American Indian & Western Americana Auction

Auction Details

This sale features nearly 300 lots of American Indian art and artifacts as well as items that recall the romantic image of the American West. Highlighted lots include a Winchester Model 1890 Rifle used at the 101 Ranch (Lot 117), a Colt Single Action Army Revolver owned by 101 Ranch Performer and Young Buffalo Wild West Show Manager Vernon Seaver (Lot 276). Also included is a variety of western artifacts including hats and spurs from the BAR-C Ranch, owned by Bill Geis, grandson of 101 Ranch Comptroller Ellsworth Collings. These include vintage hats (Lots 90-94), horse bits (96-98), and spurs (100-104).

Lewis & Grant is especially proud to feature in this auction are several lots attributed to legendary cowboy and wild west show performer Bill Pickett (1870-1832). These items were in the possession of BIll Geis and the Bar-C ranch after the closure of the 101 Ranch in 1932, Pickett having passed away that same year. An important breaker of the color barrier in rodeos and Wild West Shows, Bill Pickett is credited with the now-classic sport of "bull-dogging". These artifacts include two pairs of chaps (Lots 110-111), a selection of family photos (Lots 112), and two firearms (Lots 115-116), believed to have been used by Pickett during his lifetime.

This auction also features several excellent lots of western art, including a limited edition statue by Veryl Goodnight (Lot 246), several attractive bronzed (Lots 245, 247, 248), a painting by Navajo painter Frank B. Austin (Lot 254), and a variety of western themed decor perfect for complimenting a ranch house or those who appreciate equestrian decoration.

Lewis & Grant also presents a wide selection of historic manuscripts and photographs, which capture both the legendary and mundane aspects of western life, including images of ranchers, cowboys, horsemen, and American Indians.

Absentee and pre-bidding begins February 18, with live bidding commencing Tuesday, February 28th at 10:00 am EST. For more information or to r
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Pair of 20th Century Beaded Moccasins51 - Pair of 20th Century Beaded Moccasins
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DESCRIPTION Two-piece soft sole construction with beaded insteps and beaded folded cuff. Shows contemporary light and dark blue, orange, red, and gree
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Beaded Tobacco Bag52 - Beaded Tobacco Bag
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DESCRIPTION 11" x 7". Tanned hide construction with rawhide and beaded fringe. Beaded throughout with polychrome geometric motifs. Lined i...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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Beaded Pipe Bag53 - Beaded Pipe Bag
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DESCRIPTION 18.5" x 6.6" without tassels. Buckskin construction with quill-wrapped tassels and attached pouch. Beaded throughout with red,...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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Pair of Plains Beaded Buckskin Leggings54 - Pair of Plains Beaded Buckskin Leggings
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DESCRIPTION 15.75" x 3.5". Two-piece tanned buckskin construction with sinew stitching. Beaded with red, yellow, green, blue, and black ge...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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Great Lakes Beaded Cloth Bandolier Bag55 - Great Lakes Beaded Cloth Bandolier Bag
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DESCRIPTION Front panel measures 21" x 17.5". Strap measures 7.25" wide. Ojibwa, backed in commercial trade cloth, with multicolored ...
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Plains Style Beaded Possibles Bag with Powder Horn56 - Plains Style Beaded Possibles Bag with Powder Horn
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DESCRIPTION 10.25" x 2.25" horn with stitched leather possible bag suspended by a 37" strap beaded with red, turquoise, and dark blue...
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Pair of Plains Beaded Armbands57 - Pair of Plains Beaded Armbands
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DESCRIPTION 11.25" x 2". Buckskin armbands beaded throughout with light blue, red, white, green, and pink beads featuring a red and light ...
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Lot of Beaded Strips and Rosettes58 - Lot of Beaded Strips and Rosettes
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes 25" x 2.75" beaded blanket strip with red, black, red, yellow, and green geometric motifs on a white background; ...
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Plains Beaded Hat Band59 - Plains Beaded Hat Band
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DESCRIPTION 1.75" x 22.5". Lazy stitch with white, orange, and dark blue beads. Backed in muslin. **Very good condition overall. Some...
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Beaded Hat Band60 - Beaded Hat Band
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DESCRIPTION 23.5" x 2.75". Tanned hide construction with amber, gold, gree, blue, and white beads in a geometric motif trimmed in amber. ...
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Fully Beaded Plains Belt61 - Fully Beaded Plains Belt
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DESCRIPTION 32.25" x 4.25". Woven muslin material fully beaded with red, blue, yellow, green, and orange seed beads on a woven background....
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Plains Beaded Cloth Belt62 - Plains Beaded Cloth Belt
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DESCRIPTION 55" x 4". Woodlands Cree, Rose tone trade cloth backing, with what appears to be applique lane stitching pattern in a complex ...
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Lot of Beaded Artwork63 - Lot of Beaded Artwork
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of three beaded strips, one measuring 14.5" x 1" with red and blue beads on a white background, and one 27.25&quo...
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Plains Beaded Knife Sheath64 - Plains Beaded Knife Sheath
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DESCRIPTION 8" x 2.75". bead decorated on one side with white and red-heart geometric patterns on a blue background, painted parfleche bac...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Plains Beaded Sheath with Knife65 - Plains Beaded Sheath with Knife
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DESCRIPTION 9.5" x 2.5". Rawhide constriction with red, light blue, dark blue, yellow, and white beads. Knife handle carved with arrows an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Plains Beaded Knife Sheath with Knife66 - Plains Beaded Knife Sheath with Knife
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DESCRIPTION 8" x 2.5". Rawhide construction with geometric motifs in white, light blue, rose, dark blue, transparent blue, and yellow. **...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Plains War Club with Horsehair Drop67 - Plains War Club with Horsehair Drop
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DESCRIPTION 14" long with 24" horsehair drop. Sewn rawhide with painted club. **Very good condition. Good paint remaining with stitchin...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Beaded Plains War Club68 - Beaded Plains War Club
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DESCRIPTION 17.75" overall length with 6.5" bi-color stone head. Beaded throughout with multicolor beads as well as around the head with r...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Plains War Club69 - Plains War Club
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DESCRIPTION 16" overall length with 6.75" stone oviod head. Rawhide-covered wood haft. Appears to be 20th century. **Good condition overa...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Beaded Hide Jacket70 - Beaded Hide Jacket
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DESCRIPTION Leather construction with fringe on shoulders, back, and sleeves. Beaded on cuffs, shoulders, and front seams with red, green, blue, white
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Plains Pad Saddle71 - Plains Pad Saddle
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DESCRIPTION 3.5" x 13.75". Stuffed buckskin construction with red and white beaded adornment. Red wool and buckskin tassles on each corner...
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Pair of Beaded Trousers72 - Pair of Beaded Trousers
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DESCRIPTION 14.5" x 38". Buckskin construction with French pockets and button fly. Beaded on pocket edge and outseams in yellow, blue, whi...
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Lot of Three Camp Knives73 - Lot of Three Camp Knives
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of three antique camp knives with 12.5", 10.25", and 7" blades with wood scales and bone grips. Smaller knif...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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Pair of German Silver Armbands74 - Pair of German Silver Armbands
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DESCRIPTION 4.125" x 3"> German silver with hammered texture finish and scalloped designs. Two holes on each end for ties. Marked on in...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Pair of German Silver Armbands75 - Pair of German Silver Armbands
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DESCRIPTION 3.75" x 1.5". Bent flexible German silver construction with German silver medallions. One medallion with punch-stamp decoratio...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Lot of Trade Jewelry76 - Lot of Trade Jewelry
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes three pairs of trade jewelry items including one pair of 4" silver plated armbands with geometric edge design, one pai...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
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Bone Breastplate77 - Bone Breastplate
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DESCRIPTION 20" x 10". Bone pipes with red and white pony beads and feathers. **Good condition overall. Some darkening and staining of bo...
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Southwest  Hide & Wood Drum78 - Southwest Hide & Wood Drum
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DESCRIPTION 7" x 6.5" x 23" circumference. "Taos, N.M." Rawhide head,hide lacings, cottonwood body. **Some minor old repai...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Navajo Blanket79 - Navajo Blanket
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DESCRIPTION 62.5" x 78.5". Polychrome stripes with visible lazy lines. **Good condition overall. Some scattered moth holes and loosening ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Plains Hide and Wood Hand Drum80 - Plains Hide and Wood Hand Drum
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DESCRIPTION 9.5" x 5.25". 17.75" circumference. Apache, Rawhide construction sinew-stitched over wood frame. Some remnants of cobalt ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Lot of Western Textiles81 - Lot of Western Textiles
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of two woven rugs, the largest measuring 28.75" x 30.5". Also includes two blanket strips woven in geometric moti...
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Alaskan Seal Skin Boat Model82 - Alaskan Seal Skin Boat Model
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DESCRIPTION 13.25" x 3.25". Sea otter skin construction with wood framing. **Very good condition overall. Some wear and darkening from a...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Contemporary Inuit Doll83 - Contemporary Inuit Doll
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DESCRIPTION 10" x 10" x 10". Textile construction with stitched hide parka complete with good. Figure is shown with a cigarette in it...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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South American Chancay Doll84 - South American Chancay Doll
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DESCRIPTION 5.5"x2.5". Stuffed textile construction with dyed and woven patterns. As these dolls are often purposefully made, even by cont...
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Mexican Government Broadside Announcing Campaign Against Indian Incursions, 183485 - Mexican Government Broadside Announcing Campaign Against Indian Incursions, 1834
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DESCRIPTION 8.5" x 12.5". Broadside issued by Colonel D. Jose Joachin of Chihuahua, announcing the beginning of a campaign against Indian ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Mexican Government Pamphlet Discussing Raising Troops Against American Indian Raids, 184586 - Mexican Government Pamphlet Discussing Raising Troops Against American Indian Raids, 1845
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DESCRIPTION 8.75" x 12.5". Mexican "La Restauracion" publication by the Government of the State of Chihuahua. Discusses the depl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Pair of Vintage Stovepipe Boots87 - Pair of Vintage Stovepipe Boots
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DESCRIPTION Leather construction, left and right-lasted. Pegged soles with rounded, stacked leather heels secured with square-headed nails. Boot strap
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (180.00 + 32.40BP) = 212.40
 
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Vintage Stetson Western Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett88 - Vintage Stetson Western Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Internal diameter 7" x 8", brim 3.75", crown height 6". Felt construction with pencil-rolled brim and grosgrain ribb...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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Merrimac Western Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett89 - Merrimac Western Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Internal diameter 6.25" x 7.25". 3.25" brim, crown height 7". Unbound pencil-rolled brim with 1.25" grosgrain r...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Vintage Felt Stetson Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett90 - Vintage Felt Stetson Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Internal diameter 6.5", brim 3.25", crown height 7". Wool felt construction with 1" grosgrain ribbon. Leather sweatb...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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Vintage Stetson Western Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett91 - Vintage Stetson Western Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Internal diameter 6.25" x 7.5", brim 4.5", crown height 7". Nutria construction with bound brim and 2" grosgrai...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Vintage Felt Stetson Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett92 - Vintage Felt Stetson Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Interior diameter 6.5", brim 4", crown height 5.75". Tan felt constriction with 1 1/8" grosgrain ribbon. Leather swe...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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Vintage Miller Brothers Western Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett93 - Vintage Miller Brothers Western Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Internal diameter 8" x 7", brim 3.5", crown height 6.25". Fine fur felt construction ith bound brim and woven hat ba...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
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Vintage Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett94 - Vintage Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Interior diameter 6.75", brim 3.5", crown height 4". Felt construction with 1" woven hair hat band fitted with bull ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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Engraved Hat Band Attributed to Bill Pickett95 - Engraved Hat Band Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION 22" circumference, adjustable to 25", .5" wide. Steel band engraved throughout with floral motifs and geometric borders. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Good Silver-Mounted Crescent Bit Attributed to Bill Pickett96 - Good Silver-Mounted Crescent Bit Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION 9" x 5.5". Iron construction with silver inlay engraved in geometric and floral motifs. No signature. **Good condition overal...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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Good Silver-Mounted Bit97 - Good Silver-Mounted Bit
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DESCRIPTION 7.25" x 5". Iron construction with iron cricket. Silver inlay engraved in the form of a serpent along wit floral and geometric...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 288.00BP) = 1,888.00
 
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Silver-Mounted Bit98 - Silver-Mounted Bit
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DESCRIPTION 7" x 5.25". Iron construction with brass roller. Features engraved silver inlaid in floral motifs as well as copper-shanked si...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Excellent Engaved German Silver Mounted Bridle99 - Excellent Engaved German Silver Mounted Bridle
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DESCRIPTION Iron construction with German silver facings engraved throughout with broad scrolls, geometric borders, and star insert. Includes stitched
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Pair of California-Style Spurs Attributed to Bill Picket100 - Pair of California-Style Spurs Attributed to Bill Picket
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DESCRIPTION 8.75" x 4". Iron construction with engraved heel bands and inlaid shank. 3.75" eight-point rowel. Fitted with heel chains...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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