The Great Outdoors | July 10, 2024

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The Great Outdoors

July 10, 2024

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Amos Wheaton Goldeneye Drake

South Seaville, New Jersey, circa 1920, classically folky Wheaton pronounced head shape and exaggerated paddle tail, three piece hollow body, stamped and painted eyes, deep separation between neck and back crest of oversized head indicative of this carver, inscribed museum accession number 1996.3.2 (accessioned 1996), 6-3/4 x 13-1/2 x 6-1/4 in., generally good condition, surface dirt and accretion, insignificant dents at back and tip of tail, separation at lateral line as made, some minor areas of paint loss including bill and top of head, minor shot strike, two small cracks to base

Provenance: Gift of Edwin and Alberta Gamble; Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum

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Two Canada Goose Decoys mid 20th century, comprising: Joe Hayman (Coinjock, North Carolina), canvasover-wire body, swimming form, laminate wooden head and neck, wooden bottom board with rigging loop, 9 x 26 x 9-1/4 in.; John Albert Lundgren (Kearney, Nebraska, patented 1941), wheat straw-stuffed, canvas-bodied field decoy, turned head, post receptacle at base, hanging loop at tail as made, 16 x 26 x 9 in., both with losses to paint, surface grime and handling wear commensurate with age and use, Hayman paint appears original with some crazing at breast, rust at tack heads, honest wear to canvas at frame joints, two small canvas punctures at left side, split at base of neck limited to one laminate section, Lundgren body likely repainted, heavy stitching at back, breast and tail may indicate burst seams, small canvas puncture at right side

Provenance: From the Collection of Charlotte and L. C. Beckerdite

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Obediah Verity Attributed Running Peep

Seaford, Long Island, New York, late 19th century, plump well-proportioned body, carved eyes, raised S-curve wing carving at mantle and sharp V-form at wing tip resolution, original paint, inscribed museum accession number 1969.1.110 (accessioned 1969), 3-1/4 x 7-3/4 x 2 in., losses to base of bill, bill slightly loose, underside of tail heavily worn and one side chipped with losses, traces of original paint still present, body heavily pitted with some possible shot strike, dirt, abrasions and wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Gift of Alastair B. Martin; Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Three Strater & Sohier Yellowlegs Tinnie Decoys

Boston, Massachusetts, factory active 1874-1910, tin decoy patented 1874, unmarked, folding painted tin each with intact original hinge rings, original interior butternut yellow paint over black lacquer primer, 7-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 3 in.; with brass mounted and twine tied wood dowels, probably original, approx. 12 in., surface dirt and accretion, some minor dents resulting in paint loss, probable paint retouch, two with slightly bent bills, some corrosion at edges; dowels loose with splayed ferrules, one with old twine and nail repair

Provenance: Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum

Estimate: $200 - $400

Literature: Earnest, Adele, The Art of the Decoy: American Bird Carvings, New York, 1965, pg. 64, related example illustrated; Fleckenstein, Henry A., Jr., New Jersey Decoys, Exton, Pennsylvania, 1983, pgs. 32 and 142, related examples illustrated; Waingrow, Jeff, American Wildfowl Decoys: A History and Collector’s Guide, New York, 1985, pg. 44, related example illustrated; Doherty, James R., Classic New Jersey Decoys, Louisville, Kentucky, 2011, pg. 166, related example illustrated

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Literature: Earnest, Adele, The Art of the Decoy: American Bird Carvings, New York, 1965, pg. 64, related example illustrated; Fleckenstein, Henry A., Jr., New Jersey Decoys, Exton, Pennsylvania, 1983, pgs. 32 and 142, related examples illustrated; Waingrow, Jeff, American Wildfowl Decoys: A History and Collector’s Guide, New York, 1985, pg. 44, related example illustrated; Doherty, James R., Classic New Jersey Decoys, Louisville, Kentucky, 2011, pg. 166, related example illustrated

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A. Elmer Crowell Early Goldeneye Hen East Harwich, Massachusetts, circa 1915, early branded full bodied hen with crossed, raised primaries, incised tail and bill carving, slightly turned head with glass eyes, incised nail, rasped finish detail on head and breast, oval brand “A. Elmer Crowell/Decoys/East Harwich, Mass” at base, several accession marks and labels at base, including 1969.1.53 (accessioned 1969), 6-1/4 x 13-1/4 x 7 in., paint losses mainly at head, bill and tail tip, scattered surface abrasions, chips, dents, separation at neck with fill, rope abrasions across back, holes at base from rigging and weight

Provenance: Gift of Alastair B. Martin; Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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Weatherby Orion III Sporting Shotgun serial number ER 03298, 12 gauge, 28 in. barrels, screw in chokes, upper barrel full choke, lower barrel modified choke, vented barrel rib, brass bead front sight, scrolling leaf engraving on receiver with inset pheasant to one side, duck on the other, “Weatherby Orion” stamp on right side of barrel, “12 GA 3” Atascadero. Calif Made in Japan” stamped on left side, checkered and nicely figured gloss finished stock and forend, 14-1/4 in. LOP, Weatherby rubber butt pad, 45-1 4 in overall, rust and pitting to right sides of exterior barrels past forend due to abrasions, smaller group of similar pitting and rust on left side and under barrel, bores shiny and bright, chokes with some oxidation, the rest of shotgun from forend back with very little evidence of handling, forend and stock in good condition, some spotting to gloss finish at end of stock, speck of oxidation on receiver, tight action, trigger, trigger switch, safety and ejectors appear to function properly

Provenance: Private Kentucky Collection

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations.

7 Weatherby Mark V Sporting Rifle bolt action, .30-06. caliber, serial number H228603, 24 in. barrel, nicely figured gloss stock with checkering at forend and pistol grip stock, cheek rest, and Weatherby butt pad, Nikon scope, leather sling strap, 13-3/4 in. LOP, 44-1/2 in., shiny rifled bore, exterior of right side of barrel with 1/4 in. round abrasion spot with rust, some other associated pitting, couple of specks of rust to other side of barrel, other minor scratches, small abrasions to forend of stock, butt stock with some minor abrasions to finish, 1-3/4 in. abrasion with rust on floorplate, action and trigger appear to function

Provenance: Private Kentucky Collection

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations.

8 Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver

serial number 145655 stamped on four places under the frame, “IP” stamped under the serial number in three places, 45655 on cylinder, arbor and barrel wedge, 5655 on the loading lever, “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” stamp on top of 7-1/2 in. octagonal barrel with dovetail blade front sight, “COLT PATENT” on left side of frame, “36CAL” on side of brass near trigger guard, “2” stamped on left side of trigger guard, “8904?” in script inside the one piece walnut grip, “RKHW” cartouche to right side of walnut grip, likely “CGC” on left side of grips, brass backstrap, overall 13-1/4 in., handling wear and oxidation to metal components, some dings and abrasions, oxidation in cylinders, oxidation in barrels, cylinder does not rotate with the action, hammer will set and trigger will function, grips appear to be replaced and slightly undersized, wear, chips and abrasions to grips, abrasions to backstrap, wear and oxidation to engraved scene on cylinder, very faint remnants apparent

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun

12 g., 30 in. S/N 1566585, full choke barrel, raised vented rib with duck bill receiver extension, double bead sights, engraving on receiver, two gold inlaid ducks to one side of receiver, gold inlaid hunting dog on opposing side, jeweled bolt and carrier, high gloss figured walnut forend with five point checkering at front and rounded oval two sided checkering at back, high gloss figured Monte Carlo pistol grip stock, “White Line” Pachmeyer butt pad, LOP 14-1/2 in. with extra release trigger assembly, two trigger shoes, hard fur lined case, scratches and wear to bluing on tube and barrel from pump action, shiny bore with frosting towards the end, wear to the tube, oxidation on barrel bands, exterior of barrel little evidence of use, receiver and wooden components with little evidence of use, likely aftermarket forend and stock, slide action and trigger appear to function

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Browning Belgian Shotgun made for Abercrombie & Fitch

two barrel set with vented ribs, 26-1/2 in. and 28 in., serial number 51680, 20 ga. and 12 ga., superposed Midas grade combination, extensively engraved receiver with gold trigger, inlay with dogs and game birds, finely checkered and highly figured walnut stocks and forends, 20 ga. bores are cylinder, 12 ga over bore is full choke, under bore is modified choke, LOP is 14 in., comes with fitted leather case, high condition, little evidence of use, shiny bores, frosting in end of 20 ga. barrels, two very minor nicks to right side of stock, very minor nick to 20 ga. forend, 20 ga. barrels will lock up with snap caps, triggers and trigger switch appear to work, ejectors eject snap caps, 12 ga. barrels will lock up without snap caps and appear to function, with 12 ga. snap caps in the receiver the top lever will not shift all the way into a locked position and the action will not function, the locking mechanism on the receiver and forend likely need to be lubricated, leather case with broken handle

Provenance: Private Kentucky Collection

Estimate: $6,000 - $12,000

Sold for $14,000 in Brunk Auctions February 17th and 18th 2007 sale. Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations.

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Alfred Gross Tennessee Long Rifle

Sullivan County, Tennessee, mid 19th century, full stock iron mounted long rifle with 45-1/2 in. octagonal bbl engraved “A*G” at top, converted to percussion, bore approximately .45 caliber, dark tiger maple wrist and stock, double triggers, working button operated brass patch box, ramrod, front blade sight, overall 62 in., visible wear from usage throughout, oxidation and pitting to metal components, rear sight with loss to one side, some missing tack decoration, not tested nor recommended for operation

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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Continental Miquelet Flintlock Pistol possibly Spanish, large caliber, 3/4 in. bore, 8-3/4 in. round barrel, miquelet style lock with some engraving, brass butt plate, side plate, trigger guard, ram rod guide and thimbles, stock with relief leaf carving at barrel tang, engraving on barrel tang, broken ram rod, 15 in. overall, brown patina to exterior of barrel, metal components with some handling wear and oxidation, rust to lock, cracks, chips, recolor, and repair to fore stock, abrasions, losses, cracks, chips, to butt of stock, possible restorations, ill fitting brass furniture on butt of stock, broken ramrod, lock and trigger function, bent metal components

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Group of Ten Civil War Related Images, Early Photography

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Group of Six Daguerreotypes of Children

19th century, six images of children in period attire, occasional color enhancement, each housed in frame with gilt accents, largest 5 x 4-1/2 in., typical condition overall, wear and abrasions to cases, some weak hinges or full separation

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $400 - $600

19th century, Union General Cuvier Grover carte de visite, signed at bottom “grover” (not believed to be in his hand); two Gettysburg related Stereo Views; two small oval velvet pillboxes with separate images of soldier and presumably his wife; various assorted images of unattributed soldiers, some with armaments, at least one with color enhancement; largest 8 x 10 (including matting); three associated gutta percha cases, good overall, visible wear to some, staining, foxing, verso inscriptions, frame with expected abrasions, loose construction to a couple of gutta percha cases

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $600 - $900

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Framed Civil War Ambrotype, Union Soldier 19th century, retrograde image of a seated Union soldier in full uniform, oval wooden frame, overall 7 x 6-1/4 in., good overall, typical frame abrasions, slightly loose glass

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Group of 27 Assorted Tintypes

19th century, variety of subjects: uniformed workers, ladies, fancy attire, stoic posed images, Roma couple, bicycle, children, possibly one woman of color, two with larger matting surround, single framed example 6 x 4-1/2 in. overall, expected abrasions to surfaces, some clipped corners, crackle or deterioration

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Group of 34 Assorted Tintypes

19th century, variety of subjects: pugilism, uniformed workers, ladies, children, fancy attire, occasional color enhancement, largest overall 4-3/4 x 3-1/4 in., good overall, expected abrasions to surfaces, intermittent writing on paper frames

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Group of Four Images: Circus, Tom Thumb Wedding 19th century, pasted down image of young trapeze artist; two cartes de visite, one showing General and Lady Tom Thumb, the other showing children recreating “Tom Thumb” style wedding; one cabinet card of the Thumbs; largest in group 9 x 7 in. overall , evidence of minor wear and foxing, largest with some border losses, occasional verso inscription, a single example with dried album paste at back

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Five Early Photojournalism Images

19th/early 20th century, Operation Under Ether at Massachusetts General Hospital, 1846; four Stereo Views: Mont Pelee volcano aftermath, captured German cannons in France, Stranded vessels at the wharf in Galveston, and F.A. Rinehart view of Native American land in Nebraska, largest 8-1/2 x 11 in. overall , good overall, light wear and foxing

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Group of Six Historic Images, Early Photography

19th century, five cartes de visite including: General Winfield Scott, signed at bottom “Gen Scott” (not believed to be in his hand); uniformed soldier, seated holding sword; Martha Ann Maxwell, with rifle and loyal dog; unattributed judge in robes; unattributed lady in repose on sofa; two images, in Stereo View format of Waub-ojeeg “White Fisher”, Ojibwe/Chippewa Chief; largest 6-3/4 x 3-1/4 in., good overall, light foxing or fading, some reverse inscriptions, evidence of paste down or otherwise mounted

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Group of Five Daguerreotypes of Ladies 19th century, five images of ladies in period dress, each housed in frame with gilt accents, largest 6-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. (opened), typical condition overall, wear and abrasions to cases, some weak hinges and full or partial separation

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Group of Four Daguerreotypes of Gentlemen, Homestead 19th century, three images of well dressed gentlemen and one image of a residence, each housed in case with velvet lining and gilt accents, largest 7-1/2 x 4-3/4 in. (opened), typical condition overall, wear and abrasions to cases, some weak hinges, one separated fully

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Randolph LaSalle Coats (American, 1891-1957)

Mountain Landscape, 1951, signed lower right, “Randolph Coats”, oil on canvas board, 16 x 20 in.; original chestnut frame; 21 x 25 in., surface is very good; frame with light wear

Provenance: Sold to Benefit Steps to Hope Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Group of Four Daguerreotypes of Couples 19th century, four images of men and women, presumably married couples, each housed in frame with gilt accents, largest 6-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. (opened) , typical condition overall, wear and abrasions to cases, some weak hinges and partial separations which may develop further

Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Two McKenney and Hall Native American Lithographs (American, 19th century)

McKenney, Thomas L. (1785-1859) and James Hall (17931868): Yaha - Hajo, a Seminole Chief, sight 18-1/2 x 13 in.; Ahyouwaighs, Chief of the Six Nations, sight 19-1/4 x 12-1/2 in., both from the History of the Indian Tribes of North America, 1836-1843, D. Rice and J.G. Clark (1) and F.W. Grenough (1), Philadelphia, publishers, large folio, hand colored lithographs; gilt wood frames, largest 27-1/4 x 21-1/4 x 1-3/8 in., not examined out of frames, some light toning and text bleed, not apparently laid down; frames with abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

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George Catlin Native American Lithograph (American, 1796-1872)

O=Jib=Be=Ways, from the North American Indian Portfolio, Day & Hague, publishers, 1844, a later edition, lithograph, sight 12-5/8 x 18-1/8 in., published in sheets approximately 22-7/8 x 17-3/4 in.; chestnut frame, 24 x 28-1/4 x 1-1/4 in., not examined out of frame; framr with abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection Estimate: $200 - $400

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Woodlands Beaded Hide Moccasins and Knife Sheath late 19th/early 20th century, hide moccasins with beaded foliate decorations, 9-1/2 in.; hide knife sheath with foliate decorations on both sides, tin cone drops, 9 in., both with brittle hide, scattered bead loss, overall wear and grime commensurate with age and use

Provenance: The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Woodlands Beaded Bandolier Bag and Sash, late 19th/early 20th century, bag with fully beaded front, beaded drops, silk and wool underlay, including drops 20 x 10-1/2 in.; loom beaded sash or armband with yarn fringe, 25-1/2 x 2-1/4 in., bag presumably missing straps and back, bead loss, missing one drop, silk and wool with fraying and wear; armband with bead loss, wear to yarn fringe; both with overall wear and grime commensurate with age and use

Provenance: The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Nine Seminole Dolls all with fiber bodies, traditional patchwork cotton dress and all with beaded necklaces, the largest 11-1/2 in.; the smallest 2-1/4 in., all with grime commensurate with age, one with a loose bonnet, the smallest with one tear to dress

Provenance: From the Collection of Charlotte and L. C. Beckerdite

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Yei Be Chai Textile 20th century, natural and dyed wools, ten yei-bechai figures with ceremonial figures at each end, 85-1/2 x 54-3/4 in., good condition overall, one area of very slight grime on “front” side, no apparent holes or repairs

Provenance: Private Collection, Nashville, Tennessee

Estimate: $600 - $800

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Six Navajo Trading Post Textiles 20th century, natural and dyed wools, the largest a small runner, 44 x 19-3/4 in.; the next a small saddle blanket, 34 x 18-1/2 in.; four mats/samples, all approximately 19 x 19 in., all with handling wear, scattered holes, grime, runner with extreme wear at one end, some with bleed

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Hopi Crow Mother Kachina

Angwusnasomtaqa, the Crow Mother kachina, circa 1930s-40s, carved polychrome cottonwood, 7 in., overall handling wear, one ear repaired, consequent glue remnants, missing small section at edge of sleeve, grime

Provenance: Julien Flak, Paris France; Private Collection, France; Private Collection

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,800

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Hopi Tasap Kachina

circa 1930s, carved polychrome cottonwood, with horsehair decoration, 7 in., overall surface wear, abrasions

Provenance: Julien Flak, Paris, France; Private French Collection; Private Collection

Estimate: $700 - $900

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Hopi Corn Katsina

circa 1940s, carved polychrome cottonwood Qa’o kachina, 6-3/4 in., no visible cracks or breaks or repairs, overall handling wear, grime

Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Private Collection

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Hopi Rooster Kachina

circa 1940s, carved polychrome cottonwood rooster kachina, 8-1/2 in., handling wear, missing attached adornments to ears, both feet with repaired breaks

Provenance: Collection Barry Walsh, Holden, Massachusetts; Private Collection

Estimate: $700 - $900

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Hopi Clown Kachina

20th century, carved polychrome cottonwood Piptuka kachina, carrying crooked staff and yarn flowers, 8 in., surface wear, glue remnants at fist holding staff, break to one flower stalk

Provenance: Collection of Barry Walsh; Private Collection

Estimate: $700 - $900

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Big Horn Sheep Kachina

circa 1970s, carved, polychrome cottonwood Pangwkatsina, with yarn and hide decoration, holding a staff, height: 14 in., overall handling wear and abrasions, top of staff missing, both arms with repairs at elbows, large crack up back of torso, smaller scattered surface cracks, sash at back of body with repaired break

Provenance: Private Collection, California; Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Snake Dancer Kachina

circa 1960s-70s, carved polychrome cottonwood Tsu’sona kachina, holding painted rope and wood snake, with leather, aluminum, yarn, and shell embellishments, 15-1/2 in., crack up skirt front, repaired crack near one shoulder, one foot with repaired break, all embellishments with wear and losses, overall handling wear and abrasions

Provenance: Alan Kessler; Private Collection

Estimate: $700 - $900

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One Horn Kachina

circa 1950s, carved polychrome cottonwood Saiastasana kachina, with hide sash and quiver, tiny cowrie bead necklace, on later attached base, 11-1/4 in. overall., overall handling wear and abrasions, one foot drilled to attach to base, both hands are apparently missing what they were holding, possibly bow and arrows, one are with apparent repair at shoulder, areas of minor cracking

Provenance: Collection of Mark Blackburn; Private Collection

Estimate: $600 - $800

40 Sheep Herder Kachina circa 1940s, the scarce Lalayhoya kachina, carved polychrome cottonwood, 9-1/2 in., handling wear, abrasions, missing arrows in one hand, collection numbers and drill holes on bottom of feet

Provenance: Collection Steve Ellmore, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Private Collection

Estimate: $700 - $900

41 Kwasayataqa, Skirt Man Kachina circa 1930s, carved polychrome cottonwood with integral mouth and ears, 8-1/2 in., overall handling wear and abrasion to paint, vertical crack up back

Provenance: Steve Ellmore, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Private Collection Estimate: $1,800 - $2,800

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Maria Martinez Blackware Pot (San Ildefonso, 1887-1980), blackware pot with geometric decoration at shoulder, signed on bottom “Maria + Santana”, c. 1954-1956, 4-3/4 x 6-1/4 in., good condition overall, minimal handling wear, slight wear inside rim

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Hilda Antonio Acoma Corrugated Olla 20th/21st century, signed on base “Acoma N.M. H. Antonio” (Hilda Antonio, b. 1938), the polychrome olla with corrugated neck and shoulder, 12-1/2 x 10 in., minimal overall handling wear, some surface abrasions at widest part

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Twelve Miniature Signed Pueblo Pots

20th century, including Acoma and Santa Clara, many with signatures, including Monica Naranjo, Becky Martin, R. Star Vicenza, and others, the smallest a blackware bowl signed “Monica Naranjo”, 1 x 1-1/2 in.; the largest an Acoma pot signed “Is. Patricio”, 2 x 3 in., all in very good overall condition, some minor handling wear, no apparent chips or breaks.

Provenance: The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Three Coiled Polychrome Baskets

late 19th/early 20th century, the largest a coiled tray, possibly Pima, with black center, geometric decorations, 4 x 14-1/4 in.; the second a storage bowl, possibly Yokut, 20th century, with connected diamond design in red and black, 3-1/2 x 7-1/4 in.; the smallest a tightly woven bottleneck basket with connected diamond design in red and black, 4 x 6 in., the tray with some wear at rim, handling wear, grime and accretion inside and out commensurate with use; the bowl with some missing weft at rim, grime on bottom, the bottleneck basket with some handling grime, no apparent breaks or losses

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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California Coiled Polychrome Storage Basket

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California Mission Basket and Trade Beads

late 19th/early 20th century, the twined work basket 7-1/4 x 10-1/4 in.; red and white trade beads strung on modern nylon line, accompanied by a typed history of ownership and hand-drawn map, 30-3/4 in., basket with no visible breaks or repairs, overall handling wear, grime commensurate with age; beads with handling wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Nashville, Tennessee

Estimate: $300 - $500

late 19th/early 20th century, tight, sturdy, rounded form, reddish brown body with polychrome decoration; 5 x 8 in., multiple breaks and missing sections at rim, at least six scattered small losses, surface grime commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Three Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Bracelets

cuff bracelets with turquoise comprised of: three oval cabochon turquoise, stamped “A”, width 1-1/2 in., inside measurements 5 in. with 1 in. opening, 51.1 g; large freeform turquoise with rope detail, width 2-1/2 in., inside measurements 5-1/2 in., 1 in. opening, 124.4 g; three oval disc cut turquoise, stamped possibly “CME”, width 2 in., inside measurements 5-1/2 in., 1 in. opening, 74.8 g, some inevitable scratches and tarnish to metal, turquoise is all intaked with no obvious damage

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

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Three Fetish Necklaces and Turquoise Necklace

three strand carved sugilite assorted animals, alternating with coral and turquoise beads, woven closure, approx. 34 in. length, 203.8 g; carved onyx bear fetishes, alternating with onyx and turquoise beads, largest bear approx. 1-1/2 in. length, clasp stamped “STERLING”, 32 in. length, 31.5 g; turquoise carved bird and bear fetishes, alternating with turquoise beads, sterling silver clasp, unstamped, 30-1/2 in. length, 26.7 g; 76 graduated turquoise rough, approx. 20.5 x 15.5mm to 6.0 x 5.5mm, 33 in. length, 71.4 g, scratching, each with typical wear commensurate with age and use; turquoise rough thread broken, needs to be rethread

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Navajo Silver and Turquoise Squash Necklace

ten pear shaped engraved squash blossoms set with turquoise, centered around one horseshoe form engraved naja set with seven turquoise and one silver and turquoise drop, marked “LJ”, Lila Yawakia, all on a double strand of sterling beads, 24 in. length, 239.9 g, some inevitable scratches and verdigris to metal, one squash bloom bead is flattened

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

◉This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. 51

Four Native American Gemstone and Sterling Bracelets oval amber cabochon, approx. 28.1 x 20.2mm, eight oval amethyst cabochons, approx. 8.4 x 6.5mm, stamped “BA, 925”, maker unknown, sterling silver, inside measurement 6 in., 1 in. opening, 64.6 g; rectangular lapis lazuli cabochon, approx. 7.0 x 22.1mm, stamped “R, .925”, Roderick & Marilyn Tenorio (19552015, & b. 20th Century), Kewa Pueblo, sterling silver, inside measurement 5-1/4 in., 1-1/2 in. opening, 34.6 g; oval turquoise cabochon, approx. 15.4 x 11.1mm, stamped “NB”, maker unknown, sterling silver, inside measurement 5-1/4 in., 1-5/8 in. opening, 54.3 g; oval cabochon with turquoise, onyx, mother of pearl inlay, approx. 21.5 x 14.5mm, stamped “RMT, Sterling, R, .925”, Roderick & Marilyn Tenorio, sterling silver, inside measurement 5 in., 1-3/8 in. opening, 54.5 g , amethysts with eye visible inclusions, tarnishing, scratching, lapis lazuli is loose from mounting

Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Two Native American Necklaces and Two Sterling Silver Chains comprising: five strand coral bead necklace, beads varying in length, approx. 6.5 - 12.5mm, length approx. 29 in., 74.6 g; two strand graduated turquoise rough, approx. 14.0 x 12.0mm to 27.0 x 17.0mm, alternating with small shell disk beads, length 29 in., 160.7 g; two sterling silver necklaces, each unstamped, 32 in. length and 31 in. length, 53.4 g , some wear to woven portion of coral and turquoise necklaces, sterling necklaces with tarnishing

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

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53

Turquoise and Sterling Rings and Pendants comprising: four sterling silver rings with oval and rectangular cabochons, inlay, and rough, one stamped “STERLING”, ring szs. 7-3/4, 8-1/4, 7-1/2, and 7-3/4; three pendants, one oval cabochon, approx. 24.8 x 16.1mm, two triangular cabochons, approx. 17.6 x 14.6mm, each unstamped, longest 1-5/8 in.; 45.1 g total weight, tarnishing, scratching, chipping to turquoise inlay

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

55

Four Sterling Brooches and Coral Cufflinks comprising: three insect brooches with turquoise cabochon or inlay, sterling silver, one stamped “STERLING”, longest 1-1/2 in.; bird in flight brooch with turquoise cabochon eye, stamped “SILVER, MEXICO”, 2-1/4 in. width; pair of coral cabochon cufflinks, approx. 18.8 x 7.5mm and 9.1 x 4.8mm, unstamped, sterling silver, 3/4 in. length; 40.2 g total weight, tarnishing, scratching, minor chipping to turquoise cabochons, one insect with label to verso

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

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54

Coral Squash Necklace

ten engraved squash blossoms set with coral centered around one horseshoe form engraved Naja, set with five coral and one sterling and coral drop, width 2-3/4 in., all on a double strand of sterling beads, 28 in. length, inevitable scratches and verdigris to metal, no damage to coral, overall good condition

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $500 - $700

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56

Four Pairs of Turquoise Earrings comprising: silver drop chandelier needlepoint, cabochon cut turquoise, unmarked, 2-1/4 in. length, screw back clip on; silver needlepoint, cabochon cut turquoise, unmarked, 1-1/4 x 1-1/8 in.; silver drop, triangle cabochon turquoise, unmarked, 1-3/4 x 1 in., screw back clip on; silver squash blossom, oval cabochon cut turquoise, unmarked, 1-3/4 x 3/4 in., clip on backs, 44.6 total weight, inevitable tarnishing to metal, off coloration to some of the turquoise, one pair has no earring findings

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

57

Four Native American Gemstone and Sterling Bracelets oval green turquoise cabochon, approx. 17.0 x 11.7mm, 12 oval green turquoise cabochons, approx. 6.5 x 4.3mm, stamped “NAVAJO, R Martinez, Sterling”, Rick Martinez, 5-1/4 in. inside measurement, 1-1/2 in. opening, 70.1 g; seven oval turquoise cabochons, approx. 13.0 x 8.1mm, stamped “STERLING, R.C. LITTLE”, maker unknown, sterling silver, 5-3/4 in. inside measurement, 1-1/4 in. opening, 42.4 g; rectangular lapis lazuli cabochon, approx. 10.0 x 13.7mm, stamped “J. BEGAY, Sterling”, maker unknown, sterling silver, 5-1/4 in. inside measurement, 1 in. opening, 20.8 g; six oval malachite cabochons, approx. 7.1 x 4.8mm, stamped “Alex Sanchez, Sterling”, sterling silver, 7-1/2 in. length, 24.7 g , tarnishing, scratching, discoloration, some denting to bezels

Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania Estimate: $400 - $600

59

Five Native American Sterling Rings oval turquoise cabochon, approx. 28.4 x 17.5mm, set on oval turquoise disk with opal, onyx, lapis lazuli, and coral inlay, stamped “JM, STERLING, HANDCRAFTED”, maker unknown, sterling silver, ring sz. 9-1/2, 1-3/4 x 1-5/8 in.; oval turquoise cabochon, approx. 22.4 x 7.2mm, stamped “96, STER”, sterling silver, ring sz. 7, 1/2 x 1 in.; three round turquoise cabochons, approx. 5.0mm each, stamped “NAKAI, STERLING”, Gilo and Grace Nakai, Navajo, sterling silver, ring sz. 3-1/2, 1-1/4 x 1 in.; oval turquoise cabochon, approx. 17.4 x 5.9mm, stamped “STERLING”, sterling silver, ring sz. 5, 1 x 1/2 in.; oval jasper cabochon, approx. 16.7 x 12.5mm, stamped “STERLING”, sterling silver, ring sz. 8, 1-3/8 x 1 in.; 62.0 g total weight, tarnishing, scratching, denting to sterling on three cabochon ring and to bezel on jasper ring

Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania Estimate: $300 - $500

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58

Two “HB” Montreal Beaver Gorget Pendants and Glass Trade Beads large tooled beaver, stamped “HB”, with lion passant, 7-1/4 x 2-1/2 in., 67.6 g; tooled beaver, stamped “HB, MONTREAL”, adorned with an oval red glass cabochon bead on the back, 4-3/4 x 2-1/4 in., on a strand of glass beads, approx. 15.0 - 16.0mm, 24 in. length, 213.2 g, no knots between beads, beads have abrasions on edge from age and wear, inevitable tarnishing to metal

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

60

Two Rare Apache Gaan Dancer Bolo Ties comprising: oval bone plaque, inlaid turquoise, onyx, and coral, depicting a dancer, sterling silver mount, unmarked, braided black leather cord with sterling bolo tips, plaque 2-1/8 x 1-3/4 in., length of cord approx. 36 in.; silver Apache Crown Dancer figure, hand cut turquoise crown, hand engraved maker’s mark, braided black leather cord with sterling bolo tips, 5 in. length, discoloration, spotting, tarnishing, scratching, moderate wear to one leather cord and other is broken in half, missing one sword in hand, denting to bolo tips, label to verso Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $500 - $700

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61

Navajo Coral Squash Necklace

ten engraved squash blossoms set with coral centered around one horseshoe form engraved Naja, set with five coral and one silver and coral drop, width 2-3/4 in., all on a double strand of silver beads, 28 in. length, 285.2 g, inevitable scratches and verdigris to metal

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $500 - $700

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63

Five Hardstone and Sterling Rings

oblong fossilized coral cabochon, approx. 46 x 29.3mm, stamped “MRV” with tree symbol, maker unknown, ring sz. 10, 2-1/4 x 1-5/8 in.; oval turquoise cabochon, approx. 22.8 x 16.8mm, stamped “STERLING, mBegay”, maker unknown, sterling silver, ring sz. 11-1/2, 1 x 3/4 in.; oval onyx cabochon with turquoise and lapis lazuli inlay, approx. 21.0 x 9.1mm, stamped “R, .925”, Relios Jewelry/Carolyn Pollack, sterling silver, ring sz. 7-3/4, 1 x 1/2 in.; oval turquoise cabochon, approx. 11.0 x 5.8mm, stamped “S, STERLING”, Scott Dave, Navajo, ring sz. 9-1/2, 1-3/8 x 3/4 in.; geometric inlaid turquoise, onyx, coral, and mother of pearl, approx. 10.1 x 20.2mm, stamped “J.R.B, ZUNI”, John and Rosalie Bowannie, Zuni, sterling silver, ring sz. 7-1/2, 1/2 x 1 in.; 69.6 g , tarnishing, scratching, some denting to shanks

Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania

Estimate: $300 - $500

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62

Three Native American Sterling Bracelets oval turquoise cabochon, approx. 14.8 x 10.5mm, sterling silver openwork cuff, unstamped, 5-1/2 in. inside measurement, 1-1/4 in. opening, 67.9 g; round central turquoise cabochon, approx. 7.6mm diameter, ten oval turquoise cabochons, approx. 8.5 - 10.0mm length and 5.8 - 6.4mm width, sterling silver cuff, unstamped, 5 in. inside measurement, 1-1/8 in. opening, 47.7 g; sterling silver cuff, unstamped, 5-1/2 in. inside measurement, 1 in. opening, 27.8 g, tarnishing, scratching, turquoise cabochons with minor chipping, one cuff with label residue to interior

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

64

Turquoise Petit Point Bracelet wide cuff bracelet, two rows of turquoise, marked possibly with “AK”, 2-3/4 in. width, inside measurement 5-1/4 in. with a 1 in. opening, 101.7 g, some inevitable scratches and verdigris to metal, all turquoise in good condition

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

Five Native American Sterling Rings oval turquoise cabochon with onyx and mother of pearl inlay, approx. 37.4 x 12.9mm, stamped “M. BEGAY”, Navajo, sterling silver, ring sz. 6-1/2, 2 x 1 in.; oval turquoise cabochon, approx. 27.4 x 11.5mm, stamped “GB”, Garrison Boyd, Navajo, ring sz. 6, 1-3/4 x 3/4 in.; oval turquoise cabochon, approx. 22.1 x 17.3mm, unstamped, sterling silver, ring sz. 10, 1 x 3/4 in.; oval turquoise cabochon, approx. 6.6 x 5.8mm, coral rectangular cabochon, approx. 5.8 x 45.mm, stamped “EDE, 92.5”, possibly EDE shop mark, sterling silver, ring sz. 4-1/2, 1-1/4 x 3/4 in.; oval lapis lazuli cabochon, approx. 15.3 x 11.6mm, stamped “87, STERLING”, sterling silver, ring sz. 8-1/2, 1-1/2 x 1-1/8 in.; 64.7 g , discoloration, tarnishing, scratching, wear typical of age and use

Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania

Estimate: $300 - $500

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67

Two Pairs of Sterling Silver Earrings

comprising: pair of turquoise earrings, maker’s mark of Juan Pedro Garcia Santo Domingo, sterling silver, 1-3/8 x 7/8 in.,11.7 g; pair of squash bloom bead earrings, stamped “BE, STERLING”, sterling silver, 1-1/4 length, 5.7 g , squash beads are tarnished, overall good condition

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

Juan

66

Needlepoint Brooch and Three Bar Brooches comprising: Zuni double pinwheel round cabochon, double row, unmarked, 3-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., 25.3 g; arrow bar brooch with round turquoise cabochon, stamped “STERLING”, length 2-1/4 in.; eagle with oval cabochon, wings expanded, unmarked, sterling silver, 2-1/4 in. length; elongated oval cabochon, unmarked, sterling silver, 2 in. length; 21.0 g total weight, some inevitable tarnishing to metal, off coloration to needlepoint turquoise

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

68

Loose Tanzanite 6.25ct. one cushion brilliant cut tanzanite, dark rich color, 6.25ct., nice red flashes, new condition, no damage

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,400 - $2,000

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Pedro Garcia was an early pioneer in sterling silver jewelry in Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico, first producing jewelry in 1978.

69

Larry Moses Begay Navajo Sterling Petit Point Turquoise Brooch Native American, Dine (Navajo), silver medallion brooch/pendant inlaid with petit point cut Kingman turquoise, stamped “LMB, Sterling”, sterling silver, diameter 4 in., 60.5 g, no damage to any of the turquoise, slight tarnish on back to silver

Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania

Estimate: $200 - $400

The Begay family are famous silversmiths with several generations of awardwinning artisans.

71

Four Pairs of Native American Earrings malachite cabochons, approx. 24.0 x 97.4mm, stamped “NAKAI, STERLING”, George and Grace Nakai, 1-1/2 x 1 in., 22.0 g; turquoise cabochons, approx. 34.7 x 24.4mm, stamped “.925”, sterling silver, 1-1/2 x 1 in., 24.0 g; carved cinnabar hexagons, approx. 16.0 x 17.0mm, stamped “sajen, 925”, sterling silver, 7/8 x 7/8 in., 13.8 g; carved onyx fan shape, clip-on back, approx. 26.5 x 16.6mm, stamped “sajen, 925”, sterling silver, 1-1/4 x 3/4 in., 16.0 g , tarnishing, scratching, replaced backs, some posts slightly bent, sterling border to turquoise slightly bent on one earring

Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania

Estimate: $200 - $400

70

Four Gemstone Bead Necklaces comprising: blue calsilica jasper, sodalite, smoky quartz, and amazonite; smoky quartz 22 beads, approx. 17.0 - 18.0mm, later sterling clasp, stamped “925”, original yellow gold loops attached, test 14kt. gold, 18-1/2 in. length, 174.3 g; blue calsilica jasper 20 beads, each approx. 18.0 mm, clasp stamped “STERLING”, 17 in. length, 147.0 g; amazonite 25 beads, each approx. 16.0mm, clasp stamped “STERLING”, 18 in. length, 142.9 g; sodalite 22 beads, approx. 18.0 - 18.5mm, 18-1/2 in. length, 201.2 g , smoky quartz: some knots loose, sterling clasp later replacement, sterling clasp out of round, accretion; jasper: knots tight, some tarnishing to clasp; amazonite: knots tight, glue repair to break in clasp, clasp out of round; sodalite: knots tight, clasp out of round

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

72

Three Malachite Necklaces and Pair of Earrings

graduating bead necklace, 57 beads, approx. 5.0 - 14.0mm, alternating with green glass beads, approx. 2.5mm each, magnetic clasp, stamped “14K GF”, gold filled, 21 in. length, 75.2 g; graduating bead necklace, 43 beads, approx. 7.5 - 14.5mm, sterling magnetic clasp stamped “925”, 17-1/4 in. length, 97.0 g; graduating bead necklace, 43 beads, approx. 7.5 - 11.5mm, alternating with green glass beads, approx. 2.5mm each, sterling magnetic clasp, stamped “925”, 18 in. length, 65.4 g; clip-on disk earrings, not stamped, 3/4 in. diameter, 6.6 g , each in overall good condition with scratching and wear typical of age and use, tarnishing and accretion to clip-on earrings; one necklace with loss to single bead; minor chipping

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

73

Large Bead Turquoise Necklace

15 graduating in size polished turquoise beads, approx. sizes 21.5 - 50.0mm, knotted, large lobster clasp tested 18kt. yellow gold, 22 in. length, no signs of wear to beads, slight verdigris to clasp

Provenance: Estate of Helen Redcay Glass, Coral Gables, Florida

Estimate: $400 - $600

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75

Charles Loloma 14kt. Hardstone Ring (Hopi, 1921-1991) cobblestone inlay of coral, lapis lazuli, malachite, and others, textured yellow gold band, tests 14kt., signed to interior “Loloma”, ring sz. 8-1/2, 11.6 g, some minor chipping to hardstone inlay, overall good condition

Provenance: Purchased at Pacific Western Traders, Folsom, California, May 17, 1983 for $1,800; Private Collection, Summerville, South Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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74

Three Strand Turquoise Fetish Necklace

three graduated strands, carved turquoise birds alternating with beads, clasp probably sterling, length approx. 30 in., 89.3 g, good condition, minor wear typical of age and use

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $500 - $700

76

Four Gemstone Bracelets comprising: six carved banded agate medallions, each approx. 1 in. x 1 in., silver mounts, not stamped, safety chain, approx. 7 in. length, 28.3 g; 12 columns of three banded agate round cabochons, approx. 6.5 - 7.5mm, mounts unstamped, does not test gold, safety chain tests 14kt. yellow gold, approx. 7-1/4 in. length, 35.0 g; carved bloodstone, banded agate, and carnelian medallions, approx. 1 in. width, mounts unstamped, does not test gold, safety chain tests 14kt. yellow gold, approx. 7-1/4 in. length, 24.1 g; assorted agate rectangular links, silver mounts stamped with maker’s mark “J.C & S”, safety chain, approx. 6-3/4 in. length, 15.0 g , medallion bracelet with some chipping to banded agate, minor tarnishing; cabochon bracelet with breaks to metal mounts, tarnishing and discoloration; carved medallions with chipping and scratching, lacking one tack, later, additional clasp; mixed agate with minor chipping and scratching, tarnishing to silver, box clasp dented, one loop detached

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

77

Banded Agate Bead Necklace and Earrings and Tiger’s Eye Bead Necklace banded agate necklace 19 beads, approx. 19.0 - 20.5mm, clasp stamped “STERLING, 925”, 18-1/4 in. length, 211.2 g; clip-on disk earrings stamped “1/20 14KGF”, gold filled, 1-1/8 in. diameter, 16.0 g; tiger’s eye necklace 54 beads, each approx. 14.0mm, clasp stamped “1/20 GF14KT”, gold filled, 34-1/4 in. length, 212.1 g , scratching and wear to each typical of age and use, tarnishing to clasps, tiger’s eye clasp with additional, later silver loop

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

78

Navajo Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet dramatic presence of extensive overlapping various silver appliques from end to end, signed by Navajo artist “ADC, STERLING”, sterling silver, width 1-3/8 in., inside measures approx. 5-1/2 in., with an additional 1 in. opening, 73.7 g, silver is in good condition, no obvious signs of wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania

Estimate: $200 - $400

79

Three Pairs 24kt. Gold Nugget Earrings three pairs of gold nugget acrylic lockets with coin edges, tested 10kt. yellow gold, French wire stamped 14kt. gold filled, 18mm diameter, 19.7 g total weight , new condition, no signs of wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

80

Four Victorian Gemstone Brooches comprising: varieties of agate, three oval, one round, one stamped “STERLING JJJ CO”, the others unstamped, do not test gold, widest 2-1/4 in., 59.6 g total weight, largest with long hairline crack, tarnishing to mounts, scratching and wear typical of age and use

Provenance: Private Virginia Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

81

22kt. Banded Agate Brooch oval banded agate, braided border, unstamped, tests 22kt. yellow gold, 2-1/8 in. width, 29.0 g, minor scratching, tarnishing, and wear typical of age and use

Provenance: Private Collection Virginia Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

82

Three Loose Burma Cut Rubies - One with GIA one round brilliant cut Burma ruby, 1.05ct., GIA report number 30930801; two round brilliant cut Burma rubies, matching pair, 0.70ctw., never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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83

Eight Loose Gemstones: Sapphire, Tanzanite, Quartz comprising: four oval cut sapphires, approx. 1.20ct., 1.00ct., 0.90ct., and 0.84ct.; emerald step cut tanzanite, approx. 2.36ct.; cushion cut tanzanite, approx. 1.74ct.; pear cut tanzanite, approx. 1.61ct.; oval cut clear quartz, approx. 1.53ct., scratching, abrading primarily at facet junctions, one sapphire with small chip

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

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84

Three Loose Pear Shape Tanzanites three pear brilliant cut, 1.35ct.; 1.74ct.; 2.91ct., never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $800

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85

Two Loose Brilliant Cut Tanzanite, Fancy Shape

one modified rectangular brilliant cut tanzanite, with cut corners, 4.17ct.; one marquise brilliant cut tanzanite, 3.00ct., never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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86 Loose 1.19ct. Alexandrite - with GIA

one oval brilliant cut alexandrite, 1.19ct., GIA report number 30930801, blue green changing to purple, never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,400 - $1,800

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87

Six Assorted Colored Sapphires

five oval faceted cut sapphires, various colors from light blue, 0.91ct., purple, 0.90ct., dark purple, 1.25ct., teal blue, 0.75ct., Australian dark teal, 4.85ct., one radiant cut medium teal sapphire, 1.01ct., never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

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88 14 Loose Montana Sapphires

comprising: two oval cut Yogo sapphires, 0.32ct. and 0.49ct.; six round brilliant cut Yogo sapphires, 0.26ct., 0.23ct., 0.17ct., 0.13ct., 0.12ct., and 0.12ct.; emerald cut sapphire 1.1ct., two marquise

0.35ct. and 0.27ct.; Trillion cut

good, some with minor abrading and scratching, a few with minor chips, inclusions

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

0.16ct. and 0.15ct.;

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cut sapphires,
sapphire 0.32ct., two round brilliant cut sapphires,
4.19ctw. total, overall

89

Amber HoneyBee and Collection of Assorted Loose Gemstones Dominican amber with a stingless bee; 50 gem holders with multiple gemstones in each, ruby, blue sapphire, emerald, garnet, peridot, aquamarine, tourmaline, moonstone, white topaz, blue topaz, agate, amethyst, smoky quartz, citrine, hematite, and mother of pearl, shapes: round brilliant, oval, radiant, marquise, cabochon, baguette, size: ranging from melee 0.01ct.-19.00ct.; two oval faceted aquamarine, 7.98ct., and 15.27ct.; step cut smoky quartz 42.56ct., some have minor chips and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

90

Five Loose Fancy Cut Blue Sapphires

one kite brilliant cut Kanchanaburi blue sapphire, 1.54ct.; two oval brilliant cut blue sapphire, 0.95ctw., two rectangular brilliant cut Tanzanian blue sapphires, 1.50ct.; 1.40ct., never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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91

Nine Bags of Assorted Loose Gemstones two parcels of pear brilliant cut prasiolite, 6 x 4mm, 11.00ctw., 7 x 5mm, 21.00ctw., three parcels of oval brilliant cut prasiolite, 7 x 5mm, 7.70ctw., 9 x 7mm, 1.00ct., three 11 x 9mm, approx. 3.50ct. each; one parcel of pear brilliant cut amethyst, 6 x 4mm, approx. 1.50ctw.; one parcel of pear brilliant cut garnet, 9 x 6mm, approx. 3.00ctw.; one parcel of oval brilliant cut citrine, 8 x 6mm, 1.50ct.; one parcel of oval brilliant cut blue topaz, 5 x 3mm, 1.15ctw., never set, new condition, no damage

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

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92

Six Loose Fancy Shape Tanzanites two step cut emerald cut, 1.40ct. and 2.80ct; Trillion cut, 1.35ct.; triangular cut, 1.48ct.; two cushion cut, 0.97ct. and 1.50ct., never been set, nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $700 - $900

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

93

Five Assorted Loose Colored Gemstones - Zircon, Spinel and Sapphire

round brilliant cut, two blue zircon, 0.30ct., 1.00ct.; one round red spinel, 0.25ct., two round orange sapphire, 0.85ct., 0.90ct., never set, new condition, no damage

Estimate: $500 - $700

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

94

Three Assorted Loose Sapphires - Blue and Pink

one square brilliant cut pink sapphire, 1.15ct.; one round brilliant cut pink sapphire, 0.90ct.; one round brilliant cut blue sapphire, 0.55ct., some minor chips on girdle edge, and abrasions to facet junctions

Estimate: $300 - $500

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

95

Four Loose Oval Shape Tanzanites four oval brilliant cut, 2.21ct.; 2.32ct.; 1.30ct.; 1.10ct., never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

96

Seven Loose Tanzanian Rubies comprising: one Trillion cut ruby, approx. 2.24ct.; six oval cut rubies, approx. 0.96ct., 0.96ct., 1.01ct., 0.90ct., and 1.00ct., overall good condition, some scratching and abrading primarily at facet junctions, Trillion cut with surface reaching inclusions

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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97

11 Large Loose Square Citrine and Amethyst Gemstones seven square brilliant cut citrine, various color and size, approx. 12 x 12mm, 12.00ct. - 14.5ct.; six square brilliant cut amethyst, various color and size, approx. 14 x 14mm, 13.00ct. - 14.5ct., never set, new condition, no damage

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

Note: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

98

Nine Loose Gemstones: Ruby, Garnet, Tanzanite comprising: one oval cut Thai ruby, approx. 0.56ct.; two pear cut Thai rubies, 0.74ct. and 0.65ct.; oval checkerboard cut green garnet, approx. 1.10ct. and pear cut green garnet, approx. 1.93ct.; pear cut tanzanite, approx. 2.39ct.; step cut emerald cut tanzanite, approx. 1.05ct.; oval cut tanzanite, approx. 1.70ct.; round cut tanzanite, approx. 1.10ct., scratching and abrasions, oval cut tanzanite with chip to girdle

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

99

Four Tanzanian Loose Gemstones, Sapphire and Ruby comprising: oval cut yellow sapphire, approx. 2.75ct.; modified rectangular brilliant cut with cut corners purple sapphire, approx. 1.35ct.; pear cut ruby, approx. 0.81ct.; oval cut ruby, approx. 0.95ct., overall good condition, minor scratching and abrasions, sapphires with visible inclusions at 10x

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

100

Three Loose Brilliant Cut Rubies, Fancy Shape - One with GIA one kite step cut Tanzanian ruby, 1.65ct., GIA report number 30930801; two oval brilliant cut Tanzanian rubies, 1.45ct.; 0.78ct., never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,000

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

101

Eight Loose African Rubies comprising: one pear cut ruby, approx. 2.20ct.; seven oval cut rubies, approx. 1.45ct., two 0.75ct., 0.60ct., three 0.50ct., scratching, abrading, visible inclusions, some minor chipping

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

102

Two Loose Brilliant Cut Tanzanite, Pear Shape two pear brilliant cut tanzanites, 5.85ct.; 2.00ct., never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

103

15 Assorted Loose Emeralds in Carrying Case three pear cut emeralds, various color and clarity, 0.44ct., 0.46ct., and 0.53ct.; 12 square and rectangle emerald step cut, 2.04ct., 2.38ct., 2.60ct., 1.03ct., 1.08ct., 1.18ct., 1.24ct., 1.57ct., 1.61ct., 1.61ct., 1.88ct., 0.91ct., and 0.70ct., some minor chips on girdle edge, and abrasions to facet junctions

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

104

Assortment of Diamonds and 3.33ct. Blue Zircon

one round brilliant cut, I2, I, 0.93ct., one straight baguette, 0.15ct., one square princess cut, 0.44ct., 4.26 x 4.02 x 3.15mm, one parcel of assorted diamonds, round brilliant cut melee, approx. 0.90ctw., 0.03ct. - 0.12ct., one round brilliant cut ruby, 0.15ct.; one rectangle checkerboard cut teal blue zircon, 3.33ct., 10.09 x 8.07mm, some minor chips on girdle edge, and abrasions to facet junctions

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,600

Blue Zircon was tested on the Presidium Gem Tester II and Refractometer. Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

105

Four Loose Gemstones, Aquamarine and Sapphire comprising: oval cut aquamarine, approx. 4.59ct.; pear cut aquamarine, approx. 3.85ct.; two oval cut Ceylon sapphires, approx. 0.71ct. and 2.55ct., overall good condition, minor scratching, pear cut sapphire with inclusions visible at 10x

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

106

Assorted Collection of Loose Gemstones

18 round brilliant cut iolite, various sizes, 3.0 - 4.0mm; 15 princess cut white sapphire, various sizes, 1.93.0mm; 12 round brilliant cut near white sapphire, various sizes, 2.2 - 2.75mm; four round brilliant cut herkimer diamonds, 3.0mm; 11 parcel of herkimer diamonds, with 36 pieces of various sizes, one parcel of herkimer diamond melee, 30.0ctw.; two round brilliant cut clear quartz, one oval cut clear quartz; one oval cut blue sapphire, 0.45ct.; one matching pair of pear cut blue sapphire, 0.80ctw., never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina Estimate: $600 - $900

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107

Four Loose Fancy Cut Tanzanites

one pear brilliant cut, 2.33ct., one oval brilliant cut, 1.70ct., one modified rectangular cut, 3.33ct., one oval brilliant cut, 1.00ct., never been set, very nice, new condition

Provenance: Private Collection, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading in the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments.

108

Two Ammonite Graveyards both specimens are full of various-sized, complete, and incomplete ammonites, the largest 3 x 13-1/4 x 9 in., abrasions, losses to ammonites and matrix, scratches and chips to both

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock Estimate: $200 - $400

109

Two Orthoceras Specimens

group of two panels, one black and grey and one brown, polished fossil structure in rough surrounding matrix, largest 2 x 13-3/4 x 11-1/2 in., scratches and chips, some abrasions and residue to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

110

Fossil Collection

consisting of two fossil remnants, largest 1 x 9-1/4 x 2 in., a fern in shale,1 x 13-1/4 x 4-1/4, and crinoid graveyard, 2 x 5-1/2 x 6 in, abrasions, residue, and losses to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

111

Fossil Assortment

eight specimens total, three oreodont fossil jaw sections with teeth, the largest measuring 1-1/2 x 5 in., one fossil shark tooth, slant height 3-3/4 in, one fossil echinoderm,1-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. one evactinopora sexradiata specimen, 1/2 x 2-3/4 in. in matrix, one fossil ammonite, 3/4 x 4-3/4 in. and one Jurassic park amber with entombed mosquitos,1-1/2 x 2-3/4 in., abrasions, losses, fractures, and chips to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

112

Maritime Fossil Collection

Ten various specimens consisting of seven ammonites, the largest 5-1/2 x 1 in., one fossil coral, 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 in, one solitary marine snail specimen, 3-1/4 x 1 in., and a snail quartet in matrix, 4 x 3 in., abrasions, losses, and residue to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

113

Agatized Fossil Coral Collection

five pieces, formed from the natural replacement of material in the ancient fossil coral structure by various compounds and trace minerals like iron and manganese, adopted by Florida in 1979 as its state stone, largest 4 x 8-1/2 x 5 in., chipping, abrasions, residue, and loss to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

114

Three Large Ammonite Fossils

two unpolished, one with iridescent surface largest 2 x 10 x 8-1/2 in., chips, scratches, and losses throughout, some residue and abrasions to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

115

Angel-fish Seascape

Amsterdam Sauer carved seascape, two carved stone fish with seaweed on mineral base, three rhodochrosite shells attached to base, 29 x 25 cm., 5.7 kg., fish and seaweed not fixed in place, abrasions and chips to base, some residue throughout the carving

Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

116

Carved Malachite Collection

five objects, four carved boxes, and one vessel, the largest box 1-1/2 x 6 in., vessel 1-1/4 x 6 in., residue, abrasions, and chips to all objects

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

117

Malachite Pair

two botryoidal malachite specimens, one with a display case, largest 2 x 5-1/4 in., losses and residue, scrapes and abrasions to both

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $100 - $200

118

Large Carved Gemstone Eagle

amethyst beak, clear quartz carved head with ruby zoisite accents, more ruby zoisite for the body with blue and clear quartz tail feather detail, gold-tone talons perched on a smoky quartz specimen with tourmaline inclusions, atop a base of blue quartz,15-3/4 x 11 in., beak tip chipped, losses and abrasions to eagle carving and base, eagle not securely attached

Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection

Estimate: $1,600 - $2,200

119

Lepidolite and Muscovite Ensemble five specimens, some with quartz and other associated minerals in matrices largest 2-1/4 x 4-3/4 x 4 in. total weight 3kg, losses, chips, and abrasions throughout

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

120

Toucan Sculpture

Amsterdam Sauer Toucan carving with smoky quartz beak, rutilated quartz body, and 18kt gold plated feet on amethyst base, 37 x 19 cm, 5.2 kg., some minor losses and abrasions, minor chip to tip of beak, bird loose on base

Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

121

Crinoid Plaque

crinoids are some of the earliest marine invertebrates, commonly called sea lilies, they were prime filter feeders, close relatives consisted of sea stars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers, crinoids went extinct during The Great Permian Extinction along with upward of 80% of all other marine life, measuring 1-1/2 x 23 x 13 in. and weighing 11.2 kg., chips losses and abrasions to plaque, some residue

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

122

Desert Rose Collection

five forms of gypsum, most with good rose-like formations of gypsum clusters, the largest 8-3/4 x 18 x 14-1/2 in. total weight 20.8 kg, losses and breaks to most specimens, abrasions, and chipping

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,200

123

Fluorite from De’an Mine, China fine octahedral purple and green fluorite specimen on white quartz matrix with intermittent delicate calcite spikes, unearthed from the De’an Mine, Jiangxi, China,1-1/4 x 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 in., scattered losses throughout, some chips and losses to octahedrons and calcite spikes, abrasions to white quartz matrix and fluorite undersurface

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $600 - $800

124

Selenite Selection

five specimens total, some with needle crystal sprays, the largest specimen 4-3/4 x 7-1/2 x 6-1/4 in. total weight 7 kg., losses to needle structure, chips, and abrasions, some residue

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

125

Beryl-Morganite

semi-translucent pink with black schorl inclusions and other associated mineral, from the collection of Peter L. Via, this specimen mined from Mina Urubu NR Teofilo Otoni, Brazil, 1-3/4 x 4-1/2 x 3in. 652.6 g, chips, losses, and abrasions throughout

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

126

Elbaite Tourmaline Cruzeiro Mine, Brazil watermelon tourmaline cluster 1-3/4 x 2-1/2 x 1-3/4 in., 102 grams, some chips, abrasions, and losses to specimen

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

127

Three Stibnite Specimens

one specimen from Lushi Antimony mine, China, museum quality, bright metallic luster, most crystals with full terminations, smallest specimen with calcite deposits, largest 3-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 3 in., losses and residue, chips and scattered abrasions

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock Estimate: $600 - $800

128

Apophyllite, Momin Akhada, Rahuri Maharashtra District, India

rare mint green apophyllite in “Disco Ball” form, flat faces on terminations, ivory stilbite accent on matrix, 1-1/2 x 4-3/4 x 3 in. .2 kg, losses, chips, and abrasions throughout, with some cleaved edges

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

129

Transparent Green Fluorite, Hunan Province, China

beautiful translucent fluorite specimen with ghost-like quartz phantoms in its central core, fluorite retains the simple cubic form with nice glassy transparent faces. 3 x 5-1/2 x 3-4/4 in. 1.6 kg, abrasions and chips throughout the specimen, losses to fluorite and matrix undersurface

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

130

Fluorite with Minor Pyrite, Ozark Mahoning Mine, ILL.

beautiful semi-transparent yellow to golden fluorite cluster with purple outer zoning 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 3-3/4 in., .6 kg, with stand, losses and abrasions throughout, some corner cleaves and chips

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

131

Namibian Mineral Collection

six specimens, five fluorite specimens ranging in color from clear, green, and purple, all from Okorusu mine, one phlogopite on calcite also originating from Namibia largest 1-1/4 x 4-3/4 x 3 in., total weight 1.2 kg , abrasions and losses to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $600 - $800

132

Apophyllite Trio with Associated Minerals

three specimens, two with peach stilbite association, mined in India, largest with clear, sharp terminations measuring 3-1/2 x 8-1/4 x 4-1/2 in. total weight 4.2 kg., residue, abrasions, and losses to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

133

Pyrite Sun in Shale

single spherical pyrite sun in black shale matrix 1 x 15-1/2 x 10-1/4 in., abrasions, cracks, and losses to the specimen

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

134

Canadian Mineral Collection

11 specimens, assortment of apatite in calcite, the largest specimen 2 x 7 in., one gypsum flower, 2 x 1-1/2 in., two vesuvianite from Jeffries Mine, largest 1 x 2-1/2 in., two eudialyte from Kipawa Complex, largest 1 x 1 in., one amazonite 2 x 5 in., one molybdenite in matrix, 1-1/2 x 3 in., abrasion, residue, and losses to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

135

Four English Fluorite

four specimens, some from Rogerley Mine, the largest 2 x 6-1/2 in., abrasions, residue, and losses to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

136

Siberian Fluorite Collection

10 pieces pale pink Siberian Fluorite, many faces with iridescence, largest piece 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. total weight 3.2 kg., losses, chips, fractures, and residue, some grazed faces and scattered fissures

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

137

Fossil Coral and Clam Collection

11 specimens, four agatized coral pairs, the largest specimen 1-3/4 x 6 in., one possible coral slice with druzy quartz, 3/4 x 4-3/4 in., two fossil clams, largest 2-1/2 x 4 in. one pyritized brachiopod 1 x 1-1/4 in. and three golden calcite crystal clams, largest 2-1/2 x 4-1/4 in , abrasions, losses, residue, and fissures to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

138

Fossil Group

assortment of flora and maritime fossils, sixteen specimens total, largest 4-3/4 x 6-3/4 in., abrasions, losses, fissures, and residue to most specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

139

Dogtooth Specimens

four dogtooth specimens, two dark dogtooth calcite, the largest measuring 3-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., one smaller clear quartz dogtooth specimen, and a dazzling dogtooth quartz frosted with calcite and scattered tiny pyrite cubes, largest measuring 4-1/4 x 7-1/2 in , abrasions, chips, residue and losses to both

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

140

Sphalerite Collection

four pieces total, all specimens with associated mineral matrix, largest 2-3/4 x 13 in., abrasions, losses, residue to most specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

141

Mexican Mineral Collection

13 specimens including smithsonite and ramsdellite, rhodochrosite, adamite, selenite, calcite, hyalite, topaz, chalcopyrite, malachite, and creedite, the largest specimen is smithsonite measuring 2-3/4 x 4 in. without stand, residue, abrasions losses, and fissures to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $600

142

Quartz Collection

eight quartz specimens all with associated minerals including hematite, rutile, calcite, and sphalerite, some with mineral inclusions, the largest 2-3/4 x 5 in., most with losses and abrasions, some with residue

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

143

Galena, Pyrite, and Iron Ore Collection

eight specimens total including six galena specimens, one pyrite specimen, and one iron ore example, the largest measures 2-1/2 x 5-1/4 in., cleaved corners, losses, abrasions, and residue on specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

144

Fluorite Free forms

12 fluorite free forms, some on matrix with associated minerals, some with inclusions, most with deep purple color, largest 1-1/4 x 3-1/4 in., losses, scratches, abrasions, and some residue to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

145

Honey Calcite on Matrix

three honey calcite examples on matrix with associated minerals, largest 3-1/2 x 10-1/2 in., losses to minerals and matrices, abrasions, scratches, and residue

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $100 - $200

146

Amethyst, Fluorite and Quartz Collection

eight larger specimens of amethyst, fluorite, quartz, and other associated minerals, the largest measuring 3 x 4-1/2 in. accompanied by approximately 106 small fluorite pieces, abrasions, losses, fissures, and residue to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

147

Mineral Cabochon Assortment

five total, three astrophyllite, one eudialyte, one tinguaite, and one obsidian, largest 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 in., minor imperfections, some with residue on the reverse side

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

148

Vivianite

prismatic Vivianite from the Tomokoni mine in Bolivia, accompanied by, but not attached to, mineral stand, with associated minerals on base, 2 x 1 in., losses to specimen, chips and abrasions, some residue

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

149

Vanadinite from Morocco

two specimens with nice hexagonal crimson crystals, the larger specimen on matrix with associated minerals, measures 1-3/4 x 3 in., losses, abrasions, cracks, and scrapes to both

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

150

Fluorite Group

eight nice fluorite specimens, some with detailed stepped surfaces, most clear to light purple, one with yellow core and one green, the largest specimen from Elmwood, Tennessee measuring 3-1/4 x 4-3/4 in., abrasions, losses, cleaved corners, some residue on specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $600 - $900

151

Beryl Collection

seven specimens from the beryl family, some in matrix with associated minerals, some free forms, largest in feldspar matrix measuring 1-1/2 x 4 in., losses, abrasions, residue, and fissures to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

152

Tourmaline Collection

seven specimens of tourmaline, one with matrix, one with quartz inclusion, largest 2-1/2 x 7-1/2 in., abrasions, losses, chips, cracks, and residue to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

153

Dark Purple Fluorite Collection

thirteen dark purple, stepped, free-form fluorite, some accompanied with sphalerite matrix, some originating from the Elmwood Mine, TN, some with quartz or druzy, largest 2-1/4 x 5-1/2 in., abrasions, losses, some cleaved corners and residue, scratches, and fissures throughout Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

154

Apophyllite And Stilbite on Chalcedony nice specimen from Jalgaon, India, Herkimer diamonds scattered throughout surface 2-1/4 x 10 x 6-1/2 in., scattered losses, chips, and abrasions to the specimen

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

155

Malachite, Shaba Province, Zaire

radiant velvet green malachite from the Shaba copper belt, 1-1/2 x 4 x 3-1/4 in., .2 kg., minor abrasions and losses

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $600 - $900

156

Trilobite Collection

three specimens including two curled Trilobite Phacops and one Cambropallas specimen on textured matrix, largest 1 x 9-1/54 x 7-1/4 in. with matrix, possibly some shell and structure repair, abrasions, losses, and fractures to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $600

157

Five Green Fluorite

five specimens, one specimen originating from the Rogerly Mine in England, three specimens with well-formed frosted cubes, the largest 4 x 9 x 6-1/4 in. total weight 9.4 kg., losses, chips, and cracks with some residue on most specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $600 - $900

158

Monumental Stepped Fluorite

rare clear to light purple stepped fluorite disco ball 5 x 7 x 7 in., 6 kg, cleaved corners, losses, abrasions, and some residue on specimen

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

159

Pyrite Group collection of ten pyrite specimens, the largest 4-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 4-3/4 in., abrasions, losses, and residue on specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

160

Monumental Clear Fluorite

museum quality specimen, many faces with iridescence and phantoms visible within, 7-1/2 x 12 x 7-3/4 in., 12.8 kg, abrasions and losses, some corners cleaved, residue and fissures throughout the specimen

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

161

Group of Selenite and Quartz Minerals

six specimens total, most with good terminations, one with light pink phantoms and fluorite cubes, the largest 6 x 7-1/4 x 4-3/4 in., abrasions, residue, and losses to all specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $600 - $800

162

Fluorite and Amethyst Assortment

five specimens total, one with iron ore inclusion, some featuring other associated minerals such as galena and sphalerite, the largest specimen measures 3-3/4 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/2 in., and weighs 3.8 kg., abrasions, losses, residue, and fissures to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $600

163

Mineral Sphere Collection

approximately 50 spheres, two 12-sided figures, the largest sphere weighing 1 kg. with a diameter of 9.2 cm, most spheres are in good condition, some with scrapes, losses, and residue

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

164

Star Muscovite Specimen

a good example of the delicate muscovite star crystal formation in multiple mounds on a matrix of barite shards, 3-3/4 x 8 x 7-3/4 in. 3.2 kg., losses, chips, and abrasions, some stars flaking with loss

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

165

Brazilian Mineral Collection

eight specimens including one large freeform watermelon tourmaline, one watermelon tourmaline slice, one magnetite octahedron in greenschist matrix from Diamantina mine, one Iron Rose, one reddish brown heulandite specimen, one spessartine, two tourmaline shards on stand, largest 1-3/4 x 2 in., residue on most, small fissures, abrasions, and losses to all specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $200 - $400

167

Azurite Triad

three specimens including one large rosette from the Daye Mine, Hubei Province, largest 2-1/2 x 2-3/4 in., minor chips, abrasions, and some losses to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

166

Celestite Collection

five specimens, all with nice light blue terminations, celestite is a primary source for strontium which lends the vibrant red color to fireworks, the largest 6-3/4 x 5 x 4-1/2 in. total weight 5.6 kg, losses, abrasions, chips, and cracks to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $600

168

Colorful Kyanite Collection

eight specimens total, two attached to one base, mostly green and blue specimens in a matrix, three specimens mined in Brazil, largest 4 x 10 x 5 in., losses, chips, fissures, and abrasions to specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

169

Apophyllite and Stilbite Collection

five pieces, one small apophyllite crystal termination tip, 1 x 7/8 in., one pink stilbite specimen from India, 7/8 x 2-1/4 in., one green apophyllite with stilbite specimen, 3 x 5-1/4 in., one apophyllite and stilbite specimen from Bombay, 2-1/2 x 6-1/4 in, and one with clear crystal apophyllite on associated mineral matrix, 2 x 5 in., losses, abrasions, residue, and chips to all specimens

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

171

Ten Reference Books on Rocks and Minerals

10 volumes total, including: Gemstones of North America by John Sinkankas, Princeton, New Jersey: D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc., 1962; Minerals: Nature’s Fabulous Jewels by Arthur Court and Ian Campbell, New York: Harry N. Abrams, n.d.; Down the Crabtree by Robert J. Schabilion, Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc., 2009, signed and inscribed by author; and seven other titles (see additional photos of spines for titles), light wear to extremities, some scuffs and minor losses to covers, bumped corners

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $50 - $150

170

Diverse Barite Collection with Associated Minerals

four Pieces, nice barite shards among them, one specimen from the Peter Via collection 2-1/2 x 4-1/2, another with multiple associated minerals in the matrix, 3-1/4 x 5 in., barite on quartz from Jinkouhe District, Sichuan Province 4-1/3 x 7 in., one specimen from Meikle Mine Nevada 2-1/2 x 4-1/2 in., chips, abrasions, residue, and losses to most

Provenance: The Life Collection of Sara Graham Peacock

Estimate: $300 - $500

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