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Navajo Large Kingman Turquoise Sterling Bracelet Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 797) The lot features an excellent sterling silver bracelet by Navajo silversmith Jeff James set with a large Kingman Turquoise cabochon. The bracelet has a fine repousse sterling silver pattern with nice antique patina on a triple band cuff with the center being a rope sterling silver band and the stone setting being stamped signed on the back "JJJ Sterling". The top shows an oval polished cabochon of turquoise from the Kingman Turquoise Mine having a beautiful turquoise blue coloring with interesting matrix. The center stone is 104.73 carats in weight (measures 54.95mm by 37.35mm by 7mm measured in setting approximation). Total weight of the entire bracelet is 69.8 grams. Measures 7"L inside circumference wrist size which includes the 1.25"W opening. The box measurements are 3"D by 2 7/8"W by 2 1/8"H.
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Navajo A. Joe Fox Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of sterling silver and fox turquoise necklace and earrings from Navajo artist Avin Joe. There is a necklace and a pair of earrings in this collection The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a link chain and shows a central pendant that features a total of four nugget cut Fox turquoise cabochon that shows amazing luster with blue to light blue coloration and spider-webbing of mineral deposits shown to the face of the cabochon and shows markings of 'AJ' for Avin Joe hallmark and is marked underneath 'Navajo' and 'Sterling.' The pair of earrings feature a sterling silver construction that feature a silver beaded border decoration with two nugget cut Fox turquoise cabochon set into the face of the earrings and shows a 'AJ' hallmark for Avin Joe and is marked underneath 'Navajo' and 'Sterling.' The condition of this collection is good with no obvious signs of damage and is in good overall brand new condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 18 3/4" and the earrings measure 1 1/8" x 3/8". The collective weight of this necklace is 99.8g and the collective weight of this pair of earrings is 16.1g.
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Old Pawn Maria Platero Sleeping Beauty Concho Belt Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Old Pawn Maria Platero sleeping beauty concho belt circa 1920's - 1930's. This sterling silver concho features a wonderfully and professionally crafted belt that shows the iconic Third Phase design with conchos and butterflys including a total of eight conchos and nine butterfly conchos, each concho features a total of 17 oval to nugget cut sleeping beauty turquoise cabchon set into the center of the conchos and shows heavy stamping and tooling to the face of the conchos. The buckle features a sterling silver construction that shows flaring to the buckle and features a total of eight oval cut sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon set into the face of the buckle. This belt is from an old estate out of Utah. The belt is marked with Maria Platero hallmark 'MP' and shows a 'sterling' stamp above the hallmark. The condition of this belt is good with a polished and cleaned demeanor with sections of the concho belt showing smaller spaces still showing the heavy patina denoting some age to the conchos and shows good overall condition. The measurements from buckle to tip are 52" and the average measurements of the conchos are 2" x 2 1/2" with buckle measurements of 2 1/2" x 3 1/4".
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Navajo Chimney Butte Silver Multi Stone Bracelet Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver multi stone bracelet from Navajo studio Chimney Butte. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a beautiful multi stone arrangement that shows turquoise including cripple creek, Fox, Kingman, White Buffalo, and Carico Lake turquoise cabochon along with a oval cut spiny oyster cabochon that shows contrasting colors of orange and medium red. The bracelet is marked on the underside of the bracelet 'Chimney Butte' and shows a 'sterling' stamp next to the hallmark. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2 1/8" x 3 1/4" x 1 5/8" and the circumference of the bracelet is 5". The collective weight of this bracelet is 88.1g.
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Zuni Sterling Silver Butterfly Mosaic Necklace Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Zuni sterling silver butterfly mosaic inlay necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a strung Navajo pearl chain that shows a double strand design with a total of ten connecting butterfly mosaic decoration with inlaid segments of red branch coral, turquoise, jet, and mother of pearl. The central pendant features a dangle design and shows a butterfly mosaic central decoration that is inlaid with red branch coral, turquoise, jet, and mother of pearl. The pendant is marked 'Zuni' and shows a 'AW' hallmark ont he opposite side of the pendant. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall brand new condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 28 1/4" and the pendant measures 2 5/8" x 1 1/2". The collective weight of this necklace is 101.8g.
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"Uncle Tom's Cabin" Rare One Volume 1863 Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 797) "Featured in this lot is an extremely rare second printing of, ""Uncle Tom's Cabin"" by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Ticknor and Fields., 1863. Originally published in two separate volumes, this ""gift"" edition published both volumes in one binding, and only 516 copies were printed that year! With gilt page edges and spine, this edition has a personalized inscription date of 1854. Originally published by John P. Jewett & Co., when financial disaster loomed large for Jewett, Beecher reached out to Ticknor and Fields requesting they buy the stereotype plates at an assets auction. Because Ticknor and Fields was equated with quality literature, Stowe became part of the prestigious list which included Longfellow, Hawthorne, and Emerson, among others. An anti-slavery novel, ""Uncle Tom's Cabin; Or Life Among the Lowly"" had a profound effect on attitudes toward African Americans and slavery in the US and is said to have helped lay the groundwork for the US Civil War.
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J.A. Kirkpatrick (1898-1984) Original Western Oil Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 797) This is an original oil on canvas painting signed by J.A. Kirkpatrick (North Dakota, 1898-1984). Joseph Kirkpatrick was a North Dakota artist best known for his Western cowboy works of art. This painting shows a pair of cowboys, one is roping a horse. The painting shows great detail and is in good condition. The painting was likely done circa 1920-1960's. It is placed in a rough sawn rustic wood frame. Rear of canvas exhibits some mildew, minor scuffs to frame. J.A. Kirkpatrick original works of oil are highly collectible and this is truly a wonderful vintage representation. An originla J.A. Kirkpatrick sold at our NAAC July 2015 for $3,300 (w/ bp) and was quite a bit smaller, the outside of the frame measured 28.25" by 40.50" with this example being (at the frame) 35" by 53". At the previous lots per square inch price this painting is worth $5,351.68. J.A. Kirkpatrick has also sold at other auction houses in the past such as in Fontaine's in 2014 for $2,904 and at Luther's in 2017 for $2,760 (both w/ bp). Visible art measures 29.25"H x 47"W, frame measures 35"H x 53"W
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RARE Rookwood Pottery Vase by Matthew Daly 1889 Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 797) "Featured in this lot is a rare authentic hand decorated Rookwood Pottery vase, 1889, brown polychrome decoration with yellow flowers. Rookwood Pottery ranges in value from hundreds per piece to thousands; one rare piece sold for $350,000 at an auction! The price is often determined by the artist's cipher found on each piece, when present. These marks were used on Rookwood's desirable hand decorated wares. Three flames above the impressed reverse ""RP"" Rookwood logo means three years after first year of the company of 1886, artist's initials MAD are for Matthew A. Daly (1860-1937). From Ohio, Daly attended the Cincinnati School of Design from 1877 through 1880. In 1883, after a brief employment at the Matt Morgan Art Pottery Company, he came to Rookwood. He worked at Rookwood for nearly 20 years until 1903. His early work is generally indistinguishable from the other Rookwood artists with a conservative Japanesque decorative style using a limited repertory of leafy bamboo, flying butterfly, and flying swallows. It was not long before he developed his own style which led him to become one of the most respected of all Rookwood artists. He was an active landscape and portrait painter during his career at Rookwood, and for many years after as well. Matthew A. Daly's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices up to $11,875 depending on the size and medium of the artwork. This vase is exceptional in appearance, the flowers and stems life-like, the colours are warm. Hole is drilled in the center of the base, no other marring or defects are noted, normal age related crazing noted at the base. Measures
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C. 1860's Gambler's Colt & Stiletto Traveling Case Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 797) This is an excellent and rare Gambler’s traveling case with original Colt pistol and Stiletto Gamblers Boot Dagger Knife, a nice circa 1860’s collection. The travelling case feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted rosewood and carved bone construction that features a .22 caliber close breach Colt PT.F.A. MFG Co. out of Hartford Ct. U.S.A seven shot gamblers pistol with a walnut handle and nickel finish. The pistol is marked with faded marking on top "Colt PT.F.A.MFG. Co. Hartford Ct U.S.A.' and a cross marking - .22 CAL on the side underneath the cylinder - serial no. 78966 on the butt of the handle, from the 1800’s. The traveler case also features a Sheffield double sided boot dagger that features a nickel hilt and a caved original 1800’s Walrus Tusk handle that features a vertical crack near the hilt, typical of Walrus Tusk; the blade is marked with a frog hallmark and is marked 'John Newton & Co.- Sheffield.' The gambler's traveler case comes complete with two original unopened Hardy Great Mogul paper playing cards marked: Great Mogul - I. Hardy Card Maker to his Majesty & the Prince of Wales. The gambler's travelling case is profusely decorated with card memorabilia made from inlaid enamel and shows decoration of tacked bone decoration with painted red bone hearts and a set of single amount set of Prospector Poker Bar PPB blue chip covered wagon from Great Falls, Montana & Fargo North Dakota. The travelers case features a unique sliding panel game that features cards underneath sliding panels and inside the compartment features a bag of glass blended blue and clear chips and is decorated with a floor of king's and queen's card design. The condition of this gambler's travelling case is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. Truly an exceptional piece, and is a one of a kind slide card gambling game. The measurements of this gamblers travelling case 2 1/2" x 11" x 18 1/4". Firearm qualifies as an Antiques and does not require an FFL.
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Charles M. Russell (1864-1926) Chromolithograph Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 797) Featured in this lot is this framed chromolithograph called "In Without Knocking," by Charles M. Russell born in 1864 and died in 1926. This artwork was originally painted in 1909 and shows a scene of cowboys firing their guns and riding into The Hoffman Hotel while still mounted. Charles Marion Russell, also known as C. M. Russell, Charlie Russell, and "Kid" Russell, was an American artist of the American Old West. He created more than 2,000 paintings of cowboys, Native Americans, and landscapes set in the western United States and in Alberta, Canada, in addition to bronze sculptures. The artist name is marked "CM Russell (Buffalo Skull)" and "1909". The condition of this framed chromolithograph is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed chromolithograph is 27 5/8" x 37" and the visible art measures 19 1/2" x 29 3/8".
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Genuine Goatskin Leather Jacket by Knopf Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 797) Featured in this lot is this genuine goatskin leather jacket by Knopf. The jacket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted goatskin construction that shows a light brown coloration and features a total of three zip up pockets and two coat pockets and features unique clasp adjustable straps to the sides of the jacket and to the sleeves of the jacket. The tag reads as follows: Genuine Goatskin - Styled by Knopf. The condition of this jacket is good with a tear in the inner lining of the jacket and shows some wear to the goatskin leather consistent with the age but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this jacket is 29" x 28".
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Montana Trophy Taxidermy Black Bear Felted Rug Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana trophy taxidermy black bear felt hide rug. The rug displays a wonderful black and deep brown fur hide set on a double felted backing. The bear was taken in Montana and shows great condition and impressive sets of claws. The American black bear is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. The bear is set on a black felt backing and displays fantastic craftsmanship. The condition of this black bear hide is good with slight wear to the left cheek of the bear and is missing the rubber tongue but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this black bear hide are 61" x 74".
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Grizzly Bear Warning Sign from Canada Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 797) This is a Grizzly Bear Warning sign from Canada. The sign is from the Canadian Wildlife Ministry and reads, "Warning Grizzly Bear Activity is High.” The sign is a high visibility yellow and features a silhouette image of a grizzly bear. The sign is in very good condition. It measures 12" x 18".
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Denali Fur & Trade Company HBC No. 15 Bear Trap Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 797) For your bidding pleasure is this Denali Fur & Trade Company HBC No. 15 Bear Trap. This is a Hudson Bay Company and Denali Fur & Trade Company Number (No. 15) 15 Bear Trap. The trap is in good condition and has a flawless pan. This rare piece has large teeth and the original ring chain. Measures 34.75" long with a 4 1/8" pan. The raised letter pan reads, "Denali Fur and Trade Company No. 15 HBC."
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American Fur & Trade HBC No. 6 Grizzly Bear Trap Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 797) This is a large grizzly bear trap. The pan is marked "American Fur and Trade Company HBC No. 6". The trap features a double spring composition with a heavy gauge drag chain and ring. The grizzly bear trap is in good condition. It measures 17.5" x 44".
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C. 1930-1950's Santo Domingo Pottery Dough Bowl Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 797) The lot features an excellent Santo Domingo Pueblo Native American Indian pottery polychrome painted dough bowl dating to circa 1930-1950's. The piece shows a nice large size showing a classic pottery dough bowl shape with red, cream and black geometric polychrome painting in classic Santo Domingo Pueblo pattern. The bottom shows a museum collection tag marked "C-106" and is not signed, typical of earlier pieces. The bowl has two pierced holes on opposite sides near the rim purposely placed by the maker to hold some type of strand. The piece is in well preserved condition with no obvious signs of damage, cracks, major damages, or chips with nice all present paint. Measures overall 9" diameter by 4 5/8"H.
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C. 1920-1950's Zia Pottery Olla from Convent Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 797) The lot features an original rare Zia Pueblo Native American Indian pottery olla bowl from the ex-collection of an early Convent Library. The bowl is marked by the previous museum collection on the base "ZIA BOWL" on a type writer marked tag as well as a stamped tag marked "ST. CATHERINES LIBRARY ST. ELIZABETHS CONVENT CORNWELLS HEIGHTS __" the convent colleciton stamp is on the inside of the bowl direct as well. St. Elizabeth's Convent is a historic Roman Catholic convent located in Cornwells Heights Pennsylvania and was founded in 1892. It previoulsy held the Saint Katherine (Catherine) Shrine which was later moved. The piece was presumable sold from the collection many years ago. Zia Pueblo Indian pottery pieces are scarce escpecially in such large and well kept examples such as this. The piece shows a nice tall olla bowl with slightly rolled in rim. The entire piece is covered in polychrome geometric painted floral pattern in colors of cream / white, black and red. Truly a fantastic bowl with early age being well kept with no obvious signs of major damage, cracks, chips and well kept paint that displays beautifully. Zia pieces of this early age have sold at auction regularly for as high as $8,500. Measures 7.5" diameter by 5.5"H.
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Northern Cheyenne Beaded Hide Doll Anna Clubfoot Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 797) This is an outstanding very large Indian hide beaded doll from Northern Cheyenne, Anna Clubfoot. The piece has the original collection museum tag from the Custer Battlefield Museum "The Trading Post" in Garryowne, Montana. The tag has an older yellowing color with hand written "Cheyenne Doll by Anna Clubfoot Northern Cheyenne 16 (circled)" and on the back "Garryowen BUCKSKIN DOLL CLU7645 7645 CLU LARGE $900". The piece is the largest original Indian doll we have ever offered for sale and might be one of the largest dolls offered for public sale overall. The piece exhibits a thick Indian tanned Great American Bison Buffalo hide dress with thick hand cut fringes with yellow and red mineral pigment ocher further accented by beautiful geometric beadwork along both sides of the dress done in glass trade seed beads from the mid-1900's. The beadwork is done across the dress cape shoulders, down the arms, along the front of the chest and back (along the arms on both sides), along the entire bottom edge of the dress in two sections, fully top beaded moccasins and high top legging cuffs along a band as well as a completely beaded harness saddle leather belt. The beadwork shows colors of a light blue, corn yellow, semi-transparent red, blue, sky padre greasy blue, semi-transparent green. The head shows a red and black ocher paint along with facial trade petit seed beads in greasy white, black and red. The head shows braided real human hair with bucksin Indian hide ties, buckskin bone hair pipe like breastplate collar, Turkey feather in the hair and earrings done in semi-transparent orange seed bead, faceted trade bead and greasy vasoline hair pipe beads, all glass. The inside of the doll is done in a floral calico trade clothe. Provenance: From one of the larger Bozeman, Montana rare Montana History estates and has the original Garryowen, Montana Custer Battlefield Museum collection museum tag, made by Anna Clubfoot (Custer Battlefield Museum, Battle of the Little Bighorn, Battle of the Greasy Grass, Custer's Last Stand). Overall in good condition with mostly supple soft hide at the top with the bottom part of the dress having a slightly stiffness, very little bead loss and no apparent major damages, rips or tears. Measures overall 28"H by 23.5"W.
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C. 1890 Sioux Beaded Hide Hard Sole Moccasins Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 797) The lot features a nice set of circa 1890’s Indian hide and hard sole moccasins with geometric beadwork from the Sioux Indians. The set shows an Indian tanned hide construction with sinew sewn traditional Sioux geometric beadwork and unique Indian tanned hide bases which are covered with hard sole parfleche rawhide that are also sinew sewn. The beadwork is all 19th Century period correct glass trade seed beads showing a chalk white with pattern in red white heart, semi-transparent green, lilac, and cobalt all sinew sewn. The set shows a medium height ankle with fold over and square Indian hide tongue. The Indian hide supple bottoms are covered with parfleche rawhide hard soles which have some wear spots and heavily foot worn pattern. Provenance: The set is from the estate ex-collection of James Schwickert of Hartford, Wisconsin and found to be an authentic early antique Sioux examples by the experts at Hindman and Cowan’s. The condition is overall well preserved considering their early age, some bead loss (which nicely shows the sinew) soft supple hide, with the soles having some wear spots, the rears having some separation and wear spots and some thread loss at the rear of the ankle fold over, but currently display well and are in well kept condition. Each measures 9.75”L across the sole by 3.25”W by 4”H when not folded.
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C. 1890- Lakota Sioux Beaded Hard Sole Moccasins Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 797) The lot features a set of circa 1890-1900’s Lakota Sioux beaded hide moccasins with hard soles. The set shows an Indian tanned Buffalo Bison hide with sinew sewn hard sole parfleche rawhide bottoms and period correct glass trade seed beadwork that is also sinew sewn along the entire top, sides and back. The sinew sewn beadwork shows a geometric pattern with greasy red centers having faceted metal crosses at the center and border in greasy sky padre blue, greasy green, greasy yellow and faceted metal. The set has a medium height ankle and long tongue. The bottoms have a very nice foot worn patina and the set is well preserved with little bead loss and some small old repairs, all from honest authentic age and use. Provenance: From a large Cowboy and Antique collection in Butte, Montana. Each measures 10.5”L soles by 4”W by 2.75”H ankle. Nice full size men’s moccasins from the late 19th turn of the century.
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Guardian 2000 Mahogany Cigar Cabinet Humidor Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Guardian 2000 mahogany cigar cabinet humidor by Vigilant Inc. This is a tall cigar cabinet humidor that features a wonderfully and professionally crafted mahogany construction and shows four shelves that are angled for presentation and a segmented tray at the bottom just above the control panel to regulate the humidity of the humidor. The humidor has a second compartment in the bottom that houses an Essicks Air humidifier. The condition of this humidor is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this humidor is 73 5/8" x 27 1/4" x 18".
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Large Taos Drum Tall Log Carved Wooden Table Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Taos drum tall log carved wooden table. The table features a cut glass top that protects the wonderfully crafted Taos drum. The drum features a double sided stretched rawhide covering with a single log frame. The drum is all handmade from the Taos Drum workshop and is made by native craftsman artist from the Taos Pueblo ages-old tradition of drum making. The table is considered a one tree or one log drum as the drum is crafted from one large tree trunk which is burned and carved out at the center leaving the ridged wood outer core in one piece then covered in two rawhide Parfleche thick wraps, one on the top and bottom, which are wetted and stretched over the wood and tied with rawhide lacing which then all dries giving a taunt hard surface with amazing deep sounds. The condition of this Taos drum table is good with slight wear to the foot of the drum but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this drum table are 32" x 25" x 24".
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Bill Ohrmann CM Russell Sculpted Lamp Stand c 1995 Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sculpted lamp stand by Montana artist Bill Ohrmann of a CM Russell painting sculpture. The lamp stand features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hardwood and ceramic construction that features a scene of CM Russell painting a scene a herd of elk that is hand painted and marked ont he back "List Series - C.M. Russell - number: 364 - Hand Painted. The piece is signed ont he back copyright UKE '95 - and Ohrmann. There is a lamp featured on the lamp stand that is secured to the stand and shows a shade constructed from birch bark and limbs secured together to create the shade. Ohrmann was a Montana rancher all of his life. He was born on a ranch outside of Philipsburg, MT in 1919, and lived in the Philipsburg and Ovando area before his family moved to their present ranch south of Drummond, MT in 1934. Living on and working the ranches gave him an appreciation for nature and a love of animals. Bill passed away in 2014 at his home in Drummond MT. Bill dabbled in many artists mediums from bronze, to paint to large steel sculptures. Some of his larger welded pieces can be found in Couer d’Alene, ID, Georgetown Lake and his home city of Philipsburg, MT. Mr. Ohrmann’s paintings were chosen by The Montana Arts Council, where they selected 40 of his paintings for a two year, ten gallery show across the state of Montana, from the Hockaday Center in Kalispell to the Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings. The show was titled “How We Live”. The condition of this sculpture lamp stand is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall working condition. The lamp has been plugged in and shows that it is working. The measurements of this lamp stand are 54 1/2" x 16" x 17 1/2".
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Hubley Cast Iron Two Seat Two Horse Carriage Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 797) "Featured in this lot is a Rare Hubley Cast Iron Two Seat Two Horse Surrey Carriage, Painted circa early 1900s. The Hubley Manufacturing Company was an American producer of a wide range of cast-iron toys, door stops, and bookends. The first Hubley toys appeared in 1909 and were made of cast-iron, with themes that ranged from horse-drawn vehicles and different breeds of dogs, to tractors, steam shovels and guns. This is a very rare toy depicting a man driving a woman. It is quite scarce, the four holes on the sides of the seats were for a canopy to be attached, the toy was sold with and without canopies. Both the riders and the seats detach from the carriage as well as the chassis and rear spoked wheels from the yoke. Paint appears to be original red, blue, mustard yellow, and white, and has flaked off in places. Toy is in remarkably good condition considering its age. Measures 3.5""W x 13""L x 5.5""H assembled.
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"Good Medicine" Charles M. Russell 1st Ed. 1929 Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 797) "Featured in this lot is the rare ""Good Medicine: The Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell"", 1929 First Edition. Introduction by Will Rogers and biographical note by his wife, Nancy Russell. Here is the classic Charles M. Russell book for all collectors. ""Good Medicine"" is the inspiring chronicle of an old-time cow wrangler revealed in a unique collection of his illustrated letters. It is filled with letters and drawings to friends, and little stories. A print of the painting, ""Where Tracks Spell War Or Meat"" is on inside of both covers, a print of the painting, ""When I Was A Kid"" is on the opposite page of the title page. This rare book is a must have for Charlie Russell and Western art fans.
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1926 African Game Trails by Theodore Roosevelt Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 797) Featured in this lot is this scarce edition of "African Game Trails; An Account of the African Wanderings of an American Hunter-Naturalist" by Theodore Roosevelt published in 1926. This lot includes both complete volumes. Each volume features beautifully decorated embossed leatherette covers and spine. The books have numerous maps and illustrations by Philip R. Goodwin. The condition of these books is good with some slight wear to the outside spine and corners of the book and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the books but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of books are 7 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/4".
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Last of the Great Scouts by H.Wetmore & Zane Grey Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 797) In this lot is "Life of the Great Scouts Life Story of Col. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill)” by Helen Cody Wetmore and Zane Grey, copyright 1918, Grosset & Dunlap. This is the story of William F. Cody, known as the legendary Buffalo Bill. Buffalo Bill was born in a log cabin in Iowa. He was a buffalo hunter, stagecoach driver, Pony Express rider, Civil War soldier, and a scout for the U.S. army before beginning his career as the star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West, which electrified audiences around the world from 1883 to 1917. Bill's sister, Helen Cody Wetmore, writes an affectionate biography that recalls the man and the legend and his colorful personality and ironic wit, as well as his celebrated international status. Before becoming a showman, Cody tried his luck as a land speculator, a hotelkeeper, and a justice of the peace. These pages also show the author herself growing up on the wild frontier. "Buffalo Bill" introduces us to an unforgettable and controversial figure in American frontier history. The book is in good condition, with minimal foxing noted. It measures 5.75" W x 7.75" L.
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Sitting Bull and the Indian War Book 1st Edition Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 797) For your consideration is this Rare "Sitting Bull and the Indian War Book", 1st Edition 1891 by W. Fletcher Johnson. "Life of the great medicine man and chief Sitting Bull; his tragic death; story of the Sioux nation; their manners and customs, Ghost Dances and Messiah Craze; also a very complete history of the sanguinary Indian War of 1890-'91", Edgewood Publishing Company. This work is an excellent reference on the Sioux Nation and includes a map of the Badlands in South Dakota, an account of General George Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of Little Big Horn, and a description of the lives of White Beaver and William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. The book contains many illustrations and photographs including notable Native American chiefs, US Army officers, battlefield sketches, most in the black & white format of the time but a few of Native Americans including Sitting Bull's son Crow Foot are in a pinkish hue. The greenish blue cloth bound gold gilt embossed front cover shows a portrait of Sitting Bull at the top with a battle scene vignette below, medallion images of both Major General Miles and U.S. Deputy Bartlett. At the bottom of the cover is a vignette of the Ghost Dance, embossed title as such. Gold gilt embossed spine has an image of Sitting Bull standing. The book is in good condition consistent with its age and normal handling, scuffing and fading noted to the covers and spine, foxing noted to intact pages. Measures 5.5"W x 8"L x 1.5"D
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American Indian Glacier Real Photo Post Cards Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of autographed real photo postcard Indian collection circa early 1900's. There are a total of four real photo postcards in this collection. The postcards from Glacier Studios in East Glacier and shows individual Native Americans dressed up in ceremonial garments with autographs adorning the face of the post cars that reads as follows: Wades-in-Water Glacier National Park - Spotted Bear - Bull Child - Joe Butterfly. The condition of this collection of postcards is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these postcards range from 5 3/8" x 3 1/4" to 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".
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C. 1900 Chiricahua Apache Bow, Arrow & Quiver Set Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 797) The lot features an early 1900’s bow, arrow and quiver set attributed to the Chiricahua Apache of Arizona. The hardwood bow measures overall 57 inches in length and still has the old drawstring attached with the gripping area being wrapped with old Indian tanned buckskin hide and strips of old trade clothe. There are two arrows included that have old crow feather fletching and sinew wrappings. The old quiver measures 22 inches in length and is made of Indian brain-tanned hide with old blue painted designs, red stroud cloth, painted fringes and the original braided shoulder stap and hand-carved support rod still intact. The support rod has a large section of blue and white beadwork at the center done in glass trade seed beads. Truly a nice early Indian Reservation period early 1900’s set showing nice well preserved condition and uncommon Chiricahua Apache origin. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Jim Bastian Kansas City, MO.
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Circa 1880 Chircahua Apache Painted War Shield Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 797) This is an outstanding circa 1880 Apache War Shield collected from the Chiricahua Apache in Southeast Arizona. The large example is comprised of parfleche black bear hide wetted and stretched over a bent wood hoop frame. Some consider the Apache to not have access to Buffalo hide and subsequently used Black Bear, Elk, Deer, Horse and Cow hides such as this amazing example. The original hard wood carrying band is still intact on the reverse side and is made of hard wood wrapped with hide tightly. The Apache have been documented as not making shoulder straps or arm bands on the back side of their shields, but rather used a thick hardwood carrying band wrapped in hide; other examples documenting this are shown in the photo gallery for comparison. The shield has a slight warp from drying and true age. This is a larger, heavier war shield and not a dance or ceremonial shield. The front of the shield has old pigment mineral polychrome paint with old symbols that have faded with time, of what appears to be a sunburst and lightning bolts, painted in red, black, and green with traces of yellow ochre / ocher still on the shield. Apache shields, especially from the Chiricahua, are quite rare in the collecting community in comparison to Plains shields and other tribes. The shield is overall in good condition with stiff parfleche hide, much of the paint remnants still beautifully visible, some wear to the hide but no major cuts, the sinew hide lacing is still intact on the back and some old trade clothe still tied to the gripping section. One of the better more scarcely seen Apache example we have offered for sale. Other published examples of similar Apache shields with hard wood straps are shown in the photo gallery for comparison from authors and scholars such as John Baldwin. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Bob Allerton Dallas, Texas. Measures overall 26 inches across.
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Navajo Jeff James Sonoran Gold Turquoise Necklace Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 797) Featured in this lot is sterling silver Sonoran Gold turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Jeff James. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a total of thirteen triangular and oval cut Sonoran Gold turquoise cabochon set into the face of the pendant and features a sterling silver chain that ends in a lock clasp. The pendant is marked with the Jeff James hallmark 'J' and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark on the back of the pendant. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 20 3/4" and the pendant measures 1 1/4" x 2 7/8". The collective weight of the necklace is 41g.
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Navajo Delgarito Squash Necklace, Ring & Earrings Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and spiny oyster squash, ring, and earrings from Navajo artist Ray Delgarito. This collection is wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and spiny oyster construction. There are three items in this collection with the first showing a beautiful squash that shows 10 triangular shaped blossoms that feature spiny oyster cabochon with beautiful luster with contrasts of pink and cream coloration, the central naga pendant shows a four segmented construction that feature polygonal shape spiny oyster cabochon set into the face. The naga pendant is mark with a 'R' inside of a 'D' and is marked 'Sterling.' The necklace features sterling silver pearl double strand necklace chain. The next item is a beautiful ring that features two polygonal spiny oyster cabochon set into the face of the ring and shows great luster and coloration with forked shoulders. The last item ins a pair of hook dangle earrings that feature polygonal spiny oyster cabochon set into the face of the earrings and show sterling silver construction. The condition of this collection of jewelry is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of the squash necklace from clasp to clasp are 20" and the central pendant measures 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" x 1/4", the ring measures 1" x 1 3/8" x 1 1/4" and shows a ring size of US 7 1/2, and the earrings measure 2 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/4". The collective weight of this jewelry collection is 163g.
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Navajo Silver & Emerald Valley Turquoise Necklace Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver and Emerald Valley turquoise double strand necklace. This necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, turquoise, and melon shell construction that shows a double strand design with graduating Emerald Valley turquoise rondelles that are accented with strings of melon shells. The necklace ends with sterling silver aglets that are marked 'sterling' and a hook and chain clasp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 26" and shows the rondelles showing graduating 26". The collective weight of this necklace is 28.8g.
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Graduated Turquoise Necklace Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 797) Featured in this lot is this graduated discoidal turquoise necklace from Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Cecelia Santafoia. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted turquoise construction that shows graduated soft green discoidal turquoise and ended with sterling silver clasp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 25" and the turquoise measurements range from 3/8 to 1/2" in diameter.
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Kwakwaka'wakw Pacific Northwest Coast Totem Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Kwakwaka'wakw Pacific Northwest Coast totem. The totem features a decoration of a thunderbird with naturally painted design with traditional decoration to the thunderbird. Thunderbirds, in Native American mythology, a powerful spirit in the form of a bird. By its work, the earth was watered and vegetation grew. Lightning was believed to flash from its beak, and the beating of its wings was thought to represent the rolling of thunder. The condition of this totem is good with a naturally occurring fissure to the left side of the face of the totem and between the legs of the totem but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this totem is 48 1/2" x 13" x 15".
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"Bounding Buck Through the Forest," by Manley 1980 Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called of a buck bounding through the forest by Manley circa 1980. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features a four point buck bounding through the forest while hopping over a log and past a collection of boulders. The bronze is marked "80'" and 'Manley' and is numbered 18/30. The condition of this bronze is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze is 11 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 8".
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L.A. Huffman & Tom Mix Photo & Postcard Collection Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of L.A. Huffman and Tom Mix photograph and postcards. There are two photographs and one postcard along with three newspaper clippings and one fold up brochures. The first photograph is a L.A. Huffman photograph from Coffrin's Old West Gallery and called "Interior of a Wolfer's Cabin originally from 1902 in Montana and shows a cabin setting with the rifle propped against the bunk that is covered by a trade blanket and shows a wood stove in the corner and numbered #146 on the back. The second photograph is an original photograph of actor Tom Mix who was an American film actor and the star of many early Western films between 1909 and 1935; the photograph is marked 'original' on the back of the photograph. There are three newspaper clippings in regards to actor Tom Mix from Movie Star News and other publications not noted but features a excerpt that is titled "Rider of the Death Valley," by Bill O'Neal. The next item is a colored postcard that shows a close up shot of Sitting Bull by D. F. Barry originally taken in 1885 courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution; Sitting Bull was a Hunkpapa Lakota leader who led his people during years of resistance against United States government policies. The last item is a brochure of the Chateau de Mores that reads: in the Heart of the North Dakota - and states its Open to visitors on U.S. Highway 10 and Interstate 94; and includes information of Chateau de Mores presented by State Historical Society of North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota. The condition of this collection is good with a small wear mark to the Sitting Bull postcard but otherwise this collection features good overall condition. The measurements of this collection range from 4 3/4" x 3 3/4" to 8 3/8" x 11 1/4".
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J.B. Robertson 1900s Percussion Cap 36 Cal Rifle Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a American made percussion cap rifle signed J.B. Robertson originating from the 20th century and chambered in 36 caliber. The rifle displays a 38 1/4" long octagonal rifled barrel, hardwood stock, under barrel wood ram rod, percussion cap system, brass trigger guard, and brass accents. The side of the barrel is marked "J.B. Robertson" with the side of the lock plate marked with the initials "J.B.R". The piece shows a functional percussion hammer system, lock plate, and dual trigger system. The stock shows brass accents, a brass crescent butt plate, and brass storage on the side of the stock. The rifle shows good mechanical condition with a warm patina across the barrel and lock plate. The piece shows good condition overall with some light signs of wear. No Serial Number. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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F.Lli Pietta Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 797) Included in this lot we have a F.Lli Pietta Model 1851 single action Navy percussion revolver chambered in .36 caliber. The revolver displays a six shot cylinder, 7 1/2" long barrel, walnut grips, case hardened hammer. naked steel underbarrel ram rod, brass frame and trigger guard, and blue'd finish on the cylinder and barrel. The side of the barrel is marked "Black Powder Only 44 CAl" on the left side and "FAP F.Lli Pietta Made In Italy" on the right. The revolver shows good condition overall with the mechanics showing intermittent function and warn blue and case hardening finish. Serial Number: 21612. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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Montana Territory Damascus and Stag Antler Knife Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing sandbar stag antler grips and Damascus blade. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful, wide ladder Damascus. The hollow grind, full tang blade has been paired with a set of pre-embargo sandbar Stag antler, premium grip scales, which are secured to the piece with two mosaic pins and lanyard loop. The knife also features a set of polished stainless-steel bolsters with a comfortable finger well. The tang and knife spine have been artfully hand vine filled. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures overall 11" long with the blade being 6 1/4" long.
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Montana Brown Trout Scrimshaw Damascus Knife Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife with an excellent Montana Brown trout scrimshaw artwork. This knife is truly a work of “Montana” art as it shows the Brown trout and forged “rustic” Damascus—a tribute to the wilderness of our state and scrimshaw artwork of Native American Indian heritage. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful ladder Damascus pattern. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of nice wild Buffalo bone grip scales, which are secured to the piece using two mosaic pins and lanyard loop. The knife also features a set of polished stainless-steel bolsters with a comfortable finger well. The tang and knife spine have been artfully hand vine filled. The grips have also been artfully scrimshaw etched with an image of the Brown trout, one of the most desired fish for all fly fisherman of Montana. The knife is in brand new condition. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with a Great American Bison Buffalo leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures overall 10 1/2" long with the blade being 5 1/2" long.
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Montana Blackfeet Scrimshaw Damascus Knife Bozeman Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing an artful Blackfeet American Indian scrimshaw. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful raindrop Damascus. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of nice white wild animal Buffalo bone grips scales with an etched scrimshaw of a Blackfoot warrior; the grips scales are secured to the piece using two mosaic pins and lanyard loop. The tang has been artfully hand vine filled. The grips have also artfully been scrimshaw etched with the bust or mount of a Buffalo going down the grip vertically. The knife also features a set of polished stainless-steel bolsters. The knife is in brand new condition. The blade is stamped with the outline of the state of Montana "MT" and "Bozeman MT" underneath. The knife has been paired with a Great American Bison Buffalo leather, hand crafted tooled sheath and stamped "MT Bozeman MT" with the outline of Montana. The knife measures 13" long with the blade being 7 3/4" long.
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Walt Wooten (1939-) Teepee #1 Oil on Canvas Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 797) Featured in this lot is this oil on canvas called "Teepee #1," by artist Walt Wooten born in 1939. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oil on canvas construction that features a teepee set up in a high desert setting that shows two logs holding the teepee open and is signed in the bottom right hand corner. The back is marked with: this is an original Walt Wooten - purchased from his studio 9/03, while still unfinished - Study to a Teepee #1 - copyright Walt Wooten. Walt Wooten has been painting throughout his life. Ten years ago he began to focus on bringing the vivid images of Native American Peoples to canvas. He grew up in Chicago, the son of a minister, and the grandson of a full-blooded Choctaw Indian. His own Native American heritage, the topic of many dinner conversations and boyhood dreams, nourished his fascination with Native American Culture. Walt's childhood was spent drawing horses and copying photographs of saddles from the Sears catalog. He won several scholarships in school for his artistic talent. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago and Roosevelt Universary. He also studied with Don Baum at the Hyde Park Center. The Southwestern influence has been a major theme throughout his career. All of his work shares startling color and uncluttered composition. Through influences of John Singer Sargent, Milton Avery, and Fritz Scholder, his contemporary style has evolved. Walt has exhibited across the United States and is represented presently by: Hampton Gallery; Santa Fe, NM; Squash Blossom Galleries, Aspen and Vail, CO; Styria Gallery, Locust Valley, NY; Denver Buffalo Company, Denver, CO; American West Gallery, Chicago, IL; and Carmen Rodesly, Houston, TX. The condition of this oil on canvas is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed oil on canvas is 15 3/4" x 13 1/2" and the canvas measures 10" x 8".
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R.C. Gorman (1931-2005) Acoma Artist Proof c. 1984 Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 797) Featured in this lot is this "Acoma," Artist Proof serigraph by artist R.C. Gorman born in 1931 and died in 2005 and circa 1984. This artist proof features a wonderfully and professionally crafted serigraph construction that features a woman curled up in a peach color trade blanket with a very large Acoma pottery vessel set just in front of her and features traditional Acoma polychrome decoration with a bird on the front and geometric patterns decorating the the side walling of the pottery vessel. Rudolph Carl Gorman (July 26, 1931 – November 3, 2005) was a Native American artist of the Navajo Nation. Referred to as "the Picasso of American Indian artists" by The New York Times, his paintings are primarily of Native American women and characterized by fluid forms and vibrant colors, though he also worked in sculpture, ceramics, and stone lithography. He was also an avid lover of cuisine, authoring four cookbooks, (with accompanying drawings) called Nudes and Food. The condition of this artist proof serigraph is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this artist proof serigraph is 35 1/2" x 44" and the visible artwork measures 29 1/2" x 38 1/8".
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Large Frederic Remington (1861-1909) Rattlesnake Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 797) Featured in this lot is this after-Frederic Remington (born 1861 and passed 1909) bronze called "Rattlesnake." Frederic Remington is considered one of the most prolific and important Western artists of the 19th century. His works are immensely valuable, and his style is highly sought after. The bronze features a cowboy riding a horse starting to rear away from a snake on the ground. The bronze features lifelike characteristics and shows wonderful texturing to the horse's mane and wooly chaps of the cowboy. The artist signature can be seen on the base of the bronze and shows a brass plaque on the front of the marble base. The condition of this large bronze is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 22 1/4" x 10" x 16".
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"Personal Memoirs Of Gen'l. W.T. Sherman" 1890 Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 797) "This lot features the 1891 two volume set, ""Personal Memoirs of Gen'l. W.T. Sherman"", Charles L. Webster & Co., publishers. William Tecumseh Sherman was a 19th-century American military officer, known for his service as a Union Army general during the American Civil War. In 1875, seeking to stay out of politics, Sherman published his ‘Memoirs’, which would become of the best-known, first-hand accounts of the American Civil War. This important autobiography includes summaries of political stances on slavery, encouraging slaves to try to escape, even though he did not want their help in the military. This two-volume work is filled with military tactics and strategy, accounts of army marches, battles, encounters with Confederate authorities, and most importantly, Sherman’s own attitude toward war. These memoirs are illustrated throughout with portraits and folding maps, the green cloth bound gold gilt stamped covers have held up well considering their age. The colour is fading on the covers though the gold gilt is still remarkably clean and bright. Slight scuffing noted on the cover edges, slight staining noted on page edges, age tanning and slight foxing on pages, no other obvious damage noted. Measurements 6""W x 9.25""L x 1.5""D each approxiimately.
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Deer Lodge Montana Prison Made Horsehair Headstall Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Deer Lodge Montana prison made horsehair headstall. This is a finely hitched horsehair headstall and reins from the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge. This is a fully hitched bridle with no segments of leather and shows a unique design with "Stars and Bars" decoration adorning the brow band, crown piece, top of the throat latch, and both outside of the cheek pieces. The reins show a design of striking geometric patterns. The bit featured attached to the headstall is a twisted ring snaffle bit. In the western United States, the history of hitching is intertwined with the history of territorial and modern day prisons in the western United States. It was the first hobby at Montana State Prison, dating back to the territorial prison in Deer Lodge. Charlie Russell, the famous western artist, wrote about men down at Deer Lodge “twistin hairs”. Other commonly known prisons for horsehair were located at Yuma and Florence, Arizona; Rawlins, Wyoming; and Walla Walla, Washington. The condition of this hitched horse hair headstall is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition
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Ralph Roybal (1955-) "Red Cloud" Bronze c. 1986 Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Red Cloud," circa 1985 and by Albuquerque artist Ralph Roybal born in 1955. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features a bust sculpture of Oglala Sioux chieftain Red Cloud and shows a beautiful patina to the bronze that shows colors of white for the collar and to the feather in his hair and is mounted no a hardwood shield. The bronze itself is marked and numbered 1/30 and the date of 1986. The plaque reads as follows: "Red Cloud" 1822-1909 - Oglala Sioux Chieftain - by Ralph Ryoubal. Ralph Roybal is an Albuquerque artist who devotes his talents to creating bronze sculptures of the American West. He worked in the Santa Fe Foundry and the Dell Weston Studio Foundry. Work at foundries gradually led to full-time sculpture work in 1985. The condition of this bronze is good with a slight looseness to the connection but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze 19" x 8 1/2" x 7".
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Tom Baker "Mare & Colt on the Run," Bronze c. 1994 Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Mare and Colt on the Run," by Tom Baker. This bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a Mare and her young colt running with their tails in the wind. The bronze features the artist signature on the side walling of the bronze base and shows the date next tot he numbering of 1/21. Tom Baker has been sculpting for over forty years. He works mostly in clay, casting pieces in fiberglass or bronze. He has produced over one hundred figurative and abstract pieces. Tom currently lives with his family on Vashon Island, Washington. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture are 8 1/2" x 12 3/4" x 5 3/8".
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Buckin' Bronco Leather Saddle Stool Sharon Soare Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 797) Featured in this lot is this slick seat hornless Australian saddle stool. The saddle stool features a wonderfully crafted leather and cast iron construction. The saddle featured on the cast iron base is a slick seat construction that shows no horn and shows Australian style to the construction. The saddle is marked '270' on the latigo keeper and '14755' on the back of the saddle behind the seat. The saddle is marked with a 'Sharon Soare' marking and a hallmark that reads: Monroe Veach - Trenton, MO. - Veach Made. The stand is marked on the top of the bottom portion of the stand '407298R2.' The condition of this saddle stool is good with some slight wear to the leather from previous use but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this saddle stool is 32 1/2" x 15" x 22".
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Kevin Red Star (Crow 1943) Original Serigraph Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 797) Featured in this lot is this limited edition serigraph from Crow artist Kevin Red Star born in 1943. Red Star was born in 1943 on the Crow reservation in south east Montana. He was born into a creative family and found painting and art at an early age. In the late 1960's he was chosen to be in the first group of students accepted into the Institute of American Indian Arts located in Santa Fe. He has since become a well known artist known for his paintings of Native Americans that are sought after by collector and gallery alike. The artwork features a Crow man and woman embracing under the night sky with the moon shown high above them. Both of the figures show beautiful and colorful clothing. The piece shows wonderful detail in the clothes and faces of each individual. The piece is signed "Kevin Red Star" in the bottom right hand corner and is numbered 17/75 in the bottom left hand corner. The condition of this framed artwork is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed artwork is 37 1/4" x 32 1/2" and the visible art measures 27" x 22 1/2".
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Walt Wooten (1939-) Early Morning Water Bearer Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 797) Featured in this lot is this oil on canvas called "Early Morning Water Bearer II," by artist Walt Wooten born in 1939. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oil on canvas construction that features a Native woman with a trade cloth shawl wrapped around her neck and carrying a large water pottery vessel on her head and shows the artist signature in the bottom left hand corner of the painting. The back is marked with a The Squash Blossom identifying tag that reads: The Squash Blossom - Walt Wooten - Early Morning Water Bearer II - Oil - $1600. This painting also features a tag form the Codswell Gallery confirming the purchase price of $1600. Provenance: the painting was purchased from The Squash Blossom out of Colorado Springs in 2018 for $1600 by Judy McDonald (The piece includes the written record of the sale in receipt form). Walt Wooten has been painting throughout his life. Ten years ago he began to focus on bringing the vivid images of Native American Peoples to canvas. He grew up in Chicago, the son of a minister, and the grandson of a full-blooded Choctaw Indian. His own Native American heritage, the topic of many dinner conversations and boyhood dreams, nourished his fascination with Native American Culture. Walt's childhood was spent drawing horses and copying photographs of saddles from the Sears catalog. He won several scholarships in school for his artistic talent. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago and Roosevelt Universary. He also studied with Don Baum at the Hyde Park Center. The Southwestern influence has been a major theme throughout his career. All of his work shares startling color and uncluttered composition. Through influences of John Singer Sargent, Milton Avery, and Fritz Scholder, his contemporary style has evolved. Walt has exhibited across the United States and is represented presently by: Hampton Gallery; Santa Fe, NM; Squash Blossom Galleries, Aspen and Vail, CO; Styria Gallery, Locust Valley, NY; Denver Buffalo Company, Denver, CO; American West Gallery, Chicago, IL; and Carmen Rodesly, Houston, TX. The condition of this framed oil on canvas is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed oil on canvas is 19 1/2" x 16 1/2" and the canvas measurements are 14" x 11".
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Olive Drab Climbing Lion Jadeite Carved Sculpture Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 797) Featured in this lot is this olive drab climbing lion jadeite carved sculpture. The jadeite sculpture shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted jadeite construction that features a roaring lion climbing on top of a rock and shows great coloration of olive drab to light green. The condition of this jadeite statue is good with a small fracture to the right ear of the statue but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this statue are 21 1/2" x 17" x 11".
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After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) Roman Bronze Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 797) Featured in this lot is this after Auguste Moreau Roman bronze born 1834 and died in 1917 and circa 1999. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally sculpted roman bronze that shows a woman holding a stick with floral arrangement shown on the stick and looking down at it. The bronze is marked 'A. Moreau' and 'Hag' with a '1999' underneath. Louis Auguste Moreau born, was a French sculptor best known for his bronze-cast figurines. His allegorical Art Nouveau works often depicted women, children, cherubs, and historical figures adorned with floral motifs and ornaments, and were influential to other artists working at the time. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 41" x 10" x 7".
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C. 1900- Navajo Old Crystal Trading Post Rug Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Crystal Trading Post circa 1900's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that features central stepped diamonds with triangular decoration around the outside border of the field area and includes colors of dark brown, cream, medium red, heathered grey and a lighter brown. Originally the Old Crystal trading post was established in 1894, in this remote part of the Navajo Reservation Southwest of Two Grey Hills and Northwest of Gallup. In 1896 J.B. Moore purchased an interest in the trading post and re-named it Crystal after a pure sparkling mountain spring that was in the area. Due to the remoteness of the Trading Post he started using a mail order catalog to sell his rugs to the Eastern market. The first catalog came out in 1903, with another in 1911. He left the reservation in 1911. During his stay at Crystal he greatly influenced the change in styles of Navajo rugs being produced at the Crystal Trading Post. The rugs had an Oriental motif with multiple borders, large central medallions and numerous hooks. The condition of this rug is fair with some wear to to outside edges of the rug and shows some fading to the naturally dyed colored areas of the rug but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 56" x 32".
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M. Peinlich Indian Chief Bronze Bookends 1900-1919 Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 797) This is an excellent set of Indian Chief solid bronze bookend sculptures by Max Peinlich and cast by Griffoul of Newark, NJ circa 1900-1919. The set shows a very heavy solid bronze with beautiful patina’d finish showing a regal Native American Indian Warrior Chief wearing a pluming headdress bearing. Each is signed in the bronze “M. PEINLICH Scp.” Each of these heavy pieces is stamped on the back “CAST BY GRIFFOUL NEWARK N.J.” and one in addition marked “REAL BRONZE”. Max Peinlich was an Austrian sculptor who received his training in the Imperial Museum of Arts and Crafts in Vienna and in the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, France. After moving to America, Peinlich first received recognition for a display case he designed at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904. These appear to be an original work of art made during the artist life having a fantastic classic Art Nouveau Art Deco design and incredible heavy and fine craftsmanship. One of if not the best example of the Indian Chief bookends by Max Peinlich an cast by Griffoul ever offered for sale. Each measures 6.5”H by 5 5/8”W by 2.75”D. Total weight of approximately 16.70 pounds (16.70 lbs.)
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Navajo Old Crystal Trading Post Rug c. 1940's Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Crystal Trading Post rug circa 1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that features a beautiful Crystal Eye dazzler decoration that forms geometric patters and creates a central medallion and shows colors such as red, brown and set to a cream field. Originally the Old Crystal trading post was established in 1894, in this remote part of the Navajo Reservation Southwest of Two Grey Hills and Northwest of Gallup. In 1896 J.B. Moore purchased an interest in the trading post and re-named it Crystal after a pure sparkling mountain spring that was in the area. Due to the remoteness of the Trading Post he started using a mail order catalog to sell his rugs to the Eastern market. The first catalog came out in 1903, with another in 1911. He left the reservation in 1911. During his stay at Crystal he greatly influenced the change in styles of Navajo rugs being produced at the Crystal Trading Post. The rugs had an Oriental motif with multiple borders, large central medallions and numerous hooks. The condition of this rug is good with some bleeding to the naturally dyed sections and some fraying to one of the corner edges but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 53 1/2" x 23 1/2"
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Navajo Eye Dazzler Mae Benally - Crownpoint c 1960 Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Eye Dazzler Crownpoint rug by Mae Benally circa 1960's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that features beautiful eye dazzler decoration adorning the border and the large medallion in the center. The naturally dyed colors of this rug include light brown, black, grey, heathered grey, and cream set to a black field. The rug features the original Crownpoint Rug Weavers Assn. tag in the corner of the rug. The condition of this rug is good with one of the tassels showing damage but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 39 1/2" x 27 1/4"
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Vintage Brilliant Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 797) Featured in this lot is this vintage brilliant diamond and 14k white gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k white gold construction that features a vintage design that shows a total of 126 baguette cut diamonds with great color scale and a total weight of 1.06 carats and shows a total of 53 round brilliant cut diamonds with great luster and color scale that shows a total weight of 0.68 carats. The total diamond weight is 1.74 carats. The ring is marked with the Color Jewels hallmark 'CJ' and stamped '14k' on the inside of the ring band. The ring size is US 7.
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Yawman & Erbe MFG Co Quarter Sawn Oak File Cabinet Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Yawman & Erbe Mfg Co. quarter sawn oak file cabinet circa early 1900's. This is a segmented file cabinet that shows wonderfully and professionally crafted quarter sawn oak construction and shows four segments with brass handles and shows brass plaques to label the cabinets. The condition of this file cabinet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this file cabinet 53 1/2" x 14 1/4" x 24".
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Taos Drum One Log Carved Wooden Coffee Table Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Taos drum one log carved wooden coffee table. The table features a cut glass top that protects the wonderfully crafted Taos drum. The drum features a double sided stretched rawhide covering with a single log frame. The drum is all handmade from the Taos Drum workshop and is made by native craftsman artist from the Taos Pueblo ages-old tradition of drum making. The table is considered a one tree or one log drum as the drum is crafted from one large tree trunk which is burned and carved out at the center leaving the ridged wood outer core in one piece then covered in two rawhide Parfleche thick wraps, one on the top and bottom, which are wetted and stretched over the wood and tied with rawhide lacing which then all dries giving a taunt hard surface with amazing deep sounds. The condition of this drum coffee table is fair to good with one of the handles showing signs of damage but otherwise the drum is in fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this drum coffee table are 29" x 30 1/2" x 16 1/2".
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Tooled Western Leather Saddle Counter Stool Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 797) Featured in this lot is this tooled western leather saddle counter stool. The stool featured in this lot is wonderfully crafted leather and cast iron construction that shows tooling to the skirt and fenders of the saddle and is mounted on a heavy cast iron base. The saddle features a headstall hanging from the horn with a unique looking bit. The condition of this saddle stool is good with some wear to the leather from previous use but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this saddle stool are 37" x 17" x 23 1/2".
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Montana Western Buckaroo Angora Wooly Chaps 1920s Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of Montana western buckaroo angora wooly chaps circa 1920's. The chaps shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather and angora wool construction that shows with a basket woven tooled leather belt and shows soft angora wool construction. The stand is a shows a clear hardwood construction that shows a spiraling decoration and that shows wonderful craftsmanship. The condition of this pair of chaps is good with some wear to the leather due to age and use but otherwise they show good overall condition. The measurements of these chaps are 36" x 23" and the waist size is 42".
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C.M. Russell (1864-1926) Covered Wagon Bronze Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Covered Wagon," by C.M. Russell born in 1864 and died in 1926. Charles Marion Russell (1864-1926) also known as C. M. Russell, Charlie Russell, and "Kid" Russell; was an artist of the Old American West. Russell created more than 2,000 paintings of cowboys, Indians, and landscapes set in the Western United States and in Alberta, Canada, in addition to bronze sculptures. Known as 'the cowboy artist,' Russell was also a storyteller and author. The C. M. Russell Museum Complex located in Great Falls, Montana, houses more than 2,000 Russell artworks, personal objects, and artifacts. Other major collections are held at the Montana Historical Society in Helena, Montana, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas, and the Sid Richardson Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. Russell's mural titled Lewis and Clark Meeting the Flathead Indians hangs in the state capitol building in Helena, Montana. Russell's 1918 painting Piegans sold for $5.6 million at a 2005 auction. The bronze features a man riding in front of a covered wagon with a elk draped on the back of one of the horses pulling the covered wagon. C.M. Russell's signature can be seen next to his etched symbol on the base of the bronze. The condition of this bronze is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 14" x 38 1/2" x 12 1/2". A similar example of this specific bronze sold for $3,750 in 2017 at Dan Morphy Auctions.
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Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan 1st Ed. 1888 Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a rare first edition two volume set of "The Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan", the celebrated 19th Century United States Army General. The book was published by Charles L. Webster & Company New York 1888 and press of Jenkins & McCowan. The set are both first edition 1888 dated and printed books and includes the complete set with both Volume I & Volume II. The books have a vast wealth of information on the Civil War and in specific Sheridan’s insights on the subject. Each volume contains different rare steel engraved portraits of Sheridan as front pieces and portraits of other figures such as Generals Gregg, Torbert, Merritt, James Wilson, Emory, Horatio Wright, and George A. Custer, with 25 maps of Civil War campaigns, and 1 of the Indian Campaign of 1868-69. The green cloth bound covers are gold gilt embossed on both the spine and front cover, the front covers also have vignettes of General Sheridan on a galloping horse. The books are in good condition for their age with some wear across the covers, foxing noted throughout. The books measure 6.25"W x 9.25"L, each about 1.5"D
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1899 1st Ed. Sundown Leflare by Frederic Remington Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1899 first edition Sundown Leflare written and illustrated by Frederic Remington. This book was published by Harper & Brothers Publishers in 1899 and shows illustrated brown cloth cover with gilt spine lettering. By the end of the 19th century, the West was "closing." This was the heyday of Easterners' fascination with a dying culture. Sundown Leflare is a Crow half-breed, who spent time scouting for the US Army as well as working as a trader in furs and skins. This compilation by Remington, tells Sundown's stories as a narrator letting his subject talk about whatever is important to him. The condition of this book is good with some tearing to the first two pages but otherwise is in good well preserved condition and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 7 1/2" x 5 1/8" x 3/4".
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Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902) Mountains of the Mist Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 797) This is a large framed hand painted / embellished Albert Bierstadt (German-American, 1830-1902) stretched canvas artwork titled, “Mountains Out of the Mist” with certificate from The Museum Shop. The back of the canvas is stamped and hand written “The Museum Shop Brushstrokes Collection Mountain Out of the Mist Albert Bierstadt 1830-1902 Artist Enhanced # 392-980”. Artist Albert Bierstadt, 1830-1902, was an American landscape painter of German descent, painting in oil on the heels of the American Romantic era of the mid-19th century, in the style of the Hudson River School. Albert Bierstadt's paintings and artwork are grand, luminous depictions of natural America, from the White Mountains and Saco River of New Hampshire, to the Rockies and California's Yosemite and Sierra Nevada, and also Washington state's Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound. As an artist, Albert Bierstadt painted his landscapes in Romantic realism. The scenery is sharp and clear, but also infused with radiant light, sometimes reflected off rock faces or water, hanging in the background as shimmering mist, or flickering through trees in rays of sunlight. Though not the first artist to record these sites, Bierstadt was the foremost painter of these scenes for the remainder of the 19th century. Bierstadt's paintings are highly prized having sold upwards of $700,000 and have been displayed in many art museums including The Metropolitan museum of Art in NYC, and The Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. This beautiful museum quality painting is similar to his painting, "Rocky Mountains", and has been enhanced by the artist himself, no marring is noted on painting, slight chips on edges of wood frame. The classic American style gold gilt wood frame measures 43.5"W x 57.5"L, 33.75"W x 47.5"L visible art.
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1930's Bijar Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 797) Included in this lot is a Bijar Persian hand knotted wool runner rug originating from the 1930's. The rug features a fine detailed design, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Bijar Persian rugs are hand woven in the town of Bijar and the surrounding villages located northwest of Iran in the Kurdistan province. The Bijar rugs are known for their high durability and compact weave. The piece displays a wonderful tight geometric floral pattern, with the border showing floral designs. The piece shows a tight weave with colors of red, blue, pink, green, brown, and tan. The piece shows good condition overall, with little wear and use. The rug measures 76" long by 41" wide.
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Sarouk Persian Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug 1930s Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 797) Included in this lot is a Sarouk Persian hand-knotted wool area rug originating from the 1930's. The rug features geometric floral patterns, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Sarouk rug is a style of Persian rug made in the village of Sarouk, located 25 miles north of Arak. The Sarouk rugs are known for their floral patterns and tight weave. The rug displays geometric floral designs across the rug with a multi-layered border. The piece shows colors of red, blue, green, cream, pink, orange, and dark brown. The piece shows a wonderful tight weave and fringe at one end. The rug is in good condition, showing little wear and use. The piece measures 57" wide by 105" long.
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Mountain Lion Warning Sign from Canada Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 797) For your consideration is this Mountain Lion sign from Canada. The sign is from the Canadian Wildlife Ministry and reads, "Warning Hikers You Are In Mountain Lion Country." The sign is a high visibility yellow and features a silhouette image of a Mountain Lion. The sign is in very good condition. It measures 12" x 18".
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Montana Game, Fish, & Parks Bear Trap Sign Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 797) This lot features a Montana bear trap sign. This sign was used to designate an area that had bear traps set. The sign was utilized by the Montana Game, Fish, and Parks to warn people that traps were set in the immediate area. The sign is in very good condition. It measures 12" x 18".
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F.Lli Pietta Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 797) Included in this lot we have a F.Lli Pietta Model 1851 single action Navy percussion revolver chambered in .44 caliber. The revolver displays a six shot cylinder, 7 1/2" long barrel, walnut grips, case hardened hammer and underbarrel ram rod, brass frame and trigger guard, and blue'd finish on the cylinder and barrel. The cylinder shows roll engraved cylinder scene depicting a harbor of sailing ships and marked "Patent No Engraved By W.L. Ormsby New York" and "Engaged 16 May 1843". The side of the barrel is marked "Black Powder Only 44 CAl" on the left side and "FAP F.Lli Pietta Made In Italy" on the right. The frame and barrel display import and manufacture stamps. The revolver shows good mechanical condition with a tight action. Serial Number: 535666. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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Uberti New Army .44 Cal Target Revolver Carbine Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 797) Included in this lot is an Uberti 1858 New Army single action target carbine chambered in .44 caliber black powder percussion. The carbine features a 18" long octagonal barrel, six shot cylinder, brass trigger guard, under barrel ram rod, walnut stock, and blue'd finish. The barrel is marked with manufacture and import stamps. The underside of the barrel is marked under the ram rod reading "CAL .44 Black Powder Only - A Uberti Italy". The brass trigger guard shows a nice gold color. The hammer shows beautiful case color hardening. The carbine shows a tight action and smooth mechanics. Serial Number: A32058. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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1860 New Model Army Revolver Belgian Reproduction Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 797) Featured in this lot is a Belgian revolver based off the Colt black powder series model 1860 single action Army Revolver chambered in .44 cal percussion. The revolver features an 8" barrel, 6-shot cylinder, walnut grips, brass trigger guard, blade front sight, and hammer notch rear sight. This was one of the most widely issued and popular revolvers of the Civil War, with many, if not most, going to the West after the war for Indian Wars or frontier service. It has matching numbers on the trigger guard, frame, and barrel. This revolver is in excellent overall condition. The frame, trigger guard, and barrel are marked with matching serial numbers and come with the original box. The revolver displays wonderful condition with tight mechanics and blue'd patina. The top of the barrel is marked "1960 NEW MODEL ARMY" with CAL. 44 and import stamps across the side of the barrel and frame. The bottom of the grip is marked with "MADE IN BELGIUM". The piece shows good working mechanics and light wear across the finish. Serial Number: 677. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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Montana Buffalo Skull Scrimshaw Damascus Knife Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife with an excellent Montana Buffalo Skull scrimshaw artwork. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful mosaic ladder Damascus. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of nice, wild bone grip scales, which are secured to the piece using two mosaic pins and lanyard loop. The tang has been artfully hand vine filled. The grips have also been artfully scrimshaw etched with an image of a Montana buffalo skull. The blade is stamped with the outline of the state of Montana "MT" in the outline with "Bozeman MT" underneath. The knife comes with a tooled leather sheath and is stamped "MT Bozeman MT" with the outline of Montana. The knife measures 10 1/4" long with the blade being 5 3/4" long.
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Montana Territory Damascus and Stag Antler Knife Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing stag antler grips and Damascus blade. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful raindrop Damascus. The hollow grind, full tang blade has been paired with a set of Stag antler, premium grip scales, which are secured to the piece with two mosaic pins and two lanyard loops. The knife also features a set of polished stainless-steel bolsters with a comfortable finger well. The tang and knife spine have been artfully hand vine filled. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures overall 11" long with the blade being 6" long.
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Navajo Zia Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Necklace Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and spiny oyster necklace from Navajo artist Zia. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lariat design and sterling silver construction that features sterling silver link chain and a dangle design that shows beautiful polygonal, oval, pear, and rectangular cut orange and red spiny oyster cabochon decorating the dangle design. Each link of the dangle design is marked with a 'sterling' stamp on the back side of the links and a 'ZIA' hallmark on the top link of the dangle design. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 22 1/4" and the dangle pendant measures 5" x 1 1/4" x 1/4". The collective weight of this bracelet is 54.9g.
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Navajo David Yellowhorse Inlaid Turquoise Knife Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 797) Featured in this lot is this inlaid Kingman turquoise and red branch coral knife from Navajo knife maker David Yellowhorse. The knife shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted clip point construction that shows a small hilt and hand that is inlaid with Kingman turquoise cabochon that shows a beautiful blue luster and a heavy matrix with bands of red branch coral cabochon set throughout the handle. the knife is shown in a roughout leather sheath that holsters the knife in with a button clasp. David Yellowhorse is a uniquely talented fourth- generation Native American silversmith whose reputation for creating handmade tribal works of art has brought him recognition throughout the jewelry and cutlery industries. David is a master at his craft and his work is highly regarded and collected worldwide. The condition of this knife is good with no obvious signs of damage to the knife or the sheath and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this knife and sheath are 8" x 1 3/4" and the knife measures 7 1/2" x 1 1/4" and the blade measures 4".
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Jack Black (Navajo 20th C) Hemis Mana Painting Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 797) Featured in this lot is this acrylic on canvas called "Hemis Mana or Hopi Maiden" circa 20th century by Navajo artist Jack Black. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted acrylic on canvas construction that features a Hemis Mana or Hopi Maiden Kachina that shows vibrant colors and wearing turquoise earrings. The artist signature "Black" can be seen in the bottom right hand corner of the artwork and is signed by the artist on the back of the artwork with the title "Hemis Mana." Jack is a self-taught artist who paints acrylic paintings in small and large formats of the landscapes and people of the region he has lived in his whole life. Many of his paintings depicts scenes of older days and simpler times and also old pickups, ceremonial Yeibechei dancers and Navajo and Hopi elders. The condition of this acrylic on canvas is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this acrylic on canvas is 11 1/8" x 14 1/8".
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Navajo Sterling Silver Onyx Bear Pendant Necklace Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver and onyx bear pendant necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and black onyx construction that features black onyx rondelles that stones measure 8mm and shows 35 sterling silver Desert Pearls throughout the necklace that measure 10mm the stones measure 8mm. The pendant shows a bear fetish that shows inlaid onyx cabochon inlaid in a mosaic channel fashion. The necklace is ended with sterling silver aglets that are marked 'sterling' with a rising sun hallmark above. The pendant is marked 'sterling' and is marked 'SX' underneath the sterling stamp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 24" and the pendant measures 1 1/4" x 1 3/4". The collective weight of this necklace 75g.
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Navajo Frank Armstrong Sterling Silver Concho Belt Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver concho belt from Navajo artist Frank Armstrong. The belt features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and leather construction that shows a double layer of leather sewn together with sinew twine and shows a beautifully decorated belt face with sterling silver conchos with stars tooled into the center of a sun design of the face of the conchos. The belt also features a unique pin ranger buckle design to the buckle the feeder rings and the tip of the belt that shows stamped and tooled decoration of sunburst design. The buckle is marked with Frank Armstrong hallmark etched into the bottom and etched 'sterling' underneath the hallmark. The condition of this belt is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this belt from buckle to tip is 44 1/4" and the buckle measures 2 1/4" x 1 3/4".
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Navajo Jeff James Sonoran Gold Turquoise Necklace Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and Sonoran Gold turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Jeff James. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a dangle pendant that features 35 total nugget Sonoran Gold turquoise cabochon bezel set into the dangle pendants that shows beautiful green to light blue luster. The pendants feature Jeff James hallmark 'J' and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath he hallmark on the backside of each of the pendants. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 19 1/2" and the pendant measures 5 3/4" x 1 3/8" x 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace 68.g
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Navajo Kee Montoya Silver Turquoise Large Necklace Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 797) Featured in this lot is this handmade sterling silver and Morenci turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Kee Montoya. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted with a sterling silver pendant and chain construction that features seven nugget Morenci Turquoise cabochon set into the pendant face. The chain is Italian chain with a '.925' stamp on it. There is a serial number hand written and reads as follows: #018721. The back of the pendant is marked with two 'sterling' stamps above and below the 'handmade by Kee Montoya' hallmark. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 24" and the pendant measures 4" x 2 3/4" x 1/4". The collective weight of the necklace is 92.5g.
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C. 1950's Navajo Storyteller Branch Coral Necklace Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver storyteller red branch coral necklace circa 1950's. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and red branch coral construciton that features a story teller hollow pendant with a front that shows stamped decoration with a rectangular red branch coral cabochon set into its center. The necklace is decorated with eighteen total natural cut red bran coral beads with silver Navajo pearl beads also known as silver beads, and Desert pearls. The pendant is marked '.925' with an unreadable hallmark underneath and features an unusual bar and ring clasp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 17" and the pendant measures 2 3/4" x 1 7/8" x 1". The collective weight of this necklace is 108.1g.
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Acoma Michael & Robin Romero Large Etched Olla Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 797) This is an outstanding large original pottery olla bowl with amazing black on white etching / carving from masters, Acoma Indians Michael and Robin Romero. Michael and Robin "Shy-Yai-Zta" Romero are both full Acoma Pueblo Native American Indians, born in 1964 and 1968. Both started the historic art and tradition of pottery at a young early teenage years. Their works are considered some of the finest etched pottery pieces. They are related to other esteemed Native American artists Deborah Aragon, Gertrude Romero and Wilbert Aragon. This large piece features a traditional pottery olla bowl with nice body with the entire outside surface being painted charcoal black and completely hand etched / carved in a phenomenal intricately detailed traditional geometric Acoma pattern, with some of the finest details in any of their other works, along with a regal Rocky Mountain Elk profile which flows into an mountain tree scene. The bottom is signed "R.M. Romero Acoma. N.M." the correct signature for Robin and Michael Romero of Acoma, New Mexico. The piece is well kept with no obvious signs of major damages, no visible chips or cracks with fine detail. Measures overall 11.25"W diameter by 8.75"H.
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C. 1900 Mandan Beaded & Painted Buffalo Hide Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 797) The lot features an outstanding polychrome pictorial painted and beaded Buffalo hide robe from the Mandan Indians of the Fort Berthold Indian Village Upper Missouri River dating to the early 1900’s. The hide consists of an Indian brain tanned and smoked Great American Buffalo Bison hide that was polychrome painted with an exceptional pictorial war scene showing warriors on horseback and foot beating war clubs, tomahawks, war shields, lance spears, bows and arrows done in a traditional ledger drawing like primitive pattern in black mineral paint with accents in a deep red mineral pigment paint. Down the center of the robe is a original beaded strip which consists of geometric beadwork showing a strip with three round medallions done in period correct late 1800’s glass trade pony beads in chalk white and medium blue, padre pound beads in chalk white and medium blue, and solid brass trade beads on Indian hide fringes with rolled tin jingle dangle cones. Each medallion is done on thick Indian tanned hide which is sewn and secured with hoof glue and all the beadwork appears to be sewn with a thicker sinew strand or sinew like strand. The hide shows cuts along the outside edge where it was secured previously. The piece shows the original tail with fur on as well as some fur on the back side. The hide has a worn patina but still shows a supple soft hide with some stiffening. Provenance: From a large American Indian ex-collection in Wyoming and the ex-collection of a private Bozeman, Montana estate. The piece was said to be from the Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara Indians collected from Fort Berthold Indian Village Upper Missouri River of Dakota Territory and is from the same collection as the circa 1900 Mandan-Arikara Painted Buffalo Robe that was listed for $8,000 back in the NAAC 2015 sale. Condition: Overall the hide is soft with some stiffening, the hide shows hair on the reverse which has some shedding and substantial hair loss, there are a few worn spots from being scraped and original age and use. The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Native American peoples were predominately found in Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming. Unlike other examples, this piece shows a beaded strip down the middle, a truly rare original addition that is striking. This first-to-second-quarter early piece is well preserved and displays beautifully measuring approximately97" by 92" overall not including the tail.
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C. 1870-1880's Sioux Beaded Bifurcated Moccasins Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 797) This is an exceptional set of beaded Indian hide and hard parfleche sole large moccasins from the Sioux Indians dating to circa 1870-1880’s. The set shows Indian tanned Great American Bison Buffalo hide with traditional Sioux geometric beadwork in a buffalo track pattern along with outstanding and rare beaded bifurcated split Indian hide tongue. The beadwork shows all period correct 1800’s glass trade seed beads being sinew sewn and in colors of chalk white, greasy yellow, medium green (pea green), cobalt, and red. The bases are hard sole parfleche rawhide showing a nice foot worn pattern and both medium height tops show the original Indian hide tie strap holding up the split tongue. The end of each split at the tongue shows rolled tin jingle dangle cones with some red dyed plume feathers. Provenance: From the estate ex-collection of Lois Ehlert, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and found to be an authentic 19th Century Sioux example by the experts at Hindman and Cowan’s. These are truly an excellent set with nice large size having the entire tops, sides, back and tongue covered in fine beadwork. The set is well preserved overall in condition with some very slight bead loss with mostly supple hide, some slight sinew separation at the toe of the right moccasin and some stiff parfleche rawhide soles having heavy patina. Measures overall 11.75”L along the sole by 4.25”W and 4”H at the ankle. One of the largest warrior men’s sets we have offered.
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19th C. Sioux Quilled & Beaded Hide Pipe Bag Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 797) This is an excellent original quillwork and beadwork Indina hide pipe bag from the Sioux Indians of the 19th Century. The piece shows Indian tanned hide construction with sinew sewn beadwork in a traditional Sioux geometric pattern in all 1800's period correct glass trade seed beadwork with parfleche rawhide strip fringes covered in porcupine quill quillwork having a mineral pigment ocher dyed square tabs as well as Indian tanned hide fringes. The beadwork shows amazing colors with a snake or hourglass pattern all done on chalk white with colors in red white heart, cobalt, greasy yellow, greasy green, greasy lilac and in petit seed greasy blue and semi-transparent dark green. The front of the bag shows some bead loss along the bottom two-and-a-half inch section as well as beadwork along the back (the zig-zag and tab section shown on both sides above the recangular section) with the larger section of beadwork along the back being missing showing the sinew sewing strands. The bag shows beadwork along the bag opening edge, down each side and along each sides. The bottom edge shows slight porcupine quill loss and some fringe loss but overall it displays well and is an excellent 1800's example. The top Indian tanned hide tie strap of the pipe tobacco bag has two fully porcupine quilled quillwork in red, orange, blue and natural white. Provenance: Found to be an authentic antique example from the experts at Western Trading Post. Measures overall 30.5"L (which doesn't include the 6"L tie at the top) by 6.5"W.
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Cheyenne Keyhole Quilled & Beaded Hide Moccasins Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 797) This is an excellent set of buckskin hide full size moccasins with the iconic "Keyhole" pattern in quillwork and beadwork with quillwork wrapped horsehair pinwheel, from the Cheyenne Native American Indians dating to the mid-20th Century. The set shows a deer hide buckskin and leather hide construction with a nice yellow coloring and shows the traditional Keyhole or Key Hole pattern on the foot. The keyhole is done in porcupine quill quillwork with purple, yellow and red dyed color on natural cream having a early period correct glass trade seed petit beaded border in Cheyenne pink and at the center a round medallion pinwheel crafted from porcupine quills wrapped around small bundles of horsehair, an old scarcely seen technique. The combination of quillwork, beadwork and horsehair wrapped quillwork medallions on a nice buckskin hide leather full size moccasin truly makes this a nice set. Overall well preserved set with supple soft hide and little to no bead and quill loss with vivid colors. Large long hide leather tongues. Measures overall 9 7/8"L soles that are 3 7/8"W with the ankle being 3.5"H, the tongue is 5"L.
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Zapotec Medallion Saltillo Rug c. 1960's Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Zapotec medallion Saltillo rug circa 1960's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hand woven wool construction that features a large sunburst medallion in it s center and shows some traditional Saltillo design to the other medallions set in the corners of the rug. The rug features coloration of light browns, black, red and set to a red field. The condition of this Zapotec rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 81" x 48".
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1930's Bijar Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 797) Included in this lot is a Bijar Persian hand knotted wool runner rug originating from the 1930's. The rug features a fine detailed design, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Bijar Persian rugs are hand woven in the town of Bijar and the surrounding villages located northwest of Iran in the Kurdistan province. The Bijar rugs are known for their high durability and compact weave. The piece displays a wonderful tight geometric floral pattern, with the border showing floral designs. The piece shows a tight weave with colors of red, blue, orange, white, and tan. The piece shows good condition overall, with little wear and use. The rug measures 39" wide by 119" long.
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Danny D. Edwards (1947 -) No Price Too High Bronze Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "No Price Too High," by Idaho artist Danny D. Edwards. This is a fabulous and beautifully crafted bronze sculpture that features a Sioux brave helping a wounded brother. and shows a large size with great attention to detail and is mounted on a hardwood shield. The bronze comes complete with the artist booklet with original pricing which shows the life size edition of the sculpture price is $287,000. it also comes complete with a plaque that reads "Sculpture Bronzes by Danny D. Edwards and also comes complete with a photo album including photos of the process of casting the piece and the stages of completing it. The bronze is marked : 1993 - 8/29 - "No Price Too High" - Danny D Edwards. Danny Edwards has been a fine art sculptor for 22 years, creating work for collectors all over the world. His sculptures can be found in the halls of presidents and dignitaries, including the late U.S. President Ronald Reagan as well as corporations, banks, universities and private collections. The condition of this bronze sculpture is really good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this of this bronze sculpture is 23" x 27 1/2" x 12 1/2".
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Charles M. Russell Bronze Portrait Sculpture Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Charles M. Russell bronze portrait sculpture. The bronze portrait features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features a cameo portrait of Charles M. Russell and was made in his memory. Charles Marion Russell, also known as C. M. Russell, Charlie Russell, and "Kid" Russell, was an American artist of the American Old West. He created more than 2,000 paintings of cowboys, Native Americans, and landscapes set in the western United States and in Alberta, Canada, in addition to bronze sculptures. This is an unsigned bronze sculpture. The condition of this bronze portrait is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze portrait are 8 1/2" x 6" x 1".
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Richard Myer "E.E. Heikka Bust," Bronze c. 1955 Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture titled "E.E. Heikka," by Richard Myers circa 1955. The bronze sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction mounted on a hardwood shield. The bronze is titled on the front "E.E. Heikka" and is marked on the back Rich Myer - 1955 and shows a marking next to the signature of AC-30. Earl Heikka was an American sculptor. He designed figurines and statues of the Old West, miners, and horses. Richard Myer, schooled at Brigham Young University, moved to New York City to further his art studies and now a resident in California. Richard Myer's experience with the lost wax process of casting his bronzes is now approaching 40 years and his works can be found in most Western art galleries throughout the United States. Well regarded for his detail and sense of movement his artistry can clearly be seen in this impressive bronze. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture are 10" x 4 7/8" x 4 5/8".
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1872 1st Edition Buffalo Land by W.E. Webb Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 797) Featured in this lot is this is a first edition of "Buffalo Land: An Authentic Account of the discoveries, Adventures, and Mishaps of a Scientific and Sporting Party in the Wild West" written by W.E. Webb and published in 1872. The book is a wonderful narrative of life in the Western Frontier during the early to late 1800's. The book contains many illustrations and features a gilt decorated cover and spine. The piece is in fair condition with some wear tot he outside spine and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 6" x 9".
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Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant Vol 2, 1st Ed 1885 Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 797) Featured in this lot is the Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, Vol 2, 1st Ed, 1885. This is a first edition copy of volume II of “Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant”, 1885. The piece was published in 1885 by Charles L. Webster & Company, New York. The piece shows green cloth covers with choice, bold, gold stamped lettering and seal. This volume II copy shows a portrait of the more known image of President U.S. Grant. These memoirs were written from the fall of 1884 and were completed four days before his death on July 23, 1885. This book was published by Grant’s friend, Samuel Clemmons (Mark Twain), under the alias of his nephew, Charles L. Webster. This is a wonderful quality book that would be a great match to volume I; it is a must-own for any Civil War enthusiast. The cover shows damage at the top of the spine; regardless, this is a very rare and desirable, well-preserved book. This book measures 6.5" W x 9 3/8" H and is 1.75" thick.
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Dennis Jones (1943 - ) Majestic 10 Pt. Buck Bronze Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze called "Majestic 10 Pt. Buck," by Dennis Jones born in 1943. This is a beautiful bronze sculpture that shows a buck running through the reeds. The reeds show a colored nature and great attention to detail to the bronze with great facial features. The bronze is marked 'Dennis Jones' '0429/2500' and shows a Franklin Mint badge for bronze and the shield shows a brass plaque that is marked 'Majestic 10Pt. Buck by Dennis Jones'. Dennis Jones is an American Postwar & Contemporary sculptor who was born in 1943. University of Arizona Museum of Art featured Dennis Jones's work in the past. The condition of this bronze is good although the bronze is not attached to the hard wooden shield but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 21" x 19 1/2" x 13".
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1st Ed Journals Of The Expedition Of Lewis & Clark Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 797) For your consideration is this first edition of Volume I and II of “The Journals of the Expedition Under the Command of Capt.'s Lewis and Clark: to the Sources of the Missouri, thence across the Rocky Mountains and down the river Columbia to the Pacific Ocean, performed during the years 1804-5-6 by order of the Government of the United States" edited by Nickolas Biddle with an introduction by John Bakeless and illustrated with water colours and drawings by Carl Bodmer and other contemporary artists. John Bakeless has written over a dozen books, including "Lewis and Clark, Partners in Discovery”, one of the first and foremost scholarly works on Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. This edition also includes sixteen full-page plates in four, five, and six colours. Thirteen of the plates are from paintings by Carl Bodmer and three paintings are by George Bird King. The volumes are bound in decorated parchment-toned buckram with a map design in sepia and buckram spine labels, hand-lettered and stamped in pure gold leaf. They are on the original slipcase. The condition of this two-volume set is good, showing some wear to the sleeves of the books, the seams are split, but books are in extremely well-preserved condition. The measurements of these books are 8.25"W x 12"L each.
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Seatrend S-Hybrid 9.5' Carbon Modulus Windsurfing Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Seatrend S-Hybrid 9.5' Carbon Modulus windsurfing gear collection. The collection features a Seatrend board with two fins, a segmented mast, two booms, four sails, three mast feet, and line for the uphaul, downhaul, outhaul, and foot straps shown mounted on the board. The condition of this windsurfing gear is overall good and used, with some dings and wear from use to the underside of the board; the mast, the boom, and sails are in good used condition (not all of the implements have been inspected but appears not have any noticeable or significant damage). The measurements of this board are 9.5' x 23" x 7.5". PLEASE see pictures for gear specifications and close up reference to sails, board, mast and booms.
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Frederic Remington (1861-1909) The Wounded Bunkie Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture titled "The Wounded Bunkie," originally by Fredric Remington. Frederic Remington is considered one of the most prolific and important Western artists of the 19th century. His works are immensely valuable, and his style is highly sought after. The bronze shows two U.S. Cavalrymen riding at a full run with the man on the left being shot and his buddy holding him up in the saddle wounded. The bronze shows Fredric Remington's signature on the base of the bronze. The condition of this bronze is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 19" x 30" x 9 1/2". The original was created in 1896 and the afterlife lost wax casting sells online retail $5145.00.
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Montana Buffalo Professional Taxidermy Hide Rug Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana Buffalo Bison professional taxidermy hide. The hide shows fantastic luster and coloration to the hide itself, with great preservation to the natural lie of the hide and a magnificent stature in size compared to other hides featured in past auctions. The condition of this buffalo hide is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this buffalo hide are 104" x 79".
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Ace Nelson (Bozeman, MT) Custom Western Saddle Lot #104 (Sale Order 103 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Ace Nelson (Bozeman, MT) custom western saddle. The saddle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction that features beautiful floral tooling to the seat jockey and the backside of the high back seat and is inscribed with H.A.B. and comes complete with a custom made pair of saddle bags that is decorated with similar floral decoration and were made specifically for this saddle. Ace Nelson Saddlery is based in Bozeman, MT and can be identified by the makers mark adorning the saddle bags and to the fenders. The condition of this saddle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of of this saddle are 34" x 17" x 26 1/2" and the seat measures 13".
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Darrell Clothier 1924-2017 Bird Headdress Carving Lot #105 (Sale Order 104 of 797) Featured in this lot is this cottonwood carving called "Bird Headdress," by Montana carver Darrell Clothier and circa 1976. The carving features a wonderfully and professionally crafted cottonwood construction that depicts a Native American man with a bird headdress and shows great attention to detail to the face of the man and the his upper torso. Darrell Clothier was a wood carver and his carvings can be seen in many places throughout the states. This carving comes complete with the original Bill of Sale. The condition of this carving is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this wooden carving are 22" x 3" x 3 1/4".
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Texas Half Stock Percussion Musket w/ Silver Lot #106 (Sale Order 105 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a American made Cal Price Orange Tex percussion cap rifle with silver accents and chambered in .32 cal and originating from the 1900's. The rifle displays a 32" long octagonal barrel, maple wood stock, percussion cap hammer, lock plate, brass stock storage, wood ram rod, brass trigger guard, dual trigger system, and brass and silver accents. The top of the barrel is marked with "CAL PRICE ORANGE TEX" with the lock plate is marked "CAL PRICE". The stock shows a warm finish with a brass crescent butt plate and a brass storage door on the side in the shape of an eagle. The rifle shows brass and silver accents across the exterior of the stock. The hammer and lock plate shows good working mechanics with dual trigger system. The rifle shows good condition overall with wear and some pitting across the barrel. No Serial Number. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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Remington 1858 New Model Army Uberti Revolver Lot #107 (Sale Order 106 of 797) Included in this lot is an A. Uberti & C. Gardone Italian Remington 1858 New Model Army revolver chambered in .44 caliber percussion. This revolver features a six-shot cylinder, brass trigger guard, 8" long octagonal barrel, under barrel ram rod, walnut grips, and blue'd finish. The barrel is marked "Navy Arms Co. Ridgefield N.J. ITALY". with the side of the barrel marked "Cal .44" with manufacturers stamps and a good blue'd finish. The hammer shows a casehardening finish and good mechanical condition and tight action. The piece is marked across the bottom of the grips "4491", with the bottom of the barrel marked "A. Uberti & C. Gardone V.T. ITALY 332". The revolver shows good condition and some light wear. Serial Number: 4491. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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1827-1835 JP Hubbard John Day Percussion Cane Gun Lot #108 (Sale Order 107 of 797) The lot features an outstanding circa 1827-1835 John Day and J.P. Hubbard London English percussion under hammer walking cane gun. The cane displays iron barrel, under hammer and trigger system, with curved walnut one piece grip handle. The cane gun shows a medallion on the back of the barrel with a coat of arms with a lion and unicorn and marked "(J.)P. Hubbard 26 Newgales - Days Patent" with the embossed coat of arms. The manufacture of cane guns had been in place in Britian since the early 1820’s, marketed primarily to farmers and crop workers. This is based on original patterns by English gunsmith John Daly and designed with a recessed under hammer under barrel and folding trigger. These were typically advertised as farm tools with long, slender barrels that could probe vegetable growths for burrowing animals and fire packed shot or a .32 caliber slug. The firing system is known as a Days Patent ignition, patented in 1823 by John Day considered by many to be the first inventor of the percussion firing system. This example of cane gun is extremely scarce with few coming up for sale, one offered was a worse condition example sold at Freeman’s 2011 auction for $2,500 (w/ bp) with this being a nicer kept example. The piece shows a warm patina and good condition overall with wear and pitting due to age. The piece shows solid construction with some pitting and rust across the cane barrel. The trigger and hammer system are non functional with the tension spring not engaging. The cane measures 34 1/2" long by 1" at the widest with the handle measuring 3" long. Antique firearm that does not require an FFL.
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19th Century African Bronze Cross Currency Lot #109 (Sale Order 108 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 19th century African bronze cross currency. In Ancient times a wise financial move earned you a Katanga which was equal to three cows and a chicken the cross is constructed from bronze and is featured on a stand. The condition of this currency cross is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this cross is 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 1/2".
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M. Jackson (1934-2021) 60 Years in the Saddle Lot #110 (Sale Order 109 of 797) Featured in this lot is this graphite on paper called "60 Years in the Saddle," by artist Margie Jackson born in 1934 and died in 2021. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted graphite on paper construction that features a woman posing with her leg up and holding a rope with some mixed media of her moving cows shown at the bottom of the drawing. The artwork features the artist signature can be seen in the bottom of the artwork. The condition of this framed graphite on paper is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed graphite on paper is 31" x 25 1/4" and the visible art measures 21 1/2" x 16".
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Santo Domingo Pueblo C. Bailon Rhodonite Necklace Lot #111 (Sale Order 110 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Rhodonite and Picture Jasper rondelles sterling silver necklace from Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Clarence Bailon. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features beads of natural Rhodonite and Picture Jasper shown as 9mm rondelles and shows a sterling silver pendant in a serpentine inlay in the shape of a triangle. The ends are finished with sterling silver aglets and clasp. The pendant is marked 'sterling' and 'CB' underneath that. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 20" and the pendant measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/8" x 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 83.5g.
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Squared Diamond Cluster & 14k White Gold Earrings Lot #112 (Sale Order 111 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of squared diamond cluster and 14k white gold earrings. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k white gold construction that features a central cluster of larger diamond including a total of eight round cut brilliant diamonds that show good eye clarity and transmission of light with approximate measurements of 2.43mm x 2.46mm x 1.34mm (The diamonds were measured in setting.) The cluster design is decorated with halo rings of a total 32 smaller round brilliant diamonds that feature good eye clarity and transmission of light with approximate measurements of 1.32mm x 1.16mm x 0.94mm (The diamonds were measured in setting.) The earrings are marked '14k' and 'Lab Created' on the underside of the earrings lattice. The condition of this pair of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of earrings is 1/2" x 3/8" x 3/8".
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Elias Rivera (1937-2019) People of Peru #4 c 2000s Lot #113 (Sale Order 112 of 797) Featured in this lot is this oil on board called "People of Peru #4," circa early 2000's by American artist Elias Rivera born in 1937 and died in 2019. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oil on board construction and shows a older Peruvian woman holding a bouquet of flowers and covering her mouth with her right hand. The artist signature is in the bottom right hand corner. Elias J. Rivera (1937 - 2019) was active/lived in New Mexico, New York / Guatemala. Elias Rivera is known for Hispanic genre painting, street life scenes. Rivera's works have been exhibited at the New Mexico Museum of Art, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Albuquerque Museum, and the American Academy and Institute for Arts and Letters. The artwork comes complete with a Mark Sublette Certificate of Authenticity. Provenance: This was acquired from a private collection in Arizona. The owner paid $3,200 for this piece in 2000 in Arizona. The owner appraised for $4,625 in 2015. The condition of this framed oil on board is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed oil on board is 14 3/4" x 12 3/4" and the visible art measures 10" x 8".
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Navajo Thomas Jr. Turquoise & Bear Claw Bracelet Lot #114 (Sale Order 113 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver, sleeping beauty turquoise, red branch coral and bear claw bracelet from Navajo artist Thomas Jr. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction to the bracelet frame and features tooling to the border along with a twisted rope decoration with leaves added to sections around the turquoise. The bracelet is inlaid with oval cut sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon throughout the piece along with a rectangular cut red branch coral cabochon shown inlaid on top of the bear claw. The artist hallmark is on the underside of the bracelet with a sterling stamp near the hallmark. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet are 2 1/4" x 1 5/8" x 3" and the circumference is 5". The collective weight of this bracelet are 82.5g.
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Navajo Joe Madrid Silver & Turquoise Necklace Lot #115 (Sale Order 114 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver, turquoise, and Variscite necklace from Navajo artist Joe Madrid. This necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, turquoise and Variscite construction that features two sterling silver barrel beads along with a string of sterling silver Desert Pearls with discoidal Variscite button beads and features a large heavy sterling silver pendant with beautiful silverwork including a twisted rope decoration around the centerstone. The center stone is a beautiful oval cut cripple creek turquoise cabochon set into the face fo the pendant with beautiful light blue luster and a slight matrix of mineral deposits throughout. The pendant is marked 'JM' for Joe Madrid and shows two 'sterling' stamps next to the hallmark. The necklace is ended with aglets that are marked 'sterling' with a rising sun hallmark above the mark. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 20" and the pendant measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/2". The collective weight of this necklace is 63.4g.
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"Life of P.T. Barnum" By Joel Benton Lot #116 (Sale Order 115 of 797) Featured in this lot is this scarce first edition of "Life of Barnum; The World-Renowned Showman" written by P.T. Barnum and published Edgewood Publishing Company ©1891. Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, politician, businessman, and founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus in 1871. This book serves as a comprehensive autobiography. The cover features a wonderful gilt decorated and illustrated cover. The inside of the book contains numerous illustrations, including those of P.T. Barnum and his wife. The book is in good condition. The clothbound covers are gold embossed. The front cover is coming loose from spine binding and there is foxing noted throughout. The measurements are 8" H x 5.75" W x .75" D.
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1907 1st Edition A Horse's Tale by Mark Twain Lot #117 (Sale Order 116 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1907 first edition A Horse's Tale by Mark Twain. A Horses Tale is a novel by Mark Twain, written partially in the voice of Soldier Boy, who is Buffalo Bills favorite horse, at a fictional frontier outpost with the U.S. 7th Cavalry. The condition of this book is fair to good with some slight wear and discoloration to the top corner and the back cover of the book but otherwise is in fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 3/4".
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Swedish Leather Draping Pillow Dejeho Collection Lot #118 (Sale Order 117 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Swedish Leather draping pillow collection. There are three pillows in this collection. The first two are larger and features fully covered in Swedish Leather in a draping design and shows pockets of fringe throughout the pillow, and the third pillow is constructed from a red cloth with a flap of draping Swedish Leather. Each of the bigger pillows is signed by 'Dejeho.' The condition of this set of pillows is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of the large pillows is 25" x 22" x 5 1/2" and the smaller measures 28" x 13" x 4 1/2".
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Original Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa Painting 2022 Lot #119 (Sale Order 118 of 797) Featured in this lot is this original Dau-Law- Taine Kiowa Native American painting on canvas circa 2022. Darwin Tsoodle Kiowa (Dau-Law-Taine) is a Native American artist who was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma and is known for his depictions of Native American Braves on horseback. This painting features a a Native American woman riding a spotted horse in a high plains scene with hills in the distance and a blue sky above, she is wearing Indian tanned hide garments with beadwork and a tassel and wearing a spear and a backpack like adornment. The artist signature is in the bottom right hand corner and is marked: Dau-Law-Taine - Kiowa - 2022. The condition of this painting is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this painting are 20" x 15 1/2".
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Benjamin Harjo Jr. "Ancient Hunters" Gouache 1989 Lot #120 (Sale Order 119 of 797) Featured in this lot is this gouache on paper called "Ancient Hunters," by Seminole/ Shawnee artist Benjamin Harjo Jr. born in 1945. This painting features a wonderfully and professionally crafted gouache on paper construction that shows a line of Native American figures sitting with fish in their lap with a unique headress and shows trade cloth garments. The artwork is marked "Ancient Hunters" in the bottom left hand corner and "Benjamin Harjo Jr. '89" in the bottom right hand corner. Benjamin Harjo, Jr. is half-Seminole and half-Shawnee in ancestry; he is enrolled in the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, which are his mother's people. Harjo typically paints geometric forms composed of blocks of highly saturated color that form both abstract and highly stylized representational figures. The mosaic nature of his painting is reminiscent of Seminole patchwork clothing. He also works in pen and ink, allowing his comic influences to show through. The condition of this gouache on paper is good with no obvious signs of damage to the artwork or the frame but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed gouache are 19" x 24" and the visible art measures 10 3/8" x 15 3/4".
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Brilliant Purple Sapphire Diamond & Platinum Ring Lot #121 (Sale Order 120 of 797) Featured in this lot is this brilliant purple sapphire diamond and platinum ring with AIGL and GIA paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped and tested platinum ring frame with a bright finish and shows a stamp of 'Sheffield & Sons' and 'PT950' stamp underneath with a ''DO .85ct' next to the platinum marking. The center stone is a natural cushion modified brilliant cut crown purple sapphire that shows measurements of 7.33 x 5.72 x 4.14mm and shows a transparent luster with purple pinkish coloration and a total weight of 1.57 carats. The center stone and pave set shoulders are profusely decorated with a total of 136 natural round brilliant cut diamonds that shows 1.1mm measurements and a SI=SI2 clarity and G-H color gradient and shows a total diamond weight of 0.85 carats. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K58E18-EA17362) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $18,910.00. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Sapphire Grading Report#: 6224443511. The ring size is US 7 1/4.
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Brand New Brilliant Diamond & 18k Gold Earrings Lot #122 (Sale Order 121 of 797) Featured in this lot is this brand new brilliant diamond and 18k white gold earrings with AIGL paperwork. The earrings feature polished, stamped and tested pair of 18k white gold stud earring construction with friction posts and backings and is marked '18k' on the earring backing. The earrings feature a total of two natural round brilliant cut diamonds with an average diameter of 5.9mm and shows a color gradient of G and a clarity of SI3 with a very good cut grade and a total diamond weight of 2.01 carats. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K69D99-EA17245) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $18,547.00.
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Premium Cowhide & Sheep Wool Patchwork Rug Quilt Lot #123 (Sale Order 122 of 797) Featured in this lot is this extra large premium cowhide and sheep wool patchwork rug quilt. Some of the cowhide segments include the most desired and shows the highest quality with this example featuring a Charlois cow hide construction with strips of sheep wool hide segmented into the rug. Cowhide (also referred to as cow hide, steerhide, steer hide) is a brand-new example, being professionally tanned and in pristine condition. The measurements of this rug quilt is considered Extra Large(XL) size, being 5 foot long 8 foot wide. 5' x 8'.
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Diamond Crystal Eye Dazzler Rug by Diego Montano Lot #124 (Sale Order 123 of 797) This is an excellent hand-woven flat weave rug by master weaver, Diego Montano. The rug was made using 100% soft, fine, hand spun wool yarns in a beautiful Crystal Eye Dazzler pattern. The rug was hand woven with a tight weave using 100% wool blend, which offers natural variegation and durability with color fast aniline dyes. The tight, hand-woven weave, displayed with natural fleece tones, is in the fine Crystal Eye Dazzler pattern of the time-honored Zapotec, multi-generational craft by a master weaver, Diego Montano. This rug shows iconic Zapotec design with thick, symmetrical Crystal Eye Dazzler design, diamond design with light brown, cream, and dark brown diamond medallions with a stepped eye dazzler middle medallions and the edges showing a classic crystal design. The piece is brand new, in pristine condition, with a fine, tight weave. The rug measures 2’ by 3’ (2 foot by 3 foot). This is a brand-new rug.
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Ribbon White & Black Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring Lot #125 (Sale Order 124 of 797) Featured in this lot is this ribbon white and black diamond 18k rose gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 18k rose gold construction that features a ribbon decoration to the ring face that is profusely decorated with a total of 185 round brilliant cut black diamonds with a total weight of 3.80 carats and shows a total of 95 round brilliant cut white diamonds that shows a total weight of 1.81 carats. The total diamond weight is 5.61 carats. The ring features the Color Jewels hallmark 'CJ' and shows a '18k' stamp next to the hallmark. The ring size is US 7.
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"Roughing It", By Mark Twain First Ed. 1872 Lot #126 (Sale Order 125 of 797) "Presented in this lot is a RARE 1872 1st Edition, ""Roughing It"" by Mark Twain, (SAMUEL L. CLEMENS.) FULLY ILLUSTRATED BY EMINENT ARTISTS. (Issued by Subscription Only, And Not For Sale In Book Stores.) (Residents Of Any State Desiring A Copy Should Address The Publishers As Below.) HARTFORD, CONN., AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY. F.G. GILMAN & CO., CHICAGO, ILL.; W.E. BLISS, TOLEDO, OHIO.; NETTLETON & CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO ; D. ASHMEAD, PHILADELPHIA, PENN ; A. ROMAN & COMPANY, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 1872
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Winchester Rare Model 1886 .45-90 Lever Rifle Lot #127 (Sale Order 126 of 797) "Early Winchester 1886 octagon rifle in the rare and desirable big .45-90 caliber. The low serial number 50096 indicates a manufacture date of 1890. A scarce and desirable western big game chambering in the Mode 1886, the .45-90 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) cartridge was the longest case chambering used by Winchester in this largest of John Browning’s designed lever action rifles. The big Model 1886 action was the strongest and most potent lever action rifle of the day. Few surviving examples in this powerful black powder caliber remain today and are seldom offered on the collector market. The standard and correct 26” octagon barrel displays a deep and rich aged blue finish and
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Colt 1862 Pocket Navy .36 Cal Percussion Revolver Lot #128 (Sale Order 127 of 797) "Colt “AUTHENTIC BLACK POWDER SERIES” scarce 1862 Pocket Navy .36 caliber percussion revolver. This is one of the beautifully Colt fit and finished revolvers that are now long discontinued and difficult to locate. Only 5,281 1862 Pocket Navy models were produced between December of 1979- November of 1981. They were produced in the serial number range of 48000 to 58850, making this one of the very first produced. Additionally, the 1862 Pocket Model was produced in less numbers than the other percussion models that are occasionally encountered. This model is also referred to as the “Pocket Model of Navy Caliber.” The serial number on this new and unused very early Colt is 48348. It comes in its original numbered to match Colt Box with Colt Instruction manual, Colt authorized repair service stations brochure, “The Colt Companion” brochure, warranty card and the full color “Authentic Colt Black Powder Series” brochure. Amazingly, it also still retains the attached hang tag and original plastic covering to the revolver as originally shipped by Colt! Absolutely new with unturned cylinder, this gorgeous revolver displays perfect roll engraving on the cylinder, vivid case colors on the loading lever, hammer and frame, matching serial numbers, bright original blue on the 5 ½” barrel and cylinder, plated grip straps, full finished walnut grips and box with correct numbered end label, all in fine condition with original form fitting foam inside. Beautiful, investment quality Colt never to be made again. Serial Number: 48348. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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Gary Schildt (1938 - 2021) Sitting Bull Bronze Lot #129 (Sale Order 128 of 797) This is an original work of art bronze sculpture circa 1974 of Sitting Bull a Chief with the Hunkpapa Lakota by renowned master artist Gary Joseph Schlidt (1938-2021) from Montana. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction the shows the iconic Native American Chief sitting bull holding a pipe in one hand and a dancing wand in the other while looking off into the distance. Schildt is a member of the Blackfoot Tribe and has participated in the C.M. Russell Auction In Great Falls, Montana numerous years. In addition, he is a founding member of the Northwest Rendezvous of Art group. Schildt is an accomplished artist with notable works in oil, watercolor and bronze. The bronze features the artist signature and the date created on the base of the sculpture. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 17" x 7" x 6 1/4".
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Early 1900's Red Wing 15 Gallon Pottery Crock Lot #130 (Sale Order 129 of 797) Featured in this lot is this fifteen gallon red wing glazed crock originating from the early 20th century. Red Wing Union Stoneware, now Red Wing Pottery, refers to American stoneware, pottery, or dinnerware items made by a company that was initially set up in Red Wing, Minnesota in 1861 by German immigrant, John Paul. The name was changed several times until the company finally settled on Red Wing Potteries, Inc. in 1936. The pottery factory that started in 1861 continues to the present day under the names of Red Wing Pottery and Red Wing Stoneware. The crock is marked across the front, reading "15 Union Stoneware Co. Red Wing, Minn". The piece shows a glazed exterior with a lip and two carry handles on the sides. The condition of this crock is good one the handles missing and shows streaks from oxidation drips but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this crock is 19" x 17" x 18 1/2".
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C.1890-1900's Northern Plains Pony Beaded Pipe Bag Lot #131 (Sale Order 130 of 797) The lot features a circa 1890-1900's hide pony beaded pipe bag from the Northern Plains, likley from the Blackfeet of Northern Montana. The piece shows a thin Indian tanned hide hide with deep mineral pigment dyed coloring of dark red with beadwork across the openign and completely around the bottom section on both sides done in geometric pattern in 19th Century glass trade pony beads. The beadwork shows a typical Northern Plains geometric pattern, similar to other Blackfeet examples, in colors of greasy light blue, Cheyenne pink, chalk white, and black with a oblong diamond with maltese cross and outside border. The bag and beadwork is all sinew sewn, a sign of early age. The bag shows some loss to the hide with slight separation and cracking from honest age. The bottom shows long thicker Indian tanned hide fringes with a red ocher mineral pigment dye. The top edge is beaded ina seed bead 19th Century period correct cobalt. The bag is attributed to the Blackfeet of Northern Montana and is a nice Plains / Northern Plains example. Measures overall 25"L by 5 5/8"W.
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19th C. Sioux Beaded Hide Fringes Saddle Bags Lot #132 (Sale Order 131 of 797) This is an excellent 19th Century beaded hide fringes large set of saddle bags from the Sioux Indians and from the ex-collection of Lee Colgrove Philips and Jessica Boerger of East Main Trading in Bozeman, Montana. The set shows a thick trade canvas construction with red wool stroud border, Indian hide wide fringes along the bottom edges and back edge as well as a large beaded section on trade clothe and red stroud wool trade clothe with a black trade clothe edge on both sides of the bag. The beadwork is all 1800's glass trade seed beads in a traditional Sioux geometric pattern with chalk white background, border in cobalt and greasy orange and pattern in cobalt, greasy yellow and greasy orange. The bag has a hidden compartment opening at the center underside with trade clothe calico edge. This is truly a fantastic and rare set of authentic original saddle bags from the Sioux Indians of the 1800's, with very few examples ever coming on the public market. For other examples of early beaded saddle bags from the Northern Plains see the set sold by Hindman in 2022 which sold for $16,770, the Sioux set sold by Cowan's in 2012 for $10,800, and the set from the James Scoville and Kenneth Canfield sold by Cowan's in 2019 for $11,520 (all w/ bp). Overall good condition with some loss to the fringes, very slight bead loss and some staining on the canvas from honest age and use. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Lee Colgrove Philips and Jessica Boerger of East Main Trading in Bozeman, Montana both iconic pieces of the Western Antique collecting market in Montana and Lee Phillips being an expert in Cowboy and Indian pieces (also known for being the subject of a James Bama painting). Overall measures 80"L by 17.75"W.
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19th C. American Indian Presentation Pipe Tomahawk Lot #133 (Sale Order 132 of 797) The lot features a true sale highlight, a terrific, authentic 19th Century American Indian presentation pipe tomahawk. The pipe tomahawk is likely Iroquois in origin and comes from a large, private Virginia museum collection of antique frontier weapons. The tomahawk is comprised of a blacksmith forged iron head which measures 7-inches in length and has a brass pipe bowl on the top with artful file work engraving. There is an upward curled basal process off the back edge of the blade and there are forged chevrons on both sides of the head moldings and filed lines on the edges of the eyelet hole, the eye or eyelet hole is a tear drop. There is a zig-zag filed line on the front outer edge of the blade. According to tomahawk authors and scholars Baldwin, Francis, Hartzler & Knowles, this is an early documented art feature on authentic 19th Century examples. The haft handle is made of old tigers stripe maple wood and has a nice, shiny deep patina showing a tear drop shape that tapers in size toward the smoking tip. There is a single silver band on the haft (silver not tested but possibly ingot, coin or nickel) as well as artful pewter inlays in a phenomenal geometric pattern at the head as well as an artful geometric pewter inlayed smoking tip at the end. The end of the haft extends past the head, an early weapon documented feature, with a poured pewter cap and the clean out plug being long missing. The pewter has an overlapping diamond and triangle pattern with oblong rectangular banded design. The tomahawk has a few nicks and dings from use but overall is well preserved and one of the finest presentation tomahawks we have ever offered for public sale. The pipe portion still has draw. These fancier American Indian Presentation Pipe Tomahawks or Presentation Grade examples were typically given to Chief’s and other tribal delegates / dignitaries at treaty signings and other prominent events. This example shows unbelievably high craftsmanship and beautiful art appeal being overall well preserved. The bowl appears to have been cleaned by a previous collector, as well as the piece itself, a common practice many years ago. Provenance: From a large antique frontier weapons private museum collection in Virginia as well as the Jim Bastian collection in Kansas City, MO. Total length of the piece is 20 ½ inches.
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Agate Basin Lanceolate Point 10,200 - 8,500 B.P. Lot #134 (Sale Order 133 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Agate Basin lanceolate point aged from the transitional Paleo period and from 10,200 - 8,500 B.P. The point is a long and large laceolate point with an elliptical cross section and shows a thick blade with a excurvate structure and shows heavy basal grinding and is napped from Burlington chert material. The condition of this point is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this point 6 7/8" x 2 1/8" x 3/8".
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Early 1700's Algonquin Ball Head War Club Lot #135 (Sale Order 134 of 797) The lot features a rare and early 1700’s ball head war club attributed to the Algonquin Native American Indians. The piece is likely Wampanoag or Narragansett in origin and comes from a large, private museum Virginia collection of antique frontier weapons. The war club tomahawk is expertly carved from one solid piece of wood from the root burl of a tree. Concentric lines running toward the handle are indicative of an authentic, period-correct example according to authors Baldwin, Francis, Hartzler & Knowles, et al. Similar documented examples are shown in the photo gallery for comparison. The piece has a very deep, shiny chocolate patina with a large ball head and minor splits, nicks and dings from honest age and use. The left side of the ball has a large split from drying of the wood exposing the deep-set patina, indicating an old split, possibly from a strike. There is a large and artful carved “V” shaped cut out in the center of the haft. The gripping area has notch-cuts and ends with large knobs on the bottom. The earliest examples of ball head war club tomahawks typically showed shorter hafts and larger ball heads with no tacks and almost no decoration or adornment. Very few early 18th Century examples are still remaining in any private or museum collections. This is truly a wonderful Eastern Woodland Indians war club attributed to the Algonquin whose artifacts are scarce in the collecting community. Provenance: From a large private museum collection of antique frontier weapons in Virginia. Overall the piece measures 16 inches in length with a ball head that is 5 inches across.
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Zuni O Leekya Silver Fish Scale Multi Stone Buckle Lot #136 (Sale Order 135 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver fish scale multi stone buckle from Zuni artist O. Leekya. The buckle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a fish scale design with a multi stone inlay of turquoise, mother of pearl, red branch coral, and abalone cabochon set into the face of the buckle. The buckle is marked 'O. Leekya' on the backside of the buckle with a 'Zuni' marking and a 'Z' mark next to it. A pioneer in the carving of turquoise and coral, he is considered by many to be Zuni's master jeweler of his time. Leekya's excellence in carving reached a high point by the 1950s, with his work acquired for museum and private collections worldwide. Leekya's work is relentlessly sought after by scholars and collectors. The condition of this buckle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this buckle is 2" x 3 1/8" x 3/4". The collective weight of this buckle is 50.4g.
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Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant Leather 1st Edition Lot #137 (Sale Order 136 of 797) This is a first edition 1885 set of “Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant” Volume I & Volume II. The piece was published in 1885 by Charles L. Webster & Company New York. Each volume shows deluxe leather covers with choice, bold gold stamped lettering and seal. The book is a fascinating read with a rare fold-out of the terms of surrender given to Robert E. Lee. Volume I shows an excellent etching of Grant as a young soldier with Volume II having a portrait of the more known image of President U.S. Grant. These memoirs were written from the fall of 1884 and completed four days before his death July 23, 1885. The set was published by Grant’s friend, Samuel Clemmons (Mark Twain) under the alias of his nephew, Charles L. Webster. This is a wonderful excellent quality set and a must own for any Civil War enthusiast. Covers show slight wear, but overall a very rare and desirable well preserved set. Volume I, after the title page, has what appears to be a hand written note by Grant, possibly etching or print. Together these measures 6.5"x9 3/8" and each is 1.75" thick. In better representation than the set that sold for $1,722.00 (w/ bp) at NAAC in 2018.
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R.F. Rains "The Snubbin' Post," Bronze Sculpture Lot #138 (Sale Order 137 of 797) Featured in this lot is this R.F. Rains bronze sculpture called "The Snubbin' Post." The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction featured on a hard wood shield. The bronze features a scene of a young horse hooked up to the snubbin' post getting the horse ready to be saddled. The bronze's shield shows a brass plaque that reads: The Sniubbin' Post by R.F. Rains; and is marked on the bronze by the saddle R.F. Rians. Ron Rains is a well known western Montana Artist or Sculptor and is displayed on the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame. The condition of this of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture are 13 1/2" x 17 1/2" x 6 1/4".
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Early 1900's Red Wing 8 Gallon Pottery Crock Lot #139 (Sale Order 138 of 797) Featured in this lot is this six gallon red wing glazed crock originating from the early 20th century. Red Wing Union Stoneware, now Red Wing Pottery, refers to American stoneware, pottery, or dinnerware items made by a company that was initially set up in Red Wing, Minnesota in 1861 by German immigrant, John Paul. The name was changed several times until the company finally settled on Red Wing Potteries, Inc. in 1936. The pottery factory that started in 1861 continues to the present day under the names of Red Wing Pottery and Red Wing Stoneware. The crock is marked across the front, reading "6 Union Stoneware Co. Red Wing, Minn". The piece shows a glazed exterior with a lip and two carry handles on the sides. The condition of this crock is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this crock is 15 1/2" x 14" x 14 1/2".
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C. 1950 Montana Beaver Pelt Wooly Shotgun Chaps Lot #140 (Sale Order 139 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana beaver pelt and leather wooly shotgun chaps circa 1950's. The chaps shows wonderfully and professionally crafted beaver pelt and leather construction that features soft beaver pelt front and bottom rear of the chaps with a set of deep side pockets that feature unreadable makers mark on the leather lining of the pockets. The condition of this pair of shotgun chaps is fair with some wear to the inseam and to the leather and cloth backing of the chaps although the beaver hide shows good condition and overall shows fair condition. The measurements of this pair of chaps are 38" x 22" and the waist size is 43".
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Navajo Old Crystal Gallup Trading Post Rug c1960's Lot #141 (Sale Order 140 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Crystal Gallup trading post rug circa 1960's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally woven wool construction that features crystal patterns throughout with colors of light green black, salmon pink and grey set to a cream field. The Old Crystal trading post was established in 1894, in a remote part of the Navajo Reservation southwest of Two Grey Hills and northwest of Gallup, NM. In 1896\, J.B. Moore purchased an interest in the trading post and re-named it Crystal after a pure sparkling mountain spring that was in the area. Due to the remoteness of the Trading Post, he started using a mail order catalog to sell his rugs to the eastern market. The first catalog came out in 1903, with another in 1911. He left the reservation in 1911. During his stay at Crystal, he greatly influenced the change in styles of Navajo rugs being produced at the Crystal Trading Post. The condition of this rug is good with slight discoloration and bleeding due to age and use but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 34" x 16 3/4" and the thread count is approximately 187 thread per square inch.
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Navajo Old Crystal Germantown Rug c. 1940's Lot #142 (Sale Order 141 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Crystal Trading Post Germantown rug circa 1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally woven wool construction that features beautiful Germantown decoration of geometric patterns in the center of the bordered rug with crystal decorating the border with colors such as light brown, brown, salmon pink, and off white all set to a light brown field. The Old Crystal Trading Post was established in 1894, in this remote part of the Navajo Reservation Southwest of Two Grey Hills and Northwest of Gallup. In 1896 J.B. Moore purchased an interest in the trading post and re-named it Crystal after a pure sparkling mountain spring that was in the area. J.B. Moore realized the rugs being woven on the reservation needed to be upgraded. He started paying more for the rugs with better workmanship and design. This caused the weavers in the area to produce better quality rugs. Due to the remoteness of the Trading Post he started using a mail order catalog to sell his rugs to the Eastern market. The first catalog came out in 1903, with another in 1911. He left the reservation in 1911. During his stay at Crystal he greatly influenced the change in styles of Navajo rugs being produced at the Crystal Trading Post. The condition of this rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 63" x 38 1/2" and the thread count per square inch is 84.
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Men of the Madison Framed Print by Marvin Enes Lot #143 (Sale Order 142 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a limited edition framed print of "Men of the Madison" by Marvin Enes with the original originating from 1978. Marvin Enes (1946- 2003) was an American western artist known for his cowboy landscape pieces. The painting displays a pair of trappers and four pack horses moving across a snow covered valley. The landscape features snow covered ground, sage brush, with a forest and mountains rising in the background. The trappers are displays on horseback and covered in thick fur clothes with rifles across the back. The trappers are being followed by four pack horses with furs piles across the back. The print is signed in the bottom left hand corner "Marv Enes 1978" and signed across the bottom of the piece reading "335/1000 - Men of the Madison - Marvin Enes". The print is set into a oak frame with a grey blue border. The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear across the frame. The art measures 31" wide by 21 1/2" tall with the frame measuring 38 1/4" wide by 28 3/4" tall.
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Frank Vela Saddlery Western Stock Saddle c. 1940's Lot #144 (Sale Order 143 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Frank Vela Saddlery western stock saddle circa 1950's. This western saddle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted full leather construction that features a beautifully basket weave tooling with floral accent decorations. The saddle makers mark is seen on the seat and shows a Cheyenne roll seat back. The horse is quite large with a flare to the front and shows an 'A' frame fork with sleek swells. Frank Vela was an Internationally Renowned Master Saddle Maker. Vela Built Custom Saddles Between 1920 and 1954. Considered One of the Best Saddle Makers of His Time. The condition of this saddle is good with wear consistent with age and use and shows some weathering to the leather and some wear to the wool lining the bottom of the saddle but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this saddle are 34" x 18" x 24" and the seat measures 13 1/2".
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Navajo Germantown Medallion Sampler c. 1930-1940 Lot #145 (Sale Order 144 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Germantown medallion sampler circa 1930-1940. The sampler shows wonderfully and professionally crafted design with the rug still on the loom. The rug shows traditional Germantown design with a light brown and red stepped medallion shown in its center set to a black field and shows red and light brown edges. The condition of this sampler is good with the top layer of the weave shown loose but otherwise in good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 15" x 9 1/4".
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19th C. Sioux Quilled & Beaded Hard Sole Moccasins Lot #146 (Sale Order 145 of 797) This is an exceptional set of early moccasins showing wonderful quillwork and beadwork with hard soles from the Sioux Indians of the 1800's. These 19th Century moccasins are comprised of Indian tanned Buffalo Bison hide with hard sole parfleche rawhide remnant Buffalo Bison bottoms. The set is mostly sinew sewn with some trade cotton thread repairs and adornments including the old dark blue trade clothe stroud piped edge at the medium height ankle. The tops, sides, tongue and back of the set is covered in fantastic geometric quillwork and beadwork which is mostly sinew sewn with some trade thread. The entire top is covered in tight finely sewn natural dyed porcupine quill quillwork showing a banded design in colors of red, yellow and green / blue. Outside of the quillwork is framed around the entire foot in a nice wide sinew sewn geometric 1800's period correct glass trade seed bead beadwork done inclors of chalk white, greasy medium green, dark blue and red white hearts. The beadwork band extends slightly higher at the ankle with a band of the greasy medium green. The long Indian hide tongue has beadwork and porcupine quillwork covered parfleche in a bifurcated or forked desgn with five parfleche rawhide splits holding a single solid brass old trade bead each. Quillwork on moccasins is an indication of early fine work with this being a truly wonderful representation showing scarcely seen quillwork and beadwork along the tongue. The thick Buffalo parfleche hard sole bottoms have a nice foot worn patina and the set them selves are nicely worn from honest age and use showing some slight loss to the quillwork and very little to no bead loss with the hide being slightly stiffened but mostly supple soft. The tie straps of the moccasins exhibit beaded loops with strips of parfleche rawhide covered in natural dyed porcupine quill quillework, another uncommon and rare highly decorative original attribute. While the hide ties are present one shows a disconnected side and both show the parfleche rawhide section only on the outside of the moccasin. Provenance: From a large Native American and Antique collection in Iowa. The set is very similar to the Sioux Beaded and Quilled c. 1880 set sold by High Noon Western Americana in 2011 for $9,000 and the set sold by Cowan's in 2018 from the Sioux with beaded and quillwork which sold for $5,535 and lastly the Sioux beadd and quilled set from the 19th Century which sold at Hindman's in 2022 for $4,837 (all shown with bp).
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C. 1920-1930 Sioux Beaded Hide Tipi Possible Bag Lot #147 (Sale Order 146 of 797) The lot features a fantastic, beaded hide tipi possible bag from the Sioux Indians dating to circa 1920-1930’s. The piece is comprised of a heavily worked Indian tanned parfleche rawhide with a waterproof like finish in a nice large size which is beautifully adorned with sinew sewn period correct early 1900’s glass trade seed bead beadwork in a traditional Sioux geometric pattern. The beadwork shows an hourglass or snake pattern in glass trade seed beads showing colors of red white heart, chalk white, semi-transparent amber, medium green, Cheyenne pink, cobalt on a background of sky padre light blue. The beadwork covers the entire front rectangular panel of the back and extends down the outside edge of each side and along a band of the opening flap. The bag also shows rolled tin jingle dangle cones with red dyed horsehair tail fringes, original Indian hide fringes and ties with additional rolled tin jingle dangle cones and red dyed horsehair tail fringes down each side as well. In traditional 19th Century fashion the bag shows no beadwork on the backside with a smooth hide surface. This bag displays beautifully and is more akin to a work of art than anything. The bags can be referred to as a tipi bag, possible bag, possibles bag, tepee bag, or teepee bag. Provenance: From a large Cowboy and Native American antiques collection outside of Billings, Montana. The bag was examined and found to be an authentic circa post 1920 to 1930’s example by an expert in Montana. The entire inside of the bag is covered in a calico trade clothe lining including the top flap. The bag shows good overall condition with little to no bead loss, slightly stiffening but supple hide, some slight cracking or wear spots as well as a heavily patina’d brown coloring with a strong aroma as it was likely displayed in an Old West Trading Post or Saloon. Measures overall 23.5”W by 15.5”H by approximately 6”D all without the additional fringes length.
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Cowhide Patchwork Double Sided Premium Pillows Lot #148 (Sale Order 147 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of premium patchwork cowhide pillows. The pillow shows a cowhide (also referred to as cow hide, steerhide, steer hide, bull hide, longhorn hide) with double sided patchwork decoration of brindle brown and light brindle brown cowhide, all being professionally tanned and in brand-new, pristine condition. The pillows each have solid metal zippers. The lot includes a matched set of pillows sold together for one price. The condition of this pair of pillows is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these pillows are 18" x 18" and are measured flat without the inserts. The pillows are photographed with pillow inserts, but are shipped and sold WITHOUT INSERTS. Cowhide on BOTH sides.
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Northern Plains Blanket Gun Tower 1861 Musket Lot #149 (Sale Order 148 of 797) This is an increasingly rare original Northern Plains Indian used 1861 Tower cut-down rifled musket Blanket Gun. The blanket gun (also referred to as a Blanket Rifle, Canoe Gun, Blanket Pistol) exhibits Indian hide wrapped pistol grip, carved stock, cut-down rifled musket and incised with “JHL” along the side. The Tower British .58 caliber rifled musket was ordered and delivered mainly to the Confederacy during the Civil War. This finely made weapon saw widespread use through the entire American Civil War conflict. After the war, many of these Tower muskets were retained by the soldiers who were issued them and many of these went West with the thousands of Ex-Confederate soldiers who did not want to remain in the defeated South during Reconstruction. According to the book Arming The West: A Fresh New Look at the Guns that were Actually Carried on the Frontier, “Myth-busting details from the Western shipping records of firearms giant Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, 1868-1886,” by noted arms historian Herbert G. Houze, beginning in 1868 and continuing through the 1870s, many thousand of these British .58 caliber Civil War surplus muskets were shipped to dealers and distributors in the West. They were considered reliable, powerful and accurate arms for economy minded westward pioneers. It also helped that many if not most men going West during this time had military experience and were familiar with the workings of the .58 caliber rifled musket. The blanket gun features a 11 7/8 inch long round barrel that is secured to the original wood stock with a machined original screw on the barrel backstrap. The barrel is stamped with the correct British Birmingham Proof House marks to date from 1855 to 1868 (lock plate marked 1861) which include the crown over a stylized “RP”, two pike spears crossed with a crown above and “V” below, two pike spears crossed with a crown above and B P C as well as “25” shown twice. The end of the barrel shows the hand cut original rifling with nice grooving. The large solid brass trigger guard is present as well as a brass section which can been seen through the wrapped hide at the base of the pistol grip. An original iron ram rod is still present as well. The wood shows many carving like marks and is nicely patina’d from honest age and use. The gripping section is completely wrapped in Indian tanned hide leather which is sewn and tacked at the top with iron nails to hold it into place along with what appears to be hoof glue remnants. The lock plate is marked 1861 Tower as well as the correct crown stamping. All exposed steel parts are also a deep aged brown patina. The hammer spring remains intact, clicks back twice and is released by the pulling of the trigger (appearing to work and function correctly). The hammer and lock plate has an incised engraved border line. One of the main uses for these shortened blanket guns or blanket rifles was, as the name implies, to be hidden or concealed in a blanket, long coat, saddle blanket, tipi blanket or other coat for protection as well as for mounted buffalo hunting in which Indian hunters galloped their horses into herds of buffalo and then firing at point blank range into the stampeding animals, and also including mounted warrior battle and close contact battle. The piece is from a fine Native American collection in Montana along with other authentic blanket guns of the era and was said to have been collected from the Indian directly. Here is a remarkable musket that has Civil War, Western, Indian Wars, and finally Indian history all combined into one artifact! These Tower muskets have been documented as being used by the Native American Indians of the 1800's Plains and Northern Plains, such as the Northern Plaisn Indian Tower Musket listed by our company NAAC in 2018 for $3,700. The rifle qualifies as an Antique Long Gun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: NSN.
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Vintage Pink Opal Diamond & 14k Rose Gold Ring Lot #150 (Sale Order 149 of 797) Featured in this lot is this vintage pink opal diamond and 14k rose gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k rose gold construction that features a vintage design to the ring face that shows a raised lattice above a polygonal cut pink opal gemstone with beautiful luster and a total weight of 7.9 carats and shows the raised lattice profusely decorated with a total of 93 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a total diamond weight of 0.60 carats. The ring features a '14k' gold stamp on the inside of the ring band. The ring size is US 7 1/2.
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Navajo Desert Pearl 8mm Sterling Silver Necklace Lot #151 (Sale Order 150 of 797) Featured in this lot is this handmade Navajo 8mm sterling silver Desert Pearl necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a sting of 8mm die struck and hand made sterling silver Desert Pearl pattern or Navajo Pearl pattern beads that shows beautifully tooled pearl beads. The aglets are marked with a arising sun hallmark and a '.925' stamp on both aglets. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and it shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 24 3/4" and the beads measure 8mm. The collective weight of this necklace is 50.6g.
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Navajo Josephine Ramirez Turquoise Necklace Lot #152 (Sale Order 151 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and Emerald Valley turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Josephine Ramirez. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and turquoise construction that features a six strand design with nuggets of Emerald Valley turquoise and is decorated with an impressive sterling silver tube beads with Kokopelli figures embossed to the side walling of the beads. The necklace is ended with strings of sterling silver Desert Pearl beads also known as Navajo Pearls and is ended with sterling silver aglets with a hook clasp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 28". The collective weight of this necklace is 159.8g.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Kokopelli Figural Necklace Lot #154 (Sale Order 152 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver Kokopelli figural necklace Mid-Century. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a succession of smaller Kokopelli figures that leads to a lard sterling silver Kokopelli figural as the central pendant. Each Kokopelli figural is marked 'Sterling' in two spots on the front part of the garment of the Kokopelli figurals. The condition of this Kokopelli necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 22" and the pendant measures 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" x 3/8". The collective weight of this necklace is 65.1g.
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Navajo Nila Johnson Turquoise Large Bracelet Lot #155 (Sale Order 153 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and Carico Lake turquoise bracelet from Navajo artist Nila Cook Johnson. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a heavy frame with tooled shoulders and a thick twisted rope decoration as the center bar of the bracelet and shows five total oval cut Carico Lake turquoise cabochon set as the center arrangement. The bracelet is marked with a 'NJ' hallmark on the underside of the tip of the bracelet with a 'sterling' stamp on the otherside. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet are 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 1" and the circumference is 5 1/2". The collective weight of this bracelet is 81.8g. Amazing heavy bracelet with beautiful stones.
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Circa 1875 Crow Polychrome Painted War Shield Lot #156 (Sale Order 154 of 797) The lot features a circa 1875 polychrome painted Buffalo Hide War Shield attributed to the Crow Indians of Colorado. The piece is comprised of hard, parfleched Buffalo Bison hide which has been wetted and stretched over a hide-wrapped hoop wood frame and has the original braided shoulder strap of Indian hide still intact. The piece is painted in old mineral pigment ocher red, yellow, and blue paints with traces of the old yellow ocher still flaking off in places. There is a blue painted four-point morning star at the center of the shield with small blue painted dot pattern bordering above and bold blue / black line separating the two halves. The piece originally had two old dead birds attached at the lower section of the shield on the strips of old striped trade clothe, the old dead birds were removed to comply with all migratory bird laws which were enacted in the mid-1900’s (a true attribution to the shields early age and an interesting original addition). This could be an attribution to a society or war band and is a very unusual attribution making this truly a unique piece. Provenance: According to the collection log of Cyrus Eaton the piece was purchased at the 1998 Whitehawk Indian Show in Santa Fe, New Mexico from dealer Tommy Gross and has been in Cyrus Eaton’s London, England collection since. The shield shows staining, soiling on the reverse side of the shield, slight paint loss and some minor expected wear from early age and use. According to an article from Collectors Weekly which shows a similar polychrome painted shield with bird carcass, body or mummified bird these shields were considered medicine shields or hiding shields. The shield measures 20” in diameter. Truly an incredible authentic original Indian Wars era polychrome painted shield.
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"Gladstone-Parnell And The Great Irish Struggle" Lot #157 (Sale Order 155 of 797) Included in this lot is an early edition of “Gladstone Parnell and The Great Irish Struggle” by T. P. O'Connor and Robert McWade, 1886 Hubbard Brothers publishing. The book is a graphic story of the injustice and oppression inflicted upon Irish tenantry and a history of the gigantic movement throughout Ireland, America, and Great Britain, etc. The book features numerous illustrations throughout the piece. Gladstone was a British statesman, Liberal politician, and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1880-1885, during which his government, in reaction to crises in Ireland, passed repressive measures but also improved the legal rights of Irish tenant farmers. Gladstone was the only prime minister to have served four terms. The cover of the book displays green cloth, gold embossed cover and spine. The piece displays good condition overall, with some light wear across the piece due to age; the rear cover is coming loose from the spine binding. The book measures 8.5" H x 5.75" W x 1.5" D.
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"Sacred Dogs," by Julie Kramer Cole c. 1992 Lot #158 (Sale Order 156 of 797) Featured in this lot is this artwork called "Sacred Dogs," by artist Julie Kramer Cole circa 1992. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted edition numbered 416/950 and shows the artist signature can be seen in the bottom right hand corner of the artwork with the date shown next to it. This piece features a mountainous scene with two Native Americans looking on a young paint colt in a full run; the artwork also features hidden images of horses in the sky and in the rocks of the mountains surrounding this valley. This piece features a Certificate of Authenticity attacked to the back of the piece. The condition of this artwork is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall display condition. The measurements of this artwork are 24 1/2" x 28 1/4" and the visible art measures 16 3/4" x 20 1/2".
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Cherokee Carol Grigg Signed Original Print Lot #159 (Sale Order 157 of 797) "Featured in this lot is a Carol Grigg Signed Original Framed Print of Five Native Americans With Horses, from the Gango Gallery of Portland. Best known for her impressionistic watercolour paintings of Native American women riding or leading their horse, her paintings hang in galleries and private homes throughout the world. Carol Grigg grew up and still lives in Oregon. She draws inspiration from her Cherokee Indian heritage, her heritage being handed down from her father and grandmother, ""The First Peoples, First Nations of The New World hold the treasures of knowledge experienced through living intimately with this land and the animals long before us."" She works in multiple media: watercolor, oil, inks, lithography, collage, clay, music, and poetry. This piece is masterful, the images evoking her signature Native American rider and horse, which symbolize Mother Earth.
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Frederic Remington 1861-1909 Buffalo Skull Bronze Lot #160 (Sale Order 158 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze called "Buffalo Skull,' originally by Frederic Remington and later constructed by ASB Foundry. Frederic Remington is considered one of the most prolific and important Western artists of the 19th century. His works are immensely valuable, and his style is highly sought after. The bronze features a Native American man holding a buffalo skull up to the sky and shows another skull by his feet. The bronze is marked uniquely with the ASB Foundry mark next to a copyright symbol. The bronze is marked 1900 inspired by Fredric Remington. The condition of this of this bronze is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The bronze is shown without the marble base. The measurements of this bronze are 25" x 10 3/4" x 10".
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Montana American Elk Taxidermy Skull Mount Lot #161 (Sale Order 159 of 797) "Featured in this lot is this Montana American Elk taxidermy skull mount. The skull mount shows a wonderfully and professionally treated taxidermy skull mount that is mounted on a a hardwood shield. The condition of this mounted elk skull is good and professionally treated, it is missing its lower jaw and one of the tines is broken but otherwise it shows good overall condition. The measurements of this mounted skull are 44"" x 33"" x 18"". The online score for this skull was calculated on the Boone and Crockett online calculator:
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Budweiser History Beer Cans Mirrored Advertisement Lot #162 (Sale Order 160 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Budweiser "History of Beer Cans" mirrored advertisement circa 2005. This mirrored advertisement shows wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that features history by style of beer can and includes a show description in order of: Penicillin becomes commercially available, WPA is created as part of New Deal, U.S. enters World War II, Korean War begins, Color TV is introducted, Sonas Salk, M.D. develops polio vaccine, U.S. Congress formally creates NASA, Armstrong and Aldrin take first steps on the moon, First microprocessor is built, Hubble Space Telescope is placed into orbit, Researchers map the human genetic code, and "Still the King. The advertisement is marked in the bottom left hand corner Responsibility Matters - 2005 Anheuse-Busch, Inc., Budweiser Beer St. Louis, MO XGAD. The condition of this mirrored advertisement is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall preserved condition. The measurements of this advertisement is 27 1/8" x 33 5/8".
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Budweiser History Beer Label Framed Mirrored Adv. Lot #163 (Sale Order 161 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Budweiser "History of Beer Label," framed mirrored advertisement circa 2005. The mirrored Budweiser advertisement features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that features beer labels coinciding with times throughout history including: 1879-1907 Edison invents the light bulb, 1908-1917 Henry Ford develops the Model-T, 1918-1920 Women gain the right to vote, 1920-1933 Charles Lindbergh crosses the Atlantic, 1939-1950 Penicillin commercially available, 1951-1957 First atomic submarine commissioned, 1958-1959 Alaska and Hawaii become U.S. States, 1969-1977 Armstrong and Aldrin take first steps on the moon, 1979-1986 Sandra Day O'Conner becomes the first female Supreme Court Justice, 1996-1999 U.S. Pathfinder lands on Mars, 1999-2000 Researchers map the human genetic code, 2005 "Still the King." The advertisement is marked: Responsibility Matters - 2005 Anheauser-Busch, Inc., Budweiser Beer, St. Louis, MO XGAD. The condition of this mirrored advertisement is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed mirrored advertisement is 28 1/4" x 35 1/2".
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Gary Schildt (1938-2021) General Custer Bronze Lot #164 (Sale Order 162 of 797) This is an original work of art bronze sculpture circa 1974 of General George Armstrong Custer by renowned master artist Gary Joseph Schlidt (1938-2021) from Montana. The bronze is a nice large size with one of the finest heavy solid bronze work of the iconic western legend General George Armstrong Custer posing with his hand on his hip and a pair of binoculars in his hand with his sword hanging from his waist in his scabbard known for Custers Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as the Battle of Greasy Grass. Gary Joseph Schildt is a member of the Montana Blackfeet Tribe and has participated in the C.M. Russell Auction In Great Falls, Montana numerous years. In addition, he is a founding member of the Northwest Rendezvous of Art group. Schildt is an accomplished artist with notable works in oil, watercolor and bronze. The bronze features the artist signature and the date created on the base of the sculpture. The condition of this bronze statue is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze statue are 17" x 7" x 4".
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Trophy Alaskan Brown Bear Taxidermy Skull Lot #165 (Sale Order 163 of 797) Featured in this lot is this trophy size Alaskan brown bear taxidermy skull. This large brown bear skull shows a huge example with a nice dark patina. The skull has been professionally prepared by a taxidermist and displays a wonderful example of trophy size. The Alaska Peninsula brown bear or "peninsular grizzly" is a colloquial nomenclature for a brown bear that lives in the coastal regions of southern Alaska. The condition of this skull is fair with molars missing and front teeth missing, the jaw is not fused together and the skull features loose teeth but otherwise shows fair overall condition. The measurements of this skull are 5 1/2" x 13" x 7 1/2".
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Navajo Silver Turquoise Bear Claw Bracelet Lot #166 (Sale Order 164 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver Carico Lake turquoise bear claw bracelet. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver frame construction that features a lovely oval cut polished Carico Lake turquoise cabochon inlaid into the bracelet and features a bear claw inlaid to the face with decoration of two pieces of red branch coral cabochon set throughout the bracelet. The bracelet is marked with a 'DE' hallmark with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet are 2 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 5/8" and the circumference of the bracelet is 5 1/8". The collective weight of the bracelet is 68.4g.
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Navajo Melvin Thompson Multistone Inlay Necklace Lot #167 (Sale Order 165 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and multistone inlaid necklace from Navajo artist Melvin Thompson. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and turquoise construction that features beautiful graduated turquoise rondelles with a mixture of lightly polished stones in variegated pale aquas and greens with a touch of blue. The stones graduate from 2mm to 8mm in size and shows sterling silver Desert Pearl accents and is finished in sterling silver aglets and a hook clasp. The pendant is constructed from sterling silver with an inlaid mosaic of turquoise, lab opal, spiny oyster, mother of pearl, and onyx with a twisted rope decoration around the mosaic. The pendant is marked 'M.T.' and 'sterling' on the backside of the pendant. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 23" and the pendant measures 2 3/4" x 1 5/8". The collective weight of this necklace are 84.3g.
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Navajo Third Phase Sterling Silver Concho Belt Lot #168 (Sale Order 166 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Third Phase sterling silver concho belt circa 1920's. The belt features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and leather construction that features a sterling silver buckle with scalloped edges and features a 'sterling' stamp on the underside of the buckle; There are seven total floral tooled sterling silver conchos and eight total sterling silver tooled butterfly spaces shown on a black leather belt. The condition of this concho belt is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this concho belt from buckle to tip are 42 1/2" and the buckle measures 2 5/8" x 1 3/4" x 3/4".
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1930s Chinese Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Lot #169 (Sale Order 167 of 797) "Featured in this lot is a rare 1930's Chinese Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet High Relief Figures. Noted as a Chinese Money Bracelet and featuring an image of Pixiu, a Chinese mythical hybrid creature, considered to be a powerful protector of feng shui practitioners, and resemble winged lions. A Pixiu is an earth and sea variation, particularly an influential and auspicious creature for wealth, and is said to have a voracious appetite exclusively for gold, silver, and jewels. Therefore, traditionally to the Chinese, Pixiu have always been regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. This sterling silver cuff bracelet is in good overall condition, consistent patina noted on the facew, Chinese hallmarks on the reverse side, measures 2.25""W x 2.75""L
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Navajo Darrell Cadman Silver & Turquoise Bracelet Lot #170 (Sale Order 168 of 797) "Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and Chinese turquoise bracelet from Navajo artist Darrell Cadman.
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Carmel Mission Church Original Oil On Board Lot #171 (Sale Order 169 of 797) "Presented in this lot is a painting of the Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmel, an original oil on board cedar shadowbox framed painting of the Spanish mission Church in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, signed by Steve Reid. The Carmel Mission Church may be the most frequently depicted structure in all California if not the entire far west. Artists have variously chosen to draw it with ink, graphite, or pastels; paint it in watercolours, oils, or acrylics; render it through drypoint, woodblock, or lithograph; and photograph it using conventional or digital equipment. The central California coast village of Carmel-by-the-Sea was founded at the dawn of the twentieth century as a unique community for artists, writers, and professors from not too far distant Stanford University. The style and philosophy of the Arts & Crafts movement resounded with year-round and seasonal residents alike. The community cultivated a nature-focused lifestyle with plenty of leisure for creativity; paintings, prints , and sculptures have always been intrinsic to the ""mission of the missions"". This piece is magnificent. There are few places as beautiful as the Carmel Mission at the very moment the sun breaks out from behind a mass of clouds and the artist has captured that beauty in this painting. The painting and frames are in good condition, slight scuffing along the exterior frame edge as would be consistent for normal handling. Affixed to the rear of the exterior frame is a photograph or the artist's name, ""Steve Reid"" presumably from the rear of the actual painting.
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Early 1900's Red Wing 6 Gallon Pottery Crock Lot #172 (Sale Order 170 of 797) Featured in this lot is this six gallon red wing glazed crock originating from the early 20th century. Red Wing Union Stoneware, now Red Wing Pottery, refers to American stoneware, pottery, or dinnerware items made by a company that was initially set up in Red Wing, Minnesota in 1861 by German immigrant, John Paul. The name was changed several times until the company finally settled on Red Wing Potteries, Inc. in 1936. The pottery factory that started in 1861 continues to the present day under the names of Red Wing Pottery and Red Wing Stoneware. The crock is marked across the front, reading "6 Union Stoneware Co. Red Wing, Minn". The piece shows a glazed exterior with a lip. The condition of this crock is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this crock is 14 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 12 1/2".
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Large American Indian Ambush Pewter Sculpture Lot #173 (Sale Order 171 of 797) For your consideration, this lot features a limited-edition, large Chilmark pewter sculpture of a Native American "Ambush" by noted artist Donald Polland. This piece highlights two separate Native American warriors fighting each other. The piece features fine details. The condition is fair; the figure holding a rifle has been repaired at the right-hand wrist. One figure has a missing right hand and a broken lance; the other figure has a missing lance, and the horse has a rear hoof broken from the base. It measures 24.5" L x 12.25" W x 6.5" H.
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Joe Mozer "Horse at Rest" Bronze Sculpture c. 1975 Lot #174 (Sale Order 172 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Horse at Rest," by Joe Mozer circa 1975. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features great attention to detail and shows good texturing to the mane and tail and shows the horse at rest with its right hind leg cocked . The bronze shows the artist signature on the bronze base with the date next to the signature and is numbered 3/15. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 5 1/4".
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Montana Full Body Wild Tom Turkey Mount Lot #175 (Sale Order 173 of 797) Offered in this lot is a Montana Wild Tom Turkey taxidermy mount. The turkey is mounted strutting on a beautifully detailed natural habitat base with tail feathers fanned out. The thick, plumage on this bird is characteristic of the Eastern Wild Turkey with tan tips on the tail feathers and white and black bars on the wings. He is sporting a long beard and stunning bright red wattle. The artistry and craftsmanship present on this mount is excellent. This is a must have for your cabin, hunting lodge or man cave decor. The wild turkey is an upland ground bird native to North America. Contrary to its appearance Wild turkeys are considered a very challenging hunt given their high intelligence and furtive behavior. This mount measures 29" x 32" x 30" and is in very good condition.
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Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Lever Action Rifle Lot #176 (Sale Order 174 of 797) "Winchester Model 1873 with standard 24” octagon barrel, full magazine, crescent butt plate and chambered for the popular .32 Winchester Center Fire cartridge (also known as the .32-20). It is serial numbered 424251 indicating a manufacture date of 1892. This is the famed “Gun That Won The West,”
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Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 .52 Saddle Carbine Lot #177 (Sale Order 175 of 797) "Unaltered early Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 .52 Caliber Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine, serial number 95150. One of the most popular and successful of the cavalry carbines was the Sharps
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Estrella Frutal Set of Pillows by Pedro Gutierrez Lot #178 (Sale Order 176 of 797) The lot features a matched set of two excellent hand woven flat weave pillows by master weaver Pedro Gutierrez. The pillows were made using 100% soft, fine Churro Wool yarns. Churro wool is a time-tested fiber that is strong and soft and provides a vibrant base for rich colors. The tight hand woven weave shows bright, rich colors in the fine Estrella Frutal pattern of the time-honored Zapotec, multi-generational craft by a master weaver, Pedro Gutierrez. The set is in brand new condition and is made with a pre-shrunk cotton backing with a zipper. Pillow inserts are included. The pillows are each 21”x21” and approximately 7.5” deep. The pillows are supportive yet soft and made for relaxation. This is a wonderful matched set that is ready to be displayed in your home.
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Sarouk Persian Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug 1930s Lot #179 (Sale Order 177 of 797) Included in this lot is a Sarouk Persian hand-knotted wool area rug, originating from the 1930's. The rug features geometric floral patterns, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Sarouk rug is a style of Persian rug made in the village of Sarouk, located 25 miles north of Arak. The Sarouk rugs are known for their floral patterns and tight weave. The rug displays geometric medallion patterns with a multi-layered border. The piece shows colors of red, tan, blue, green, dark red, black, and orange. The piece shows a wonderful tight weave and fringe at one end. The rug is in good condition, with little wear and use. The piece measures 62" wide by 113" long.
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Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post Rug Lot #180 (Sale Order 178 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post rug c. 1950's. This rug shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that features a traditional Eye Dazzler design that shows a twill decoration that features a hand woven construction with crystal decoration adorning the borders and throughout the center of the rug. Originally the Old Crystal trading post was established in 1894, in this remote part of the Navajo Reservation Southwest of Two Grey Hills and Northwest of Gallup. In 1896 J.B. Moore purchased an interest in the trading post and re-named it Crystal after a pure sparkling mountain spring that was in the area. The condition of this rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 59" x 29 1/2".
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Montana Territory Damascus and Stag Antler Knife Lot #181 (Sale Order 179 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing sandbar stag antler grips and Damascus blade. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful, random rain drop Damascus. The hollow grind, full tang blade has been paired with a set of pre-embargo sandbar Stag antler, premium grip scales, which are secured to the piece with two mosaic pins and lanyard loop. The knife also features a set of polished brass bolsters with a comfortable finger well and bone spacers, with one side showing a scrimshaw of elk antlers. The tang and knife spine have been artfully hand vine filled. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with Great American Bison Buffalo leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures 11" long with the blade being 6" long.
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Rams Horn Damascus Montana Territory Knife Lot #182 (Sale Order 180 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing a Rams Horn grip and forged Damascus drop point knife. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful flame or feather Damascus pattern. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of Rams Horn premium grip scales, which are secured to the piece with four brass pins, a mosaic pin, and lanyard loop. The knife also features a set of polished stainless-steel bolsters and pommel with a comfortable finger well. The tang spine has been artfully hand vine filled. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with a leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures 10" long with the blade being 5 1/4" long.
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Yellowstone Buffalo Scrimshaw Damascus M.T. Knives Lot #183 (Sale Order 181 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife with an excellent Yellowstone National Park inspired walking Great American Bison Buffalo scrimshaw artwork. This knife is truly a work of “Montana” art as it shows the iconic scrimshaw of a walking Buffalo inspired by Yellowstone National Park set on Buffalo Horn grips and a forged “rustic” Damascus a tribute to the wilderness of our state and scrimshaw artwork Native American Indian heritage. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon which is then heated and folded into 396 layers creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful ladder Damascus pattern. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of nice white wild Buffalo bone grip scales which are secured to the piece using two mosaic pins and lanyard loops. The tang of the knife has been artfully hand vine filled with thumb grip on the back of the blade. The grips have also artfully been scrimshaw etched with the image of a walking buffalo. The knife is in brand new condition. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with a Great American Bison Buffalo leather hand crafted sheath. The knife measures 10 1/4" long with the blade being 5 3/4" long.
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Gregory Hull (1950-) By The River Oil on Canvas Lot #184 (Sale Order 182 of 797) Featured in this lot is this oil on canvas panel called "By the River," by artist Gregory Hull born in 1950. The artwork features wonderfully and professionally crafted oil on canvas panel construction that features a lovely scene by the river of a grove of trees raised on a slight hill and showing a bright blue sky overhead and shows the artist signature in the bottom right hand corner and is marked on the back: "By The River" - Gregory Hull - 6x8. Gregory Hull is one of America's genuine leaders in the field of contemporary realism, whose versatility and variety in subject matter are brilliantly displayed in his outstanding works. The condition of this framed oil on canvas panel is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this oil on canvas panel is 9 1/8" x 11 1/4" and the visible art measures 5 5/8" x 7 3/4".
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Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) Sia Street Scene 1925 Lot #185 (Sale Order 183 of 797) Featured in this lot is this photogravure on Japan vellum called "Sia Street Scene," circa 1925 by American photographer Edward Sherriff Curtis born in 1868 and died in 1952. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted photogravure on Japan vellum construction that features a Tiwa woman with a pottery vessel on her head and standing in the street with another woman sitting on the ground in the background. The photogravure is marked on the bottom border: "Sia Street Scene" - From Copyright Photograph 1925 by E.S. Curtis - Photogravure Suffolk Eng. Co. Cambridge, Mass. - Plate 562 (in the upper left hand corner). Edward Sheriff Curtis was an American photographer and ethnologist whose work focused on the American West and on Native American People's. Provenance: from the Ex Morse collection, Arizona Ms. Morse purchased this in the 1990's. There is a Certificate of Authenticity from Mark Sublette and the purchase price shown on the certificate is $1,125. The condition of this photogravure is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed photogravure is 18 3/4" x 22 3/4" and the visible art measures 11 1/4" x 15 1/2".
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Navajo Steve Francisco Silver & Catlinite Necklace Lot #186 (Sale Order 184 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver, Catlinite, and Wild Horse jasper inlay necklace from Navajo artist Steve Francisco. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, Catlinite, and Wild Horse jasper inlay construction that features strung Catlinite beads in rondelle shape that show light salmon color and are graduated from 5mm to 8mm. The pendant features a sterling silver construction that shows inlaid Wild Horse jasper. The pendant is marked 'SF' for Steve Francisco and shows a 'sterling' stamp above the hallmark. The necklace ends with sterling silver aglets that are marked 'sterling' and shows a rising sun hallmark above that. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 19" and the pendant measures 1 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 33.7g.
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Navajo T.Singer Sterling Silver Gold Bear Necklace Lot #187 (Sale Order 185 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and gold bear necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and gold construction that features a sterling silver choker constructed bar design and shows a pendant of a sterling silver bear decoration with gold overlay in a geometric pattern. Tommy Singer was a Navajo silversmith who specialized in chip-inlay jewelry. He died in a motorcycle accident on May 31, 2014. His inlaid turquoise, coral, and silver pieces incorporated traditional Navajo designs. Singer gained acclaim as the originator of the chip inlay design which he developed in the 1970s. The condition of this necklace or choker and pendant is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace is 6 3/4" x 5 1/8" x 3/4" and the circumference of the choker is 12 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 33.1g.
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Navajo Carl Quintana African Turquoise Necklace Lot #188 (Sale Order 186 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver African turquoise and Green Tree Agate necklace from Navajo artist Carl Quintana. The necklace features a wonderfully crafted sterling silver construction that features strings of African Turquoise discoidal beads and a total of eighteen sterling silver Desert Pearls. The pendant features sterling silver construction with a beautiful tooled decoration around the centerstone and shows a oval cut Green Tree Agate cabochon as the center stone with a nice blueish green luster and a milky sheen to the stone. The pendant is marked 'Carl Quintana' on the backside of the pendant and features a 'sterling' stamp underneath. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 19" with the individual turquoise measuring 8mm and the pendant measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/2". The collective weight of this necklace is 72.8g.
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Mexico Alpaca Silver Gold & Inlaid Opal Bolo Tie Lot #189 (Sale Order 187 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Mexico alpaca silver gold overlay and inlaid opal bolo tie. The bolo tie features a wonderfully and professionally crafted alpaca silver and leather construction that features a braided black leather strands that feature alpaca silver aglets and a pendant of tooled alpaca silver that shows a horse head that shows gold overlay and shows a design of inlaid geometric patterns of inlaid opal and jet. The condition of this bolo tie is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bolo tie from aglets to top are 18" and the bolo pendant measures 1 7/8" x 1 3/8" x 1/2".
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Graduated Turquoise Necklace Lot #190 (Sale Order 188 of 797) Featured in this lot is this graduated discoidal turquoise necklace from Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Cecelia Santafoia. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted turquoise construction that shows graduated soft green discoidal turquoise and ended with sterling silver clasp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 25" and the turquoise measurements range from 3/8 to 1/2" in diameter.
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Light Brown Striped Brindle Premium Cowhide Lot #191 (Sale Order 189 of 797) This is an excellent and unique, premium cowhide rug with beautiful tiger strip light brown brindle, light brown to brown that fades to darker stripes and speckled patterns, giving it a bi-coloration; it is sometimes described as "tiger-striped”, although the brindle pattern is more subtle than that of a tiger's coat. In brindle coloration, the streaks of color are irregular and darker than the base color of the coat, although very dark markings can be seen on a coat that is only slightly lighter. The cowhide (also referred to as cow hide, steer hide, steer hide) is a brand-new example that has been professionally tanned and is in pristine condition. The rug is also considered an Extra-Large (XL) to Extra-Extra-Large (XXL) size, being 6 feet 8 inches long by 5 feet 5 inches. 6'8" x 5'5".
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Pendelton Home Collection Chief Joseph Blanket Lot #192 (Sale Order 190 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Pendleton Home Collection Chief Joseph blanket window blinds. This is a very large Pendleton blanket that shows the iconic Chief Joseph pattern that shows geometric patterns and bands that shows colors of teal, red, maroon, light brown, and brown all set to a darker cream coloration. The blanket features a light brown suede border and on the top end shows light brown suede loops used to hang on a shaft to be used as a window covering or blinds. The blanket features an embroidered symbol that reads 'EOB' in a square embroidered with gold string; and there is a tag that reads: Trademark - Pendleton Home Collection and is Made in the USA. The condition of this blanket window blind is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this blanket window blind is 89" x 96".
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Western Cowboy Child's Hide Jacket c. 1940's Lot #193 (Sale Order 191 of 797) Featured in this lot is this western cowboy child's hide jacket circa 1940's. The jacket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hide and polyester construction that features a well crafted design with fringe adorning the shoulder's and to the pockets and bottom section of the jacket. The condition of this child's hide jacket is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this hide jacket are 20" x 22".
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19th C. Sioux Tacked Spike Ball Head War Club Lot #194 (Sale Order 192 of 797) The lot features a beautiful and artful late 19th Century tacked ball head war club with spike attributed to the Sioux Indians of South Dakota. The piece is carved from one piece of wood with the head being the root burl of the tree with some burl pits visible. The haft handle is elaborately adorned with brass tacks with the ball being a darker color. There is an old tarnished iron spike that is secured too the center of the root burl ball head. The brass tacking showing a fantastic pattern with double zig-zag band and double band framing the head on one side and the other showing three tacked circles (two with six outside tacks and one at the center; one with seven on the outside and one at the center) as well as two diagonal double parallel bands both with six in each double band, ie 12 per double band. The gripping area is also framed with tacking on both sides. Brass tacking tells a story which likely is a signature representation the tribe, war band, society band or tells a story with each being unique to the owner of the piece. The haft has minor loss to the finish in spots from honest age and use and a worn gripping area. Truly an attractive example from the late 1800’s, Indian Wars era. Similar to examples in American Indians Tomahawks by Harold L. Peterson figure 2 and 6 pages 85 and 86; ball head war clubs from the late 19th Century one Iroquois and the other Plains. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Jim Bastian in Kansas City, Mo. Total measurements are 18.5”L with the spike protruding 2”L from the head.
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Original Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa Painting 2022 Lot #195 (Sale Order 193 of 797) Featured in this lot is this original Dau-Law- Taine Kiowa Native American painting on canvas circa 2022. Darwin Tsoodle Kiowa (Dau-Law-Taine) is a Native American artist who was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma and is known for his depictions of Native American Braves on horseback. This painting features a wonderfully and professionally constructed oil on canvas that shows a Native American man sitting in the snow and holding a spear in front of his and shows trees in the distance and the moon up in the night sky while is slowly snows. The artist signature is in the bottom right hand corner and reads: Dau-Law-Taine - Kiowa - copyright 2022. The condition of this painting is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this painting are 16" x 20".
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Merwin Hulbert & Co Folding Hammer 38 Cal Revolver Lot #196 (Sale Order 194 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a wonderful medium frame folding hammer double action revolver by Merwin Hulbert & Co chambered in 38 CF. The revolver was manufactured in the early 1880's by Merwin Hulbert & Co. The revolver displays a 3 1/2" long round barrel, folding hammer, six shot cylinder, checkered rubber grips, and nickel finish. The top of the barrel is marked across the top reading "MERWIN HULBERT & CO. NEW YORK U.S.A. PAT. APR.17.77 JUNE.15.80 MAR.14.82 JAN.9.83" with the left side of the frame marked "38 CAL". The grips displays a diamond pattern across the center with a checkered texture across the grips. The revolver shows good mechanical function and cylinder rotation. The pistol shows good condition overall with some light wear and some wear across the nickel finish. Serial Number: 19185. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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Navy Arms Model 1851 Italian Percussion Revolver Lot #197 (Sale Order 195 of 797) Featured in this lot we have an Italian manufactured Navy Arms Model 1851 percussion cap revolver chambered in .36 cal. The pistol displayed a 5" round barrel, six shot fluted cylinder, brass frame and trigger guard, black painted hard wood grips, and under barrel ram rod. The top of the barrel is marked with "NAVY ARMS Co. RIDGEFIELD N.J." with the left side of the barrel reading "BLACK POWDER ONLY 36CAL". The revolver shows good mechanical condition and tight action. Serial Number: 1260. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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Unmarked European Pin Fire 12mm Revolver Lot #198 (Sale Order 196 of 797) Featured in this lot we have an unmarked European pinfire revolver chambered in 12mm. The revolver originated from the late 1800's to early 1900's by a European manufacture. The piece shows a 5 3/4" long octagonal barrel, six shot cylinder, double action firing system, and hard wood grips. The revolver shows two European stamp proofs and is otherwise unmarked. The piece shows working mechanics with some cylinder sticking. The revolver shows fair condition overall with a warm aged patina with some pitting across the exterior. No Serial Number. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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McGee "Buffalo Running," Framed Acrylic on Board Lot #199 (Sale Order 197 of 797) Featured in this lot is this framed acrylic on board of buffalo running by McGee circa 2005. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted acrylic on board construction that features buffalo running and created with unique colors in an abstract style of artwork. The artist signature is in the bottom right hand corner and shows the artwork is from '05. The condition of this framed acrylic on board is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed acrylic on board are 15 3/8" x 63" and the visible artwork measures 13 1/2" x 61 1/2".
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Walt Wooten (1939-) A Crow Indian Oil Painting Lot #200 (Sale Order 198 of 797) Featured in this lot is this oil painting called "A Crow Indian," by artist Walt Wooten born in 1939. The painting is wonderfully and professionally crafted oil on canvas construction that features a cameo of a Crow Indian wearing a trade blanket and shows pipe bone decorated necklace. The artist signature can be seen in the upper right hand corner and is marked on the back: A Crow Indian - This is an original piece - Walt Wooten 4/2000. Walt Wooten is the grandson of a full-blooded Choctaw, Wooten knows the tension of both worlds. Wooten studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago, which also holds an impressive share of classical art. In the ’60s, Wooten was associated with Chicago figurative painters Jim Nutt, Gladys Nilsson and Roger Brown, who presented cartoon-style narratives often with violent or sexual content. Wooten, though, did not share their style or subject matter, and instead developed his own, more classically figurative style. The condition of this framed oil on canvas is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed oil on canvas is 13 1/8" x 15 1/8" and the canvas measures 10" x 8".
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Third Phase Chief's Blanket by Ramon Quinonez Lot #201 (Sale Order 199 of 797) This is an excellent hand woven flat weave rug by master weaver, Ramon Quinonez. The rug was made using 100% soft, fine, hand spun wool yarns in a beautiful Third Phase Chief Blanket Crystal pattern. The rug was hand woven with a tight weave using 100% hand spun wool yarns that offer natural variegation and durability with color fast aniline dyes. The tight, hand woven weave, displayed with natural fleece tones, is in the fine Third Phase Chief Blanket Crystal pattern of the time-honored Zapotec, multi-generational craft by a master weaver, Ramon Quinonez. This rug shows iconic Zapotec design with thick, symmetrical Third Phase Chief Blanket Crystal design and crystal decorated corner section design set between bands of decorated stripes and waves of geometric designs. The rug features colors of black and heathered white on a red field with lightening crystal decoration. The piece is brand new, in pristine condition, with a fine, tight weave. The rug measures 5’ by 4’ (5 foot by 4 foot). This is a brand new rug.
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C. 1900 Sioux Beaded Hide Hard Sole Moccasins Lot #202 (Sale Order 200 of 797) The lot features a fantastic set of beaded Indian hide and hard sole moccasins from the Sioux Indians dating to circa 1900. The set shows a thick Great American Bison Buffalo Indian tanned hide with hard sole parfleche rawhide soles with nice foot worn patina and is covered along the top, sides, back and tongue with traditional Sioux geometric beadwork. The beadwork appears to be all period correct 1800-1900 glass trade seed beads showing a chalk white background and unique Buffalo track, checkering and unique diamond “X” pattern in colors of red white hearts, cobalt and amber white heart (orange white heart). The Buffalo track (or sometimes referred to as horse track) pattern which is a square hoof symbol is shown seven times around the bottom edge of both moccasins. The medium height ankle has a sewn pink ribbon adornment and a heavy thick large hide tongue which is also beaded with a checkered pattern in red white heart and chalk white and a rolled tin jingle dangle cone bottom edge with some red dyed plume feathers. The beadwork is trade cotton thread sewn. Provenance: The set is from the estate ex-collection of James Schwickert of Hartford, Wisconsin and found to be an authentic early 1900 Sioux examples by the experts at Hindman and Cowan’s. The condition shows overall well preserved showing a thick Buffalo hide with soft supple condition, slightly stiffened at the back of the right set, some slight bead loss on both but other than that no major damages, no rips or tears and no separation. Each measures 10”L across the sole by 4”W by 3.5”H.
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19th Century Southern Plains Beaded Pipe Bag Lot #203 (Sale Order 201 of 797) The lot features a wonderful beaded pipe bag attributed to the Southern Plains tribes from the late 19th Century. The bag is likely Comanche or Kiowa in origin and is comprised of a Buffalo Bison Indian tanned hide with geometric beadwork on one side having an hourglass and diamond pattern. The beadwork appears to be all glass trade seed beads with colors of light blue, chalk white, and maroon. The bottom shows a thick long Indian tanned Buffalo hide fringes. The side and top edge / opening of the bag has a fancy beadwork and the top has a tanned hide tie fringe. The bag and fringes show traces of yellow ocher / ochre mineral pigment dye. The piece shows little to no bead loss, no obvious signs of damages with minor wear from nice age and use and displays well. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Jim Bastian of Kansas City, Mo. Measures overall 34 inches long by 6 ½ inches wide.
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Lakota Sioux Polychrome Painted Large Hide Shield Lot #204 (Sale Order 202 of 797) The lot features a large wetted and stretched hide over wood hoop shield from the Lakota Sioux Native American Indians showing amazing polychrome painting of a masked running horse with several morning stars. The piece is attributed to Lakota Sioux artist John Young Buck, born in 1947 and works from the 1960-2000's. The late-20th Century piece shows a wetted and stretched hide over a bent wood willow branch hoop in a large size tied with thick cut hide in traditional form. The front shows a polychrome painted scene with blue border and yellow background with large white horse wearing a black mask with black hair, blue spots along the body, black adn red painted feet and morning star across the eye. The center of the shield also shows a bear tooth. The shield also shows four four-pointed morning stars in red with hide ties holding hide fringes with rolled tin jingle cones and stripped Turkey feathers with sinew tied red stroud wool trade clothe wraps. Above the horse is a rainbow of red, white and blues. The piece has a large size and is in good condition. From a Ranch in Red Lodge, Montana which also contains the two large John Young Buck feather headdresses. Measures overall 24" across by 32"L including the feather.
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Lakota Sioux Beaded Forged Tomahawk J. Young Buck Lot #205 (Sale Order 203 of 797) The piece shows a forged metal war axe tomahawk head with bear paw cutout on a beaded hide leather clothe covered handle from Lakota Sioux Indian John Young Buck. John Young Buck was born in 1947 and was known to have works from the circa 1960-2000’s with this likely being from the 20th Century. The head has a steel round eyelet hold with a typical western blade axe head with blacksmith forge hammer marks and a cutout of a bear paw with claws at the center. The wood handle has a hide leather wrapped gasket holding the head on and is covered in hide leather and red stroud trade clothe showing glass trade beadwork of red, white and black with hand cut fringes, wrapped gripping handle and drop of red stroud trade clothe with brass covered metal trade tacks in a bear paw claw pattern and fringes at the bottom as well as rolled metal jingle cones. The piece displays very well and is from a Ranch in Red Lodge, Montana. Measures overall 37”L including the drop with the head being 8 1/8” L by 4 7/8” across the blade edge.
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Exceptional Haida Indian Carved Musket c. 1800's Lot #206 (Sale Order 204 of 797) The lot features an exceptional Haida Northwest Coast Indian carved percussion musket rifle from the 1800’s. Provenance: The piece was owned by the great grandfather of the estate collection and had the carving done by a Haida Northwest Coast Chief in the early 1900’s. The one piece walnut stock is completely carved with a traditional Haida Northwest Coast Indian totem pattern having inlaid eye and other sections of abalone mother of pearl shell. The carving is across both sides, top and bottom as well as the entire section of the foregrip and has a dimensional relief. The carving is likely done by the same hand as the Winchester 1894 Haida Indian Carved rifle sold by our company NAAC in 2017 for $5,700 (w/ bp) as it shows a similar totem figure along the stock with inlaid abalone shell design. The rifle shows a exposed side hammer percussion cap black powder rifle musket with engraved single lock plate and engraving along the large hammer. The trigger guard and ramrod sleeve both appear to be either of a silver or nickel silver content of some sort and are further engraved. The barrel starts with a section of octagon which has several engraved ridges and then has a smooth round front with an underlug and two ram road sleeves. The rifle has a metal crescent butte stock with engraving on the top. The side of the stock has an inspection marked which appears to be “EGUHE”. Overall this could be considered a half stock percussion musket and dates to the 1800’s. Haida or Tlingit carving on firearms is extremely rare with very few examples being brought to the public market with this being one of the only percussion musket’s ever sold. The rifle appears to function in that the hammer pulls back completely, clicking twice and holding, the trigger releases the hammer and presumably fires the gun. The rifle overall measures 50.25”L and has a barrel that appears to be 35.5”L (not including the barrel strap which secures the barrel to the stock. Antique firearm that does not require FFL.
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RARE Colt Haida Indian Carved Pistol c. 1800's Lot #207 (Sale Order 205 of 797) This is an outstanding Haida Northwest Coast Indian carved Colt percussion single shot pistol from the 1800’s. Provenance: The piece was owned by the great grandfather of the estate collection and had the carving done by a Haida Northwest Coast Chief in the early 1900’s, the same collection as the previous listed Haida musket. The one-piece pistol grip walnut stock is completely carved with a traditional Haida Northwest Coast Indian totem pattern having inlaid eyes of abalone mother of pearl shell. The carving is across all sides, bottom, top and butte end (entire surface) of the grip / stock. The carving has an exceptional totem pattern with dimensional figure having an open mouth showing teeth at the end of the grip and eagle like totem above the trigger guard. The pistol shows a 7.25”L full octagon barrel which is marked on the top with a single line address “- ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK US AMERICA” as well as a silver front site and Colt rear site. The hammer pulls straight back, clicking twice then holding showing a cross hatch on the top and exposes the percussion cap directly on the end or back of the barrel. The piece shows a fancy trigger guard. The trigger releases the hammer, and the firearm appears to function. This is an unusual Colt pistol and is likely a factory prototype one off creation dating to the 1800’s and possibly a handmade 1800’s prototype pistol with Colt barrel. Haida or Tlingit carving on firearms is extremely rare with very few examples being brought to the public market with this being one of if not the only pistol offered for sale. Truly a phenomenal example with some of the best Haida Tlingit Northwest Coast carving ever done on a firearm with highly dimensional relief carving. Overall measures 13.5”L. Antique firearm that does not require FFL.
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Circa 1830-1850 Crow Spontoon War Tomahawk Lot #208 (Sale Order 206 of 797) This is an exceedingly rare and early authentic Spontoon War Tomahawk from the Crow Indians in Colorado and dating to early-to-mid-19th Century. The head is a very early, larger pattern which was first documented by Meriwether Lewis & William Clark on their 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition up the Missouri River basin. Lewis and Clark as per their journals found this pattern of spontoon tomahawk among the Mandan Indians and Lewis sketched an image example of one in the journal referring to it as the ”older fassion”, as shown in the photo gallery. The piece exhibits an iron hand-forged spontoon tomahawk with very large, kite-shaped head having several pierced holes in the blade. The huge blade is wrought iron hand-forged from sheet iron, bent around to form the round eye / eyelet hole and forged back together. The blade shows two upward curled basal processes that appear to have been cut from the body of the blade. The center shows five round pierced holes in a distinct pattern and is stamped on one side with a maker’s mark “L”. Other early examples of spontoon heads with upward basal curled processes and simple, pierced hole decorations with nearly identical pattern have been documented by tomahawk authors and scholars Harold L. Peterson, John Baldwin, and Hartzler & Knowles. Of the documented examples in nearly exact pattern, several are shown for comparison in the photo gallery, many bear the “L” stamped makers mark into the blade; some surmise that the “L” mark was the stamp of Meriwether Lewis’s expedition blacksmith, Lewis wrote in his journal that the only thing that kept the expedition members from starving to death in one particular winter was the ability to trade grains and dried corn with local Indians in exchange for the expedition blacksmith forging many of these heads from the thin sheet iron. Similar, large authentic early spontoon heads are shown in the photo gallery for comparison: from the Harold L. Peterson 1965 book “American Indian Tomahawk” figure 52 and 53 from the Donald Baird and Smithsonian Institution collections with the first also being stamped with the capitol “L” in the same area as our example; and from the Mark Francis book “Rare American Indian Weapons Volume 1” 2019 page 40 a 13-inch-long early example from a private collection photograph by Phil Schurmeister at the Las Vegas Antique Weapons Show with the stamped “L” on the blade also in the same area; lastly a historic painting of a Crow Indian holding a large spontoon tomahawk with same pattern with very similar pierced hole pattern. The example being offered in this sale is a rare and early circa 1830-1850 pre-Indian Wars period and features a 12 ½ inch long head, hand-forged iron head with upward curled basal processes, kite-shaped blade and five pierced “bleeder” holes in the blade, along with the large capitol “L” stamped into the back of the blade. The old dark walnut hard wood haft handle has a nice, deep shiny patina and has many nicks, scratches and dings from honest age and use. The haft shows several bands of brass trade tacks with nice mellow patina and a long buckskin fringe wrap drop that hangs down 24 inches additionally. The gripping area has a wrap of old Indian tanned hide that is flaking off from honest age. This is truly an attractive, historic well documented pattern being a foreboding large weapon for warrior use. Provenance: From the ex-collection of the important and historic DuPont family of St. Louis, MO and the Cyrus Eaton collection in London, England. Total length of the tomahawk without the drop is 24 ½ inches long and the drop is an additional 24 inches long; the head is 12 ½ inches long and 4 ½ inches across the basal processes.
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Circa 1870 Kiowa Beaded Bow, Arrow & Quiver Set Lot #209 (Sale Order 207 of 797) This is an exceptional circa 1870 Kiowa beaded bow, arrow and quiver set originally collected from Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The set, which is a complete collection, contains three original arrows with steel points and remnants of old turkey feather fletching. The long old bow is carved of hard wood hickory and the sinew bow string is long missing with a red painted remnant still attached at the top notching. The Indian tanned hide bow and arrow quiver case is beautifully adorned with original Kiowa pattern geometric beadwork done in all period correct 19th Century glass trade seed beads showing colors of Cheyenne pink, cobalt, chalk white, red and sky padre light blue. The bow case and arrow quiver also show original Indian tanned hide fringes, the original Indian tanned hide shoulder strap and two fringe panels with chalk white beadwork squares over old red stroud wool trade clothe. Any kind of Kiowa artifacts are increasingly scarce and authentic original complete sets such as this almost never come up for public auction. The set is well preserved showing only minor staining, supple hides, little to no bead loss and expected wear from honest age and use. This is one of the sale highlights and is truly a visually striking example of true authentic American Indian Art. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Cyrus Eaton of London, England. Complete sets from the Southern Plains tribes dating to the 19th Century are exceedingly rare such as the Comanche set from the same Cyrus Eaton collection sold by our company NAAC in 2020 for $11,992.50 (w/ bp). Not including the fringe the bow case measures 36 ½ inches long and the quiver measures 22 inches long; the bow measures 52 ½ inches in length.
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Morganite Pink Sapphire & Diamond 14k Gold Ring Lot #210 (Sale Order 208 of 797) Featured in this lot is this morganite pink sapphire and diamond 14k white gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k white gold construction that shows an opulent decoration to the tooling of the ring shoulders and features a center stone of oval cut morganite gemstone that shows a translucent pink coloration and a total weight of 5.12 carats. The shoulders are decorated with two pear cut pink sapphires with a rich pink coloration and a total weight of 0.39 carats. The center stone and raised lattice are profusely decorated with a total of 26 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows great eye clarity and a total diamond weight of 0.19 carats. The ring shows the Color Jewel hallmark 'CJ' and a '14k gold stamp on the inside of the ring band. The ring size is US 7 1/4.
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Navajo Nora Tahe Bill Sterling Silver Bracelet Lot #211 (Sale Order 209 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver bracelet from Navajo artist Nora Tahe Bill. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features geometric patterns tooled into the face of the bracelet in half moon designs. The bracelet is marked 'sterling' and 'NORA' underneath the sterling stamp. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet 2" x 2 5/8" x 1/2" and the circumference is 5". The collective weight of this bracelet is 33.8g.
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Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Twisted Rope Bracelet Lot #212 (Sale Order 210 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver twisted rope bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features three layers of twisted rope decoration with a solid sterling silver bar framework. The bracelet is marked 'Mexico' and '.925' and on the other side of the bracelet is marked 'TE-51'. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2 1/4" x 2 7/8" x 5/8" and the circumference of this bracelet is 5". The collective weight of this bracelet is 48g.
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1950''s Taxco Mexico Miguel Sterling Bracelet Lot #213 (Sale Order 211 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico artist Miguel from circa 1950's. The bracelet features wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features banded design of geometric patterns and a raised link decoration throughout the bracelet. The bracelet is marked: 'VOD' - '.925' - in cursive is written 'Miguel' -'910'. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/8" and the circumference measures 5 1/8". The collective weight of this bracelet is 69.9g.
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Navajo Elouise Kee Silver Turquoise Earrings Lot #214 (Sale Order 212 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and Kingman turquoise earrings from Navajo artist Elouise Kee. The earrings feature wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that show dangle design that features eight pear cut Kingman turquoise bezel set into the segments of the earrings that shows good greenish to light blue luster with spider webbing of mineral deposits throughout the turquoise. The earrings feature Elouise Kee hallmark with a 'sterling' stamp above the hallmark. The condition of this earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of earrings are 4 1/4" x 1/2" x 5/8". The collective weight of the earrings is 30.6g.
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Navajo Old Pawn Silver Turquoise Bracelet c. 1930s Lot #215 (Sale Order 213 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Pawn sterling silver petite point turquoise bracelet circa 1930's. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Old Pawn sterling silver construction that shows stamping to the shoulders of the bracelet including arrows and geometric patterns and features the bulk of the bracelet decorated with 24 round petite point turquoise cabochon with a bright light blue luster and coloration. The bracelet is stamped 'sterling' on the underside of the bracelet. "Old Pawn' refers to jewelry that was used as a trading tool for goods and services at trading post all over the southwest. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet are 1 3/4" x 2 5/8" x 3/4" and the circumference of this bracelet is 4 1/2". The collective weight of this bracelet is 24.5g.
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Rare "Wonders Of The Yellowstone" 1873 Richardson Lot #216 (Sale Order 214 of 797) For your consideration is a rare first edition circa 1873 "Wonders of the Yellowstone, Illustrated Library of Travel Exploration and Adventure", edited by James Richardson. This is one of the earliest known Yellowstone Park books. The piece shows seventeen excellent engraving illustrations and published by Scribner, Armstrong and Company 1873. This includes the fold out engraved color hand tinted Map showing the locations of the Yellowstone National Park and its Prospective Railroad Connections with the Eastern States. In 1872, Yellowstone was the first national park created in the U.S. and is also widely held to be the first national park in the world. This book was written 1872 and published one year after the park was created in 1873. This rare book is in amazingly good condition considering its 150 year old. The foldout map in the front is torn at the seams of the folds. A couple of the front pages have slight fraying on the page edges, foxing throughout consistent with age. Maroon cloth bound gold gilt front cover has embossed depiction of a pot hanging over a campfire, a rifle, oar, and pike hanging from tree limbs above. Spine has gold gilt embossed book title, and rear cover is embossed without gold gilt. Slight scuffing to cover edges. No other obvious damage noted. Book is in overall good condition. Measurements are 5"W x 7.5"L x 1"D
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1884 1st Ed. Life and Times of Daniel Boone Lot #217 (Sale Order 215 of 797) Featured in this lot is this scarce first edition of "The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone" written by Edward S. Ellis and published in 1884. The book serves a biographical sketch of the great Western Frontiersman. This is the Alta Edition and contains information and storys of Col. Daniel Boone as a hunter, soldier and pioneer with sketches of Simon Kenton, Lewis Wetzel, and other leaders in the settlement of the west. The condition of this book is fair to good with slight wear to the outside cover and spine and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 7 5/8" x 5 1/4" x 1 1/8"
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Montanita Meli Banded Set of Pillows by C Hipolito Lot #218 (Sale Order 216 of 797) The lot features a matched set of two excellent hand woven flat weave pillows by master weaver Cesar Hipolito. The pillows were made using 100% soft, fine Churro Wool yarns. Churro wool is a time-tested fiber that is strong and soft and provides a vibrant base for rich colors. The tight hand woven weave shows bright, rich colors in the fine Montanita Meli pattern of the time-honored Zapotec, multi-generational craft by a master weaver, Cesar Hipolito. The set is in brand new condition and is made with a pre-shrunk cotton backing with a zipper. Pillow inserts are included. The pillows are each 21”x21” and approximately 7.5” deep. The pillows are supportive yet soft and made for relaxation. This is a wonderful matched set that is ready to be displayed in your home.
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Kazak Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1930's Lot #219 (Sale Order 217 of 797) Featured in this lot is a hand-knotted, Persian Kazak, wool runner rug, originating from the 1930's. The rug displays a fine detailed design, bright colors, and a tight weave. Kazak style rugs are similar in design to Heriz rugs, with a colorful and bright coloration. The rugs were traditionally woven by various tribes located near the Caucasus Mountains. This rug displays a geometric border with medallions across the center. The piece shows a burnt orange base with designs in cream, black, pink, yellow, dark blue, light blue, and brown. The piece shows a white fringe at each end. The piece is in good condition and shows little wear and use. The rug measures 32" wide by 99" long.
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Oushak Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1930's Lot #220 (Sale Order 218 of 797) Included in this lot is an Oushak Persian hand knotted wool runner rug originating from the 1930's. The rug features geometric floral patterns, light colors, and a tight weave. The Oushak rug is a style of Persian rug made in Oushak, located just south of Istanbul, Turkey. The Oushak rugs are known for their calm, muted colors and tame look. The rug displays geometric floral designs with a floral border design. The piece shows colors of white, light blue, green, red, and yellow. The piece shows a wonderful, tight weave and fringe at each end. The rug is in good condition, with little wear and use. The rug measures 31" wide by 101" long.
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Big Sky Carvers Northern Pintail by Sally McMurray Lot #221 (Sale Order 219 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Northern Pintail decoy from Big Sky Carver Artist Sally McMurray circa 1990. The decoy features a wonderfully and professionally crafted softwood construction that shows beautifully decorated hand painted decoration with shows intricate brush strokes that lends to a life like appearance and shows glass eyes. The decoy is signed on the bottom by Sally McMurray. The condition of this carved decoy is fair to good with a slight repair in two places to the pintail but otherwise shots fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this carved decoy is 9" x 21 1/2" x 6".
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19th Century Sun Dance Polychrome Painted Shield Lot #222 (Sale Order 220 of 797) This is an excellent 19th Century polychrome painted buffalo hide shield attributed to the Sun Dance of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Indians of South Dakota. The piece is comprised of brain-tanned Buffalo Bison hide over a wood hoop and has an original hide shoulder and carryings strap still attached. The front of the shield has old green paint and rare Sioux Sun Dance symbols in colors of yellow, red, and black that represent the Sun Dance’s spiritual awakening. There are two strips of old long horse tail hair with painted porcupine quillwork, dyed horse tail hair with tin cone dangles and two long strips of mountain lion hide attached to the front. Sun Dance shields are immensely rare with one being in a private French Collection and the other in a mid-western museum collection. The shield shows some minor wear from age and use with fading and loss of the paint, old and contemporary repairs and touchups from preservations throughout the years and stains from use. Provenance: According to the collection logbook of Cyrus Eaton the piece was collected from noted dealer and artifacts expert Jim Aplan of Piedmont, South Dakota in 1995 by Cyrus Eaton of London, England. It is noted that Jim Aplan acquired the shield, along with other materials, directly from a Lakota Sioux family at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The shield measures 21” in diameter.
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Cheyenne Beaded Hide Pipe Bag w/ Pipe Symbols Lot #223 (Sale Order 221 of 797) The lot features a hide beaded pipe bag with geometric and pipe bowl and stem effigy symbol attributed to the Northern Cheyenne Native American Indians of Wyoming. The bag is comprised of soft supple Indian brain-tanned Rocky Mountain Elk hide, a softer example than that of buckskin or buffalo hide. The bag has classic Cheyenne beadwork colors and design on both sides with additional beaded “peace pipe” or catlinite pipestone bowl and stem motifs on both sides as well. One side shows two pipes and the other three pipes. The beadwork is across the opening, outside edge, pipes down the center and across all sides of the bottom square section. One side of the large beaded section shows a snake or hour glass pattern and the other a “block” Cheyenne design. The beadwork is in colors of light blue, cobalt, black, corn yellow, semi-transparent red with a chalk white background. The bag shows long thick soft fringes at the bottom and shorter fringes at the top beaded edge with the tie strap below all done in Indian tanned Elk hides. The beadwork is all cotton thread sewn and displays well. From the Jim Bastian Collection in Kansas City, Missouri. Measures overall 36”L by 7”W.
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Victor Ario Rough Out Batwing Chaps c. 1960's Lot #224 (Sale Order 222 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Victor Ario rough out batwing chaps circa 1960's. The chaps features wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction and features a batwing design to the chaps that features concho decoration lining the leggings and shows clasp hookups and a solid leather belt and buckle. Victor Ario Saddlery was established in Great Falls, Montana in 1897. It was in business custom-building up to 500 saddles a year until 1957. It's saddlemakers then purchased the saddlery and formed H bar 0 Saddlery which continued until 1978. Upon retiring, the saddlemakers sold out and Grizzly Saddlery was born. Victor Ario immigrated to the United States from Austria, and moved to Great Falls, MT in 1891. When Victor Ario arrived in Great Falls, MT he went to work for J. B. Steffen and Tom Moreland where he worked as a saddle maker applying the trade he had learned in Austria from his Father. By 1903, Victor Ario was sole owner of the Victor Ario Saddlery Company which over the coming years led to big success. The pair of chaps comes complete with a thick harness leather quirt. The condition of this pair of chaps is good with some wear due to age and use but otherwise is in good overall condition. The overall measurements of this pair of chaps are 35 1/2" x 33" and the inseam measures 26" and the waist measures 36".
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Navajo Leeann Lee Silver Turquoise Necklace Lot #225 (Sale Order 223 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Leeann Lee. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features stamped decoration with hollow discoidal graduated beads that shows a succession of shadow box discoidal sterling silver beads with oval cut sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon set into the center of the beads. The necklace is stamped 'L' for Leeann Lee above a 'sterling' stamp on one of the smaller discoidal beads close to the clasp. The earrings feature a beautifully crafted discoidal design with a stamped face and made in similarity to the graduated beads of the necklace. The condition of this necklace and earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 25 1/2" and the earrings measure 3/4" x 34". The collective weight of the necklace and earrings is 57.6g.
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Navajo T. Singer Barrel Bead Multi Stone Necklace Lot #226 (Sale Order 224 of 797) Featured in this lot is this barrel beaded multi stone necklace from Navajo artist Tom & Rose Singer. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted multi stone construction that features a multitude of spherical gemstones including jet, larimar, Agate, red branch coral, charoite, discoidal nugget turquoise, and discoidal spiny oyster. The necklace shows two barrel beads constructed with sterling silver and 14k gold overlay that are marked 'T & R Singer' for Tommy and Rose Singer. The condition of this multi strand necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 24" and the barrel beads measure 1 1/8" x 5/8" x 5/8".
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1902 Story of the Wild West by Buffalo Bill Lot #227 (Sale Order 225 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1902 edition of Story of the Wild West and Campfire Chats by Buffalo Bill. This ia a complete and authentic history of the great heroes of the western plains, Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill, Kit Carson, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and General Crooks, Miles, and Custer. Including also Sitting Bull, Geronimo and many other famous frontiersmen, Indian fighters and Great Indian Chiefs. The book features a illustrated cover with gilt lettering adorning the spine and cover of the book. The condition of this book is fair to good with some slight wear to the outside cover of the book and along the spine and shows the first two pages detached from the spine and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 8 1/4" x 6" x 2 1/2".
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Cabriole Winged Maroon Velvet Chairs c Early 1900s Lot #228 (Sale Order 226 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of Cabriole winged maroon velvet chairs circa early 1900's. The chair features a wonderfully and professionally crafted winged pair of maroon velvet chairs with accented Cabriole front feet with square feet in the back. The chairs feature its original stuffing both to the cushion and the backings of the chair. The condition of this chair is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of 29 1/2" x 42 1/2" x 30 1/2".
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Boy Scouts Of America Metal Adventure Canoe Lot #229 (Sale Order 227 of 797) Included in this lot we have a metal Adventure canoe from the Boy Scouts of America. The canoe features sturdy metal construction with two metal seats. The side of the piece shows a blue painted Boy Scouts logo across the front. The canoe shows metal reinforcement across each end and across the bottom. The canoe displays a pair of Yellowstone National Park water permits. The bottom interior of the piece shows a light blue bottom. The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear due to use. The canoe measures 17" long by 36" wide.
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C. 1900 Quarter Sawn Oak Curio Secretary Cabinet Lot #230 (Sale Order 228 of 797) Featured in this lot is this quarter sawn oak curio secretary drop leaf cabinet circa early 1900's. The cabinet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted quarter sawn oak construction that features a drop leaf secretary design with a total of seven compartments on the inside of the drop leaf and shows a drawer with another larger compartment underneath that, the drop leaf is decorated with whirls and features a uniquely shaped mirror and a large curio display along the left hand side of the cabinet. The condition of this curio secretary cabinet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this cabinet is 66" x 39" x 13".
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R. Cronau (1855-1939) Mammoth Hot Springs 1885 Lot #231 (Sale Order 229 of 797) This is an original scarce Rudolf Cronau (American/German, 1855-1939) collotype titled “Die ‘Mammoth Hot Springs’ im Yellowstone-Park. Wyoming.,” dated 1885. Rudolf Cronau was a German-American painter, illustrator and journalist who was born in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Prussia (Germany) in 1855. Rudolf was an iconic artist from the 19th Century known for many things including befriending Sitting Bull when a prisoner at Fort Randall in Dakota Territory circa 1881. He grew to be sympathetic to the Indian’s plight and fell in love with the grandeur of the West making works in pencil, some in pen, and there were a few watercolors transferring into collotypes such as this, a photo printing process using silver gelatin. This piece is from the Von Wunderland zu Wunderland. Landschafts und Lebensbilder aus den Staaten und Territorien der Union published by T.O. Wiegel, Leipzig, 1885-1887, collotypes by Rommler & Jonas. The piece is signed in the artwork bottom left, “Rudolf Cranau 82”, titled below “Die ,,Mammoth Hot Springs” im Yellowstone-Park. / Wyoming. / 3.”, below “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by Dr. O. V. Deuster, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, Washington, D.C.”, to the left “1885 / Verlag von Max Spohr, Leipzig.”, to the right “Lichtdruck von Rommler & Jonus, Dresden.”. This piece showing the hot spring pools of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone dating to circa 1885 from Cranau is rare with one being listed / sold by Arader Galleries for $1,500 and another in a lot sold by Swan Auction Galleries in 2006 for $3,200. The piece is in original configuration showing the collotype artwork mounted on grey board with printed frame, title and publishing info. The board measures 17 5/8” by 12 1/8”. Good condition for its age showing a corner loss on the bottom left of the board.
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Cronau (1855-1939) Castle Geyser Yellowstone 1885 Lot #232 (Sale Order 230 of 797) This is an original scarce Rudolf Cronau (American/German, 1855-1939) collotype titled “Der Castle-Geysir im Yellowstone-Park. Wyoming.,” dated 1885. Rudolf Cronau was a German-American painter, illustrator and journalist who was born in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Prussia (Germany) in 1855. Rudolf was an iconic artist from the 19th Century known for many things including befriending Sitting Bull when a prisoner at Fort Randall in Dakota Territory circa 1881. He grew to be sympathetic to the Indian’s plight and fell in love with the grandeur of the West making works in pencil, some in pen, and there were a few watercolors transferring into collotypes such as this, a photo printing process using silver gelatin. This piece is from the Von Wunderland zu Wunderland. Landschafts und Lebensbilder aus den Staaten und Territorien der Union published by T.O. Wiegel, Leipzig, 1885-1887, collotypes by Rommler & Jonas. The piece is signed in the artwork bottom left, “R Cranau 1885”, titled below “Der Castle-Geysir im Yellowstone-Park. / Wyoming. / 17.”, below “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by Dr. O. V. Deuster, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, Washington, D.C.”, to the left (half cutoff) “1885 / Verlag von Max Spohr, Leipzig.”, to the right (cutoff completely) “Lichtdruck von Rommler & Jonus, Dresden.”. This piece showing the towering geyser water of the iconic Castle Geyser in Yellowstone Park of Wyoming Territory from circa 1885 from Cranau is rare with one being listed / sold by Arader Galleries for $950 and another in a lot sold by Swan Auction Galleries in 2006 for $3,200. The piece is in original configuration showing the collotype artwork mounted on grey board with printed frame, title and publishing info. The board measures 17 5/8” by 12 1/8”. Good condition for its age.
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R. Cronau (1855-1939) Yellowstone Falls 1885 Lot #233 (Sale Order 231 of 797) This is an original scarce Rudolf Cronau (American/German, 1855-1939) collotype titled “Das Canon und der grosse Fall des Yellowstone-Flusses. Wyoming.,” dated 1885. Rudolf Cronau was a German-American painter, illustrator and journalist who was born in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Prussia (Germany) in 1855. Rudolf was an iconic artist from the 19th Century known for many things including befriending Sitting Bull when a prisoner at Fort Randall in Dakota Territory circa 1881. He grew to be sympathetic to the Indian’s plight and fell in love with the grandeur of the West making works in pencil, some in pen, and there were a few watercolors transferring into collotypes such as this, a photo printing process using silver gelatin. This piece is from the Von Wunderland zu Wunderland. Landschafts und Lebensbilder aus den Staaten und Territorien der Union published by T.O. Wiegel, Leipzig, 1885-1887, collotypes by Rommler & Jonas. The piece is signed in the artwork bottom right, “Rud. Cranau 1882”, titled below “Das Canon und der grosse Fall des Yellowstone-Flusses. Wyoming. / 11.”, below “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1885, by Dr. O. V. Deuster, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, Washington, D.C.”, to the left “1885 / Verlag von Max Spohr, Leipzig.”, to the right “Lichtdruck von Rommler & Jonus, Dresden.”. This piece showing an outstanding image of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone with Yellowstone River and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Territory circa 1885 from Cranau is rare with one being listed / sold by Arader Galleries for $1,500 and another in a lot sold by Swan Auction Galleries in 2006 for $3,200. The piece is in original configuration showing the collotype artwork mounted on grey board with printed frame, title and publishing info. The board measures 17 5/8” by 12 1/8”. Good condition for its age.
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Montana Western Cowboy Batwing Chaps circa 1940's Lot #234 (Sale Order 232 of 797) Featured in this lot is this western cowboy batwing chaps circa 1940's thought to be from a Montana maker / saddlery. This pair of chaps is wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction that features thick leather with leather rosettes with tassels stitched on and is marked 'JEH' on the bottom of the right side of the chaps. The condition of this pair of batwing chaps is good with some wear to the leather consistent with age and use but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of chaps are 35" x 36" and a waist size of 37 1/2"and an inseam size of 27".
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Tom Knapp (1925-2016) Eagle Dancer Bronze c. 1984 Lot #235 (Sale Order 233 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture titled "Eagle Dancer," by Tom Knapp born 1925 and died 2016. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction mounted on a hardwood shield and shows a Native American Indian man in a eagle headdress with feathered arm decoration seeming to do a ceremonial dance and shows hand colored headdress and necklace. The bronze shows the artist signature with the date shown above the signature and is marked 'MRS' on the front part of the bronze base. Tom Knapp was a bronze sculptor recording the modern Western scene. and frequently depicted his bronze artwork after Native Americans and Western Cowboys. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture are 7 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 3 1/4".
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Navajo Ray Begay Jr. Silver Turquoise Bracelet Lot #236 (Sale Order 234 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise bracelet from Navajo artist Ray Begay Jr. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a beautifully tooled bracelet frame with geometric patterns and shows a central pear shape cripple creek turquoise cabochon set into the center of the bracelet. The bracelet is marked 'RBJR' for Raymond Begay Jr. and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2" x 2 1/2" x 1" and the circumference is 4 5/8". The collective weight of the bracelet is 32.8g.
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C. 1870-1880 Otoe Dag Knife Beaded Hide Sheath Lot #237 (Sale Order 235 of 797) The lot features a fantastic beaded hide dag knife sheath from the Otoe Indians dating to circa 1870-1880’s. The piece consist of Indian tanned soft hide in a traditional tapering dag fighting knife pattern covered on the front with iconic whimsical floral beadwork in traditional Otoe design done in all period correct 19th Century glass trade seed beads. The beadwork shows a chalk white background with floral pattern in greasy pea green, periwinkle, translucent burgundy, cobalt, navy blue, semi-transparent teal blue, greasy blue, semi-transparent red, greasy pink, semi-transparent dark green (and a few greasy white). Some fantastic and scarce bead colors with very good beadwork. Dag knife sheaths are increasingly rare and would hold the iconic dag knives which would show a double edge blade with median ridge running down the center, these sheaths would be worn around the neck or at the ankle for easy access during battle (dag knives, unlike trade knives, where exclusively used by warriors for killing. The body shows a tapering tanned hide with buckskin Indian tanned hand cut fringes and the entire piece appears to be mostly trade thread sewn. Provenance: Found to be an authentic sheath from the Otoe Indians dating to the 19th Century by the experts at Hindman and Cowan’s. Condition. The front shows fantastic beadwork with little to no bead loss, soft supple hides (having a collector added board on the inside supporting the pieces shape for display, and can be removed), the fringes overall good with some slight loss, overall well kept. Measures overall 12.75”L by 3”W.
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Lakota Sioux Beaded Lance Bronze Spear - J.Y. Buck Lot #238 (Sale Order 236 of 797) This is an excellent large bronze spear lance with brass tacked Buffalo hide and trade clothe accented by beadwork and feathers from master artist John Young Buck of the Lakota Sioux Native American Indians. The piece was handmade by full blood Lakota Sioux Indian John Young Buck (Born 1944-) in the circa late 1900’s to early 2000’s and displayed in a Red Lodge, Montana Ranch. First the piece exhibits a large spontoon lance head being solid bronze with molded chevron with incised pattern secured to the large spear handle and wrapped in rawhide with solid brass trade tacks. The spear shaft shows two large sections of Great American Bison Buffalo wrappings, dark blue stroud trade clothe and rawhide wrappings which are accented by over six large band sections of glass trade pony and seed beads in red and white. The buffalo hide sections have a tanned hide fringe dangling with each holding three turkey feathers wrapped in blue stroud trade clothe, white trade beads and several solid brass trade beads. The end of the staff is wrapped in tanned hide. The piece displays beautifully and is in good condition. John Young Buck of the Lakota Sioux Tribe from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is considered to be one of the finest Native American artist of the late 20th to early 21st Century. The lance measures overall 69”L with the spear head area that is showing measures 8.5”L by 2 1/8”W.
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Lakota Sioux Polychrome Painted Large War Shield Lot #239 (Sale Order 237 of 797) The lot features a large wetted and stretched hide over wood hoop shield from the Lakota Sioux Native American Indians showing amazing polychrome painting of a pictorial painted warriors on horseback war party scene. The piece is attributed to Lakota Sioux artist John Young Buck, born in 1947 and works from the 1960-2000's. The late-20th Century piece shows a wetted and stretched hide over a bent wood willow branch hoop in a large size tied with thick cut hide in traditional form. The front shows a polychrome painted scene showing a war party with warrior’s on horse back and foot fighting with lance spears along with bow and arrows with feathered headdresses, war painted horses etc. The top edge of the shield is hide tied with a long dark blue stroud wool trade clothe which shows ribbon ties and various Indian hide tied fringes holding striped Turkey feathers with red stroud wool trade clothe wrappings. At the bottom of the war shield is a large section of dark blue stroud trade clothe with additional light blue ribbons. The back shows a burnished stamp signature of a war shield. Overall a beautiful detail piece in good condition. From a Ranch in Red Lodge, Montana which also contains the two large John Young Buck feather headdresses. Measures overall 23" across by 40"L including the feather.
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Lakota Sioux Beaded Hide Antler Quirt J.Young Buck Lot #240 (Sale Order 238 of 797) The lot features a nice hide leather beaded antler horse quirt from a Lakota Sioux Native American Indian artist, likely John Young Buck from the late 20th Century. The piece shows a Deer Antler handle which is inlaid with three oblong polished cabochons of turquoise from the Blue Gem Mine, scrimshaw etched with a sun figure, showing a drilled hole holding a tanned leather wrist throng with brass and glass trade beads and at the front the quirt whip held on with brass covered metal tacks. The whip front shows harness saddle leather wrapped in red stroud trade clothe and a tight wrapping of tanned hide leather with glass trade pony beads in light blue with tied on fringes of metal hawk bells, hair pipe bone beads, wound glass trade beads, glass trade beads, and red stroud wrapped horse tail hair drop. The piece displays well and is in good condition. Measures overall 39”L with front leather and back wrist throng fringes.
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Mozambique Natural Ruby Diamond & Platinum Ring Lot #241 (Sale Order 239 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Mozambique natural ruby diamond and platinum ring with AIGL paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped, and tested platinum ring with a bright finish and shows a 'Sheffield and Sons' and shows a 'PT950' stamp underneath the hallmark and is marked as follows: DO .71ct. The center stone is a natural oval brilliant cut crown Mozambique ruby that measures 10.13 x 8.10 x 5.11mm and shows a purplish red coloration with a semi transparent to translucent luster and a total weight of 3.90 carats. Mozambique ruby is a premium variety of ruby gemstone, resourced from Mozambique region of Africa. Due to its brilliant red hue and high transparency, Mozambique ruby is more valuable than the rubies found in other African mines. The center stone is profusely decorated with a total of 16 natural round brilliant cut diamonds that show measurements of 2.0 - 2.5mm and shows a clarity of VS1 - SI1 and a color gradient of G - H and a total diamond weight of 0.72 carats. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K68D99-EA 14727) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $20,697.00. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Ruby Grading Report#: 6224305526. The ring size is US 6 1/2.
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14.32ct. Brilliant Diamond & 14k Gold Bracelet Lot #242 (Sale Order 240 of 797) Featured it this lot is this brilliant diamond and 14k white gold tennis bracelet with GGA paperwork. The bracelet features a polished, stamped, and tested 14k white gold tennis bracelet design and shows a 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '14k' gold stamp next to the hallmark and is marked below that as follows: D 14.32ct. The tennis bracelet is profusely decorated with a total of 41 round brilliant cut diamonds that show measurements of 5.0 x 3.8mm with thin-thick faceted girdle and a clarity of I1 - I2 and color gradient of E - F and shows a excellent cut and an excellent symmetry and excellent polish with a total diamond weight of 14.32 carats. Tennis bracelets and necklaces got their unusual name from an incident involving the U.S. professional tennis player, Chris Evert, during a tennis match in the 1980's. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA054086 and trace number: BR007364) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $62,860.00. The measurements of this bracelet is from clasp to clasp is 7 1/2".
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Cowhide Patchwork Double Sided Premium Pillows Lot #243 (Sale Order 241 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of premium patchwork cowhide pillows. The pillow shows a cowhide (also referred to as cow hide, steerhide, steer hide, bull hide, longhorn hide) with double sided patchwork decoration of exotic tri color and speckled brown and white cowhide, all being professionally tanned and in brand-new, pristine condition. The pillows each have solid metal zippers. The lot includes a matched set of pillows sold together for one price. The condition of this pair of pillows is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these pillows are 20" x 20" and are measured flat without the inserts. The pillows are photographed with pillow inserts, but are shipped and sold WITHOUT INSERTS.
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Exotic Tri-Colored Cowhide Brindle Premium Rug Lot #244 (Sale Order 242 of 797) This is an excellent, premium cowhide rug with beautiful tri-colored, brindle coloring, commonly referred to as Salt & Pepper and Speckled. Tri-Colored, Salt & Pepper cowhides are one of the most desired and of the highest quality, with this example showing classic colors of white, light brown, black, and tans/browns. The cowhide (also referred to as cow hide, steerhide, steer hide) is a brand-new example, being professionally tanned and in pristine condition. The rug is also considered an Extra-Large (XL) to Extra-Extra-Large (XXL) size, being 7 feet 2 inches by 8 feet 5 inches.
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Lattice Brilliant Diamond & 18k White Gold Ring Lot #245 (Sale Order 243 of 797) Featured in this lot is this lattice brilliant diamond and 18k white gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 18k white gold construction that shows a beautiful lattice design that is profusely decorated with a total of 214 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows great eye clarity and a total diamond weight of 0.82 carats. The ring size is US 6 1/2.
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Sioux Chief's "T" Pipe Large Catlinite Bowl 20th C Lot #246 (Sale Order 244 of 797) This is an extra-large hand cut, hand carved and polished catlinite pipestone Chief's "T" pipe bowl from the Sioux Indians of the Plains in the 20th Century. Chief's Pipes are typically much larger than most other "T" pipe bowls and have a tapered nose. The piece shows a rounded tapered squared "T" body with tapering front nose with cut triangle shape at the bowl leading to the cylindrical polished tall thick bowl. The pipestone catalinte has amazing color with pink spots which are referred to by the Sioux as "stars" scattered throughout. Truly an amazing large example in good condition. Measures overall 10.75" by 4.5" by 1.75.
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C. 1900 Eskimo Inuit Model Kayak Sealskin Covered Lot #247 (Sale Order 245 of 797) This is an excellent authentic circa early 1900 Eskimo Inuit sealskin covered wood frame model kayak with hunter figure and walrus tusk and bone accouterments. The piece consists of an intricate and true to scale wood frame being completely covered in sealskin or seal skin rawhide and sewn with both trade thread and sinew. The kayak is further adorned with straps of sinew rawhide which hold miniature carved wooden piece, fishing lance spear, wood fishing weight, unique carved wood whale baleen and bone / walrus tusk sinew tied tool, and bone / walrus tusk gorget pieces as well as bone / walrus tusk runner strips on the bottom edge at the front and rear of the kayak and a bone cap at the front tip. The Eskimo Inuit Indian figure is carved from wood and covered in a sealskin hooded coat which perfectly slides over the bent wood opening of the kayak. This example shows a nice medium to large size with immense detail only seen on highly collectible and early examples. Very similar the piece from the Valentine Pasvolsky Collection soldy by Heritage Auctions in 2013 for $5,312.50. Provenance: Found to be an authentic circa early 1900 Native American example by the experts at Pook & Pook. The kayak measures overall 18.25”L by 2 3/8”W (which doesn’t include the 4”L that the wood bone and baleen accouterment hangs off the side) and approximately 3.5”H when the hunter figure is present.
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Circa 1860 Osage War Tomahawk Lot #248 (Sale Order 246 of 797) This is an excellent circa 1860 Missouri War Axe pattern tomahawk attributed to the Osage Indians of Oklahoma. The piece was acquired directly from the Osage Reservation at Pawhuska, Oklahoma and was made in the 1850-1860’s period. From the ex-collections of Harold Hibben, Mark Francis, and Bob Allerton. The iron head shows a weeping heart punch out at the center of the blade with an old hard wood haft handle adorned with old red stroud cloth and brass trade tacks as well as an notch-cut stourd cloth pendant drop. This example is very similar to other red stroud cloth Osage tomahawks of the period, including Osage Chief Bacon Rind’s example at the Smithsonian Museum collection. The head appears to have been cleaned by a previous collector many years ago, a common old practice in tomahawk collecting and similar to the Bacon Rind’s piece which was also cleaned. A few similar documented examples are shown in the photo gallery for comparison. The cloth wrap has some staining and overall the piece has nice age but is well preserved. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Harold Hibben, Mark Francis, Bob Allerton. Very similar to two examples found in Harold L. Peterson's American Indian Tomahawks 1965 book; first the example on page 91 figure 47 the Mussour War Hatchet with cloth-wrapped haft, round eye fleur-de-lys stamp and punch dot design collected from the Osage; second is the piece on page 92 figure 50 the Missouri War Hatchet with bleeding heart piercing and shows tackign and is wrapped in strouding cloth in red collected from the Osage. The head measures 8 inches long and 4 inches wide across the bottom of the blade. Overall the tomahawk is 19 inches long without the drop.
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Lakota Sioux Polychrome Painted Large War Shield Lot #249 (Sale Order 247 of 797) The lot features a large wetted and stretched hide over wood hoop shield from the Lakota Sioux Native American Indians showing amazing polychrome painting of a geometric pattern with bear and bear paw claw pattern. The piece is attributed to Lakota Sioux artist John Young Buck, born in 1947 and works from the 1960-2000's. The late-20th Century piece shows a wetted and stretched hide over a bent wood willow branch hoop in a large size tied with thick cut hide in traditional form. The front shows a polychrome painted geometric pattern in red and black with bear effigy figure with menacing claws at the center and a line of five bear paw claws behind. Tied to the center an Indian hide pouch, likely representing a medicine pouch with hide tie fringes holding an old light blue sand glass trade bead, Venetian Millefiori trade bead and antler bead. Across the top only on one side (the left when looking at the front of the shield, as in the pictures) the piece is covered with an old wool stroud trade clothe wrapping in red with yellow and dark blue point strip tied with Indian tanned hide showing an additional dark brown wool stroud trade clothe piece half way down. Across the bottom edge of the shield are several dark brown / red dyed white Turkey feathers tied with hide fringes and wrapped in red stroud wool trade clothe. The top also shows a metal brass covered hawk bell. From a Ranch in Red Lodge, Montana which also contains the two large John Young Buck feather headdresses. Measures overall 22" across by 38"L including the feathers and wool.
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Large Hardin Point 9.25”L Spear Lance Framed Lot #250 (Sale Order 248 of 797) The lot features a very large napped stone Hardin Spear or Lance point totaling 9.25”L in a shadowbox frame. The Hardin Spear point appears to be a contemporary or modern late 20th Century point, but the piece has not been removed from the frame for up close examination and could possibly be earlier. The piece shows an amazing size being Indian napped in a spear or lance Hardin pattern with serrated edges and flaking, elliptical shape, prominent acute shoulder, with a very subtle concave base. Likely from chert stone. The stone is 9.25”L by 2.5”W in a frame that is 18.5” by 12 1/8”.
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C. 1940- Santa Domingo Polychrome Pottery Olla Lot #251 (Sale Order 249 of 797) The lot features a circa 1940-1950's Santa Domingo Pueblo Native American Indian pottery olla. The pottery piece is covered in polychrome painted geometric typical Santo Domingo work in cream, black and red with a stalk or leaf design. The bowl has a nice medium size and is well preserved with no obvious damages, cracks or chips with well preserved paint. Measures 6" diameter by 3"H.
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C. 1950- Blackfeet Beaded Large Belt & Buckle Lot #252 (Sale Order 250 of 797) The lot features a large wide belt and slide buckle from the Blackfeet Indians of Northern Montana dating to the mid-1900's. The belt and buckle show a trade canvas muslin and Indian tanned hide construction with trade thread sewn glass trade seed bead geometric pattern. The buckle is a nice large size and slides. The ends have tanned leather ties. The beadwork shows a wonderful classic geometric pattern with a chalk white background and pattern in colors of greasy yellow, semi-transparent green, greasy light green, red, orange, black, greasy light blue, cobalt, and brown. The belt and buckle shows very slight bead loss and is mostly intact showing nice condition and displays very well. Overall measures 32.5"L without the additional 5" plus ties on each end and is 4 1/8"W. The buckle is 5.75" by 5 1/8".
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Lakota Sioux Fully Beaded & Feathered Coup Staff Lot #253 (Sale Order 251 of 797) This is an exceptional fully beaded and feathered Warrior Coup Staff from master artist John Young Buck of the Lakota Sioux Native American Indians. The piece was handmade by full blood Lakota Sioux Indian John Young Buck (Born 1944-) in the circa late 1900’s to early 2000’s and displayed in a Red Lodge, Montana Ranch. The coup stick or coup staff is a large full size with wood hook curved end and is covered completely showing banded pony and trade seed beadwork, trade clothe, and rawhide wrappings. The club shows beadwork starting at the hook curve and running down almost the entire surface of the coup stick down to the bottom. The coup curve or coup hook shows a red wood stroud wrapping, carved wood end and tanned hide tied on skull (possibly a wolf or coyote) as well as ties holding wound glass padre trade beads in colors of amber, pink, greens, blues and more with several metal hawk bells at the ends, the curve also shows a Buffalo hide section with long hair on. The beadwork on the staff shows various colors of trade seed and pony beads such as chalk white, padre sky blue, blue, red. The center section is wrapped in rawhide and the entire staff shows 11 drops of Turkey feather sections with approximately 19 feathers which are wrapped in red wool stroud trade clothe and further accented with drops of Buffalo hair, horsetail hair, Buffalo vertebrae bone, wound glass padre trade beads, metal hawk bells, drops of red stroud wool trade clothe, and more. The coup curve shows a hide tied section, a traditional attribute. The piece is made in traditional Indian Wars Coup Staff pattern and displays wonderfully. John Young Buck of the Lakota Sioux Tribe from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is considered to be one of the finest Native American artist of the late 20th to early 21st Century. The coups staff measures 77.5”L by 14”W (not including the feather drops). Including the feather drops the staff measures 27”W.
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Lakota Sioux Trade Seed Beaded Tanned Hide Doll Lot #254 (Sale Order 252 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Lakota Sioux trade seed beaded tanned hide doll. The doll features a wonderfully and professionally crafted tanned hide construction that shows trade cloth frame construction and show a beaded top section and beaded mocassins show beaded decoration. The trade seed beads show coloration of sky blue, chalk white, dark blue, translucent blue, and dark brown. The doll features authentic human hair that is braided and shows a sash with studs and a fringe adorning the arms and the skirt of the doll. The condition of this doll is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this doll is 10" x 7" x 1 1/2".
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19th C. Chiricahua Apache Beaded Pocket Watch Bag Lot #255 (Sale Order 253 of 797) The lot features a 19th Century beaded hide pocket watch pouch / bag from the Chiricahua Apache Native American Indians. The piece is comprised of Indian tanned hide being sinew sewn with period correct 1800's glass trade seed beads in a geometric beadwork and Maltese cross motif. The beadwork shows colors of greasy yellow, semi-transparent rose, semi-transparent green, and light blue. The piece shows a round pouch with tab and would have held an old pocket watch, with other documented examples from the Chiricahua Apache. Shows some bead loss and very slight hide tear but overall soft supple hide. Found to be an authentic circa late 1800's Apache example by the experts at Pook and Pook. Measures 8"L by 2.75"W.
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Freeform Aquamarine & 10k Yellow Gold Ring Lot #256 (Sale Order 254 of 797) Featured in this lot is this freeform aquamarine and 10k yellow gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 10k yellow gold construction that features a freeform design to the shoulders and features a pear cut aquamarine center stone with good light blue luster and faceted presentation with measurements of 10.85 x 8.04 x 5.04mm. The ring is marked on the inside of the ring band 'SHC' and '10k.' The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring are 1" x 3/4" x 1/2". The ring size is US 8. The collective weight of this ring is 4.6g.
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Navajo Turquoise & Venetian Small Chevron Necklace Lot #257 (Sale Order 255 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of Navajo turquoise and Venetian small chevron necklaces. There are two necklaces in this collection. The first is a Navajo silver, turquoise and carnelian necklace that features a beautiful double strand design that shows turquoise beads and graduating lengths of cripple creek turquoise and shows a spherical carnelian bead. The second is a Venetian small chevron African trade beads that shows colors of green and red on white in a chevron pattern. The condition of these two necklaces is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The overall measurements of these necklaces are 22 1/2" lengthen from tip to tip, and the measurements of the other necklace from clasp to clasp 19".
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Bureau of Indian Affairs Corpse Tag Bead Necklace Lot #258 (Sale Order 256 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Bureau of Indian Affairs Corpse Tag beaded necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted brass, Russian blue bead, and sinew construction that features a brass Corpse Tag that reads 'Bureau of Indian Affairs - Wyoming Territory - Corpse Tag No. _ - Property of U.S. Government' and shows the sinew twine decorated with faceted Russian blue beads. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The overall measurements of this necklace is 14 7/8" x 1 5/8"
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Navajo Natural Malachite Necklace & Earrings Lot #259 (Sale Order 257 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of Navajo sterling silver, natural Malachite, and Red Branch Coral necklace and earrings. This necklace and earrings show wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, Malachite, and Red Branch Coral construction. The necklace shows 22 malachite nugget beads that are separated by 2mm sterling silver beads and 5 red branch coral nugget beads. The necklace is marked 'sterling' on the silver aglets with a rising sun hallmark shown above it. The earrings show sterling silver hook design with a total of two Malachite nugget beads and two Red Branch Coral nugget beads. The condition of this collection of jewelry is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 17" and shows measurements of the stones 8mm x 12mm x 12mm x 16mm. The earrings measure 1 1/4" x 1/2". The collective weight of this necklace and earrings are 68.2g.
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Silver Turquoise Necklace Lot #260 (Sale Order 258 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise necklace from Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Gary and Carol Pacheco. The necklace is wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and turquoise construction that features beautifully crafted graduated discoidal turquoise with two sterling silver barrel beads that are stamped with stars. The pendant is beautifully crafted from sterling silver and features a triangular cut cripple creak turquoise cabochon with beautiful blue luster and a brown mineral matrix shown throughout the stone. The necklace is marked 'GP' and 'sterling' on the backside of the pendant. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 19" and the pendant measures 3/4" x 3/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 40.8g.
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Montana Territory Damascus and Stag Antler Knife Lot #261 (Sale Order 259 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing sandbar stag antler grips and Damascus blade. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful, wide ladder Damascus. The hollow grind, full tang blade has been paired with a set of pre-embargo sandbar Stag antler, premium grip scales, which are secured to the piece with a mosaic pin, three brass pins, and lanyard loop. The knife also features a set of polished stainless-steel bolsters with a comfortable finger well. The tang and knife spine have been artfully hand vine filled. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures overall 10 1/2" long with the blade being 5 1/4" long.
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Montana Blackfeet Scrimshaw Damascus Knife Bozeman Lot #262 (Sale Order 260 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing an artful Blackfeet American Indian scrimshaw. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful wide ladder Damascus. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of nice white wild Buffalo bone grips scales with an etched scrimshaw of a Blackfoot warrior; the grip scales are secured to the piece using two mosaic pins and lanyard loop. The tang has been artfully hand vine filled. The knife is in brand new condition. The blade is stamped with the outline of the state of Montana "MT" with "Bozeman MT" underneath. The knife has been paired with a Great American Bison Buffalo leather, hand crafted tooled sheath and stamped "MT Bozeman MT" with the outline of Montana. The knife measures 11 1/4" long with the blade being 6 3/4" long.
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Rams Horn Damascus Montana Territory Knife Lot #263 (Sale Order 261 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing a Rams Horn grip and forged Damascus drop point knife. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful, flame or feather Damascus. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of Rams Horn premium grip scales, which are secured to the piece with two mosaic pins and a lanyard loop. The knife also features a set of polished stainless-steel bolsters with a comfortable finger well. The tang spine has been artfully hand vine filled. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with a leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures 10" long with the blade being 5 1/2" long.
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John J Pershing (1860-1948) Autographed Photograph Lot #264 (Sale Order 262 of 797) Featured in this lot is this autographed photograph of John J. Pershing born 1860 and died in 1948. The photograph shows a beautifully arranged booklet that holds the photograph mounted on cardstock and shows the John J. Pershing signature underneath the photograph. The condition of this mounted photograph is good with no obvious signs of damage tot the photograph the cardstock the photograph is mounted on has come out of its sleeve but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this the whole sleeve is 7 1/8" x 4 5/8" and the photograph measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".
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1915 Philipsburg Montana USGS Geologic Atlas Lot #265 (Sale Order 263 of 797) "Featured in this lot is this Philipsburg Montana USGS geological atlas circa 1915. This is a geological atlas of Livingston, Montana and includes information, such as descriptions, topography, aerial geology, economic geology, structure sections, and columnar sections.
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C. 1930 Black Bear Gauntlet Cowboy Gloves Lot #266 (Sale Order 264 of 797) Featured in this lot is this black bear gauntlet gloves circa early 1930's. The gloves show longer black bear fur and leather construction with a stitched black corduroy trade cloth. These kinds of gloves were most commonly used for coach driving in the winter. The condition of this pair of gauntlets is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of gauntlets is 13" x 8 1/2"
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Chas Weldon "Bootjack and Boot," Bronze Sculpture Lot #267 (Sale Order 265 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Bootjack and Boot," by artist Chas Weldon. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features the bronze mounted on a hardwood shield that shows a scene of a high top pair of boots propped inside the crook of a bootjack. The bronze is signed "Chas Weldon" and is numbered 23/25 and shows a plaque on the front that reads: "Bootjack and Boot" Chas Weldon. Chas Weldon is a notable saddlemaker that made saddles for iconic legendary horsemen such as Buck Brannaman. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 7" x 9 1/2" x 4 1/2".
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Hand Carved Art Nouveau Coffee Table c Early 1900s Lot #268 (Sale Order 266 of 797) Featured in this lot is this hand carved Art Nouveau coffee table circa early 1900's. The coffee table shows an excellently hand carved hardwood construction with carving of vine design to the top of this table and to the accented sides of the table. The condition of this coffee table is good with slight wear to the rim of the table and a natural crack from age on the left side of the coffee table. The measurements of this coffee table are 34" x 18 1/2" x 12 1/2".
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Early 1900's Quarter Sawn Oak Secretary Cabinet Lot #269 (Sale Order 267 of 797) Featured in this lot is this quarter sawn oak secretary cabinet circa early 1900's. The cabinet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted quarter sawn oak construction that features decorative accents adorning the top and the drop leaf table and shows three drawers underneath eh drop leaf compartment with brass handles showing two per drawer. The inside compartment features eight smaller compartments one with a drawer and a brass knob handle and shows three vertical compartments for storing paperwork. The condition of this secretary cabinet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this cabinet are 55 1/4" x 30" x 16 3/4".
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C. 1900 Neapolitan Cameo Carved Shell Table Accent Lot #270 (Sale Order 268 of 797) "Presented in this lot is an antique Neapolitan Cameo Carved Conch Shell 3 bronze legged table accent circa 1900-1920. Stunning antique carved conch shell table accent features a cameo of the historic Pine of Naples overlooking the harbour and the City of Naples with Mt. Vesuvius erupting in the background, sail boats against a backdrop of the buildings along the far shore line. The shell rests on a tripod griffin shape patinated cast metal base. This shell was created as a fine keepsake for visiting this part of Italy. The pine tree had been called the most famous tree in Italy and stood for 129 plus years, allowing passerbys to enjoy ""the most romantic view in the world"". The three bronze legs featured depictions of the Greek mythological creature Ceto. The cameo carved conch shell table accent is in good condition, slight patina on the shell, bronze legs have even patina throughout, no marring noted, measures 7.5""H x 5"" diameter base
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Graduated Turquoise Necklace Lot #271 (Sale Order 269 of 797) Featured in this lot is this graduated discoidal turquoise necklace from Santo Domingo Pueblo artist Cecelia Santafoia. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted turquoise construction that shows graduated soft green discoidal turquoise and ended with sterling silver clasp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 25" and the turquoise measurements range from 3/8 to 1/2" in diameter.
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Eskimo Inuit Bear Fetish Multi Stone Necklace Lot #272 (Sale Order 270 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Eskimo Inuit bear fetish multi stone necklace circa 1950's. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted twine and multi stone construction that features bear fetishes constructed from materials such as: agate, carnelian, lapis lazuli, red branch coral, turquoise, ect. The central pendant is a figure showing an Eskimo hooded individual that shows great tooling and construction and is inlaid with red branch coral and turquoise. The condition of this fetish necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace 16" x 2".
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Navajo Douglas Begay Sterling Silver Concho Belt Lot #273 (Sale Order 271 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver concho belt from Navajo artist Douglas Begay circa 1950's. This concho belt features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and leather construction that features a total of 13 rectangular sterling silver conchos including the buckle and shows a beautifully tooled face to the conchos of floral decoration and the buckle is marked on the underside 'DB' for Douglas Begay and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this concho belt is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this concho belt from buckle to belt tip are 42 1/4" and the buckle measures 1 5/8" x 1" x 5/8".
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Navajo Floyd Becenti Silver Storyteller Bracelet Lot #274 (Sale Order 272 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and gold filled storyteller bracelet from Navajo artist Floyd Becenti Jr. born in 1960 and circa 1980's'. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and gold filled construction that features a beautifully tooled with a village scene ha shows geographical decoration. The bracelet is marked 'sterling and 'gold filled' and shows the artist hallmark 'BCT' in the center of the other marks. Floyd Becenti, Jr.'s work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 650 USD to 950 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2020 the record price for this artist at auction is 950 USD for A Navajo Floyd Becenti "Civil War" concho belt, sold at John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. in 2021. The condition of this of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 1 7/8" x 2 5/8" x 1/2" and the circumference is 5". The collective weight of this bracelet is 25.2g.
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Navajo Wilbur Musket Silver & Turquoise Necklace Lot #275 (Sale Order 273 of 797) Featured in this lot is this large sterling silver and sleeping beauty turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Wilbur Musket circa 1970's. The necklace features a string of sterling silver beaded necklace chain that is ended with a larger shadowbox design bear claw decoration to the sterling silver pendant and shows two nugget cut sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon. The pendant is marked with the artist hallmark and a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 24 1/2" and the pendant measures 3 1/4" x 2" x 5/8". The overall weight of this necklace is 73.6g.
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1898 1st Ed. The Old Santa Fe Trail by Col. Inman Lot #276 (Sale Order 274 of 797) Featured in this is a scarce, early edition of "The Old Santa Fe Trail: The Story of a Great Highway" written by Colonel Henry Inman and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Santa Fe Trail, including historical accounts of exploration, Westward expansion, and Indian relations. There are several illustrations by Frederick Remington throughout. The book features a wonderfully decorated cover with gilt lettering. It is in very good condition. The book measures 9 1/4" tall by 6 1/4" wide.
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Will James 1st Ed. Book Lone Cowboy Lot #277 (Sale Order 275 of 797) For your consideration in this lot is a 1st edition book by Will James. The book is a 1930 published "Lone Cowboy: My life Story". In “Lone Cowboy”, Will James revives the scenes, people, and customs of the turn-of-the-century American West. Regarded today as a fictionalized autobiography, “Lone Cowboy” follows the character of James the cowboy from a boy to an accomplished artist. This book has a green linen cover with gold embossed lettering and a black stamped cowboy on a horse. This book also has dozens of illustrations by James. The book measures 8 1/2" X 6" X 1 1/2". The book is in good condition.
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19th C. Germain Le Creusot Oak Ornate Wall Clock Lot #278 (Sale Order 276 of 797) This is an original 19th Century Germain Le Creusot wall clock with fantastic quarter sawn oak case. The case shows spoon and hand carved features as well as leaded beveled glass, curved glass front and beautiful Germain Le Creusot marked face. The clock is thought to be from the 19th Century but could be early 1900's. The case shows a crown molding with hand spoon like carved features along with spindel rows going down to the curved glass face opening and leaded beveled glass door which shows carved moldings and beautifully carved pillars. The bottom shows a tiered base with turned spindel adornments (one of which is damaged and repaired). The original movement is present and shows the original key along with the brass pendulum bob and oak pendulum rod. The piece shows some wear from age, some trim separation, screw split on rear, and small repairs, but overall is well preserved and displays well. Truly an excellent clock from a local Montana clock collection. Measures overall 36"H by 15 3/8"W by 9"D. There are over 50 images of the clock on our website directly for a representation of condition.
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1930's Bijar Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug Lot #279 (Sale Order 277 of 797) Included in this lot is a Bijar Persian hand-knotted wool runner rug originating from the 1930's. The rug features a fine detailed design, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Bijar Persian rugs are hand woven in the town of Bijar and the surrounding villages located northwest of Iran in the Kurdistan province. The Bijar rugs are known for their high durability and compact weave. The piece displays a wonderful, tight, geometric floral pattern, with the border showing floral designs. The piece shows a tight weave with colors of red, blue, tan, black, orange, green, and white. The piece shows good condition overall, with little wear and use. The rug measures 57" wide by 95" long.
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Sarouk Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1930s Lot #280 (Sale Order 278 of 797) Included in this lot is a Sarouk Persian hand knotted wool runner rug, originating from the 1930's. The rug features geometric floral patterns, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Sarouk rug is a style of Persian rug made in the village of Sarouk, located 25 miles north of Arak. The Sarouk rugs are known for their floral patterns and tight weave. The rug displays geometric medallion patterns with a multi-layered border. The piece shows the colors of red, blue, green, pink, brown, and teal. The piece shows a wonderful tight weave and fringe at one end. The rug is in good condition, with little wear and use. The piece measures 39" wide by 107" long.
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Paleolithic & Pre Columbian Artifacts Lot #281 (Sale Order 279 of 797) "Presented in this lot is one Paleolithic Somme River Valley, France stone hand scraper artifact and four (4) pre-Columbian stone artifacts. The Pre Columbian items include two stone axe heads, 2.5""L x 2""W and 2""L x 1.75""W x.5""H respectively, most likely used as tools rather than as weapons due to their small sizes. An elogated stone artifact is 8.75"" long, possibly bannerstone, used as a counterweight to balance a spear. Also included is a piece of fossilized tree; previously broken and glued together. Lastly is included a Paleolithic period hand scraper, 3.75""L x 1.25""W x 1""H, from the Somme River Valley in France, noted for discoveries of early human existence by French archaeologist Jacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de Perthes in 1863.
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Jay Contway (1935-2019) Bill Linderman Bronze Lot #282 (Sale Order 280 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture of Bill Linderman by Montana artist Jay Contway born in 1935 and died in 2019. The bronze bust features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features the likeness of Rodeo legend Bill Linderman. Bill Linderman was an American Rodeo Cowboy who competed on the RCA circuit in the 1940's and 1950's. During his career, he won RCA All-Around Cowboy titles in 1950 and 1953, along with an unofficial All-Around Cowboy championship in 1945; in addition, he earned season championships in rodeo disciplines four times. The bust shows his likeness while wearing a cowboy hat and is marked on the back 'Bill Linderman' and shows the artist hallmark 'JC' and is marked on the side of the shoulder 14/100. Jay Joseph Contway was born February 13, 1935 in Malta, Montana and passed away November 21, 2019 in Great Falls, Montana. He was divinely blessed with a God-given talent for western art. He painted in watercolor and oil, but as we all know, his greatest gift was his ability to sculpt in clay and cast in bronze. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 5 1/4" x 3 3/8" x 3 1/2".
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Original Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa Painting 2022 Lot #283 (Sale Order 281 of 797) Featured in this lot is this original Dau-Law- Taine Kiowa Native American painting on canvas circa 2022. Darwin Tsoodle Kiowa (Dau-Law-Taine) is a Native American artist who was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma and is known for his depictions of Native American Braves on horseback. The painting features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oil on canvas construction that features a Native American brave wearing Indian tanned hide garments and sporting a shield and a bow and quiver of arrows slung across his back and riding a spotted horse wearing ceremonial paint and riding at a gallop in the snow as it slowly falls and shows mountains in the distance below a clear night sky. The condition of this painting is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this painting are 22 1/4" x 34 1/8".
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Scrimshaw Carved Polished Bone Snuff Box c. 1950's Lot #284 (Sale Order 282 of 797) Featured in this lot is this scrimshaw carve polished bone snuff box circa 1950's. The bone snuff box features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bone, iron, and brass construction that features a polished bone cavity that is scrimshaw decorated that is marked 'Helen' in a heart and on script, and the other side is scrimshaw decorated of a rose. The condition of this snuff box is good with some discoloration to the bone due to age and some oxidation adorning the lid but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this snuff box is 2" x 3 1/2" x 1".
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C. 1890-1950 Montana Real Photo & Other Postcards Lot #285 (Sale Order 283 of 797) Featured in this lot are Forty-eight (48) Photo Postcards and photographs of Montana, circa 1890-1950s. The majority of the photo postcards are pre-1920, a mere thirty plus years after achieving statehood. Mostly black and white, a few of the photo postcards are hand-colourized, a photographic practice that was in its infancy notably made famous by the Haynes Studio of Yellowstone National Park and St. Paul, MN. Images are of many small Montana towns and scenes including Superior, Glasgow, Plentywood, Shelby, Cut Bank, Pompey's Pillar, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park. and the Frederic Remington painting, "End of the Day". The photo postcards are in good condition, a number are personalized with cancelled postage stamps. Measurement averages 3.5"W x 5.5"L
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Sapphire VS2 Diamond & 14k Gold Tennis Bracelet Lot #286 (Sale Order 284 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sapphire VS2 diamond and 14k white gold tennis bracelet with AIG paperwork. The bracelet features an electronically tested 14k white gold tennis bracelet design that shows a concealed clasp with twin safeties and a bright polish finish and shows a 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '14k' gld stamp next to the hallmark. The bracelet features a succession of a total of 19 prong set oval cut natural blue sapphires that shows a slightly included clarity and is considered type II with medium dark and very slightly grayish blue coloration with a good cut grade and transmits light with no distortion and is transparent with naturally occurring internal and external characteristics are present and a total weight of 17.53 carats. The gemstones are profusely decoration with halo decoration that shows a total of 266 prong set round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a clarity of VS2 - SI2 and a coloration of F-H and a total weight of 2.86 carats. Tennis bracelets and necklaces got their unusual name from an incident involving the U.S. professional tennis player, Chris Evert, during a tennis match in the 1980's. The piece comes complete with AIG(American International Gemologists, a GIA certified lab AIG Appraisal Number#: 000721259041) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $29,880.00. The measurements of this bracelet from clasp to clasp is 7 1/2".
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C. 1890 Navajo Old Crystal Trading Post Rug Lot #287 (Sale Order 285 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Crystal Trading Post rug circa 1890's. This rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a beautiful grey central medallion with stepped decoration of geometric patterns of dark brown and faded medium red due to age and also shows a neat border of black and dark brown that stops short to the ends of the rug. Originally the Old Crystal trading post was established in 1894, in this remote part of the Navajo Reservation Southwest of Two Grey Hills and Northwest of Gallup. In 1896 J.B. Moore purchased an interest in the trading post and re-named it Crystal after a pure sparkling mountain spring that was in the area. Due to the remoteness of the Trading Post he started using a mail order catalog to sell his rugs to the Eastern market. The first catalog came out in 1903, with another in 1911. He left the reservation in 1911. During his stay at Crystal he greatly influenced the change in styles of Navajo rugs being produced at the Crystal Trading Post. The rugs had an Oriental motif with multiple borders, large central medallions and numerous hooks. The condition of this rug is fair to good with some wear to the edges of the rug and shows some sunder to the central weft of the rug but otherwise shows fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 60" x 36".
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Zapotec Pictorial Medallion Saltillo Rug c. 1960's Lot #288 (Sale Order 286 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Zapotec pictorial medallion Saltillo rug circa 1960's. This is a huge rug that show a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction That features a beautifully decorated Saltillo rug that features a red field with pictorial decoration of horses and bow and arrows with a black border. The rug features tassels on both edges of the rug. The condition of this rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 114" x 75".
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Sioux Beaded Lizard Umbilical Cord Fetish c. 1920s Lot #289 (Sale Order 287 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Sioux beaded lizard umbilical cord fetish circa 1920's. The umbilical cord fetish shows an Indian tanned hide construction that is completely covered in early glass trade seed beadwork in a geometric pattern with colors of greasy yellow, greasy green, medium red, dark blue, light blue, and chalk white. The piece features a diamond shape with tassels on all four sides that are decorated with jingle cones and connected with large red white heart trade beads. These were said to be filled with the umbilical cord of the newly born and worn around their neck. The condition of this umbilical cord fetish is good with some wear to the hide showing discoloration due to the age of the piece but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this umbilical cord fetish is 10 1/2" x 8 1/4" x 1 1/4".
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Vintage Blue Sapphire Diamond 14k White Gold Ring Lot #290 (Sale Order 288 of 797) Featured in this lot is this vintage blue sapphire diamond and 14k white gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k white gold construction that shows a vintage design that houses a total of 16 round brilliant cur blue sapphires that shows a translucent deep blue coloration with a total weight of 1.22 carats and is staggered with a total of 17 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows great eye clarity and a total weight of 0.09 carats. The ring features the Color Jewels hallmark 'CJ' and a '14k' gold stamp on the inside of the ring band. The ring size is US 7.
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C. 1930's Sioux Beaded Harness Leather Belt Lot #291 (Sale Order 289 of 797) The lot features a harness leather belt with beadwork from the Sioux Indians dating to circa 1930's. The belt is comprised of harness saddlery leather with cotton thread sewn glass trade seed bead early 1900's beadwork in a geometric pattern. The beadwork shows colors of light padre blue, chalk white, greasy yellow, semi-transparent red, semi-transparent green, butterscotch yellow, blue, red white hearts, faceted red, semi-transparent pink hearts. The belt has some bead loss and wear at the ends but displays well. Measures overall 10"L by 1"W.
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Navajo Discoidal Spiny Oyster Turquoise Necklace Lot #292 (Sale Order 290 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo discoidal spiny oyster turquoise necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted spiny oyster and sleeping beauty turquoise construction. The necklace features a total of 96 discoidal spiny oyster rough cut beads that are spaced and decorated with sleeping beauty turquoise nugget beads. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 29 1/4" and the average measurements of the discoidal beads are 3/4" x 3/4".
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C. 1890 Navajo Ganado Hubbell Trading Post Rug Lot #293 (Sale Order 291 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Ganado Hubbell Trading Post circa 1890. The Ganado pattern of weaving was established at the trading post founded by Lorenzo Hubbell in the 19th Century. The Ganado rug is best known for the bold “Ganado Red” colour which is integrated into the central diamond and sacred mountain design. In the late 19th Century other blanket traders such as Hudson Bay and Pendleton began creating inexpensive pieces which was hurting the Navajo market. Navajo’s began responding with crafted lesser quality rugs with modern dyes to match the market, but in steps J.L. Hubbell to encourage his weavers by refusing to purchase inexpensive rugs and to thrive on the tradition of extraordinary hand-crafted rugs with mineral pigment dyes such as this example. Juan Lorenzo Hubbell, the founder of the Hubbell Trading Post in 1878 which is now a National Park, passed away in the 1930’s leaving behind a legacy of some of the best Navajo rugs ever created. This example features a dark brown border with a off white field and medium red and shows a heathered grey coloration. The rug features a a substantial decoration of a stepped area of decoration and a Hubbell cross shown on one side of the rug. The condition of this Hubbell Ganado rug is fair to good with with some wear to the rug showing some sunder to the rug itself and the edge of the rug shows a cloth hemp that was added after weaving but otherwise the rug shows fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 61" x 36".
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Navajo Tom Billy Petite Point Turquoise Bracelet Lot #294 (Sale Order 292 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver petite point turquoise bracelet from Navajo artist Tom Billy . The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction with a triple bar frame and a large sterling silver scalloped slab central design that features a total of 36 pear cut cripple creek turquoise cabochon with a single round cut turquoise cabochon set into the center of the bracelet. The bracelet is marked with a 'sterling' stamp above a 'TB' hallmark for Tom Billy. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2" x 2 1/2" x 2" and the circumference is 4 1/2". The collective weight of this bracelet is 27.9g.
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Lakota Sioux Trade Seed Beaded Belt & Buckle Lot #295 (Sale Order 293 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Lakota Sioux trade seed beaded belt and buckle. The belt shows a fully beaded buckle and partially beaded belt that is beautifully decorated with trade seed beads with colors such as light blue, medium red, yellow, and chalk white crafted into star decorations with geometric patterns throughout. The second buckle shows a leather wrapped construction with trade seed beads decorating the center and shows a man on a horse with colors such as chalk white, black, pumpkin orange, light blue, and medium red. The condition of this beaded belt and buckle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this belt and buckle are 43 1/2" long and 2 1/2" wide and the buckle measures 2 1/2" x 3 3/4".
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Tom Saubert (B. 1950 -) "Buffalo Men" Gouache Lot #296 (Sale Order 294 of 797) Featured in this lot is this framed gouache called "Buffalo Men," by Montana artist Tom Saubert born in 1950. The gouache shows a decoration of three circular cutouts that features gouache construction that features scenic open plains with buffalo hunters riding horses and pulling pack horses behind, tracking buffalo, and also a cameo of a hunter with a buffalo behind the cameo of the man. Each piece of art features the artist signatures in the bottom left and right of the of the artwork. Tom Saubert is a native Montanan that graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1973 and remains committed to western regionalist and is well known for painting both historic and contemporary west, especially renditions of the people and culture of the Plains Indians. The condition of this framed gouache is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this of this framed gouache are 23" x 14" and the visible art measures 18 1/4" x 9 3/4".
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Robert Stephens "Passing of the Tempest" Oil Lot #297 (Sale Order 295 of 797) "Featured in this lot is this framed oil on canvas of the
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Tom Saubert (B. 1950 -) "Eagle Seizer" Gouache Lot #298 (Sale Order 296 of 797) Featured in this lot is this framed gouache painting called "Eagle Seizer," from Montana artist Tom Saubert. The painting features a wonderfully and professionally crafted gouache construction that features a Native man that is holding a dead eagle and coyote in the other hand wearing no shirt and sporting a charm necklace on the open plains. Tom Saubert is a native Montanan that graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1973 and remains committed to western regionalist and is well known for painting both historic and contemporary west, especially renditions of the people and culture of the Plains Indians. The condition of this framed gouache is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this framed gouache painting are 32" x 26" and the visible art measures 23 3/4" x 17 3/4".
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Carl Wood Iroquois Children Oil on Board Painting Lot #299 (Sale Order 297 of 797) Featured in this lot is this oil on board painting of Iroquois children by Carl Wood. Carl Wood is a Montana artist out of Kalispell, Montana. The painting features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oil paint construction that features two Iroquois children in ceremonial garments and headdresses and shows a lovely texture to the details of the painting. The artist signature can be seen in the bottom right hand corner of the painting. The condition of this framed oil on board is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this framed oil on board painting are 24 1/2" x 28 3/4" and the visible art measures 15 1/2" x 19 1/2".
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Darrell Clothier (1924-2017) Medicine Man Carving Lot #300 (Sale Order 298 of 797) Featured in this lot is this cottonwood bark carving called "Medicine Man," by Montana carver Darrell Clothier and circa 1976. The carving features intricately carved cottonwood construction of a medicine man with a buffalo headdress with great attention to detail of the carving. The artist signature can be seen at the bottom of the piece. Darrell Clothier was a wood carver and his carvings can be seen in many places throughout the states. This carving comes complete with the original Bill of Sale. The condition of this carving is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this carving are 20 1/4" x 4 3/4" x 5 1/4".
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Navajo Fetish & Tortoise Shell Necklace Lot #301 (Sale Order 299 of 797) Presented in this lot is a Navajo Indian hand-carved tortoise shell coloured heishi bead and imitation bone fetish necklace. The central fetish figure is a standing bear, a design seen in Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni jewelry. Twelve additional bone bear fetishes proceed upwards on the necklace in descending order of size; small turqouise cabochons interspersed between the bear fetishes and the tortoise shell, an "S" hook clasp. This is a beautiful piece, the tortoise shell has a bright, polished appearance, some of the smaller fetishes paint has faded but the central fetish paint is still pronounced. There is a slight patina on the fetishes, no marring noted, in overall good condition. Measures 30"L
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Navajo Nickel & Turquoise Red Branch Coral Buckle Lot #302 (Sale Order 300 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo style nickel and turquoise red branch coral buckle. The buckle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted nickel construction that features a Native American Indian head and shows three nickels set to the bottom of the buckle with two nugget Kingman turquoise cabochon set to either side of the head and a single oval cut red branch coral cabochon set above the right turquoise nugget. The buckle is marked 'Handcrafted USA' and 'copyright S.S.I.' on the underside of the buckle. The condition of this buckle is fair with the ring missing and a slight wear mark to the bottom edge of the buckle but otherwise shows fair overall condition. The measurements of this buckle are 2 5/8" x 3 1/4" x 5/8". The body of the buckle appears to be a cast metal and has a chip at the bottom as well as the belt loop bar being missing. Signed Handcarted USA and S.S.I.
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Navajo Rick Enriquez Silver & Turquoise Bracelet Lot #303 (Sale Order 301 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise bracelet from Navajo artist Rick Enriquez. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features tooled shoulders with stamped geometric patterns adorning the frame of the bracelet and shows twisted rope border to the center stone which is a pear cut cripple creek turquoise cabochon set into the center of the bracelet. The bracelet is marked with the Rick Enriquez hallmark 'RE' and a 'sterling' stamp next to the hallmark on the underside of the bracelet. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 5/8" and shows a circumference of the bracelet is 5". The collective weight of this bracelet is 24g.
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Navajo Begay Sterling 14k Gold Kokopelli Pendant Lot #304 (Sale Order 302 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and 14k yellow gold Kokopelli necklace pendant from Dine Navajo artist Calvin Begay. The pendant or pin features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and 14k yellow gold construction in the shape of a Kokopelli man. The back of the pin is stamped 'Calvin Begay' and '14k' and 'sterling'. The piece shows the option to be used as a pendant or a pin / brooch. The condition of this Kokopelli piece is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this pin are 2" x 1 1/4" x 1/4". The collective weight of this pin is 10.3g
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C. 1960 Navajo Turquoise Cluster Necklace Pendant Lot #305 (Sale Order 303 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver and cluster turquoise necklace pendant or pin brooch circa 1960's. The brooch shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and turquoise construction that shows twisted rope decoration to the face of the brooch with a collective decoration of half moons thorughout. The brooch is inlaid with pear and round cut sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon st to the bordering edge of the brooch and clustered in the center of the brooch. The brooch is stamped with 'sterling' on the backside of the brooch. The brooch features a pin back and an option to make the brooch into a pendant for a necklace. The condition of this brooch / pendant is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this brooch / pendant are 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" x 1/4". The collective weight of this pin are 30.7g. Cluster or petit point.
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C. 1910 Norwegian Pattern Boxed Rotary Foghorn Lot #306 (Sale Order 304 of 797) Featured in this lot is this boxed Norwegian pattern rotary foghorn circa 1910. This foghorn uses a rotary handle brass crank that creates a foghorn sound that is loud and recognizable, and shows a leather handle and shows a copper trumpet and shows a directions label on the top of the foghorn. The side of the foghorn reads as follows: Norwegian Pattern - Made in England - Rotary Foghorn. The condition of this foghorn is good with some wear to the varnish but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this foghorn are 14 3/4" x 23 1/8" x 11". The fog horn fuctions when the handle is turned making a loud fog horn noise.
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Smokey The Bear & U.S. Forest Service Fire Signs Lot #307 (Sale Order 305 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of Smokey the Bear and U.S. Forest Service fire awareness signs. There are two signs in this collection. The first is a Smokey the Bear U.s Department of Agriculter - Forest Service sign that is made from The Advertising Council, Inc. and printed from the U.S. Government Printing Office in 1956 and from the State Forestry Department and reads: Pals... working together - help prevent forest fires! The second is a U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture fire awareness sign that shows a man in a burning forest and reads: Your Forests- Your Fault - Your Loss! and was created by James Montgomery Flagg. The condition of this pair signs is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these signs are 14" x 10 1/8" and 18 3/4" x 11 7/8".
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Montana Black Bear Taxidermy Skull Lot #308 (Sale Order 306 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana black bear taxidermy skull. The skull has been professionally prepared by a taxidermist and has been beetled cleaned. The bear was taken in Montana. The piece shows all of its impressive teeth. The condition of this skull is good with a full set of teeth and shows some fusion to the lower jaw to keep it in place. The measurements of this skull are 5" x 9 1/2" x 5 1/8".
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The Yellowstone National Park by Chittenden 1920 Lot #309 (Sale Order 307 of 797) For your consideration is this second general revision of “The Yellowstone National Park” by Hiram Chittenden. The book features a comprehensive description of Yellowstone with its wildlife and vegetation. It contains many maps and illustrations, including a large fold out map inside the back cover. The piece shows a red linen cover with gilt gold lettering on the cover and along the spine. The condition of this book is good, with very little wear to the outside cover of the book and some wear and tear to the inside spine of the book. The measurements of this book are 8" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/4".
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1902 Life of Kit Carson by Charles Burdett Lot #310 (Sale Order 308 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1902 edition of The Life of Kit Carson: The Great Western Hunter and Guide by Charles Burdett. The book chronicles the life and adventures of Christopher "Kit" Carson as one of the Old West's most famous hunter, guide and scout. The condition of this book is good with some wear to the dust cover and some fading to the front cover but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 8 3/8" x 5 7/8" x 1 3/8".
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Mid Century Danish Secretary Writing Desk Lot #311 (Sale Order 309 of 797) Featured in this lot is this mid century Danish secretary writing desk. The writing desk features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hardwood construction that features a pop up implement that exposes a cavity that includes five shelves inside the cavity and shows a pull out writing surface and turned wooden legs. The writing desk is marked on the bottom 'I & G'. The condition of this secretary writing desk is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this writing desk are
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Art Deco Colored Slate Hanging Chandelier Lot #312 (Sale Order 310 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Art Deco colored slate hanging chandelier. The chandelier featured a wonderfully and professionally crafted slate construction with colored slate of cream colored and shows green slate decoration with the upper border shows an art deco design. The condition of this chandelier is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this chandelier are 27" x 19 1/2" x 19 1/2".
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African Ugandan Climbing Men Ironwood Statue Lot #313 (Sale Order 311 of 797) Featured in this lot is this African Ugandan climbing men ironwood statue. The statue features a wonderfully and professionally crafted ironwood construction that shows African men climbing on top of each other with the base man holding a walking stick and they are climbing in a vertical direction. The condition of this carved sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this carved statue are 26" x 4 3/4" x 4".
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Northern Plains Painted Deer Hide c. 2000 Lot #314 (Sale Order 312 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Northern Plains painted deer hide circa 2000. The hide features a wonderfully and professionally tanned deer hide construction that features a herd of buffalo gradually getting closer painted in a natural black paint. The piece is marked with the artist hallmark in the bottom left hand corner along with the date. The condition of this painted hide is good with no obvious signs of damage to the tanned hide or the artwork and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this hide are 53 1/2" x 38 1/2".
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Original Wasson & Nelson Batwing Chaps 1920s Lot #315 (Sale Order 313 of 797) "Offered in this lot is a pair of Wasson & Nelson handtooled studded Batwing Leather Chaps, circa 1920-1922. Renown saddle & harness maker Clarence H. Nelson grew up and learned saddle and harness making in Leadville, Colorado. He moved to Grand Junction, CO. & opened his own saddle shop. 1920 he was partners with a Mr. Wasson. In 1922 he went into a partnership with Heny Post that lasted until some time between 1926 and 1929. Nelson continued to make saddles until his death around 1944. His saddles were numbered and dated on the back of the cantle: 1020 would signify the tenth saddle made in 1920. The Basket top and side yokes are handtooled, the design still prominent after 100 years! Wonderfully and professionally crafted leather original construction with four studs on the face of each leg, with a batwing design and shows patina consistent with age. These batwing leather chaps are in remarkable condition considering their age and extensive use. White stitching is missing and or frayed throughout. The lower right leg stud is missing, a four (4) inch tear is on the upper left front leg, smaller tears are noted along edges of both legs, no other signs of damage are noted.
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Natural Fire Opal Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Ring Lot #316 (Sale Order 314 of 797) Featured in this lot is this natural fire opal diamond and 14k yellow gold ring with IAS paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped, and tested 14k yellow gold ladies custom ring that is marked ' Oscar Friedman' and '14k' stamp next to the hallmark and is marked underneath as follows: OP6.64ct - DO .50ct. The center stone is a large natural bezel set fire opal that is oval shape cabochon with a quality of white opal; with multi play of colors and a total weight of 6.64 carats. The shoulders and halo decoration of the center stone is profusely decorated with a clarity of SI and color gradient of J -M with a total diamond weight of 0.50 carats. The piece comes complete with IAS(Independent Appraisals Services, a GIA certified lab IAS Appraisal Number#: 71422EW) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $6,445.00. The ring size is US 7 1/2.
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South Sea Pearl Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Necklace Lot #317 (Sale Order 315 of 797) Featured in this lot is this cultured South Sea Pearl, sapphire, diamond, and 14k white gold necklace with GGA paperwork. The necklace features a 14k white gold clasp and the gemstone bead frame is constructed from .925 sterling silver and is marked '585' on the clasp. The necklace features a total of 31 cultured South Sea pearls from the mollusk Pinctada Maxima that shows measurements of 13mm to 15.7mm that shows uniform composition with a round shape and shows a color of Greyish silver to dark grey "Aubergine" and shows a clean to lightly blemished nature with very thick nacre and ultra high luster. There is a sterling silver framed bead that shows natural round faceted cut blue sapphires with measurements of 1.8mm x 1.6mm with visible bulge and type III clarity with blue coloration and excellent symmetry with intense color and transparent with a dark tone and total weight of 4.07 carats. The bead also features round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a clarity of I1 - I2 and a coloration of J - K with excellent symmetry and excellent polish with a total diamond weight of 2.19 carats. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA054527 and trace number: K34E95) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $17,830.00. The measurements from clasp to clasp is 19 1/2".
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1930's Eastern Anatolian Caucus Tribal Kilim Lot #318 (Sale Order 316 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Eastern Anatolian Caucus Tribal Kilim circa 1930's. The kilim features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that features medallions of geometric patterns throughout and features naturally dyed colors such as light green, heathered red, dark blue, and striped light blue. The region of Eastern Anatolia borders the Caucasian republics that recently gained independence from the now-defunct Soviet Union; it also abuts Iran, formerly known as Persia. The region has experienced, in addition to Turkish, Kurdish, Azeri, Armenian, Russian and Iranian influence to a greater or lesser degree, some of which is evident in the designs and coloring of weavings made here. The condition of this kilim rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this kilim is 70" x 43".
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Night Stars Churro Wool Set of Two A. Gutierrez Lot #319 (Sale Order 317 of 797) The lot features an excellent set of two handwoven, flat weave pillows by master weaver Alicia Gutierrez. The pillows were made using 100% soft, fine, Churro Wool yarns. Churro wool is a time-tested fiber that is strong, soft, and provides a vibrant base for colors. The tight, handwoven weave shows rich colors in the fine Night Stars pattern of the time-honored Zapotec, multi-generational craft by a master weaver, Alicia Gutierrez. The set is in brand new condition and is made with a pre-shrunk cotton backing with a zipper. Pillow inserts are included. Each pillow is 16”x16” and approximately 5.5” deep. The pillows are supportive yet soft and made for relaxation. The lot includes the set of two pillows and two pillow inserts in brand new condition.
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Opulent Vintage Emerald Diamond & 14k Gold Ring Lot #320 (Sale Order 318 of 797) Featured in this lot is this opulent vintage emerald diamond and 14k gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 18k yellow gold construction that features a unique vintage design the shows a four prong set oval cut emerald as the center stone with good luster and transparent green coloration that shows a total weight of 2.65 carats. The vintage shoulder are set with a total of 42 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows great eye clarity that shows a total diamond weight of 0.23 carats. The ring features the Color Jewels hallmark 'CJ' and shows a '14k' gold stamp on the inside of the ring band. The ring size is US 7.
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Navajo Pattern Scrimshaw Damascus Knife of Bozeman Lot #321 (Sale Order 319 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing an excellent, original scrimshaw artwork of a Navajo Trading Post Rug Pattern. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful ladder Damascus pattern. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of nice, white, wild Buffalo bone grips scales. The grips are set with three brass pins, a mosaic pin, and a lanyard loop. The knife is also finished with stainless steel bolsters and finger holds. The tang and knife spine have been artfully hand vine filled. The knife shows a scrimshaw artwork of a geometric, Navajo Native American Indian Trading Post Rug pattern. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with a Great American Bison Buffalo leather, hand crafted sheath. Overall, the knife measures 10" long, with the blade being 5 1/4" long. The knife and sheath together measure 10 3/4" long.
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Rams Horn Damascus Bozeman Knife Lot #322 (Sale Order 320 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing a Rams Horn grip and forged Damascus clip point knife. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful ladder Damascus pattern. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of Rams Horn premium grip scales, which are secured to the piece with two mosaic pins and a lanyard loop. The tang spine has been artfully hand vine filled. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with a leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures 9" long with the blade being 4 3/4" long.
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Montana Territory Damascus and Stag Antler Knife Lot #323 (Sale Order 321 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing stag antler grips and Damascus blade. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful, rain drop Damascus pattern. The hollow grind, full tang blade has been paired with a set of Stag antler, premium grip scales, which are secured to the piece with two mosaic pins and lanyard loop. The tang and knife spine have been artfully hand vine filled. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with Great American Bison Buffalo leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures overall 10" long with the blade being 5 3/4" long.
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WJ Mead Cowboy and His Drinking Horse Oil on Lead Lot #324 (Sale Order 322 of 797) Featured in this lot is this framed oil on lead "Cowboy and His Drinking Horse," by W.J. Mead circa 1936. The painting features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oil painting on lead that shows a cowboy mounted wearing batwing chaps with a 'DH' tooled into the leather leading his horse to a stream for a cool drink. The artwork is marked in the bottom right hand corner 'WJ Mead' and '36. The condition of this framed painting is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed painting is 23 7/8" x 17 7/8" and the visible art measures 21 1/2" x 15 1/2".
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Christine Baldwin A Pig Named Honey Bronze c. 1984 Lot #325 (Sale Order 323 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Bronze sculpture named, "A Pig Named Honey," from artist Christine Baldwin. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that is mounted on a marble base and features a pig named Honey posing on its base and shown with a pig collar with her name on it. The braze is marked 'Baldwin' on the base with a '84' marking next tot eh signature. The marble is decorated with a base plaque that reads 'Baldwin.' The condition of this of this pig bronze is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 5 1/2" x 6" x 4 3/4".
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C. 1880 Sioux Beaded Tobacco or Coin Hide Pouch Lot #326 (Sale Order 324 of 797) The lot features a beaded hide tobacco or coin pouch flat bag from the Sioux Indians dating to circa 1880's. The bag is comprised of Indian tanned hide with remnants of red ocher mineral pigment dyed finish, having hand cut fringes framing the outside border, beadwork along the top opneing and beadwork on both sides in a Maltese cross and geometric patterns with period correct 19th Century glass trade seed beads. The beads include colors of greasy yellow, cobalt, semi-transparent dark green, chalk white, blue, and semi-transparent yellow all sinew sewn. The bag shows remnants of the hide tie at the top which is partially missing. The bag is all sinew sewn and shows some slight separation on top, stiffening of the fringe hide, and slightly stiffening hide with still supple soft bag body. Found to be an authentic Plains example from the 19th Century from the experts at Pook and Pook. Measures overall 8"L by 6.75"W.
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C. 1950- Apache Hide & Trade Clothe Saddle Bags Lot #327 (Sale Order 325 of 797) The lot features a mid-century Apache Indian saddle bags made from tanned hide and trade clothe. The piece is in traditional 19th Century pattern showing a tanned hide large gathering bag like pattern with hide lace sewn old red stroud wool trade clothe and leather accents with fringes having a cutout and scalloped pattern with loops at the top to be attached to the saddle. The piece is a large size and shows some wear but overall good. Some soft hide, some cracking and loss. Measures overall 41"L by 32"W.
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Sioux Beaded Full Size Cradleboard Papoose 20th C. Lot #328 (Sale Order 326 of 797) The lot features a full size cradleboard papoose with beadwork from the late 20th Century Sioux. The piece has a classic Sioux pattern with wood frame cradleboard with tanned hide leather papoose beautifully accented by beadwork. The beadwork is all loom beaded in glass pony beads in a geometric pattern showing colors of white, yellow, black, light blue, orange, and red. The wood has a bevelled carved wood design and is in a black color, accented by brass covered metal tacked design with red and dark blue wool stroud trade clothe strips as well as wound glass and cast glass large padre beads in various colors. The cradle board has ribbon and plume feather drops. The piece is of a full large size and displays very well. Measures overall 36"L by 18.25"W not including the fringes or feathers.
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Hemphill Projectile Point B.P. 4,500 - 3,000 B.P. Lot #329 (Sale Order 327 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Hemphill projectile point circa middle to late Archaic period and from 4,500 - 3,000 B.P. The point features a medium triangular side notched point with a flattened cross section and is excurvate the edge features parallel sides and shows a fine serrated example. The point shows broad parallel notches and is napped from a pinkish chert material. The condition of this point is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this point is 4 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 3/8".
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C. 1940- Northern Cree Beaded Hide Moccasins Lot #330 (Sale Order 328 of 797) The lot features a set of circa 1940-1950's Indian hide large full size moccasins with whimsical floral beadwork from the Northern Cree Native American Indians. The set shows Indian tanned hide construction in traditional Cree pattern showing a soft sole which extends over the toe as one piece. a "U" shaped hide piece ontop of the foot and a folded over ankle. The set has a calico inside lining at teh ankle fold over and shows period correct early to mid 1900's glass trade seed beads beadwork in a whimsical floral pattern showing colors of greasy yellow, padre light blue, chalk white, cobalt, semi-transparent red, Cheyenne pink, semi-transparent dark green, greasy green, and a semi-transparent lilac. The set is in overall good condition with supple soft hide, foot patina pattern on the base and little bead loss. The set measures 11"L by 4"W sole with a 3 7/8"H ankle.
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19th C. Belgian Folding Trigger Pinfire Revolver Lot #331 (Sale Order 329 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a 19th Century early Belgian proofed folding trigger pin fire revolver. This stunning revolver is chambered in 7mm. The revolver features straight grain walnut grips and a folding trigger. The cylinder is marked with proof stamps with the framed initialed with the letter D. The right side of the barrel is marked with a small plaque reading "Presented to N.E. Madison by" with the last name illegible. The original bluing is in modest condition with a heavy patina having formed. The revolver shows good mechanical function with some sticking on the ram rod's action. No Serial Number. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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C. 1889 Small Arms Firing Regulations By Blunt Lot #332 (Sale Order 330 of 797) Featured in this lot is the rare book, "Small Arms Firing Regulations", by Captain Stanhope E. Blunt, 1889. "By Authority Firing Regulations For Small Arms For The United States Army Prepared By Command Of Brigadier-General S. V. Benet Chief Of Ordnance, U. S. Army By Captain Stanhope E. Blunt, Ordnance Department Inspector Of Small Arms Practice at the Headquarters of the Army Third Edition New York Charles Scribner's Son's 1889". 368 pages and illustrated with line drawings, it contains just about everything you'd ever want to know about target practice with the US Model 1873, 1884, and 1888 Trapdoor Springfield Rifles in 45-70. This book is in overall good condition, has a brass clasp closure. The blue cloth boundgold gilt embossed cover shows some scuffing, some of the front matter pages have tears, remainder of the pages appear intact, foxing noted throughout. Measures 3.5"W x 4.75"L x .75"D
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Elizabeth Lochrie (1890-1981) Montana Copper Lot #333 (Sale Order 331 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana copper postcard from Montana artist Elizabeth Lochrie born 1890 and died in 1981. The copper postcard shows a decoration of a Native American chief and reads as follows: Montana Copper - E. Lochrie - The Big Chief from Montana says "Howdy." Elizabeth Davey Lochrie (1890 — 1981) American painter, sculptor, and muralist born in Deer Lodge, Montana. She is best remembered for her portraits and portrayal of Native Americans and their lifestyle in the Montana and Idaho area. The condition of this framed copper artwork is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed bronze artwork is 12 1/4" x 10 1/4" and the visible art measures 5 1/2" x 2 7/8".
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Tony Lama Diamondback Rattlesnake Western Boots Lot #334 (Sale Order 332 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of Tony Lama diamondback rattlesnake western boots. The boots feature a western design to the decoration that shows good example of diamondback rattle snake leather wrapped around the bottom of the boots and shows a slick sole with a rubber heel. The boots are marked on the inside of the boots: Tony Lama - Style 8845 - Size 10 D - Reg. No 434808331. The condition of these boots is good with some slight wear to the soles due to use but otherwise shows good overall condition. The overall measurements of these boots is 14 1/2" x 11 3/4" x 3 3/4".
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Joseph Yakawich "Cowboy With Y Brand" c. 1992 Lot #335 (Sale Order 333 of 797) Featured in this lot is this framed watercolor titled "Coybow with Y Brand," by Montana artist Joseph Yakawich circa 1992. This framed watercolor is wonderfully and professionally crafted watercolor construction that features beautiful attention to detail that shows a cowboy smoking a cigarette riding a horse with a 'Y' brand and shows a steer in the distance with a 'Y' brand all under a clear afternoon sky. The artist signature can be seen in the bottom left hand corner and reads 'Joseph Yakawich' and '1992.' The condition of this framed watercolor is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed watercolor is 18 7/8" x 14 7/8" and the visible art measures 14 7/8" x 11".
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Navajo C. Bowie Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace Lot #336 (Sale Order 334 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and sleeping beauty turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Charlie Bowie. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction with a bursting sun decoration to the face of the pendant and shows a oval cut sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon set into its center. The piece features the artist hallmark on the backside of the pendant with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 16" and the pendant measures 2" x 7/8" x 3/8". The collective weight of this necklace is 11.2g.
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Navajo Old Pawn Royston Sterling Necklace c.1950's Lot #337 (Sale Order 335 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Pawn sterling silver and Royston turquoise necklace circa 1950's. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features decoration of sterling silver feathers adorning the shoulders of the necklace and bordering the center stone of the dangle pendant. The center stone is a large nugget cut Royston turquoise cabochon set into the pendant. The condition of this necklace is good with a slight patina adorning the the sterling silver but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 20 1/2" and the pendant measures 4 3/8" x 2 1/4" x 1/2". The collective weight of the necklace is 78.7g.
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Navajo D Chelly Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle Belt Lot #338 (Sale Order 336 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver ranger buckle belt from Navajo artist De Chelly circa 1950's. The belt features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and leather construction that features a beautifully crafted sterling silver double loop range buckle that is marked on the underside of the buckle 'De Chelly' and shows a '.925' under the hallmark. The belt features a heavy black leather. The condition of this belt and buckle are good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this belt from buckle to tip are 40 1/2" and the buckle measures 1 7/8" x 1 1/4" x 1/4".
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Shadowbox Buckle Lot #339 (Sale Order 337 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver turquoise shadowbox buckle. The buckle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a shadowbox design and a tooled face and features a oval cut Kingman turquoise cabochon set into the center of the buckle and features light blue to dark blue luster and coloration. The buckle is marked with a 'BC' under an arch hallmark. The condition of this buckle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this buckle are 2" x 2 1/2" x 1". The collective weight of this buckle is 41.7g.
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Navajo Old Pawn Number 8 Turquoise Pin 1950's Lot #340 (Sale Order 338 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Pawn sterling silver and Number 8 turquoise pin or brooch circa 1950's. The pin features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and Number 8 turquoise construction. The pin features 21 total round and pear cut Number 8 turquoise cabochon that shows good light blue to dark blue luster with great coloration to the stones. The condition of this pin is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pin are 2" x 2" x 1/4". The collective weight of this pin are 16.8g.
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Navajo Klagetoh Trading Post Rug c. 1930's Lot #341 (Sale Order 339 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Klagetoh Trading Post rug circa 1930's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally that features geometric patterns that phase into a central medallion comprised of triangular shapes and shows coloration of a black border with red triangles set to a heathered brown field. The condition of this rug is fair to good with some serious wear to the rug with holes in the weave towards the edges of the rug and shows fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 60 1/2" x 36".
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Navajo Stepped Medallion Ganado Rug c. 1930's Lot #342 (Sale Order 340 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo stepped medallion Ganado rug circa 1930's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a large central medallion with stepped decoration that shows color's such as brown red, blue all set to a cream field. Located southwest of Crystal in the geographical center of the Navajo Reservation the Ganado style of weaving was established by Lorenzo Hubbell in late 1800. The motif generally consists of one or more stepped diamonds or stepped and embellished triangles. The colors are usually dominated by a red background with gray, ivory, black and red designs surrounded by a geometric border. The condition of this rug is fair to good with some wear to the corners of the rug but otherwise it shows fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 54" x 31 1/2".
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Santo Domingo Ray Rosetta Parrot Inlaid Necklace Lot #343 (Sale Order 341 of 797) Featured in this lot is this parrot inlaid mosaic necklace from Santo Domingo artist Ray Rosetta. The necklace features a triple strand necklace with nugget spiny oyster beads strung to all three strands and shows a central pendant of inlaid Carico Lake turquoise and jet and shows a inlaid parrot of shipped spiny oyster, yellow jasper, and lapis lazuli to create the colors of the parrot. The aglets at the ends of the necklace are marked with 'sterling' stamps and is ended with a lobster claw clasp. The condition of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 18 3/4" and the central pendant measures 3" x 1 7/8" x 1/4".
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1879 1st Ed. Life and Travels of Gen. Grant Lot #344 (Sale Order 342 of 797) For your consideration is an illustrated first edition of "The Life and Travels of General Grant" written by Hon. J.T. Headley and published in 1879. The book is a wonderful biography of the famed Civil War General and later President of the United States. The book is profusely illustrated and shows good overall condition with a beautiful gilt decorated cover and spine. This book is in good condition, with age shown in a beautiful but enduring way. The measurements of this book are 6" x 9" x 2 1/4".
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Navajo Turquoise Red Branch Coral Heishi Necklace Lot #345 (Sale Order 343 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo cripple creek turquoise, red branch coral, and heishi necklace. The necklace shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted multi stone and multi strand construction that features nugget cut cripple creek turquoise and shows red branch coral throughout with heishi discoidal shells in between the other gemstones. The condition of this multi strand necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 30".
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Emerald Diamond & 14k White Gold Tennis Bracelet Lot #346 (Sale Order 344 of 797) Featured in this lot is this emerald diamond and 14k white gold tennis bracelet with SGL paperwork. The bracelet features a polished, stamped, and tested 14k white gold construction with a bright finish that is marked with a 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark and shows a '14k' gold stamp next to the hallmark. The bracelet features 18 graduating oval cut natural emeralds that are prong set and shows a green coloration that is transparent with moderate to significant (F2 - F3) treatment that shows a total weight of 12.40 carats. The emeralds are decorated with halo design of a total of 150 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows G-H color gradient with a clarity of SI3 - I2 and shows a total weight of 3.50 carats. Tennis bracelets and necklaces got their unusual name from an incident involving the U.S. professional tennis player, Chris Evert, during a tennis match in the 1980's. The piece comes complete with SGL (Superior Gemological Laboratory, Inc. a GIA certified lab SGL#: SGLB1126508 with the access code of C1085 at GemRap.com) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $22,390.00. The measurements of this bracelet from clasp to clasp is 7 1/2".
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Opulent Tanzanite Diamond 14k White Gold Necklace Lot #347 (Sale Order 345 of 797) Featured in this lot is this opulent Tanzanite diamond and 14k white gold necklace with AIG paperwork. The necklace features an electronically tested 14k whtie gold cast and assembled pendant enhancer with chain and shows new condition and good workmanship the designer chain terminates in a lobster claw clasp and the piece features a bright polish finish with miligrain detailing '14k' on the back of the connector for the pendant. The center stone is a four prong set oval modified natural cut Tanzanite gemstone that measures 17.50 x 13.60 x 8.50mm and shows a 10% bulge factor that shows eye clean clarity and considered type I with medium dark very slightly grayish blue violet color and a good cut grade that transmits light with no distortion and shows a total weight of 15.12 carats. The center stone, pendant and connectors are profusely decorated with a total of 230 prong baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a clarity of SI-2 to I-1 and a color gradient of H - I and a total diamond weight of 4.19 carats. Tanzanite is a very rare precious gemstone that is only found in the Usumburu Mountains that border the Umba Valley of northern Tanzania. It was originally discovered in 1967 by Tiffany & Company, who named the stone Tanzanite. This example is unique due to its exceptional pleochroism (an optical phenomenon in which a stone has different colors when observed at different angles). The piece comes complete with AIG(American International Gemologists, a GIA certified lab AIG Appraisal Number#: 019914140000) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $54,885.00. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Colored Gemstone Grading Report#: US 65459012C. The measurements from clasp to clasp is 18".
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Premium Cowhide Professional Patchwork Rug Quilt Lot #348 (Sale Order 346 of 797) This is an excellent, premium cowhide patchwork quilt blanket with 4" x 4" square cowhide segments of numerous different types of cowhide including striped dark brown brindle, light brown, speckled white brindle, and Charolais. Some of the cowhide segments include the most desired and shows the highest quality with this example featuring a wide variety of breeds and colors to the blanket. Cowhide (also referred to as cow hide, steerhide, steer hide) is a brand-new example, being professionally tanned and in pristine condition. The cowhide patchwork quilt is considered Large (L) size, being 5 foot long 3 foot wide. 5' x 3'.
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Navajo Tommy & Rose Singer Silver Turquoise Buckle Lot #349 (Sale Order 347 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver turquoise buckle from Navajo artist Tommy and Rose Singer. The buckle shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a tooled and textured buckle face that shows geometric patterns that shows a twisted rope border design around the round cut sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon with good luster and light to dark blue coloration. The buckle is marked 'T & R Singer' for Tommy and Rose Singer and is marked 'sterling' underneath the hallmark. The condition of this buckle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this buckle are 1 3/4" x 3" x 3/4". The collective weight of this buckle is 40.9g.
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Three Cluster Princess Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring Lot #350 (Sale Order 348 of 797) Featured in this three cluster princess diamond and 14k rose gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k rose gold construction that features a unique decoration of a three setting cluster formation of a total of 12 princess cut brown diamonds that shows good eye clarity and a total weight of 1.41 carats. The three cluster settings are decorated with a total of 14 round brilliant cut diamonds with good eye clarity and a total weight of 0.11 carats. The total diamond weight is 1.52 carats. The ring features the Color Jewels hallmark 'CJ' and a '14k' gold stamp on the inside of the ring band. The ring size is US 7.
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Eskimo Inuit Beaded Caribou Mukluk Moccasins 1950 Lot #351 (Sale Order 349 of 797) The lot features a nice set of Caribou hide mukluk high top moccasins from the Eskimo Inuit Native American Indians of the mid 20th Century. The set shows an Indian tanned Caribou hide and fur high top moccasin mukluks with glass trade pony floral beadwork with trade yarn pom-pom end fringe ties. The beadwork shows corn yellow, white, red, cobalt, butterscotch yellow, green, light blue, orange and dark green. The set appears to be in good condition with supple soft hides with little to no bead loss and a band of fur or fur like adornment at the center of the ankle. The inside is lined with trade muslin. Overall each moccasin measures 10"L sole that is 3.5"W with the ankle being 11.5"H.
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Blackfeet Indians Beaded Painted Saddlebags c 1960 Lot #352 (Sale Order 350 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Blackfeet Indians beaded painted saddlebags circa 1960's. The saddlebags feature wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction that features stars and flowers made up of yellow and black trade seed beads and comes complete with nice straps and buckles to hold the flaps secure. The condition of this pair of saddle bags is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these saddle bags is 19" x 10 1/4" x 3 3/4".
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Sioux Mary Standstall Beaded Hide Doll c.1940-1950 Lot #353 (Sale Order 351 of 797) The lot features a scarce and authentic beaded hide doll from renowned Sioux Indian artist, Mary Standstall dating to circa 1940-1950’s. The large doll is comprised of Indian tanned hide with sinew sewing, real human hair and early glass trade seed beads beadwork. The doll is wearing a large Indian tanned hide dress with beaded cape, showing a beaded belt around the waist and beaded high top moccasins at the feet. Under the dress the piece is constructed with trade muslin with trade thread sewn blue trade clothe clothing. The beadwork shows colors of cobalt, chalk white, medium blue, red white heart, and red. The dress has hand cut fringes around the entirety of each arm, across the bottom of the dress and on both sides of the skirt itself with beadwork around all sides. The head and hands are also Indian hide. The hide is in good supple condition with the piece showing little to no bead loss and no major damages. Provenance: The set was authenticated by a prominent expert in Billings, Montana and is from Mary Standstall. Two other examples of Mary Standstall beaded dolls can been seen from the Dr. Kent Vickery (1942-2011) collection sold in Cowan’s 2013 Auction with this being one of the largest of the examples offered for sale. This doll measures 18.5" tall by 18" wide.
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Woodland Era Hopewell Ceramic Pipe 200 B.C.E. Lot #354 (Sale Order 352 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Woodland Era Hopewell ceramic pipe circa 200 B.C.E. The pipe bowl is featured 3/4 of the way up the pipe stem the stem is a flattened shape and platform with the pipe hole shown at the tip. This is an expertly crafted ceramic pipe. The condition of this pipe is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pipe are 1 1/2" x 5 1/4 x 1".
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Acoma R. Star Vicente Polychrome Pottery Olla Lot #355 (Sale Order 353 of 797) Featured in this lot is this polychrome pottery olla by Acoma artist R. Star Vicente circa 1950's. The pottery vessel features a wonderfully and professionally crafted ceramic construction that features a polychrome decoration of geometric patterns and shows a natural red clay base. The pottery vessel is marked on the bottom of the pot 'R. Star Vicente - Acoma, N.M.' The condition of this pottery vessel is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pottery vessel is 3 3/4" x 4" x 4".
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Montana Pheasant Full Body in Flight Wall Mount Lot #356 (Sale Order 354 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana pheasant full body in flight wall mount. This wall mount shows wonderfully and professionally crafted taxidermy with lovely coloration to the feathers of this male pheasant and shows an impressive wing length and shows its feet expertly tucked up into its underbelly. The condition of this pheasant wall mount is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this wall mount are 25 1/2" x 24" x 18 1/2".
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Hank Chopwood (1941-2005) Stone Buffalo Sculpture Lot #357 (Sale Order 355 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Hank Chopwood (1941 - 2005) stone buffalo sculpture. The sculpture shows amazing attention to detail with texturing of the hide to the grain of the horns and shows the buffalo with his head cocked to the right and swinging his tail. The artist’s signature can be seen on the front of the sandstone. Native American art is part of the heritage of Phillips County. Hank Chopwood chose to create sandstone sculptures and traded them for goods with local ranchers. The condition of this sandstone sculpture is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this sculpture are 7" x 7 3/4" x 3".
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Cowhide Patchwork Double Sided Premium Pillows Lot #358 (Sale Order 356 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of premium patchwork cowhide lumbar pillows. The pillow shows a cowhide (also referred to as cow hide, steerhide, steer hide, bull hide, longhorn hide) with double sided patchwork decoration of brown brindle and lighter brown brindle cowhide construciton, all being professionally tanned and in brand-new, pristine condition. The pillows each have solid metal zippers. The lot includes a matched set of pillows sold together for one price. The condition of this pair of pillows is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of pillows are 20" x 12" and are measured flat without the inserts. The pillows are photographed with pillow inserts, but are shipped and sold WITHOUT INSERTS. Cowhide on BOTH sides.
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Navajo Gallup Trading Post Eye Dazzler Rug c. 1970 Lot #359 (Sale Order 357 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Gallup Trading Post eye dazzler rug circa 1970's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Chimayo wool construction that features a eye dazzler decoration with colors of yellow, white, grey, black and orange all shown on a darker brown field. The condition of this rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug 37" x 20 1/4". The thread count per square inch is 96.
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Oushak Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1930's Lot #360 (Sale Order 358 of 797) Included in this lot is an Oushak Persian hand knotted wool runner rug originating from the 1930's. The rug features geometric floral patterns, light colors, and a tight weave. The Oushak rug is a style of Persian rug made in Oushak, located just south of Istanbul, Turkey. The Oushak rugs are known for their calm, muted colors and tame look. The rug displays geometric floral designs and floral designs across the border. The piece shows colors of cream, blue, tan, light green, and light brown. The piece shows a wonderful, tight weave and fringe at each end. The rug is in good condition, with little wear and use. The rug measures 32" wide by 71" long.
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Montana Pop Photographic Western Theme Lamp Shade Lot #361 (Sale Order 359 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana pop photographic western theme lamp shade circa 1950's. The lamp shade features a wonderfully and professionally crafted celluloid construction with hand tinted and stitched photographs of western theme Montana scenes. The condition of this lamp shade is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this lamp shade is 6 1/4" x 11" x 11".
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Early 1900's Red Wing 6 Gallon Butter Churn Lot #362 (Sale Order 360 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a six gallon red wing glazed crock originating from the early 20th century. Red Wing Union Stoneware, now Red Wing Pottery, refers to American stoneware, pottery, or dinnerware items made by a company initially set up in Red Wing, Minnesota, in 1861 by German immigrant John Paul, which changed its names several times until finally settling on Red Wing Potteries, Inc. in 1936. The pottery factory that started in 1861 continues to the present day under the names of Red Wing Pottery and Red Wing Stoneware. This butter churn is marked across the front reading "6 Union Stoneware Co. Red Wing, Minn" with a leaf design. The piece shows a wooden churn stick with a ceramic lid. The churn shows good condition overall with some light wear. The pottery jar measures 17" tall with a 10" diameter.
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The Cody Rancher Rough Out Leather Jacket Lot #363 (Sale Order 361 of 797) Featured in this lot is this The Cody Rancher rough out leather jacket. The jacket features a wonderfully crafted leather construction that features a rough out design with brass button up construction that features two chest pockets and a brown leather collar. The condition of this leather jacket is fair with some staining to the left side of the jacket and shows wear consistent with the age of the jacket and a rip in the seam above the right shoulder but otherwise shows fair overall condition. The measurements of this jacket are 30" x 22".
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Heavy Suede Leather Cowboy Zip-Up Jacket Lot #364 (Sale Order 362 of 797) Featured in this lot is this heavy suede leather cowboy zip-up jacket circa 1940's. The jacket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction that features a heavy brass zipper and two frontal jacket pockets. The condition of this jacket is good with some wear to the leather consistent with age and use but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this jacket are 29 1/2" x 31".
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Ornate Handmade, Handtooled Leather Rifle Scabbard Lot #365 (Sale Order 363 of 797) "Featured in this lot is an Ornate Hand Made, Hand Tooled Leather Rifle Scabbard, circa 1950s-1960s, partial manufacturer's stamps ""Cabbard"" and ""Cabbaderro"" with model numbers 4525, 4526, 4527 on base . The beautiful carving of the leather is done in the folk style of old Southwest Spanish art. Floral motifs mixed with ornate designs adorn the sides of the case. The intricate patterns of the tooling are deep and consistent. Masterfully carved. Adjustable leather straps with buckles are held in place by leather strips which are riveted onto the front and back. The buckles and the rivets are brass. Heavy duty white stitching along the top and the bottom sides. This leather rifle scabbard is beautiful as well as functional. Truly evokes memories of the old west.
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Nampeyo of Hano (Hopi-Tewa, 1859-1942) Olla Lot #366 (Sale Order 364 of 797) This is an outstanding authentic early Hopi pottery polychrome olla attributed to renowned master potter Old Lady Nampeyo of Hano (Hopi-Tewa, 1859-1942). The olla or bowl dates to circa 1900-1940’s. The piece shows a fantastic three-color polychrome geometric traditional pigment painted design with classic olla bowl pottery pattern. Nampeyo (Tewa name Num-pa-yu, meaning “snake that does not bite”) was a Hopi-Tewa potter who is one of the most renowned master of her era with works in the National Museum of American Art, Museum of Northern Arizona, Spurlock Museum and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University. The piece shows a wonderfully executed geometric finely stylized pattern of red, brown / black all displayed on a cream-colored slip background. The piece shows wear and signs of use consistent with its very early age. The works show the correct manufacture and fine craftsmanship along with being unmarked, which is consistent with other authentic Nampeyo pieces of an early age such as this piece. The piece is of a nice medium size and shows an overall good condition with no visible cracks or chips with slight paint loss. Measures overall 5.25”W diameter by 2 7/8”H. Shown are several digital photographs of Nampeyo which are not included.
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Mid-1900's Iroquois Beaded Hide & Fabric Moccasins Lot #367 (Sale Order 365 of 797) The lot features a set of Indian hide and trade fabric men's full size moccasins with excellent beadwork from the Iroquois Indians of the Woodlands Great Lakes region. The set shows a classic dimensional typical Iroquois beadwork in glass trade pony beads with Indian tanned hide bases and trade clothe construction with a yellow trade clothe inside lining. The set shows semi-transparent, white, semi-transparent rose, semi-transparent amber, semi-transparent blue and semi-transparent green. Overall well preserved with little bead loss and soft hide. Each measures 11.25"L by 4.5"W by 4.25"H.
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C. 1890 Sioux Spontoon Pipe Tomahawk w/ Tacking Lot #368 (Sale Order 366 of 797) The lot features a 19th Century Spontoon Pipe Tomahawk from the Sioux Indians of South Dakota. This is a large, heavy example featuring an iron spontoon pattern head with upward curled basal processes. These pattern of head date to the 1890 time period. The haft handle is comprised of hard wood and is elaborately adorned with brass trade tacks and has an old-pierced hole that likely held a drop of feather or beaded drop at one time. The brass tacking shows several bands and geometric patterns which likely represent the owner’s tribe, war band, tribal clan, name and possibly war history, along with showing a nice mellow original patina. The end consists of a cut off brass rifle cartridge inset into the bottom end as a smoking tip. The smoking channel is clogged and will not draw any longer. The entire tomahawk has a nice, even mellow patina from honest use and age. The pipe shows a tapering vase like bowl with single rim at the top, chevron molding on the tear drop eye / eyelet hole with tiered moldings and typical Spontoon flaring wide double edge blade with raised center section along with the fine upward curled basal processes and overall has a nice worn patina. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Tom Hardy Indianapolis, Indiana. The head measures 9 inches in length and the tomahawk overall is 21 inches in length.
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C. 1890-1910 Crow Apsaalooke Painted Death Mask Lot #369 (Sale Order 367 of 797) This is an exceptional Crow Apsaalooke Death Mask dating to circa 1890-1910’s collected from the Crow Reservation in Montana. The mask shows a paper mache plaster construction with early painted front in tans, black, browns, reds and blues. The mask was made from the face of an early Crow elder and said to have been handed down through the family over the years from the Crow Reservation in Montana. Provenance: The mask was examined by the three of the most prominent experts and collectors of American Indian antiquities in Montana and was found to be an authentic Crow Apsaalooke circa 1890-1910 example having a very rare high value. The mask has the same provenance and is from the same collection as the example offered in the North American Auction Co. November 2019 sale which sold for $2,460 (shown with bp). The mask shows holes at the eyes and nose with hide, wire and twine on the back. Measures 9 7/8”L by 7.5”W by 4.25”D. Well preserved condition with nice original paint.
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Lakota Sioux Beaded Hide Knife Sheath c. 1970's Lot #370 (Sale Order 368 of 797) Featured in this lot is this beaded hide knife sheath from the Lakota Sioux circa 1970's. The knife sheath shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted hide and trade seed bead construction with a heavy patina adorning the hide sheath frame with a belt loop attached to the back and held together by sinew buck stitching and features colors to the trade seed beads such as chalk white, light or sky blue, medium blue and pumpkin orange. The condition of this sheath is good with a heavy patina to the hide of the sheath but otherwise in good overall condition. The measurements of this sheath are 9 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/4".
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Cheyenne Frontier Days "Daddy of 'em All" Banner Lot #371 (Sale Order 369 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Cheyenne Frontier Days "Daddy of 'em All" banner. This banner shows a white field with grey lettering and shows a shield in the center colored in orange with a bucking horse in its center. and reads as follows: Cheyenne Frontier Days - Daddy of 'em All. Cheyenne Frontier Days is an outdoor rodeo and western celebration in the United States, held annually since 1897 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It bills itself as the "World's Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration." The event, claimed to be one of the largest of its kind in the world, draws nearly 200,000 annually. The condition of this of this banner is good with some stains adorning the the face of the banner but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this banner is 63" x 45".
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1889 1st Ed. The Life Of Kit Carson By Ellis Lot #372 (Sale Order 370 of 797) Featured in this lot is this original 1889 first edition of "The Life of Kit Carson: Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent, and Colonel U.S.A." by Edward S. Ellis. Christopher Carson (1809 – 1868), or as he was commonly called, Kit Carson, was more than a hunter, trapper, guide, Indian agent, and Colonel in the United States Army. He possessed those mental and moral qualities which would have made him prominent in whatever pursuit or profession he engaged. Carson became a frontier legend in his own lifetime via biographies and news articles. Exaggerated versions of his exploits were the subject of dime novels. Kit Carson left home in Missouri at age 16 to become an American frontiersman, mountain man, and trapper in the West. The condition of this book is fair, with some wear and browning to pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" x 1 1/4".
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Diamond Willow Carved Antler Rainbow Trout Cane Lot #373 (Sale Order 371 of 797) "Presented in this lot is a Wyoming Cowboy Artist Diamond Willow Hand Carved Deer Antler Rainbow Trout Cane. A very unique, custom Diamond Willow staff cane with a deer antler handle that has been carved into a Rainbow Trout. A 3 1/4"" copper ferrule connects the carved antler to the staff. Highly valued by artisans for generations, each Diamond Willow stick has a character all its own. Diamond Willow is
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Montana Taxidermy Tanned Red Fox Hide Lot #374 (Sale Order 372 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana taxidermy tanned red fox hide. The fur is plush and a rich red with cream and silver tones on the underside. The feet are not attached. This hide has been professionally tanned. The condition of this hide is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this hide are 61 1/2" x 11"
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Northern Hemisphere Silver Arctic Fox Taxidermy Lot #375 (Sale Order 373 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Northern Hemisphere silver arctic fox taxidermy hide. This hide features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hide construction that features a beautifully crafted taxidermy created with a plush and soft fur and shows a silver to white coloration to the fur. The Arctic fox, also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small fox native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere and common throughout the Arctic tundra biome. It is well adapted to living in cold environments, and is best known for its thick, warm fur that is also used as camouflage. On average, Arctic foxes only live 3–4 years in the wild. The condition of this Arctic Fox hide is good and shows the right leg with a smaller cut to the taxidermy but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this hide are 56 1/2"x 15 1/2"
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Kabana 14K Gold Sterling Silver Dolphin Cuff Lot #376 (Sale Order 374 of 797) "For your consideration is this sweet 14K Gold Sterling Silver Dolphin Cuff Bracelet. Created by the designer Kabana, the cuff bracelet is made of sterling silver while the dolphins are 14k gold. The textured surface creates a nice contrast to the swimming dolphins. This breathtaking Kabana Dolphin Cuff Bracelet in 14k Gold and Sterling Silver is both innovative and timeless. A daisy chain of playful dolphins glides gracefully around its circumference against a rich dark backdrop in a design that echoes the finery of Egyptian pharaohs, updated with a modern organic twist. Kabana is a family, deeply grounded in Albuquerque and New Mexico, dating back to the 1970s. Kabana Jewelry presents beautiful citizens of the animal kingdom, from the exotic African savanna to the mysterious world beneath the ocean waves, with an exquisite attention to detail in a celebration of the inspiration of life and its many forms. This 14K gold sterling silver cuff bracelet is in nice condition, a consistent patina is throughout, no marring is noted.
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Navajo Nancy Custer Silver Branch Coral Necklace Lot #377 (Sale Order 375 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and red branch coral necklace from Navajo artist Nancy Custer. The necklace features pressed sterling silver beads strung on a chain and features pendants that feature a shadowbox decoration with a total of ten oval cut red branch coral cabochon set in the center of the pendant. The necklace is marked with the artist hallmark and a 'sterling' stamp above the hallmark. The condition of this necklace is 17 1/4" from clasp to clasp and the central pendant measures 1 5/8" x 1/2". The collective weight of the necklace is 26.9g.
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Vintage Marquis Aquamarine & Sterling Silver Ring Lot #378 (Sale Order 376 of 797) Featured in this lot is this vintage marquis aquamarine and sterling silver ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and aquamarine construction that features a four prong setting for the centerstone that is a marquis cut aquamarine gemstone that shows beautiful translucent light blue luster and shows a faceted profile. The ring is marked '.925' on the inside of the ring band. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring are 1" x 7/8" x 3/4". The ring size is US 9. The collective weight is 6.8g.
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Navajo Old Pawn 1940's Necklace Pendant Lot #379 (Sale Order 377 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Pawn sterling silver King's Manassa Turquoise pendant circa 1940's. The pendant features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a ribbon design to the face of the pendant with a twisted rope border to the center stone and features a dangle adornment at the bottom of the pendant. The center stone is a large rare King's Manassa Turquoise cabochon that shows hefty mineral deposits that creates a unique matrix to the stone. The back of the pendant is etched 'EJ'. The condition of this pendant is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. King's Manassa Turquoise was first referred to as King Turquoise Mine in Manassa, Colorado and was an area actively mined by Native American's for centuries until circa 1890 when I.P. King rediscovered the mine, later being called the Lick Skillet Mine. The measurements of this pendant are 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" x 3/8". The collective weight of this pendant is 24.1g.
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Navajo Blue Gem Turquoise Necklace Pendant Draper Lot #380 (Sale Order 378 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise pendant from Navajo artist C. Draper. The pendant features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features two polygonal blue gem turquoise cabochon that shows beautiful luster and a beautiful matrix of mineral deposits. The pendant is marked C. Draper on the back of the pendant with a 'sterling' stamp above the hallmark. The condition of this pendant is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this pendant is 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" x 1/2". The collective weight of this pendant are 26.5g.
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Hinged Butler's Tray Tea Table c. Early 1900's Lot #381 (Sale Order 379 of 797) Featured in this lot is this hinged Butler's Tray Tea Table circa early 1900's. The table features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Butler Tray Tea Table design with four hinged handles that fold up and down and shows an inlaid four panel decoration to the face of the table. The condition of this hinged tea table is fair to good with one of the panels loose in setting and in fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this tea table are 34 1/2" x 18" x 26 1/4".
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Navajo B. Wyuco Petite Point Necklace & Earrings Lot #382 (Sale Order 380 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of sterling silver and petite point necklace and earrings from Navajo artist B. Wyuco. There is one necklace and one pair of earrings in this collection. The necklace is wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a link chain that shows long rectangular hoop connection to the triple central pendants and shows a tooled decoration of the pendants with twisted rope decoration and petite point turquoise decorating them and is etched with the artist hallmark of 'B. Wyuco'. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling construction that shows a dangle design with a stud backing and shows petite point turquoise inlaid into the earring face; the back of the earring is marked with the artist hallmark 'B. Wyuco.' The condition of this necklace and earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 20 3/4" and the central pendant measures 1 1/4" x 2" x 1/4"; the earrings measure 2 1/8" x 7/8" x 5/8". The collective weight of the necklace and earrings is 39.6g.
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Double D Ranch Embroidered Leather Jacket, Ladies Lot #383 (Sale Order 381 of 797) "Offered in this lot is a Double D Ranch Embroidered Leather Jacket, Ladies size S. This tan waist jacket features both the back and sleeves embroidered with floral motifs, with eight (8) classic Double D Ranchwear concho style buttons, leather ""X""s trimthe collar, waist, front pocketsand the bottoms of the sleeves, leather drop fringe accent the sleeve cuffs. Double D Ranch, the premier lifestyle brand of the West, has designed and manufactured women’s apparel since 1989 with the introduction of their famed Native American blanket coat. While the brand’s aesthetic is often difficult to summarize in a few words due to its unique nature, some have referred to the look as a blend between bohemian, cowboy and Native American heritages. This embroidered leather jacket is in good condition inside and out, the embroidery stitching is intact and tight, the leather is supple throughout. No obvious signs of damage noted. The sleeves measure 18.25"" in length from armpit to cuff edge, 16"" in length from collar bottom to waist edge.
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Thirty-One Years on the Plains & Mountains Drannon Lot #384 (Sale Order 382 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1909 edition of "Thirty One Years On The Plains And In The Mountains" by self-described "Chief of Scouts" Capt. William F. Drannan, published 1900 by Rhodes & McClure Publishing Company, preface 1899.Harvey L. Carter, author of one of the most authorative books on Kit Carson, asserts, "what was narrated as fact by 'this man' was actually a tissue of lies". Other historians believe Drannan, at worst, may be guilty of mixing fact and fiction in his books. Regardless of which one believes, this book is viewed as an important description of the American West. The condition of this book is fair to good with some slight wear to the outside cover and the outside and inside spine of the book and shows some browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 7 7/8" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/2".
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1949 1st Ed The Story of Man in Yellowstone Lot #385 (Sale Order 383 of 797) For consideration is this 1949 first edition of “The Story of Man in Yellowstone” by Merrill D Beal. The book was published in 1949 by the Yellowstone Library and Museum Association. The book details the early history and subsequent founding of the national park. The piece displays numerous black and white illustrations and six appendices. The book displays a blue cloth cover with white lettering and a graphic across the front. The piece shows good condition overall and some light wear. The book measures 7 3/4" tall by 5 1/2" wide.
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Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Slat Bench Lot #386 (Sale Order 384 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Mid-Century Modern George Nelson style slat bench. George Nelson (1908-1986) was an American industrial designer. While lead designer for the Herman Miller furniture company, Nelson and his design studio, George Nelson Associates, designed 20th-century modernist furniture. He is considered a founder of American modernist design. This bench is believed to be of the George Nelson line from Herman Miller but is shown without the identifying mark. The bench features a ten slat design and shows hardwood construction with six brass legs ending in rubber tip covers. The condition of this bench is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bench is 108" x 18" x 14". The bench had a $6,000 price from the Montana showroom it came from.
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South Sea Pearl & Diamond 14k White Gold Ring Lot #387 (Sale Order 385 of 797) Featured in this lot is this South Sea Pearl and Diamond 14k white gold ring with GAL and GIA paperwork. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k white gold ladies cast ring frame with an under gallery and flared design to the halo decoration that shows a '14k' gold stamp on the inside of the ring band. The center stone featured here is a button shape South Sea Pearl with measurements of 14.05 x 13.94 x 13.20mm and shows white coloration with a silver overtone and is lightly blemished on the surface with high luster and is AAA quality. The center stone is profusely decorated with a total of 22 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a total diamond weight of 1.10 cts TWT and shows a color gradient of G-H and a clarity of VS- SI. The piece comes complete with GAL(Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America, Inc., a GIA certified lab GAL Appraisal Number#: GAL202214821) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $11,550.00. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Cultured Pearl Grading Report#: 2225324998. The ring size is US 7 1/4.
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Stepped Medallion Wide Ruins Rug by Diego Montano Lot #388 (Sale Order 386 of 797) This is an excellent hand-woven flat weave rug by master weaver, Diego Montano. The rug was made using 100% soft, fine, hand spun wool yarns in a beautiful stepped medallion wide ruins pattern. The rug was hand woven with a tight weave using 100% wool blend, which offers natural variegation and durability with color fast aniline dyes. The tight, hand-woven weave, displayed with natural fleece tones, is in the fine wide ruins pattern of the time-honored Zapotec, multi-generational craft by a master weaver, Diego Montano. This rug shows iconic Zapotec design with thick, symmetrical stepped medallion wide ruins design, medallion design with light brown, cream, and dark brown bands and medallions with a stepped middle medallions banded throughout the rug. The piece is brand new, in pristine condition, with a fine, tight weave. The rug measures 2’ by 3’ (2 foot by 3 foot). This is a brand-new rug.
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Crow Apsaalooke Beaded Lady Bug Umbilical Cord Lot #389 (Sale Order 387 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Crow Apsaalooke beaded lady bug umbilical cord circa 1930's. The beaded umbilical cord features wonderfully and masterfully crafted hide construction that features an expertly beaded face with trade seed beads that show coloration of medium red and black. The top of the umbilical cord features a tassel with decorations of dark blue padre beads and chevron trade beads that ends in a jingle cone. These were said to be filled with the umbilical cord of the newly born and worn around their neck. The condition of this umbilical cord fetish is good with some discoloration to the hide due to age but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this umbilical cord fetish is 3 1/8" x 3" x 1 3/4".
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Emerald Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Earrings Lot #390 (Sale Order 388 of 797) Featured in this lot is this emerald diamond and 14k yellow gold earrings. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow gold construction that features a total of 6 round brilliant cut emeralds that show great eye clarity with translucent green coloration and a total weight of 0.64 carats and are accompanied with a total of 4 round brilliant cut diamonds that show great eye clarity and a total diamond weight of 0.45 carats. The earrings are marked with the Color Jewels hallmark 'CJ' and with a '14k' gold stamp on the inside of the earring frame.
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Montana Territory Custer Scrimshaw Damascus Knife Lot #391 (Sale Order 389 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife with an excellent George Custer portrait scrimshaw artwork. This knife is truly a work of “Montana” art as it shows the portrait with a forged “rustic” Damascus—a tribute to the wilderness of our state and scrimshaw artwork of Native American Indian heritage. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful ladder Damascus pattern. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of nice white wild animal (possibly Buffalo) bone grip scales, which are secured to the piece using two mosaic pins and lanyard loop. The tang has been artfully hand vine filled. The grips have also artfully been scrimshaw etched with the portrait of George Custer. The knife is in brand new condition. The blade is stamped with the outline of the state of Montana "MT" in the outline with "Bozeman MT" underneath. The knife has been paired with a Great American Bison Buffalo leather, hand crafted tooled sheath and stamped "MT Bozeman MT" with the outline of Montana. The knife measures 9" long overall with the blade being 4 1/2" long.
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Rocky Mountain Rams Horn Damascus Bozeman Knife Lot #392 (Sale Order 390 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing a Rocky Mountain Rams Horn grip and forged Damascus drop point knife. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful ladder Damascus. The hollow grind full tang blade has been paired with a set of Rocky Mountain Rams Horn premium grip scales, which are secured to the piece with a mosaic pin, three brass pins, and lanyard loop. The knife also features a set of polished stainless-steel bolsters with a comfortable finger well. The tang spine has been artfully hand vine filled. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with a Great American Bison Buffalo leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures 9 3/4" long with the blade being 4 3/4" long.
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Montana Territory Damascus and Stag Antler Knife Lot #393 (Sale Order 391 of 797) This is an original Montana Territory Knives of Bozeman, Montana knife showing sandbar stag antler grips and Damascus blade. The blade has been forged from 1095HC (High Carbon) steel and 15N20 Nickel Carbon, which is then heated and folded into 396 layers, creating the astounding “Damascus” steel. The knife shows a wonderful, rain drop Damascus pattern. The hollow grind, full tang blade has been paired with a set of pre-embargo sandbar Stag antler, premium grip scales, which are secured to the piece with two mosaic pins and two lanyard loops. The knife also features a set of polished stainless-steel bolsters with a comfortable finger well. The tang and knife spine have been artfully hand vine filled. The blade is marked with the “MONTANA TERRITORY KNIVES BOZEMAN MONTANA” stamping, which shows the outline of Montana. The knife has been paired with Great American Bison Buffalo leather, hand crafted sheath. The knife measures overall 11" long overall with the blade being 6 1/4" long.
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Old Gringo Boots & Belts Co. Custom Western Boots Lot #394 (Sale Order 392 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of The Old Gringo Boots and Belts Co. western boots. The boots feature wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction that shows a slick sole and western decorum to the side walling of the boots. The boots are mark on the soles: The Old Gringo Boots & Belts and also marked on the heels Old Gringo. The boot size is 10 1/2 D. The condition of this pair of boots is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of boots are 15 /8" x 12 1/2" x 4 1/4".
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U.S. Military Cavalry Leather Saddle Bags Lot #395 (Sale Order 393 of 797) Featured in this lot is this U.S. military cavalry leather saddle bags. The saddle bags features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather and canvas construction that shows a very faded U.S. stamp on the outside flaps of the saddle bags the flaps feature three stamps on each side and shows unique brass lined slots used to tie the saddle bags to the saddle. The compartments are lined with canvas lining. The condition of this pair of saddle bags is good with on e of the buckles missing and shows some replacement to the buckles and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of saddle bags are 21" x 13 1/4" x 4".
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2021 Original Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa Painting Lot #396 (Sale Order 394 of 797) Included in this lot is this original Dau-Law-Taine (a Kiowa artist) painting-on-canvas, copyright 2021. Darwin Tsoodle Kiowa (Dau-Law-Taine) is a Native American artist who was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma and is known for his depictions of Native American Braves on horseback. The painting depicts a Native Brave wearing a blanket and holding an eagle and dance fan. The art displays wonderful attention to detail given to the contrast of the dark sky with a forest skyline. The art shows wonderful use of color and excellent style. The piece is signed in the bottom right hand corner, reading "Dau-Law-Taine Kiowa copyright 2021". The artwork is in pristine condition and has no obvious signs of damage. This art measures 11" wide by 14" tall.
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Oval Framed Mountain Lake Hand Tinted Vignette Lot #397 (Sale Order 395 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a framed hand tinted mountain lake vignette. The piece displays a landscape vignette showing a lake with a dense forest leading up to a snow covered mountain. The fore front of the piece shows white colored flowers, with the green added to the trees and grass. The frame displays blue floral leaf designs with a gold painted rim. The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear. The frame measures 16 1/2" wide by 22 1/2" tall.
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Flathead Lake Framed Print by Monte Dolack c. 1985 Lot #398 (Sale Order 396 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a wood framed Flathead Lake print by Monte Dolack with the original circa 1985. Monte Dolack (1950- ) is an American artist from Montana and is known for his animal or landscape painting using Watercolor, acrylic, lithographs, as well as other mediums. The print displays a stylized view of Flathead Lake with green silhouettes of islands and mountains in the background. The landscape scene shows numerous sailing ships, with a sea serpent in the lake, and a humming bird and bee in the top right hand corner. The piece is signed in the bottom with Dolack's signature and "M. Dolack 85" with the border marked "FLATHEAD LAKE". The piece is set into an oak frame with a small crack in the glass in the bottom left hand corner. The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear across the frame.
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Jay Dusard The North American Cowboy: A Portrait Lot #399 (Sale Order 397 of 797) Included in this lot we have a limited edition framed photograph print by Jay Dusard originating from 1981. The photograph depicts Julie Hagen standing in a log cabin doorway with the walls covered in cow skulls and hand tools. The piece is marked across the bottom. reading "Julie Hagen, Wagstaff Land & Cattle Co., Wyoming 1981 - Limited Edition 26/200 Jay Dusard - Jay Dusard The North American Cowboy: a portrait". The piece is set into a dark wooden frame with a off white border around the photo print. The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear across the frame. The print measures 14 1/4" wide by 18" tall with the frame measuring 21 1/4" wide by 25 3/4" tall.
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Big Hole Winter Photographs by Kay Jacobson Lot #400 (Sale Order 398 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a framed set of three Big Hole Winter photographs by Kay Jacobson. The piece shows three winter landscape photographs set into a wood frame and brass plaque. The photographs displays Big Hole in the middle of winter showing rolling hills, wood fences, and other structures. The bottom of the piece is set with a brass plaque reading "Big Hole Winter" with a pitch fork design in the border around the plaque. The back of the piece is marked with "Photographs by Kay Jacobson". The photographs are set into a wood frame with a dark blue border. The piece shows good condition overall with little to no wear. The photos measure 5 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" tall with the frame measuring 14 1/2" wide and 24 1/2" tall.
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Navajo Sam Graves Silver Turquoise Leather Belt Lot #401 (Sale Order 399 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver, turquoise, and red branch coral leather belt from Navajo artist Sam W. Graves c. 1950's. This belt and belt buckle features wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and leather construciton that features a buckle that features a nugget Kingman turquoise cabochon set above a nugget red branch coral cabochon that shows sterling silver feathers with a beautiful scalloped design and is marked 'Sam W. Graves' and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The belt shows leather construction that is beautifully tooled with floral decoration and shows four nickel silver conchos set into the face of the belt. The condition of this of this buckle and belt is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this belt and buckle form buckle to tip is 43 1/2" and the buckle measures 2 1/2" x 3" x 1". The collective weight of the buckle is 46.2g.
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Mexican Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle Justin Belt Lot #402 (Sale Order 400 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Mexican sterling silver ranger buckle and Justin belt c. 1950's. The belt and buckle is wonderfully and professionally crafted leather and sterling silver construction that features beautifully tooled leather with a two layer style that shows western tooling to it. The ranger buckle is beautifully tooled in a floral decoration and western decoration adoring the face of the buckle and other accoutrements. The buckle is marked 'Sterling' and 'Mexico' on the underside of the buckle and the belt is marked 'Justin' and 'Fort Worth.' The condition of this belt and ranger buckle and belt is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this belt from buckle to tip is 32 3/4" x 1 7/8".
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Navajo Cripple Creek Turquoise Nugget Necklace's Lot #403 (Sale Order 401 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of Navajo Cripple Creek turquoise nugget necklace's. There are three necklaces in this collection. Each of the necklace's features beautiful examples of nugget cut Cripple Creek turquoise of varying shapes and sizes with some showing beautiful mineral matrix decoration and naturally forming coloration of light blues, greens, and darker blues. The condition of these necklaces is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these necklaces are 34" in length.
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1950's Thunderbird Old Pawn Navajo Turquoise Ring Lot #404 (Sale Order 402 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise ring. Truly a beautiful circa 1950's Navajo Old Pawn ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and turquoise construction that features a beautifully tooled thunderbird and figural underneath the thunderbird all set to the shoulders. The centerstone is a rectangular cut Kingman turquoise cabochon set into the ring face with a beautiful light blue luster and a mineral deposit ont he right side of the stone. The condition of this rig is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 1 1/8" x 7/8" x 3/4" and shows a ring size of US 12. The collective weight of this ring is 29.5g.
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Old Pawn Large Navajo Turquoise Raccoon Claw Ring Lot #405 (Sale Order 403 of 797) Featured in this lot is this large Old Pawn Navajo sterling silver and Carico Lake turquoise raccoon claw ring1930-1950's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features scalloped shoulders and shows the center arrangement including an inlaid raccoon claw with two oval cut Carico Lake turquoise cabochon inlaid into the ring face. The condition of this of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The overall measurements of this ring are 1 1/8" x 1" x 1" and the ring size is US 12 1/4. The collective weight of this ring is 22.6g.
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Big Sky Carvers Mallard Duck Decoy by Chris Lenn Lot #406 (Sale Order 404 of 797) Featured in this lot is this rare hand carved mallard duck decoy from Big Sky Carvers by Chris Lenn. This a beautiful example of the mallard duck from acclaimed carvers Big Sky Carvers out of Big Sky, Montana with a great design and shows glass eyes with lovely coloration. The condition of this carved decoy is good with a small chip in the tail of the duck and slight wear marks surrounding the bottom of the decoy but in good overall condition. The measurements of this carved duck decoy are
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Asian Fan-Form Paper Watercolor of Two Birds Lot #407 (Sale Order 405 of 797) "Offered in this lot is an Asian Fan-Form Paper Watercolor of Two Birds Resting On A Branch, wood framed, artist’s inscription and signature (2 columns in standard script). Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on alum paper. Painted in the style of renown Chinese artist, Jin Cheng (1878-1926). Jin Cheng was a Chinese Asian Antiquities artist. Being a painter, collector, teacher and organizer of art-related activities, Jin Cheng was one of the most prominent Chinese artists of the inter-war period. This watercolor depicts two Chinese Rubythroat birds resting on a branch while facing each other, tree leaves are visible to their left. This is a magnificent piece of fan-form art - the use of a Chinese paper fan as the medium for a watercolor. This watercolor is mounted against the backdrop of a white lace pattern cloth, in a speckled silver coloured frame. No obvious damage noted apart from frame edge scuffing from normal use and handling, frame measures 13""W x 25.5""L, visible art 7""W x 20.25""L approximately
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Spirit Diamond Dazzler Wool Set of Pillows by Ruiz Lot #408 (Sale Order 406 of 797) The lot features an excellent set of two handwoven flat weave pillows by master weaver Julia Ruiz using 100% soft fine Churro Wool yarns. Churro wool is a time-tested fiber that is both strong and soft along with providing a vibrant base for colors. Tight handwoven weave showing rich colors in the fine Spirit Diamond Dazzler pattern in the time-honored Zapotec multi-generational craft by a master weaver, Julia Ruiz. The set is in brand new condition and is made with a pre-shrunk cotton backing with zipper. Comes with a pillow insert included. Each pillow is 17 1/2”x17 1/2” and supportive yet soft pillow made for relaxation that is approximately 6” deep. The lot includes the set of two pillows and two pillow inserts in brand new condition.
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Mahal Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1900's Lot #409 (Sale Order 407 of 797) Featured in this lot is a hand knotted Persian Mahal wool area rug originating from the early 1900's. The rug features a fine detailed design, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Mahal rug is a well-known style of Persian rug that features geometric floral patterns and a large medallion. The rug displays geometric floral patterns across the border with a single large geometric medallion at the center of the rug. The piece shows geometric designs mirrored in each corner. The rug predominately a bright red, blue, yellow, green, white, brown, orange, pink, and black. The rug shows short white tassels along the ends of the piece. The piece shows good condition overall, with little wear and use. The rug measures 39 1/2" wide by 98" long.
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C. 1940 Navajo Old Crystal Eye Dazzler Rug Lot #410 (Sale Order 408 of 797) "Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post rug circa 1940's. This rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows expertly woven design of traditional Old Crystal Eye Dazzler decoration that shows a cream field that shows geometric patterns with red and black coloration and the side border shows a iconic eye dazzler decoration. The rug features all four tassels.
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King Size Buffalo Handpainted Leather Border Duvet Lot #411 (Sale Order 409 of 797) Featured in this lot is this king size buffalo handpainted leather border duvet. The duvet shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that features a handpainted buffalo adorning the top of the duvet and shows a lip of cracked leather adorning the border. A duvet, usually called a comforter or quilt in US English, and a doona in Australian English, is a type of bedding consisting of a soft flat bag filled with either down, feathers, wool, cotton, silk, or a synthetic alternative, and is typically protected with a removable cover. The condition of this duvet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this duvet are 106" x 106".
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Navajo Flying Eagle Hand Painted Steer Skull Lot #412 (Sale Order 410 of 797) Included in this lot we have a Navajo Native American flying eagle hand painted steer skull. The skull is painted with a bald eagle in flight and a modeled orange background. The skull is decorated with leather tassels with trade beads and feathers with rabbit fur around the horns. The steer skull shows good condition overall with some light wear. The skull measures 16 1/2" long by 17" wide.
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American Lady Shoe America's Finest Footwear Sign Lot #413 (Sale Order 411 of 797) Featured in this lot is this American Lady Shoe America's Finest Footwear tin sign. The tin sign reads as follows: American Lady Shoe - America's Finest Footwear - Hamilton, Brown Shoe Co. Keep The Quality Up Makers - John A. Crescenzo. The tin sign shows a red field with black border and a grey bottom section. The condition of this tin sign is fair with some wear to the corners and and some fading to the name at the bottom of the tin sign and shows some wear to the top of the sign consistent with age. The measurements of this sign is 13 3/4" x 19 5/8".
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Bison Home Collection Lumbar Leather Pillow Lot #414 (Sale Order 412 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Bison Home Collection lumbar leather pillow. The pillow features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction that shows beautiful braided decoration around the front of the pillow with colored geometric patterns throughout the braided section. The pillow also features braided leather around the border of the pillow. The condition of this pillow is good with wear to the back of the pillow and in good overall condition. The woven border resembles hitched horsehair work, an artful appeal. The measurements of this pillow are 12 1/2" x 15 1/2" x 6".
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Montana Pheasant Full Body Scenic Stand Mount Lot #415 (Sale Order 413 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana pheasant full body scenic stand mount. The pheasant mount shows elegant colors to this male pheasant mount that shows a scenic decoration that looks like the the terrain pheasants like this would frequent. The condition of this full body pheasant mount is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this pheasant mount are 23 1/2" x 8" x 25 1/2".
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Fire Opal Diamond 14k Two Tone Gold Necklace Lot #416 (Sale Order 414 of 797) Featured in this lot is this natural fire opal diamond and 14k yellow gold necklace with GGA paperwork. The necklace features a 14k two tone gold construction and shows a 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '18k' gold stamp next to the hallmark. The center stone of the pendant is a oval cut natural firs opal cabochon that shows measurements of 17.05 x 11.22mm and shows type I clarity with pink coloration that displays play of color with excellent symmetry with intense color and is translucent with light tone and a total weight of 5.51 carats. The pendant is profusely decorated with round brilliant cut diamonds that measure 1.8 x 1.3mm and shows a clarity of SI1 - SI2 and an average color of G - H and excellent symmetry and excellent polish with a total diamond weight of 0.72 carats. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA054279 and trace number: NK014256) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $8,390.00. The measurements from clasp to clasp is 18".
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Natural Yellow Sapphire Diamond & Platinum Ring Lot #417 (Sale Order 415 of 797) Featured in this lot is this natural yellow sapphire diamond and platinum ring with IAS paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped, and tested platinum ladies custom ring band that is marked 'Orianne' and is marked '.950' on the right side of the hallmark and is marked underneath the hallmark 'D 0.24ct'. The center stone is a prong set oval cut natural yellow sapphire that features a total weight of 2.61 carats. The center stone is decorated with a halo design of a total of 16 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a color gradient of G - H and a clarity of SI. The piece comes complete with IAS(Independent Appraisals Services, a GIA certified lab IAS Appraisal Number#: 28522EW) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $5,760.00. The ring size is US 7.
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Tohono O'odham Papago Indian Hand Woven Basket Lot #418 (Sale Order 416 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Tohono O'odham Papago Indian hand woven basket circa 1950's. This basket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bear grass or Yucca construction that shows a tightly woven weft and a floral decoration to the inside and outside of the basket. The Tohono O'odham or Papago are a Native American people of the Sonoran Desert, residing primarily in the U.S. state of Arizona and the northern Mexican state of Sonora. The federally recognized tribe is known in the United States as the Tohono O'odham Nation. The condition of this basket is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this basket is 4 3/4" x 13 1/4" x 13 1/4".
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Papago Tohono O'odham Bear Grass Basket Pair Lot #419 (Sale Order 417 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of Papago Tohono O'odham bear grass or Yucca baskets circa 1950's. The basket feature wonderfully and professionally crafted bear grass or Yucca construction that features one smaller and one that is a tray they both feature tight weave to the weft of the baskets the smaller basket shows a zig zag design to the decoration along the inside and outside walling of the basket, and the try features a large geometric pattern decorating and shows the rim of the basket decorated with darker dyed material in a zig zagging pattern and features handles on either side of the tray. The Tohono O'odham or Papago are a Native American people of the Sonoran Desert, residing primarily in the U.S. state of Arizona and the northern Mexican state of Sonora. The federally recognized tribe is known in the United States as the Tohono O'odham Nation. The condition of this pair of baskets is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these baskets are 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" for the smaller basket and 1 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 9 1/4".
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Pristine Brilliant Diamond & 14k Gold Earrings Lot #420 (Sale Order 418 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of pristine brilliant diamond and 14k yellow gold earrings. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow gold construction that feature a total of 8 two prong setting baguette diamonds that feature good eye clarity and a total weight of 0.36 carats. The earrings are highly decorated with a total of 86 round brilliant cut diamonds with good eye clarity and shows a total weight of 0.73 carats. The total diamond weight is 1.09 carats. The earrings are marked with 'RI' hallmark and reads 'India' and features a '14k' gold stamp on the inside frame of the earrings.
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1910 Fighting The Traffic In Young Girls by Bell Lot #421 (Sale Order 419 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1910 copy of "Fighting the Traffic in Young Girls: Or War on The White Slave Trade" by Ernest A. Bell. An excerpt from the title page reads, " A complete and detailed account of the shameless traffic in young girls...How to save YOUR GIRL. How to save YOUR BOY...A book designed to awaken the sleeping and protect the innocent." The book includes thirty-two pages of striking pictures. The fact that this book was written over 140 years ago about a curse that still exists today is amazing. The condition of this book is good with some slight wear to the inside spine of the book and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 7 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 1 1/2".
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1928 Kit Carson The Happy Warrior of the Old West Lot #422 (Sale Order 420 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1928 first edition Kit Carson The Happy Warrior of the Old West. This is a book with a written biography of Kit Carson. The book includes a red cloth cover with an embossed decoration on the cover and gilt lettering on the spine. The condition of this book is good with some slight browning to the pages and well preserved behind a dust cover but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 8 3/8" x 5 7/8" x 1 1/2".
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Rare 1914 Rand-McNally Pocket Map Montana Lot #423 (Sale Order 421 of 797) "For your consideration is this rare 1914, ""The Rand-McNally Indexed County And Township Pocket Map and Shippers' Guide Showing All Railroads, Cities, Towns, Villages, Postoffices, Lakes, Rivers, Etc. Corrected To Date Rand McNally C& Company Chicago New York Los Angeles"". Montana ralroads are noted as are ""electric lines"", another historical term for trolley and light rail. Also highlighted on the pullout map are mountain ranges and Native American Indian reservations. The front inside cover text advertises free homesteads, ""one million acres to be thrown open to settlement"" and other enticements from the Billings US Land District.
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C. 1890's Dovetail Copper Confectionary Kettle Pot Lot #424 (Sale Order 422 of 797) Featured in this lot is this dovetail copper confectionary kettle stock pot circa 1890's. This copper stock pot is wonderfully and professionally crafted copper construction that shows a seam of dovetail joints and shows wrought iron handles welded to the side walling of the stock pot. The condition of this this confectionary stock pot is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this stock pot are 10" x 27 1/2" x 25".
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Crow Horsehair And Buckskin Beaded Doll Lot #425 (Sale Order 423 of 797) For your consideration is a Crow Indian Horsehair and Buckskin Beaded Doll, with braided horse hair, seed beads adorn both the sinew-strung necklace, dress, sash, and knee-length mocassins. The first European explorers and colonists gave Native Americans glass and ceramic beads as gifts and used beads for trade with them. Native Americans had made bone, shell, and stone beads long before the Europeans arrived in North America, and continued to do so. The use of the “seed bead” by Native Americans beginning in the 1800s was the result of hundreds of years of European glass technology intersecting with the westward expansion of the United States across the continent. This Plains doll is in good condition, no marring noted. Measures 3.5"W x 11"L
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C. 1900 Nez Perce Beaded Flat Bag Lot #426 (Sale Order 424 of 797) This is an excellent early 1900's beaded flat bag from the Nez Perce Indians of the Plateau. The bag shows a thick trade canvas structure with inside calico trade clothe linning, thick green felt backing and red felt piped border. The beadwork is all period correct glass trade seed beads in a geometric pattern showing colors of chalk white, semi-transparent green, semi-transparent green, and a greasy salmon red. The beadwork is trade thread sewn and shows loss with the hide having a crack and loss to some of the felt edge. The bag is finely beaded with an excellent pattern and early age. Top has stiffened Indian tanned hide ties which are brittle. Measures overall without hide ties 9.25" by 8.5".
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Robert Tenorio (Santo Domingo-Kewa, b.1950) Olla Lot #427 (Sale Order 425 of 797) The lot includes an orignal Kewa Santo Domingo pottery painted olla bowl from renowned artist Robert Tenorio. Robert Tenorio was born in 1950 into the Santo Domingo "Kewa" Pueblo and has been working with clay since the age of 10. He is considered one of the foremost pueblo potters, regularlly winning ribbons at Santa Fe Indian Market and other prestigious competitions. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. This piece shows a pottery bowl with black geometric pattern on the outside and top edge with glazed inside lining showing a crazed finish. The top edge has two slits nealry exactly oposite of each other which look like cracks but could be intentional. The bottom has a firing crack which is solid. The bottom is signed "Santo Domingo Tenorio" and etching into the clay "Tenorio". Measures 7" diameter by 2.75"H.
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C. 1880 Arikara Beaded Sheath & Tacked Trade Knife Lot #428 (Sale Order 426 of 797) The lot features an Indian tanned hide beaded sheath and tacked trade knife from the Central Plains Arikara Indians dating to circa 1880’s. The sheath is comprised of Indian brain-tanned Buffalo hide with a parfleche back and covered in period correct glass trade seed beads beadwork in a geometric banned pattern typical of other Central Plains beadwork. The beads are done in colors of chalk white, cobalt, semi-transparent red, and greasy green with w greasy green fancy beaded outside edge along both sides and the top all appearing to be sinew sewn. The sheath shows good overall condition for its early age with some slight bead loss, and some very slight loss to the back hide with one worn through hole, wear indicative with its age. The sheath is paired with a typical clip point trade knife showing a two piece walnut grip secured with copper rivets and further adorned with brass trade tack circles (each containing six tacks) around each rivet and two large nickel concho tacks on either side (total of 40 trade tacks) all with a nice patina. The set displays beautifully together and is a nice original Indian Wars 19th Century example attributed to the uncommon Arikara tribe. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Tom Hardy of Indianapolis, Indiana. The sheath is 7 ½”L without the belt tie strap fringe by 3”W. The knife is 10.5”L overall.
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19th C. Southern Cheyenne Bi-Point Stone War Club Lot #429 (Sale Order 427 of 797) The lot features a bi-point notched stone war club skull cracker with beadwork from the Southern Cheyenne Indians dating to the 19th Century. The piece features a solid stone carved head with bi-piont having a deep cut notched groove with raised moldings or bands of stone on eaither side. The war club has a long wooden haft handle which is secured to the head with a split wetted and wrapped piece of wood which is further wrapped in at the base in parfleche rawhide sewn with sinew and then wrapped in Indian tanned hide which is cut with a fancy scalloped edge and adorned with period correct glass trade seed bead beadwork, sewn with sinew. The beadwork is done in chalk white and black and shows loss. The hide band on the head is secured on the top, but does show a tear on both sides. The wood strap holding the stone head into place has been repaired as well. THe wood handle has a nice patina from age and use and shows remnants at the end of a hide and trade clothe drop held on with a single iron nail with the drop being no longer present. Provenance: From a large Native American antique collection in Iowa. Measures overall 27"L with the head being 5 5/8"L by 2.75"D. The head has a nice dark coloring with old chip on one end that has black remnants from char or paint.
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Papago Tohono O'odham Pictorial Bear Grass Basket Lot #430 (Sale Order 428 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Papago Tohono O'odham pictorial bear grass or Yucca basket circa 1950's. The basket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bear grass construction that shows a tight weft to the weaving and shows figural pictorial decoration to the inside and outside walling of the basket. The Tohono O'odham or Papago are a Native American people of the Sonoran Desert, residing primarily in the U.S. state of Arizona and the northern Mexican state of Sonora. The federally recognized tribe is known in the United States as the Tohono O'odham Nation. The condition of this basket is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this basket is 3 1/4" x 14" x 14".
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Yellowstone Geysers by Clyde Bauer & Jack Haynes Lot #431 (Sale Order 429 of 797) Featured in this lot is this revised edition copy of "Yellowstone Geysers" by Clyde Max Bauer, Ph.D., and published by Haynes, Inc. in 1947. It is illustrated by Jack Ellis Haynes and was approved by the National Park Service. This book has several photos and illustrations throughout, as well as details and stories of the Yellowstone Geysers. It is in good condition and has a tight binding; there is little wear to the cover. It measures 9.5" x 6.5".
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1870 1st Ed. Personal Recollections of J. Gough Lot #432 (Sale Order 430 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1870 first edition copy of Autobiography and Personal Recollections of John B. Gough. This is an autobiography of John B. Gough and features a 26 year experience as a public speaker. John B. Gough (1817-1886) took a pledge in 1842 in Worcester, Massachusetts and began a career of lecturing or oration. Gough's career coincided with the rise of lecturing as a profession. In the 1840s all across the north and west Americans were organizing lyceums, voluntary associations that sponsored series of lectures. The condition of this book is poor to fair with heavy wear tot he outside spine of the and shows browning due to the age fo the book but otherwise is in poor to fair overall condition. The measurements of this book is 9" x 6".
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Harvey Rattey (1938-2015) High Country Buck Bronze Lot #433 (Sale Order 431 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "High Country Buck," from Montana artist Harvey Rattey born 1938 and died in 2015. This bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a 6x6 buck looking back as its walking down the hillside. The bronze is marked "High Country Buck," and copyright - Harvey Rattey - 22/100. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze is 5 3/4" x 6 1/4" x 4 1/8".
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RARE Large Natural Unworked Sperm Whale Tooth Lot #434 (Sale Order 432 of 797) Featured in this lot is this rare large natural unworked sperm whale tooth. The tooth shows natural state with a hefty patina that is discolors to a light brown, this is a unworked example and shows a rounded tip with grains running vertically along the tooth. The condition of this sperm whale tooth is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this tooth are 6 1/2" x 3" x 1 3/4".
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Navajo Bernadine Begay Tsosie Turquoise Bolo Tie Lot #435 (Sale Order 433 of 797) Featured in this lot is this turquoise bolo tie from Navajo artist Bernadine Begay Tsosie. The bolo tie features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver an turquoise cabochon construction that features a braided leather tie with a four brand plait and is ended with sterling silver aglets marked 'sterling', the central pendant shows a twisted rope decoration that borders a large irregular cripple creek turquoise cabochon with good luster and light blue coloration with mineral deposits shown throughout the center stone. The pendant is marked with a 'BBT' hallmark for Bernadine Begay Tsosie and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this bolo tie is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bolo tie from tip to the aglet is 21 1/2" and the pendant measures 2 3/4" x 1 3/8" x 1/2".
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Sioux Beaded Hide Parfleche Sheath & Trade Knife Lot #436 (Sale Order 434 of 797) This lot features a Sioux beaded hide and parfleche lined sheath and trade knife with circa mid to late 1900s. The sheath shows an Indian tanned hide, parfleche interior with early glass trade seed beadwork in a traditional snake and geometric pattern. The beadwork shows all petit and seed beads in chalk white, Cheyenne pink, corn yellow, semi-transparent rose, and semi-transparent dark green, with beaded drop fringe and rolled tin jingle cones. The knife appears to be an old or vintage kitchen knife that has the original hardened wood grips, with a uniform patina along the handle tang. Both sheath and knife are in good condition, no bead loss noted. Sheath measures 2.75"W x 9"L, knife measures 1"W x 11.5"L
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Norman A. Forsyth (1869-1949) Buffalo Herd Gelatin Lot #437 (Sale Order 435 of 797) Featured in this lot is this gelatin silver photograph of a Buffalo or Bison herd circa 1908 and from Montana photographer Norman A. Forsyth. The framed photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted gelatin silver construction that shows a Governmental Conservation her of American Buffalo or Bison in a fenced in pasture with a tree line in the background. Forsyth was one of the more famous Montana photographers during the later stereoview era of post-1900. He operated out of his Butte studios from the late 1880's for over 50 years until the early 1940's. As a stereoview producer, Forsyth is mainly known for his boxed sets. The condition of this framed gelatin silver photograph is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed gelatin silver photograph is 7 5/8" x 10 3/8" and the visible art measures 3 1/4" x 6 1/4"
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Tony Lama Shark Skin Leather Western Boots Lot #438 (Sale Order 436 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of Tony Lama shark skin leather western boots. The boots feature a western design to the decoration and shows the bottom portion of the boots show shark skin leather that features a slick sole and a rubber heel. The boots are marked on the inside of the boots: Tony Lama - Style 8938 - Size 9 D - Reg. No 504813017. The condition of these boots is good with some wear to the soles due to use but otherwise shows good overall condition. The overall measurements of these boots are 14 1/4" x 11 1/2" x 4".
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Northwest Coast Indian's Woven Basket c. 1950's Lot #439 (Sale Order 437 of 797) Featured in this lot is this hand woven basket from the Northwest Coast Indian's woven basket circa 1950's. The basket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted pine needle construction that features bands of brass rings around the bottom, middle and lid of the basket with a ball tip handle shown on the lid. The condition of this basket is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this basket are 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/4".
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Navajo Tommy & Rose Singer Multi Beaded Necklaces Lot #440 (Sale Order 438 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of multi beaded necklaces from Navajo artist Tommy and Rose Singer. There are three necklaces in this collection. The first is a sterling silver silver pearl or Navajo pearl beaded necklace construction that features a hook clasp and strung on a link chain. The second necklace features a strung multi stone beaded construction that features heishi beads, barrel beads, amethyst, turquoise, jasper and jet gemstones beaded on a wire chain and is marked with a tag that reads 'T & R Singer' and with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The last necklace is a multi stone beaded construction that features lapis lazuli, jet, turquoise, agate, red branch coral, and quartz gemstones strung on a wire chain and ends in aglets that are stamped 'sterling' and shows a tag that is marked 'T & R Singer' and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of these necklaces is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these necklaces from clasp to clasp is 18 1/2" long, the second necklace measures 18" long, and for the last necklace measures 18" long. The collective weight of the silver pearl necklace is 21.7g.
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Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bracelet c 1970 Lot #441 (Sale Order 439 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver and turquoise bracelet circa 1970's. the bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features silver total silver beads adorning the shoulders and a large oval cut cripple creek turquoise cabochon set into the center of the bracelet. The bracelet is marked 'sterling' on the underside of the bracelet. The condition of this bracelet is good with a slight patina adorning the face of the bracelet but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/8" the circumference of the bracelet is 4 3/4". The collective weight of this bracelet is 49.3g.
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Navajo Natural Red Branch Coral Necklace c. 1950s Lot #442 (Sale Order 440 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo multi strand natural red branch coral necklace circa 1950's. This necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted red branch coral construction that features graduated spiky red branch coral that shows stamped sterling silver aglets and a hook clasp. The condition of this multistrand necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 22 3/4".
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Navajo Fred Harvey Silver & Turquoise Bracelet Lot #443 (Sale Order 441 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Fred Harvey sterling silver and cripple creek turquoise bracelet circa 1940's. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features stamping and tooling of cross arrows and a horse shoe ornament centerstone border. The centerstone is a oval cut cripple creek turquoise cabochon set into the bracelet face that shows a light to dark blue luster and a nice sheen. Fred Harvey era jewelry is generally a lightweight jewelry that was made for sale to the Anglo tourists along the Santa Fe railroad lines, in hotels and retail shops run primarily by the Fred Harvey Company. Fred Harvey era jewelry is widely collected and sought after. It is easy to wear and generally has a fair amount of ornamentation and stamping. The condition of this bracelet is good with some cracking to the centerstone but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2 1/8" x 2 3/8" x 7/8" and shows a circumference of 4 1/2". The collective weight of this bracelet is 23g.
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Navajo Running Bear Turquoise & Bear Claw Pendant Lot #444 (Sale Order 442 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver, sleeping beauty turquoise, red branch coral and bear claw necklace pendant from Navajo artist Running Bear. The pendant features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a cameo of a bear and shows a bear claw inlaid into the bottom of the pendant with two oval cut sleeping beauty turquoise set right underneath the cameo and shows three oval cut red branch coral cabochon set into the pendant next to the bear claw. The pendant features the artist hallmark of a bear with 'RB' inside of the bear with a 'sterling' stamp underneath. The condition of this pendant is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this pendant are 3" x 1 1/8" x 3/8". The collective weight of this pendant is 18.1g.
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Navajo Larson Lee Sterling Silver Bracelet c. 1980 Lot #445 (Sale Order 443 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver bracelet from Navajo artist Larson Lee born in 1960 and circa 1980's. The bracelet features a stamped face with two bars of twisted rope decorations. The bracelet is marked 'Sterling' and 'Larson' for the artist hallmark. Larson Lee was born in 1960 in Lukachukai, AZ on the Navajo Reservation. Larson has designed everything from boot tips to a belt buckle for Bob Hope. His work can be seen in the 1989 summer issue of National Geographic magazine where they featured Native American Jewelry and a squash blossom he made. He is not limited to just working with silver, he likes to design pieces in gold also. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 1 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 7/8" and shows a circumference of 4 1/2". The collective weight of this bracelet is 42.3g.
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Pink Sapphire & VS2 Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Lot #446 (Sale Order 444 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pink sapphire and VS2 diamond 18k white gold ring with AIGL paperwork. The ring features a polished stamped 18k white gold construction with a bright finish and features a 'Orianne' hallmark on the inside of the ring band along with a '18k' gold stamp with other markings that reads as follows: SA 3.16ct - DO 56ct. The vintage style of this ring face is decorated with a total of 15 natural rectangular step cut pink sapphires that measure 4 x 3 - 5 x 3mm and shows a pink coloration and shows a good to very good cut grade and a total weight of 3.16 carats, these sapphires are 100% unheat treated. The sapphires are intermingled with a total of 22 natural round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.5 - 1.8mm and shows a clarity of VS2 - SI1 and a color gradient of G - H and a total diamond weight of 0.56 carats. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K29E99-EA14471) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $7,500.00. The rings size is US 7.
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C. 1940 Masonic Scottish Rite Diamond 14K Ring Lot #447 (Sale Order 445 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Masonic Scottish Rite Diamond and 14k yellow gold enamel ring circa 1940's. The ring features a 14k yellow gold construction with a 'virtus junxit mors non separabit' stamped along the inside of the ring with a 'GRAN 14k' stamps on either side of the motto and was custom made for Roy Shepard which is stamped underneath the motto. The ring features enamel designs based on the owner's accomplishments within his Masonic commitee which include the double eagle (Scottish Rite) in the center, a blue enamel Shrine Jewelry and Craft Lodge, The Yod 14th degree Rose Criox - Scottish Rite (cross with leaves, and The Knights Templar Commander red cross. The symbols are constructed from red, blue, black, white, and green enamel. The double eagle decoration is decorated with a round brilliant cut diamond with approximate measurements of 3.93mm x 3.77mm x 1.83mm (the stone was measured in setting) and an approximate weight of 0.15 carats (the stone was calculated with online calculator) and shows a beautiful luster and good cut grade. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The overall measurements of this ring are 1" x 7/8" x 3/8 and a ring size of US 10 1/2. The collective weight of this ring are 8.5g.
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C. 1954 J. Moss Folk Art Pecan Wood Carved Bowl Lot #448 (Sale Order 446 of 797) This is an excellent circa 1954 J. Moss signed carved solid pecan wood bowl with filigree maple leaf design. The American Folk Art bowl shows a filigree like intricatedly detailed cutout bowl with a maple leaf pattern having an elliptical shape and excellent bark live top edge. The base is signed "J Moss Pecan w/ Maple Leaves 04-54". This is truly an excellent piece in well preserved condition overall showing no major damages, some water discoloration at the base and top edge bark loss. The maple leaves have a pyrography wood burned outline. Measures overall 14 3/8"L by 11.25"W by 5.5"H.
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Obsidian Points & Acoma Pottery Artifact Shards Lot #449 (Sale Order 447 of 797) Featured in this lot is this obsidian points and Acoma pottery artifact shards. There are a total of eight obsidian points in this collection and five Acoma pottery artifact shards. There are a total of two black obsidian points and a total of six red obsidian points with some of them shows black tiger stripes and speckled mineral deposits. The pottery shards show a variety of sizes that shows naturally painted sections. The condition of this collection of artifacts is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this collection of points ranges from 2 5/8" x 3/4" to 1 5/8" x 3/4" and the pottery shards measurements range from 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" to 1/2" x 1 1/8".
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Blue Star Sapphire Diamond & 14k Gold Necklace Lot #450 (Sale Order 448 of 797) Featured in this lot is this blue star sapphire diamond and 14k gold necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k white gold construction that feature a cluster segment to the pendant that shows a total of 43 blue star sapphires with beautiful dark blue coloration and a total weight of 2.73 carats. The necklace chain and the pendant is profusely decorated with a total of 42 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows good eye clarity and a total diamond weight of 0.55 carats. The necklace is marked '585' on the side of the clasp. The measurements from clasp to clasp are 18 1/2".
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Hudson Bay Co. Eight Point Wool Trade Blanket Lot #451 (Sale Order 449 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Hudson Bay Co. eight point wool trade blanket circa 1950's. The blanket shows iconic point blanket design with colors of blue, yellow, red, and green set to a white field and features silk edges. Although the points did not originally assign a value to the blanket, over time, traders used the points to determine how many beaver pelts it could be traded for. At first, one point equaled one beaver pelt. By the early 1700s, the blankets represented more than half of the items traded for animal hides. The condition of this Hudson Bay Co. blanket is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this blanket is 84" x 67".
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Pendleton Beaver State Double Sided Wool Blanket Lot #452 (Sale Order 450 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Pendelton Beaver State double sided wool blanket. In 1912 Pendleton began producing wool blankets with authentic, traditional Native American Indian designs for some of the Northwest Tribes under the Beaver State label. Pendleton Blankets and the Beaver State label have since been highly regarded for quality, durability and warmth. The blanket features a beautiful design of geometric patterns throughout the blanket with a warm wool construction and features colors such as orange, green, brown, red, maroon, and black set to a grey field. The condition of this blanket is good with some slight staining to the blanket but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this blanket are 78" x 63".
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Harvey Rattey (1938-2015) Blackfeet Dance Bronze Lot #453 (Sale Order 451 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture of a Native man doing a ceremonial dance by Montana artist Harvey Rattey born 1938 and died in 2015 circa 1972. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features a ceremonial dance. The bronze is marked on the base: copyright - Ratty - '72. Harvey Rattey was a Montana artist, born and raised in Chinook. His love of the West and the ranching lifestyle led to a successful career in art. Together with his wife, they opened a bronze casting foundry in Bozeman. In addition, Rattey was an enrolled member of the Little Shell Band of the Chippewa Tribe. The condition of of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 6 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 4".
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Navajo A. Joe Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet Lot #454 (Sale Order 452 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise bracelet from Navajo artist Alvin Joe. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver triple split design to the frame of the bracelet and shows a silver bubble border to the center stone of lone mountain turquoise nugget cut cabochon with light greenish blue coloration and a good luster. The bracelet is marked with Alvin Joe's hallmark 'AJ' and is marked 'Navajo' and 'sterling' underneath that. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" and the circumference is 5". The collective weight of this bracelet is 40.9g.
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Saw Blade Metal Wall Art, "Mountain Elk" Lot #455 (Sale Order 453 of 797) "Provided in this lot is a custom made Saw Blade Metal Wall Art, ""Mountain Elk"". This metal wall art features a large bull elk next to a fir tree in the foreground with two elk cow behind it, a hawk flying over a fir tree behind the cows, with a mountain range in the background. The Saw Blade piece has a three-dimensional effect when viewed from the front as well as the sides, unlike most other metal art which is one-dimensional. This is a remarkable piece of metal wall artistry, the craftsmanship is suberb. The Saw Blade is in almost new good condition, obvious damage not noted.
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Seagram-Distillers Corp. Sportsman Ed. Calendar Lot #456 (Sale Order 454 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Seagram-Distillers Corp. Sportsman edition calendar circa 1945. This the 1945 edition of the Seagram sportsman collection the artwork featured on these calendars varied with the years of printing and features artist such as Paul Bransom, Arthur D. Fuller, and Lynn Bogue Hunt and are all copyrighted as a Collection of the House of Seagram and titles such as: "At Bay," "Charge," "Surrender," "Strike," "Flushed," and "Take Off." The condition of this calendar is fair to good with some very slight tearing to the pages and shows browning to the ages consistent with age but otherwise is in fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this calendar are 19 3/4" x 14".
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Montana Territory and Early Statehood Ephemera Lot #457 (Sale Order 455 of 797) "Offered in this lot is a collection (26 pieces) of Antique Montana Territory and Early Statehood Ephemera from Helena, Montana and some items are from two years before the territorial capital was moved to Helena in 1875. Montana Territory became one of the territories of the United States on May 26, 1864, statehood not coming until 1889. Pieces include bills of sale and correspondence dated from 1873 to 1890, included letterheads from The Cosmopolitan Hotel, S.C. Ashby, Calkins & Featherly, Kleinschmidt & Bro., Davis & Wallace, and Clarke, Conrad, & Curtin among other ephemera. The pieces are in good condition with signs of age and wear including foxing and staining. Largest items measure 10""W x 11.5""L, most items average 5""W x 8.5""L
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First Mesa Toadlena Wool Set of Pillows Gutierrez Lot #458 (Sale Order 456 of 797) The lot features an excellent set of two hand woven, flat weave pillows by master weaver Pedro Gutierrez. The pillows were made using 100% soft, fine, Churro wool yarns. Churro wool is a time-tested fiber that is strong and soft and provides a vibrant base for colors. The tight, hand woven weave shows rich colors in the fine First Mesa Toadlena pattern of the time-honored Zapotec, multi-generational craft by a master weaver, Pedro Gutierrez. The set is in brand new condition and is made with a pre-shrunk cotton backing with a zipper. Pillow inserts are included. Each pillow is 16 1/2” x 11 1/2” and approximately 5” deep. The pillows are stiff, square supportive pillows. The lot includes the set of two pillows and two pillow inserts in brand new condition.
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Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post Rug Lot #459 (Sale Order 457 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post rug circa 1950's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a traditional Crystal Eye Dazzler design that shows coloration of grey and dark yellow crystals with a black border of crystal decoration all set on a off white field. Originally the Old Crystal trading post was established in 1894, in this remote part of the Navajo Reservation Southwest of Two Grey Hills and Northwest of Gallup. In 1896 J.B. Moore purchased an interest in the trading post and re-named it Crystal after a pure sparkling mountain spring that was in the area. The condition of this rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 58" x 31".
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Oushak Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug 1930's Lot #460 (Sale Order 458 of 797) Included in this lot is an Oushak Persian hand knotted wool runner rug originating from the 1930's. The rug features geometric floral patterns, light colors, and a tight weave. The Oushak rug is a style of Persian rug made in Oushak, located just south of Istanbul, Turkey. The Oushak rugs are known for their calm, muted colors and tame look. The rug displays geometric floral designs with a floral vine border design. The piece shows colors of white, yellow, tan, green, blue, and grey. The piece shows a wonderful, tight weave and fringe at each end. The rug is in good condition, with little wear and use. The rug measures 32" wide by 94" long.
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1866 Complete History of the Great Rebellion Lot #461 (Sale Order 459 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1866 first edition of A Complete History of the Great Rebellion or the Civil War in the United States 1861-18165 by Dr. James Moore. This book is a comprising and full and impartial account of the military and naval operations, with vivid and accurate descriptions of the various battles, bombardments, skirmishes, etc., which took place on land and water; the whole embracing a complete history of the war for the Union -Also, biographical sketches of the principal actors in the Great Drama. The condition of this book is good with slight wear to the outside cover and to the outside spine of the book and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 8" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/4".
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1931 The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman Lot #462 (Sale Order 460 of 797) Featured in this lot is this book called The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman circa 1931. This book is by Francis Parkman (1823-1893) was an American historian and valued for his works an was one of the most notable historians. This book comes complete with notes by Mabel Dodge Holmes, Ph. D and shows an introduction by Howard R. Diggs president of Oregon Trail Memorial Association and a professor of English at New York University. This is a illustrated copy. The condition of this book fair to good with some wear to the outside cover and spine and some fading to the gilt lettering on the cover, the book also features browning to the pages but otherwise is in fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 9 3/8" x 7" x 1 1/2".
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Montana Territory & Early Statehood Ephemera Lot #463 (Sale Order 461 of 797) "Presented in this lot is a collection (30 pieces) of Antique Montana Territory and Early Statehood Ephemera from Helena, Montana with some items dating from when Helena was the territorial capital and many items after statehood was achieved. Montana Territory became one of the territories of the United States on May 26, 1864, statehood not coming until 1889. Pieces include bills of sale and correspondence dated from 1876 to 1896, included letterheads from Great Northern Railway Line, A. M. Holter & Bro., Kinna & Jack, Fred Gamer, American Biscuit Manuf'g Co., and collection notices from The Helena Herald among other ephemera. The pieces are in good condition with signs of age and wear including foxing and staining and brittle paper. Largest items measure 10""W x 11.5""L, most items average 5""W x 8.5""L
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Western Bridle Headstall & Silver Mounted Bit 1930 Lot #464 (Sale Order 462 of 797) Featured in this lot is this western bridle headstall and silver and copper mounted bit circa 1930-1950. The bridle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction that features floral decorated glass rosettes and features a short shank curb bit that shows silver and copper mounted decoration. The condition of this bridle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bridle and bit are 23" x 5 3/4" x 7 1/4".
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C. 1966 Pair Of Mexico Clay Plates José Berabe Lot #465 (Sale Order 463 of 797) In this lot are two circa 1966 plates from Mexico. The first plate is by José Berabe. Jesús José Bernabe Campechano (1937-) is a fourth generation Mexican potter who is best known for keeping the disappearing ceramic form of “petatillo” alive. He has worked for over forty years in the ceramics town of Tonalá, Jalisco. He is best known for his petatillo pieces. Petatillo ceramics are noted for their intricate designs, which place tiny crosshatches in the empty spaces among the larger design elements. This work is intricate and time-consuming, which has made it expensive and hard to find. His family began making this pottery in the mid 19th century, and he has continued the tradition, teaching his children as well as others. Petatillo pieces are first colored red inside and out after drying. The major decorative images are first traced on the piece then filled in. The empty spaces that are left are filled in with tiny crosshatched lines, which gives the ceramic its name. The piece is fired for the first time, then glazed and fired again. This plate measures 9 1/2" across, in ver good condition and signed on the back "Jose Bernabe. C Tonala, Jal Mexico". The second plate is unsigned and made of a brown clay with cream and black paint. On the plate are two birds among leaves and flowers. the plate measures 13 1/4" across.
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Navajo Cripple Creek Turquoise & Heishi Necklace Lot #466 (Sale Order 464 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Cripple Creek turquoise and heishi necklace. The Necklace features a beautiful rendition of nugget cut Cripple Creek turquoise throughout the necklace with varying sizes and colors that range from light blue to blueish green with mineral deposits throughout that for spiderwebbing to some and most show some kind of matrix decoration. There are strands of heishi discoidal shells spacing out the groupings of the turquoise. The clasp is a screw on clasp that shows some texturing to the clasp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 26 1/4".
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Navajo Silver Arrow Sterling Silver Bracelet c1930 Lot #467 (Sale Order 465 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Silver Arrow sterling silver bracelet circa 1930's. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a beautifully stamped bracelet band and three repousse floral arrangements. The bracelet is marked 'Silver Arrow' and 'sterling' on the inside of the bracelet frame. Silver Arrow was one of the Fred Harvey era brands for sterling silver Navajo jewelry. Lots of references in the Fred Harvey jewelry book. The condition of this bracelet is good with a heavy patina adorning the face of the bracelet but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2" x 2 1/2" x 1" and the circumference of this bracelet is 4 3/4". The collective weight of this bracelet is 19.9g.
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C. 1930's Navajo Sand Cast Old Pawn Belt Buckle Lot #468 (Sale Order 466 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sand cast Old Pawn silver belt buckle circa 1930-1940's. The belt buckle shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted sand cast Old Pawn silver construction that features a beautifully tooled floral design and shows nine total oval cut sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon set into the face of the buckle. The condition of this buckle is good with a slight patina adorning the face of the buckle but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this buckle is 2 1/2" x 3" x 5/8". The collective weight of this buckle is 47.9g.
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Navajo Evelyne & Edward James Fox Claw Necklace Lot #469 (Sale Order 467 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver, Kingman turquoise, red branch coral, and fox claw necklace from Navajo artists Evelyne & Edward James. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features two fox claws set into the pendant with a medium size oval cut Kingman turquoise cabochon set just below them and shows a total of four rectangular cut red branch coral cabochon decorating the tops of the claws and also the leaf shoulders of the necklace. The artist hallmark can be seen on the backside of the pendant along with a 'sterling' stamp above the hallmark. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 18 1/4" and the pendant measures 1 1/2"1 1/4" x 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 22.8g.
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Munich Polished Boar Tusk & Silver Mounted Hood Lot #470 (Sale Order 468 of 797) Featured in this lot is this polished boar tusk with silver mounted hood from Munich. The boar tusk features a polished stature with discoloration in streaks of black running vertically along the tusk and shows a silver mounted hood that reads: E.L.G to O.P.H - Munich. The condition of this boar tusk is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this boar tusk are 5 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/8".
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Triple Heart Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Lot #471 (Sale Order 469 of 797) Featured in this triple heart emerald diamond 18k yellow gold ring with IAS paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped, and tested 18k yellow gold custom ladies ring with a 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '18k' gold stamp next to the hallmark and is marked as follows underneath the hallmark: EM 1.35ct - DO 0.03ct. The ring features the round part of the heart decoration is decorated with a total of two natural pear cut emeralds and is a bright green with a total weight of 1.35 carats. The sharp tip of the heart shape decoration is decorated with a total of three round brilliant cut diamonds with and a color gradient of H and is of I clarity and a total weight of 0.03 carats. The piece comes complete with IAS(Independent Appraisals Services, a GIA certified lab IAS Appraisal Number#: 13822EW) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $3,770.00. The ring size is US 7 1/4.
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Brilliant Tanzanite VS2 Diamond & 14k Gold Ring Lot #472 (Sale Order 470 of 797) Featured in this lot is this brilliant tanzanite VS2 diamond and 14k white gold ring with AIGL paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped, and tested 14k white gold construction with a bright finish and shows a 'Orianne' hallmark and shows a '14k' gold stamp next to the hallmark and is marked as follows: TA 2.73cts - DO 0.59cts. The center stone is a marquise modified brilliant cut tanzanite gemstone that shows measurements of 13 x 7mm and shows a bluish violet color with a very good cut grade and a total weight of 2.73 carats. The center stone and pave shoulders are profusely decorated with a total of 36 round brilliant cut diamond with measurements of 1.5mm and shows a clarity of VS2 - SI2 and a color gradient of G -H and a total weight of 0.59 carats. Tanzanite is a very rare precious gemstone that is only found in the Usumburu Mountains that border the Umba Valley of northern Tanzania. It was originally discovered in 1967 by Tiffany & Company, who named the stone Tanzanite. This example is unique due to its exceptional pleochroism (an optical phenomenon in which a stone has different colors when observed at different angles). The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K31E67-EA15890) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $7,915.00. The ring size is US 7.
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Navajo Yei Be Chei Polychrome Wool Rug c. 1950's Lot #473 (Sale Order 471 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Yei Be Chei polychrome wool rug circa 1950's. This is a wonderful example of Navajo Yei or Yei Be Chei (Holy People) rug showing five female figures holding shafts with fletching hanging from their arms and shows different colors to the skin tone of the Yei figures. The Yeibichai weavings are highly individual, therefore, different elements may be found in them. Male Yeis have round heads and Female Yeis have square heads. Other elements included may be: gourds, ruffs of spruce around the neck, fox pelts, moccasins, woven garters or sashes, arrows, corn, clouds, stars, and more. The condition of this rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 60" x 29 1/2".
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Snyder Hopewell Projectile Point 2,500 - 1,500 B.P Lot #474 (Sale Order 472 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Snyder Hopewell projectile point aged from the late Archaic to Woodland period and from 2,500 - 1,500 B.P. The point features a broad medium corner notch point with a triangular shape and a slightly serrated edge and barbed shoulders. The point is napped from a off pink chert material. The condition of this point is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this point is 3" x 2" x 1/4".
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Pristine Brilliant Diamond 14k White Gold Necklace Lot #475 (Sale Order 473 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pristine brilliant diamond 14k white gold necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k white gold construction that features a beautifully decorated pendant and chain that features 9 larger round brilliant cut diamonds that show good eye clarity and a total weight of 1.01 carats. The larger diamonds are decorated with 37 smaller round brilliant diamonds that show good eye clarity and a total weight of 0.68 carats. The necklace is marked with the Color Jewels hallmark 'CJ' with a '14k' gold stamp next to the hallmark and is marked '585' on the necklace clasp. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 18".
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C. 800-1100 Anasazi Corrugated Pottery Cooking Pot Lot #476 (Sale Order 474 of 797) The lot features a nearly complete authentic original circa 800-1100 A.D. Anasazi corrugated pottery cooking pot / olla with rare double handles / handled pattern. The prehistoric pottery olla has a traditional wide-mouthed Mesa Verde pot with corrugated body having a nice medium size. The inside shows indications and remnants of last meal is nearly complete being repaired from shards, both documented features of early authentic Anasazi pottery cooking pots. Found to be an authentic Anasazi piece by the experts at Pook and Pook. The piece appears to be complete with only chipping at the top edge mouth as shown, but otherwise a rare complete body with no missing pieces. Authentic Anasazi Mesa Verde corrugated pottery olla’s with double handles is immensely rare with very similar example as such being sold by Jackson International in 2015 for $1,280 (w/ bp), with that example missing a piece at the top. Measures overall 5.75”H by 5.5”W.
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Northern Plains Indians Hand Carved Spoon c. 1930s Lot #477 (Sale Order 475 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Northern Plains Indians hand carved spoon circa 1930's. The spoon features a hand carved design that features a large basin to the head of the spoon ad a graduated shaft that shows a notch in the handle of the spoon and is constructed from a polished hard wood. The condition of this spoon is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this spoon is 21 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2".
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Northern Plains Beaded Buckskin Fringed Dress 20th Lot #478 (Sale Order 476 of 797) This is a beauitful buckskin hide beaded and fringed woman's dress from the Northern Plains Native American Indians of Montana dating to late-20th Century. The dress exhibits a tanned hide leather buckskin with long hand cut hide leather fringes framing the arms and bottom edge of the dress. The piece also shows a glass trade seed beaded beadwork across both sides including six diamond patterns (three on both sides) and a border running across the shoulders, across the arms and bottom edge of the dress all on both sides. The beadwork is done in a fantastic diamond pattern with colors of yellow, orange, red, maroon, brown, white, black, and semi-transparent blue. The diamond pattern has an amazing ombre gradient. The dress is in good overall condition. Measures overall 42"L by 77" approximately including fringes, 20.5"W from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. The dress had a $1,350.00 tag from its Montana gallery.
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Northern Plains Fully Beaded High Top Moccasins Lot #479 (Sale Order 477 of 797) This is an excellent set of fully beaded high top moccasins and belt which includes fully beaded leggings, moccasins and belt from the Northern Plains Native American Indians of Montana from the late 20th Century. The pieces are all covered in glass trade seed beaded beadwork showing a diamond ombre gradient pattern with dark blue or dark royal blue background. These are all matching and show dark blue, black, greasy white, brown, maroon, red, orange and yellow beads. The leggings are completely beaded all the way around and show long tanned hide leather ties with glass beads in red, orange and yellow, the set shwos a thick trade clothe contruction. The moccasins show a buckskin tanned hide leather with soft soles and covered on the top, sides and back in the matching beadwork. The belt has the same beadwork pattern of repeating diamond ombre gradients on a trade clothe with hide ties. Truly a nice set in well preserved condition with little to no bead loss and soft hides. Truly a stricking set that displays well. The leggings are tied to the moccasins at the tie for the set at the tongue and can be removed to make three seperate pieces. The high top moccasins together measures 14"H by 9.75"L across the sole by 6"W. The belt is 34.5"L from the fabric and beadwork section, which is 3.25"W, which doesn't include the 10"L ties on each end (20"L total).
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Lakota Sioux Elk Antler Tine Leather Quirt Lot #480 (Sale Order 478 of 797) The lot features a Lakota Sioux Indian horse quirt with Elk Antler tine handle wrapped in rawhide with a harness leather whip front. The Elk antler tine shows a drilled spot on the top and bottom painted red and a red painted tip with drilled hole holding a wrist throng of saddle harness leather. At the front is a rawhide wrapping and front whip comprised of trade harness saddlery leather strips wrapped in red stroud clothe and Indian tanned hide fringe fringes showing an old trade bead, brass beads, rolled tin jingle cone with plum feather end. The piece is likely from John Young Buck, a Lakota Sioux artist who was born in 1947 and was known to have works from circa 1960-2000’s. Measures overall 49”L from leather whip front to wrist throng end.
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Art Deco Colored Slate Wall Sconce & Ceiling Light Lot #481 (Sale Order 479 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Art Deco colored slate wall sconce and ceiling light. There are two light fixtures in this collection. The first is a wall sconce that shows cream colored slate material with green above and shows an art deco decoration to the top edge of the sconce. The second is is a ceiling light fixture that shows cream color slate with a section of green slate and is topped with an art deco stylized decoration. The condition of this pair of light fixtures is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these light fixtures are 6" x 12 7/8" x 6 1/4" and 8 1/2" x 8 1/4" x 8 1/4".
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Kellogg Antique Stick Telephone Oak Bell Box 1908 Lot #482 (Sale Order 480 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Kellogg antique stick telephone and oak bell box circa 1908. The telephone shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted composite and oak construction that shows a stick telephone with a receiver and a speaker and the bell box features two bells mounted on an oak box with all the innards intact. The condition of this stick telephone and bell box is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows the innards present but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of the stick telephone is 11" x 6" x 6" and the bell box measures 6" x 10 1/4" x 7 3/4".
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Sally McMurray Bozeman Mallard Duck Decoy Lot #483 (Sale Order 481 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Mallard Duck decoy from artist Sally McMurray of Bozeman's Big Sky Carvers. The decoy features a wonderfully and professionally crafted softwood construction that shows a female Mallard that shows great attention to detail in this life like decoration to this decoy, and features a glass eye. The decoy is signed on the bottom of the decoy 'Sally McMurray' and 'Retail.' The condition of this duck decoy is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this duck decoy is 5 3/4" x 15" x 5 1/2".
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1932 1st Ed. Gold In Them Hills By C. B. Glasscock Lot #484 (Sale Order 482 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1932 first edition copy of Gold in Them Hills by C. B. Glasscock. The book was published in 1932 by the Bobbs-Merril Company located in Indianapolis. Gold in Them Hills is a story of the West's Last Wild Mining Days. The book displays a black and white photo titled Seldom Seen Slim. The condition of this book is good with slight wear to the book's cover and spine with browning to the book's pages consistent with th eage of the book. The measurements of this book are 8 7/8" x 6".
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The Butterfield Overland Mail Vol. III by Conkling Lot #485 (Sale Order 483 of 797) Included in this lot is "The Butterfield Overland Mail" Vol. III written by Roscoe and Margaret Conkling and published in 1947 by The Arthur H. Clark Company. The Butterfield Overland Mail Trail was a stagecoach service from 1857-1961. The service had two eastern terminals in Memphis and St. Louis with routes to San Francisco. Before the days of the Transcontinental Railroad, the stagecoach provided a valuable service to connect the eastern and western United States. Often considered the best work on the first overland postal service from the Mississippi to the Pacific Coast. These books offer a wonderful historical read and show good overall condition. This volume measures 6 3/4" x 9 1/2".
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Paiute Peyote Beaded Pine Pipe Stem Lot #486 (Sale Order 484 of 797) The lot features a beautiful peyote beaded pine wood pipe stem from the Paiute Indians of the 20th Century. The pipe is carved from pine and is called a flat stem and is 19.25"L. Shows traditional peyote beadwork wrapped around the entire handling area of the pipe in a greasy light yellow, brown, semi-transparent red, blue showing a zig-zag geometric border and six peyote water bird effigy figures. The pipe has a burnished smooth carved finish and the piece is in very good condition.
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Paiute Peyote Beaded Cedar Pipe Stem Lot #487 (Sale Order 485 of 797) The lot features a beautiful peyote beaded cedar wood pipe stem from the Paiute Indians of the 20th Century. The pipe is carved from pine and is called a flat stem and is 21.25"L. Shows traditional three drop peyote gourd stitch beadwork wrapped around the entire handling area of the pipe at the center and two bands near each end in white, yellow, lilac, black, greasy yellow, turquoise, orange, brown showing a zig-zag geometric pattern with two bear paws and eight eagle feathers effigy figures. The cedar wood pipe has a smooth finish and is in very good condition with no bead loss.
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C. 1906 Original USS Montana (ARC-13) Flag Lot #488 (Sale Order 486 of 797) This is an exceptionally rare and historic piece, the original flag, banner, boarding flag or pennant from the USS Montana (ACR-13) a United States Navy armored cruiser which was launched in 1906. Provenance: From the estate collection of Kermit Croner with served in the United States Navy on the USS Enterprise during World War II (WWII). The piece was a bring home item from the war and stayed in Kermit Croner’s collection until his death in the early 1990’s, upon which the item was willed to his longtime friend Ore Smith of Montana. The piece was examined by and found to be correct by the USS Montana Committee Founding Members Committee, who were tasked with supporting commissioning of SSN 794 the creation of the USS Montana a United States Navy Submarine which was launched in 2014. It was offered for use on the USS Montana submarine but ultimately was decided to stay in the private collection. The USS Montana was an armored cruiser (ACR-13 or AC-13) commissioned into the U.S. Navy fleet in 1908. She served with distinction through and beyond the First World War and was decommissioned in 1921. This piece consists of period correct construction showing a dark blue background with white / cream banner across the middle having purple “MONTANA” lettering diagonally across, above is the correct USS in shield and below the correct USN anchor mark, lastly along the top is the red, white, and blue ribbon. The piece is thought to have been used either as a boarding flag or more likely at the ceremonial ship launch christening. The piece has two, what appear to be original, holes strategically placed at the top center and bottom center, possibly to secure to a boarding pole. This is an incredible piece which is likely the only other example in existence and holds both early United States Navy, USS Montana, WWI, and Montana historic importance. The only similar items in the collecting world would be presentation Battle Flags or Kill Flags from WWII which regularly sell for in excess of $4,000, with this piece holding a much more significant age and rarity. The piece is framed, under glass and sits on a blue denim for display. Condition: The item has fading to the colors on the front and bolder color on the back, but other than this is in well preserved condition for its age with no other major damages, no rips, no tears, etc. The piece measures 16.25” by 14 7/8” in a frame that is 24.25” by 20.25”.
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Navajo Wild Horse Jasper Richard Hoskie Large Ring Lot #489 (Sale Order 487 of 797) This is an excellent large men's sterling silver ring set with Wild Horse Jasper and signed by the artist Navajo silversmith Richard Hoskie. The ring shows an iconic design with heavy sterling silver marked "STERLING" "R" and has a larger polished cabochon of Wild Horse Jasper with rich dark brown / red to white coloring. The ring is in brand new condition and has a size of 10 US.
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W.B. Trade Metal Staff or Spear Point c. 1873 Lot #490 (Sale Order 488 of 797) Featured in this lot is this W.B. trade metal staff or spear point circa 1873. This point features a triangular point with parallel blade and a serrated stem to hold the point in place. This is a hard to find point and was taken in Nebraska. The point is marked '1873' and 'W.B. on the blade. The condition of this point is good with oxidation adorning the point but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this spear point 9 3/8" x 1 3/4".
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Pueblo Tigua Polychrome Pottery Vessel c. 1983 Lot #491 (Sale Order 489 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Pueblo Tigua polychrome pottery vessel circa 1983 and signed by E.G. Tigua. This is a finely crafted pottery vessel that shows a red field with black and white geometric patterns adorning the outside of the pot. The pot is signed on the bottom of the pottery vessel and is dated from 1983. The condition of this pot is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this pottery vessel is 5 1/2" x 8" x 8".
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Rare Natural Petrified Sperm Whale Tooth c. 1800's Lot #492 (Sale Order 490 of 797) Featured in this lot is this rare natural petrified sperm whale tooth circa 1800's. This sperm whale tooth features a beautifully preserved with discoloration to the to the tooth and shows some eroding to the inner section of the tooth. The condition of this of this petrified tooth is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this walrus tooth are 5" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/4".
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Early 1900's Pair of Glazed Stoneware Pottery Jars Lot #493 (Sale Order 491 of 797) Included in this lot we have a pair of glazed stoneware pottery jars originating from the early 1900's. The jars displays thick pottery construction with a carry loop across the top. The first of the jars displays a dark brown coloration with the second showing a tan coloration with both showing glazed exteriors. The jugs are unmarked and free of maker’s marks. The jars show good condition overall with some wear across the pieces. The first piece measures 7 1/2" tall by 5 3/4" in diameter with the second measuring 7 3/4" tall by 7 1/2" in diameter.
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Indian Horrors or Massacres by the Red Man 1st Ed. Lot #494 (Sale Order 492 of 797) "This is a first edition of ""Indian Horrors or Massacres by the Red Man"" published in 1892. The books provides detailed accounts of many well known battles held as the result of the White Man looking to civilize the Native Americans. Most notably are the Battle of the Little Bighorn, wars with Sitting Bull, Black Hawk's War and others. The book is in good condition with wear to the cover and spine. The book measures 7 3/4"" x 5 1/2"" x 1 1/4"".
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1910 1st Ed. Portrait Life Of Lincoln By Miller Lot #495 (Sale Order 493 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1910 first edition of "Portrait Life of Lincoln” by Francis Trevelyan Miller (1877–1959), an American writer and filmmaker. This book tells the life of Abraham Lincoln, told from original photographs taken with his authority, during the Great Crisis that he led our country through. The book is bound in brown cloth and has gold gilt and a photograph of Abraham Lincoln on the cover. The condition of this book is good for being over 100 years old and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 10 3/4" x 7 3/4" x 5/8".
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Early and Mid 1900s Rare USA Tokens (64) Lot #496 (Sale Order 494 of 797) "Featured in this lot are 64 assorted and rare tokens from across the USA, mostly streetcar & interurban railway tokens. Locales include Anchorage, Seattle, Bremerton-Charleston, Bellingham, Yakima, Spokane, Portland Oregon, San Jose, San Francisco including the Market Street Railway, Sacramento, Denver Tramway, Boulder, ULATCO Salt Lake, Ogden, Missoula Street Railway, Great Falls Street Railway, Billings, Butte, Minneapolis Street Railway, St. Paul City Railway, Dallas Railway & Terminal, Jackson City Lines, Mobile City Lines, A.B. & W. Transit, DC Capital Transit, NYC Transit Authority pre and post 1970, Metropolitan Transit Boston, United Transit Rhode Island. Also included are a Utah Emergency Relief Fund Sales Tax token and a WW2 US Navy fare token. The majority of these tokens were most likely manufactured by The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut; the similarities of production between the tokens are uniform including the graphics. These tokens are small reminders of a bygone era of transportation for most everywhere in the country save a few, notable being in San Francisco. Most tokens are the size of a US dime, a couple are nickel size and a couple are quarter size. Tokens are in good condition, some fading noted is consistent with age and use, no marring noted.
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Navajo Artie Yellowhorse 14k Gold Silver Earrings Lot #497 (Sale Order 495 of 797) "Presented in this lot is a pair of vintage original Navajo Artie Yellowstone 14k gold sterling silver earrings, signed by the artist, featuring her signature ""Rising Sun"" dome design in 14k gold, centered on triangular sterling silver shields. Artie Yellowhorse is known for her contemporary designs that incorporate high-quality stones and materials with an exceptional quality of silverwork. The influences of her Navajo heritage are apparent in the beautiful wearable art, which evolved out of generations of artistic talent. Families have been known to bond in many different ways. For Yellowhorse family members, fine jewelry design is their commmon thread. Influences of the Navajo culture, blended with the bold fashion of the southwest, creates beautifully refined American art with a multi-generational evolution. Yellowhorse is a third generation Navajo jewelry artist from the Towering House Clan. The Yellowhorse trademark ""Rising Sun"" design is one of their most popular collections with its round or oval-domed center surrounded by small 'drops' or beads of silver – each one made by hand. These 14k gold & sterling silver earrings are in good condition, slight scratches from normal use, no other marring noted, the total weight of these earrings is 12.7 grams, approximate measure .75""W x 1""L
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Navajo Old Pawn Turquoise & Branch Coral Necklace Lot #498 (Sale Order 496 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Pawn Cripple Creek turquoise and red branch coral multi strand necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted multi strand construction that shows a beautiful arrangement of of nugget and discoidal Cripple Creek turquoise with eight nugget cut red branch coral shown throughout. The condition of this multi strand necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 34 3/4".
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Navajo Turquoise Red Branch Coral Bear Claw Watch Lot #499 (Sale Order 497 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo turquoise, red branch coral, and bear claw watch. The watch features a wonderfully and professionally crafted watch that features watch shoulders that are decorated with nugget cut sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon, nugget cut red branch coral cabochon and shows bear claws inlaid into the shoulders of this watch. The watch face is a Acqua Indiglo water resistant watch. The condition of this watch is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The overall measurements of this watch are 2" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/2".
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Navajo Opal & Multi-Stone Kokopelli & Turtle Pins Lot #500 (Sale Order 498 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of sterling silver, opal, and multi stone Kokopelli and turtle pins. There are three pins in this collection. The first is a sterling silver constructed Kokopelli pin that features inlaid fire opal cabochon and shows an unidentified hallmark on the backside fo the pin with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The next is a sterling silver turtle pin that features a beautiful inlaid fire opal decoration that features a 'V. Bebo hallmark with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The last is a multi stone sterling silver turtle that features fire opal, lapis lazuli and turquoise inlaid decoration with an unidentified hallmark with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this collection of pins is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurement of this collection of pins are 2" x 1 1/2" for the Kokopelli pin, 1 1/2" x 1" for the opal turtle pin, 1 1/2" x 1 1/8" for the multi stone turtle. The collective weight of this collection is 31.1g. The kokopelli pin can also be used as a necklace pendant.
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F.J. Haynes (1853-1921) Yellowstone Park Photos Lot #501 (Sale Order 499 of 797) The lot features four original Frank J. Haynes Yellowstone National Park photographs of National Park Mountains, Twin Lakes & Rock Creek Canyon, Chittenden Bridge, and Two Fawns circa early 1900’s. These are all large format photographs in Yellowstone National Park and are all four stamped on the back. The first is stamped on the back “© 28031 National Park Mtn., Yellowstone Park © Haynes Inc” and shows a beautiful black and white photograph a wooded cliff / mountain with winding river and shows the correct © mark lower right. The second is stamped “© 35399 Twin Lakes & Rock Creek Canyon © Haynes Inc.” and shows a fantastic black and white image looking down at the smooth waters and rocky canyon with the © lower right. Next is the photograph stamped “© 31091 Chittenden Bridge, Yellowstone Park, © Haynes Inc.” and shows the bridge spanning the river and marked bottom left with the ©. Lastly is the photo marked “© 24270 Two Fawns, Yellowstone Park, © Haynes INC.” and shows two spotted fawns nestling necks and is marked with the © lower right. All four are in good condition and measure 10” by 8”. Similar Haynes photographs with the same era stamping and size have sold for $300 apiece, with this lot containing four photographs.
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Coffee Mill Dovetail Coffee Grinder c. 1900s Lot #502 (Sale Order 500 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Coffee Mill dovetail coffee grinder circa early 1900's. The coffee grinder shows wonderfully and professionally crafted hardwood construction that shows dovetail joints and a black label that is numbered No. 1181 and shows a iron handle spindel with a pull out drop box to capture the coffee after grinding. The condition of this coffee grinder is good with some wear to the label but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this coffee grinder is 10 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 7 1/8". The label is worn and might show additional loss when shipped.
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Montana Territory Wells, Fargo & Co. Ephemera Lot #503 (Sale Order 501 of 797) For your consideration this lot includes "Wells, Fargo And Company" Ephemera from the Montana Territory. Montana Territory became one of the territories of the United States on May 26, 1864, statehood not coming until 1889.Five (5) pieces which includes two waybills from "Wells, Fargo And Company, (Overland Express.) Principal Office, 84 Broadway, New York" for L. H. Hershfield & Bro., a bank in Helena Montana dated June and November 1870 respectively; a "Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, Money Package" envelope untitled and undated; a "Wells, Fargo & CO'S Express Money Receipt" unsigned and undated though the form printed date indicates "187", the last year not filled in; and lastly a "Wells, Fargo & CO'S Express" ledger book blank page. All items are in good and legible condition considering age and normal handling, foxing is noted. Largest item measures 5.5"W x 10.5"L
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C. 1900-1950’s American Travel Guidebooks (22) Lot #504 (Sale Order 502 of 797) The lot features a total of 22 original guidebooks, travel pamphlets and maps from America from circa 1900-1950’s with some being fairly rare (with 2 French and Swiss 1920’s pieces). In no particular order the collection includes the 1906 Boston and Maine Railroad Vacation Days in Southern New Hampshire showing an illustration of a golfer and tennis player in front of a river with a farming photograph on the back. Next the 1936 White Pass & Yukon Route “A Hand Book of Vacation Trips in Alaska and the Yukon on the White Pass and Yukon Route showing a steamboat photograph on the front and back, from Poole Bros. Inc Chicago 1936 (4-15-35). Next the 1949 Seeing Alaska guidebook / map which when folded out shows the A.W.T. from the Alaska Development Board 1949 as well as various Alaska photographs and a Glover illustration on the front with a totem pole, bus, plane, and ship in front of towering Alaska Mountains. Next is the 1951 Alaska U.S. Department of the interior Office of Territories guidebook which has illustrations, a map and photos. Next is the 1953 The Alaska Line Alaska Steamship Co. original ticket and envelope; includes the colorful envelope with steamship and the fold out original one-way ticket with information and $292.10 cost in 1953. Next is the 1950’s Alaska “Gold Diggers’ Cruise” guidebook showing a totem across the front and folds out to the map and photographs. Next is the 1953 Arctic Alaska Tours from the Golden Belt Line Tour Alaska Steamship Co. Vessels SS. Aleutian or SS. Baranof put out by the Artic Alaska Tour Offices; the guidebook folds out to photographs and a map. Next is the early Greyhound and Union Pacific Stages a good natured map of the United States with cowboy and wildlife illustration on the front and folds out to a beautiful colorful map of the U.S. with comical animation illustrations from Pacific Greyhound Lines printed by Sunset Press, S.F. Next is the 1954 Chicago Northwestern System Union Pacific Railroad fold out which tours Yellowstone, Grand Teton N.P. Salt Lake City – Denver. Next is the 1926 Salt Lake City guidebook pamphlet with iconic graphics. Next is the 1928 Grand Teton National Park guidebook / pamphlet showing a photograph of Mt. Moran and Jackson Lake by S.T. Anderson 1928; the pamphlet folds out to show additional beautiful Crandall and Sheffield photograph; overall good to fair condition with a hole at the top right corner when folded. Next is an interesting one, the 1940-1950’s Wyoming Sportsmen’s Guide with detailed maps which includes a total of 20 original Wyoming maps (10 fold outs that are double sided) all are marked copyrighted by Edw. W. Pulver & Son as well as the fold out being marked as such. Also included is the 1969 From Jasper to Tourist in Jackson Hole by Elizabeth Wied Hayden guidebook, Along Your Way Santa Fe System Lines railway guidebook, 1930 Chicago The City Beautiful showing a colorful cover and wonderful illustrated guidebook, 1930 Pictorial Chicago in Color illustrated book, 1930’s Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the Lake Mead Recreational Area also in beautiful color, 1940’s Northwest Airlines Flight Kit seat back welcome aboard packet containing the NWA folder, oval advertising for the “New” Boeing 80-passenger Stratocruiser plane, and the Northwest Passage coast-to-coast Air Map and Flight log guidebook of maps and illustrations. Next are two 1968 Burlington Northern Inc. Rocky Mountain Division Time Table 1 booklets. Lastly are two foreign guidebooks; the 1920 Sports and the P.L.M. Railway by G. Rozet J. Barreau imprimeur from France with beautiful illustration of a woman skating on the front and man golfing on the back; and the 1920’s Switzerland Skiing Voyages Wirtz Sports D’Hiver dans la Suisse Centrale booklet of skiing photographs. Overall good condition. Ranging in size with he largest being approx. 9.75” by 9.5”.
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Montana Leather Accessory Bag Collection c. 1960's Lot #505 (Sale Order 503 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana leather accessory bag collection, circa 1960's. There are two bags in this collection. The first is a tooled western style accessory bag, presumably for a belt on a pack strap, and shows a large inner cavity with two smaller pockets. The second bag is constructed from thick hide with a fringe featured around the bag and shows an adjustable leather waist band for the bag. The condition of these leather bags is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this pair of leather bags are 15 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 2 3/4" and 13 1/2" x 10 1/2".
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Zuni Peynetsa Petite Point Turquoise Earrings Lot #506 (Sale Order 504 of 797) Featured in this lot is this stelring silver and petite point turquoise earrings from Zuni artist Amy Peynetsa. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that feature a dangle design and shows petite point sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon set into the earring face. The earrings show etching that reads: Amy Peynetsa - Zuni, N.M. The condition of this pair of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of earrings are 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 1/2". The collective weight of this pair of earrings are 21.9g.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Nugget Turquoise Necklace Lot #507 (Sale Order 505 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver nugget turquoise necklace. This necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and turquoise construction that features small discoidal turquoise beads strung to the necklace with five total nugget cut Cripple Creek turquoise and shows sterling silver beads in between the nugget turquoise. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp 27 1/4".
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Navajo Old Pawn Silver & Turquoise Ring c. 1930's Lot #508 (Sale Order 506 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Pawn silver and turquoise ring circa 1930's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Old Pawn silver construction that features a tooled segment of the shoulders of the ring and shows a twisted rope decoration around the centerstone. The centerstone is rectangular cut Cerrillos turquoise cabochon set into the face of the ring with light blue to dark blue luster and a nice sheen. The condition of this ring is good with a heavy patina adoring the ring face and band of the ring but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring 1 1/8" x 7/8" x 1 1/8" and shows a ring size of US 10 1/4. The collective weight of this ring is 17.7g.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Dangle Earring Collection Lot #509 (Sale Order 507 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver dangle earring collection. There are three pairs of earrings in this collection. The first is a pair of sterling silver dangle earrings with oval cut Kingman turquoise cabochon set into the stud portion of the earrings. The second pair of earrings are a sterling silver stud design with oval cut red branch coral cabochon set into the center of the earrings and features Daniel Mike etched into the back fo the earrings with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The last pair of earrings features a beautifully tooled sterling silver construction that shows a 'MJ' hallmark with a '.925' underneath the hallmark. The condition of this collection of earrings is good with a slight patina adorning all three earring pairs but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of these earrings are 1 7/8" x 1 3/8" x 1/2" for the dangle earrings, 1" x 5/8" x 5/8" for the coral stud earrings, 7/8" x 3/4" x 5/8" for the jet stud earrings. The collective weight of this collection of earrings is 21.4g.
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Navajo Old Pawn Silver & 18k Gold Chrysocolla Ring Lot #510 (Sale Order 508 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Pawn silver and 18k gold chrysocolla ring circa 1950's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a bead of 18k yellow gold inlaid into the feather decoration. The centerstone featured set into the face of the ring is a nugget cut chrysocolla cabochon that shows beautiful blue luster and an off green coloration. The condition of this ring is good with a slight patina adorning the face of the ring but otherwise is in good overall condition. The overall measurements of this ring are 1 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" and shows a ring size of US 12 1/2. The collective weight of this ring is 22.8g.
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Turquoise & Italian Sterling Silver Bead Necklace Lot #511 (Sale Order 509 of 797) Offered in this lot is a Southwestern style Turquoise Cabochon and Italian Sterling Silver Bead necklace. The turquoise cabochon has hues of blue green with a heavy matrix of light to reddish brown, measuring 1.25" in length. Similar turquoise colorations have come out of both the Royston and Kingman mining areas. The collective weight of this necklace is 18.3 grams. The necklace is in good overall condition, a light patina is noted around the mounting. Bead chain measures 8.5"L
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Let'er Buck by Charles Wellington Furlong 1st Ed Lot #512 (Sale Order 510 of 797) Included in this lot is a hard cover first edition of Charles Wellington Furlong's "Let'er Buck". The book was published by G. P. Putnam's Sons and The Knickerbocker Press in 1921. The book covers a story of the passing of the old west. The book also features numerous black and white photos throughout. The cover displays a dark blue cloth cover. The book shows good condition overall, with some light wear across the piece due to age. The book measures 8 1/4" tall by 5 3/4" wide.
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Joe Broken Rope (Sioux, 1944-2005) Original Art Lot #513 (Sale Order 511 of 797) Offered in this lot is a rare original Joe Broken Rope pen and ink painting of a Native American dancer. Son of noted Sioux artist and preacher, Godfrey Broken Rope, Joe Broken Rope (1944-2005) was a Sioux artist who painted traditional Native American dancers in watercolor. This painting displays intricate details of the dancer's features as well as his ceremonial clothes, signed on the middle bottom, underneath the dancer, "Joe Broken Rope -2000-". In fine art, the term 'pen and ink' denotes a drawing technique involving the use of black and other coloured inks which are applied to a support (generally paper) with either a dip pen or a reservoir pen. This pen and ink painting is in good overall condition, no marring noted, measures 9"W x 11.75"L
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Harvey Rattey (1938-2015) Doe Laying Down Bronze Lot #514 (Sale Order 512 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze of a doe laying down by Montana artist Harvey Rattey born 1938 and died in 2015. This is bronze of a doe laying down an is mounted on a hardwood shield. Harvey Rattey was a Montana artist, born and raised in Chinook. His love of the West and the ranching lifestyle led to a successful career in art. Together with his wife, they opened a bronze casting foundry in Bozeman. In addition, Rattey was an enrolled member of the Little Shell Band of the Chippewa Tribe. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage, the bronze is a little loose from the shield but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 3 5/8".
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Petrified Bone & Bone Gorget Artifacts c. 1800's Lot #515 (Sale Order 513 of 797) Featured in this lot is this petrified bone and bone gorget circa 1800's. There are two artifacts in this collection. The first is a petrified bone that was found in Ft. Bennett. The second artifact is a petrified bone gorget with two holes hollowed out through the center of the bone. The condition of this pair of bone artifacts is fair to good with the gorget featuring a break from age and use a crack in the bone that is naturally occurring but otherwise is in fair to good condition for their age. The measurements of this artifacts are 6 1/8" x 1 7/8" x 1 3/4" and 6 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 1/2".
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Navajo Hyson Craig Sterling Silver Leather Belt Lot #516 (Sale Order 514 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver leather belt from Navajo artist Hyson Craig and circa 1940's. The belt shows wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and leather construction that features a shadow box road runner decoration and is marked 'sterling' and 'HC' on the underside of the buckle. The belt portion is constructed from thicker plain roughout belt. The condition of this belt and buckle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this belt and buckle are 47 1/2 from buckle to tip and the buckle measures 1 1/8" x 2 1/2" x 1/2"
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Sterling Silver Turquoise & Coral Rings (2) Lot #517 (Sale Order 515 of 797) Included in this lot are two (2) stunning Sterling Silver Southwestern style rings: the first is a Statement ring with a large Sleeping Beauty cabochon framed by a large sterling silver leaf and stenciled and hammered rope designs, an open flower petal at one end with the opposite end featuring silver balls, makers stamp <G>, total weight 15 grams, size 6.5. The second ring features two cabochons, one a Bisbee turquoise and a larger Coral; design includes three silver balls diagonally between the stones, a silver leaf and closed flower petal set parallel to the stones, three feather design on either side of the ring, total weight 19.3 grams, size 8.5. Both rings are in good condition, have rich patina throughout, no marring noted.
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Navajo & Zuni Sterling Silver Multi Stone Earrings Lot #518 (Sale Order 516 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of Navajo and Zuni sterling silver and multi stone earrings. There are four pairs of earrings in the collection. The first pair of earrings is a pair of sterling silver cross design tot eh earrings by Navajo artist Alex Sanchez with square cut lapis lazuli cabochons set into the center of the earrings. The next shows a sterling silver constructed circle and petite point inlayed turquoise earrings with a stud backing. The third pair of earrings are a beautifully crafted sterling silver construction with a Zuni mosaic decoration that is inlaid with turquoise, mother of pearl, jet, and red branch coral. The last pair of earrings shows a beautifully crafted sterling silver construction with oval cut mother of pearl and shows a Delores Paul hallmark and a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this collection of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of these earrings are 7/8" x 3/4" x 5/8" for the lapis lazuli earrings, 1 1/4" x 5/8" x 1/2" for the petite point earrings, 1 5/8" x 1/2" x 1/2" fir the Zuni mosaic earrings, and 1 3/4" x 1/2" x 1/2" for the Delores Paul earrings. The collective weight of the earrings is 21.4g.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise & Jet Earrings Lot #519 (Sale Order 517 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver, turquoise, jet, and red branch coral earrings. This pair of earrings shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a total of eight Kingman turquoise cabochon and a total of eight round cut red branch coral cabochon with center stones of oval cut jet cabochon in the center of the earrings. The earrings feature a 'MNSN' hallmark with a '.925' stamp above the hallmark. The condition of this pair of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of earrings are 1 1/2" x 7/8" x 1/2". The collective weight of this pair of earrings are 10.7g.
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Navajo Graduated Red Branch Coral 14k GF Necklace Lot #520 (Sale Order 518 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo graduated red branch coral 14k gold filled necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted red branch coral construction that shows the red branch coral graduating smaller the closer they come to the 14k gold filled clasp. The necklace is marked 1/20 14k GF on the clasp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 22".
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1956 1st Ed. Before Barbed Wire by Mark H. Brown Lot #521 (Sale Order 519 of 797) For your consideration is this first edition book, “Before Barbed Wire”, written by Mark H. Brown. This book is a gem of Montana history and contains 124 photographs from the famous L. A. Huffman, showing original photos, some from horseback. As an early rancher, Huffman had been a part of the life he later recorded with his camera. His studies were not stilted photographs posed for a visiting photographer, but of candid shots of working people who considered him one of themselves. Sometimes Huffman rode with a roundup or followed a herd of sheep for days before he caught the picture he wanted. This was a golden opportunity to record the early life on the Plains, and he exploited it to the fullest. Huffman caught and preserved the spirit of life on the unfenced Montana ranges in the days before barbed wire. This book is in good display condition, with some wear and tear to the book cover, but the integrity of the book is in excellent condition. The measurements of this book are 11 1/4" x 8 3/4".
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The Story of Yellowstone Geysers Bauer 1st Ed 1937 Lot #522 (Sale Order 520 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1937 first edition of “The Story of Yellowstone Geysers” by Clyde Max Bauer. The book features a dark opaque green cloth cover with blue gilt lettering and illustration. This book is authored by Clyde Max Bauer, Ph.D., a park Naturalist, and is approved by The Natural Park Service and illustrated by Jack Ellis Haynes, the famous photographer of Yellowstone and other National Parks. The many Haynes photographs are what make this edition special. The condition of this book is good, with some slight wear to the cover and minor foxing consistent with the book’s age. The measurements of this book are 9.5"L x 6.5"W x .75"D.
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No Trespassing Sewage Lagoon Sign c. 1940's Lot #523 (Sale Order 521 of 797) Featured in this lot is this No Trespassing Sewage Lagoon sign circa 1940's. This is a original No Trespassing sing for a sewage lagoon and shows black lettering on a yellow field with an embossed surface. The condition of this sign is fair with some wear to the paint job on the sign and shows some wear to the outside edge of the sign. The measurements of this sign are 9 7/8" x 36".
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Benjamin Franklin Highway Route 422 Road Sign Lot #524 (Sale Order 522 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Benjamin Franklin Highway route 422 road sign. This sign features a professionally made highway sign that shows a '422' in a shield and is a road sign for the Benjamin Franklin Highway that runs through Ohio and Pennsylvania. The condition of this sign is good with some wear to the face of the sign with some flaking to the composition of the paint but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this sign are 24" x 24".
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Buermann, Kelly Bros & Bible of Bridle Bits Books Lot #525 (Sale Order 523 of 797) The lot features a collection of three cowboy spurs and bits catalogs and books including Bible of Bridle Bits by LeRoy C. Haug First Edition 1975, Kelly Bros Bits Spurs and Other Stockmen’s Supplies Catalog and August Buermann Star Brand Illustrated Catalogue No. 35 Bits Spurs and Stirrups. The first is titled “Bible of Bridle Bits” by LeRoy C. Haug and Gerhard A. Malm, D.V.M. is an ullustrated collector’s guide to identification and classification of bridle bits with pricing; this is a first edition limited to 3,000 copies from circa 1975. The book is one of the best collector guide books for bits showing Ring Bits, Spanish Bits, Ornate Bits, Silver Mounted Bits, Military Bits, Control Bits, English Bits, Ornamental Bits and more totaling 861 photo examples with info and collector price guide. Next is titled on the front “Star Brand Illustrated Catalougue No. 35” which is the most complete line of saddlery hardware Cowboy, Riding, Polo, Hunting and shows Bits, Spurs and Stirrups; Buckles, Terrets, Hooks, Curb Chains and Specialties from August Buermann Mfg. Co. Has an Old West Trading Co. Mesa Road Colorado Springs sticker on the inside, likely from the very rare reprint edition. Next is titled “Kelly’s Hand Forged Bits, Spurs and Other Stockmen’s Supplies Kelly Bros., MFRS. 511-521 N. Cotton Avenue El Paso, Texas, U.S.A.” and is an Old West Trading Company 1996 published edition. Both the August Buermann and Kelly Bros. catalogs show hundreds of the different spurs and bits from the original catalogs. All three are in good condition and are widely collectible and good resources. Largest is 9” by 6”.
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C.1950-60's Blackfeet Beaded Tacked Hide Arm Cuffs Lot #526 (Sale Order 524 of 797) The lot features a set of hide beaded and tacked arm cuffs from the Blackfeet Indians of Northwestern Montana dating to circa 1950-1960's. The set is comprised of Indian tanned hide with trade clothe muslin inside lining having Buffalo hide ties with cotton thread sewn glass trade seed bead geometric beadwork with large concho / concha tacks. THe beadwork shwos a nice blue, white, corn yellow, red, brown, black, maroon and light green. Some beadwork is missing and the inside lining has some seperation, but overall the set is in fair to good condition and displays well. Each cuff measures 7.25" by 6.25" without the fringes when closed.
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Cheyenne Tail Beaded Bag w/ Hide Neck Strand Lot #527 (Sale Order 525 of 797) The lot features a Cheyenne Indian beaded hide tail bag with hide neck strand from the mid-to-late 20th Century. The bag shows glass beadwork in a geometric pattern with Cheyenne pink, semi-transparent green, green, orange, pipestone, black with white and brown lined. The bag has a freeform stone or bead on the fringe. Measures overall 29"L by 3.75"W.
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Sioux South Dakota Beaded Buffalo Hide Pipe Bag Lot #528 (Sale Order 526 of 797) The lot features an Indian tanned Buffalo hide long pipe bag with geometric beadwork from the Sioux Indians from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota from the ex-collection of Tom Hardy. The bag has a long design and is comprised of Indian tanned Buffalo Bison hide with hand cut Buffalo Bison hide fringes and has a red ocher / ochre dyed finish. The front, outside edge, and entire opening border have geometric and linear beadwork in glass trade seed beads with a chalk white background and stepped- diamond and hour glass pattern in yellow, green and black. Provenance: Form the ex-collection of Tom Hardy Indianapolis, Indiana. The previous owner stated it being from the circa 1890-1900 early reservation era, given the beadwork pattern, hide and pattern the bag is likely later in the 20th Century but exact dates are unknown. Measures overall 28 inches long by 5 inches wide.
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Comanche Beaded Hide & Long Fringe Belt Pouch Lot #529 (Sale Order 527 of 797) The lot features an Indian tanned buckskin hide and fringe cut beaded belt pouch attributed to the Comanche Indians. The bag measures 5 inches wide by 5 inches tall without the fringes and is comprised of Indian brain tanned buckskin hide with old sinew and trade thread sewing. There is a flap that covers the opening and a beautifully beaded rosette medallion on the front with hand-rolled tin cone danglers and beads. The long frilly, hide fringes hang off both sides hanging down 13 inches. Drops of small hawk feathers were removed to comply with Federal birds of prey laws previously. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Tom Hardy Indianapolis, Indiana. Said to be circa 1890 from the previous collector, review pictures for age and condition.
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Polychrome Ceramic Ornaments Lot #530 (Sale Order 528 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Santo Domingo Pueblo polychrome ceramic ornaments circa 1950's. There are a total of seven ornaments in this collection. There are three sizes to the ornaments with five showing a circular shape and one showing a six sided star and one a diamond shape. They are all painted with natural polychrome paint to the face of the pendants with pictorial decoration and some showing geometric shapes with beautiful design. Each ornament is marked 'M.G.' for the artist and 'S.D.P' for Santo Domingo Pueblo. The condition of these ornaments is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these pendants range from 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" to 2 1/2" x 1 3/8".
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Natural Colored Diamond VS2 Diamond 18k Gold Ring Lot #531 (Sale Order 529 of 797) Featured in this lot is this natural colored diamond VS2 diamond 18k gold ring with SGL and GIA paperwork. The ring features a a polished, stamped and tested 18k white gold ring frame with a small under gallery lattice and is marked 'Oscar Friedman' stamp with a '18k' gold stamp next to the hallmark and is also marked 'D 1.52ct'. The center stone is a beautiful pear brilliant cut colored diamond that measures 7.25 x 5.90 x 3.91mm with a fancy dark brown and natural original coloration with even color distribution and is bezel set with a total weight of 1.11 carats. The center stone is profusely decorated with a total of 17 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a color gradient of G-H and a average clarity of VS2-SI1 and is shared prong for the setting and a total weight of 0.41 carats. The piece comes complete with SGL (Superior Gemological Laboratory, Inc. a GIA certified lab SGL#: SGLR2025037 with the access code of G1806 at GemRap.com) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $9,580.00. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Natural Colored Diamond Grading Report#: 2221071742. The ring size is US 6 1/2.
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C. 1940's Rice Pearl Ruby & 14k Yellow Gold Ring Lot #532 (Sale Order 530 of 797) Featured in this lot is this rice pearl ruby and 14k yellow gold ring circa 1940's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted solid 14 karat yellow gold construction with a outstanding deep carved and textured work, ring setting and shoulders and is stamped '14k' on the inside of the ring band. There are a total of 19 rice pearls that shows wonderful luster and cream and pink coloration. The pearls are decorated with a total of five round brilliant cut rubies with an approximate measurements of 2.45mm x 2.55mm x 1.67mm (the stone was measured in setting) and a approximate weight of 0.32 carats (the stones weight was calculated with an online calculator) and shows deep red coloration and wonderful luster. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The overall measurements of this ring are 1 1/4" x 3/4" x 5/8" and shows a ring size of US 6 1/2. The collective weight of this ring are 14.4g.
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Hopewell & Clovis Point Collection 15,000-1,700 BP Lot #533 (Sale Order 531 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of Hopewell and Clovis point collection aged from the Paleo to Woodland period and ranging in age of 15,000-1,700 B.P. There are two points in this collection. The first is a Hopewell point that features a thick triangular point that has an elliptical cross section and shows a broad blade in the shoulders and is napped from a grey flint material. The second point is a Clovis point with a triangular shape and a semi serrated edge of the blade and features a dovetail bottom and is napped from a chert material. The condition of these two points is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these points are 2 3/8" x 1 3/8" x 1/4" and 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 1/4".
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Clovis & Mayborn Projectile Point Collection (3) Lot #534 (Sale Order 532 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Clovis and Mayborn projectile point collection. There three points in this collection. The first is the smallest and is a triangular Clovis point that shows semi serrated edge and a dovetail. The second is a Clovis cluster point that shows a wide blade with a dovetail. The last is a stemmed Mayborn point that shows a triangular shape and clean edge to the blade. The condition of these points is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these points are 2 1/2" x 1" x 3/8" and 2 1/2" x 1" x 3/8" and 3" x 1 5/8" x 1/4".
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Navajo Old Crystal Eye Dazzler Rug c. 1890-1910 Lot #535 (Sale Order 533 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Crystal Eye Dazzler rug circa 1890-1910. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a central 'X' formation with a striped decoration and shows geometric patterns throughout the rug with a stepped design that layers the central formation all in the crystal eye dazzler design and shows coloration of dark born, crem, heathered grey, and red coloration. Originally the Old Crystal trading post was established in 1894, in this remote part of the Navajo Reservation Southwest of Two Grey Hills and Northwest of Gallup. In 1896 J.B. Moore purchased an interest in the trading post and re-named it Crystal after a pure sparkling mountain spring that was in the area. Due to the remoteness of the Trading Post he started using a mail order catalog to sell his rugs to the Eastern market. The first catalog came out in 1903, with another in 1911. He left the reservation in 1911. During his stay at Crystal he greatly influenced the change in styles of Navajo rugs being produced at the Crystal Trading Post. The rugs had an Oriental motif with multiple borders, large central medallions and numerous hooks. The condition of this rug is good with a very slight sundering in the shape of wear marks to one side of the rug but otherwise shows surprisingly good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 63" x 39".
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Rampant Colt Bronze by H. Berridge 1976 Lot #536 (Sale Order 534 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture of a rearing stallion by artist Bozeman artist H. Berridge circa 1976. This is a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction of a rearing stallion on its hind legs striking into the air with its ears pinned back and is mounted on a round hardwood shield. The bronze is marked '1/50' and 'H Berridge' and dated 1976 with a 'Ob cast' mark on the back and marked Bozeman, MT underneath that mark. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 9" x 5 1/2" x 6 1/4".
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Gilbert Brewing Virginia City Montana Ephemera Lot #537 (Sale Order 535 of 797) "In this lot is offered this collection of Montana Territory ephemera from Gilbert Brewing Company of Virginia City, Montana. Montana Territory’s oldest brewery, founded in 1866, is today a rare example of once-common small town breweries. Though several additions to the 1860s building expanded the booming business, its current exterior appearance remains unchanged from the 1880s. Proprietor Henry Gilbert’s home and the century-old willows of his “beer garden” park enhance the landscape. The brewery was closed by Prohibition in 1919 and Gilbert Beer, proclaimed by connoisseurs among the nation’s best, was made no longer. Henry Gilbert was also active in the life of Virginia City, serving as the mayor for two terms as well as the Madison County treasurer. Items in this ephemera collection include a business license for Virginia City dated September 1910, a receipt for dues paid to the Montana Brewers and Wholesalers Association dated February 1916, a cancelled check paid to the Virginia City Water Company dated June 1915, a bottle label for Gilbert Brewing Co. Lager Beer, and lastly a mining claim deed dated 1881. All the items are in good overall condition, foxing is noted thoughout though no other obvious damage noted. Measurement of items together is 5""W x 8.75""L approximately
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Ranging Bull Mounting Bronze Sculpture Lot #538 (Sale Order 536 of 797) "Featured in this lot is this ranging bull mounting bronze sculpture. This bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features a majestic bull walking forward and showing great attention to detail to the construction of the bulls stature.
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C. 1890-1960 Indian Real Photo & Other Postcards Lot #539 (Sale Order 537 of 797) For your consideration are Thirty-six (36) Indian Photo Postcards c. 1890-1960. The majority of the photo postcards were taken in Montana and included members of Blackfeet, Sioux, Crow, Flathead, Cheyenne, Taos and Yakama Native American Tribes. Mostly black and white, a few of the photo postcards are hand-colourized, a photographic practice that was in its infancy notably made famous by the Haynes Studio of Yellowstone National Park and St. Paul, MN. Scenes are of Glacier National Park and adjacent reservation towns including Browning. The photo postcards are in good condition with a number are personalized with cancelled postage stamps. Measurement averages 3.5"W x 5.5"L
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Montana Universal Family Scale c. 1865 Lot #540 (Sale Order 538 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana Universal Family Scale circa 1865. The scale features a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron construction that features a tray on the top of the main box shape of the scale and the scale measures up to 23lbs. The scale features lovely decoration of flowers painted to the sides of the scale. The condition of this scale is good and in working condition and shows some oxidation to the tray but otherwise it shows good overall condition. The measurements of this scale is 8 5/8" x 9" x 6 1/4".
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1930's Bijar Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug Lot #541 (Sale Order 539 of 797) Included in this lot is a Bijar Persian, hand knotted wool runner rug originating from 1930's. The rug features a fine detailed design, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Bijar Persian rugs are hand woven in the town of Bijar and surrounding villages located northwest of Iran in the Kurdistan province. The Bijar rugs are known for their high durability and compact weave. The piece displays colorful geometric floral patterns across the center, with the triple border showing geometric flower designs. The piece shows a tight weave with colors of red, blue, green, and tan. The piece shows good condition overall, with discoloration at one end. The rug measures 40 1/2" wide by 82" long.
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Zapotec Hand Woven Medallion Saltillo Rug c 1960's Lot #542 (Sale Order 540 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Zapotec hand woven medallion Saltillo rug circa 1960's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction and features beautiful decoration of two stepped medallion with a strip of geometric patterns in the center and shows colors of olive green with a medium red field and shows white for the medallions and light blue strips. The condition of this rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 37 1/2" x 24".
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Dark Brown Brindle Tiger Striped Premium Cowhide Lot #543 (Sale Order 541 of 797) This is an excellent, premium cowhide rug with beautiful brindle, light brown coloring. This coloring is sometimes described as "tiger-striped", although the brindle pattern is more subtle than that of a tiger's coat. Brindle coloration shows the streaks of color as irregular and darker than the base color of the coat, although very dark markings can be seen on a coat that is only slightly lighter. The cowhide (also referred to as cow hide, steer hide, steer hide) is a brand-new example that was professionally tanned and is in pristine condition. The rug is also considered an Extra-Large (XL) to Extra-Extra-Large (XXL) size, being 8 feet by 7 feet 2 inches.
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Harvey Rattey (1938-2015) Montana Buffalo Bronze Lot #544 (Sale Order 542 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Prairie Mother," from Montana artist Harvey Rattey born in 1938 and died in 2015 and circa 1987. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze sculpture that features a buffalo cow with her calf laying down underneath the cow. The bronze is marked "Prairie Mother" - '87 copyright Harvey Rattey on the other side of the bronze and features a brass plaque that reads as follows: Prairie Mother - copyright Harvey Rattey 1987. Harvey Rattey was a Montana artist, born and raised in Chinook. His love of the West and the ranching lifestyle led to a successful career in art. Together with his wife, they opened a bronze casting foundry in Bozeman. In addition, Rattey was an enrolled member of the Little Shell Band of the Chippewa Tribe. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 3 1/4".
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Doulton Burslem England Floral Ceramic Pitcher Lot #545 (Sale Order 543 of 797) Featured in this lot is this floral painted ceramic pitcher from Doulton England ceramics. The pitcher features a wonderfully and professionally crafted ceramic construction and features a floral decorated rim and handle with vines and leaves throughout and shows both sides decorated with flowers painting in off red paint.. The pitcher is marked on the bottom of the pitcher with a hallmark that reads: Doulton Burslem England. The condition of this pitcher is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pitcher is 10 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 9 3/4".
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American "Old Sleepy Eye" Embossed Pitcher Lot #546 (Sale Order 544 of 797) "Featured in this lot is this American ""Old Sleepy Eye,"" embossed pitcher. The pitcher featues a wonderfully and professinoally crafted ceramic construction that features blue embossed decoration of a Native American shoulder profiled cameo along with a tree and a teepee's or tipi's embossed to the side walling of the pitcher and shows blue coloring. The pitcher is marked on the bottom with an unidentifiable hallmark.
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Hofbauer Byrde Original German Crystal Bowl Lot #547 (Sale Order 545 of 797) Featured in this lot is a vintage Hofbauer Byrde German lead crystal pedestal bowl. The history of the company is a part of the history of glass making in the Bavarian region of Germany. Hofbauer Byrdes Crystal is noted for its traditional bird design cut into the glass. Sometimes a three-dimensional bird finial will top the design of a candy dish or compote. This crystal bowl is in exquisite condition, no flaws or marring noted, measures 9"H x 8.5"W x 4"D
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Webster's Mammoth Packet Seeds Box c. 1910 Lot #548 (Sale Order 546 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Webster's Mammoth packet Seeds box circa 1910. The seed box shows a wonderfully constructed dovetail wooden construction that shows simple design and shows a label on the inside that reads as follows: Webster's Mammoth Packet Seeds - Waco, Texas - Mel L. Webster. Seedsman - Independence Iowa. The condition of this seed box is good with no damage to the box itself but the label on the inside of the lid shows tear to the label and the chain on the inside is busted but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this box are 5 1/2" x 29" x 15 1/4".
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C. 1906 Wonderland Yellowstone Park N.P. Guidebook Lot #549 (Sale Order 547 of 797) This is an original Northern Pacific Railway "Wonderland 1906" guidebook circa 1906. The piece was made by the Northern Pacific Railway in 1906 for their Yellowstone Park line. The album encompasses Yellowstone National Park, Bitterroot Mountains, Columbia River, Northwest Coast and Alaska. There are numerous photographs throughout and a large colored map of Yellowstone as well. The paper cover of the book displays two illustrations, a colored illustration of Yellowstone Falls with the second depicting a bear walking through a grassy field. The cover is marked in green lettering "Wonderland 1906". A.M. Cleland Northern Pacific Railway St. Paul, Minn. 1906. The album shows good condition overall with some light wear due to age. The piece measures 9 3/4" tall by 6 7/8" wide.
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Raadvad Black Iron Danish Bread Slicer c. 1920's Lot #550 (Sale Order 548 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Raavad black iron Danish bread slicer circa 1920's. The bread slicer features a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron and hardwood construction that shows a unique slicing mechanism that has a hardwood bread tray that feeds the blade. The condition of this bread slicer is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bread slicer is 10 1/2" x 15" x 12".
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Mexico Sterling Silver Flying Bird Brooch 1940s Lot #551 (Sale Order 549 of 797) Presented in this lot is a large Sterling Silver Flying Bird Brooch, circa 1940s, from Mexico. Brooch is stamped Sterling Mexico on reverse side. The craftsmanship and generous size make this bird a stand alone piece of art. The bird is in a three dimensional design flying downwards. Beginning in the 1930s, silver workshops clustered in the mining town of Taxco spearheaded a revival in this traditional craft in Mexico. At the same time, the artists and artisans working there took a new direction in design that mixed age-old motifs from native cultures with 20th century Modernism. The objects and jewelry they produced have become extremely popular with discerning collectors. Each piece provides a hands-on aesthetic appeal when used or worn. In other words, this silver makes daily life a little more beautiful. This sterling silver brooch is in nice overall condition, a consistent rich patina is noted, no marring noted, total weight is 34 grams, measures 2.75"W x 4.25"L approximately.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Multi Stone Earrings Lot #552 (Sale Order 550 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver multi stone earring collection. There are three pairs of earrings in this collection. The first are a pair of sterling silver earrings with a long design that features spiny oyster, red branch coral, and turquoise rectangluar cabochon set into the earrings. The second pair is a cross shape dangle earrings that feature spiny oyster and two kinds of turquoise. The last is a pair of stud sterling silver earrings that turquoise, jet, and opal cabochon set into the earrings and is marked with Tom Billy hallmark with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this collection of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of these earrings are 2 3/8" x 1/4" x 1/8" for the long dangle earrings, 1 7/8" x 3/4" x 1/8" for the other dangle earrings, and 3/4" x 1/4" x 1/2" for the stud earrings. The collective weight of these earrings is 21.4g.
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Sterling Silver Multi Stone Dangle Earrings Lot #553 (Sale Order 551 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of sterling silver multi stone dangle earrings. There are six sets of earrings in this collection. The first is a pair of sterling silver dangle earrings with glass set into the earrings with polished onyx gemstone and is marked on the back 'Honey.' The second set is a sterling silver dangle earring pair with lapis lazuli and turquoise set into the earrings. The third pair of earrings show an sterling silver 'O' design with a dangle piece with pear cut turquoise set into it. The next pair shows a sterling silver dangle design with amethyst stones set into the dangle portion of the earrings. The next set of earrings shows a sterling silver tear drop design to the dangle earrings with polished onyx gemstones set into the earrings. The last pair of earring is a sterling silver design with pictorial figures inlaid with agate shown on the front of the earrings. The condition of this collection of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of these earrings range from 1" x 1/4" x 1/2" to 2" x 5/8" x 1/8". The collective weight of these earrings is 28.6g.
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Navajo Yellowhorse "Rising Sun" Earrings Lot #554 (Sale Order 552 of 797) "Featured in this lot are original Navajo Yellowhorse ""Rising Sun"" sterling silver earrings by Rita With Yellowhorse. Artie Yellowhorse is known for her contemporary designs that incorporate high-quality stones and materials with an exceptional quality of silverwork. The influences of her Navajo heritage are apparent in the beautiful wearable art, which evolved out of generations of artistic talent. Families have been known to bond in many different ways. For Yellowhorse family members, fine jewelry design is their commmon thread. Infuuences of the Navajo culture, blended with the bold fashion of the southwest, creates beautifully refined American art with a multi-generational evolution. Raised in Arizona, Yellowhorse is a third generation Navajo jewelry artist from the Towering House Clan. The Yellowhorse trademark ""Rising Sun"" design is one of their most popular collections with its round or oval-domed center surrounded by small 'drops' or beads of silver – each one made by hand. These sterling silver earrings are in good condition, slight scratches from normal use, no other marring noted, approximate measure 1"" diameter each, the total weight is 19.6 grams.
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Southwestern Styled Sterling Silver Rings (3) Lot #555 (Sale Order 553 of 797) "Featured in this lot are three (3) Southwestern themed sterling silver rings: two (2) large, size 13, turquoise and coral inlays with Southwestern themed stamping; one (1) small nesting ring, size 6, with Turquoise outer bands and the nesting band with sugilite gemstone inlays. Jewelry maker and country of origin unknown for the two large rings, nesting band made in China. All rings are in good condition, no marring noted.
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U.S. Cavalry Sharp Rowel Spurs circa 1920-30's Lot #556 (Sale Order 554 of 797) Featured in this lot are these U.S. cavalry sharp rowel spurs, circa 1920's - 1930's. There are two pairs of spurs in this collection. The first pair is the bigger of the two, featuring heavy oxidation and a drop shank with sharp 12 tine stars rowels. The second pair are constructed from brass and feature a drop shank with 12 tine star rowels. The condition of this grouping of spurs is good, with one of the pairs of spurs showing heavy dark patina and the smaller pair shows a green patina to their brass frames. The measurements of these pairs of spurs are 1" x 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" and 1" x 3" x 4 1/4".
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Large Embroidered Native Brave Pair of Pillows Lot #557 (Sale Order 555 of 797) Featured in this lot is this large embroidered native brace pair of pillows. The pillows feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted embroidered construction that shows a Native American man mounted on his horse with a rifle slung across is left arm and holding a trade blanket over his head. The condition of this pair of pillows is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of pillows are 19" x 24" x 6".
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1904 Yellowstone Haynes Souvenir Playing Cards Lot #558 (Sale Order 556 of 797) Featured in this lot is this complete deck of 1904 Haynes souvenir playing cards from Yellowstone National Park. Each of the cards features a different photo from Yellowstone, published by the official photographer. On the back of the cards is a colonized photo of Old Faithful with red and gold frame. The photo of old faithful is double sided so it is seen "upright" no matter which way the card is held. The edges of the cards are also gold There are 52 cards, plus one joker, and the bridge card. The cards come in the original box with gold embossed writing on the red cloth. The deck of cards is in very good condition the box has some damage. It measures 3" x 3.5".
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"Among The Rockies" 1904 Pictorial Quarto Lot #559 (Sale Order 557 of 797) Offered in this lot is "Among The Rockies-Pictures of Magnificent Scenes in The Rock Mountains" published by the H.H. Tammen Curio Co., Denver, Colorado, 1904. This pictorial quarto has thirty five pages with black & white pictures of spectacular scenes of COlorado & Utah seen along the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Illustrated with 74 halftone photos. Brown pictorial wrappers bound with a tan cord and with a large oval on the front cover with a color onlay of a sunrise and mountain train depot. The rest of the front cover has a scene depicting Native Americans: teepee, canoe, bow and arrow, and the like. The rear cover has a large image of Chief Red Cloud. This wonderful book is what today would be known as a "coffee table" book with photos to be enjoyed and spark conversation. On the last page of this book is a 1894 painting of six Native American chiefs on horseback titled, "The Gathering Of The Ghost Dancers", and an inscription of a tribute to the people who "will pass into oblivion" but whose land will forever be beautifully represented. This oblong quarto has some slight minor water damage, foxing but is in overall good condition for its age. The book measures 12.75"L x 11.25"W
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1866 Personal Recollections Distinguished Generals Lot #560 (Sale Order 558 of 797) Offered in this lot is a rare 1st edition of “Personal Recollections of Distinguished Generals” by William F. G. Shanks. The Generals include Sherman, Thomas, Grant, Lee, Sheridan, Hooker, Rousseau, Buell, Rosencrans, Granger, Steedman, Howard, Logan, and Geary. Approximately forty pages, from 120-160, have come free from the binding. The book measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/4" x 1 1/2". This book is in fair to poor condition.
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Navajo Old Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post Rug Lot #561 (Sale Order 559 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Crystal Eye dazzler Trading Post rug circa 1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows eye dazzler design to the geometric patterns adorning this rug and shows coloration such as red, orange, brown and set to a cream and grey field. The condition of this rug is fair to good with some wear to the edges of the rug and shows a hole towards the middle of the rug but otherwise it shows fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 55" x 29 1/2".
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Hudson Bay Co. Four Point Red Trade Wool Blanket Lot #562 (Sale Order 560 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Hudson Bay Company four point trade wool blanket. The blanket shows the Hudson Bay Company tag and original construction, indicating that it was made in England. This is a red wool blanket with two large stripes of black on both sides of the blanket. Although the Hudson Bay Company didn't originate the point system for trade blankets, they popularized this system of quality identification. In the days of fur trapping and trading, a four point blanket would be exchanged for four beaver hides. This blanket shows four points as black stripes on the left hand side of the blanket. The condition of this blanket is in good condition overall, with some wear across the tag and show some stains throughout the blanket. This Hudson Bay blanket measures 82" wide by 62" long.
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Montana Taxidermy American Badger Hide Lot #563 (Sale Order 561 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana Taxidermy American Badger Hide. Badgers have rather short, wide bodies with short legs for digging. They have elongated, weasel-like heads with small ears. This badger hide shows no legs with a well preserved head and no wear marks to the hide itself. The condition of this hide is good that shows is hide legs cut shorter than the front but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this hide is 33" x 15".
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C. 1900 Eastern Plains Beaded & Fringed Hide Shirt Lot #564 (Sale Order 562 of 797) The lot features a tanned leather hide men’s shirt with beadwork from the early 1900’s Eastern Plains Indians. The shirt is comprised of tanned leather hide with a beaded bib attached on the front and hand cut integral hide fringes along the bottom edge as well as fringes on the shoulders, bib front and along the bottom edge of the arms and cuffs. The shirt shows some minor staining and other wide nice supple hide with little to no bead loss with no major damages such as holes or tears. The piece is likely from the Eastern Santee Sioux or Chippewa Cree being a dance shirt of sorts. The piece displays beautifully. Measures 32 inches long by 22 inches from shoulder to shoulder not including the arms or fringes.
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Asian Silk Embroidery Art, Circa 1890-1920 Lot #565 (Sale Order 563 of 797) "Included in this lot is a finely made framed Asian Silk Embroidery. This appears to be a Chinese silk
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S. Coulhard (1931-2011) Bull Moose Etching c. 1973 Lot #566 (Sale Order 564 of 797) Featured in this lot is this framed etching of a bull moose from Steve Coulthard (1931-2011) from circa 1973. Steve Coulhard was a cowboy artist from Tie Siding, Wyoming. This is a wonderfully and professionally crafted etching of a bull moose. The etching shows the artist signature at the bottom right hand corner and shows the date below the signature with the title of the artwork shown in the center. The condition of this etching is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this etching is 13 1/4" x 11 1/4" and the visible art measures 6 1/2" x 4 1/2".
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Jay Dusard The North American Cowboy: A Portrait Lot #567 (Sale Order 565 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a black and white photograph portrait of five cowboys by Jay Dusard originating from 1980. The piece displays five cowboys standing in front of a canvas tent, each person showing leather chaps, cowboy hats, and thick work jackets holding cups of coffee. The bottom of the photo is marked with "Bill Moorhouse, Bob Phillips, Jeff Shipp, Jack Bowlin and Jerry Brashears, ORO Ranch, 1980 - JAY DUSARD The North American Cowboy: a portrait" along with the limited edition number and signature. The piece is set into a wood frame with white border around the photo. The print shows good condition overall with some light wear across the frame. The piece measures 17 3/4" wide by 14 1/2" tall with the frame being 24 1/4" wide by 21 1/4" tall.
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Whitefish Depot Watercolor Framed Art By Carlotta Lot #568 (Sale Order 566 of 797) Featured in this lot is a framed watercolor painting of the Whitefish Depot by Carlotta Barker in 2005. Carlotta Barker is an American artist known for her watercolor paintings. The piece depicts the exterior of the "Whitefish Depot" in Whitefish, Montana. The piece shows a beautiful flower field and watercolor impressionistic design. The art is marked in the bottom right-hand corner, reading "Whitefish, MT Carlotta, 2005". The piece shows good condition overall, with little to no wear across the frame. The frame measures 31 1/2" wide by 24 1/2" tall, with the art being 21 3/4" wide by 14 1/2" tall.
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John B. Monroe Original "Cowboys On Horses" Lot #569 (Sale Order 567 of 797) Featured in this lot is this John B. Monroe orginal painting called "Cowboys on Horses." The original artwork shows a cowboy in the for front and others riding in the background. The condition of this framed artwork is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this framed artwork are 13" x 15" and the visible art measures 4 3/4" x 6 3/4".
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Exploring Glacier Park Framed Print By Wayne Dowdy Lot #570 (Sale Order 568 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a Montana Ducks Unlimited sponsor print from 1996 titled "Exploring Glacier Park" by Wayne Dowdy. Wayne Dowdy is an American artist known for his depictions of American wildlife. The print depicts a mother grizzly and her two cubs exploring the snow cover bank of a river with a forest and mountains raising in the background. The cubs are shown investigating a pair of wood ducks standing on a rock on the river bank. The print is signed in the bottom left hand corner reading "Wayne Dowdy 372/999 Wayne Dowdy c1996". The bottom of the boarder is marked "'Exploring Glacier Park" Grizzly Bears - Harlequin Ducks Artist Wayne Dowdy Montana Ducks Unlimited 1996 Sponsor Print". The art is set into a wood frame with a blue grey boarder around the piece. The frame measures 34 1/2" wide by 26" tall with the art measuring 24 1/2" wide by 16 1/4" tall.
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Navajo P Long Sterling Silver Multi Stone Bracelet Lot #571 (Sale Order 569 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver multi stone bracelet from Navajo artist Phillip Long. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a beautifully inlaid bracelet face with a total of 12 cabochon including gemstones as follows: turquoise, spiny oyster, fir opal, and carnelian. The bracelet is marked with the Phillip Long hallmark 'PL' and a 'sterling' stamp underneath with another hallmark of 'LL' underneath that. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2" x 2 1/2" x 1/4" and the circumference is 4 1/2". The collective weight of this bracelet is 16.6g.
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14k Gold Remington Model 1858 Hat/Lapel Pin Lot #572 (Sale Order 570 of 797) Featured in this lot is a 14k Gold Remington Model 1858 Hat/Lapel pin. The Remington Model 1858 was used by the Union forces during the US Civil War until it transitioned into the New Model Army version. The Remington 1858 Army version was a large-framed .44 caliber revolver with an eight-inch barrel, and a very powerful handgun. It saw much use during the westward expansion of the country, in part due to the relative ease of a quick reload with a spare, pre-loaded cylinder; this being an advantage over other revolver designs of the time. Buffalo Bill Cody used an ivory-handled New Model Army version until 1906. This pin has a brilliant "like new" appearance, locking securely into a jewelry clutch backing, in good overall condition, no marring noted. The total weight is 6.6 grams. Measures .5"W x 2.25"L
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Navajo Patricia Ed Becenti Multi Stone Inlaid Ring Lot #573 (Sale Order 571 of 797) Featured in this lot is this multi stone inlaid ring from Navajo artist Patricia Ed. Becenti. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a multi stone inlaid ring face that includes rectangular gemstones such as turquoise, lapis lazuli, and spiny oyster. The ring is marked with a Patricia Ed. Becenti hallmark and a 'sterling' mark underneath the hallmark. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 1 1/8" x 2" x 7/8". The ring size is US 10 1/4. The collective weight of this ring is 15.8g.
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Zuni Anson & Leticia Sterling Silver Opal Bracelet Lot #574 (Sale Order 572 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and opal bracelet from Zuni artists Anson & Leticia. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a beautiful six bar frame design that features a total of 40 rectangular fire opal gemstones that are set into the face of the bracelet. The bracelet is marked with the Anson & Leticia hallmark 'ALW' and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 1 7/8" x 2 1/2" x 1" and the circumference is 4 1/2". The collective weight of the bracelet is 28.4g.
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Transitional Paleo Period Variety Point Collection Lot #575 (Sale Order 573 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Transitional Paleo period variety point collection from the Transitional Paleo to Early Archaic period aged from 8,000 - 10,000 B.P. There are 15 total points in this collection. The first framed collection features a number of Mayborn Gary sub-type points that feature serrated edges and also includes some Bonham points that show triangular shape and a central Oviod napped knife point that shows a cluster formation and a large stature. The second collection features three medium size Adena blade points that shows a variety of materials for construction of chert material and flint material; and shows two flint Adena Dickerson point with a black coloration and a chert Adena Dickerson point at the bottom; The last point is a triangular stemmed Adena Robins point that is napped from a grey chert material. The condition of this collection of points is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these frames are 1 1/8" x 6" x 8".
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C. 1950 Crow Apsaalooke Beaded Men's Moccasins Lot #576 (Sale Order 574 of 797) The lot features a set of Crow Apsaalooke Montana Indian beaded hide men's moccasins dating to circa 1950's. The set is comprised of Indian tanned hide with a fancy scalloped folded sewn ankle and is beaded on the fronts with a classic Crow Apsaalooke pattern of geometric beadwork in glass trade beads of dark green and black. Soft bottoms with a nice foot worn pattern. Each measures 11"L sole by 4"W by 4"H ankle.
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Mic-Mac Indian Catlinite Pipestone Pipe Bowl Lot #577 (Sale Order 575 of 797) The lot features a Mic-Mac Native American Indian carved polished catlinite pipestone pipe bowl from the 20th Century. The piece exhibits a classic Mic-Mac pattern with "T" pipe having a square body and polished cylindircal bowl having a stone gorget or banner stone like rounded bottom having a round cut hole at the center. The pipe shows a rich red coloring with speckled black and pink coloring with a pink speckled end. The piece measures 5" by 4" and 1 3/8"W. Mic-Mac also referred to as Mic Mac, Mi'kmaq, Micmac, Mi'gmaq, Lnu, Mi'kmaw or Mi'gmaw.
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Pacific Northwest Coast Indians Argillite Totem Lot #578 (Sale Order 576 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Pacific Northwest Coast Indians argillite totem. The totem features a wonderfully and professionally crafted argillite construction that features a traditional set up with animal figural with the bottom animal showing the biggest as the base and shows an eagle in the center figural and shows a small bear as the top figural. The condition of this totem is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this totem is 4 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/4".
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Thebes E Notch Projectile Point 10,000 - 8,000 BP Lot #579 (Sale Order 577 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Thebes E Notch projectile point aged from the early Archaic period and from 10,000 - 8,000 B.P. The point shows a medium triangular point with an elliptical cross section and a semi serrated edge to the blade and is napped form a white pinkish chert material. The condition of this point is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this point are 2 7/8" x 1 1/2" x 1/4.
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Isleta Stella Teller (1929 -) Polychrome Pot Lot #580 (Sale Order 578 of 797) Featured in this lot is this polychrome pottery vessel from Isleta artist Stella Teller born in 1929 and circa 1950's. The pottery vessel shows wonderfully and professionally crafted ceramic construction that features wavy geometric patterns painted with polychrome natural paint and features natural red clay coloration of the rim. The pottery vessel is marked on the bottom 'S. Teller - Isleta, N. Mex.' Stella Teller is an award-winning artist (1929 - ) has enjoyed a long career of making pottery figurines in her studio at Isleta Pueblo. She follows a family tradition of potters, as her great-grandmother Marcellina Jojola, her grandmother Emeklia Lente Carpio, and her mother Felicita Jojola were all pottery makers. The condition of this pottery vessel is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pottery vessel are 2 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".
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Mixed Cut Sapphire VS Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Lot #581 (Sale Order 579 of 797) Featured in this lot is this mixed cut sapphire VS diamond and 18k white gold ring with GAL paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped and tested 18k white gold construction in a bypass style of ring band that features an 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '18k' gold stamp next to the hallmark and is marked as follows underneath the hallmark: SA 2.17ct - DO .31ct. The bypass design feature two cushion and triangular cut blue sapphire that measures 6.75 x 5.05 x 3.43mm and 7.18 x 6.61 x 3.74mm with blue coloration and moderate saturation with a transparent nature and a total sapphire weight of 2.17 carats. The center stones are decorated with halo rings that represent the shape of the stone showing a total of 30 round brilliant cut diamond and a total diamond weight of 0.31 carats TWT and color gradient of F - G and a clarity of VS. The piece comes complete with GAL(Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America, Inc., a GIA certified lab GAL Appraisal Number#: GAL202215501) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $7,675.00. The ring size is US 7.
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Natural Emerald Diamond & 18k Two Tone Necklace Lot #582 (Sale Order 580 of 797) Featured in this lot is this natural emerald diamond and 18k two tone necklace from GGA paperwork. The necklace features a polished, stamped, and tested 18k two tone pendant and chain necklace that features a 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '18k' gold stamp next to the hallmark. The center stone is a natural cushion faceted cut emerald gemstone that features measurements of 15.20 x 14.30mm and shows type III clarity with green coloration and excellent symmetry with intense color and is transparent with a dark tone and a total weight of 9.17 carats. The center stone and the connector is profusely decorated with a total of 52 round brilliant cut diamonds and shows measurements of 1.6 x 1.2mm with clarity of SI1 - SI2 and shows a color gradient of G-H and shows excellent symmetry and excellent polish and a total diamond weight of 0.86 carats. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA054293 and trace number: NK014228) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $25,770.00. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 18 1/4".
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Trade Metal Triangular Tip Point c. 19th Century Lot #583 (Sale Order 581 of 797) Featured in this lot is this trade metal triangular tip point circa 19th century. The point is construction from trade metal and shows a triangular shape tip with parallel blade edges and shows a squared off stem. The condition of this point is good with heavy oxidation denoting age bout otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this point is 4 3/8" x 7/8".
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Nez Pierce Fully Beaded Trade Bead Hide Purse Lot #584 (Sale Order 582 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Nez Pierce fully beaded trade seed bead hide purse. The purse features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hide construction that features a fully beaded platform with colors such as medium blue, medium red, yellow, pumpkin orange, and chalk white. The condition of this purse is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this beaded purse is 6" x 11".
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Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post Rug c 1950 Lot #585 (Sale Order 583 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading ost rug circa 1950's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally woven wool construction that features a traditional eye dazzler decoration that features a beautiful central pendant that has a stepped eye dazzler design that flows outward from the center and features a black border with white tassels. The colors shown here include medium red, white, heathered grey, and black in the very center. The condition of this rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 36 3/4" x 23 1/2".
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C. 1950's Green Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring Lot #586 (Sale Order 584 of 797) Presented in this lot is a vintage Mid-Century oval green turquoise Sterling Silver ring. The bezel set green turquoise cabochon has a black matrix, is flanked with three slashes on both sides of the solid shank, the imagery in Native American jewelry often connotes feathers, symbolizing honor and connected the user with the Creator. Artist's mark and "sterling" are stamped inside the band. The cabochon is .5"L, total weight of this ring is 9.8 grams, size is 10.25, even patina throughout, in good overall condition
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Zuni Joyce Waseta Maiden Inlaid Jewelry Collection Lot #587 (Sale Order 585 of 797) Featured in this lot is this maiden inlaid jewelry collection from Zuni artist Joyce Waseta. There are four pieces of jewelry in this collection. The first is a necklace that features three maiden pendants centrally fixed to a link chain and shows inlaid decoration of turquoise, mother of pearl, and jet created in the likeness of a maiden; and the central; pendant is marked with Joyce Waseta's hallmark with 'Zuni' etched underneath the hallmark. The next item is a bracelet with split shoulders and floral decoration and features a central decoration of a maiden that is inlaid the same way the necklace is and shows the artist hallmark etched on the underside of the bracelet. The third item is a ring that features a maiden inlay decoration and sterling silver construction that is etched with the artist signature on the underside of the ring. The last is a pair of earrings in the same maiden style and is etched on both earrings with the artist signature. The condition of this collection of of jewelry is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of the necklace from clasp to clasp is 20 1/8" and the central pendant arrangement measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 1/4". The measurements of the bracelet is 1 5/8" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/8" and the circumference is 4". The measurements of the ring is 7/8" x 3/4" x 1 1/8" and the ring size is US 7. The measurements of the earrings is 1 3/4" x 1/2" x 1/2". The collective weight of this collection is 38.1g.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Multi Stone Inlaid Earrings Lot #588 (Sale Order 586 of 797) "Featured in this lot is this collection of Navajo sterling silver multi stone earrings. There are two pairs of earrings in this collection. The first pair of earrings shows a dangle design that features a inlaid opal, jet, and mother of pearl adorning the face of the earrings; the earrings are stamped 'sterling' on the backside of the earrings. The second pair of earrings shows a half hoop design that features inlaid turquoise, onyx, red branch coral, and mother of pearl rectangular cabochon set into the face of the earrings and ended in a stud design; the earrings are stamped 'sterling' on the backside of the earrings. The condition of this pair of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these earrings is 2"" x 1/4"" x 1/8"" and 1 3/8"" x 1 1/8"" x 1/4"". The collective weight of these earrings is 10.2g
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C. 1950 Navajo Silver & Genuine Turquoise Bracelet Lot #589 (Sale Order 587 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo nickel silver and genuine turquoise bracelet circa 1950's. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted nickel silver and genuine turquoise construction. The face of the bracelet features a repousse conchos set to the stamped frame of this highly decorated bracelet. The bracelet is marked 'Nickel Silver' and 'Genuine Turquoise' on the inside of of the bracelet. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 1 3/4" x 2 1/8" x 1/2" and the circumference is 4".
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Kabana Swimming Dolphins Sterling Silver Necklace Lot #590 (Sale Order 588 of 797) "For your consideration is a rare Kabana Jewelry Sterling Silver Swimming Dolphins Link Necklace. This unique and hard to find dolphin link necklace in .925 sterling silver from Kabana Jewelry offers a uniquely modern expression of love for the beauty of nature and the grace of these graceful marine mammals. Fourteen (14) Dolphins, swimming nose to tail, in ascending size pairs frpm the clasp, form the links of this piece. Kabana Jewelry presents beautiful citizens of the animal kingdom, from the exotic African savanna to the mysterious world beneath the ocean waves, with an exquisite attention to detail in a celebration of the inspiration of life and its many forms. This exquisite necklace is stunning in its appearance, features a lobster claw clasp, has Sterling and company name stamped on underside. Total weight is 46.9 grams, measures 9""L closed, 18""L open, in good overall condition, no marring noted.
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Navajo Ganado Diamond Fine Wool Rug c. 1950's Lot #591 (Sale Order 589 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo Ganado diamond fine wool rug circa 1950's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hand woven wool construction that shows a central diamond and fletching decoration on both sides of it and shows coloration of black, red, and light brown set to a cream field. The condition of this rug is fair with a tear in one of the corners but otherwise the rug shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 29" x 30".
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1930 Sherivan Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug Lot #592 (Sale Order 590 of 797) Included in this lot we have a Shervian hand knotted wool runner rug originating from the 1930's. The rug features a fine detailed design, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Sherivan Persian rugs are hand woven in Iran and the surrounding area. The piece displays a wonderful tight geometric floral pattern, with the border showing floral designs and a medallion design at the center. The piece shows a tight weave with colors of red, dark blue, cream, green, pink, dark red, and brown. The piece shows good condition overall, with little wear and use. The rug measures 42 1/2" wide by 84" long.
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Hopi Mohair Woven 2nd Mesa Eye Dazzler Rug c. 1970 Lot #593 (Sale Order 591 of 797) Featured in this lot is a beautiful Hopi Indian Mohair Woven Eye Dazzler rug. The rug was made by Mary Yestite c. 1970 from Second Mesa. The Hopi are a Native American tribe, often recognized for populating the North American continent and in particular, Arizona. This rug shows a beautiful geometric pattern design with black, tan, and gold color scheme. The rug comes complete with the original tag from Polacca Trading Post - Hopi Indian Crafts that reads on the back: Maker: Mary Yestite - Mohair - About 1970 2nd Mesa. It is in good condition and measures 37" x 25".
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Montana Taxidermy American Badger Hide Lot #594 (Sale Order 592 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana Taxidermy American Badger Hide. Badgers have rather short, wide bodies with short legs for digging. They have elongated, weasel-like heads with small ears. This badger hide shows no legs with a well preserved head and no wear marks to the hide itself. The condition of this hide is good and shows the hide legs no fully treated and missing its feet but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this hide are 33 3/4" x 15"
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Montana Belle Movie Poster Hand Signed Photograph Lot #595 (Sale Order 593 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana Belle movie poster circa 1952 and hand signed Jane Russell photograph. There are two items in this collection. The first is a hand is a original Montana Belle Movie poster circa 1952 by RKO Radio Pictures Inc. about a voluptuous outlaw, is lying low in a small desert town with Bob Dalton and his feckless bank robber brothers. The second item is a hand signed photograph of Jane Russell and has a marking at the bottom that reads: Jane Russell - Founder of WAIF. The Movie poster comes complete with a Certificate of authenticity that reads: Certificate of Authenticity - Autographs, Vintage Movie Posters, Sports Memorabilia - This certificate certifies that the signature of Jane Russell is Authentic. The condition of this framed collection is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed collection is 18 1/4" x 32". and the visible art measures 13 1/4" x 271/2".
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Pewter Sculpture, "Lee At Antietam" by FJ Barnum Lot #596 (Sale Order 594 of 797) For your consideration in this lot is a pewter sculpture of Confederate General Robert E Lee by noted sculptor Frances J Barnum’s Civil War collection. The piece is titled "Lee at Antietam". Lee, while seated on a horse, is handing another mounted soldier a rolled document, most likely orders for a subordinate officer during the battle at Antietam, also known as the battle of Sharpsburg. Lee's horse is being held by the reins by a young boy. This limited edition is an example of the artist's fine detailing. The sculpture is in fine condition without noticeable marring. It measures 9" L x 6.75" W x 5.75" H.
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Thirty-two (32) Wyoming Photo Postcards & Photos Lot #597 (Sale Order 595 of 797) "Included in this lot are thirty-two (32) Wyoming Photo Postcards and Photographs c. 1920-1950. The majority of the photo postcards were from around the communities of Cody and Jackson Hole, with scenes of the Grand Tetons from the Square G Ranch at Jenny Lake. The Square G Ranch was a famous ranch located on Jenny Lake of Jackson Lake area, operating from the 1920s until the early 1950s when the ranch was sold and its cabins moved to the Jackson Hole Colter Bay campground of the Grand Tetons National Park.
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C. 1925 Yellowstone Old Faithful Northern Pacific Lot #598 (Sale Order 596 of 797) The lot features two original Old Faithful by Moonlight circa 1925 calendar tops from Northern Pacific. Both show the “Old Faithful By Moonlight” artwork showing the towering geyser of Yellowstone National Park under the stars and moonlight of the night with the Native American Indians in tipi’s. The piece is marked by the artist R. Atkinson Fox Northern Pacific artist. Robert Atkinson Fox (1860-1935) was an American-Canadian illustrator and naturalist painter whose works have been widely collectible. The larger shows the black border and is titled “As Faithful as Old Faithful” and from Mutual Trust Life Insurance Company Chicago, Illinois. Truly a nice early set showing one with mostly original outside edge and the other with cut down outside edge for framing. Both are lose. The larger measures 19.75” by 12 7/8”. The other is 15.5” by 9.5”.
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"Life Among the Indians" by Rev. James Finley 1890 Lot #599 (Sale Order 597 of 797) For your consideration is this book, “Life Among the Indians: or, Personal reminiscences and historical incidents illustrative of Indian life and character.” by Reverend James B. Finley, "The Old Chief" or Ra-Wah-Wah, and edited by Reverend D.W. Clark, D.D., Cranston & Curts Publishing, 1890. James Finley was a Methodist clergyman, sent as a missionary to the Native American Wyandot or Wendat people, also known as the Huron, in the new state of Ohio where he remained six years. Retaining the superintendency of this mission for two years, he subsequently continued in the itinerant ministry as pastor and presiding elder until 1845. This book has been acknowledged as an exceptional historical work depicting the Wyandotte Nation and other Ohio Native American peoples and life on the Ohio frontier. The cover is embossed with the publisher's emblem on the spine. Condition of this book is good, with some wear to the spine and corners of the cover and browning to the pages consistent with age. The measurements of this book are 7.5"L x 5.25"W x 1"D.
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"My Native Land" By James Cox 1st Edition 1895 Lot #600 (Sale Order 598 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1895 first edition of “My Native Land” by James Cox. The book features content originating from and all about The United States, its wonders, beauties, and people, with descriptive notes, character sketches, folk lore, traditions, legends, and history “for the amusement of the Old and the Instruction of the Young,” according to the cover page. This is a profusely illustrated book that was published by Blair Publishing Co. The condition of this book is good, gold gilt embossed cover has slight wear and foxing to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 9"L x 6.25"W x 1"D.
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Montana Wrought Iron & Tooled Leather Table Lamp Lot #601 (Sale Order 599 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana wrought iron and tooled leather table lamp. This lamp features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wrought iron and leather construction that features a beautifully crafted wrought iron base and shows a lamp shade with tooled and stamped mounted leather floral decoration on a canvas shade. The condition of this lamp is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good working condition. The lamp has been tested and is in working condition. The measurements of this lamp is 28" x 16 1/4" x 16 1/4".
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Robert Spannring "Montana Big Horn Sheep" Bronze Lot #602 (Sale Order 600 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture of a Montana big horn sheep by Montana artist Robert Spannring. This bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a Montana big horn sheep walking forward on a segments of shale rocks. Robert Spannring, a Montanan native, has been a fine Artist for 40 years. During the first twenty years Robert worked as an illustrator and watercolorist, developing his skills in drawing and painting. The condition of this of this bronze is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze is 4 1/2" x 4 7/8" x 2 3/8".
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Red-Headed Pochard Hand Carved Duck Decoy Lot #603 (Sale Order 601 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Red-Headed Pochard hand carved duck decoy. The decoy features a wonderfully and professionally crafted softwood construction that shows a decoy that features the likeness of a Red-Headed Pochard that shows a black bill and a red head with glass eyes and a black and white body. The condition of this duck decoy is good with slight wear to the bill of the duck and its tail but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this duck decoy is 5 1/2" x 14" x 5 1/2"
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Bob Moore " Up Alder Gulch" Graphite on Paper 1971 Lot #604 (Sale Order 602 of 797) Featured in this lot is this graphite on paper artwork called "Up Alder Gulch," by Bob Moore circa 1971. The graphite artwork features a wonderfully and professionally drawn graphite on paper construction that features a hunter on horseback startled by a grizzly bead descending down the hillside. The condition of this graphite sketch is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this graphite sketch is 17" x 13 3/4".
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Japanese Spherical Glass Fishing Floats c. 1950's Lot #605 (Sale Order 603 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Japanese spherical glass fishing floats circa 1950's. There are four floats in this collection. These floats were used to give buoyancy to fishing nets, long lines, and drop lines. These types of fishing buoys originate from as early as the 1840's - invented by a Norwegian merchant Christopher Faye, and modernized shortly after by Hadeslands Glassverk. The buoys are referred to as "Japanese Glass Floats" because most all of the remaining glass floats that exist today originate from Japan, and their ever-booming deep sea fishing industry. These hand blown floats originate from the mid-20th Century. The condition of these floats is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these floats are 3" x 3 1/4" x 3 1/4 and 3" x 3" x 3".
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C. 1920-1936 Yellowstone Park Guidebooks N.P. & B. Lot #606 (Sale Order 604 of 797) The lot features two Yellowstone National Park guidebooks from the Northern Pacific Yellowstone Line and Burlington Route railway dating from circa 1920’s to 1936. The first is the circa 1936 Yellowstone guide book from Burlington Route and Northern Pacific railway titled on the first page Magic Yellowstone, dated on last page 1936. The book shows 11 Gustave Wilhelm Krollmann illustrations of Yellowstone as well as other photographs, in good condition. The second is the earlier edition of the previous guide book / guidebook showing a textured cover with of Yellowstone from Northern Pacific Yellowstone Park Line titled, Magic Yellowstone with a bust of a the Yellowstone bear. The book shows many Haynes photographs and at the center the original Yellowstone Park 1927 Poole Bros Chicago 2-15-28 map with red line color. A nice early likely 1927 and 1936 Yellowstone guidebook set in good condition. Each measures 10” by 7”.
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Large Embroidered Buffalo Lumbar Pair of Pillows Lot #607 (Sale Order 605 of 797) Featured in this lot is this large embroidered buffalo lumbar pair of pillows. There are two pillows in this collection. The pillows show wonderfully and professionally crafted embroidered construction and shows a American buffalo or bison decorating the face of the pillow with colors such as green, red and shows a off white field with a brown buffalo or bison. The condition of this pair of pillows is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of pillows are 11 1/2" x 24" x 4 1/2".
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"The Elk Hunt" By Hanson Forestry Advertisement Lot #608 (Sale Order 606 of 797) Featured in this lot is this advertisement called "The Elk Hunt," by Hanson. This advertisement features a forestry scene with campers and hunters with a caravan of cars and campers on the main road. The advertisement is marked 'Hanson' in the bottom right hand corner and is titled at the bottom 'The Elk Hunt.' The condition of this sign is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this sign is 17 1/2" x 23" x 1/4".
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"Heroes of the Dark Continent New Edition" Lot #609 (Sale Order 607 of 797) "Included is the historical classic, ""Heroes of the Dark Continent and How Stanley Found Emin Pasha"" by J.W. Buel, 1890 first edition Historical Publishing Company.
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1st Ed. Anecdotes of Buffalo Bill by Dan Winget Lot #610 (Sale Order 608 of 797) In this lot is a rare 1927 first edition of “Anecdotes of Buffalo Bill That have Never Appeared in Print” by Dan Winget, The Last of the Old Scouts. The preface of this book includes a pair of letters written from Winget to Cody about the idea of this book. The book is bound in tan cloth with black print. The book measures 8” x 5 3/4" x 1 1/4".
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Navajo Tommy Singer Sterling Silver Bracelet Lot #611 (Sale Order 609 of 797) Featured in this lot is sterling silver bracelet from Navajo artists Tommy & Rose Singer. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a tooled face of geometric patterns adorning the face of the bracelet. The bracelet is marked with Tommy and Rose Singer hallmark 'T & R Singer' and is marked 'sterling' underneath the hallmark. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 3/4" and the circumference is 6 1/4". The collective weight of the bracelet is 32.4g.
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Navajo J. Johnson Carico Lake Turquoise Necklace Lot #612 (Sale Order 610 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Carico Lake turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Johnny Johnson. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver pendant that features a total of 25 Carico Lake turquoise cabochon with beautiful luster and shows mineral discoloration in light brown to some of the cabochon. The necklace features Carico Lake nugget beads strung on a wire necklace chain. The necklace is marked 'J. Johnson' on the back of the pendant with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from claps to clasp is 17 1/2" and the pendant measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 35.1g.
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Navajo Heishi & Turquoise Beaded Necklace Lot #613 (Sale Order 611 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo heishi and turquoise beaded necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted heishi and turquoise construction that shows a double strand design with heishi discoidal shells throughout and shows a total of 34 cripple creek turquoise nugget beads that shows a beautiful luster and mineral deposit spider webbing adorning the gemstones. The condition of this necklace is good with with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from end to end is 15 3/4".
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Japanese Composite Pearl Beaded Cameo Necklace Lot #614 (Sale Order 612 of 797) Featured in this lot is this hand made Japanese composite pearl beaded cameo necklace from Baar and Beards, Inc. This necklace is fantastically crafted from silver cloth and shows a fully beaded necklace face with graduated composite pearls. The central pendant is a shell cameo of a woman that is holding flowers with a metal necklace that previously held a gemstone. The necklace is marked Hand Made - a "Top Hit" fashion - Baar & Beards, Inc - Japan. The condition of this necklace is fair to good with the only damage is there is a gemstone missing from the necklace of the cameo pendant but otherwise shows fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this choker from clasp to clasp are 14 1/2" and the pendant measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/8" x 1/4".
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Transitional Paleo Period Artifact Collection Lot #615 (Sale Order 613 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Transitional Paleo Period artifact and point collection from the Transitional Paleo to Early Archaic period. The points are aged to 8,000 - 10,000 BP. There are a total of 42 points and two shells in this collection. The collection shows a variety of points ranging from fluted corner notched pints to small clovis fluted points, most are triangular with sharp shoulders and moderately serrated edges with a couple showing the same stature as a scraper and shows some oviod shaped points. The two shells show a cylindrical shape with pale cream coloration with some shapes of darker mineral deposits through the shell. The condition of this collection is fair with some chipping to a number of the points but otherwise the a collection features a fair overall condition. The measurements of this collection of points range from 1/2" x 3/8"
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Burlington Northern West Glass 22k Gold Glama Tray Lot #616 (Sale Order 614 of 797) "Featured in this lot is this Burlington Northern West glass and 22k gold Glama Tray. The glass tray features a wonderfully and professionally crafted glass and 22k gold construction that features a gold moustache shape and a green and 22k gold border that features famous brands of the Burlington Northern Wes tbrands including: Chas. Miller, Parkman, Wyoming; D.C. Holler, Gillette, Wyo.; Watt Bros., Moorcroft, Wyo.; Tom Cooper, Fort Morgan, Colo.; Allan and Jack Weisbart, Brush, Colo.; Ralph Cunningham, Billings, Mont.; Jerry Langman, Billings, Mont.; and many others. This tray comes complete with literature on the tray itself. The condition of this Glama tray is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition.
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Exotic Oregon Tiger Stripe Turned Wooden Bowl Lot #617 (Sale Order 615 of 797) Featured in this lot is this exotic Oregon Tiger Stripe turned wooden bowl. The bowl features a wonderfully crafted turned Tiger Stripe wood construction that shows that shows a flared base and a concave lip to the bowl the bowl shows the iconic striped design particular to this specific type of wood. The condition of this bowl is fair with some chipping to the base but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bowl are 5 3/8" x 5" x 5".
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Miners Dewar Carbide Lantern circa 1940s-1950s Lot #618 (Sale Order 616 of 797) Featured in this lot we have an early 1900's Dewar MFG Co. miner's carbide lantern. The lantern has a lower part that holds the fuel and an upper part that produces the flame for the light. There is a handle on the top with an open hook, as well as a hook type hand handle on the back. The disk is marked across the back reading "DEWAR MFG Co. BROOKLYN, NY. PAT PEND". The lantern shows fair condition overall with some light wear and a small hole in the bottom container with some light rust. The piece measures 14 1/2" tall overall with the bottom of the lantern measuring 3" in diameter and 4 1/2" from the front to the back of the handle.
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Civil War Artifacts, Bullets and Uniform Parts Lot #619 (Sale Order 617 of 797) "For your consideration is this collection of Civil War artifacts, 1861-65, including buck and ball fragments, Minnie bullets, and Selma lube groove Enfield bullets. Also included are two (2) uniform buttons, one is the type of button worn by Union soldiers, image of an eagle has faded with age. Also included is a brass uniform lapel pin, the attaching safety pin is broken off. Lapel pin has rich patina throughout. Also included is a Civil War belt buckle which would have been issued to a Union soldier from the state of New York. The oblong bronze waist belt plate (belt buckle) shows SNY centered on the front, patina noted throughout. All the items are in good overall condition considering age and use.
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Maricopa Pueblo Indian Black on Red Owl Pots Lot #620 (Sale Order 618 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Maricopa Pueblo Indian "Black on Red," owl pots, circa midcentury. There are two owl pots in this collection, with facial features and decoration added and a cactus painted on the wider pot. Pueblo pottery is made using a coiled technique that came into northern Arizona and New Mexico from the south about 1500 years ago. In the four-corners region of the US, nineteen pueblos and villages have historically produced pottery. Although each of these pueblos uses similar traditional methods of coiling, shaping, finishing and firing, the pottery from each is distinctive. The condition of these two pots is fair, with a slight repair to the ear of the wider pot and slight chips to the thinner pot. The measurements of these “Black on Red” pottery vessels are 4 1/4" x 3" x 3" and 4" x 3" x 3 1/4".
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Navajo B.Tsosie Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie Lot #621 (Sale Order 619 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver turquoise bolo tie from Navajo artist Bernice Tsosie. The bolo tie features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver pendant that features a twisted rope border decoration with a polygonal cut cripple creek turquoise cabochon that is strung on a braided leather tie and ended with sterling silver aglets. The pendant is marked 'BT' and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this bolo tie is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bolo tie from aglets to the tip of the tie is 21 1/2" and the pendant measures 2" x 1 1/2" x 5/8".
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Navajo Sterling Silver Multi Stone Earrings Lot #622 (Sale Order 620 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of Navajo sterling silver multi stone earrings. There are three pairs of earrings in this collection. The first is a pair of multi stone segmented dangle earrings with turquoise and lapis lazuli square cut gemstones set into the segments. The next pair is a set of hook stud earrings from Navajo artist Charlie Bowie and features onyx and opal cabochon set into the earrings. The last pair shows oval cut chalcedony and a sterling silver construction that shows an unidentifiable hallmark with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this collection of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this collection of earrings are 1" x 1/4" x 5/8" for the multi stone earrings, 1 1/4" x 1/4" x 5/8" for the chalcedony earrings, and 7/8" x 1/4" x 5/8". The collective weight of these earrings are 19.4g.
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Sodalite, Turquoise, Red Branch Coral Necklace Lot #623 (Sale Order 621 of 797) Included in this lot is this Southwestern Sodalite, Turquoise and Red Branch Coral Three Strand Bead Pendant Necklace. This necklace incorporates tortoise shell color seed beads with turquoise and red branch coral beads, bugle beads and culminating in a large Sodalite cabochon pendant. Sterling silver jingles attach to a hook & eye clasp. Sunrise hallmark and "Sterling" are stamped on both jingles. This necklace is in nice condition, rich patina noted on jingles, no marring noted. Necklace measures 12"L closed. Cabochon measures .75" in diameter.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Buffalo Necklace Lot #624 (Sale Order 622 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver turquoise buffalo necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a buffalo perched a top a spear with a dangle feather decoration and shows a single oval cut sleeping beauty turquoise shown at the bottom of the pendant. The necklace chain features a triple strand of liquid silver and is ended with two aglets that are stamped 'sterling'. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 20 1/2" and the pendant measures 3" x 2 1/2 x 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 22.2g.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Dangle Feather Earrings Lot #625 (Sale Order 623 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver dangle feather earrings. There are two sets of earrings in this collection. The first is a pair of dangle feather earrings with two sterling silver feathers and shows a pear shape malachite cabochon set into the earrings. The second pair shows a slightly larger sterling silver dangle feather with a pear cut chalcedony cabochon set into the earrings. The condition of this collection of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of earrings is1 7/8" x 1/4" x 1/8" and 2 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4". The collective weight of these earrings are 8.5g
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Original "Corbin Cabin" Watercolor By Bud Shafer Lot #626 (Sale Order 624 of 797) Featured in this lot is a signed original Bud Shafer watercolor painting titled "Corbin Cabin". Bud Shafer is a Montana watercolor artist. This piece depicts a brick cabin with a wooden roof and small fence across the back of the cabin. The cabin is set onto the side of a lightly forested mountain. The painting shows wonderful art style with vibrant color. The piece is signed in the bottom right hand corner, reading "B Shafer". The art is set into a wooden frame with a light brown border around the piece. It shows good condition overall, with little to no wear. The frame measures 16 1/4" wide by 13 1/4" wide with the art measuring 9 3/4" wide by 6 3/4" tall.
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Bigfork Inn Montana Watercolor By Carlotta Barker Lot #627 (Sale Order 625 of 797) Featured in this lot is a framed original watercolor painting of the Bigfork Inn located in Montana by Carlotta Barker from 2005. Carlotta Barker is an American artist known for her watercolor paintings. This painting displays the snow covered exterior of the Bigfork in located in Bigfork, Montana. The painting displays wonderful watercolor style with impressionistic design. The bottom right-hand corner is signed "Montana Carlotta, 2005". The art is set into a simple frame with a white border around the art. The piece shows good condition overall, with some light wear across the frame and information on the artist on the back. The frame measures 30 1/4" wide by 23 1/2" tall, with the art measuring 22" wide by 14 1/2" tall.
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"Mountain Stream" Original Oil On Canvas, LaBonte Lot #628 (Sale Order 626 of 797) "Offered in this lot is an Original ""Mountain Stream"", oil on canvas painting signed by LaBonte in an ornate gold gilt trimmed wood frame, circa late 20th century. The oil painting depicts a mountain stream, in the foreground the sparsesly covered trees along the shoreline are in muted Autumn colours, with tree-covered hillsides and mountains in the background. This piece is in good condition and there are no obvious damages visible. Frame measure 32""W x 44""L, visible art is 24""W x 36""L
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Impressionist Pastel Of Courtyard Stone Balustrade Lot #629 (Sale Order 627 of 797) "Included in this lot is an original impressionist pastel painting of Neoclassical Romanesque Sunken Courtyard Stone Balustrades and Stairs in an ornate gold gilt frame, signed Romason 2005 with the Greek Ichthus symbol adjacent to the year. This painting is in good overall condition, minor scuffing noted along edge of frame, no other obvious damages noted. Frame measures 16.5""W x 19.5""L, visible art 10.5""W x 13.5""L
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American Indian Pipe Bag Drawing by Denis Burdett Lot #630 (Sale Order 628 of 797) The lot features an original collection museum drawing of two beaded and quilled American Indian pipe bags by Dennis Burdett. The example shows two pipe bags and a beaded tassel or game ball in immense detail. This is likely the conceptual art used in a museum collection or the illustration for an early book on the American Indian of the Frontier. The piece is signed across the bottom by Dennis Burdett in graphite and is in very good condition. Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and acquired by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector, Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman, which was both part museum and gallery. The visible artwork measures 8 1/4" x 10 1/2"13 1/2" x 16 1/2."
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South Sea Pearl VS Diamond & 18k Gold Earrings Lot #631 (Sale Order 629 of 797) Featured in this lot is this South Sea Pearl VS diamond and 18k white gold earrings with GAL paperwork. The earrings feature a polished, tested, and stamped 18k white gold clasp construction that is marked with a 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '18k' gold stamp next to the hallmark. The dangle center stone features two South Sea Pearls that measure 13 - 13.50mm an shows a round shape with white color and slight rose overtone with a lightly blemished surface and high luster with AA Quality. The front of the earrings are decorated with a total of 28 round brilliant that shows a total diamond weight of 0.17 carats TWT and shows a color gradient of G-H and a clarity of VS - SI1. The piece comes complete with GAL(Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America, Inc., a GIA certified lab GAL Appraisal Number#: GAL202211727) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $5,815.00.
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C. 1969 Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Bands Lot #632 (Sale Order 630 of 797) Featured in this lot are these two wedding band diamond and 14k yellow gold rings circa 1969. There are two wedding bands in this lot. The first ring features a 14k two tone yellow and white gold art deco raised lattice and is marked on the underside of the ring band '5 AC 14k'. The center stone is a round brilliant cut diamond with approximate measurements of 2.88mm x 2.77mm x 1.44mm (The stone was measured in setting) and approximate weight of 0.07 carats (was calculated using online calculator) and shows beautiful luster and is prong set. The center stone is decorated with with two diamonds on the shoulders making this a three stone ring. The second ring shows a similar 14k two tone yellow and white gold construction and shows four small round brilliant cut diamonds set into the ring face showing beautiful craftsmanship . The condition of these rings is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The overall measurements of these rings are 1" x 3/4" x 1/4" and a ring size of US 8 1/2, and the second measures 7/8" x 3/4" x 1/8" and a ring size of US 8 1/2. The collective weight of these rings are 4g.
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Hopi Indian Hand Woven Yucca Baskets c. 1940's Lot #633 (Sale Order 631 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Hopi Indian hand woven Yucca baskets circa 1940's. There are three baskets in this collection. The first is a wonderfully crafted yucca construction that features geometric patterns adorning the inside and outside side walling of the basket. The second basket features a wonderfully crafted yucca construction that features geometric patters to this tightly woven basket and shows a criss cross pattern to the rims of the basket. The third and final basket is the largest basket that shows wonderfully and professionally crafted yucca construction with geometric patterns woven into the side walling of the basket. The condition of this collection of baskets is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these baskets are 2 1/4" x 4 1/8" x 4 1/2" for the first basket, and 1 3/8" x 4 3/4" x 4 7/8" for the second and smallest basket, and 2 1/4" x 5" x 5".
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Hopi Indian Twine Wrapped Child's Rattle c. 1940's Lot #634 (Sale Order 632 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Hopi Indian twine wrapped child's rattle circa 1940's. The rattle is wonderfully and professionally crafted twine construction that is expertly woven and shows two shades of twine and features metal bells in the rattle cavity. The condition of this rattle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rattle is 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".
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Hardin Barbed Projectile Point 10,000 - 7,500 B.P. Lot #635 (Sale Order 633 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Hardin barbed projectile point aged from the early Archaic period and from 10,000 - 7,500 B.P. The point is a medium triangular point with an expanding stem that features a slightly barbed shoulders that show a serrated edge with distinctive notches and is napped from a light red chert material. The condition of this point is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this point is 3" x 1 1/2" x 1/4".
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Maria Olivas Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Olla Lot #636 (Sale Order 634 of 797) The lot features a beautiful polychrome painted pottery olla seed jar signed Maria Olivas, a Mata Ortiz Indian potter. The piece shows a fine micro painted geometric pattern in red and black in a classic pattern. The piece is well kept and from the late 20th Century. Measures overall 2 5/8" diameter by 2"H.
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Sioux Fully Beaded Large Hide Wrapped Belt Buckle Lot #637 (Sale Order 635 of 797) The lot features a fully beaded large belt buckle which is wrapped in hide from the Sioux Native American Indians 20th Century. The buckle has brass loop and end and is wrapped in buckskin hide and covered on the front with glass beadwork showing an Eagle with spread wings in front of a tipi (tepee) and two U.S. American flags with a geometric border. The piece is in good condition. Measures overall 5 5/8" by 4 1/8".
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Cache River Projectile Point B.P. 8,500 - 6,000 Lot #638 (Sale Order 636 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Cache River projectile point dated from the early to middle Archaic period and from 8,500 - 6,000 B.P. The point features a thin medium triangular point with side notches and a flattened elliptical cross section with excurvate edges and is widest above the shoulders and is napped from a off pink chert material. The condition of this point is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this point is 3 5/8" x 1 3/4" x 1/4".
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Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Ornament Collection Lot #639 (Sale Order 637 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Acoma Pueblo polychrome ornament collection circa 1950's. There are four ornaments in this collection. The first is a ceramic candy cane shape natural polychrome painted ornament with red and black coloration. The second is a polygonal shape depressed cross polychrome painted ornament marked 'M.F.G.' ont he back of the ornament. The third is a polygonal shape polychrome painted ornament with geometric patterns adorning the face of the ornament and is marked 'M.G.' on the back of the ornament. The last piece is a oval shape polychrome painted ornament with geometric patterns adorning the face of the ornament and is marked 'M.F.G.' on the back of the ornament. The condition of these ornaments is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these ornaments range from 4" x 2 1/4" x 1/2" to 2 3/4" x 2 1/8".
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Early American Indian Stone Arrow Straightener Lot #640 (Sale Order 638 of 797) The lot features an early stone arrow shaft straightener from the American Indians of the Great Plains with an early ancient to antique age. The piece is carved from stone having a dark coloring and shows a groove pecked in the flat surface. The piece was used to gently bend prepared and heated wooden sticks to create an arrow shaft that would fly true. Truly an excellent piece with nice old age. Measures overall 2 1/8" by 1.5" by 7/8".
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Tohono O'odham Indian Hand Woven Basket Pair Lot #641 (Sale Order 639 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Tohono O'odham Indian hand-woven bear grass and wicker basket collection, circa mid 1900's. The collection features two baskets in this collection with the first showing a traditional Tohono O'odham bear grass construction with geometric patterns decorated throughout. The second basket features a hand-woven wicker construction with a handle built into the top of it. The condition of this pair of baskets is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this pair of baskets are 2 3/4" x 7" x 7" and 6" x 5" x 5 1/4".
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Pima Seminole & Salish Tribe Baskets c. 1950's Lot #642 (Sale Order 640 of 797) Offered in this lot is a collection of three different types of baskets from three different tribes, Pima, Seminole, and Salish, circa 1950's. The first basket is a flat oval Pima style basket. The basket shows a nice oval size with medium height side walls. The Pima people, also referred to as the Akimel O’odham, Akimel O’otham, or “River People”, have a rich history of basketry that dates back to the 17th Century. The basket shows a nice, very tight weave and is in very good, well-preserved condition. The basket measures 12" x 8 1/2" x 1 1/4". The next basket is a handle basket in the style of the Seminole. This small basket is 6" x 6" with 2" sides and a 6 1/2" tall handle. The last basket is in the Salish style. This is a coil pine needle basket with polychrome colors of pink, green, and purple. This basket is round and measures 10" across. This basket has some damage due to age and use.
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Cowboy Lariat Lasso Western Rope Vase Lot #643 (Sale Order 641 of 797) Featured in this lot is this unique wrapped lariat lasso rope vase. The vase shows a wonderfully crafted reclaimed lariat lasso rope construction that shows coiled construction with the hondo's on the outside meeting in its center. The condition of this rope vase is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this vase 9 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 9 1/2".
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Papago Indian Hand Woven Coil Wedding Baskets Lot #644 (Sale Order 642 of 797) Included in this lot is two Papago Native American Indian, hand woven coil wedding baskets. The Papago Tohono O'odham (People of the Desert) are located in Arizona and are known for their weaving skills. The basket displays coil designs. The basket shows green, red, and black patterns on the sides. The second basket displays a very tight weave with double layered weave of pine needle and a button weave in the center. The pieces show good condition, overall. The first piece measures 11" in diameter by 1 3/4" tall with the second basket measuring 7 3/4" diameter.
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Beaded Leather & Hide Parfleche Polychrome Lamp Lot #645 (Sale Order 643 of 797) Featured in this lot is this beaded leather and hide Parfleche polychrome lamp. The lamp features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lamp and lamp shade that shows a beaded shaft with a hide wrapped section and leather tassels with trade seed beads of translucent yellow, medium red, and brown coloration. The lamp shade is crafted from Parfleche and is painted with running horses that are painted with naturally dyed material and is decorated with strings of sinew. The condition of this lamp is good with no obvious signs of damage and was tested and in good overall working condition. The measurements of this lamp are 25" x 12" x 12".
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19th Century Miller's London Silver Reading Lamp Lot #646 (Sale Order 644 of 797) This is an original 19th Century silver and brass reading candle stick lamp from Miller’s London. This 1800’s lamp appears to be in original condition from Miller & Sons, Piccadilly, London, England showing a silver plated and brass construction. The lamp features a wonderfully and professionally crafted brass and silver plated construction that features an iron neck and base and features a small candle present and is marked at the tip of the neck "Miller's London." The condition of this silver plated lamp is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this lamp is 15" x 5 1/2" x 6 1/2".
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1890's Dovetail Copper Confectionary Kettle Pot Lot #647 (Sale Order 645 of 797) Featured in this lot is this dovetail copper confectionary kettle pot circa 1890's. The copper kettle pot shows a swinging wrought iron handle and a dovetail bottom and a vertical dovetail joint leading to one of the wrought iron saddle for the wrought iron handle. The condition of this copper pot is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pot are 8 1/2" x 10 1/4" x 10 1/4".
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Underwriters Laboratories Fire Extinguisher 19th C Lot #648 (Sale Order 646 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 19th century Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 2 1/2-gallon hand held fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher is constructed from copper with a brass plaque that reads, “Underwriters Laboratories, inc. 2 1/2 gallon hand fire extinguisher Classification A-1 No. B-492521 - Badger's water filled cartridge type fire extinguisher - To Play Pull over Guard turn bottom up strike on floor.” The condition of this fire extinguisher is a good, with some blemishes to the copper and a breach in the seam towards the bottom of the extinguisher. The measurements of this fire extinguisher are 25 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 7 3/4".
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The Saga of Billy the Kid by W. Burns 1926 Lot #649 (Sale Order 647 of 797) For your consideration is a rare 1926 edition of "The Saga of Billy the Kid" by William Noble Burns. This entertaining and dramatic biography forever installed outlaw Billy the Kid in the pantheon of mythic heroes from the Old West and is still considered the single most influential portrait of Billy in this century. The book focuses on the Kid's life and experiences in the bloody war between the Murphy-Dolan and Tunstall-McSween gangs in and around Lincoln, New Mexico, between 1878 and 1881. Burns paints the Kid as a boyish Robin Hood or romantic knight galvanized into a life of crime and killing by the war's violence and bloodshed. Billy represented the romantic and anarchic Old West that the march of civilization was rapidly displacing. Walter Noble Burns's “Saga of Billy the Kid” kindled a fascination in Billy the Kid that survives to this day. The book shows a brown cover with red text on the spine. This copy shows some wear to the binding and spine due to age, but is overall in good condition. It measures 6" x 8.5" x 1.5".
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1889 1st Ed. The Gold Hunters of Alaska by Allen Lot #650 (Sale Order 648 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1889 first edition The Gold Hunters of Alaska by Willis Boyd Allen. The book is written by Willis Boyd Allen, author of "Pine Cones," "The Northern Cross," "Silver Rags," "Kelp," Etc. This is a fully illustrated copy and published by Dana Estes and Company. The condition of this book is good with wear consistent with age but otherwise in good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 7 3/4" x 5 1/2".
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Navajo Tommy & Rose Singer Barrel Bead Earrings Lot #651 (Sale Order 649 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of barrel bead earrings from Navajo artists Tommy and Rose Singer. There are two pairs of earrings in this collection. The first pair of earrings features a sterling silver and 14k overlay barrel beads that features discoidal turquoise beads tipped with a lobster claw hooks. The second pair of earrings feature sterling silver and 14k gold overlay barrel beads with red spiny oyster discoidal beads strung to the earrings. Each pair of earrings is marked on the outside of the barrel beads 'T & R Singer' on the outside of the beads. The condition of this collection of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this collection of earrings are 1 3/4" x 1/2" x 1/2" and the measurements of the second pair is 2" x 3/8" x 3/8". The collective weight of the earring is 22.7g.
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Ladies 14k Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring Lot #652 (Sale Order 650 of 797) "Offered in this lot is a Ladies 14k Gold, .16 carat brilliant cut, round solitaire diamond ring in a vintage setting. This beautiful ring emits exceptional sparkle and radiance underlined by its vintage styling. This is a size 9.5, total weight of this ring is 1.7 grams. This ring is in good overall condition, no marring noted. Carat weight determined through online calculator.
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Navajo Silver Petite Point Turquoise Earrings Lot #653 (Sale Order 651 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver petite point turquoise earrings. There are two pairs of earrings in this collection. The first pair is a sterling silver bar dangle design with petite point round turquoise cabochon set into the face of the earrings. The second pair is a half hoop flat frame sterling silver design with petite point round turquoise cabochon set into the face of the earrings. The condition of this collection of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these earrings is 3 3/8" x 1/8" x 1/8" and the second set of earrings measure 1 1/2" x 3/8" x 1 1/2". The collective weight of the earrings is 11.4g.
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C. 1985 Houston Rodeo Silver Trophy Casserole Dish Lot #654 (Sale Order 652 of 797) "Presented in this lot is a 1985 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo trophy FB Rogers Silverplate Covered Casserole Chafing Dish with elegant finial and matching handles and a 3 quart Pyrex clear bowl insert, FB Rogers logo is stamped on the underside of the chafing dish. This chafing dish was a prize awarded during the 1985 Houston Livestock and Rodeo, inscription on the outside reads, ""Reserve Grand Champion Female Champion of Champions Simmental-Show"". A medallion is attached to the hood and reads, ""Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo 1985"". F. B. Rogers Silver Co. was a silversmithing company founded in Shelburne, Massachusetts in 1883, and acquired a division of National Silver Company in 1955. This silverplate chafing dish has a consistent patina throughout, scorch marks throughout as well as slight scratches consistent with its age and use. Chafing fuel canister well has manual lever for shutoff. There is a dent located over part of the inscription otherwise in good overall condition.
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The Forest Crossing: Life in Canadian Backwoods Lot #655 (Sale Order 653 of 797) Featured in this lot is this book called "The Forest Crossing: Life in the Canadian Backwoods," circa 19th century. The book features a maroon color cloth wrapping with black gilt and gold gilt adorning the cover and the spine of the book with a floral decoration to the central gilt decoration. This book was presented by "The Teacher" to Chris Lonsie in 1875 and is a fictional book about Minnie and family living in the backwoods of Canada where her father is a lumberman. Her mother dies when she is only 14 and Minnie tries to find how to make her father's home happy. Charming and attractive book, with several black and white illustrations. The condition of this book is fair with some wear to the outside cover of the book and shows a slight tear to the cloth covering of the spine and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 6 3/8" x 4 3/8".
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Collection of Four Vintage Folding Pocket Knives Lot #656 (Sale Order 654 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a collection of four vintage folding pocket knives originating from the mid to late 1900's. The collection consist of four knives; three imperial knives and one knife marked GC.CO. The knives are mostly 1-3 bladed knives with a few of the blades broken. The knives shows heavy use with some of the blades missing and the others showing fair condition. The longest of the knives measures 2 3/4" long closed and the longest blade measures 1 1/2" long.
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Great American Buffalo Bison Pillow Set of Two Lot #657 (Sale Order 655 of 797) Featured in this lot is this genuine plush Great American Bison Buffalo skull pair of pillows. There are two pillows in this lot. The pillows show wonderfully and professionally crafted pillows that show spaced out buffalo skulls set to a red field and shows textured textile to the back of the pillows. The condition of this pair of pillows is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of pillows are 14 3/4" x 15 1/2" x 5".
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F.J. Haynes (1853-1921) Yellowstone Geyser Photos Lot #658 (Sale Order 656 of 797) The lot features two original Frank J. Haynes Yellowstone National Park photographs of White Dome Geyser and Daisy Geyser circa early 1900’s. These are both large format photographs in Yellowstone National Park and are both stamped on the back. The first is stamped on the back “© 37038A White Dome Geyser, Yellowstone Park © Haynes Inc” and shows a beautiful black and white photograph of the towering geyser and shows the correct © mark lower left. The other is stamped “© 40000 Daisy Geyser, Yellowstone Park, © Haynes Inc.” and also shows a beautiful black and white original photograph of the impressive geyser and the © lower right. Each is in good condition and measures 10” by 8”. Similar Haynes photographs with the same era stamping and size have sold for $300 apiece, with this lot containing two photographs.
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1888 Naval History Of The United States Vol 1&2 Lot #659 (Sale Order 657 of 797) Included in this lot we have a hardcover 1st and 2nd volume of Willis Abbot's "The Naval History of the United States". The books where published in the 1880's by the Peter Fenelon Collier, Publisher. The volumes detail the history of the American Navy with stories and tales of the early years of the Navy. The volumes feature numerous black and white illustrations throughout both of the books. The books shows a dark blue hardcover with gold gilt lettering across the spine. The pieces shows good condition overall with some light wear. The books measure 7" wide by 9 1/4" tall.
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Rev.James B. Finley: Pioneer Life In The West 1859 Lot #660 (Sale Order 658 of 797) Offered in tis lot is a 1859 first edition Autobiography Of Rev. James B. Finley: Or Pioneer Life In The West Edited by W. P. Strickland,D.D. From the preface:"The following pages contain a brief, unvarnished narrative of the incidents of my life; and as, in the providence of God, I was permitted to grow up with the west, it may not be uninteresting to the people of the west, to be made more fully acquainted with my somewhat eventful history.". This book bears marks inside and out of having been part of a public library, that being said the book still has solid construction with only cosmetic damage to the cover, but with the pages inside in very good condition. The book measures 7 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 1 1/2". Please photographs for accurate aassessment of condition.
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Navajo Medallion Chinle Hand Woven Rug c. 1960's Lot #661 (Sale Order 659 of 797) Featured in this lot is this handwoven Navajo medallion Chinle rug circa 1960's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted handwoven wool construction that features a large layered medallion set into the face of the rug with colors such as red, and light brown set to a off white field. This regional Navajo Rug style is named for the town of Chinle at the mouth of Canyon de Chelly. The Chinle style was developed by Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Cozy McSparron, a trader at Chinle. They sought to revive weaving using classic period designs with vegetal dyes. The condition of this rug is good fair to good with some wear to one of the edges but otherwise it shows fair to good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 36" x 18 1/2".
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Zapotec Medallion Banded Saltillo Rug c. 1960's Lot #662 (Sale Order 660 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Zapotec medallion banded Saltillo rug circa 1960's. This rug shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that features bands that leads to central medallions in true Zapotec traditional fashion. The condition of this rug is good that shows some wear to one of the side edges of the rug but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 58" x 29 1/2".
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1890-1910 Maritime Boat Signaling Kerosene Lantern Lot #663 (Sale Order 661 of 797) Featured in this lot is this kerosene boat signaling marine lantern circa 1890-1910. This boat signal marine lantern features a wonderfully and professionally crafted brass construction that features a kerosene wick inside the signal door and features the a signal mechanism that revolves to signal to other boats. The lantern is marked 'Boat Signal Lantern' on the front of the lantern. The condition of this boat signaling lantern is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this boat signaling lantern are 8 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 6 1/4".
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R.E. Marble (1883-1938) Glacier Park Photographs Lot #664 (Sale Order 662 of 797) The lot features two original photographs of Glacier National Park circa early 1900’s by R.E. Marble (1883-1938). Ray Elmer Marble (Montana, 1883-1938) was an iconic Montana photographer who had a studio in Belton, Montana and Whitefish, Montana and was hired by the Great Northern Railway to take scenic pictures of Glacier National Park for its railroad brochures until 1924. Renowned for his striking photographs of Glacier National Park, photographer, Marble's works is highly sought by collectors. The first, the smaller of the two, shows the pressed blind stamp bottom right “© R.E. MARBLE GLACIER PARK” and the back has his original stamp “The Marble Studio Belton, Mont. Western Entrance Glacier NAT’L. Park No. ____ (hand written) 11 ___ (hand written) Logan Pass highway Montana Picture.” This piece shows a gorgeous black and white original photograph of the towering peaks of Glacier National Park. Next is the larger piece showing the pressed blind stamp bottom right “© R.E. MARBLE GLACIER PARK” and the back has his original stamp “R.E. MARBLE, Park Photographer See America First Glacier National Park No. ___ (hand written) 833 __ (hand written) Waterton Lakes Studio Whitefish, Montana.” This is a truly beautiful original photograph of the tower peaks of Glacier National Park with creamy outstanding clouds and smooth waters of the Waterton Lakes which crosses the USA and Canada border in both Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada. Both are in good condition and are not framed. Larger measures 10 1/8” by 6.75”. Other 6 5/8” by 4 5/8”.
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Night Sky Desert Road Framed Diorama Lot #665 (Sale Order 663 of 797) Featured in this lot is this night sky desert road framed diorama. This desert scene is a relief and is entirely made by hand. The background is pastel work and the foreground is finished in oil. the representation of the different types of Cacti is real vegetation gathered from the desert. This is dried and finished in oil colors. The giant cactus is molded from high-grade modeling clay over a heavy wire frame which holds the limbs on securely. The frame is made of seasoned wood from the Giant (Saharro) Cactus. The condition of this framed diorama is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed diorama are 8" x 13 3/4" x 2 1/4".
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Jim Meyer Jo Mora "Indians of North America" Lot #667 (Sale Order 664 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Jim Meyer Graphics Jo Mora Productions "Indians of North America," Lithograph. The lithograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lithograph construction that features pictures of the different tribes of North American Indians including pictures of: Dog Soldiers, Seminole Indians, a Toboggan, Hopi Clown, Pima, Apache, Comanche, and many others. The condition of this lithograph is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this lithograph is 31 1/2" x 24 1/4".
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Original Sitting Navajo Weaver Painting on Board Lot #668 (Sale Order 665 of 797) Featured in this lot is this original sitting Navajo weaver painting on board. The painting features a wonderfully crafted painting on board that shows a Navajo woman sitting down weaving a Navajo rug on a large loom with a desert scene in the distance with butte's and table rocks. The condition of this of this painting is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this painting are 30" x 24".
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Jonetta Cates (1934-2020) Bison in the Mountains Lot #669 (Sale Order 666 of 797) Featured in this lot is this oil painting on board called "Bison in the Mountains" by Jonetta Cates born 1934 and died in 2020 and circa 2008. The painting shows a wonderfully and professionally painted scene of a buffalo or bison grazing in a pasture with a beautiful example of a mountain peak in the background with snow capped peaks. Jonetta Cates was from Shawnee and and was a painter from that area. The condition of this framed painting is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this framed artwork is 21 1/2" x 17 5/8" and the visible art measures 15 1/2" x 11 5/8".
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Bob Elgas (1920-2010) Responsibilities Lithograph Lot #670 (Sale Order 667 of 797) Featured in this lot is this lithograph called "Responsibilities," by Montana artist Bob Elgas born 1920 and died in 2010 and circa 1980. The lithograph is of a pair of geese with little chicks while they are watching over them. The artist signature is in the bottom right hand corner with the date underneath the signature and a hand written signature underneath the date. The lithograph is numbered 221/1000 in the bottom left hand corner. The condition of this lithograph is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this lithograph are 17 3/4" x 23".
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1931 The Real Wild Bill Hickok by Wilbert Eisele Lot #671 (Sale Order 668 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1931 first edition copy of The Real Wild Bill Hickok by Wilbert E. Eisele. This is an intimate pen picture of Wild Bill Hickok and is a story about his life and recorded in style. The condition of this book is good with well preserved condition and in good overall condition. The measurements of this book is 8" x 5 3/4".
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Pair of Native American & Western Books Lot #672 (Sale Order 669 of 797) Included in this lot we have a pair of Native American and western books. The books are titled "Two Little Savages" by Ernest Thompson Seton and "Land of the Dacotahs" by Bruce Nelson. The Two Little Savages is a story of two boys living among Native Americans and what they learn. The book displays numerous black and white illustrations throughout the book. The Land of the Dacotahs covers the early history of the Dakota's from Native American Indian chiefs to early 1900 coal mining. The book contains numerous black and white photos and illustrations. The books display good condition overall with some light wear across the pieces. The first book measures 8" tall by 5 1/2" wide with the second book measuring 9 1/4" long and 6 1/4" wide.
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F.J. Haynes (1853-1921) Yellowstone Geyser Photos Lot #673 (Sale Order 670 of 797) The lot features two original Frank J. Haynes Yellowstone National Park photographs of Riverside Geyser and Daisy Geyser circa early 1900’s. These are both large format photographs in Yellowstone National Park and are both stamped on the back. The first is stamped on the back “© 16065 Riverside Geyser, Yellowstone Park © Haynes Inc” and shows a beautiful black and white photograph of the towering geyser and shows the correct © mark lower right. The other is stamped “© 40000 Daisy Geyser, Yellowstone Park, © Haynes Inc.” and also shows a beautiful black and white original photograph of the impressive geyser and the © lower right. Each is in good condition and measures 10” by 8”. Similar Haynes photographs with the same era stamping and size have sold for $300 apiece, with this lot containing two photographs.
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Osborne "Executive" OCC 2 Portable Micro Computer Lot #674 (Sale Order 671 of 797) For your consideration is this Osborne "Executive" OCC 2 Portable microcomputer, circa 1982. The Osborne Executive was the planned successor of the already commercially successful Osborne 1 portable computer by Osborne Computer Corporation. The Executive was a collection of the good features from the Osborne 1 and fixed some of its predecessor's flaws. This unit detaches from itself at the base and lies with the inside plane pointed towards the operator. The condition of this microcomputer is good; it is missing its power cord, however the unit looks very well taken care of. The measurements of this portable microcomputer are 14 1/2" x 20" x 9". In 1982, The Osborne "Executive" had a retail value of more than US $2,495.
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American Buffalo Jaw Bone Painted Dream Catcher Lot #675 (Sale Order 672 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a Native American Indian hand painted Buffalo Jaw Bone dream catcher. The dream catcher is constructed from two American Buffalo jaw bones with a sinew lattice between the jaws. The face of the dream catcher displays hand painted black, white, light blue, and red geometric designs with a yellow and red background. The bottom of the piece displays the hand painted images of a two horses with tree silhouettes in the background. The dream catcher is decorated across the bottom with six leather tassels with trade beads and feathers. The center of the piece displays a horse hair tassel with a bell and trade beads and an obsidian arrowhead. The piece shows good condition overall with little to no wear. The dream catcher measures 17 1/2" long by 15 1/4" wide.
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Tarahumara Indian Double Weave Basket Collection Lot #676 (Sale Order 673 of 797) Featured in this lot is this double weave basket collection from Tarahumara Indians. There are four baskets in this collection. The first is a lidded basket constructed from bear grass and sotol. The second, the smaller of the two, is similarly constructed from sotol and straw and has a crowned pattern. The third is the larger of the two; it has the same construction of sotol and is double woven with a crown. The last of the baskets shows a coil construction and rust orange design. The condition of these baskets is good, showing no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of these four baskets are 5 1/4" x 10" x 10" for the lidded basket, 6 3/4" x 8" x 8" for the smaller double weave basket, and 7 1/2" x 13" x 13" for the larger double weave basket, with the final basket measuring 10-3/4" wide by 1 3/4" tall.
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C. 1950- Flathead Beaded Double Sided Coin Purse Lot #677 (Sale Order 674 of 797) The lot features a vintage mid century modern beaded flat double sided bag / coin purse from the Flathead Indians of Montana. The circa 1950-1970's bag shows a circa 1930-1950's Talon zipper with round coin purse pattern showing glass trade beadwork across the entire piece with one side showing a five-point star inside of circles and the other a yellow smiley face with feather. The top has a faceted and white with faux pearl beaded loop. The piece is in good condition and measures 4" in diameter with the strap being 4.25"L.
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C. 1950's Eastern Sioux Beaded Arm Band & Cuff Lot #678 (Sale Order 675 of 797) The lot features two original circa 1950's beaded pieces, a cuff and arm band from the Eastern Sioux Indians. First is the beaded cuff bracelet which shows a dark brown tanned hide leather with large pony beaded hide section with colors of greasy red, white and blue. Next is the beaded arm band with tooled and stamped concho / concha which appears sterling silver or nickel silver with pink fabric beaded in a latice pattern with pony beads of greasy light blue and black. The cuff bracelet is 14"L by 1 3/8"W. The arm band is 1 1/8"W and approx. 15"L around.
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Northern Plains Indians Tanned Hide Shirt c. 1990s Lot #679 (Sale Order 676 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Northern Plains Indians tanned hide shirt circa 1990's. The ceremonial shirt features a wonderfully and professionally crafted tanned hide construction that features a fringe to the shoulders that shows trade beads adorning the face fo the fringe with feathers dangling from the adornment and shows buck stitching to the sides of the shirt with a fringe decoration adorning the sides as well. The shirt also features a braided hide v-neck decoration that spans from the arm holes across the chest and shows a silver liberty dime button decoration in the pieces center. The condition of this this ceremonial shirt is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ceremonial shirt are 36" x 27".
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Plains Indians Beaded Moccasin & Turtle Effigy Lot #680 (Sale Order 677 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Plains Indians beaded moccasin and turtle effigy. There are two items in this collection. The first item is a Plains Indians beaded moccasin with trade seed beads adorning the top of the moccasin with colors such as: light blue, black, medium red, orange, and yellow. The second item is a turtle effigy from the Plains Indians with trade seed beads adorning the top of the effigy with colors of navy blue, yellow, and medium red. The condition of this collection is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this collection are 10 1/4" x 4 1/2" for the moccasin, and 2" x 6 1/2" x 3 3/4" for the turtle effigy.
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1889 1st Ed. History of the Johnstown Flood Lot #681 (Sale Order 678 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1889 first edition copy of History of the Johnstown Flood. The book includes all the fearful record—the breaking of the south fork dam; the sweeping out of the conemaugh valley; the overthrow of Johnstown; the massing of the wreck at the railroad bridge, and more. The piece features numerous black and white illustrations and photos. The condition of this book is fair to good with slight wear to the outside cover and the outside spine along with the inside spine and shows browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 7 5/8" x 5 1/2".
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On the Trail of Grant & Lee by Frederick T. Hill Lot #682 (Sale Order 679 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1911 first edition copy of On the Trail of Grant and Lee by Frederick Trevor Hill. This is a narrative history of the boyhood and manhood of two great Americans, based upon their own writings, official records, and other authoritative information with illustrations in color by Arthur E. Becher. The condition of this book is good with wear to the cover, outside and inside spine of the book with browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book but otherwise in good overall condition. The measurements of this book are 8 1/2" x 6 3/4".
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1915 Yellowstone Park Northern Railway Booklet Lot #683 (Sale Order 680 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Yellowstone Park Northern Pacific Railway booklet circa 1915. The booklet features a professionally crafted information booklet about the Yellowstone National Park: America's only Geyser Land and Natures Own World's Exposition. The condition of this exposition booklet is fair with some wear to the pine and shows the innards of the booklet loose from the cover and shows some wear to the outside cover but otherwise is in fair overall condition. The measurements of this booklet are 9" x 10 1/2".
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D. Red Elk Sioux Pottery Clay Art Vase Lot #684 (Sale Order 681 of 797) Featured in this lot is a Native American clay art pottery vase stamped “D. Red Elk, SP-RC-SD" by the Northern Plains Sioux. The matte finished exterior vase features carved decoration all around. It is in fair to good condition, showing a 1"-crack on the glazed finish interior. There is no other marring noted. The pieces measures approximately 3.75" H x 3.25" W x 2" mouth.
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Tribe America Leather Vest w/ Indian Head Buttons Lot #685 (Sale Order 682 of 797) "Offered in this lot is this Tribe America Leather Vest with 1937 stamped Indian Head Nickel button snaps, chocolate brown, men's size 52. This vest is wonderfully and professionally crafted leather that features a total of four Indian Head Nickel button snaps. This leather vest also has an interior breast pocket on the left side and two exterior waist pockets. Vest leather is supple, interior lining is fully attached. No obvious signs of damage noted though slight scuffing from normal wear, good overall condition.
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Black Hills Gold & Jet Stone Inlay Ring 12K Lot #686 (Sale Order 683 of 797) For your consideration is a 12k Black Hills Gold and Jet Stone inlay ring. Featuring its signature design, textured leaves of rose and bright yellow gold and polished grapes adorn one side whilst a jet stone cabochon is offset in the center, grape vines trailing down both sides. A finishing technique known as "wriggling" textures the leaves, creating a textured or frosty effect. Each leaf vein is then hand-engraved. Created by the Mt. Rushmore Jewelry Company, its stamp is found on the inside of the band. The ring has a bright, almost new appearance, size 8, total weight is 10.9 grams, overall good condition with no marring noted.
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18K Gold Sterling Silver Green Amethyst Ring Lot #687 (Sale Order 684 of 797) Presented in this lot is this 18K Gold Sterling Silver Green Amethyst Ring by Ann King. This stunning ring features an oval cut faceted green amethyst center stone, 16.3mm L x 12mm W x 8.75mm D, Sterling Silver prongs mounted with18K Gold Snake face on either side of the ring shank, the balance of the ring being Sterling Silver. Inner shank is stamped" Thailand" on one side, 18K, 925, and the Ann King signature stamp, on the opposite side, size approximate 7. Total weight is 14.7 grams. This ring is in nice condition, rich patina consistent throughout, no marring noted.
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C. 1950 Taxco Sterling Raised Double Strand Cuff Lot #688 (Sale Order 685 of 797) "Featured in this lot is a mid-century modern circa 1950's sterling silver raised double strand graduated concho / concha or ball cuff bracelet made in Taxco, Mexico. Hallmarks noted on the underside ""TL-120 Mexico 925"". This attractive Mexican sterling silver cuff bracelet is made with half balls and solid rope style center divider horizontally between the ball sections. It’s hard to think of a place in the world more famous for its beautiful silver jewelry than Taxco, Mexico. That’s no coincidence. Silver has a long and rich history in the city whose history extends back to well before Spanish colonization, and Taxco artisans are still considered some of the best in the world, like Melesio Rodriguez, Ignacio Gomez, and the Molina family. Total weight is 33.8 grams.
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14k White Gold Rubies & Diamonds Pendant Necklace Lot #689 (Sale Order 686 of 797) Presented is a 14k White Gold Rubies and Diamonds Pendant Necklace. The pendant five (5) rubies are approximately 2mm round faceted each, .20 carat total weight, and are arranged in a cross pattern with the four (4) smaller round faceted diamonds approximately 1.3mm each, .06 carat total weight, are mounted as an "X" in the corners of the cross design. The 14k gold wheat braided chain is 18"L and stamped India as well, with a lobster claw clasp. This is a very delicate, beautiful and simple necklace and would make a memorable gift. The necklace is in good condition, no marring noted.
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Russian Faceted Red Vaseline Trade Bead Necklace Lot #690 (Sale Order 687 of 797) "Featured in this lot is a large Red Glass Trade Bead necklace featuring large faceted transparent glass trade beads interspersed with transparent red and dark red pony trade beads, and sinew fastened, circa late 1800s - early 1900s. Native American Indians have used beads as part of their attire for centuries. These beads were made from shells, stone, wood, copper, bones and antler and other locally available materials Glass beads for trade were introduced to the Native Indians initially by European explorers, and later by The Hudson's Bay Company and other fur trading companies. Lewis and Clark introduced glass beads into new areas they traversed, but they also saw glass beads that had been obtained by Native Americans on the Pacific coast from other traders, who then in turn traded them to interior tribes. As the fur trade expanded westward, forts and trading posts were established, and the availability of trade goods, which certainly included an expanding selection of glass beads, grew. This trade necklace is in overall good condition, wear more evident on the larger faceted trade beads from age and use. Measures 27""L, 13.5"" worn
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Zapotec Montañas Hand Woven Saltillo Rug c. 1960's Lot #691 (Sale Order 688 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Zapotec montañas hand woven Saltillo rug circa 1960's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction with a tightly woven weave and shows bands of mountain shape decoration and shows coloration of olive green, black, light brown, and white all set to a medium red field. The condition of this Saltillo rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 39 1/4" x 24 1/4".
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Plateau Beaded Sheath & Wolf Jaw Trade Knife 20th Lot #692 (Sale Order 689 of 797) The lot features a Plateau Indian beaded sheath and Wolf jaw trade knife from the 20th Century. The knife shows an older trade knife clip point bowie like blade which is secured to the handle rawhide wrappings, the handle consist of the two upper halves of a North American Wolf skull jaw pointing downards and wrapped with tanned leather hide. The handle shows the two prominent canine teeth at the pommel end with four each side (8 total) premolar and molar teeth running down the handle. The sheath shows a thick tanned hide outside with leather inside lining. The outside shows a blue dyed finish down the center, border and top beaded section in red or maroon pony trade beads and semi-transparent yellow Czechoslovakian bugle beads all in a classic Plateau Indian pattern, reminiscent of the Nez Perce. The outside edge has a hide sewn finish and the top has a braided hide drop holding a dew claw, wound glass padres trade beads, sand glass trade beads and a metal hawk bell. Both knife and sheath appear to be in good condition. The knife measures 12 1/8"L, sheath is 9.5" by 4.5", and together they are 13.25"L.
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Navajo Salesman Sample Chinle Rug Lot #693 (Sale Order 690 of 797) Offered for sale is this Navajo Native American Indian sales man sample Chinle pattern rug. The rug has a thick black border and has a predominantly white background with a Chinle Star pattern through the center, in addition to other patterns and stripes in tan, black, and brown. The rug is in excellent condition. It measures 23" x 15". Previously Sold by our company NAAC in 2018 for $522.75.
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Uncut & Unfinished Great Falls Select Beer Labels Lot #694 (Sale Order 691 of 797) Featured in this lot is this uncut and unfinished Great Falls Select new old stock beer labels. The sheet of labels features 24 bottle neck labels and 22 bottle labels that reads Great Falls Beer - Montana Lager. The labels are yellow. The condition of this of this sheet of labels is good with the top part of the paper showing some wear but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this sheet of labels are 19" x 27 7/8".
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Flathead Beaded Zippered Leather Wallet Lot #695 (Sale Order 692 of 797) "Included in this lot is a beaded zippered leather key wallet that shows traditional Flathead Indian geometric designs and motifs, incorporating glass trade petit and seed beads in semi-transparent cobalt, periwinkel, light blue, Cheyenne pink, semi-transparent rose, and orange, with a beaded bone hairpipe leather thong drop fringe in larger opaque orange and black trade beads. The first European explorers and colonists gave Native Americans glass and ceramic beads as gifts and used beads for trade with them. Native Americans had made bone, shell, and stone beads long before the Europeans arrived in North America, and continued to do so. The use of the “seed bead” by Native Americans beginning in the 1800s was the result of hundreds of years of European glass technology intersecting with the westward expansion of the United States across the continent.
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C1909-10 Kiser Glacier Park Great Northern Railway Lot #696 (Sale Order 693 of 797) The lot features two original photographs by Fred H. Kisser (1878-1955) circa 1909 and 1910 of Glacier National Park contracted by the Great Northern Railway. Both show the original stamp on the back marked “In reproducing this picture in any form COPYRIGHT NOTICE must appear as follows, Copyright 1909 (and the other 1910) by Kiser Photo Co. For Great Northern Railway.” Each photograph is marked on the front bottom left. “Copyright 1909 (other 1910) by Kiser Photo Co., Portland, Or.” Fred H. Kiser was an accomplished mountaineer and one of the most successful landscape and commercial photographers in the American West during the first two decades of the early 1900’s. He is credited with popularizing Crater Lark National park and the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon as well as helping establishing Glacier National Park in Montana. He and his brother Oscar operated the Lewis and Clark Official Photographic Co. He was contracted by the Great Northern Railway to photograph Northwestern Montana and Glacier National Park with his more than 100 of his photograph artograph exhibit at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., being credited with giving the final push to gain Congressional approval for establishing Glacier National Park in 1910. This fact makes these two photographs by Kiser predating the National Park status and in and of themselves worked towards the making of such an important and historic park itself. Each photograph has graphite handwriting on the back first showing 4433 and the other 4713 as well as Park near ___ Lake (the lake name is hard to read, possibly a T or S or L ending in a G or Y; possibly Lonely Lake). Both are in good condition showing iconic and beautiful black and white photographs of Glacier with pristine detail. Each measures 9.25” by 7 3/8”. Not framed.
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F.J. Haynes (1853-1921) Yellowstone Park Photos Lot #697 (Sale Order 694 of 797) The lot features three original Frank J. Haynes Yellowstone National Park photographs of Grotto Geyser, N.P. Trout Creek, and Two Fawns circa early 1900’s. These are all large format photographs in Yellowstone National Park and are all three stamped on the back. The first is stamped on the back “© 34190 Grotto Geyser, Yellowstone Park © Haynes Inc” and shows a beautiful black and white photograph of the rock formation with splashing water and steam of the geyser and shows the correct © mark lower right. The second is stamped “© N.P. Trout Creek Trade Mark Y.N.P. (Y. N. P.) © Haynes Inc.” and shows a great black and white image of the swirling Trout Creek and the © lower right. Lastly is the photograph stamped “© 24270 Two Fawns, Yellowstone Park, © Haynes Inc.” and shows two fawns with spotted backs and nestling necks with each being correctly marked both right with the ©. All three are in good condition and measure 10” by 8”. Similar Haynes photographs with the same era stamping and size have sold for $300 apiece, with this lot containing three photographs.
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Montana Big Horn Sheep Bronze Late 1900's Lot #698 (Sale Order 695 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of Montana big horn sheep circa late 1900's. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features two Montana big horn sheep looking to the side and bracing themselves and is mounted on a hard wooden shield. The bronze is marked '7' on the base of the bronze. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 2 5/8" x 4" x 2 1/2".
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T.J. Hileman (1882-1945) Waterton Glacier Photos Lot #699 (Sale Order 696 of 797) The lot features two original photographs by T.J. Hileman (American, 1882-1945) of Waterton Lakes National Park Canada sister to Glacier National Park in Montana of Bertha Falls. Both are stamped and handwritten on the back, “Title (hand written) 6574 Bertha Falls Waterton Lakes NAT’L Park, Canada Copyright by T.J. Hileman, Kalispell, Mont.” T.J. Hileman (1882-1945) moved to Kalispell, MT in 1911, opening his own portrait studio, after graduating from Effingham School of Photography in Chicago, Il. There he met Alice Georgeson; in 1913, they were the first couple to have been married in Glacier National Park. In 1924, Hileman became the official photographer for the Great Northern Railway. He is very well known for his scenic photographs of the park as well as for his portraits of the Blackfoot Indians of the area. This hand-tinted, framed photo of Lake McDonald has a sticker on the back from Hileman's Kalispell shop. These early pieces by Tomar Jacob Hileman show a beautiful image of the towering rock face and flowing water of Bertha Falls in good condition. Each measures 10 5/8” by 6 7/8”. Another image by T.J. Hileman of a waterfall in Glacier or Waterton park in similar size have sold for $375 for a single image.
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Brown Textured Leather Travel Bag Circa 1950's Lot #700 (Sale Order 697 of 797) For your consideration is this brown textured leather travel bag, circa 1950's. The bag shows a single handle with two heavy leather straps that secure the bag closed with brass buckles. There two main compartments that are secured with buttons and dividing folders. The condition of this bag is good, showing no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this leather traveling bag are 15" x 24 1/2" x 6 1/2".
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Juniper Framed Sinew & Turquoise Dream Catcher Lot #701 (Sale Order 698 of 797) Featured in this lot is this juniper framed sinew and turquoise dream catcher. This dream catcher shows juniper construction to the frame and shows possible lacquer treatment with animal sinew woven dream catcher center with a single nugget blue gem turquoise stone and show two tassels of leather strings with multicolor trade beads adorning it. The condition of this dream catcher is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this dream catcher is 19" x 22 1/2" x 5".
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1948 Signed Limited 1st Ed. Wyoming Cattle Trails Lot #702 (Sale Order 699 of 797) "For your consideration is this 1948 first edition, signed copy of “Wyoming Cattle Trails” by John K. Rollinson. This is a limited edition, #689, with illustrations and maps included, providing a history of the migration of Oregon-raised herds to mid-western markets. History of the western cattle empire, with first hand recollections on its twilight. Includes material on the hanging of Cattle Kate, the Johnson County War, Tom Horn and the Wild Bunch. Edited and arranged by E. A. Brininstool, The Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1948. Rust coloured cloth bound cover is in good condition with some moisture staining at the top, the spine is intact with gold gilt embossed and lettering, moisture staining along top edge, pages have deckled top and front edges, moisture staining is noted along top edge particularly to rear pages. Plain brown dust jacket with spine titled and ruled in black, moisture staining noted to top. Previous owner's name is written on page opposite inside cover, ink annotations noted on some pages. Measurements are 6.5""W x 9.5""L x 1.5""D
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Harvey Rattey (1938-2015) Silent Stocker Bronze Lot #703 (Sale Order 700 of 797) Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "silent Stocker," from Montana artist Harvey Rattey born 1938 and died in 2015 and circa 1992. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features a mountain lion that is looking off into the distance and is perched on a fallen over log. The bronze is marked "Silent Stocker," and is marked on the other side of the bronze copyright Harvey Rattey - '92 - 151/200. Harvey Rattey was a Montana artist, born and raised in Chinook. His love of the West and the ranching lifestyle led to a successful career in art. Together with his wife, they opened a bronze casting foundry in Bozeman. In addition, Rattey was an enrolled member of the Little Shell Band of the Chippewa Tribe. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 4 3/4" x 4 3/8" x 3 1/8".
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Victorian Style Glass Beaded Purse Lot #704 (Sale Order 701 of 797) "Offered in this lot is a Victorian style glass beaded purse with braided cord handles, mottle coloured plastic frame with a kiss clasp lock. Both sides of the purse have a Bavarian mountain town scene with a center clock tower and houses on a bluff overlooking a meandering river, a mountain range in the background, evergreen trees rising up the slopes, similar to pastoral scenes depicted on many such purses during the Victorian era. Purses in the 1950s varied greatly in size and material; many purses were fabricated from new plastics, such as celluloid and Bakelite, and women of the time knew that a purse would complete their look. In this time period, women had purses for nearly every occasion. Purses rose in popularity due to the recovering economy and celebrity influence. Similar to the 1930s beaded handbags were popular evening bags.
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W.A. Hall Company Brass Placard c.1930s - 1940s Lot #705 (Sale Order 702 of 797) "For your consideration, this lot includes Yellowstone National Park history in the form of a brass placard, ""Property of W. A. Hall Company Gardiner, Montana 289"" from the historic Gardiner, Montana store, W. A. Hall Company, circa 1930s-1940s. In 1903, early visitors to Yellowstone National Park arrived by train to Gardiner, MT. As these visitors disembarked from the train and set foot into the gateway to “Wonderland”, their eyes were immediately drawn to two sights: the iconic Roosevelt Arch, and the adjacent sign on the W.A. Hall store reading, “W.A. Hall Sells Everything” in large white letters. The W.A. Hall (William Alexander Hall) store was a routine stop for park visitors to gather supplies for the trip ahead. Hall literally did sell everything including groceries, dry goods, hardware, furniture, clothing, and more. The building also served as the post office and a drugstore for many years. There was even a dance hall upstairs. The industrious entrepreneur provided tourists and locals with everything they might need for life and travel at the turn of the century. Not surprisingly, the W.A. Hall sign on the western wall of the building, which serves as the main office and a retail store for Yellowstone Forever, began to fade considerably. The faint “ghost sign”, which invokes the mood and feel of the early days at Yellowstone’s north entrance, is itself an important piece of the park’s history. In an effort to preserve this unique landmark, Yellowstone Forever secured a grant from the Montana Department of Commerce: Office of Tourism and Business Development to restore the sign and thus maintain the historical integrity of one of America’s most iconic scenery backdrops.
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1890 The New Rand-McNally New Standard Atlas Lot #706 (Sale Order 703 of 797) "Presented in this lot is this 1890 ""The New Rand-McNally New Standard Atlas of the World"". The first Rand McNally map, created using a new cost-saving wax engraving method, appeared in the December 1872 edition of its Railroad Guide. Rand-McNally became an incorporated business in 1873 with William Rand as its president, Andrew McNally as vice president. The Business Atlas, containing maps and data pertinent to business planning, was first published in 1876. Rand-McNally began publishing educational maps in 1880 with its first line of maps, globes, and geography textbooks, soon followed by a world atlas. Rand-McNally was the first major map publisher to embrace a system of numbered highways. One of its cartographers, John Brink, invented a system that was first published in 1917 on a map of Peoria, Illinois. In addition to creating maps with numbered roads, Rand-McNally also erected many of the actual roadside highway signs. This gold gilt embossed hardcover atlas has 196 pages of coloured world maps, diagrams and historical passages. Atlas is in good condition, pages show foxing, cover has slight scuffing. Measures 14""W x 11.25""L x .75""D
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Asian Scrolled Wood And Brass Opium Pipe Lot #707 (Sale Order 704 of 797) "In this lot is offered a vintage Asian opium smoking pipe consisting of a scrolled wood stem attached to a brass open bowl and brass finial tip. Archaeological investigation has linked the first smoking pipes, made of copper, to Egypt around 2000 B.C. The pipes were found inside of tombs, next to mummies, though it’s not clear if the pipes were used for religious ceremonies or were recreational. Romans, Greeks, Celts, and Nordic tribes also smoked pipes, probably having picked it up from their travels east. Hippocrites – the Greek who gave birth to medicine and the Hippocratic Oath – prescribed “smoking herbs in a pipe” to treat female maladies. Another Greek, Herodotus, known as the “father of history,” noted Iranian tribes smoking “burning leaves” in 500 B.C. Throughout Central and East Asia, smoking opium has been happening since at least the 17th century by the Chinese who discovered the ""art"".
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Franklin Mint 1930 Ford Model A Tudor 1:24 Diecast Lot #708 (Sale Order 705 of 797) "Park the classic 1930 Ford Model A Tudor in your room and add a feather to your collectibles. This detailed Franklin Mint diecast car is engineered precisely to match every part of the original. You can also operate the hinged front windshield, double folding seat in this Franklin Mint toy car. Moreover, you can steer the wheel and direct the road wheels that even turn with the 1930 Ford Model A Tudor. Just like the original car, this Franklin Mint diecast car is hand-built, hand-painted and hand-polished.
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1926 1st Ed. The Cowboy and His Interpreters Lot #709 (Sale Order 706 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1926 first edition of “The Cowboy and His Interpreters” by Douglas Branch. This book features content of the romanticized cowboy and tells much of the life on the trail and working cow camp. The book shows illustration by Will James, Joe de Yong, and Charles M. Russell. The condition of this book is good, with wear and browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 8 1/2" x 5 3/4".
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Lion: African Adventure With The King Of Beasts Lot #710 (Sale Order 707 of 797) Featured in this lot is a hard cover first edition copy of “Lion African Adventure with the King of Beasts” by Martin Johnson. The book was published by G. P. Putnam's Sons in 1929. The piece displays 63 black and white illustrations. The book shows a red fabric cover with gilt gold lettering. The book displays good condition overall, with some light wear across the spine. The book measures 9 1/2" tall by 6 1/2" wide and 1 1/2" thick.
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Luminous Pink Pearl Sterling Pendant Necklace Lot #711 (Sale Order 708 of 797) "Included in this lot is a Luminous Pink Pearl Sterling Silver Pendant necklace. Pink pearls have always symbolized new beginnings, purity, & abundance! This 6mm pearl necklace is a lovely addition to any jewelry collection. Pearls have always been a symbol of natural feminine power, beauty, and strength. Exuding craftsmanship and timeless elegance, this single Luminous Pink Pearl necklace will radiate the essence of beauty! The spiga/wheat designed sterling silver chain is thin yet shimmers, not distracting but focusing attention on the pearl. This necklace is in good condition, has a lobster claw clasp, no marring noted, measures 9.5""L closed, total weight is 1.9 grams
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Kabana Sterling Silver Twin Orcas Bracelet Lot #712 (Sale Order 709 of 797) "For your consideration is this elegant Kabana Jewelry Twin Orcas Sterling Silver Bracelet. Kabana Jewelry presents beautiful citizens of the animal kingdom, from the exotic African savanna to the mysterious world beneath the ocean waves, with an exquisite attention to detail in a celebration of the inspiration of life and its many forms. Kabana is a family, deeply grounded in Albuquerque and New Mexico, dating back to the 1970s. This Sterling Silver bracelet is a ""flex wrap"" bangle style bracelet which is an open style bracelet that flexes to allow fitting. The bracelet is bright in a ""like new"" appearance, hallmarks stamped on underside of tails, no marring is noted, total weight is 10.2 grams, measures 2.5"" in diameter.
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Navajo Turquoise & Coral Indian Head Money Clip Lot #713 (Sale Order 710 of 797) Included in this lot is a Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Red Branch Coral Indian Head Nickel money clip. The triangular turquoise cabochon is approximately 1/2" long and centered on the bottom half of the money clip with a much smaller Red Branch Coral stone above and to the right of the turquoise cabochon. An Indian Head Nickel, also known as a Buffalo Head Nickel, is centered on the upper half of the money clip, the features having faded due to handling and age, having been originally minted between 1913-1938. The money clip is in good overall condition, scratches noted consistent with normal use and age. Measurements are "W x 1.75"L
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Sterling Silver Flat Drawn Cable Necklace Lot #714 (Sale Order 711 of 797) "In the jewelry world, ""drawn"" is another word for ""stretched"" or ""pulled."" Drawn cables are simply cable chains that have been run through a drawing process to elongate the links. Round or oval cable rings are re-shaped into long ovals or rectangles. Simple but elegant, stamped with the designer's mark, D'V. lobster claw style clasp, 13.5"" in length, total weight is 22.7 grams.
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Sterling Silver & Gem Statement Rings (2) Lot #715 (Sale Order 712 of 797) "Presented in this lot are two (2) large Sterling Silver Statement rings: the first ring has an oblong Jet Stone cabochon 5/8"", size 6, stamped sterling, maker unknown, with a total weight of 6.9 grams. Second ring features two cabochon stones, one Coral and the other a larger Bisbee turquoise, each stone mounted adjacent to a sterling leaf, set at diagonals to each other with a flower petal between and above the stones. Unknown maker's mark stamp center of backing, size 6. Total weigh of 6.1 grams. Both rings are in good condition, rich patina throughout, no marring noted.
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1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Glass Hatchet Lot #716 (Sale Order 713 of 797) "Featured is a rare 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Glass Hatchet. One of the unique souvenirs that people who visited the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904 delighted in taking home was a lovely engraved glass hatchet. On one side of the blade is engraved an image of George Washington’s face with the words “The Father Of His Country”, and on the other side the words ”Worlds Fair 1904“. On the handle is engraved the words “St. Louis”. Along the handle the owner has had her name inscribed- “Lena Embretson”.
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Mid-Century Lanshire Vomit Clock, Native American Lot #717 (Sale Order 714 of 797) "For your consideration is a Mid-century Lanshire Vomit Clock, Native American Stone Artifacts Custom Made Clock. This piece of ""vomit art"", or resin inclusion piece, was a popular mid-century home décor item. A mid-century trend where it was fashionable to suspend pieces of rocks and glass in color resin, often made into mantlepiece clocks. The result looks like regurgitated gelatin salad full of fruit bits. The sculptures can range from clocks to small animals (usually with googly eyes adhered to their faces) to ashtrays. Nothing was left sacred in the resin sculpture era. While the adoration of the artwork is due to the items’ uniqueness, it is also partly a morbid fascination with their strange appearance. Resin art is appearing to be making a gradual comeback. In part, due to the mid-century influence of popular décor and partly due to the internet. The resin inclusion pieces are native american artifacts of points more clearly visible on the reverse side. The classic clock mold makes this a definite table or mantle piece décor. The vomit clock is in good overall visible condition, unknown if clock mechanism functions. Measures 10.25""W x 10.25""H x 1.75""D
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Toscany Tulip Candlesticks 24% Lead Crystal Candle Lot #718 (Sale Order 715 of 797) Offered is a pair (2) of lead crystal tulip candlesticks by Toscany. This 24% lead crystal set features a flower/petal shape candle holder, flower shape stem and diamond shape base. An elegant modern design. No chips or scratcheds noted, overall good design. Each measures 8"H, 3.25" x 4.5" base
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Famous Indian Chiefs By James Vlasati Lot #719 (Sale Order 716 of 797) "Offered in this lot are ten (10) James L. Vlasaty prints of famous Native American Indian Chiefs, the cover description says, ""Famous Indian Chiefs Pictures in Full Color by James L. Vlasaty No. 998 M. A. Donohue & Co. Book Publishers since 1861 711 South Dearborn Street Chicago 5, Illinois"". James L. Vsalaty was a renown artist and illustrator during the middle and late 20th century, having illustrated these prints for the John W. Moyer book, Famous Indian Chiefs. Included are Geronimo, Tecumseh, Sitting Bull, Dull Kniofe, Yoholo-Micco, Osceola, Red Jacket/Seneca, Red Cloud, Chief Joseph, and Quanah Parker. The prints are in overall good condition, foxing and some staining noted, measure 10""W x 12""L, envelope has extensive foxing and stains, measures 10.25""W x 12.5""L. Rear of the envelope has advertising for books and visual aids for teachers and schools.
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Advertising Ephemera, Paul Webb's Mountain Boys Lot #720 (Sale Order 717 of 797) This lot is a direct mail advertising booklet from publishing company Brown & Bigelow, titled "Paul Webb's Mountain Boys" and dated 1961 (on the spiral booklet spine). Paul Webb helped to define the popular image of Appalachian Mountain folk during the 1930s at Esquire magazine. His hillbilly characters proved as lasting as those of Al Capp's “Li'l Abner” and Billy DeBeck's “Barney Google”. The popularity extended to merchandise, such as a long-running series of calendars and direct mail advertising. Included are vintage "The Hickory Gap Post Examiner" 1961 advertising, direct mail pamphlets featuring illustrations of The Mountain Boys. The front displays a full color Mountain Boys cartoon and inside is an illustrated Hickory Gap Post Examiner full of humorous hillbilly news. It is in great vintage condition and measures 8" L x 4.5" W when folded. Six have varied companies' advertising and six are sample advertising blanks. Also included are twelve advertising blotters, again featuring the cartoons; six have varied companies advertising and six are sample advertising blanks. They measure 9" H x 4" W. Lastly are two sample "Easy-To-Use Direct Mail Copy" letters, one "Plated Ad Copy" pamphlet, one unused Brown & Bigelow return envelope. All items are in near mint condition. The booklet’s overall measurements are 10.5" H x 7" W x .5" D.
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Faux Stag Handle Hobo Folding Camping Knife Lot #721 (Sale Order 718 of 797) "Included in this lot is a vintage ""Hobo"" eleven tool camping knife. Unbranded but most likely made in Japan during the 1950s -1960s as part of the post-war manufacturing that the US ordered and bought from Japan after the war to help re-build their manufacturing infrastructure. The functionality appears intact except for the corkscrew which is missing. This knife has a faux stag handle, is in usable condition but needs cleaning. Clip point main blade, Wharncliffe blade, scissors, fork, spoon, saw, can/bottle opener, file/screwdriver, sewing needle, punch/awl; both fork and spoon are stamped stainless steel. Overall in good condition, patina noted throughout. Measurement 4.75""L closed, from end of handle bail 5.75""L, 1.75""W closed
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C. 1925-1951 Yellowstone Park Guides & Pamphlets 9 Lot #722 (Sale Order 719 of 797) The lot features a collection of 9 original guide book pamphlets, illustrations and maps of Yellowstone National Park dating from circa 1925-1951. In year order the first is the circa 1925 Yellowstone Park Lodges and Camps via Union Pacific System the Overland Route fold out guide book pamphlet which advertises the Yellowstone Park Lodge and Camps Co., Yellowstone Park, Wyoming with amazing black and white photographs and a C. & N. W. R. R. Northern Pacific map including the C.M.ST.P. & P.RY. and N.P.R.Y. with red and yellow coloring on black. The next is the circa 1929 The Cody Road to Yellowstone Park Burlington Route with illustrations, Burlington Route Inn 2-8-28 6394 map, Burlington’s Inn at Cody 6574 Poole Bros. Chicago 2-16-28 map as well as with photographs by Stinson, Haynes, Hallenbeck, Hiscock, and Asahel Curtis (marked Printed in U.S.A. Poole Bros, Inc., Chicago 60M- 1-19-’29). The front of the Cody Road Yellowstone Park guide book pamphlet showing iconic illustrations with the towering clifs having an early guide car and Buffalo Bill Cody on one side and the other two guide cars traveling next to a mound of snow with black bear and reads above The Cody Road thru the Buffalo Bill Country. Next is the 1930 Yellowstone Park Hotel Co. Yellowstone Park, Wyo. guidebook pamphlet with the iconic red white and blue with bear at the center logo, known from the Yellowstone Transportation Co., including a Northern Pacific Railway C. & N.W.R.R. map, photographs by Haynes / Putnam and Asahel Curtis, the first opening point with the map is separated but otherwise good for its age. Next is the c. 1940’s at the east entrance Yellowstone Park Pahaska Tepee Buffalo Bill’s Old Hunting Lodge guidebook pamphlet which folds out to an outstanding colorful illustrated map of Yellowstone Cody Road as well as photographs on the back (Prairie Publishing Co., Casper). Next a Yellowstone Park Old Faithful drawing on yellow background Hotels, Camps and Lodges guidebook pamphlet with fold outs showing beautiful photographs of Yellowstone, hotels lodges and a map at the end. Next is the 1941 rare Yellowstone Park via Livingston and Gardiner, Montana the Paradise Valley Way and the Gardiner Gateway Scenic West guidebook pamphlet which folds out to a beautiful H.L. Golder Commercial Club Gardiner, Montana Chamber of Commerce Livingston, Montana map which then folds out completely to the large William Burgess 1941 drawn illustrated map of Yellowstone Park Wonderland as well as framed in beautiful photographs of Yellowstone, Livingston, Gardiner, from McGee / Haberstroh / Brown / Easton. The front of the last mentioned guidebook pamphlet has a beautiful red and black on white illustration with drawn Old Faithful and Roosevelt Arch above the panoramic photograph of Livingston, Montana. Next are two Yellowstone National Park Season 1948 yellow with Old Faithful drawing guidebook pamphlet showing Hotels, Lodges, Tourist Cabins and Yellowstone park photographs by J.E. Haynes and a map at the end. Lastly is the Yellowstone Folder A 1951 folding out to photographs of the park, wild life and hotels, Greyhound passenger time table and map with it being issued by Yellowstone Park Company. These are all in fair to good condition showing some wear from age but display well and appear to be complete or mostly complete. Largest is 9.25” by 4 1/8”.
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Hammond's Modern Illustrated Atlas of the World Lot #723 (Sale Order 720 of 797) "Included in this lot is this pre-World War II ""Hammond's Modern Illustrated Atlas of the World, 1937-1938"". This atlas depicts world boundaries just prior to the start of the Second World War. The first section contains color maps of the world with a Gazetteer of the World, and the second section contains state maps of the United States with a Gazetteer of the United States. Of course, Alaska and Hawaii were not states when this atlas was published, however they are included with the states, as are Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Canal Zone.
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Ace Powell (1912-1978) Native Woman Wax Mould Lot #724 (Sale Order 721 of 797) Featured in this lot is this wax mould of a Native American woman attributed to Ace Powell born in 1912 and died in 1978. The was mould would be used to pour molten bronze to cast the bust in. The bust features the likeness of a Native American woman with her hair in braids. Asa Lynn "Ace" Powell was an American painter, sculptor, and etcher of genre scenes and imagery relating to indians, cowboys, horses, and wildlife. His artwork was influenced by that of fellow Montana artist Charles M. Russell. Powell's lifetime body of work consists of between 12,000 and 15,000 artworks. The condition of this mold is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this wax bust mould is 6 1/4" x 5 5/8" x 5 3/8". The piece is not signed but appears to be in the pattern, style and manner of Ace Powell.
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Stereographs of Yellowstone National Park Pre-1917 Lot #725 (Sale Order 722 of 797) Featured in this lot are Nine (9) pre-1917 stereographs of Yellowstone National Park, some from Underwood & Underwood Publishers and also the Keystone View Company, both which were pioneers in the production and distribution of stereographic images. Most people experiencing Yellowstone National Park at the turn of the 20th century weren’t visiting in person. Back then, travel was expensive and exhausting, involving lengthy train rides and uncomfortable stagecoaches, but technology did get them closer to the park via stereographs. A stereoscopic view, or stereograph, consists of two nearly identical photographs that are printed together on a card. When you view the card through a stereoscope, your left and right eyes combine the images, giving an illusion of spatial depth. Although stereographs can portray big events, urban scenes, or individual portraits, they have always been especially popular for places of stunning natural beauty, and one of the nation’s most beauteous spots is Yellowstone. Famed frontier photographers William Henry Jackson, Joshua Crissman, Thomas Hines and F. Jay Haynes produced complex stereographs designed to reward the viewers in the comfort of their homes. These stereographs are in good condition, some foxing noted, some are colourized. Measuring 3.5"W x 7"L
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Early 1900's Victorian Style Brass Oil Torch Lot #726 (Sale Order 723 of 797) Featured in this lot is a Victorian style brass oil hand torch originating from the late 1800's to early 1900's. The piece shows brass construction with two glass panels. The center of the piece shows an adjustable wick with a simple turn knob. The piece shows a hatch on one side, allowing access to the wick. The wick and oil storage is designed as one removable piece. The lamp shows a brass handle across the bottom and a knob at the top. The piece shows good condition overall, with some light wear across the torch. The torch measures 15 1/4" tall by 4 1/2" at the widest.
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C. 1970s-80's Dan Post Western Boots Women 8C Lot #727 (Sale Order 724 of 797) "Offered in this lot is a pair of 1970s-80s Dan Post Women's Western boots made in Spain, marked size 8C. Dan Post is an iconic western brand with a heritage of challenging the status quo. Introduced in the mid-1960s, Dan Post Boots is synonymous with “Handcrafted Cushion Comfort.
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Early Eli Lilly Leather Doctor's Bag c. 1930's Lot #728 (Sale Order 725 of 797) Featured in this lot is this early Eli Lilly leather doctor's bag circa 1930's. The bag has features such as a brass "Crest Lock CO." latch, as well as double handles, and a suede interior liner. These Eli Lilly bags were gifted to newly minted MD's as they graduated medical school, this one is inscribed with the initials J.C.H. The practice of gifting medical students these bags has long since come to an end since it was decided it made for a biased work environment - so over time, these bags will become more and more scarce. The condition of this bag is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bag are 13 1/2" long, 5 7/8" tall with the handles folded down, and 6 1/4" wide.
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C. 1936-1949 Haynes Studio Yellowstone Park Pieces Lot #729 (Sale Order 726 of 797) The lot features two original Haynes Studios Yellowstone National Park pieces, the 1936 Haynes Catalog 36 and the 1949 Haynes Souvenir Album. First the circa 1936 Haynes Catalog 36 which is marked as Copyright 1936 and is a complete catalog of Frank J. Haynes Yellowstone National Park photography including the guidebooks, illustrations, Trees and Flowers guide, Magic Lantern glass slides, Maps and more. The last piece is the Haynes Souvenir Album of Yellowstone National Park a collection of scenic and wild life photographs with descriptions edited by Jack Ellis Haynes and published by Haynes Studios Inc., Bozeman, Montana. The piece is marked on the back of the title page under the foreword that it is printed in the USA Copyright 1938-,1939 and 1940 by Haynes Inc., Yellowstone Park, Wyoming; Copyright 1949 Haynes Studio Inc., Bozeman, Montana. The album shows many black and white Yellowstone photographs and comes in the original Haynes Souvenir Album folder. Both are in good overall condition for their age with no obvious major damages. The album / folder slip measures 10.25” by 8 1/8”. The catalog is 11” by 8.5”.
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Original Hofbauer Byrdes Crystal Candy Dish Lot #730 (Sale Order 727 of 797) Offered in this lot is a Hofbauer Byrdes German Lead Crystal covered candy/compote dish with lid. The history of the company is a part of the history of glass making in the Bavarian region of Germany. Hofbauer Byrdes Crystal is noted for its traditional bird design cut into the glass. Sometimes a three-dimensional bird finial will top the design of a candy dish or compote. This crystal bowl is in exquisite condition, no flaws or marring noted, measures
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The Whetted Rolls Razor Sheffield Blade c. 1920's Lot #731 (Sale Order 728 of 797) Featured in this lot is this The Whetted Rolls Razor Sheffield blade circa 1920's. This is a travelers razor that shows a unique compartmentalized construction that shows two buttons on either side of the compartment that pops out the hoods and shows a retracting handle that rolls out of the compartments while and features a sharp genuine Sheffield steel blade with a guard bar. The travelers case features a Rolls Razor title and stamp to the face of the compartment and is marked "The Whetted," underneath the hallmark. The razor box is marked on the bottom as follows: Rolls Razor - LtD. patented in England and Abroad, English Patents Numbers 457383, 284428, 242718, 242717, and pending - Made in England. The condition of this travelers razor is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this razor is 3/4" x 6" x 2 3/4".
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Plains Indians Pewter Inlay Wolf Effigy Pipe Lot #732 (Sale Order 729 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Plains Indians pewter inlay wolf effigy pipe. The pipe features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Catlinite and pewter inlay construction. The pipe features a Catlinite pipe with a wolf effigy shown on top of the pipe and a human figure hugging the bowl and shows pewter inlay to the stem and the bowl of the pipe. The wooden pipe stem shows a spiral decoration and shows a thunderbird symbol shown on the top of the stem with geometric patterns with a sun at the base of the pipe stem. The condition of this pipe is good with a slight repair to the union of the pipe and the wooden stem but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pipe is 3 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 26 1/2"
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Bozeman, Montana Bullrider Cowboy Hat 1928-1960's Lot #733 (Sale Order 730 of 797) Featured in this lot is this circa 1928-1960's Steve's Country Store Bozeman, Montana coney western hat. The hat features a wonderfully and professionally crafted coney felt construction that reads along the inside of the hat as follows: Beaver Hat - Always a Standard of Quality - Steve's Country Store Bozeman, Mont. - Bullrider "Buckskin Tuff" Shape Self-Retaining - Since 1880 - Imported Coney Fur. The condition of this hat is good with some wear to the outside of the hat but otherwise shows good overall condition. The overall measurements of this hat are 4" x 13 1/4" x 9 1/2".
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Leather Binder Set Of 1964 American Rifleman Lot #734 (Sale Order 731 of 797) "This lot includes a set of 1964 NRA American Rifleman magazines (10). Collected from January - April, June - August, October - December 1964. These magazines have been protected inside a gilt embossed leather bound binder that reads, ""The American Rifleman National Rifle Association of America"". The world's oldest and largest firearms authority, American Rifleman features articles, videos and breaking news on the latest guns, gear and ammunition. American Rifleman magazine contains information that can be helpful to hunters, strategic gun owners, and NRA members.
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Detroit Publishing Persian Rug Chromolithographs Lot #735 (Sale Order 732 of 797) The lot features fifteen original chromolithographs from the Detroit Publishing Company circa 1900. Printed by the Detroit Photographic Company, now known as the Detroit Publishing Company, the company was started by publisher William A. Livingstone and photographer Edwin H. Husher in the late 19th century as the Detroit Photographic Company, it later became The Detroit Photochrom Company. Each shows the circa 1800’s antique Persian or Oriental rugs on a white background. The detail of these rare collectible rugs is astounding. Each is not marked but was confirmed as being from the Detroit Publishing Co. Chromolithography is an early method of making multi-color prints using stone or metal plates, similar to that of a wood block print or serigraph, a much higher detail and more original method of printing completely unlike the modern or vintage lithographs which are much more mass produced. Each original chromolithograph measures 11 3/8” by 8.5”, total of 15 pieces.
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"The Madison River Before Earthquake," Photograph Lot #736 (Sale Order 733 of 797) Featured in this lot is this photograph on board called "The Madison River Before the Earthquake" by K.F. Roahen out of Billings Montana circa 1959. The framed photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted photograph of the Madison River before the earthquake that happened at the Hebgen Lake in the Madison Range in southwestern Montana. The condition of this framed photograph is good with some slight wear to the photograph on board bottom of center of the piece but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed photograph is 17 1/2" x 21 1/2" and the visible art measures 15 3/8" x 19 3/8".
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Wild Bobcat Framed Photograph, Signed Original Lot #737 (Sale Order 734 of 797) "For your consideration is a Wild Bobcat Framed Photograph, signed by the original photographer. The bobcat is North America’s most common wildcat and is named because of its short, bobbed tail. It is a medium-sized cat, slightly smaller, though similar in appearance to the lynx, its cousin. Its coat color ranges from shades of brown or beige, with spots or lines of markings in black or dark brown. Males are usually larger than females, and size also varies significantly with their geographic location, with bobcats from the north typically being larger than the ones in the south. These territorial cats often live in semi-desert, rugged cliffs, canyons, agricultural sites, chaparral, mountains, coastal swamps, cedar swamps, hardwood forests, and sagebrush steppes. The wild cats are found throughout Montana and the Rocky Mountains. This is a beautiful photograph, taken with a telephoto lens as the backdrop is out of focus and mottled in appearance. The reverse has a personalized inscription from the photographer to a relative, ""12-25-07 To Our Favorite Aunt & Uncle. Thank You For All The Great Memories Over The Years. We Love You With All Our Hearts. (heart symbol) Barb -N- BJ (""BJ""underlined with a rocker)"". The photograph and frame are in good overall condition, no obvious damages noted. The photograph is double matted, the sturdy wood frame is in a rustic style. Frame measures 19.75""W x 23.75""L, visible art measures 10.25"" x 13.25""L
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Raleigh Kinney (American 1938) Original Watercolor Lot #738 (Sale Order 735 of 797) In this lot is an oil painting by Raleigh Kinney (American, born 1938-). This oil painting has a log cabin with purple, pink, orange, and yellow sky. At the foreground of the picture, there is snow on the ground with a small stream that runs through the middle of the frame toward the house. This visible artwork of this painting measures 7" x 21 1/2"; this frame measures 13 1/4" x 28 1/2".
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Bob Elgas (1920-2010) Canadian Geese Lithograph Lot #739 (Sale Order 736 of 797) Featured in this lot is this lithograph of Canadian Geese by Montana artist Bob Elgas born 1920 and died in 2010 and circa 1987. The lithograph features a sceniuc view of Canadian Geese in flight and on the ground in the wetlands. The lithograph is marked in the center with the artist signature and dated underneath with a hand written signature underneath the date. The lithograph is numbered 471/1000 in the bottom left hand corner. The condition of this lithograph is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this lithograph is 17" x 23"
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19th Century Lithographs Of Native Americans (8) Lot #740 (Sale Order 737 of 797) "Included in this lot are eight (8) historical lithograph prints of Native Americans, including Chief Low Dog of the Oglala Sioux, Crazy Horse of the Oglala Sioux, and Sitting Bull of the Hunkpapa Lakota. One of the prints is of two Native American Blackfoot women on horseback, each dragging a travois in the foothills of a mountain range, the first woman also is carrying a fully beaded baby carrier on her back. This photograph is in the Digital Collection of Archival Photographs from the University of Montana. Lastly is a print of a Native American woman sitting under trees while holding a baby in a native cradleboard. This print is mounted on poster board and measures 12.5""W x 16.5""L; the rest measure 11'W x 14""L each. All prints are in good condition, minimal foxing, no marring noted.
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1917 The Yukon Trail by William Raine Lot #741 (Sale Order 738 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1917 edition of “The Yukon Trail” by William MacLeod Raine. This book was published the same year as the first edition however the (movie) Photoplay was already in production (The Grip Of The Yukon). The book tells the tale of the north with illustrations by scenes from the photoplay. The condition of this book is good, with slight wear to the front and back cover and the spine of the book, as well as slight foxing to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 7 3/4" x 5 1/4" x 1 1/2".
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1883 Wit & Humor of the Age by Mark Twain Lot #742 (Sale Order 739 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1883 copy of Wit and Humor of the Age Comprising Wit, Humor, Pathos, Ridicule, Satires, Dialects, Puns, Conundrums, Riddles, Charades, Jokes and Magic by Mark Twain, Josh Billings, Robt. J. Burdette, Alex. Sweet, Eli Perkins, and with The Philosophy of Wit and Humor by Melville D. Landon, A.M. The condition of of this book is fair to good with wear to the cover and the outside and inside spine of the book along with browning to the pages consistent with age and use. The measurements of this book are 9" x 6 1/4".
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Yellowstone National Park Ephemera c. 1915-1928 Lot #743 (Sale Order 740 of 797) "Included in this lot is a collection of vintage Yellowstone National Park ephemera including a Northern Pacific Railroad gold gilt embossed brochure, ""Yellowstone Park"", c. 1915; a Union Pacific System gold gilt embossed travel guide, ""GEYSERLAND Yellowstone National Park"" 1928; a song booklet, ""Songs of the Yellowstone Park Camps"" c. 1920s; the Department of the Interior booklet, ""The Yellowstone National Park"", c. 1920; lastly, the Chicago Northwestern Line & Union Pacific System gold gilt embossed travel brochure, ""Summer Tours Under Escort"", 1927. These vintage booklets feature photograph prints from a number of photographers including Asahel Curtis, J. E. Haynes and Schlechten, three of the premier photographers associated with Yellowstone National Park's history.
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Vintage 1920's Train Railroad Conductor Hat Lot #744 (Sale Order 741 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a vintage train railroad conductors cap originating from the 1920's. The hat displays black fabric construction with a black and green plastic bill. The center of the hat shows two golden strips of fabric and golden rope below the stitched "Conductor". The piece shows fair condition with some wear and tear due to age. The hat measures 23" in circumference with the piece measuring 9" long from back to front of the bill.
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The Sanders Leather Embroidered Cowboy Boots Lot #745 (Sale Order 742 of 797) This lot features a pair of The Sanders brown, embroidered, leather cowboy western boots made in Mexico, a country known for the good quality manufacturing of cowboy styled boots. There is creasing and scuffing from normal wear; the sole shows similar wear. Measures 16" H x 12" L x narrow width.
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T.J. Hileman (1882-1945) Hand-Tinted Glacier Photo Lot #746 (Sale Order 743 of 797) This is an original hand tinted photograph by T.J. Hileman (American, 1882-1945) of Red Rock Falls in Glacier National Park in Northwest Montana. The photograph is marked in the photograph “© HILEMAN” and shows the smooth waters of Red Rock Falls in Glacier National Park with the towering peaks in the distance. The circa 1920’s photograph is hand tinted and is hand written on the back in graphite “Red Rock Falls”. T.J. Hileman (1882-1945) moved to Kalispell, MT in 1911, opening his own portrait studio, after graduating from Effingham School of Photography in Chicago, Il. There he met Alice Georgeson; in 1913, they were the first couple to have been married in Glacier National Park. In 1924, Hileman became the official photographer for the Great Northern Railway. He is very well known for his scenic photographs of the park as well as for his portraits of the Blackfoot Indians of the area. This early piece by Tomar Jacob Hileman show a beautiful image with amazing hand tinted color in good condition, small fold at top left and bottom left but overall good. Measures 10 1/16” by 6 1/16”.
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National Atlas Of The World with New United States Lot #747 (Sale Order 744 of 797) "Offered in this lot is the rare ""National Atlas Of The World with New United States and World Maps New 1938 Edition"", by Lloyd Edwin Smith, B.S. published by Geographical Publishing Company. Filled with black and white, as well as some colour, illustrations from photographs. Contains maps of the United States, descriptions of the individual states. and includes information of territorial possessions including Alaska, Hawaii, the Philippines and other territories.
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VEACH Desk Model Gold Stamping Machine c. 1990s Lot #748 (Sale Order 745 of 797) "Offered in this lot is a VEACH Desk Model Gold Stamping Machine, circa 1990s. Veach Company has been manufacturing quality hot foil stamping machines and other products for the photographic and graphic arts industry since 1961. Veach products are used around the world by photographers, bookstores, craft shops, and many other types of businesses. Veach hot foil stamping machines are used by more photographic studios than all other makes combined. Included with this VEACH Gold Stamping Machine are two (2) 2-line Box typeholders, 1- box of 8 pt. Executive font Cap & lower case, 1- box of 18 pt. Executive font Cap & lower case. 1- box of 12 pt. Park Ave. font Cap & lower case, 1- box of 18 pt. Park Ave. font Cap & lower case, 1- type-set wood block, 5- lead/slugs, 1- roll black foil, 1- roll silver foil, 2- rolls gold foil, 1- small foil roll cutter, - General brand needle nose tweezers, 2- Pine brand needle nose tweezers. Also included are user 2-page instruction sheets, a Supply and Merchandise Catalog, instructions for using a VEACH Goldriter Pen (pen not included in this lot), and a letter dated 1994 from VEACH advertising letter with a price list/order form.
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Vintage Woven Decorated Mexican Sombrero Lot #749 (Sale Order 746 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a vintage hand woven and decorated Mexican sombrero originating from the 20th century. The piece displays a tight coil design using natural fibers and colored yarn designs across the rim or the piece. The top of the sombrero displays decorative beads, lace, and string with a decorative rope hat band. The bottom shows similar patterns to the top with a damaged silk lining. The piece shows fair condition overall with some wear due to age and use.
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Advertising Ephemera, "Monkey Business" Lot #750 (Sale Order 747 of 797) This lot features a direct mail advertising booklet from the publishing company, Brown & Bigelow, titled "Lawson Wood's Monkey Business" and dated 1958-59, as seen on the spiral booklet spine. Lawson Wood was a British painter, illustrator, and designer known for his comical depictions of animals, policeman, cavemen, and dinosaurs. His most famous character was Gran’pop, a ginger-haired ape. The popularity extended to merchandise, such as pottery, calendars, postcards, cigarette cards, and direct mail advertising. Peppin and Micklethwait, authors of the "Dictionary of British Book Illustrators, the Twentieth Century", cite Percy Bradshaw as saying Wood had a "breadth, ease and fluency which many an infinitely more serious artist must envy". Included are vintage "Topics of the Tropics" advertising direct mail pamphlets featuring illustrations of cartoon animals, including the famous Gran'pop. The front displays a full color cartoon and inside is an illustrated “Topics of the Tropics” newsletter full of humorous local "news". This is in great vintage condition and measures 7" L x 6" W when folded. Six have varied companies' advertising and six are sample advertising blanks. Also included are twelve advertising legal size blotters featuring the cartoons, with six having varied companies advertising and six are sample advertising blanks. These measure 9" H x 4" W. Also included are three companies' envelope size blotters that measure 6.25" L x 3.25" W. Three advertising postcards that measure 5.5" H x 3.5" W are also included. Lastly are two sample "Easy-To-Use Direct Mail Copy" letters, one "Plated Ad Copy" pamphlet, two unused Brown & Bigelow return envelopes, and one advertising "how to" pamphlet. All items are in near mint condition. The booklet overall measurements 10.5" H x 7" W x .75" D approximately.
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Harry Bentz (Philipsburg, Montana, 1921-2003) Art Lot #751 (Sale Order 748 of 797) The lot features a collection of 25 circa 1960’s to 1980’s original works of art by Harry Bentz a Montana born and raised Cowboy artist. The works are a considered American Cowboy Folk Art with each of the over 25 original works of art showing a graphite or pen and ink drawing or sketch of a Cowboy in the West. Many are of horseback cowboys, some with a comical folksy pattern. Harry Bentz was born in 1921 in Philipsburg, Montana to a cowboy and rancher family. He grew up breaking horses and living the cowboy life along with hunting mountain lions, bobcats, and coyotes. He started drawing at a young age as an admirer and student of Will James and Charles Marion Russell. In 1940 h began a career as a rodeo bronc rider and later became a member of the Rodeo Cowboy’s Association in 1951. All the works came from a large Harry Bentz collection and many are signed. Many of the plastic wrapped artworks have a Harry Bentz bio on the back. Some are double sided as well. Unusual collection selling all together. Each measures approx. 11” by 8.5”.
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Late Archaic to Early Woodland Point Collection Lot #752 (Sale Order 749 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Late Archaic to Earlly Woodland period point collection aged from 6,800 to 2,000 B.P. There are 14 points in this collection. There are two DIckson points with a contracting stems along with two St. Charles points with flared shoulders and excurvate blades; there is a number of Ebenzer points that shows cluster formation and contracting stems and a number of clovis points with flared sharp shoudlers and one with rounded flared shoudlers. All the points are constructed from Quarts with cream coloration and pink throughout some along with a brownish mineral deposit through some of the others. The condition of this collection of points is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this collection of points are range from 1 1/4" x 7/8" to 2 3/8" x 1 1/2".
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Tales of Americana Book Collection Early-Mid 1900 Lot #753 (Sale Order 750 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of tales of Americana books circa early to mid 1900's. There are three books in this collection. The first is called "Connecticut Boys in the Western Reserve," by James A. Braden circa 1903 and is a tale of the Moravian Massacre. The second book is called "The History of the American People," by Charles A. Beard and William C. Bagley and published by The Macmillan Company in 1919 and is a book documenting the history of America. The last book is called "Tall Timber Tales: More Paul Bunyan Stories," by Dell J. McCormick circa 1948 and printed by The Caxton Printers, Ltd. out of Caldwell, Idaho and is a illustrated compilation of the stories of Paul Bunyan. The condition of this collection of books is fair with wear to the outside cover or all three and some wear to the spines, all show browning to the pages consistent with the age of the books but otherwise shows fair overall condition. The measurements of these boos range from 7 1/2" x 5" to 9 1/4" x 6 1/8".
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Montana Carver Chainsaw Carved Mountain Cabin Lot #754 (Sale Order 751 of 797) Featured in this lot is a chainsaw carved mountain cabin from a Montana carver and constructed from white pine, circa 2021. This chainsaw carved mountain cabin is well constructed. The cabin is featured on the steppes of a mountain and has a two story construction with a back porch shown behind the structure. White pine is often used as construction lumber and for building boats. This wood is also used for interior millwork and for carving. Crates and boxes may also be made out of white pine. The art of chainsaw carving is a fast-growing form of art that combines the modern technology of the chainsaw with the ancient art of woodcarving. The condition of this chainsaw carved cabin is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this chainsaw carving are 21 1/2" x 20" x 19". Note: This piece has not yet been outdoor treated or sealed.
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Justin Full Quill Ostrich Leather Cowboy Boots Lot #755 (Sale Order 752 of 797) The lot features a nice set of full quill ostrich leather boots from Justin Boots. The boots are a Justin boot style 8950 in a size of 7 1/2 D. The boots have a narrow rounded toe end with nice leather yellow coloring and full quill ostrich leather having a classic cowboy boot embroidered tan and brown piped top. The toe of the boot has some wear, small wear spots on the outside of the foot but overall in good to fair condition for their vintage age. Box measurements are 11.5"L by 3.5"W by 13.5"H.
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Justin Full Quill Ostrich Leather Cowboy Boots Lot #756 (Sale Order 753 of 797) The lot features a nice set of full quill ostrich leather boots from Justin Boots. The boots are a Justin boot style M 6269 in a size of 7 1/2 D (marked inside the boot additionally 10337334 9). The boots have a narrow rounded toe end in black full quill ostrich leather having a classic cowboy boot embroidered black top. The set shows overall good condition for their vintage age showing no major damages, tears, rips or major scuffs. Box measurements are 11.5"L by 3.5"W by 14.5"H.
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Industrial Stainless Steel Bakery Rolling Rack Lot #757 (Sale Order 754 of 797) Featured in this lot is this industrial stainless steel bakery rolling rack. The rolling rack features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stainless steel construction that features a total of four racks and shows a beautiful arching handle featured on the top of the rolling rack. The condition of this industrial rolling rack is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this industrial rolling rack is 24 1/8" x 48" x 58".
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Natural Opal Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Ring Lot #758 (Sale Order 755 of 797) Featured in this lot of this natural opal diamond and 14k yellow gold ring with IAS paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped, and tested 14k yellow gold custom ladies cast ring construction that shows a 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '14k' gold stamp next to the hallmark and shows marking underneath the hallmark that reads as follows: OP 6.21ct - D 0.84ct. The center stone is a natural pear cut opal cabochon that shows a white coloration with multi play of colors that shows a weight of 6.24 carats. The shoulders and the center stone are profusely decorated with ribbons and clusters of natural round brilliant cut diamonds that show I clarity and I - J color gradient with a total weight of 0.84 carats. The piece comes complete with IAS(Independent Appraisals Services, a GIA certified lab IAS Appraisal Number#: 70522EW) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $6,685.00. The ring size is US 7 1/4.
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Elegant Emerald Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Ring Lot #759 (Sale Order 756 of 797) Featured in this lot is this elegant emerald diamond and 18k yellow gold ring with AIGL paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped, and tested 18k yellow gold designer ring with a bright finish the ring is marked with a 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '18k' stamp next to the hallmark and is marked underneath the hallmark as follows: EM 1.25ct - D 1.04ct. The center stone is a natural oval brilliant cut emerald with measurements of the stone are 7.8 x 5.5mm and shows a green coloration with a very good cut grade and a overall weight of 1.25 carats. The center stone and star decorated shoulders are decorated with a total of 34 natural round brilliant cut diamonds that measure 1.2 - 2.6mm with a clarity of SI1 - SI2 and a color gradient of G - I and a total diamond weight of 1.04 carats. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K29E76-EA17173) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $8,630.00. The ring size is US 6 1/2.
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Navajo H. Tsosie White Buffalo Turquoise Bracelet Lot #760 (Sale Order 757 of 797) Featured in this lot is this white buffalo turquoise bracelet from Navajo artist Herbert Tsosie. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a triple split bar decoration to the frame with a twisted rope central bar and a twisted rope border to the center stone that shows a polygonal white buffalo turquoise cabochon set into the face of the bracelet. The bracelet is marked 'HT' for Herbert Tsosie and a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet are 2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" and the circumference is 4 1/2". The collective weight of this bracelet is 24.3g.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Red Branch Coral Bracelet Lot #761 (Sale Order 758 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver red branch coral bracelet. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features tooled floral decoration adorning the face of the bracelet from end to end and shows a round red branch coral cabochon set into the center of the bracelet. The bracelet is marked with an 'LG' hallmark inside of a four leaf clover and features a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet are 1 7/8" x 2 3/4" x 3/4" and the circumference is 5". The collective weight of this bracelet is 29g.
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Navajo Sterling Silver Fox Turquoise Necklace Lot #762 (Sale Order 759 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver and Fox turquoise necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features two dangle feather decorations and a solidly construction sterling silver pendant that features two polygonal Fox turquoise cabochon set into the center of the pendant and features twisted rope design around the gemstones; the feather decorations are headed with two nugget Kingman turquoise beads and shows a sterling silver Italian chain. The pendant is marked with a 'LAJR' hallmark and shows a 'sterling' stamp on the backside of the pendant. The necklace chain is marked 'Italy' and '.925' stamp above the Italy stamp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 20" and the pendant measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/8" x1/2". The collective weight of the necklace is 15.2g.
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Navajo Sterling Silver & Spiny Oyster Necklace Lot #763 (Sale Order 760 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver and spiny oyster necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted spiny oyster construction that features a total of 69 discoidal red spiny oyster beads strung on a wire neckalce chain and ended in silver pearl beads closest to the clasp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 17 1/2" and the thickest portion of the discoidal spiny oyster measures 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/4".
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Navajo Sterling Silver C. Creek Turquoise Ring Lot #764 (Sale Order 761 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver and cripple creek turquoise ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a scalloped shoulders and a large oval cut Kingman turquoise cabochon set into the center of the ring. The ring shows a 'GC' hallmark and shows a 'sterling' stamp on the other side of the ring back. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" x 7/8". The ring size is US 9 1/4. The collective weight of this ring is 24.3g.
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Navajo G. Jones Sterling Silver 12kGF Bracelet Lot #765 (Sale Order 762 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and 12k GF bracelet from Navajo artist Genevieve Jones. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and 12k gold filled construction that features a tooled design of bear claws and an eagles head with a stripe of tufa texturing and features geometric patterns throughout. The bracelet is marked with a 'GJ' hallmark for Genevieve Jones and shows a 'sterling' stamp above the hallmark. The condition of this bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 1 3/4" x 2 5/8" x 5/8" and the circumference is 5". The collective weight of this bracelet is 15.2g.
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Navajo Thomas Yazzie Sterling Silver & Opal Ring Lot #766 (Sale Order 763 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and opal ring from Navajo artist Thomas Yazzie. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a eight split bar shoulder design and shows a total of five oval cut opal cabochon set into the face fo the ring and shows white and multicolor effect to the luster of the stones. The ring is marked with 'T. Yazzie' for Thomas Yazzie and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring are 7/8" x 1 7/8" x 3/4" and the ring size is US 7. The collective weight of this ring is 12.6g.
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7.43ct Morganite Diamond & 14k Rose Gold Ring Lot #767 (Sale Order 764 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 7.43ct morganite diamond and 14k rose gold ring with AGA paperwork. The ring features polished, stamped, and tested 14k rose gold construction and shows a 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '14k' gold stamp next to the hallmark and is marked underneath as follows: MO 7.43ct - D 1.24ct. The ring features a center stone is a pear faceted cut natural morganite gemstone that measures 13.50mm x 12.84mm and is very lightly included clarity grade and a organy pink color grade that shows a total weight of 7.43cts. The center stone, under gallery, and pear shape halo setting is profusely decorated with a total of 90 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a color gradient of G - H and a clarity of SI to I2 and shows a total diamond weight of 1.24 carats. The piece comes complete with AGA(American Gemological Appraisal, AGA Appraisal Number#: 11105) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $4,750.00. The ring size is US 6 1/2.
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Elegant Opal Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Ring Lot #768 (Sale Order 765 of 797) Featured in this lot is this elegant opal diamond and 14k yellow gold ring with IAS paperwork. The ring features a polished, stamped and tested 14k yellow gold construction to the ring frame and shows an 'Oscar Friedman' hallmark with a '14k' gold stamp next to the hallmark and is marked underneath the hallmark as follows: OP 1.92ct - D 0.44ct. The center stone is is a marquise shape natural opal set in a bezel style setting that shows a white coloration with multi play of colors and a total weight of 1.92 carats. The shoulder setting is decorated with a total of 28 natural round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a clarity of SI and a color gradient range of H - J and a total diamond weight of 0.44 carats. The piece comes complete with IAS(Independent Appraisals Services, a GIA certified lab IAS Appraisal Number#: 23622EW) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $3,535.00. The ring size is US 6 1/2.
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"The Yellowstone National Park" By Chittenden Lot #769 (Sale Order 766 of 797) "Presented in this lot is The Yellowstone National Park By Hiram Chittenden, copyright Mrs. Hiram M. Chittenden 1924, Third General revision and published by J. E. Haynes, St. Paul. The book provides a comprehensive description and guide to America's first national park. The book contains many illustrations and maps, including a foldout map inside the back cover, and features a comprehensive description of Yellowstone with its wildlife and vegetation. Chittenden was a renowned historian of Yellowstone National Park and also was an Army Corps of Engineer officer in the park from 1891-1892 and 1899-1906 during which time he was in exclusive charge of the road work and general improvements, including the iconic basalt Roosevelt Arch at the northern entrance.
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Stickeen by John Muir Rare Hardcover c. 1943 Lot #770 (Sale Order 767 of 797) For your consideration is this rare hardcover of “Stickeen” by John Muir, printed in 1943. This hardcover book was printed by Boston & New York Houghton Mifflin Company and copyrighted in 1909. The book is a short 74-page story regarding a dog named Stickeen, who was brought along one of John Muir's trips in Alaska. The book details their adventures on this Alaska trip, with Stickeen as a near constant companion. John Muir, also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America. The condition of this book is good, with a little wear to the cover of the book and great preservation of the pages. The measurements of this book are 7 3/4" x 5".
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Crockett Renalde Mechanical Hackamore Bridle Lot #771 (Sale Order 768 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Crockett Renalde mechanical hackamore bridle. The bridle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather and aluminum construction that features a cable brow band with a linked chain leather wrapped nose piece. The mechanical hackamore is marked on the side of the hackamore 'Crockett.' The condition of this hackamore is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this 25" x 4 3/4" x 5 1/2".
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McChesney Brass Studded Bridle & Curb Bit Lot #772 (Sale Order 769 of 797) Featured in this lot is this McChesney brass studded bridle and curb bit circa 1930's. The bridle shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction that is crafted from heavy harness leather with graduating brass studded decoration adorning the cheek pieces and the brow band and supports a hand hammered stud decorated long shank curb bit and features a set of thick reins. McChesney is one of the most well know bit and spur makers ever to swing a hammer. McChesney was born in Plymouth, Indiana in 1868 and even attended Notre Dame for two years. McChesney’s family moved westward into Arkansas and then into Indian Territory in what is not Oklahoma. J.R. then opened a blacksmith shop. He stayed busy eventually got into making bits and spurs custom for local cowboys. It is said that McChesney was the first to make one-piece spurs from metal taken off farm equipment and axles. The condition of this bridle is good with a patina adorning the leather where the studs are implemented and heavy oxidation adorning the bit but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this bridle are 27" x 7 1/2" x 7 1/2".
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WWII Era Clip Point Trench Theater Fighting Knife Lot #773 (Sale Order 770 of 797) Featured in this lot is a WWII era trench theater fighting clip point knife originating from 1945. The knife displays a clip point steel fighting knife blade with a brass guard and colored rings making up the grip. The blade displays a clip point fighting style knife blade. The guard and pommel display wood design, with the grip made up of layered disks with black and red composite and aluminum construction. The knife comes with a brown leather sheath. The knife shows good condition overall, with some light wear across the piece. The knife measures 10 1/2" long with the blade being 6" long.
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1890 1st Ed. In Darkest Africa Vol. II by Stanley Lot #774 (Sale Order 771 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1890 first edition In Darkest Africa vol. II by Henry M. Stanley . Perhaps no adventurer is more closely connected with Africa than Lord Stanley, whose various expeditions did more to reveal the nature of that continent than any modern explorer. His 1887 mission to relieve the besieged governor of Egypt, his last mission to Africa, ended miserably when Stanley arrived only to learn that the governor did not care to be relieved, but instead was angry at the Englishman for interfering in his affairs. This account contains the harrowing details of Stanley’s journey through the nearly impenetrable Ituri, or Great Congo, Forest, which he traversed not once but three times over the course of his travels. The conditions were brutal; sometimes the expedition could achieve no more than three or four hundred yards an hour. Along the way Stanley compiled important data on the Pygmies and discovered the Ruwenzori, or “Mountains of the Moon.” The perilous journey nearly cost Stanley his life, and only a third of the men with whom he set out returned alive. This vol. I show green cloth cover and gold guilt on the cover and the spine of the book. The condition of this book is fair with wear to the cover of the book with browning consistent with the age of the book and shows some slight damage tot he inside of the cover. The measurements of this book are 9" x 6 1/4".
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Montana Black Bear Taxidermy Skull Lot #775 (Sale Order 772 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Montana black bear taxidermy skull. The skull has been professionally prepared by a taxidermist and has been beetled cleaned. The bear was taken in Montana. The piece shows all of its impressive teeth. The condition of this skull is good with a full set of teeth and shows some fusion to the lower jaw to keep it in place. The measurements of this skull are 4 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 5 1/8".
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1930 1st Ed. The War Cry Of The Sioux By Billberg Lot #776 (Sale Order 773 of 797) Featured in this lot is this 1930 first edition of "The War Cry of the Sioux" by Eddy E. Billberg. The book was published in 1930 by The Christopher Publishing House. The piece is a historical romance during the time of the Sioux outbreak in 1862. The book features an orange cover with gilt gold lettering, reading "The War Cry of the Sioux - Eddy E. Billberg”, and a gilt gold torch at the center of the cover. The piece shows good condition overall and some light wear along the spine; the book shows the original dust cover and shows a protective plastic sheath. The piece measures 8" tall by 5 1/4" wide and 3/4" thick.
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Cowhide Patchwork Double Sided Premium Pillows Lot #777 (Sale Order 774 of 797) Featured in this lot is this pair of premium patchwork cowhide pillows. The pillow shows a cowhide (also referred to as cow hide, steerhide, steer hide, bull hide, longhorn hide) with double sided patchwork decoration of brown and black cowhide, all being professionally tanned and in brand-new, pristine condition. The pillows each have solid metal zippers. The lot includes a matched set of pillows sold together for one price. The condition of this pair of pillows is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these pillows are 15" x 15" and are measured flat without the inserts. The pillows are photographed with pillow inserts, but are shipped and sold WITHOUT INSERTS. Cowhide on BOTH sides.
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Hopi Acoma Polychrome Pottery Vessel c. 1950's Lot #778 (Sale Order 775 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Hopi Acoma polychrome pottery vessel circa 1950's. The pottery vessel features wonderfully and professionally crafted ceramic construction that features beautifully naturally painted polychrome coloration with geometric shapes featuring colors of black, and red and features a rounded base and a raised neck. The condition of this pottery vessel is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this 5 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 6 1/2".
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Navajo Ray Begay Jr Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Lot #779 (Sale Order 776 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise ring from Navajo artist Ray Begay Jr. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a adjustable design to the ring band and shows a triangular bar that is shows star and diamond decoration to one side of the bar and three oval cut Kingman turquoise cabochon set to the other side of the the ring face. The ring is marked on the outside of the ring band and the underside of the ring with 'RBJR' for Ray Begay Jr. and on the other side of the ring backside is marked 'sterling'. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 3/4" and standing ring size is US 7 1/2. The collective weight of this ring is 18.6g.
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Navajo W Mason Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie Lot #780 (Sale Order 777 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise bolo tie from Navajo artist Wilbert Mason. The bolo tie features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and braided leather construction that features a polygonal pendant slide that shows a tooled border with a silver feature in its center with whirl decorations and a total of three nugget cut cripple creek turquoise cabochon set into the face of the pendant and its braided tie is tipped with sterling silver aglets. The pendant is marked on the backside of the pendant 'WM' for Wilbert Mason and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this bolo tie is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bolo tie from tip to aglets is 21 1/2" and the pendant measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 1/2".
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Navajo Bernadine Begay Tsosie Necklace & Earrings Lot #781 (Sale Order 778 of 797) Featured in this lot is this necklace and pair of earring from Navajo artist Bernadine Begay Tsosie. There is a necklace and pair of earrings in this collection. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a dangle design to the pendant that features twisted rope border and shows pear cut and oval cut red striped agate cabochon set into the dangle pendant design. The pair of earring feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that feature triangular cut red striped agate centered in the earrings with a twisted rope border shown. The condition of this necklace and earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 21" and the dangle pendant measures 4 1/8" x 7/8" x 1/4" and the earrings measure 3/4" x 3/4" x 5/8". The collective weight of the necklace and earrings are 36.2g.
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Navajo Johnson Sterling Silver Necklace & Earrings Lot #782 (Sale Order 779 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver necklace and earrings from Navajo artist Charles Johnson. There is a necklace and pair of earrings in this collection. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a winged decoration with sharp wavey design that shows a polygonal spiny oyster cabochon set into the center of the pendant. The necklace is marked with a 'sterling' stamp above the hallmark 'Charles Johnson' shown on the backside of the pendant. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver design that shows a sharp wavey decoration set to stud earring design. The condition of this necklace and earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 19 1/2" and the pendant measures 3 1/4" x 4 3/4" x 3/8". The earrings measurements are 1 3/8" x 5/8" x 3/8". The collective weight of the necklace and earrings is 40.1g.
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Indian Territory War Bonnet Headdress C. 2000 Lot #783 (Sale Order 780 of 797) The lot features an Indian Territory circa 2000 "War Bonnet" Headdress Collection limited edition piece. The back shows the Indian Territory tag giving a description of the war bonnet. The back is signed 61/250 with a hallmark signature. The piece shows tanned hide with turkey feathers that are hand painted and show plume feahter ends and display feathers next to the red twine wrapped ends and loom beaded brown band in glass seed beads. The piece displays very well and is in a solid wood, possibly oak and glass frame. The frame measures 33" by 19 1/8" by 2.5".
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Mata Ortiz Mogollon "Black on Black" Olla Pot Lot #784 (Sale Order 781 of 797) Featured in this lot is this "Black on Black," olla pot from Mata Ortiz Pottery artist Tomasa Mora circa 1950's. This pottery vessel features wonderfully and professionally crafted ceramic construction that features black on black decoration with waves of geometric patterns with a textured walling to the pottery vessel from iconic artisan Tomasa Mora. The olla pot is marked on the bottom of the vessel 'Tomasa Mora'. Mata Ortiz pottery is a recreation of the Mogollon pottery found in and around the archeological site of Casas Grandes (Paquimé) in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The condition of this pottery vessel is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pottery vessel is 6" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".
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Navajo Copper Sterling Silver Bracelet Collection Lot #785 (Sale Order 782 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo copper sterling silver bracelet collection. There are three bracelets in this collection. The first is a copper and sterling silver construction bracelet from Navajo artist Scott Skeets and show his hallmark on the underside of the bracelet with a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The second bracelet is of copper construction that shows a tooled bracelet face of geometric patterns and is stamped with L. Burnside hallmark on the underside of the bracelet. The third bracelet is a braided copper construction that shows a three strand braid and is marked 'copper' and shows Verna Tahe's hallmark on the underside of the bracelet. The condition of this collection of bracelets is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these bracelets are 2" x 2 1/2" x 1/2" for the first bracelet; 1 7/8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/8" for the second bracelet; and 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 3/8".
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Navajo Bernadine Begay Silver Septarian Necklace Lot #786 (Sale Order 783 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and septarian necklace from Navajo Bernadine Begay. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a triple stand liquid silver necklace chain ending in cone aglets and shows a center stone on the pendant of of a rounded corner rectangular cut septarian gemstone that shows off yellow translucent luster and mineral deposits of brown coloration. The necklace is marked 'BBT' for Bernadine Begay and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark and the aglets are marked 'sterling' as well. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 20 3/4" and the pendant measures 2 7/8" x 1 7/8" x 3/8". The collective weight of the necklace is 46.3g.
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Navajo T Yazzie Turquoise Thunderbird Necklace Lot #787 (Sale Order 784 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and turquoise thunderbird necklace from Navajo artist Thomas Yazzie. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that is featured in the likeness of a Thunderbird with tooling in decoration to the feathers of the Thunderbird and shows a single nugget cut cripple creek turquoise cabochon set into the center of the pendant with beautiful blue luster and mineral deposits throughout the stone. The pendant is marked 'T. Yazzie' with a feather underneath for Thomas Yazzie and is marked 'sterling' underneath that. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 20 1/4" and the pendant measurements are 2 3/8" x 2 1/8" x 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 17.4g.
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Navajo Silver Petite Point Turquoise Earrings Lot #788 (Sale Order 785 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of Navajo sterling silver petite point turquoise earrings. There are three pairs of earrings in this collection. The first pair shows a beautiful dangle design that shows a total of 18 petite point turquoise cabochon set into the face of the earrings. The second pair shows a sterling silver hook clasp that shows a total of 10petite point turquoise rectangular cabochon set into the face of the earrings. The last pair is a sterling silver stud design that shows a total of 14 total round turquoise cabochon set into the face of the earrings. The condition of this collection of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these earrings are 1 1/4" x 5/8" x 5/8" for the first pair, 1 3/4" x 3/4" x 3/4" for the second pair, 3/8" x 3/8" x 5/8" for the third pair of earrings. The collective weight of the earrings is 11.4g.
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Navajo Tooled Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings Lot #789 (Sale Order 786 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Navajo tooled sterling silver turquoise earrings. There are two pairs of earrings in this collection. The first pair of earrings shows a sterling silver cross design that shows a hook clasp and a tooled face with a round cripple creek turquoise cabochon set into the center of the earrings. The second pair shows a sterling silver Thunderbird design that is tooled and shows oval cut cut cripple creek turquoise cabochon set into the center of the pendant. The second pair is marked with a bear pictomark on the backside of the earrings with a '.925. marking underneath. The condition of this pair of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these earrings is 1 5/8" x 1" x 1/4" for the first pair, and 7/8" x 3/4" x 5/8". The collective weight of these earrings is 20.6g.
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Navajo Jasper & Cripple Creek Turquoise Earrings Lot #790 (Sale Order 787 of 797) Featured in this lot is this collection of Navajo jasper and cripple creek turquoise earrings. There are two pairs of earrings in this collection. The first is a sterling silver dangle design that shwos a twisted rope border and a polygonal cripple creek turquoise cabochon set into the bottom of the dangle design and is marked 'sterling' on the back of the earrings. The second pair features a sterling silver dangle design that features a twisted rope design triangular shape jasper gemstone that shows layered bits of color throughout the stone and is marked 'sterling' stamp on the back of the earrings. The condition of this pair of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this collection of earrings measure 2 1/2" x 5/8" x 3/4", and the second pair of earrings measure 2 3/8" x 1/2" x 7/8". The collective weight of these earrings is 28.4g.
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Navajo Bernadine B. Tsosie White Buffalo Necklace Lot #791 (Sale Order 788 of 797) Featured in this lot is this white buffalo turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Bernadine Begay Tsosie. The necklace features a sterling silver construction that shows a link chain and three polygonal, round, and oval cut white buffalo turquoise cabochon set into the dangle face of the necklace. The necklace is marked 'BBT' for Bernadine Begay Tsosie and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 17" and the dangle pendant measures 4 1/2" x 1 1/8" x 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 35.7g.
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Navajo H Tsosie Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace Lot #792 (Sale Order 789 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver turquoise necklace from Navajo artist Herbert Tsosie. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a link chain and a lever action clasp and shows a twisted rope decoration to the central and shoulder pendants of the necklace that feature five Ajax turquoise cabochon set into the central cluster of pendant that shows a multitude of color including green blue stripes and brown to grey coloration. The necklace features a 'HT' hallmark for Herbert Tsosie and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 23 3/4" and the central pendant measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 3/8". The collective weight of this necklace is 53.2g.
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Navajo Jennifer Begay Silver Necklace & Earrings Lot #793 (Sale Order 790 of 797) Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and King Manassa turquoise necklace and earrings from Navajo artist Jennifer Begay. There is one necklace and one pair of earrings in this collection. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a link chain and a triple cluster pendant decoration that shows three polygonal King Manassa turquoise cabochon set into the face fo the pendants and is marked 'JB' for Jennifer Begay and shows a 'sterling' stamp underneath the hallmark. The earrings features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a hook clasp that features a dangle design and shows two polygonal cut King Manassa turquoise cabochon set into the face of the earrings. The condition of this necklace and earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 20 1/4" and the cluster of central pendants measures 1 1/2" x 2 1/4 x 1/4" and the earrings measure 1 5/8" x 5/8" x 1/4". The collective weight of the necklace and earrings is 37.2g.
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Zuni Pillar Gesi Petite Point Necklace & Earrings Lot #794 (Sale Order 791 of 797) Featured in this lot is this petite point turquoise necklace and earrings from Zuni Artist Pillar Gesi. There is one necklace and one pair of earrings in this collection. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a beautifully arranged petite point rectangular turquoise cabochons set to the central pendant and to the shoulders of the necklace; the artist hallmark is etched to the back of the pendant and shows 'Zuni' etched underneath the hallmark. The earrings feature a sterling silver construction that shows a semi shadowbox decoration to the margins of the petite point turqoise cabochon set to the face fo the the stud earrings. The condition of this necklace and earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 19 1/8" and the central pendant measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/4"; the earrings measure 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2". The collective weight of this collection is 15.7g.
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Gourd Pine Needle Rim Serving Vessel by M. Reck Lot #795 (Sale Order 792 of 797) Featured in this lot is this gourd pine needle rim serving vessel by M. Reck circa 2003. The serving vessel features a wonderfully and professionally crafted gourd and pine needle construction that shows a serving lip and is marked on the bottom '6/03' and 'M. Reck.' The condition of this gourd bowl is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this gourd are 4" x 7 3/4" x 8".
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Nettling Cluster Point 8,000 - 7,500 B.P. Lot #796 (Sale Order 793 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Nettling cluster point aged from the early Archaic period and from 8,000 - 7,500 B.P. This is a medium triangular point that shows corner notches with a elliptical cross section and an excurvate blade that is slightly serrated and napped from a grey flint material. The condition of this point is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this point are 2 5/8" x 1 5/8" x 1/4".
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Art Deco Colored Slate Hanging Ceiling Lamps Lot #797 (Sale Order 794 of 797) Featured in this lot is this Art Deco colored slate hanging ceiling lamps. The lamps feature elongated shafts and shows a cream colored slate decoration with green slate below that and shows an art deco design below that. The condition of these ceiling lamps is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these lamps are 38" x 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".
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Western Cowboy D Ring & Ring Snaffle Swivel Bits Lot #798 (Sale Order 795 of 797) Featured in this lot is a Western D Ring and double bar ring snaffle bits. There are two bits in this collection. The vintage heavy duty appears to be nickel. The second bit shows a ring construction with a double twisted brass bars with a snaffle break in both bars. The bits are in good condition and shows wear and patina from normal use for both bits in this collection. When extended, the bit measures 12.5" L x 3.75" W approximately and 6" x 3 1/2" for the ring double bar snaffle bit.
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Native American Buffalo Bone Knife & Sheath Lot #799 (Sale Order 796 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a Native American Indian American Buffalo bone deer knife and sheath. The knife displays polished buffalo bone construction with a spear point blade design. The knife grip is wrapped in supple deer leather with five leather tassels with trade beads on three of the tassels. The sheath displays deer leather construction and displays a button decoration on the side with two brass and horse hair tassels. The piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity that the Native American Replica Artifact was Native American made. The piece shows wonderful condition overall with some light wear across the knife. The knife measures 11 1/4" with the blade being 6" long.
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Early 1900's Salt Glazed Stoneware Pottery Jar Lot #800 (Sale Order 797 of 797) Featured in this lot we have a salt glazed whiskey pottery stone ware jar originating from the early 1900's. The jar displays thick pottery construction with a carry loop across the top. The jar is colored a dark brown across the top with a salt glaze protective coating across the exterior. The top of the jug shows a short round throat and is missing the cork stopper. The jug is unmarked and free of maker’s marks. The piece shows good condition overall, with some light wear across the jug. The jar measures 11" tall with a diameter of 7".
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