Memories of the Frontier

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This three day auction has over 3000 lots to choose from.

Day 1 Featuring: The Jim Blodgett Montana Book Collection and The Ben Cooper Colorado Post Illustration Collection

Welcome to our Memories of the Frontier Auction. This three day Auction has over 3000 lots to choose from.

Day 3: High End Western Art Collection, Western and Historical Photography, Ruana Knifes, Military Collectibles, Civil War Relics, Firearms, Taxidermy, GI Joe and Transformers Toys, Fishing Lures/Rods/Reels, Swords/Knives/Daggers, and so much more.

Artists include: John Ford Clymer, Joseph Henry Sharp, John Fery, Edgar Sheriff Paxson, Birger Sandzen, Clyde Aspevig, Alexandra Athanassiades, William Standing, Olaf Carl Seltzer, Tom Browning, Robert LaDuke, William Henry Jackson and many more.

Native American Art and Artifacts, Artwork, Jewelry, Mining and Fishing Collectibles, Coins, Pocket Watches, Father Anthony Ravalli Painting, Bronzes, Books, Photographs, Instruments, Taxidermy and more.
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William Standing Montana Oil on Board Painting549 - William Standing Montana Oil on Board Painting
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Title is "Montana Sunset". 15 1/2" by 20" framed. William Standing (1904 - 1951) was active/lived in Montana. William Standing i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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David Nordahl Geronimo Pencil Drawing550 - David Nordahl Geronimo Pencil Drawing
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Title is Geronimo. 14" by 14" on matte. David Nordahl (Born 1941) is active/lives in New Mexico, Minnesota. David Nordahl is known for Sup...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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David Nordahl Geronimo Oil on Board Painting551 - David Nordahl Geronimo Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Geronimo. 20" by 20" framed. David Nordahl (Born 1941) is active/lives in New Mexico, Minnesota. David Nordahl is known for Super...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s********v.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Kenneth Yarus Glacier Park Montana Painting552 - Kenneth Yarus Glacier Park Montana Painting
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Title is "Reynolds in the Haze". 9 1/2" by 11 1/2" framed. Kenneth Yarus was raised in Kalispell Montana, not far from Glacier N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Clyde Aspevig Beartooth Absaroka Wilderness553 - Clyde Aspevig Beartooth Absaroka Wilderness
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Title is Beartooth Absaroka Wilderness Montana. Oil on Canvas Painting. 12" by 16" unframed. 13 1/2" by 17 1/2" framed. Inspired...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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John Fery Glacier Park Montana Painting554 - John Fery Glacier Park Montana Painting
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Avalanche Lake Glacier National Park Montana. 13" by 24" unframed. 19 7/8" by 30 3/4" framed. No restoration to note. Wonderful ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Edgar Sheriff Paxson Montana Watercolor Painting555 - Edgar Sheriff Paxson Montana Watercolor Painting
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Title is Reservation Hat. 6 1/2" by 9" unframed. 16" by 18 1/2" framed. Edgar Samuel Paxson (1852 - 1919) was active/lived in Mo...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Edgar Sheriff Paxson Montana Watercolor Painting556 - Edgar Sheriff Paxson Montana Watercolor Painting
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Title is Flathead Portrait. 7" by 10 1/2" unframed. 16 1/8" by 19 5/8" framed. Edgar Samuel Paxson (1852 - 1919) was active/live...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Joseph Henry Sharp Taos Indian Oil Painting557 - Joseph Henry Sharp Taos Indian Oil Painting
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Title is Taos Warrior. Identified on back as show. Oil on Board. 5 1/2" by 9 3/4" unframed. 14 1/4" by 14 3/4" framed. Joseph He...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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John Ford Clymer Oil on Board Cowboy Painting558 - John Ford Clymer Oil on Board Cowboy Painting
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This painting was commissioned by the Lucchese boot manufacturing company, to our knowledge it was intended to be used in advertising campaigns. 30&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80,000.00 - 120,000.00
 
 
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Birger Sandzen Kansas Creek Watercolor Painting559 - Birger Sandzen Kansas Creek Watercolor Painting
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Title is Smoky River Kansas. 10" by 14 1/2" unframed. 18 3/4" by 22 7/8" framed. Provenance: Gift from artist through decent. Bi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Alexandra Athanassiades Tete De Cheval Sculpture560 - Alexandra Athanassiades Tete De Cheval Sculpture
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Iron. Made in 2002. Title is Tete De Cheval. Signed as shown, also marked EA for Artist Proof. 10 1/2" tall, 7" long, 4" wide. Alexan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Robert LaDuke Oil on Board Painting561 - Robert LaDuke Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Art Deco. 6" by 6" unframed. Robert W. LaDuke (Born 1961) is active/lives in California, Massachusetts. Robert LaDuke is known fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Robert LaDuke Oil on Board Painting562 - Robert LaDuke Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Mercury Diner. 6" by 6" unframed. Robert W. LaDuke (Born 1961) is active/lives in California, Massachusetts. Robert LaDuke is kno...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Robert LaDuke Oil on Board Painting563 - Robert LaDuke Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Mid Century Mercury. 6" by 6" unframed. 7" by 10" framed. Robert W. LaDuke (Born 1961) is active/lives in California, M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Robert LaDuke Oil on Board Painting564 - Robert LaDuke Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Snow Day. 6" by 6" unframed, 14" by 14" framed. Robert W. LaDuke (Born 1961) is active/lives in California, Massachuset...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Taylor Lynde Montana Oil Painting565 - Taylor Lynde Montana Oil Painting
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Oil on board. Title is Meeteetse Trail Country. 8" by 10" unframed. Taylor Lynde is a fourth generation resident of Montana. His career ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Tom Browning Montana Oil Painting566 - Tom Browning Montana Oil Painting
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Title is Mission Mountains. 14 1/8" by 16 3/8" framed. Tom Browning (Born 1949) is active/lives in Oregon. Tom Browning is known for Genre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Olaf Carl Seltzer Horses Watercolor Painting567 - Olaf Carl Seltzer Horses Watercolor Painting
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Title is Mare and Colt. 3 1/2" by 4 1/2" unframed. 10 3/4" by 11 1/2" framed. If there ever was an artist who inspired a fellow ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Olaf Carl Seltzer Horse Watercolor Painting568 - Olaf Carl Seltzer Horse Watercolor Painting
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Title is Grazing Horse. 2 1/2" by 4 1/2" unframed. 9 1/4" by 11 1/4" framed. If there ever was an artist who inspired a fellow a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Republican Period Chinese Oil on Canvas Painting569 - Republican Period Chinese Oil on Canvas Painting
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Signed G. Chan. 10 6 1960. 17" by 25" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana Knife570 - WW2 RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana Knife
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3 Pin Square Cut. Very nice knife. Made in 1943. 8 3/4" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana 13a Knife571 - RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana 13a Knife
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Very nice, clean example. 7 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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1939 Identified Montana Photo Album572 - 1939 Identified Montana Photo Album
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20 Photos
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Yellowstone Park Travel Album573 - Yellowstone Park Travel Album
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40 images.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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1930s Alaska Photo Ablum574 - 1930s Alaska Photo Ablum
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Nice old album. Identified. 91 Total images.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Desoto Missouri Hinchey Railroad Photo575 - Desoto Missouri Hinchey Railroad Photo
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Image is of a Railroad Coal Engine Refilling Water. St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway. 11" by 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Kansas City Exhibition Patent Model Photo576 - Kansas City Exhibition Patent Model Photo
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The back says Kansas City View Co. Fred Sickels exhibit at Kansas City Exhibition. 7 1/4" by 9 5/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Lamar Seed Company Colorado Photo577 - Lamar Seed Company Colorado Photo
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Neat old image. Notation says 308 Sacks Alfalfa Seed. 11" by 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Virginia and Truckee Railroad Shop Rules578 - Virginia and Truckee Railroad Shop Rules
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1984 Reprint. 10 1/2" by 15 3/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Golden Leaf Flour Fairmont Minnesota Calendar579 - Golden Leaf Flour Fairmont Minnesota Calendar
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Dated 1904. Real photo of Fairmont Mills on card. 11" by 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Railroad Machine Shop Photo580 - Antique Railroad Machine Shop Photo
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7 3/4" by 10".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Sugar Levee New Orleans Louisiana Stereoview581 - Sugar Levee New Orleans Louisiana Stereoview
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Nice view.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Steam Engine Photo582 - Antique Steam Engine Photo
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4 1/4" by 6 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW2 Shipyard Office Photo583 - WW2 Shipyard Office Photo
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7 1/2" by 10".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Providence Steam Engine Photo584 - Providence Steam Engine Photo
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Non Condensing Tandem Compound Engine. Providence Steam Engine Co. Providence Rhode Island. 8 1/2" long, 5 1/4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Steam Engine Machine Salesman Sample Photo585 - Steam Engine Machine Salesman Sample Photo
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7 3/4" by 10 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Sugar Mill Mine Granite Oregon Mining Photo586 - Sugar Mill Mine Granite Oregon Mining Photo
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8" by 10". American View Company.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Astoria Oregon Lumberjack Photo587 - Antique Astoria Oregon Lumberjack Photo
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8 3/4" by 10 7/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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JW Petersen Coal Ohio Barge Dock Photo588 - JW Petersen Coal Ohio Barge Dock Photo
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8" by 10".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Dupont Halloween Party Photo589 - Antique Dupont Halloween Party Photo
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9 1/2" by 4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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J Honeyman City Foundry Portland Oregon Photo590 - J Honeyman City Foundry Portland Oregon Photo
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11" by 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vancouver British Columbia Mining Photo591 - Vancouver British Columbia Mining Photo
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Internal photos of a Mining Concentrator. 12" by 14 3/8". Card says Wadds Bros Vancouver and Nelson British Columbia.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Civil War Identified Confederate Soldiers Photo592 - Civil War Identified Confederate Soldiers Photo
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Notation says Captain Herman Norton Civil War 9th Army Corps Hopkinsville Kentucky, and MW Williams son of Josiah & Cynthia Vaughan Christian Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Baalbec Race Horse Photos593 - Baalbec Race Horse Photos
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Coney Island New York 1925 and Latonia Kentucky 1925. 7 7/8" by 9 7/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Civil War Flag Fragments594 - Civil War Flag Fragments
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61st Pennsylvania Shiloh Flag Fragments. CDV is a Reproduction. 11" by 14".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Richmond Civil War Confederate Flag Fragment595 - Richmond Civil War Confederate Flag Fragment
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A rare and most desirable relic, a small section of the last Confederate flag to fly over the Capitol of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia. Sectio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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97th Pennsylvania Flag Fragment Civil War596 - 97th Pennsylvania Flag Fragment Civil War
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Very nice flag fragment with history. 11" by 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Black Cowboy Photo597 - Black Cowboy Photo
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Reprint. 5" by 8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1893 Pony Montana Cabinet Photo Baby and Dog598 - 1893 Pony Montana Cabinet Photo Baby and Dog
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old image. 4 1/4" by 5 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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