and Saddles" 1st Ed., Elizabeth Custer
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For your consideration is this Scarce First Edition of "Boots and Saddles" by Elizabeth Custer, 1885. Harper & Brothers, New York publ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Rare 18th C French Hand-Carved Granite Bollards228 - Rare 18th C French Hand-Carved Granite Bollards
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Featured in this lot are Rare Late 18th Century French Carved Granite Bollards with Wrought Iron Pine Cone Finials and Chains. Although the term is on
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Late 18th C Louis XV Inlaid Wood Game Table229 - Late 18th C Louis XV Inlaid Wood Game Table
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Offered in this lot is a Late 18th Century French Louis XV Hand-Carved Wood Game Table. The style of 18th century French furniture was guided by the c
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Ca. 1874 Custer's Black Hills Expedition Photo230 - Ca. 1874 Custer's Black Hills Expedition Photo
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For your consideration is an Original Rare Custer's Black Hills Expedition Photograph, circa 1874, by W. H. Illingworth. Column of cavalry, arti...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Ca. 1873 Custer's House Ft. Lincoln Original Photo231 - Ca. 1873 Custer's House Ft. Lincoln Original Photo
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For your consideration is this amazing and rare original photo of General George Custer's original house on the Fort Abraham Lincoln grounds cir...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Hamilton Rifle Co Number 27 .22 Caliber Rifle232 - Hamilton Rifle Co Number 27 .22 Caliber Rifle
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Featured in this lot we have a Hamilton Rifle Company model number 27 rifle chambered in .22 caliber LR. The model number 27 was the most popular of t
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Colt Single Action Bisley .38-40 Cal Revolver233 - Colt Single Action Bisley .38-40 Cal Revolver
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Colt Single Action Bisley Model revolver in .38-40 caliber with 5 ½” barrel, complete with holster. This very high condition Bisley with ...
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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L.C. Smith Hunter Arms 12 Ga Double Barrel Shotgun234 - L.C. Smith Hunter Arms 12 Ga Double Barrel Shotgun
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Featured in this lot we have a L.C. Smith double barrel shotgun manufactured by Hunter Arms Co and chambered in 12 gauge. This firearm utilizes two 28
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Ca. 1915 Colt Police Positive TARGET Revolver235 - Ca. 1915 Colt Police Positive TARGET Revolver
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Early Colt Police Positive TARGET revolver in .22 Long Rifle chambering. This high condition Colt with serial number 13210 was made 110 years ago in 1
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,350.00
 
 
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Ca 1870-1880 Sioux Beaded Hard Sole Mocassins236 - Ca 1870-1880 Sioux Beaded Hard Sole Mocassins
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The lot features a fabulous set of circa 1870-1880’s Northern Plains beaded Indian hide moccasins with hard parfleche soles attributed to the
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Rolex Explorer II Polar White Ref. 16570 GMT Watch237 - Rolex Explorer II Polar White Ref. 16570 GMT Watch
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This is an original, authentic Rolex Explorer II “Polar” white “Chicchi Di Mais” stainless steel GMT date wristwat
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Estimate : 12,500.00 - 18,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Ca. 1860 Arapaho Sun Dance Pipe Bag ex-Jerich238 - Ca. 1860 Arapaho Sun Dance Pipe Bag ex-Jerich
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This is a fabulous and possibly one of the best Arapaho circa 1860-1870’s pipe bag with Sun Dance symbolism from the ex-Robert P. Jerich coll
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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19th C. Central Plains Tacked Rawhide Saddle239 - 19th C. Central Plains Tacked Rawhide Saddle
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This is a fantastic 19th-century Central Plains woman’s saddle from an ex-collection from Sinking, Ohio, a Cowan's sale and a March in Mon...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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19th C. Southern Plains Tacked Rawhide Saddle240 - 19th C. Southern Plains Tacked Rawhide Saddle
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The lot features a 19th-century Southern Plains woman’s saddle from an-ex Sinking Springs, Ohio collection, a former March in Montana sale an
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Quechan (Yuma/Cuchan) Painted Bow, 19th century241 - Quechan (Yuma/Cuchan) Painted Bow, 19th century
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Featured in this lot is a early Quechan (Yuma/Cuchan) Painted Bow, 19th century. The Quechan tribe's culture is based on their history and relat...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Navajo (Diné) Lorraine Williams Sgraffito Bowl242 - Navajo (Diné) Lorraine Williams Sgraffito Bowl
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For your consideration is an Original Signed Navajo (Diné) Lorraine Williams Sgraffito Etchware Pottery Bowl. Lorraine Williams (1955-2024) was...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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18th C. Louis XV Fauteuil Salon Two Piece Suite243 - 18th C. Louis XV Fauteuil Salon Two Piece Suite
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For your consideration is a Beautiful Late 18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Salon Suite, Original Tapestry. The charming fauteuil style settee an
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Montana Rocky Mountain Goat Shoulder Mount244 - Montana Rocky Mountain Goat Shoulder Mount
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Featured in this lot is this Montana Rocky Mountain Goat shoulder mount taxidermy. The mount features a wonderfully and professionally crafted profess
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Estimate : 650.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Antique Hand Painted "The Winchester Store" Sign245 - Antique Hand Painted "The Winchester Store" Sign
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Featured in this lot is this original hand painted "The Winchester Store" wooden sign; the sign is from a notable Connecticut collection o...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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19th-Century Plains Pipe Tomahawk w/ Drop246 - 19th-Century Plains Pipe Tomahawk w/ Drop
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The lot features a Plains pipe tomahawk from the 19th-century with a wonderfully beaded Buffalo Indian hide drop, attributed to the Crow of Colorado.
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Late-19th C. Plains Double Knife Blade War Club247 - Late-19th C. Plains Double Knife Blade War Club
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This is a nice Plains double blade gunstock war club attributed to the Yanktonai Sioux of South Dakota and believed to be from the 19th-century. This
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Ca. 1870 Central Plains Men's Hairpipe Breastplate248 - Ca. 1870 Central Plains Men's Hairpipe Breastplate
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The lot features a stunning circa 1870-1880 Central Plains men’s warrior bone hairpipe breastplate with quillwork medallion from the ex-colle
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Ca. 1860-1870 Blackfeet (Niitsitapi) Pipe Bag249 - Ca. 1860-1870 Blackfeet (Niitsitapi) Pipe Bag
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This is a truly stunning and historically early pipe bag from the Blackfeet / Blackfoot Niitsitapi from circa 1860-1870's adorned with quillwork...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Ca. 1880 Sioux Fully Beaded Sheath Double Sided250 - Ca. 1880 Sioux Fully Beaded Sheath Double Sided
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Featured in this lot is this Sioux fully beaded patriotic sheath and early trade knife circa 1880's. The knife and sheath feature a wonderfully ...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to drciqygyih for (500.00 + 140.00BP) = 640.00
 
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