OLD WEST AUCTION LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
JANUARY
24, 2025
Friday Session | Auction Starts at 4:00 pm PST
LOTS: 1001 - 1495
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AUCTIONEERS: DIVISION CONSULTANTS:
Dan Morphy
Shaye Krispine
Angel Lopez
Brian Lebel
1001 - CALIFORNIA TARGET PATTERN SPURS
A pair of early style double mounted California spurs with target dots and crescents each side, the off side with leaf engraving. Double heel chains and later straps decorated with sterling conchos. Both off side rowel pin covers are missing. 1” band x 2 1/2” shanks x 2 3/8” rowels
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1002 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE SPURS
Fully mounted and well maker-marked, sterling overlaid Hollywood parade spurs with the raised gold initials “BLM” that could stand for Black Lives Matter or Bureau of Land Management but are probably just the initials of the very first owner. Spurs have cookie cutter rowels and swinging buttons affixed to floral carved, two-piece adjustable brown leathers with 3-piece Bohlinmade buckle sets and adorned with domed rope edged, engraved horsehead conchos. Excellent condition, circa 1940s-1950s 1” band, 2” shank and 2 1/8” rowels
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1003 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE SPURS
Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif silver overlaid stainless steel, catalog pattern No. 617, engraved parade spurs with raised gold “WE” initials, 1” bands, 1 3/4” cookie cutter rowels, upturned heelbands, and tie-down buttons. Spurs affixed to floral carved and lined black leather straps mounted with domed, rope edged, “let’er buck” sterling silver conchos and connecting via 3-piece Bohlinmade buckle sets. Fine condition, circa 1940s.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1004 - JOSE FIGUEROA CALIFORNIA SPURS
Double mounted, unmarked J. Figueroa (1880-1951) drop shank, target pattern southern California spurs with 10 point., 2” spoke rowels, Field family scalloped and domed Santa Barbara conchos adorn two-piece floral carved leathers. Fine condition, circa 1930s. 1/2” to 1 1/4” tapered bands.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,400 - $1,800)
1005 - KELLY MARKED ARROW SHANK SPURS
Montana Joe Special model spur with Kelly stamped into the back of the heel band. Arrow engraved overlays on the tapered 1” bands. The shank is 3” with arrow ends. The rowels are 2 1/2”. These show some restoration
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1006 - CARLOS FIGUEROA (1880-1951) CALIFORNIA SPURS
Silver overlaid Los Angeles, California unmarked spurs attributed to Carlos Figueroa with cabbage leaf pattern engraving and 1 1/2”, 20 blunt-point rowels protected by engraved and scalloped silver washers. Chase off-side, newer floral carved straps and conchos. Very good condition, circa 1920s. 1/2” to 7/8” tapered bands and 2” shanks.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1008 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF VINTAGE SPUR STRAPS WITH CONCHOS
a) A pair of brown basket stamped 2 piece straps with sterling conchos engraved with clovers and sweeping edges.
b) An early pair of fine West Coast dove wing straps decorated with basket stamping and floral bodies. The rope edge conchos have early California style line engraving.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1007 - LOT OF 8: PAIR OF SPUR STRAPS
A varied lot of vintage spur straps, all with silver or nickel conchos. Eagles, stars, several pairs are floral carved, one pair is basket stamped and jeweled.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1009 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF WELL MARKED R. T. FRAZIER SPUR STRAPS
a) Classic styled R. T. Frazier, Pueblo - Colo. with the rectangular cartouche, nickel slotted conchos and line tooling. Light russet showing very little use.
b) A pair of floral carved straps, well marked with the Pueblo triangleshaped stamp. Great colored light brown with slotted nickel conchos.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1010 - FANCY SILVER OVERLAID EAGLE SPADE BIT
Unmarked but attributed to Paulino Aguilar, this later-period, finely engraved and artistically designed eagle spade bit with 1 1/2” domed conchos is an excellent example of the maker’s finest work. Excellent condition, circa 1960s-70s
PROVENANCE: EX Wiley and Janis Buchanan Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
A snaffle mouth silver overlaid but marked Klapper and 208. Nicely engraved mountings, tear drop bottom rings, smooth gray wear.
Billy Klapper, named spur maker of the year by the Academy of Western Artists in 1998, is one of the very few bit & spur makers that were trained by the spur makers of old pulling his experience and influence from legendary Texas makers such as Adolph Bayers
(Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500)
1012 - SILVER INLAID CALIFORNIA PORT BIT
An unmarked silver inlaid bit with interesting cheeks in the form of a scorpion. The large 2 1/2” domed concho is surrounded by silver dots. Condition is very good with one dent to a concho and one small dome missing on the inlaid slobber bar.
PROVENANCE: EX Wiley and Janis Buchanan Collection (JJS046)
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800)
1013 - LOT OF TWO EARLY KISSING BIRD CALIFORNIA BITS
a) Unmarked Hernandez silver inlaid “kissing bird” half-breed silver inlaid California bit
b) Unmarked inlaid checkerboard & sunburst pattern half-breed with coin silver domes
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1014 - A GROUPING OF NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED ITEMS
a) A beaded pictorial bag with yellow horse with black saddle on a blue background. Top is floral beaded, beaded and shell drops decorate the bottom.
b) A large flat bag with two flowers on a blue background, beaded across the top and around the edges of the pocket on the inside. Studs run along the top of the beaded panel on the front.
c) A small beaded pouch with floral beading on a light blue background and round, beaded edges binding the bag in pink, blue, white and red. Back of bag has trade cloth around the top and drops on both sides.
d) A pair of beaded cuffs done on green cloth, with trade cloth interiors lined with muslin and beaded along the outside edge.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1015 - O. SCOVELL, WYOMING WRIST CUFFS
A very scarce maker “O. Scovell, Wheatland, Wyo” marked cowboy cuffs, laced sides with a single snap. Basket stamped panels with a sharp cartouche. 6 3/4” tall. Show some but careful use. Great color and sharp tooling.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1016 - ORTEGA BRIDLE WITH KISSING BIRD CALIFORNIA BIT
1950s Luis B Ortega braided calfskin headstall and reins with Ortega’s signature rawhide buttons in natural, red and blended colors and maker-marked inside the leather popper “Luis B. Ortega” and “W.F.G.” for the original owner. Bridle attached to an earlier vintage 1920s silver inlaid California kissing bird half breed bit.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000)
1017 - NAVAJO SILVER BRIDLE
Early styling with sweeping repousse leaves on the frontlet which holds a double button naja. Spread terminals on the cheek plate, Well executed scalloped conchos. All original and a excellent overall bridle. Comes on a fitted custom stand.
(Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500)
A fabulous hitched horsehair bridle with bright pinks and blues along with green and pink tassels along with a multitude of colors incorporated into the diamond and cross designs. Black backings on the nose and brow with orange and blue stripes. Split reins with colorful raised buttons the length of the reins. Traditional and desirable horsehair covered glass rosettes with an attached excellent condition silver mounted kissing bird bit with the spelled out Buermann mark. Overall excellent condition.
(Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000)
Fabulous bright colors dominate this Montana Penitentiary bridle, hot pink, blue and red on a yellow back. The elements are all flat and the tassels are multi-colored as are the classic strong diamond patterns. A nice hitched round slider on the reins.
(Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000)
1020 - IMPRESSIVE EDWARD H. BOHLIN MOUNTED BREAST COLLAR
Heavily but artfully mounted with dozens of sterling silver and 10K gold raised longhorn square and diamond conchos with rope edge in graduated sizes plus Bohlin’s trademark spots. Very fine and usable overall condition with replaced leather. Each drop is marked with the early Bohlinmade football mark.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
a) A massive and impressive Canon City mounted bridle with conchos, overlaid plates, buckles and an attached Las Cruces bit. A burnt floral pattern on the light leather bridle. Central dome on the slobber bar is missing, the port has been removed and nose band is split on the back.
b) A full overlaid bit with flower engraving on a commercial studded bridle.
c) Narrow cheek bit with full overlay featuring the classic Colorado Penitentiary tulip, mounted on a later tooled bridle
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1022 - SILVER MOUNTED BRIDLE & MARTINGALE PARADE SET
Unmarked leather with pieces marked both Don Eliis, Seattle and Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood. Nice brown color to the leather, the attached bit a marked Crocket most likely overlaid by Bohlin with sterling.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1023 - MARKED AUGUST BUERMANN OPEN HEART BIT
A pattern created and popularized by the renowned Portland and Los Angeles Bit & Spurmaker as “Colorado” pattern No 17, this inlaid heart shaped bit features the maker’s trademark jello mold conchos. It is marked on the mouthpiece. It is attached to a heavy leather commercial bridle with floral tooling and added decorations appearing to be prison engraved.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1024 - FINE KANGAROO LEATHER BRAIDED BRIDLE AND REINS
A set of finely braided vintage 12 plait kangaroo romal, reins, and headstall made in contrasting shades of brown bought directly from Rose & Luis Ortega. Very well done multiple buttons. All the pieces are in very good condition and supple throughout.
PROVENANCE: From the current owner “When we purchased this set it was in either 1975 or possible 1974. They were purchased directly from the Ortegas at their sale stall at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. There were three people there. Mr. Ortega, his wife and a granddaughter that was the translator as my family did not speak Spanish. I know there was something special about them as the leather was very soft and “for a ladies hand”.
Thank you
DW Daniels”
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1025 - KEITH SEIDEL SHOW BRIDLE W/ KEYSTON SILVER
A fully restored Keyston Bros., San Francisco show or parade bridle by Keith Seidel of Cody, Wyoming. A 3 piece sterling and gold face drop, conchos, brow and nose decorations and silver ferrels. Complete with the reins a standard roller curb bit.
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1026 - A VERY NICE D. W. HORNOR OREGON SADDLE
A modified loop seat saddle with half padded seat and laced cantle, tooled and styled in the classic Oregon styling. Big, square skirts with heavy and high pommel. It has a 15” seat and a 5 1/2” cantle. Marked on the back of the cantle “D. W. HORNOR MAKER HEPPNER, OREGON”. Shows some use, but well taken care of, all complete with original rosette under the lacing of the pommel. The tooling shows very little wear. The maker mark is also on the cantle. Includes a large reata attached to the saddle. Comes with custom stand. 14” seat x 5” cantle x 39” horn to stirrups
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1027 - SILVER MOUNTED SADDLE WITH WILL ROGERS HISTORY
A saddle made by Bolls & Butler, makers, Reno, Nevada, with history that this saddle was ordered by Will Rogers for his friend in 1915. That plate reads: “Buck Bucko from Will Rogers September 15th, 1915, Reno, Nevada”. Plates on both sides have the initials “B B”. The saddle is silver mounted and has prison-style engraving throughout, mounted with added floral dots to enhance the look. The saddle is well-worn, but retains a good look and clear tooling. The gullet and the horn cap are both silver mounted, as is the cantle binding. The seat mark is well-worn. Shows heavy use. Comes on a custom oak stand with claw feet. It has a 13” seat, 4 1/2” cantle.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1028 - IMPRESSIVE SILVER AND GOLD “HYBRID” MOUNTED BOHLIN PARADE SADDLE ENSEMBLE
Lovely two-tone brown, floral and leaf pattern parade saddle with engraved cantle and Bohlin seat plate spotlighting the name “Monte Herbert” plus the date “May 29, 1951”. This beautifully restored parade ensemble is adorned with an artful assemblage of mostly Bohlinmade silver mountings and floral conchos including a rope edged horn cap, gullet and cantle cover, interspersed with Ed’s signature sterling spots while the silver corner plates feature a raised gold bronco busting cowboy. The dazzling parade package also includes a brown and white Corona, two Breast Collars, a Bridle with braided dark brown leather ferruled reins and bit.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000)
1029 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN COMPLETE “SAN FERNANDO” PARADE SADDLE ENSEMBLE
Originally made for Harry West of Shafter, California, a prominent director and captain of the elite Rancheros Visitadores riding club of Santa Barbara who owned over 8000 acres of prime farm and ranch land in and around Bakersfield. The elegant and impressive black, fully floral carved 1940s parade saddle is built on a 15” Miles City tree with 14” swells, 4 ½” cantle, 15x 29 ½” skirts, 9 ½” fenders and three-quarter flat rigging. The swells, gullet, and cantle are fully adorned with heavy gauge, intricately engraved sterling silver while the horn cap, gullet and cantle feature a prominent rope edge. The saddle is adorned with fully matching domed California poppy pattern silver conchos in varying sizes separated by Bohlin’s trademark raised sterling spots. Saddle features the classic Bohlin silver nameplate inset in the seat with a larger silver plaque on the back of the cantle engraved with the name of the subsequent owner,“George E. Pitman / Rancho Santa Fe”. The parade ensemble includes a matching set of lavish, silver mounted 24” long TAPADEROS, a Bohlin BRIDLE with matching BIT and closed REINS with romal adorned with silver ferrules and a poppy slider. The grand, oversized two-tier poppy pattern BREAST COLLAR is regally mounted to match the other accessories that include a pair of Bohlinmade black 41” long CHAPS with floral carved belt and a domed poppy concho perimeter plus five conchos down each wing and a matching silver mounted VEST measuring 22” long and 18 ½” wide featuring the silver spotted “HW” initials of the original owner, Harry West. To complete the lavish Bohlin parade ensemble is a pair of black, floral carved and silver mounted GAUNTLETS, an additional matching pair of San Fernando pattern STIRRUPS, the original Bohlin CINCH and a black and white wool corona pad. A rare opportunity to acquire the consummate, unadulterated parade package in fine rideable condition complete with a noteworthy California farm and ranching pedigree
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000)
A lavish and stunningly executed pair of fully mounted Bohlin “San Fernando” pattern, sterling and gold mounted Hollywood parade spurs presented to Harry West in 1941. Constructed in the rare and highly coveted double rowel “Tom Mix” style with silver and gold overlays atop a stainless steel blank. The sterling mountings artfully combine traditional floral swirl pattern engraving with elevated silver scroll overlays creating a regal three dimensional effect. The spurs are fully trimmed in a twisted silver rope edge while the heelband features a centered Bohlin signature Indian head gold concho. The fancy black, floral carved two-piece leathers have adjustable straps with 3-piece, rope edged, silver and raised gold scroll ranger style buckle sets. The straps are tastefully adorned with a prominent sterling California poppy concho with gold stemen, plus a row of smaller five petal silver ornaments and an engraved presentation plaque to Harry West. Excellent condition, circa 1941.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000)
1032 - H. H. HEISER DENVER COWGIRL SADDLE
1031 - MILES CITY SADDLERY TOOLED SADDLE
A nicely floral tooled 15” seat saddle with square skirts in the classic styling of Miles City Saddlery Company, Miles City, Montana. It is in wonderful condition, with unusual tooling on the top of the cantle and open plate in the back for presentation plaque, unused. The saddle has large a cartouche on the seat. It is also stamped “99” on the seat and “6” and “52” on the back of the cantle. A very sharply tooled heavy leather saddle, with nickel horn and laced pommel. Very nice condition overall. Comes with custom stand. 15” seat x 4” cantle x 40” horn to stirrups
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
Very nicely tooled lightweight cowgirl saddle with fancy tooling throughout. Well-marked on the fenders and seat. Excellent condition overall, shows very little wear. Stamped with number 703. 14” seat x 3 3/4”.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,600)
1033 - JOHN CLARK LOOP SEAT SADDLE
A square-skirted John Clark Portland, Oregon high cantle saddle with northwestlooking tree and profile. Border tooled on skirts and jockey. Bound edge on gullet. Overall saddle has been well worn, shows some cracking and dark stains. Horn has been re-wrapped. Seat 14”, cantle 5”
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1034 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN BLACK PARADE CHAPS
Designed with a wide floral carved tapered billet adorned with round poppy conchos spaced between Bohlin spots and affixed to a 31” long belt, these parade chaps feature five two-piece engraved conchos down each leg while replicating the billet concho pattern in smaller scale down the perimeter and across the bottom. Fine condition, circa 1940s. 33” Length
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1035 - HAMLEY & CO. BLACK WOOLIES
A lush pair of wide batwing-style angora chaps by Hamely & Co. of Pendleton, Oregon. Floral carved belt, with leather backing, size 32. With canvas pockets. 100% original and excellent condition overall with bright long hair. 41” overall in length.
(Estimate: $4,000$6,000)
1036 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN MOUNTED CHAPS & MATCHING VEST
Impressive black “El Camino” model parade chaps 38” in length with matching vest measuring 20” x 16”. Both heavily adorned with square Bohlin daisy pattern conchos and affixed with Bohlinmade/Sterling maker-mark buckle. Chaps predominant motif consisting of four large round daisy pattern conchos encircled by six square mounted centers. Vest mounted with square conchos and trimmed with Bohlin’s trademark spots around the collar and arm openings. Some age cracking on the chap billet otherwise very good condition, circa 1940s.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000)
1037 - UNMARKED PAIR OF BLACK WOOLIE CHAPS
A very lush and fine condition pair of angoras with basket stand belt. The canvas lining shows some wear, but it is in overall excellent condition. 39” long.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1039 - NAVAJO TRADITIONAL CONCHO BELT
A circa 1930s Navajo concho belt reminiscent of its “first phase” ancestors. Featuring 8 conchos measuring 3” x 2 1/2” with domed centers and central diamond opening, stamped outline with rope twist design and scalloped perimeter. The buckle measures 3” x 2 3/4” with 10 lemon seed repousses. Measures 39” in length overall.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,400 - $1,800)
1038
This pair of woolly chaps has nice brown hair with light brown highlights. The belt is basket stamped and is marked with a script mark “Clark Portland Oregon”. Shows use with some wear to the hair, but the hair is stable, as are the leather legs. Length 39”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
Impressive sterling and 14K gold filigreed 2” x 3” buckle with raised “Chief” or Indian head design in gold. The belt is by Cody, Wyoming saddle maker and Bohlin tooler Keith Seidel and is mounted with eight (8) two color gold Indian heads. The belt is 40”overall by 1 1/2” wide. 34” waist
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1042 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN PRESENTATION BUCKLE
1041 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN BUCKLE
A 3-piece sterling and gold buckle set on a finely floral tooled belt. The sterling buckle is marked “Bohlinmade - Hollywood - Calif.” and has been enhanced with gold, it is 2 1/4” x 2 1/2” and fits a 1” belt. The belt is 44” long with 6 gold Indian Head conchos. The belt has been lengthened by adding a piece of exotic leather in the center.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
A early trophy presentation Sterling & gold buckle marked “Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif. / 10-K Sterling”, highly detailed gold bucking horse in the center with flowers on each corner. “Won by Lorella Macbeth / First Prize / Saugus Rodeo / Best Silver Equipment / Presented By Edward H. Bohlin” engraved on the front, on the back “April-12-1936”. 2” x 3 1/4” on a Bohlinmade marked floral tooled belt.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
A 7 1/2” “Jock Strap” floral carved holster on a 3” wide money/ cartridge belt 47” in length. Bright light color with nice deep tooling.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1044 - ELDRED & MORROW HOLSTER AND BELT
The seldom seen cartouche of Eldred & Morrow / Sheridan Wyo. on a single loop holster, nice overall condition with good color and sharp marks. The money/cartridge belt is 2 3/4” wide and 45” length
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1045 - C. URIBE & CO. HOLSTER
An extremely rare “C. Uribe & Co. / 325 Montgomery St. / S. F.” marked Slim Jim holster. Excellent condition, early incised style design of stylized leaves. Fits a 1851 Colt Navy model. Circa 1870’s.
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1047 - R.T. FRAZIER HOLSTER AND BELT RIG
Excellent condition marked rig consisting of a double loop holster shown in the catalog ad No. 311 “Capt. Hardy’s Pattern, basket stamped on a No. 303 cream colored money/cartridge belt by Frazier. 40” length and 2 1/2” wide
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1046 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN SILVER MOUNTED GUN RIG
Maker marked Edward H. Bohlin black floral carved “Cluster Supreme” model single holster rig heavily adorned with diamond conchos on the belt and holster. Sterling silver buckle sets on the belt and holster are maker-marked Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif and holster is mounted with an oval engraved with initials HW for Harry West. Overall 46” in length and good condition with slight age cracking.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1048 - M.C. BUTLER INDIAN TERRITORY HOLSTER
A double loop, large skirt holster with the scarce mark of M. C. Butler / Muskogee I. T.”, line tooled and fits a 7 1/2” Colt single Action revolver. 10” overall with original muzzle plug. Some cracking to the finish but overall very good.
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,600)
1049 - W. B. TEN EYCK TERRITORIAL MARKED LOOP HOLSTER
Known as a “Mexican Loop” holster, a rare and desirable Montana maker. “W. B. Ten Eyck, Billings, M. T.” Fits a Colt SAA 7 1/2”. Shows wear and some finish scuffs.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1050 - TOOLED BUSCEDRERO RIG WITH STERLING & GOLD BUCKLE SET
A single holster Hollywood style floral and leaf tooled cartridge rig. The single loop holster fits a 5 1/2” Colt SAA revolver. The buckle set is marked “Hollywood Saddlery / Sterling / 10K”. Nice light color and 50” overall.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1051 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY NICKEL PLATED 1880 REVOLVER W/ MONTANA HISTORY
A Colt revolver property of Peter Scott LeRoy of Corbin, Montana. Has matching serial #53714 numbers on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder and under barrel. The barrel has the one line Colt address. Frame has the three line patent dates. Loading gate has 134 assembly number. Trigger bow is stamped .45 CAL. Grips are one piece walnut. Gun has second style ejector head as well as black powder screw in cylinder pin release. Gun is factory nickel. CONDITION Excellent. The barrel retains approximately 70% clouded nickel. The frame retains about 60%. The cylinder is a soft grey metal tone. The grips have lost most of their original finish. What does not retain nickel has a homogenous soft metal blending perfectly with the nickel. The action has all four clicks with strong half cock. The bore is strong and bright with light abrasions. The legends are all sharp. A nice clean early nickel Peacemaker. INCLUDED: Colt Factory Letter / Letter from Family of LeRoy / History of LeRoy.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500)
A marked rig with a holster bearing the scarce cartouche of “J. S. Collins & Co. / Miles City, M. T.” Montana Territory marks are few and far between. The belt is marked with “J. S. Collins & Co. / Cheyenne, Wyo.” stamp. A very nice early rig. The holster holds a Colt Model 1877 Thunderer revolver that was manufactured in 1887. Blue and case color gun.Two piece hard rubber checkered grips with the Rampant Colt logo at the top of each grip. The gun works in both single and double action. Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard and the back strap. Traces of case color in the protected areas on the frame. Traces of blue in the protected areas. Some pitting and corrosion scattered across the gun. Dark bore with defined lands and grooves. Sharp and crisp checkering on the grips.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1053 - L. L. FASSETT NUTURIA COWBOY HAT W/ HORSEHAIR BAND
A very nice condition Nutria fur hat with bound edge and wide silk band. The inside sweatband is marked “L.L. Fassett Merc / Monte Vista, Colo”. On the hat is a 1 1/4” wide braided horsehair hat band with prison engraved buckle and tip. 4” brim, 6” crown. Appox. 6 7/8 size.
The Fassett Mercantile was the first, largest, and longest surviving retail establishment in Monte Vista. Widow Lillian Loretta Silsby Taylor founded the store in a small wood frame building in 1881 and, with her new husband Charles Fassett, erected a stone replacement building in 1898.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1054 - A ROY ROGERS PERSONAL MOVIE HAT
A classic Roy Rogers style hat with 5” double dip crown and 4” bound brim. One of Roy’s personal hats used in the movies. Stamped inside with Roy’s iconic signature. Size: 7 1/4”.
Provenance: Purchased directly by consignor by the Jack Pope Auction held at the Roy Rogers home on March 31st, 2001. It was lot 2287 and comes with a copy of the original invoice and a copy of the original certificate of authenticity, signed by Roy Rogers Jr.
(Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000)
1055 - AL FURSTNOW, MONTANA STETSON COWBOY HAT
A “Tom Mix” style Stetson sold by “Al Furstnow / Miles City, Mont.” Has a 4 1/4” brim and 7” crown. The ribbon bound hat has a vintage prison made horsehair braided hatband with an early engraved and cut-out swastika side decoration.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1056 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF CUSTOM “EAGLE” COWBOY BOOTS
Two pair of colorful inlaid custom boots done in the style of the famous Roy Rogers “Eagle”. These are maker marked “Handmade by Jack Rowin” and “Custom Made by Jack Rowin” also written inside is Made for George Pitman by Jack Rowin”. The first pair are the RR classic, red, white and blue, the others are 2 tone brown and red. 17” tall and 11 1/2” heel to toe. Excellent condition overall. Jack Leroy Rowin (1931 -2015)
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
Circa 1902 by the Enquirer Job Printing Co. Cincinnati, Ohio. A beautifully colored striking poster featuring Iron Tail. This version with the text across the bottom is a scarce and desirable example. Iron Tail was one of only Native American performers to be featured in Cody’s posters. He was later featured in many advertisements for the 101 Ranch where he also appeared. 28 1/2” x 21” sight, framed to 37 3/4” x 29 3/4”.
(Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000)
1058 - NAVAJO YEI DANCER TEXTILE
A nice vintage pictorial textile with six colorful figures holding bows, arrows, ribbons and corn separated with blue cornstalks. Tasseled corners and natural borders. 96” x 50”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1059 - PAT GARRETT SIGNED SUBPOENA FOR JERRY HOCKRADLE AND SATURNINO BACA
An important document relating to the Territory of New Mexico and one of it’s most famous residents. August 29th, 1881, a subpoena / signed with hand written notations, along with an expense bill. Territory of New Mexico / County of Lincoln / etc. , by Pat F. Garrett / Sheriff. Done in his distant style of writing. 8 1/2” x 7” and framed between glass to 14” x 12 1/2”
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1060
- ROY LUTTRELL MT. WASHBURN SPECIAL MINIATURE WAGON
Luttrell scale model of the “Mt. Washburn Special” coach, one of the Yellowstone touring coaches. Three passenger bench seats, with rolled white canvas curtains and great strap and buckle details. Painted on sides, “Y-W / 54 / Mt. Washburn Special”. Built in the early 1900s, these coaches were constructed with the axles pushed up high for clearance on the mountain. Only five or six were ever built for the Mt. Washburn route. 34” overall by 15” tall, body is 15” long by 11” wide.
NOTE: Buffalo Bill Center of the West / Danny Michael
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1061 - A FABULIOUS VINTAGE COWGIRL OUTFIT
a) The shirt is by Vaquero Fashions, cream colored with black piping and black snaps, size
b) Black trousers with white smile pockets. 45” long
c) The hat is a 3X Stetson from Chas Shipley / Kansas City with a 3 1/2” brim and leather hatband with sterling silver buckle, inside marked “John B. Stetson Company - Chas P. Shipley - Saddlery & Mercantile Co. - Kansas City. Mo”. Size 7/8. A simple leather hatband with a rectangular Ricardo marked buckle with what appears to be prison style engraving. Also a braided leather stampede string.
d) A nice tooled leather belt with a 4 piece sterling silver buckle set circa 1950.
e) Boots have inland ivory Maltese crosses and black butterflies front and back with early label from Western Boot Co., Tucson, Arizona. Expressly made for Doris E. Lewis. Underslung heels, pinking around the vamps, wingtips and fancy stitching on the tops.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1062 - IDAHO’S FIRST LEGAL HANGMAN’S NOOSE, WITH PROVENANCE
This hangman’s noose is known to be the first legal and sanctioned noose used in the Idaho Territory.
It’s (sic) first victims, murderers of Lloyd Magruder, were hanged March 4, 1864 in Lewiston. Details of the noose were meticulously recorded in the records of said Territory’s capital journal and are as follows:
Date of inception: January 2, 1864.
Construction: 30 feet long, woven of true Peruvian hemp, treated in a solution of oil and lard for pliability.
Original color: Sawtooth grayish green-brown.
The above documentation is true and actual as swore by me on this date of August 21, 1985.
Caroline F. Wemple
Historian Kootenai County Idaho U.S.A.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
These cast and crew mugs were a very special item given by the Duke to his staff. These following mugs were presented to Tom Kane the story editor at John Wayne’s production company “Batjac”.
1065 - JOHN WAYNE CAST AND CREW COFFEE MUG FOR “THE HORSE SOLDIERS”
Tom from Duke, with “Ding Dong Ding Dong” and “Just Say Yo”. Underside “Wallace China”. 1959, The Horse Soldiers is the sixteenth mug Bob Williams did for John Wayne. 4” x 3 1/2” x 4”
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1063 - JOHN WAYNE CAST AND CREW COFFEE MUG FOR “THE CONQUEROR”
Tom from Duke. Underside “Wallace China” along with “Bob Williams”. The Conqueror (1956) mug is the tenth mug Bob Williams did for John Wayne. 4” x 3 1/2” x 4”
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1064 - JOHN WAYNE CAST AND CREW COFFEE MUG FOR “ISLAND IN THE SKY”
Tom from Duke and “Dooley’s Down” (1953). Underside “Wallace China, Bob Williams, Santa Ana, California”. Island in the Sky is the fifth mug Bob Williams made for John Wayne on the traditional Wallace mug. 4” x 3 1/2” x 4”
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1066 - JOHN WAYNE CAST AND CREW COFFEE MUG FOR “THE UNDEFEATED”
Tom from Duke. Underside “The Mug Shop, Corona del Mar, California”. The Undefeated is the seventh mug made by the Mug Shop, produced on the Burden China blank. 1969. 4 1/2” x 3 1/4” x 3 1/2”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1067 - JOHN WAYNE CAST AND CREW COFFEE MUG FOR “THE WAR WAGON”
Tom from Duke. Underside “The Mug Shop, Corona del Mar, California. 1967. “4” x 3 1/2” x 4”
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1069
Tom from Duke, The Hellfighters (1968) is the fifth mug made by the Mug Shop also done on the Burden China blank. 4 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 3 1/2”
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1068
Tom from Duke painted on front with scene, “That’ll be the Day”. Underside “Ketchum’s Originals Long Beach, California”. The Searchers was the eleventh mug Bob Williams did for John Wayne. The Searchers was one of John Wayne’s most critically acclaimed movies with the legendary director, John Ford. 4 1/2” x 3 1/4” x 3 1/2”
(Estimate: $4,500 - $5,500)
Tom from Duke. Big Jake (1971) Underside “The Mug Shop, Corona del Mar, California.” 4 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 3 1/2”
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1071 - RICHARD CUSHION HORSE SHOEING TRADE SIGN
A wonderful and impressive early double sided hanging trade sign for “Richard Cushion, Horse Shoeing” with central hand painted horsehead and horseshoe. Signed by the maker “Fellows” in the bottom right. Constructed of 4 wood panels and bound with iron strapping with reinforced corners. Colorful and trimmed in gold striping on the wood frame. 52 1/4” x 53 1/2” x 3 3/4”
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $5,000 - $15,000)
1072 - 431 “H” SCRIPT POKER CHIPS SET IN ORIGINAL MAHOGANY BOX
C: 1900. A set of ivory poker chips with the letter “H” om script scrimshaw, housed in the original mahogany box with 6 original individual stack containers. 431 Ivory chips in white, green and red concentric circles around the letter H. Includes 38 clay silk chips as well as 100 plain black clay chips. CONDITION: The box shows surface scratches and scuffs due to use, the ivory chips show varying degrees of fading to the colored circles.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $10,000)
1073 - 300 IVORY POKER CHIP SET IN MAHOGANY CASE
A set of 300 ivory poker chips consisting of 80 - $25 chips and 220 colored concentric circle chips. Housed in an original Mahogany case. CONDITION: Showing some wear to several chips, light fade to the bright colors of yellow and red. $25 chips have a great scrimshaw design.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $8,000)
C: 1900. Set of 500 ivory poker chips with emblem detail in white, red, blue and yellow colors. Complete set is housed in a walnut case with removeable insert that can also hold 12 decks of cards. CONDITION: Showing some fade to the blue colord chips, bright emblems are intact. The case shows light wear with no damage.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $10,000)
From one of the finest makers of gaming equipment in San Francisco a counter for one of the most popular western saloon games. Faro or “Bucking the Tiger” used these folding wood counters. Marked on the paper label with the California miner / farmer log “Will & Finck / San Francisco.”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
The Fire Maker Pencil on paper 6” x 8”
Signed in pencil in lower right
Framed and matted behind the glass to 17 1/4” x 19 1/2”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
The Crazy Bronc Graphite and Pen on Paper 11 1/2” x 9 1/2”
Signed in pencil lower right “O-Wieghorst” with 2C brand
Framed and matted to 23 1/4” x 19 1/4”
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
Cattle Driver Oil on canvas
32” x 26”
Signed in lower mid right “Benton Clark” Framed to 40” x 34”
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
Cowboy Roping a Wild One Pen & Ink
7 1/2” x 8 1/2”
Signed and Dated in lower right corner Framed to 15 - 1/4” x 16 1/4”
(Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000)
1080 - W.H.D KOERNER (1878-1938)
Taking No Chances Oil on canvas
19” x 42”
Signed and dated 1934 in lower right
Framed to 27 1/2” x 50 5/8”
Provenance: For Saturday Evening Post, March 17, 1934. “Detour” by Hal G. Evarts. Captioned “Throw Down Those Guns, he called, drop em!”
William Henry Dethlef Koerner was born in Lunden, Germany, and became a noted magazine and book illustrator whose work was characterized by strong draftsmanship and an eye for detail.
He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1880, and settled in Clinton, Iowa. At the age of 20, he became an illustrator for the Chicago Tribune and by 1901, he was attending classes at the Art Institute in Chicago, he later enrolled in the Art Students League in New York. When illustrator Howard Pyle accepted him for formal instruction, it was a major career boost.
Between 1919 and 1922 the Saturday Evening Post asked Koerner to illustrate two series: “Traveling the Old Trails,” and “the Covered Wagon.” As a result of these assignments, Koerner developed an interest in the West and in 1924, he headed West, he went as far as Cooke City, Montana, near the northern section of Yellowstone Park. In 1928, Koerner’s fame as an illustrator was at its peak and Zane Grey, the popular novelist, used his illustrations in many of his novels. Koerner worked primarily from New York but kept a summer studio near the Crow reservation in Montana. His illustrations are known for his bold brushwork with a vibrant color palette.
He later lived in New Jersey and built a studio there, which is displayed intact at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West (Whitney Museum of Western Art) in Cody, Wyoming. He died in 1938 at the age of 58.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000)
1081 - BURT PROCTER (1901-1980)
Untitled (Indian with Horse) Oil on canvas board
20” x 30”
Signed lower right “Burt Procter” Framed to 25 5/8” x 35 1/2”
(Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500)
1082 - DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960)
A Finished Story Oil on canvas
28” x 46”
Signed and dated in mid right margin “DC 24” Framed to 31 1/4” x 49 3/8”
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
3 Studies/ Native Busts
Watercolor on paper
12 1/2” x 11 - 1/4”
Signed lower center
Framed to 17 1/2” x 16 1/2”
(Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000)
1084 - DON SPAULDING (1926-2020)
Dell Comics Cover Art “The Lone Ranger” Oil on Board 16 3/4” x 12”
Signed and inscribed on reverse Framed to 17 1/2” x 13 1/2”.
Cover of Dell Vol. 1, No. 94, April 1956.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1086 - GEORGE ROZEN (AMERICAN, 1895-1974)
Gunfire from Atop the Coach Pulp Cover, March 1950 Oil on canvas 24” x 17”
Unsigned Framed to 29” x 22”
Provenance: Ex. Heritage 2011, from the estate of Charles Martignette
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1085 - DON SPAULDING (1926-2020)
Dell Comics Cover Art “Tonto” Oil on Board 14” x 10”
Signed and inscribed on reverse Framed to 15 1/2” x 11 5/8”
Cover of #18, February-April 1955
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1087 - A. D. M. COOPER (1856-1924)
Untitled (Nude woman with Lucifer) Oil on Canvas 107”x 55 1/2” Signed A.D.M. Cooper 1905 lower left Framed to 114 1/2” x 70”
An outstanding example of the large format works that made Cooper famous in saloons both across the West and internationally. Executed in his iconic tromp l’eoil style, which utilizes light and shadow to fool the viewer into seeing the image as a 3D rendering, with some of Cooper’s best paintings causing a ruckus when people believed that they were real, such as the Cleopatra painting he exhibited at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, which caused at least one viewer to rush the painting that depicted the oil-and-canvas woman. This example depicts the devil in a jester’s garb and red toga with gigantic batwings behind him, hoisting an unconscious woman over his left shoulder. She is adorned with a sheer lace gown, which has partially become unravelled as Lucifer flies her to hell, with golden bracelets about her wrists and biceps, and a central golden bangle wrapped around her waist. Her long blond hair flows down as her head is slumped to the slide, and one breast is exposed as she is carried away, illuminated by fierce red light coming from just “off screen”. They are pursued by various traditionally-nefarious creatures, including a wide eyed owl over Cooper’s signature, and a swarm of bats illuminated by a full moon. Dated 1905, when Cooper was painting his most famous works, such as Relics of the Past, and was working heavily with themes of nostalgia and religion.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000)
1088
- KENNETH MILLER ADAMS (1897-1966)
Taos Indian Warrior
Charcoal drawing
Sight: 12 3/4” x 8 3/4”
Signed in lower right “Kenneth Adams”
Framed to 24 1/4” x 19 3/4”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1089 - ALLEN GILBERT CRAM (1886-1947)
Bronco Buster Oil on canvas board
16” x 20”
Signed in lower right margin “A C Cram”
Framed to 22 1/2” x 26”
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1090 - JAMES COLT (1922-2005)
Untitled (3 Riders) Oil on board
18” x 24”
Signed lower left J. Colt Framed to 25” x 31”
(Estimate: $900 - $1,400)
1091 - ALBERT GROLL (1866-1952)
The Covered Wagon Days
Etching 8” x 10”
Signed lower right / titled lower left Framed to 13 1/2” x 15”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1092
- LOT OF 2 PHILLIP PAYNE BRONZES
a.) Love Letters
Bronze 10” x 4” x 5”
Signed Phillip Payne 15/50 On 1” wooden base
b.) Love Letters
Bronze 7 1/2” x 4 1/2” x 6”
Signed Phillip Payne 5/50 On 1” marble base
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1093 - M. BAUER (AUSTRIAN, 20TH C.)
Figural grouping of two fighting bison on marble base. Powerful bison in combat. Bronze with brown patina and ivory horns.
Measures w. marble base: 31 1/2” x 7” x 10”.
Incised in the bronze at the base “M. Bauer”., 20th Century.
CONDITION: Excellent chasing, normal aging, no damage or repairs.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $5,000)
1094
- GRANT SPEED (1930-2011)
The Half Breed Bronze
9 1/2” x 10” x 9”
Signed and dated UG Speed (c) 1976 CA AC/30 On 1” wooden base
(Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000)
1095 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011)
Long Horn
Bronze
5 3/4” x 8 1/2” x 7”
Signed and dated 66 - 31/50 On 1/2” wooden plaque
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1096 - SHERRY SANDER (B. 1941)
Montana Maiden Bronze
10” x 7 1/2” x 6” signed Sander 88© On 3 1/2” wooden and marble base
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1097 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011)
The Seeker Bronze 11 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 5”
Signed Harry Jackson 1978 / S77 On 2 1/2” marble base
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1098 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011)
Ol’ Sabertooth Bronze 9” x 9” x 7”
Signed Harry Jackson 80 27/250 On 3 1/2” wooden base
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1099 - NAVAJO RUG
A Wide Ruin rug done in dark stripes done in multi-colored patterns. 41 1/2” x 64” Excellent and bright.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1100
A prison made hitched cane with eagle and American flag motif, Deer Lodge, Montana Penitentiary pattern diamonds. Sterling marked band “1930 Allied Railsplitter Club” Excellent example of the hitchers art. Bright colors with intricate designs. 37” length
(Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500)
1101
Circa 1870’s gunstock war club in classic form. This one is longer than most, measuring an impressive 32” with a 6” dag style, hand forged iron blade. Iron tacks in cross and circle patterns have leeched darkness into the wood. Wrist area is drilled with Indian tanned buckskin strap.Wood is dry but shows great age and patina.
PROVENANCE: Former Glenn Mattox. CONDITION: Very Good with sold wood throughout.
(Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000)
A bright and bold design with 3 expanding diamond in deep rich colors. 52” x 36 1/2”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1105 - VINTAGE FLORAL BEADED GAUNTLETS
A plateau beaded pair of gauntlets wit large 8” x 8” beaded panel featuring red and yellow flowers. Fringed sides and cotton lining. 16” long overall.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1106 - LOT OF 7 JOHN BALDWIN INDIAN RESEARCH BOOKS
A collection of seven books by John Baldwin, all hardcover, scarce and out-of-print books.
a) Bows, Arrows & Quivers
b) Red Pipes - Indian Smoking Pipes
c) Indian War Clubs
d) Pipe Bags / Tobacco Bags
e) Early Knives & Beaded Sheathes
f) Indian Guns, Spears & Shields
g) Tomahawks, Pipe Axes.
All books are in excellent condition on the exterior. Interior has not been judged at this time. This is a must-have grouping for anyone collecting items from the Native American and the American Frontier.
1103 - LOT OF 2 PAIRS OF NATIVE BEADED GAUNTLETS
a) A large 18” pair of possibly Cree beaded gloves with 5 multi-colored flowers and zig-zag pattern beading. 6 1/2” fringe on the sides, pinked edges and in fine condition.
b) Strikingly colorful Santee Sioux beaded gauntlets with fringed sides and classic beading on the cuffs, hand and fingers. Overall length is 15”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800)
1104 - PLATEAU BEADED FLAG BAG
Full beaded front of deep red roses on a pink background, blue beaded border. A bold and rich floral design with great detail. Green and blue cloth backing. 13” x 11
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1107
An impressive full body mount Desert Mountain sheep on display stand and faux mountain setting. A approximately 36” curl on a quality taxidermy mount standing 74” tall overall and 65” wide. Makes an stunning home display or a customer stopping store display.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000)
Image know as the “Yard Long” of the PK rodeo with mounted cowboys in front, a car at their center. and behind them rows of cars along the hillside, a giant American flag and a small viewing stand. Titled at the bottom “PK Ranch / 1st Annual Rodeo 1928” 43” x 7”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1109 -
From the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Collection, Clark Gable’s personal directors chair. Black canvas with stenciled white lettering on both the front and back “CLARK GABLE”, wood folding frame measures 32” tall, 23 1/2” wide and 16” deep.
PROVENANCE: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Collection / Christie’s / High Noon July 15, 2010, lot 205
(Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000)
1110 - ROY LUTTRELL MINIATURE “YELLOWSTONE WESTERN” COACH
Miniature Yellowstone Western coach by master maker, Roy Luttrell. Scale model of the coach that was employed to bring visitors from Cody on the 60 mile trip to Yellowstone Park in the early 1870s. (Once at the Park, visitors would transfer to a sight-seeing coach.) Three passenger bench seats, with leather top and fringed decoration. 36 1/2” long overall with the tongue. Body is 14 1/2” tall, 10” wide, 22” long.
NOTE: Buffalo Bill Center of the West / Danny Michael
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1111 - RARE A.J. FOUNTAIN SIGNED LAWSUIT FOR HORSE THEFT
M. Howard vs. Daniel Hurt / Petition, hand written on lined paper. A shut for the recovery of $250 for the theft of 4 horses. Signed in bold ink at the bottom “M Howard Plantiff by his attorneys A. J. Fountain andA. Blacker. 12” x 7 1/2” and framed between glass 16 3/4” x 12 1/4”
Colonel Albert Jennings Fountain (October 23, 1838 – disappeared February 1, 1896) was an attorney who served in the Texas Senate and the New Mexico House of Representatives. In his law practice in Mesilla, New Mexico, Fountain’s most famous client was Billy the Kid. Fountain lost the 1881 case, and Billy the Kid was convicted of murder despite the evidence. In 1888, Fountain was elected to the New Mexico Territorial Legislature. Following a purge of corruption among cattle rustlers that Fountain investigated and prosecuted, he and his eight-year-old son Henry disappeared near White Sands, New Mexico Territory. Their bloodstained wagon and other evidence of an ambush were recovered, but the bodies were never found.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500)
1112 - LOT OF 3 PEICES OF FRAMED WESTERN EPHEMERA
a) Washita Bond, fabulous cattle and ranch graphics, 15” x 10 1/2”. Framed to 20 3/4” x 16”. b) Advertisement for Daguerreotype miniatures by E. S. Hayden. 12” x 10”. Framed to 17 3/4” x 16”.
c) The Mitchell, colorful wagon advertising. 11” x 8 5/8”. Framed to 16 1/2” x 14”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1114 - MILLER BROS. 101 RANCH REAL WILD WEST AND GREAT EAST FRAMED LITHOGRAPH
An action packed and colorful poster with 5 vignettes of Wild West images. Bucking horses, buffalo hunts, bulldogging, parades, etc. National Printing and Eng. Co. Chicago, New York, St Louis. Image 41” x 27 1/2” Framed to 47 1/2” x 34 1/4”
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1113 - LEVI’S “WITHOUT A MATCH” DENIM BANNER
A scarce example vintage banner, 2 cowboys with the label to the right. “Levi’s / Without a Match”“With Concealed Rivets on Back Pockets”. Slight surface scuffs, bright and overall very good to fine. 29” x 72”
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1115
A vintage mixed media tribute artwork relating to Buffalo Bill. Titled Buffalo Bill’s Original Wild West with artist remark on the lower right. Signed with a cypher. 25 3/8” x 19 1/2”
Framed to 30 1/2” x 24 1/2”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1116 - A LOT OF TOM & MABEL MIX’S PERSONAL MEMORABILIA
A great collection of items from Mabel Mix, the wife of western movie star and wild west personality Tom Mix. Of special interest is a high relief carved gear shift knob with the TM brand. the grouping includes many unusual personal pieces including costume jewelry, comics, film, boot jack, papers and nick-knacks. A typed manuscript by Tom. Many great 8” x 10” images along with a great cowboy group photo which is 6 1/2 x 8 1/4 and mounted on board. A framed collage of photos including a signed promo image. A graphic Mrs. Tom Mix and Her Famous T-M Ranch poster is 42 x 28. A presentation pocket watch “Jimmy Riddle In appreciation of our many years together on The Grand Ole Opry 1976 / ROY ACUFF” attached to a coin chain, it measures 1 1/2.
PROVENANCE: Mable Mix to her sister Jesse to Mrs. Joe Stopovent.
Thomas Edwin Mix (1880-1940) was an American film actor and the star of many early Western films between 1909 and 1935. He appeared in 291 films, all but nine of which were silent films. He was one of Hollywood’s first Western stars and helped define the genre as it emerged in the early days of the cinema. He worked at the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch and appeared in the Wild West. He stood out as a skilled horseman and expert shot, winning national riding and roping contests at Prescott, Arizona, in 1909, and Canon City, Colorado. In 1935, Texas governor James V. Allred named Mix an honorary Texas Ranger. Mix became friends with Wyatt Earp and was a pallbearer at Earp’s funeral in January 1929. His honors and awards are for too many to mention here.
(Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500)
1117
Gold quartz on lid. Approximate total weight of 14k gold 23.6g. No damage or repairs, strong hinge.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
Art Nouveau woman with flower hair and flower. Tests for 14k gold, approximate weight 25g. Strong hinge, minor dent on back.
(Estimate: $1,400 - $2,000)
1119 - LOT OF 2: 14K YELLOW GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFES
a) Butterfly with monogram, missing the tension bar.
b) Garfield Monument with dent on opposite side, but strong hinge.
Both with cracks and chips.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1121 - LOT OF 2: STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFES
a) Gambling motif with cash, cards, coins and dice. Monogrammed. Made by Blackinton.
b) Dancing couple with race horse, cash, coins and snake.
Both with strong hinges, no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1120 - GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE STATUE OF LIBERTY WITH STARS
A centennial gold quartz figure, dated 1776 - 1876 at top of figure. No tension bar, but closes well. Tests for 14k. Approximately 17.5 g.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1122 - STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFE OF ALLIGATOR
Match safe of alligator by Watson. Upper jaw of alligator is cap at top. Strong hinge, no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $600 - $1,200)
AND NATIVE AMERICAN
a) Pony Express cowboy on horse match safe by Watrous Manufacturing Co. b) Native American match safe by Gilbert marked sterling, “G” and “Chief Wolf Robe.”
Both with strong hinges and no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $600 - $1,200)
1124 - RARE MINERS MATCH SAFE WITH COMPASS
Nickel plated. Inscribed miners scene on one side with hunter wielding rifle shooting bird on the other. No damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
(Estimate: $500 - $1,000)
1126
A carved ivory handle with American Buffalo on one side and the American eagle on the other. Wonderful carving. Each end capped in delicately engraved 14K gold with fine gold quartz inlay. 37 1/2” length.
(Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000)
14K gold. Nice quartz inlay. Intricate scrolling and leaf design. 33 1/2” Length.
(Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000)
and geometric design. Quartz panel on top. 35 3/4” length
(Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000)
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1130 - BUFFALO BILL’S PRESENTATION SWORD CANE.
Inscribed sword-stick cane presented to “Buffalo Bill” on his 45th birthday from his partner and Vice-President Nate Salsbury. The overall length is 38” long. The silver-plated handle is 5” long with a 1 7/8” diameter at the top where there is an ivory inset with a picture of Buffalo Bill wearing a Stetson hat, suit and tie with a cravat. Inscribed around the top rim of the handle “Col. W.F. Cody Buffalo Bill”. The handle then tapers to 13/16” at the base. The blade is 27 1/2” long. The ebony sheaf is 33” long with a 7/8” ivory tip at the base. The silver plated rim of the scabbard incribed “From Your Friend Nate Salsbury 26th February 1891” includes silver hallmarks for 1891 and makers name of “George Fox of London”. Also inscribed on the handle “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” and “America’s National Entertainment” within a banner. Includes scenes of Buffalo Bill on horseback with his rifle along with an indian on horseback and young Bill Cody galloping on his horse depicting his days as an extra hand on a wagon train. Inscribed “1857 Billy Cody the boy messenger at the age of 12”.
(Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000)
1131 - MIKE MORALES (1888-1934) INLAID SPURS
Maker-marked “Morales” inside the heelband, this rare inlaid California pattern pair features a round center ornamented with seven silver buttons and striped shanks securing 20-pt rowels. Spurs include swinging buttons, vaquero heelchains, and spur straps mounted with stylized and scalloped two-tier silver conchos. Good condition, worn maker mark, circa 1920s.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Pictured: Jeri Pitman Morales Catalog #5 Reprint, 1987, Pg 5 1/2” to 3/4” tapered band x 2 3/4” shank x 1 1/2” rowels
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1132 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE SPURS
Well maker marked Bohlinmade, Hollywood fully mounted parade spurs with classic cookie cutter silver inlaid engraved steel rowels and great floral carved and marked Bohlin spur straps with 3-piece marked buckle sets adorned with domed conchos attached to swinging buttons. Excellent condition, circa 1950s. 1” band, 2 1/4” shank and 2 1/4” rowels.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1133 - FINE ATANASIO LARIOS CALIFORNIA SPURS
Unmarked 1880s double-mounted, German silver inlaid, San Jose style drop shank Northern California spurs made by the renowned master bit and spur maker who is identified in the 1888 L.D. Stone saddlery catalog by his actual name. The spurs are inlaid and engraved with card suit patterns on the front band along with Larios’ trademark celestial sun, moon and stars at the base and raised button. Verso is rounded and features stylized engraving. The original floral craved leathers were adorned with oversized 3” scalloped conchos but deteriorated over time and were replicated for consignor by Mario Hanel. Overall fine condition though there appears to be two missing off-side inlays and possibly one replacement rowel. For an excellent comparable Larios pair see Lot #369 in the 2001 High Noon Mesa Auction. 1/2” to 5/8” tapered band, 1 1/2” shanks, 1 7/8” rowels
Provenance: Ex Wiley and Janis Buchanan Collection
(Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000)
1134 - QUALEY BROS. DOUBLE MOUNTED “SHIELD” SPURS
Huge and impressive, shield and dome mounted. These full overlaid massive spurs have 1 1/8” band and are marked inside both spurs “Qualey Bros. Joseph Ida.” at the front in the block, single stamp makers mark. The 2 3/4” shank has the classic Qualey split tip and hold a 2 1/2” rowel. They are featured on the Ron & Linda Gillett Collection of Cowboy Silver signs and are in amazing condition. A true show piece of the work that came out of Idaho in excellent condition with sharp edges and clear markings. The attached straps are basket stamped and have large proportional 2 3/4” conchos
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000)
1135 - ATANASIO LARIOS 1880’S CALIFONIA SPURS
Rare, maker-marked “A. Larios / No 1 1/2” 19th century silver mounted, San Jose, California spurs with three floral engraved and inlaid panels on the 1/2” tapered heelbands, narrow partial 1 3/4” drop shanks with upturned chap guard, affixed to 1 3/4” 10-point filed rowels. Off-side is floral chased. Features the “Indian Head” on the button plates. Two piece leather straps with adjustable 3-piece buckle sets are a flattering but later (1930s) addition. Good overall condition, circa 1880s.
Born in Mexico in 1835, Atanasio Larios (aka Atanacio) is believed to have emigrated to Northern California in the 1870s where he perfected his bit and spurmaking talents in San Jose working for legendary firms like Marcus and Fred Stern as well as John Henry Messing and Sons. In the early 1880s, Larios moved to San Francisco working for L.D. Stone and Co and becoming one of the only spurmakers ever referenced by name in a company catalog when they proudly noted in 1888 that “We have Mr. A. Larios, who is the best workman in that line on the Coast engaged in making Wrought Bits and Spurs, and can make any particular style wanted”. While much of Larios work was unmarked, the pieces he did marked used either with his name and a model number or a horse head in a circle.
(Estimate: $7,500 - $9,500)
1137 - ORNATE SILVER OVERLAID CUSTOM PARADE SPURS
Fully mounted, 1” wide band Crockett style parade spurs with unusual design featuring large monogrammed “RW” engraved into sculpted large diamond band. 2 1/4” shanks secure 20 point, 2 1/2” nickel rowels with scalloped engraved silver washers. Upturned buttons affixed to floral carved brown leathers adorned with engraved diamond concho and adjustable silver buckle set. Fine condition, circa 1940s.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1136 - LARGE DOUBLE MOUNTED SILVER INLAID SPURS
Impressive heavy unmarked spurs with fancy strap conchos. The band is 1” with a 1 1/2” engraved dome in the center, the shank is 2 1/2” and inlaid both sides and topped with a barrel style chap guard. The rowel is 2 1/4”, 16 point with chased tips. The floral tooled straps have added abalone inlaid Canon City prison conchos attached.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1138 - CROCKETT PARADE SPURS WITH BOHLIN STRAPS
Silver overlaid Crockett spurs with 2” cloverleaf rowels and swinging buttons affixed to Bohlinmade and marked two-piece floral carved and lined black leather straps with 3-piece maker-marked buckles and adorned with Bohlin diamond conchos. Fine condition, circa 1940s-1950s. Spurs have a 1 1/2” band and a 2 1/4” shank
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1139 - SILVER MOUNTED COWGIRL SPURS
1920s inlaid peanut pattern single spot California partial drop shank “cowgirl” size spurs with striped inlaid shanks securing 10-pt 1 3/4” spoke rowels. Two-piece brown leathers adorned with large domed and engraved silver conchos. Excellent condition, 1/2” to 3/4” tapered bands.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1140 -
CALIFORNIA
SHIELD PATTERN INLAID SPURS
Popular Union shield pattern silver inlaid spurs with 1 3/4”, 14-pt rowels affixed to 2-piece leather with engraved two-tiered engraved and domed silver conchos. 1” band, 2 1/8” shank.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $900 - $1,400)
1141 - CALIFORNIA SILVER INLAID SPURS
Popular pattern double mounted silver mounted partial drop shank spurs with three engraved rectangular inlays on the tapered 1/2” to 3/4” heel-band and silver shank securing 10-pt 1 1/2” spoke rowels. The off side has graduated silver done buttons overlaid on the band. Later vintage two-piece tooled longhorn leathers adorned with ornate domed silver wire floral conchos. Very good condition, circa 1920s-1930s
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1142 - NAVAJO-MADE CURB BIT
An iron handmade bit done with traditional silver overlay and stamped design used by the Navajo in the southwest. The open-cheek V design is decorated with arrows and swastikas down the side. The main concho is scalloped edges and is stamped with various leaf and floral design.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500)
1143 - LOT OF 4 CALIFORNIA SILVER INLAID BITS
a) Unmarked spade bit with fine engraved inlays, tulip top and crescent bottom. Silver spots on the cheeks.
b) A loose jaw bit with deep engraving, collection tag “Alvino Silva”
c) Full overlaid spade bit with leaf engraving. Small silver loss at the top.
d) An older spade with straight double chains and cover spacers.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1144 - LOT OF 4: CALIFORNIA-STYLE SPADE BITS
a) Loose jaw bit with floral overlaid engravings, replaced mouth piece and double chain slobber bar.
b) A Kissing Bird-style solid jaw bit with high spade, silver inlays and added conchos. Solid slobber bar.
c) A silver inlaid solid jaw bit with silver dots and inlays. A narrow bit.
d) A loose jaw bit, most likely replaced mouth piece and spoon. Silver conchos with bucking horses on the cheeks and silver inlays top and bottom, as well as across the slobber bar.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1145 - A. BUERMANN “HORSEHEAD” INLAID BIT
A California Kissing Bird pattern bit with silver inlaid horsehead on the cheeks. Cataloged as #1426 “Horse-shoe” bit in the Buermann catalog. Marked on the bar of the roller curb is “Buermann Patent” and “Hand Forged” Good overall with some surface rusting on the iron.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $600 - $800)
1146 - F.A. MEANEA CHEYENNE COWBOY CUFFS
A pair of stunning condition cuffs with deep tooled edges and perfect rosettes. The “F. A. Meanea / Cheyenne” cartouche is sharp and clear. The color is a nice even unworn russet with slight marks from handling. 6 1/2” tall
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1147 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF STUDDED CUFFS
Both pair of vintage cuffs are of high quality, with bound edge at wrist. They have buckle closures and laced bodies. One pair of two-tone leather has nickel studs, the other pair of much darker leather has brass studs, showing wear. Each pair are 4 1/4” x 4 1/4” x 7”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1148 - A DEER LODGE MONTANA HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
Wide, flat band, brow band and cheeks, with the classic and distinctive X design of the Deer Lodge Prison. Top is finished with four-layer leather conchos with celluloid rings, orange tassels and split reins, ending in a single knot. The attached bit is a marked August Berman “Kissing Bird” bit with silver dots and repaired screws added to the center conchos. The bridle shows some wear and some fraying at the edges, but is otherwise bright and colorful.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1149 - BLACK AND WHITE PRISON HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE W/ GAL-LEG BIT
A round hitched bridle most likely the work of the Yuma Territorial Prison in Arizona. Diamond designs with tied tassels and nickel decorations attached. 2 color (black and white) tassels and a barber pole striped noseband. The original matching reins and romel have very nice triple bell tassels. The bit here is exceptional, a large gal leg with a horsehead on one side and inscribed on the other “Gene” “Prater” “1930” “Idaho” on the inlays.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1150 - LUIS B. ORTEGA SHOW BRIDLE & REINS
Braided black rawhide headstall with seven engraved sterling ferrules equally spaced using Ortega’s signature natural knots. Silver buckles with tips connect headband to cheeks. Split reins and romal replicate the natural knot and ferrule pattern on the headstall and are marked on the popper.
PROVENANCE: Ordered directly from Luis Ortega at the Cow Palace show by Betty Daniels (mother of the current owner) and marked as such on the popper, other side marked Ortega.
(Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500)
1151 - A SUPERIOR YUMA HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
An amazingly colorful Yuma Territorial prison hitched horsehair bridle. This prime example of the hitching art features bold patterns of zig-zags, diamonds and stripes. Domed conchos and buttons and black braided hair foundation. Dainty face and forehead strings attached to domed accents and tassels. Complete with a correct iron bit, reins and romel. Excellent condition is an understatement.
(Estimate: $12,000 - $16,000)
A bold and strong black geometric design on a white background, all white tassels and wide slider knots with colorful diamond patterns. This is a nice example of the work done at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Great condition throughout with a gal-leg bit attached marked with the spelled-out Buermann Patent along with patent dates on the outside.
(Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500)
1153 - WALLA WALLA PRISON HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
A hitched horsehair bridle with double round cheeks, flat brow and nose, matching reins and an attached silver inlaid bit. The diamond with a diamond colorful motif is done with reds, pinks and bright blue. The blue tassels stand out on the brow as does the face drop. Slight wear but strong colors and overall very good.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1154 - WALLA WALL HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
What is believed to be a Walla Walla Washington bridle with very unusual features. A single round cheek, unusual for this type of bridle, with blues, pinks, reds and brown. A very colorful piece with the majority of the attention on the pinks on the face drop and the brow band, along with the matching reins. The bridle also has an unusual feature of a flat braided connector from the celluloid ring to the brow band, and attached is its extremely nice engraved silver bit with Kissing Birds at the bottom in an unusual style, appearing to be eagles. The reins are split riding reins and feature not only colorful tops, but unusual brown bottoms with triangular shapes down the length.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
As shown in Horsehair Bridles by Ned and Jody Martin on pg. VII on the introduction and acknowledgements page, shown half-page photograph miniature bridle, this half scale hitched horsehair bridle is attributed to Montana State Penitentiary in Deer Lodge. There are only two known examples of miniature horsehair bridles. Shown as from the Roger Wilmont Collection. A very rare example of an early hitched horsehair bridle in miniature. The bridle shows all the traditional designs of diamonds in multicolors on the cheeks and the noseband. The leather half of the bridle is braided and is reminiscent of Rollins, Wyoming Prison. The knots are done fine along with the sliders, and have leather tassels. The miniature bit is a handmade iron curb bit with no decoration, as would be the case on the original bridle. This is a very scarce example.
Picture: Horsehair Bridles: A Unique American Folk Art , Ned and Jody Martin, pg. VII.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $6,000)
1156 - LOT OF 4 RAWHIDE ERNIE MORRIS BOSALS
A group of 4 braided rawhide Bosals with leather nosebands and leather heel knots attached to braided leather hangers. Good condition, circa 1970s
PROVENANCE: Letter from the consigner stating these were purchased in the 1970s by her mother from Mr. Morris at his home in Templeton, Calif.
Ernie Morris, a fifth generation Californian, was born in 1927, in Kern County, California. Ernie prided himself in creating authentic vaquero remembrances in all aspects with virtually all mediums. His paintings and drawings provide a vivid and colorful replay of his personal experiences while working on various ranches in his younger days, and the many stories told to him by “old-timer cowboys” he has known. His art, rawhide work, and books have been featured in galleries, museums, and private collections throughout the United States and many other parts of the world. Ernie’s numerous honors include his inclusion in the 1981-1982 Who’s Who in California, the 1985 Personalities of America and Men of Achievement in the World.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1157 - C. P. SHIPLEY KANSAS CITY FULL-SEAT SADDLE
Shown in the 1902 catalog for Charles Shipley of Kansas City as No. 208. Large, sweeping back skirts with charging bull embossed on both sides. Cross hatch or basket stamp-type tooling throughout. Floral carving on the inside back of the cantle. This saddle shows use and added wool lining with re-stitching holes. It is a full double-rig saddle. The intriguing part of this is that Shipley says there were 20 of these made for Buffalo Bull’s Wild West, and hopefully this is 1 of them. Seat 16”, cantle 5” and height 39”
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1158 - H. H. HEISER HALF SEAT SADDLE
A classic Rocky Mountain Trail saddle by famed maker H. H. Heiser, Denver, Colorado, marked on the back of the cantle with the triple-H logo. It has a Cheyenne roll, Sam Stagg rigging, the separate side jockeys have been stitched to the seat. Appears all original with no cuts or trims. Reinforcement under the rings, which are still leathercovered. Has a dark brown color. Has been well-used, with some spur marks across the seat. Includes an approximately 55’ long rawhide reata. Seat 16”, cantle 4 1/2”
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1160 - KARL’S PARADE SADDLE WITH DON ELLIS SILVER
Impressive and dazzling brown floral carved parade saddle made by Karl’s of Seattle, a saddlery owned in the late 1940s by Karl L. Raab working in conjunction with the renowned Washington State silversmith, Don Ellis (1913-1969) who is often referred to as the “Ed Bohlin of the Pacific Northwest”. Seat maker-marked “56 / Karl’s / Seattle and back of the cantle “J.E. Quigley”. Karl’s stamped their saddles with the serial number “56” so we would date this saddle from the early 1950s. Saddle and Tapaderos lavishly and artistically adored with heavy gauge diamond and half-diamond conchos with occasional gold florettes set atop. Silvered swells, cantle, gullet and horn cap and two-tone braided leather strings. Bridle attached to
1159 - D.E. WALKER VISALIA SADDLE
Listed in the catalog as “D. E. Walker’s Genuine Visalia Stock Saddle”, a black floral tooled full seat saddle with silver corner pieces. “Extra fine stamping”, well marked “Visalia Stock Saddle Company / 13325 / San Francisco, Cal.” Serial number is listed as manufacture in 1919. This saddle has a 15” seat and 5 1/2” cantle.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
silver ferruled reins with gold longhorn on the slide replicating the overall diamond pattern except for the after market cast face-drop. Regal oversized matching Breast Collar adorned with standing gold horse on the front plate. Brown and white wool Corona pad is included. 14 3/4” seat, 2 1/2” cantle.
Don Ellis grew-up in Seattle where he was a self-taught silversmith and engraver. During his younger years as a rodeo rider, Don created his first rodeo trophy buckle for Ellensburg, Washington rodeo events. By the 1940s he was making silver saddles as well as gold and silver buckles. In the early 1950s Don created the lavish gold and silver presentation buckles for the Rodeo Cowboy Association and completed his crowning achievement, the Wes Williams’ saddle that is on display at the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. This saddle is embellished with over 50 pounds of sterling silver, gold figures and a gold and silver horsehead saddle horn. Don is often referred to as the “Ed Bohlin of the Pacific Northwest” when, in fact, his exquisite style of engraving met or even exceeded the best that the famed Hollywood Saddle Maker to the Stars had to offer.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000)
1161 - BREATHTAKING EDWARD H. BOHLIN “MACHRIS” PARADE SADDLE
Considered one of the standout pieces in the entire George Pitman collection, this exquisite two-tone brown floral carved Bohlin / Hollywood sterling and gold parade saddle, custom made for Louise Cottam of Santa Barbara, California, in the late 1930s is a slight variation on the Machris model that debuts in the 1937 Bohlin catalog one page following the “Cottam” saddle named for Louise’s husband, Russell. According to Bohlin expert and author, James H. Nottage, “Louise and her husband, Russell both had fine Bohlin outfits which they rode in parades, horse shows and rodeos. Hers, in many ways more elegant, won prizes at the Santa Barbara Fiesta Days, the Bakersfield Frontier Days and other gatherings”. The saddle features a figure-eight floral pattern and multiple pictorial carvings including a longhorn on the 14” seat and a beautifully detailed let ‘er buck cowboy on the fenders which, according to Nottage, is characteristic of the work of Bohlin leather carver extraordinaire, Gabriel Diaz. The saddle itself is artistically adorned with leaf pattern conchos along the full perimeter interspersed with Bohlinmade silver spots. The entire front and cantle are fully silvered with a twisted rope edged gullet, horn cap with gold bucking horse and cantle cover. The leather saddle strings protrude just below an engraved silver and gold horsehead concho. The skirts and fenders are mounted with intricately engraved silver corner plates with gold vignettes featuring a bucking horse, longhorn, and one depicting Louise showing her horse picking up a lead into a canter and featured in a full page photo on pg 126 of Saddlemaker to the Stars. The elegant 22” Tapaderos are mounted with multiple gold horsehead conchos while the Breast Collar continues the overall silver leaf & silver spot theme but adds a bold central medallion with the name “Louise” in raised gold script above a golden show horse. A second Breast Collar is also included and appears to be of slightly later manufacture (1940s) mounted with round Bohlin horsehead conchos and a different style of Bohlin spots plus a centered three-dimensional gold longhorn concho. The fully matching Bridle continues the leaf and gold horsehead theme and is affixed to a matching bit and ferruled romal reins with adjustable slide. Saddle set includes a brown and white wool Corona Pad plus original cinch. Very fine, 100% original condition, circa 1937-1939 PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
PICTURED: James H. Nottage, Saddlemaker to the Stars, The Leather and Silver Art of Edward H. Bohlin, Pgs 126-129
Louise Charlotte Rechner (Cottam) was born May 6, 1907 in Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1918 at age 11 marrying John Russell Cottam in Santa Barbara in 1925 when she was only 18. Louise was an equestrian enthusiast from an early age frequently showcasing her prized horses in shows, parades and rodeos around California. The Cottams has 2 daughters eventually moving to Las Vegas in 1950. Louise passed away in Los Angeles in December of 1980 at age 73
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $100,000 - $150,000)
A dazzling half-scale (40%) sterling silver mounted master work by the beloved and affable miniature saddle maker and remarkable leather carver. This stunning floral carved saddle with hand crafted sterling embellishments features a fully silvered front gullet, pommel and horn with rope edge plus matching sterling covered cantle. The skirts, fenders and lovely long monkey nose tapaderos are trimmed in miniature diamond and half-diamond silver conchos and silver spots including intricately engraved corner plates. Mizwa’s reputation as the “Leonardo of leather carvers” shows in this work. The saddle includes a black and white corona. Excellent overall condition, circa 1990s. 6” seat, 2” cantle. On the included stand it is 23” tall.
(Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000)
A floral tooled saddle with unusual rope edge cantle and gullet and with the early Hamley & Co. mark on the seat. Has sterling silver slotted conchos on each side on the latigo strings. There is darkening in spots and some slight surface cracks, but is in otherwise very good condition. Has a nickel horn, 13” seat and a 5” cantle. Comes with an attached rawhide reata and on a custom stand.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1164 - MARKED PAIR OF RILEY & MCCORMICK BATWING CHAPS
Fancy studded chaps with stars, moons, shield and triangles. Outside pockets with studded edges. Well-marked on the belt, which also has three slotted conchos per side. The scalloped edges of the chaps are completely studded. They are dark and in extremely good condition overall, no damage to the surface, leather is clean and soft. Length 40 1/2”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1165 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN BLACK PARADE CHAPS
San Fernando catalog pattern parade chaps measuring 32” in length adorned with four heavy gauge 4-petal rope edged floral conchos down each leg plus multiple matching smaller conchos separated by Bohlin spots along the perimeter and adorning the wide tapered floral carved billet. Chaps connect via rectangular Bohlin engraved and maker-marked silver buckle. Fine overall condition, circa 1940s. 35” Length
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000)
1166 - DAZZLING EDWARD H. BOHLIN MATCHING PARADE VEST AND CHAPS
The Ward catalog model Vest features an explosive array of round Bohlinmade engraved domed conchos and signature silver floral spots trimming the neck, sleeve openings, waist and pockets whilst the backside is highlighted by a centered sterling centric 6-pointed star surrounded by four likewise embellished circles. The matching Chaps measure 32” in overall length with floral carved belt utilizing the same style conchos as the vest to form a multiple star motif above finely engraved “Ward” pattern corner plates. Overall very good condition with some age cracking on the leather trim.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $8,000 - $14,000)
1167 - CONTEMPORARY GENE AUTRY TRIBUTE CHAPS
Made in the 1980s by Joe Parker to honor the beloved singing cowboy, baseball magnate, and founder of the popular Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, these impressive two-tone floral carved chaps feature the name “GENE AUTRY” tooled down each wing along with Autry’s “Flying A” brand. 36” long belt is secured by a maker-marked Bohlin buckle and is also adorned eight domed Bohlin style sterling silver Indian head conchos. The original design for these chaps was created by the S.D. Myres in El Paso, Texas, and presented to Gene in the 1930s who wore them in a photo on the back of the Myres saddlery catalog. Unfortunately that presentation pair was destroyed in a 1962 fire at Autry’s Melody Ranch along with other historic artifacts and personal memorabilia. Unworn condition. 39” Length.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1168 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE CHAPS
Measuring 30” in length, these 1930s-1940s black show chaps feature alternating round and diamond shaped conchos separated by Bohlin’s trademark silver spots. The floral carved belt connects via 3-piece Bohlinmade and marked buckle set. Overall good condition with some evidence of age cracking.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1169 - PAIR OF EARLY FRINGED SHOTGUN CHAPS
A pair of chaps with unmarked belt. Outside pockets, belt and side legs are all fringed. Tooled cuffs and brass slotted conchos down the side. They show very little wear, but badly stored, so there is some surface damage to the leather, some cracking along the edges and some drying out on some of the fringe. A flashy pair of chaps. Length 38”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1170 - LOT OF 3 SLIM JIM HOLSTERS
a) Early tooled left hand holster
b) A light colored shaped holster with straight top A later style Slim Jim with simple line tooling.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1171 - F. A. MEANEA SINGLE LOOP HOLSTER
1172 - R.E. GIBBONS TEXAS HOLSTER AND BELT
Nice condition holster for a Colt 4 3/4” Single Action revolver. Well marked on the front and reverse “F. A. Meanea / Cheyenne, Wyo.”. Basket stamped body and loop, plain skirt, original muzzle plug. Excellent condition other than a strange repair to the back between the loops, circa 1900.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
Wide single “Mexican” loop holster with rare R. E. Gibbons / Gainesville, Tex. cartouche. Some surface flaking and wear to the top of the holster. A scarce, good looking holster with 2” wide belt x 42” length.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
A silver mounted rig with double holsters each covered in sterling engraved plates personalized with an “S”. The wide skirts are decorated with sterling diamonds. Silver plated cartridges (35) in the silver mounted cartridge belt. The buckle is heavy stylized rectangle marked on the back “Sterling / Carl Myllo”, Length 46”
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1175 - COLLINS & MORRISON HOLSTER AND BELT RIG
1174 - F.J. VILLAESCUSA HOLSTER AND BELT RIG
A scarce Arizona Territorial marked gun rig with a floral carved holster with riveted single loop, the cartridge / money belt is a 2 1/4” wide and 41” in length. Both are well marked “F. J. Villaescusa / Tucson, A. T. ...” . The holster is sized for a Colt 1877 with a 5 - 1/2” barrel, and the loops are .38 caliber, indicating that it was for a Lightning.
(Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000)
A nice double loop shaped holster with basket stamped design and kid lining. Some slight finnish loss to the front of the holster but the leather is good with sharp tooling and markings The bold “Collins & Morrison / Omaha, Neb.” cartouche on the loop and the belt billet. The money/cartridge belt is 3 1/4” wide and 47” length.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1176 - LOT OF 4 RIFLE / CARBINE SCABBARDS
A nice group of marked rifle / carbine scabbards.
a) Scarce “J. H. Schmidt M’fgr. / Encampment, Wyo” marked scabbard with line tooling.36”
A “Dave Shelly / Maker / Cody, Wyo.” seldom seen maker mark on leaf tooled and lace edge scabbard.37 1/2”
c) “Al. Furstnow / Miles City, Mont.” stamped scabbard with border tooling.35”
d)”H. H. Heiser / Maker / Denver,Colo.” with chain border tooling. 38”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1177 - S. C. GALLUP SADDLERY CO. HOLSTER AND MONEY BELT
Marked on the loop with the round scarce mark “S. C. Gallup / Saddlery Co. / Pueblo”. on a roll stamped belt, 3” wide, 37” in length and marked with the rectangular mark. The holster fits a 5 1/2” Colt. Shows some use and cracking to the finish.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1178 - (A) PRIME CUSTER RANGE AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO EDWARD LEIBY.
Manufactured circa 1874 in standard military configuration. “A” Ainsworth inspector markings observed on barrel, frame, and cylinder. 1 piece walnut grips are matching, with serial number in backstrap channel. Colt Single Action Army serial number 5451 is part of historically significant Lot Five. It is considered the prime lot from which the 7th Cavalry were issued their revolvers before leaving for the Black Hills on July 2, 1874. Ejector rod assembly is a replacement, with later kidney shaped ejector rod head and tube being slotted and modified for easier use and cleaning sometime circa the 1890s. Accompanying this revolver is a Kopec letter, as well as provenance from when this gun was previously sold in 2007. In the accompanying provenance, this gun was acquired from a descendant of Edward Leiby, who reportedly served in the 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 10th Cavalries in the West, and this gun was handed down through the family until 1964. Also included are copies of a letter dated October 29th, 1864, to Mrs. Leiby (Edward’s mother) from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, stating that Edward was wounded in battles in western Missouri and Kansas while serving in the 3rd Cavalry and that he was being well cared for. Complete with period unmarked leather holster and belt rig. CONDITION: Good, with virtually all of the original finish turned a gray patina with the exception of edges of ejector tube. Grips have been lightly sanded and refinished with small repair near right heel. Wood varnish is visible on top and bottom of backstrap. Mechanically fine with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. Holster is in fair condition. A good condition revolver from a historically significant lot in United States and Western history, accompanied by provenance and a holster that would make for an interesting piece for a Colt or Western collection.
(Estimate: $22,000 - $28,000)
1179 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY U.S. ARTILLERY REVOLVER
Like most cleaned and refurbished Colt US Cavalry revolvers that were altered around the 1890 period, this gun has mixed numbers. The frame is number 120357. The trigger guard is number 50586 with HN (Henry Nettleton) inspector stamp. The back strap is number 6808 with A (Ainsworth) inspector stamp at top. The cylinder number is 0385 with HN Nettleton stamp & proof P. There is an S&O stamped on back of cylinder. The barrel is number 5499. The barrel has Colt one line barrel address. The frame has three line patent address with U.S. stamp. Grips are one piece walnut. The ejector rod head is second type. Finish is standard blue and case color. This gun has been partially restored since 1890. The trigger guard has the VP proof stamp meaning is was proofed for smokeless powder sometime around 1904 or later. In addition, the serial number font is incorrect as is the HN stamp which was done in a wide block font so this is a later trigger guard that was re-stamped. The barrel lacks an inspector and has been re-roll die stamped. The mainspring is a replacement. Also, a few screws have been replaced. CONDITION. The barrel has had some wiped on finish. The cylinder retains about 60% of the arsenal applied blue. The frame retains about 30% case colors, some quite strong with the balance having pattered out. The hammer shows some strong color. The frame patent dates are weak but legible. Grips have been refinished and cannot read inside pencil number. The action indexes but is clunky and leaving a deeper than normal drag line. The bore is sharp but frosted. All that said, it is a nice looking gun with clean appearance. This gun comes with a saddle leather quality Wild Bill (Cleaver) holster. It is a double loop , fringed, bead decorated with a silver cross. It is in excellent shape.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1180 - LOT OF 2 EARLY WOVEN STRAW MEXICAN SOMBREROS
a) Fancy 19th C. dress hat with gold brocade decorative bands with floral motif, 6” brim, 8” crown.
b) Large hat with tooled leather band, 8” brim and 9” crown.
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800)
1181 - COWBOY HAT WITH QUILL AND BEADED HAT BAND
A vintage nutria fur cowboy hat with Native quilled leather hat band with beaded edges. 3 1/2” brim, 5” crown and approximately a size 7 1/4. Some ranch wear and moth holes giving it a fabulous look.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1182 - JOHN B. STETSON “WYOMING” COWBOY HAT
Made for the B. H. McCarthy Co. Gillette, Wyoming. A bound edge “Tom Mix” style Stetson cowboy/cowgirl hat in fine condition. 4 1/2” rim, 6 1/2” height and no marked size (small)
(Estimate: $500 - $700)
1183 - THE “BEVERLY SPECIAL” BOHLIN PARADE VEST
Sterling silver mounted black vest with round floral engraved conchos interspersed with Bohlin’s trademark spots. Includes larger, two-tiered conchos at the waist. The leather is in good condition but the trim is starting to fray from the weight of the adornments.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1184 - A LOT OF 3 PRISON-MADE HORSEHAIR PIECES
Two large striped hitched horsehair reatas, both in perfect condition, most likely Deer Lodge, Montana prison. A quirt zig-zag pattern and barber pole pattern in purple, yellow, red and natural, with multicolored knots and a braided wristband with leather popper. Crop Length: 38”
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1185 - 3 BOXES OF SADDLE PIECES, BUCKLES, FINDINGS, STERLING SILVER, ETC.
Three oak boxes with eight drawers each filled with sterling silver and German silver conchos, three-piece belt buckle sets for spurs, saddles, decorations, many marked “Edward Bohlin”, “Sunset Trails”, other makers, etc. Includes parts and pieces such as chains, findings, molds, some spur rowels, but mostly Bohlin material or Bohlin-like material, perfect for repairing bits, spurs, saddles and accessories.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1186 - A LARGE PARTS BOX WITH CUSTOM TOOLED LEATHER FRONT EDWARD H. BOHLIN
A front-opening parts box with a tooled leather front, measuring 12” by 13 1/2”, stamped “Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood, Cal” with the Edward Bohlin brand in center and “RN” on both sides and underneath the shield, “Randy Nations”. Floral tooled on all four corners. As you open the box, there are six trays that pull out that are filled with buckle sets, sterling silver collar tips with gold longhorns. Full three-piece sets with maker mark buckles and conchos, repair parts, all types of saddle findings and spur strap conchos. A great box with a Randy Nations business card in the interior. He was a salesman for Edward H. Bohlin Company. It is believed this box is circa 1970s - 1980s.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1187 - LOT OF 3 DEPUTY MARSHAL BADGES
a) 6 point star badge “Deputy U. S. Marshal” marked on reverse Allen Stamp & Seal Co. / Kansas City. Measures 2 1/2”.
b) 5 point star “Deputy Marshal, older style with large solder spot on reverse. Measures 2 1/2”.
c) Crescent with cut-out star “Deputy Marshal”, marked J.P. Cooke, Co. / Mfr’s / Omaha. Measures 1 3/4”.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1188 - LOT OF 3 CITY MARSHALL BADGES
A group of 3 early star badges.
a) Large 3” 6 point star with engraved edge and Marshall spelled with 2 L’s.
A 2 1/4” 6 point star Fancy face with flat ball tipped points.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1189 - NICK EGGENHOFFER (1897-1985)
Untitled (Native warrior on horseback)
Watercolor on board
16” x 13”
Signed lower right: “N. Eggenhoffer” / dated ‘63
Framed to 25 1/2” x 22”
Ex: Jonathan Peck Collection / Dick Burdick Collection
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1190 - JOE NEIL BEELER (1931–2006)
a)Texas Steer Pen & Ink
Image sight 9 1/2” x 11 1/2”
Signed in the lower right margin
Framed to 14” x 16”
b) YO Ranch Entry Pen and Ink
Image sight: 11 1/2” x 9 1/2”
Signed in lower right margin
Framed to 16” x 14”
c) Cowboy Artist / The Joe Beeler Story by Don Hedgpeth, Copyright 1979 by Joe Beeler First Edition, paperback. Inscribed “to Norma and Jim / two dear ole friends / with warmth and appreciation / Joe Beeler CA 1980”. 9” x 9 1/2”
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1191 - NICHOLAS S. FIRFIRES (1917-1990)
Untitled (Roper with steer) Oil on canvas
20” x 24”
Signed in lower left
Framed and matted to 28 1/2” x 32 1/2”
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1192 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945)
Arizona Cowpunchers
Etching with drypoint 4 3/4” x 9”
Signed lower right
Framed to 15 1/2” x 18”
Galvin 40
Gallery cards attached
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,400)
1193 - LEON GASPARD (RUSSIAN, 1882-1964)
The Chimney Sweep, Siberia Oil on canvas board
Sight: 8 1/2” x 5 3/4”
Signed in lower left Framed and matted to 17 1/2” x 14 3/4”
PROVENANCE: Medicine Man Gallery
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
Mexican Village with Two Burros Oil on board
10” x 9”
Signed in lower left “O. C. Seltzer” Framed to 16” x 14 1/4”
(Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000)
and dated 1919
(Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000)
1196 - ERIC MICHAELS (B. 1949)
Distant Thunder Oil on canvas
24” x 30”
Signed in lower left “Eric Michaels” Framed to 30” x 36”
(Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500)
1197 - MARK MAGGIORI (B. 1977)
Untitled Collage of Cowboys & Characters
Art print on fine art matte paper
13 1/2” x 9 1/2”
Signed and dated lower-left: MM. 2021
Framed to 23” x 19”
(Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000)
1198 - JOSEPH SHARP (1859-1953)
Blackfoot Indian Chief with Medal, c. 1890
Sepia tone monotype (print)
18 1/2” x 12”
Signature in the lower left corner was incised into the paint
Framed to 24 1/2” x 18”
Provenance: Ex. Medicine Man gallery
In the late nineteenth century American artists rediscovered the monotype process. Sharp contributed a distinctive subject matter with his monotypes of American Indians, such as Chief Red Cloud, Chief Two Moons, Spotted Elk, and two versions of Wolf Ear. The Whitney Western Art Museum collection in Cody, Wyoming includes five portraits, as well as Sharp’s European landscape monotype. (Buffalo Bill Center of the West)
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1199 - JOE GRANDEE (1929-1971)
Lot presented to Gordon Ford / Original Painting and Bronze with signed book.A full tanned cowhide.
a) Untitled (Gordon Ford)
Oil on wooden board
23 1/2” x 17 1/2”
Signed lower left Joe Grandee 1969
Framed to 37” x 31”
Inscribed “To my friend Gordon Ford / Joe Grandee 1969 on front, inscribed on the reverse “To Catfish Ford from Doc Holliday / 2 heroes of the ol west who have yet to be recognized - even by their wives”
b) Bronze and Book
U.S. Calvary Officer
Bronze
6” x 5 1/2” x 4”
Signed and numbered 15/126 / (c) ‘69 / Joe Grandee
The West Still Lives; A Book Based on the Paintings & Scuplture of Joe Ruiz Grandee by Joy Schultz, c. 1970. signed “To my friend Gordon FordBest Regards Joe Grandee” numbered to match the bronze (#15)
c) A 64” x 72” reddish-brown Brindle cowhide, given to Mr. Ford along with the book and bronze by Grandee.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1200 - P. PITMAN (20TH C.)
Pair of Portraits of Palominos Oil on board
Each 30” x 25 3/4”
Signed P. Pitman lower right
Each framed to 33 1/2” x 29 1/2”. Portraits of Specht family horses that rode in the Rose Parade, including (with crown) King Cortez.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1201 - JOHN NEWTON HOWITT (1885-1958)
Family on the Farm Oil on canvas
29” x 36”
Signed in the lower left
Framed to 32 1/2” x 39 1/2”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1202 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945)
Buckskin and Feathers
Etching and drypoint
7 1/16” x 10 1/8”
Signed lower right Edward Borein
Framed to 16 1/2” x 18 1/2”
Galvin 150
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1203 - JAMES COLT (1922-2005)
Untitled (Cowboys on Horses in Water) Oil on board
16” x 20”
Signed lower left J. Colt
Framed to 25 1/2” x 29 1/2”
(Estimate: $700 - $900)
1204 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011)
Iroquois Guide II Polychrome Bronze 14 1/2” x 7 1/2” x 8 3/4”
Signed Harry Jackson On 1 1/2” marble base
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1205 - ELECTRA WAGGONER BIGGS (1912-2001)
Will Rogers: Riding into the Sunset Bronze 11 1/2” x 4” x 4 1/2”
Signed and numbered #74 dated 1982 On a 3/4” wooden base
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1206 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011)
Cowboy Meditation (Cowboy’s Meditation)
Polychrome bronze
24 1/2” x 21” x 10”
Signed and dated “64”
1 1/2” base
(Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000)
1207 - GRANT SPEED (1930-2011)
Almost Home from the War Bronze 12” x 11” x 7”
Signed Grant Speed 21/30 On 1” wooden base
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1208 - GRANT SPEED CA (1930-2011)
A Narrow Escape from Hostiles Bronze 11 1/2” x 12” x 12”
Inscribed in bronze: UG Speed © 1980 CA 20/40 1 5/8” wood base
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1209 - LOT OF 2 NAVAJO TEXTILES
a) A 58” x 28 1/2” Gertown style weaving with double diamonds and crosses, traditional red and black.
b) A red and black weaving with 3 rows of diamonds in natural and gray having black borders. 40 1/2” x 31 1/2”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1210 - JOE QUINTANA (1915-1991) BRACELET
Signed inside “Joe H. Quintana / Cochiti N Mex” with hallmark. 2 1/4” wide with 22 turquoise stones overlaid and set onto the band. Born on February 1, 1915 at Cochiti Pueblo in New Mexico, Joe Herrera Quintana is considered by many to be one of the true master silversmiths of the 20th century.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
Two United States 1899 $5 currency notes bearing the striking image of an Indian Chief, the only U.S. bill to feature a Native American Chief. The powerful engraving of Running Antelope or T?at?óka Í?ya?ke (1821–1896), a Chief of the Onepapa (Hú?kpap?a) Lakota Sioux, is featured on these $5 notes.
Framed together, top note shows wear and is yellowing, the bottom note appears to be crisp and retains good color. Not examined out of the frame.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1212 - WHITE BULL’S HISTORIC LEDGER AND STORY BOOK
An important historical document relating the Indian battles in the west. The book is both visual and informative. The White Bull ledger book was created in the late 19th to early 20th century. It was written and drawn by White Bull (nephew of Sitting Bull) and records coups, combats, and winter counts of the Sioux. White Bull claimed to have killed Custer, an although this may or may not be true, the ledger book records battle scenes drawn by White Bull and probably is recording his fight with Custer and many other of his own personal battles. The book is a total of (162) pages, (120) with writing, (33) drawings, (28) blank pages many of which are across from a drawing. It is an intact document, most ledgers have been separated and sold page by page. The book measures 14” x 8 1/2” x 3/4” thick.
Author Mike Cowdrey has written “This Ledger book is White Bull’s personal and original biographical account. In terms of Lakota historiography, this volume is comparable in importance to the diaries of Thomas Jefferson – a unique and irreplaceable resource.”
White Bull (1849 – 1947) was the nephew of Sitting Bull, and a famous warrior in his own right. White Bull participated in the Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876. After the battle, White Bull joined his uncle, Hunkpapa Sioux leader Sitting Bull, while fleeing to Canada.
PROVENANCE: Morning Star Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Images of each page are available at www.MorphyAuctions.com
(Estimate: $75,000 - $125,000)
1213 - A CREE BEADED PAD SADDLE
Circa 1900 traditional floral pattern beaded pad saddle with drop skirts and central leather seat. Bright multi-colored flowers and leaves with wrapped edge. Single rigged center. Very good to fine overall. 9” x 17” x 12”
These saddles were derived from the Spanish pack saddle, they were commonly made by peoples of the northern and northeastern Plains such as the Plains Cree. Includes a wood tabletop stand.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1214 - LOT OF 4 VINTAGE PLATEAU BEADED FLATBAGS
a) Single red flower on a deep blue field, 7 1/2” x 6 1/2”
b) A bright yellow beaded bag with floral burst on the center.
c) Pink, yellow and blue flowers on a blue background. 9” x 7 1/2” and 10” x 8 1/2”. A very nice pictorial bag with floral beaded top, edge beads, shell drops and a Palomino (yellow) horse with black saddle on a blue field. 7 1/2” x 6”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1215 - NAVAJO TEXTILE WITH GEOMETRIC PATTERNS
Overlapping stepped designs in black, brown and natural cream surrounding gray. 78 1/2” x 53 1/2”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1216 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF EMBROIDERED GAUNTLETS
Two fine pair of floral embroidered gauntlets both with side fringe and both in excellent condition.
a) A men’s size pair with very colorful pink, red and purple flower patterns.15”
b) A smaller (14”) pair of ladies glove with tiny intricate stitching of pink and red flowers and green leaves.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $600 - $1,200)
A inlaid and overlaid sterling marked limited edition Southwest bolo tie. Braided leather string with sterling tips. Marked 51-100. The pin is 3 1/2” x 2”
(Estimate: $400 - $600)
1218 - W. M. CHURCHILL JR. (20TH C.)
Maximilian Wood carving 25” x 13”
A wonderful and detailed representation of Emperor of Mexico Maximilian’s 1860s fancy silver decorated saddle.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1219 - W. L. RYNERSON SIGNED MURDER INDICTMENT FOR DOMINGO MONTENEGRO
An important Dona Ana, Territory of New Mexico document. November 1876. Signed by Rynerson bottom right as District Attorney. “With Force and Arms in and upon one Jose Torres....with a certain pistol called a revolver...” fascinating content. 12 1/2” x 8” with folds, framed to 16 3/4” x 12 3/4”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1220 - ANTIQUE ANSONIA MANTLE CLOCK W/ BUFFALO HEADS
Metal case clock in very good to excellent condition, signed fancy paper dial, case has large buffalo heads on ends, listed as “Brandon” model, signed T&S movement w/ pendulum and key. Black enameled case with nice metal ornaments and feet. 10 ¼” x 16”
(Estimate: $500 - $800)
1221 - LOT OF 5: RIFLE SCABBARD AND CANES
A nice 30” long tooled leather rifle or carbine, scabbard by H. H. Heiser, Denver, it holds 4 canes.
A gold octagonal topped with gold quartz inlay and engraved flats, 36”
A sword cane with faux bamboo shaft, the sword having 3 sides, with hallmark and leaf engraving. The top is turned bone. It is 33 1/2” overall.
A stamped gold finsih head engraved “Presented to A. J. White by his children Louis & Ella Kaplan”, 33 1/2” long. A stockman’s or cattleman’s cane or walking stick with cane handle. The body is bamboo style with silver plate hardware, brass ruler with level.38” tall.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1222 - CHEYENNE WYOMING POLICE BADGE
A large eagle topped shield. Banners on body “Cheyenne” & “Police”, banner held by the eagle “Sergeant”, No. 1 in center. Stippled background with lettering in blue enamel. 3 1/4” tall by 2 1/4” across. C. D. Reese 57 Warren St. New York, N.Y. plate on reverse.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1223 - INVITATION TO A TOMBSTONE HANGING
A unused invitation to witness a “Tombstone, Ariz. July 24, 1905. / M________ The Sheriff of Cochise County, Arizona.....” “E. Eredia / Will be Executed at the jail yard. 2 3/4” x 5 7/8” on card stock. Some staining.
1224 - SET OF EARLY POKER CHIPS IN OAK ROLL TOP DESK CASE
E. Eredia also known as Chappo, the youngest of three men accused of the murder of Sheriff Wight, had his sentence commuted to life in prison at the Yuma Territorial Prison just 5 days before he was scheduled to hang. Many invitations were mailed out prior to this, but some were never used. In other words, this is an invitation to the hanging that never happened.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
A beautiful set of early clay poker chips contained in a miniature roll top desk case. The front doors double as card holders, and the roll top works to expose the interior removeable set of approximately 240 poker chips. CONDITION: Remarkable for the age, the case is all original quartered oak, with matching chip holder. All original hardware. The chips show light wear, some light fade.
(Estimate: $800 - $2,000)
1225 - 14K YELLOW GOLD MINERS PIN
Nice Gold Rush pin with shovel, pick and three small gold nuggets wrapped in gold wire. Marked 22K, but tests for 14K. No damage or repairs. 8.6 g.
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1226 - LOT OF 3: STERLING MATCH SAFES WITH NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS
a) Embossed Native Americans, tepee, tomahawk and rising sun.
b) Native American with pigtails with minor damage to back.
c) Embossed Native American push button with trick opening.
All possibly Redlich, all with strong hinges.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1227 - STERLING SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN MATCH SAFE
Native American in full headdress match safe by Unger. Monogram on back. No damage or repairs, strong hinges.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1228 - SET OF 3: RARE 14K YELLOW GOLD MATCH SAFE, PROPELLING PENCIL AND PEN KNIFE
Etruscan-style with emeralds from Muzo Mine in Bogota, Colombia, all made by Marcus & Co. Two dated 1908, one dated 1904. Rare matched set with approximately 150g of 14k gold.
a) Match safe 2 3/8” x 1 3/4”
b) Pen 4 1/2” long
c) Knife 3” long
No damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000)
1229 - 14K YELLOW GOLD SIGNAL FLAGS MATCH SAFE
Dated 1904. Marked Black, Starr & Frost, with monogram on back. Tests for 14k gold, approximate weight 44g.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
George Washington inscribed on front, gold quartz panel on top. Tests for 14k gold. Strong hinge, no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
Beautiful set of enameled cigarette case and match safe. Both with detailed sulky image. Artist quality.
(Estimate: $600 - $2,000)
Coach with eight figures. Match safe has hallmarks and is marked “London, 1888.” Exquisite enamel work. Strong hinge, no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,500)
1233
- CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH ERA WALKING STICK W/ GOLD QUARTZ TOP
14K gold top with gold quartz panel on top. Nice scrolling design. 35 1/4” length
(Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000)
1234 - 1904 PRESENTATION 14K GOLD AND QUARTZ CANE
This is a wonderful presentation cane dated 1904. Made out to the Douglas County Creamery Co. 14K gold. Unique design with white gold quartz at top and 4 small round black gold quartz pieces protruding from the sides. 36 1/2” length
(Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000)
Beautiful ivory handle with opossing gold quartz panels on both ends. 14K gold. 33” length.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000)
1236 - UNMARKED CALIFORNIA SNAKE PATTERN SPURS
A completely original pair of California spurs with inlaid silver on the cut-out snake design on the 1 1/4” band. The 1 3/4” shank is inlaid as well and holds a 1 3/4” rowel. The off-side is nicely chased. Attributed to the Visalia Stock Saddle Co., San Francisco with double heel chains and attached period straps having traditional California domed silver conchos, overall smooth gray finish.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1237 - DAZZLING TOM MIX PATTERN EDWARD H. BOHLIN SPURS
A very special order set of Hollywood spurs made by the Bohlin Company 25 years ago using the same design, pattern and dies as the original pair Ed made for legendary cowboy, wild west show performer and movie star Tom Mix (1880-1940) in the early 1930s. This lavish and exquisite pair are fully mounted in 4-color, rose, yellow, green and white gold raised floral scroll work with the Tom Mix “TM” brand engraved in a diamond shape mounting on both the heelband and again prominently on the notable spur strap concho. Mix’s trademark double rowels are replicated and precisely executed. The spur straps also replicate the originals leathers and are no less ornate or regal than the impressive spurs they secure. Rumor had it back in 2000 that the Bohlin Company vowed to never make another pair because they were unable to recoup the labor or materials costs that were expended in undertaking such a complex project. These included a custom display stand. For a look at one of the original 1930s pairs of Tom Mix Spurs see Pg 104-05 of James H. Nottage’s Saddlemaker of the Stars, The Leather and Silver Art of Edward H. Bohlin
(Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000)
1238 - J. TAPIA FILIGREED RING BIT ON BRIDLE
Dazzling, early 1900s coin silver filigreed overlaid and inlaid Southern California ring bit with the Tapia characteristic stylized cheeks and slobber bar adorned with raised domed, multi-petal floral spots. The period split-ear California leather headstall has been carefully preserved and reinforced underneath with newer leather and adjusts via 3-piece period buckle sets while adorned with similar 16-point silver ornaments plus larger domed conchos just above the bridle rings. The headstall itself is attached to a later-made set of braided closed leather reins with romal and popper.
(Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000)
1239 - JESUS TAPIA (1856 - 1931) INLAID CALIFORNIA SPURS
Highly coveted early Southern California spurs with Tapia’s iconic and distinctive styling, including cut out floral inlaid mountings, stylized shanks, 2”, 12-point spoke rowels and tapered base. This was a popular pattern that Tapia introduced and fellow Angelenos like Mike Morales (1888-1934) and Jose Figueroa (1880-1951) replicated. Includes vaquero heelchains and 2-piece, basketstamped leathers with 1 7/8” slotted and finely engraved conchos. Fine condition, circa 1920
PROVENANCE: Ex Wiley and Janis Buchanan Collection
(Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000)
1240 - JESUS TAPIA (1856-1931) EAGLE SPURS
Impressive pair of silver mounted Tapia Eagle spurs with Jesus’ hallmark engraving, overlaid heelbands, inlaid partial drop shanks with upturned chap guards, 1 1/2”, 10-point filed spoked rowels accented with engraved 8-point silver rowel covers. Off-side features Tapia’s characteristic chasing. Long vaquero heelchains attached to inlaid iron hangers. Newer two-piece floral carved leather adorned with round and domed silver eagle conchos. Fine condition, circa 1910-1920’s. The band is 1 1/4”, and the 1 1/2” shank.
(Estimate: $14,000 - $18,000)
1241 - (TOM) QUALEY MAKER-MARKED, GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO SPURS
Designed with short split Cheyenne heelbands, 1 1/8” band, 2 1/4” shank, 2” rowels, inlaid stripes and engraved domed buttons affixed to two-piece floral carved, russet leathers adorned with domed and scalloped 2” conchos, this pair of spurs marked “Qualey” inscribed inside the heelband using the sharpened end of a file -- a characteristic signature utilized by Tom’s post 1940 production. These spurs have been restored and but importantly retain the original mark.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000)
1242 - TWO PAIR OF OVERLAID PARADE SPURS
a) Fully mounted Crockett style parade spurs with cloverleaf rowels and raised diamond on the band affixed to striking two-piece spur straps with fanciful concho laden straps and Don Ellis (Seattle) maker-marked silver buckles
b) Fully mounted parade spurs with bonneted Indian Chief conchos on the bands, 20-pt conchos and two-piece straps with matching larger concho affixed to the swinging buttons.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1243 - CROCKETT PARADE SPURS WITH FANCY STRAPS
Double-mounted, silver overlaid 1 1/2” band parade spurs with 16-pt, 2 1/4” nickel rowels, domed centered heel-band concho, and swinging buttons attached to ornate two-piece, lined leathers adored with multiple engraved scalloped conchos and a larger Visalia/Olsen-Nolte style domed gold horsehead concho. Straps adjust via 3-piece ranger-style silver buckle sets. Very good condition, circa 1940s-1950s.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1244 - LOT OF 8: PAIR OF SPUR STRAPS
Eight pairs of tooled and embroidered spur straps, varying in age. There are early dove wing straps with attached conchos, later floral carved with cast Indian heads, a marked pair of Nelson Grand Junction, Colorado straps with dome conchos, Mexican with embroidery, and two pair of new straps, one floral carved and one basket stamped.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1245 - UNMARKED EAGLE AND SHIELD BIT
A straight pot bit with engraved overalls of a standing eagle with a shield on his chest. One side shows very early repair to the cheek not visible from the outside.
PROVENANCE: EX Wiley and Janis Buchanan Collection (JJS013)
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1246 - EARLY CALIFORNIA EAGLE BIT BY TO ATANASIO LARIOS
19th century silver overlaid etched Spanish spade bit with cricket on the end, copper ferrules on the braces, rein chains, and a majestic eagle perched just below domed, scalloped and engraved 2 1/2” conchos. Slobber bar dangling a silver Union shield is overlaid with a charming scaled fish motif. Bit is unmarked but features the Larios trademark “horsehead” engraved in a small circle just below the cheek-strap rings plus Atanasio’s omnipresent 6-point snowflake patterns peppered on the cheeks.
(Estimate: $7,500 - $9,500)
1247 - WES WIMMER INLAID CALIFORNIA BIT
Wesley Wimmer (1896-1986) silver inlaid Santa Susanna style stiff jaw Paso Robles spade bit. “WWW” maker marked on the underside of the spoon spade mouthpiece. Very good condition, circa 1960s.
Wesley William Wimmer, a 4th generation Californian who’s grandparents arrived at Sutter’s Fort in Sacramento in 1846, was born and lived most of his life in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Wes spent his youth as a ranch hand alongside his father until he enlisted in the Army during the closing days of WWI and then moved to Paso Robles. in 1920 he went to work cowboying on the Cuyama Ranch with Jess Wilkensen as his cattle boss and later worked on the Cojo and Cummatta Ranch for Miller and Lux. During the 1920s, Wimmer spent most of his days in the saddle while at night learning to make horsehair ropes, rawhide reins and hackamores. Wes was well into his 30s before he began making bits and spurs while often crediting Frank Mayfield (1965-1929) as an early inspiration. In the 1930s Wes began selling a few pieces to local ranchers in the Santa Barbara area while also working for the Forestry Department. He soon married and set-up shop behind his home in Paso Robles for leather working and silversmithing. Wes built primarily bits and didn’t even make his first pair of spurs until he retired from the post office in 1968. Many of Wimmer’s bits were of the Santa Susanna cheek style and his few spurs were often based on designs from the G.S. Garcia catalog.
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1248 - LES GARCIA (1901-1987) EAGLE BIT
Marked “Les Garcia / Reno” inside the flying eagle cheeks, full coverage engraving with twisted rope edge conchos and central overlaid eagle on the dome. The eagle slobber bar has a eagle dangle to complete the theme. Original rein chains attached. As new condition.
PROVENANCE: Wiley and Janis Buchanan Collection
(Estimate: $1,400 - $1,800)
1249 - SANTA BARBARA BIT WITH COPPER INLAY
A loose jaw Santa Barbara, California bit with unusual copper inlay and overlaid high domes. Attributed to Hernandez, the bit has fine engraving. The bit is missing one of the slobber chains, but retains the rein chains.
PROVENANCE: Ex Jim Layne Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1250 - LEFTY FRIZZELL’S SILVER MOUNTED
PARADE SET
Lefty Frizzell’s silver mounted gun belt, guns and spurs.
Ornate, black silver mounted double gun rig with a pair of Great Western Single Action revolvers sporting engraved silver grips with gold longhorns. Set includes matching Crockett/Ricardo overlaid parade spurs with impressive, oversized silver overlaid straps with gold longhorn atop raised diamond concho. The heavily silver mounted double buscadero rig has LF in gold on the buckle and again engraved into the back of the belt. The revolvers are both .38 Special caliber, 5 1/2” barrel, with gold trigger guards, hammers and triggers. Serial #’s 12823 & 12922.
Made for William Orville “Lefty” Frizzell (1928-1975), an American country and honky-tonk singer-songwriter known as one of the most influential country music vocal stylists of all time. He has been cited as influencing prominent country singers like George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson.
(Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500)
1251
A PAIR OF S&W REVOLVERS
A great Hollywood rig with two Smith and Wesson .44 hand ejector double action revolvers used by John Carroll with his personalized Edward H. Bohlin double holster rig. A low riding buscadero rig with Bohlin marked since loop, laced edge holsters and Bohlinmade marked sterling buckle and tip, the belt is unmarked but looks to be Visalia style tooling. The revolvers are Wolf & Klar, Fort Worth engraved (Shipped to Wolf & Klar, November 20, 1928) with ivory grips and 6 1/2” barrels
a) Serial #32569. b) Serial #32580 These were used in many films by John Included is John’s “Deputy Sheriff / Los Angeles County / Silver Mounted Posse” badge by Ed Jones, a movie still from “Plunderers of Painted Flats” and a publicity head shot from Zorro Rides Again.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000)
1254 - LEO CARRILLO’S ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
Engraved Colt Single Action Army revolver with Mexican embroidered holster. *S/N 327528, .45 caliber, 4 ¾ inch barrel, blue barrel/cylinder/back strap/trigger guard. 2-piece stag grips, contemporary engraving, gold bands on barrel, circa 1920s. Condition: very good bore, 100% refinish after engraving, mechanically excellent, excellent marks, holster in very good condition.
INCLUDED: Cot Factory Letter / The Biltmore Salon Letter.
INCLUDED: Colt Factory Letter, shipped to Davis Arms, Portland, Miane, Sept. 12, 1913, 7 1/2, blue.
PROVENANCE: Col. William Muller / High Noon Auction 2008, lot 316 / Old West Mesa Auction 2022, lot 642.
1252 - LOT OF 4 PAIR OF STUDDED COWBOY CUFFS
One pair marked H.H. Heiser on the snaps measures 6”, the other are unmarked. Decorated with brass and nickel studs. Two lighter unmarked pair measure 7” and the last measures 6”.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1253 - LOT OF 13 COLT SINGLE ACTION GRIPS
A nice grouping consisting of 2 pair of carved pearl longhorns, one with red eyes, a pair of Japanese style dragon carved pearls, leaf carved wood, walnut checkered, and 8 pair of hard rubber. Various conditions and age.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
Leo Carrillo (1880-1961) was part of an old and respected Californian family who could trace his roots back to the conquistadores. He is best remembered for his role from the television series The Cisco Kid, on which he portrayed the sidekick Pancho, a role that he had previously played in several films. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Leo Carrillo has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1635 Vine Street.
He was born Leopoldo Antonio Carrillo on August 6, 1881 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Juan José Carrillo. His great-grandfather Carlos Antonio Carrillo was the first provisional governor of California.
In Hollywood, he appeared in more than 90 films and was frequently cast as excitable, malaprop-ridden Spaniards and Italians in supporting or character roles. From 1950 through 1955, Carrillo co-starred with Duncan Renaldo in the popular TV western series The Cisco Kid, playing Cisco’s sidekick Pancho, a role that he had previously played in several films. After The Cisco Kid ended production, Carrillo appeared in the episode “Rescue at Sea” of the syndicated military drama, Men of Annapolis. Leo Carrillo was in charge of the annual Fiesta de Santa Barbara, and at one juncture was appointed to the State Park Commission; there still exists a California beach named in Carrillo’s honor.
Carrillo died of cancer on September 10, 1961, aged 80, and was interred in Santa Monica’s Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery.
(Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000)
1255 - (A) HISTORIC WESTERN HISTORY HENRY MODEL 1860 LEVER ACTION RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB RIDEOUT.
This rifle is featured in the George Madis Winchester book as well as in the book “The Historic Henry Rifle” by Wiley Sword on page 83 by serial number. This rifle was one of a 90 gun shipment to Ft. Knox Maine in 1864 and was issued to Lt. Ezra Rideout of the 15th Maine on September 25th, 1864 which is were they were stamped “Ft. KNOX MAINE” and was with him when he was sent to Washington D.C. as a provost guard of the capitol. When that deployment ended, soldiers were allowed to take their Henry rifles with them as part of their compensation. Apparently, this rifle was given as a wedding present to his brother, Jacob Rideout, in 1869. This was documented by Jacob and Mrs (Mattie) Rideout’s daughter, Edna, in an article that was reprinted in “The Border Queen” a History of Caldwell Kansas by Donald White published in 1999. In his tome, Mr. White analyses the book “SIX YEARS ON THE BORDER” by J.B. (MRS.) RIDEOUT, originally published in 1883, in which she relates her and her husband’s westward travel to Caldwell Kansas in 1871 where they resided for six years. Jacob was a traveling preacher and had the calling to go west with the good word. He traveled the Caldwell area preaching until 1878 when his health and Caldwell conditions dictated they move further west. Mr. White writes that on their way to Caldwell, they stopped in Abilene on September 1871, five months after Bill Hickock was elected sheriff in April. They also passed through Wichita on their way in 1871 where the sheriff was Wyatt Earp at the time. The Rideout’s reached Abilene on Sep. 8, 1871 where they stayed a short while and it is written that Jacob preached to prisoners of the jail and spent time visiting with Hickock and deputy Mike Williams. Jacob was still there the day Hickock shot Phil Coe. Also, Jacob had the pleasure to meet with a fellow clergyman, the Reverend Hardin, according to Jacob’s daughter, and that man turned out to be the infamous John Wesley Hardin. She also relates that while traveling by train through Kansas to Abilene, they hid their valuables from the James Gang that were currently robbing passenger trains in the area. They left by train where they traveled to Newton and by wagon to their destinations in the Caldwell area. In Newton, where they spent their first winter, they met the infamous sheriff, Buffalo Bully Brooks. They finally landed in Caldwell in the spring of 1871. There are numerous stories in Mrs. Rideout’s book pertaining to the next six years including outlaws, murders and Indian massacres. In April of 1878, the Rideout’s departed for Colorado and preached around the area until arriving in Contention Arizona Territory sometime between November & March of 1882. This is where he must have had the Henry rifle engraved. As they journeyed up to this point , they traveled the area of the Earp’s, the Cowboys of Curly Bill and the Clanton’s, Billy the Kid and The James and Younger gang. There is more history written about their time in Contention until ending up in Los Angles where it is surmised that they traveled to California with the Earp’s, after the OK Corral battle, from the Contention train station, where Jacob died in 1902 and Wyatt in 1929. All of this history is recorded in the above mentioned books and articles. There is also a lot of information on this Henry rifle pertaining to it’s Civil War service until Ezra took it home. All of these notes are included and both mentioned books can still be purchased. The gun itself features all late features , no serial numbers on screws, and bearing the stamped Fort Know identification on the right side. On the left side is engraved Jacob Rideout Contention Arizona Ter. with a Hoggson style engraved floral bouquet on left and right side surrounded by simple scroll. Standard features include the octagon barrel, correct sights, brass frame and butt plate (also with some engraving), a sling swivel on left side of stock and barrel, matching serial numbers to included inside left tang and butt plate. CONDITION: Very good. The barrel and tube are all brown patina. Barrel legends are legible. Stock shows wear, a hairline crack at front comb, some ill fitting and loose at butt plate and slightly shy to metal at tang. The bore is well defined but has black powder abrasion. Fine working order. This rifle witnessed, or was in, just about every memorable event of the era from the 1865 Washington Grand Review through the time and around all of the most notable Western personalities & incidents of that tumultuous era.
(Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000)
1256 - (C) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHIPPED TO CELEBRATED WESTERN ARTIST C.M. RUSSELL
This revolver is a classic Colt Frontier Six Shooter with a 7 – ½” barrel and blued and case colored finish and Colt hard rubber grips. Importantly, it is accompanied by a factory letter identifying this gun by serial number as shipped to Russell Sporting Goods Company for C.M. Russell on November 3rd, 1926, in a shipment of 1. Research indicates that Russell’s was a store in New York City. Russell was known to occasionally visit New York for business in the winter, and it appears that the gun was sent to the city for him to retrieve on one of those trips. Tragically, Russell died of heart failure in 1926, a mere 8 days before the gun shipped. Charles Marion Russell was born on March 19th, 1864, at just the right time to engage with the newly expanding Western frontier and record perhaps the most formative era in American history. He had always harbored an interest in the untamed West, reading about the subject and interacting with fur traders and other adventurers in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, as a young man. At 16, he took a life-altering trip to Judith Basin, Montana, where he sought employment as a cowboy, a vocation he was, apparently, ill-suited for at such a tender age. While he was in Montana, he met Jake Hoover, a rancher who owned land in the Basin, who took Russell under his wing and taught him the ropes of the rough-and-tumble lifestyle, enabling Russell to work for a number of employers, including the O-H Ranch, and the two would remain lifelong friends.
It was during this time that Russell became famous for his artistic work. He had always displayed artistic talent, sculpting in clay and sketching scenes as a young man, and he continued to employ these talents while he was working as a night herder, including the particularly brutal winter of 1886. When the owner of the O-H Ranch wrote to the ranch to inquire as to how the winter had gone, the foreman simply sent him a watercolor that Russell had painted of an emaciated steer encircled by patiently waiting wolves. The ranch owner kept the painting, showed it to many of his friends, and displayed it in a shop window. As a result, commissions for Russell began to come in, and Russell ultimately would revisit the work and expand on it, naming it Waiting for a Chinook, and it became one of his trademark works.
In 1888, Russell lived with Kainai, a branch of the Blackfoot people, after he was invited to live with them by Black Eagle, their chief, as he returned from a trip to Canada. During this time, Russell learned of the intimate details of Indian life, including their languages, religious ceremonies, stories, and social mores. This intimate love for the Native Americans manifested itself in his art, which portrayed figures like Sleeping Thunder and other heroes. In 1893, Russell quit the cowboy life in favor of being a fulltime artist. Managed by his wife Nancy, he became immensely popular and critically acclaimed, with international recognition following Russell’s works. He spent the next 33 years painting, sculpting, and drawing some 4,000 pieces, cementing his reputation as a cowboy artist, a title that follows him today. Russell’s works are in high demand as one of those who illustrated and depicted the changing West as it happened, and he has had multiple pieces break the mythical million dollar mark, and two that broke five million.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining approximately 60-70% of the factory finishes. Barrel retains approximately 40% of the factory bluing with thinning and some chemical staining towards muzzle, with some pinprick oxidation at crown. Frame with faded case colors throughout, with recoil shields essentially gunmetal grey. Cylinder with silvering to front and rear of cylinder and a turn line. Straps are essentially gunmetal grey, with better coverage ahead of the trigger guard. Grips are heavily smoothened but fit extremely well. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling. Towards the end of his life, C.M. Russell became very pessimistic about the state of the West, and was known to make remarks such as “The West is dead...you may lose a sweetheart, but you won’t forget her.” Perhaps as he longed for the days of his youth, unfettered and free, he decided to order a material representation of that time, choosing the most iconic Colt he could think of and no doubt saw often and was intimately familiar with. After all, a cowboy at heart, Russell may have wanted to die with his boots on and Colt in hand.
(Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000)
1257 - JOE DE YONG’S COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY.
Joe De Yong’s Colt Single Action Bisley Model with Texas Ranger History *S/N 253791, .44-40 caliber, 5 1/2 inch barrel, Colt Bisley Single Action revolver. Nickel finish, two-piece hard rubber grips. The included letter shows shipped to F. Wilmanns & Co, Durango, Mexico, 1904. Condition: very good bore, plum color overall, slightly worn grips, excellent mechanically, excellent marks. The holster is marked “A.W. BRILL / MAKER / AUSTIN, TEX.” with history of the piece burnt into the reverse. “Joe De Yong - Santa Barbara. California” then “Pete Crawford / Co. D - Texas Rangers / Del Rio, Texas / July. 12. 1942” (in De Yong’s hand). The basket-stamped holster nose has been opened to allow 5 1/2 inch barrel, worn-through at ejector housing. Revolver and holster have been together a long time.Included is an 8” x 10” original photographed of Joe inscribed “To All the Floods from Joe De Yong 1950 Round Up Riders of the Rockies”
INCLUDED: Colt Factory Letter
PROVENANCE: Dick Flood Jr. and Daro Flood Collection from Joe De Yong
Includes a copy of the Book “Joe De yong / A Life in the West” by William Reynolds
Charles M. Russell and Joe De Yong had much in common. They were both painters from the St. Louis area who moved to Montana for the cowboy life. Once they made their connection, this powerful relationship would change both their lives.
By January 1916, Joe, nicknamed “Kid Currycomb,” was living with the Russells. De Yong worked as an apprentice to Russell in exchange for watching the house and feeding the animals when the Russells were away on their extensive exhibition schedule.
While working for Russell, De Yong’s deafness was no longer a disability. He and Russell’s use of the Indian Sign Language, at which Russell was an expert, helped create a strong bond of communication between the two and cemented their relationship. Russell and De Yong would hand-talk back and forth about horses, the West, and they also often went to the latest silent Western movies. De Yong was a loyal friend and confidant, and Charlie and Nancy Russell considered him the son they never had.
The relationship continued for about ten years, an experience that helped De Jong hone his art skills painting, sketching, illustrating, etching, and sculpting. De Yong became friends with Howard Eaton, whose family had ranches in Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, and through this connection he spent much time painting in these locations, going first to Yellowstone in 1920.
He later resumed his travels with Russell, including a stop at Bull Head Lodge on Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. Stopping in East Glacier Park, they visited the famed, deaf Blackfeet wood sculptor John L. Clarke. De Yong and Clarke would remain close friends for fifty years.
(Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000)
1258 - JESSE LINCOLN (20TH CENTURY)
Charlie Russell
Bronze Relief
6” x 4 1/2”
Signed lower left
(Estimate: $200 - $400)
1259 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF COWBOY CUFFS
a) Tooled with a reclining naked lady, these have scalloped tops and full flower tooling, 6 1/4” tall A pair of 6” tall cuffs with H. H. Heiser, Denver snaps and floral tooling. Appear to be unused.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1260 - MONTANA PENITENTIARY HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
A hitched horsehair bridle from Deer Lodge Prison with double-round cheek pieces, flat hitched brow band and nose band. The ensemble is colorful, with turquoise, red and orange diamonds. There is some staining with oil on the brow band, but otherwise bright and sharp colors. The hitching on the rosettes is worn on the edges on all four. It has matching reins and romel. The attached bit is silvery overlaid with large conchos and is a California spade.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1261 - PRISON HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
A double-round cheek horsehair bridle showing elements of Walla Walla State Prison in Walla Walla, Washington. Unusual in several aspects, with the reins and romel having straight black lines, non-twisted, with bright yellow and red diamond patterns on both the brow band and nose band. The attached bit is a later loose-jaw curb bit with silver overlays. The throat latch is also unusual in that it is a double-round bottom with yellow and blue tassels, matching what is seen on the reins.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1263 - A COLLECTION OF PRISON-MADE HORSEHAIR
a) A very nice bridle from all aspects, it does appear to be vintage, but unused. Very wide brow bands and nose band and a single solid, flat cheek with bright colors. Appears unused, appears to have never had a bit in it and has no matching reins.
b) Very, very colorful, bright and minty grey-colored tassels, no fading. Prison-engraved conchos on the top and bottom. It comes with two sets of reins, both appearing to be vintage and unused. A very colorful pair of reins with a matching romel, bright colors: orange, blue, pink, red and turquoise, all on a natural background. Diamond patterns throughout, with long pink and blue slider. Candy stripe blue along the ends. A gorgeous pair of reins.
c) A pair of split reins in a candy striped pattern in orange, green and red, with American flags at the top. The flags are on both sides of the reins that terminate at a very nice knot. These also appear to have never been used or attached.
d) A quirt with diamond patterns with red centers, orange and green with red and natural tassels. Excellent, bright condition. Also appears to have been unused, other than the leather wrist strap, which shows a little wear to it.
e) A used but still bright and interesting quirt. The long stripes are very unusual on the quirt end done in multiple colors, and the handle in multi-colored diamond patterns.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000)
1262 - A LIGHT BROWN SILVER MOUNTED SHOW OR PARADE BRIDLE WITH BIT
A light brown bridle featuring silver mountings with several marks, including a face plate marked “Bohlinmade”, sterling silver conchos and buckles. The bit is a silver mounted completely overlaid marked Bohlin bit. The reins have silver ferrules down the length. The headstall itself has silver poppies across the top and ferrules down the cheeks. The face plate is two pieces with large conchos.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1264 - LOT OF 5 PAIR OF SPUR STRAP OR BRIDLE CONCHOS
a) Early domes with eagle measuring 2 1/2” Domed with 5 point Texas star measuring 2 1/4” Plain early style dome measuring 2 1/2” Star within a engraved measuring 2 1/4” California style with central flower measuring 2”.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1265 - EARLY NAVAJO SILVER BRIDLE
An excellent example of the Dine (Navajo) bridle with unique repousse frontlet having 2 raised buttons in traditional design. A round tipped naja hangs from a squared loop. The pierced conchos are finely done with fine strap terminals. Original commercial strap leather. Comes on custom display stand.
(Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500)
1266 - UNIQUE EARLY NAVAJO SILVER BRIDLE
A very fancy and detailed front with repousse leaves and dot designs, the plate holds a wonderful leather backed naja. Traditional side plates and 3 drop cheek plates, starburst boss separators. Comes on a custom fitted display stand.
(Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000)
1267 - PRISON-MADE HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
A fabulous Walla-Walla hitched bridle with bright yellow, green, purple, pink turquoise, white, in candy stripes, diamond designs along with yellow and purples double tassels. Matching reins and romel all with intricate patterns. A great example of the horsehair craftsman and retaining amazing condition and color.
(Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000)
1268 - G.S. GARCIA EAGLE BIT AND BRIDLE
One of the best Eagle bit and bridle sets we have seen. The classic and desirable flying eagle bit with shield by the famed Elko, Nevada maker but with special and rare 3 horse head engraved side cinches. mounted on an amazing silver decorated card suit split ear bridle. The California style snake bit connectors with engraved sliders, butterfly tops and scalloped conchos. Wonderful overall condition.
(Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000)
1269 - H. T. O’BRIEN 1880’S TRAIL SADDLE
A nice early saddle by Henry T. O’Brien, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Loop seat, 2-piece 13” seat, with a 2 1/2” cantle. Well marked on the jockeys and side corner strap holder. An interesting Bucking horse logo on the back of the cantle. Smooth even color overall, Sam Stagg rigged with a well done repair to one side and one stirrup leather repaired.
Henry T. O”Brien (1848-1915) made saddles in Colorado Springs from 1879 to 1913.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1270 - H.T. O’BRIEN COLO. SPRINGS POMMEL BAGS
A very nice pair of pommel bags with a strong cartouche and bucking horse logo of H. T. O’Brien of Colorado Springs. Smooth rich even patina overall, under one flap is a large frame revolver holster. One buckle is missing but other than that these exhibit well and would make a great addition to the above O’Brien saddle. 14 1/2” overall by 8 3/4” wide (flaps)
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1272 - LARGE LOT OF GAMBLING OR SALOON ITEMS
Lot includes:
a) A colored enamel back bar pinch bottle, white enamel Chicken Cock Bourbon with colored rooster. Has a 25 cent nickel pourer.
b) A reverse glass painted flask with Victorian actress in full color within oval.
c) A “Good Luck” shot glass.
d) 1889 etched panel.
e) A boot brush with celluloid top featuring a naked woman.
f) A cigarette case with applied paper label of naked woman.
g) A collapsable drink cup with embossed horse head.
1271 - ROBERT HORTON’S PERSONAL SCREEN WORN WAGON TRAIN JACKET
A dark green jacket with Western Costume Company label for Bob Horton. 24” Length.
Provenance: Comes with an affidavit of identity letter of authenticity signed by Robert Horton and dated 10/10/2001, stating that “The following is a dark green jacket made by Western Costume Company that I wore on screen during the series Wagon Train . I have had the jacket in my possession ever since.” Also included is an original receipt from Broadway Rick’s Strike Zone in Florida for the sale of the Robert Horton jacket used by Robert when he played Flint McCullough on the Western series Wagon Train .
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
h) A complete deck in box of No. 916 squared ferrule playing cards by A. Ball & Bro.
i) A cast brass knuckles boxer marked “Boxer” nickel.
j) A gambler’s dagger in sheath with bone handle, which is chipped, and a Sheffield marked blade.
k) A braided lead headed sap.
l) Five tokens from various saloons: Pony Saloon, Tombstone, Arizona; E. B Wallace, Bisby, Arizona; Depot Saloon, Bisby, Arizona; The Hub, Bisby, Arizona; and Patty and Johnson, Lowell, Arizona.
m) A photograph by Melander, copyright 1913 of gamblers ibn a saloon with great western art on the wall. 8 1/2” x 10 1/2” image framed to 15” x 17”.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1273 - CHESTER BYERS BELT BUCKLE, BOOK AND MEDAL
A shadowboxed collection of items related to Chester Byers (1892-1945) National Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee and World Champion Trick Roper. Byers was probably the best-known roper in the world during the 1920s and 1930s. Byers made his debut as a performing roper at age 13 with the Pawnee Bill Show. He dominated in trick and fancy roping when these skills were still contested rodeo events, and he was an outstanding calf and steer roper as well. He competed at Pendleton, Calgary, Madison Square Garden, and all the major rodeo venues.
a) A silver plated belt buckle with engraved image of Chester in the arena along the edge engraved “March 8 16 30 Ft Worth Tex / Champion Trick Roper / 34 Annual Southwest Exp / Fat Stock Show / Won by (not filled in)”
b) A suspension badge medal “Chester Byers” on the top bar, the lower medallion reads “Winner / Trick Roping / All Champion Rodeo for Newspapermen of the World / Folly Quarters MD / Nov 22 1921”. The ribbon is gone.
c) A copy of the book Roping by Chester Byers, 1928
d) Postcard of Chester, photo by Doubleday.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
A fringed doubled leather belt reminiscent of the frontier style of Indian trader and Wild West performers. Old lace hanger with a J. Russel / Green River sheath knife. Loops for 45-70 cartridges, 4” wide, 52” overall.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
A Texas themed wall hanging horn rack with 3 part mirror, longhorn and Texas star carvings, 8 horns, and studded edges. Written on the reverse “Made in Aug -Sep. 1993 by Alan Rogers of Kansas City, Mo.”. 34” x 26”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1276
A central high relief horsehead central on the cuffs (5 3/4” x 8”) and surrounded by diamonds. Unmarked and good overall condition
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $600 - $800)
1277 - DOUG FOWLEY SCREEN WORN WARDROBE COLLECTION
These items were purchased by Boyd Magers (letter included) from Jean Fowley, widow of Doug in 1998. According to Jean (letter included) most these items were worn in film and television. Manu items appear in the included photos from the “Wyatt Earp” TV series.
Pants 42” length, a grey hat: Brim is 3 1/2”, Height is 6” and Size: 7 1/8, Light straw hat: Brim: 4”, Height: 5 1/2” and no size, Black hat: Brim: 3”, Height: 5” an no size, Union hat: no size, Silver horse belt buckle: Size 3 1/2” x 2 1/2”, Texas belt: Length 44”, Horse saddle belt: Length 43 1/2”, OK Corral Belt: Length 43”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
A nice group of notable early hand forged branding irons.
a) An open “bleeding heart” 29 3/4”
b) TE, hot riveted with twisted handle, 24”
c) PV “PeeVee”, 23”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
PRESENTING THE FRED HARMAN MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF FRED HARMAN JR.
Fred was best known for his comic strip Red Ryder and Little Beaver, he was also a noted painter of scenes of the American West.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri and as an infant moved with his family to Pagosa Springs, Colorado where his father was a lawyer. He grew up on a ranch where he associated with the local Ute, Apache, Navajo, and Paiute Indians, and as a child he spent much time sketching these people. As an adult, he traveled and painted throughout the country inhabited by them.
In 1916, he moved to Kansas City but returned regularly to Colorado to work as a cowboy and then to serve in the National Guard during World War I. While in Kansas City in the 1920s, he made slides for silent movie houses and formed his own animated cartoon company with a friend and local artist, Walt Disney, but they were not successful, and Disney left for California. In 1924, Harman worked for an engraving company in St. Joseph, Missouri, illustrating catalogs for cowboy wear.
In 1933 Harman had begun drawing a comic strip named Bronc Peeler about a red-headed hero who used his fists and six-shooters to round up rustlers, bandits, and other such archetypal western villains. Harman self-syndicated the daily strip and it was successful enough that he was able to sell a Sunday version by 1934. Unfortunately, interest in the strip waned after a few years, and in 1938 he decided to give it up in favor of a job in New York drawing the already successful comic, King of the Royal Mounted. Although that job did not work out for Harman, he hooked up with the strip’s creator, Stephen Schlesinger, who helped him transform Bronc Peeler into a new strip they named Red Ryder. The syndicated cartoon of Red Ryder and Little Beaver, which was published for twenty-four years in 750 daily newspapers and reached 40 million readers. Schlesinger was a skilled promoter and licensing agent. He soon sold Red Ryder to a major syndicate who launched it as a Sunday comic in November 1938, and as a daily the following March. It was an instant success. Less than two years after the strip’s debut, Republic Pictures released a 12-part movie serial based on Red Ryder. Dell reprinted the strip in comic book form starting in 1939, and the Big Little Books pulp series produced ten Red Ryder stories in the 1940s. The Red Ryder radio show started in 1942 and ran for about ten years. Between 1944 and 1947, Republic released 23 feature length Red Ryder movies. Starting in 1947, Harman drew new material for his comic book series which ran for the next seventeen years. The Red Ryder television show produced 39 episodes for the 1956-57 season. Harman’s most enduring licensing deal was with Daisy Air Rifles who bought the right to use the Red Ryder name and image less than a year after the comic strip began.
In 1940, the Harmans had left New York and used money from the early success of Red Ryder to purchase property near Pagosa Springs which they named Red Ryder Ranch. Harman painted his realistic western action scenes throughout the Red Ryder years, but turned to easel painting full-time upon his retirement in 1962. He continued to show with Stendahl Gallery in Los Angeles and enjoyed many successful exhibitions there. In 1965, Harman joined with fellow western painters, John Hampton, George Phippen, Charlie Dye and Joe Beeler, to form the Cowboy Artists of America, an organization that is still the ultimate western art grouping. A book about Harman’s art, The Great West in Paintings, was published in 1969. His home and studio in Pagosa Springs are now a museum of Harman’s life and art.
Harman died in Phoenix, Arizona on Jan. 3, 1982.
1279 - TOM MORRIS (20TH CENTURY)
Portrait of Fred Harman
Mixed media
23 1/2” x 17 1/2”
Signed lower right Tom Morris ‘19 Framed to 30 1/2” x 25”
EX: Fred Harman Museum Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1280 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Save the Grub Oil on canvas 26” x 44”
Signed lower right Fred Harman Framed to 33 1/4” x 51”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1281 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Running Mates Oil on canvas
28” x 38”
Signed lower right Fred Harman Framed to 35 1/2” x 45 1/2”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1282 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Born Late Oil on canvas
28” x 36”
Signed in lower right “© Fred Harman CA”. Titled on the front plaque
Framed to 37 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 45 1/4”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1283
Dusgusted Oil on canvas
22” x 28”
Signed lower right © Fred Harman CA Framed to 30” x 35”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
(1902-1982)
Cow Country Tragedy Oil on canvas
20” x 30”
Signed lower right Fred Harman Framed to 28 1/4” x 38 1/2”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1286 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Spring Water Oil on canvas
18” x 24”
Signed lower right Fred Harman © Framed to 26 1/2” x 32 1/2”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1285 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Self Portrait Oil on canvas
36” x 28” x Signed lower right Fred Harman
Framed to 43” x 35”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000)
1287 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Untitled (Two Indian Riders in the Arizona Desert) Oil on canvas
14” x 20”
Signed lower right Harman
Framed to 22 1/2” x 28 1/2”. Sketch on back of the canvas, old Trailside / Desert-Southwest Art Gallery label on reverse
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1288 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Back to the Barn Oil on canvas
13 3/4” x 17 3/4”
Signed lower right Fred Harman / Also signed and inscribed on the reverse / dated Feb-1963
Framed to 19 1/2” x 24”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1289 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of 3 daily singles for “Riddle of Roaring Range
Each are pen and ink
Each 11” x 7”
Each signed FH lower left or right
Each framed to 19 3/4” x 16”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1290 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
A Lot of 2 originals
a) Untitled (Harsh Winter)
Pen and ink
10” x 13”
Signed lower right Fred Harman and inscribed “To my good friends Mr & Mrs. Sy Oliver Sincerely Fred Harman
Framed to 18” x 20 1/2”
(b). The Leppy
Pen and ink
10” x 13”
Signed lower right Fred Harman
Framed to 19” x 21 3/4”, frame and mat are damaged but the artwork is unaffected.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1291 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Prospector Oil on canvas
16 1/4” x 23”
Signed lower right Fred Harman Framed to 22 1/2” x 29 1/2”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800)
Ahead of the Storm Oil on canvas
16” x 20”
Signed lower right Fred Harman 21 1/2” x 25 1/2”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1293 - FRED
(1902-1982)
Travelers
Pen and ink 10” x 15”
Signed lower left Fred Harman Framed to 19” x 23 3/4”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1294 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
A Taxi For The Boss Pen and ink
12 1/2” x 17 1/2”
Signed lower right Fred Harman with the CA (Cowboy Artists of America)
Framed to 19 1/4” x 24 1/2”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1295 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
This Is A Horse Oil on canvas
14” x 10”
Signed lower right Fred Harman Framed to 17 3/4” x 13 3/4”
Letter attached to reverse on Fred Harman stationary: “6/10/66 Dear Fritz: I hope your friends at the office will enjoy this great piece of art. Dad
(Estimate: $800 - $1,600)
1296 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Old Yock Oil on canvas
16” x 14”
Signed lower right Fred Harman
Framed to 20 1/2” x 18 1/2”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1297 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
The Warning Pen and ink 10 1/2” x 15”
Signed lower left Fred Harman Framed to 16 1/2” x 22 1/2”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1298
- FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
The Squatter Pen and ink
10 1/2” x 15”
Signed lower right Fred Harman / Tilted lower center Framed to 16 1/2” x 20 1/2”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1299 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Little Beaver Watercolor 13 1/2” x 10 1/2”
Signed and inscribe lower right “Here’s Happy Ridin’ on a Long Trail, Hugh, Fred Harman / Red Rider” Framed to 18 1/2” x 15 1/2”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Museum / Estate of N. Harman Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1300 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Borrowed From Great Grandmother Watercolor
18 1/4” x 13 1/2”
Signed lower right Fred Harman ‘46, inscribed “Drawn for my fried Riley Hill. Framed to 20 1/4” x 15 1/2”.
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1301 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of 2 Etchings (Printed) on Gold backed vellum sheet a) Desert Cart 15” x 18”
Signed in print lower left (under frame) Framed to 20 1/4” x 23” b) Navajo Weaver 13” x 17”
Signed in print lower right Fred Harman Framed to 16” x 20”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1302 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Indian Child Oil on canvas
12” x 10”
Signed lower right Fred Harman Framed to 18 1/2” x 16 1/2”
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Art Museum / Estate of N. Harman
Included is a signed and numbered (lettered) copy of The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harman / Cowboy Artist. Limited to A-Z (26 copies)
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1303 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Dusgusted (Red Tint) Print on Board
21 1/2” x 27 1/2”
Framed to 30” x 36”
(Estimate: $400 - $600)
A large group of “Red Ryder” Comics, property of the artist himself. These have not been graded but are marked G-M and M by the Fred Harman Museum. This is a collection of 111 of the set and is only missing 1 thru 27, 30 and 40. These comic books have always been in high demand and this collection from the artist himself makes for a great find.
PROVENANCE: Fred Harman Museum /Estate of N. Harman
(Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000)
1305 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of five original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7 1/4” x 23 1/4”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1306 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of five original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7” x 23”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1307 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of five original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7” x 23”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1308 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of five original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7” x 23”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1309 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of five original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7” x 23”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1310 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of five original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7 3/4” x 25 1/4”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1311 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of five original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7 3/4” x 25 1/4”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1312 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of five original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7” x 23”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1313 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of five original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7” x 23”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1314 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of five original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7” x 23”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1315
Lot of three original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. June and August editions. Each 7 3/4” x 25 1/4”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1316 - FRED HARMAN (1902-1982)
Lot of four original Fred Harman Red Ryder daily comic strip original art. Original art with signatures, copyright labels from NEA, Fred’s notations along with the editor’s notations and dates. Done with pen and gouache. Some show some slight staining and some have cuts. Each 7” x 23”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1317 - CELEBRITY OWNED EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE SADDLE WITH HOLLYWOOD COWBOY HISTORY
An important and exceedingly rare early Bohlinmade black floral carved parade saddle specially ordered utilizing design components from the legendary P.K. Wrigley model Bohlin including the same pictorial corner plates and square figural rope-edged perimeter conchos. Originally made for B-Western movie star Ray “Crash” Corrigan (1902-1976) and later acquired by Charles “Durango Kid” Starrett (1903-1986) who made over 130 westerns. The saddle features a prominently placed tooled leather steer head, intricately engraved silver swell caps, gullet cover and rope style elevated horn cap with gilded bronco buster plus western themed square conchos with running bison, longhorn steer heads and buffalo heads. The Breast Collar continues the square figural concho theme whilst the Bridle with ferruled reins and square horsehead slide appears rebuilt using both original and matching replica conchos recast from the originals. A flattering black and white wool Corona made in the 1980s is also included. Many items, books, photos, papers, etc related to Corrigan and Corranville.
Ray “Crash” Corrigan (born Raymond Benitz / 1902 – 1976) had his screen breakthrough with the starring role in a Republic serial, The Undersea Kingdom, which evoked memories of Universal’s first “Flash Gordon” serial. His character was known as Ray “Crash” Corrigan, and he adopted it as his screen name. He followed playing the role of John C. Fremont in the Western serial The Vigilantes Are Coming. He was cast as one of the trio in the Three Mesquiteers series of westerns, starring in 24 of the 51 “3M” films made by the studio. He later left Republic Pictures in 1938 over a pay dispute. Over at Monogram Pictures, In 1937, Corrigan was on a hunting trip with Clark Gable when he had an idea to purchase land in Simi Valley, California, and use it as a Western-themed ranch similar to Iverson Movie Ranch, he called it Corriganville. Corrigan began a new series of feature westerns shot at Corriganville, The Range Busters, cheap knock-offs of The Three Mesquiteers, with a series character that used his name; between 1940 and 1943, he starred in 20 of the 24 films in this series.
Charles Robert Starrett (1903 – 1986) was best known for his starring role in the Durango Kid westerns. He still holds the record for starring in the longest series of theatrical features: 131 westerns, all produced by Columbia Pictures. Starrett replaced western star Tim McCoy in 1935 at Columbia as it’s lead cowboy.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $50,000 - $75,000)
1318 - F. A. MEANEA CHEYENNE WYOMING SADDLE
A large square skirt saddle with floral tooling and a clear cartouche on the seat within a five-point star. There is a person’s name scratched into the seat, no affecting the look of the leather. Four nickel conchos per side. The saddle has very nice color with supple leather. Stirrup leathers have been replaced and one side of the front of the seat has been repaired. A good looking Wyoming saddle. Comes on a custom oak stand with claw feet.14” seat x 4 3/4” cantle x 37” horn to stirrups
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1319 - VERY SCARCE BLACKFOOT IDAHO LOOP SEAT SADDLE
A very nice-looking saddle with early styled two-piece seat, loop seats and fancy tooling throughout. Swelled and drop jockeys and a very high cantle, measuring 6”. The seat is 13 1/2” and the corners have starburststyle tooling. The maker’s mark reads “HARNESS COMPANY BLACKFOOT IDA.” The top of the cartouche has been trimmed off, rendering the remainder unreadable but it should read “Blackfoot Harness Co.” A rare and desirable saddle.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000)
1320 - A FULL SEAT IDAHO SADDLE BY FONBURG
Round-skirted full seat with leaves and floral carving in border style around the edges. The seat is basket stamped. Back of the cantle has an oval cartouche for “A. FONBURG / MAKER / CUL DE SAC, IDAHO.” Saddle has a 13 1/2” seat and a 4 3/4” cantle, and is in overall excellent condition, showing very little use. Marked Idaho saddles are extremely hard to come by, and this stands out as an excellent example.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1321 - VERY EARLY H. H. HEISER HALF-SEAT SADDLE
A nice half-seat saddle with line tooling throughout Cheyenne cantle and Hope-style flat horn. Very early saddle with the block letter stamp of H. H. Heiser, maker, Denver, Col. This is a catalog-style saddle in the lightweight form for trail use. One front jockey has a chip out of the front; otherwise, the saddle appears to be in wonderful condition with great color. It is marked on both sides and retains some leather on the double rigging. It shows stirrup use on the inside of the front of the seat. Comes complete with a nice rawhide reata. Seat 13”, cantle 3” and height 35”
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800)
1322
Untitled (Elk)
Bronze 10” x 7” x 3 1/2”
Signed in bronze: BJORGE 14/100 ‘94 ©
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1323 - HARRY
(1924-2011)
Ground Roper
Bronze 9” x 5” x 5”
Signed Harry Jackson 28 On 1” marble base
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
Black floral carved, perimeter laced double gun rig made by “La Casa de Don Jorge” in (likely) Mexico and stamped with the name Paul S. Dougherty. Rig is adorned with Bohlinmade silver leaves and trademark spots. The belt buckle is Mexican made with gold steerheads. The 3-piece buckle sets securing the holsters appear to be Keyston Bros. There are 27 silver bullets. Fair to good condition, circa 1940s. Length is 45” overall.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1325 - DECORATIVE SILVER MOUNTED GUN RIG
Black floral carved and laced unmarked double holster gun rig heavily adorned with an array of Edward H. Bohlin style square floral conchos, smaller silver spots, 12 silver bullets and 3-piece buckle sets on the belt and holsters. Very showy and in good to very good overall condition, fitted for 4 3/4” Colt Single Actions, circa 1960s-1970s Overall length is45”
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800)
1326 - F.A. MEANEA CHEYENNE CARTRIDGE BELT
Well marked on the belt “F. A Meanea, Cheyenne” in the rounded edge cartouche. Belt measures 3 1/2” wide, belt itself is 39 1/2” long, with the billet 43”. Has a later style rounded edge buckle. All stitching appears to be completely original. Condition is extremely nice, showing very little use. 44” x 3.5”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1327 - MAIN AND WINCHESTER SLIM JIM HOLSTER
A great flower carved left handed Slim Jim style holster with the “44” mark on the trigger guard shield. Classic early style carving, fitted for a single action Smith & Wesson. The clear and strong “Main & Winchester / Maker / San Francisco, Cal.” cartouche on the back of the holster.
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1328 - AL. FURSTNOW LOOP HOLSTER
Swell loop holster with muzzle plug and well marked skirt. Floral carved and lace edge, fits a Colt Lightning revolver. Very to to fine condition.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1329
A fine marked 4 3/4” Colt SAA holster with maker marked cartridge belt. The holster is a double loops and the belt is 2” wide x 44” length.
1330 - LOT OF 2 EDWARD H. BOHLIN GUNBELT & HOLSTER RIGS
Two buscadero gun rigs by Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood, Calif. These are well marked and are for .22 caliber Colt SAA’s and have Bohlinmade marked buckles. One black and one brown, excellent condition. Each are 46” in length and 3” wide.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1331 - W. H. CLAY HOLSTER AND BELT RIG
A decorative studded double loop holster with the scarce cartouche of W. H. Clay / Maker / Brownsville, Tex., basket stamped design with rosette type loops which are riveted and sewn, for a 7 1/2” Colt Single Action Army revolver. Buckskin lined, Holster is 9” x 5”, belt is 45” in length
PICTURED: Old West Antiques & Collectables, 1979, Great Western Publishing Company. Page 17, image 2.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
Two Champs II
Bronze
13 1/4” x 15” x 21 1/2”
Marked in bronze: Clayton Danks on old steamboat TWO CHAMPS 1907/1909 Cheyenne Wyoming. Stamped “WFS Italy”
Signed and dated in bronze: Harry Jackson 1977
Marked below the signature “Sculpture reduction by Gary Shoop”
1 1/2” black granite base
(Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000)
Safe and Sound 1982
Bronze
21” x 9” x 19”
Signed and dated in bronze “©Harry Jackson 1982. Stamped SAS 51” On 1 1/8” wood base
Comes with wood pedestal, 22 1/4” x 14 3/4” x 35”
(Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000)
Marie (Study for Sacagawea)
Bronze 10” x 7” x 8 1/2”
Signed and dated Harry Jackson 80 / SUH10 On 3” marble base
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1335 - FANCY PARADE CHAPS WITH BOHLIN BELT
Sporting a 31” long black floral carved Bohlin maker-marked belt and measuring 47” in overall length, these flashy silver mounted parade chaps with engraved overlaid buckle, are adorned with non-Bohlin diamond and half-diamond conchos along the perimeter wings and down each leg. Fine wearable condition. 41” Length
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1336 - W.R. THOMPSON STUDDED CHAPS
Impressive batwing chaps studded with card suits down each leg. Well marked on both sides of the basket stamped belt with the “W.R. Thompson Co. / Maker / Rifle, Colo.” cartouche. 37” long
(Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500)
1337 - BUCK JONES’ PERSONAL MILES CITY CHAPS
Nickel studded Miles City Saddlery card suit pattern batwing chaps with a nice “Miles City Saddlery Co./ Maker / Miles City, Mont” cartouche on the belt. 8 slotted conchos with latigo strings on each side, basket-stamped billet, leather jacket pocket fasteners missing, otherwise complete, fine and 100% original. 40” Length.
Provenance: High Noon 1/2006, Lot 348, “By descent through the family of Ted Corder, 2nd husband of Dell Jones”
“Buck Jones”, voted best-liked western star in the early days of “B” westerns, embodied the spirit of a true hero: a good guy who played fair and clean, showed kindness to the elderly, animals, and who seldom shot to kill.
Charles Gebhart was born in Indiana (1891) learning to ride, rope and shoot at his family ranch. After being thrown more often than not, his nickname stuck and he eventually began using “Buck” Jones as a stage name. His cowboy experience enabled him to became a bronc rider and trick roper in the Miller’s 101 Ranch Wild West Show where he met his female rodeo counterpart and future wife, Odille (Dell) Osborne.
They were married on horseback at the Julian Allen Wild West Show in 1915 and promptly headed to Hollywood where they both stunt-doubled for various cowboy stars including May McAvoy, Wm S Hart, Tom Mix and the Farnum Bros. Dell’s career took a hiatus with the birth of their only child, Maxine, while Buck went on to become a full-fledged cowboy star in the 1920s.
Over the next quarter-century Buck made over 150 films for virtually every major studio, starring alongside his popular horse, Silver.
In 1942 Buck went on his 3rd US tour selling and autographing War Bonds for the US Government. On the last night of his tour, at a dinner given in his honor at the Coconut Grove in Boston, fire broke out. On Buck’s third gallant rescue trip back into the burning building, he was overcome by smoke and died 2 days later. He was the only celluloid cowboy star to both portray and die a hero!
(Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000)
1338 - 19TH CENTURY GAUCHO CHAPS
A pair of South American riding chaps with intricate filigree work on the belt and corners. Show some staining and very little use. 38” Length
(Estimate: $700 - $900)
1339 - AFTER FREDERIC REMINGTON
Coming thru the Rye Bronze / Recast 27” x 25” x 18” Signed Fredric Remington in bronze Comes on custom wooden pedestal 27” x 19” x 32”
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1340 - VERY LARGE AND LUSH WHITE BATWING WOOLIES
A very large pair of well-marked (see photo) white woolies with long hair, done in the batwing style with canvas lining. The floral carved belt is lined with red leather. It is in excellent condition overall, showing very little use. 40” long.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500)
1341
A fine pictorial vintage double saddle blanket, 59” x 33”, bright colors, bold borders and thee American flag. We have not seen a double saddle with a flag. Fine overall with loss of binding at 2 places about 4” each.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
A three panel weaving with central gray dinmond with crosses, each end done in a traditional diamond eye dazzler style. 60” x 38”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1343 - SIOUX GRIZZLY BEAR CLAW NECKLACE
Consisting of 20 honey colored grizzly claws with hide and hair attached. Each claw is separated by white beads. A bead and ribbon drops terminate with brass thimbles. The longest claw is 2 3/4”. The necklace as recently restrung on leather. 28” Length overall.
EX: The Roy H. Robinson (1882-1970) Collection.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000)
1345
A fine California basket with bold and sharp continuous quail top knot design. 8” diameter by 5” tall.
PROVENANCE: Ex Paul Friedrich Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1346 - LOT OF 2
A lot of 2 floor rugs, one with traditional stepped designs (51 1/2” x 29 1/2”) the other with floating diamonds in red and black and gray. (57” x 32”)
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
An antique Third Phase revival blanket in the classic design. Natural hand spun wool with crisp serrated diamond and stripes in bright colors. Slight edge fraying, some darkening. 56” x 61”
(Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000)
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62” x 45”. A floor rug done in traditional colors of red, brown and cream on a gray field. Stepped design opposing elements.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1349 - JAMES J. DOLAN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE LEDGER FROM DOLAN STORE
A early ledger page “In Account With Jas. J. Dolan / Dealer in / General Merchandise. - Lincoln, N. M.”, a fully filled double sided document framed between glass. June and July 188? $8877.57 total. A nice Lincoln County item, 14” x 8 1/2” and framed to 18 1/2” x 13 1/2”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1348 - RAILWAY EXPRESS STAGE STRONGBOX
Large cast strongbox safe for use on trains and stagecoaches. Top opening with ring pull and padlock tabs. Well marked with stenciled yellow lettering on each side, front and top. Measures 12” tall by 16” length and 12” deep.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1350 - FORT UNION AUGUST 1865 COMMISSARY ORDER FOR CATTLE DELIVERY
August 2nd 1885, Captain W. F. Bell signed T. F. Copp. An early and scarce New Mexico, 10” x 7 3/4”, 2 folds evident. Framed to 15 1/2” x 13 1/2”
(Estimate: $600 - $1,200)
1351 - ISSAC ELLIS, LINCOLN COUNTY SIGNED LETTER 1876
Lincoln, N. M. (New Mexico) regarding Territorial Script on the dollar. Ellis (Ellis Store) was an important character in Lincoln along John Tunstall and the cattle trade.
(Estimate: $500 - $800)
1352 - 14K YELLOW GOLD MATCH SAFE GOLD QUARTZ INLAY ON TOP
Inscribed goat figure. Loose tension bar, but no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,500)
1354 - LOT OF 3: STERLING
a) Gold face with embossed images of tepees, rising sun and tomahawks.
b) Buffalo on lid with dam and Native American at bottom for the Pan Am Expo.
c) Native American with corn stalks.
All with strong hinges, no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $1,200 - $2,500)
1353 - 14K YELLOW GOLD MATCH SAFE WITH FLORAL DÉCOR
Mixed metals match safe with butterflies and flowers, possibly Tiffany. Approximate weight of 14k gold 39g. No damage or repairs, strong hinge.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1355 - 14K YELLOW GOLD MATCH SAFE WITH COMEDY AND TRAGEDY
Monogram on front. Dated 1900. Approximate weight of 14k gold 33.4g. Strong hinge, three minor back dents.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,800)
1356 - LOT OF 2: STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFES OF DEVILS
a) Embossed devil with horns and pointed ears by Gorham, dated 1880 on lid.
b) Devil with snakes surrounding.
1357 - STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFE
Devil with multiple images on face by Battin. Strong hinge, no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
Both have strong hinges, no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,600)
1358 - 14K YELLOW GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE
Urn with flower on front, monogram on back. Gold quartz on top of lid with chips, but strong hinge and no other damage or repairs. Approximate weight of 14k gold: 19.0g.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1359 - 14K YELLOW GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE
Match safe with monogram “AM” on front and gold quartz on top of lid. Approximate total weight of 14k gold 17.8g. Strong hinge, but some minor dents.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,500)
1360 - LOT OF 2: STERLING SILVER WITH ENAMEL WORK MATCH SAFES
Matching safes by Reed & Barton, both with hallmarks.
a) Lady rider jumping fence.
b) Male rider jumping over stream.
Both with strong hinges, no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,500)
1361 - TIFFANY 18K GOLD OVERLAY ON SILVER MATCH SAFE
1/4” amethyst on top of lid. Children picking grapes on urn. Marked “Tiffany.” Strong hinge, no damage or repairs.
(Estimate: $500 - $1,000)
1362 - GOLD INLAY MATCH SAFE WITH PEACOCK
Match safe with depiction of peacock with feathers of and flowers with gold inlay and gold inlay bird, leaves and flowers on back. Possibly by Tiffany. Dated 1879. Excellent condition with strong hinge, but minor dents.
(Estimate: $500 - $1,000)
THE MCINTYRE AUGUST BUERMANN COLLECTION
We are thrilled to be offering the amazing collection of August Buermann spurs and other special AB items painstakingly put together by Montana collectors Netty and Ted McIntyre.
The collection will be sold over our next 3 sales and includes some of the rarest patterns known, most in phenomenal condition. It has taken them years, lots of miles and that special connection with others to put together this great grouping of spurs.
Born in Germany in 1842, August Buermann eventually moved to the US and enlisted in time for the Civil War. After the war ended in 1865 he began working for a saddle manufacturing company in Newark, New Jersey. Within a couple years he had already bought out his employer and renamed it Buermann Manufacturing Co. Besides being one of the earliest American spur makers, Buermann went on to become the largest. Buermann Manufacturing eventually employed more than 100 people in various locations throughout the US – especially in the West to keep pulse of new styles and demands. They had a catalogue of 440 types of spurs and nearly 500 bit designs that adorned the American cowboy. Though his company was known for being the first to mass produce bits and spurs, he also maintained a couple lines of hand crafted items for customers that demanded the very best. Buermann handed over the company to his son in 1896 and it eventually sold to their longtime competitor, North & Judd, in 1926.
(Courtesy the Museum of Northwest Colorado)
1363 - AUGUST BUERMANN #1471 THE “ROOSEVELTS”
An amazing and stunning pair of high condition double mounted Roosevelt pattern spurs by the famed Buermann Company. These have full inlays both sides with diamond motif, large round center holding the round shank. This example retains about 90% of the original blueing, all edges are sharp as are the trademark “stars” and Hand Forged markings. 1” band, 2 1/2” shank and 2” rowel. The straps are contemporary with large 3” sterling dome conchos. (61)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000)
1364 - WILL JAMES (1892-1942)
Will-N-Alice Pen and Ink
12” x 8”
Signed with artist’s brand cipher Framed to 18” x 14 1/4”
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1365 - AUGUST BUERMANN #1481 CALIFORNIA SPURS
A very interesting and scarce pair of spurs with swelled 3/4” band inlaid with 6 diamonds backed by raked chasing. The motif is continued onto the 2 1/4” shank that holds a 2” rowel with 36 points. The off side has the line engraving over the entire length. Well marked with the star AB, Pat’d, and Hand Forged Steel. Great period floral tooled straps with domed silver conchos. (17)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1366 - AUGUST BUERMANN #1478 SPURS
Straight shank spurs with raised dots edging the 3/4” bands with scroll and 4 square engraving on the inlays, the 2 1/2” shank is inlaid with cross hatch and scroll. The off side has deep and sharp chasing and the spurs are well marked with the early star, Hand Forged Steel and Pat’d. The 1 1/2” rowel has 10 points. Excellent condition showing little if any use. The straps are classic large belly studded leathers with the triangle “R.T. Frazier / Pueblo Colorado” cartouche. (8)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1368 - AUGUST BUERMANN #1070 “FOUR HEART” SPURS
A high finish pair of Buermann’s version on the famous Kelly Bros. #410 “Lucky Hearts” or the Oscar Crockett No. 70 “The Four Hearts”, Two the, silver and copper overlays, 3 hearts on the 1” band, stripes on the 2 1/2” shanks and a heart on the strap buttons. The spur has a 1 3/4” rowel. Clean, sharp surfaces and a good open star mark along with Hand Forged. The period border tooled straps are marked Miles City Saddlery Co. / Miles City Mont. (55)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
PROVENANCE: Collection of
and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1369 - AUGUST BUERMANN #1115 “STARS & MOONS” SPURS
A massive pattern spur with a 1 1/4” band overlaid with a star and 2 crescents, the long and heavy 3” shank in overlaid and holds a 2 1/4” rowel. This was a popular spur for being so heavy, the Beason Special by Crockett was similar but as can be seen in this example Buermann did a great job on the mountings and the engraving. These do not appear to have been used but do show some surface rust from storage. A nice early pair with the Hand Forged and Star marks. Floral tooled straps are attached. (16)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
A 1/2” band inlaid with the dome and double tear drop in silver, a 2” 1/4 drop shank holding a 1 1/2” rowel. These are a very crisp and probably unused pair retaining some blue in the protected areas, other than that they are a nice even brown. Basket stamped straps wit an interesting silver 2 piece concho. These have all the early markings. (42)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500)
1370 - AUGUST BUERMANN
A beautiful pair of spurs with 3/4” bands inlaid in slated stripes the 2” shank having vine and floral engraved inlays. The off side has deep chasing in a pattern commensurate with the inlaid side. All the early marks and overall fine and crisp condition. These have double heel chains, 1 1/2” rowels and period tooled straps with initials. (31)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500)
A beautiful designed classic Northern California style spur with dips between the engraved inlays on the 1/2” band. The 2” shank has a 3/4” drop shanks and holds a 1 1/2” rowel. Deep forged and chased off side, nice crisp marks, double heel chains and scalloped unmarked straps. (32)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1373 - AUGUST BUERMANN #1415 LADIES SPURS
Very rare, unused, in the box California style A.B. cowgirl spurs. A ladies pattern with silver inlaid 1/2” band, a quarter drop 1 1/2” shank and 1 1/4” rowel. These have about 98% of the original blue, the original chains and straps attached. A great find. (43)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1374 - AUGUST BUERMANN #1495L LADIES SPURS
A minty pair of straight shank cowgirl spurs with full inlay on the 1/2” band and on the diamond shaped 1 1/4” shank. They have a 1 1/4” rowel and are mounted with excellent light brown tooled straps. Well marked. (44)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1376 - AUGUST BUERMANN #2045 TEXAS STYLE SPURS
Opposing spade and diamond overlays on the 3/4” band, a 2 1/4” shank with covered tips and a 1 1/2” rowel. These are a very nice pair in overall fine condition with even gray patina and sharp engraving. Shown as a Kelly Bros. #46 or the Crockett Cimarron this pattern is a good looking cowboy spur. Cross hatched tooled straps. (25)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1375 - HENRY ZIEGLER (1889-1968)
Two framed groupings of mixed media Cowboy Scenes
a) 4 vignettes, bucking horse, signed lower right Henry Ziegler / Cowboy Artist, 3” x 5 1/4” colored “Mustanger” signee lower right, 6” x 3 1/4” unsigned bulldogger, 6” x 4” circular bucking horse, 6 1/2”. b) 4 vignettes, 3 bucking horses, 5 1/4” x 6 1/4” ”Mustano”, 6 3/8” x 5 1/4” unsigned bucking horse, 5 7/8” x 4” loose bucking horse signed Henry Ziegler 1942, 6 5/8” x 5” Framed to 9 1/4” x 25 1/4” and 9” x 25”
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1377 - AUGUST BUERMANN #3311 COWGIRL SPURS
A very dainty Ladies pattern of goosenecks with sliver and cooper “Lilly”, vine and leaf overlay on the 1/2” band, The 1 3/4” shank is completely overlaid and has a 1 1/4” 5 point star rowel. This is Buermann’s version of the popular McChesney gooseneck with the spelled out Patent mark. Attached are a pair of marked Al Furstnow / Miles City, Mont. tooled straps. (64)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1378 - AUGUST BUERMANN #1406 “1877” SPURS
Forged with inlaid silver twisted wire. Marked with thee “Pat’d Feb 6 1877” marks on the off side band.The real cowboy spur as seen in 1880’s images. The 1/2” band with dup cut center steps up to the 1 3/4” shank which continues the motif. A 10 point 2 1/4” rowel along with the correct dove wing straps finish the classic look. (30)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1379 - AUGUST BUERMANN #2313 LADIES SPURS
The tiny, dainty and stylish gooseneck pattern with tapered 1/4” band overlaid with copper and silver engraved stripes The 1 3/4” shank is fully overlaid and the sawtooth rowel is 1”. Period basket stamped straps attached. (2)
PROVENANCE: Collection of Netty and Ted McIntyre
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1380 - BENNY GUITRON BIT
A loose jaw California-style bit with Kissing Bird bottom and starburst-style cheeks. Stamped on the inside “Benny Guitron”, on the other cheek stamped “Franco 2011” with a star.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
a) Horseshoe and flower tooled and marked “Dillon / M.P. CO.” 6 1/2” tall. b) Large central flower with basket weave accents, 7” tall. Early style, unmarked with full floral tooling.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1382 - GUTIERREZ ELKO STAR BIT
PROVENANCE: EX Wiley and Janis Buchanan Collection (JJS099)
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1383 - QUALEY BROS. BIT
A well marked overlaid Qualey-Bros. bit with restored conchos, mouth and upper inlays. Original cheeks, slobber bar and lower mountings.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1384 - A. LARIOS MAKER-MARKED SPADE CALIFORNIA BIRD BIT
Coin silver inlaid and silver spotted Northern California spade bit well maker-marked “A Larios / No 5” on the mouth bar.
Includes both original triple slobber and rein chains plus wrapped copper ferrules on the braces. Fine, original condition, circa 1880s-90s.
PROVENANCE: William “Bill” W. Morison collection tag attached
(Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500)
1385
- W. R. THOMPSON FLORAL TOOLED CUFFS
1386 - R.T. FRAZIER COWBOY CUFFS
A wonderful condition pair of well marked “R. T. Frazier / Pueblo, Colo. cowboy cuffs with floral embossed design. 56 1/4” tall with great color.
(Estimate: $600 - $800)
Well marked with the oval cartouche of “W.R. Thompson / Maker / Rifle, Colo.”, brass snap closures. 6 3/4” tall
(Estimate: $400 - $600)
1387 - JOHN ESTRADA (1865-1942) ELKO STAR SPADE BIT ON BRIDLE
Individually stamped with the letters GSS CO / Winnemucca / Nev / JE inside the cheek, this classic California style Elko star spade bit engraved by the renowned John Estrada is attached to an early silver mounted split ear leather headstall adorned with silver acorns, stars, cocoons, moths, silver spots, scalloped conchos, keepers, tips and silver hangers. Very good condition, circa 1915.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1388 - MONTANA PENITENTIARY HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
A very nice dark background bridle with classic deer lodge diamond pattern done in yellows, reds and covered conchos. The split reins feature American flags on both sides. Condition is very good, with some wear on the concho wraps and on the edge near the sliding knots. The attached bit is a horseshoe and horse head California-style “Kissing Bird” spade bit, unmarked.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1389 - YUMA PRISON HORSEHAIR BRIDLE & MARTINGALE
A very nice dainty double-round bridle from Yuma Territorial Prison, with dropped tassels, leather connectors and very colorful designs throughout. Original matching reins and romel, all done in natural orange, black and traces of turquoise. The great part of this ensemble is a very rare Martingale, a perfect match for the bridle, with a double-round drop, yellow, pink and natural tassels, connected by celluloid rings. A very rare find.
(Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500)
A fine multi-tassel hitched Wyoming Penitentiary bridle with multiple braided loops holding bright pink, blue, purple and yellow tassels. Double round diamond design cheeks and matching flat brow and nose bands. The bold and bright colors along with the amazing condition make this a very decibel bridle. A correct iron bit is attached and holds the matching horsehair and leather split reins.
(Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000)
A sterling silver mounted headstall with 3-piece face drop, scalloped conchos and marked with the “Olsen-Nolte S.F. Cal.” stamp. The leather brow band is also marked with the “Olsen-Note” cartouche. The loose mouth bit with roller is a Colt Single Action revolver design and beautifully engraved by Elmer and dated “1989”. Marked “E. Miller Mkr. / 1-89 31X / Nampa, Idaho” and mounted with white composition grips.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1392 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN BROWN PARADE BRIDLE
The “Ward” catalog pattern sterling mounted bridle with engraved scalloped silver plates adorned with domed floral conchos plus individual domed conchos separated on the cheeks, brow and nosebands by Bohlin’s distinctive hallmark raised floral spots. Adjustable cheeks and throat latch attach via Bohlinmade and marked engraved buckles and tips. Headstall affixed to matching marked overlaid Bohlin stainless curb bit Reins are (a) closed split round to flat reins with romal and leather popper mounted with multiple sterling ferrules.
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1393 - DEER LODGE MONTANA HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
A double round cheek bridle from the Montana Penitentiary. The double round cheeks and loops with celluloid rings, double tassels, all done in natural colors. The brow band and nose band are done in browns and blacks, which are still solid and bright. The blues and pinks on each piece are fading, but are still apparent. The reins are matching, with very nice knots and sharp, right colors, along with the matching romel. Overall, the bridle is in very good condition, with some very slight hair loss. The bit is a iron gal leg with nickel plating done in Buermann style.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1394 - CANON CITY PRISON HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
A vintage flat braided black and white and red horsehair bridle with a multitude of Canon City engraved hardware. The buttons, sliders and Victorian lady conchos along with the large top knot plate all exhibit the classic Colorado Penitentiary style as do the abalone inlays. A good looking bridle with an attached iron bit with Canon City inlays and large slobber bar. Rein chains and matching reins. The overall condition is very good with some slight edge wear and fading to the red.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500)
1395 - T. MCALLISTER WYOMING TERRITORY SADDLE BAGS
Maker marked early saddle pockets “T. McAllister / Sprague, W. T.”. One side mounted with an original holster that appears to be for a 5” or 6” percussion revolver, as the stitching outline indicates a loading lug; perhaps a Colt 1849 Pocket, 1851 Navy, or similar sized pistol. Measures 14” x 9”.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1396
The classic Rocky Mountain Trail saddle, Cheyenne roll 3” cantle, Sam Stagg rigging, exposed stirrup leathers, 8 strings and full double rigged. By John W. Huff/ Denver (1886-1903) and marked on the jockeys. Nice even color and some surface cracking on the finish, double stacked string conchos. This early example is by an extremely scarce Colorado maker and has a 15” seat and shows some restitching on the sheepskin lining
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1397 - FRANK (FRANKIE) PAUL CALIFORNIA PARADE SADDLE WITH HOLLYWOOD HISTORY
Ornate sterling silver mounted parade saddle stamped “Frank Paul/Arcadia and made for Rex Bell (1903-1962), a popular western B-list movie actor probably best known for marrying “IT” Girl, Clara Bow in 1931 and also his subsequent election as Lt. Governor of Nevada in 1949. The late 1930s parade saddle features the engraved sterling nameplate “REX” mounted on the rear of the cantle. It is artistically carved with floral and leaf pattern motif and heavily adorned with a broad assemblage of engraved domed and slotted scalloped conchos in various sizes along with heavy gauge silver corner plates. The rope-edged cantle and fully silvered horsehead mounted horn, silver capped Tapaderos, fancy Bridle with ferruled reins and massive sterling mounted Breast Collar make a nice saddle ensemble for the parader or collector looking for an affordable sterling silver saddle at a fraction of the cost of other Southern California makers like Bohlin, Coenen or McCabe.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000)
Frankie Paul was a highly accomplished silversmith and saddlemaker who worked for the Ed Gillmore Saddlery in Southern California’s San Fernando valley in 1930s before leaving to start his own popular shop in nearby Arcadia in 1934 -- about the same year as the historic Santa Anita racetrack debuted. Frankie found an enthusiastic and affluent audience for his silver saddles including equestrian parade groups and local Sheriff ’s mounted posses.
Rex Bell was born George Francis Beldam in Chicago, Illinois, moving to California, where he graduated from Hollywood High School in 1923. Rex was good with horses and was naturally placed in western films, picking the name of Rex Bell as his stage name. In the final days of silent films, Bell would become one of many cowboy stars working for Twentieth Century Fox studios, beginning with “The Cowboy Kid” (1928). Despite his lack of formal acting training, he had a warm smile, good looks, and wavy hair that made him attractive, and won him romantic supporting parts in such films as “Salute” (1929), “They had to see Paris” (1929), and “True to the Navy” (1930). It was during this last film, “True to the Navy” (1930) that he met actress Clara Bow, the famous “It” Girl. They quickly became attracted to each other, and within a year, they eloped and got married in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 3, 1931. They decided to set up a home on Bell’s ranch in Searchlight, Nevada. Rex would then travel between his home in Nevada and the Hollywood Studios, while Clara remained on the ranch, becoming a homemaker and mother to their two sons. They remained together until his death. As Rex began to become more involved in Nevada politics, he eased himself out of movie-making and his last major role came in 1942 with “Down on the Great Divide.” He would appear twice more, in uncredited bit parts, in 1952 and in 1961. In 1954, Bell accepted the role of Lieutenant Governor, serving eight years, from 1954 to 1962. Before leaving office, he played an uncredited bit role in the movie “Lone Star” (1952), and then stayed busy in politics, spending weekends at his ranch until 1961, when at the urging of his friend, actor Clark Gable, he played an uncredited bit part of an old cowboy in “The Misfits” (1961). He died the next year from a heart attack while in Las Vegas, Nevada.
1398 - CHUCK REED’S PERSONAL FLORAL TOOLED SADDLE
A floral tooled working saddle by “Chuck Reed / Rafter-C-Saddlery / Maker” with a 14 1/2” seat and 5” cantle. Rawhide bound cantle and gullet with small double buckle attached saddle pockets. Decorated with silver graduated conchos on the skirt corners and comes with a matching breast collar.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1399 - LOT OF 3 PAIR OF SADDLE BAGS
a) Early style, border stamped with replaced strap. Pockets are 8 1/2” x 7 1/2”
b) Unmarked, Heiser style line tooled, 9” x 8 1/2”
c) Full floral tooled coverage, excellent condition. Great color, 8” x 8”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1400 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF SADDLE BAGS
a) Unmarked border stamped overall, the pockets are 9” x 9 1/4”
b) Unmarked floral tooled leather with nice engraved sterling silver buckles mark “N. Porter Co. / Phoenix, Ariz.”, 8” x 8 1/2” pockets.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1401 - UNMARKED FULL-SEAT SADDLE
A full-seat saddle with line tooling and rawhide-bound cantle. Has semi-wide swells, double-rigging and very nice brown russet color. The swells are laced. The saddle comes with a braided horsehair rope and a ranch-made scabbard. Seat 16”, cantle 5” and height 39”
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1402 - OTTO F. ERNST BROWN WOOLIE CHAPS
A pair of unusual-colored angora chaps by the famed Sheridan, Wyoming saddle maker, Otto F. Ernst. Floral carved belt with nice, curly tinted hair in brown to gold. Very long hair. Overall excellent condition, with some wear to the canvas on the reverse. The belt is marked “Size 32.” 40” long.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000)
1403 - BLACK AND WHITE “POWER” WOOLIE CHAPS
A scarce design of black and white angora in an angle pattern. A beautiful pair of marked chaps with the rare “POWER / MAKER / PENDLETON, ORE” cartouche on the basket weave pattern belt. Wonderful overall condition with lush hair. 39” long overall.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500)
1404 - A PAIR OF SHERIDAN, WYOMING CUTOUT STAR BATWING CHAPS
A large pair of batwing chaps with studded cutout stars on the corner, studs along the edge of the leg and the edge of the wing, the two-piece belt studded on the scalloped edges. The belt is marked in the large oval cartouche of “Otto F. Ernst / Maker Sheridan, Wyo.” 38” long
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500)
1405 - A FLASHY PAIR OF SHOTGUN CHAPS WITH TAN BODIES, WHITE POCKETS AND LONG FRINGE
A beautiful basket stamped belt is unmarked, but has catalog numbers of “464” and “31”. The pockets and the gullet are buck stitched for extra accents, as are the cuffs. Overall soft, supple and nice leather. Length 41”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1406 - S.D. MYRES “101” CHAPS
A showy pair of rough-out arena chaps, well marked on the belt “S.D. Myres / El Paso, Tex”, the bottom overlaid with “101”. 3 heart conchos each side with smooth dark leather outside laced pockets. 36” Length
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1407
A fine early style Slim Jim with the desirable front cartouche. A nice example by the famous San Fransisco maker and fits a Colt Dragoon.
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1408 - EDWARD H. BOHLINGUN BELT RIG
Buscadero gun rig made for John T. Reynolds in 1980, the year that Ed Bohlin died. Reynolds was a friend of Bohlin’s since the 1950s and would go on to own the Bohlin Company in the 1990s. This belt features Reynolds’ initials and the date inside “JTR 80”. It has a #2 keeper buckle set on the holster and a #356 buckle set on the belt. The buckles were engraved by Bud Philips. The belt buckle is marked with both the Bohlin’s trademark and Bud Philips trademark. The belt has Bohlin’s trade mark on the inside and the holster has two of them. The belt and holster have a hand tooled floral design. Bullet loops are for a .45 caliber and the holster fits a 5 1/2” Colt SAA.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1409 - LOT OF 4 WESTERN MAKER MARKED SHOULDER HOLSTERS
a) Geo. Lawrence / Portland, Ore. .45 - 5 1/2
b) Al Furstnow / Miles City, Mont.
c) Scarce “W. H. Richardson / Maker / Dillon, Mont.”d) Ernst & Buckley / Makers / Sheridan, Wyo.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
Floral tooled double holster gun rig with 2 single loop holsters for 4 3/4” Colt Single Action revolvers. Central 12 loop cartridge section, well marked on the billet. Shows use and has water on the inside of the holsters but the color is nice and the leather intact. Overall length 47”
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1411 - R.T. FRAZIER HOLSTER AND BELT
Well marked R. T .Frazier / Pueblo, Colo. double loop holster with marked 2” wide belt x 46” length. Very nice even color with bright finish.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1412 - LOT OF 2 R. T. FRAZIER HOLSTERS
a) Double loop, laced edge, and lined tooled Large single loop model No. 303 with flower tooled rosette drop, basket stamped body and sharp clear cartouche “R. T. Frazier / Pueblo, Colo.”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1413 - H.L. ROGERS / ARKANSAS HOLSTER AND BELT
Scarce makers mark “H. L. Rogers / Maker / Siloam Springs / Ark.” in a bold visible cartouche on a double loop holster that fits a Colt Single Action 5 1/2” on an unmarked 3” wide money belt. Riveted loops, wear to the surface, the belt is 42” length.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1414 - CHARLES MARION RUSSELL (1864-1926)
Bull Elk
Pencil on paper
6” x 17”
Unsigned Framed to 14” x 17”
Label on reverse from Biltmore Galleries, Los Angeles, CA. / Charles Marion Russell / original pencil drawing / Bull Elk
PROVENANCE: Coeur d’ Alene Art Auction, July 27, 1996, lot 211. EX: Collection of John W. Galbreath / Letter from Mike Overby along with a copy of the catalog page.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1415 - ILA MAE MCAFEE (1897-1995)
Trouble on the Trail Oil on canvas
36” x 48”
Signed in lower right Framed to 45 1/2” x 57 1/2”
PROVENANCE: Ex. Medicine Man Gallery
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000)
1416 - MARK MAGGIORI (B. 1977)
Untitled (Monument valley views)
Acrylic on wood block 8” x 10”
Signed and dated lower left in artist’s monogram: “MM” 2017
Framed in wood shadow box 14 5/8” x 16 5/8”
(Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000)
1417 - DON OELZE (B. 1965)
A New Day Oil on canvas
28” x 20”
Signed lower left: OELZE
Framed to 36” x 28 1/4”
Don Oelze was born in New Zealand and at an early age developed a fascination with America and especially the American West and the lifestyle of cowboys and Indians. His grandparents collected Native American artifacts and when Don was six years old, his grandmother sent him an Indian outfit which only fueled his desire and love for the native customs and history. The family moved to the United States when he was 8 and he continued his love of drawing. When he was six years old, his grandmother sent him an Indian outfit which only fueled his desire and love for the native customs and history. He currently lives and paints in Montana.
(Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000)
1418 - FRANK SCHOONOVER (1877-1972)
Youth Will be Served (Baseball) Oil on canvas
20” x 30”
Signed and dated lower right
“Schoonover, 1911”
Framed to 25 3/4” x 35 1/4”
(Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000)
1419 - WILL JAMES (1892-1942)
West and East - The Twain Meets Watercolor, Pen and Ink
10 1/2” x 8 1/2”
Framed to 19 1/4” x 16 3/4”
PROVENANCE: Ex Tom & Judy Decker Collection. Cover of the book “The Dark Horse” 1939
(Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000)
1420 - GORDON DALE PHILLIPS (1927-2011)
The Wrangler Oil on canvas 28” x 30”
Signed and dated in lower right “ Gordon Phillips ‘70”
Framed to 34 1/4” x 36 1/4”
(Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000)
1421 - ARIZONA ATTRIBUTED TO BENTON CLARK (1895-1964)
Oil on canvas 39” x 31”
Unsigned Framed to 41” x 33”
Painted for the poster for the 1940 Oscar nominated movie “Arizona” billed as the mightiest outdoor picture of all times starring William Holden and Jean Arthur.
Minor professional restoration.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000)
1422 - ARIZONA WORLD
AND VHS
A scarce “World Premier” program for the movie “Arizona” in Tucson, Arizona featuring the above pairing on the front cover. The 1940 western starred William Holden and Jean Arthur. Comes with a VHS of the movie. SEE NOTES
(Estimate: $200 - $400)
1423 - ARTHUR SARNOFF (1912-2000)
Family Portrait Oil on canvas
24” x 30”
Signed lower right “Art Sarnoff”
Framed to 32 1/2” x 38 1/2”
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1425 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945)
High, Wide and Handsome Etching and Drypoint
4 13/16 x 4”
Signed lower right Edward Borein in pencil
Framed to 18 1/2” x 16 1/2”
Galvin 76
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,600)
1424 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945)
Conquistadors Entering California etching with drypoint, on wove paper 9 7/8” x 11 13/16”
Signed lower right: Edward Borein Framed to 19” x 21”
Galvin 277
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
Untitled (Roper)
Pen & Ink
7 1/16” x 10 1/8”
Unsigned Framed to 16 1/2” x 18 3/4”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1427
Pony Express II
Mixed media and bronze 16 1/2” x 10” x 13”
Double signed and dated in bronze: “©Harry Jackson 1980” w/ “PE II 46F” mark and stamped “WFS Italia” 1 1/4” marble base
(Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000)
1428 - HARRY JACKSON (AMERICAN 1924-2011)
Safe and Sound
Mixed Media and Bronze 21” x 9” x 19”
Double signed on base: “©Harry Jackson 1982/1983”. Stamped: SAS 4P On 1 1/2” wood base
(Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000)
1429
- COLEMAN, MICHAEL (B. 1946)
Okanvango Bull (Cape Buffalo)
Bronze 26 1/2” x 30” x 10”
Signed Michael Coleman© center base with AC
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000)
1430 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011)
Sacagawea II 1980
Bronze 19” x 6 1/4” x 9”
Signed Harry Jackson SAII 86 1980 (WFS)
On 2” marble base
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1431 - GRANT SPEED (1930-2011)
Bought ‘em for Two and Sold ‘em for One Bronze 14 1/2” x 6” x 5”
Signed UG Speed 1975 18-30 On 1 1/4” wooden base
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1432 - GREAT LAKES BALL-HEADED WAR CLUB.
Circa 1830-1850s large, classic, Great Lakes Indian war club. Features 4” carved otter or “river monster” crawling in curved relief on top of spine behind ball end. Dark contrasting section is fully file branded along one side. Deeply incised scalloped grooves show pale green pigment in recessed areas along with small sections of yellow and red. The condition is excellent overall with a deep, warm patina.
PROVENANCE: Former Tad Dale, Bill Hawn, Bill Guthman collections.
(Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000)
1433
- GLORIA NELSON NAVAJO YEI RUG
Wide Ruins Yei Rug, notes from Gloria state, veg dye - juniper root - Navajo tea (beige)brown, natural, - gray and white natural wool. 43” x 33”.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1434 - LOT OF 5 NAVAJO TEXTILES
a) Vintage textile in the traditional Chiefs style, red, black and white steps and stripes, 38” x 36”.
b) A small natural textile, 14 1/2” x 19”.
c) Natural, striking bold pattern 21” x 38”
d) A yellow weaving with bright colorful Yei design. 3 figures with corn stalks, 26” x 32”
e) Two Grey Hills traditional with wide border, 31” x 46”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1436 - VINTAGE NAVAJO TEXTILE
A vintage natural weaving with bold complicated geometric design, large strong border with unusual design. 72” x 39”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800)
1435 - YEI DEER DANCER NAVAJO TEXTILE
A powerful single Yei figure with a complex border, mid-century with hand spun vegetable dyed wool. Some slight edge damage and loose binding. 45” x 57”
(Estimate: $1,400 - $1,800)
a) Navajo Germantown style colorful saddle blanket, 29” x 29” b) A Storm pattern with Water bugs, colorful with bright reds, 22” x 47”. c) Pine Spring weaving in classic stripe and diamond design, 30” x 50”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1438 - LOT OF 2 NAVAJO TEXTILES & A WOVEN BLANKET VEST
a) A large Navajo pictorial vest done in bright rich red with white border, arrows decorate the front while a large spirit bird dominates the back. It is 21” x 28” and in excellent condition.
b) A weaving in natural with bold zig-zag motif, 40” x 50”
c) Red and white bold designs with tassels 46” x 65”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1439 - GROUP OF 15 MISC. SINGLE SPURS
This lot includes five marked Berman single spurs, including an 1877 patent date wide band with silver wire inlays and jingle bobs. The second is a shield inlaid California spur, reminiscent of G. S. Garcia, and is well marked and chased on the off side. The third A. B. spur has swelled bands with silver dots and engraved panels. The next is silver inlaid chevron pattern, well marked with “Hand forged” and a star. The last Berman is a late star steel silver with swastika and the star mark “E. B.” The next single is an unmarked double crescent California. The next is a target pattern with heart inlays, California pattern. Next is a very large wide band arrow design Texas spur, unmarked. Next is a California pattern with a single center dot, well worn, with some missing silver and a weld. Next is a Morales three-dome style, unmarked, but of a pattern that Morales popularized. Next is a California style with an extremely crude engraving and a longhorn on a central panel engraved on the side. The offside is chased and engraved very poorly. Next is a lightweight double leaf with center dot, completely overlaid on one side, appears to be a ladies’ spur. Next is an unusual large band, unmounted with a sawtooth rowel. Next is what appears to be Canyon City Prison with added Buffalo nickels overlaid on the side. Lastly, there is a single card suit spur with copper and silver mountings, very crude, possibly ranch made.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1440 - 1930’S OVERLAID SPURS
Cabbage motif engraving on the overlays covering the 1” bands and continuing onto the 2 1/4” shanks. The 2 1/4” rowels have silver dollar washers added. Vintage floral straps with pocket watch case conchos. 2 1/4” shanks,
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1441 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE SPURS
Well maker-marked fully mounted, silver overlaid Hollywood parade spurs with 2 1/4” cookie cutter rowels and initials ETJ engraved into the 3/4” bands. Cheyenne split heelbands are affixed to black, floral carved leathers with adjustable 3-piece silver Bohlinmade buckles and adorned with sterling diamonds embellished with raised gold initials “ETJ”. Spurs are in fine condition, straps show age cracking with one fragile silver tip that should be reinforced.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1442 - JOHN ENNIS TCAA LADIES SPURS
Originally crafted for the 2009 Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Exhibition & Sale in Oklahoma City. According to the catalog, Ennis’ lady spurs reflect the influence of the Spanish-Colonial period of California. The outside heel bands have opposing “C” scrolls and are inlaid with fine silver, while the inside heel bands have a twisted rope motif.
The steel spurs are fully engraved, have a highlypolished nitre blue finish, and both sides of the shanks are inlaid with silver. Additional features are filigreed external buttons, fluted internal buttons and filigreed steel finials on the inside and outside, complimented with bands of fine silver.
The sculpted steel heel bands and drop shanks are hand-engraved in patterns reminiscent of Colonial Spanish court craftsmanship. Filigreed hangers and faceted jingle bobs accompany 24.2” diameter rowels.
(Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000)
1443 - 1930’S EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE SPURS
Fully overlaid and intricately engraved stainless steel Bohlinmade Catalog Pattern No. 619 parade spurs with 3/4” Cheyenne heelbands, solid nickel 2”, 10-pt rowels and lovely unmarked two-piece floral carved and lined period spur straps with floral silver spots, a classic Bohlin domed trademark concho and adjustable 3-piece silver buckles with gold overlay scroll work. Very fine condition
(Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500)
1444 - LOT OF 3 PAIR OF FRANK SCHULTZ SPUR STRAPS
A group of 3 pair of straps with conchos all marked by the master bit & spur maker Frank Schultz
a) Buck stitched pair of tooled and lace leather straps with F. Schultz marked spread eagle conchos and silver buckles. The straps are marked on the tips with the rectangular cartouche.
b) Marked pair of dyed dark straps with scalloped edges and floral tooling with fancy jewel inlaid silver conchos marked Sterling and Circle LN.
c) Frank Schultz Victor, Montana marked straps, floral carved with scalloped edges and large bellies. Attached are highly engraved marked buckles and cast domed conchos surrounded by silver dots.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1445 - DIABLO GOLD HORSEHEAD PARADE SPURS
Fully mounted, finely engraved silver overlaid Northern California parade spurs featuring diamond conchos on the 1 1/2” heel-bands with raised rose gold horse-heads. Fully silvered shanks secure 1 1/2” cloverleaf rowels with scalloped and engraved sterling washers and a small sterling diamond on the tip. Includes original two-piece black floral craved straps adorned with silver clover leaf conchos. Excellent condition, circa 1950s
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
The Diablo Mfg Co was founded in Oakland, CA by co-founders Clinton DeWitt and Bill Magers in 1945. In 1963 Diablo bought out the Visalia Stock Saddlery Co as well as patent rights to the Visalia Humane Bit. Diablo Silversmiths relocated to several northern California locations -- ultimately settling in the Sierra Nevada foothill town of Grass Valley. Diablo made silver mounted bits and spurs along with a few parade saddle but is primarily know for its popular western belt buckles.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800)
1446 - CALIFORNIA/MEXICAN TRANSITIONAL SPURS
Fully mounted early 20th century spurs with centered dome on the band surrounded by silver inlaid leaves. Partial drop shanks support 20-pt rowels. Spurs affixed to two-piece leathers adorned with domed, scalloped and engraved sterling conchos with raised berry edge. Very good condition. 1/2” to 3/4” tapered bands and 2 3/4” shanks with 2” rowels
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1448
1447 - WYOMING STYLE SILVER INLAID SPURS
A pair of later spurs done in the Wyoming style of makers such as Rex Schnitger. These have 1” bands inlaid with engraved stripes, 2 1/2” shanks with snub ends and Cheyenne style heel bands, 2” rowels. Attached straps have star conchos.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
Large double mounted spurs with swell band, long shanks and upswept chap guard. Inlaid with Colorado Penitentiary classic walker engraving and circle / star dots, the off side with vine and leaves. The rowels are inlaid as is the top of the guard. 1” band, 3 1/2” shanks x 2 1/4” rowels
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
a) Floral with conchos and edge buttons, engraved oval sterling buckles.
b) Nice vintage floral tooled straps with card suit engraved conchos.
c) A pair of floral tooled straps with plain roller buckles.
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1450 - EARLY J.R. MCCHESNEY SPURS
The popular #8 pattern gal-leg spur. 2 tone overlays and nice vintager straps. A 3/8” band, 2 1/4” shank and 1 1/4” star rowel
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1451 - LOT OF 2 SILVER INLAID SPADE BITS
2 early loose jaw California bits. a) Silver inlaid cheeks with short spade
A nice flying eagle inlay with an engraved spoon on the spade, excellent engraving and silver domes on the cheek. One eagle head has been restored.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800)
1452 - CANON CITY MARKED GLOBE BIT
1453 - EARLY EAGLE AND SNAKE CALIFORNIA BIT
An atypically bit, narrow in design, this interesting and very early overlaid eagle bit with snake slobber bar has been extensively restored and reinforced over the years. While the engraving is beautiful, it is unclear as to how much is still original..
PROVENANCE: EX Wiley and Janis Buchanan Collection (JJS014)
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
A globe bit with crude simple inlay, the slobber bar overlaid with a silver plate “John Clehorn / Canon City” and the connectors on each side engraved “1895”
PROVENANCE: EX Wiley and Janis Buchanan Collection (JJS069)
(Estimate: $500 - $800)
1454 - SOUTHERN PLAINS RING BIT
A highly decorated bit most likely New Mexico. The use of a Mexican ring bit with commercial chain with copper separators and dangles is seen in bot the Southern Plains bits as well as some Navajo decorated bits. The blue beads give this bit a unique look. Nice patina overall on the drops, the bit has been cleaned.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1455 - JOSE JUAN LUNA BIT
This bit was commissioned by Ned and Jody Martin with the design logo of Hawk Hill Ranch on the cheeks. Superb workmanship and scroll engraving on this Mexican-style bit, with filigreed tops and a boquezapo mouth piece, and incorporates several traditional designs, such as Greek key around the hock. Double chains and slobber chains complete this fine bit. This bit is unused and shows original blueing, with some surface rust from poor storage; otherwise in pristine condition.
Pictured: Bit and Spur Makers in the Vaquero Tradition , Ned and Jody Martin, p. 79.
(Estimate: $2,500 - $4,500)
1456 - EARLY EUROPEAN RING BIT WITH GOLD LEAF
An ornate military style “S” shank bit with heavy leaf designs in gold leaf with the crescent and 3 star design on the center domes. Te symbol is one the most used throughout history in the context of both conquering armies and religion. The slobber bar has a center raised design as does the upper bridle slots. An early style hit port holds the swivel for the shaped ring. Excellent overall and all complete and original.
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1457 - DEER LODGE PRISON HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
A bright and impressive Montana Penitentiary hitched bridle with flat bands and very detailed side cheek panels. Good all original horsehair covered conchos, striped double round adjusting loops with well done colorful buttons and tassels. Matching split reins and what appears to be the original iron bit. Black background with multi-color diamond and cross designs.
(Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000)
1458 - GROS VENTRE/ASSINIBOINE BEADED BRIDLE
Circa 1890 Gros Ventre/Assiniboine (Fort Belknap, Montana) bridle. Featured prominently in Native American Horse Gear by noted collector and author E. Helene Sage. As stated in the text of the book: “Figure 2-11. Bridles: Beaded bridle, Gros Ventre or Assiniboine (Fort Belknap, Montana), c. 1890. Once part of a famous collection of Northern Plains material, this buffalo hide headstall has four huge “bullseye” rosettes and a center forehead ornament with tubular glass beads and fringe that extends below the horse’s nose. Clearly used for parades or ceremonies, this complicated but beautiful headstall combines geometric design elements (cheekpieces and browband) with “feather” and “bar” motifs (keyhole), the significance of which is not clear. The round reins are made of tightly braided rawhide. The iron ring bit (possibly Navajo or of Mexican origin) exhibits three tiers of players that hang below the mouthpiece and are connected to the large ring by four chains. The mouthpiece has a copper-barrel cricket or roller. Unlike the headstall in Figure 2-6, which was designed to fit over a plain leather headstall when needed for parades and ceremonies, this piece is a headstall in itself, with attachment loops for a bit and thick, buffalo leather ties at the crownpiece”.
The beaded headstall shown in Figures 2-11 and 2-12 has been attributed to the Gros Ventre or Assiniboine living at Fort Belknap, Montana. The four “bullseye” rosettes are quite striking and set off the large keyhole with its enigmatic beadwork of “feather” (2 diamonds) and “bar” motifs. The iron ring bit (Figure 2-13) is most likely of Navajo origin and shows the characteristic tiers of players, chains, and high port with copper cricket or roller. In fact, it might pre-date the bridle, as well as the ring bit shown in Figure 2-10 (Brugge and Taylor, 2001). Dimensions: Headstall is 32” x 10 1/2” x 7” depth. Length of the braided reins: 95”. The condition is overall excellent with no restoration.
Included is a signed copy of Native American Horse Gear . Shown: Page 36 (full), 37, back cover of book and dust jacket.
PROVENANCE: Ex Chandler-Pohrt Collection (Milford G. Chandler & Richard A. Pohrt) / Morning Star Gallery, Santa Fe.
(Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000)
1459 - NOTABLE COLORADO PRISON HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE AND BIT
This is one of the only identified Canyon City Penitentiary bridles, of particular interest in that it is marked with the inmate’s number - 7275 - on the brow band. It is a fabulous crescent design bit in amazing condition on a combination flat and round black and white bridle. The flat bridle is in unused condition with engraved monel hardware, consistent with Colorado Penitentiary work. The reins, romel and nose piece are heavy duty with matching diamond designs, but do show some minor wear. The bit has classic inlay on with 5 point stars and related star on the central concho. The iron is a pleasant gray throughout and shows no wear. The age of the bit is unknown but probably a late example. It also has a letter of documentation stating that John Bradley, No. 7275, was the maker of this bridle, signed by the superintendent of the Colorado Department of Corrections. Noted in Ned Martin’s book Horsehair Bridles , he states “This remarkable horsehair bridle combines the two disciplines of braiding and hitching horsehair.” Included is a copy of the book “Horsehair Bridles A Unique American Folk Art, Volume 3 of the Bridles of the Americas, by Ned and Jody Martin.
Pictured: Horsehair Bridles: A Unique American Folk Art by Ned and Jody Martin, pp. 150.
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500)
1460 - A FINE ARGENTINEAN SILVER BRIDLE
Probably one of the finest silver South American bridles we have handled or seen. This extraordinary vintage bridle is complete and detailed in every way. High profile roses, the symbols of a soldier with lance, snake, sunrise on cut-out link style construction and attached large pierced silver bit. The silver throat latch, headpiece and silver chain are all complete and intact. Traditional leather and silver ball reins. Comes with a custom stand.
EX: Samuel Setain, Buenos Aires.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000)
1461 - MONTANA PRISON HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE
A excellent condition hitched bridle in bright and striking blues, reds, turquoise and brown on a white or natural base. Loop separated double round cheeks with celluloid rings. This bridle appears unused and does not have a bit or reins.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
Impressive overlaid iron bit with engraved double sections of high rounded silver and copper slippers. A high port and mounted on a two-tone braided leather bridle. Unmarked but attributed to George A. Bischoff (1962-1944) as it shows the characteristics of the highly sought after Texas maker.
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000)
1463 - STEVE SCHMIDT PISTOL BIT CUSTOM MADE FOR RON GILETT
A heavily engraved custom single-action pattern revolver bit made by noted maker Steve Schmidt. The bit features stag grips and a slobber bar of crossed revolvers. Attached to a tooled leather bridle with scalloped silver conchos.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1464 - UNUSUAL EARLY CALIFORNIA BIRD BIT ON HEADSTALL
Early 1900s inlaid Poco Spade with copper ferrules featuring a coin silver inlaid harp followed by a domed floral pattern German silver concho above a stylized bird (Parrot or Toucan).This is a very interesting and unique variation of the typical bird pattern California bit. Very good condition.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1465 - EARLY HERNANDEZ CALIFORNIA SPADE BIT ON HEADSTALL
Rare 1900s spade inlaid pattern with star, Union shield and flower stacked vertically on the cheeks. Reminiscent of pat #123 1/8 in the Main-WinchesterStone 1905 San Francisco saddlery catalog. Copper ferrules appear added to braces and cricket possibly replaced, else very good condition. The studded bridle is accented with American coins, the reins have an attached wrapped and knotted romel.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
1468 - MAXINE (FIRFIRES) JONES’ EDWARD H. BOHLIN SADDLE
Maxine Jones (1916-1990) personal Edward H Bohlin saddle presented to her by her first husband, Noah Beery Jr. during their marriage. The floral carved Edward H Bohlin, Hollywood, saddle is maker-marked on the rear of the Cheyenne roll cantle. The rear skirt corners have Maxines initials “MJB” carved into the leather. Cream colored padded seat. Attached large unmarked floral tooled saddlebags with Maxines’ brand. The saddle comes with a custom “Texas Star” saddle stand from the King Ranch saddle shop. 15” Seat, 3” cantle.
Provenance: Signed certificate from Buck Beery (son)
Maxine Evelyn Jones Beery-Firfires was the daughter of Hollywood performers Buck Jones and Odile Osborne, the former wife of actor Noah Beery Jr. (1913-1994), marrying March 30, 1940, and divorcing November 19, 1965. After her divorce she married fellow artist Nicholas Firfires on August 11, 1969. Nick was the artist who illustrated many of the Buck Jones and Gene Autry books, so they had known one another for many years. Maxine and Nick were married until her death in 1990.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500)
1466 - CANON CITY BIT AND FANCY BRIDLE
Unmarked bridle with mother of pearl and nickel stud decoration as popular with R. T. Frazier. Heavy two-tone braided leather mains and romel and a large Canon City, Colorado prison bit with tulip engraving.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1467 - LEATHER BRAIDED BRIDLE WITH KISSING BIRD BIT
A very heavy and well-done braided working bridle with brow band decorated with slotted nickel conchos. Fine, large leather knots throughout. Attached is a Berman-style spade bit in the “Kissing Bird” pattern.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1469 - TEXAS HOPE SADDLE
A wonderful example of the desirable Hope style or Texas-Hope saddle. Exposed rawhide seat in great condition, swirling sunburst tooling with scalloped-style edges, leaf line tooling overall, flat button attachments and large frontier type horn. A 14” seat and 2” cantle. Some slight age cracking to the surface but retains great color and shine. Restored strings otherwise original. Circa 1870’s-1880’s
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000)
1470 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE TAPADEROS
Measuring 23” in length, these black, floral carved “Sunland” catalog pattern tapaderos are artfully mounted with engraved round and diamond conchos interspersed with raised Bohlin signature spots along the perimeter and on the lower sterling plates. These are unmarked. Good condition with some age cracking, circa 1940’s
PROVENANCE: EX George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000)
1471 - BASKET STAMPED SADDLE BY LICHTENBERGER
A full seat, fully stamped saddle with 5” high cantle, 14” seat, and large square skirts. The saddle does show wear at the front, but is overall in very good condition. A very large and impressive saddle by the Los Angeles maker.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,400)
1472 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF SADDLE BAGS
a) Unmarked, floral tooled with hart conchos.
b) Marked “N. Porter / Phoenix, Ariz.”, plain with line tooling. Both pockets are in excellent condition and are 9” x 8 1/2”, length is 14 1/2” and 16”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
Early and rare “S. Sherlock & Co. / Portland / OGN” marked bags with attached holster one side and flap pouch also with the makers mark. Nice sharp marks, good color, restitched flaps and side. Flaps were originally hair-on covered. 13 1/2” x 8 1/2”
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1474 - MODEL 1917 PACKARD SADDLE
The classic double-rigged saddle, created for remount units of the cavalry. Most of these were made by Kansas City Saddlery; this one appears to be unmarked. It has chained tooling around the edges, retains a lighter brown color. It has a few condition issues, with one strap missing and hardening of the bottom skirt. A good-looking, all-original saddle. Seat 17”, cantle 4 1/2”
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1475 - F. A. MEANEA HOLSTER
Single loop Cheyenne marked holster with added nickel concho decoration on the loop.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1477 - LOT OF 3 FLORAL TOOLED HOLSTERS
1476 - S. D. MYRES “TIO SAMS” HOLSTER
A classic El Paso “Jock Strap” holster with fine floral tooling. This holster includes a letter form Bob Mc Nellis on El Paso Saddlery Co. letterhead stating that the mark is covered by the Mexican coin on the top of the loop.He writes that 2 old timers state that the holster was the work of famed tooler Tio Sam (Myres) himself. They both agreed that the shading, fine background tool work and floral cuts were typical of the work done by Mr. Myres.
PROVENANCE: Letter from Bob Mc Nellis, El Paso Saddlery Co.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
A group of 3 fancy single loop holsters, all very high quality carved in flower and leaf patterns
a) Unmarked, for Colt Lightning Model 1877,10” x 6” overall
b) Great condition for a 7 1/2” Colt Single Action marked Geo Lawrence / Portland, Ore., measures 10 1/2” x 6” overall.
c) Unmarked with art light latigo color, strong carving, catalog no. 952, fits a 5 1/2” SAA and is 12” x 5” overall.
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1478 - GEO. E. ROBBINS SINGLE LOOP HOLSTER
A single loop line tooled holster by Geo. E. Robbins of Miles City, Montana (1895-1902). Shows wear overall with scuffed mark. Fits a Colt Lightning revolver.
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1479 - ARTHUR BURDETT FROST (1851-1928)
Hunting a Stag in Water (Watering the Deer)
Watercolor and gouache on (linen) paper
11 1/2” x 16 1/2”
Signed and dated in lower left “A. B. Frost, 1883”
Framed to 23” x 27 1/2”
Written on the reverse of the linen “Watering deer / Killed in the water” label attached to reverse “This drawing is the property of / A. B. Frost. / Please handle carefully / and return to 1330 Chesnut Street / Philadelphia, PA.”
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1480 - CLYDE FORSYTHE (1885-1962)
Beyond The River Oil on canvas
18” x 34”
Signed Clyde Forsythe ‘20 lower right Framed to 23 3/4” x 39 3/4”
(Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000)
1481
Watching the Herd Oil on canvas
30 1/4” x 36”
Signed in lower right Framed to 34” x 40”
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1482 - JAMES HUGH MARTEN (1886-1971)
Untitled Oil on canvas panel
39” x 49” sight
Signed lower left: J. Hugh Marten
Framed to 46 1/4” x 56 1/2”
(Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000)
1483
Startled Cowboys (Western Pulp Cover)
Oil on canvas
22” x 20”
Signed in lower right “Scott” Framed to 24 1/2” x 22 1/2”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1484
Western Pulp Cover Art Oil on canvas board
Sight: 20” x 16 1/2”
Signed in lower left “Cherry” c. 1959
Framed and matted to 26 1/2” x 23”
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1485 - MON RANDALL (1891-1935)
Tom Mix Cartoons
Mixed Media
Signed lower center / dated ‘24. Image 22 1/4” x 17 1/4”
Framed to 24” x 18 1/2”
A wonderful series of cartoons relating to Tom Mix and Tony, not a flattering look at the film and Wild West star, but funny.
Mon Randall, Caricaturist was in 1924 designing ads, posters and the like as head of the title art department at Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM).
(Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500)
1486 - BURT PROCTER (1901-1980)
Rough Customer Oil on board 14” x 11”
Signed in lower left “Burt Procter” Framed to 21” x 18”
(Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800)
1487 - OLAF WIEGHORST (1899-1988)
Seasons Greetings Ink / Graphite on paper
9 7/8” x 7 7/8”
Signed lower center / Inscribed “Out of my sketchbook / Seasons Greetings / O. Wieghorst Xmas 1957
Framed to 20” x 17 1/2”
Gerald Peters Gallery sticker attached
(Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000)
1490
1488 - NICHOLAS S. FIRFIRES (1917-1990)
At the Fair Oil on canvas 11” x 14”
Signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires
Framed to 19” x 22” Circa 1970s
PROVENANCE: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
1489 - TWO GILLETT COLLECTION CANVAS PRINTS
Two large display signs printed on canvas and wrapped on stretcher boards for the Ron & Linda Gillett Collection featuring “Tom Qualey & Nells Qualey / Cowboy Artisans” and “Elegant in Silver & Steel” both featuring great images of bits and spurs. 40” x 60”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,000)
- MATT CLARK (1903-1972)
Jesse James Love Story
Mixed media on paper
17 1/2” x 22 1/2”
Signed and dated ‘49 in lower right
Framed to 30 1/4” x 34 1/4”
Created for the American Weekly June 19, 1949. Caption “Jesse James / Zee at the Minister, and said, “Marry Me”’
(Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500)
1491
A lot of two (2) Bob Coronato etchings: (a) Them’s A Bunch-A Bronc Stomp’n...Sun Fish’n...Sons-o-Bitches... etching on paper
10” x 7”
Signed lower right: Bob Coronato 92/185 / titled lower left Framed to 21” x 17 1/2” (b) Giving Power To The Relay Horse etching on paper
8” x 13 3/4”
Signed lower right: Bob Coronato 25/95 / titled lower left Framed to 20 1/4” x 26”
(Estimate: $600 - $900)
1493
A 14” x 12” bag with unusual floral design in blue, red, and browns on a white field. The stepped corners are in pink and red. A purple cloth edge with soft leather back.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)
Bold and bright green, blue and red flowers on a large 7 1/2” x 7 1/2” beaded panel. Thick fringe on the edge with line lining, most likely elk hide. 15 1/2” long x 8 1/2” wide
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,400)
1494 - LOT OF 4 PATRIOTIC VINTAGE BEADED ITEMS
A grouping of Native beaded items in the all American theme.
a) Two beaded star design patches with crossed American flags on a light blue background. 6” tall.
b) A possible tobacco bag with crossed American flags and burst stars in the sky on a yellow background. Flap is decorated with three mother of pearl buttons and has leather fringe and tin cone drops. Body is 8 1/2” x 6” with fringe it is 18 1/2” overall.
c) A bright blue beaded tie with crossed American flags and a spread-winged eagle done on leather. 10 1/2” long.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $800 - $1,200)
A muted color saddle blanket with stepped corners, mid century. 62” x 27 1/2”
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
(Estimate: $500 - $800)
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- MORPHY’S does not accept any responsibility or liability for the sale of items containing materials from protected species or for any omission in marking or labeling goods as containing materials from protected species. Such material includes, but is not limited to, ivory from elephants and walruses, tortoise shell, crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, some species of coral and certain woods. Restrictions on the importation, exportation, sale, transfer, and/or possession of goods containing materials from protected species derive from international, federal, and state laws and regulations promulgated thereunder. Laws include, but are not limited to, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA). States currently restricting trade of protected species include, but are not limited to, California, New York and New Jersey.
Prospective buyers are on notice that several countries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of protected materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation as well. Potential buyers intending to import the property into another country should be familiar with the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on goods containing material from protected species. Regulations may vary as the U.S. generally prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old, subject to certain exceptions.
It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. All buyers agree to comply with any and all domestic and international restrictions on the trade of protected species as a condition of the sale. Please note that the ability to obtain an export license or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import license or certificate in another country, and vice versa. It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain any export or import licenses and/or certificates as well as any other required documentation. MORPHY’S is not able to assist the buyer in attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or certificates, and there is no assurance that an export license or certificate can be obtained. The inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export goods containing material from protected species will not constitute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said goods or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with these Bidder Terms and Conditions.
Grading Scale:
Near Mint Plus 97% - 100% Near Mint 90% - 96%
Excellent 80% - 89% Very Good 70% - 79%
Good Below 70%
BIDDER TERMS & CONDITIONS
BIDDING
RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The auctioneer will determine the highest bidder. The auctioneer alone has the right to reopen the bidding of an item if deemed necessary due to a dispute. If there is a tie bid between the floor and Internet or absentee bid, the floor bid takes precedence. MORPHY’S and its representatives reserve the right to remove those attendees who impede preview and/or the auction. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. The buyer will then assume all risk and full responsibility of the lot purchased once ownership has changed. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. MORPHY’S is not responsible for any errors in bids, omissions of bids, or failure to execute bids and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with the internet, absentee bidding, or telephone bidding.
AGENT BIDDING - MORPHY’S will accept bids from an individual agent authorized by a company or another individual. MORPHY’s requires any agent to provide a signed letter of authorization from the buyer of record company or individual allowing the agent to bid on their behalf.
• ABSENTEE BIDDING - - MORPHY’S will accept absentee bids submitted via telephone call, in person, mail, fax or through www.morphyauctions. com. Absentee bidders must use the absentee bid form (available online) and clearly mark the lot number, title, and maximum bid amount. All bids must be left in increments as explained on our bid form. If a bid is “out of increment,” the auctioneer has the right to round the bid up to the next correct increment. If there are two (2) identical bids placed on the same item, priority will be given to the first bid received. Bidders may preview, register, and place bids online through our website, www.morphyauctions. com. Seller(s) agree to allow the Auctioneer to accept and execute absentee bids in a competitive manner for potential buyers and under the MORPHY’S absentee bidding terms and conditions. During the live sale, the auctioneer will execute your absentee bid competitively up to the maximum amount you have indicated.
• ONLINE BIDDING - - Online bidding through www.morphyauctions.com, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, Proxibid, or other bidding platforms may be available; all Terms and Conditions still apply. A surcharge will be added for third party online platforms. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium. If there is a tie bid between the online bid and a floor bid, the floor bid takes precedence. Due to our fast-paced auctions and bids coming from floor bidders, phone bidders, online bidders and absentee bids, the auctioneer has the final word on all item(s) sold. You (the bidder) assume the risk of winning an item online and not having the item sell to you. This is due to the final call of the auctioneer and the operator not being able to re-open that lot. Online bidders are fully responsible for accidental bidding as if they bid normally.
• BID RESULTS – Please allow 24-48 hours post auction to receive your official invoice from MORPHY’S. MORPHY’S will only contact successful bidders. The invoice will include item, hammer price, premium, shipping, handling, insurance, taxes, and any other charges that apply. Invoices and any outstanding amount due may and will be auto charged to the credit card on file within 48 hours of the invoice being sent. If you wish to pay by another method, please contact us within 48 hours after the sale.
• TELEPHONE BIDDING - Requests for phone lines must be received at least three (3) days prior to the auction date. MORPHY’S cannot guarantee phone lines but will make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to participate through that method. Phone lines are provided on a first come first served basis. Please visit www.morphyauctions.com or call 877-968-8880 to register for a telephone bid.
BID INCREMENTS
Bid increments listed are a general guideline. Actual increments are at the auctioneer’s discretion. If a lot does not receive a bid of 50% of the low estimate, the lot will be passed by the auctioneer.
$0 - $500…................$25
$500 - $1,000….........$50
$1,000 - $2,000…......$100
$2,000 - $5,000…......$200
$5,000 - $10,000....…$500
$10,000 +…............... Auctioneer’s discretion
RESERVES
Most of our items are unreserved, but occasionally items may carry a moderate reserve. Please note that when a lot carries a reserve, the reserve is usually somewhere below our low estimate. In the case of a reserved item, the seller has authorized the auctioneer to bid on their behalf until the reserve price is reached.
BUYER’S PREMIUM
A 20% buyer’s premium will be added to all successful bids and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase cost. A 3% merchant fee is also automatically applied to all invoices but can be discounted upon payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer that is received within 7 days from the receipt of the invoice. If the type of payment is split, invoice will reflect the 3% charge for merchant fees on the entire invoice. In addition, a surcharge will be added for certain third-party online bidding platforms the bidder utilizes. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium.
SALES TAX
MORPHY’S is required by law to collect sales tax where our company has nexus. Sales tax rate will be charged by law on behalf of the state and locality where the customer of record takes possession of their purchase. Lots are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless the required form and copy of permit are on file with MORPHY’S. It is the bidder’s responsibility to know the sales tax rate applicable. As a convenience and without any guarantee, you may use this website, https://www.taxjar.com/salestax-calculator, as a resource to calculate your applicable sales tax rate. Bidder agrees to pay MORPHY’S the actual amount of tax due if sales tax is not properly collected due to 1) an expired, inaccurate, or inappropriate tax certificate or declaration, 2) an incorrect interpretation of the applicable statute, 3) or any other reason. The appropriate form and certificate must be on file at and verified by MORPHY’S five days prior to the auction, or the tax must be paid. If the required form and certificate is received by MORPHY’S within 4 days of the conclusion of the auction, you qualify for a refund for the tax paid. Lots from different auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes.
PAYMENT, INTEREST & STORAGE FEES
Any invoice totaling more than $100,000 must be paid within three (3) days. All other merchandise must be paid in full within seven (7) days of the date of the invoice. Payments can be made by going to your account online at www.morphyauctions. com, call 877-968-8880 or mail payment to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC 2000 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517. Invoices and any outstanding amount due may and will be auto charged to the credit card on file within 48 hours of the invoice being sent. If you wish to pay by another method, please contact us within 48 hours after the sale. Interest will be charged on all balances not
BIDDER TERMS & CONDITIONS
paid at the rate of 1-1/2% monthly (18% APR) effective 30 days from the invoice date. All goods not retrieved by Buyer within 45 days after the invoice date, shall be subject to a monthly storage fee as follows: $50/month per regular sized item or $100/ month per oversized item. Buyer authorizes MORPHY’s to sell, at their standard commission and consignment contract terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90-day period in any manner deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, personal checks, certified checks, wire transfers, money orders, and cash.
• SNEAKERS, JEWELRY, WATCHES, COIN AND CURRENCY ITEMS OR ANY INVOICES MORPHY’S DEEMS AT RISK OF CREDIT CARD FRAUD – We accept cash, wire transfer, check, certified checks and money orders only. No credit cards will be accepted for invoices containing these items.
• CREDIT CARD –We will not accept credit card payment for any jewelry, watch, coin or currency purchases or on any purchases that Morphy’s deems to be at risk for fraud. If a credit card is used as any form of total payment, invoice will reflect a 3% surcharge on the entire invoice. This charge is automatically added but will be discounted if payment is received by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. MORPHY’s reserves the right to refuse to ship to a different address than the billing address on the credit card being used.
• CHECK - There will be a $30.00 service charge for returned checks. Make checks payable to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC. MORPHY’S reserves the right to hold items paid for by personal or company check until said check clears (14 days). MORPHY’S has the right to hold all checks over $2,000. Customers who have an established successful buying history with MORPHY’S may be exempt from this requirement. We will accept a personal or company check >$2,000 from a first time buyer if you provide a Bank Letter of Credit, available on our website, www.morphyauctions.com.
• WIRE TRANSFERS – There will be a $30 charge added to all wire transfers less than $2,000. Please add this amount to your invoice total before sending a wire transfer.
In the few situations where a successful bidder does not remit payment when due, MORPHY’S will proceed with the legal steps necessary to protect its interests and will block the bidder from future auction participation.
PACKING/SHIPPING
• It is the bidder’s responsibility to take shipping, handling, and insurance costs into consideration when bidding on items.
• BIDDERS PRESENT AND TAKING ITEMS AFTER AUCTION
– Since item liability transfers upon a successful bid, items paid for must be packed, transported and/or removed by the buyer at his/her own risk after the close of the sale. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S packs or transports the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee.
• ITEMS NOT PICKED UP THE DAY OF THE SALE – Shipping, handling, insurance, and taxes will be added to all invoices that Morphy’s agrees to ship. We recommend you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. Shipping will be based on actual costs provided by UPS, USPS, or other carriers based upon the contents’ size and weight. Packaging and insurance will vary in cost depending on the contents and value of the shipment. Oversize and breakable items are not standard shippable items and will require shipment by a 3rd party shipper. MORPHY’s cannot combine standard item shipments with oversize and breakable item shipments. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S packs or transports the merchandise, it is fully at the risk,
responsibility, and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee.
• SHIPPING TERMS - MORPHY’S will ship items to the buyer at the listed address via UPS or other carriers, FOB, Denver, Pennsylvania, or FOB other auction locations. Shipping will occur within 15 business days from the date payment is received. Any risk of loss or damage to the item(s) during transit via UPS, or any other carrier is at the risk of the buyer. Any additional insurance coverage should be purchased by the buyer through the carrier. Buyer releases MORPHY’s from all claims for loss or damage to any item during transit and agrees to pay all costs of defense, including attorney’s fees, for any claims brought against MORPHY’S for loss or damage occurring during transit. MORPHY’s is not responsible for mis-delivery or theft of packages.
• INSURANCE - Shipping insurance is automatically added to invoices for shipment to the United States and Canada locations. Insurance may be waived by providing MORPHY’s a signed insurance waiver. Insurance for all 3rd party shipments must be arranged through that carrier. Insurance purchased through MORPHY’s applies only to shipments to the United States and Canada. Buyers must purchase their own insurance for shipments to other countries.
• INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS – MORPHY’S welcomes our international customers. MOPRHY’S can provide upon request a complete process and set of recommended company contacts with whom the Buyer can work to understand the steps, timing, and cost to acquire items at auction. It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property and for paying all shipping costs, customs and duties on the items. By law, MORPHY’S cannot, and will not, declare lesser values for any international purchases and all shipments will include the invoice with purchase totals including the buyer’s premium and shipping cost.
• 3RD
PARTY SHIPPING
of
OVERSIZE ITEMS
– Buyers will need to either pick up the items personally or arrange a 3rd party shipping service for oversize items. As a general guideline, the following will indicate which packages apply, as they are of a certain weight, length, or dimensional size.
∙ Dimensional size is length (the longest measurement) + (height x 2) + (width x 2). For example a 36” x 36” x 12” package = 36 + (36 x2) + (12 x 2) = 132”
∙ USA home shipments must be <70 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size
∙ USA business shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size
∙ International shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <130” dimensional size
∙ There may be certain shipments that meet these requirements that will still require 3rd party shipping, and we will communicate the reason in those cases.
• 3RD PARTY SHIPPING OF BREAKABLE,
DELICATE, FRAGILE
ITEMS - MORPHY’S reserves the right to decline shipment of items based on its fragility. If an item is unable to be shipped in-house, the item will require shipment by a 3rd party or pick up arrangements to be made. MORPHY’s will not ship any items that are neon or contain neon. Other examples of fragile items include glass display cases of any size; coin-operated, arcade and vending items with fragile parts and/or glass; signs with parts or protrusions beyond the main body of the sign, oversized vases, high value lamps and glass of all sizes, high value artwork including but not limited to paintings, statuary, sculpture, figurines, dioramas, and other intricate items; and items subject to impact by moisture and known handling issues in the supply chain. Under no circumstances will MORPHY’S be responsible for shipping damage to picture frames of any kind.
• For any buyers who wish to arrange for their own shipping, MORPHY’S must be notified at least seven (7) days prior to arrival of the shipping company name, arrival date and time. Pickup must be scheduled to begin and end within our normal business hours (9am – 4pm weekdays).
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STORAGE FEE –
MORPHY’S will charge a monthly storage fee of $50/ month per regular sized item or $100/month per oversized item for any items on MORPHY’s location for more than 45 days. Buyer authorizes the MORPHY’s to sell, at their standard commission and consignment contract terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90-day period in any manner deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer.
BIDDER TERMS & CONDITIONS
AGREEMENT REGARDING GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, AND LEGAL RIGHTS
I hereby understand and agree that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to MORPHY’S Bidder Terms & Conditions, which includes this provision (hereafter referred to as “Terms & Conditions”), MORPHY’S, or the breach thereof (hereafter referred to as “Claims”), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. I hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the appropriate court in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Claims and their enforcement, and I agree that any and all Claims must be adjudicated, heard, determined, and resolved in said court, and I hereby irrevocably waive any objection on the ground that any such action or proceeding in said court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. MORPHY’S failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms & Conditions or any other legal rights, shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms & Conditions by MORPHY’S must be made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of MORPHY’S specifically referencing the provision(s) contained within the Terms & Conditions to be waived. Headings used in the Terms & Conditions are for convenience only and are not to be relied upon. If any provision of the Terms & Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Terms & Conditions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms & Conditions will inure to the benefit of, and are intended to be, enforceable by MORPHY’S, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, members, directors, officers, and licensees. There are no third party beneficiaries to these Terms & Conditions; a person or entity who is not a party or signatory to these Terms & Conditions has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to rely upon or enforce any term or provision of these Terms & Conditions.
POST SALE RETURN POLICY
MORPHY’S engages knowledgeable experts to provide catalog descriptions on the merchandise we sell. Every effort is made to ensure those descriptions are accurate and that they fully disclose any exceptions to condition. Any buyer who has made their payment within the due date of 7 calendar days who wishes to report a problem must notify MORPHY’S within three calendar (3) days of receipt of their purchased item. Buyers who have not made their payment within the due date of 7 days may not return any items under any circumstances. No lots purchased by floor bidders (including those bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned. Please refer to MORPHY’S limited guarantee herein. A Return Authorization Number (RA#) must be issued by MORPHY’S before you ship anything back to our address. Item must be returned in the same condition. Any items arriving without a return authorization will not be given a refund. The item in question must be shipped with the RA# on the outside and inside of the package, with full insurance, so it arrives at MORPHY’S within one week of the aforementioned authorization.
PRIVACY
TO REVIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MORPHYAUCTIONS.COM/PRIVACY-POLICY
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ABSENTEE BID FORM
Auction: January 24, 2025 Old West Auction
Step 1 - Circle Bidding Option
Phone line: Morphy Auctions staff will call you 5 lots prior to the item(s) you wish to bid on. Absentee: Morphy Auctions staff will execute your left bid(s) as if you were in attendance.
Step 2 - List Lot/Bid Information
Bid Increments:
$0 - $500/$25
$200 - $500/$25
Phone Line Absentee Bid Name
Please print clearly.
Lot # Description Absentee Bid
2000 N. READING RD • DENVER, PA 17517 P/ 877-968-8880 F/ 717-336-7115
email: info@morphyauctions.com www.morphyauctions.com
Phone Emergency Bid Applies to phone bidders only.
$500 - $1,000/$50
$1,000 - 2,000/$100
Step 3 - Fill Out Personal Contact Info
$2,000 - $5,000/$200
$5,000 - $10,000/$500
$10,000/Auctioneer’s Discretion
Please print clearly.
PLEASE NOTE ~ Emergency bids are executed only if Morphy Auctions is unable to contact the bidder via the phone number(s) provided.
Phone Line 1 Phone Line 2
I accept that all bids do not include the buyer’s premium of 23%. I accept that all bids are subject to the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE printed in the catalog. My signature serves as an agreement to the terms stated on this form.
Signature Date
Print Name
If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact Morphy Auctions prior to the auction.