The Great American West Collection - Sale 144

The Great American West Collection A Lifetime Collection of Indian and Western History - Sale 144

501-224-7555

30 Years of Buying & Selling the Finest Historical Items in the World!

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THE AMERICAN WEST COLLECTION: This lifetime collection of western history features the most important

collection of American Indian Cradles to ever come on the market – with over 75 Native American made cradles from tribes across America; including the Cheyenne & the Sioux from the Northern Plains, the Kiowa and the Comanche from the Southern Plains and the Navajo, Pueblo & Apache from the great Southwest to the North West and eastern Woodlands tribes.

This is a unique opportunity for you to own an American Indian cradle from the most important collection ever formed. It is the largest collection of its type in existence and this illustrated catalog will certainly serve as a reference for collectors and museum curators.

The American West Collection also contains Western Guns; from Pistols & Buffalo Rifles to Wells Fargo guns, Gold Mining and Gambling equipment, early Spanish Colonial weapons, and Western Railroad & Cowboy items. We know that you, as a fellow collector and museum curator, will enjoy owning and displaying these historically important artworks in your homes and museums! All of these items are priced for Immediate Sale and all prices are NET. Inquires welcome, we look forward to being of service to you.

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Lot 1000

Cheyenne Full size, fully beaded cradle with the original boards. C. 1910.

The boards have an ornate brass tack design in the form of an Hour Glass. A rare and wonderful northern plains Indian cradle for a newborn baby, elaborately decorated with silk ribbon and brass hawk bell drops. It is accompanied by a silver cup made

by Reed and Barton of Houston in 1921 for best collection of Indian relics. Excellent condition and a superb showpiece.

36” Tall ......... $36,500

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Lot 1001

Sioux Toy size and fully quilled cradle cover for a little girls’ doll. C. 1910.

Magnificent red quill work throughout with excellent quill designs. Has a quilled and beaded top flap and beaded designs on the hood, as well as around the opening. This is an outstanding example of the finest northern plains Indian quill work and is in mint condition. 4” x 15” without tab. ......... $9,800

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Lot 1002

Sioux Full size and fully quill work cradle cover. C. 1875.

This is one of the finest examples in existence. Not only is the quill work exquisite, but the coloring that is applied to the porcupine quills is as bright and as vibrant as the day it was made.

It has long rawhide dangles with metal cones and died plumage ornamentation, and is lined with a bright calico trade cloth. The Sioux mother that made this for her child did so with the utmost care and perfection. A museum showpiece with custom stand and Plexiglas display. Ex: Forrest Fenn Collection. 23” x 12” ......... $35,000

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Lot 1003

Cheyenne Full size beaded cradle cover. C. 1890.

Nice, early cloth beaded cover with fine calico trade cloth bodice. A great northern plains exhibit piece that comes with its own display stand. Excellent, bright fresh condition. 40” tall. ......... $7,500

Lot 1004

Cheyenne Toy size cradle board for a little girl’s doll. C. 1870.

Decorated with scarce Dentalia shells which were a trade item between the northern plains and the northwest coast Indian tribes.

Beautifully sewn in a star pattern on dark trade cloth; which covers a parfleche lining.

Original boards. This is a striking showpiece.

23” x 6” ......... $5,200

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Lot 1005

The Finest Full size and fully Beaded cradle board in the entire collection. Cheyenne C. 1880.

A magnificent example of Cheyenne bead work being fully beaded with designs throughout on native tanned hide. Has original boards and is decorated with brass tacks in a design of four crosses, rubbed with yellow ochre. Fully lined in calico cloth and the hood is made from parfleche. This magnificent full size cradle board is certainly one of the finest Northern Plains fully beaded cradles in existence.

37” x 7” ......... $127,500

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Lot 1006

Sioux Full size cradle cover.

C. 1860’s-1870’s.

Early, and made with glass trade beads that resemble Dentalia shells on a double layered early trade cloth bodice. Excellent condition.

18” x 4” ......... $6,000

Lot 1007

Early Sioux Full size Quilled cradle cover on native tanned hide.

C. 1850’s.

From the famous Carl May Collection (inventory number 834), Hamburg, Germany.

The quill work is in excellent condition and beautifully done throughout. The top flap has hide fringe with brass beads, and the red trade cloth skirt has symbolic pictographic dragonfly beaded designs. A great showpiece that was on display in Europe and found its way back to America, comes with a display stand.

37” tall. ......... $16,000

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Lot 1008

Southern Cheyenne Full size beaded cradle cover. C. 1875-1880.

Beautifully beaded in classic Cheyenne tribal designs on fancy calico trade cloth. Very rare from the southern Cheyenne; who at this time were spread across the southern plains from Oklahoma to Colorado. Accompanied by a display stand and in excellent condition. 40” tall. ......... $8,500

Lot 1009

Sioux Full size beaded cradle cover. C. 1920’s.

Fully beaded in Sioux reservation period designs on native tanned hide with hide fringe on the tab. In excellent condition, accompanied by display stands. 25” x 8” plus tab. ......... $5,500

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Lot 1010

Bannock Shoshone Toy size cradle board for a little girl’s doll from this rare tribe. Idaho C. 1890.

A superb and very rare cradle which has an umbilical fetish of a turtle, as well as decorative brass tack work around the head of the native doll, and is fully fringed across the back. A remarkable showpiece from this rare Idaho tribe. Excellent condition. See “The Spirit of Native America” by Walters Page 48, item #370. 18” x 9” ......... $11,900

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Lot 1011

A magnificent bright blue Sioux Full size fully beaded cradle cover. C. 1880’s.

Fully beaded, with the desirable vibrant blue seed beads in ornate beaded designs throughout, on native tanned hide. This is certainly is one of the most attractive and brightest Northern Plains cradles in the collection. Excellent condition. 24” x 8” including tab ......... $16,900

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Lot 1012

Ute Model size cradle board. Colorado C. 1880.

The reed sunshade is fully intact, beaded on native tanned hide and rubbed with light yellow ochre. It has a wonderful doll inside whose face has been painted dark, is wearing petite doll size beaded moccasins, a beaded strike-a-light bag, 2 brass finger rings are suspended from the cradle along with wonderful fringe across the back.

Excellent condition. 24” x 10”. ......... $7,200

Lot 1013

Santee Sioux Magnificent Beaded Woman’s full size Bonnett. C 1870-1880’s.

This beautiful store bought calico cloth bonnet is a superb example of frontier clothing. A Sioux woman has elaborately decorated it in ornate floral beaded designs. A perfect example of transition from Plains hunters to farm life for the Sioux tribe. A showpiece 12 inches tall with display ......... $8,500

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Lot 1014

Ute (Southern Colorado) Very Large, Full size cradle board with reeded hood.

C. 1870’s.

A magnificent full size cradle board, and the only example like it in the entire collection. The Utes were the only ones to build cradles for children that were this large. Native tanned hide is rubbed with yellow ochre and has German silver studs down the front. The sunshade is made of bent willow reeds which, in profile, resembles an Egyptian style cradle of Biblical times. It is fully intact and quite rare as such; as these cradles saw hard use by the Ute mothers that carried these children on their backs across the Rocky Mountains. Old wooden repair on verso, otherwise exceptional condition and a superb museum showpiece.

42” x 20” ......... $48,000

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Lot 1015

Crow Toy size cradle with built-in doll.

Montana C. 1890.

Flour sack canvas beaded with Crow geometric design elements on strips of native tanned hide. A superb toy cradle for a little girl’s doll. Excellent condition. 18” x 5” ......... $6,500

Lot 1016

Southern Ute Full size cradle. Colorado C. 1910.

The native tanned hide is in excellent condition and rubbed with yellow ochre, and the willow reed hood is intact. The entire cradle is backed with parfleche for support. In excellent condition. 24” x 10” ......... $2,900

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Lot 1017

Flathead Full size beaded cradle board.

North West C. 1890.

Beautifully beaded on native tanned hide and red trade cloth. Nice long fringe across the back and all along the sides. Excellent condition. 36” x 13” ......... $29,500

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Lot 1018

Shoshone Toy size cradle board with doll. Montana C. 1890’s.

On native tanned hide with red trade cloth cut-out designs hand appliqueed, and with edge beading and fringe across the back. Excellent condition. 11” x 5” ......... $3,700

Lot 1019

Sioux quilled Child’s Bonnet.

Dakota C. 1880’s.

The floral quill work design is in excellent, bright condition on supple native tanned hide. Accompanied by Plexiglas display case, it is a superb showpiece of a northern plains child’s bonnet. Excellent condition. 6”h x 5”w. ......... $4,200

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Lot 1020

Shoshone Toy size cradle board. Idaho C. 1900-1910.

Vibrant bead work on native tanned hide, rubbed with yellow ochre throughout. Excellent condition. 16” x 8” ......... $4,800

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Lot 1021

Nez Perce Model size cradle board. C. 1890-1900.

Fully beaded curvilinear floral designs make this a showpiece of northern plains bead work. Excellent, near mint condition. 28” x 12” ......... $14,500

Lot 1022

Nez Perce Toy size cradle board with a commercially made bisque doll.

C. 1900.

Beautifully beaded on native tanned hide. Excellent condition.

11” x 5” ......... $5,800

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Lot 1023

Nez Perce Full size beaded cradle board. C. 1910.

Vibrant curvilinear floral bead work designs on native tanned hide. Excellent condition. 41” x 14” ......... $25,000

Lot 1024

Nez Perce Toy size cradle board. C. 1910.

Beaded on trade cloth. Excellent shape, size and condition. 23” x 9” ......... $6,900

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Lot 1025

Navajo carved and curved wooden cradle board with Navajo saddle blanket.

New Mexico C. 1930’s. 31” x 11”

Lot 1026

Pueblo carved wooden cradle board. New Mexico/Arizona C. 1890’s.

Weathering of the board is very attractive.

30” x 11” ......... $3,800

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......... $2,100

Lot 1027

Comanche Toy size cradle board.

Texas/Oklahoma C. 1900’s.

Native tanned hide, rubbed with yellow ochre. The ornately tacked boards make this an exceptionally fine toy cradle for a Comanche girl’s doll. Brass hawk bell danglers on both sides. Extremely rare. Excellent condition. 16” x 7” ......... $12,800

Lot 1028

Kiowa Full size cradle board. Texas/Oklahoma C. 1930-1940.

Beaded on black velvet which is mounted onto a parfleche bodice and lined with a fancy calico trade cloth. Exceptionally fine tacked diamond and cross designs on the boards. An exquisite southern plains cradle board.

46” x 10” ......... $18,500

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Lot 1029

Magnificent Kiowa Toy size cradle board fully beaded in blue. C. 1880.

From Kiowa Chief Big Tree’s family. This cradle board is beautifully beaded with classic Kiowa tribal designs on a two-toned blue beaded background. The boards are rubbed in yellow ochre. A superb showpiece in excellent condition. 21”x 5” ......... $32,000

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Lot 1030

Pueblo-Santo Domingo Full size carved wooden cradle board. New Mexico C. 1890-1900.

Has an unusual hand carved headrest and nicely weathered wood.

Excellent condition. 23” x 9” at headrest. ......... $4,500

Lot 1031

Pueblo-Santo Domingo summer swing cradle board.

New Mexico C. 1900.

Usually hung by the Pueblo Indians from vigas. Rare, with minor condition problems and rawhide netting. 27” x 16” ......... $2,500

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Lot 1032

Pueblo-Hopi carved wooden Burden backpack for gathering firewood. New Mexico C. 1920.

The top half of backboard is symbolic of a Kachina head with unusual folk art quality. In excellent condition. 30” x 14” ......... $2,400

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Lot 1033

Pueblo-Hopi wicker Toy size cradle board. New Mexico C. 1940.

Excellent condition. 16” x 7” ......... $900

Lot 1034

Pueblo-Hopi wicker Toy size cradle board with doll, original tag and maker. C. 1920’s.

Good condition.

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Lot 1035

Pueblo-Hopi Full size cradle board with reed hood. New Mexico C. 1910.

Great ethnographic cradle from this famous Pueblo tribe. Very good condition. 24” x 14”

......... $2,800

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Lot 1037

Navajo Toy cradle board. New Mexico C. 1930’s.

Pueblo-Hopi Toy size cradle board with wooden doll. New Mexico C. 1940’s.

With a beautiful Victorian Bisque doll wrapped inside a cigar cloth.

Excellent condition.

8” x 3” ......... $650

Made of brightly hand colored wicker. Excellent condition.

9” x 4” ......... $650

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Lot 1038

San Carlos Apache Toy size cradle board. Arizona C. 1925.

Inscribed on back is “San Carlos, Ariz. 9/27/25”.

Excellent condition. 15” x 7” ......... $2,200

Lot 1039

Apache Toy size cradle board. Arizona C. 1930’s.

Rubbed with bright yellow ochre coloring.

Excellent condition. 17” x 7” ......... $1,250

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Lot 1040

Western Apache Full size classic cradle board. Arizona C. 1890-1900.

On native tanned hide, rubbed with yellow ochre and has a tin star drop with mirror eye catcher. Good condition. Illustrates extensive use. 33” x 10” ......... $6,000

Lot 1041

White Mountain Apache Full size cradle board. Arizona C. 1950’s.

The sack canvas hood is rubbed with yellow ochre.

Excellent condition. 35” Tall. ......... $1,500

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Lot 1042

Umatilla Child’s Toy cradle with doll and fully beaded hood. Oregon C. 1890.

Great condition and very attractive from this scarce northwest tribe. 9” x 3” ......... $10,500

Lot 1043

Plateau Child’s Toy cradle board with Victorian Bisque doll. C. 1890.

On native tanned hide with a red trade cloth hood. Excellent condition. 11” x 5”

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......... $4,800

Lot 1044

Umatilla Toy size cradle from Celilo Falls, Oregon. C. 1900.

A uniquely made northwest coast cradle made from a hunting bow that was recurved to hold trade cloth that is painted and beaded in Umatilla tribal designs.

The doll is also quite special, with braided hair and hand painted facial features - making this toy cradle, used by a little girl from the Umatilla tribe, a museum showpiece. Excellent condition. 15” x 5” ......... $3,800

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Lot 1045

Plateau Toy size cradle board with cut beads and built-in doll. C. 1920’s.

Excellent condition. 20 “ x 9”

......... $4,000

Lot 1046

Plateau Toy size cradle board. C. 1880.

Early curvilinear bead work designs on native tanned hide and blue trade cloth. Excellent condition. 19” x 9”

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......... $12,500

Lot 1047

Umatilla “Cayuse” Toy size fringed cradle board with hardened rawhide doll. C. 1890.

Beaded facial accents on beaded native tanned hide. Excellent condition. 12” x 3”

......... $5,200

Lot 1048

Umatilla Toy size “Hanging” cradle board. Oregon C. 1900.

This is as large as a toy gets without being a model. It is beautifully constructed and has a built in doll with hand painted facial accents. The bead work is extraordinary, vibrant and colorful. A superb showpiece from this scarce northwest tribe. 20”x 4” ......... $9,500

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Lot 1049

Paiute-Mono Model cradle board with original pot metal doll. C. 1920’s.

Excellent condition. 23” x 9” ......... $3,250

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Lot 1050

Umatilla carved wood Full size cradle board.

Oregon C. 1900.

Beaded lettering across the headrest “Baby” and long, fully beaded drops. Superb condition and an unusual showpiece from this tribe. 31” x 5” ......... $7,200

Lot 1051

Plateau Toy size fringed cradle board.

C. 1890-1900.

Beaded on native tanned hide. Excellent condition.

14” x 5” ......... $3,900

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Lot 1052

Hupa Karuk Full size cradle basket.

Northern California C. 1975.

28” x 14”

......... $1,200

Lot 1053

Yokuts Forked Frame cradle board.

Northern California C. 1890.

Pictured in “The Indian & Eskimo Artifacts of North America” by Charles Miles, pg. 133. A very rare example. 24” x 13” ......... $4,800

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Lot 1054

Hupa Full size cradle basket complete with hood. Northern California C. 1900.

With original rawhide burden strap on verso.

Excellent condition. 23” x 10” ......... $3,200

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Lot 1055

Washoe Full size cradle board made of willow reed. California or Nevada C. 1900.

Hand painted accents on the visor. Excellent condition. 29” x 11” ......... $2,800

Lot 1056

Mojave Full size cradle board with ties and rare sun shade. California C. 1930.

Excellent condition. 26” x 10”

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......... $2,400

Lot 1057

Pomo Full size reed “Sitting” cradle. California C. 1900.

With original burden strap and ties. A rare ethnographic example, as these “Sitting” cradles have a very low survival ratio. Excellent condition.

17” x 11” ......... $7,500

Lot 1058

Washoe Toy size cradle board. California C. 1930’s.

With Yarn adornment, signifying whether the child was a boy or girl. Excellent condition. 8” x 4” ......... $850

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Lot 1059

Paiute Full size cradle basket for a newborn baby.

California or Nevada C. 1900.

Made of willow reed just like they did during biblical times.

Excellent condition. 25” x 10” ......... $2,400

Lot 1060

Paiute Toy size reed cradle board. California or Nevada C. 1900.

Includes yarn and leather trim. The designs on hood signify the baby’s gender.

Excellent condition. 13” x 6” ......... $1,200

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Lot 1061

Paiute-Mono Full size cradle board Yosemite Valley, California. C. 1900.

Hand painted hood. Excellent condition. 30” x 12”

......... $4,500

Lot 1062

Hanasupai Full size child’s cradle board.

C. 1900.

The sunshade is missing; although it does have original wraps and ties and the reed on back is in perfect condition. The Calico cloth shows wear spots, otherwise great condition.

27” x 11” ......... $1,200

Lot 1063

Hanasupai Toy size cradle board. C. 1900.

The sides of reed basket are wrapped in rawhide. Excellent condition. 11” x 5” ......... $650

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Lot 1064

Mono Toy size reed work cradle board.

California or Nevada C. 1920.

Excellent, near mint condition.

17� x 8� ......... $1,500

Lot 1065

Northwest Coast cradle board, inlaid with shells. C. 1890.

Bentwood with slats and nicely inlaid with ocean shells. In superb condition. 30” x 10”

......... $3,500

Lot 1066

Salish Full size cradle basket.

Vancouver BC C. 1880’s.

Great ethnographic wear and patina. Great condition. 31” x 11” ......... $6,800

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Lot 1067

Salish Toy size cradle basket with carved doll. Vancouver, BC C. 1890’s.

Excellent condition. 5” x 14”

......... $2,900

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Lot 1068

Cree-Ojibwa/French Trappers/’Métis’ Moss Bag Cradle. Minnesota C. 1870’s.

Very rare, especially in bright red trade cloth. Similar cradle illustrated in “Hunters of the Northwest Forest Time Life”. As elaborate as this beautiful Métis cradle is, it was most likely made for the child of a chieftain or tribe leader. Superb condition and a museum showpiece. 30” Tall. ......... $12,500

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Lot 1069

Pottawatomie or Eastern Cree Toy size cradle board. C. 1900.

Beaded on cloth. Sub arctic/Montreal River region in Ontario. Excellent condition. 12” x 8”

Lot 1070

Eastern Canadian/Nova Scotia Full size cradle board.

C. 1880.

Beautifully hand carved wooden cradle in a dark patina. Good Condition.

30” x 9“ ......... $2,900

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......... $3,500

Lot 1071

Osage full size carved wooden cradle board. Arkansas/Missouri C. 1910.

Has magnificent ribbon work on the visor and brass studded headboard with Germantown finger woven ties. The entire cradle board is deeply incised and painted. It is a magnificent cradle which contains the 3 elements that the Osage tribe is know for - being their ribbon work, tack work and carving. Museum showpiece in excellent condition. 41” x 10” ......... $5,500

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Lot 1072

Pottawatomie or Eastern Cree Full size wood cradle board. C. 1900.

From the Montreal river region in Canada. See Time Life “Hunters of the Northwest Forest”.

29” x 12” ......... $5,800

Lot 1073

Great Lakes child’s Toy wooden cradle. Michigan C. 1910.

Beaded on cloth and a beautifully hand carved wood cradle, with a carved heart detail at top. Excellent condition. See Time Life: “Hunters of the Northwest Forest”. 7 x 4” ......... $2,800

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Lot 1074

Iroquois (Seneca) Full size carved wood cradle board. New York C. 1900-1910.

Superb by relief carving and patina. Wonderful condition and a superb museum showpiece. 26” x 11”

......... $11,500

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Lot 1075

Prehistoric Ohio Valley Large Stone Spear Point with display stand.

Found in Ohio. 7” Tall.

......... $435

Lot 1076

Buffalo Horn Ladle (spoon). C. 1870.

Polished black finish. Shows good usage, accompanied by display stand. 6” Tall. ......... $1,100 Lot 1077

Northern Plains Sioux Buffalo Horn with quilled and beaded decorations. C. 1880’s.

Vibrant colors, with horse hair and tin cone dangles. Accompanied by a display stand. Exceptional condition. 10” x 3” ......... $1,750

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Lot 1078

Sioux Buffalo Horn container with hide carrying strap. C. 1875-1880.

Fully beaded with classic designs on native tanned hide with large beaded panels on both sides. A rare and exceptional northern plains item. 14” x 6” ......... $6,000

Lot 1079

Southern Plains - Kiowa beaded dispatch case. C. 1890’s.

Finely beaded dispatch case with wonderful long fringe, made of reclaimed leather - probably boot tops. Popular among southern plains tribes, these dispatch cases rarely come on the market.

This being an exceptional example as the leather has incised designs along with the classic Kiowa beaded elements. A very fine and rare example.

Measuring 23” overall. ......... $5,500

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Laguna Pueblo Crib. New Mexico C. 1920. (No photo) Intercultural marriage. Hispanic father - his mother made this cradle. Unusual and rare.

Bottom and side sticks are beautifully carved in the form of lightning. Held together with rawhide sinew. Shows Anglo influence with design. 24” x 17” (no photo). ......... $3,500

Lot 1081

Sioux woman’s quilled 4th of July (Giveaway Bag). C. 1880’s.

Collected at Fort Robinson, Nebraska by a US Army officer’s wife. The quill work and coloring is excellent.

Long hide drops have tin cone danglers with tufts an silk ribbons. Pictographic wording on back by the Sioux woman who made this, “Manhpi, Yacipa, Fourth of July, Kinhen, A. la. kte. Lizzie, M.G.” Accompanied with display case. 9” x 8” ......... $6,500

Lot 1082

Sioux infant beaded vest with pictographic designs of American flags. C. 1890’s.

The front is fully beaded in dark blue with water bead work on the back. Excellent condition. This would fit a newborn baby. 5” x 8” at shoulder. ......... $2,000

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Lot 1083

An Exquisite Sioux pictographic “American Flag” quilled vest. C. 1880.

Beautifully quilled on native tanned hide and lined with calico trade cloth. This rare vest is a museum showpiece as the quill work designs are among the best known to exist. Excellent condition. 21” x 17” ......... $11,900

Lot 1084

Sioux pictographic beaded riding gloves. C. 1890’s-1900.

Commercially made women’s riding gloves, each beaded with a pictographic design of a horse. These were also collected at Fort Robinson, Nebraska by a US Army officer’s wife. 10” x 6” ......... $4,500

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Sioux child’s fully beaded vest. C. 1890’s.

Beautifully beaded on native tanned hide, with Sioux elements throughout. 14” wide. ......... $5,250

Lot 1086

Indian Missionary School - Group of nine large lithographs on heavy stock depicting “Kindergarten in the Missions”.

Being paper toys for Indian children to play with of Native Americans in their every day life situations. Published by Anson D.F Randolph Co. NY. Copyright 1877, art by John Booth, and so printed on each sheet. These nine pages are numbered in Roman numerals I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, X, XI. This was originally a twelve page set as noted in the book “Paper Toys of the World”

by Blair Whitton 1887. Colors are vivid and bright, chipping on some page edges, as pictured. Overall remarkable condition for paper of this vintage, and a rare Indian missionary imprint. ......... $375

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Lot 1087

Eastern Sioux wooden Ball Club. Great Lakes C. 1840.

The burl ball has a square railroad spike in the center and is painted black. This is the classic weapon of choice for the eastern Sioux as well as the Great Lake tribes. Great patina throughout.

23” long. ......... $12,500

Lot 1088

Sioux Cylindrical painted parfleche hide case. C. 1890’s.

Painted in native pigments and typical Sioux designs with long, supple fringe.

15” x 4” ......... $4,800

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Lot 1089

Sioux Ceremonial Quilled war club.

C. 1870’s.

Head of the club is carved from black chlorite, a native stone of Minnesota. The haft is fully quilled on sinew sewn rawhide. The head is tight to the handle and wonderfully constructed. A rare northern plains weapon. 30” long. ......... $5,250

Lot 1090

Métis-Cree woman’s pistol holster. C. 1880’s.

Hand embroidered with silk thread in a floral design on a commercial brown russet holster with native tanned fringe. An unusual outlaw/brothel holster.

10” x 4” with fringe. ......... $1,850

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Lot 1091

Sioux Courting Flute with a carved crane beak. C. 1880’s.

Excellent condition with red ochre and blue indigo paint. The stopper depicts a figure laying down with bent knees (head missing). A classic northern plains love flute that still plays, and a wonderful exhibit item. Accompanied with a display stand. 31” in length. ......... $4,500

Lot 1092

Pawnee Warrior’s Roach. C. 1890’s.

Native deer hair and dyed a vibrant red color. This is the classic plains Indian warrior headdress with custom made stand and display case.

Excellent condition. 20” long. ......... $2,900

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Lot 1093

Crow Teepee Back Rest. Montana C. 1880’s.

The classic plains Indian teepee furniture being a backrest made of willow reeds with a pair of well carved sticks to hold it upright. Early red and blue beaded trade cloth at top with old museum number. A superb museum piece, perfect for display. 26” x 60” ......... $4,150

Lot 1094

Cree Moose Hide beaded and fringed rifle case. C. 1880.

This one contained a trade musket on the northern plains Canadian frontier. Beaded on brown trade cloth with Germantown tassels and drops, and beaded tabs. In excellent condition. 53” x 6” ......... $2,900

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Sioux “tree dweller” beaded umbilical fetish with multiple tin cone drops, beautifully beaded and sinew sewn on native tanned hide. C. 1880’s.

Excellent condition. 7” long.

......... $800

Lot 1096

Sioux Umbilical “turtle” fetish for a girl. C. 1880’s.

Beautifully beaded. Tin cones hanging from the limbs. Orange and green quill work in perfect condition. 5” long. ......... $950

Lot 1097

Sioux Umbilical “lizard” fetish for a boy. C. 1880’s.

Fully beaded design sinew sewn on native tanned hide. 6” in length.

$875

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Southern Plains saddle with brass tack design. C. 1880’s.

A complete saddle with stirrups and cinch.

Excellent tack designs along the rim of the saddle seat and the pommel. Accompanied by a display stand. ......... $4,800

Lot 1099

Northern Plains saddle with brass tack and fringed deer horn pommel. C. 1880’s.

Well made on a horn tree, covered in native tanned hide. In excellent condition. 17” x 13”

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......... $3,800

Lot 1100

Arapaho Ledger Drawing by warrior “Heap of Bears” using a captured US Cavalry sword to count Coup. C. 1870.

This is from the famous Peter Edwards ledger book. Edwards was an English born jeweler who came to America in 1848, and in 1860 traveled in the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush to Colorado where he met the southern Arapahos that drew this for him. He soon died in Denver in 1872, which firmly documents this as one of the earliest known plains Indian ledger drawings. It is pictured in “Folk Art of the American Indian” by Schorsh and it was the very first drawing in the Edwards ledger. The Arapahos from Colorado drew pictographic memories so they could pass along their history with accuracy, unaware that they were, in fact, the first western artists. It depicts a well armed cavalryman with a saddle ring carbine and a pistol riding for his life while Arapaho warrior, Heap of Bears, counts coup on him using a captured US Cavalry officer’s sword that is decorated with otter skin tails. Exceedingly rare to have the entire history of a well documented and very early plains Indian warrior ledger drawing. 8” x 12” ......... $14,500

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Lot 1101

Cheyenne - Brass pipe tomahawk with fully beaded flag. Colorado C. 1880’s.

A very rare pipe tomahawk blade made out of solid brass. This type of pipe was used for presentations to tribal leaders. The triangular beaded drop is sinew sewn on native tanned hide; and the haft has ceremonial hot file brands - typical of northern plains warrior societies. A superb showpiece 22” long with an 18” beaded drop. ......... $26,500

Lot 1102

Classic Northern Plains Pipe Tomahawk. C. 1860’s.

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Lot 1103

Blackfoot “Pewter” Pipe Tomahawk with beaded and quilled drop. C. 1890.

Tomahawks made of pewter are quite rare. This one has a magnificent large triangle cut out, and the haft is ceremonially hot file branded with original brass tacks. The beaded triangular drop is sinew sewn on native tanned hide in a classic Blackfoot bead work design with quill work on the fringe. A similar example can be seen in “American Tomahawk by Baldwin” page 129.

The large axe head measures 11” in length. A remarkable museum showpiece.

The beaded drop is 23” in length with the tomahawk being an additional 22” long. ......... $28,500

Lot 1104

Southern Plains Spontoon Blade Pipe Tomahawk. C. 1870’s.

With a bleeding heart design cut-out in the blade. It has an excellent carved haft that has original brass tacks. Spontoon blades are quite scarce, especially with bleeding heart designs, which is typical of southern plains or prairie tribes from Texas to Kansas. Appears to be blacksmith made. A superb warrior’s weapon. 18” long. ......... $9,800 Gary Hendershott • 501.224.7555 • P.O. Box 22520 - Little Rock, AR 72221 • Email: g.hendershott@comcast.net

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Lot 1105

Apache Sinew Back Bow. C. 1880’s.

Including 3 arrows with sinew wrapped steel points. A fine example of a southwestern recurve hunting bow. 38” long.

......... $1,450

Lot 1106

Hudson Bay - 3 copper trade pots. C. 1860’s.

Made by this famous fur trading company for trade with the northern plains Indians.

The largest of these pots is 24” around.

All show frontier usage, yet still in great condition. ......... $1,600

Lot 1107

A Mint Four point Hudson Bay blanket, 3’ x 4’, never used. (no photograph) ......... $400

Lot 1108

Hudson Bay - Very unusual eight trade forks in four different styles of pewter inlay in the handles, plus one knife.

These utensils came from a gentleman’s collection who worked for the Hudson Bay store and were collected around 1875. The inlays are identical to the fur trade skinning knives that they also traded to the northern plains tribes for furs. Excellent and historical showpieces. ......... $350

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James Wilson Pipe Tomahawk with engraved steel head. Nebraska C. 1870.

As seen in John Baldwin’s book “Tomahawks and Pipe Axes” page 103, item 243. Wilson was a well known frontier blacksmith in Nebraska. His tomahawk blades are easily identified by their ornate rocker engraving of deer, oak leaves and acorns. The blade is original to the haft and has a beaded horse hair drop, indicating plains warrior usage by the Pawnee or Kansa prairie tribes. Overall 24” Long and blade measures 8” ......... $22,500

Lot 1110

Arikaria Plains Indian Copper Arm Bands. C. 1870.

This tribe’s warriors acted as scouts for Custer’s 7th Cavalry and were with him at the Battle of Big Horn. Incised copper with hide ties. 3”

......... $490

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Lot 1111

Sioux Quilled Ceremonial Pipe. C. 1880.

With carved red catlinite T shaped pipe bowl on a painted ash stem, which is also beautifully inlaid with red quill work. An excellent plains Indian pipe. 28” long. ......... $2,900

Lot 1112

Hudson Bay Strike-a-light and original oval tin. C. 1850.

Made to carry flint, kinder and the steel striker. This is complete and original just as issued by the famous Hudson Bay trading company, who would have sold this to fur trappers living on the western frontier. A wonderful exhibit piece. 3” x 2” ......... $450

Lot 1113

Hudson Bay - 6 Trade Pipe Bowls. C. 1830.

One has an eagle claw, two have faces.

Two are plain, and one has a simple design. Typical trade pipes that were discovered from an Indian village. All six pipes appear to be unused and in good condition. ......... $600

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Sioux Twisted Stem Ceremonial Pipe.

C. 1870.

The red catlinite pipe bowl has 6 lead inlays. The ash stem has a very rare twisted design which is rubbed with red ochre for the entire length. A remarkable Sioux ceremonial pipe. 30” long. ......... $3,950

Lot 1119

Sioux File Branded Ceremonial Pipe.

C. 1860.

The red catlinite pipe bowl is T shaped and the stem is extensively hot file branded throughout. Excellent dark patina. 21” long. ......... $2,150

Lot 1120

Sioux Catlinite Ceremonial Pipe.

C. 1890.

Both the stem and the red catlinite bowl are well carved and in excellent condition. 23” long. .........

$2,450

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Remington Schuyler -Plains Indian family Tipi scene with Child in a Beaded Cradle - Oil Painting. C. 1950.

Fredrick Remington’s nephew, an illustrator for Boy’s Life and other magazines, studied with Howard Pyle at the New York Academy of Art. He painted in Remington’s western genre and his paintings rarely come on the market. A superb portrait depicting a Sioux or Cheyenne family with their baby in a beautifully beaded cradle.

The perfect painting for this unique collection of American Indian cradles; this large painting has the artists notes on verso, in original frame and in perfect condition.

36” x 48” ......... $48,500

Lot 1122

General George A. Custer large full bronze bust by Geuzatishi. C. 20th Century.

Of Custer in uniform with long, flowing hair; signed on verso. #24 of small edition of 30. A handsome as well as heavy, bronze bust of the most famous Cavalry officer in American history. Perfect for any Civil War collector/museum. Measuring 17” wide by 18” high. ......... $5,250

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Navajo 3 piece jewelry making tools. C. 1920’s.

Including hand drill, various sandstone molds, as well as, the original silver buckle cast made with these tools. ......... $1,600

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Lot 1125

Pueblo Warrior’s rabbit stick - boomerang style. New Mexico C. 1900.

Painted with hawk designs. Could have been used as a war weapon. 23” long.

......... $2,000

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Lot 1126

Photograph of Maria making her famous San Iledefonso Indian Pottery. New Mexico C. 1930’s.

Framed 11” x 9” ......... $450

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Lot 1128

Photograph of a Kiowa Cradle and Baby, taken in Chickasha Indian territory. C. 1880.

A Photograph of an Osage mother and child. Pawhuska Oklahoma Territory C. 1880.

Cabinet Card Framed and measures 7” x 9” ......... $425

Cabinet card. 6” x 4” ......... $375

Lot 1129

The battle relics near Ojo Caliente Canyon. New Mexico C. 1860.

This collection of 25 iron point arrows, one large spear point and a single shot bar hammer pistol were discovered on private property northwest of Espanola, known today for its Hot Springs. The gentleman these came from found the pistol in his youth and many years later discovered the other 26 items. It is well known that Kit Carson had a two day battle with the Apache Indians in and around this Canyon. ......... $2,600

Lot 1130

Apache Indian Warrior’s Lance. Arizona/New Mexico C. 1870.

Overall 6’ feet long with a 21” steel blade that has an additional 7” of sinew wrapping on original wooden haft. ......... $8,750

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Mexican style jingle spurs with silver inlay. C. 1880’s.

2 dangles that clank against the rowels. 6” long.

......... $950

Lot 1132

Buffalo Skinner’s Knife Set - a great frontier red leather rig with 6 knives and one honer.

C. 1870’s. ......... $1,800

Lot 1133

Sharps “Old Reliable” Buffalo Rifle. C. 1870’s.

With a heavy 14 pound, 30” long octagon barrel in .45 caliber and double set triggers. This is a Bridgeport made, model 1874; which without any doubt, has killed many buffalo - as the stock and forearm are so well worn that the hunter could position his hands the same way every time he pulled the trigger. It comes with an excellent research letter from Dr. Moore, and is in good condition. Serial #161996. ......... $8,900

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Lot 1134

A beautifully silver and ivory inlaid Sharps “Buffalo” rifle.

C. 1870’s.

The stock has beautiful inlays throughout of silver, brass and ivory with a heavy, round 28” barrel. It is .45 caliper and has double set triggers. This Buffalo gun was shipped from Bridgeport, Pennsylvania March 17, 1877 to B. Kittridge of Cincinnati, Ohio, and is accompanied by a research letter from Dr. Richard Labowskie. An important, highly decorated Buffalo Gun. Serial #160570. ......... $12,500

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Spencer Carbine converted to a Buffalo Gun. C. Late 1860’s.

The Union Pacific Railroad divided the buffalo into 2 great herds in the northern and southern plains, and also made it possible to ship buffalo hides to the eastern tanneries. Buffalo hunters slaughtered the American buffalo at a rate of 3 million a year; which doomed the Plains Indian way of life, and by 1883 only a few hundred buffalo were still left on the western plains. A scarce Civil War issue Spencer Carbine in .45 caliber that has been converted to a western gun with a heavy 28” Remington octagon barrel and double set triggers. Excellent plum brown patina. Serial #57850. ......... $3,250

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Lot 1136

Western Endurance Rider, Frank Hopkins’ (Hidalgo) presentation double vest pocket chain with Remington pistol, pocket watch & Wild West Show medallion. C. 1880’s.

Presented to him by the famous Wild West Show promoter, Buffalo Bill Cody and Pawnee Bill. Believed to have been made in Germany and presented to Hopkins during the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show tour of Europe in 1889.

This pistol is a German copy of a small caliber Remington, and is engraved on the frame, silver plated, and has black ebony grips. The name “Frank Hopkins” is engraved across the top. It has a ring on the bottom of the butt that the watch chain is attached to, and the chain measures 26”. The watch was made by Elgin Watch Company with a Hunter case. On the face is the bust of Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill in wonderful 1/8” relief detail. The same pictures are also on the face of the medallion. It reads “Buffalo Bill-Pawnee Bill”. On the back is engraved “From Col. W.F. Cody & Maj. G.W. Lillie, To: Frank Hopkins”.

Frank Hopkins was the famous endurance rider and real life subject of the Hollywood movie “Hidalgo”. His most acclaimed ride was in Arabia, where in 1890, he rode 3,000 miles in 68 days on his Western bred mustang named “Hidalgo”; which he had bought from a Sioux Indian Chief. Hopkins and Hidalgo won that race against over a 100 Arabian horses and desert riders. Extensive provenance with historic western showpiece along with a signed letter, dated 1959, when this item was gifted from friend to friend. The watch is 1.25” in diameter. The medallion measures 1.5” in diameter. ......... $8,900

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Lot 1137

Buffalo Bill - William F. Cody Cabinet card photograph. C. 1890.

Albumen photograph taken from life by Stacy in Brooklyn, NY. Framed 9’” x 7” ......... $390

Lot 1138

Pawnee Bill’s derringer presented to him by his wife Lillie as a wedding present. C. 1880.

Etched on the right side of the frame is quotation “Major G.W. Lillie”. A rare derringer by Frenchman in .30 Caliber, nickel framed with wood grips. Barrel length is 3.5”. He later had the holster beaded by a Pawnee Indian with a star design. This is a scarce revolver made by Smith and Wesson. Infringement manufactured by his son-in-law after Derringer’s death. This gun was purchased from Pawnee Bill’s family in Oklahoma shortly after his death and before she donated his ranch to the state. A historical western showpiece. ......... $8,850

Lot 1139

Chippewa Ojibwa - Deputy - Red Lake Reservation pistol & holster. C. 1890.

From the Red Lake Indian reservation in Wisconsin, this is a nickel plated, period 32 single action.

The right grip has a star and shield inlay. The holster is parfleche with beaded native tanned hide, and is the type of holster that hung from suspender buttons. It was no doubt used as a back up pistol. In fine, working condition (FFL required). ......... $2,450

Lot 1140

Northern Plains Indian Police holster beaded with American Flags. C. 1890.

With brown russet commercially made holster that holds a Smith and Wesson period .31 caliber pistol. Serial #12466. ......... $1,950

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Navajo Indian silver concho holster & Colt pistol. C. 1890.

The pistol is a blued lightning .38 Caliber with a 6” barrel. In working condition. The Indian holster has brass tacks down the sewn edge and German silver conchos down the middle with a silver tip at the edge. Holster measures 10” overall. ......... $3,850

Lot 1142

Poncho Villa Raider Colt pistol & holster. C. 1880’s.

A fine Colt model 1878 in .44 Caliber with 7.5” barrel, in working condition. The holster is a commercially made, single loop Mexican holster that is 11” tall. Discovered from a family in Roswell, New Mexico. With it comes the original “green card” of Baldomero Garza, dated January, 1929. The family it was purchased from claimed that Baldomero Garza rode with Poncho Villa during his famous raid into New Mexico. ......... $3,675

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Buffalo Jones’ cut down Springfield Musket. C. 1870’s.

A famous frontiersman and Buffalo hunter, Charles Jesse Jones hunted buffalo in Sterling, Kansas in 1874 thru 1878, where he most likely used this gun for protection on the frontier prairie. It is know that he killed over 4,000 buffalo using the same type of .50 caliber Springfield rifle as Buffalo Bill did. He also had an interesting career after the great buffalo herds were gone. He was the sargeant at arms of the famous land rush of the Cherokee strip in 1893, then went on an exploration of the arctic in 1897 and 1898. When he returned he was appointed by President Teddy Roosevelt as the first warden of Yellowstone National Park; where he hunted mountain lions with Zane Grey and was elected to the Cowboy Hall of Fame. He was good friends of Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill. Numerous books have been written about his life in the west, including one by his friend Zane Grey. This is a thoroughly documented westernized Civil War gun which has been cut down for use on horseback with a custom made grip on the stock. After the Civil War it was converted by the Springfield Armory into a Model 1869 Trapdoor with arsenal inspector markings. This gun previously won First Place at the Las Vegas show in 1990. Measuring 22 1/4 “ overall.

Serial #5247. ......... $6,800

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Lot 1144

New Mexico State Rangers Badge (Precinct #2). C. 1916.

A silver pinback badge.

......... $175

Santa Fe, New Mexico photograph of Miguel Chavez General Merchandise Store with Chavez and his friends standing outside below a large sign offering to sell “Studebaker Wagons”.

Included with the photograph is a letter dated April 1914.

An early Santa Fean 10” x 8“ ......... $275

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Deputy Marshall Badge - Little Creek, Texas C. 1940.

Pinback with eagle across the top. 2 1/2”

......... $250

Lot 1147

Heiser Holster, police badge and Oath of Office from Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

C. 1920’s.

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Lot 1148

Deputy US Marshall badge with large six pointed star. C. 1900’s.

Pinback marked plated silver Pico Rivera, California. 2 1/2”

......... $325

Lot 1149

Police Badge. C. 1900.

Pinback six pointed star. Measures 2 1/8 “ across. ......... $150

Lot 1150

Philadelphia Fire Department Shield Badge. C. 1880’s.

Fire Pumper #1 with the letters P.F.D.; and is stamped on verso “John Robbins MFG. Co. Boston Mass”. ......... $275

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Lot 1151

Western Railroad Conductor’s Pocket Watch Chain and Elks Tooth Charm. C. 1880.

This beautiful gold plated watch is manufactured by the Elgin National Company and has a beautiful engraving of a “Working Steam Locomotive” on the back. The gold plated chain, measures 12” and has an elk tooth good luck charm attached. This is an exceptionally fine western railroad conductor’s watch. ......... $900

Lot 1152

A Woman’s Elgin broche watch in a 14 carat gold case . C. 1890’s.

Watch measures 1 1/4” in diameter and comes with a chain that measures 11”

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......... $350

Lot 1153

California Style Pocket Watch, Chain and Cigar Clipper. C. 1890.

Watch is made by Hamilton and the cigar clipper is in the form of a child sitting on a potty.

Chain measures 13” ......... $725

Lot 1155

Western Bronco Rider pair of cuffs made of tooled leather with brass tacks. C. 1900’s.

They are very colorful western bronco items. 4” tall.

......... $400

Lot 1154

Colorado made black leather flap Pistol holster manufactured

by Heiser. Denver, Colorado C. 1900.

Near mint condition with gilt button. 13” overall.

......... $375

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Lot 1156

This is a 1930’s copy print from the original negative photograph of a Wells Fargo “Gold/Money” shipment in the 1870’s, depicting 5 well armed Wells Fargo guards carrying similar shotguns as below.

The wagon is clearly marked Wells Fargo & Company Express, as is all the horse harness. Framed and measures 15” x 12” ......... $750

Lot 1157

A rare Wells Fargo Stagecoach Shotgun made by Remington Arms.

C. 1880’s.

Being a 10 gauge stagecoach guard’s gun. The top of the right barrel is stamped “W.F. & CO. EX. 431”. The barrels still show a Damascus pattern with little original finish, now a pleasing overall plum color. In working condition. Barrels measure 24” and overall length is 40” ......... $3,850

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Lot 1158

Express Company Signs have been used, but are in the best of condition:

A. Two triangular signs across the top of the photo, Wells Fargo, Railway Express and one small Pinkerton blue sign. All 8” or less. ......... $1,275

B. Two signs: Adams Express (green) and Railway Express (small red triangular).

All 8” or less. ......... $1,100

C. Very Large American Express painted tin sign and small Wells Fargo Express triangular sign.

12” x 16” ......... $475

Lot 1160

Wells Fargo original hat badge. C. 1940’s.

Brass background with Eagle design and blue enamel.

......... $275

Lot 1159

American Express Sign. C. 1900’s.

Lot 1161

Wells Fargo original security badge with pinback. C. 1940.

Brass background with blue enamel.

Porcelain Double sided angle sign in wonderful condition.

18” x 13” ......... $475

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Lot 1162

Wells Fargo Canvas Bag. C. 1900.

Used for transporting of gold nuggets, most likely from the Klondike gold rush in Alaska. Reads “$2500 Gold”. ......... $750

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Lot 1163

Wells Fargo Stagecoach “Gold/Currency” Lock Box. C. 1880’s.

Carried in the front boot of an overland stagecoach. With original gold lettering on the lid and the front, and with the original latch for the lock.

Measurements: 13 “ x 7” x 9 1/2” ......... $1,150

Lot 1164B

Wells Fargo & Company locking satchel. California C. 1890’s.

Inscribed on the canvas is “W. F. & Co. Express” and written across the top is “San Jose”. Used, but still in good condition.

Measures 20” x 12” ......... $2,400 Lot 1164A

Wells Fargo – “Express Rider” double leather saddlebags C. 1890’s.

Stenciled across the flap on each side is “W.F. & CO EX.” Leather saddle straps. Very good condition. From the Jonathan Peck Collection. ......... $2,400

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Wells Fargo Smith & Wesson 1st model Schofield revolver.

C. 1890’s.

On the left side of the barrel, it is stamped “W.F. & Co’s. Ex. 592”. The inventory number of Wells Fargo weapons often match the serial number. The left hand grip is carved by the guard that carried it with his initials “A R E”. This is a US Military Surplus pistol with four Lewis inspector markings, in working condition. Has very little original finish. A brown gun, with no rust; .45 caliber with 5” barrel. Good Bore. Serial #592 ......... $5,500

Lot 1166

Adams Express - Iver Johnson, blued, .38 caliber revolver with black, hard rubber grips. C. 1900.

Marked on the left side of the barrel is “property of Adam’s Express, #407”. This gun is also accompanied by the San Francisco Waterfront Pass - ID Card for owner R.R. Savage, Adams Express Gary Hendershott • its 501.224.7555 • P.O.an Box 22520 - LittleCompany Rock, AR courier 72221 and • Email: g.hendershott@comcast.net messenger. Barrel length is 3.25”. (FFL required) ......... $1,375

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Lot 1167

Pacific Express - pistol, holster and gun belt that belonged to courier, E.R. Hunt. C. 1890’s.

This pistol is a Harrington & Richardson Auto Eject model #2, .38 caliber Smith & Wesson. Top break, nickel frame, hard rubber grips with targets within. Pistol is double action, and in working condition, with a 5” barrel.

The back is clearly stamped “PAC. EX. CO 120575”. The holster is a fine single loop Mexican style, machine tooled fancy holster and is original to the pistol; and the cartridge belt which measures 41 1/2”. Carved by E.R. Hunt, his Hunts Pacific Express Company identification card is dated 1888 and was valid for riding any of the railroad lines carrying Pacific Express goods. Serial #120575 (FFL required) ......... $1,425

Lot 1168

Wells Fargo Watch Case with braided horse hair fob.

C. 1890.

It is accompanied by a Wells Fargo identification card for Robert Payne. The watch case holds his official hand stamp that says “Wells Fargo & Co. Express #18 messenger”. On the back of the watch case is a brass emblem with “W.F. & Co. #18.” The Wells Fargo - San Francisco Waterfront Pass was valid for Payne to go into and out of the waterfront, as well as ride on any of the railroad or stagecoach lines, carrying Wells Fargo goods. ......... $975

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Lot 1169

Wells Fargo Smith & Wesson American/Russian model revolver. C. 1890.

Clearly stamped on the right side of the barrel is “W.F. & CO. EXP. #384”. Similar examples of this pistol are illustrated in the new Smith & Wesson book. Excellent condition. Barrel length 5” (FFL required) ......... $4,800

Lot 1170

American Express Company - large new service Colt .45 caliber revolver. C. 1900.

Blued, with Colt black hard rubber grips. 7.5” barrel length. Stamped in two places, on the frame and also the black strap “AM. EX. CO. 668”. In good working condition. Blue shows wear and is turning plum in color. Serial #18039 (FFL required) ......... $1,875

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Lot 1171

American Express Company Colt pistol & holster.

C. 1880’s.

The pistol is a Colt Lightning in .38 caliber and the back strap of the pistol is clearly stamped “AM. EX. CO. 2662”. Nickel with Colt grips and a 3.5” barrel; accompanied by its original holster, which is also stamped “AM. EX. AGY #3 Made in the U.S.A.” ......... $2,250

Lot 1172

Adams Express Company Railroad “Gold/Currency” Lock Box. C. 1880.

Clearly marked Adams Express Company. It is 12” high, 20” across, 14 “ wide and weighs 100 pounds.

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......... $3,200

Lot 1173

Oklahoma General Store Coffee Mill Grinder Merchandising Stimulator. The grinder wheels are marked “Coffee Mill-Elgin National Woodruff and Edwards Company”. C. 1930’s.

In good working condition with wonderful original paint and gold gilted American Eagle on the top cap. Minor paint loss illustrates usage. This was discovered in a small general store near the Cherokee strip. Weighs approximately 150 pounds; and you can still grind coffee in it. Stands almost 6’ tall, and the wheels are over 2’ wide. ......... $3,250

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Lot 1174

US Express Company Model 1897 Winchester 12 gauge pump shotgun. C. 1900.

Stamped on the left side of the frame is “U.S.X.”. The stock has seen hard use, but is intact. 20” barrel length. With all original markings. Serial #213097 (FFL required) ......... $1,850

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Lot 1175

49er Gold Nugget, weighing 1.725 ounces discovered during the famous California gold rush. C. 1840’s.

This rare nugget is from the Sacramento river area in northern California and is 22 carat plus.

......... $2,000

Lot 1176

Gold Mining - 13 gold samples, all in marked glass vials from the Black Hills in Dakota, Northern California, as well as the Klondike goldfields in Alaska.

Total weight approx. 1/2 ounce.

......... $650

Lot 1177

A Gold Nugget Lapel Pin. C. 1900.

From the famous Klondike gold rush in Alaska. Nugget is 20 carat plus. Measures 5/8 “ ......... $375

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Two diamond California 49er tie tacks.

Both diamonds are of very good quality and bright. Carat weight is unknown.

......... $1,250

Lot 1179

Arizona Gold/Silver Mine - Eclipse Gun Company double barrel 12 gauge shot gun with a Damascus twist barrel.

The lock plate is dated 1862.

It has #24 stamped in the stock and came from southern Arizona where it was used by a guard at a mining company near Tombstone. In good working condition, overall great patina, and the heavily bruised stock illustrates rough usage in the desert. Belgian proof marks. Barrel length 18 1/2”. Serial #8425 ......... $1,250

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The original “Ore Car” from the silver mine in Tererro, New Mexico. C. 1890’s.

This is a very rare and original mining car made in Denver, Colorado that was salvaged from this mine by a collector after it closed. The mine was located in the Pecos Mountains in New Mexico that, in it’s hey-day, produced large amounts of silver bullion. This unique “Ore Car” is accompanied by the original photograph of the mine showing the silver miners standing with this very Ore Car. Photograph including frame is 9” x 7”. The ore car is approximately 4’ in length, still retains its rail wheels and weighs approximately 300 pounds. ......... $1,150

Lot 1183

“Warning - Penal offense to have possession of Gold Ore”. C. 1933.

Porcelain sign documenting the first and only time it was ever illegal to own gold bullion in the United States of America; which was during the height of the depression, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt banned private ownership of gold bullion and froze its price at just $35 an ounce. Frozen for almost 50 years until President Richard Nixon issued Executive Order #6260 on December 31st 1974 making it legal for Americans to once again own gold. An important part of American history which most people have forgotten about. 12” x 18” ......... $885

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The largest Silver Mine in Mexico. C. 1900.

The Siren Mine was one of the largest silver mines of Mexico. This photograph clearly demonstrates the primitive methods employed to get the ore out.

The native laborers are working by candlelight with chisel and hammers, starting at the bottom and working to the top of the tunnel. This method is called “breaking down ore”. Minors are paid 50 Cents a day. Full and lengthy description on back of photograph.

Including mounting, measurements are 12” x 10”. ......... $475

Lot 1186

Gold miner using a rocker to find gold. C. 1890’s.

Lot 1185

Southern Colorado Sluice. C. 1890.

A group of western gold miners with the miner in the foreground using a rocker bed to find gold. 10” x 8” ......... $375

Photograph of 5 men working a sluice in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. With mounting - 11” x 9” ......... $325

Lot 1188

Gold Mining Equipment. C. 1900.

Six items: A dynamite box turned into a tool box, a small coal fired shovel, two carbite lanterns, a wonderfully aged pick and a hand generated charger. ......... $1,350

Lot 1189

Gold Mining Equipment.

C. 1900.

Lot 1187

Gold Mining Equipment. C. 1900.

Five items: An unused porcelain coffee pot, a dynamite plunger box for igniting the dynamite, a carbite lantern, a guinea sledge hammer and a spike axe that looks like a tomahawk. ......... $1,285

Five items: A copper nitro glycerin can measuring 15 1/2” in height, a canvas covered canteen, an unused porcelain frying pan, a miners safety helmet with carbide lantern and a small hand pick. ......... $1,250

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Lot 1190

Gold Mining Equipment. C. 1900.

Consists of six different mining lamps covering a century of usage. ......... $800

Lot 1191

Gold Mining Equipment. C. 1900.

Four items: A cut down sicle, a fireplace shovel, a kerosene lamp and a bucket used to hoist ore (17 1/2” tall without handle and 15” diameter). The sickle and shovel show just how creative mining tools had become. ......... $1,875

Lot 1192

Gold Mining Equipment.

C. 1900.

Printed form: Application for membership in Miners Protection Association Cripple Creek CO. Oct 2nd 1914. ......... $75

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Gold Mining Equipment.

C. 1900.

Four pieces: A mining pan, screen, shovel and pick. Shovel is marked U.S.E.D. Crucible Steel Patent and measures 30 1/2”. Pick measures 32” long, 13 1/4” wide. Screen diameter is 14” and was used for high grading nuggets, and the pan measures 12” in diameter. If you collect mining memorabilia, these 4 pieces are the ones that you have not been able to locate. ......... $1,500

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Lot 1195

Gold Mining Equipment. C. 1900.

Gold Mining Equipment. C. 1900.

Five items: A Prince Albert Tobacco can, which was used to put your claim in and hide in a pile of rocks; a pair of goggles in the original can; two carbite lanterns - one is in unused condition with the original box, and a galvanized pitcher 9 1/2” in height marked A. T. SF.RY. ......... $725

Four items: A lunch pale used in the coal mines referred to as a “letter from home”, an orange carbite canister, an old whiskey bottle and an electric miners lamp that you would attach to a helmet. ......... $725

Lot 1196

Gold Mining Equipment. C. 1900.

Seven items: Set of appraisers scales, mercury flask, two glass bottles used for acids in appraising the carat content of gold, a carbite lantern, a round brass carbite container and a hip pocket flask to hold carbite. ......... $925

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Gold Mining Equipment. C. 1900.

Grouping of eight Crucibles with dipper and two tools to handle hot crucibles. Comes with a photograph of gold Sponge which were poured out of a crucible. ......... $845

Lot 1198

Gold Mining Equipment. C. 1900.

Six items: Two carbite lanterns - one with a very large reflector, a flask used to carry mercury, a set of miners scales with weights, a pick candle holder and a pestal and mortise used by an appraiser. ......... $800

Lot 1199

Verde, New Mexico/Colorado Copper Company Certificate of 200 shares dated Oct. 1917.

Framed 15” x 12”

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Lot 1200

Fort Worth, Texas “Female Bronc Riders”. C. 1916.

Three cowgirls, famous for being the first female rodeo bronc riders, all identified on verso. Photograph is of Kitty Canutt, Prairie Rose Henderson and Ruth Roach. All famous Lady Bronco Riders. ......... $145

Lot 1201

Woman’s Cow Horn Rocking Chair and Ottoman from the Victorian West. C. 1890’s.

This beautifully made and upholstered chair is a very attractive and fancy floral pattern, holstered in red velvet and made using 15 sets of horns. A handsome piece - with brass spitoon. 32” at its widest point and stands 39” tall. ......... $5,900

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Lot 1202

Woman’s Horn Chair and Ottoman made with nine pairs of horns.

Handsomely made and upholstered in a very attractive Victorian floral pattern - with porcelain spitoon. ......... $3,100

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Lot 1203

Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Programs C. 1890.

Group of four framed complete programs of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, having a price of 10 Cents. Two are Buffalo Bill, one is with Pawnee Bill and the last is Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill with Buffalo Bill “Bidding You Goodbye,” a life story and book of great deeds of Buffalo Bills Wild West. A superb collection of the most famous wild west show in American history. ......... $2,400

Lot 1204

A Very Large Buffalo Bull Bison.

This mount is less than 25 years old and the hide has been tanned, so it’s in wonderful condition. From the wall it sticks out 44”, from the hump to the neck it measures 48” and shoulder to shoulder measures 33”. Weight 200 pounds. ......... $3,100

Lot 1205

American Fur Trade Company Very Large Bear Trap. C. 1860.

Clearly marked American Fur and Trade Company, as well as, stamped with the initials H.B.C. for the equally famous Hudson Bay Company. It is a huge #6 steel bear trap and in very good overall condition with a dark patina.

It measures 4’ long and weighs close to 100 pounds. ......... $2,100

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Child’s pair off “Wooly Chaps” - green in color. C. 1950’s.

Comes with a gun belt, 2 holsters and cap guns. Pistols are marked “Smoky”, are plated, have steer head grips and are 5 3/4” in length. Would make any 4-5 year old child a happy Cowboy. Chaps, including belt, measure in length 20”. ......... $1,250

Lot 1207

Stetson Cowboy Hat. C. 1920’s.

Stetson, 4X beaver in size 7 1/8, tan in color - known as the Tom Mix Style. Brim measures 17” from back to front, 13 1/2 “ wide and stands 9” tall. ......... $3,100 Lot 1208

Stagecoach hat made by Resistol. C. 1920’s.

This dark brown cowboy hat was originally sold by the Feed and Saddler Company in Santa Ana, California and measures 13 3/4” and 9+” tall. It is accompanied by a rawhide lariat and is almost 40’ long. Both are early 20th century cowboy items. ......... $1,150 Lot 1210

Horse Hair Braided Bridle by Vogt.

C. 1940’s.

Well made with horse hair accessories and leather. ......... $765

Lot 1209

Mexican style spurs.

Silver inlay throughout. Excellent condition.

Original chains. 8.5” with the rowel measuring 3 1/8 “. ......... $850

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Lot 1211

Monty Montana’s Nickel Plated Spurs.

C. 1950’s.

Engraved, and with the original boot straps. Includes auction tag from estate sale. 6” ......... $985

Lot 1212

Texas style spurs with brass studs in boot straps.

6” and rowels measure 2”

......... $300

Lot 1213

Mexican style spurs with silver inlay.

Spurs are as-new. 5.75” with rowels measuring 2.5”. ......... $350

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Lot 1215

Custom made stove pipe style boots by Cutter Bill Western World Houston, Texas. 20th Century.

This pair of boots is decorated with eagles on the front, back and toe stand.

Makes a great display and could be easily worn. Boots show very little wear, stand 18” tall and appear to be a size 10 1/2. ......... $225

They show very little wear. 13 “ tall and appear to be size 10 1/2 or 11. ......... $225

Lot 1216

Anchor spurs (marked) Two silver arrows on the outside of each spur. The rowel is star-shaped.

They have original tooled leather boot straps. 5” ......... $450

Lot 1217

Cigarette/Chewing Tobacco collection of 42 items consisting of varying tobacco memorabilia Dukes and our advertiser tobacco bags used in rolling your own zings; three plugs of tobacco still in their cellophane wrappers; one set of papers manufactured by the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston Salem; a twist of natural chewing tobacco; a wonderful beaded case, manufactured in the 30’s and 40’s and used to carry a pack of cigarettes; and a tobacco plug cutter, manufactured by Enterprise Mfg. Co. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Patented in 1871 ......... $625

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Lot 1218

Mexican rig including pistol & holster. C. 1920’s.

The pistol is a Spanish copy of a Smith and Wesson .38 caliber in working condition.

Sling-out cylinder, nickel plated, and hand engraved, with pearl grips. Barrel length is 5”. This pistol was gold plated at one time, and still shows traces of the plating. Holster has Aztec design embroidered into the leather. (FFL required) ......... $2,950

Lot 1219

Five police badges from Mexico. C. 1930’s.

All are gilded with enamel work and have the Mexican Seal, depicting an Eagle holding a Rattlesnake in its beak.

Each badge has a different number on it. This lot also includes 5 Mexican jail house keys of the 19th Century.

See photograph ......... $625

Lot 1220

Mexican Holster and Belt. C. 1950’s.

Embroidered on the holster is the head of an Aztec styled Indian. 36” ......... $1,325

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Lot 1221

Mexican belt rig including pistol, holster and cartridge belt. C. 1880’s. .45 caliber Schofield Smith & Wesson, nickel plated pistol with carved ivory grips depicting the Mexican eagle. Both the holster and the cartridge belt are handsomely embroidered. The barrel is 4.75”. Beautifully aged with graining, and is in working condition. Accompanied by San Jose Hotel, Tierra Amrarilla, New Mexico calling card. Serial #16687 ......... $3,750

Lot 1222

Mexican Holster and Belt. C. 1890’s.

The Holster is hand tooled with silver studs. Ammo Belt is also outlined with silver studs. Rig is quite handsome in appearance, and this holster will hold a 7 1/2” Colt single action or Schofield Pistol. ......... $1,185

Lot 1223

Mexican holster and belt. C. 1950’s.

Beautiful bright green with silver embroidery. Measures 41”

......... $1,285

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Lot 1224

Mexican Revolution - Large Photograph of 8 Mexican Revolutionaries dated April 16, 1912.

Posing on Main Street, Mexico, six of the eight are mounted on horses and all are well armed. Framed 22” x 18” ......... $350

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Lot 1225

Mexican Revolution Cartridge Belt. C. 1912.

Used to hold clips and in the style which was famous for being worn over the shoulder and across the chest as in the above photograph. Measures 43” and the cartridge holders are 5” in width. ......... $675

Lot 1226

Mexican Revolution - Remington Single Shot Carbine. C. 1900.

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Lot 1227

Mexican Revolution photograph of 7 Mexican Revolutionaries of Poncho Villa’s well armed troops.

This photo was originally acquired from a family in Mexico and measures 18” by 12”. Original oval gilt frame included. ......... $350

Lot 1228

Mexican Revolution - Two photographic postcards. C. 1912.

Published by W. M. Horne Company, El Paso, Texas. Both photographs capture triple executions on the Mexican border. The Federalies are shooting bandits against an adobe wall with quite a crowd in the foreground. The execution scene must have been used in the Hollywood film “the Treasure of Sierra Madre”, when Humphrey Bogart told the Federalie Captain “We got no stinking badges”. ......... $285

Lot 1229

Mexican Revolution - Spanish Copy of a Mauser Federalie Carbine. C. 1920’s.

Damaged at the wrist, this Carbine has seen hard frontier usage and has a leather reinforcement. On the breach, it has the wording “Republican Mexicana” with the Mexican eagle holding a snake and a date of 1924. Overall condition shows hard use, but still in working condition. Barrel length 17” and overall length 36”. Serial #4356 (FFL required) ......... $1,400

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Lot 1230

A. Mexican Revolution dark brown Sombrero.

C. 1910.

B. Mexican Revolution - An early tan Sombrero. C. 1900 - 1915.

Felt with gold thread. Well worn which illustrated field usage. 17 1/2” wide x 9 1/4” tall. ......... $1,150

Made of heavy local wool, it is 16 1/2” diameter and 10 3/4” Tall. ......... $1,150

Lot 1231

Mexican Revolution Large Machete imported from Birmingham England. C. 1900.

Marked “Birmingham” on the blade. This is the type of weapon carried by Pancho Villas men prior to their being able to capture a fire arm. 24” overall, and the widest point of the blade is 3”. ......... $175

Lot 1232

Mexican Revolution Money Belt. C. 1910 Embroidered with the initials M.R.G. and accompanied by horsehair braided riding crop. 40” and 30”

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......... $895

Lot 1233

Western Gambling Equipment. C. 1890’s.

Four items: A gambler’s dealing box, metal nickel plated and marked inside “A. Ball & Bros. Makers Chicago”. This box is in unused condition and comes with a rare accessory - a leather carrying case. Also included is a leather dice shaker with dice; the sign “No Guns Allowed”, made by Las Vegas, New Mexico Sign Company that came out of an old bar room in New Mexico - measuring 12”; and a card trimmer with scissors portion measuring 12 1/4” and brass portion 6” x 6”, manufactured by A. Ball & Brothers Manufactors, Chicago. (The trimming of cards put the dealer in a card finding position.) ......... $2,450

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Western Gambling Equipment. C. 1890’s.

Western Gambling Equipment. C. 1890’s.

Group of three, featuring the roulette table, which measures 32” in diameter and comes on an old stand (41” in height). We are sure that this was part of a miners set up that traveled from gold town to gold town in Colorado. Comes with roulette felt which measures 52 “ x 28” and has roulette layout. Top hat and cane included. Top hat appears to be beaver and was made in Portland, Maine. Cane with silver handle measures 37 1/4”. Colorful pieces coming out of an old mining town in Southern Colorado. ......... $2,650

Three items: A dice cup with six dice, a ladies pearl set of opera glasses - pearl sided with case, and a professional dealing box containing a deck of cards with Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill’s pictures. Box does not have a makers name, but is a professional gamblers box, very finely made. ......... $700

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Western Gambling Equipment. C. 1890’s.

A large Chuck-A-Lugg containing three dice, measures 18 “ in height, also a Keno Cage, 30” in height. ( two items) ......... $1,400

Lot 1237

Western Gambling Equipment. C. 1890’s.

Five pieces: Abacus device known as a card keeper, manufactured

by B.C. Wills & Company Detroit, Michigan. It shows age yet is in wonderful condition. Derby Felt Hat Manufactured by the Stetson Company. 7 3/8”. Advertised within John B. Stetson Company Grand Prix 1900 Paris, and sold by the Wiens Company Park Street-Butte, Montana. Shows very little wear.

Cane measures 35 1/2”, handle is two colored gold and says JNO. J. A. Herrle dated 12/25/89. Also included is a set of five poker dice made in France - original box. The last item measures 17” x 11 1/2” and is numbered 1 thru 9. The case is in very good condition. We do not know the name of this gambling game, and have not seen this one before. ......... $1,400

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Lot 1238

Western Railroad Equipment. C. 1900’s.

Santa Fe railroad porcelain sign and two lanterns; which still have their mounting brackets and were manufactured by the Dressel Company, have red and blue lenses and were at one time kerosene lanterns - but have been converted to electric. Both lanterns are off of a train caboose car.

We know this for a fact, because we also have the caboose for sale (call for a quote). 24” x 24” ......... $1,150

Lot 1239

Western Railroad Equipment. C. 1900’s.

Four items: Conductors hat is a summer hat and it is an Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad hat. There are two lanterns - the clear lantern is marked “CTA railroad” and was manufactured by Adlake, and the red lens is marked “CRI & P Railroad” and as manufactured by Dressel. Both in good working order with unbroken lenses. The oil can is 26” high and is also marked Atchison Topeka (Kansas) & Santa Fe Railroad. ......... $485

Lot 1240

Western Railroad Equipment. C. 1900’s.

This is an Adlake Lamp with red and blue lenses that was used when switching rail cars from one track to another. It has a patent pending date of 1906 and still contains the kerosene lamp.

Considering its age it is in very good condition and is very colorful.

Stands 13 1/2” tall. ......... $750

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Santa Fe, New Mexico Railroad Equipment. C. 1900’s.

Six pieces: Santa Fe Railroad Conductors Uniform - hat, vest, pants and jacket. Vest and jacket have brass Santa Fe buttons and the lapel on the jacket has a blue Santa Fe railroad pin. Found in the pocket is a time table which says the following “The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Coast Line Time Tables. Grand Canyon Line, the Indian Detours. Dated Aug. 10th 1930”. This was purchased from a gentleman in Las Vegas New Mexico and was his father’s railroad uniform. ......... $1,450

Lot 1242

Western Railroad Equipment. C. 1900’s.

Lot 1243

Four items: Wonderful oil can measuring 30” in height but unmarked; railway station microphone manufactured by the Astatic Company, measuring 12” in height and in as new condition; clear glass kerosene lantern manufactured by the Dietz Company for N.Y.N.H.& H. Railroad; and red lens lantern, also kerosene, manufactured by the Adams and Wesley Company S.P. Company. Both lanterns are in working order and good condition. ......... $750

Western Railroad Equipment. C. 1900’s.

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A switching lamp, manufactured by Dressel Railway Lamp and Signal Company, with blue and red lenses measuring 17” tall without the handle, and has kerosene lamp still within. This lamp dates 1910 - 1920 and is in unused condition. ......... $1,250

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Lot 1244

Spanish Colonial America - Spanish “Morion” Helmet.

C. late 16th or early 17th century.

Was purchased at Butterfield Auction 1997 (Cat. Item #30).

It was placed in auction by the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco as a deaccessioned piece. Research of the museum’s records,

by Ted Greenburg, shows that this helmet was given to the De Young in Nov. 1895. Mr. De Young was also the founder and organizer of the California Midwinter International Exposition, which was held in 1894. He received the helmet as a result of solicitations in his newspaper for historical items to be displayed during the Expo. At the conclusion of the Pan-Pacific Expo, this was donated to the Memorial Museum located in the Golden Gate Park. This is one of the great rarities of Spanish Colonial American weaponry. ......... $6,350

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Lot 1245

Spanish Colonial America - Spanish Cabasset Helmet. C. early 17 Century.

This highly engraved foot soldier’s helmet was discovered in a cave on private land in New Mexico. The holes in the helmet were caused from the inside out and the back of the helmet has a distinctive mount for a feathered plum. A rare and historical helmet from the Spanish Colonial Army that first battled the Navajo’s in the 1730’s. ......... $4,900

Lot 1246

Spanish Colonial American - Iron Stirrups. C. 1700’s.

Similar examples are illustrated in the Museum of the Fur Trade quarterly vol. 15, 1979.

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......... $2,275

Lot 1247

Spanish Colonial America - Spanish “Cabasset” Helmet and Back Plate Armor. C. 16th Century.

Spanish “Cabasset” Helmet and Back Plate Armor. C. 16th Century. Many of the Spanish soldiers accompanying the Conquistadores lost their lives in the trek north looking for the fabled city of Cibola (City of Gold). Both of these items were discovered in a cave on private land in New Mexico, and they are both well preserved; which is typical of high desert discoveries. The helmet still has some of the fabric sweat band intact. During the Spaniards’ quest to discover this lost City of Gold, they founded the First City and the First Church in North America - Santa Fe, New Mexico and the Bascilica of St. Francis. A unique and historical, Discovery of America rarity. ......... $14,750

Lot 1248

Spanish Colonial America “Engraved Gauntlet”.

C. 16th Century.

Was attached to a leather glove and worn on the left hand. The wrist is articulated for use in sword battles.

16” in length. ......... $3,850

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Lot 1249

Spanish Colonial America - 1702 Spanish Armada Ship’s Bell.

Many of the ships from the Spanish Main that sailed from Categena, Columbia and Veracruz, Mexico were lost at sea in the shallow reefs near the Florida Keys or sunk by pirates. This bell being one of them, it is beautifully cast in bronze and dated 1702, and the names of the Holy Family are cast around its bell housing (JESUS, MARIA and JOSEPH). A superb and historical showpiece with a long crack at right. 14” wide and weighs 60 pounds. ......... $12,750

Lot 1250

Spanish Colonial America - Silver piece of eight from the 1715 treasure fleet, that sunk off the coast of Florida.

This coin is the famous Eight Real which was struck from mints from Perue to Mexico and shipped back to Spain from the New World to pay the King’s army.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity by the famous treasure hunter, Mel Fisher, stating that this was discovered from the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet which sunk off Cape Canaveral, Florida. ......... $1,750

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Lot 1251

Spanish Colonial America, 16th Century.

This bronze Swivel Canon was primarily mounted and used on the back deck of a Gallion in close quarters during battle at sea, as it was easily stored and then brought on deck by 2 sailors and fired at close range. Beautifully cast in bronze, this canon has a pair of dolphins as handles on top the barrel. These Lankanka style canons were cast by the Spanish in their Pacific colonies, but used throughout the Spanish Main. It fires a 3 pound ball, is 4 feet in length and weighs 125 pounds. ......... $3,975

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Lot 1252

Spanish Colonial America, 18th Century - Spanish Foot Soldier’s Sword with Ivory/Bone handle is believed to be made in the New World, Colombia or Mexico.

Slight pitting throughout indicates that it may have been buried at one time. 20” fullered blade.

......... $1,875

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Lot 1253

Spanish Colonial America, 16th Century - “Rapier” with a beautifully engraved cup.

The entire sword is in splendid condition, including the copper wire wrapping on its grip. The Ricasso of the blade is clearly struck by Spanish “Toledo” proof marks of the Holy Cross surmounted by Starburst. This famous Spanish Colonial weapon was also decommissioned from the Young Fine Arts Museum in San Francisco when Lot #1252 was purchased. 44” Long ......... $3,900

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Cree Indian fully beaded holster with Stevens 6” barrel pistol. North West/British Columbia during the Klondike Gold Rush era C. 1890.

A superb northwestern pistol rig. A fully beaded, on native tanned hide, holster that holds an inner holster which is commercially made with brown russet leather. All of which holds a near mint J. Stevens nickel framed, blued 6” barrel .22 caliber single shot pistol. A remarkable showpiece from this scarce northern border tribe. Serial #3357 ......... $5,400

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