American Indian & Western Americana Auction

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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.

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Pair of Vintage Spurs and Spur Straps Attributed to Bill Picket101 - Pair of Vintage Spurs and Spur Straps Attributed to Bill Picket
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes a pair of vintage California-style spurs with 2.5" shanks and 1.75" rowels. Both show engraving on the outer heel...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Good Pair of Silver Inlaid California Style Spurs102 - Good Pair of Silver Inlaid California Style Spurs
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DESCRIPTION 8.5" x 4". Iron construction with two-piece heel hand and shank. German silver inlay on shank and heelband with 3.5" fan ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Lot of Spurs103 - Lot of Spurs
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes three pairs of spurs, the largest measuring 5.5" x 3.5". Steel with exterior of heel bands with floral engravings...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Pair of Silver Inlaid Spurs104 - Pair of Silver Inlaid Spurs
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DESCRIPTION 4" x 8.25". California-style with long neck, jingle-bobs, and 3" rowels. Heel bands inlaid with low-grade silver. Exterio...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Matching Tack Set105 - Matching Tack Set
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DESCRIPTION Includes bridle, reins, breastplate with martingale, and curb bit. Fitted throughout with glass stones and faceted studs. **Some drying a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Jim Houston Bareback "Bronc" Saddle106 - Jim Houston Bareback "Bronc" Saddle
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DESCRIPTION Leather construction with correct hard handhold. Woven cincha strap. Leather shows Jim Houston stamp. Stand not included. **Good conditio
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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101 Ranch Round Up Ground Notes107 - 101 Ranch Round Up Ground Notes
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of six reprinted notes for Miller Brother's 101 Ranch Roundup Grounds. Includes Chief and Bison notes in 5, 10, and ove...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 101 Ranch and Wild West Show Memorabilia108 - Lot of 101 Ranch and Wild West Show Memorabilia
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes items from the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch, including a pair of bridle rosettes, a pair of unpunched tickets, dated 1930 and 19
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (270.00) = 270.00
 
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Well-Worn Western Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett109 - Well-Worn Western Hat Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Tan wool felt construction with leather hatband adorned with glass gems. No liner or sweatband. **Some staining and wear to brown and bri
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Pair of Leather Chaps Attributed to Bill Pickett110 - Pair of Leather Chaps Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Leather construction with steel conchos and bass decoration. Iron clip closures. An undated image of Bill Pickett shows him on his horse w
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Personalized Leather Chaps of Bill Pickett111 - Personalized Leather Chaps of Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Leather construction with iron buckle and leather conchos. Added white wool felt "BILL" over stitched "HGM" initials...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Large Format Family Images of Bill Pickett112 - Large Format Family Images of Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes four approximately 19" x 26" images from the Bill Pickett family. Includes his mother Mary "Janie" (ne...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Leather Roping Cuffs Attributed to Bill Picket113 - Leather Roping Cuffs Attributed to Bill Picket
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DESCRIPTION Leather construction with copper rivets replacing old snaps. Brass "Gopher Brand" snaps on wrist. **Good condition overall. S...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Child's Bronzed Boot, Attributed to Bill Pickett Family114 - Child's Bronzed Boot, Attributed to Bill Pickett Family
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DESCRIPTION 6.25" x 10". Bronzed leather mounted on a marble base. **Fair to good condition overall. Some tarnishing and verdigris on bo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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**Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun Attributed to Bill Pickett115 - **Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION 12 gauge, 20.75" barrel, S/N 623821 (ca. 1918). Reblued finish with grooved forend and checkered grip. Attributed to Bill Pickett w...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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**Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine Attributed to Bill Picket116 - **Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine Attributed to Bill Picket
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DESCRIPTION .30-30 caliber, 20" barrel, S/N 625749 (ca. 1914). Repainted steel finish with sanded wood stock. Includes leather carbine scabbard...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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101 Wild West Show Winchester Model 1890 Straight Grip Deluxe Rifle117 - 101 Wild West Show Winchester Model 1890 Straight Grip Deluxe Rifle
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DESCRIPTION 22 short caliber, 24" octagonal barrel, S/N 609865 (ca. 1918). Full factory nickel finish. Straight grip deluxe 1X walnut stock a...
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Start Price : 3,250.00 | Estimate : 6,500.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Pair of Leather Chaps Attributed to Bill Pickett118 - Pair of Leather Chaps Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Leather construction with rounded edge trim and arrow reinforced pockets. Heart-shaped silver conchos with buckskin ties. Iron roller belt
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Pair of Leather "Shotgun" Chaps Attributed to Bill Pickett119 - Pair of Leather "Shotgun" Chaps Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION 39" overall length. Tooled waistband with brass snap buttons on two exterior pockets. Shows maker's mark of T. Flynn. Flynn ope...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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"Legends of the West" First Day Cover Postcards and Stamps, Including Bill Pickett Error Set120 - "Legends of the West" First Day Cover Postcards and Stamps, Including Bill Pickett Error Set
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes twenty first day of issue covers of western heroes including Annie Oakley, Chief Joseph, William "Buffalo Bill" C...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Lot of 20th Century Western Themed Collectibles121 - Lot of 20th Century Western Themed Collectibles
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes a selection of collectibles from the mid-20th century period in collecting known as the "Indian Craze". Items inc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Lot of Western Themed Pocket Knives122 - Lot of Western Themed Pocket Knives
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes five pocket knives with western pop culture heroes including Zorro, Gene Autry, Dave Evans, the Lone Ranger, and Roy Rogers.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Lot of Two Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Souvenir Cabinet Cards123 - Lot of Two Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Souvenir Cabinet Cards
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes two 1885-dated souvenir cabinet cards, the largest measuring 4.25" x 6", purchased from Buffalo Bill's Wild W...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Collection of Cabinet Cards an Buffalo and Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show Program124 - Collection of Cabinet Cards an Buffalo and Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show Program
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of four cabinet cards, two of which depict Plains American Indians. Studio marks include T.D. Lewis of Kingston, New York; La
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Souvenir Knife from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show125 - Souvenir Knife from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
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DESCRIPTION 4.5" clip-point blade with 1.25" false edge. Thin brass crossguard with bone handle wrapped in sheet of brass stamped "BU...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Pair of Nocona Boots with Crockett Spurs126 - Pair of Nocona Boots with Crockett Spurs
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DESCRIPTION Black leather construction with sewn square-toe soles and "Cats paw" heels. Textile straps with "NOCONA/BOOT/NOCONA/TEXAS...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Large Pair of Brass Spurs Attributed to Bill Pickett127 - Large Pair of Brass Spurs Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Large pair of brass spurs measuring 3.75" x 9" x 3.5. Some light floral engraving on heel bands with six-point rowels. **Good...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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A Pair of Spurs by Tom Balding of Sheridan Wyoming128 - A Pair of Spurs by Tom Balding of Sheridan Wyoming
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DESCRIPTION American (Wyoming), 20th century. A pair of seven inch spurs marked Tom Balding Sheridan, Wyoming. Heel band shank decorated, leather by V
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (325.00 + 58.50BP) = 383.50
 
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A Pair of Single Mounted Spurs by Marlin Spurgeon129 - A Pair of Single Mounted Spurs by Marlin Spurgeon
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DESCRIPTION Texas, 20th century. A pair of six inch single mounted spurs by the late Texan Marlin Spurgeon, heel band with elaborate designed silver m
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Pair of Western Leather Leggings130 - Pair of Western Leather Leggings
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DESCRIPTION 8.5" x 20" Leather construction with tooled trim. **Good condition. Leather shows some wear from wear and use wth some repai...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pair of Gun Belts131 - Pair of Gun Belts
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of two early 20th century leather gunbelts, 40.75" and 42" long. One with a double row of 39 and 41 loops, for pi...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Lot of Horse Accessories132 - Lot of Horse Accessories
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes accessories for horses including a bit, a picket pin with rope, lead rope, lariat, and a pair of covered stirrups. **Good co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lot of Whips and Riding Quirts133 - Lot of Whips and Riding Quirts
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes several whips and riding quirts, including leather, horsehair, and wood. One with niello handle. **Good condition overall. O
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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American Powder Horn with Pouch134 - American Powder Horn with Pouch
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DESCRIPTION Large horn measuring 13" x 4". Faceted wood plug with iron nails and staple. Faceted spout. Includes leather possibles bag. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (190.00 + 34.20BP) = 224.20
 
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American Powder Horn with Pouch135 - American Powder Horn with Pouch
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DESCRIPTION 8" x 2.25" horn with wood lug and iron nails. 8.75" x 7.75" leather pouch with attached primer powder measure. **Go...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (240.00 + 43.20BP) = 283.20
 
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Lot of Two Powder Horns136 - Lot of Two Powder Horns
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of two powder horns measuring 9" and 7" in length. Both have wood plugs with iron nails. One is varnished with a ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Carved American Powder Horn137 - Carved American Powder Horn
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DESCRIPTION 8.5" x 2.5". Wood plug with added steel button. Carved with snakes, an axe, a musket, and what appears to be a log cabin and ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Lot of Two Powder Measures138 - Lot of Two Powder Measures
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes two powder measures, the longest measuring 6", and carved in the form of an eagle. **Good condition overall. Some min...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Exterior Photo of the Exchange and Hotel, EL Paso Texas, Depicting Marshall Dallas Stoudenmire139 - Exterior Photo of the Exchange and Hotel, EL Paso Texas, Depicting Marshall Dallas Stoudenmire
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DESCRIPTION 6" x 4.25". Depicts the Exchange Hotel with a number of citizens. Inked on verso "El Paso Texas/1882/Marshall Dallas Stou...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Exterior Photograph of J.J. Augustine & Co., Sumner County, Kansas140 - Exterior Photograph of J.J. Augustine & Co., Sumner County, Kansas
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DESCRIPTION 6.5" x 4.25". Depicts the exterior of the J.J. Augustine & Co. dry goods and clothing store, along with what appear to be ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Exterior Photograph of T.W. Cochran & Co., Oldest Department Store in Texas141 - Exterior Photograph of T.W. Cochran & Co., Oldest Department Store in Texas
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DESCRIPTION Mount measures 9" x 7". Depicts the T.W. Cochrane & Company store in Belton, Texas. Ca. 1904-1917. Originally established...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Albumen Prints of Saloons and Interiors142 - Albumen Prints of Saloons and Interiors
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of several large-format albumen prints, the largest mount measuring 10" x 8". Depicts interiors of saloons, beer...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lot of Photo Postcards143 - Lot of Photo Postcards
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes thirteen photo postcards with western themes. Studios include the Electric Post Card Studio, Fort Worth, Texas; and The Arrow
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Lot of Postcard Images144 - Lot of Postcard Images
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes nineteen postcard images and mass-produced postcards of cowboys, outdoor scenes, and other western themes. Studio marks inclu
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Photos of Frontier Work Camps145 - Photos of Frontier Work Camps
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of several photographs, largest mount measuring 8.5" x 6.5", depicting work camps on the frontier; including tent...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lot of Photographs from Western Studios, Including  Arizona Territory146 - Lot of Photographs from Western Studios, Including Arizona Territory
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes several photographs from western studios, both staged and formal portraits. Largest mount measures 5.75" x 7.75"....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Large Format Photograph of Luther Sage "Yellowstone" Kelley147 - Large Format Photograph of Luther Sage "Yellowstone" Kelley
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DESCRIPTION 8" x 9.75". Depicts famous hunter and scout Luther Sage Kelley in western garb. Mounted to a cardboard support. **Fair condit...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (270.00) = 270.00
 
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CDV Attributed to Wells Fargo Agent J.L. Walsh148 - CDV Attributed to Wells Fargo Agent J.L. Walsh
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DESCRIPTION 2 3/8" x 4". Depicting a seated man in a double-breasted coat armed with two revolvers. Verso marked in pencil "Wells Far...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Pair of Wells Fargo Express Saddlebags149 - Pair of Wells Fargo Express Saddlebags
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DESCRIPTION Leather and canvas construction with bags measuring 14" x 11: x 5". Both marked with stenciled "W.F. & CO./EXPRESS&qu...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Wells Fargo Company Guard Button150 - Wells Fargo Company Guard Button
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DESCRIPTION 23mm two-piece construction with soldered shank. Obverse reads "WELLS FARGO/GUARD/AND COMPANY" with "TIFFANY & CO/NEW...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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