May Indian Arts, Americana and Antiques Auction

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Welcome to Western Trading Post Monthly Auction!
There is a little something here for everyone! Please look closely at each page. You never know what you will find.
This month we start with the liquidation of the Old Frontier Relics Museum and the estate of lifetime collector, Orville Mickens, curator and owner of the museum. You'll find most of these items in the second half.
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Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
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Original Oil on Canvas - Buffalo Dancer by Yellowhair1 - Original Oil on Canvas - Buffalo Dancer by Yellowhair
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This large original oil on canvas by Jimmy Yellowhair (Navajo) measures 30 X 42 including the frame. Jimmy is a well known Navajo artist.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Original Oil on Canvas of Ducks Taking Flight2 - Original Oil on Canvas of Ducks Taking Flight
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This large original oil on canvas measures 26 X 30 including the frame. Artist name is not legible, but there is a sticker on the back which says, “Ho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to h**********8 for (20.00 + 1.60BP) = 21.60
 
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Original Pastel of Indian Girl by Dorothy Strait3 - Original Pastel of Indian Girl by Dorothy Strait
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This original pastel by award winning Cherokee artist, Dorothy Strait measures 24 X 28 including the frame. Dorothy’s art is represented in many fine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Original “Mixed Media" Art by John Bader4 - Original “Mixed Media" Art by John Bader
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This original art by John Bader (Anglo) measures 38 X 18. John is a nationally recognized, award winning artist. His art gives a three-dimensional eff
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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White Buffalo and Cowboy Statues5 - White Buffalo and Cowboy Statues
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You get two statues for one money in this lot! The cowboy statue is a poured concrete cast and measures 15.5” tall. The white buffalo statue is a cera
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******9 for (20.00 + 1.60BP) = 21.60
 
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Exquisite Eagle Dancer Hopi Kachina by Derrick  James (Hopi)6 - Exquisite Eagle Dancer Hopi Kachina by Derrick James (Hopi)
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This detailed Eagle Dancer Kachina by Derrick James measures 12” tall and is signed by the artist. It comes with a glass case with a wood base measuri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******x for (50.00 + 4.00BP) = 54.00
 
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"After" Remington Large Bronze Statue titled "The Mountain Man"7 - "After" Remington Large Bronze Statue titled "The Mountain Man"
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This Remington bronze statue of “The Mountain Man” measures 28” tall. It looks nice on the base its on, and the base comes with it if desired. Please
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Arctic Fox Hat and Beaver Pelt8 - Arctic Fox Hat and Beaver Pelt
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You get both items for one money in this lot! The Silver arctic fox hat is an extra large size. The Beaver pelt measures 19 X 26.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******a for (275.00 + 21.97BP) = 296.97
 
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Vintage Omaha Hand Painted Cloth Dress9 - Vintage Omaha Hand Painted Cloth Dress
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When buckskin is not available or practical, cloth cotton dresses (often made from old blankets) are made and hand painted. This example was originall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to p*******a for (80.00 + 6.39BP) = 86.39
 
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Vintage Hand Painted on Buckskin Pow Wow/Dance Top10 - Vintage Hand Painted on Buckskin Pow Wow/Dance Top
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Reminiscent of a Ghost Dance Shirt, this buckskin piece has been hand-painted and features a hand-beaded bird attached to one shoulder. Please look ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d****3 for (650.00 + 51.94BP) = 701.94
 
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Carved Hopi Pot Signed "Delmar"11 - Carved Hopi Pot Signed "Delmar"
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This handmade Hopi pottery measures 3.5” wide by 2.75” tall. Beautiful detail, signed by the artist.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Group of 3 "Mata Ortiz" Casas Grandes Pots12 - Group of 3 "Mata Ortiz" Casas Grandes Pots
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You get three handmade potteries for one money in this lot! The larger one measures 6” tall and the other two are approx. 4” tall. All are signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Another Group of 3 Vintage “Mata Ortiz” Casas Grandes Pots13 - Another Group of 3 Vintage “Mata Ortiz” Casas Grandes Pots
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You get three handmade potteries for one money in this lot! The larger two measure 4.5” tall by 6” wide and the other one is 2” tall by 4” wide. All a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*****l for (80.00 + 6.39BP) = 86.39
 
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Hand Carved Ironwood Cactus and Roadrunners14 - Hand Carved Ironwood Cactus and Roadrunners
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You get all three ironwood carvings for one money in this lot! The Saguaro Cactus stands 7.5” tall and the Roadrunners are approx. 7.5” in length.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Group of 3 Hand Painted Rocks By Ulla Leuteke15 - Group of 3 Hand Painted Rocks By Ulla Leuteke
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Great paper weights! You get all three hand painted rocks for one money in this lot! They are 5” wide, 4” wide and 2.75” wide. All are signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hand Carved Ironwood Cactus and Coyotes16 - Hand Carved Ironwood Cactus and Coyotes
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You get all three ironwood carvings for one money in this lot! The Saguaro Cactus stands 8” tall and the Coyotes are approx. 6” tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Great Original Navajo Sandpainting by Wilbert and Elsie Sloan17 - Great Original Navajo Sandpainting by Wilbert and Elsie Sloan
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This original sand art measures 17.5 X 19.5 overall. It is mounted on a leather covered board and is signed on the back, “The Rug Weavers” by Wilbert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Award Winning Raised Outline Navajo Textile by Rose Begay18 - Award Winning Raised Outline Navajo Textile by Rose Begay
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This raised outline textile measures 21.5 X 30 and comes with the second place tag it won at the Casa Grande, Oodham Tash show in 2005. It was hand ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b****0 for (225.00 + 17.98BP) = 242.98
 
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Vintage Navajo Textile19 - Vintage Navajo Textile
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This vintage Navajo textile measures 31 X 33. Nice border work on this Klagetoh style weaving.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t*****t for (60.00 + 4.79BP) = 64.79
 
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Navajo Textile Eye Dazzler Pattern20 - Navajo Textile Eye Dazzler Pattern
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This beautiful eye dazzler pattern weaving measures 24 X 42 and is in very nice condition. 8 different colors appear on the work of art!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Navajo textile (Teec Nos Pos)21 - Navajo textile (Teec Nos Pos)
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This great contemporary weaving measures 28 X 41 and is in very nice condition. At least 5 different colors appear on this work of art!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********o for (190.00 + 15.18BP) = 205.18
 
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Navajo Textile Burntwater - Wide Ruins Style.22 - Navajo Textile Burntwater - Wide Ruins Style.
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This finely woven textile measures 26 X 37 and is in very nice condition. It is reflective of a Burntwater - Wide Ruins style.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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"Fred Harvey" Era Bracelet With Whirling Logs23 - "Fred Harvey" Era Bracelet With Whirling Logs
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Completely hand hammered and hand stamped using ingot silver, this old bracelet measures just under 6” on the inside plus there is a 1” opening. It is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Effie Calavaza (Zuni) Cuff Bracelet24 - Effie Calavaza (Zuni) Cuff Bracelet
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Singed with her trademark “Effie C.” This vintage cuff looks like her earlier work with hand cut bezels. It measures 5.75” inside plus there is a 1”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to A******9 for (200.00 + 15.98BP) = 215.98
 
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Sterling Cuff with Beadwork And Gold Overlay25 - Sterling Cuff with Beadwork And Gold Overlay
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This sterling cuff bracelet is signed Wil Vira, sterling and 1/20 12kgf. It measures 5.25” inside plus there is a 1” opening. It is ½” wide and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to r****z for (50.00 + 4.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Sterling Cuff with Large Green Turquoise Cabochon26 - Sterling Cuff with Large Green Turquoise Cabochon
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A vintage sterling cuff bracelet with a large green turquoise cabochon which appears to be Nevada turquoise. It measures 5.25” inside plus there is a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to P*******7 for (150.00 + 11.99BP) = 161.99
 
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Hopi Cuff Bracelet by Nathan Fred Jr.27 - Hopi Cuff Bracelet by Nathan Fred Jr.
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This overlay work of art is signed with Nathan Fred Jr. hallmark and stamped sterling. It measures 5.75” inside plus there is a 1” opening. It is 1 ?”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********i.. for (225.00 + 17.98BP) = 242.98
 
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Storyteller Set of 4 Pieces28 - Storyteller Set of 4 Pieces
Western Trading Post
You get a cuff bracelet, a ring (size 8), a necklace (24”) and a pair of clip-on earrings all for one money in this lot! The pendant can also be used
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P*******7 for (160.00 + 12.78BP) = 172.78
 
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2 Vintage Coral Rings and Coral Buckle29 - 2 Vintage Coral Rings and Coral Buckle
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There are 2 vintage coral rings (one is size 8, the other is adjustable) and a small buckle with 5 coral cabochons all for one money in this lot! The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********r for (130.00 + 10.39BP) = 140.39
 
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2 Effie Rings and Effie Necklace30 - 2 Effie Rings and Effie Necklace
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You get 2 Effie Calavaza (Zuni) rings (size 6.75 and 7) and an Effie C. necklace (24”) all for one money in this lot! All are signed “Effie C.” and st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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3 Pair Earrings, 1 Ring and Button Cover Set31 - 3 Pair Earrings, 1 Ring and Button Cover Set
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There are 3 pair of earrings (2 Navajo, 1 Hopi), a Navajo turquoise ring (size 7) and a set of 7 turquoise button covers all for one money in this lot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to r****z for (40.00 + 3.20BP) = 43.20
 
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Kokopelli Necklace32 - Kokopelli Necklace
Western Trading Post
This nice Kokopelli necklace fits 24” around the neck. Each piece is stamped sterling and a hallmark which appears to be an hh with arrows on the top
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********r for (200.00 + 15.98BP) = 215.98
 
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3 Great Inlay Necklaces33 - 3 Great Inlay Necklaces
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You get 3 beautiful inlay necklaces for 1 price in this lot! First there is a Ray Tracey, Knifewing Segura marked bear necklace that fits 26” around t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********e.. for (140.00 + 11.19BP) = 151.19
 
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Azurite/Malachite Set of 4 Pieces34 - Azurite/Malachite Set of 4 Pieces
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You get a cuff bracelet, a ring (size 8.5), a necklace (18”) and a pair of screw back earrings all for one money in this lot! All are stamped sterling
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r****z for (120.00 + 9.59BP) = 129.59
 
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5 Strand Heishi Bead Necklace35 - 5 Strand Heishi Bead Necklace
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This 5 strand necklace fits approx. 30” around the neck. This is an eye catcher! The heishi beads are “real” and the coral and turquoise beads are “bl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Bolo with 2 Spiderweb Turquoise Cabs36 - Vintage Bolo with 2 Spiderweb Turquoise Cabs
Western Trading Post
This is a great hand made vintage bolo. Marked “Tom” and sterling. Look at the turquoise!!! Weighs approx. 93g with most of the bolo cord not on the s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*********d for (225.00 + 17.98BP) = 242.98
 
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Peter Nelson (Navajo) Buckle with Belt37 - Peter Nelson (Navajo) Buckle with Belt
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This belt buckle was done by the award winning Navajo silversmith, Peter Nelson. It measures 2 ?” X 2” and will fit a belt up to 1.25”. The leather be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****7 for (160.00 + 12.78BP) = 172.78
 
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Kokopelli Chip Inlay Navajo Buckle With Belt38 - Kokopelli Chip Inlay Navajo Buckle With Belt
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This chip inlay buckle features 3 Kokopellies. It measures 2.75 X 1 ?” and will fit a belt up to 1.5”. It is marked J/L and sterling. The leather belt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Silver Eagle Dancer by Wilford Begay39 - Silver Eagle Dancer by Wilford Begay
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This work of art by Wilford Begay (Navajo) measures 10" tall and 9" wide. Signed by the artist and stamped sterling. Total weight is a who...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to r****z for (875.00 + 69.91BP) = 944.91
 
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Spiderweb Turquoise Set of 4 Pieces40 - Spiderweb Turquoise Set of 4 Pieces
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LOOK! This vintage necklace, earring, ring and bracelet set are beautifully done using high grade spiderweb turquoise! Possibly Indian Mountain? The n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Wedding Basket41 - Vintage Navajo Wedding Basket
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This vintage Navajo wedding basket measures 11" across.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*****l for (20.00 + 1.60BP) = 21.60
 
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Another Navajo Wedding Basket42 - Another Navajo Wedding Basket
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This vintage Navajo wedding basket measures 13.5" across X 3" deep.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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4 Papago Baskets43 - 4 Papago Baskets
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You get 4 vintage Tohono O'odham (Papago) baskets for one money in this lot! The owl effigy is the tallest and measures 8" tall. The other ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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2 Papago Polychrome Baskets44 - 2 Papago Polychrome Baskets
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You get 2 vintage Tohono O'odham (Papago) baskets for one money in this lot! The larger basket is 7.5" across and the other is just over 6&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Sterling Overlay Necklace.45 - Sterling Overlay Necklace.
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This vintage overlay necklace fits approx. 24" around the neck. Marked sterling and with a makers symbol which could not be made out clearly. I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a**********r for (275.00 + 21.97BP) = 296.97
 
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Group of 5 Sterling, Vintage Pendants46 - Group of 5 Sterling, Vintage Pendants
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There are 5 great vintage pendants for one money in this lot! Take a close look! Collectively they weigh 55g.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Wide Overlay Sterling Bracelet Circa 196047 - Wide Overlay Sterling Bracelet Circa 1960
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This Vintage cuff bracelet is "new old stock" from a shop in Tucson which has been closed many years. Even though this cuff was made in th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********l.. for (275.00 + 21.97BP) = 296.97
 
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Another Overlay Sterling Bracelet Circa 196048 - Another Overlay Sterling Bracelet Circa 1960
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This Vintage cuff bracelet is "new old stock" from a shop in Tucson which has been closed for many years. Even though this cuff was made i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********r for (225.00 + 17.98BP) = 242.98
 
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Vintage Turquoise Bracelet Overlay With 3 Turquoise Stones49 - Vintage Turquoise Bracelet Overlay With 3 Turquoise Stones
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This Vintage cuff bracelet is "new old stock" from a shop in Tucson. Even though this cuff was made in the 1960s, it has never been owned ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P*******7 for (90.00 + 7.19BP) = 97.19
 
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Vintage Sterling and Turquoise Bracelet marked "Simplicio"50 - Vintage Sterling and Turquoise Bracelet marked "Simplicio"
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This sterling bracelet with 5 turquoise stones is marked "Simplicio" and measures 5.25" inside plus there is a 1" opening. It is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********o for (70.00 + 5.59BP) = 75.59
 
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