Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance

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Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance



Join us in Bozeman, Montana, for a truly historic event on Saturday, September 13th at 9am MT, located at 34156 Frontage Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715. Preview the full collection in person on Friday, September 12th from 10am–5pm.



This important sale presents a remarkable cross-section of world history and artistry. Highlights include a large collection of 19th-century Native American artifacts such as painted buffalo hides, Navajo blankets and rugs, and cultural treasures preserved through generations. The photography collection features rare works by F.J. Haynes, L.A. Huffman, W.H. Jackson, and other Montana photographers, including an original F.J. Haynes camera and a scarce Yellowstone Agency photograph by W.H. Jackson.



From Europe, the sale offers a distinguished selection of 18th-century French furniture alongside Eckartsau Castle mounts showcasing refined craftsmanship and provenance. Complementing these historic collections is an offering of luxury diamond and gemstone jewelry, adding timeless elegance to the auction.



Whether you are a collector, historian, or connoisseur of fine art and antiques, this sale offers an unparalleled opportunity to acquire museum-quality pieces from Native American heritage, Western photography, and European elegance.



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Ron Gillett's Person Custom Double Mounted Spurs552 - Ron Gillett's Person Custom Double Mounted Spurs
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This is the personally owned custom-made double silver mounted spurs from Ron Gillett from the 20th-century from the Ron and Linda Gillett ex-collecti
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Antique Caucus Kazak Afganhistan Knotted Rug553 - Antique Caucus Kazak Afganhistan Knotted Rug
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Featured in this lot is this antique Caucus Kazak Afganhistan knotted wool rug. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted cotton hand
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Elegant Rhodonite & Sterling Silver Jewelry Set554 - Elegant Rhodonite & Sterling Silver Jewelry Set
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Featured in this lot is this elegant Rhondonite and sterling silver jewelry set. The set features one necklace, one adjustable ring, and one pair of e
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Vintage Persian Bone Storyteller Panel Bracelet555 - Vintage Persian Bone Storyteller Panel Bracelet
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For your consideration is a Vintage Persian Hand-Painted Bone Storyteller Panel Bracelet, circa mid 1900s, World War 2 era. Persian miniature painting
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William (Bill) Rain Lim. Ed. MT Fire Engine Print556 - William (Bill) Rain Lim. Ed. MT Fire Engine Print
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Featured in this lot is this limited edition print, originally done by Billings, Montana artist William (Bill) Rains, titled, "Billings First F...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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WWI Imperial German Officer Visor Hat, 1910-1918557 - WWI Imperial German Officer Visor Hat, 1910-1918
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Included in this lot is an Original World War I Imperial German Motorized Troops Officer's Visor Hat, circa 1910-1918. The Imperial German Army ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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1974 1st Ed. Custer Battle Guns by John du Mont558 - 1974 1st Ed. Custer Battle Guns by John du Mont
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Featured in this lot is this first edition Custer Battle Guns by John du Mont circa 1974. Custer Battle Guns by John S. du Mont is a detailed and scho
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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American The Life Story of a Great Indian 1st Ed.559 - American The Life Story of a Great Indian 1st Ed.
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Featured in this lot is a First Edition of "American: The Life Story of a Great Indian; Plenty-Coups, Chief of the Crows", Frank B. Linder...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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"Mary and I, 40 Years With The Sioux", Riggs 1887560 - "Mary and I, 40 Years With The Sioux", Riggs 1887
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For your cosideration is "Mary and I, 40 Years With The Sioux", S. R. Riggs, 1887, Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society. Th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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W.H. Jackson Photo of Colorado Dugout Cabin 1889561 - W.H. Jackson Photo of Colorado Dugout Cabin 1889
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For your consideration is this original, W.H. Jackson Photo Company photo titled, "A Dug Out" taken in 1889. William Henry Jackson (1843-1...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Matzene Studio Chicago Cowboy Etching 19th/20th C.562 - Matzene Studio Chicago Cowboy Etching 19th/20th C.
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Featured in this lot is this original, embossed etching of an original photo taken by Matzene Studio in the late 19th / early 20th century. This is of
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ca. 1940 A.E. Nelson Leather Co. Fishing Creel563 - Ca. 1940 A.E. Nelson Leather Co. Fishing Creel
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For your consideration is this hand crafted, A.E. Nelson Leather Company fishing creel made in Salem, Oregon from the 1940's. The A.E. Nelson Le...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Antique Split Willow & Leather Fishing Creels (2)564 - Antique Split Willow & Leather Fishing Creels (2)
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Featured in this lot are two split willow and tooled leather fishing creels from the mid 20th century. These creels resemble the style and looks of tw
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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Thai Dha Wood Carved Sheath Curved Sword Pair565 - Thai Dha Wood Carved Sheath Curved Sword Pair
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Featured in this lot is this pair of Thai Dha wood carved sheath curved swords circa mid 1900's. There are two swords with the sheaths and handl...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Remington Game Art Collection Print "Near Miss"566 - Remington Game Art Collection Print "Near Miss"
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Featured in this lot is this original print of Remington's Game Art Collection titled, "Near Miss" from the 1950s. Frederic Remington ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Original Signed Jessica Zemsky Watercolours (2)567 - Original Signed Jessica Zemsky Watercolours (2)
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Featured in this lot are Original Signed Jessica Zemsky Watercolours (2), Framed, circa late 1900s to early 2000s. Jessica Zemsky (1923-2024) was a We
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Jim Dick Original Oil On Canvas Late 20th C.568 - Jim Dick Original Oil On Canvas Late 20th C.
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For your consideration is this original, oil on canvas painting done by renowned Montana artist Jim Dick. Jim Dick was born and raised on the grasslan
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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1930 Haynes Guide to Yellowstone National Park569 - 1930 Haynes Guide to Yellowstone National Park
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This is a scarce 1930 "Haynes New Guide The Complete Handbook of Yellowstone National Park" by Jack Ellis Haynes, B. A., the official phot...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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Original Charcoal Drawing, "Charcoal Bandit"570 - Original Charcoal Drawing, "Charcoal Bandit"
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Included in this lot is an Original Charcoal Drawing, "Charcoal Bandit", signed. Charcoal has been a popular medium for drawing since the ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Grizzly Bear Warning Sign from Canada571 - 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
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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Early Montana Cowboy Highly Carved Saddlebags572 - Early Montana Cowboy Highly Carved Saddlebags
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This is a fantastic set of circa 1910-1930's Montana Cowboy highly carved and tooled leather saddlebags / saddle bags. The bags are well kept wi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
 
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Navajo Dry Creek Turquoise & Sterling Necklace573 - Navajo Dry Creek Turquoise & Sterling Necklace
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For your consideration is this beautifully crafted, Navajo sterling bead and Dry Creek turquoise necklace. This necklace features fifty-two nuggets of
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bent Arrow Bracelet574 - Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bent Arrow Bracelet
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Included in this lot is an Original Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bent Arrow Bracelet, circa 1983. Tiffany & Co. (also known as Tiffany'...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Ca. 1945 WWII U.S. Bring Back Moro Knife575 - Ca. 1945 WWII U.S. Bring Back Moro Knife
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For your consideration is this after circa 1945 WWII "Bring Back" Philippine Moro curved blade and carved wood scabbard from U.S. G.I. L. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Southern Plains Polychrome Painted Hide Shield576 - Southern Plains Polychrome Painted Hide Shield
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The lot features a Southern Plains or Pueblo polychrome painted parfleche rawhide shield. The shield has a bent branch wood frame with rawhide lacing
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Southern Plains Quilled Strike-A-Lite Bags (2)577 - Southern Plains Quilled Strike-A-Lite Bags (2)
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The lot features two 20th-century Southern Plains strike-a-lite bag with quillwork and beadwork. Both bags have a pink to purple dyed / painted finish
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to bennettcou.. (2015) for (250.00 + 70.00BP) = 320.00
 
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19th-C. Burl Walnut Lady's Travel Vanity Box578 - 19th-C. Burl Walnut Lady's Travel Vanity Box
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For your consideration is this beautifully crafted, late 19th century, burl walnut veneer travel vanity box. This Victorian era vanity box shows a wal
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Vintage Montana Crow Beaded Flat Bag Purse579 - Vintage Montana Crow Beaded Flat Bag Purse
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The lot features a vintage pawn Montana Crow beaded flat bag purse from Billings, Montana. The vintage piece is comprised of tanned hide with trade cl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to bennettcou.. (2015) for (90.00 + 25.20BP) = 115.20
 
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Sioux Beaded Hide Medicine Pouches580 - Sioux Beaded Hide Medicine Pouches
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The lot features a set of two beaded buckskin medicine pouches from the Sioux of the Northern plains. These show nice 20th-century beadwork done in gl
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Estimate : 550.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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20th C. Original Oil on Board by Tom Waugh581 - 20th C. Original Oil on Board by Tom Waugh
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Featured in this lot is this original oil on board by Tom Waugh circa 20th century. Tom Waugh is a very well known and collected Western Americana Art
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Ca. 1890 Buffalo Bill Engraving by Fortune Meaulle582 - Ca. 1890 Buffalo Bill Engraving by Fortune Meaulle
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This is an original circa 1890 colored engraving Le Petit Journal of William Frederick (Buffalo Bill) Cody by Fortuné Louis Méaulle and He...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Ca. 1904 Death of Chief Joseph French Engraving583 - Ca. 1904 Death of Chief Joseph French Engraving
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This is an original engraving Le Petit Journal colored images of the Death of Chief Joseph October 9, 1904, likely by Fortuné Louis Méaull...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to jhansen1949 (2011) for (50.00 + 14.00BP) = 64.00
 
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RARE Buffalo Bill (WF Cody) Original Show Program584 - RARE Buffalo Bill (WF Cody) Original Show Program
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The lot features an original, scarce Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World show program from their season in Fra
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Estimate : 950.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
 
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Ca. 1900 Buffalo Bill French Pulp Magazines (12)585 - Ca. 1900 Buffalo Bill French Pulp Magazines (12)
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The lot features a set of twelve circa 1900 Buffalo Bill Heroes of the West French Pulp Magazines. These William F. “Buffalo Bill” C
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 950.00
 
 
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Ca. 1930-1950's Montana Fly Fishing Creel's (3)586 - 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 225.00
 
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Mid-1800s Steer Horn Powder Horn W/ Strap587 - Mid-1800s Steer Horn Powder Horn W/ Strap
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For your consideration is this Mid-1800s, steer horn powder horn with a rawhide shoulder strap. The powder horn shows a light brown color and features
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Navajo Old Pawn Silver Heishi Fetish Necklaces588 - Navajo Old Pawn Silver Heishi Fetish Necklaces
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For your consideration is this Navajo Old Pawn Liquid Silver Heishi Fetish Necklaces, circa 1960s - 1970s. The term Old Pawn (aka "dead pawn&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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Art Deco Sterling & Amethyst Ring 1920s589 - Art Deco Sterling & Amethyst Ring 1920s
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For your consideration is this beautifully crafted sterling and amethyst art deco ring. The ring shows pristine design with a art deco stylized constr
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Antique French Empire Style 3 Arm Bouillotte Lamp590 - Antique French Empire Style 3 Arm Bouillotte Lamp
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For your consideration is this brass, three arm French Empire bouillotte lamp from th early 20th century. A Bouillotte lamp is a French-style table la
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Early Navajo Chinle Trading Post Pattern Wool Rug591 - Early Navajo Chinle Trading Post Pattern Wool Rug
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Chinle Trading Post Pattern Wool Rug, circa early mid-century. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally c
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Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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Eastern Anatolian Caucus Tribal Kilim592 - Eastern Anatolian Caucus Tribal Kilim
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Featured in this lot is this Eastern Anatolian Caucus Tribal Kilim. The kilim features a wonderfully and professionally handcrafted wool construction
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Second Phase Blue Banded Rug By Pedro Sosa593 - Second Phase Blue Banded Rug By Pedro Sosa
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Featured in this lot is this hand-woven flat weave rug by master weaver, Pedro Sosa. The rug was made using 100% soft, fine, hand spun, angora wool bl
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to CoorsCountry (2026) for (750.00 + 210.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Montana Original Marinkovich Painted Moose Paddle594 - Montana Original Marinkovich Painted Moose Paddle
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Featured in this lot is this Montana original Marinkovich painted moose paddle circa 20th century. The paddle features a wonderfully and professionall
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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19th C. Cane Leather & Antler Tine Swagger Stick595 - 19th C. Cane Leather & Antler Tine Swagger Stick
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Featured in this lot is this cane leather wrapped and antler tine swagger stick circa 19th century. The swagger stick features a wonderfully and profe
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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"Daniel Boone The Pioneer of Kentucky" 1st Ed 1859596 - "Daniel Boone The Pioneer of Kentucky" 1st Ed 1859
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For your consideration is this 1859, first edition of "Daniel Boone - The Pioneer of Kentucky" by George Canning Hill, and published by th...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Nevada NOS 1933 & 1984 Sample License Plates (3)597 - Nevada NOS 1933 & 1984 Sample License Plates (3)
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Featured in this lot is a pair of new old stock, 1933 Nevada license plates and a 1989 "125 Years of Vision" sample license plate. The 193...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Japanese Hizen Tadahiro Samurai Sword w/ Cert.598 - Japanese Hizen Tadahiro Samurai Sword w/ Cert.
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This is an amazing circa 1670 (Kanbun) Japanese “Samurai” Katana signed by Hizen Kuni Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro and is accompan
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Ca. 1450- Japanese Samurai Katana Koto w/ Papers599 - Ca. 1450- Japanese Samurai Katana Koto w/ Papers
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This is an original Koto to early Shinto period, circa 1450-1600, Japanese Shinogi-Zukuri Katana with Koshirae setup and period Tsuba, often referred
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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C. 1500 Japanese Samurai Wakizashi - Kunimitsu600 - C. 1500 Japanese Samurai Wakizashi - Kunimitsu
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This is an original late Koto early Shinto period circa 1500-1600 Japanese “Samurai” Wakizashi (short sword) signed Kunimitsu with d
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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H.G. Wells & Kipling Novel Book Pair c. 1899, 1941601 - H.G. Wells & Kipling Novel Book Pair c. 1899, 1941
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Featured in this lot is this pair of novels one by H.G. Wells & Kipling circa 1899 and 1941. The first book is called "Letters of Marque&qu...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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