Photography of the West: D.F. Barry, Huffman, & Antique Beadwork - January 2025

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North American Auction Co. is proud to invite you to our January 2025 premier collector auction the Photography of the West: D.F. Barry, Huffman, Western Antiques, & Beadwork Auction. The sale, January 18th, includes over 100 images from the ex-C.M. Russell Museum John Kleinschmidt collection including D.F. Barry, L.A. Huffman, F.B. Fiske, John Grabill, and more. The sale also includes historic firearms, beadwork, weapons, and antiquities from the west.



Preview Friday January 17th, 10am to 5pm

Auction Saturday, January 18th, at 9am Mountain Time.

Located at 34156 E Frontage Rd. Bozeman, MT 59715



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American Bar, Montana Wood Direction Sign504 - American Bar, Montana Wood Direction Sign
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For your consideration is this American Bar, Montana Wood Sign. American Bar is in Stockett, Montana an unincorporated community in Cascade Cunty Mont
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Bozeman, MT Hand Tooled Leather Cigar Case 1905505 - Bozeman, MT Hand Tooled Leather Cigar Case 1905
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For your consideration is this beautifully crafted, hand tooled leather cigar slip case from Bozeman, Montana circa 1905. This cigar case shows beauti
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Blossom Earrings506 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Blossom Earrings
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver turquoise blossom earrings. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling
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Ca. 1920's A.B. Welch B.L. Brigham Sioux Photos507 - Ca. 1920's A.B. Welch B.L. Brigham Sioux Photos
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The lot features a collection of A.B. Welch collection B.L. Brigham 1920’s photographs of various Sioux and Northern Plains Native American I
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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Zuni R. Kallestewa Mother of Pearl Owl Earrings508 - Zuni R. Kallestewa Mother of Pearl Owl Earrings
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Featured in this lot is this mother of pearl inlaid owl earrings from Zuni artist Regina Kallestewa. The earrings feature a wonderfully and profession
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Navajo G. Herrera Silver Turquoise Bracelet c.1977509 - Navajo G. Herrera Silver Turquoise Bracelet c.1977
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and Carico Lake Turquoise bracelet circa 1977 from Navajo artist Grace Herrera. The bracelet features a w
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Tiffany & Co Abraham Lincoln Memorial Brass Buckle510 - Tiffany & Co Abraham Lincoln Memorial Brass Buckle
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Featured in this lot is this Tiffany & Co. Abraham Lincoln Memorial brass buckle. The buckle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted ...
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"Boots and Saddles" Elizabeth B. Custer 1899 Ed.511 - "Boots and Saddles" Elizabeth B. Custer 1899 Ed.
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Featured in this lot is this 1899 edition of "Boots and Saddles" by Elizabeth B. Custer, published by Harper & Brothers. This is a won...
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Scorpion Good Bad Horse by Will James 1st Ed. 1936512 - Scorpion Good Bad Horse by Will James 1st Ed. 1936
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Included in this lot is a First Edition of “Scorpion a Good Bad Horse” by Will James 1936, publisher Charles Scribner's Sons, New Y
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Vintage Northern Pacific Railway Railroadiana513 - Vintage Northern Pacific Railway Railroadiana
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Featured in this lot is this collection of Northern Pacific Railroad Railroadiana including a 1932 "Seniority Roster of B&B Department Empl...
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French Enamelware Inlay Bedside Candlestick Holder514 - French Enamelware Inlay Bedside Candlestick Holder
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Featured in this lot is this French enamelware inlay bedside candlestick holder circa 1890 to 1910. The candlestick holder features a wonderfully and
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Deer Lodge & Carson City Prison Intake Forms 1911515 - Deer Lodge & Carson City Prison Intake Forms 1911
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Featured in this lot are two, original prison intake forms, one from Deer Lodge Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana and one from Nevada State Police in Cars
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Tiffany & Co Col Samuel Colt Inventor Brass Buckle516 - Tiffany & Co Col Samuel Colt Inventor Brass Buckle
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Featured in this lot is this Tiffany & Co. "Col Samuel Colt Inventor" brass buckle. The buckle features a wonderfully and professional...
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Navajo R. Sam Sterling Silver & Turquoise Ring517 - Navajo R. Sam Sterling Silver & Turquoise Ring
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise ring from Navajo artist R. Sam. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted
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Navajo Tom Billy Cripple Creek Turquoise Pendant518 - Navajo Tom Billy Cripple Creek Turquoise Pendant
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and cripple creek turquoise pendant or pin/ brooch from Navajo artist Tom Billy. The pendant features a w
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Navajo Vintage Pawn Heishi Turquoise Ring Pair519 - Navajo Vintage Pawn Heishi Turquoise Ring Pair
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Vintage Pawn heishi turquoise ring pair. There are two rings in this collection. They both show similar constructi
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Antique Buffalo Head Pipe Tomahawk from the Sioux520 - Antique Buffalo Head Pipe Tomahawk from the Sioux
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The lot features a unique and antique Buffalo Head spontoon pipe tomahawk attributed to the Sioux of South Dakota. Several examples of Buffalo head pi
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
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Crow Medicine Painted Shield ex-Christie's Sale521 - Crow Medicine Painted Shield ex-Christie's Sale
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The lot features a beautiful polychrome painted Crow Medicine Shield from purchased from Christies Auction in New York during the 1970’s by T
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
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1951 1st Ed Legend into History by Charles Kuhlman522 - 1951 1st Ed Legend into History by Charles Kuhlman
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Featured in this lot is this 1951 first edition Legend into History by Charles Kuhlman with correspondence regarding the content and ideology of the b
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"The Teepee Book" 50th Anniversary Custer Battle523 - "The Teepee Book" 50th Anniversary Custer Battle
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Featured in this lot is this 1926 reprint edition of, "The Teepee Book: The fiftieth Anniversary of the Custer Battle" by Herbert Coffeen....
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Warning Bear Trap Montana Game, Fish, & Parks Sign524 - Warning Bear Trap Montana Game, Fish, & Parks Sign
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Featured in this lot is a Warning Bear Traps Montana Game, Fish, and Parks sign. The sign features a wonderfully and professionally crafted metal cons
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
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Grizzly Bear Warning Sign from Canada525 - Grizzly Bear Warning Sign from Canada
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This is a Grizzly Bear Warning sign from Canada. The sign is from the Canadian Wildlife Ministry and reads, "Warning Grizzly Bear Activity is H...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
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Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Salmon Polychrome Plaque526 - Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Salmon Polychrome Plaque
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Featured in this lot is this Northwest Coast Kwakiutl Salmon polychrome plaque by G. Matilpi. The plaque features a wonderfully and professionally cra
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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Cherokee Tribal Carved Horse Dance Ceremonial Wand527 - Cherokee Tribal Carved Horse Dance Ceremonial Wand
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Featured in this lot is this Cherokee Tribal carved horse dance ceremonial wand circa 1960's to 1970's. The dancing wand features a wonderfu...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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D.F. Barry Handwritten Letter - J Kleinschmidt ALS528 - D.F. Barry Handwritten Letter - J Kleinschmidt ALS
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Featured in this lot is this David F. Barry handwritten letter to John Kleinschmidt ALS original circa 1931; from the ex-collection of the C.M. Russel
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
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D.F Barry (1854-1934) ALS to John Kleinschmidt '24529 - D.F Barry (1854-1934) ALS to John Kleinschmidt '24
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Featured in this lot is this hand written letter from David F. Barry to John Kleinschmidt original letterhead ALS circa 1924; from the ex-collection o
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Shuron Surgeon / Jewelers 12k GF Glasses c. 1890-530 - Shuron Surgeon / Jewelers 12k GF Glasses c. 1890-
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For your consideration is this pair of Shuron surgeon or jewelers magnified glasses with 1/10 12k gold-filled rims circa 1890-20s. These glasses show
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GGA Elegant 18K White Gold & 2.62 CTW Diamond Ring531 - GGA Elegant 18K White Gold & 2.62 CTW Diamond Ring
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For your consideration is this beautiful 18K white gold and 2.62 CTW diamond ring with GGA paperwork. The ring features a wonderfully and professional
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Start Price : 16,000.00 | Estimate : 65,000.00 - 72,000.00
 
 
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13.67ct Burma Sapphire VS2 Diamond Platinum Ring532 - 13.67ct Burma Sapphire VS2 Diamond Platinum Ring
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Featured in this lot is this 13.67ct Burma sapphire VS2 diamond platinum ring with GGA paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped, and tested pl
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 12,500.00
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D.F. Barry (1854-1934) Red Cloud & Buffalo Bill533 - D.F. Barry (1854-1934) Red Cloud & Buffalo Bill
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Featured in this lot is this framed silver gelatin of Red Cloud - Buffalo Bill - and American Horse by David Francis Barry born in 1854 and died in 19
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DF Barry 1854-1934 General Benteen Silver Gelatin534 - DF Barry 1854-1934 General Benteen Silver Gelatin
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Featured in this lot is this silver gelatin of General Benteen from American photographer David Francis Barry born in 1854 and died in 1934; from the
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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6.77ct Star Sapphire Diamond & 14k Gold Earrings535 - 6.77ct Star Sapphire Diamond & 14k Gold Earrings
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Featured in this lot is this 6.77ct star sapphire diamond and 14k white gold earrings with AIGL paperwork. The earrings feature a polished, stamped, a
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
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Hiawatha Indian Tobacco Felt Framed c. 1900536 - Hiawatha Indian Tobacco Felt Framed c. 1900
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Featured in this lot is this Hiawatha Indian tobacco felt framed circa 1900's. The tobacco felt features a wonderfully and professionally decora...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to andrelus for (75.00 + 21.00BP) = 96.00
 
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HB London WS 1759 Brass Trade Pipe w/ Crown537 - HB London WS 1759 Brass Trade Pipe w/ Crown
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Featured in this lot is this HB London WS 1759 brass trade pipe replica. The trade pipe features a wonderfully and professionally crafted brass constr
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Montana Karen Noles (b. 1947) Appaloosa Heart538 - Montana Karen Noles (b. 1947) Appaloosa Heart
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Featured in this lot is this limited edition fine art canvas transfer called "Appaloosa Heart," by Montana artist Karen Noles. The artwork...
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Don Polland Limited Ed. "Sweet Talkin's Over"539 - Don Polland Limited Ed. "Sweet Talkin's Over"
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For your consideration is this limited edition, fine pewter sculpture titled, "Sweet Talkin's Over" by renowned sculptor Don Polland. ...
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Don Polland Limited Ed. "Monday Morning Wash"540 - Don Polland Limited Ed. "Monday Morning Wash"
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Featured in this lot is a limited edition, fine pewter sculpture titled, "Monday Morning Wash" by renowned sculptor Don Polland. This scul...
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Great Plains Buffalo Tooth & Trade Bead Necklace541 - Great Plains Buffalo Tooth & Trade Bead Necklace
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Featured in this lot is a Great Northern Plains Buffalo Tooth and Trade Bead Necklace, circa mid to late 1900s. Being a primary source of food and mat
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
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Ca. 1874 Rare Commissioner Indian Affairs Letter542 - Ca. 1874 Rare Commissioner Indian Affairs Letter
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For your consideration is an original handwritten and signed Department of the Interior Office of Indian Affairs Signed Letter, March 31, 1874. Proven
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
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"Arikara Medicine Lodge",  A. B. Welch Collection543 - "Arikara Medicine Lodge", A. B. Welch Collection
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For your consideration this lot contains a Vintage A. B. Welch Collection Photograph of an Arikara Medicine Lodge, by Captain W. C. Badger, 1872, Fort
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to oglala for (175.00 + 49.00BP) = 224.00
 
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Ca. 1890-1910 Folk Art Wooden Remington Revolver544 - Ca. 1890-1910 Folk Art Wooden Remington Revolver
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Featured in Folk art wooden Remington revolver circa 1890 to 1910. The revolver features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wooden construction
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Wood Pendleton Western Wear Sign Late 1900s545 - Wood Pendleton Western Wear Sign Late 1900s
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For your consideration is this wood, Pendleton Western Wear sign circa late 1900s. The Pendleton Woolen Mill in Oregon debuted in 1909, producing Indi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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National Forest Horseback Riding Awareness Sign546 - National Forest Horseback Riding Awareness Sign
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For your consideration is this National Forest Park horseback riding awareness sign. The horseback riding awareness sign shows a figure on horseback s
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Collection of 4 Don Polland Fine Pewter Sculptures547 - Collection of 4 Don Polland Fine Pewter Sculptures
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For your consideration is this collection of four (4) Don Polland fine pewter sculptures. This collection features limited edition "Apache Scou...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Vintage Ceramic Goebel Hummel Figurines (11)548 - Vintage Ceramic Goebel Hummel Figurines (11)
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Offered in this lot are eleven (11) Hummel Figurines, circa 1950s-1990s. Hummel figurines (also known as M.I. Hummel figurines or simply Hummels) are
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Ca. 1920 Arthur Pillsbury Orotone Photograph549 - Ca. 1920 Arthur Pillsbury Orotone Photograph
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For your consideration is an Original Arthur Pillsbury Orotone, "Birch Trees By Water", circa 1920, in original frame. Arthur Clarence Pil...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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1888 Montana Territory Leather Bound Statues550 - 1888 Montana Territory Leather Bound Statues
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Featured in this lot is this 1887 "Compiled Statutes of Montana, Enacted at the Regular Session of the Fifteenth Legislative Assembly of Montan...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Tiffany & Co "Buffalo Bills Wild West Show" Buckle551 - Tiffany & Co "Buffalo Bills Wild West Show" Buckle
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Featured in this lot is this Tiffany & Co. "Buffalo Bills Wild West Show" brass buckle. The buckle features a wonderfully and professi...
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Rosetta Inlaid Mosaic Earring552 - Santo Domingo Pueblo Rosetta Inlaid Mosaic Earring
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Featured in this lot is this inlaid mosaic earrings from Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Ray Rosetta. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professionall
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Navajo Althea Latome Sterling Silver Rings c 1960s553 - Navajo Althea Latome Sterling Silver Rings c 1960s
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver rings one from Navajo artist Althea Latome circa 1960's. There are three rings in this collection. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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