Traditional Holiday Auction Session I

Auction Details

Featuring: Selected contents of the Robert E. Petersen Estate located in Beverly Hills, Ca. Original Artwork in oil, watercolor and bronze. Extensive Collector’s library (some 1st editions) on Big Game Hunting, Firearms, Fishing, Automobiles and many other subjects. Many small antiques and collectibles that decorated one of Southern California’s most prestigious collector’s personal residence.

Also many High Quality Collector’s Firearms from A-Z. A near mint Police marked Luger, a fine Krieghoff Luger, Very good 1st Model Schofield with sharp cartouche, Custom Luger carbine, superb quality Pre-war German arms from another top old time collector, Colts, Winchesters, High Grade antique Smith & Wessons, Sporting Rifles, Premium Shotguns, 19th Century Antiques, Militaria, Knives, Swords and Firearms to please most every Shooter or Collector! Other Highlights include a Native American Indian Basket Collection started before WWII, Sterling Silver and six un-researched Samurai Swords.

JEWELRY-will include Modern High Fashion Jewelry direct from the Manufacturer set in 14K, 18K and Platinum set with Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and every imaginable Precious and colored stone including a Stunning 15.34 carat round Black Diamond. Also many estate pieces from various consignors. Values from $100. - $30,000. each.

A Far Above Average Holiday Sale with gift items and investments that are very likely to increase in value during turbulent financial times.
All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
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Older bull fighter’s sword with nickel blade  marked “Toledo”, approx. 36-1/2” overall with  simple 451Older bull fighter’s sword with nickel blade marked “Toledo”, approx. 36-1/2” overall with simple
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Older bull fighter’s sword with nickel blade marked “Toledo”, approx. 36-1/2” overall with simple cross guard and grip showing remnants of wrap; ov
Display Japanese tanto sword in elaborately  carved bone scabbard with plain brass tsuba  and decora452Display Japanese tanto sword in elaborately carved bone scabbard with plain brass tsuba and decora
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Display Japanese tanto sword in elaborately carved bone scabbard with plain brass tsuba and decorated brass bands, tip and pommel; approx. 24” over
Sudanese or North African sword approx. 34”  overall with leather wrapped and ink  decorated simple 453Sudanese or North African sword approx. 34” overall with leather wrapped and ink decorated simple
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Sudanese or North African sword approx. 34” overall with leather wrapped and ink decorated simple cross guard and grip, metal and brass oval-based
Small oval color mirror advertiser, approx.  2-3/4” x 1-3/4” advertising hair tonic in  overall good454Small oval color mirror advertiser, approx. 2-3/4” x 1-3/4” advertising hair tonic in overall good
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Small oval color mirror advertiser, approx. 2-3/4” x 1-3/4” advertising hair tonic in overall good condition with a chip to the edge of the mirror.
Lot of 3 U.S. bayonet sheaths only (no  bayonets) including a US M8 by BM Co., a US  M8A1 by B.M. Co455Lot of 3 U.S. bayonet sheaths only (no bayonets) including a US M8 by BM Co., a US M8A1 by B.M. Co
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Lot of 3 U.S. bayonet sheaths only (no bayonets) including a US M8 by BM Co., a US M8A1 by B.M. Co. and a U.S.M8A1 by PWH; all in overall very good
Beautifully-accomplished framed Japanese  embroidered silk artwork showing flowers,  fish and decora456Beautifully-accomplished framed Japanese embroidered silk artwork showing flowers, fish and decora
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Beautifully-accomplished framed Japanese embroidered silk artwork showing flowers, fish and decorative bowls and stands, approx. 16” x 13” in fine
Lot of 8 out-of-print books on Texas formerly  in the Charlie Schreiner III collection  including Te457Lot of 8 out-of-print books on Texas formerly in the Charlie Schreiner III collection including Te
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Lot of 8 out-of-print books on Texas formerly in the Charlie Schreiner III collection including Texian Iliad by Hardin, 13 Days to Glory by Tinkle,
German military merit medal, Friedrich II,  Charles Freidrick, Baden.  Est.:  $50-$150.458German military merit medal, Friedrich II, Charles Freidrick, Baden. Est.: $50-$150.
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German military merit medal, Friedrich II, Charles Freidrick, Baden. Est.: $50-$150.
German Cross for Red Cross Volunteers, Baden.   Est.:  $75-$150.459German Cross for Red Cross Volunteers, Baden. Est.: $75-$150.
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German Cross for Red Cross Volunteers, Baden. Est.: $75-$150.
Large color print by famed Western artist  Frank Tenney Johnson (1874-1939) entitled “On  the Open R460Large color print by famed Western artist Frank Tenney Johnson (1874-1939) entitled “On the Open R
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Large color print by famed Western artist Frank Tenney Johnson (1874-1939) entitled “On the Open Range” showing a cowboy with lariat on his trusty
Stevens Model 620 pump action shotgun, 12  gauge, 32” barrel, blue finish, checkered  wood stocks, #461Stevens Model 620 pump action shotgun, 12 gauge, 32” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #
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Stevens Model 620 pump action shotgun, 12 gauge, 32” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood stocks, #2899. This gun is in overall very good condition
Stevens Model 416 bolt-action target rifle,  .22LR cal., 26” heavy X barrel, re-blued  finish, custo462Stevens Model 416 bolt-action target rifle, .22LR cal., 26” heavy X barrel, re-blued finish, custo
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Stevens Model 416 bolt-action target rifle, .22LR cal., 26” heavy X barrel, re-blued finish, custom target thumb hole wood stock, no magazine, hood
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Lot of approx. 29 reference books including  Bit & Spur Makers in the Vaquero Tradition  Pocket Guid464Lot of approx. 29 reference books including Bit & Spur Makers in the Vaquero Tradition Pocket Guid
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Lot of approx. 29 reference books including Bit & Spur Makers in the Vaquero Tradition Pocket Guide and Bit & Spur Makers in the Texas Tr...
Authentic 1901-dated Mining shares document  for the Santa Gertrudis Y Anexas Mina,  approx. 14” x 1465Authentic 1901-dated Mining shares document for the Santa Gertrudis Y Anexas Mina, approx. 14” x 1
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Authentic 1901-dated Mining shares document for the Santa Gertrudis Y Anexas Mina, approx. 14” x 18” in overall very good condition with outstandin
Small cast bronze disc by famed Western  artist Michael Coleman of a bear with salmon  in his mouth 466Small cast bronze disc by famed Western artist Michael Coleman of a bear with salmon in his mouth
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Small cast bronze disc by famed Western artist Michael Coleman of a bear with salmon in his mouth approx. 2” x 2-1/2”. Coleman’s work is known worl
Large color print of a Paris street scene by  Andre Renoux approx. 24” x 17” contained in a  heavy d467Large color print of a Paris street scene by Andre Renoux approx. 24” x 17” contained in a heavy d
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Large color print of a Paris street scene by Andre Renoux approx. 24” x 17” contained in a heavy duty cardboard protective tube, ready for framing.
Silver plated flask hand engraved shows fort  and harbor.  Est.:$150-$300.468Silver plated flask hand engraved shows fort and harbor. Est.:$150-$300.
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Silver plated flask hand engraved shows fort and harbor. Est.:$150-$300.
Sterling marked #5299 Dish almost 3-1/2 oz.   Est.:$75-$150.469Sterling marked #5299 Dish almost 3-1/2 oz. Est.:$75-$150.
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Sterling marked #5299 Dish almost 3-1/2 oz. Est.:$75-$150.
Framed color print of classic farmhouse by R.  Bye.   Est.:  $40-$80.470Framed color print of classic farmhouse by R. Bye. Est.: $40-$80.
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Framed color print of classic farmhouse by R. Bye. Est.: $40-$80.
14kt yellow gold earrings set with .50cttw  diamonds. Est.$100-$200.47114kt yellow gold earrings set with .50cttw diamonds. Est.$100-$200.
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14kt yellow gold earrings set with .50cttw diamonds. Est.$100-$200.
Ladies Gucci watch with metal band.  Est.$40-$80.472Ladies Gucci watch with metal band. Est.$40-$80.
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Ladies Gucci watch with metal band. Est.$40-$80.
Loose .25ct diamond I1 clarity and G-H color.  Est.$100-$200.473Loose .25ct diamond I1 clarity and G-H color. Est.$100-$200.
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Loose .25ct diamond I1 clarity and G-H color. Est.$100-$200.
16" freshwater pearl necklace with 14kt  fishhook clasp. Est.$100-$30047416" freshwater pearl necklace with 14kt fishhook clasp. Est.$100-$300
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16" freshwater pearl necklace with 14kt fishhook clasp. Est.$100-$300
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Carved Sepic or New Guinea region fire  starter with crocodile, 16” across; primitive  chip or adz c476Carved Sepic or New Guinea region fire starter with crocodile, 16” across; primitive chip or adz c
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Carved Sepic or New Guinea region fire starter with crocodile, 16” across; primitive chip or adz carving; age unknown; from an estate. Est.: $150
Porcelain money purse with 1 dollar painted  on top marked “Paint-Maim” (by hand); Limoges  M.F. N’6477Porcelain money purse with 1 dollar painted on top marked “Paint-Maim” (by hand); Limoges M.F. N’6
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Porcelain money purse with 1 dollar painted on top marked “Paint-Maim” (by hand); Limoges M.F. N’60; 3-1/2” x 5/8”; opens and closes with plated go
3 Rows of channel set diamonds est. 90 to  1.10 ct total in yellow 14K mount.   Est.:$300-$600.4783 Rows of channel set diamonds est. 90 to 1.10 ct total in yellow 14K mount. Est.:$300-$600.
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3 Rows of channel set diamonds est. 90 to 1.10 ct total in yellow 14K mount. Est.:$300-$600.
Bright reddish-pink Rubies approx 1.2 to 1.5  total in 14K from Estate.  Est.:$250-$500.479Bright reddish-pink Rubies approx 1.2 to 1.5 total in 14K from Estate. Est.:$250-$500.
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Bright reddish-pink Rubies approx 1.2 to 1.5 total in 14K from Estate. Est.:$250-$500.
Sapphire in fancy 14K Gold mounts with  channel set diamonds, sapphire 80 pts to 1  ct.   Nearly 1 c480Sapphire in fancy 14K Gold mounts with channel set diamonds, sapphire 80 pts to 1 ct. Nearly 1 c
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Sapphire in fancy 14K Gold mounts with channel set diamonds, sapphire 80 pts to 1 ct. Nearly 1 ct diamonds. Est.: $300-$600.
Amethyst in triangular shape mount in 10K  yellow gold.  See #8 this auction for similar  design pen481Amethyst in triangular shape mount in 10K yellow gold. See #8 this auction for similar design pen
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Amethyst in triangular shape mount in 10K yellow gold. See #8 this auction for similar design pendent. Est.: $150.- $300.
14K Ladies Ring mounted with Amethyst with  pinkish purple colors in antique style,  Estate piece. E48214K Ladies Ring mounted with Amethyst with pinkish purple colors in antique style, Estate piece. E
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14K Ladies Ring mounted with Amethyst with pinkish purple colors in antique style, Estate piece. Est.: $175. -$350.
Three ring binder of over 300 basketball  player cards in protective sleeves,  representing many tea483Three ring binder of over 300 basketball player cards in protective sleeves, representing many tea
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Three ring binder of over 300 basketball player cards in protective sleeves, representing many teams, including many favorites of the NBA. Est.:
Three ring binder of nearly 400 baseball  player cards in protective sleeves,  representing many tea484Three ring binder of nearly 400 baseball player cards in protective sleeves, representing many tea
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Three ring binder of nearly 400 baseball player cards in protective sleeves, representing many teams, including many favorites; also included is a
Ironstone pitcher and bowl, white, no  decoration; bowl is approx. 12” in height,  12” in diameter w485Ironstone pitcher and bowl, white, no decoration; bowl is approx. 12” in height, 12” in diameter w
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Ironstone pitcher and bowl, white, no decoration; bowl is approx. 12” in height, 12” in diameter while the pitcher is approx. also 12” in height; s
Large vase, hand painted floral, pale green  with pink apple blossoms, 12” high, gold leaf  handles,486Large vase, hand painted floral, pale green with pink apple blossoms, 12” high, gold leaf handles,
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Large vase, hand painted floral, pale green with pink apple blossoms, 12” high, gold leaf handles, signed on bottom “Victoria Porcelain, Austria”.
Dogtags, pair, WW I, A.B. Whitley.  Est.:   $150-$300.487Dogtags, pair, WW I, A.B. Whitley. Est.: $150-$300.
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Dogtags, pair, WW I, A.B. Whitley. Est.: $150-$300.
Ruger Model 10/22 semi-auto carbine, .22LR  cal., 18-1/2” barrel, black finish, wood  stock, #242-49488Ruger Model 10/22 semi-auto carbine, .22LR cal., 18-1/2” barrel, black finish, wood stock, #242-49
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Ruger Model 10/22 semi-auto carbine, .22LR cal., 18-1/2” barrel, black finish, wood stock, #242-49067. This gun is in overall very good condition s
Ruger Model 10/22 semi-auto carbine, .22LR  cal., 18-1/2” barrel, black finish, wood  stock, no maga489Ruger Model 10/22 semi-auto carbine, .22LR cal., 18-1/2” barrel, black finish, wood stock, no maga
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Ruger Model 10/22 semi-auto carbine, .22LR cal., 18-1/2” barrel, black finish, wood stock, no magazine, leather sling, #32202. This gun is in overa
United States Property marked Mossberg Model  42M-B bolt action rifle, .22 cal., 22-1/2”  barrel, bl490United States Property marked Mossberg Model 42M-B bolt action rifle, .22 cal., 22-1/2” barrel, bl
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United States Property marked Mossberg Model 42M-B bolt action rifle, .22 cal., 22-1/2” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, no magazine, #11091 (also
Stevens single shot rifle, .22LR cal., 26”  half round/half octagon barrel, blue finish,  wood stock491Stevens single shot rifle, .22LR cal., 26” half round/half octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stock
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Stevens single shot rifle, .22LR cal., 26” half round/half octagon barrel, blue finish, wood stocks with Schutzen butt plate, #21825. This gun is i
Quackenbush single shot rifle, .22 cal., 18”  barrel, nickel finish, wood stock, #NVSN.  This gun is492Quackenbush single shot rifle, .22 cal., 18” barrel, nickel finish, wood stock, #NVSN. This gun is
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Quackenbush single shot rifle, .22 cal., 18” barrel, nickel finish, wood stock, #NVSN. This gun is in overall very good condition showing considera
Universal M1 semi-auto carbine, .30 cal., 18”  barrel, blue finish, wood stock, woven  sling, no mag493Universal M1 semi-auto carbine, .30 cal., 18” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, woven sling, no mag
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Universal M1 semi-auto carbine, .30 cal., 18” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, woven sling, no magazine, #47788. This gun is in overall very good c
Color limited edition print of an African  Kudu by famous wildlife artist Peter Darro,  S.A.A., appr494Color limited edition print of an African Kudu by famous wildlife artist Peter Darro, S.A.A., appr
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Color limited edition print of an African Kudu by famous wildlife artist Peter Darro, S.A.A., approx. 17” x 14” overall and in excellent condition,
Sporterized U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898  bolt-action rifle, .30-40 Krag cal., 23”  barrel, re-b495Sporterized U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898 bolt-action rifle, .30-40 Krag cal., 23” barrel, re-b
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Sporterized U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898 bolt-action rifle, .30-40 Krag cal., 23” barrel, re-blued finish, wood stock, added hard rubber butt p
U.S.  flintlock converted to percussion A.  Waters rifle, lockplate dated 1828, .69 cal.,  42” barre496U.S. flintlock converted to percussion A. Waters rifle, lockplate dated 1828, .69 cal., 42” barre
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U.S. flintlock converted to percussion A. Waters rifle, lockplate dated 1828, .69 cal., 42” barrel, three barrel bands, flared iron ramrod, full l
Interesting modified U.S. Springfield Model  1898 Krag bolt-action carbine length, .30  cal., 22” ba497Interesting modified U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag bolt-action carbine length, .30 cal., 22” ba
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Interesting modified U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag bolt-action carbine length, .30 cal., 22” barrel, blue finish, wood stock, #139373. This gun
U.S. Springfield trapdoor rifle, dated 1870  on the trapdoor with eagle over crossed  arrows and US,498U.S. Springfield trapdoor rifle, dated 1870 on the trapdoor with eagle over crossed arrows and US,
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U.S. Springfield trapdoor rifle, dated 1870 on the trapdoor with eagle over crossed arrows and US, .50 cal., 29-3/4” barrel, two barrel bands, wood
Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine,  .30-30 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish,  wood stocks, 499Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .30-30 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks,
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Winchester Model 94 lever action carbine, .30-30 Win. cal., 20” barrel, blue finish, wood stocks, #4652426. This gun is in overall excellent condit
Enfield No. 4 MK I bolt-action military  rifle, .303 cal., 25” barrel, military  finish, wood stock,500Enfield No. 4 MK I bolt-action military rifle, .303 cal., 25” barrel, military finish, wood stock,
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Enfield No. 4 MK I bolt-action military rifle, .303 cal., 25” barrel, military finish, wood stock, bayonet and metal scabbard, #25L2784. This gun i