2017 January 19 Gold Rush & Native American

PLEASE NOTE: BIDDING IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS CATALOG. This digital catalog is only for viewing the items included in this auction.

To bid on any items you see in this catalog, visit www.MorphyAuctions.com and click on bidding.

SOLD $32,400

SOLD $96,000 SOLD $207,000 SOLD $45,140

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SOLD $28,000

SOLD $143,750

SOLD $300,000

Quality Collections Fresh to the Market.

SOLD $210,000

SOLD $88,800

denver, pa | las vegas, nv SOLD $2,530,000

Welcome to “Welcome to Morphy Auctions, the finest auction destination for fresh to the market collections. My staff and I are committed to exceeding your expectations at every point of contact, as well as helping you reach your collecting or selling goals.

Integrity, respect, and honesty are the pillars of our business. And our experts and gallery professionals are the finest in the industry. I am confident that you will be pleased that you entrusted your collection to Morphy Auctions.

I know that you have many buying and selling options and sincerely appreciate your business. We look forward to assisting you and welcome your inquiries anytime.�

Dan Morphy President & Founder

Quality Collections Fresh to the Market.

SOLD $84,000

SOLD $55,000

With an emphasis on fresh to the market collections, Morphy Auctions is the perfect venue for buying and selling with total confidence.

Consigning With Us

SOLD $21,600

SOLD $96,000 Colt 1909 #11 SOLD $105,000

SOLD $44,500

SOLD $15,600

MORPHY AUCTIONS offers a wide range of categories from Tiffany to mechanical banks, specializing in “fresh to the market” collections. We work hard to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages optimal financial results for our consignors.

We are committed to taking the utmost care in handling the items, giving our consignors the personalized attention and dedicated staff support they deserve, and making every auction a high-profile event in every sense. From the extended preview to the prime auction location and professional advertising and marketing campaign, it’s easy to see why your collection should be entrusted to the experts at Morphy’s.

We never cut corners, and to ensure proper attention is given to each collection, a minimum of four months’ lead time is required for all consignments. All consignments are entered into a custom-designed inventory system and auction database in order to ensure proper documentation and inventory tracking.

Throughout the entire process, all auction items are fully insured, from the moment we take possession of goods until ownership has transferred on the date of sale.

“We have known and dealt with the Morphy family for the past 25 years. We have always found the whole family helpful and welcoming. Dan is a driving force and energetic personality who will professionally represent your collection in the marketplace.With the close support of his whole family, you can be confident that you and your collection will receive direct personal attention. You will always enjoy a friendly

SOLD $143,750

welcome and be assured that you will be treated fairly.

The result will be a great auction experience.”

SOLD $7,800

- John & Adrienne Haley, United Kingdom

SOLD $46,000

Our Facility At Morphy’s it’s not just about the business; it’s about the experience...

Morphy Auctions is one of the largest under-roof auction houses, spanning over 45,000 sq. ft. The facility is customized to meet the growing and changing needs of the antiques industry. Our goal is to provide the best overall buying and selling experience for our customers.

The clean, well-lit, fully carpeted and climate-controlled gallery is customized to ensure the ideal atmosphere for the antiques and collectibles housed within. Whether large or small, all of the antiques are properly secured and professionally displayed to maximize their eye appeal.

$90,000

Attributes of the facility include executive and staff offices, a conference room, holding area for loading/unloading goods, custom-built storage space, and a dedicated shipping and packing area.

The pride of the facility is the stylish auction room, featuring comfortable theater-style seats, a marble-style floor and decorative tin ceiling with ambient lighting. With technology continually evolving, Morphy’s offers state-ofthe-art options for bidding and auction participation. The auction room’s design features the latest telecommunications, wireless technology and custom acoustics for the best auction experience possible.

Adjacent to the auction room is a sleek and comfortable dining facility equipped with an audio-feed function and windows to enable bidders to monitor the auction activity while dining. The facility also has an outdoor patio area.

SOLD $31,200

SOLD $10,200

Ample parking and all-weather canopy over the front door allow for easy customer deliveries and pickups. Morphy’s utilizes a fully enclosed loading/ unloading dock with hydraulic lift for larger-scale antiques and tractor-trailer deliveries and pickups. No collection is too large or too small for Morphy Auctions.

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Terms & Conditions We advise all bidders to read the Terms and Conditions of the Sale before bidding with Dan Morphy Auctions LLC and/or its affiliates Morphy Firearms LLC, and Morphy Auctions, Las Vegas collectively referred to below as MORPHY’S. Those who bid are bound by those Terms and Conditions of the Sale, as amended by any oral announcement or posted notices, which together form the contract of the sale between the successful bidder (purchaser), MORPHY’S and the seller (consignor) of the lot.

TERMS OF SALE

When bidding on any lot offered by MORPHY’S, the bidder indicates acceptance of the following Terms of Sale. Any participation in the auction binds you to agreement of these terms whether or not you read or understand said terms.

CONDITION OF ITEMS

MORPHY’S makes every effort to accurately describe all items offered in its sales, however all items for sale are “as is,” and it is the bidder’s responsibility (present or absentee bidders) to determine the exact condition of each item. MORPHY’S will not be held responsible for typographical errors. Neither we nor the consignor, make any guarantees, warranties, or representation expressed, or implied, in regard to the property or the correctness of the catalog or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibition, literature or historic relevance of the property or otherwise. No statement anywhere whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a guarantee, warranty or representation. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been restored. It is the bidder’s responsibility to initiate contact with Morphy’s in request for additional information regarding the items. Submit all questions regarding upcoming auction items at least 48 hours prior to the date of auction. We will make every effort to answer all submitted questions in a timely manner. However, we cannot guarantee that questions submitted within 48 hours of the auction date will be answered prior to the auction. The consigner and we make no representation or warranty as to whether the purchaser acquires any reproduction rights in the property. Returns will not be accepted under any circumstances. All items will be available for preview approximately one (1) month prior to the auction.

All items are sold for display purpose. If electrical, mechanical, or other working parts are inoperable, even if working at the time of sale, we are not liable due to the inherent nature of the age of these antiques and items.

Submit all questions regarding upcoming auction items at least 48 hours prior to the date of auction. We will make every effort to answer all submitted questions in a timely manner. However, we cannot guarantee that questions submitted within 48 hours of the auction date will be answered prior to the auction.

AUTOMOBILES – These terms do NOT apply to our automobile auctions. To view the terms and conditions for our Automobile Auctions, please go to: www.morphyauctions.com/autoterms FIREARMS – These terms do NOT apply to our firearms auctions. To view the terms and conditions for our Firearms Auctions, please go to: www.morphyauctions.com/firearmterms

GAMING DEVICES - MORPHY’S may hold these items for up to 5 business days to allow state agencies to verify the purchaser’s information. All auction participants are urged to check the legality of possession in and/or shipment of gaming devices to their state of residence. Ownership of gaming devices is prohibited in these states: Alabama, Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, and Tennessee. If you become a high bidder on a gaming item, and you are from one of the prohibited states as listed here: • You must pay for your item, • You will not be able to take possession of the item (MORPHY’S cannot ship it to you or allow pickup), • MORPHY’S will consign the item in your name to the next appropriate auction.

If you do not pay for the item in full, MORPHY’S will block you from participating in future auctions. Any gaming device purchased at the auction shall be used for the purpose of display or social entertainment within the private home or residence of the buyer, and such devices shall not, in any event or manner, be exposed to the public for the purpose of gambling or be resold in the state of Nevada without a gaming distribution license. Proof of residence/ID is required for purchase of gaming devices.

FIREWORKS – MORPHY’S can only ship Class 1 Division 1.4 and 1.6 Explosives (as described in the following website: http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/hazmat/placards/class1.html) per the 49CFR 173.50 and can only ship these via FedEx. All items not shippable must be picked up by the buyer.

GOODS MADE FROM OR CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM PROTECTED SPECIES - 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 purchasers 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 purchasers 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. (continued...)

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Terms & Conditions It shall be the potential purchaser’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 purchasers 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 purchaser’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 purchaser 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.

• Laboratory reports may accompany some lots °° If a lot is accompanied by certificates or reports from internationally recognized and accepted gemological laboratories, it will be noted in the description. °° Copies will be available upon request, with the original going to the successful bidder. °° The reports cannot be guaranteed and are provided for informational purposes only. Results on reports may differ from laboratory to laboratory. °° MORPHY’S accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, terms or information contained in such certificates or reports.

JEWELRY AND WATCHES • Jewelry Condition Reports: Lots being offered are sold as-is on the day of sale. Condition reports, either written or verbal, are provided as a courtesy only, and are not to be taken as fact or guarantees of condition or quality of the lots. All information provided is the opinion of the specialist at MORPHY’S, including but not limited to weights, grades, color, and clarity. All gemstones and diamonds are measured and graded in their setting unless stated otherwise.

All weights and grades are approximate. Buyers wishing to have a grading or gemological report from an independent, internationally recognized laboratory, such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL), may request one at their own expense or hire an independent adviser of their choosing.

• Watch Condition Reports: The accuracy or functionality of timepieces cannot be guaranteed, and all items are sold as-is. Any condition statement reflects the condition of the watch on the date of the report. Condition can change from the time of the report to the say of sale. The origin or authenticity of diamond dials, bezels, straps and bracelets cannot be guaranteed.

• The lack of a condition report does not imply that the item or lot is free from imperfections, defects or wear and tear of the aging process. This includes but is not limited to: deficient stones, needed repair or defects.

• It is common and generally accepted in the jewelry industry that some diamonds and most gemstones have been enhanced with various treatments to improve their overall appearance. °° These treatments include but are not limited to: heating, dying, oiling, laser drilling, HTHP, wax, bleaching, irradiation, resin or polymer impregnation and various other techniques. °° Unless stated in the title, it is assumed that one or more treatments have been performed to the stones. While many treatments are considered permanent, this cannot be guaranteed. °° Please note that many treatments cannot be determined without sophisticated laboratory testing. Due to the various laboratories and developing scientific methods for testing, not all reports or certificates will have the same results for treatment type, extent of treatment and stability of treatment. °° MORPHY’S makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to whether natural stones have been treated or enhanced, whether specifically referenced or not.

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.

• ABSENTEE BIDDING - MORPHY’S will accept absentee bids if pre-authorized by mail, fax or through www.morphyauctions. com online. Absentee bidders must use the absentee bid form and clearly mark the lot number, title and maximum bid amount.

Absentee bidding forms may be accessed online at www. morphyauctions.com. If there are two (2) identical bids placed on the same item, priority will be given to the first bid received.

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. Bidders may preview, register and place bids online through our website, www. morphyauctions.com. Absentee and online bids placed through www.morphyauctions.com will be auto charged to the credit card entered 48 hours after the end of the sale. If you wish to pay by another method please contact us within 48 hours after the sale.

Seller(s) agree to allow the Auctioneer to accept and execute absentee bids in a competitive manner for potential buyers and under the Morphy Auctions 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, Bidsquare, Proxibid, or other bidding platforms may be available; all Terms and Conditions still apply.

A 2% surcharge will be added for third party online platforms. If there is a tie bid between the internet bidding venues and the floor, the floor bid takes precedence. If a credit card has been provided to one of the online bidding platforms, MORPHY’S reserves the right to use and charge the credit card if the winning bidder has not paid via another method by the 7 day term in

Grading Scale: Near Mint Plus 97% - 100% Near Mint 90% - 96% Excellent 80% - 89% Very Good 70% - 79% Good Below 70%

BIDDING RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Terms & Conditions Payment Terms below. Due to our fast paced auctions and bids coming from floor bidders, phone bidders, internet 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 actually 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 bidder is responsible for accidental bidding.

• BID RESULTS – MORPHY’S will only contact successful bidders.

Please allow 24-48 hours post auction to receive your official invoice from Morphy Auctions. The invoice will include item, hammer price, premium, packing and handling, shipping, insurance, and any other charges that apply. Please hold phone inquiries regarding bid success until after receiving your invoice. For verifications, MORPHY’S cannot provide winning bid information until the second business day after the auction. MORPHY’S will not provide bidder information to any outside sources.

• 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 717-335-3435 to request a call from our representatives during the live auction.

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 25% 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…......$250 $5,000 - $10,000....…$500 $10,000 +…............... Auctioneer’s discretion

RESERVES

The majority 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 23% buyer’s premium will be added to all successful bids and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase cost. If payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer is made within 7 days of the sale a 3% discount may be taken on the Hammer price by the buyer. DISCOUNT IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF INVOICE IS PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS from the sale date. Split payments are subject to a 23% buyer’s premium if a credit card is used as any form of total payment. A 2% surcharge will be added for any third party online bidding platform that is utilized by the bidder.

SALES TAX

Lots delivered to you, or your representative are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate permits are on file with MORPHY’S. Bidder agrees to pay MORPHY’S the actual amount of tax due in the event that 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 or certificate must be on file at and verified by MORPHY’S five days prior to Auction, or tax

must be paid; only if such form or certificate is received by MORPHY’S within 4 days after the Auction can a refund of tax paid be made. Lots from different auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes.

PAYMENT

All merchandise must be paid in full within seven (7) days of the date of the sale. If payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer is made within 7 days of the sale, a 3% discount on the Hammer price may be taken by the buyer. DISCOUNT IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF INVOICE IS PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS from the sale date.

Split payments are subject to a 23% buyer’s premium if a credit card is used as any form of total payment. Purchases totaling $100,000 or more must be paid within three (3) days of the date of the sale. Call 717-335-3435 to pay your invoice by phone or mail payment to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC - 2000 N Reading Rd., Denver, PA 17517 Absentee bids placed through www.morphyauctions.com will be auto charged to the credit card entered 48 hours after the end of the sale.

If you wish to pay by another method please contact us within 48 hours after the sale.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, personal checks/ certified checks, wire transfers, money orders, and cash.

• Coins, Currency, Jewelry, and Watches - We accept cash, wire transfer, check, certified check and money orders only. No credit cards.

• CREDIT CARD - We will not accept credit card payment for any coin, currency, jewelry, or watch purchases. For first time buyers and credit card charges greater than $2,500.00 buyers must complete the bottom portion of the invoice and must specifically sign the acknowledgement of our terms of sale before we will accept payment via credit card. We do offer the convenience of paying automatically by credit card. If you wish have your card automatically charged for all purchases please complete our “Authorization for Automatic Credit Card Use.” We have this form available online or upon request. Split payments are subject to a 23% buyer’s premium if a credit card is used as any form of total payment.

• 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 $2,000.00. Customers who have an established successful buying history with MORPHY’S may be exempt from this.

We will accept a personal or company check >$2,000 and/or 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 $30.00 charge added to all wire transfers less than $2,000.00. 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.

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Terms & Conditions PACKING/SHIPPING

• It is the bidder’s responsibility to take shipping and handlings & 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 purchaser 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 shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk and responsibility and expense of the purchaser. 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 (DENVER LOCATION ONLY) – Packaging, shipping, and insurance on items will be made available as an added courtesy and cost. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. Again, if any employee or agent of MORPHY’S shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk and responsibility and expense of the purchaser. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee. All applicable charges will be applied.

Shipping will be based on actual costs via FedEx, FedEx Freight, or USPS (best way). Handling and insurance will vary in cost depending on each invoice. All packages will be shipped with insurance. Items will ship seven to fourteen (7-14) business days after payment is received.

• SHIPPING TERMS - Morphy will ship all items to the buyer at the listed address via FedEx or other carriers, FOB Denver, Pennsylvania or FOB Las Vegas, NV or FOB other auction locations. Any risk of loss or damage to the item(s) during transit via FedEx, or any other carrier, in excess of the insurance provided by or purchased from Morphy, is at the risk of the buyer. Any additional insurance coverage should be purchased by the buyer through the carrier.

Buyer releases Morphy from any and 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 for loss or damage occurring during transit.

• INSURANCE – Shipping insurance is automatically added up to $1,000 for every package. If your package is valued at >$10,000 we will also automatically add “Additional Insurance”, which you can decline by contacting us. If you wish to arrange for “Additional Insurance” for packages valued between $1,000 and $10,000 please contact us prior to payment and we can quote this additional insurance amount for you. Insurance for all 3rd party shipments must be arranged through that carrier.

• INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS – MORPHY’S has the capability to ship to international bidders. 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. All international bidders are responsible for knowing their country’s laws on importing items and for paying all customs and duties on the items.

• 3RD PARTY SHIPPING of Large Items – Bidders MUST arrange and pay for 3rd party shipping when packages are 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.

• STORAGE FEE – MORPHY’S will charge a storage fee of $50/week for any items awaiting pickup for more than 14 days following the auction date.

• MORPHY AUCTIONS, LAS VEGAS LOCATION ONLY °° OFFSITE SOLD PROPERTY STORAGE INFORMATION • All lots, if not removed immediately after the sale (or other 3rd party transportation arranged immediately), will be transferred to a nearby shipping facility after payment of the Morphy invoice. For the convenience of the successful bidder of one or more lots, all purchased and paid lots will be transferred together. Our logistics partner, Box Brothers, is a well-known organization that specializes in crating, packaging, and shipping.

• Buyers must make arrangements for their own property insurance from the point of sale (hammer fall) for all transferred items • Modern firearms, or any lot containing modern firearms, will ship directly from MORPHY • Buyers may make an appointment 24 hours in advance to pick up their property at 4255 S Dean Martin Drive, Suite H, Las Vegas, NV 89103. 800-842-6937 chrislong@boxbros.com • Buyers will have 5 calendar days of free storage to retrieve their property or make arrangements with Box Brothers to pack and ship their property. Storage fees will begin to accrue on the 6th day of storage.

• Box Brothers will invoice the buyer directly for storage, packing, and shipping charges.

• MORPHY’S must approve any change in shipping address before Box Brothers will be permitted to re-route your purchases.

• MORPHY’S can accommodate shipping for certain items.

Please contact our Customer Service team for more information or to obtain a quote. °° SPECIAL COURTESY – Items purchased at our Las Vegas location may qualify for free shipment on our freight truck to Denver, PA. • To be considered for shipping, all item invoices must be paid in full by day 7 after the auction, or they will not be shipped on the truck and shipping charges will then apply.

• Items will leave Las Vegas approximately 14 days after the auction date. Upon arrival in Denver, PA the buyer must pick items up within 14 days, or a $50/week storage fee will apply.

Buyers will be contacted by phone or email when items arrive in Denver, PA. It is the buyer’s responsibility to pick the items up here. For packages to qualify for courtesy shipping, at least one piece or all pieces together in a package, must have a dimensional size of more than 130sq inches. 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.

• FIREWORKS – MORPHY’S can only ship Class 1 Division 1.4 and 1.6 Explosives (as described in the following website: http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/hazmat/placards/class1. html) per the 49CFR 173.50 and can only ship these via FedEx. All items not shippable must be picked up by the buyer. (continued...)

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Terms & Conditions APPLICABLE LAW

These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Each of the parties hereto hereby submits to the federal or state courts located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, for the exclusive jurisdiction of any disputes in connection with these terms and conditions.

BINDING ARBITRATION

Any dispute under the terms and conditions shall be resolved, and any relief sought (including equitable relief) may be granted, by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Each party will bear one-half of the cost of the arbitrator’s fee. A prevailing party is entitled to recover its attorney’s fees, costs and expenses.

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. A Return Authorization Number (RA#) must be issued

by MORPHY’S before you ship anything back to our address. 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.

All rights reserved. Entire contents copyright 2015, Dan Morphy Auctions LLC. Copyright includes, but is not limited to, print media, microform and electronic media, such as CD-ROMS and online computer services.

Please see www.MorphyAuctions.com to review a complete and most current list of terms and conditions.

Auction Details Gallery is open Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm PST

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Invoices will be processed the Monday after the auction date.

Dan Morphy Auctions will not be held responsible for typographical errors and all lots are sold by description, not by illustration.

Auction Location: Morphy Auctions Las Vegas 4520 Arville St. #1 ∙ Las Vegas, NV 89103 | 877-968-8880

All rights reserved. Entire contents copyright 2017, Dan Morphy Auctions LLC. Copyright includes, but is not limited to, print media, microform and electronic media, such as CD-ROMS and online computer services.

PA AH001884 NV 2000951.056-221 & 2000084.846

Auction Details APPROXIMATE AUCTION TIMES

Auctioneer sells approximately 80-100 lots per hour.

THURSDAY LOTS 1 - 100 9:00 AM 101 - 200 10:00 AM 201 - 300 11:00 AM 301 - 400 12:00 PM 401 - 472 1:00 PM

UPCOMING AUCTION SCHEDULE Gold Rush & Native American Las Vegas Thursday, January 19, 2017 Coin-Op & Advertising Las Vegas January 27, 28, & 29, 2017 Automobilia & Petroliana February 11, 2017

Toys April 15, 2017

Advertising August 26, 2017

Automobilia & Petroliana April 22 & 23, 2017

Toy & Doll September 16 & 17, 2017

Native American Las Vegas May 19, 2017

Watch & Timepiece September 21, 2017

Firearms & Militaria February 24, 25, & 26, 2017

Coin-Op & Advertising Las Vegas May 20 & 21, 2017

Fine & Decorative Arts March 4 & 5, 2017

Watch & Timepiece May 25, 2017

Advertising March 18, 2017

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Thursday Session

JANUARY 19, 2017 Auction Starts at 9:00am PST L OTS: 1 - 472

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1 - A PAIR OF PARFLECHE CAYASE BONNET CASES. Circa 1880â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. (Excellent). 8,000.00 - 12,000.00

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2 - EARLY CHEYENNE TOBACCO BAG. 22â&#x20AC;? T. With beaded drop and unusual pony beaded center panel with crosses (c. 1860). Nice condition. (Very Good). 15,000.00 - 25,000.00 14

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3 - APACHE SADDLE BAGS. On buffalo with parfleche cut outs.

Features early paint with red and black shroud trade cloth. Circa 1870â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Nice condition. (Good). 8,000.00 - 12,000.00

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4 - BEAUTIFUL NORTHERN PLAINS CONTOUR BEADED PIPE BAG WITH TWO DISTINCT DIAMOND ELEMENTS. Unusual pony beaded panel with stylized butterfly. Features copper cones and brass beads. Circa 1860. (Excellent).

15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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5 - NATIVE AMERICAN UTE CRADLE BOARD. Handmade from leather with intricate bead work, fringe detail, and a sun shade made from curved twigs. Beaded with stylized buffalo above cradle hood. Circa 1870’s. Nice condition. Wear is consistent with age. (Very Good). 5,000.00 - 8,000.00

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6 - NAVAJO CONCHO BELT. Consisting of seven conchos with multi-stones, eight butterflies with multi-stones, and buckle. Circa 1940’s.

(Very Good - Excellent). 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 7 - CHEYENNE TEEPEE BAG. Decorated with cones and red dyed horse hair. Circa 1880’s.

Nice condition. (Excellent). 3,000.00 - 5,000.00

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8 - EARLY NORTHERN PLAINS SADDLE BAGS. Beaded on buffalo hide with fringe. Circa 1870’s. Nice condition. (Excellent). 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 9 - EARLY INDIAN BEADED BAG. 12” x 10”. Circa late 1800’s. Fringe leather work.

(Excellent). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 10 - EARLY SIOUX CRADLE. Beaded on buffalo hide with horse tracks. Circa 1860’s. (Excellent). 20,000.00 - 40,000.00 11 - UNUSUAL ARAPAHO STRIKE A LIGHT BAG. 36” T. Beaded on harness leather with tin cones.

Beautiful silver concho with rocker engraved elk. Circa 1870. (Excellent). 5,000.00 - 7,000.00

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12 - EARLY EASTERN PIPE TOMAHAWK. 20â&#x20AC;? L. Possibly Iroquois. Iron head with some pitting, inlaid with silver sword on blade, and silver moon inlaid on reverse. Has silver top cap. Original tiger maple haft with three silver bands. Circa late 18th century.

(Very Good - Excellent). 20,000.00 - 30,000.00

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13 - PLAINS PIPE TOMAHAWK. 21 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? L. Unusual wide blade with two bat wing cut-outs, and design element punched around the blade.

Features seven inlaid brass circles. Original fine branded haft with brass tacks. Circa 1870.

(Very Good - Excellent). 30,000.00 - 40,000.00

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14 - DEEP CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER RACEK SADDLE AND STAND. On stand: 28”D. x 51”T. This relatively simple western saddle features hand tooled floral designs and crosshatching. Leather shows minor cracking and light wear throughout. Lamb’s wool lining is mostly intact with the exception of a section at the front. On wood stand. Stamped C. Racek Billings, M.T. (Very Good). 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 15 - KEYSTON BROS. WESTERN SADDLE AND STAND. On stand: 27”D. x 45”T. Beautiful two-tone hand tooled leather with large flowers throughout. Showing a decorative silver edge to the cantle and silver and gold plaques on the horn and each edge of the skirt and back housing. Lined with lambs wool. Marked Keyston Bros. Makers San Francisco Cal. Rests on a cast iron stand. (Excellent).

4,000.00 - 8,000.00 16 - P.C. RY. CO. STAGE LINE BADGE. Made of silver. Circa late 1800’s. In glass and wood domed display case. (Excellent). 500.00 - 1,000.00 LOT - 16

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17 - BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST RED CLOUD ADVERTISING POSTER. Framed: 35” x 28 - 1/4”. This is an extremely rare poster that was made by A. Hoen & Co., Baltimore. It is professionally framed behind glass and shows Red Cloud watching and waiting. Reads “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World” and “The Red Fox - Red Cloud - Waiting And Watching”.

The colors are wonderful as well as the illustration. There is one small closed tear to the bottom right border which is very hard to see. This is an extremely well-preserved example that would be hard to improve on.

(Excellent). 6,000.00 - 12,000.00

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18 - GOLD & ENAMELED MARSHAL’S BADGE. 2 - 3/4” T. For Carson City, Nevada. Presented to Joseph H. Stern, Sheriff of Ormsby County from 1913 to 1935. Features eagle and reads “City Marshal Carson City”. (Excellent). 4,000.00 - 8,000.00

19 - N.S.G.W. SAN FRANCISCO PARLOR 49 BANNER. 39-1/2” W. x 62” T. This early Native Sons Of The Golden West banner features metallic gold bullion fringe, lettering, and poppy flowers in the lower right of the purple velvet upper. In the lower left is a hand painted scene showing an expanded version of the scene on the Great Seal Of The State Of California. Banner is hung from a metal hanging rod with Grizzly bear head finials. (Very Good).

5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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20 - LARGE AUTHENTIC BUFFALO SKULL. 28” x 24” x 9”. Nice western decor piece. Packed with straw and wrapped with old rope around the horns and zygomatic bones. Shows asymmetry throughout and is missing most teeth on one side.

(Very Good). 2,000.00 - 4,000.00

22 - LARGE WOOD & METAL WELLS FARGO CHEST. 45” L. This chest has remnants of a Wells Fargo Co. stencil on the top and cast iron handles on all sides. There is a padlock on the latch. The Wells Fargo stencil is heavily worn and there is moderate oxidation and chips to the wood. The chest does display very well and has a great patina. (Very Good). 2,500.00 - 5,000.00

21 - ROAN EAGLE LEDGER DRAWING IN FRAME. Framed: 19” L. This drawing shows a Roan eagle on a palomino horse. It is pre-1876. The colors remain strong. There is some soiling to the paper. This is a very unique and scarce piece. (Very Good Plus).

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23 - EARLY WELLS FARGO STRONG BOX. 20 - 1/4” L. This box has leather handles on each side. Stenciling on the front reads “Wells Fargo Co.”. Box was made by “J.Y. Ayer, San Francisco, California”. On the inside there is a 1915 paper label that says “Get your congressman to vote for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition”. Box does have chipping and dents to the wood. Moderate oxidation to metal pieces. Displays quite well. (Very Good).

15,000.00 - 20,000.00

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24 - LARGE WELLS FARGO LEATHER & CANVAS BAG. On the front, it reads “Wells Fargo & Co.’s Express”. It is in remarkable condition for its age. Shows moderate soiling.

All the leather is intact. This is a very scarce piece. (Very Good).

1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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25 - LOT OF 3: WELLS FARGO PADLOCKS. 21” L. The three Wells Fargo padlocks are all in working order. Two of them come with stamped Wells Fargo keys, and one has an unmarked key. They show some oxidation and soiling. Display extremely well.

Each padlock was made by J.H.W. Climax - Newark, New Jersey.

(Very Good - Excellent). 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 26 - WELLS FARGO & COMPANY MESSENGER POUCH. This leather and canvas bag has a great patina. Has a “W.F. & Co. Express” stencil on the front canvas. The leather has moderate signs of use, showing some soiling, rubs and scrapes with moderate thread loss to the strap. (Very Good). 800.00 - 1,500.00 27 - WELLS FARGO EXPRESS CO. SPECIAL AGENT BADGE. 2” T. Circa 1910. Features eagle over shield shape and has pin on back. (Excellent). 300.00 - 500.00

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28 - WELLS FARGO $300 REWARD POSTER. Framed: 14 - 1/2” x 12 - 1/2”. Poster is framed behind glass and dated 1907 in New Orleans, LA. It is offering a $300 reward for a man named “Whit Nathan Jennings” and describes his physical characteristics and disposition. The small poster has a fold line running vertically on the left hand side. There is some minor soiling.

(Very Good). 1,000.00 - 3,000.00

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29 - 1877 WELLS FARGO INSTRUCTIONS & TARIFFS BOOK. 10” x 8”. This rare book is in great condition with some soiling and wear to the edges. It is extremely scarce. (Very Good).

3,000.00 - 6,000.00 30 - LATE 1800’S BUFFALO BILL SIGNED CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH. 13” x 11”. This photograph is professionally framed behind glass.

Shows a picture of Buffalo Bill and his rifle. The colors are strong and it is a very sharp image. It does have Buffalo Bill’s signature right below the photograph. Photograph was taken by Stacy, which was located in Brooklyn, New York. (Excellent). 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 31 - CITY MARSHAL SIX-POINT STAR BADGE. 2” T. Hallmarked “W.S. Darley & Co., Chicago”. Worn by Tony Houston from Utah. Circa 1910. (Excellent). 800.00 - 1,200.00

32 - CARL MOON WELLS FARGO PHOTOGRAPH. Framed: 26” x 22”. This piece is framed behind glass and has a stenciled mat that reads “Wells Fargo & Co.” It was featured on page 51 of “In Search of the Wild Indian” by Tom Driebe, which explains this piece to be a framed Indian portrait used by companies for their offices or public viewing. On the back of the piece is stenciled “Arrow Maker”. Reads “Karl Moon” in lower corner of photograph. There is some soiling to the frame as well as a few scratches. The mat board does have some waviness and a few stains. This piece displays quite well and is very scarce. (Very Good Plus). 1,200.00 - 2,000.00 33 - BRONZE BISON BY G. DEMANGE. 22” L. This bronze sculpture of a resting bison has a nice patina with very light wear. Marked “G. Demange” on base. Displays quite well.

(Excellent). 3,000.00 - 5,000.00

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34 - SITTING BULL & BUFFALO BILL CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH. Framed: 15 - 1/4’” X 13 - 1/4”. This photo is framed behind glass. Features an image of Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill standing up in a studio. Sitting Bull toured with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. (Excellent). 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 35 - 1898 KLONDIKE NEWS ADVERTISING POSTER. Framed: 25 - 1/2” T. Poster is framed behind glass. This might be the cover of an oversized newspaper. Does have some soiling with some fold lines apparent.

Has a picture of discoverer George Carmack on the front, and the largest gold nugget. He was originally credited with the Discovery Claim, the discovery of gold that set off the Klondike Gold Rush on August 16, 1896. There is also an illustration of a man running with his dogs delivering newspapers. Dated April 1st, 1898 in Dawson, N.W.T. and reads “Output For 1898 $40,000,000”.

Marked Schmidt L. & Lith. Co. S.F. (Good - Very Good).

600.00 - 1,200.00

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36 - FRAMED ANNIE OAKLEY COLOR PHOTOGRAPH. Framed: 43 - 1/2” x 34 - 1/2”. Nice image. Circa 1890’s. Features a portrait of Annie Oakley with hat and fringe collar top decorated with medals. (Excellent). 500.00 - 1,500.00 37 - ORIGINAL WELLS FARGO $2750 REWARD POSTER. Framed: 16 - 3/4” x 13 - 1/2”. This poster is framed behind glass and has a plaque on the front that reads “Wells Fargo Reward Notice/ Posted in Auburn, California 1875”. The reward poster states “Wells Fargo & Co.’s Express Box, on Latrobe & Fiddletown stage route, was robbed today, by two men, one mile from Plymouth, of $7000 in Gold.

We will pay $500 each for arrest and conviction of the robbers, and one-fourth of any portion of treasure recovered”. Dated July 5, 1875 in San Francisco. The poster does have some minor soiling, a fold line and a few pin holes. (Very Good). 500.00 - 1,000.00 28

LOT - 39 38 - SILVER BUFFALO RING WITH EMERALD EYES. 5 - 1/2” Dia. Detailed buffalo head silver ring from the late 1800’s.

Has green emerald eyes. On circular black ring holder stand.

(Excellent Plus). 500.00 - 1,000.00 39 - OVERSIZED BUFFALO BILL FRAMED PORTRAIT. Framed: 32 - 1/2” x 27 - 3/4”. This portrait of Buffalo Bill is framed behind glass. Very light wear. Frame is extremely detailed and ornate.

(Excellent). 5,000.00 - 8,000.00

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40 - CAST BRASS BUFFALO DESK CLOCK. 10 - 1/2” T. This wonderful ornate desk clock has a porcelain dial with a well detailed buffalo at the base. Clock was made by Gilbert Clock Company in Winstead, Connecticut. Minor soiling to the black plate. (Excellent). 800.00 - 1,500.00 41 - YUKON ORDER OF PIONEERS LODGE POSTER. Framed: 26” L. Poster is professionally framed behind glass. From the Grand Lodge in Dawson Y.T., Canada. It is signed by Thomas Pattinson and states that he is a member of the lodge. It is dated 1901 and 1919. The colors are wonderful and various western images are featured. There is a slight waviness to the piece as well as a few areas of discoloration. (Very Good Plus). 400.00 - 800.00

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42 - GOLD PER OUNCE ADVERTISING POSTER BY KELLOGG & HUMBERT. Framed: 21 - 1/2” x 18 - 1/2”. The poster is professionally framed behind glass. It has some soiling and fold lines, but displays quite well.

Features a table of the value of gold per ounce, prepared by Kellogg & Humbert, assayers. Marked “Whitton, Towne & Co. Printers, 151 Clay Street”.

(Very Good). 400.00 - 800.00 43 - RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY NO. 4412 STRONG BOX. 17” H. x 26-1/2” W. x 15” D. This cast iron strong box doesn’t include the key, but still opens with a firm twist of the top handle. The handle on the right side is missing. There is a shipping tag still attached between ladies in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Norwich, Vermont. (Very Good). 800.00 - 1,500.00 44 - LOT OF 2: EARLY SALESMAN SAMPLE HORSE BLANKETS. Largest: 36 - 1/2” L. One of the blankets is made

by Chase and still retains its original paper label.

The other blanket is by 5-A, retains its original paper label, and is titled “5-A Baker Blanket”.

Shows a great image of a horse wearing a 5-A blanket. (Excellent). 300.00 - 600.00

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45 - EARLY STETSON STRAW HAT. 13 - 1/4” Dia. Hat has an imprint on the leather band that reads “SOL KAPLAN Gouverneur New York”. Has black band on the outside and inside is marked “Stetson Medalist” and “3/4”. The hat is in remarkable condition with extremely light wear.

(Excellent - Near Mint). 300.00 - 600.00 46 - ALASKA GOLD MINING SCALE. 8 - 3/4” L. This is a slightly larger scale and comes with numerous different brass weights. The green tin canister reads “Alaska” in gold lettering and does have a few rubs and scrapes, but displays very well. (Very Good). 300.00 - 600.00

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47 - JUMPER MINING COMPANY $1000 REWARD POSTER. 9 - 1/2” x 7 - 3/4”. This small poster was put out by the Jumper Mining Company of Stent, California for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Spence Gilliard, who was shot Saturday, April 17, 1897 at the Jumper Mine by William Sullivan. The poster shows a illustration of William Sullivan as well as a description of physical and behavioral characteristics. There are a few fold lines, minor wrinkling and soiling. (Very Good). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 48 - LOT OF 2: J.L. LAMBERT POLYCHROME BRONZE CLAD INDIAN BOOKMARKS. Each: 3 - 1/4” T. Each of the bookmarks is signed on the bottom right edge. (Very Good). 300.00 - 600.00 49 - TEXAS RANGER SILVER PIN. 1 - 1/2” Dia. Hallmarked on the back. Features nice scroll on front with the words “Texas Ranger” and a star that reads “1823” in the center of the circular pin. (Excellent Plus). 300.00 - 600.00

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50 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 14” L. Circa 1840. Elegant long clip point, swedge on both sides of front half of blade. Left side bottom of blade beautifully etched with the motto “Rough and Ready Battle of Buena Vista”, framed by leaf designs. The top side of the blade has several ciphers “E. Barnes & Sons 226 Solly Street Sheffield”, “Warrick Works Sheffield” and” The Real Life Defender - the Hunters Companion”, also stamped on the haft, which can only be partially read “Warranted of the Best Quality”. Strange condition; the haft on both sides and a little forward of the haft is heavily pitted. The rest of the blade is in fine condition, a few minor black spots and scratching, 90% original polish remains, and all etchings sharp and clear. Has German silver mounts, handle and scabbard. Mother of Pearl scales with four decorative rivets on each side, large shield nameplate on left side; coffin hilted pommel adorned with full alligator. Lovely scabbard with black leather; embossed and gilded with floral design on the edges, 60% of which still present. In center of scabbard is an embossed and gilded American eagle with spread wings surrounded by stars. Has two embossed and gilded scrolls, one on each side, “Liberty” and “Independence”. On right side of scabbard 95% gilding intact, on left side 60% intact. Some small piece of outer leather peeled on edges. Blade length 9-1/2” L. 20,000.00 - 40,000.00

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51 - LARGE FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 11-1/4” L. This is the only folding Bowie our experts have seen with a full alligator handle, although a few are known in fixed blades. Circa 1845. Overall length when opened 11-1/4”, blade length 5”. Clip point with swedge on both sides. Remainder of the back of blade decorated with thumbnail filings. Stamped on blade “Woodcock’s Celebrated Cutlery”, and on haft “Cast Steel Bowie Knife”. Blade overall turned grey, with some light pitting and some grinding to the blade. Beautiful ivory scales carved in the likeness of an alligator with glass eyes. German silver seashell demi cross guard. Has lockback working action.

25,000.00 - 35,000.00

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52 - AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE (NEW YORK).

Overall: 14 - 1/2” L. Beautiful knife made by the revered New York maker Rose. This example illustrates him at his best. Circa 1850. Long elegant clip and swedge on both sides. The swedge is over half the length of the blade. Marked on the haft “Rose New York”. Blade in beautiful condition. Has 80% of the original polish. Shows profuse scratches on front third of the blade from careless cleaning, with minor spots of rust.

Has German silver mounts and classic Rose cross guard and pommel. One piece rosewood grip enhanced with eight German silver studs and nameplate on each side. Tooled German silver scabbard; tip is missing.

Blade length 10” L. 20,000.00 - 35,000.00

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53 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 14” L. Circa 1835. Beautiful blade in superb condition, elegant clip with swedge three-quarters of the blade on both sides. Entire left side of blade is beautifully etched with scroll and leaf designs surrounding the motto “Arkansas Toothpick”. There are eight nicks on sharpened edge in varying size, all very small and they do not detract visually from the beautiful blade. Spanish notch stamped by the maker on the haft “W (crown) R W. Butcher Sheffield”. German silver mounts on the handle and heavy rosewood scales decorated with beveled edges. Each scale is adorned with four rivets and a long rectangular nameplate. Classic Butcher dog bone pommel. The scabbard is in itself a masterpiece; it had to have been specially ordered of the period from a silversmith or jeweler. Scabbard is coin silver, magnificently embossed and engraved overall. Some minor nicks and dents in soft silver edges top and bottom. Blade length 8 - 1/2” L. 35,000.00 - 65,000.00

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54 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 10 - 3/4” L. Circa 1865. Beautiful little Bowie knife made for dress, not to fight. This would be worn when a man was dressed for fancy occasions. Signed “S. Bell” on the coin silver scabbard for Samuel Bell. Has a spear point blade with swedge on both sides. Blade has been heavily rusted and cleaned. Minor to moderate pitting overall, also surface scratches from cleaning; still retains 30% original polish finish.

Handle coin silver mounts and small scroll cross guard. All mounts have classic Bell scroll and floral engraving.

Mother of Pearl scales on the right side have a rectangular panel raised and embellished with his trademark checkerboard carving, and left hand panel has raised rectangular center with no carving. Solid coin silver scabbard with leaf engraved around frog, which is also engraved. Swedge in the scabbard conforming to the blade. The design of this piece is the same as other signed knives made by him while residing in Texas.

Blade length 6 - 1/4” L. 50,000.00 - 80,000.00

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55 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 15 - 1/2” L. Circa 1835. Among collectors of American Bowies, this is the most glamorous. Very few collectors can have one as there are only less than two dozen known. Stamped by maker on the haft “Schively 75 Chestnut Street Philad.”. Classic Schively blade with large swedge on right side only. Light and moderate pitting over large portion of the blade, two chips on edge, and marks from being sharpened in modern times. It has been sharpened so much, at one point there is a belly in the blade, with a small chip in the center of the belly which leads us to believe it was over-sharpened to try and dispense with a larger chip. German silver mounts. Ebony grip with three Schively style rivets on each side, fully checkered each side with German silver pommel. Beautiful, classic skeletal style Schively scabbard has German silver mounts, in good condition with some scratches and dents, nothing disfiguring, and some solder repair to the tip and front mounts. Blade length 10 - 1/2” L. 75,000.00 - 125,000.00

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56 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 15 - 3/4” L. Circa 1835. This is a massive Bowie knife with a very long and very heavy, thick blade. Stamped on haft “Broomhead & Thomas Celebrated American Hunting Knife”. In wonderful condition, it has a nice long clip with swedge 2/3 of blade. Decorative Spanish notch at rear of blade. Contemporary sharpening marks on edge and swedge. Some light scratches, probably from being pulled in and out of the scabbard. 85% original bright polish. German silver mounts, Mother of Pearl scales with four decorative rivets and a nameplate on both sides. Original brown leather scabbard has some scuffs and a bit of peeling, mostly on edges. Robert Ables’ trademark inventory number in red nail polish “6” on knife and scabbard. Blade length 10 - 1/2” L. 45,000.00 - 60,000.00

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57 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 11â&#x20AC;? L. Circa 1865. This is an unmarked dirk knife. However, it has the exact unusual style of carved and silver-pinned ivory grips, and also the silver mounts are adorned with Samuel Bell style engraving, so we believe it is safe to say this knife comes from Samuel Bell. Double edge spear point blade with medial ridge on each side. Modern sharpening marks on both sides of the blade with some cleaning scratches on blade.

A few of the silver pins missing from the checkerboard carving on the grips. Ivory scales are a beautiful mellow color. Silver straps each holding the grips file decorated into flutes. Scabbard is brown leather with coin silver mounts same as on the handle; might not be the original scabbard but it is certainly of the period and the knife fits it beautifully. Silver belt loop on rear of throat. Formally from the Bill Williamson collection, pictured in his catalog as lot no. 3514. Blade length 6 - 3/4â&#x20AC;? L. 30,000.00 - 45,000.00

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58 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 15-1/2” L. Overall length 15-1/2”, blade length 10-7/8”. Circa 1845. Nice large Bowie with elegant long clip and swedge on both sides, front half of the blade. Left side of blade beautifully, very deeply etched, with all the classic Bowie mottos, including “Americans ask for nothing but what is right, and submit to nothing that is wrong”. Has center piece American eagle with spread wings, holding a banner in its beak stating “American Bowie Knife” beneath banner “Tooth Pick”, concluding motto on the right side “The United States, the land of the free, the home of the brave. Protected by her noble and brave volunteers”. Stamped on the haft by maker “E. Barnes & Son 226 Solly Street Sheffield”. Blade in wonderful condition with very few spots of minor pitting, some minor black staining, and scratch marks on right side from careless cleaning.

Blade still has 65% original polish. German silver mounts, knife and scabbard. Stag horn grip with four decorative rivets each side and shield name plate on left. Coffin style hilt with half horse, half alligator decor. Beautifully embellished scabbard, obviously done by a book maker. Black leather, stamped and gilt borders, in bulls-eye design. Stamped and gilded large logo, two on each side. One with winged horses, protecting American Eagle in center, inscribed banners “The Real Knife, California Gold Finder”. Second logo depicts a bust of Gen. Taylor surrounded by a stand of arms, all resting on a banner stating “Genl Taylor”. Scabbard in fine condition, one little fingernail size piece of black leather missing.

Frog button missing from throat mount. Solder repair to very end of tip mount. 25,000.00 - 45,000.00

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59 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 14” L. Marked on blade by maker “J.D. Chevalier, New York”. Circa 1835. This was one of the more prominent American Bowie makers of the period, and his knives are highly sought by collectors today.

German silver mounts on knife and scabbard. Two piece ivory slab scales on each side decorated with eight inlaid German silver studs on each side. Ornate stamped and filed cross guard. Beautifully mellowed ivory grips. Beautiful wide swedge to one side of blade. The blade is in fine condition with very, very minor pitting. It has been carefully polished and the markings are clear. Top of blade is bent. Nice scabbard with ornate German silver mounts. (Excellent). 20,000.00 - 35,000.00

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60 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 16-1/4” L. Very large knife with overall length 16-1/4” and blade length 12”. Circa 1830.

Beautifully decorated blade stamped on both sides of the haft “C. Congreve Sheffield” within a raised, chiseled and file created pyramid decoration on both sides, rear of blade. Spear point blade with strong medial ridge down both sides. In fine condition with some minor pitting mostly at tip on both sides. 60% original polish with scratch marks from attempted cleaning. German silver mounts, knife and scabbard.

Pleasantly ornate cross guard. Ivory scales, enhanced with four rivets and name shield on each side. Coffin pommel. Ivory grips in fine condition. Scabbard tooled and gold decorated with floral and leaf designs on both sides. 25% of gold still present. Frog missing from throat mount. Both throat and tip have fancy scalloped edges. Scabbard covered in black leather. One piece on edge is peeling but still present, and can be glued back in place. 25,000.00 - 45,000.00

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61 - PUSH DAGGER (NEW ORLEANS).

Overall: 6-3/8” L. Overall length 6-3/8”, blade length 3-3/4”. Circa 1860. Double armed handle in the unique Dufilho style. Signed on the haft on one side “Dufilho N. Orleans” and stamped on the back side of the haft with Dufilho’s touch mark. Top arm handle is ebony, and separator and bottom arm are beautifully mellowed ivory. Reinforced blade with medial ridge. Some loss to the blade on each side due to heavy sharpening. Minor pitting with some medium pitting in spots. Some black staining to the blade. German silver scabbard with button at throat. New Orleans style tie-down tip. 15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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62 - LARGE FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 12-1/2” L. Overall length with blade open is 12-1/2”, and blade length is 5-3/8”. Circa 1840. Clip point blade, swedge on both sides three quarters the length of the blade. Stamped on haft “Manufactured by W. & S. Butcher Sheffield”. Blade in nice condition, with one nick on sharpened edge, and some minor pitting. Has been polished. Classic large floral cross guard. All mounts German silver. Ivory scales with beautiful mellowed color. Scale on left has one piece replaced and chips missing where it goes into the cross guard. Six decorative rivets on each side and long rectangular name plate on left side. Coffin hilt with full alligator. This is a bit more rare than the half horse, half alligator. Lockback mechanism in good condition. 15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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63 - LARGE FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 12-3/4” L. Overall length opened is 12-3/4”, and blade length is 6”. Circa 1845. Spear point blade with swedge on both sides half the length of blade. Beautiful deeply etched panel “Self Protector” in banner form, framed by etched vine and leaf designs. Stamped on haft by maker “S. C. Wragg 25 Furnace Hill Sheffield”. Tip of blade is missing, and there is a large fairly new rust spot rear of right side of blade and top. Modern sharpening marks are on both sides of blade. 40% of the original polish is turning grey.

All German silver mounts. Cross guard of classic leaf design for large folders. Horse head with solider and cannon pommel. Ivory scales are a nice mellow color, enhanced with six rivets on each side. Left side has a large name plate. Lockback mechanism works well. 15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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64 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 16” L. Overall length is 16”, and blade length is 9”. Circa 1850. Clip point with swedge on both sides. Blade is in wonderful condition. Shows some minor pitting, mostly towards the tip. There are minor surface scratches from careless cleaning. 80% original bright polish still present. Tip missing. Marked on the haft by maker “Wm Sansom & Co Kings Cutlers”. German silver mounts. Cross guard has scroll and leaf design. Pommel is the largest of the horse heads. Stag grips are beautifully colored. Scabbard is red leather and tooled in floral and scroll designs. German silver mounts. Frog stud in throat mount. 5% peeling of outer red leather. 12,000.00 - 25,000.00

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65 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 14 - 1/2” L. Circa 1835. Blade with elegant clip and long swedge over half the blade. Marked “Manufactured by W. & S. Butcher Sheffield”. Heavily pitted in areas on both sides with light scratches to surface. German silver mounts, handle and scabbard. Ivory scales decorated on both sides with seven studs.

Left side has a decorative nameplate. Has early style wrapped coffin hilt. Grip on left side with triangular piece of ivory missing, about 1” long. Deluxe scabbard, tooled with floral and leaf designs on edges.

German silver throat with fancy scalloped edges, and reinforced tip is very fancy with scallop design. Just in front of the top of the tip, the leather is cut open. This occurred when someone put the knife in the scabbard carelessly with the point cutting through the top. 15,000.00 - 20,000.00

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66 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 15-1/2” L. Very long and heavy knife, with overall length of 15-1/2”, and blade length of 11”.

Circa 1845. Nice long clip with swedge on both sides. Very thick heavy blade, good for fighting. Stamped by maker on haft “E. Barns & Sons 266 Solly Street Sheffield”. Fine to heavy pitting, especially front half of blade, on both sides. Shows numerous chips on edge and later sharpening marks. German silver mounts.

Cow horn scales with worm damage to both sides. Coffin pommel, full alligator, some nicks and dents, but does not mar the beauty of the pommel. Original leather scabbard, nicely embossed in gold on the front.

Legend “California Gold Finder”. Embossed and gilded edges, of which there is 20% gilding remaining.

Rear of scabbard, 50% of outer leather cover is missing. German silver mounts on scabbard, frog on throat missing. 7,000.00 - 12,000.00

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67 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 14” L. Circa 1840. Retailer signed on the top of the blade “Manufactured for F.C. Goergen New Orleans”. Etched on the right side of the blade in high relief “Mississippi Toaster”. Gentle clip with swedge.

Edge of blade has been heavily sharpened, creating a large belly, and there are also modern sharpening marks. Shows light pitting in places and grey patina otherwise. German silver mounts, handle and scabbard.

Checkered ebony one piece grips in classic Goergen design. Black leather scabbard with simple Goergen embossed pattern on front. This piece was owned by Norm Flayderman and is in his book “The Bowie Knife” page 323, second knife in picture. 8,000.00 - 12,000.00

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68 - AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE (SAN FRANCISCO).

Overall: 11 - 1/4” L. Marked on haft of blade “J. Todt S.F.”; this is a hunting style knife. John Todt worked circa 1870. Condition of blade has 20% of original polish, modern sharpening marks on the edge and fine to moderate pitting overall. German silver cross guard. Beautiful stag horn grips stained dark. Blade is very heavy. Nice California style swedge on each side. Much later scabbard. Blade length is 6 - 3/4” L. 4,000.00 - 8,000.00

LOT - 69

69 - PUSH DAGGER (AMERICAN).

Overall: 6-7/8” L. Overall length is 6-7/8”, and blade length is 4-1/2”. Has ebony handle with fancy beveled edge. Wood is in fine condition. Blade reinforced medial ridge on each side. Very minor pitting with some black staining and cleaning scratches on the surface. German silver scabbard with belt hook.

3,000.00 - 6,000.00

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70 - WILL & FINCK BRASS PLAYING CARD CUTTER. 11 - 1/4” x 6 - 1/2”. This card trimmer was made by Will & Finck, San Francisco, California.

Marked “Will & Finck S.F. Cal.” Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 1,500.00 - 2,500.00

LOT - 70

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LOT - 71

LOT - 72

71 - WOODEN POKER CHIP BOX WITH PLAYING CARDS, CHIPS AND DICE. Box: 12 - 1/4” x 9 - 1/4”. Complete with deck of cards and Mother of Pearl poker chips in various colors and denominations with wood chip holders in compartments. Includes ivory card dice. This is a nice lock box with ornate metal legs and key. (Excellent).

1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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72 - BEAUTIFUL WALNUT POKER CHIP BOX WITH MOTHER OF PEARL CHIPS. Box: 12” x 9”. Mother of Pearl gambling chips are in varying shapes, sizes, and denominations. Beautiful condition. Circa late 1800’s.

(Excellent Plus). 2,000.00 - 4,000.00

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LOT - 73

73 - LARGE WOOD CASE POKER CHIP SET WITH INLAID BRASS TIGER ON FOLDING LID. Box: 16 - 3/4” x 11 - 1/4”. Case also has inlaid brass stars. Includes over 500 ivory chips of varying denominations and designs, including fleur-de-lis. Circa 1890’s. Provenance: the Bob Berryman collection.

(Excellent). 8,000.00 - 12,000.00

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LOT - 75

LOT - 76

LOT - 77

LOT - 78

LOT - 79

LOT - 80

74 - POKER CHIP SET WITH ORIGINAL CARDS. Box: 12” x 7 - 1/4”. Nice inlaid wooden poker chip set complete with Mother of Pearl chips in various shapes and etched denominations.

Also included are two sealed decks of Pinochle cards and dice.

(Excellent). 1,000.00 - 3,000.00

77 - LOT OF 9: $200 MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIPS. Each: 1 - 1/2” Dia. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 200.00 - 400.00

75 - (A) SHARPS FOUR-SHOT DERINGER STYLE PISTOL. Barrel: 3” L. Ivory grips with ornate etched brass. Serial number 13137. Marked “C. Sharps & Co. Philada. PA” and “Patent 1859”.

(Excellent). 800.00 - 1,200.00

79 - LOT OF 3: MOTHER OF PEARL CHIPS. Each: 1 - 3/4” T. One $500 chip, one $1000 chip and one “Pot” chip, in different shapes. Late 1800’s. (Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00

76 - LOT OF 6: $5,000 MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIPS. Each: 1 - 1/2” Dia. Circa 1800’s. Each reads “5000 PE” in red.

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78 - PAIR OF LARGE IVORY DICE. Each: 1 - 1/2” L. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 200.00 - 400.00

80 - LOT OF 3: $100 MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIPS. Each: 1 - 3/4” Dia. These blue circular Mother of Pearl chips read “01006”, “00411” and “01416” underneath the $100 denomination on one side. Circa 1800’s. (Excellent). 100.00 - 200.00

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LOT - 82

LOT - 83

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81 - LOT OF 4: $500 MOTHER OF PEARL CHIPS. Each: 2 - 3/4” L. Circa late 1800’s. These etched oval shaped chips have yellow borders. (Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00 82 - $10,000 MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIP. 1 - 3/4” Dia. Circa late 1800’s. All original. Has a beautiful pinkish hue and reads “10.000 PE” in yellow. (Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00 83 - LOT OF 4: BLACK IVORY DICE. Each: 1” L. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00 84 - FINE PONY BRANDY REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY BOTTLE. 8 - 1/2” T. Nice reverse on glass image of a girl. Circa 1890.

(Excellent). 2,000.00 - 4,000.00

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LOT - 86

85 - OLD PRENTICE WHISKEY REVERSE ON GLASS BOTTLE. 17” T. Over-sized bottle with beautiful reverse on glass label.

(Excellent). 3,000.00 - 5,000.00

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86 - YELLOWSTONE WHISKEY ENAMELED BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11 - 3/4” T. Beautiful image of waterfall enameled on front. Circa 1900. (Excellent). 4,000.00 - 8,000.00

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87 - CUSTER’S RESERVE WHISKEY BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11 - 1/4” T. Extremely rare. Enameled lettering. Fantastic image of Custer riding a horse. Circa 1895. (Excellent). 10,000.00 - 15,000.00

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LOT - 89

LOT - 90

LOT - 91 88 - CATAWBA REVERSE ON GLASS BOTTLE. 11 - 3/4” T. Circa 1895. Nice image of a lady. (Excellent).

2,000.00 - 4,000.00 89 - GOLDEN DROPS WHISKEY BOTTLE. 11” T. Paper label. Circa 1890’s.

(Excellent). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 90 - MAMMOTH CAVE WHISKEY BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11 - 1/2” T. Enameled lettering.

Nice image of cave on front.

(Excellent). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 91 - VAN HOOK WHISKEY ENAMELED BOTTLE. 11 - 1/4” T. Circa 1890.

(Excellent). 800.00 - 1,200.00 92 - CAPITOL SPECIAL WHISKEY BOTTLE. 11” T. Enameled lettering. Circa 1900. (Excellent).

800.00 - 1,200.00

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LOT - 93

LOT - 94

93 - HURDLE RYE ENAMELED BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11” T. Nice image of a man jumping with a horse. (Excellent).

800.00 - 1,200.00 94 - FAY-MUS WHISKEY BOTTLE. 11 - 1/4” T. Nice gold gilt stripes. Circa 1900. (Excellent).

800.00 - 1,200.00

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LOT - 96

LOT - 97

LOT - 98 95 - PINE KNOT PURE RYE WHISKEY BOTTLE. 11 - 1/4” T. Nice enameling on front.

Circa 1900. (Excellent).

600.00 - 900.00 96 - LITTLE STRAIGHT ENAMELED WHISKEY BOTTLE. 11” T. With original topper.

(Excellent). 400.00 - 800.00 97 - HERE’S PROSPERITY ENAMELED WHISKEY BOTTLE. 8 - 1/2” T. Original top. Circa 1890.

(Excellent). 400.00 - 800.00 98 - WHISKEY BACK BAR BOTTLE. 13” T. Enameled lettering. With “15¢” topper. Circa 1900.

(Excellent). 400.00 - 800.00 99 - SILVER DOLLAR RYE WHISKEY BOTTLE. 8” T. Paper label. Nice image.

(Excellent). 400.00 - 800.00

LOT - 99

LOT - 100

LOT - 101

100 - OLD BOONE WHISKEY ENAMELED BACK BAR BOTTLE. 10” T. Circa 1900. (Excellent).

400.00 - 800.00 101 - SMOKE THE MOUNTAIN ROSE CIGAR WHISKEY BOTTLE. 6” T. Reverse on glass image of a girl, S. Ottenberg & Bros., N.Y. Circa 1880’s. (Excellent). 300.00 - 600.00

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102 - LARGE WATCH CHAIN OF SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ. 16 - 1/4â&#x20AC;? L. This is the most sought after of all watch chains, probably because there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very many, perhaps 12 to 15. The links on the front and back have simulated belt buckles in solid gold, dividing each side into two panels. This is a particularly long one with seven links instead of the normal six. All the quartz panels on both sides are in exceptional condition with no chips. Even the bar to go into the buttonhole has the belt buckle theme with two different colored panels.

Horseshoe fob with grey quartz inlay in center. Good luck horseshoe on center link in the middle of the chain. This is the centerpiece for any watch chain collection. 15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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LOT - 103

103 - SMALL GOLD POCKET WATCH SIZE 8 WITH GOLD QUARTZ. 22” L. Watch is solid yellow gold dated 1882. Marked on face by watch maker “American Watch Co.”. Back is inlaid with a large round piece of black quartz heavily laden with gold. Quartz is in wonderful condition with beveled edge; there are a few tiny chips and usual cracks. Presentation engraved inside “Maybelle Thornton Christmas 1882”. Gold quartz chain slab is inlaid front and back; white on one side and black on the other. There are six links. Flat bar to go through vest buttonhole is inlaid with two quartz slabs; one rose and one grey. Chain is rose gold and there is a rose gold star fob; five points inlaid with gold quartz. All quartz in fine condition; there are the usual cracks and no chips on the chain and fob. 20,000.00 - 40,000.00

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104 - POCKET WATCH WITH ACCESSORIES IN GOLD QUARTZ. 22 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? L. The same practice applied to the gold quartz jewelers when it came to watches: they just bought watches from prominent makers, and when someone came in who wanted one decorated with gold quartz, they picked which gold watch they wanted, and then the jeweler made a front piece. This particular watch was made and signed by the Illinois Watch Company. The jeweler made the decorated flat. This flat is one of the most sought after examples because it incorporates so many materials. Four oval gold in quartz flats are separated by four pink stained moss Agate sections. In the center is a recessed compartment with six pie shaped separations, each filled with a different color, representing six mines. A crystal cover holds everything in place. The opposite lid is floral engraved. It needs an adjustment to the snap as it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay closed. The watch is attached to what collectors consider the most desirable watch chain. Each link has two panels on each side, different colors, separated by a stylized belt buckle; all this in solid rose gold, and a gold horse shoe for good luck is in the center of the chain. There are seven links. On the opposite side of the chain is a very nice fob depicting a horse riding stirrup, and in the center is a rondel with a gold quartz heavily laden panel on one side. A blood stone panel is on the other side, accompanied by a piece of moss Agate on the bottom with a beautiful configuration. The colors in the links are alternating black and rose quartz. There is also a bar to be put through a buttonhole in the vest to hold the chain. All of the gold quartz is in wonderful condition with some minor cracking and one tiny chip in one corner of one slab. The watch itself is the nice, large No. 18 size and of course, solid gold. 50,000.00 - 80,000.00

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105 - LARGE GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH CHAIN & FOB. Circa 1853. Size No. 18. Engraved on lid of front outside with the California state seal, surrounded by beautiful floral engraving. Lid on the back engraved in the center with a standing Native American holding a bow, surrounded by various other symbols. Outer perimeter engraved with floral and scroll designs. All in fine condition. Inside of the front lid engraved “E. Davis Ophir Cal. Gold”. Ophir was a boomtown of the California Gold Rush. Originally named The Spanish Corral in 1849, Ophir received its Biblical name Ophir, the source of King Solomon’s treasures, in 1850 because of the rich gold placer mining in the area. In 1852 it was the center of the local gold mining industry, and the most populous town in the county. It grew to over 500 families by 1853. Watch chain has six large links, all white gold quartz on each side. Quartz in very good condition. Large spinner style fob with white quartz in fine condition. Button hole bar with two panels of grey quartz. 15,000.00 - 30,000.00

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106 - HARRIS MARCHAND & CO. GOLD BAR #6476.

4-1/4” x 1-3/4”. Serial number 6476. Harris, Marchand & Co. Ounces: 56.65. Mold H&Ms-03. Fineness: 856. Value (1857): $1002.42. Large size ingot, tall, rectangular. All inscriptions on face with bar vertically oriented. Superfluous periods between 856 and FINE, and also between $ and numerals indicating value. Documented.

All original. (Excellent Plus). 250,000.00 - 350,000.00

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107 - NATURAL GOLD NUGGET. 204g, 6.55 t.o. 10,000.00 - 20,000.00

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108 - NATURAL GOLD NUGGET. 104g, 3.45 t.o. 7,200.00 - 10,000.00

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109 - LOT OF 3: NATURAL CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGETS. 53.3g. Market value as of October 3rd, 2016: $2044.

1,800.00 - 2,400.00

LOT - 109

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110 - EARLY GOLD MINING COPPER PAN. 15” Dia. Beautiful 1850-60’s copper gold mining pan. Shows some use.

(Excellent). 750.00 - 1,000.00

LOT - 110

111 - EARLY GOLD MINING COPPER PAN. 15” Dia. Beautiful 1850-60’s copper gold mining pan. Shows some use.

1,000.00 - 2,000.00

LOT - 111

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112 - LOT OF 6: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGETS. Total weight is 8.125 ounces. (Excellent). 10,000.00 - 14,000.00

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LOT - 113

113 - GROUPING OF CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGETS. Total weight 6.1 ounces. (Excellent). 7,000.00 - 10,000.00

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113A - CONSOLIDATED VIRGINIA MINING COMPANY SILVER BAR. 4” x 1 -3/4”. 27.25 oz. The most important mine on the Comstock. Extremely rare.

(Excellent). 10,000.00 - 15,000.00

LOT - 113A

LOT - 113B

LOT - 113C

113B - H. HARRIS SILVER INGOT. 2 -1/2” x 1 -3/4”. 12.12 oz. Extremely rare.

Provenance the John Ford Stacks collection.

(Excellent). 40,000.00 - 60,000.00

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113C - KELLOGG & HUMBERT GOLD FACEPLATE BAR. 4 -1/2” x 2 -1/4”. 9.32 Troy ounces.

Beautiful condition. (Excellent).

20,000.00 - 30,000.00

LOT - 113D

113D - CONRAD WIEGAND INGOT GOLD & SILVER BAR. 1 -1/2” x 1”. 2.76 oz of gold. Provenance the John Stacks collection. (Excellent).

50,000.00 - 75,000.00

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LOT - 114

114 - GOLD MATCH SAFE INLAID WITH GOLD QUARTZ. 2 - 3/16” T. This piece is much more rare than any of the other match safes in this sale because it is decorated in gold quartz on both sides as well as the top. You seldom find these. Top is inlaid with grey gold quartz. Panel on front has four separate corners in white quartz, and diamond-shaped center inlay is rose quartz. Rectangular panel on back is grey quartz. As richly embedded with gold as you will ever find. All gold quartz in wonderful condition with just a few sporadic hairline cracks.

What little gold is left is engraved overall with floral and geometric designs. Initials on front “B.C.R.”, on the back “From E.C.”. This certainly would be a highlight in any match safe or gold quartz collection. 15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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115 - GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE. 2-1/4” T. Top of match safe lid inlaid with grey gold quartz. Front inlaid in beautiful mosaic pattern with 15 various slabs including 12 in quartz of grey, black and rose colors, two small pieces of onyx and a center roundel of red stained moss agate. Really beautiful panel.

Engraved on front “W. R. Chadbourne 1884”. On the back engraved “Presented to W. R. Chadbourne by Martin Riley”. The rest of the case engraved in floral and geometric designs. All the gold quartz in wonderful condition, no chips. The case itself is in fine condition with no chips or wear. 8,000.00 - 15,000.00

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116 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ INLAID MATCH SAFE. 2 - 1/8” T. Dated 1871. Top of the lid is inlaid with piece of grey gold quartz, and front is inlaid with piece of grey gold quartz from the same mine. Quartz slab on front is 1-5/8” high. Rest of match safe is profusely engraved with floral and geometric designs. Inscribed on back “A.R. Thompson August 23rd, 1871”. In fine condition overall.

5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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117 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE. 2 - 3/16” T. Dated 1887. Small size. Top is inlaid with a piece of rose gold quartz. Front oval inlaid panel is alternating with four panels, two rose and two grey. Square in center inlaid with California coral. All gold quartz is in exceptionally fine condition. Rest of piece is engraved in geometric designs. Presentation on back “from Lottie to her brother Jacob December 25th 1887”. Gold in fine condition overall.

5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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118 - MASSIVE SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ WALKING STICK. 36-3/4â&#x20AC;? L. Beautiful large, very rich piece of brown gold quartz is on top and faceted around the edges.

Gold knob is beautifully floral engraved. Everything is in fine condition. Ebony stick has silver tip and steel reinforced bottom. 10,000.00 - 15,000.00

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119 - WALKING STICK WITH SOLID GOLD KNOB TOP. 35-1/4” L. Gold knob: 2-1/2” high. Yellow solid gold is adorned on top with large octagonal piece of white gold quartz facet cut around the edges like a gemstone. Rich with gold. Quartz in very fine condition with a couple of tiny chips in one spot. Eight gold egg shaped knobs frame the top of the handle, below faceted panels with a presentation “H. Cohn to A. Gump San Francisco June 21st, 1856”. Alternating flat panels are engraved with a beautiful floral design. Raised engraved band is at base of knob. Very bottom edge of knob stamped with maker’s mark “Braverman & Levy San Francisco”. They were one of the dominant jewelers in the creating of gold quartz objects. The gold is in fine condition. Beautiful wooden shaft with all of the original finish and German silver tip reinforced on the very bottom with steel. 6,000.00 - 12,000.00

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120 - SOLID GOLD MATCH SAFE WITH GOLD QUARTZ. 2 - 1/4” T. Dated May 1877. Made of yellow gold. Top is inlaid with a very rich slab of grey gold quartz, and front is inlaid with mosaic panel 1-1/4” high and 7/8” wide. Four corners of panel are grey quartz, and diamond shaped center is black gold quartz. Rest of gold is engraved in floral, leaf and geometric designs. Back of case features strange presentation “From San Frisco” over an elaborate three initials, and underneath is the date “May 1877”. Bottom has beveled edge with some minor dents and one hole on the corner.

5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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121 - SOLID GOLD CHAIN WITH FOB. Circa 1860. Chain and fob are in yellow gold. There are eight football shaped links with gold quartz panel on each side consisting of black, white, brown and grey quartz. All quartz panels are in fine condition with no chips. Seven gold spacers are between the eight links, and each spacer is decorated with black enamel design. Bar for attaching to button hole is inset with two quartz panels, one white and one grey.

Fob is a spinner type, decorated with large piece of white quartz with beveled edges on both sides. 5,000.00 - 7,500.00 122 - LARGE TRICOLOR GOLD POCKET WATCH. Size No. 18. Marked 14K. Overall case is yellow gold. Front outside lid is inlaid with raised rose gold shield, framed with green and rose gold flowers and leaves, and this all framed by raised green gold bullseyes. Perimeter of lid is finely floral engraved. Outside of back cover is beautifully raised and inlaid with yellow gold Native American riding a white gold horse shooting at a rose gold bison. All this is atop green gold grass. Scene framed with raised green gold bullseyes, and perimeter is finely floral engraved. Face of watch marked by maker “AM. Watch Co. Waltham”. Mild pocket wear to raised inlays.

4,000.00 - 7,000.00

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123 - GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH STEER. Size No. 18. Solid rose gold, marked 14K. Back is decorated with steer overlay, standing on grass, which is green gold. Edge of the face bordered with green gold ivy pattern in raised design. This is a large watch. Engraved inside lid “Frithjof June 5, 1938 fru Gudfar”. Watch maker’s mark on face reads “AM Hill, New Orleans” In very good condition with no wear or dents to gold. 3,000.00 - 5,000.00

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124 - LADIES PIN IN GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ. 3 - 1/4” L. Circa 1870. Pin is a yellow gold scepter with shield. Shield is inlaid with four panels alternating grey and rose. Head of scepter is engraved with star. Initials engraved on back of shield read “K.C.”.

2,500.00 - 3,500.00 125 - LADIES PIN IN GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ. 3 - 1/4” L. Circa 1870. Made of rose gold and depicting a sword through a crown, inlaid with alternating black and grey quartz.

Sword is also engraved. Length of sword: 3-1/4”. Overall in very fine condition. 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 126 - SOLID GOLD HORSE STIRRUP FOB. 1 - 1/2” T. Circa 1850. Made of rose gold. Circle inside of stirrup is inlaid with raised beveled black gold quartz on one side and white on the other. Bottom of stirrup is inlaid with raised beveled blood stone.

Solid gold leather-type belt buckle strap for hanging fob on chain.

Some expected cracks in gold quartz. Entire piece in fine condition.

1,000.00 - 1,500.00

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LOT - 130

128 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ MINER’S SHOVEL PIN. 2 - 3/4” L. Engraved on back of shovel stem “Helen”. Top of handle is inlaid in six alternating panels of gold quartz in grey and black.

Shovel has a simulated gold nugget on it. Solder repair on back of pin holding handle to stem. Everything else is in good condition.

500.00 - 1,000.00 129 - GOLD FOB IN HORSESHOE SHAPE. 1 - 1/2” T. Circa 1870. Made of rose gold. Opens for two pictures on the inside. Inlaid on front with three pieces of quartz; two large pieces of grey and a smaller black piece. There are numerous dents, some fairly large, two splits to edges, and one small hole on edge.

300.00 - 700.00 130 - BUFFALO HEAD PENDANT. 3” T. This is a pendant depicting a buffalo head in relief, carved from a piece of white buffalo horn. Mounted in silver frame with floral decorations. 100.00 - 300.00

127 - GOLD SASH BUCKLE. 2 - 1/2” L. Circa Civil War era. Worn by a Union solider. At the top, there is an American eagle holding a banner, the word “Union” within.

On the bottom a panoply of arms, including the American flag and shield. On each side a female figure, one Justice. Engraved on the back with initials “K.J.E.”, stamped “Floberg & Conrad”. They were jewelers from Sacramento, California. 1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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131 - WOODEN SWORD CANE. Overall: 36-1/4” L. This is a rare model, with a folding cross guard across the blade to go inside the shaft. The guards are spring loaded so when you pull it out they flip up into fighting position. Made in Spain, signed on haft. Blade is beautifully etched in the top third, and in new condition. Silver knob handle with original tip. Blade length 30”, overall length 36-1/4”. 1,000.00 - 1,500.00

132 - IVORY WALKING STICK. 35” L. Handle is a small ivory dog head with inlaid black bead eyes. Ivory shaft features carved simulated knots, each knot highlighted by a black bead. There is a long presentation on cane engraved and highlighted with red ink “Presented to Lieut.

Gen. Whinfield Scott by Fred Genke Turner”, “A Solider in the Mexican War”, “Carver Patterson R. J.”, “Down with Treason”. Overall length 35”. Has a steel tip. Circa Mexican War, 1800’s. 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 133 - WALKING STICK MADE FROM SHARK SPINE. 36” L. This walking stick has a silver knob handle that is hallmarked, with a scroll and leaf design overall. Inscribed “J. H. Lewis”. Has original brass tip. Overall length 36”.

Circa 1890. 500.00 - 800.00 134 - SWORD CANE. 34” L. Sword has a two piece stag horn handle with a brass cap. Has a flat wooden two piece shaft with steel band and brass tip. Wide flexible blade, length 24-1/4”. Overall length 34”. Circa 1870. 400.00 - 600.00 135 - WALKING STICK WITH SIMULATED IVORY HANDLE. 36” L. Handle made out of white gutta percha to look like an ivory eagle claw holding an egg. Has a metal fluted band, wood shaft, and replaced tip. Overall length 36”.

Circa early 1900’s. 200.00 - 300.00 136 - WALKING STICK WITH GOLD FILLED HANDLE. 34” L. L shaped handle with high relief floral design, inscribed “W.C. Chapin”. Has ebony dress shaft with original tip. Overall length 34”. Circa 1940. 200.00 - 400.00 78

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137 - WALKING STICK WITH SILVER HANDLE. 35” L. L shaped Sterling handle, marked “Sterling”. Snarling wolf’s head is protruding from front, and the rest of the handle is stippled like a tree bark design. Has original tip. Overall length 35”.

Circa 1940. 100.00 - 200.00 138 - CARVED WOODEN WALKING STICK. 36” L. This is a Mexican walking stick with very crude carving. Features eagle fighting rattlesnake. Mexican soft cap over head. Overall length 36”.

25.00 - 50.00

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139 - WELLS FARGO EXPRESS PORCELAIN ADVERTISING SIGN. 20” x 14”. This scarce sign is single sided. Does have a few small chips in the field as well as numerous chips to the edge. The colors remain strong. There is some minor soiling that would most likely clean up. (Very Good).

1,500.00 - 3,000.00

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140 - WELLS FARGO PORCELAIN ADVERTISING FLANGE SIGN. 14” x 14. This is a very unusual flange sign that we have never seen before. It was made in Liverpool. Has great colors, gloss and shelving.

There are a few edge chips but no damage to the main field. (Excellent). 2,500.00 - 4,000.00 LOT - 140

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LOT - 143 141 - WELLS FARGO EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS PORCELAIN STRIP SIGN. 36” L. Extremely scarce. Has great colors and shelving. There is a chip to the upper left corner and the bottom right corner, and some very light edge wear. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 142 - AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. WOODEN ADVERTISING TRADE SIGN. 71” x 13”. This single sided sign has a sand painted surface with gold stenciling. It retains its original wooden frame. The frame does have moderate scrapes and paint loss. The sign has some areas of soiling and scrapes but displays well above average. (Very Good Plus).

4,000.00 - 6,000.00

143 - AUBURN WAGONS WOODEN ADVERTISING TRADE SIGN. 94” x 11 - 1/4”. This single sided trade sign is from Martinsburg, West Virg. It retains very strong colors and has a very appealing look. There are some areas of minor paint loss and soiling. Retains its original wooden frame. You would be hard pressed to find a better example.

(Very Good Plus). 8,000.00 - 15,000.00

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144 - P.H.C. TOBACCO REVERSE GLASS ADVERTISING SIGN. 25â&#x20AC;? T. Sign has a wood and gesso frame. The oval sign itself has an image of a bald eagle tending to her three eaglets in her nest. The P.H.C. has inlaid Mother of Pearl and looks fantastic. There are a couple areas of minor flaking with a few touch-ups, but this piece displays quite well and is very unique. (Excellent).

10,000.00 - 20,000.00

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145 - OLD TOWN CANOE CO. SALESMAN SAMPLE CANOE. 48” L. x 8-1/4” W. x 7” T. This exceptionally detailed wood canoe includes a pair of wooden paddles, both marked Peterborough Canoe Co. Ltd. Canoe body is green and marked “Old Town” on both sides, one side showing more fading to the label than the other. Showing very little wear. (Excellent).

10,000.00 - 20,000.00

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146 - BATTLE AXE CIGAR REVERSE GLASS ADVERTISING SIGN. 65 - 3/4” x 42”. This large reverse glass sign shows an image of a smiling Native American and an older well-dressed gentleman enjoying some Battle Axe tobacco. The colors are magnificent and this piece has a great presence. There are a few areas that show soiling and minor wear. This piece would be the highlight in any advertising collection. (Excellent). 80,000.00 - 150,000.00

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LOT - 147 147 - WELLS FARGO & CO. EXPRESS WOODEN TRADE SIGN. 71 - 1/2” x 11”. This single sided sign has a sand painted surface with gold letters. The sign is in very good condition with some light surface loss, a few rubs and scrapes with wear to the original wooden frame.

(Very Good Plus). 10,000.00 - 20,000.00

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148 - HARDWARE WOODEN ADVERTISING TRADE SIGN. 122” x 13 - 1/2”. This double sided sign has incredible 3-D lettering that almost makes the words look like they are jumping off the sign.

The sign retains its original wooden frame. The colors are magnificent and bold. There are a few added holes, scuff marks and mild soiling.

(Very Good Plus). 1,200.00 - 2,400.00

150 - AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS WOODEN TRADE SIGN. Framed: 71 - 1/2” L. This early sign has an original sand painted surface and wooden frame. Retains its original shipping tag on the back of the sign. It is in very good condition with minor wear and one stress crack on the left side of the sign. (Very Good Plus).

2,000.00 - 4,000.00

149 - WELLS FARGO EXPRESS PORCELAIN FLANGE SIGN. 28 - 1/4” L. This is a very hard sign to come by. It has strong, unfaded colors. One side of the sign has a very strong field with only one chip, while the other side has a few more in the field. There is some scattered edge wear with some chips to the flange. Overall, the piece displays well above average. (Very Good Plus). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00

151 - RARE ADAMS & CO. EXPRESS WOODEN TRADE SIGN. 82 - 1/2” x 14”. This single sided sign has a sand painted surface with gold stenciling. It retains its original wooden frame. There are some added holes, soiling and moderate paint loss to the stenciling.

(Very Good). 8,000.00 - 12,000.00

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152 - FAIRBANKS SCALE WOODEN ADVERTISING TRADE SIGN. Framed: 42” L. This sign has a sand painted surface and is in 100% original condition. On the back of the sign is stenciled “FairbanksMorse & Company, St. Paul, Minnesota”. There are two added holes for mounting. Shows minor soiling. This is a very fine example.

(Excellent). 1,000.00 - 3,000.00 153 - WELLS FARGO MONEY ORDER PORCELAIN FLANGE SIGN. 18 - 1/2” L. The sign does have a great cobalt blue color. Both sides have some edge chipping with some scrapes. The outside of the flange and the top left corner of the display side does have moderate chipping with oxidation to the metal. (Good - Very Good).

500.00 - 1,000.00 154 - FAIRBANKS SCALES WOODEN ADVERTISING TRADE SIGN. 44” x 12”. This trade sign has gold lettering with remnants of a sand painted surface. It has heavy surface loss with some fading but still presents well and has a great patina. (Good - Very Good).

1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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155 - SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY DOUBLE SIDED CARDBOARD SIGN. 16” x 13”. This sign retains its original metal frame. The colors are extremely vibrant and unfaded. There is just some light soiling to this piece. (Excellent). 400.00 - 800.00 156 - WELLS FARGO EXPRESS DOUBLE SIDED CARDBOARD SIGN. 13 - 3/4” x 13 - 3/4”. This diamond-shaped sign retains its original metal frame and top mounting hole. The colors are very strong. There are some rubs and scrapes to the fields. (Very Good).

400.00 - 800.00 157 - WESTERN EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS PORCELAIN STRIP SIGN. 24” L. Sign was made by F.E. Marsland. It has great color and gloss.

There is a chip to the upper left section of the sign as well as some minor edge wear. (Very Good Plus). 400.00 - 800.00 158 - AMERICAN EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS TIN SELF-FRAMED SIGN. 11” x 4”. This small sign has some light soiling and minor rubs to the upper right hand corner. (Very Good Plus). 300.00 - 600.00

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159 - RAILWAY EXPRESS TRAVELERS CHECKS TIN LITHO SIGN. 11” L. This sign has original gloss still apparent on the front. Reads “Express Travelers Cheques”. There are few very tiny paint specks on the front with some light soiling. Back shows some signs of oxidation.

Displays well above average. (Very Good Plus). 300.00 - 600.00

161 - BRUNHOFF BUFFALO 5¢ CIGAR CUTTER. 9” T. The front plaque reads “Scudders Gale 5¢ Buffalo Cigar”. The cigar cutter was made by Brunhoff Mfg. Co. Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in working order. When the top levers are moved left or right, the cutter is activated. There is some soiling and oxidation to the back of the front plaque. (Very Good). 1,500.00 - 3,000.00

160 - DUPONT BALLISTITE SHOTGUN POWDER ADVERTISING POSTER. Framed: 38-1/2” x 28-1/4”. This scarce poster is professionally framed behind glass and shows a hunter standing in shallow water smoking a pipe and holding his shotgun. The colors are strong and unfaded. Poster retains its original top and bottom metal strips.

Illustration was done by Charles De Feo. This is a fine example.

(Excellent). 3,000.00 - 6,000.00

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162 - CHARLES LAWRENCE & CO. HABERDASHERY SHOP DISPLAY CABINET. 19-1/2” W. x 48” L. x 45” T. Exceedingly fine example of an oak and glass display cabinet for a gentlemen’s haberdashery shop. Having a hinged lid with thick glass top and a mirrored back panel. The front glass panel is etched with the shop logo and the words “Haberdashery/ Houston/ Dallas/ Importers Gentlemen’s Est 1882/ Canes, Swords, and Silk Umbrellas, and Cigars” with two branches tied with a bow.

Inside of the cabinet is a grate for upright displaying of the canes, swords, and umbrellas and a tiered wooden bottom. Includes an assortment of 69 canes and walking sticks, with all but one of the stacked horn variety. Most are in excellent condition for their age with an array of handle designs and shapes.

(Very Good). 15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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163 - SILVER MOUNTED BOAR TUSK CIGAR CUTTER WITH EAGLE HEAD. 9 - 3/4” L. Eagle head has ruby eyes. Cutter is in the beak area of the eagle head, and the beak closes to cut the cigar. (Excellent).

3,000.00 - 6,000.00

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164 - FOSSILIZED WALRUS TUSK. 23” L. Nice patina. (Excellent). 500.00 - 1,000.00

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165 - PAIR OF EARLY GOLD MINING PANS. Largest: 14 - 3/4” Dia. The copper pan is stamped “Hudson Bay LTD Handmade in Minnesota”. Has moderate soiling and tarnishing but displays quite well. The other pan is unmarked and has moderate soiling and oxidation.

(Good - Very Good). 500.00 - 1,500.00 166 - LARGE CONCHO BELT. 41-1/2” L. Consisting of six large conchos and six butterflies on leather, plus buckle. Circa early to mid-19th century. (Excellent). 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 LOT - 165

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167 - SIOUX BEADED TEEPEE BAG. 24” W. Circa 1880’s. Sinew is sewn on buffalo. Has a blue background. Complete with quilled drops and tin cones.

(Excellent). 3,000.00 - 5,000.00

LOT - 167

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168 - EARLY PARFLECHE CONTAINER. Cylinder Only: 18-1/2” L. Features red pigment triangles painted on buffalo with fringe. Circa 1860’s. (Good). 8,000.00 - 12,000.00

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169 - CHEYENNE BEADED WAR SHIRT. 37” T. Beaded on buffalo with hair drops. Circa 1870’s. (Very Good). 30,000.00 - 60,000.00

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170 - LARGE WOVEN MAIDEN BASKET. 24-1/2” Dia. Circa early 20th century. (Excellent).

8,000.00 - 12,000.00

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171 - LARGE TWINE CALIFORNIA STORAGE BASKET, POSSIBLY POMO. 15” Dia. Shows minor rim damage with small break in rim. Circa early 20th century. (Very Good - Excellent). 3,000.00 - 5,000.00

172 - APACHE BURDEN BASKET. 12-1/2” T. Painted parfleche with fringe. Circa early 20th century.

(Good). 2,000.00 - 4,000.00

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173 - NAVAJO CONCHO BELT. Consisting of seven conchos on leather with spacers, each concho with a single turquoise stone. Buckle has two turquoise stones. There is heavy stamping. Circa early 20th century. (Very Good - Excellent).

1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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174 - PLAINS PICTORIAL BEADED SCOUTS JACKET. Shoulder to shoulder: 17”. Beaded with thunder birds, stars, and riders on horseback. Hide painted with yellow ochre. Circa 1880’s.

(Excellent). 30,000.00 - 50,000.00

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175 - PLAINS CRADLE. Hood fully beaded with red trade cloth body. Circa 1880’s. Nice condition. (Very Good). 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 176 - ADAMS EXPRESS CO. LEATHER BAG. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 3,000.00

177 - ADAMS EXPRESS CO. LEATHER SADDLE BAG. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 3,000.00 178 - CONGRESS CARDS METAL DISPLAY RACK. 26” T. Circa 1900. Beautiful rack. Includes various decks of playing cards. Rotates on base. (Excellent). 2,000.00 - 4,000.00

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179 - EARLY EASTERN PIPE TOMAHAWK. 22 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? L. Iron head with scalloped edge and brass inlay. Cannon engraved on one side of blade with sun on reverse. There is brass inlay on the pipe bowl. Has original gasket and haft with brass band. Circa 1760.

(Excellent). 50,000.00 - 100,000.00

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180 - PLAINS PIPE TOMAHAWK. 23 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? L. Features crow wide head with bleeding heart cut-out. Has original leather gasket and haft. Beautiful crow drop and typical colors beaded on buffalo with minor bead loss. Circa 1870.

(Very Good - Excellent). 20,000.00 - 30,000.00

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181 - EARLY EASTERN PIPE TOMAHAWK WITH SILVER CAP. 18 - 1/4” L. Original tiger maple haft with silver inlay. Circa 1840. (Excellent).

15,000.00 - 20,000.00

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182 - WENZEL FRIEDRICH LONGHORN ARMCHAIR NO. 6.

26” D. x 33” W. x 35” T. This is a fine example of chair No. 6, as seen in the Wenzel Friedrich Horn Furniture catalog of 1890, showing the unique and elegant arrangement of horns typical of the style with glass ball casters on each of the four feet. Very nicely upholstered in a spotted deer hide. Circa 1890’s, San Antonio TX. (Excellent).

3,000.00 - 6,000.00

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LOT - 184

183 - THE PURSUIT COWBOY & INDIAN LITHOGRAPHED POSTER. Framed: 40” L. Professionally framed behind glass. Features an illustration of a cowboy pursuing a Native American. The illustration is quite dramatic as the cowboy has his gun pointed at the Native American, who has his spear aimed at the cowboy. The colors are strong and vibrant with very light wear. It would be hard to improve on this example. (Excellent).

4,000.00 - 8,000.00

184 - GL LAWRENCE CO. SADDLE, BRIDLE, BREAST COLLAR & STAND. On stand: 45” T. x 31” D. Stunning two-tone leather saddle shows hand tooled floral detailing and silver panels with a bucking horse and rider at each corner. Underside of saddle is lined with lamb’s wool. Excellent appearance throughout.

Includes matching bridle and breast collar with silver diamond-shaped studs. Rests on a cast iron stand. Made in Portland, OR. (Excellent). 4,000.00 - 8,000.00

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185 - CALIFORNIA & OREGON STAGE CO. LITHOGRAPHED POSTER. Framed: 33” x 27”. This poster was printed by Britton & Rey, San Francisco. It is professionally framed behind glass and shows a comical image of a packed stage coach being pulled by six horses while Mount Shasta is in the background. The lithograph is titled “California and Oregon Stage Company/Carries Wells Fargo & Express and the U.S. Mail”. This is a near impossible to find piece. It is in fantastic condition with light soiling. (Excellent). 6,000.00 - 8,000.00

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186 - BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST WHITE EAGLE ADVERTISING POSTER. Framed: 36” x 31”. This is an extremely rare poster that is highly sought after by Buffalo Bill collectors.

Professionally framed behind glass and shows an illustration of Buffalo Bill guiding and guarding. The colors are magnificent and vibrant. This poster would be a highlight in any Buffalo Bill or Western collection.

(Excellent). 8,000.00 - 15,000.00

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187 - WELLS FARGO CAST IRON SAFE ON WHEELS. 16” W. x 19” L. x 25-1/2” H. Black cast iron safe with combination lock. Safe is lined with wood and carpet, and has wooden shelf and lock box. The safe displays wear both inside and out, with scuffs, scratches, and paint loss from use. (Good - Very Good). 10,000.00 - 20,000.00

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LOT - 188

188 - LOT OF 3: F.A. MEANEA BROWN LEATHER SADDLE, LASSO & STAND. On stand: 27” D. x 50-1/2” T. Saddle is stamped 14P and clearly shows the early F.A. Meanea maker’s mark. Brown leather has nice patina and shows minimal wear from use. Wool lining has worn off in most parts. Features original stirrups and includes original rawhide lasso. Rests on a black cast iron stand. (Very Good).

3,000.00 - 5,000.00

LOT - 190

189 - LARGE SOUTHWEST DRUM. Painted with buffalo on one side. Features reverse star and moon motif.

Circa late 19th century. (Good - Very Good). 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 190 - WELLS FARGO & COMPANY LAP BLANKET. This blanket has some soiling, scattered edge wear and some trim loss.

There are a few holes and some wear to the logo, but it does display above average. (Good - Very Good). 1,200.00 - 2,400.00 191 - GOLD WASH SHERIFF SHIELD BADGE. 2 - 3/4” T. Beautiful badge with two red semi-precious stones. Made for Stillwater & Co., Montana. Nice detail. Circa 1930’s. (Excellent).

3,000.00 - 6,000.00

LOT - 191

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LOT - 195

192 - MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA BRASS SHERIFF SIX-POINT BADGE. 2 - 3/4” T. Beautiful condition with nice enameling. Circa 1910.

(Excellent). 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 193 - WELLS FARGO & CO. EXPRESS HAT BADGE. 3 - 1/2” L. Numbered 2408 on both sides of the badge front. Back is marked “N. Stafford Maker 67 Fulton St. NY Pat. May 22 06.” Circa 1910. (Excellent). 500.00 - 800.00 194 - GOLD & ENAMELED SHERIFF’S BADGE. 1 - 3/4” Dia. Teller County, Colorado. Circle with a star and initials JLM at the center. Reverse is engraved “Presented by L Caro Jan 21st 1911.” Circa 1911. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 195 - DEPUTY SHERIFF NICKEL SILVER CUT-OUT STAR & CIRCLE BADGE. 2 - 1/4” T. Hallmarked twice on the back side, “P.D. Cunningham Co. - Maker, Portland, Ore.”. Showing minor wear. Circa 1910. (Excellent).

800.00 - 1,200.00

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LOT - 197

196 - EARLY NATIVE AMERICAN LEDGER DRAWING. Framed: 18” L. Drawing is professionally framed behind glass. Shows two Native Americans aiming their guns at each other while the man on the horseback has pulled the trigger and you can see and illustration showing a gun blast. Strong colors.

Illustration is quite unique and a very hard to find piece. (Very Good Plus). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 197 - SILVER & TURQUOISE BELT. Beautiful workmanship. Circa 1950’s. (Excellent).

1,000.00 - 2,000.00 198 - MINERS IMPROVED GOLD SCALE FOR CALIFORNIA. 6” L. This is a wonderful example of this scale.

The scale comes with six weights and appears to be complete. The tin is in remarkable condition having only a few light scrapes. Front reads “Manufactured Expressely For California”.

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LOT - 198

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199 - WOODEN WELLS FARGO SAFE BOX. 20 - 1/4” L. This box was made by J.Y. Ayer, San Francisco, California.

It originally had leather handles, and now has one metal handle on one side. On the front it has a “Wells Fargo & Co.” stenciling. There is moderate damage to the wood as well as some scrapes and rubs to the front logo. (Good). 4,000.00 - 8,000.00

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200 - OVERSIZED PHOTOGRAPH OF A WESTERN SALOON. Framed: 33 - 1/2” x 28”. Photograph is professionally framed behind glass. The photo shows a man tending a bar and some men playing cards and gambling. This is a wonderful image with very light wear. (Excellent).

600.00 - 1,200.00 201 - 1934 PHOTOGRAPH OF BUFFALO BILL CODY. Framed: 19 - 1/2” T. This photograph is professionally framed behind glass. On the back there is a slot that includes a piece of cardboard that says that this photograph was bought from Joe Cadish in 1934 in Denver, Colorado and the photo was taken in Boulder, Colorado at the last show Buffalo Bill gave. The photo has minor soiling. (Excellent).

1,500.00 - 3,000.00

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202 - NUGGET EXPRESS WOOD STRONG BOX. 19” x 14” x 12”. Front is marked Nugget Express Dawson, Y.T. Interior is metal showing heavy rust. Includes a padlock and key. Metal front latch is detached and green paint and wood show wear throughout. (Good).

10,000.00 - 15,000.00 203 - EARLY NATIVE AMERICAN LEDGER DRAWING. Framed: 20” L. This drawing shows a Native American on horseback with a very long headdress. He is holding what appears to be a gun and a staff. Some soiling and paper loss.

(Very Good). 500.00 - 1,000.00 204 - 1896 WELLS FARGO DELIVERY RECEIPT BOOK. 8 - 1/4” x 14”. This is a used book filled with thousands of signatures and dates. The cover has moderate soiling with some wear to the edges, as do the pages inside. (Very Good).

1,500.00 - 3,000.00

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205 - FIGURAL NATIVE AMERICAN OIL LAMP. 21” T. Lamp has incredible details and has only minor wear. Includes a red glass globe. (Excellent).

400.00 - 800.00 206 - BUFFALO MANTLE CLOCK BY ANSONIA. 14 - 1/2” T. The clock was made by the Ansonia Clock Company in New York. It has a porcelain dial. On the top there is a figural bronze buffalo. (Excellent).

1,500.00 - 3,000.00

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207 - LITHOGRAPHED COWGIRL PRINT. Framed: 21 - 1/4” T. This print is framed behind glass and shows a cowgirl rounding up some cattle.

The colors are magnificent and there are no signs of wear.

(Near Mint). 400.00 - 800.00 208 - TIN TYPE 4 - 1/4” x 3”. This lot is of a tin type of an early miner that is holding a pistol and a shovel.

The tin type is in a thermoplastic case or a guttae parcha case.

The image is quite clear and is 3-1/2” by 2-1/2”. It is in excellent condition, as is the case with no damage. (Excellent).

1,200.00 - 2,000.00 209 - MINERS IMPROVED GOLD SCALE. 6” L. This scale comes with numerous brass weights. The tin does have moderate soiling, paint loss and rubs. (Good).

300.00 - 600.00

LOT - 208

210 - MINERS IMPROVED GOLD SCALE. 7” L. This scale comes with numerous brass weights. On front of the tin canister “Manufactured Expressly For California”. There are numerous scrapes and paint chips to the sides of this canister.

(Very Good). 300.00 - 600.00 LOT - 209

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211 - EARLY GOLD MINING SCALE. 6” L. This is an unmarked scale that does have an eagle stamped on top of the tin canister. Comes with a few brass weights. There is some oxidation to the scale, as well as some soiling and mild dents to the tin canister.

(Very Good). 300.00 - 600.00 212 - MINERS IMPROVED GOLD SCALE. 6” L. This scale comes with three small weights. The tin canister has some soiling with moderate scrapes to the sides. (Very Good).

300.00 - 600.00 105

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213 - BUFFALO BILL CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH. Framed: 15 - 1/4” x 13 - 1/4”. This photograph is framed behind glass. Shows a studio photo of Buffalo Bill. In the bottom right it reads “Woodburytype”. The photo does have some soiling and minor paper loss on the bottom left and right edges. (Very Good).

1,200.00 - 2,000.00 214 - JAMES LEWIS NAVAJO NATIVE AMERICAN PLAQUE. 12” T. This metal plaque is affixed to a wooden shield. Made for James Lewis and is dated 1946. On the top part of the piece there are feathers and each say a different word such as “Golf”, “Chief”, “Tennis” and numerous others. The center plaque says “Camp Mishawaka”. This piece is in wonderful condition with light wear.

(Very Good). 300.00 - 600.00

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215 - NATIVE AMERICAN & BUFFALO PAINTED VASE. 14” T. This vase features a scene that shows a group of Native Americans chasing some buffalo. On the bottom section of the vase there are illustrations of feathers and on the top border there is a Native American design. Light wear. (Very Good). 300.00 - 600.00 216 - STETSON COWBOY HAT IN BOX. Box: 18 - 3/4” Dia. Has has some minor pock marks throughout. It is marked “John B. Stetson Company” on one side of the leather band and on the other side “Washer Bros. Fort Worth”. In the back of the hat it is stamped “Allen Scaife”. (Very Good). 300.00 - 600.00 217 - PAIR OF PRIMITIVE WROUGHT IRON MINING CANDLE HOLDERS. Largest: 13” L. These both have a great form and patina.

(Very Good Plus). 300.00 - 600.00

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218 - LARGE FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 12-3/4”L. Overall length opened 12-3/4”, blade length 5-1/2”. Circa 1840. Clip point blade, swedge on both sides. Stamped by maker on haft “A. Davy’s Celebrated American Hunting Knife”. Four decorative cyphers stamped on blade “Alabama”, “Hunting Knife” and the other two are only partially legible. Blade with 50% original polish, moderate to medium pitting on part of backside, light pitting on part of front. German silver mounts. Leaf design crossguard. Beautiful cape buffalo scales. Decorative bullseye rivets, six on each side. Decorative rectangular name plate on left. Coffin pommel, enhanced with half alligator, half horse. Lockback in good working order. Pictured in book “The Bowie Knife” by Norm Flayderman page 47. 15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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LOT - 219

219 - LARGE FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 12-1/2”L. Overall length, blade open, 12-1/2”, blade length 5-3/8”. Circa 1840. Spear point, large swedge on each side. Stamped on blade “J. Hinchliffs Sheffield”. Also stamped on haft “J. Hinchliffe Celebrated Bowie Knife”. Blade pitted overall with light to medium pitting, modern sharpening marks on edge. German silver mounts. Crossguard is one of classic design used on large folding Bowies. German silver coffin pommel depicting half horse, half alligator. Cow horn scales, beautifully aged, decorated with four rivets on each side, shield shaped name plate on left side. Lockback style in good working condition.

15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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220 - AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE (WASHINGTON D.C.).

Overall: 12 - 3/4” L. This is an example of a very rare maker signed on the blade “Lamb W. City”. It has the red nail polish No. 50 on the blade and scabbard; this was Bob Abel’s trademark when numbering his pieces. He was the first and premier collector of bowie knives in his time. Also in the revered Bill Williamson collection sold in dispersal of his estate after his death. Pictured in Knife Digest in 1974 and in the “Bowie Knives Origin and Development” article by Mr. Williamson. Blade with swedge on both sides. Coffin shaped ivory scales with decorative German silver bird’s eye rivets, three to a side; steel S-shaped crossguard, beautifully mellowed ivory scales, coffin shaped pommel. Leather scabbard with engraved silver throat; replaced engraved German silver tip. Blade in good condition; scratches from cleaning, modern sharpening marks to edge. Some light pitting and black spotting. 15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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221 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 13 - 1/4” L. Circa 1840. German silver mounts, knife and scabbard. Blade with gentle clip, swedge on both sides, and stamped on left side “P. Rose; New-York” for Peter Rose. Minor pitting combined with medium pitting and black stains. One small section where blade goes into crossguard on rear has some heavy pitting. Blade edge and top of swedge with modern sharpening marks. Beautiful two-toned wooden grips checkered overall. Rose-style clam shell pommel. Red scabbard with tooled designs on front; frog missing from throat. Ornate border on scabbard tip cover. 20,000.00 - 30,000.00

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222 - AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE. Overall: 13” L. Though this knife is unmarked, it is beautifully made as a dress knife as well as for fighting.

Quite possibly the scabbard, grips and mounts were made by a silversmith. Circa 1850. Very heavy blade with beautiful clip point and deep swedge on both sides. Light to moderate pitting overall on blade.

S-shaped steel crossguard. Beautifully carved horn grip with six decorative silver studs and silver nameplate inlaid on one side; ten silver studs enhancing the back. Silver scallop pommel reminiscent of a style used by Rose of New York; this, along with the silver studs also decoration used by Rose. Creates the possibility the knife was from this highly respected maker. Solid silver dress scabbard circa 1850. Pictured in “The Antique Bowie Knife Book” by Bill Adams pages 148-149. 20,000.00 - 40,000.00

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223 - VERY LARGE FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 14”L. This is the folding Bowie version of the modern Swiss knife. Circa 1850. Overall length with main blade opened 14”, main blade length 6”. Features three blades in three different sizes and a large folding corkscrew. Largest blade, clip point, swedge on both sides half the length of blade. Stamped on the blade “G. Wostenholm & Son Washington Works Sheffield”. Stamped on haft in large letters “IXL”. Second largest blade, abbreviated spear point, stamped on haft IXL logo, swedge on both sides half the length of the blade. Light to moderate pitting in places, rest of steel turned grey, tip missing. Small blade which is actually still quite large, swedge entire length on back, front third on the left side with thumbnail groove for opening the rest of the blade. IXL logo on haft. Very large corkscrew, marked with the same markings as main blade on rear of haft. Ivory scales, enhanced with six rivets each side, name plate inlaid on right side. All mounts German silver. Unusual crossguard, floral engraved. Coffin hilted pommel with half horse, half alligator. German silver lanyard loop on swivel attached, original to knife. Nicks and dents to top and bottom of pommel decoration. Lockback working. Have never seen another one of these, assume it to be a special order, one of a kind. 25,000.00 - 35,000.00

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224 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 14-1/12”L. Made by and signed on the haft “L.C. Wragg Sheffield”. Overall length of 14-1/12”, blade length 9”. Blade with spear point shape. Swedge on each side. Etched floral designs run the entire length of the left side. In center of blade is an etched panel reading “For My Enemies”. The blade is an outstanding almost new condition with 98% of the original polish, all etching is as the day it was made.

Handle is enhanced with the very rare combination cross guard and pommel. Coffin hilted pommel, decorated with half horse, half alligator. Cross guard depicts Texas Longhorn Steer. The nose on the steer on each side is flattened. Two dents in one pommel panel on the end. Fine Mother-of-Pearl scales. Leather scabbard, tooled and accented with gold designs. German silver mounts. Belt hook attached to the throat.

Scabbard in fine condition. Circa 1840. 35,000.00 - 50,000.00

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225 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 12 - 1/2” L. Circa 1835. Small dress Schively of very unusual size; inbetween the smallest and the large, we have never seen another this size. Classic blade with swedge on right side, stamped by the maker on the haft “H. Schively 75 Chestnut Street Philad.”. Blade with many scratches but in very nice condition.

German silver mounts, checkered ivory scales with four decorative rivets and a decorative nameplate each side. Solid German silver scabbard, very rare feature, in good condition; engraved full length on one side with presentation “to Van Dyck Smith from A. Lindsey”. Small chip to ivory grip lower right side.

50,000.00 - 75,000.00

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LOT - 226

226 - THE BOWIE KNIFE BOWIE. Overall: 16-1/2”L. Historically, this is the most important knife in this outstanding collection. It has a red “44” painted on the back of the blade designating it as number 44 pictured in Robert Abel’s book “Classic Bowie Knives”. I feel this knife is so important that I am going to pass on to you the entire historical description on page 31 of Abel’s book. As follows: “Rezin Bowie Presentation Knife. James Bowie’s brother, Rezin, presented four friends with special Bowie knives in honor of his brother’s feats with the knife that earned it that famous name. From the research of Lucy Leigh Bowie of Washington, D.C., the facts were learned from a speech she made at the Bucks county Historical Society. It was known that Rezin Bowie gave one knife to Governor E.D. White of Louisiana, another to Lieut. H.W. Fowler of the U.S. Dragoons, which is on display at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, another to a Mr. Stafford of Alexandria, La., and the fourth to Edwin Forrest, famous American actor who was friend to both James and Rezin Bowie. The Forrest knife has a 10” clipped point, stag hilt with oval brass guard and pommel. The brass mounted leather scabbard with brass tip. The knife was made by Chevalier, New York, and is inscribed, “Chevalier’s California Knife.” Date, about 1835, and presented by Edwin Forrest to Joseph Davis, Feb. 12th, 1849, as engraved about guard.” Also pictured in “The Antique Bowie Knife” book on pages 76 and 77. Further physical description of the knife as follows: Overall length of the knife 16-1/2”. Clip point with swedge on each side.

Blade in nice condition, some moderate to heavy pitting at the tip, one belly in edge rear of blade, original old lacquer on most of the blade.

Brass mounts, stag horn grip. Original leather scabbard, brass mounts with belt loop. All brass has old yellowed lacquer finish. Number “44” also in red nail polish on rear of throat. 100,000.00 - 200,000.00

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LOT - 227

227 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 16-1/4”L. Truly massive Bowie knife, overall length 16-1/4”, blade length 12-1/4”. Very wide and very thick blade. In about new condition. Nice clip with swedge on both sides running three quarters the length of the blade. Cipher stamped on blade “Celebrated American Hunting Knife”. Signed on the haft “W [crown] R C. Congreve Sheffield”. Very minor scratches to surface, probably from pulling in and out of scabbard, sharped in modern times. All the original grind marks from the time of manufacture highly visible.

95% original polish. German silver mounts, knife and scabbard. Heavy, unusually designed crossguard. Cow horn slab grips, enhanced with four large raised rivets and name shield on each side. Unusual Congreve style pommel. Nice original scabbard, a few scruffs to the edges. Formally in the Robert Ables collection and pictured in his bowie book from 1967 on page 17, picture No. 2. 45,000.00 - 65,000.00

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228 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 15-1/8”L. Overall length 15-1/8”, blade length 9-1/2”. Circa 1840. Beautiful knife, probably put together by a silversmith. Extremely heavy blade making it very effective for fighting although one can see it was carried for show, especially on dress occasions. It literally is a piece of jewelry. The blade has an unusual sharply dropping clip with swedge on both sides. Blade is in very fine condition, some minor pitting and surface scratches from cleaning, modern sharpening marks to edge. Silver crossguard with ball finials.

All mounts of coin silver. Ebony handle with beveled edges, enhanced with three shields centered with large rivets on each side, silver pommel. Solid silver scabbard with decorative fluted throat. Silver belt hook, ball finial at tip. This is an unique, custom ordered knife. 30,000.00 - 50,000.00

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229 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 14 - 3/4” L. Circa 1840. Formally in the revered collection of Norm Flayderman, out of all the bowies in his book he thought enough of this piece to use it to decorate the cover. Also illustrated on page 19. Blade in beautiful condition; the bottom half etched the entire length on left side with floral designs and the logo “For Stags and Buffalos”. Cipher stamped on the top portion “Of the Best Quality”. Maker stamp on haft “Ibbotson Peace & Co. Sheffield”. Spear point configuration; large lovely swedge to both sides. Minor pitting and surface scratching throughout blade, 50% original polish present. Etching in perfect condition. German silver mounts, knife and scabbard. Crossguard with ball finials. Ivory grips with carved fluted borders and inlaid nameplate on left side. Horse head pommel depicting soldier and cannon. Red leather scabbard beautifully tooled to floral and scroll designs overall. Button frog missing from throat mount, two small dents in tip mount. Marked with Ables’ red nail polish inventory number and pictured in his book “Classic Bowie Knives” page 52, illustration 90. 25,000.00 - 45,000.00

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230 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 16-1/4”L. Overall length 16-1/4”, blade length 11-1/2”. Circa 1840. Stamping on blade “Rose New York”. Rose is one of the most revered and sought after of American makers. Blade with gentle clip, swedge on each side. Lightly pitted in spots over all blade, medium pitting in spots, black steel discoloration overall, modern sharpening marks on edge of blade, very tiny tip piece missing. Trademark Rose steel crossguard with ball finials. All German silver mounts. Ivory handle beautifully mellowed with nice age cracks, name plate inset on each side. Pommel is one of the Rose signature designs. Leather scabbard with about 40% decorative red leather peeled. Button frog missing at throat mount. Tip mount with fancy scalloped borders. 20,000.00 - 40,000.00

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231 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 12 - 1/2” L. Dated 1839. Blade with slight clip, swedge on both sides; stamped on left side “Graveley & Wreaks New York”, they were retailers not knife makers, selling both American and English knives. However, the shape of the blade and the style of the grip are undeniably American. Very interestingly, the furniture on the handle is a mixture of silver and German silver; ebony slabs enhanced with six rivets on each side, nameplate on left side; scratched with legend “W.F. 1839”. Black leather scabbard with copper silver plated mounts, again very unusual treatment. Front of throat lightly engraved “W. Fairbanks, L’Acadie 1839”. Copper belt loop on back of throat, again engraved 1839. Considerable amount of outer leather gone from edges. German silver wrapped coffin hilt; considerable scratches and dents from someone using it to hammer something. Very pleasing visually purely American knife.

20,000.00 - 35,000.00

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LOT - 232

232 - BOWIE KNIFE (NEW ORLEANS).

Overall: 13-1/2”L. Overall length 13-1/2”, blade length 8-1/2”. Circa 1860. Unusually shaped blade stamped “Pradel, A./New. Orleans”. No discernible clip, large swedge on each side half the length of the blade. 15% original polish, very small area of minor pitting on each side and top. 85% of the blade covered with grinding marks and scratches. Terrible attempt at cleaning blade. Edge with modern sharpening marks. Sharpened at one point to create slight belly at the edge. Steel crossguard covered in heavy patina. Rosewood grips, coffin shaped pommel. German silver scabbard with belt loop. Pictured in book “New Orleans Cutlers” by Bazer on inside cover. Not many knives known marked by Pradel, less than a dozen. Collectors of Southern knives, most charmed by New Orleans makers. 15,000.00 - 30,000.00

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233 - LARGE FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 12-1/2”L. Overall length opened 12-1/2”, blade length 5-3/4” . Circa 1835. Nice clip point with swedge on both sides. Marked on haft “A. Davy’s Celebrated American Hunting Knife”. Blade with minor pitting overall, modern sharpening marks to edge, one small chip in sharpened edge. Overall grey patina.

Mounts all German silver. Demi crossguard, abbreviated clamshell. Very rare pommel, crown form. Cow horn scales, enhanced on each side with six rivets. Left side with name plate. Lockback in working order.

15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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234 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 14 - 1/2” L. Marked on the blade “Manufactured by W. & S. Butcher Sheffield”. Long elegant clip to blade with nice swedge on both sides over half the top length of the blade. Circa 1835. Coffin hilt with rosewood slabs, German silver mounts. Seven decorative German silver studs in slabs on each side. Nice German silver name plate overlaid on one grip. Knife in very good condition with one chip out of each grip, a few minor cracks in grips. Blade is in nice condition, retaining 40% original polish; two nicks out of edge of blade, minor to moderate pitting in places the length of the blade. Lovely tooled scabbard with ornate German silver mounts and deluxe decorated tip. (Excellent). 12,000.00 - 25,000.00

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235 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 16-1/4”L. Very long and very heavy blade. Blade stamped on haft “Manufactured by W. & S. Butcher for Graveley & Wreaks New York”. Overall length 16-1/4”, blade length 12”. Circa 1835.

Blade with clip point, swedge on both sides. Black discoloration spots up and down. Very minor light pitting.

German silver crossguard as well as all mounts on knife and scabbard. Red stag scales, enhanced with six rivets on each side. Name plate on left side with owner’s name “W.W. Graham”. Top flat of coffin pommel engraved with legend “C.J.H. to E.A.M.”. Beautiful leather scabbard, probably done by a bookmaker.

Gold floral borders on each side. In the center inscription “The Celebrated American Hunting Knife” in gold surrounded by ornate gold floral and leaf bookends. Throat with round frog, both tip and throat with fancy scalloped borders. 10% of red leather peeled away. Pictured in book “American Knives” by Harold Peterson on page 51 and 42. 10,000.00 - 20,000.00

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LOT - 236

236 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 9 - 3/4â&#x20AC;? L. Circa 1835. Unmarked, however, the entire design of the blade, grip and scabbard looks precisely like those of the maker Schivelys. Blade with swedge on right side; black spotting intermittently along entire length, modern sharpening marks on blade and swedge. German silver crossguard; bolster; decorative pins in grip, three to a side; and pommel. Checkered wood grip. Black leather scabbard tooled in front, German silver mounts with scalloped edges; small hole back of scabbard.

From the Bill Williamson collection, pictured in the sales catalog of his auction, lot 3605.

8,000.00 - 15,000.00

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237 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 17-1/2”L. Large knife, overall length 17-1/2”, blade length 12-1/2”. Circa 1835. Clip point, swedge on each side. Floral etched on top flat on blade and haft. Indecipherable motto within floral design on left side. Haft stamped “G. Oates Sheffield”. Blade in very good condition, patches of light pitting, cleaning scratches. 20% of original polish intact. German silver mounts. Unique handle treatment, oval with cow horn panel insets on each side, protruding mushroom shaped German silver pommel.

6,000.00 - 12,000.00

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238 - BOWIE KNIFE (NEW ORLEANS).

Overall: 7-1/4”L. This piece is designed in what is known as the New Orleans style. Circa 1860. Overall length of 7-1/4”, blade length 4-1/2”. Ivory handle, stamped on the top “12”. Beautiful mellow aging with pleasant age cracks. One long chip on the top edge of the handle. Reinforced blade with medial ridge down each side. Blade is in very fine condition.

80% of the original polish. German silver scabbard. Also stamped with “12”. Belt hook attached. Fancy New Orleans style tip to scabbard. This tip was designed so that a cord could be wrapped around it and the scabbard tied down under a sleeve or vest upside down, ready for the knife to be pulled. 3,000.00 - 6,000.00

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LOT - 239

239 - LOT OF 3: $500 MOTHER OF PEARL CHIPS. Each: 2 - 3/4” L. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent).

200.00 - 400.00

LOT - 240

240 - LOT OF 2: DICE CUPS WITH DICE. Largest: 3 - 3/4” T. Including 1 - bone dice cup with three small ivory dice and 1 - ivory dice cup with a pair of larger, unpolished dice with uneven edges and texture. Late 1800’s. (Excellent).

300.00 - 500.00

241 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPORTING GOODS CO. FARO CASE KEEPER. Folded: 13 - 3/4” x 6 - 1/2”.

With three counters for each card, showing two spots of wear to the 6 and 7. Circa 1900.

(Excellent). 800.00 - 1,200.00 242 - SET OF 144 PAIR OF CHEATING DICE IN CARRYING CASE. Box: 16 - 1/2” x 11”.

Manufactured by E.C. Evans Company. (Excellent).

2,000.00 - 4,000.00 LOT - 241

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243 - ROSEWOOD GAMBLER’S BOX WITH FANCY BRASS FILLERS & MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID CARDS. Box: 10 - 1/2” x 7”. Over 100 ivory chips, a deck steamboat cards and Remington Arms nickeled Deringer with Mother of Pearl grips. (Excellent).

4,000.00 - 8,000.00

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244 - WALNUT GAMBLER’S BOX WITH CARDS & CHIPS. Box: 10” x 8 - 1/2”. Includes two decks of Steamboat cards. Circa early 1900’s. (Excellent). 800.00 - 1,200.00

246 - LOT OF 5: IVORY DICE. Each: 1 - 1/4” L. Hand inscribed poker dice show card faces on each side. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 200.00 - 400.00

245 - LOT OF 6: MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIPS. Largest: 1 - 1/4” Dia. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 200.00 - 400.00

247 - LOT OF 5: $100 MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIPS. Each: 1 - 1/2” Dia. Late 1800’s. (Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00

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248 - LOT OF 3: $1,000 MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIPS. Each: 3 - 1/4” L. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00

251 - PAIR OF LARGE LUCITE DICE. Each: 2” L. Circa early 1800’s. (Excellent). 100.00 - 200.00

249 - LOT OF 2: MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIPS. Largest: 2” L. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 100.00 - 200.00

252 - PAIR OF LARGE IVORY DICE. Each: 1 - 1/2” L. Circa early 1900’s. (Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00

250 - IVORY ROULETTE BALL. 1 - 1/4” Dia. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00

253 - LOT OF 3: EARLY IVORY DICE. Each: 1 - 1/2” L. Dice show numbers on each side. Circa 1890’s.

(Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00

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254 - FRED LISIEWSKI LAGER BEER REVERSE ON GLASS MUG. 9 - 3/4” T. Beautiful over-sized mug with reverse on glass label.

(Excellent). 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 255 - PORT WHISKEY BACK BAR BOTTLE. 10 - 3/4” T. Reverse on glass with nice image of lady. Circa 1890.

(Excellent). 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 256 - SUNNY BROOK WHISKEY ENAMELED BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11 - 1/4” T. Circa 1900. Nice image of inspector holding a bottle of Sunny Brook Whiskey. (Excellent). 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 257 - BRANDY WHISKEY BOTTLE. 10 - 3/4” T. Reverse label under glass. Circa 1890. (Excellent).

4,000.00 - 8,000.00

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258 - FINE OLD GIN LABEL UNDER GLASS BOTTLE. 11 - 1/2” T. Extremely rare. Circa 1890. (Excellent).

15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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259 - GIN FEMALE FIGURED DECORATED BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11 - 3/4” T. Label under glass. Circa 1890. Beautiful condition and color. (Excellent). 4,000.00 - 8,000.00 260 - WHISKEY BACK BAR BOTTLE WITH IMAGE OF WOMAN. 10 - 3/4” T. Reverse on glass. Circa 1890. (Excellent).

3,000.00 - 5,000.00 261 - RED BIRD RYE ENAMELED BACK BAR BOTTLE. 10 - 3/4” T. Beautiful image of a cardinal. Circa 1890. (Excellent).

2,000.00 - 4,000.00 262 - YE OLDEN AGE PURE RYE REVERSE ON GLASS WHISKEY BOTTLE. 14 - 1/2” T. Over-sized bottle. Circa 1900. (Excellent).

2,000.00 - 4,000.00 263 - FIVE JACKS WHISKEY ENAMELED BOTTLE. 8” T. Has nice image of donkey with Five Jacks cards. Circa 1890.

(Excellent). 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 264 - OLD GRAND DAD WHISKEY BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11” T. Enameled lettering. Nice image of Grand Dad taking a shot of whiskey. Circa 1900. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 265 - OLD ROSEBUD WHISKEY ENAMELED BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11 - 1/2” T. Nice image of man riding a horse. Circa 1900. (Excellent).

1,000.00 - 1,500.00

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266 - ELK’S MILK PURE RYE WHISKEY BOTTLE. 11 - 1/2” T. Gold enameled lettering. (Excellent).

800.00 - 1,200.00 267 - M. LEVY & SON PURE BOURBON WHISKEY BOTTLE. 11” T. Out of Rock Island, Illinois. Nice enameling.

(Excellent). 800.00 - 1,500.00 268 - BOURBON BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11” T. Enameled lettering. Circa 1900. (Excellent).

800.00 - 1,200.00 269 - TWO FINGERS BEST ON EARTH BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11 - 1/4” T. Enameled lettering. Nice image of hand giving a shot. Circa 1900. (Excellent).

800.00 - 1,200.00 270 - A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR WHISKEY BOTTLE 6” T. Nice image of soldier reverse on glass.

(Excellent). 800.00 - 1,200.00 271 - BOURBON BACK BAR BOTTLE. 13 - 1/2” T. Enameled lettering. Circa 1900. Nice horse head stopper. (Excellent). 600.00 - 900.00

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272 - KENTUCKY CLUB ENAMELED WHISKEY BOTTLE. Original top. Circa 1890. (Excellent).

400.00 - 800.00 273 - HOLL. GIN BACK BAR BOTTLE. 10” T. Enameled lettering. (Excellent).

400.00 - 800.00

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274 - GOLD QUARTZ CHAIN WITH HORSESHOE FOB. 17” L. Circa 1865. Six links decorated with quartz comprising of pink, grey and white. Has a good bit of damage to quartz, with a piece missing from one link, another link crushed and pieces glued in, and another link cracked and pieces glued in. Sever dent on gold on one side of one link. Button hole bar with two grey quartz panels, half of one panel missing.

Beautiful elaborate mosaic horseshoe fob with 13 inlays comprising grey, black and rose. Two blue accents inlays of lapis. Many dents to sides and back of fob which opens with space for two pictures. 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 275 - LOADLY SILVER-OVERLAID AMBER WHISKEY BOTTLE. 5 - 3/4” T. Circa early 1900’s. Nice silver overlaid detail of two guns and hunting basket. (Excellent).

300.00 - 600.00 276 - SOLID HAVANA CIGARS WHISKEY BOTTLE. 6” T. Reverse on glass label. Nice image of lady.

(Excellent). 500.00 - 900.00

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277 - LARGE SOLID GOLD WATCH CHAIN WITH GOLD QUARTZ. 16 - 1/2” L. The chain consists of seven links, two slabs inlaid front and back of each link incorporating black, white, rose, brown and green quartz. The gold is rose gold and is early because it is not marked with karat weight. Also features a round yellow gold bar to put through a buttonhole on the vest, it is inlaid with two round pieces of grey quartz. Horseshoe fob hanging from gold link chain is inlaid with a mosaic of 14 pieces; 11 gold quartz and three in blue lapis for accent. The horseshoe opens so that a picture can be put in each side. Horseshoe has seven nails with inlaid black onyx heads. Gold quartz slabs in fine condition; few very minor cracks and chips. 4,000.00 - 8,000.00

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278 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ PENCIL. 2 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? L. Circa 1870. These are exceedingly rare, in 63 years of collecting I have only seen five or six. Solid rose gold. When you push on the top of the pencil, everything recedes into the tube so that it can be worn as a fob. Alternating black and grey gold quartz panels enhance the tube. 5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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279 - WALKING STICK - SOLID GOLD HANDLE WITH GOLD QUARTZ. 34-3/8” L. Dated 1876. L-shaped handle with teardrop shaped piece of gold quartz inlaid in the end, raised with a beveled edge. Quartz showing some expected cracking but in fine condition. Handle is engraved overall with floral and geometric designs. Presentation on handle reads “Presented by E. Green San Francisco Cal to J.B. Terry July 4th 1876”. Gold is in fine condition. Rosewood stick with a German silver tip. (Excellent). 5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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280 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ WALKING STICK. 36-1/2” L. Circa 1870. Overall length 36-1/2”. Yellow gold handle with large round piece of black gold quartz inset in the top. Nice big piece, very high with beveled edge. Quartz is in fine condition, just a few normal hairline stress cracks. Gold knob is engraved overall with floral and geometric patterns, inscribed “To my father from his son Phillip”. Beautiful snakewood shaft. This is a rare exotic wood. German silver tip with steel walking end. (Excellent). 7,000.00 - 12,000.00

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281 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ WALKING STICK. Overall: 36”L. Top of the knob handle has a stepped design leading to an octagonal brown gold quartz inlay. Quartz faceted gem cut. Quartz is in good condition with two small chips on the edge, usual hairline stress cracks. Has eight egg shaped protruding knobs surrounding the top of the handle below the stepped design. Below that are flat panels with the presentation “Alphonso Sterling presented by my oldest son”.

Alternating panels show floral and geometric engravings. The knob is in rose gold, below that is a yellow gold band, which is engraved with the following “The gold and quartz in this stick were mined at Sutter’s Mills in 1853 by Byram D. Sterling. Made in San Francisco in that year and sent to my grandfather.

Presented to John L. Johnston in 1940 by Albert M. Sterling.” This presentation is historically very important as Sutter’s Mills was one of the biggest of the gold rush mines. Stick is ebony with a black horn tip. Condition of the gold is used, the ovals are slightly dented, flattened and worn from having been bumped into things.

All the engraving is sharp and clear with no wear. (Very Good). 10,000.00 - 15,000.00

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282 - WALKING STICK - SOLID GOLD HANDLE WITH GOLD QUARTZ. 35-1/4” L. Circa 1870. Curved handle rose gold; tear drop shaped piece of gold quartz inlaid in end.

Handle is floral, scroll and ribbon engraved. Presentation “L.G.T. from J.C.”. Original rosewood shaft; replaced walking tip. Gold and gold quartz in fine condition. (Excellent). 5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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283 - NATURAL CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGET. 176.6g. Market value as of October 3rd, 2016: $6774.

6,000.00 - 8,000.00

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284 - NATURAL GOLD NUGGET. 96g, 3 t.o. 6,500.00 - 8,500.00

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285 - NATURAL GOLD NUGGET. 150g, 4.8 t.o. 10,000.00 - 15,000.00

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286 - LARGE CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGET. 1 pound 2 ounces. (Excellent). 15,000.00 - 20,000.00

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287 - CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGET. Unique form. 9.14 ounces. (Excellent). 10,000.00 - 15,000.00

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288 - HARRIS MARCHAND & CO. GOLD BAR #6508.

2” x 1-3/4”. Serial number: 6508. Harris, Marchand & Co. Ounces 17.48. Mold H&Ms-02. Fineness: 885.

Value (1857)$319.78. Small to medium size ingot Nearly square. All inscriptions on face of bar vertically oriented. Superfluous period between 885 and FINE. Documented. (Excellent Plus).

150,000.00 - 200,000.00

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290 - CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH HISTORY BOOK BY Q. DAVID BOWERS. 14-1/4” x 10-3/4”. This special edition, hardbound book with gold inlaid designs on its cover features beautiful color photos, gilt-edged pages, and a sample of gold dust from the wreck of S.S. Central America in the cover’s interior. Identifies and details a large grouping of gold that was found and accounted for over the years. Circa 2002.

Still sealed. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 3,000.00 LOT - 289

289 - HENRY HENTSCH GOLD BAR #3125.

6-1/4” x 2-1/4”. Serial number: 3125. Henry Hentsch.

Ounces:154.23. Mold HH-05. Fineness: 893. Value (1857) $2847.07.

Very large size ingot, vertically oriented, with inscriptions on the face.

Serial number 3125 is repeated on the reverse. Reverse dressed or fineness by tapping. 200,000.00 - 250,000.00

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291 - GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ CHAIN & FOB. Circa 1855. Seven links with gold quartz panels on each side, all grey. Quartz in very good condition, two tiny chips, usual hairline stress cracks. Bar for button hole with two grey quartz panels, very heavily laden with gold. Extraordinarily beautiful fob, depicting miner pan surmounted by minerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shovel and ax. One side inlaid with round piece of gold quartz, other side a recessed pocket, divided into six compartments, each with a different colored ore samples, protective crystal cover, facet cut. 8,000.00 - 12,000.00

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292 - LARGE GOLD QUARTZ CHAIN. 18 - 1/2” L. Circa 1860. Rose quartz, everything solid gold. Six links with one slab front and back, all rose and grey quartz except for one piece of brown.

Small bar to fit through buttonhole in vest inlaid with two brown slabs. The back of the bar is engraved with the initials “M.B.”. Horseshoe fob mosaic inlaid on both sides with grey and rose quartz, monogrammed “M.B.”. Fob opens to reveal two old pictures, obviously the man’s wife and daughter. 10,000.00 - 15,000.00

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293 - BUTTERFLY PIN GOLD IN QUARTZ. 2 - 3/4” L. This is one of only two known. It is pictured in the definitive books on this type of jewelry “California’s Best” page 61. It is a wonderful example of the great skill of the few San Francisco jewelers that made all this jewelry during the Gold Rush period. Gold from three different mines was used, as you can see the colors are black, white and rose. The body of the butterfly is done in yellow and rose gold. If you look at the wings on the back, they are done all in rose gold. Everything is in perfect condition; no chips of note in the quartz, which is highly laden with gold. 10,000.00 - 25,000.00

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294 - SMALL SIZE 10 SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ POCKET WATCH. 17 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? L. Watch in yellow gold, front monogrammed with very ornate initials. Made by Swiss maker A. Leonville, serial No. 45711. Outside panel on back is inlaid in a beautiful mosaic pattern with 17 separate pieces of grey gold quartz. Shows usual cracking with two tiny chips on corners missing. Overall fine condition. Gold is in fine condition. Exceptionally long chain with eight links; two inlaid slabs adorn each link with brown and grey quartz. All panels are in very good condition. Bar for attaching chain through buttonhole has two panels of grey quartz. Lovely spinner fob; one side inlaid with red stained Moss Agate, other side inlaid with four squares of gold quartz, two rose and two grey. Usual cracking but in very fine condition. 25,000.00 - 50,000.00

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295 - LARGE SIZE 18 SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ DECORATED POCKET WATCH. 19 - 1/2” L. Circa 1860. Face of the watch is signed “Walthum”.

Watch is yellow gold with mosaic design; six panels of gold quartz bordering center circle of gold quartz. Black, grey and rose colors. All in fine condition; usual cracking, one small partial chip to the edge of one panel. Back of case is engraved with a floral design. Attached to a chain with six links; each with quartz slabs to the front and back in rose and grey colors. Fancy gold floral separators between links. Bar for buttonhole in vest is decorated with two slabs, one grey and one rose. Large, very ornate spinner-style fob with grey quartz on both sides, raised with beveled edges. Fob in fine condition; a few natural cracks. 50,000.00 - 75,000.00

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296 - MEN’S GOLD RING. Circa 1855. Really beautiful and unusual ring of very heavy yellow gold. One side of ring with three scene: a Native American on horse back chasing bison, beneath a scene of running dog, beneath a scene of flying bird.

All this in relief. On other side, the top panel depicts miners working, beneath that, a wolf, and the lowest panel, a coiled snake. All in relief. Top of the ring shows an American shield depicting Stars and Stripes with an American eagle in a smaller shield with wings spread and the moto “E. Pluribus Umum”. The shield lifts to reveal a secret compartment divided in four sections, each filled with ore samples held in the compartment with a crystal cover. Stamped by maker “B. & S. Cal.” for the jewelry firm Barrett & Sherwood who were one of the premiere gold quartz jewelers working in San Francisco during the gold rush period. In fine condition overall. Includes a nice little ring box that is old but may not be original to the piece. 15,000.00 - 30,000.00

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297 - POCKET KNIFE GOLD IN QUARTZ. 3” L. The San Francisco jewelers would keep regular pocket knives in their shops, someone would come in and order a pocket knife decorated in gold quartz, so the jeweler would have them pick a pocket knife and he would then make the solid gold inlaid scales attaching them to the knife. They never made the knife since they were jewelers, so you rarely see the knife blades with San Francisco markings. This pocket knife was made by one of the most famous English bowie knife makers, being signed on all four blades “Ixl George Wostenholm Sheffield”, this has three knife blades with the fourth being a nail file. This type is the most sought after of the pocket knives decorated with gold in quartz because on one side it has an oval center panel separated into eight pie shapes, each inlaid with different color quartz, signifying the eight most productive mines in California operating during the Gold Rush. There are four flats of gold quartz, the four ends are inlaid with tiger’s eye flats. The entire piece is in wonderful condition; there are some cracks and tiny chips in the quartz, which is to be expected because it is so brittle and this was carried in a pocket.

10,000.00 - 25,000.00

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298 - LARGE GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH CHAIN & FOB. Size No. 18. Gold case is marked 14K. Maker of the case is marked “E.H. & Co.”. Front lid of the case with raised name shield in center, is framed by garland of green, white and yellow flowers and leaves, surrounded by floral engraving. Back lid in the center has an eight pointed star with a facet cut diamond inlaid in the center, framed by a garland of leaves and flowers in green, white and yellow gold, remainder of the lid is floral engraved. The entire outside is in sharp, new condition. Face of the watch is signed by maker “E Howard & Co. Boston”. Gold quartz watch chain with six links, quartz on each side in rose, grey and white. Button hole bar features a large piece of some type of replaced stone. Beautiful fob, inlaid in the back with two panels, one rose quartz, the other tan stone. The front inlaid in the center with a raised round slab of rose quartz, surrounded by eight compartments, each with a different color crushed ore samples, crystal covering holding the ore in the compartments. All the gold quartz in fine condition. 8,000.00 - 12,000.00

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299 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE. 2 - 3/16” T. Circa 1860. Top of the lid is inlaid with California jade. Front is inlaid with a rectangular piece of grey gold quartz, heavily infused with gold. Slab 1-1/2” high. Case is engraved profusely overall with floral and geometric designs. Entire case is in fine condition. 5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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300 - LADIES SOLID GOLD PIN. 2-3/4” L. Circa 1860. Oval in the center is divided into four partitions; two inlaid with black gold quartz and two with grey.

Floral ends are highlighted with black enamel designs. All the bare gold is decorated with a stippled pattern on top. Overall fine condition.

2,500.00 - 5,000.00 LOT - 300

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301 - SOLID GOLD LADIES PIN, SWORD THROUGH SHIELD. 3 - 1/2” L. Length of sword: 3-1/2”. Made of rose gold. Early piece with no karat markings. Shield is inlaid with a very rich piece of grey quartz. Quartz is in fine condition; shows usual cracking with some very minor chips. 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 302 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ LADIES PIN. 2 - 1/4” L. Circa 1870. The likeness of a gold miner’s pick. Handle is inlaid with grey gold quartz. Simulated gold nugget on the tip of the pick. Fine condition overall. 500.00 - 1,000.00 303 - GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ MEN’S RING. Circa 1890. Stamped 14K. Yellow gold with square a piece of gold quartz on top. Shows dents, splits, and wear. 300.00 - 500.00 304 - CHARLES PUPPE LONGHORN ARMCHAIR This is a fine example showing the typical arrangement of the back four horns, the center two nearly touching and all positioned vertically.

Worn glass ball casters are also present on each of the four feet. Very nicely upholstered in a brindle hide. Circa 1890’s, San Antonio TX. (Excellent). 3,000.00 - 6,000.00

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305 - WALKING STICK WITH GOLD KNOB HANDLE. Overall: 37”L. Gold handle with good jewelers, gold touchmarks and the European version of karat, the weight grade “451”. Inscribed on top but markings are not legible. Large knob, high relief floral and leaf design overall. Ebony dress shaft, original German silver tip. (Excellent). 500.00 - 1,000.00 306 - SWORD CANE WITH IVORY HANDLE. Overall: 35”L. Nice large ivory handle depicting a lion on top looking at a tethered goat down below bleating, apparently not very happy about being the bait. Beautiful worked dirk blade, 13” in length, etched and chiseled very elaborately full length.

Dress Malacca wood shaft, original bone tip. Circa 1850. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 LOT - 308

307 - REMINGTON CANE GUN. Overall: 35”L. Dog’s head model. Everything in gutta percha. All gutta percha is present, no cracks. Steel tip has been replaced. Circa 1800’s. (Excellent).

3,000.00 - 6,000.00 308 - WALKING CANE WITH GOLD HANDLE. Overall: 37-1/4”L. L shaped handle with goldsmith touchmark present. Initials A.P. Grant in at the top shield. High relief cast floral designs overall.

Rosewood shaft, replaced tip. (Excellent).

500.00 - 1,000.00

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309 - WALKING STICK WITH IVORY HANDLE. Overall: 36-1/4”L. Has a small ivory handle with a full length carving of an alligator. Tip of the alligator’s nose is missing and ivory at the front of the handle shows two other chips. Gold band is present where handle and shaft meet. Band is engraved “Dr. Lemp from C. C. B”. Has original wood shaft, in basically good condition with a piece of wood missing towards the bottom.

Replaced tip. Circa 1850. (Good). 300.00 - 500.00 310 - WALKING STICK WITH IVORY HANDLE. Overall: 34”L. T shaped handle with floral leaf carving on each end. Floral relief silver band, rosewood shaft, and a replaced tip. Circa 1880.

(Very Good). 100.00 - 200.00 311 - ONE PIECE WOODEN WALKING STICK. Overall: 36”L. Made from a limb, the knob handle is the root, and bark is left on the cane. Shows spots where the root was trimmed. Highlighted with silver studs, three replaced with brass tacks. Wrapped ribbon style silver band. Has original tip. Circa 1940. (Very Good). 50.00 - 100.00 312 - WALKING STICK WITH STAG HORN HANDLE. Overall: 35”L. L shaped handle, carving of the head of an otter. Pretty silver band, raised floral design, engraved with initials “W.H.O.”. Rosewood shaft, replaced tip. Circa 1920. (Very Good). 200.00 - 400.00

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313 - CALIFORNIA’S GOLDEN JUBILEE ADVERTISEMENT. 44”W. x 75”H. Advertisement from 1898 for “California’s Golden Jubilee and Mining Fair”. Depicts a miner with axe slung over his shoulder and raising a lump of gold above his head. There are minor differences in color between the three sections that have been spliced together. Minor spot of color retouching in the first “A” in “California”, and water staining on the right side of the piece. There are areas on the corners and along the edges where the poster has torn or creased. (Very Good). 40,000.00 - 80,000.00

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314 - BUFFALO BRAND SALTED PEANUTS WOODEN ADVERTISING TRADE SIGN. Framed: 126 - 1/2” X 12”. This double sided trade sign has a sand painted surface. In the center of the sign there is a Buffalo Brand Salted Peanut logo with a buffalo in the center and reads “In a Field By Itself”. This is the only known example of this sign to exist. It does have some soiling with some light scrapes and very minor surface loss. (Very Good Plus). 7,000.00 - 14,000.00

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315 - BUFFALO BREWING CO. ADVERTISING CHARGER. Framed: 37” Dia. Great charger made by Beach Art Display Coshocton Ohio. It retains its original wood & gesso frame. The sign is titled “That delicious Beer” and features an illustration of a stunning Victorian woman. Excellent condition with very light wear. There are a few minor touch ups on the woman’s chest area.

(Excellent). 15,000.00 - 30,000.00

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316 - ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD REVERSE GLASS ADVERTISING SIGN. 89” x 26”. This historic sign has Mother of Pearl inlays along the entire locomotive and shows incredible detail. The reverse paint is strong and vibrant. The mountain in the background is Pike’s Peak. This sign would have hung in an executive office and was made by the Western Sandblasting Co. in Chicago. There are only a few of these signs still in existence today. This is a fabulous example that will be hard to improve on.

(Excellent). 40,000.00 - 80,000.00

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317 - KENNEBEC CANOE SALESMAN SAMPLE DISPLAY. 63”L. x 10-1/4”W. x 9”T. This hardwood and canvas canoe is painted green on one side and red on the other, showing a consistent large crackle effect or crazing to the finish. Marked “Kennebec” in gold on both sides. Showing the typical heart-shaped deck. Advertising for Kennebec Boat & Canoe Co., active between 1909 and 1941. (Very Good). 10,000.00 - 20,000.00

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318 - OLIVER CHILLED PLOWS WOODEN ADVERTISING TRADE SIGN. 96” x 12 - 1/2”. This sign has a sand painted surface with silver lettering. In the center of the sign is a illustration of an Oliver plow.

On the back side of the sign, someone has re-purposed the sign to say “Water Well Supplies”. The Oliver Plows side has some minor soiling, light surface loss and moderate wear to the original frame.

(Very Good). 400.00 - 8,000.00 319 - LOT OF 2: SACRAMENTO BREWING ITEMS. Larger: 17” x 12” x 13”. Including 1 - Wood crate without lid stamped Buffalo Brewing Co. Sacramento Cal. with wood divider partially intact and 1 - Wood crate side panel inscribed Sacramento Br’g Co. Sacramento Cal. (Very Good). 600.00 - 1,200.00 320 - WELLS FARGO EXPRESS SINGLE SIDED PORCELAIN SIGN. 20” L. Sign was made by B.S. Company, Chicago. It has very vibrant colors. There are chips on each mounting hole and some chips to the lower section of the sign, including the left hand corner. (Very Good).

600.00 - 1,200.00 321 - WELLS FARGO EXPRESS EMPLOYEE HAT. 9 - 1/4” Dia. The hat retains its original metal plaque on the front which reads “Messenger 2704 Wells Fargo & Company Express”. The hat is a size 6-7/8. One small tear on the top right edge. Displays quite well. (Very Good Plus). 400.00 - 800.00

LOT - 324

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322 - WELLS FARGO TRAVELERS CHECKS BRASS SIGN. 8” x 4 - 1/4”. Signs retains its original hanging chain. The words on the sign are slightly embossed. There is some oxidation and light wear.

(Very Good). 300.00 - 600.00 323 - ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY EMPLOYEE HAT. 9” Dia. Hat retains its original brass plaque on the front that reads “Adams Express Company”. The hat itself has some soiling, the inside leather band is loose. No indications on size. (Very Good Plus).

400.00 - 800.00 324 - ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY DOUBLE SIDED CARDBOARD SIGN. 15 - 3/4” x 13”. This is a very thick double sided cardboard sign which has great colors and presentation. There are a few rubs and scrapes, mostly noticeable to the edges. The fields are rather clean.

(Very Good Plus). 300.00 - 600.00 325 - ADAMS EXPRESS CO. MONEY ORDER PORCELAIN SIGN. 14” L. This single sided sign was made by F.E. Marsland. It has a nice gloss and a rather clean field; there are only a couple minor edge chips. (Excellent). 300.00 - 600.00

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LOT - 331

LOT - 332

326 - ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY DOUBLE SIDED CARDBOARD SIGN. 20” L. Sign retains its original metal frame. Does have a bend in the center bottom edge, which has cracked the metal frame and caused some slight wrinkling. There are a few rubs and scrapes throughout.

Lower left corner reads “Hang so it can be seen from corner of street”.

(Very Good). 300.00 - 600.00 327 - AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELERS CHEQUES BRASS SIGN. 8 x 4 - 1/2”. This sign has some oxidation and tarnishing throughout.

Has its original chain for hanging. (Good - Very Good).

250.00 - 500.00 328 - ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY TRAVELERS CHEQUES BRASS SIGN. 8” x 4 - 1/2”. This sign has some oxidation and tarnishing. Two original mounting holes and chain for hanging. Displays quite well.

(Good - Very Good). 250.00 - 500.00 329 - AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS PORCELAIN FLANGE SIGN. 15” L. Sign was made by Burdick of Baltimore. There are a few edge chips and some edge wear to the outside flange seam. Fields are very clean. (Very Good). 400.00 - 800.00 330 - WESTERN UNION MESSAGES PORCELAIN FLANGE SIGN. 18 - 1/4” L. Sign has strong, unfaded colors with some slight soiling that should clean off. There are a few chips to the outside flange seam.

(Excellent). 400.00 - 800.00 164

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LOT - 333

331 - RAILWAY EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS TIN LITHO ADVERTISING SIGN. 11” L. This single sided sign has a lithographed surface. A few paint splatters with mild rubbing to the edges and rim. (Very Good).

200.00 - 400.00 332 - AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELERS CHECKS TIN LITHO SIGN. 11” L. This self-framed, single sided sign retains its original easel-back and is marked on the back left edge “Made in the U.S.A. Form 1853-5-35”. There are areas of oxidation to the edges and on the easel-back, and also a few pitted areas on the front, but this piece does display well. (Very Good). 200.00 - 400.00 333 - 1879 SOUTHWESTERN STAGE COMPANY TICKET. Framed: 6 - 1/2 x 4 - 3/4”. This ticket is professionally framed behind glass. The back of the frame has glass as well to show the reverse of the ticket. The ticket on the back shows a stagecoach being pulled by horses. The front of the ticket has some fading while the back is a bit stronger. (Very Good). 200.00 - 400.00

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334 - LOT OF 3: EARLY WOODEN LEMON & LIME PRESSES. Each: 10 - 1/4” L. The first press is by J.H. Schintz, San Francisco. It has a wooden handle with a copper flashed metal overlay on the top. Some minor tarnishing and soiling to the metal. The other two presses are by Will & Finck, San Francisco, California. Both of these have wooden handles with ornate metal overlays on the top. Both have signs of tarnishing on the metal areas. One of the Will & Finck presses does have carved ivory tips on the ends of the handles. These tips do have some soiling and one stress crack. (Very Good Plus). 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 LOT - 334

335 - SILVER MOUNTED BOAR TUSK CIGAR CUTTER WITH BOAR HEAD. 9” L. Ruby eyes and beautiful detail. (Excellent).

4,000.00 - 6,000.00 336 - FOSSILIZED MAMMOTH BONE PIECE. 8” L. Beautiful color and patina. (Excellent).

500.00 - 1,000.00 337 - FOSSILIZED ELEPHANT TUSK. 42” L. Nice original example. Beautiful color and patina.

(Excellent). 4,000.00 - 8,000.00

LOT - 335

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LOT - 336

LOT - 337

338 - PAIR OF PLATEAU PICTORIAL BEADED GAUNTLETS. 15” L. Circa 1880’s. Moose hide beaded with a blue elk.

Cut beads. (Excellent). 3,000.00 - 6,000.00

LOT - 338

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339 - RARE PRAIRIE TOBACCO BAG. Contour floral motifs beaded on hide. Hide tab drops with cut-outs.

Remnants of early paint. Circa 1860. (Excellent).

20,000.00 - 30,000.00

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340 - TIGHTLY WOVEN FINE CALIFORNIA COIL BASKET. 10 - 1/2” Dia. Shows seven deer or elk flanking the border, the bottom with a star design.

Possibly a Panamint Indian pictorial basket. Circa early 20th century. (Excellent).

2,000.00 - 3,000.00

LOT - 340

341 - EARLY CHEYENNE TEEPEE BAG. Beaded on Buffalo. Circa 1870’s.

(Good). 4,000.00 - 6,000.00

LOT - 341

342 - BEAUTIFUL SIOUX BOWCASE & QUIVER. Beaded on buffalo with very fine quillwork. Complete with bow and arrows. Circa 1870’s. (Excellent).

20,000.00 - 30,000.00 343 - NEZ PERCE PARFLECHE CYLINDER. Beautifully painted parfleche cylinder with long fringe. Circa 1880’s. (Excellent).

6,000.00 - 9,000.00

LOT - 343

LOT - 342

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344 - UNUSUAL PLAINS TOMAHAWK. 21 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? L. Head with attached arrow and brass diamond inlay. Original leather gasket, filed branded haft with tacks. Circa last quarter of the 19th century. (Very Good - Excellent). 10,000.00 - 15,000.00

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LOT - 345

345 - PIPE TOMAHAWK. 27 - 1/2â&#x20AC;? L. Beautifully made. Steel head. Original leather gasket and original haft with file branding.

Unusually long haft. Circa 1880. (Excellent). 10,000.00 - 15,000.00

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346 - PLAINS TOMAHAWK (CHEYENNE).

22 - 3/4â&#x20AC;? L. Extremely wide pictorial blade depicting two Indians in battle. Original leather gasket. File branded haft with brass tacks. Circa 1870. (Very Good - Excellent). 30,000.00 - 40,000.00

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LOT - 347

347 - EARLY HOWARD & DAVIS GOLD SCALE. These scales were used by Wells Fargo. This example comes with nine different weights. All have stamps on them ranging from 500 PWTS down to 20 PWTS. Both Howard & Davis plaques remain on each side of the scale. There is moderate oxidation and tarnishing throughout but the piece does display quite well and is very hard to find in any condition. (Very Good). 15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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348 - PETER RINDISBACHER “HUNTING THE BUFFALO” LITHOGRAPH. Framed: 24” x 19”. This lithograph is framed behind glass and shows a Native American aiming his arrow at an injured buffalo. The lithograph was printed and colored at I.T. Bowen’s Lithographic Establishment. Print has wonderful colors. The borders of the print have some soiling and discoloration.

(Very Good Plus). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 349 - CARL KAUBA INDIAN BRONZE LAMP. 19” T. This figural lamp shows a Native American lying down smoking a peace pipe.

The bronze is stamped on the bottom right edge. Mounted on a piece of marble. On the front corner of the bronze there is a hidden ash tray. There are two lights above the tree. This is a scarce piece and a wonderful example.

(Excellent). 2,000.00 - 4,000.00

LOT - 348

LOT - 349

LOT - 350 350 - BRONZE GREAT PLAINS BUFFALO BY JOE BEELER. 18” L. This highly desirable Buffalo is signed on the back by Joe Beeler. On the front plaque it says “Great Plains Buffalo Joe Beeler Ca.” The Buffalo is in excellent condition with no issues. The wooden base has some varnish loss.

(Excellent Plus). 2,500.00 - 5,000.00 351 - LOT OF 3: F.A. MEANEA WESTERN SADDLE, LASSO & CAST IRON STAND. On stand: 26”D. x 51”T. Brown leather western saddle shows hand tooled floral designs throughout. Wear is consistent with age but very nice overall. Saddle is marked F.A. Meanea Maker Cheyenne, W.T. (Wyoming Territory), the early markers mark used beginning in 1881. Lamb’s wool lining is worn slightly. Includes original rawhide lasso and rests on a cast iron stand. (Very Good).

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LOT - 352

352 - 1903 CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS ADVERTISING CALENDAR. Framed: 36 - 1/2” x 30 - 1/2”. Calendar is professionally framed behind glass and retains its original top and bottom metal strips. The center image shows two men hammering in a stake. There is some edge wear, mostly noticeable to the right section of the sign. The calendar does have a full pad on the bottom. There are a few fold lines apparent. Calendar displays quite well and is extremely scarce.

(Very Good Plus - Excellent). 8,000.00 - 15,000.00

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LOT - 355

LOT - 354

LOT - 356

LOT - 357

LOT - 358

353 - SAN FRANCISCO CALL GOLDEN JUBILEE POSTER. Framed: 27 - 1/2” T. Poster is frame behind glass. Made by H.S. Crocker Company, San Francisco. Features an illustration showing a gold miner holding a nugget. There is a closed tear right above the word ‘the’ about 2”. Colors are strong. There is a fold line running horizontally in the middle. (Very Good Plus). 1,200.00 - 2,400.00

356 - AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. HAT BADGE. 3” L. Beautiful condition. Circa 1910. Provenance the George Cross collection. (Excellent Plus). 800.00 - 1,500.00

354 - MONTANA FRANK’S COWGIRL ADVERTISING POSTER. Framed: 35” T. Poster was made by American Show Print, Milwaukee.

Poster is professionally framed behind glass. Shows a cowgirl riding a horse. The colors are magnificent. There are a few closed tears with some minor touch-up. Displays well above average. (Very Good Plus).

1,000.00 - 2,000.00

358 - SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD POLICE BADGE. 2 - 1/4” Dia. Circa 1910. Hallmarked “Irvine & Jachens 1027 Market St., San Francisco”. (Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00

357 - DEPUTY MARSHAL SIX-POINT STAR BADGE. 2 - 1/4” T. Circa 1910. (Excellent). 200.00 - 400.00

355 - GOLD & ENAMELED DEPUTY SHERIFF 132 BADGE. 3” T. Six-point San Francisco badge. Marked “Lewis’ 14K”. Circa 1910. (Excellent). 800.00 - 1,200.00

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LOT - 359

LOT - 360

LOT - 361

LOT - 363

359 - LARGE FRAMED PORTRAIT. Framed: 30” T. This portrait is professionally framed behind glass and shows a manl holding a rifle. Photo has two scratches and some minor soiling.

(Very Good Plus).

800.00 - 1,500.00 360 - MAP OF THE COMSTOCK LODE & THE WASHOE MINING CLAIMS. Framed: 41” L. This original map was printed by G.T. Brown & Company Lith., San Francisco.

It is framed behind glass and has numerous locations that are highlighted. Minor soiling with some light wear. (Very Good).

800.00 - 1,500.00

361 - EARLY NATIVE AMERICAN LEDGER DRAWING. Framed: 20” L. Drawing is framed behind glass. Shows a Native American riding a horse. There is some soiling, edge wear and mild fading to the colors. (Very Good). 600.00 - 1,200.00 362 - VINTAGE QUIRT STAND WITH QUIRTS. 45” T. This quirt stand has a cast iron base and metal pole and hooks. Includes ten quirts in varying conditions. This unique item displays very well. (Excellent). 2,500.00 - 3,500.00

LOT - 362

363 - LOT OF 2: HORSE HAIR HAT BANDS. With silver ornamentation. One with eagle and snake motif related to Mexico. Late 19th/early 20th century. (Excellent).

500.00 - 1,000.00

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LOT - 365

LOT - 367

LOT - 368

LOT - 370 364 - FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH & SHERIFF BADGE OF A.S. BOSQUIT. Framed: 19” x 17”. These pieces are shadow boxed framed behind glass. Featured is a photograph of A. S. Bosquit as well as business card and his Sheriff’s badge from El Dorado County. The business card does have some soiling and paper loss on the bottom right corner.

The photograph and badge are in excellent condition. (Excellent).

15,000.00 - 30,000.00 365 - WELLS FARGO & CO. WOODEN SAFE BOX. 18 - 1/4” L. This all original safe box has a great dove-tail construction with cast iron latches and braces throughout. There is moderate soiling, paint loss and some chipped wood. (Good).

12,000.00 - 20,000.00 366 - MINERS IMPROVED GOLD SCALE. 6” L. This scale has numerous brass weights. It does have moderate rubs and dents to the tin case. Lid is marked “Manufactured expressely for California”. Made in Germany. (Good). 300.00 - 600.00 367 - LATE 1800’S TOP HAT BY CAMPBELL. 13 - 1/2” Dia. This hat was hand-crafted in New York. Has some mild soiling and some minor discolorations to the trim on the top of the hat.

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LOT - 369

LOT - 371 368 - 1920’S PHOTOGRAPH OF MISS M.W. BILLINGS. 14 - 1/2” x 11 - 1/2”. This photograph is framed behind glass and was autographed to Catherine and signed “Miss M.W. Billings September 12th, 1927”. The picture is in fantastic condition with no issues. Made by the Publishers Photo Service in Stamford, Connecticut.

(Excellent). 200.00 - 400.00 369 - EARLY MINING PICK BY KOTZ. 14” L. The wooden handle has a KOTZ stamp on the bottom. The metal pick appears to be hand forged and has some minor oxidation, but displays quite well. (Very Good). 200.00 - 400.00 370 - EARLY ALASKA GOLD MINING SCALE. 7” L. Scale comes in a tin box that has “ALASKA” stenciled on the top.

The tin does have some soiling as well as a few scrapes and rubs.

(Very Good). 200.00 - 400.00 371 - KNOX NEW YORK BLACK TOP HAT. 14” Dia. This top hat was made by Knox New York The Wonder Millinery in Portland, Oregon. There is some edge wear to the top with some minor soiling. (Very Good). 200.00 - 400.00

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LOT - 373

LOT - 374

LOT - 375

LOT - 378

LOT - 376

LOT - 379

372 - FRAMED COWGIRL PRINT. Framed: 12 - 1/4” x 12 - 1/4”. This is a modern print in a very unique picture frame. (Very Good Plus). 200.00 - 400.00 373 - PAIR OF VERONA BUFFALO BOOKENDS. 5 - 3/4” T. Both bookends are stamped on the back and read “Patent Pending Verona”. They are both have a nice, warm patina. (Excellent).

200.00 - 400.00 374 - WELLS FARGO $50 REWARD POSTER. Framed: 16 - 3/4” x 14 - 3/4”. Poster is shadowbox framed behind glass and has a photo of William E. Tondee. He was wanted to passing a forged Wells Fargo money order. The poster does have fold lines as well some soiling. (Very Good). 200.00 - 400.00 375 - JOHN CHATILLON HANGING GROCERY SCALE. 10” Dia. Scale is double sided and in perfect working order. Some stress cracks on the metal shell. Includes 13” diameter hanging circular brass and porcelain tray. (Very Good). 200.00 - 400.00

LOT - 380

LOT - 381

376 - EARLY BLACK TOP HAT. 11 - 1/2” Dia. The hat was made in London. Has two metal tags inside of the leather band that read “BL”. It is a quite small hat, probably a size 6-1/2. There are some scuff marks and soiling to the inside leather band. (Very Good). 200.00 - 400.00 378 - 1889 WELLS FARGO & CO. EXCHANGE TICKET. 4” x 2 - 3/4”. This ticket was issued to T.W. Thompson. There is some minor soiling and residue on the back where the ticket was most likely affixed to a scrap book. (Very Good). 100.00 - 200.00 379 - 1888 WELLS FARGO & CO. EXCHANGE TICKET. 4” x 2 - 1/2”. This ticket was issued to B.A. Ambler. There is some very light soiling. (Very Good). 100.00 - 200.00 380 - 1892 WELLS FARGO & CO. EXCHANGE TICKET ENVOLOPE. 4” x 2 - 3/4”. This envelope held an exchange ticket and was issued to Mr. Jas. B. Williams. It is in good condition with light soiling.

(Very Good). 100.00 - 200.00 381 - 1889 WELLS FARGO & CO EXCHANGE TICKET. 4” x 2 - 3/4”. This ticket was issued to Herman Silver. It is in good condition with light soiling and wrinkling. (Very Good).

100.00 - 200.00

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LOT - 382

LOT - 385

LOT - 386

382 - 1901 WELLS FARGO & CO. EXCHANGE TICKET. 4 - 1/4” x 3”. This ticket was issued to J.R. Robinson. It has some light soiling and minor paper surface loss on the back. (Very Good).

100.00 - 200.00 383 - FRAMED COWBOY & COWGIRL PHOTOGRAPH. Framed: 12 - 1/4” x 10 - 1/2”. This is a photograph of a cowboy and cowgirl, circa 1890. The photograph is framed under glass and is 8” x 10”. (Excellent). 100.00 - 200.00 384 - EARLY WESTERN SILVER CLASP BELT. 48 - 1/2” L. Indian design. (Excellent). 300.00 - 600.00

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LOT - 387

385 - EARLY WESTERN LADY’S DRESS. Machine and hand sewn with brown velvet cuffs, attached belt, trim and covered buttons. Predominantly fixed together with hook and eye closures through one side of the neckline and waist. Showing some staining to lower lace front and a few holes scattered throughout. Circa 1890’s. (Excellent). 400.00 - 800.00 386 - ORIGINAL COWGIRL OUTFIT & PHOTO. Leather riding skirt and gloves. Circa 1890’s (Excellent).

500.00 - 1,000.00 387 - FLATHEAD EXPRESS CO. WOOD STRONG BOX & WELLS FARGO PADLOCK 22” x 14” x 12”. This wood strong box features metal hinges, trim, carrying handles, and front latch. Shows wear throughout to the green paint and wood. Includes Wells Fargo padlock and key. Padlock swing cover is embossed “W F. & Co.” with shackle marked J.H.W. Climax Newark N.J. U.S.A. Circa 1890’s. (Good). 5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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387A - SANTEE SIOUX SCOUT SHIRT. Floral quillwork on buffalo. Circa 1880â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Shows good wear. (Good).

10,000.00 - 15,000.00

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388 - FRAMED ANIMAL HIDE. Framed: 98 - 1/2” x 80”. Said to have been painted by Wades In The Water, a notable Blackfoot Indian Chief who lived between 1871 and 1947. Housed in a large display frame behind plexiglass. (Excellent).

10,000.00 - 20,000.00

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LOT - 389

389 - LARGE FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 12-1/4”L. Overall length opened 12-1/4”, blade length 5-3/4”. Circa 1845. Clip point, swedge both sides. Blade stamped by maker “Joseph Rogers & Sons Cutlers to Their Majesties 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield”. Blade has gone grey, white pitting and some black spotting. One chip from sharpened edge.

Belly in edge from over sharpening. German silver mounts. One of the classic folding Bowie crossguards incorporating floral and leaf design. Beautifully mellowed ivory scales, enhanced on each side with five rivets, shield name plate on left side. Horse head pommel. Folding lockback in good condition.

20,000.00 - 30,000.00

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390 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 14” L. Blade in wonderful condition; graceful clip with swedge both sides, Spanish notch decoration at rear of blade. Minor surface scratches, 90% original bright finish. Signed on the haft “W (crown) R W. Butcher Sheffield”. All German silver mounts on knife. Heavy rosewood scales, beveled edges; each scale decorated with four rivets and long rectangular nameplate. Trademark Butcher dog bone for this style of knife. Really unusual scabbard, not original to the knife; English scabbards are typically paper covered with leather. In our opinion, however, this scabbard is a tremendous enhancement because we believe it to be American. The fact that it is tin and painted with five-pointed stars would lead one to believe it came to America where the fragile scabbard was ruined and this nice, durable American tin scabbard was made in the period. The paint decoration is very beautiful and unusual. 20,000.00 - 35,000.00

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391 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 12 - 1/4” L. Circa 1857. The knife is in as close to mint condition as possible. The blade with clip and nice swedge, fingernail file decoration on top both sides. Stamped on the front blade flat and haft on back “J.D. Chevalier New York 360 Broadway”. Blade tip slightly reshaped; 98% original polish.

German silver mounts on knife. Mother of Pearl scales, two to each side; four decorative rivets in each scale. Scabbard is black leather with coin silver mounts. Rear of throat mount inscribed “Wm. G. W. from his Friend G.C. November 23rd, 1857”. Sheath in almost new condition; one small piece of black leather veneer missing. From Robert Abels’ collection; his red fingernail polish inventory number on blade; pictured in his book “Bowie Knives”, printed in 1962, page 39. Also from the Bill Williamson collection, pictured in the catalog from the dispersal of his estate, lot No. 3500. 25,000.00 - 50,000.00

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392 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 14-1/2”L. This maker who is unknown by name, was one of the very earliest American Bowie makers. All his knives are beautiful, quite possibly a silversmith or jeweler. These knives are one of the most highly sought by collectors of American Bowies. This is a very famous knife, illustrated on page 10 of “Bowie Knives Origin and Development” October 1979, the famous exhibition catalog of the Bill Williamson collection, American Blade July-Aug 1975 issue, page 44, and Arms Gazette March 1977 issue, page 46. Also in the Bill Williamson dispersal sale after his death. Circa 1830. Overall length 14-1/2”, blade length 9-3/4”. Swedge 3-3/4” on one side, fuller rest of the length of the blade to the guard. Rare early Spanish notch feature where bottom of blade joins guard. Condition fine with four chips to the sharpened edge of blade. Practically all the original polish, some light scratching to the surface. Walnut dog bone style hilt. All mounts of coin silver. Wooden slabs, enhanced with six silver studs on each side. One stud missing on each side. Silver name plate on each slab. Grips, silver wrapped all around. Original coin silver sheath with ring mount. The Bob Abel’s red nail polish inventory number “44” painted on the back of blade and on scabbard. 40,000.00 - 60,000.00

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LOT - 393

393 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 18-1/4”L. Overall length 18-1/4”, blade length 13-1/4”. Circa 1865. This is one of a very small group made by Samuel Bell while residing in Knoxville Tenn. Highly sought by collectors, only perhaps six of this style known. Blade stamped on left side “Samuel Bell Knoxville Tennessee”. Floral and scrolled etched overall on left side. Right side enhanced at the top starting at the rear with fingernail file design, then a blood groove for half the length of the blade, followed by classic Bell swedge. Modern sharpening marks at the edge blade, black staining in spots with very minor pitting. Unique floral design German silver Bell crossguard. Ivory scales, decorated with six German silver studs and name plate on each side. German silver coffin pommel. Ivory in beautiful shape as are mounts. Red leather, tooled scabbard. German silver mounts with scalloped edges. 65,000.00 - 85,000.00

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394 - VERY RARE BOWIE KNIFE (NEW ORLEANS).

Overall: 9 - 3/4” L. This is a dirk style of knife, stamped on one side of haft “Dufilho N. Orleans”, on the other side stamped with his trademark. Nice strong blade with medial ridge running down edge side for reinforcement. Classic Dufilho coffin hilt. Rosewood grips enhanced with five studs on each side. German silver demi-crossguard. Blade in nice condition with scratching from cleaning and minor pitting with black spotting overall. Leather tooled scabbard with German silver mounts. Dufilho is the most desired of your New Orleans knife makers, highly sought be collectors. 25,000.00 - 35,000.00

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LOT - 395

395 - BOWIE KNIFE (ENGLISH).

Overall: 11-3/4”L. Large knife overall length 17”, blade length 11-3/4”. Circa 1840. Painted on the haft with Robert Abel’s trademark red nail polish, inventory “6”. The blade with long elegant clip, swedge half the length of blade on each side, stamped “G. Wostenholm & Son Washington Works”. Also in large letters “IXL” then in banner “The Real IXL Knife/Hunter’s Companion”. Haft stamped with soldier on horseback.

Blade in wonderful condition. 95% original polish, a few cleaning scratches at tip on each side. German silver mounts. S shaped crossguard, flat pommel plate. Beautiful red stag grip. Leather scabbard, German silver mounts. Embossed in gold floral and leaf borders on both sides. Center scabbard on both sides decorated with gold logo of Wostenholm company. 15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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396 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 10 - 1/4” L. Circa 1835. Schively style blade with swedge on right side; modern sharpening marks to the edge, signed “Schively Philad.”. Grey steel overall. Horn scales in the classic Schively configuration; three large rivets in German silver on each scale. Scabbard with German silver mounts, black leather; 40% outer leather gone from the front and lower edge. Signed small Schivelys are exceedingly rare.

15,000.00 - 25,000.00

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LOT - 397

397 - PUSH DAGGER (NEW ORLEANS).

Overall: 6 - 1/2” L. Overall length 6-1/4”, blade length 4-1/4”. Circa 1860. Ivory handle at top with pleasant mellow color and two age cracks. Silver divider leading to silver demi crossguard. Haft stamped “Dufilho N. Orleans”. Reinforced blade with medial ridge down both sides. Minor pitting in spots, black staining much of blade, some scratches from poor cleaning. Scabbard coin silver, frog button at throat.

Unusual rounded tip instead of pointed conforming to the end of the blade. Absolutely original.

10,000.00 - 20,000.00

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398 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 14” L. Circa 1835. Blade stamped in French “Le Dernier Ressort” which means “The Last Resort”.

Stamped on the haft by the maker “W (crown) R R.S. Stenton” with the promotional motto “Can Cut a Bow and Split a Dollar”. Light pitting overall to the blade, which has been cleaned, edge has been sharpened in modern times. No scabbard. Pictured on page 16 of the book “Bowie Knives Origin & Development”; also in the Bill Williamson auction of his estate, lot 3604. Cast German silver one piece guard and hilt with ornate fluted edges, ivory panel insert on each side decorated with Pique style inlay. 10,000.00 - 15,000.00

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LOT - 399

399 - AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE (NEW ORLEANS).

Overall: 13” L. Signed on the top of the blade by well-known bowie seller “Manufactured for F.C. Goergen New Orleans”. Circa 1845. Blade in fine condition with 70% original polish; scratches on blade from careless cleaning, a bit of loss to the edge of the blade due to modern sharpening. German silver mounts. Checkered ebony grip. Tooled leather scabbard with German silver mounts. From the Robert Ables collection; red nail polish inventory number partially intact. Pictured in the Norm Flayderman book “The Bowie Knife” page 323. 8,000.00 - 15,000.00

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400 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 11 - 1/4” L. Unmarked, however it is in the style of a known marked knife by Pradel of New Orleans; thus this could quite possibly be by him. Strongly reinforced blade with medial ridge down both sides. Sharpened edge top and bottom. Blade in nice condition; minor scratching from cleaning and sharpening, light pitting and staining on length of blade, tip missing. Rosewood grip ebonized. Coffin shaped pommel. German silver demi-crossguard. Pictured in “The Antique Bowie Knife Book” by Bill Adams pages 160-161. Leather scabbard with German silver mounts. 7,000.00 - 20,000.00

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401 - BOWIE KNIFE (AMERICAN).

Overall: 15” L. Circa 1875. Blade stamped on the haft by the maker “Rau & Todt S.F. Cal.”. Blade with swedge on each side, hardly no clip. In wonderful condition; some modern sharpening marks to the edge and minor scratches to the surface. Very heavy blade; 85% original polish intact; steel crossguard. Walrus ivory scales are a beautiful mellow yellow color. With modern scabbard. 7,000.00 - 12,000.00

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402 - PEPPERCORN & DIAMOND KNIVES SALES DISPLAY. 4”D. x 39”W. x 46”H. Wooden shadow box display case with green felt backing displaying 28 knives and 1 sharpening steel for “John Wilson’s/ World Famous Peppercorn & Diamond Brand Cutlery”. The tang on each of the knives appears to extend fully into the length of the handle. (Very Good).

8,000.00 - 12,000.00

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403 - BOWIE KNIFE FROM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (AMERICAN).

Overall: 12 - 1/2” L. Made during the Gold Rush period, circa 1865.

Marked on the haft of the blade by maker “Will & Fink, S.F. Cal.”, this is the hunting style of knife they made.

They were one of the two prominent knife makers in San Francisco. This example is much larger than their normal hunting style. Beautifully grained and mellowed stag grips.

Beautiful condition; blade retains 70% original polish with some very minor pitting. Grips in fine condition.

4,000.00 - 7,000.00

LOT - 404

404 - PUSH DAGGER (NEW ORLEANS).

Overall: 6-3/4”L. Overall length 6-3/4”, blade length 4-1/8”. Circa 1860. Ebony handle stamped with “2” on top. Wood is in very fine condition with a couple minor nicks and scratches. Reinforced, double edge blade edges show modern sharpening marks with scratches overall from careless cleaning. Areas of minor pitting and some black staining. Scabbard with German silver mounts. Button at throat. New Orleans style tie-down at tip. Black leather with alligator skin pattern, minor peeling to the leather of scabbard. 2,500.00 - 5,000.00

405 - POKER CHIP SET IN WOODEN HOLDER. Holder: 7 - 3/4” L. Chips are made of ivory.

(Excellent). 400.00 - 600.00

LOT - 405

406 - ROSEWOOD POKER CHIP CASE WITH INLAID BOX. Box: 14” x 10 - 1/4”. Beautiful poker chip set complete with ivory and mother of pearl chips and early cards. Circa 1880’s. (Excellent Plus).

4,000.00 - 8,000.00

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LOT - 408

407 - $5000 MOTHER OF PEARL POKER VOUCHER 3 - 3/4” L. Circa late 1800’s.

(Excellent). 200.00 - 400.00 408 - LOT OF 7: IVORY DICE. Largest: 1 - 1/4” L. Included is one set of five poker dice showing card faces on ten flat sides and a number 1 through 5 on the two rounded sides.

Also included is a pair of standard dice. Circa late 1800’s.

(Excellent). 200.00 - 400.00

LOT - 409

409 - LOT OF 4: $1000 MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIPS. Each: 3” L. Circa late 1800’s.

(Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00 410 - LOT OF 5: $200 MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIPS. Each: 1 - 1/2” Dia. Circa 1890’s.

(Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00

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411 - LOT OF 5: $2,000 MOTHER OF PEARL POKER CHIPS. Each: 1 - 1/2” Dia. Circa late 1800’s. (Excellent).

100.00 - 300.00 412 - $100 IVORY POKER CHIP. 1 - 3/4” Dia. Circa 1870’s.

(Excellent). 100.00 - 300.00

LOT - 411

413 - PAIR OF IVORY DICE. Each: 3/4” L. Circa late 1800’s.

(Excellent). 50.00 - 100.00

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414 - GAMBRINUS LAGER BEER REVERSE ON GLASS LABEL MUG. 9 - 3/4” T. Over-sized. Showing an image of King Gambrinus. Label shows some crackling and an interior label for W.T. Murphy & Co. Manufacturers Of Decorated Glassware. (Excellent).

2,000.00 - 4,000.00 415 - BLACK CAT WHISKEY ENAMELED BAR BOTTLE. 11 - 1/4” T. Beautiful image of cat sitting on front of bottle. Circa 1895. (Excellent Plus). 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 416 - SHERRY REVERSE ON GLASS BOTTLE WITH BEAUTIFUL IMAGE OF LADY. 10 - 3/4” T. Circa 1890. (Excellent). 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 417 - GRASS VALLEY WHISKEY ENAMELED BOTTLE. 11” T. Circa 1890. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 418 - SILVER WHISKEY CANTEEN WITH INDIAN HEAD IN RELIEF. 6 - 1/4” T. Great image with nice detail. Initials on back. (Excellent).

1,000.00 - 1,500.00

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LOT - 418

LOT - 423

419 - BOB WHITE CHOICE STOCK BACK BAR BOTTLE. 11 - 1/4” T. Enameled lettering. Nice image of pointer dog. Baltimore, Maryland. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 420 - BLACK CAT RYE WHISKEY BOTTLE. 11 - 1/4” T. Nice image of black cat on front. Circa 1890. (Excellent).

800.00 - 1,500.00 421 - ELK CLUB WHISKEY BOTTLE. 11 - 1/2” T. Enameled lettering. Image of elk on front. (Excellent).

800.00 - 1,500.00 422 - BOURBON BACK BAR BOTTLE. 13 - 3/4” T. Enameled lettering. (Excellent). 800.00 - 1,200.00 423 - GOOD CHEER B.L. CROMWELL WHISKEY BOTTLE. 10 - 1/2” T. Enameled lettering. (Excellent). 800.00 - 1,200.00

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424 - SOLID GOLD MATCH SAFE DECORATED WITH GOLD IN QUARTZ. 2 - 1/8” T. Circa 1850. The top of the match safe is inlaid with a beautiful piece of rose quartz. Rose colored quartz is the most sought after of all the colors. The front of the match safe has a gold quartz inlaid panel 1-5/8” high and 1” across. The design incorporates five separate piece of gold quartz, including four corners in rose color and the diamond center section in grey color. The gold is beautifully engraved on both sides and edges with floral and geometric designs; back panel is also engraved at the top with a hunter shooting at a rearing bear. The bear is the symbolic animal representing the state of California. Everything is in very fine condition; a few very minor chips to the gold quartz. This piece is early in the period of fabrication as the law had not yet come in where solid gold had to be marked as to how many karats in quality. 5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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425 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE. 2 - 1/4” T. Lid is inlaid on top with grey quartz. Rectangular panel on front with four corners inlaid with beautifully figured Moss Agate and diamond-shaped center panel inlaid with grey gold quartz. Quartz has usual stress cracks and a chip out of the right hand corner of diamond-shape. The rest of the match safe is engraved in floral and geometric designs. Slight wear overall to engraving on gold. Inscription on back reads, “Presented to I. Anderson by his friends of the Sutro Tunnell January 1871”. 5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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426 - WALKING STICK - SOLID GOLD KNOB WITH GOLD QUARTZ. 34” L. Beautiful large piece of brown gold quartz atop the knob, gemstone style facet cut. Some cracks in quartz, one small chip. Presentation “Presented to L.A. Birdsall Supt. U.S.B. Mint by his friends Wm. M. Lee & John Finer, H.H. Lawrence & George J. Lee, December 25th, 1854”, alternating panels finely floral engraved. Some dents and one hairline split in the yellow gold. Rosewood shaft; replaced German silver tip with steel end. (Very Good). 8,000.00 - 15,000.00

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427 - WALKING CANE WITH GOLD IN QUARTZ. 36” L. This is the most scarce, most highly decorated; therefore the most sought after of all the walking sticks decorated with gold in quartz. This type with the large piece of gold quartz affixed to the top surrounded by what are usually eight oval pieces of gold in quartz are only about 15 in number. All but four are owned by two people who have had them for many decades; both are ardent collectors as well as quite healthy, so this is probably the only chance in decades for one to acquire this type at auction. The last one at auction was approximately 15 years ago in San Francisco that sold for $49,000, I know this because I was the buyer! On the flats surrounding the bottom of the cane is the history “To Cornelius O’Keefe 1886 Right Revp.

William J. Delany from Jn Callaghan Cal. 1866”. One of the eight oval gold quartz stones is replaced by a small rose gold oval with the initials “G.O.K.”. There is a large piece of gold quartz on the top, grey color heavily laden with gold. There are some chips, which is normal because quartz is so brittle. Surrounding the edge are seven oval pieces of gold in quartz heavily laden in gold, the quartz in different colors, each color representing a different one of the mines, there are also some chips in these pieces which is normal.

On the sides of the gold knob, in between the presentation flats, is floral engraving; the base of the gold knob is surrounded by solid gold raised ovals. All of this was cast in one piece. One of the flat presentation panels is engraved with a mitre atop a cross. Very fine condition. The shaft is ebony carved with simulated knots. Usual silver tip steel reinforced. (Excellent). 30,000.00 - 50,000.00

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428 - WALKING STICK WITH GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ HANDLE. 35” L. Circa 1860. Top is inlaid with octagonal piece of brown gold quartz, lovely color. Faceted around edges. Solid gold knob. Presentation “To Captain W. Baker Ship Swallow F.H. Allen” alternating floral engraved panels. Few dents in edge of gold, however nice condition. Ebony shaft carved with simulated knots. Very charismatic being presented to a ship captain with the name of the ship on the cane. Tip missing.

(Very Good Plus). 5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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429 - SOLID GOLD POCKET WATCH - GOLD QUARTZ FACE. 15 - 1/4” L. Large size 18, marked on the watch face “Barrett & Sherwood San Francisco Cal.”. Circa 1880.

Solid gold watch, front decorated with large round, very rich piece of grey gold quartz. Back of watch is floral and leaf engraved. Solid rose gold link chain, spinner-type fob with brown piece of gold quartz.

Movement by Rockford Watch Co., Illinois, No. 148938. Watch pictured in book “California’s Best” page 50.

20,000.00 - 40,000.00

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430 - HARRIS MARCHAND & CO. GOLD BAR #6512.

2” x 1-1/4”. Serial number: 6512. Harris, Marchand & Co. Ounces: 11.53. Mold H&Ms-01. Fineness: 835. Value (1857): $199.01. Small size ingot Thick, with serial number, HARRIS MARCHAND & CO., and hallmark on face, horizontally oriented; other inscriptions on two other faces. N (FINE) inverted. (Excellent Plus). 150,000.00 - 250,000.00

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431 - CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGET. 3-1/4” L. 12.2 ounces. Nice form. (Excellent). 12,000.00 - 18,000.00

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432 - NATURAL CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGET. 56.4g. Market value as of October 3rd, 2016: $2163.

2,000.00 - 3,000.00

LOT - 432

433 - LOT OF 3: NATURAL CALIFORNIA GOLD NUGGETS. 39.1g. Market value as of October 3rd, 2016: $1499.

1,400.00 - 2,000.00

LOT - 433

434 - SILVER BAR. 2” T. 5.12oz, 999.75 fine.

Stamped “Mint of the United States San Francisco”.

1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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435 - LADIES BAR PIN. 2 - 1/4â&#x20AC;? L. Circa 1870. Very unusual example, never seen another one like it. Front inlaid with three glass tubes, top and bottom tubes filled with gold dust and center tube filled with either white gold or silver tiny nuggets. Two ends and separator engraved. Nice little old leather case, not sure if original to the piece.

5,000.00 - 10,000.00

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436 - BEAUTIFUL WOMAN’S SOLID GOLD PIN. 2 - 1/4” L. Circa 1850. Solid yellow gold. The main part of the pin inlaid in mosaic; four corners inlaid with finely figured Moss Agate, diamond-shaped centerpiece inlaid with white gold quartz. Rectangular extension on each end inlaid with rose gold quartz. Entire piece in fine condition. pictured in book “California’s Best” page 60.

3,000.00 - 6,000.00 LOT - 436

437 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ FOB. 1 - 1/2” T. Circa 1860. Decorated on both sides with eight gold quartz panels surrounding an oval gold quartz centerpiece. Chip to one oval piece, chip missing from one side panel. On one side oval lifts to reveal a compartment inside the lid with eight pie-cut partitions, each containing different color ore samples. Also room inside for picture.

2,500.00 - 5,000.00

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LOT - 438

LOT - 439

438 - LARGE TRICOLORED GOLD POCKET WATCH. Size No. 18. Watch case of dark yellow gold. Lid on front is inlaid with raised rose gold shield, engraved with “US”, and surrounded by raised light yellow gold flowers. Outside of back lid shows two racing horse heads, one in rose gold and one in different color yellow gold, with white gold harnesses. Framed with rose gold horseshoe inset with traditional seven nails which are facet cut diamonds. Watch signed on face “American Waltham Watch Co.”. Inside back lid presentation reads, “John F. Schmidt from his wife 1897”. Also watch maker is marked “Elgin Commander 89379”. Gold case is in wonderful condition, showing very light pocket wear. 2,000.00 - 4,000.00

LOT - 440

439 - PAIR OF SOLID GOLD CUFFLINKS HORSESHOE DESIGN. 1” T. Throughout this sale there will be a good many things made with horseshoe designs and they will always be masculine in nature, the reason being that men wore their gold quartz when they got dressed to go out, a lot of times it would be to gamble and the horseshoe is a symbol of good luck. These are made of rose gold with no karat markings, so they are early in the Gold Rush period. Each horseshoe is enhanced with three panels of quartz; two grey and one black. Seven nails are depicted, again this means good luck because when you roll dice, if you roll a seven you automatically win. There is a presentation on the back of each stud “C.R. to M.P.” and “Co 9”, this shows that they were given as a gift to a fire chief from the firehouse Company No. 9.

1,000.00 - 1,500.00 440 - GOLD SASH BUCKLE. 2 - 1/2” T. Circa Civil War. Made of solid gold. Decorated on the front in black and white enamel, with engraving of banner marked “Union”, surmounted by American eagle with spread wings. Two Union flags in black enamel on gold, two female figures; one liberty, the other justice; in black and white enamel and gold. Fine condition.

1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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LOT - 442

LOT - 443

441 - LARGE OVAL GOLD & QUARTZ PIN. 2” L. Circa 1870. Yellow gold with raised large oval piece of grey quartz heavily laden with gold. Quartz in perfect condition. Actual pin on back replaced. 500.00 - 1,000.00

LOT - 444

442 - TRICOLOR GOLD POCKET WATCH. Size No. 18. Yellow gold case. Front lid inlaid with rose gold shield, engraved with initials “CK”, framed by green gold flowers and leaves.

Perimeter flower and scroll engraved. Back cover inlaid with raised rose gold hunting dog head wearing white gold collar, framed by raised lighter yellow gold quirt with raised silver handle. Perimeter engraved with floral and scroll designs. Pocket wear to gold but not sever. Ornate face of watch marked “Elgin Watch Co.”. Case marked inside front lid “Keystone Watch Co.”. No karat markings, so must assume the case is gold filled. 500.00 - 1,500.00 443 - SOLID GOLD WITH GOLD QUARTZ LOCKET. 1 - 1/4” T. Circa 1890. Lid inlaid with octagonal piece of grey gold quartz, ornate facet cuts around edges, also inlaid with silver. Rare to get quartz with gold and silver, however it does happen. Locket marked 14K. Opens to hold picture. A few dents to gold on bottom edge, small chip out of quartz. Gold ring at top repaired with modern solder. 400.00 - 800.00 444 - SOLID GOLD & GOLD QUARTZ STICK PIN. 2 - 3/4” L. Circa 1850. Nice large oval piece of brown gold quartz, really laden with gold. Some nice stress cracks, no chips.

300.00 - 500.00 445 - PLAINS BEADED SADDLE BLANKET. Beaded on hide with canvas center beaded drops with hawk bells.

Circa 1880’s. (Excellent). 12,000.00 - 20,000.00 446 - A CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH HISTORY BY Q. DAVID BOWERS. 14-1/4” x 10-3/4”. This special edition, hardbound book with gold inlaid designs on its cover features beautiful color photos, gilt-edged pages, and a sample of gold dust from the wreck of S.S. Central America in the cover’s interior. Identifies and details a large grouping of gold that was found and accounted for over the years. Circa 2002. Marked number 234 of 400. (Excellent).

1,000.00 - 3,000.00

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LOT - 449

LOT - 447

447 - WALKING STICK WITH IVORY HANDLE. 37”L. Ivory handle with three very cute rats playing in grape vineyard.

Black beaded inlaid eyes. Carved in Japan. Silver band, bamboo shaft, original tip. Overall length 37”. Circa 1850. (Excellent).

400.00 - 600.00 448 - WALKING STICK WITH IVORY HANDLE. 35”L. Very large L shaped carved handle with two dog heads looking at a snarling lion. Very high relief carving, very good quality. Ivory circa 1850. Silver band marked “Sterling” where handle joins the shaft. Replacement steel tip. Overall length 35”. (Excellent).

1,000.00 - 1,500.00 449 - WALKING CANE WITH GOLD & IVORY HANDLE. 36-1/2”L. Marine ivory (walrus) L shaped handle. Gold filled mounted tip, inscribed on end “C. A. Fous”. Gold filled engraved band, rosewood shaft, replaced tip. Overall length 36-1/2”. Circa 1850.

(Excellent). 300.00 - 500.00 450 - WOODEN SWORD CANE. 36”L. This wood cane has silver eyelets for a lanyard and a brass tip.

The blade is two sided with blood grooves, and measures 26”. Overall length is 36”. Circa 1880. (Very Good). 200.00 - 400.00

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451 - MAIL POUCH TOBACCO THERMOMETER. Framed: 73” x 19 - 1/4”. This thermometer has strong colors with minimal chipping. The field is rather clean with one chip on the 50 degree temperature mark. There are some scattered chips to the edges, mostly around the mounting holes. (Very Good Plus).

1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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LOT - 452

452 - WELLS FARGO & CO. WOODEN ADVERTISING TRADE SIGN. 72” x 12”. This sand painted trade sign is single sided and retains its original wooden frame. On the back of the sign there is a receipt showing that someone paid $5000.00 for this sign in 1986 at Bill Harrah’s Pony Express Museum Auction. The sign does have some areas of fading, rubbing and scrapes but it does display quite well and is extremely hard to find. (Very Good). 10,000.00 - 20,000.00

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453 - WELLS FARGO EXPRESS MONEY ORDER PORCELAIN SIGN. 15” L. This is a single sided porcelain sign. Has unfaded colors with a great gloss. There are a few chips to the edges and corners. The field is rather free from damage; has one spidering spot next to the “RD” in the word ‘orders’. (Very Good - Excellent). 1,000.00 - 1,500.00

456 - AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. TIN TRADE SIGN. Framed: 71 - 1/2” L. This very early sign is sand painted on tin with a wooden frame. It is in very good condition with minor wear to the gold lettering. This is a great example. (Very Good Plus).

5,000.00 - 8,000.00

454 - WELLS FARGO TRAVELERS CHECKS METAL SIGN. 8” x 4 - 1/4”. This early sign has its original chain for hanging. There is some oxidation and mild surface wear. (Very Good). 300.00 - 600.00

457 - AMERICAN EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS PORCELAIN STRIP SIGN. 36 - 1/4” L. This early strip sign was made by the Baltimore Enamel Company. The colors are strong and unfaded and there is still an original gloss to the sign. There is one tiny chip to the top right mounting hole, as well as some oxidation to the upper right edge and the center mounting hole is rusted through. This is a very hard to find sign. (Very Good Plus). 1,500.00 - 3,000.00

455 - AMERICAN EXPRESS PORCELAIN ADVERTISING FLANGE SIGN. 17” L. This sign is extremely early and was made in England for the U.S. market. It is advertising money orders, foreign checks, travelers checks, letters of credit and transfers by telegraph. The colors remain very strong and vibrant. We believe the sign is dated 1902, as it has a stamp on each side that reads “MCH. 02”. There are a few very minor chips. Displays very well. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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458 - RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY PORCELAIN SIGN. 72” L. This is a very nice example with a strong gloss and very little wear. There are only a few minor edge chips. The field is free from wear. (Excellent). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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LOT - 462 459 - ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY EMPLOYEE HAT. 9” Dia. This early hat has a tin lithographed label attached to the front that reads “Adams Express Company”. The label was made by C.W. Shonk Lith., Chicago. The label has only a very light rub on the top.

Hat itself does have some tears to the band on the right hand section, and there are also some tears to the leather band on the inside. Hat is a size seven.

(Very Good). 400.00 - 800.00

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LOT - 466

460 - ADAMS EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS PORCELAIN ADVERTISING SIGN. 12” L. This early single sided sign has great color, gloss and shelving.

Comes with what might be the original hanging chain. There is one prominent chip in the top center edge and a smaller one to the right of it.

(Very Good). 800.00 - 1,500.00 461 - ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY EMPLOYEE HAT. 9 - 3/4” Dia. Hat retains its original tin litho label on the front that was made

by Shonk Co., Chicago. The hat itself is in great shape as well with some minor soiling. This is a great example.

(Excellent). 400.00 - 800.00 462 - ADAMS EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS PORCELAIN STRIP SIGN. 30” L. This sign has a prominent chip to the lower center edge as well as the top left and right corners. (Very Good). 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 463 - WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM RACK. 9 - 1/2” x 9 - 3/4”. This rack has a Western Union porcelain sign affixed to the front of it. It has four different slots. Comes with two Western Union telegram booklets and one unused Western Union telegram sheet. The porcelain sign on the front has one chip to the left mounting hole and the wooden rack is in very good condition and almost free of wear. (Excellent). 400.00 - 800.00

464 - RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY PORCELAIN SIGN. 8” x 8”. This single sided porcelain sign has strong colors and gloss.

Has a few tiny edge chips on the bottom right edge and one to the left corner. (Excellent). 300.00 - 600.00 465 - RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY DOUBLE SIDED CARDBOARD SIGN. 14” x 14”. Sign does retain its original metal frame and mounting hole on the top corner. The colors are very strong; there are a few light scrapes and dings. (Very Good Plus). 300.00 - 600.00 466 - RAILWAY EXPRESS SINGLE SIDED PORCELAIN SIGN. 12” x 12”. Sign has almost no wear. (Excellent). 300.00 - 600.00

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LOT - 468

467 - NORTH WESTERN MAIL COMPANY EXPRESS & STAGE TICKETS. Framed: 8 - 3/4” x 6 - 3/4”. This lot has two framed Northwestern tickets. The back of the frame has glass as well so you can see the reverse of the tickets. The top ticket is from 1884 from North Western Mail Company.

The bottom ticket is from Northwestern Express Stage & Transportation Company and this example is from 1885. Minor soiling to both tickets. (Very Good Plus).

300.00 - 600.00

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LOT - 470

468 - NORTH WESTERN STAGE & TRANSPORTATION TICKET. Framed: 6 - 1/2” x 4 - 3/4”. Ticket is dated 1893 and has graphics of a buffalo, an early train and a stagecoach. Professionally framed behind glass, with glass on the back of the frame as well to show the backside of the ticket. Backside of the ticket does show residue as it was most likely pulled from a scrapbook. The front of the ticket is slightly faded. (Very Good Plus). 300.00 - 600.00 469 - FOSSILIZED MAMMOTH BONE PIECE. 10” L. Showing rich colors and good patina.

Smooth on one end. (Excellent).

500.00 - 1,000.00 470 - FOSSILIZED WALRUS TUSK. 17” L. Showing nice color and patina.

(Excellent). 500.00 - 1,000.00

LOT - 471

471 - WOMAN HOLDING A LASSO FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH. Framed: 10 - 1/4” x 8 - 1/4”. This is not an original photograph but a newer print. It is free from wear and in excellent condition.

(Excellent). 50.00 - 100.00 472 - PLATEAU BEADED HOLSTER AND GUN BELT. 22-1/2” L. Thread sewn on hide with initials C.F.W. and floral designs. Circa 1880’s.

(Good). 1,000.00 - 1,500.00

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Gary Metz Consignment Assessment and Procurement

Brian Estepp Acquisitions & Promotions

Laura Augustinos

Craig Womeldorf Cheif Operating Officer

Dan Matthews

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John Morphy, M.D. Acquisitions/ Appraisals

Jessica Zoll

Dana Costello

Serena Myers

Controller

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John Mihovetz

Scot Kauffman

Director of Sales & Acquisitions

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Thomas Mastrippolito

Dave Bushing

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Alex Freitag

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Dana Moyer

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Abbe Shearer

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Jessica Landis

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Liz Sayres

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Teri Maxwell

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Angel Lopez

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