SPECTACULAR SPRING AUCTION

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Little John’s Auction Service is Proud to Announce a
SPECTACULAR SPRING AUCTION
This Wide-Ranging Sale Features the “Chuck” Abshire Estate containing 4 Gatling Guns, Cannons from Desk Top Size to a Pair of Napoleonic Fortress
guns Dated 1811 and approx. 40 cannons total weighing 1 pound to 9000+ lbs. Also 2 Studio Made Prop Japanese Tanks produced for the Epic War
Movie “Wind Talkers”. The Best-Known Springfield Krag Rifle Device for sighting field guns 1 of 2 extant. Also, The Ray Tenold Estate Collection of
Classic and Vintage Revolvers, Small Bore Shotguns, Winchester Rifles with many Special Order ‘92’s and ‘94’s. This Collection started in the 1950’s and
included over 300 Classic 20th Century Collectible Arms Specially Selected by our 60 year plus Collector.
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
A Factory Engraved Pre-War Colt Single Action with Blue and Case-Hardened Finish in Near Mint Condition. Also, 4 Suits of Armour including a Museum
Type Display of Knight on Armoured Horse Mount. European Arms, Armour and Edged Weapon Grouping of over 100 lots. Armour Elements, Flintlocks,
Wheelocks, Cased Sets, Early Revolvers, Military Arms, Lugers, Swords, Knives and Historic Artifacts from 15th-20th Centuries.
Other Estates Include the C.W. Moody and Brother Home Collection of Antiques, Furnishings, Advertising, Flo Blue Porcelain, Fancy Lamps, Curio and
Display Cases along with Interesting Items Collected by the Owner of Shop Antique in Irvine and C.W. Moody Productions, Phoenix, AZ.
SPECIAL ADDITIONS:
of Fine Jewelry mounted in Gold and Platinum along with a Superb Selection of Unusual and Custom Men’s Rings made by an Old-time Jeweler for
Himself.
Do Not Miss This Sale As It Is The Combination Of “OLD TIMERS ESTATES WITH FRESH TO THE MARKET” AND “OUT OF THE ATTIC” UNCLEANED AND
UNTOUCHED ANTIQUES, FIREARMS AND VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES.
SPECIAL PREVIEW OF THE 9 LARGE ITEMS THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH NOON TO 4 PM IN APPLE VALLEY, CA. PLEASE CONTACT (714) 939-1172 FOR MORE INFO.
NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE TAKEN FOR JEWELRY OR COINS. PURCHASE OF THESE ITEMS ARE BY VERIFIED FUNDS ONLY AND THE RELEASE OF THESE ITEMS WILL NOT HAPPEN UNTIL PAYMENT HAS CLEARED OUR BANK.All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
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19RH-140 CARVED POWDER HORN833 - 19RH-140 CARVED POWDER HORN
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Finely relief carved Mexican powder horn with raised initials “S.A.”. The body of the horn shows a stand of arms and flags with crest at the center
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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20BJ-1 REPRO. CONFEDERATE SWORD834 - 20BJ-1 REPRO. CONFEDERATE SWORD
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Older very good quality reproduction of fancy Confederate Civil War presentation sword attributed to English fakers with English etched blade and s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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20BJ-5 U.S. EAGLE HEAD OFF. SWORD835 - 20BJ-5 U.S. EAGLE HEAD OFF. SWORD
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U.S. Eagle Head Officer’s sword with blued blade, checkered bone grip and scabbard missing drag and front end circa 1820-30s. The blade is lightly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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20BJ-6 D-GUARD SMALL SWORD836 - 20BJ-6 D-GUARD SMALL SWORD
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D guard Mid-19th century cuttless with crudely forged and broken (Repaired) blade. The wood grip copper wire with leather spacers. Thick guard also
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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20BJ-12 CONFEDERATE STYLE TIN CANTEEN837 - 20BJ-12 CONFEDERATE STYLE TIN CANTEEN
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Large tin canteen of Civil War era with leather straps and cork stopper on chain. Measures 8 ½” across the center. Many dents and rust from ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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19MC-1 KELTEC KS7 #QU889838 - 19MC-1 KELTEC KS7 #QU889
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Autographed Kel Tec KS7 Bull Pup shotgun, 12 gauge, Serial #QU889. The shotgun is in fine overall condition with a proprietary muzzle break. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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20AS-33 S&W K-44839 - 20AS-33 S&W K-44
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Smith & Wesson Model 53 DA revolver, .22 Magnum (“JET”) caliber, 6” barrel, blued finish, smooth wood combat medallion grips, S/N K441608; ov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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20BI-62 1/2 STOCK840 - 20BI-62 1/2 STOCK
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Heavy barrel half stock percussion plains rifle marked "B. Kitteridge & Co. Cincinnati Ohio, cast steel" with 1859 dated Lawrence m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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20BI-11 DAGGER841 - 20BI-11 DAGGER
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Interesting European dagger with triangular blade and chiseled steel hilt, grips and pommel. Measures 10 3/4" overall with a 6 1/4" bla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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20BI-13 INDONESIAN CARVING842 - 20BI-13 INDONESIAN CARVING
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Antique Southeast Asian wood carving from area of Indo-China possibly Cambodia. Measures 19" in height and has holes for incense. Minor dama...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to boothill44 for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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20BI-14 BRONZE SIGNED843 - 20BI-14 BRONZE SIGNED
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Ornate cast bronze vessel with traces of gilt marked on the bottom in a square cartouche “Dini, E, Cellai Signa” in 4 lines along with #505. Probab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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20TMO-159 HORNS844 - 20TMO-159 HORNS
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Wood plaque mounted large pair of steer horns; approximately 5 feet wide. Est.: $125-$175.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (165.00) = 165.00
 
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20TMO-161 2-BUTTER CHURNS845 - 20TMO-161 2-BUTTER CHURNS
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Lot of 2 vintage wooden butter churns; one complete with lid and stir stick (approximately 36” in height including stick) one missing the lid and s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold to IrishLaw for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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19RH-20 PHILA. RIFLE846 - 19RH-20 PHILA. RIFLE
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Full stocked percussion Kentucky rifle with barrel engraved “A.M.” in script. The lock is marked “Bird Bros, Philadelphia”. Measures 57” overall wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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20BJ-9 HORSTMANN OFF. SWORD847 - 20BJ-9 HORSTMANN OFF. SWORD
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Unusual Civil War Cavalry Officer’s variant sword marked “W.H. Horstman and Sons of Philadelphia” in etching on the blade. Two branch brass D shape
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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20TMO-162 KNIFE SHARPENER848 - 20TMO-162 KNIFE SHARPENER
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Antique knife sharpening wheel on wooden stand, brass and iron fixtures, by Spong; un-cleaned with great patina; approximately 37” in height, 20” w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to IrishLaw for (135.00 + 27.00BP) = 162.00
 
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20TMO-163 CARVED BEAR849 - 20TMO-163 CARVED BEAR
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Carved Bear with plate, old repairs & damage. Approx. 32" x 11". Est:$100-200
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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19RH-7 FULL STOCK KENTUCKY850 - 19RH-7 FULL STOCK KENTUCKY
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Fullstock Kentucky rifle signed “T.N.” in script engraved and pierced patch box. 13 nicely engraved silver inlays with 2 missing on under portion o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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20TMO-218 PRIMITIVE CRATE850a - 20TMO-218 PRIMITIVE CRATE
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Primitive wood crate with handle. Est:$75-150
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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20TMO-219 GOLD CURIO CABINET850b - 20TMO-219 GOLD CURIO CABINET
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Vintage-style 6-sided gold curio cabinet with 3 front sides glass and 3 back sides mirrored, supports for 3 glass shelves (included); approximately
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to hrsmith53 for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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20TMO-220 YELLOW CABINET850c - 20TMO-220 YELLOW CABINET
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Antiqued yellow painted large wood and glass cabinet with 3 shelves; approximately 78” in height, 37” in width and 12-1/2” deep. Est.: $150
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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19BA-5 M1 GARAND #2449874851 - 19BA-5 M1 GARAND #2449874
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U.S. Springfield M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle, .30 caliber, 24” Winchester barrel (per consignor, TE=3.0 MW=2.0), military finish, wood stock, S/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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20DG-8 HAND COLORED LITHO851a - 20DG-8 HAND COLORED LITHO
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Hand colored 19th century litho titled "Little Crow, Sioux Chief" by McKenny & Hall. Taken from the book "Indian Tribes of Nort...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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19RH-114 SOUTHERN PERC. RIFLE853 - 19RH-114 SOUTHERN PERC. RIFLE
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Interesting full stock transition Kentucky to Plains rifle with southern styling and silver inlay scratch engraved in block letters “MANNEN” by tra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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20CN-261 WINCHESTER 1890853a - 20CN-261 WINCHESTER 1890
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Winchester Model 90 pump action rifle, .22 Long Rifle caliber, Serial #672461. The rifle is in fine overall condition with a 24” octagon barrel wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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20TMO-221 DROP FRONT SECRETARY854 - 20TMO-221 DROP FRONT SECRETARY
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Vintage-style oak drop front secretary with glass front cabinet, drop front note area over three drawers; matching brass pulls; approximately 70” i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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20TMO-222 CURIO CABINET855 - 20TMO-222 CURIO CABINET
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Vintage-style Oriental bow front black painted cabinet with brass accents, painted scenery at base and flowered material background in cabinet; thr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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20TMO-224 MARBLE TOP SMALL TABLE856 - 20TMO-224 MARBLE TOP SMALL TABLE
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Vintage-style marble top small table; approximately 14” in height, 29” wide and 15” deep. Est.: $75-$150.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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20TMO-225 WIRE FRAME PARLOR STOOL857 - 20TMO-225 WIRE FRAME PARLOR STOOL
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Antique Wire Frame Parlor Stool, needs repair. Est:$150-300
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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19RH-117 PERC. BENCH RIFLE858 - 19RH-117 PERC. BENCH RIFLE
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Full Stock Heavy barrel percussion Target rifle marked “J. Fordney Lancaster”. Measures 61 ½” overall with a 45” heavy octagon barrel of .57...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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19NP-40 REPRO PATTERSON858a - 19NP-40 REPRO PATTERSON
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Reproduction Texas Paterson revolver by Uberti in .36 caliber percussion, S/N 315. Fully and finely scroll engraved with script address, “Patent Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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19NP-41 HANDMADE COPY PATERSON859 - 19NP-41 HANDMADE COPY PATERSON
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Early replica of Colt Texas Paterson .36 caliber revolver with 9” barrel and banded with ivory grips #1 showing Italian proofs. Purportedly Val For
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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19OB-4 BRONZE OF ELEPHANT860 - 19OB-4 BRONZE OF ELEPHANT
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Japanese bronze sculpture of elephant circa 1860-1912 (Edo Meiji periods). Measures approximately 12" in height. Fine quality and well detai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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20CN-205 COLT CONVERSION860a - 20CN-205 COLT CONVERSION
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Conversion of a Pocket Navy revolver showing a cartridge era made barrel with an extractor and loading gate. The pistol is .38 centerfire with a 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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19IB-19 KENTUCKY861 - 19IB-19 KENTUCKY
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Re-converted full stock flintlock rifle, approximately .50 caliber, 43” un-marked octagon barrel, brown patina, lock plate marked “Ashmore”, double
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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20CN-259 SAVAGE 99861a - 20CN-259 SAVAGE 99
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Early Savage Model 1899 lever action rifle, .303 Savage caliber, Serial #34004. The rifle is in very good overall condition with a 26” round barre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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20TMO-1004 JOHN WAYNE LOT862 - 20TMO-1004 JOHN WAYNE LOT
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Lot of 3 John Wayne-related items including a Heritage Mint Collection doll of a Western John Wayne figure, a John Wayne wall clock and a framed an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to roger1FW for (115.00 + 23.00BP) = 138.00
 
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19RH-36 DRILLING ENGRAVED863 - 19RH-36 DRILLING ENGRAVED
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Fine quality Pre-War Drilling inlaid in gold on the barrel “A. Loeschl Hofidferant, Magdeburg and Suhl”. The action is master engraved in game scen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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20CN-260 WINCHESTER 1890863a - 20CN-260 WINCHESTER 1890
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Winchester Model 1890 pump action rifle, .22 Short caliber, Serial #441730. The rifle is in fine overall condition with a 24” octagon barrel with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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20CAI-50 ANNIVERSARY BAND864 - 20CAI-50 ANNIVERSARY BAND
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50. Radiant Anniversary Band featuring 24 invisible set alternating princess and baguette cut Diamonds weighing approx. 1.00 carat total with F-G c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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20RPS-14 RUBY & DIAMOND RING864a - 20RPS-14 RUBY & DIAMOND RING
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One marquee ruby and diamond ring in 18 k yellow gold Est$300-600
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (290.00) = 290.00
 
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20RPS-10 MERCEDES BENZ LOGO RING864b - 20RPS-10 MERCEDES BENZ LOGO RING
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One mans Mercedes Benz logo ring in 14k yellow gold weighing 14.2 gms Est:$375-750
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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20CAI-33 RUBY & DIAMOND RING865 - 20CAI-33 RUBY & DIAMOND RING
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Romantic Heart Shaped Natural Ruby and Diamond Pendant featuring a 1.05 carat Heart shaped Ruby accented by 88 round Diamonds weighing approx. 0.50
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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20RPS-19 GENTS DIAMOND BAND865a - 20RPS-19 GENTS DIAMOND BAND
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One gents diamond band containing 5 diamonds made in 14k yellow gold Est:$250-500
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (185.00) = 185.00
 
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20RPS-25 PERSIAN TURQUOISE BANGLE BRACELET866a - 20RPS-25 PERSIAN TURQUOISE BANGLE BRACELET
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One hand fabricated bangle bracelet set with fine Persian turquoise beads with fine carvings on sides made in 18k yellow gold weighing 12gms Est:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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20CAI-37 VINTAGE AMETHYST PENDANT867 - 20CAI-37 VINTAGE AMETHYST PENDANT
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Artistic Vintage Estate Amethyst Pendant featuring an approx. 30.00 carat one of a kind Fantasy cut Amethyst with rich color and custom setting wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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20RPS-32 LAPISLAZULI RING867a - 20RPS-32 LAPISLAZULI RING
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One 14k yellow gold ring inlay-ed with ribbed lapislazuli with a heart shaped frame set with diamonds Est:$325-650
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (185.00) = 185.00
 
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20CAI-38 SWISS BLUE TOPAZ RING868 - 20CAI-38 SWISS BLUE TOPAZ RING
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Vibrant Swiss Blue Topaz Ring featuring an approx. 12.00 carat Topaz beautifully accented by Blue Iolites (water sapphires) set in 14 karat yellow
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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20TMO-1005 LARGE CROCK869 - 20TMO-1005 LARGE CROCK
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Vintage large butter churn crock approximately 17” in height and fire blue finish; great decorator piece. Est.: $50-$100.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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19RH-110 KENTUCKY870 - 19RH-110 KENTUCKY
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Full Stock Kentucky Rifle in percussion with barrel signed in script “A Daniel” and No. 7 engraved on sheet brass side plate. Fancy pierced patch b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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