2024 January 26 Brian Lebel's Old West Auction - Las Vegas

JANUARY 26, 2024 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

AUCTION LOCATION Ballroom West in the Westgate Resort & Casino 3000 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 ONLINE BIDDING Morphy Live at MorphyAuctions.com LiveAuctioneers.com CONTACT OLD WEST EVENTS Phone: 480-779-WEST (9378) Fax: 855-779-WEST (9378) OldWestEvents.com Auctions@OldWestEvents.com CONTACT MORPHY AUCTIONS Phone: 877-968-8880 www.MorphyAuctions.com info@MorphyAuctions.com Mailing Address: 2000 N. Reading Rd. Denver, PA 17517

Front Cover: Roy Rogers’ Famous Exhibition McCabe Chaps (Lot 1325) and Edward H. Bohlin’s Personal Silver Mounted Gun Belt With a Pair of Bohlin Mounted Colt Single Action Army Revolvers (Lot 1327) Inside Front Cover: Harry Jackson (1924-2011) (Lot 1282) Back Cover: White Bull’s Ledger Book (Lot 1225) Inside Back Cover: Uber Rare Double-Mounted G.S. Garcia “Rabbit” Spurs (Lot 1370)

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December 2023 Greetings.

I hope you enjoy this latest catalog. It features what I truly believe to be one of the most impressive selections of merchandise we’ve offered in 36 years. Over those years, I have had the honor of working with some of the best Western artifacts and collections in the business, and lately I’ve been seeing some very rare and important “old friends” returning to our Old West Auctions. The timing couldn’t be better for everyone – buyers and sellers alike – as interest in the American West is at an all-time high around the world. Yes, more buyers brings more competition, but increased competition draws out the best material for sale.

There are so many exciting items in this catalog that it’s difficult for me to call-out or highlight particular items of interest in this brief space (though I will, of course). If you’re following our social media or websites (both Old West Events and Morphy Auctions), then you’re already familiar with some of the outstanding collections and items on offer this January: High Noon’s Luis Ortega braided rawhide collection; the Sacchetti collection of Clayton Moore (The Lone Ranger) material; multiple fine art collections with numerous bronzes by Harry Jackson and paintings by Earl Biss; original Nudies Rodeo Tailor outfits worn by Rex Allen and Rex Allen Jr. from the family’s own collection; and Edward Bohlin’s personal double-holster gun rig, designed and built by the master craftsman himself. We are also honored to have the Western art, artifact, and gun leather collection of Richard “Dick” Burdick.

I’m hoping that once you’ve perused this catalog, you won’t want to miss the chance to come to the event this January in Las Vegas. As always, the Old West Show will be held the same weekend, giving everyone the chance to shop in person with the finest dealers in the Western collecting industry. The vendor list will definitely include a host of familiar names from the Mesa and Santa Fe shows, as well as new vendors drawn by the change of venue and the fact that the two shows are no longer competing on the same weekend.

In case you don’t know, our move to Las Vegas joins the Old West Show & Auction with the venerable Las Vegas Antique Arms Show, creating a powerhouse collector’s weekend. The shows will be held across the hallway from each other, with a shared show admission ticket. (Only the show requires a ticket; the live auction and preview are free.) I personally set up at “Wally’s Show” – as we all used to call it – for years, and it was always one of my favorites. I’m excited to be back.

Our partnership with Morphy Auctions continues to expand and evolve, and I hope this catalog gives you a glimpse of the quality and quantity of excellent material Old West Events and Morphy Auctions hope to bring consistently to the block.

It is cool to be “Cowboy” again, and I don’t think that’s changing anytime soon. I’m excited about the future of our industry and our events, and I hope you are too.

Brian Lebel

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34TH ANNUAL, BRIAN LEBEL’S OLD WEST AUCTION LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

JANUARY 26, 2024 Friday Session | Auction Starts at 4:00pm

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1001 - LOT OF 3 CABINET CARD IMAGES OF IDENTIFIED NATIVE AMERICAN MEN All cards with 6 1/2” x 4” image and written in ink at the bottom on the card. a) “Colorow” a noted Ute Chief, tape at the top center. b) Ute Chief ‘Washington”, dressed in fireman shirt with cabinet card stuck in his hat. Also has tape at the top. c) “Ouray, Head Chief of Utes”, an important image of the noted Chief.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1002 - LOT OF 4 FRAMED IMAGES OF NATIVE AMERICAN GROUPS a) A Colorado Springs image of “Chief Buckskin Charlie and Band of Ute Indians” by Hook. Image is 5” x 8”, some surface loss. b) Horizontal card of 14 Natives, 2 are armed with rifles (Sharps) and what appears to be a veteran badge, Image is 5 1/4 x 8 1/4”, bottom right corner damage. c) A group of women and girls along with babies in cradleboards. 5 1/4” x 8 1/2”, crease in center. d) A card of a large group of American Indians with 2 white men. Most likely a group of dignitaries visiting a city. Bottom left is printed “1891 UTE INDIANS ATTH DENVER”, image 4 3/4” x 7”. Bottom left corner of card missing, not affecting the image .

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1003 - LOT OF 3 FRAMED IMAGES OF NATIVE AMERICAN GROUPS a) Cabinet card image of 3 Native men in suits by “McAlester, Muskogee, Indian Territory”. Image size 6” x 4”, card is scuffed. b) Cabinet card image of 3 Native Americans in traditional dress with weapons and accoutrements. Identified as “Johnson-Ute, Chief / Ute Braves”. Image size 6 1/2” x 4 1/4”. c) Image on cabinet card of 4 American Indians in Native dress, unmarked card, 7” x 4 1/2” image.

All framed in cross corner antique carved wood with gold liners.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1004 - LOT OF 2 CABINET CARD IMAGES OF NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN a) “Susan-Chief Johnson’s Squaw”, image 6 1/2” x 4 1/4”. In fabulous dress and accessories. b) The image is 6 1/2” x 4 1/8” and written in ink on bottom of card, “Ute Squaw, (Washington’s daughter)”.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $400 - $600) 4

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1005 - THE WILD BUNCH / THE FORT WORTH FIVE PHOTOGRAPH

By Swartz, FORT WORTH, TEX. photographer’s imprint on front of image lower left.

True West Magazine: “The “Fort Worth Five” photograph became a part of history when a lawman recognized the wanted men in a photograph hanging at picture taker John Swartz’s gallery in Fort Worth, Texas. When the Pinkerton National Detective Agency got wind of this Wild Bunch Gang photo, taken in 1900, the Pinkertons printed the mugshots on wanted posters that circulated across the West. This photograph not only helped immortalize the frontier desperados, but also helped bring about the gang’s downfall.”

In 1999 the Smithsonian named the picture one of the iconic images of the American West. “The Wild Bunch were the last bank robbers of the western era. From 1895-1902 they operated from Wyoming to Texas and at their peak, they had more than twenty members. Noted hideouts of the gang included Robbers Roost, in Utah and Hole-in-the-Wall in Wyoming.”

Image is 6 1/2” x 8 1/16” and mounted on 7 1/2” x 9 1/16”. Image is sharp and clear and other than the added numbering is in nice condition. The edges of the mounting board are worn, especially the corners. 4 pin holes around the edge, some water staining to the bottom of the card, not affecting the image.

Written by hand on the reverse: In pencil: 1 Harry Longbaugh “Sundance Kid” 2 Bill Carver 3 Ben Kilpatrick 4 Harvey Logan 5 “Butch” Cassidy (Geo Parker)

In ink: “THE WILD BUNCH Left to Right: Standing: Wm. Carver; Harvey Logan / Sitting: Harry Longabaugh, alias Sundance Kid; Ben Kilpatrick; Geo. Parker, alias “Butch Cassidy” The photograph has been graded a Type 1 by Collectibles Authentication Guaranty (CAG) and is encapsulated in a CAG holder. We have had reference to only 2 other original copies of this image, one of which we sold as part of the Robert B. McCubbin collection.

(Est. $60,000 - $80,000) Additional images of all lots at MorphyAuctions.com

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1006 - LEVI’S COWBOY AND COWGIRL DENIM ADVERTISING BANNER This circa 1950s advertisement from a store in Arizona reflects on Levi’s increasing appeal to men and women of the West. Featuring the tagline “an old western custom...” and showing a cowboy and cowgirl on horseback in an embrace. The banner measures 72” x 28 1/2”.

(Est. $4,000 - $5,000)

1007 - THE LEVI’S “GIANT” DISPLAY One of the most dramatic advertising display items created by Levi Strauss & Co. and distributed to selected stores throughout the West. Circa 1940s and almost 12 feet with a 76” inseam. The rarest of Levi commercial display items. Hardboard painted top with a pair of original Levi’s denim jeans at the bottom. At this time, we have only had reference of 2 of these fabulous advertisements surviving. An amazing and brash 11’ 3”.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $14,000 - $16,000)

1008 - LEE RIDERS AUTHENTIC COWBOY PANTS DENIM BANNER Circa 1950s Lee advertising banner “Authentic Cowboy Pants”, measures 38” x 48”. Great graphic printed on denim of a cowboy on a bucking horse. Bright yellow, red and tan.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1009 - EUREKA CIRCA 1890 JEANS Cotton “duck” miners’ jeans with buckle-back and rivets in almost new condition. An important pair of pants, circa 1890s. Best explained by Lynn Downey the company Historian for Levi Strauss & Co. for 25 years, and the author of the award-winning book, Levi Strauss: The Man Who Gave Blue Jeans to the World.

“I was asked for my comments on these pants. These ‘waist overalls’ likely date from the early 1890s and are of brown duck fabric, one of the two preferred mid-late 19th century fabrics for work clothing. The other was denim, which eventually overtook duck in the production of workwear by the early 20th century. These pants are a rare find and a prized collectible among workwear collectors, especially in this barely worn condition.

Eureka is a lesser-known label than Levi Strauss & Co., Boss of the Road, Stronghold, and other period brands. This pair is distinguished by its intact and legible linen label, its single back pocket with arcuate-type pocket stitching, riveted fabric reinforcements, very early buttons, and in a very wearable size. A slighter older pair of brown duck waist overalls, in less pristine condition, sold for approximately $100,000, to my knowledge”.

Eureka is the state motto of California and comes from the Greek meaning ‘I found it!’ -- a reference to Archimedes’ experiments with gold, and the California Gold Rush.”

The waist on these measure at 34” and the inseam measures 30”.

(Est. $45,000 - $55,000)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1010 - LOT OF 2 1876 LINCOLN COUNTY, STEPHEN STANLEY DOCUMENTS Lincoln County, 1876, arrest warrant for Stephen Stanley for “carrying deadly weapons” in connection with his shooting spree during the Harrell War; signed for Saturnino Baca, Sherriff, by his Deputy. The second document is a request for the retrial of Stanley, signed by Attorney S. B. Newcomb for himself and Alexander McSween as defense attorneys.

Stanley prevailed and later served as a Regulator under Alex McSween.

Ref. Wilson, John P., Merchant; “Guns & Money: The Story of Lincoln County and Its Wars”, p. 45. (Two Documents) a) 12 1/4” x 8”, framed to 17 1/2 x 12”. b) 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, framed to 13” x 10”.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500) 1011 - LINCOLN COUNTY WAR 1879 JAMES J. DOLAN SIGNED DOCUMENT An 1879 James J. Dolan signed document seeking the property of a deceased Fort Stanton, New Mexico trader. James Dolan, leader of the Murphy-Dolan Faction during the Lincoln County War along with L. G. Murphy, ran an operation called “The House”. Dolan was a central figure in the killings of John Tunstall, Alexander McSween, and lawyer Huston Chapman.

Ref. Mullin, Robert, “History of the Lincoln County War”, pages 45-53, 104-108, 125, 325-26, etc. 9 3/4” x 7 3/4”, framed to 17” x 15”.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1012 - LOT OF 2 LINCOLN COUNTY DOCUMENTS, HOWELL WAR / MCSWEEN / BACA a) Lincoln County, 1876, Howell War; lawyer Alexander McSween signature with signature of Charles Fritz guaranteeing a $500 bond for release from jail of Stephen Lloyd. 10” x 8” and framed to 15 1/2” x 13 1/2”. b) An arrest warrant for Lloyd for “intent to murder” signed by Sherriff Baca. (The bond of $500 is designated on the arrest warrant.) 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” and framed to 10 3/4” x 14”.

Ironically, Lloyd later became a member of the Murphy-Dolan Faction and may have been present when McSween and four other Regulators were killed on July 19, 1878. Rare piece with McSween’s signature.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000) 8

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1013 - LINCOLN COUNTY WAR HUSTON J. CHAPMAN SIGNED DOCUMENT A document signed by Huston J. Chapman, attorney for Susan McSween, in connection with the estate of her murdered husband, Alexander McSween, the murdered John Turnstall, and, in this case, Richard M. Brewer, leader of the Regulators, who was killed by bounty hunter “Buckshot” Roberts at Blazer’s Mill, April 17, 1878. The described John Copeland was a former sheriff in Lincoln, fired due to the fraternization with the killers of Turnstall. Two months after signing this document, Chapman, on February 18, 1879, a Regulator’s supporter, was assassinated

by J. J. Dolan, Jesse Evans and Bill Campbell on the streets of Lincoln.

Chapman was unarmed. He was shot at point blank range; his clothing caught fire and the body was left smoldering in the street overnight. This incident catalyzed Governor Lew Wallace into action. Juan Patron, who signed acceptance to the document, was murdered in April 1884 by a former Murphy-Dolan supporter. A very rare document from the midst of the Lincoln County War. Ref. Mullin, Robert, “History of the Lincoln County War”, 2004, pps 319, 325-28. McCright, Grady & Powell, James, “Jesse Evans: Lincoln County Badman”, pps. 164-167. Image Size: 8” x 7”.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1014 - CHRIS MADSEN WRITTEN OKLAHOMA TERRITORY GUARD PAY DOCUMENT Chris Madsen written Oklahoma Territory guard (James W. Nobles) pay document, 1907. Deputy U. S. Marshal Madsen was, with Bill Tilghman and Heck Thomas, one of the “Three Guardsmen” responsible for the arrest, incarceration, or death of over 300 ne’er do wells during their tenure in the territory. He was appointed as a special deputy in the territory’s Southern District in early March 1898. That year he joined Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, serving as quartermaster sergeant. After the Spanish-American War ended, Madsen returned to Indian Territory and served as a deputy U.S. Marshall. Paper size is 7 1/2” x 2 1/2” and framed 7 1/2” x 12 1/4”.

(Est. $600 - $900)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1015 - LOT OF 4 ANTIQUE WESTERN LAW BADGES A nice grouping of early Western style badges. a) Marshall / Pagosa Springs, shield with cut-out star, 2 1/4” tall, early 1900s Colorado. b) Denver Express / 564, shield badge, maker mark on reverse “Kauffman / Maker / Denver” 2 1/4” tall, missing the catch. c) City Police 34, shield badge, nickeled with scroll details. 2 3/4”. d) City Marshal, a stock 6-point star with ball tips, 2 1/2” across.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1016 - LOT OF 2 VINTAGE CALIFORNIA SHERIFF BADGES Two Ventura County badges. a) a ball tipped six-point star “Deputy Sheriff / Ventura Co.”, 1 7/8” across. b) a small, 1 3/8” tall shield “Deputy Sheriff Ventura Co. Cal.” marked on reverse “Chipron Stamp Co. / 224 First St. / Los Angeles” in worn lettering.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $600 - $900)

1017 - VINTAGE LAW BADGE COLLECTION A framed collection of 6 obsolete badges from the famous Montie Hale collection. a) 7-point star, 2 1/2”, “Patrolman / Sperry Police Dept. / State of Oklahoma / 89”. b) Round, 1 1/2”, “Special Police / Boston”. c) 6-point, ball tipped, 2 1/2” “California State Police” / 31”. d) Eagle topped shield, 2-piece, 3” tall, “Inter - Mountain Detective Bureau / Secret Service / 33”. e) Round, 1 5/8”, cut out star, “Texas Ranger / Co. A”. f) Eagle topped state of Texas on plaque, 2 3/4”, “State of Texas / Highway Patrol”. Not examined of the frame.

Western film star Montie Hale (1944-1968) was a noted collector of the American West and helped found, along with his wife Joanne the Autry National Center of the American West.

Provenance: High Noon Western Americana Auction 2010, lot 223, The Monte Hale Estate

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500) 10

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1018 - PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GOLD RUSH PINS a) Vintage solid 10K gold California gold rush pin featuring miner’s pick, shovel and pan with tiny nuggets symbolizing the iconic 1855 gold rush that captivated the world. Approximately 3.5 grams, 1 5/8” l x 3/4” w. b) Vintage solid 18K gold California gold rush pin with miner’s shovel, pick and large central nugget. Approximately 6 grams, 2 1/4” l x 1” w.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1019 - LOT OF 3 ANTIQUE GOLD AND GOLD QUARTZ PIECES a) A gentleman’s pocketknife, 4 blades, all marked “I.X.L. George Wostenholm Sheffield”, 2 5/8” long, three panels of quartz with heavy gold content in each side. A rare example of gold rush accessories. b) Horseshoe shaped cigar cutter FOB with gold mechanical movement, 6 separate panels of gold quartz, silver horseshoe nails over the gold on the reverse. 1 1/8” x 7/8”. c) Solid quartz front in a horseshoe shaped photo locket FOB with solid gold engraved back, “FLT” links at the top (Independent Order of Odd Fellows / The Three Link Fraternity) in three (3) red, white and blue. Engraved with “L. B. Carrere / 1896”. Photographs of child and women inside. 1 1/2” tall with ring x 7/8”.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1020 - W. M. CHURCHILL JR. (20TH C.) Maximilian Wood carving 25” x 13” A wonderful and detailed representation of Emperor of Mexico Maximilian’s 1860s fancy silver decorated saddle.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1021 - W. M. CHURCHILL JR. (20TH C.) Cowboy Culture Wood carving 16” x 29” x 5” Framed to 23” x 38” Attached brass tag “Cowboy Culture / A Robert Sandroni Composition / W. M. Churchill Jr. 1998” Born in Texas, Churchill is a realistic sculptor in wood with major emphasis on Western, Native American, and wildlife. Bill’s primary goal is to produce work that combines the natural beauty of wood, nature’s art, with subjects that complement the wood. His work has been recognized with four People’s Choice Awards, twenty-five Best of Show Awards, and three Purchase Awards.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1022 - W. M. CHURCHILL JR. (20TH C.) Waiting On A Friend Wood carving 26” tall x 28” wide x 16” deep Plate on the front dated: “1999” A bright red finish, possibly rosewood. The horse stands by the hitching post, upon which sits a removable 1/2 seat trail saddle.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

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1023 - DALE FORD (B. 1934) WELLS FARGO MODEL STAGECOACH An exceptional Dale Ford creation. This miniature overland stage is built in the impressive and desirable intermediate size. 25” x 19” x 15” without the tongue. Hand-painted to represent the “Wells Fargo & Overland Stage Co.” wagon. Signed “Dale Ford” on the frame. Expertly crafted with historically correct fittings exhibited in the rails, wheels, lighting and upholstery, with period appropriate paint colors throughout.

(Est. $5,000 - $8,000)

1024 - ORIGINAL THOMAS MOLESWORTH KEYHOLE CHAIR FROM VALLEY RANCH A piece of Cody, Wyoming and Dude ranch history. A side chair by the famed Thomas Molesworth (1890-1977) founder of Shoshone Furniture Co. in Cody made for Larry Larom owner of Valley Ranch. The chair features the Valley “Lazy JD” ranch brand on the chair back. The seat has been expertly and correctly recovered. The chair is 32” to the top of the back. The Valley Ranch was one of the earliest most important dude ranches in the West, welcoming the most celebrated elite from the East.

Ex: Larry Larom Collection to Private Collection

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

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1025 - PAUL SOLLOSY (1911-2012) Untitled (California roper) Watercolor 9 1/2” x 7 1/2” (sight) Signed lower left: “SOLLOSY” Framed to 15 1/2” x 13 1/2”

(Est. $600 - $1,200)

1026 - PAUL SOLLOSY (1911-2012) Untitled (Mounted vaquero) Watercolor 10” x 8 3/4” (sight) Signed lower right: “SOLLOSY” Framed to 19” x 18” 1027 - PAUL SOLLOSY (1911-2012)

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

Untitled (Cowboy driving cattle) Watercolor 9” x 11” (sight) Signed lower left: “SOLLOSY” Framed to 17 1/4” x 19 1/4”

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1028 - ERNEST MORRIS (1927-2021) 2 Horseman Watercolors Each 4” x 4” Both signed lower left: “E. Morris”/ one dated ‘93 and the other ‘94 Framed to 15” x 20 1/2”

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990) Nicholas S. Firfires was born in Santa Barbara and grew up on ranches in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County. A descendant of California vaqueros, Nick learned all the skills of working cowboys: breaking horses, herding cattle, and working cow ponies before he graduated from Santa Maria High School. Mr. Firfires’ other passion was drawing animals, cowboys, Native Americans, vaqueros and Western scenery. Later he wrote, “I soon realized that painting a bronc stomper breaking a horse was more important to me than doing the job myself.”

He attended the Art Center School and the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles. After the war, he opened a studio in Santa Barbara and illustrated for Western magazines while working on easel paintings. His illustrations included Buck Jones, a popular comic strip and Gene Autry. He had his first one-man show in 1960, and was so successful that he turned exclusively to fine art painting, depicting both historic and contemporary Western scenes, always drawing cowboys moving toward the right.

Firfires was married to the daughter of cowboy actor Buck Jones whose comic strip Firfires drew in 50s. In 1969, he won the silver Medal Award for watercolor in the Fourth Annual Exhibit of the Cowboy Artists of America at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. He was a founding member of the CAA. Firfires was a member of the Rancheros Visitadores riding group that also included Ed Borein and Joe DeYong, both well-known Vaquero artists of the past.

1029 - NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990) Heading and Heeling Oil on canvas 20” x 30” Signed lower left: “Nicholas S. Firfires” Framed to 26” x 36” Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1030 - NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990) Saddling a Wild One Charcoal on paper 11 1/2” x 15 1/2” Signed lower left: “Nicholas S. Firfires” Framed to 16” x 19 1/2” Circa 1960s.

Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family

(Est. $700 - $900)

1031 - NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990) Polo, Santa Barbara Oil on canvas 14 3/4” x 29 3/4” Signed lower right: “Nicolas S. Firfires” Framed to 21 1/2” x 36 1/2” Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family

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1032 - NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990) Wise One Charcoal 22” x 15” Signed lower right: “NF” Framed to 32” x 25” Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1033 - NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990) Cowboy Charcoal on paper 23 1/2” x 17 1/2” Signed upper left: “Nicholas S. Firfires” Framed to 31 1/2” x 25 1/2” Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1034 - NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990) RV (Rancheros Visitadores) Mule Study Gouache and pencil 19 1/4” x 15 1/4” Signed lower left: “Nicholas S. Firfires” / “RV” on bottom right Framed to 22” x 18” Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1035 - NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990) Bronco Original Christmas card art Printing negative 9 1/2” x 7 1/2” Signed lower right: “NF” Framed to 11 1/4” x 9” Included: Original Christmas card from Rancheros Visitadores El Presidente.

Circa 1960s.

Nicholas Firfires was the RV Artist who followed in the footsteps of Joe DeYoung and Ed Borein. Image on front of card by Ed Borein. Image of inside of card by Nicholas Firfires.

Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family

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1036 - NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990)

1037 - NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990)

Aspens in the Morning Oil on canvas 18” x 14” Signed lower right: “Nicholas S. Firfires” Framed to 27” x 22 1/2”

Windmill in the Evening Oil on canvas 23 1/2” x 19 1/2” Signed lower right: “Nicholas S. Firfires” Framed to 32” x 28”

Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family

Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family

(Est. $1,200 - $1,600)

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

1038 - NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990) Working Mule Gouache on paper 10” x 7 1/4” Signed lower left: “Nicholas S. Firfires” / lower right: “RV” Framed to 15 1/4” x 12 1/4” Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with letter of provenance from the family

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1039 - LEONARD H. REEDY (1899-1956) Untitled (Stagecoach) Watercolor 8” x 11” Signed lower left: “LEONARD H. REEDY” Framed to 17” x 21 1/2” Ex: Buck Jones estate. Letter from the family

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

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1040 - C. W. DYKES (20TH CENTURY) a) Early Autumn Oil on canvas 17 1/2” x 23 1/2” Signed lower right: “CW Dykes” Framed to 29 1/4” x 35 1/4” b) Slicker Weather Oil on canvas 17 1/2” x 23 1/2” Signed lower left: “CW Dykes” Framed to 29 1/4” x 35 1/4”

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500) 1041 - JACK TERRY (B. 1952) Morning on the Merced Oil on canvas 29 1/2” x 39 1/2” Signed lower right: “Jack Terry” / signed and titled on the reverse Framed to 39” x 47”

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1042 - ROSETA SANTIAGO (B. 1946) Apache Puberty Ceremony Dress Oil on canvas 48” x 36” Signed on reverse: “ROSETA SANTIAGO” Framed to 55” x 43” This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

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1043 - HEINIE HARTWIG (B. 1937) Land of the Eagle Oil on canvas 30” x 40” Signed lower right: “Heinie Hartwig” Framed to 35” x 45” Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1044 - ROBERT SUMMERS (B. 1940) Safe and Sound Oil on canvas 30” x 48” Signed and dated lower right: “Robert Summers, 1984” Framed to 40” x 58” This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $6,000 - $9,000)

1045 - GEORGE DABICH (1922-2013) Help’s on the Way Oil on board 18” x 30” Signed lower right: “G Dabich” / dated 2007 Framed to 25 1/2” x 37”

(Est. $4,000 - $5,000)

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1046 - D MICHAEL THOMAS (B. 1954) Medicine Trail Runaway Polychrome bronze 16 1/4” x 32” Signed and dated: “2001 - 11/38” 3” wood base with cast name plate This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1047 - MICHAEL WESTERGARD (20TH C.) The Guardian (Chief Joseph - August 9, 1877) Bronze 21” x 7” x 8” Signed and numbered “6/35” in bronze 2” wood base This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1048 - SHAWN STEWART (20TH C.) You’ll Never Take Tombstone / Wyatt Earp Bronze 21 1/2” x 6” x 14” Signed and numbered “1/35” in the bronze 2” wood base This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $400 - $600)

1049 - MEHL LAWSON CAA (B. 1942) Head Um Off Bronze 11 3/4” x 10” x 5” Signed “CA” and dated “1984 FC/30 Heritage Bronze Co.” in the bronze 2” wood base

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1050 - MIKE BARLOW (B. 1963)

1051 - LORENZO GHIGLIERI (1931-2020)

Provoked Bronze 21” x 7 1/2” x 9” Signed and dated ‘72, edition 2/21 1” marble base

Ascending Courage Bronze 33” x 24” x 30” Signed and dated “1985” / Edition 30/50 2” wood base Comes with a custom oak pedestal 46” x 28 1/2” x 16 1/2.

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000) This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1052 - JACK L OSMER (B. 1932) MINIATURE BRONZE SADDLE COLLECTION Lot of ten (10) miniature bronze saddles on stands from the Arizona based sculptor chronicling the evolution of the Western saddle from 1500 to the present day. Includes Osmer’s illustrated pamphlet “Evolution of the Western Saddle, 400 years plus of history, 1500-present”. a) Conquistador 1500. b) Spanish Colonial 1600 c) Mexican Vaquero 1700-1970 d) Santa Fe 1800, 9 1/2” tall (shortest) e) Early Texas 1850 f) Texas Trail 1870 g) Late California 1870, 11 /14” tall (tallest) h) Swell Fork 1892-1971 i) All Around Stock 1930-1971 j) Modern Day Working 1971 Each bronze is numbered “55/150” and is cast with an intriguel stand that sits on a 2” wood revolving base with name plates attached.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

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1053 - W.T. WROE TEXAS SIDE SADDLE A fabulous circa 1900-1915 Western style side saddle from the famed Austin, Texas maker. Beautifully tooled in a foliate pattern with large Western style square skirts, leather covered double rigging rings and a small, attached saddle pocket. Appears it has been used very little if at all but does show slight age cracking to the soft leather coverings on both pommels. The seat itself measures 18” from the front of the pad to the stitched padded cantle ring. One of the finest examples of a Texas side saddle we have seen.

(Est. $5,000 - $7,000)

1054 - C. H. NELSON, GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO SADDLE A classic Rocky Mountain “Beartrap” saddle. Border tooled and a basket stamped seat, maker-marked with the Nelson cartouche 5 times, and numbered “3104”, and retains a light russet color. The seat is 12 1/2”, the cantle 5” and the swells are 15”.

Full double rigged, shows some staining to the seat and jockeys. Comes with a custom brass stand with cast feet.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1055 - J. S. COLLINS, CHEYENNE SADDLE A well-marked Sam Stagg rigged saddle with the “Collins / Cheyenne” shield mark on both the front seat plate and on the cantle front.

The Collins cartouche is also stamped on the jockeys and skirts. A Cheyenne roll with a replaced covering on the 15 1/4” seat. Nice color and markings, basket stamped borders and floral tooling on the seat back. This is considered the classic Cheyenne style: modified half seat with center loop cover, separate side jockeys, double strap slots, and top skirt rigging. Even F. A. Meanea had a near identical model called the #10 or the “Denver Citizen”.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

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1056 - VISALIA FLORAL CARVED SADDLE A finely carved saddle

by Visalia Stock Saddle Company, San Francisco, Cal. Serial #A25833. A classic California styling with the tight and precise flower patten that Visalia was known for covers this saddle. A 15” seat with a 3 1/2” cantle with attached silver cantle plate with a central horse head which carries over to the silver horn cap. Original engraved silver conchos and a rawhide reata complete the saddle.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1057 - OLSEN-NOLTE BRIDLE W/ ELMER MILLER PISTOL BIT A sterling silver mounted headstall with 3-piece face drop, scalloped conchos and marked with the “Olsen-Nolte S.F. Cal.” stamp. The leather brow band is also marked with the “Olsen-Note” cartouche.

The loose mouth bit with roller is a Colt Single Action revolver design and beautifully engraved by Elmer and dated “1989”. Marked “E. Miller Mkr. / 1-89 31X / Nampa, Idaho” and mounted with white composition grips.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000) 1058 - KEYSTON BROS. SILVER MOUNTED SHOW SADDLE AND BRIDLE Silver mounted parade saddle with matching parade-style bridle, bit, and martingale by Keyston Bros. of San Francisco, circa 1940.

Saddle is adorned with intricately engraved conchos, 3 1/2” floral engraved skirt plates with rope border gold horse heads by San Francisco master saddlery silver worker Shaezlin. Black leather tooled with vine and flower patterns and stippling over the entire saddle, skirt, and fenders. Maker stamped just behind the horn with the classic running bison “Keyston Bros.” cartouche. Cantle features a large 6” x 3” silver cantle plate with a horse head in gold on either side. Saddle has a 15” seat with a 4” high cantle. Bridle is adorned with silver ferrules and sterling conchos. Unmarked Crockett bit is 6 1/2” total length and is silver overlaid with large 3” hand engraved conchos. Breast collar features a stunning 2 1/2” hand engraved sterling concho with gold horse head center motif. A very nice complete set. Good overall with only minor stabilization needed to address rotten ties that attach rear jockey to the square skirt.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

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1059 - W.R. THOMPSON STUDDED BATWING CHAPS A pair of studded card suit batwings by “W. R. Thompson Co. / Maker / Rifle, Colo.” with outside pockets and nickel conchos on the legs and belt. The chaps show minimal wear with some surface scratches. 36” long by 19” wide.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1060 - HAMLEY & CO. COWGIRL CHAPS A two-tone pair of special-order cowgirl batwing chaps marked on the belt “Hamley & Co. / Pendleton, Ore.”. Fleur de lis overlaid along with a horseshoe, and leather backed nickel conchos. 36” overall. A flashy pair by one of the most famous makers in the country.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1061 - SNUFF GARRETT’S “CHARLIE RUSSELL RIDER” CHAPS AND ID TAG A pair of buckaroo chinks by “Grizzly Saddlery / Great Falls, Mont.” with fringe and personalized “Garrett” on the belt. The chaps have overlaid “CRR” on the legs.

Includes a tooled leather ID tag for the Charlie Russell Riders “Snuff Garrett 1994” along with one of Snuff’s personal silk wild rags.

The Russell Riders are a group of cowboys, mostly businessmen.

They met three times a year and spent a week at the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch in Emigrant, Mont., to ride, fish and swap stories.

Besides riding their favorite horses, the men met to promote Western culture and artwork. Snuff Garrett was a world class music promoter, Western personality, Bohlin Company owner, friend and orator.

(Est. $600 - $800)

1062 - IMPORTANT WYOMING BATWING CHAPS BY CLARK A large pair of star-studded batwings with a wonderful narrow tooled belt by Clark of Portland, Oregon.

Marked with the cartouche and “90 /34” on the billet. Custom made with “7XL” studded in the corner for the Terry Ranch and its owner F. E. Warren, the first Territorial Governor of Wyoming. Warren bought the 300,000-acre ranch from Charles H. Terry in 1881 and used it as his south headquarters for his Warren Livestock Company. The ranch was an important part of Wyoming history with guests such as Teddy Roosevelt and General “Black Jack” Pershing.

34” tall overall, outside pockets with Clark brass snaps.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

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1063 - BOB DELLIS HAND CARVED LEATHER HAT BOX W/ O’FARREL HAT A hard sided round leather hat case with tight scroll and floral designs in two-tone browns. 14” tall by 16” diameter. Inside we find a beautiful brown hat with bound edge by Kevin O’Farrell, Canyon Road Hat Company. It is about a size 7 with a 4” brim and 6” crown. The band is pretty special with Mexican-style high relief owl head buttons and a rawhide laced leather band.

Bob Dellis (1928-2002) of San Antonio, Texas was renowned for his style of tooling and started his craft while working for Walter Brennen at his Texas horse ranch. He left to work for N. Porter in Phoenix and has since made pieces for the likes of Gene Autry. His career took him to many shops, including Little’s Boot Shop.

(Est. $1,200 - $1,800)

1064 - WILD WEST SHOW CHAPS WITH PHILLIP FREDHOLM SILVER Impressive and very showy unmarked 39” long wide batwings with card suit silver concho borders plus four prominent heart, club, spade and diamond leather overlaid medallions down each wing surrounded by 5/8” round domed conchos. The medallions were originally painted but the color has faded over the many years. All silver work attributed to Phillip Fredholm (1897-1970), whose beautifully executed engraving is reminiscent of his early days with the Bohlin Company. Billet is adorned with dozens of small silver domed conchos and attached to the belt via a 2 1/4” x 2 1/8” engraved stylized buckle. Each wing features five 1 3/4” scalloped round silver conchos with raised berries and seven 1 1/8” square conchos with raised floral centers. Two small conchos are missing but otherwise the chaps are in fine overall condition.

Phillip Fredholm was Edward H. Bohlin’s premier craftsman and one of the finest silversmiths of the Hollywood cowboy golden age. Fredholm was also a master tool and die maker who is credited with making the top-of-the-line designs for Bohlin’s buckles and conchos in the late 1920s and 1930s. Known to have created Bohlin’s famous Mission saddle, which depicted California’s various historical missions in solid silver and hand chased in bold relief. Phillip originally worked for the legendary Mike Morales when he moved from Portland to Los Angeles and set up his shop at 2213 Sunset Blvd in the late 1920s. After Morales’ death in 1934, Phillip opened his own shop where he created some of his finest work including many prize-winning silver saddles.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

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1065 - JOHN WAYNE “CAHILL: US MARSHAL” SCREEN WORN CLOTHES Used in the famous 1973 film “Cahill: U.S. Marshal” and worn by John Wayne as J. D. Cahill.

Two shirts, one green and one red plaid, a corduroy vest, and dark silk scarf. The shirts and the vest have the “Western Costume Co.” labels denoting “John Wayne” along with the “American Costume - Hollywood” stamps. Each of the shirts and vest are clear in several of the scenes in the movie. A great piece of Western film history.

Provenance: Luster Bayless (John Wayne’s costumer) to Boyd Magers

(Est. $10,000 - $15,000)

1066 - MARKED “JOHN WAYNE STYLE” MCCHESNEY SPURS Made by the Nocona Boots Company, these are what they called the “No. 68” pattern but will forever be known as the “John Wayne”. The Duke wore this pattern in most of his biggest films. They are marked on the outside of the 1” bands. Original overlays on the band with replaced rowels and covers. Basket stamped straps.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

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1067 - SCREEN WORN “GUNSMOKE” JAMES ARNESS WESTERN HAT A James Arness “Matt Dillon” Stetson. A fine 5X hat with evidence of strong make up residue. The hat’s sweatband is marked “Baron Hats Inc., Burbank Ca”. It is a size 7 5/8”. The hat has a 4 1/4” bound edge and is in the classic shape used by Dillon in the long running series. James Arness played the role of the iconic Marshall Matt Dillon on “Gunsmoke” for twenty years and has the distinction of having played the character in five different decades.

Includes a letter from Janet Arness on James and Janet Arness Estate letterhead.

(Est. $2,000 - $4,000)

1068 - JAMES ARNESS’ “GUNSMOKE: THE LAST APACHE” SCREEN WORN OUTFIT A red work shirt, brown leather vest, tan cotton Western pants and a khaki floral scarf make up this iconic outfit worn in the famous “Gunsmoke TV Movie” by Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness). Each piece has the stitched in “American Costume, North Hollywood” labels, each marked with Arness’ name. This was the classic outfit that Arness was famous for on the streets of Dodge City. In this 1990 made for television film, James Arness rides again as Matt Dillon, the U.S. Marshal he made famous in the long running television series.

Provenance: Luster Bayless, noted Hollywood costumer, passed to Boyd Magers

(Est. $8,000 - $12,000)

1069 - LEO CARRILLO’S PRESENTATION GOLD SHERIFF BADGE San Francisco / Special Police / L.C. / Chief’s Office in blue enamel on the front of this stunning 6-point gold badge. On the reverse is engraved “Presented To Leo Carillo by Angelo J. Rossi , Mayor / Sept. 14 1949”, marked on the reverse “10K Irvine & Jachens S.F.” 2” across the badge.

Leopoldo Antonio Carrillo (1880-1961) Best known for his role as Pancho on the television series “The Cisco Kid”, Leo was an accomplished actor, preservationist and conservationist. Many notable places in California, parks, schools, etc. bear the Carrillo name.

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THE CARMEN SACCHETTI COLLECTION OF CLAYTON MOORE AND THE LONG RANGER

1070 - A LONE RANGER SCREEN WORN OUTFIT & MASK This lot consists of an outfit gifted to Carmen Sacchetti directly from his friend Clayton Moore, “The Lone Ranger”. These pieces were used

by Clayton and are unique with impeccable provenance. A special dyed dark shirt and pants “Lone Ranger” screen worn outfit. Clayton did this color himself because he thought the dark color showed better on screen. A screen worn hat by “American Hat Co. and Calabasas Saddlery”, size 6 3/4, used by Clayton but not shaped in the classic Lone Ranger style. The rarest and most desirable screen worn Hollywood items, a “water” mask.

The iconic black mask designed to be used during water scenes.

Ex: Clayton Moore Gifted to Carmen Sacchetti Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

(Est. $10,000 - $20,000)

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1071 - LARGE LOT OF “LONE RANGER” PRESS BOOKS, FLYERS AND PROMOTIONAL BOOKLETS a) “The Lone Ranger” (1956) full book, signed by Clayton b) “The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold” (1958) full book, signed c) “Gunfighters of the Northwest” (1954) signed by Moore and Mahoney d) “Jungle Drums of Africa” (1953) signed by Moore e) “Jesse James Rides Again” (1947), signed by Moore and Linda Sterling f) “Son of Geronimo” (1952), signed by Moore, with advance insert g) “Nyoka and the Tigermen” (1942), signed by Moore and Aldridge h) “Adventures of Frank and Jesse James” (1948), signed by Moore i) “The Lone Ranger” merchandise book, some small cuts j) “Sons of New Mexico” (1949), signed by Dick Jones k) “Commando Cody - Radar Men from the Moon”, (1952) signed twice by Moore Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $2,000)

1072 - LOT OF SEVERAL “LONE RANGER” MOVIE AND ADVERTISING POSTERS A selection of nine (9) one sheet (41” x 27”) movie and serial posters, inserts (36” x 14”) and advertising posters. a) “The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold” (1958) i: One sheet and insert, both hand signed. Mounted on foam core; ii: A 22” x 28” 1/2 sheet horizontal poster, rolled; iii: Horizontal 1/2 sheet mounted on foam core, hand signed by Clayton; iiii: Insert, hand signed some slight damage, shrink-wrapped b) “The Lone Ranger the Movie” (1956) i: 2 one sheet posters both hand signed, one inscribed. Mounted on foam core; ii: A hand signed insert taped to foam core; iii: A signed 1/2 sheet poorly mounted; iiii: Poster “le Cavalier Masque de Gemaskerde Ruiter” Dutch poster for the Lone Ranger movie.

18” x 14” hand signed by Clayton; iiiii: Poster “Le Cavalier Solitare” French poster for the Lone Ranger movie. 18” x 14”, hand signed

by Clayton Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $2,000)

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1073 - LOT OF 3 FRAMED AND AUTOGRAPHED LONE RANGER POSTERS Two (2) framed and one (1) unframed, signed promotional posters. a) “The Lone Ranger” by Joe Glisson, Artist proof. Signed and inscribed “To Carmen: You good ‘Kemo Sabay’ Clayton Moore 1997”, 20” x 16” and framed with certificate to 32” x 22”. b) “The Lone Ranger and Tonto” poster, photo collage signed and inscribed by Moore and signed by Jay Silverheels, 30”x 24”. c) “Ride with Silver”, advertising poster for Amoco. Rare item, 69” x 43” oversized, double sided. Signed and inscribed “To my great buddy, friend, pal and #1 fan for sure Carmen, Clayton ‘The Lone Ranger’”. Also a rare petroleum advertisement.

Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1074 - 36 AUTOGRAPHED “THE LONE RANGER” DELL COMICS 36 Dell Comics “The Lone Ranger” issues with Clayton Moore featured on the cover and all are hand autographed on the covers by Clayton. Varying conditions.

Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

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1075 - LARGE LOT OF VARIOUS “LONE RANGER” POSTERS AND ADVERTISEMENTS a) “Perils of Nyoka” (1942), starring Clayton Moore: Chapter 3, i: One sheet, mounted on linen, rolled; ii: One sheet with the new title “Nyoka and the Tigermen” signed by Clayton and inscribed by star Kay Aldridge to her friend Carmen; iii: The same poster also signed by both stars but slightly smaller 35” x 23”, mounted on cardboard and showing water damage

f) “Jesse James Rides Again” (1947), i: one sheet poster, hand signed by Clayton Moore “Jesse James”, shrink wrapped

b) “Son of Geronimo: Apache Avenger” (1952), i: two (2) one sheet posters, billed as Clay Moore, one signed as such and one as “Clayton”. One is mounted on foam core the other shrink wrapped

h) “Ghost of Zorro” (1949), i: one sheet, signed Clayton Moore “Zorro”, shrink wrapped

c) “Gunfighters of the Northwest: Last of the White Horse Rebels”, (1954), i: Two (2) one sheet posters each signed by Clayton and Jack Mahoney.

Both are shrink wrapped d) “Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory”, (1952), i: One sheet poster, folded, worn with some paper loss. Signed to Carmen

by Clayton as “Bill” e) “Adventures of Frank and Jesse James” (1948), i: one sheet poster, hand signed by Clayton Moore “Jesse James”, shrink wrapped

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g) “G-Men Never Forget” (1948), i: one sheet poster signed by Clayton, shrink wrapped, edge damage

i) “Jungle Drums of Africa” (1953), i: one sheet poster, signed by Clayton, shrink wrapped j) “South of Death Valley” (1949), i: Insert poster, signed, folds evident, shrink wrapped k) “Tam Tam dans la Jungle / Jungletrommen over Africa” (1953) Belgium, i: Large lobby card (18 1/2” x 14”), signed and billed as Clay Moore Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

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1076 - LOT OF THREE 3-RING BINDERS WITH VARIOUS PHOTOS, PROMOTIONAL IMAGES AND STILLS OF THE LONE RANGER a) A three-ring binder (1940-1948) containing (113) 8” x 10” movie stills from films such as “Jesse James Rides Again”, “The Adventures of Frank & Jesse James” and “The Crimson Ghost”; 34 of which feature personal messages and signatures by Clayton Moore, Kay Aldridge and Adrain Booth/Lorna Gray. b) A three-ring binder (1948-1952) containing (111) 8” x 10” movie stills from films such as “The Far Frontier”, “Son of Geronimo” and “The Ghost of Zorro”; 13 of which feature a personal message and signature by Clayton Moore. c) A three-ring binder (1952-1954) containing (83) 8” x 10” movie stills from films such as “Buffalo Bill”, “Jungle Drums of Africa” and “The Black Dakotas”; 8 of which feature a personal message and signature by Clayton Moore.

Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000)

1077 - LARGE 3-RING BINDER OF LONE RANGER MOVIE PHOTOS A three-ring binder containing (209) 8” x 10” images all relating to “The Lone Ranger”; 31 of which feature personal messages and signatures by Clayton Moore.

Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000) 1078 - SCARCE BOOKS - VALLEY OF THE CLIFFHANGERS AND THE PLAYERS VOL. 1 & 2 a) “Valley of the Cliffhangers” by Jack Mathis, in box. Publisher: Jack Mathis Advertising, Northbrook, IL. 1975, 448 pages.

This copy is signed by Clayton Moore along with twenty-two additional old Hollywood actors.

For a full list of names and page locations, see www.

MorphyAuctions.com. b) “The Players / Republic Confidential” by Jack Mathis, Volumes 1 & 2, first editions, volume one in the original shipping box. A very rare set. A catalog of every actor and actress who ever received a screen credit for an appearance in a Republic Pictures movie, with additional documentation regarding the studio’s contract players. Includes an image of most if not all, many more for the contract players, which included Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and Clayton Moore. Also included, Roy Barcroft, Smiley Burnette, Vera Ralston, Ray Middleton, Tom Tyler, Ray Corrigan, Slim Pickens.

Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1079 - LOT OF 5 BINDERS CONTAINING 353 LOBBY CARDS FROM CLAYTON MOORE MOVIES a) A three-ring binder containing (73) 11” x 14” lobby cards from “Son of Geronimo”, “Gunfighters of the Northwest”, “The Raiders”, “Kansas Pacific”, “The Lone Ranger” and “The Lone Ranger & The Lost City of Gold”; 69 of the cards are signed by Clayton Moore, 21 of the cards signed by Jack Mahoney, 1 card signed by Phyllis Coates and Beverly Washburn. b) A three-ring binder containing (67) 11” x 14” lobby cards from “Adventures of Frank & Jesse James”, “The Far Frontier” and “The Ghost of Zorro”, all signed by Clayton Moore. c) A three-ring binder containing (87) 11” x 14” lobby cards from “The Ghost of Zorro”, “South of Death Valley”, “Sherriff of Wichita”, “Bandits of El Dorado”, “Frontier Investigator”, “Sons of New Mexico”, “Cyclone Fury”, “Tomahawk Territory”, “Desert Passage”, “Radar Men from the Moon”, “Barbed Wire” and “Jungle Drums of Africa”; 86 of these are hand signed by Clayton Moore. d) A three-ring binder containing (59) 11” x 14” lobby cards from “Jesse James Rides Again”; 10 of them hand signed by Clayton Moore, 1 card is signed

by Linda Stirling. e) A three-ring binder containing (67) 11” x 14” lobby cards from “The Son of Monte Cristo”, “Kit Carson”, “Perils of Nyoka”, “Nyoka & the Tigermen”, “Hello Annapolis”, “Tuxedo Junction”, “Black Dragons”, “The Crimson Ghost”, “Along the Oregon Trail”, “G-Men Never Forget”, Marshall of Amarillo” and “The Cowboy & The Indians”; all cards signed by Clayton Moore, 5 cards signed by Lorna Gray/Adrian Booth, 1 card signed by William Witney, 1 card signed

by Linda Stirling.

Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000) 1080 - LOT OF 5 THREE SHEET “LONE RANGER” MOVIE POSTERS a) “Jesse James Rides Again” (1947). Folded in envelope - R-55. b) “The Lone Ranger” feature movie (1956). Folded in envelope. c) “Jungle Drums of Africa” (1953) Folded in envelope (2 posters). d) “Son of Geronimo” (1952).

Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1081 - LARGE LOT OF VARIOUS FOLDED “LONE RANGER” POSTERS A selection of eight (8) “Lone Ranger” film posters. a) “Cyclone Fury” (1951) one sheet b) “Frontier Investigator” (1949) insert, heavily taped c) “Along the Oregon Trail” (1947) insert, signed by Clayton and Adrian Booth, taped d) “Perils of Nyoka” (1942) Chapter 11, one sheet, signed by Clayton, Adrian Booth, Kay Aldridge, and Tom Steele e) “Perils of Nyoka” (1942) Chapter 10, one sheet, signed by Clayton and William Witney (director), tax stamp f) “Perils of Nyoka” (1942) Chapter 7, one sheet, signed by Clayton, Kay Aldridge, and Kay Aldridge, taped g) “Gunfighters of the Northwest” (1954), one sheet, signed by Clayton h) “Sheriff of Wichita” (1949), one sheet, signed by Clayton Provenance: Carmen Sacchetti Collection

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1082 - EARLY FULL INLAID MEXICAN SPURS Dainty and elegant 19th century silver inlaid Mexican spurs with narrow twisted bands, stylized inlaid shanks, 12-point rowels, swinging silver inlaid floral buttons. The inlays feature a heart stamping pattern and the iron displays deep chasing.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1083 - ELEGANT EARLY MEXICAN OWL THEME HEADSTALL The owl theme is renowned in Mexican culture, even pre-dating the arrival of Spanish colonists in the 16th century. It’s a symbol of darkness, magic, night and death, and is artfully incorporated into this lovely antique bridle with four distinctive domed, threedimensional owl-face conchos with red eyes. The headstall has a linked silver chain across the headband connecting to leather cheeks with inlaid twisted silver wire, oval silver buckles and tips.

The bit is a traditional silver inlaid period Mexican bit securing a noteworthy and impressive pair of fancy and multifaceted reins.

Early 1900s and in overall very good condition.

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000)

1084 - MEXICAN EAGLE AND SNAKE SPURS Lovely circa 1920s eagle head shank spurs with the bird’s beak artistically holding the inlaid 8-point rowels. Bands constructed with an inlaid coiled snake and smaller snake swinging buttons attached to piteado cactus fiber design straps. Exceptional details include different snake patterns front and back.

Excellent condition. Comes with a custom wood stand.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

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1085 - MEXICAN LEATHER BOTAS Beautifully piteado-embroidered in a floral pattern, 14” tall, 3 buckles with braided leather knots, circa 1920 and in very good condition.

(Est. $500 - $700)

1086 - STUNNING MEXICAN SADDLE WITH MATCHING SWORD, SCABBARD, CINCH AND CHAPS Regal in stature, with lavish, very intricate and complex Maguey cactus fiber piteado stitching, this regal Vaquero saddle rig made in Puebla, Mexico is stamped on the inside of the exposed rawhide cantle/seat with the Talabarteria (saddlery) name and model, including the actual maker “RUBEN SANTOS BURGOA.” It features a lovely repoussé “dinner plate” style silver Guadalajara horn with repoussé imagery, including horseheads and a centaur. Matching silver pommels and cantle, inlaid cinch rings and stirrups, plus multiple silver conchos adornments. The lavish saddle set includes a scabbard with a fancy silver inlaid eagle head sword; fine leather chaps with piteado belt, billet and trim; red, black and white cinch affixed to inlaid cinch rings; saddle bags and saddle blanket. Outstanding condition, circa 1950s.

(Est. $15,000 - $25,000)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1087 - 19TH C. GUANAJUATO MEXICAN SPURS WITH OPEN BAND AND LARGE ROWELS Silver inlaid open mouth band with extended partial drop shanks securing oversized rowels. Leathers adorned with woven piteado Maguey cactus fiber designs. Very good condition, circa 1880s.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1088 - CHARMING INLAID MEXICAN FIGURAL SPURS Showy and double mounted mid-19th century silver inlaid spurs with cut-out Northern Crested Caracara (Mexican eagle) and snake on the bands, 8-point inlaid rowels, swinging floral buttons attached to two-piece leathers decorated with stitched piteado cactus fiber designs. Verso features Spanish Xicalcoliuhqui stepped fret design, a common motif in Mesoamerican culture.

(Est. $600 - $900)

1089 - AMOZOC SILVER INLAID SNAKE SPURS A pair of Mexican spurs with a multitude of snakes, one on each side of the 1 1/4” band, one on each side of the 1 3/4” shank and one on each of the 4 swinging buttons. Very showy and nicely engraved on the inlaid silver. With detailed piteado embroidered leather straps.

(Est. $700 - $900)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1090 - HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL MEXICAN LEGGINGS (POLAINAS) Made for and worn by Manuel Ãvila Camacho, President of Mexico from 1940-1946, these important Polainas (leggings) came from the estate of the renowned Mexican politician and military leader, as evidenced by his initials “MAC” in piteado cactus fiber embroidery at the top of each fine deerskin leg. Leggings are artfully trimmed in fine leather with piteado floral and Greek key designs and attach via bone and brass buckles. Excellent condition, circa 1940s.

Manuel Ãvila Camacho (April 24 1897 - October 13 1955) was a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the President of Mexico from 1940 to 1946. Despite participating in the Mexican Revolution and achieving a high rank, he came to the presidency of Mexico because of his direct connection to General Lázaro Cárdenas and served him as a right-hand man as his Chief of his General Staff during the Mexican Revolution and afterwards. He was called affectionately by Mexicans “The Gentleman President” (“El Presidente Caballero”). As President, he pursued national policies of unity, adjustment, and moderation.

His administration completed the transition from military to civilian leadership, ended confrontational anticlericalism, reversed the push for socialist education, and restored a working relationship with the US during World War II.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1091 - IMPRESSIVE SILVER REPOUSSE MEXICAN SPURS Exceptional pair of circa 1870s Republic de Mexico period sculpted floral and vine pattern repousse spurs artistically and intricately executed.

Includes swinging buttons affixed to dazzling original silver threaded two-piece straps and later 6-point solid nickel rowels.

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000)

1092 - MARVELOUS MEXICAN SNAKE SPURS WITH ORNATE FILIGREED ROWELS Circa 1920s silver inlaid stylized coiled snake 1 3/8” heel band surrounded by silver inlaid flower and vine patterns affixed to an oversized, complex and intricate floral pattern 3” rowel. Two-piece floral carved period leathers enhanced with piteado border are attached to lovely threedimensional swinging “rose” buttons. In great condition.

(Est. $5,000 - $7,500)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1093 - DAZZLING MEXICAN BRIDLE WITH BROWN BEAR THEMED RING BIT AND SPURS Headstall adorned with six massive oversized repoussé silver conchos adorned with the coat of arms of Mexico, depicting an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake. This design is rooted in the legend that the Aztec people would know where to build their city once they saw an eagle eating a snake on top of a lake. The headstall is attached to a charming, silver overlaid figural cut-out Mexican black bear ring bit. Last, but certainly not least is a stunning pair of matching black bear spurs with colossal rowels featuring six bear cubs circling the six-pronged circumference. A remarkable set in excellent condition.

(Est. $10,000 - $15,000)

1094 - GOLD INLAID FILIGREED MEXICAN SPURS Both striking in appearance and artistic in execution, these shimmering gold double-mounted Mexican spurs feature intricate cut-out bands, shanks and distinctive rowels. The cut-out and inlaid swinging buttons are affixed to piteado cactus fiber two-piece straps. All in excellent condition.

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1095 - REGAL MEXICAN CHAPS WITH SILVER ADORNMENTS Long and stately 1930s buckskin chaparreras artfully trimmed with Maguey cactus fiber piteado and floral designs in fine leather down the outside of each leg and on the oversized belt.

Legs additionally adorned with twenty-nine (29) silver charms composed of two inlaid miniature spurs separated by a Mexican eagle holding a snake in his mouth. A remarkable pair of chaps in great condition, undoubtedly made for a wealthy Hacendado.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1096 - ELEGANT AND IMPRESSIVE REPOUSÉE MEXICAN SPURS Circa 1930s, double-mounted with lavish three-dimensional reposée flowers inset with rubies on the heelbands, 9-point rowels and swinging buttons. Original Maguey cactus fiber piteado straps. Excellent condition. Originally from the prestigious Mexican collection of Carlos Rincon Gallardo (1874-1950).

Provenance: Estate of Carlos Rincon Gallardo (1874-1950) Mexican Politician, General, and Actor who served as Minister of Agriculture in the Huerta regime and chief of the Rurales Corps during the Mexican Revolution

(Est. $8,000 - $12,000)

1097 - CIRCA LARGE MEXICAN SPURS Circa 1940s spurs with an inlaid foliate pattern and swinging buttons, 1 3/4” bands and 3 1/2” shanks. A huge 6” rowel with 6 points. Shows a nice even brown finish.

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1098 - A VINTAGE PAIR OF WIDE BAND AMOZOC SPURS Silver inlaid in a unique cross pattern on one side and deep lines and leaves on the other. 1 1/2” bands, 2” traditional shanks and a rowel with 8 beveled points. Mounted on swinging buttons with fine piteado embroidered straps.

(Est. $700 - $900)

1099 - LOT OF 2 STRAW MEXICAN SOMBREROS a) A high 9” crown quality hat with braided bound edge on the 5” brim. 2” wide decorative band with rope edge. b) A vintage hat with 6” crown and 6” brim. Well-worn and shows dirt and stains. Bone decoration on the hatband.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $500 - $800)

1100 - 19TH C. ZACATECAS, MEXICO INLAID SPURS Maker stamped, double mounted, silver inlaid striped shanks with prominent open figure “8” rowels securing 6-point shanks. Swinging buttons attached to Maguey cactus fiber piteado two-piece straps. Good condition, circa 1880s.

(Est. $600 - $900)

1101 - VINTAGE MEXICAN SOMBRERO IN AN ORIGINAL BOX A finely embroidered vintage sombrero done in a horseshoe and horse head motif. Silver thread stitching on a black wool overlay decorating a light gray hat with a 6 1/2” crown and brim, a trademark bull on the sweatband. In what appears is the original cloth cover and two-piece box.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1102 - GENERAL U.S. GRANT’S PERSONAL MOUNT MCGREGOR CHAIR, BRONZE PLAQUE This impressive monogrammed ebony chair is 34 1/2” tall by 20” wide and 22” deep with gold and crimson striped upholstery. The back is decorated with a two-inch square gold-leaf panel with “USG” monogram. The balance of the chair is decorated with relief carving. The original notebook (7 1/2” x 5”) contains the inventory list of furnishings of the Mt. McGregor home of U. S. Grant, signed inside the front cover “U. S. Grant Jr.” in ink. Showing a listing for the chair and plaque. The chair is listed among the items in the “Reception Hall”. It is described as “1 Ebonized Armchair uphol- in tapestry Monogrammed U.S.G.”. The 12” wood plaque features a bust of 6 1/2” x 4 1/4” bronze profile Grant.

The “McGregor home is now Grant Cottage State Historic Site, an Adirondack Mountain cottage on the slope of Mount McGregor in the town of Moreau, New York. President Grant died there on July 23, 1885.

Includes the original Inventory Notebook belonging to Ulysses S. Grant Jr. Provenance: Grant family to Melvin Reeves to Earl Reeves (letter included) Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States attended West Point and graduated with the class of 1843 had a stellar career then as commanding general, he led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War in 1865 after which he briefly served as U.S. Secretary of War.

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1103 - MARVELOUS NUDIE’S “ROY ROGERS” CUSTOM DOLL Exquisitely detailed one-of-a-kind display. Ordered by Roy from the legendary North Hollywood designer and celebrity tailor, Nudie Cohn, Nudie’s Rodeo Tailor. He wanted it to be used as a stand-in during his children’s birthday parties while he was on the road touring. “Roy” stands 28 3/4” tall and comes in a custom acrylic display case. This sparkly exhibition piece was displayed for many years at the Roy Rogers/Dale Evans Museum in Victorville, California.

Provenance: Roy Rogers to present owner through High Noon Wild West Show & Auction 2002, Letter from the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum, signed by Roy Rogers Jr.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1104 - DEER LODGE GUN RIG WITH COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY A decorative floral carved buscadero rig purportedly made in the Montana State Penitentiary in Deer Lodge. Mounted with German silver engraved in the prison style, with tight and precise patterns of leaves and flowers with stippled background. The rig has a laced perimeter on the belt, holster and skirt. The buckle is a 2 1/2” x 3 1/4” rectangular style with keeper and tip. Lined with 3/4” scalloped conchos and silver spots. Includes a Colt Single Action revolver with 7 1/2” barrel, Serial No. 331667, circa 1915, nickel, .32 W.C.F., with carved mother of pearl steerhead grips with ruby eyes. Some flaking to the finish, but overall a fine condition revolver.

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1105 - REX ALLEN’S JACKET & PANT SET W/ SAGUARO CACTUS BY NUDIE’S Vibrantly colored magenta Eisenhower jacket and pant set custom made for Rex Allen. Saguaro cactus embroidery, with rhinestone and sequin embellishment. Featuring smile and arrow front jacket pockets and three faux silver buttons. Some slight color fading present, overall, in good condition. Pants are approximately a size 36 and feature slant front pockets and stirrup elastic at the bottom. The jacket measures 20” shoulder to shoulder, 22 1/2” armpit to armpit, and 27” from the center down the back. The pants have a 40” outseam and a 30 1/2” inseam.

Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1106 - A “MANUEL” SPARKLY JACKET AND HUMMINGBIRD PANTS Royal blue jacket by “Manuel” previously belonging to Rex Allen Jr. Three silver buttons down the front, as well as rhinestones adorning the entire jacket. Some minor damage present on the sleeve. Embellished mustard wide bottom pants custom-made for Rex Allen. “Hummingbird” embroidery, green stitching and rhinestones on the legs and belt loops.

Pants are approximately a size 36, with a hook and button closure and some minor seam damage down the left side. The jacket measures 19 1/2” from shoulder to shoulder, armpit to armpit measurement is 21 1/2”, and 25 1/2” from the center down the back. Pants are 44” long with a 32” inseam.

Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1107 - REX ALLEN’S BLACK NUDIE’S TUXEDOS Two Nudie’s black tuxedo jacket and pant sets custom-made for Rex Allen. The first features an embroidered jacket collar, smile front pockets, black satin lined neck/wrists and is in excellent condition. The second is double breasted and lined with red satin. The front features two buttons and smile front pockets, with some minor moth damage present. Both pairs of pants are approximately a size 36/37. a) Pants have a 44” outseam and a 31 1/2” inseam. Jacket measures 19” shoulder to shoulder, 22” from armpit to armpit and 33 1/2” from the center down the back with an arm length of 25 1/2”. b) Pants have a 44” outseam and a 32” inseam. Jacket measures 19” from shoulder to shoulder, 21 1/2” armpit to armpit and 33 1/2” from the center down the back. Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

(Est. $1,200 - $1,800)

1108 - COLLECTION OF NUDIE’S WESTERN SHIRTS Three (3) Western style long sleeved shirts custom made for Rex Allen Jr. a) Navy long sleeved Western Nudie’s shirt featuring tan piping, mother of pearl snaps and smile front pockets. Excellent condition. Shirt measures 18 1/2” shoulder to shoulder, 21 1/2” armpit to armpit, 32 1/2” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25”. b) Blue plaid long sleeved Western Nudie’s shirt with embroidery, piping, mother of pearl snaps and smile front pockets.

Minor moth damage and staining present. Shirt measures 18 1/2” shoulder to shoulder, 21 1/2” armpit to armpit, 33” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25”. c) Steel blue long sleeved Nudie’s Western shirt with navy piping, mother of pearl snaps and smile pockets. Excellent condition. Shirt measures 19 1/2” shoulder to shoulder, 21 1/2” armpit to armpit, 33” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25”. Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

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1109 - A LOT INCLUDING REX ALLEN’S WARDROBE PANTS & SHIRT, NUDIE’S “FRONTIER DOCTOR” LONG COAT a) A screen worn black Nudie’s long coat custom made for Rex Allen and used on the set of “Frontier Doctor”.

In excellent condition. The jacket measures 18 1/2” from shoulder to shoulder, 19” armpit to armpit, 35” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25”. “Frontier Doctor” was a 1956 television series starring Rex and Slim Pickens. b) Charcoal Nudie’s suit custom made for Rex Allen. Three button jacket featuring all over arrow design and smile front pockets. Pants are approximate US size 36 with snap button/zip closure and arrow front pockets.

Some minor moth damage present. Jacket measures 18 1/2” from shoulder to shoulder, 21” from armpit to armpit, 34 1/2” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25 1/2”. Pants have a 43” outseam with a 33” inseam. c) Nudie’s wardrobe pants and shirt set custom made for Rex Allen Jr. The set features red piping, mother of pearl snaps and smile front pockets. Pants are an approximate size 36 with hook/button closure and stirrup elastic on the bottom. Jacket measures 19 1/2” from shoulder to shoulder, 21” from armpit to armpit, 33” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25”. Pants have a 44” outseam with a 33” inseam. Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

1110 - A REX ALLEN WARDROBE LOT, NUDIE’S JACKET, MANUEL JACKET, NUDIE’S SPORTSCOAT AND A BROWN MANUEL SPORTCOAT a) Brown Nudie’s suit jacket custom made for Rex Allen Jr. Features gray/blue stripes and brown piping on the lapel, with a two-button closure, smile pockets and silver rope-edged buttons. Moth damage present. Shirt measures 19” from shoulder to shoulder, 21 1/2” armpit to armpit, 33” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25”. b) Gray jacket by “Manuel” custom made for Rex Allen. Jacket features embroidered Western shoulders, fancy cuffs and two buttons. Some moth damage present. Jacket measures 19” from shoulder to shoulder, 21 1/2” armpit to armpit, 33” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25”. c) Brown Nudie’s Western style sport coat with two buttons and vented back in excellent condition. Jacket measures 18 1/2” from shoulder to shoulder, 21 1/2” armpit to armpit, 34 1/2” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25” d) Dark brown Western style sport coat by “Manuel” made for Rex Allen. Black and brown embroidery adorn the cuffs and lapel, two button closure and smile front pockets. Some minor moth damage present. Jacket measures 18 1/2” from shoulder to shoulder, 21 1/2” from armpit to armpit, 34 1/2” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 24 1/2”. Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1111 - REX ALLEN BUSCADERO RIG A double holster and cartridge belt Hollywood buscadero rig tooled on the back “REX ALLEN”.

Covered in monel metal diamond decorations and 3-piece sterling silver buckle sets and an Edward H. Bohlin buckle tip. There is no buckle attached. The holsters are skeleton style.

Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

1112 - REX ALLEN’S BAILEY COWBOY HATS AND EXOTIC BOOTS a) A size 7 3/8 Bailey Silver belly with the box, inside of band is signed “Rex Allen” and an “Open”, 7 3/8 size straw hat, printed “Rex Allen” signature on the inside band, with original box. Both hats were worn

by Rex Allen. b) Two (2) pair of vintage cowboy boots, a pair of size 10 1/2D ostrich boots and a pair of 10 1/2D alligator boots worn by Rex Allen. Each are 15” tall.

Both pair of boots have been signed on the inside of the tops by Rex Allen Jr. attesting to their ownership.

Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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1113 - REX ALLEN’S GREEN RHINESTONE FRINGE PULLOVER W/ MATCHING PANTS Green Nudie’s fringed costume top with matching pants custom made for Rex Allen. Top decorated with hanging rhinestone fringe, padded shoulders and puffed sleeves. Top also has a grommet/ lace up collar and zipper closure.

Affectionately referred to by the Allen’s because of its heft as “metal”. Some fading present. Pants are approximate US size 34/35 with a hook and button closure and stirrup elastic at the bottom.

Jacket measures 21” shoulder to shoulder, 24 1/2” armpit to armpit, 34 1/2” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25 1/2”. Pants have a 40” outseam with a 28 1/2” inseam. Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

1114 - REX ALLEN’S FANCY GREEN NUDIE’S DINNER JACKET W/ PANTS Green Nudie’s one-button fancy dinner jacket custom-made for Rex Allen. The jacket features gold lamé collar and sleeves with brown paisley lining. A pair of ivory pants that Rex wore with this jacket have slanted front pockets, snap/button closure, stirrup elastic at the bottom and red piping decoration.

Pants are approximate US size 36. Jacket measures 19” shoulder to shoulder, 21 1/2” armpit to armpit, 32 1/2” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 25 1/2”. Pants have a 39 1/2” outseam and a 29 1/2” inseam. Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $2,000)

1115 - REX ALLEN’S “BING CROSBY” LEVI’S RED TAG CANADIAN TUXEDO JACKET Legend has it that sometime in early 1951, when Crosby’s fame was at an all-time high, he and a friend were on a fishing trip near Vancouver, British Columbia.

When the two went to get a room at a local hotel, they were turned away because Crosby, whom the clerk didn’t recognize, was wearing a dingy denim jacket. Levi’s learned of this and prompted them to make the singer a custom, Western-style, double-breasted denim tuxedo jacket, complete with a riveted boutonniere, made from the iconic red tabs that flag the back of Levi’s jeans. On June 30, 1951, local dignitaries presented Crosby with the jacket at the Silver State Stampede, a rodeo in Elko, Nev. At the rodeo, Elko’s mayor, Dave Dotta, also got a jacket from Levi’s.

On the inside of each tux was an oversize leather patch signed by the president of the American Hotel Association.

The patch was a “notice to hotel men everywhere,” which entitled the wearer “to be duly received and registered with cordial hospitality at any time and under any conditions.” Paramount Pictures was set to release the star’s newest film, “Here Comes the Groom,” and executives jumped at the chance to parlay the press into promotion.

A month later, the film premiered at the Hunter Theater in Elko, and standing proudly out front was Crosby in his denim tux. After the premiere, though, the jacket disappeared. But as the picture opened in other cities around the country, Levi’s urged its retailers to exploit the story by sending them promotional window displays with replica tuxedo jackets, each with the leather patch that said, “Presented to Bing Crosby.”

This jacket as told by Rex to his son was that Levi’s, who was Rex’s radio sponsor, asked him to present this jacket to Bing at a dinner during the San Francisco Rodeo. Bing didn’t want it and gave it back to Rex. A great Levi’s collector’s piece, it has been speculated that only 200 of these were made.

Levis brand buttons on the cuffs and down the front, faux Levi’s branded pocket square and lapel boutonniere made of Levi’s brand tags. Jacket measures 18” from shoulder to shoulder, 21” armpit to armpit, 33” from the center down the back, and has an arm length of 24”. Includes a letter of authenticity by Rex Allen Jr. Provenance: Rex Allen Jr. Collection

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1116 - NICK EGGENHOFFER (1897-1985) Untitled (Native warrior on horseback) Watercolor on board 16” x 13” Signed lower right: “N. Eggenhoffer” / dated ‘63 Framed to 25 1/2” x 22” Ex: Jonathan Peck Collection / Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $3,500 - $4,500)

1117 - OLAF CARL SELTZER (1877-1957) The Stage Hold-Up Pen and ink 6 3/4” x 10 3/4” Signed lower right: “O.C. Seltzer / 1933” Framed to 16” x 20” Attached labels on reverse: “Fenn Galleries / Midwestern Gallery”

(Est. $5,000 - $7,000)

1118 - OLAF WIEGHORST (1899-1988) Untitled (Cowboy reining a horse) Pen and ink / watercolor 12 1/2” x 9 1/2” Signed with “O.W. Quarter Circle 2C” and lower left: “Olaf Wieghorst” Framed to 21 1/2” x 18 1/2” Includes a wonderful and descriptive letter from Roy Wieghorst, Olaf’s son, dated 1986.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $4,000 - $5,000)

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1119 - ROSS STEFAN (1934-1999) Untitled (Nocturnal, horses waiting) Oil on canvas 16” x 22” Signed lower left: “Ross Stefan” Framed to 25 1/2” x 31 1/2”

(Est. $3,500 - $4,500)

1120 - JACK VAN RYDER (1899-1967) The Call of the Open Range Mixed media on board 14” x 12” Signed lower right: “Jack Van Ryder / Continental -Ariz. / 1929” with steer head Framed to 20” x 18” Exhibited: Brooklyn Museum 1931, tag attached to reverse

(Est. $1,000 - $2,000)

1121 - A. D. M. COOPER (1856-1924) Untitled (Native man in horn bonnet) Oil on canvas 17” x 13 1/2” Unsigned Framed to 23” x 19” Shows restoration with heavy crackling.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

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JOE BEELER (1931-2006) A founding member of the Cowboy Artists of America, Joe Beeler was a pioneer in contemporary western art and is accomplished in both painting and bronzes. At annual exhibitions of the CAA, Beeler earned numerous Sculpture Awards: Silver, 2000; Gold 1993; Gold and Silver, 1990; Silver 1973; and Gold, 1971, 1969, and 1967. In 2001, he received the CAA Special Lifetime Achievement Award.

He was born on Christmas Day, 1931 in Joplin, Missouri and was early recognized as having art talent. He was raised in Oklahoma and Missouri and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kansas State Teachers College and continued studies at the Art Center School in Los Angeles.

A 1960 one-man show at the Thomas L Gilcrease Museum in 1960 launched his career of national acclaim, honors, and awards. From 1962, he and his family have lived in Sedona, Arizona where his studio has been on five acres of land. In 2002, he was selected by the family of Barry Goldwater, former United States Senator from Arizona, to sculpt the statue of the Senator for a one-acre park named for him at Tatum and Lincoln streets in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Joe Beeler died on April 26, 2006. The circumstances were fitting for this man whose life had been dedicated to memorializing the American west, especially his home state of Arizona. He died on his Sedona ranch of a heart attack while dragging calves to a branding fire. “No cowboy could ask for a better way to go than being horseback and with his boots on. Mr. Beeler died doing what he loved.”

Compiled by AskART

1122 - JOE BEELER (1931-2006) The Mystic Bronze 16” x 7” x 9” Signed “Joe Beeler CA 3/35” Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1123 - JOE BEELER CAA (1931-2006) Bookends: “The Story Tellers” Bronze 7” x 5 3/4” x 4 1/2” Signed “Joe Beeler CA” and numbered in the bronze “22/50” Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1124 - JOE BEELER (1931-2006) A lot of two (2) watercolors by the original Cowboy Artist of America Joe Beeler. a) Untitled (Cowboy w/chaw) Watercolor and pen 11” x 8 1/2” oval (sight) Signed and inscribed “to my friend Snuff / Joe Beeler / CA / 1927” (Snuff Garrett) Framed to 17 1/4” x 14 1/4” b) Untitled (Cowboy) letter Watercolor and pen 9 1/4” x 7 3/4” Handwritten letter with “Joe” lower right, circa 1984 Framed to 18” x 16”

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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1125 - JOE BEELER (1931-2006) Bandidos Oil on canvas 19” x 29” Signed lower left: “Joe Beeler” Framed to 27” x 37”

(Est. $10,000 - $15,000)

1126 - JOE BEELER (1931-2006) The Crossing (Cowboys with Stampeding Herd) Oil on board 7 1/2” x 11 1/2” Signed lower left: “JB.” / signed titled and dated very faintly on the reverse Framed to 14” x 18” Ex: Dick Burdick Collection Includes a handwritten letter from Joe Beeler to Dick explaining the painting: “Your little oil painting is a preliminary study for a larger work 30 x 48 oil I did called ‘the crossing’.”

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

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1127 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945) Lot of two (2) original unsigned sketches by Borein. a) Untitled (Cowboy on horse) Ink on paper 8 1/4” x 5 1/2” (sight) with peak Framed to 13 3/4” x 11 3/4” b) Untitled (Running horses) India ink on paper 6 3/4” x 10 1/2” (sight) Framed to 14” x 18” Includes a Harold Davidson letter of authenticity 1981.

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

1128 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945) Pile Driver India ink sketch 5 3/8” x 3 3/4” Unsigned Framed to 10” x 9” Letter by Harold Davidson circa 1997.

A very sharp and action-packed graphic, classic Borein.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1129 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945) A lot of three (3) unsigned Borein pieces. a) Steer Ink on paper 4 1/2” x 7” Framed to 10 1/4” 10 1/4” b) 3 Steers Ink on paper 4” x 7” Framed to 9 1/4” x 12 1/4” c) Vaquero Ink on paper 4” x 2” Framed to 11” x 9”

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1130 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945) Etching printed on both sides of the paper and framed in glass on each side.

Side 1, Mission San Antonio De Padua, No. 2, signed in pencil lower right, 9” x 13”.

Side 2, Buffalo Runnier, 9” x 13”, signed in pencil lower right. Framed to 16” x 19 3/4”.

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1131 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945) Lot of three (3) Etchings. a) Robles and Meat / Plate 178, 6 3/4” x 10” sight, signed lower left, framed to 15” x 17 1/2”. b) Navajos / Plate 183, 10” x 13”, unsigned, framed to 17” x 19 1/2”, major foxing. c) Ramada at Taos / Plate 239, 6 7/8” x 10 15/16” and framed to 18 1/4 x 21 1/4”, unsigned but retains the original hand signed tag by Mrs. Lucile Borein.

Provenance: Purchased directly from Mrs. Edward Borein, Santa Barbara 1963

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1132 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945) a) Christmas Card Print 7 1/2” x 5 1/4” “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Lucile and Ed Borein” Framed to 14” x 11 3/4” b) Mission Santa Barbara #3 / Plate 250 Etching 8 1/2” x 14 1/2” Signed lower right in margin: “Edward Borein.”

Framed to 14 1/4” x 19 3/4”

(Est. $700 - $900)

1133 - EDWARD BOREIN (1872-1945) A lot of three (3) framed Borein etchings / cowboy images, and one (1) print. a) Trail Boss (1st state) 8 3/4” x 9 1/4” Signed in plate: “Edward Borein” Framed to 14 1/2” x 14 1/2” b) Pack Outfit / Plate 13 8” x 9 1/4” Unsigned Framed to 16 1/4” x 16 5/8” c) Roped Steer / Plate 134 5 1/2” x 7 1/2” (sight) Signed in plate: “Edward Borein” Framed to 12” x 14” d) Untitled (5 riders) Print 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” Unsigned Framed to 12 1/4” x 15 1/4”

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1134 - LOT OF 6 EDWARD BOREIN RELATED BOOKS a) “The Lost Works of Edward Borein” / Harold Davidson 1978 - signed by the author, with dust jacket. b) “The Etchings of Edward Borein” / A Catalog of his work by John Galvin - signed and inscribed by Harold Davidson, 1971. c) “Edward Borein / Volume II: The Cowboys” / Nicholas Woloshuck, Jr. 1974, Limited to 2000 copies, number 1251, signed by the author. d) “Etchings of the West by Edward Borein”, 1950, Limited edition of 1001 numbered copies of which 999 are for sale / This copy is No. 265. e) “Borein’s West by Edward Borein”, 1952 / This Vaquero Edition is limited to 300 numbered copies (this number line is blank). f) Borein’s West by Edward Borein, 1952, with dust jacket.

All are in used condition.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1135 - EDWARD BOREIN BOOK AND HAROLD DAVIDSON PAPERS Noticias / Cowboy Artist: The Life and Art of Edward Borein 1872-1945 by Michael Redmon. First edition. 3/4 Leather. 10 1/4’’ x 6 3/4’’. 75 pages. This issue of “Noticias” was specially bound in a limited edition of 100 copies, this is Number 0. Custom 3/4 leather binding and slipcase by David Weinstein. An impression of ‘’A Bad Hoss’’ (No. 59) was pulled in 1998 from Borein’s original copper plate from the collection of John T. Reynolds,

by Elaine LeVasseur, printmaker. Signed by Weinstein, LeVasseur and Reynolds. Also signed by Harold Davidson on page 23, hand inscribed in the front by John Reynolds. 3/4 leather with the original slipcase.

A lot of 12 Harold Davidson Bulletins, circa 1980s, a couple of receipts and misc. papers.

(Est. $500 - $800)

1136 - ETCHINGS OF THE WEST - EDWARD BOREIN - PRESENTATION A fine leather-bound edition of “Etchings of the West” pulled from original Borein plates authenticated by Harold Davidson, Copyright John T. Reynolds / May 2002 / Santa Barbara, California.

Cinch Binder Bronc Breaker Scratchin’ High Bronco Cutting Back a Stray Blackfoot Chiefs, Montana Hopi Boys, Second State The Wooden Bridge at Taos The Edge of the Rimrock Mission San Antonio de Padua Plus 3 tipped-in Christmas cards, and an invitation to a party at Lucille and Ed’s home “La Barranca” printed from the original cuts.

The edition is dedicated to Harold Davidson, noted Borein authority, for his scholarly research and authorship of the life and work of the artist. Limited to only twenty-five presentation editions this is a scarce and desirable piece for any Borein collector. Large quarto (12”X 15 1/2”) bound in full green English calf leather covers with richly gilt fronts and backs. The spine is finished with gold ornamentation and raised bands; top edge full gilt both inside front and back covers finished with gold dentelles. Each volume is housed in a slipcase with handmade marbled paper with top and bottom and finger pulls in fine leather. The books, both editorial pages and etching proofs, are printed on 120-gram handmade paper – “Arches” brand from Rives, France. The etchings were prepared, and hand proofed by Patrick Merrill, master printer. David Weinstein, bookbinder, contributed his skills to the binding process and gold finishing. This is number 17 of 25.

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1137 - VINTAGE WALLA WALLA HORSEHAIR BRIDLE An extra special Washington State Prison hitched horsehair bridle. Mostly likely one of the last bridles made at Walla Walla, circa early 1940s. The horsehair program for the prisoners was known to have been stopped somewhere around 1942 and this appears to be one of the last made. Double wide, two design, 1 1/2” brow band and 1” nose band with upper American flag motifs, lower with colored patterns, double round cheeks, diamond pattern reins with crossed flags and bright colors. The tassels are a very bright blue, red and white. The rings are wrapped and the glass conchos all show the later construction style as shown on a late Walla Walla bridle featured in “Horsehair Bridles” by Ned & Jody Martin, page 2. The bit is an unusual silver mounted Walla Walla Prison made “reverse” crescent moon with deep chisel style engraving. Unused condition and beautiful colors unfaded.

(Est. $3,500 - $4,500)

1138 - FLORENCE PRISON HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE A scarce triple round cheek strap with the diamond pattern and accent color. Attached matching bosel. All in black and natural with red accents. As described in the book: “The maker of this transitional period piece is known to have hitched four other important bridles identifiable by the colors and pattern of his hitching. This rare and important bridle illustrates the use of the triple-round side cheek straps, found only one other bridle, which he made (fig 4.30). From the short black tassels and the glass rosettes, one can infer that this bridle was possibly started in Yuma. The brilliant-colored horsehair tassels on the ends of the commercially made tie-down rope from the bosel, and the use of brighter colors in the hitching, might indicate that this bridle was finished in Florence”.

Pictured: “Horsehair Bridles - A Unique American Folk Art” by Ned & Jody Martin, page 60 Includes a new copy of the book

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LUIS B. ORTEGA A fifth generation Californian, Ortega traced his ancestry to the states first Spanish settler, Jose Francisco de Ortega who was credited with discovering San Francisco Bay by land in 1789. In 1905, at 10 years of age, he was introduced to the art of rawhide braiding by a 110-year old Tulare Indian while still a youth on the Bar S Ranch near Santa Barbara. His mentor had mastered the crafts under the tutelage of the Santa Ynez Mission Friars, perpetuating a tradition of instructions begun 200 years earlier. But Ortega moved well beyond the bounds of the California braiding tradition, advancing from the usual 6 and 8-strand to create 16 and 24 strand masterpieces unrivaled in their intricacy and beauty. Ultimately, his talents were recognized by western-artist Edward Borein, who directed Ortega into the full-time production of hand-braided rawhide and leather items. Ortega, who braided for many California ranchers, ultimately separated his work from others through his skill and aesthetic touch. But it was his wife, Rose, who was his greatest ally. She traveled the horse circuit with him, inspiring him to write his two books and acting as his charming “publicist.” The extraordinary precision and delicacy of an Ortega piece makes it instantly recognizable and his work is displayed in museums across the West, including twenty-four pieces in the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. In his later years, Luis turned to writing as well as braiding producing two books and numerous articles. But it is his braiding work that is his singular achievement for his has set the ultimate standards, made an art of an ancient craft, while remaining utterly faithful to the aesthetics of working tools. Every piece of his work is totally usable (though most seldom are), an achievement that every artist hopes for – beauty transcending utility. Luis holds the enviable distinction of being the only leather braider in the world to be designated a national treasure by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in Washington, DC (1986) and is represented in all major Western Museums in the United States.

1139 - LUIS B. ORTEGA RAWHIDE BOSALITO

1140 - LUIS B. ORTEGA MINIATURE BOSAL

Measuring 12 1/2” in length and 4 3/4” in width. 1/4” widening to 5/8” with braided leather hanger adorned with 12 tiny rawhide buttons.

Tea-stained accents.

Measuring only 2 1/2” in length, this charming miniature has brown and red interweaves and even includes a braided leather hanger. Circa 1980s-90s.

Published/Pictured: “Luis Ortega’s Rawhide Artistry, Braiding in the California Tradition” by Chuck Stormes and Don Reeves, University of Oklahoma, 2010, Pg 104

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000) Exhibited: The Rawhide Artistry of Luis Ortega, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, California, April 3-July 4, 2005, Museum Inventory Exhibition Tag attached Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $800 - $1,200) 1141 - A PAIR OF FIRST EDITION SIGNED ORTEGA BOOKS a) “California Stock Horse”, signed by Luis Ortega 1949. With an inscription that it was purchased directly from Luis at the 1964 Cow Palace Rodeo.

Limited edition of 500. b) “California Hackamore”, signed by Luis Ortega. Purchased directly from Luis at the Cow Palace Rodeo in 1963. Limited edition of 500.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $1,000 - $1,400)

1142 - LUIS B ORTEGA BRAIDED RAWHIDE HEADSTALL 18” in overall length with 8 buttons with red interweaves and 4 all-natural. The red color has bled into four of the buttons. Otherwise, fine condition.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

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1143 - LUIS B. ORTEGA 60’ LONG RAWHIDE REATA 4-strand and 8-strand rawhide reata with red and black interweaves on the “Luis B. Ortega” signed hondo.

Unused condition.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1144 - ISRAEL MEDINA VIVANCO RAWHIDE BOSAL 14” long intricately braided rawhide bosal with 32-plait cheeks and 64-plait noseband. Unused condition, circa 1970s.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1145 - LUIS B. ORTEGA RAWHIDE WORKING HOBBLES 15” across in all natural rawhide with fully braided ring.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $1,000 - $2,000)

1146 - LUIS B. ORTEGA 55’ LONG RAWHIDE REATA Luis Ortega reata with red and black interweaves on the hondo, carved with the name “Luis B. Ortega” on the hondo. Fine condition with rich patina, circa 1960s.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

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1147 - LUIS B. ORTEGA’S PERSONAL TONY LAMA BOOTS Size 8, 1960-70 two-tone brown cowboy boots with lizard toes and fully stitched shaft.

Stamped inside both boots with the Ortega/Peralta family crest along with his Paradise, Calif address. Attached Certificate of Authenticity is handwritten by Rose Ortega on an Ortega mailing label attesting to the fact that these “Tony Lama boots with lizard tip and heel caps Belonging to Luis B. Ortega. Bought from Rose Ortega after his passing. Stamped inside of each boot.”

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $700 - $900)

1148 - LUIS B. ORTEGA HATBAND MADE FOR ELMER AWL Starting in the early 1930s when the RV (Rancheros Visitadores) began its renowned springtime Santa Barbara trail ride, co-founder Elmer Awl, would have Luis make him a new rawhide hatband every season adding one rawhide loop for each year. This hatband, now sitting atop a dark brown maker-marked Visalia Stock Saddle Company Stetson has 5 bands indicating that it was probably made by Ortega for the 5th annual ride in 1935.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

1149 - LUIS B. ORTEGA’S PERSONAL HAT & HATBAND A 10X Stetson from the Los Altos Western Store in Mountain View, CA with a rawhide braided 4-tiered Ortega hatband, bound together by Luis’ trademark rawhide knots with interwoven red accents and regally adorned with eight elegant sterling and gold 3/4” Al Pecetti rectangular ornaments surrounding a central 1 1/2” raised gold “LBO” initialed center surrounded by two rubies. A truly one-of-a-kind cherished personal artifact made for and worn by the renowned California rawhide braider.

Provenance: Linda (Paich) & Jim Grimm Collection, Santa Ynez, California – acquired directly from Rose Ortega Sold: High Noon, Mesa, Arizona Auction, 1/29/2011, Lot #301 High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $6,000 - $9,000)

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1150 - VERY RARE LUIS B. ORTEGA BRAIDED RAWHIDE BELT Made for Elmer Awl (1889-1983), RV (Rancheros Visitadores) co-founder and well known Santa Barbara personality who was both a patron and good friend of Luis. This circa 1930s 1” wide flat laced rawhide belt with a center red stripe has a rather unique closing mechanism constructed in the style and tradition of a pair of horse hobbles. The ends appear to have a slightly brighter patina suggesting that “Uncle Emo”, as he was affectionately known to his RV brethren, had Luis extend the belt ends as his girth expanded with age. Includes Certificate of Authenticity dated 12/29/1992 and signed by Ortega.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1151 - LUIS B. ORTEGA RAWHIDE SHOW HOBBLES Double 16-strand rawhide body with covered red and natural stainless steel ring, red and brown buttons with 12-point design. Elegant as well as functional, these hobbles include a moveable braided button that functions as a keeper to hold the loops on the buttons, securing the hobbles on the horse’s forelegs. Includes signed Letter of Authentication with photo dated by Ortega 10/19/90.

Provenance: Made for Lloyd W. Taggart, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1970s High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California Exhibited: The Rawhide Artistry of Luis Ortega, The Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, California, April 3-July 4, 2005

(Est. $2,000 - $2,500)

1152 - LUIS B. ORTEGA BRAIDED NATURAL RAWHIDE HEADSTALL A fine headstall with brown interweaves on the buttons and two braided rings at the noseband. The cheeks, headband and noseband are constructed of double 8-strands of rawhide laced together. Fine condition.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

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1153 - LUIS B. ORTEGA 30’ RAWHIDE REATA 16-strand, 30” long, 3/8” wide rawhide reata with red interweaves on the hondo along with the name, “Norma and Luis Ortega”. Unused condition, circa 1980s.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1154 - LUIS B. ORTEGA PENCIL BOSAL 13 1/2” long, all-natural, two-tone braided and constructed with double 8-strands of rawhide laced together and attached to the original leather hanger.

Includes Letter of Authentication with photo signed and dated by Ortega 10/19/90. Fine condition.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1155 - FANCY LUIS B. ORTEGA PENCIL BOSAL 11 3/4” long, 16-strand, 1/4” in diameter, red and white interweaves on the nosebutton and heelknot. Attached to original leather hanger, unused condition, circa 1980s.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $2,500 - $3,000)

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1156 - LUIS B. ORTEGA SANTA YNEZ REINS All-natural, light weight, Santa Ynez two-tone pattern reins with each rein consisting of 3 separate strands constructed with 8-plait braiding connecting to a 24-plait body adorned with herringbone and gaucho pattern knots. Reins measure 48” in overall length with each rein consisting of three, 1/8” w x 31” l and a 3/8” w romal that attached to a 13” leather popper carved inside with the names, “Luis B. Ortega and Lyle Christie”.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $5,000 - $7,500)

1157 - LUIS B. ORTEGA DARK BROWN KANGAROO LEATHER PRESENTATION REIN 16-plait, 47” long, 1/4” wide with a 45” long, 3/8” wide romal maker-marked inside “Luis Ortega” and “NAH” for Norma A. Huebschwerlen along with her birthdate “5-23-29”. Adorned with natural rawhide buttons and binders, some with red interweaves plus seven engraved sterling silver ferrules on the romal plus an additional twenty on the closed reins. Excellent condition.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

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1158 - LUIS B. ORTEGA BRAIDED RAWHIDE SHOW HEADSTALL Dark brown with a 16-strand rawhide body, browband and throatlatch with sterling silver Keyston Bros (San Francisco) gold horsehead rosettes and engraved buckle. Red buttons and interweaves accent the natural color buttons. Unused condition, circa 1950-1960.

1159 - LUIS B. ORTEGA HACKAMORE WITH LARGE BOSAL

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

17” long, 16-strand bosal with red and black interweaves on the nose button continuing on the heel knot. Bosal attached to a braided leather headstall with red Ortega knots at the browband junction and a natural two-color hair rope. Fine usable condition, circa 1950.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1160 - MEL LAWSON (B. 1942) HACKAMORE 14” long all-natural rawhide bosal with light brown interweaves attached to natural white and brown horsehair rope. Unused condition.

In September of 2007 Mehl Lawson was invited to join the TCAA (Traditional Cowboy Arts Association) and became the first to be accepted to both TCAA and CAA (Cowboy Artists of America). Founded in 1998, the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association is a not-for-profit organization formed to preserve the craftsmanship of fine western gear making. Mehl Lawson is an artist in three mediums – sculpture, braiding and horses. He is an heir to the proud vaquero tradition of Old California—a dedicated disciple of the refined, subtle elegance of the Santa Barbara style that inspired the creative spirits of such men as Ed Borein and Luis Ortega.

1161 - LUIS B. ORTEGA HACKAMORE Includes a 14” long fancy working/show bosal with 16-plait cheeks designed with red and black zig zag interweaves on the 32-plait noseband and two-tone heel knot. Braided leather hanger shows Ortega knots at the browband and connects to all-natural two-tone horsehair rope. Very fine condition. Includes Certificate of Authenticity with photo signed and dated by Ortega 10/19/1990 and includes a photo of Luis cleaning this very bosal at his home in Paradise, California. Made for Richard Loomis in the 1940s. Museum Exhibition Tag, attached.

Exhibited: The Rawhide Artistry of Luis Ortega, The Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, California, April 3-July 4, 2005, Exhibition Tag Attached

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

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1162 - LUIS B. ORTEGA’S PERSONAL BRAIDED AL PECETTI BOLO TIE What happens when a master silversmith gets together with a master rawhide braider? The result is Luis B. Ortega’s personal bolo tie with 3-color gold oval slide by legendary silversmith, Al Pecetti (1923-2004) featuring exquisite, raised scrollwork in rose, green and yellow gold in 14K and 18K gold atop sterling silver base.

Oval is approx. 2 1/4” in diameter with 4 rubies surrounding a 7-diamond center. The tie itself is braided dark brown leather with (5) natural knots two of which are interwoven with red accents.

The back is engraved “LBO” and “O-P” for Ortega-Peralta plus the initials “AP” for Al Pecetti.

According to Rose Ortega, Luis loved this artistic collaboration with his dear friend and was frequently photographed wearing it in public. Bolo size is 17” long while the slide is 2 3/8” x 2”.

Provenance: Linda (Paich) & Jim Grimm Collection, Santa Ynez, California - acquired directly from Rose Ortega Sold: High Noon, Mesa, Arizona Auction, 1/29/2011, Lot #302 Alvin (Al) Pecetti (1923-2004) was a third generation Nevadan and a prominent member of Reno’s community of fine craftsman. His 60-year career began in the silver shops of Jack Starr and Hoot Newman, before establishing his own custom shop in the late 1940s. Filigree work in yellow, green and rose gold became Pecetti’s trademark style with buckles featuring highly detailed figures, struck from his own handmade dies. Pecetti encouraged and influenced generations of craftsmen including Mark Drain, Scott Hardy, Carl Norris and the late Dan Murray. He also collaborated on projects with Al Tietjen, Bill Maloy, Luis Ortega and Les Garcia. Calgary’s Cowboy Festival honored Al in 1996 as one of the legends of Western Craft and in 1998 he became a founding member of the prestigious Traditional Cowboy Artists Association at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

(Est. $12,000 - $15,000)

1163 - LUIS ORTEGA’S PERSONAL VISALIA BELT AND BUCKLE Circa 1930s, this 1 3/4” wide floral tooled, rose pattern belt is carved with the initials “LBO” and is attached to a 1” wide, 3-piece, 3-color gold horsehead buckle set. The belt is 40” long and 34” to the center hole.

The buckle is stamped with the “Visalia Stock Saddle Co” cartouche / “Sterling” and “14K” on the back. The leather belt itself is unmarked but undoubtedly Visalia-made as well. This buckle is famously pictured on Ortega alongside Ed Borein in the well published 1933 photo taken outside of Borein’s Santa Barbara studio.

1164 - ROSE ORTEGA’S PERSONAL VISALIA RANGER BELT AND BUCKLE Well maker-marked floral carved ranger-style Visalia belt with sterling three-piece buckle with rose gold horseheads inset with rubies. Rose’s initials “RKO” are raised in gold letters on the keeper. Buckle measures 32” in length and 28” to center hole. While Luis gets most of the accolades and recognition, Rose was his lifelong inspiration who not only helped him write and edit his two books and numerous Western Horseman articles but is also known to have braided rawhide buttons for his later collector pieces.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

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1165 - FANCY LUIS B. ORTEGA TAN KANGAROO PRESENTATION REINS 48” long, 1/4” wide, tan colored closed show reins with 45” long, 3/8” wide romal and leather popper.

The reins and romal are adorned with 12 engraved sterling silver ferrules separated by both Luis’ trademark natural knots with red interweaves and brown dyed knots. The romal also exhibits multiple Ortega braiding techniques on the leather popper signed “O-P Luis Ortega” and “N. Mussallen” along with the original owner’s ranch brand. Reins are in outstanding, unused condition.

Exhibited: The Rawhide Artistry of Luis Ortega, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, California, April 3-July 4, 2005. Museum exhibition/inventory tag attached Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1166 - ISRAEL MEDINA VIVANCO SANTA YNEZ REINS 48” long and 3/16” wide, 8 strands, 32-plait, romal reins with red interweaves. Stamped “IMV” on the popper. This is one of a very few pair of maker-marked Medina reins known to exist.

Luis Ortega was reported to have once quipped, after seeing a pair of Medina reins at the Snaffle Bit Futurity, “Guess there ain’t much I can show this ‘ole boy”, Unused condition, circa 1970s.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1167 - MARVELOUS LUIS B. ORTEGA RAWHIDE SHOW REINS 48” long, 3/8” wide closed rawhide show reins measuring 44” long, with a 1/2” w romal and attached leather popper. Regally adorned with dozens of intricately braided Ortega’s trademark natural and light brown buttons including some with red and brown interweaves. Popper is marked inside “Luis B Ortega” and “Louis Welker”. Very fine condition.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $7,000 - $10,000)

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1168 - ROY ROGERS’ PERSONAL EAGLE COWBOY BOOTS The classic and iconic eagle inlaid boots worn by Roy with 24 silver tacks. Roy Rogers can be seen wearing these boots on the “Roy Rogers TV Series”, circa 1950.

Provenance: The Roy Roger and Dale Evans Estate, March 31st & April 1st 2001. - Roy’s inventory #9 a gift from Gabby Hayes circa 1940-1950

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1169 - ROY ROGERS’ PERSONAL NUDIE’S WOOL OVERCOAT Custom made for the King of the Cowboys, this tan Nudie’s of North Hollywood stylish wool overcoat with multiple leather buttons was purchased by Roy in the 1950s just prior to his first trip to London because he was told by a close friend how “cold and damp” it was in England.

Nudie’s label features the early “topless” cowgirl that Roy and Dale (ironically) found so objectionable.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1170 - ROY ROGERS’ NUDIE’S PANTS A pair of Roy’s personal iconic pinstriped pants by Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors of North Hollywood. Brown with cream piping, 39” overall and a 27” inseam. Nudie’s label inside along with “R. Rogers” in pen.

Provenance: Roy Rogers Estate Sale 2001, Certificate signed by Roy Rogers Jr.

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

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1171 - DEER LODGE MONTANA PRISON HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE A classic example of a Montana Penitentiary bridle. Double tubular cheek pieces, diamond patterns in orange, turquoise, purple, red, and brown. An exceptional bridle with wide brow and nose bands, covered glass rosettes and natural colored tassels. A correct iron Buermann style bit attached. Wonderful bright colors and condition.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1172 - OREGON STATE PRISON HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE Martin notes: “If Frank White aka Frank Williams #6419 had not marked his name and ‘Salem, Ore’ on the backside of the suspended German silver medallion, it would not have been possible to identify this hitched horsehair bridle as being made in the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon. Frank White was sentenced for two years beginning July 5, 1911.

We know of three horsehair bridles that he hitched during that time. Each of the bridles attributed to Frank White have distinctive characteristics not found on any other prison-made bridle. Of particular interest is that the bridle rosettes buckle adjustment sets, and German silver overlaid bit were made in the Walla Walla prison metal shop where the inmates were allowed to make bridle hardware, saddle trimmings and bits and spurs.”

“This image illustrates the backside of the German silver frontal drop marked with the alias name: ‘made by Frank Williams’. It is also marked ‘Rt 6 Box 1 Salem, Ore’. This is exceedingly rare to find the identifying information about the inmate who hitched this Oregon made prison bridle.”

Pictured: “Horsehair Bridles / A Unique American Folk Art” by Ned and Jody Martin, page 158 Includes a new copy of the book

(Est. $7,000 - $10,000)

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1173 - WYOMING HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE Martin notes: “This image illustrates a Rawlins-made bridle with the full complement of design elements which distinguish this piece from those made in other prisons. The elongated diamond motif, which appears on each of the hitched elements creates an interesting repetitive pattern effect.”

Pictured: “Horsehair Bridles / A Unique American Folk Art” by Ned and Jody Martin, page 138 Includes a new copy of the book

(Est. $6,000 - $9,000)

1174 - WALLA WALLA HORSEHAIR BRIDLE One of the finest examples of horsehair hitching from the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Bright colors, including purple, pink, green and orange against black background. The flat cheeks are 1 1/4” wide, as is the noseband. The tassels of white, black and bright purple.

Prison-style engraved conchos, along with a large half-breed bit done in the classic prison-style engraving. Candy striped black and white throat latch and reins, with colorful tightly-hitched slides. Comes with custom fitted wall rack.

(Est. $12,000 - $15,000)

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1175 - COX MARKED CANON CITY BIT WITH BRAIDED BRIDLE A very rare classic Canon City Penitentiary inlaid bit with the inside mark “4307” of John Cox. The fabulous calf-skin bridle is an unusual and well done woven and braided prison-style with covered conchos and knotted tassels.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1176 - IMPORTANT PENDLETON ROUND-UP MIKE MORALES BIT AND HAMLEY BRIDLE A presentation / award bit with inscribed conchos, “Presented by the Round-Up” around the edge and “OH” in the center. A Tapia style teardrop filigreed cheek and maker-marked “Mike Morales Maker-” inlaid with “C. F. Howard”.

The bridle is mounted with sterling and gold buttons and buckles with the “Hamley & Co. / Pendleton, Ore” mark along with the sterling mark. Attached are nice old rawhide braided reins and romel.

(Est. $8,000 - $14,000)

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1177 - DEER LODGE MONTANA PRISON “GOOD LUCK” HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE Martin notes: “If you find a hitched horsehair bridle that has in block lettering ‘GOOD LUCK’ or ‘ROUGH RIDER’, it probably was made in the Montana State Prison at Deer Lodge. These bridles were made between 1900 and 1915 as shown in dated images on page 98. The maker of such bridles is rarely known, with one exception, Figure 5.34.” “The block letters of ‘GOOD LUCK’ were always hitched on the brow band, using dyed, colored horsehair, with a few rare examples hitched in natural black and white. On the noseband of these bridles, one occasionally finds the date that it was made, or a hitched American flag.”

Pictured: “Horsehair Bridles / A Unique American Folk Art” by Ned and Jody Martin, page 94, figure 5.36 Includes a new copy of the book

(Est. $8,000 - $12,000)

1178 - WALLA WALLA HITCHED HORSE HAIR BRIDLE Martin notes: “This exquisite hitched horsehair bridle was handcrafted by a Native American from the Swinomish tribe while imprisoned at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla.

Both the multi-colored diamond cluster motifs on the double round side cheek straps, and the spiral patterned poll straps and reins are elegantly crafted with accents of orange dyed horsehair. The engraved German silver overlaid bit with heart motif was made in the prison metal workshop in Walla Walla. It is exceedingly rare to find a provenance as detailed as the one that accompanies this stunning piece.”

Pictured: “Horsehair Bridles / A Unique American Folk Art: Volume 3 of Bridles of the Americas” by Ned and Jody Martin, page 119 Includes a new copy of the book

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1179 - YUMA PRISON HORSEHAIR BRIDLE Fabulous and flashy Yuma Territorial Prison horsehair bridle. Executed in pink, yellow, black and red. Hitched flat cheeks are connected with triple braided sections on top and bottom. The throat latch is decorated in black and pink, the classic Yuma hitched high dome conchos have star patterns in red and white. The rings transitioning from braided black and pink horse hair to natural brown. In amazing overall condition. Comes with a custom fitted wall rack.

(Est. $12,000 - $15,000)

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1180 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN STERLING & GOLD FILIGREED BUCKLE WITH BELT A great gold filigreed three-piece buckle set with sterling base and diamond encrusted “Flying J” brand and ruby inserts on the flowers. The rope edge buckle is 2 1/8” x 2 3/4” and fits a 3/4” belt. Marked with the small shield “Edward H. Bohlin / Hollywood, CA”, “Sterling” and “14K -18K”. The belt is a custom filigreed exotic with tooled ends and a crocodile body. 1 1/2” wide, 41” overall and 34” to the center hole, done in the classic ranger style. “JG” initials in silver inlaid into the back.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1181 - IMPORTANT & HISTORIC EDWARD H. BOHLIN FILIGREED BUCKLE Elmer Awl’s (1889-1983) personal sterling silver and three-color gold let ‘er buck oval buckle made for the Rancheros Visitadores co-founder and Santa Barbara icon. The special-order buckle includes a letter from Bohlin author and acclaimed authority, James H. Nottage indicating that it was catalog model #381 as pictured in their 1930, 1937 and 1941 catalogs.

Nottage further states that the buckle has all the characteristics of form and finish found on the best Bohlin products of the early to mid-1930s and that the lack of a makers-mark on the off-side is not unusual, especially for delicately filigreed metal work. The 1930s buckle is designed to fit a 13/4” belt, measures 33/4” w x 2 1/2” h and has the horse and rider as well as the scroll work in gold with rubies inset in the two flowers and a tiny emerald eye for the horse. The price was hefty for the depression era at $110.00. So, as Nottage imagines in his letter, “Elmer Awl wearing this buckle at social and community events in Santa Barbara from about 1930, with a tall white ‘Tom Mix’ style Stetson hat on his head, Awl’s distinctive and exuberant personality always came across. Imagine him in the company of favored friends including artists Ed Borein, Will James, Joe De Yong, and Frank Tenney Johnson, along with Hollywood luminaries such as Will Rogers, Leo Carrillo, Lee J. Cobb, Walt Disney, Edgar Bergen, and many more.”

Provenance: Buckle came directly from the family of Elmer Awl along with a period photograph showing him wearing it at an exclusive RV gathering. / High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Awl (aka Uncle Emo) moved to Pasadena with his grandmother in 1902. By 1906 he was working as a burrow packer on construction of the Mt. Wilson Observatory before attending Cal Poly San Luis and working for the U.S. Forest Service. In 1917, Awl moved to Santa Barbara to help develop an estate for J. Ogden Armour’s daughter and her husband John J. Mitchell. Awl, affectionately known as “Uncle Emo,” became well-known throughout the area as he developed and managed the El Mirador estate in Montecito, a beach property in Santa Barbara, and Rancho Juan Y Lolita in the Santa Inez Valley.

By 1939 he was handling the affairs of the Samarkand Hotel and the Rancho in Sobre Vista. Even at the age of 53 he began war time service in the Navy, with stations in Panama and at Pearl Harbor. Following the war, Awl returned to Santa Barbara. Since 1918 he had managed Santa Barbara flower shows and as a devoted horseman he served as ringmaster of the Santa Barbara National Horse Show. He even helped to organize the first Old Spanish Days Fiesta in 1924, almost always appeared in the annual parades, one time even riding his horse into the bar at the Santa Barbara Hotel. Many other civic and social organizations benefited from his participation in their activities. Most significantly, he joined Ed Borein, Jack Mitchell, Dwight Murphy, and Harvey MacDonald as a co-founder of Los Rancheros Visitadores, serving as manager until 1947.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

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1182 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN INDIAN HEAD & BUFFALO BRACELET Elegant cut-out and engraved sterling silver bracelet with centered three-color 14K gold Indian Chief surrounded by two silver bison with rose gold horns and nose. On the ends are sterling arrows with rose gold arrowheads. 1 3/8” wide at the center. Marked inside with the shield logo.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1183 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN STERLING SILVER CUFF Solid sterling silver engraved cuff featuring Bohlin’s iconic Indian Chief.

Stamped inside with the large “Edward H. Bohlin / Hollywood, Cal.” shield and “Sterling”. 1 3/4” wide.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,400)

1184 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN STERLING INDIAN HEAD BUCKLE ON BELT A late Indian head buckle with the Hollywood shield mark, measuring 2 1/2” tall by 2 1/2” wide, mounted on a 42” James Reed alligator belt.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1185 - 3 PIECE STERLING SILVER BUCKLE SET

BY AHMAD KHAN A large solid back buckle marked “Handmade / Sterling / AK.” This buckle is simple but stylish, fits a 1’ belt and is 2 7/8” x 3” in a high dome design. Finely engraved with a matching keeper and tip. Set on an alligator belt by James Reid, Ltd, marked “41” and is 49” overall in length.

Read Ahmad’s Bio on www.MorphyAuctions.com

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1186 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN DOUBLE HOLSTER BUSCADERO RIG A sterling silver mounted holster and belt rig of floral tooled black leather, 3 1/2” wide at the center, the holsters are made to hold 4 3/4” Colt Single Action revolvers, The decoration is in the diamond pattern of the “Dick Dickson” model. Marked with the large “Edward H. Bohlin / Hollywood / Cal.” shield. The belt measures 46” in length overall and the loops contain plated parade shells. Excellent to “as new” condition.

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1187 - DAZZLING EDWARD H. BOHLIN “BIG SADDLE” BOLO This remarkable and dramatic one-of-a kind conversation piece was the result of an extended collaboration fueled by historical admiration between a lifelong passionate Southern California Bohlin collector and Dave Marold, President of the Bohlin Company for the past quarter century. The collector’s vision was a bolo that embodies the most consequential sterling and gold imagery from the “Big Saddle” that took Ed 14 years to complete and is now permanently on display at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles. The focal point of the bolo is the bold and stately three-dimensional Indian Head Chief that replicates the horn on Ed’s “Big Saddle”, lovingly and intricately detailed in rose gold with yellow gold and silver accents. The bolo even has the initials “EHB” on the very back executed in gold using the exact same style lettering that Ed used on his saddle. Rather than using generic bolo tips for the ends, Marold has taken Ed’s breathtaking multi-figural tapaderos and actually reduced and reproduced all the animals in gold miniature sizes while not sacrificing detail. Even the bald eagle resting atop the stacked “EHB” lettering has been included on the mini taps for accuracy and authenticity. A special and unique piece for that most discriminating Bohlin or bolo collector.

(Est. $20,000 - $25,000)

1188 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN BUCKING HORSE BOLO A high relief three-color gold cowboy on a bucking bronc on a sterling silver rope edge teardrop bolo. Engraved on the back, this is a 2 3/4” x 2 1/2” stunning piece of workmanship by the famed company. Marked “14K” and “Sterling” with the Bohlin Hollywood shield. Slid onto a round to flat braided neck strap with engraved sterling tips and attached gold on sterling bucking horse dangles.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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1189 - A PAIR OF EDWARD H. BOHLIN BOLO TIES Sterling silver bolo ties by the noted Hollywood silversmith.

Both are sterling and are marked with an early stamp. a) Sterling silver boot with spur, measures 1 3/8” x 1 1/4” with 1” tips. Overall, 15” long. b) Measures 2” x 2”, The sterling boot has a spur with gold spur strap and rowel and the loop is mounted with silver and gold tips that are 1 1/2” long. Overall measurements 18” long.

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

1190 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN “COCA-COLA” BUCKLE Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif. maker-marked “Coca-Cola” sterling silver buckle measuring 1 1/4” x 3”. The back is inscribed with the name “Earl Sanders - June 1953” and “December 1957” which may have been the dates that Sanders worked for Coke. This style of rare promotional buckle first appears in Bohlin’s 1941 catalog indicating it was “especially made for the Coca-Cola Company and has proved very popular with their employees”. Very good condition, circa 1950s.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $1,200 - $1,600)

1191 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN STERLING AND GOLD BUCKLE SET Marked with the small shield mark, a three-piece filigreed set with rope edge and ruby inserts. Nicely engraved and the initials “JEM” on the center space. 2 1/2” across and made for a 1” belt. Set on a floral tooled belt 48” overall and 40” to the center hole.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1192 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN MARKED STERLING PARADE SPURS Rope edge sterling silver spurs by Edward H. Bohlin, with 5 point star engraved 1 1/2” rowels. Sterling mounted black laced straps with large silver conchos and poppy buttons. The spurs have 1” bands and 2 1/4” shanks.

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1193 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN SOLID GOLD BUFFALO HEAD BOLO Braided black leather tie securing highly detailed rose gold buffalo with yellow gold horns. Slide measures 2” tall by 1 3/4” wide and extends an impressive 1 1/4”.

The bolo weighs a total of 123.7 grams. Twice stamped on the verso with early Bohlin football-shaped maker-mark, circa 1950s-60s.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1194 - EARLY EDWARD H. BOHLIN FILIGREED WOMEN’S BUCKLE Measuring 1 1/2” x 2 5/8”, this lovely and rare special-order, sterling silver, rose and yellow gold, filigreed buckle maker-marked “Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif.” has a dainty longhorn centered above two flowers inset with rubies and horseheads in each of the four corners and the initials “JAD” near the top. Very good condition, circa 1930s-40s.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

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1195 - EXQUISITE EDWARD H. BOHLIN FILIGREED BUCKLE SET Designed for a 3/4” opening, this 3-piece, sterling and 10K, 18K and 22K, 3-color rose, green and yellow gold maker-marked “Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif.” buckle set “No 1168” is described in Ed’s 1951 catalog as the “acme of workmanship and design with filigree forming a delicate lace pattern”. The buckle measures 2” x 2 1/2” with a 7/8” x 3/4” keeper and 5/8” x 2” tip. With marvelous attention to detail that even includes gold overlay at the end of the tongue. Priced in 1951 at a whopping $250 when the average income in the US was only $3515 and the majority of other expensive buckles in the Bohlin catalog cost well below $50.

Excellent condition, circa 1950s.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1196 - DAZZLING EDWARD H. BOHLIN “ARIZONA” BUCKLE SET ON A HOWARD KNIGHT FILIGREED LEATHER BELT Edward H. Bohlin / Hollywood / CA maker-marked sterling silver and three-color gold “Arizona” pattern buckle set with a 1” belt opening. Meticulous attention to detail on this American Southwest theme includes a twisted yellow gold rope edge, green gold cacti and rose gold mountain range.

This iconic buckle was designed by Charlie Sample (1903-2003) during his tenure at Bohlin and first appeared in their 1941 catalog. Buckle alone measures 2 1/2” x 3” with a 1 1/8” x 3/4” keeper and 2 5/8” long tip. Outstanding condition, circa 1990s. The buckle set is attached to a stunning Howard Knight (Stevensville, MT) size 36 natural russet colored floral carved and filigreed leather belt with an alligator skin background and fully black laced border. The five flowers on the belt have raised gold pistil centers. Outstanding condition.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

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1197 - STUNNING BOHLIN PARADE SPURS WITH COMPANY HISTORY Made about 25 years ago by then Bohlin Company CEO and President, David Samuels for promotional purposes as a testament to what he envisioned the iconic Southern California “Saddlemaker to the Stars” was capable of producing under his tutelage, these exquisite, one-of-a-kind parade spurs artistically combine the most dazzling and detailed historical Bohlin patterns using many of the original early dies.

Sterling overlaid blanks are adorned with three-color rose, green and yellow gold mountings that include intricate rose gold floral scroll work on the heel bands and shanks, green gold 6-petal flowers and a yellow gold twisted rope edge. The band is highlighted with a raised 3-color Indian Chief in full headdress. Verso is similarly adorned with pink rose gold scroll work, green gold flowers and a yellow gold tip that secures the Bohlin trademark cookie-cutter rowel with engraved silver inset washers. Not to be outdone by the spurs, the lovely two-piece, floral carved, filigreed and laced leathers are mounted with 6-petal silver flowers with rose gold nipples, a prominent domed 2-piece silver concho with raised flower, rose pistil and twisted yellow gold rope edge. The straps adjust via 3-piece, silver and three-color gold filigreed buckle sets.

The spurs include a solid oak display stand and a rose gold Bohlin seat plate with “David S. Samuels” name engraved thereon. Much of the work on these spurs was done for Bohlin by Charlie Feroze (CF) who is Ahmad Khan’s (AK) cousin.

(Est. $10,000 - $20,000)

1198 - DANNY LANG’S PERSONAL EDWARD H. BOHLIN GAUNTLETS Black floral carved Bohlin leather gloves with silver diamond mountings and other engraved adornments including gold “DL” initials. Made for Danny Lang during his tenure as President of the Bohlin company during its mid-1980s Burbank period. Very fine condition.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

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1199 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN STERLING AND GOLD SPURS A pair of early personalized double mounted parade spurs marked with the small “Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Cailf.” stamp along with “10K - Sterling”, cookie cutter rowels with engraved centers, 1 1/8” sterling bands with “JBJ” stacked in gold. An original single jingle-bob hangs from the poppy pin cover. The original “Bohlinmade” marked straps are floral carved and have rectangular buckles and 1 3/4” conchos. A very classy pair of spurs.

Pictured: “Saddlemaker to the Stars / The Leather and Silver Art of Edward H. Bohlin” by James Nottage, page 146, plate 66

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1200 - EARLY EDWARD H. BOHLIN SPURS WITH ELEGANT STRAPS Classic 1930s style Edward H. Bohlin unengraved silver overlaid Hollywood parade spurs with Ed’s trademark cookie cutter 2” stainless steel rowels affixed to fabulous two-piece, two-tone brown leather straps adorned with ornate 1 3/4” highly domed, bold relief pattern sterling conchos, 5-petal silver spots, and stylized floral and vine buckles. Excellent condition, nice patina.

Published/Pictured: James H. Nottage, “Edward H. Bohlin / Saddlemaker to the Stars”, Pg 185, Plate 113 Exhibited: Saddlemaker to the Star: The Leather and Silver Art of Edward H. Bohlin, Autry Museum of Western Heritage, Los Angeles, December 14, 1996 - March 2, 1997 Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1201 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN SILVER PARADE SPURS Sterling mounted show spurs with stainless steel cookie cutter rowels. 1” band with floral and scroll engraving, tie down button and a central monogram oval. The sterling mounted straps have a horsehead on the scalloped concho and a Bohlinmade marked three-piece buckle set. The back of the straps have the oval “Bohlinmade /Hollywood / Calif.” mark.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

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1202 - STUNNING EDWARD H. BOHLIN WATCH FOB, TIE OR NECKLACE DROP Extravagant 6” long tapered “Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif.” maker-marked leather watch fob or tie adorned with a 12K & 16K solid yellow and rose gold 3-piece, 1/4” buckle set with rope edge affixed to the narrow top end and six solid gold flowers in varying sizes on the tapered bottom leading to a finely detailed domed three-color white, yellow, and rose gold classic Indian Chief in full headdress. The piece has a gold stirrup-shaped link on the narrow end that appears designed to allow the user to wear with a chain as a tie or necklace drop. Excellent condition, circa 1950s.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1203 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN CONCHO BELT AND BUCKLE SET Made for Bobby Connolly (1897-1944), an American choreographer and director best known for his work on the “Wizard of Oz”, this 1930s Bohlin “New York” model 3-piece, 1” sterling and 10K yellow gold buckle set with “RC” initials engraved on the raised gold oval, overlaid gold scroll pattern and four flowers inset with red rubies. The buckle set is affixed to the original two-tone brown floral carved and lined Bohlin maker-stamped belt that is mounted with nine, 1 1/4” domed Bohlin California poppy conchos.

The belt measures 33” to the center hole and is in very fine, wearable condition. Circa 1930s.

Provenance/Pictured: James H. Nottage’s “Saddlemaker to the Stars, The Leather and Silver Art of Edward H. Bohlin”, pg 162, Plate 87 William Harold “Bobby” Connolly (July 4, 1897 – February 29, 1944) was an American choreographer and director, first for Broadway musicals and then for films. Connolly was nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Dance Direction, for his work on the films “Go Into Your Dance” (1935), “Broadway Hostess” (1935), “Cain and Mabel” (1936), and “Ready, Willing and Able” (1937). Other film credits included dance director for “Flirtation Walk” (1934), “The Patient in Room 18” (film) (1938), “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) and “For Me and My Gal” (1942). His Broadway choreography credits included “The Desert Song” (1926), “Good News” (1927), “Funny Face” (1927), “The New Moon” (1928), “Follow Thru” (1929), “Show Girl” (1929), “Flying High” (1930), “Ziegfield Follies” of 1931 and 1934, and “Take a Chance” (1932), among others.

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000)

1204 - DAZZLING EDWARD H. BOHLIN INDIAN HEAD CONCHO BELT Featuring eight (8) beautiful round and domed sterling silver & three-color rose, yellow and green 14K gold Bohlinmade Indian head conchos plus a 2 3/4” x 2 1/2” matching maker-marked Bohlin buckle, all artistically mounted on a very high quality, 1 1/2” wide Keith Seidel (Cody, Wyoming) size 36 (37 1/2” to the center hole) deeply floral carved and lined, two-tone, leather belt. This impressive concho belt was the result of a brief collaboration in the early 2000s between the acclaimed, multiple award-winning Wyoming saddle maker and the Bohlin Company.

Outstanding condition, circa 2002.

(Est. $7,000 - $9,000)

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1205 - HIGH NOON MARKED INDIAN THEME BUCKLE ON BELT PLUS COLLAR TIPS a) “High Noon” marked 3/4”, 3-piece sterling and 10K gold Indian theme buckle set affixed to a superb, floral carved and leather laced Keith Seidel (Cody, Wyo) burgundy colored belt. Belt measures 44” in overall length and is 36” to the center hole. The engraved sterling buckle set is mounted with gold Indian heads, teepees and arrows. This very limited production buckle was a 1990s collaboration between Los Angeles based High Noon Western Americana and Tony Stanton of Sunset Trails. Outstanding condition, circa 1994. b) The “High Noon” marked collar tips are tapered 1 3/4” long and made of engraved sterling silver with raised 14K gold floral overlays. They were also made by Sunset Trails for High Noon.

(Est. $1,200 - $1,800)

1206 - BUCK JONES PERSONAL BOLO A braided brown and black leather bolo with silver tips and a clip engraved with Buck’s famous “BJ” brand. A fan favorite Western movie star, Buck (1891-1942) started at the 101 Ranch where he met his wife “Dell”.

He has more than 160 film credits to his name, starting in 1925. He died in the famous Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 28, 1942. Interesting note: Buck Jones’s daughter, Maxine Jones was married to Noah Beery, Jr. from 1940 to 1966. After her divorce from Noah Beery Jr., she married Nicholas Firfires, a Cowboy Hall of Fame Western Artist, on August 11, 1969.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

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1207 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN LONGHORN BUCKLE Measuring 2” x 3”, this “Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif.” longhorn buckle with the pre-1980 football shaped Bohlin maker-mark is deeply and artistically engraved. Excellent condition, circa 1960s-70s.

(Est. $1,200 - $1,800)

1208 - UNUSUAL EDWARD H. BOHLIN SILVER DECANTER PLUS SIX GOBLETS Rather unique Hollywood, California luxury accessory features a decanter with a silver basket-style intertwined pattern and cap plus six (6) engraved solid silver goblets. All pieces well maker-marked with the early football-shaped Bohlin stamp.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

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1209 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN STERLING BIT BRIDLE AND MARTINGALE The “Beverly” model, large, clover-engraved diamond decorations in sterling silver. This is a massive set with the silver marked with the “Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif.” football mark and “Sterling”. A 2 3/4” brow band and three-piece face drop, attached matching “Beverly” bit. The leather on the bridle has been restored and the leather on the martingale is showing age cracks and flaking to the finish.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1210 - DIABLO MARKED BRIDLE & MARTINGALE Heavy gauge sterling silver mounted diamond pattern Northern California bridle and martingale with horse heads on the face drop and browband conchos. Bridle secured to a fully overlaid matching “Visalia Stock Saddle Co.” marked humane bit affixed to a nice set of braided closed leather reins and romal adorned with sterling fancy silver ferrules. Overall fine condition, circa 1940s-50s.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

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1211 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN / MAYFAIR SADDLE PARADE SADDLE SET This striking and ornate black, floral carved Southern California parade saddle is faintly maker-marked with the Mayfair Riding Shop cartouche on the seat but mounted with a majority of Bohlinmade silver conchos in a classic parade design that combines design elements like heavy gauge silver corner plates from Bohlin’s “Sunland” model and the popular perimeter diamond pattern from Ed’s “Dick Dickson” model. Other features include a fully covered and intricately engraved solid sterling front swells and gullet plus the desirable silver trimmed rope cantle and a gold Bohlin buffalo head concho mounted atop the sterling horn cap. The regal long floral carved tapaderos are also adorned with Bohlin silver mountings and offer the perfect aesthetic balance to the lavish and dazzling saddle which sits on a Bohlinmade and marked original black and red wool corona pad. The bridle is mounted with silver ferrules, engraved sterling Bohlinmade diamond and round-shaped conchos plus Sunset Trails buckles. The beautifully engraved silver overlaid bit is large and impressive and though unmarked, displays the very distinctive Bohlin style of engraving. The split romal reins are adorned with silver ferrules attached to an engraved sterling slider and leather popper.

The grand breast collar is heavily adorned with silver diamond and half-diamond conchos, silver spots and ten mounted leather parade danglers. The ensemble includes a later set of Sunset Trails silver diamond pattern serapes with the cut-out and engraved silver initials “JS”.

The Mayfair Riding and Sports Shop was established in Hollywood, California in 1919 as a manufacturer and retailer of English and Western riding apparel and accessories.

The original Hollywood store was located at 1644 N Wilcox Ave and following their great success, a second store was opened in Beverly Hills at 9748 Wilshire Blvd and satellite branch was also opened on the Mezzanine of Ed Bohlin’s legendary saddlery at 931 North Highland Avenue in Hollywood. The Mayfair Riding Shop was renowned as a haven for Southern California’s many riding enthusiasts aided by the founder and well connected Lifpitz family patriarch “Cactus Joe”, who was a prominent Hollywood and Beverly Hills personality and early member of the illustrious and prestigious Santa Barbara men’s riding group, Rancheros Visitadores.

(Est. $15,000 - $20,000)

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1212 - PAIR OF EDWARD H. BOHLIN STERLING MOUNTED WINCHESTER DISPLAY RIFLES Made in the early 1950s for real estate and auto dealership mogul, Art Miller of Yucca Valley, California, these unique, non-operational Winchester rifles - one 1894, the other an 1873 - were mounted on Miller’s 1950s Pontiac and are fully overlaid and precision engraved by Bohlin master engraver, Bud Phillips. They feature “A.M.” in gold letters on the side of the buttstock. Starting life as a 73 rifle in .44 W.C.F. and a 94 in .30 W.C.F. these have been drilled and welded.

Bud Phillips accepted an apprenticeship with the Bohlin shop at 5760 Sunset Blvd in the late 1930s, eventually working for the illustrious Hollywood silversmith for nearly five decades. He became one of the masters working in the creation of the Wrigley, Lyndon Johnson and other stellar rigs. As Bohlin’s premier engraver, Bud was responsible for fulfilling the exacting standards set by his uncompromising employer. Phillip’s later recalled to Bohlin author and expert, James Nottage, that “Mr. Bohlin had a real temper wanting things done in only one way - his way.” As a similar perfectionist, Art Miller insisted that Phillips work exclusively on the creation of the exquisite Bohlin mounted silver accessories for his custom vehicles and the dazzling results are quite evident.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

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1213 - FRANK COENEN SILVER MOUNTED VEST, GUN BELT, STIRRUPS AND CINCH Three-piece matched set by the master saddle maker and silversmith from Southern California. a) A stunning black leather, parade vest mounted with heavy gauge, sterling silver repousse floral pattern panels with twisted rope edge, and flowers inset with real rubies. Doeskin lined. Size appears to be a men’s medium. The vest measures 20” from top to bottom. b) An ornate sterling-covered black, floral carved gun rig for a Colt Single Action, with repousse holster, twisted rope edge and silver spots. The rig is fully trimmed with rectangular silver conchos and secured via a 3-piece horseshoe buckle set. The belt fits approximately a 32-33” waist. c) Matching silver repousse mounted stirrups Includes custom stand for displaying both the vest and gun rig.

Frank H. Coenen, saddle maker and silversmith extraordinaire, emigrated from Denmark to the USA in the early 20th century entering the saddle business in Southern California in 1906 during that transitionary period between the traditional utilitarian tack of the old west and the rapid ascent of the flashier Hollywood cowboy. A fellow Scandinavian like Edward H. Bohlin, Coenen became one of Bohlin’s chief rivals, producing some of the finest sterling silver parade outfits of the era including the multiple gold-medal winning saddle for the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City. Frank’s stunning, heavy gauge sterling silver repousse creations were coveted by the most discriminating Hollywood clientele of the day including Tom Mix, Will Rogers and Wallace Beery. Several of his Coenen’s most renowned saddles tell a story or chronicle historical events like his illustrious San Fernando model with its twenty-two completely different cowboy scenes.

(Est. $8,000 - $12,000)

1214 - DAZZLING FRANK COENEN PICTORIAL BREAST COLLAR More art than tack, this visually stunning repousse breast collar features dramatic, action filled three-dimensional Western scenes hand fabricated by the renowned Southern California master silversmith in heavy gauge, high quality sterling silver with rope edges and vignettes that include let ‘er buck cowboys, steer ropers, and wild bronc busters – all surrounding a centered, noble and stately, gold two-headed eagle.

Arguably, one of the remarkable breast collars we’ve ever had the privilege to sell.

(Est. $6,000 - $9,000)

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1215 - LEFTY FRIZZELL’S SILVER MOUNTED PARADE SET Lefty Frizzell’s (1928-1975) silver mounted gun belt, guns, gauntlets & spurs.

Ornate, black silver mounted double gun rig with a pair of Great Western guns sporting engraved silver grips with gold longhorns. Set includes matching gauntlets and Crockett/Ricardo overlaid parade spurs with impressive, oversized silver overlaid straps with gold longhorn atop raised diamond concho.

Made for William Orville “Lefty” Frizzell, an American country and honky-tonk singer-songwriter known as one of the most influential country music vocal stylists of all time. He has been cited as influencing prominent country singers like George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson.

(Est. $5,000 - $7,500)

1216 - 1960 SHOSHONE POW WOW BUCKLE WITH $10 GOLD PIECE Rare, engraved and scalloped 1960 sterling silver Indian Pow Wow buckle measuring 1 7/8” x 3”, mounted with a $10 Indian Head gold piece in addition to other gold mountings, including a raised banner with the Pow Wow date and inscription, plus a peace pipe, and four gold nuggets. Very fine condition.

Published/Pictured: Michael Friedman’s “Cowboy Culture, The Last Frontier of American Antiques”, 1992, Pg 264 Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California The Shoshone Pow Wow was an event celebrating Native American history cultural empowerment and self-determination. The event often including Indian relay races, tribal dances, rodeos, art shows, and indigenous children’s games. However, the Shoshone festival was nothing new to Native American groups who for centuries would meet to trade and barter goods while numerous friendly contests between the different tribes emerged from these get-togethers.

Indian Tribes loved to compete as a way for each nation to represent its people and culture. However, there was a time when Native Americans were not allowed to hold pow wows, particularly after they were forced onto reservations. The tradition in the Shoshone Tribe fell by the wayside for many decades until it was revived in the 1950s. Out of all the events held over the duration of the festival, few provided a more visually exciting glimpse into Native American culture than the pow wow with many its dancers wearing elaborate headdresses, while others were covered from head-to-toe in brightly colored feather bustles.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

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1217 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN’S PERSONAL FILIGREED BUCKLE Designed to fit a 3/4” wide belt, this early 1940s sterling silver filigreed buckle was custom made for Ed Bohlin with his initials “EB” and eventually passed down to his daughter and only child, Lillian Pinkerton. In the 1980s, Bill Reynolds acquired the buckle from Lillian and in 1993 acquired the entire Edward H. Bohlin Company in partnership with his father, John Reynolds who was past president of CBS Television Network. This exact buckle is pictured in the 1941 Bohlin catalog on Pg 240 as “Pat 582” with the two rubies added later. The buckle has the early “Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif.” football shaped maker-mark but the original keeper and tip were lost and subsequently re-created by the Bohlin Company in the 1990s using the original dies. Mounted on a 30” (to center hole) Seidel’s Saddlery, Cody, Wyoming exotic belt with tooled ends.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1218 - 1958 PROSSER MARTIN/MCCABE BULL RIDING TROPHY BUCKLE Measuring 2” x 3”, this rare, double maker-marked “Prosser Martin, Del Rio, Tex and McCabe” (Los Angeles) rodeo buckle was presented to the winner of the bull riding competition at the Craig-Selma (Selma, Alabama) Championship Rodeo in 1958. The sterling buckle features exceptionally fine deep floral engraving mounted with a strikingly detailed heavy gauge, 3-dimensional 10K gold bull and rider. Prosser Martin catalogs from this time period picture a wide selection of buckles and conchos made by McCabe and marketed through the Del Rio, Texas saddlery. Fine condition, circa 1958.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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1219 - ERNIE MARSH (TCAA) BUCKLE SET Distinctive four-piece, 1” sterling silver buckle set with a raised letter “C” crossed by a gold lightning bolt, exquisitely engraved by the multiple award winning and founding member of the prestigious Traditional Cowboy Artists of America (TCAA), Ernie Marsh.

While Ernie is well known for his remarkable yet functional bits and spurs he has, according to our research, produced very few belt buckles.

Excellent condition, circa 1990s.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1220 - DALE HARRIS 4-PIECE FILIGREED STERLING BUCKLE SET ON ALLIGATOR BELT A fine Laramie, Wyoming made 1”, four-piece fully filigreed set, verso engraved and dated 2001, affixed to high quality size 38 (fits 34”-38” waist) James Reid, Santa Fe, NM black alligator belt all in fine condition.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,400)

1221 - RICARDA STERLING AND 14K 3-PIECE BUCKLE SET Impressive floral carved buckle measuring 3” x 3 1/4”. This three-piece buckle set with 14K gold flowers is made to fit a 1 1/2” belt and is affixed to a black basket-stamped Vogt belt. Fine condition, circa 1990s.

Ricarda Cause (1948-2017) was an award-winning, world-class silversmith whose lifetime of work has been featured in books, on public television, and in western art galleries. As a child who grew up on a ranch in Winnemucca, NV, Cause admired her father’s workshop and “loved being out there with all the tools”. Inspired by her mother’s love of silver jewelry, she started with silver belt buckles and later learned how to make silver bits and spurs and how to intricately engrave. Mostly self-taught, Ricarda also attended school at Miller Bit and Spur, took a gun-engraving course, visited with every artist she met, and read every book she could find about silversmithing.

(Est. $600 - $800)

1222 - LOT OF 3 CLINT ORMS TEXAS BELT BUCKLES a) Centered cross with gold Texas star in each corner, “Tommy” design. 3 1/2” x 4 1/2” with rope edge. b) Buffalo profile with gold four-leaf clover corners, 2 1/2” x 4”. c) Gold buffalo head with ruby eyes atop rectangular buckle, “Wood” model, 2 1/4” x 3”.

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(Est. $1,500 - $2,500) 1223 - DAVE MURRAY STERLING SILVER 3-PIECE BELT BUCKLE A large three-piece buckle set by Murray in his unique styling, overlaid with a detailed cowboy on horseback chasing a steer. All the sterling on the buckle, keeper and tip is engraved in a deep floral pattern. An impressive 2 3/4” x 3”, maker engraved “Murray 1982” on the reverse.

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BRYDON BROS

Andrew, Robert and Richard Brydon were brothers who created Brydon Brothers Saddlery. They had early training at the shop of Lichtenberger but decided to open their own saddle shop in 1902 at 239 South Main Street in Los Angeles. While they produced a general line of harness, equestrian equipment and supplies, they are best remembered for their ornate silver mounted cowboy saddles, chaps, and specialty gear. The Brydon shop opened at a time when the movie industry was just getting started. In time William S. Hart, Tom Mix, Buck Jones and many other Hollywood cowboy performers became customers of the firm. They clearly established themselves and conventions for fine silver mounted saddles about two decades before Ed Bohlin arrived in Los Angeles. Their saddles are of particularly high quality and were favored by Los Angelenos with status and wealth. They prospered through the early 1930 when Edward H. Bohlin eventually replaced them as the saddlemaker to the stars.

THE FIELD FAMILY OF SANTA BARBARA

The Field Family has produced spurs for five generations in Santa Barbara starting around 1870 when Edwin Field (1820-1900) moves to California from Connecticut. Edwin had two sons, John Chester Field (1862-1954) and Frank Field (1865-1942) who worked in the family shop and produced bits and spurs. John Field, who came out west with John C. Fremont’s California expedition, then returned to Connecticut, pack up his tools & gear, ultimately returning to Calaveras and then to Santa Barbara. John Chester has two sons and a daughter, Edwin Donald Field (1896-1983), F. Frank Field (1904-1981), and Marguerite J. Field Thornburgh (1899-1985) who was one of the few women known to have ever produced bits and spurs. F. Frank marked his work “F.F.”, his two siblings did not mark theirs. Edwin Donald had two sons who also worked in the family shop, Edwin George Field (1920-2012) and Walter Eugene Field (b. 1922). The two brothers worked together and marked their pieces “Field Bros.” from 1945-1948. When working for himself, Edwin George marked pieces as “E.G. Field”. The Field family had a distinctive style and frequently used silver wire inlay in spurs and copper rollers on the braces of bits. Ed was a renowned, 4th generation bit maker who lived in Paradise, near Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara County and learned his craft from his grandfather, John Field. John learned from his father (Ed’s great-grandfather,) John Field, who came out west with John C. Fremont’s California expedition, then returned to Connecticut, pack up his tools & gear, ultimately returning to Calaveras and then to Santa Barbara. Ed’s father (Edwin Donald) made spurs inlaid with silver and sold his products through Jedlicka’s Saddlery in Santa Barbara. Ed’s aunt, Rita Thornburg, made bits while putting her sons through college. Ed learned his trade while a grammar and high school student and also worked on ranches and for the US Forest Service.

1224 - BRYDON BROS SADDLE WITH JOHN FIELD SILVER This noteworthy collaboration between two iconic early 20th century Southern California makers features a nicely floral carved high back Brydon Bros saddle mounted with John Chester Field (1862-1954) silver. The legendary Field family from Santa Barbara produced bits, spurs and silver mountings for five generations dating back to Edwin Field who came to California in 1849. His son, John Chester, who fabricated the mountings on this lovely saddle worked his entire life in Santa Barbara. The Brydon Bros opened their saddle shop in downtown Los Angeles in 1902, so it’s fair to assume that this artistic combine dates from around 1910-15. The saddle itself is classic early 1900s California with its high cantle and slick fork. The Brydon Bros did not manufacturer silver mountings “in house” but relied on multiple regional silversmiths of that era for silver ornaments and conchos, including Mike Morales, the Figueroa Bros, Jose Tapia and the Field family. This early parade saddle is rawhide laced, a frequent feature of the high-end Brydon line, and trimmed in John Field silver conchos along the perimeter of the jockeys, skirts, and fenders. The cantle, gullet and horn have engraved end caps, while the skirts are adorned with fancy corner plates and the horn wrapped with twisted silver rope. One particular stand-out highlight is the striking ornate cut-out stirrups -- a trademark feature of the very best early Brydon Bros silver saddles. The saddle includes a custom-made black and white wool corona. 16 1/2” seat, 5 1/2” high rise cantle.

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1225 - WHITE BULL’S LEDGER BOOK An important historic document. The White Bull ledger book was created in the late 19th to early 20th century.

It was written and drawn by White Bull (nephew of Sitting Bull) and records coups, combats, and winter counts of the Sioux. White Bull claimed to have killed Custer. Although this may or may not be true, the ledger book records battle scenes drawn by White Bull and probably is recording his fight with Custer and many other of his own personal battles. The book is a total of (162) pages, (120) with writing, (33) drawings, (28) blank pages many of which are across from a drawing. The book measures 14” x 8 1/2” x 3/4” thick.

Author Mike Cowdrey has written “This Ledger book is White Bull’s personal and original biographical account.

In terms of Lakota historiography, this volume is comparable in importance to the diaries of Thomas Jefferson – a unique and irreplaceable resource.”

White Bull (1849 – 1947) was the nephew of Sitting Bull, and a famous warrior in his own right. White Bull participated in the Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876. After the battle, White Bull joined his uncle, Hunkpapa Sioux leader Sitting Bull, while fleeing to Canada.

Provenance: Morning Star Gallery 1999 Images of each page are available at www.MorphyAuctions.com

(Est. $200,000 - $250,000)

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1226 - LARGE TRANSITIONAL NAVAJO TEXTILE An early 20th century transitional non-regional Navajo hand spun textile, monochromatic with aniline black. 51 1/2 x 84” Very nice overall.

(Est. $3,500 - $4,500)

1227 - NAVAJO RUG A circa 1920-1930s Navajo weaving, 42” x 38” done in a Ganado design using natural reds, black, and brown. Some fading throughout with some minor edge wear.

EX: Nancy-Caroll Draper Collection through the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (letter included)

(Est. $400 - $600)

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1228 - FABULOUS EARLY PICTORIAL NAVAJO TEXTILE A wonderful story textile with numerous Native / Navajo standing, mounting and riding figures, lizards, arrows, bows, and a three-panel progression of a rider mounting a horse. Eye dazzler type diamonds in red, black and white separating the figures. 71” X 95”, bright colors and very good overall.

(Est. $15,000 - $25,000)

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1229 - NAVAJO YEI RUG A large mid-century Yei with 3 pairs of dancers separated by green stalks of corn. A 7th figure wraps around the textiles edge. Woven in bright colors, yellow, turquoise, red, white and brown with a black border. 60” x 95”.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1230 - PICTORIAL 1920S NAVAJO RUG WITH COWBOYS AND INDIAN Measuring 70” x 44” and woven with traditional Navajo colors and designs but adding four cowboys wearing cowboy hats and batwing chaps plus a larger ceremonial Indian figure in tribal regalia. Charming and unusual in very good overall condition.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1231 - LOT OF 3 VINTAGE NAVAJO TEXTILES Traditional weavings with bold designs, circa-mid century 1900s, each are worn with some fading: a) 51” x 31 1/2” b) 62” x 37” c) 71 1/2” x 46 1 /2” Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

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1232 - KINGMAN TURQUOISE BRIDLE SET A very decorative contemporary bridle, bit and rein set. Covered in “Kingman” turquoise stones set in Navajo stamped sterling. Rectangular buckles, oval conchos and a 3” wide naja. Approximately 150 stones.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1233 - NAVAJO SILVER BRIDLE A semi-contemporary Navajo bridle done in the traditional old style.

Turquoise insets throughout, silver with border stamping and oval rosettes. Decorative frontlet with a very stylized naja. The bit is a standing American eagle with full silver overlay. Navajo bits with silver overlay are quite rare. Circa 1960s.

Provenance: Richardson Trading Post, Gallop, NM Pictured: “Bridles of the Americas - Vol. 1: Indian Silver” by Ned & Jody Martin, page 124

(Est. $5,000 - $7,000)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1234 - NORTHERN PLAINS NATIVE AMERICAN CHILD’S BEADED BONNET A Lakota Sioux baby bonnet beaded with geometric patterns on a white field. Fronted with folded cotton trim. Circa 1900, 4” tall x 6” wide. Comes on an antique wire and metal stand, included.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $600 - $800)

1235 - CHEYENNE ARAPAHO BEADED HIDE SADDLE BLANKET Beaded in geometric patterns with deep blue bars and green diamonds on a Native tanned hide backing, 60” x 23”, bottom has fringe and brass bell decorations. Some cracking to the hide with repairs on the underside.

EX: Joe DeYong Collection

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1236 - NORTHERN PLAINS TACKED KNIFE SHEATH A 19th century sheath of commercial harness leather decorated with 4 rows of brass tacks, 11 1/4” long overall by 6”. Cutout mid-body for belt. Comes with a period trade knife with wood handle.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

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1237 - LAKOTA SIOUX BEADED BRIDLE Cowdrey states in his book “Brain-tanned leather, glass seed beads, wool edge binding, brass sequins, brass hawk bells, tin cones, dried bird fluff, silk ribbon.

Although made well into the Reservation period, the design of paired hourglass figures in this bridle, which appear in Sioux art since the 18th century as symbols of Thunderbirds, harkens back to the old association of horses with valorous warfare. A 1 3/4” full beaded brow and nose bands and 1 1/2” beaded cheeks, unmarked globe bit is correct for the time period. Circa 1910”.

Pictured: “Horses and Bridles of the American Indians” by Mike Cowdrey and Ned & Jody Martin, page 127

1238 - PLATEAU BEADED BRIDLE A Plateau over bridle, late 19th century, black wool with brown twill-weave cloth, red binding and seed beads. A 2 1/2” brow band and 2” cheeks and nose, decorative criss-cross face drop.

Pictured: “Horse and Bridles of the American Indians” by Mike Cowdrey & Ned & Jody Martin, page 80

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1239 - PLATEAU BEADED NATIVE TANNED LEATHER BRIDLE A fully beaded bridle on Native tanned leather with a multitude of color and decorative tin cones set with red bird fluff. A joined face drop with red, white and blue side straps. The cheeks are 2” and done in traditional geometric designs on a blue background and decorated with quilled tassels. Marked inside in ink “Oct 16 1968 RV” (possibly used or gifted on the Rancheros Visitadores ride).

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1240 - CIRCA 1885 RED RIVER METIS BEADED BRIDLE As described by Cowdrey: “Snaffle bit, attachment snaps & buckle; lightweight canvas straps; glass seed beads; silk ribbon. The repetitive motif of blue-tufted thistles; the Scottish national symbol, in a technique of loomed beadwork characteristic of an Ojibwa artisan, identifies a Metis family proudly proclaiming both of the traditions which had brought it into existence. - The Union Jack decoratively added to each brow band rosette is indicative of a further allegiance - pride in not only a unique cultural origin, but in what was then a new country, the Dominion of Canada.”

Pictured: “Horse and Bridles of the American Indians” by Mike Cowdrey and Ned & Jody Martin, page 201

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

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1241 - A LAKOTA (SIOUX) PICTORIAL BEADED VEST Impressive and artistically appealing fully beaded on hide with small crosses and American flags front and back, the back additionally adorned with a trio of blue thunderbirds down the center, lined with fabric and featuring an interior pocket.

Measuring 22” long and 20” wide, minor bead loss, circa 1890s.

Provenance: Ex-Collection of Joel and Kate Kopp, New York Pictured: T. Herbst and J. Kopp, “The Flag in American Indian Art”, 1993, New York State Historical Association, New York, NY p. 41, fig.

17 where author states “The fork-tailed birds represent swallows or possibly thunderbirds...”

(Est. $8,000 - $10,000)

1242 - PUBLISHED & EXHIBITED PLAINS INDIAN PICTORIAL QUILLED GAUNTLETS Large and lengthy pair of quilled and fringed hide gauntlets with a star above crossed American flags. Measuring an impressive 17” long, 10” wide, very good overall condition with minor quill loss, circa 1890s-1900s. Wild West style with a patriotic theme.

Provenance: Ex-Collection of Richard Edwards, Jr Ex-Collection of Joel and Kate Kopp, New York Exhibited: Museum of Contemporary Crafts, New York, NY, January 22 - March 21, 1976 Flint Institute of Arts, Flint, MI, April 4 - August 1, 1976 Milwaukee Art Center, Milwaukee, WI, August 13 - September 26, 1976 Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, TX, October 8 - November 21, 1976 The Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ, December 5, 1976 - January 16, 1977 Pictured: Richard A. Pohrt, “The American Indian / The American Flag”, 1976, Flint Institute of Arts, Flint, MI, pg 69, fig. 76 T. Herbst and J. Kopp, “The Flag in American Indian Art”, 1993, New York State Historical Association, New York, NY p. 43, fig. 19

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1243 - BLACKFOOT MENS’ WAR SHIRT WITH HISTORY An important beaded and painted hide shirt decorated with finely executed beaded panels affixed to the shoulders, arms and chest, and hair drops across the shirt. Painted tadpole shaped design on the flats. Cape or poncho style with fringed edges and trade cloth collar. Yellow ochre on Native tanned hide with black painted stripes on the sleeves.

This lot is accompanied by an old black and white photograph of the war shirt and an old, typed note, “This shirt was purchased from Mr. Lewis Curry on the White Rock Indian Agency Trading Post in Utah. It originally came from Canada and was owned by Chief Bear Ghost of the Blackfoot Tribe.

Bear Ghost’s signature is the “X”, and his name was written by his representative on a treaty. The collar is red, the hide is yellow and most of the beads are blue. The crosses are yellow.”

The tadpole or polliwog is written about in “Native American Art” by David W. Penny and George C. Longfish, 1994, page 90 accompanying an image of a Blackfeet man’s shirt, late nineteenth century. “The ‘polliwog’-shaped designs painted on the shirt are spent bullets to which a courageous and powerful warrior remains impervious and unmindful while facing the enemy.”

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1244 - SOUTHERN PLAINS SADDLE Attributed to the Comanche, this is a Civil War Confederate-type Morgan Muley Saddle (Dorsey & McPheeters, The American Military Saddle 1776-1945; 1999, p. 68). Commercially produced and decorated with brass tacks, features a .52 caliber bullet hole in the left pommel and the slug embedded in the right pommel.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1245 - PAIR OF CLASSIC SOUTHERN PLAINS INDIAN SADDLES a) High pommel saddle with incised rigging and attached skirts, studded in rows of small brass tacks on both cantle and the pommel. The pommel rises 12” and the seat measures 13”. Commercial stirrups and rigging. Well-worn. b) Traditional tack saddle with wooden horn. Matching ribbing and stirrup leathers with incised swastikas on both the rigging and the bottom skirts. The seat is slung with a commercial leather strap added and is 14”.

(Est. $4,000 - $5,000)

1246 - SOUTHERN PLAINS BRIDLE Collected as Comanche or Comanchero, 33” length. Buffalo hide straps with buffalo hair lacing, period Mexican bit with drop. From the caption: “The Comanche traders who ventured into the Plains Indian Territory most often were poor; Mestizo frontiersman, or Pueblo adventurers hoping for a minimal profit on their journeys. It was common for them to conserve and recycle every scrap of expendable ‘inventory’. This bridle exemplifies that careful effort.”. A custom stand is included.

Pictured: “Horses and Bridles of the American Indian”, by Cowdrey and Martin, 2012, page 53, Figure 3.22

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

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1247 - PLAINS SPONTOON PIPE TOMAHAWK A Western Plains pipe tomahawk with forged tight scrolls, heart cut-out, incised designs on both sides of the 10 1/2” (including bowl) blade. The 25” long haft shows etched lines the full length. Native tanned hide wrap with beaded strip and wrist thong, a beaded and quilled drop done in geometric designs with fringe and brass bell dangle. An interesting and very good-looking example of this desirable type of weapon.

EX: Dr. Robert Pamplin Collection

(Est. $15,000 - $25,000)

1248 - SOUTHERN PLAINS LANCE A nice example of a traditional Southern Plains Native lance, a sword blade inserted in the wood handle and secured by wrapped leather. The tapered shaft is decorated at the blade with simple tacks. Circa mid 1800s, This lance is likely from the Kiowa or Comanche Indians. 95” long overall and the blade is 17 1/2” (sight).

Ex: Dr. Robert Pamplin Collection This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000)

1249 - MARKED PIPE TOMAHAWK A Pawnee pipe tomahawk made by the William Horstmann Co. of Philadelphia, PA. The head is nickel plated & bears the “Horstmann / Phila” stamp on the ricasso, it is 7 3/4” with a 2 1/4” blade. The polished and finished 16” haft features a unique, under-curl at the tip. Pipe tomahawks attributed to known makers are scarce. An identical example of this piece can be found at the Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron, Nebraska; and in the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation. That example is pictured in “American Indian Tomahawks” by Harold Peterson, 1965, figure 231.

There is an open crack in the handle at the smoking tip and the blade does show use.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

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1250 - SOUTHERN PLAINS CHEYENNE GERMAN SILVER BRIDLE A Cheyenne German silver bridle with stamped decorations. Southern Plains silver bridles are extremely rare when compared to the more common Navajo made bridles. Early style attachments with copper loops, the conchos are 2 3/4” with crescents on the tops of the side drops. The center of the brow band is decorated with a silver drop similar to a cheek end.

Pictured: “Bridles of the Americas” by Ned & Jody Martin and Robert Bauver. Page 89

(Est. $6,000 - $8,000)

1251 - EARLY MEXICAN SILVER BRIDLE A fine circa 1910 repousse Mexican bridle with scarce open concha buckles and fabulous large flower pattern 4” conchos. Six delicate lions head buttons and one 2” silver rosette with lion’s head and feather edges.

Inlaid iron Greek key pattern bit and cotton reins.

Pictured: “Bridles of the Americas Vol.1” by Ned & Jody Martin and Robert Bauver, page 23, Figure 1.33

(Est. $6,000 - $8,000)

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1252 - EARLY CALIFORNIAN MEXICAN SILVER BRIDLE Ned Martin notes on the photo caption in his book: a) Features a square buckle on each cheek strap and plaited horsehair reins terminating in silver ferrules. The use of multiple buttons was commonly found on early California bridles. b) Side detail of square buckle, plain silver oval concha and triangular tapered cheek plate with a top scalloped edge later found on Plains bridles. The method of attachment of this headstall to its bit is the precursor of what is later seen on cowboy bridles popularized by G.S. Garcia.

This attachment design facilitates changing the bit to accommodate [sic] the comfort of the horse (see also Figure 1.17). This wrought iron spade bit was made by Joseph Baldwin of Newark, NJ in the 1850s. Baldwin sent his son to California in 1848 to research what bits the Californios were using. This spade bit was manufactured as a result of that trip. c) The classic rosette design on the frontlet will be discussed further in Chapter 2. It was frequently found on Plains bridles.” The leather is fragile and has one repair to the brow band.

Pictured: “Bridles of the Americas / Vol. 1: Indian Silver” by Robert Bauver and Ned and Jody Martin, page 14

(Est. $8,000 - $10,000)

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1253 - BEADED AND PARFLECHE CROW INDIAN BRIDLE A Crow beaded bridle with a colorful keyhole frontal decoration. Native tanned and red dyed leather straps with beaded edges and 2 1/2” die brow band. The bit is an early ring bit with dangles.

Pictured: “Horse and Bridles of the American Indians” by Mike Cowdrey with Ned & Jody Martin, pages 36 & 77 (keyhole only)

(Est. $6,000 - $9,000)

1254 - LAKOTA SIOUX QUILLED BRIDLE A very showy and early, circa 1885 quilled bridle with unusually large brow band, 6 1/2” drops with cone dangles. Attached to commercial tanned harness leather with beaded and quilled rosettes decorated with wrapped and looped drops. As stated in the book “Parfleche, porcupine quills, leather thongs, tin cones, dyed bird fluffs, leather, iron bit. The traditional zigzag motif is a reference to the association between horses and lightning.”

Pictured: “Horses and Bridles of the American Indians” by Mike Cowdrey and Ned & Jody Martin, page 120, figure 6.39

(Est. $8,000 - $10,000)

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1255 - UNUSUAL 1880S LAKOTA SIOUX BEADED BRIDLE Martin and Cowdrey note: “Brain-tanned leather and thongs, glass seed beads, tin cones, dyed bird fluff. Here, the requisite lightning motif is beginning to drift and has been horizontally bisected to produce three triangular flaps on the brow band.” The bridle has 1” side bands with a center drop of 7 /12” overall. The down in the tin cones is mostly lost.

Pictured: “Horses and Bridles of the American Indians,” Mike Cowdrey and Ned and Jody Martin, page 124

(Est. $8,000 - $10,000)

1256 - LAKOTA SIOUX AMERICAN FLAG BEADED BRIDLE Cowdrey and Martin notes: “Note beaded throatlatch, reins and snaffle bit. Brain-tanned leather, glass seed beads, commercial-leather reins, steel bit. Here, the traditional lightning design on the brow is disintegrating into separated, geometric motifs. On the cheek straps, similar designs alternate with U.S. flags. The fully beaded reins probably indicate this set was created for female use.”

Pictured: “Horses and Bridles of the American Indians,” Mike Cowdrey and Ned and Jody Martin, page 131

(Est. $8,000 - $12,000)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1257 - 3 NATIVE MADE VINTAGE BRAIDED HAIR ROPES a) Black buffalo hair rope, approximately 10’, flat braided with beaded sleeves on each end. b) Brown buffalo hair with wool decoration at the end. Approximately 15’, round braid. c) White and brown (natural) hair rope with beaded and wool tips. A cloth tag attached reads “St. Xavier Mission”. 13’.

(Est. $600 - $900)

1258 - A PLAINS LEDGER DRAWING Drawn on an unlined ledger page with graphite and colored pencil, a single figure on horseback with headdress and lance. Bright coloration with pencil arrows and pony tracks off to the side. 7 3/4” x 13” Unknown ledger and framed to 14” x 17” under glass. Not examined out of frame.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1259 - BEADED PICTORIAL VEST A vintage mid-century Native beaded “Wild West” vest, front featuring horse heads and horseshoes, the back having a red steer, all accented with colorful beaded designs and edges. Fringed pockets and a loose cloth lining. Shows use but very little or any bead loss.

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

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1260 - A PAIR OF PLATEAU PICTORAL BEADED GAUNTLETS Native ochre pigmented hide gauntlets with side fringe and beautifully beaded cuffs and glove. The cuffs feature a trotting white horse dragging a green lead rope. The top of one is personalized in beads with “Emma Spencer”. The top of the glove has a foliate design in red and green. 11 1/4” by 6 1/2”. They show use, but the beading is in excellent condition.

Provenance: Ex-Collection of Joel and Kate Kopp, New York

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1261 - CHEYENNE BEADED MOCCASINS Pair of moccasins with fully beaded tops and decorated split tongue. Done in understated geometric patterns using red, blue, green and gold on a white background. Show wear and some repair. 10 1/2” long overall.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $600 - $900)

1262 - SHOSHONE BEADED PICTORIAL ELK GAUNTLETS Excellent condition pair of vintage gauntlets with fringed sides. The 7 1/2” wide cuffs feature a bull elk executed in green, red, white and blue beading. Additional accents of beaded flowers. The gauntlets are 14 1/2” long overall.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1263 - SHOSHONE BEADED PICTORIAL ELK GAUNTLETS A pair of fringed leather gauntlets with beaded blue and pink deer or elk against a pine tree, with red and green flowers in the corners. Fringed edges. The cuff measures 8” across and the gloves are overall 14” in length. Lined with linen.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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1264 - CARL KAUBA (1865-1922) A Bronze lamp featuring a Native American man with a decorated headdress. Finished in a colored patina, the original toning to the bronze is strong and the detail is striking. No visible markings, 25 1/2” tall to the insulators. The American Indian Chief is 9 1/8” tall and stands on a natural base.

1265 - AUSTRIAN BRONZE NATIVE FIGURE Styled after Carl Kauba this charging Native American figure is 10 1/2” tall on a 1 3/4” stone base. Patinated bronze, marked “Austria” on the sole of one foot. This and the following patinated bronze figures were made by Alfonzo Titze, cast from models by Carl Kauba (1865-1922).

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1266 - BRUNO ZACH (AUSTRIA, 1891–1945) Untitled (Indian on horseback) Polychrome bronze 17” x 20” x 5” Signed (monogrammed) “BZ” and marked “Argentor” 1 1/4” rectangular green onyx base Argentor, Vienna, circa 1930.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1267 - GEORGE SCHÜTZT, MARKED AUSTRIAN BRONZE FIGURE A bronze Native figure 10 1/2” tall of a running man with headers and pipe bag. Marked “George Schützt”, and “5806”. Believed to be cast from models by Carl Kauba (1865-1922).

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1268 - CARL KAUBA (1865-1922) Native American Stepping into a Canoe with a Tomahawk at the Ready Bronze 16 1/2” x 9” x 5 1/2” Signed “C. Kauba” A unique example of this work with addition of an oar and extra feathers on the Indian figure. Accents of painted patina on the drops, front and back.

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1269 - SOUTHERN PLAINS GERMAN SILVER BRIDLE An early bridle in an exceedingly rare configuration, rocker engraved silver elements on tanned buffalo hide straps. A rare “cloud” pectoral is suspended from the brow band along with nested najas. A simple but decorative Mexican curb bit is attached. Included is a custom table stand.

Pictured: “Bridles of the Americas, Vol 1, Indian Silver” by Ned & Jody Martin and Robert Bauver, page 32

(Est. $8,000 - $12,000)

1270 - SOUTHERN PLAINS SILVER INDIAN BRIDLE A fine coin silver bridle with a New Mexican made ring-bit. Conchos with serrated edges and raised central dome. The corner pieces and swelled frontlet all have fancy flared ends with decorative etching. The nested najas are single linked. The bit features flat iron suspended elements. Included is a custom stand.

Pictured: “Bridles of the Americas, Vol 1, Indian Silver” by Ned & Jody Martin and Robert Bauver, page 85

(Est. $8,000 - $12,000)

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1271 - EARL BISS JR. (1947-1998) Untitled (Riders in the trees) Oil on canvas 36” x 48” Signed upper right: “Biss” Unframed This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $15,000 - $25,000)

1272 - EARL BISS JR. (1947-1998) Untitled (Riders in a snowstorm) Lithograph 23” x 33 1/2” Signed upper right: “Biss” / edition “5/140” lower left Framed to 31 1/4” x 42 1/4” This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

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1273 - EARL BISS JR. (1947-1998) Photo Finish (Horse Racing) Oil on canvas 58” x 78” Signed upper right “Biss” and signed, titled and dated on reverse ‘82 Wrapped with 1” wood This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $25,000 - $35,000)

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1274 - EARL BISS JR. (1947-1998) Chief of Paradise III Color lithograph on paper 21 1/2” x 36” Signed upper right: “Biss” / Numbered lower left: “artist proof 3/4” Framed (floated) 32 1/2” x 45 1/2” This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1275 - EARL BISS JR. (1947-1998) Untitled (Native by waterfall) Lithograph 30” x 22” Signed upper right: “Biss”/ dated ‘83 lower right / edition lower left: “1/25” Framed to 41 1/2” x 33 1/2” This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1276 - EDWARD S. CURTIS (1868-1952) Collection of four (4) framed vintage photogravures, all 15 1/4” x 11 1/2” images on 21 3/4” x 18” paper. a) Laguna Watchtower / Plate 577 / Copyright 1925 b) Acoma Belfry / Plate 564 / Copyright 1904, spot on image at top right c) Sia Street Scene / Plate 562 / Copyright 1925 d) Shuati-Sia / Plate 561 / Copyright 1925 All framed to 26 1/4” x 30 1/4”.

All have rag edge with some slight discoloration to the paper from older matting.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

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HARRISON JACKSON (1924-2011) Following is a portion of Harry’s obituary from the New York Times, April 28, 2011 Harry Jackson, a Marine combat artist who turned his back on a promising career as an Abstract Expressionist painter to become a prominent realist artist known for his paintings and bronze sculptures of cowboys and Indians, died on Monday in Sheridan, Wyo. He was 87 and lived in Cody, Wyo., and Camaiore, Italy.

Mr. Jackson, infatuated by the West from early childhood, headed to Wyoming from his hometown, Chicago, at 14 and found work as a ranch hand, working his way up to cowboy. There, when not tending cattle, he turned out shoot-’em-up sketches in the manner of Frederic Remington.

After seeing the Jackson Pollock painting The Moon-Woman Cuts the Circle, Mr. Jackson underwent an artistic conversion. The painting, he said, “shot the first crack of daylight into my blocked-off brain.” He moved to New York, where he became a close friend of Pollock’s and began painting in the Abstract Expressionist style.

He became good friends with John Wayne in the last decade of that actor’s life. In 1969, for the cover of Time magazine, he created The Marshal, a sculpture showing Wayne, as Rooster Cogburn in True Grit, on a galloping horse brandishing a rifle in his right hand.

Harry Aaron Shapiro Jr. was born on April 18, 1924, in Chicago. After his parents divorced, his mother, whose maiden name was Jackson, renamed him Harry Andrew Jackson.

As a child Harry worked at his mother’s lunchroom in the Chicago stockyards and developed a fascination with the cowboys he met there. He took Saturday art classes at the Art Institute, and even after moving to Wyoming he returned to Chicago in the winter to resume his art education.

After rejecting Abstract Expressionism, he found his footing as a Western artist when he received a commission in 1958 to create two heroic-size paintings for the Whitney Gallery of Western Art in Cody. The resulting works, each 10 feet by 21 feet, were The Stampede and The Range Burial, which he later executed as bronzes and lithographs.

1277 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011) Iroquois Guide Polychrome bronze 10” x 12” Signed, titled and dated “1967, 6P” 21” with base

(Est. $2,000 - $2,500)

1278 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011) Pony Express Bust Polychrome bronze 9” x 7” Signed and dated “72, 39/100” 12” with base

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1279 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011) The Trapper Polychrome bronze 23” x 12” x 16” Signed and dated “1970” 1/2” marble base Comes with custom oak pedestal 35” x 19 1/2” x 13 1/2”.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $8,000 - $10,000)

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1280 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011) Frontiersman Polychrome bronze 22 1/2” x 19” x 8” Signed in the base “Pennsylvania Woodsman 1750 © Harry Jackson 1965 15.P.” 2” marble base Comes with custom made oak pedestal 35” x 19 1/2” x 13 1/2”.

Provenance: Original Certificate of Origin signed by Harry Jackson, circa 1982. Two pages including photograph “Frontiersman Second Edition 14P”, Sculpted 1965, Year cast 1972 / A Fine Arts Registry Certificate from Mary Wright. / Transfer of Ownership 1979. All contained in the original envelope and folder This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $7,500 - $9,500)

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1281 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011) Two Champs Polychrome bronze 27 1/2” Signed and inscribed on base “Clayton Danks on Old Steamboat Two Champs 1907 1909 Cheyenne Wyoming” © Harry Jackson 1974 10.P. 2” marble base This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $8,000 - $12,000)

1282 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011) Pony Express Polychrome bronze 19 1/2” x 22” x 10” Signed and dated “1967” and inscribed “For Marilyn & Jim / From Harry” This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $15,000 - $20,000)

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1283 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011) Cowboy Meditation (Cowboy’s Meditation) Polychrome bronze 24 1/2” x 21” x 10” Signed and dated “64” 1 1/2” base

(Est. $15,000 - $20,000)

1284 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011) Pony Express III Bronze 8 1/4” x 10 1/2” x 6 1/2” Signed and dated “1977” w/ “WFS” mark and “179/1000” 1 1/2” marble base

(Est. $3,000 - $3,500)

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1285 - SCOTT ROGERS (B.1960) Chiricahua Apache Bronze 39 3/4” x 24” x 22” Signed, titled, and dated ‘09 27/30 This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $8,000 - $12,000)

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1286 - SCOTT ROGERS (B.1960) The Trooper Bronze 42” x 29” x 22” Signed, titled, and dated “2013 FC/30” This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $12,000 - $16,000)

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1287 - C. B. “BUCK” MAHANEY (1941-2020) A pair of bronzes titled “Buffalo Trail” The hunter is 10 1/2” x 16” x 12” The bison is 14” x 16” x 8” Both are signed “edition 19/36 CCA” 2” wood bases on both

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1288 - FRED FELLOWS CAA (B. 1934) Lot of four (4) miniature bronze saddles. a) Buckaroo Saddle, 7 3/4”, Artist Proof 1 b) The Cheyenne Saddle, 7 1/2”, Artist Proof 1 c) My Saddle, 7 3/4”, Artist Proof 1 d) “5 Flat”, 7 1/4”, 2/500 All are etched to a wood stand and have brass title plates marked “by Fred Fellows CA”

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

1289 - TIM SHINABARGER (B. 1966) Thor Bronze 15” x 11” x 6 1/2” Signed and dated “©2011, edition 25/35” 4” black granite base

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

1290 - KEITH CHRISTIE (1935-2017) El Segundo Bronze 19” x 18” x 8” Signed and dated along the saddle skirt: “1989 and 16/50” El Segundo Print 8 1/2” x 10” oval (sight) Signed lower left: “KEITH CHRISTIE” / “16/50” to match the bronze Framed to 12” x 15”

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1291 - HOWARD TERPNING (B. 1927) Scouting Oil on board 9” x 6” Framed to 23” x 20” Signed lower right: “Terpning CA 1983” Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $25,000 - $35,000)

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1292 - R. BONIN (1911-2002) Untitled (Pair of Native American Portraits) Oil on board 28” x 22” Signed lower right: “R. Bonin” Framed to 31” x 24 1/2”

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1293 - EDGAR PAXSON (1852-1919) Untitled (Portrait of a Native American) 9 3/4” x 7 1/2” oval (sight) Signed: “Compliments E. S. Paxson 1905” Framed to 17 1/2” x 15 1/2” Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $7,000 - $9,000)

1294 - OLAF CARL SELTZER (1877-1957) Untitled (Native portrait) Watercolor / Pencil on paper 5 3/8” x 4 1/8” (sight) Signed lower left: “O.C. SELTZER” Framed to 31 1/4” x 42 1/4” Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

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1295 - JOHN MOYERS (B. 1958) Crazy Horse & Crazy Man Pair of oil on board paintings 24” x 24” Signed lower left: “JOHN MOYERS” (Crazy Horse) / lower right: “JOHN MOYERS” (Crazy Man) Framed to 27” x 27” Provenance: Nedra Matteucci Galleries, Santa Fe / Private Collection Santa Fe

(Est. $20,000 - $30,000)

1296 - ERIC MICHAELS (B. 1949) To The Wintering Grounds Oil on board 24” x 30” Signed lower right and on reverse: “Eric Michaels” Framed to 32” x 38”

(Est. $3,500 - $4,500)

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1297 - WILL JAMES (1892-1942) Snubbing Post Graphite on paper 11” x 14” Signed lower left: “Will James lll-’24” Framed to 19 1/2” x 22 1/2”

(Est. $10,000 - $15,000)

1298 - ACE POWELL (1912-1978) Buffalo Graphite / Charcoal on board 18” x 24” Signed lower left with trademark ace of diamonds and “Powell” Framed to 25” x 31” Born in Tularosa, New Mexico, he became a painter of western action scenes, wild animals, and Indian figures in realistic style and in the tradition of Charles Russell. He moved to Montana at age one month. He went to high school in Browning, Montana and attended Montana State University. During this time, he continued working as a cowboy, breaking and wrangling horses east of Glacier Park. Charlie Russell’s summer home was near the Powell home, and the Russell’s were family friends and encouraged Asa, nicknamed “Ace” in his artistic talent.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

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GORDON SNIDOW CAA (B. 1936) Gordon Snidow is a realist painter that was born in Paris, Missouri in 1936, and known as the leading chronicler of the contemporary cowboy for over 40 years. He is a pioneer in the development of the American Western Art Movement as well as one of America’s outstanding fine artists. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, CA and he is a charter member and organizer of the Cowboy Artists of America, which he then served as president. When he retired in 1977 to become an emeritus member after twenty-five years, he had won twenty-seven gold and silver medals, including three for “Best of Show”. Gordon also co-founded and served on the first board of directors of the CA Museum in Kerrville, TX.

1299 - GORDON SNIDOW CAA (B. 1936) Vince 1970 Oil on canvas 30” x 50” Signed “Gordon Snidow” / dated “1970 CA” lower right Framed to 38 1/2” x 58 1/2” Comes with a copy of “hangin’ on / Gordon Snidow Portrays the Cowboy Heritage” 1980, 1st Edition, with dust jacket. Signed to Dee and Vince from Leslie and Dick.

(Est. $25,000 - $35,000)

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1300 - DAVE ALDERSON (TCAA) SILVER AND GOLD BOLO TIE A lovely special-order bolo from the multiple award winning, original co-founding member of the Traditional Cowboy Artists Association, Dave Alderson of Twin Falls, Idaho. Fabricated using a distinctive and striking blend of braided leather, silver and two-color gold, Dave connected the braided brown leather band to an intricate silver chain with horsehair tassels to secure his elegant, intricately engraved silver bolo slide adorned with a highly detailed yellow gold longhorn residing below six gold buttons and fully encased by a rose gold rounded edge.

The off-side is marked with the Alderson logo, TCAA member mark and features a locking mechanism to keep the slide in place. Great condition.

(Est. $2,500 - $4,500)

1301 - MARK DAHL (TCAA) STUNNING RING BIT Made of polished, blued steel, inlaid and overlaid with fine sterling silver, Dahl’s exquisite ring bit is remarkably constructed with very deep, domed inlays with each cheek consisting of eight intricately engraved and filigreed teardrops unique to each opening. The inside of the cheek pieces and a portion of the mouthpiece are extensively engraved in the steel. Six chains connect the ring to the slobber bar and the rein chains are handmade. Mark worked on this bit for nearly two months. It includes a custom display stand.

Dahl set a record at the 2008 Oklahoma City TCAA exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in when one of his contemporary bits sold for $34,000.

Provenance: High Noon Auction, Lot #254, January 30th, 2010 Mark Dahl (TCA Emeritus Member) grew up as a cowboy in the cattle ranching community of Starr Valley near Deeth, Nevada. As a young man he made several pairs of spurs but received no formal training - he relied instead on a working knowledge of cowboy gear. Dahl was always fascinated with silver-mounted bits and spurs. In 1982 he decided to try his hand at silversmithing. Though beautiful works of art, everything Dahl builds is also functional. He strives to please the senses with his creations.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

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RICK BEAN Emeritus member of the renowned Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, saddlemaker Rick Bean is known as a master cowboy craftsman. He and wife Kristie run an authentic custom saddlery in Star, Idaho, where they keep both a workshop and store.

Rick is quoted on their website rcbean.com: “I started out in Junior High making belts and began making harnesses when my folks purchased my first sewing machine. I had a complete shop right in my bedroom. After graduation, I moved the shop into a wagon shed, which is still part of the store today… My passion in life is the Western saddle. I’ve been drawing and building them for 45 years and hope to build them for many years to come.”

1302 - RICK BEAN (TCAA) “OUTLAW” SADDLE A tribute saddle made by Rick to commemorate his famous Traditional Cowboy Arts exhibition saddle from 2008 at the Nation Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. A two-tone tooled saddle with striking snake, outlaws running and shooting horseback on the back in silver. The seat has the “Made by R. C. Bean / Star -Idaho” cartouche.

The custom saddle stand made especially for this saddle is included and is a beautiful work of art itself. From the 2009 TCAA catalog; “Christened the Outlaw Saddle

by Rick Bean because of the dark color and the bad guys on the cantle back, it is built on a Butch Cassidy saddle tree with a 15-inch seat, semi-square skirts and 23-inch tapaderos. The saddle is fully carved and fully lined with a copper and black “antiquing” dye scheme. A realistic figure of a coiled rattlesnake is carved into the dish of the seat while the cantle back has a silver sculpture of outlaws created in relief

by Bean. Dave Anderson fabricated the sterling silver conchas.”

(Est. $15,000 - $25,000)

1303 - SPUR STRAPS BY TCAA MAKER RICK BEAN A large swell belly style pair of straps with studded edges and deep foliate pattern tooling, mounted with a 3” scalloped edge engraved “Texas Star” concho. “As new” condition, maker-marked on the reverse “Made by R. C. Bean / Star Idaho”.

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1304 - JOHN WILLEMSMA TCAA EXHIBITION SADDLE A fine exhibition saddle from the 2011 Traditional Cowboy Artist event at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The description from the catalog reads: “This saddle pays tribute to the cowboys of the Northern Range.

The influence shows in the large skirts and the 26-inch long, gray and silver-tipped angora goat saddlepockets or Anqueros.

Willemsma chose to feature waterlily/mixed floral carving highlighted by Ernie Marsh’s steel oxbow stirrups and rigging rings. The inlaid seat is tanned water buffalo. Dave Anderson also collaborated with sterling silver trim and cantle banner with the TCAA logo in 14K gold.”

Also in the catalog: “I’m always amazed at how much time and effort is dedicated to the pieces in this show. It is a sacrifice-born of love and determination for who and what we are as craftsman-to those who see the vision of each artists work.”

(Est. $25,000 - $30,000)

1305 - JOHN WILLEMSMA TCAA EXHIBITION RIFLE SCABBARD A deep mixed-floral carved rifle scabbard of have saddle skirting with the “TCA” logo tooled near the throat.

Crafted by the famed and award-winning Traditional Cowboy Artist John Willemsa. 39” overall and a throat of 9” and in as new condition. Maker-marked on the reverse with an oval cartouche “John Willemsa / Maker / Guthrie, OK.” The 2 buckles are by TCAA artist Ernie Marsh.

Exhibited: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, 2012

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

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1306 - EDWARD H. BOHLIN CHILD’S PARADE SADDLE Exceedingly rare, dazzling and very well maker-marked brown Bohlin “Hexagon” model child’s pony size parade saddle in very fine condition with fully matching bridle, bit, breast collar and original black and white wool Corona. Made in the early 1950s by the renowned Hollywood Saddlemaker to the Stars for that special child that has everything, this extravagant brown floral carved ensemble features an engraved one-piece silvered front with twisted rope-edge gullet and pelican style horn, sterling rope-edge cantle, prominent corner plates with raised 5-point Texas stars plus extensively and artistically ornamental heavy gauge sterling silver hexagon conchos that, according to the 1954 catalog description: “have many facets that reflect light making a very striking effect in the Show Ring”. The seat measures 13”, skirts 24”, fender 9” and tapaderos 18”. A quick review of the all the Bohlin catalogs from 1927 through the 1960s indicates that Ed offered only two of their parade saddles in child’s sizes that being the “Jackie Cooper” model in the 1930s and 40s and this “Hexagon” pattern in the 1950s.

(Est. $30,000 - $40,000)

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1307 - MARK DAHL (TCAA) FOUR SIXES BRAND (6666) SPURS Silver inlaid heel band and chap guard in polished blued steel with engraved stationary buttons and 14-point scalloped rowels. Attached to basketweave two-piece leather mounted with Dahl-made sterling buckles.

Provenance: Originally made for and sold at the January 17th, 1998 High Noon, Mesa, AZ auction as part of a project to highlight some of the premier contemporary western craftsmen of the 1990s with a tribute to the Four Sixes Ranch in North Central Texas and its rich Texas history, tradition and folklore dating back to the 1870s when Samuel B. Burnett drove his own herd of the Chishom trail

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1308 - A LOT OF MARIO HANEL (B.1966) ANTIQUED GUN RIGS a) Money cartridge belt and holster rig, 43” long and 2 7/8” wide with an early Main & Winchester style holster for a 7 1/2” .44 W.C.F. Colt Frontier Six Shooter with raised incised floral carving. b) Cartridge belt: 40” x 2 3/8”, .45 caliber, nickel studded with 2 1/4” “Frank Schultz” (Victor, MT) marked sterling silver buckle.

Mario Hanel graduated high school in 1985, fully intending to become a logger. An injury changed Mario’s life and course by redirecting his recovery and subsequent focus to a restorative leather working hobby.

Enamored with his newfound talent and skill, Mario began absorbing all the books on leather, saddle making and tooling that he could find.

He began working for accomplished local and regional saddle makers who provided both knowledge and motivation. By the mid 1990s, he was already a high coveted and gifted craftsman winning a TCAA (Traditional Cowboy Artists) scholarship to study with Idaho’s renowned, Cary Schwarz. Mario frequently credits artistic inspiration from the early California saddlery icons like Santa Barbara’s Samuel Loomis and the Bay Area’s Main & Winchester. Mario, his wife Amanda and their two daughters currently reside in Chiloquin, OR.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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1309 - TINTYPE OF LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF WILLIAM BRADY A sixth-plate tintype, measuring 3 1/8” x 2 1/8”. A scarce image of Sheriff William Brady & friend. Brady seated and holding a derringer. The image is slightly hand tinted, circa late 1860s.

William Brady was elected as the first Sheriff of Lincoln County on September 6, 1869. Brady aligned himself with Lawrence Murphy. In 1877, William Brady was beaten by unknown men.

His beating was blamed on John Tunstall, and in retaliation, the deputies killed Tunstall in cold blood, which would ignite the Lincoln County War. Sheriff Brady was killed by Billy the Kid and the Regulators on April 1, 1878, in reprisal for the killing of his good friend John Tunstall. This is the crime which lead to the conviction of Billy and his sentence of death. This led to the famous escape from the Lincoln County jail. A very important Billy the Kid related and Lincoln County, New Mexico artifact. A sharp and clear image done in the photographer’s studio with backdrop.

(Est. $5,000 - $8,000)

1310 - OVAL COLORIZED PHOTOGRAPH OF COWBOY IN DOME FRAME A hand-colored photograph of a cowboy wearing woolly chaps, gun belt and holster with revolver and holding a rope. The image is 19” x 13”, framed to 24 1/2” x 18 1/2”.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $600 - $900) 1311 - A TINTYPE OF THREE WESTERN SCOUTS OR FRONTIERSMEN A 3 1/4” x 2 1/8” ferrotype of three men dressed in frontier garb. It is a wonderful image of two long-haired frontiersmen standing with their boots on the knee of a seated black man dressed in fringed buckskins and holding a pipe tomahawk. An early example worth further research.

Provenance: Robert G. McCubbin Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $2,000)

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1312 - SANG CHOI The Blue Root Ranch Oil on canvas 12” x 24” wrapped on stretcher Signed lower right: “Sang Choi” / signed, titled and dated “2007” on reverse Unframed

(Est. $600 - $800) 1313 - MATT CLARK (1903-1972) A pair of colorful Western illustrations. a) Untitled Oil on board 14” x 32” Signed lower right: “Matt Clark” / dated ‘49 Framed to 18” x 32” b) Untitled Oil on board 19” x 23” Signed lower left: “Matt Clark” / dated ‘49 Framed to 25 1/2” x 28 1/2”

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1314 - LEONARD H. REEDY (1899-1956) Untitled (Stage robbery) Watercolor 7 1/2” x 10 3/4” (sight) Signed lower left: “LEONARD REEDY” Framed to 17” x 21 1/2” Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

1315 - ANDY ANDERSON (1893-1963) A pair of Andy Anderson wood carvings. a) Navajo Man, 18” tall b) Navajo Woman, 15” tall Both are in fine condition, circa 1950s.

Provenance/Pictured: “The World of Andy Anderson” by High Noon Western Americana, 2007, pg 32 Book included with the lot

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

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1316 - TILL GOODAN (1896-1958) Untitled (Roping trouble) Oil on canvas 24” x 32” Signed lower left: “Till Goodan” Framed to 29” x 37”

(Est. $7,000 - $9,000)

1317 - MICHAEL COLEMAN (B.1946) Untitled (Indian encampment) Oil on board 14” x 20” Signed lower right: “Michael Coleman” Framed to 24” x 30” Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $7,000 - $9,000)

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1318 - GRANT SPEED (1930-2011) Followin’ the Bell Mare Bronze 19 1/2” x 43” x 9 1/2” Signed and dated “edition 17/30” 1 1/2” wood base Comes with a custom oak pedestal 36” x 48 1/2” x 13 1/2”.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1319 - GALLAGHER RULE (B. 1930) John Wayne Bronze 17” x 10 1/2” x 8” Signed “79 Rule 26/50” 2” wood base

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

1320 - D. MICHAEL THOMAS (B. 1954) On Deck Bronze 18 1/2” x 16” Signed and dated “2001 2/35” 2 1/2” wood base wrapped in rope This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,500)

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1321 - DAVE MCGARY (1958-2013) Last Stand Hill Polychrome bronze 36” x 25” x 19” Signed and numbered “16/40” “How I want to be remembered - For having documented, with respect, the culture of Native American people for being innovative and establishing my own techniques and style of work. I hope I have changed the way people look at bronze sculpture. For showing that there really are no limits in what is possible in bronze, that we can capture an amazing amount of detail and depth of color for another level of realism” - Dave McGary (DaveMcGary.com) This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $15,000 - $25,000)

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1322 - HARRY JACKSON (1924-2011) Marshall II Bronze 18” w/ 1” base x 19” x 6 1/2” Signed: “Mll /50” / dated “1979” This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1323 - BILL NEBEKER CAA (B. 1942) High Noon Bronze 32” x 15” x 16” Signed and dated “2019 3/30 CA” 3” wood base Comes with a custom oak pedestal fitted for the bronze 35” x 24” x 16”.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $8,000 - $10,000)

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1324 - BILL NEBEKER CAA (B. 1942) The Eyes of Texas Bronze 34” x 19” x 16” Signed and dated: “2011 AC 1/3 (Artists Copy) CA” 3” wood base Comes with custom oak pedestal fitted for the bronze 35” x 27” x 18 1/2”.

Bill Nebeker of Prescott, Arizona has been a member of the Cowboy Artists of America since 1978. Among his honors at annual exhibitions of the CAA are the Sculpture Award, Gold in 1989 and Silver in 1985; and Kiekhofer Award for Best of Show, 1989.

In Kerrville, Texas, the Cowboy Artists Museum featured a 30-year retrospective of his work in the late 1990s. His work is in the collections of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum, Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Phoenix Art Museum, Phippen Museum in Prescott, Palm Spring Desert Museum and Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg and the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $10,000 - $14,000)

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1325 - ROY ROGERS’ FAMOUS EXHIBITION MCCABE CHAPS A stunning and famous pair of McCabe parade chaps from the collection of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. The chaps are from a complete McCabe parade saddle ensemble that was commissioned in 1931 for the wealthy horsewoman, H.L. Musick and her champion horse, Diamond. Crafted by McCabe with the intent of creating the finest gold and silver mounted saddle outfit in existence, Ms. Musick proudly rode the ensemble, to great acclaim, in at least a decade’s worth of Rose Parades. Years later, Roy Rogers sought out this exact McCabe ensemble with the intent to use it solely for photos and promotional appearances. Roy rode in any number of incredible and expensive saddles, but he reserved the McCabe for when he really wanted to show off. Numerous photos feature Roy posing, and smiling broadly, with the complete set. It was known to be among his very favorite parade outfits.

At a cost of $20,000 during the Great Depression, sixteen craftsmen (including John McCabe himself) spent six months creating the matching pieces.

Historian and author James Nottage had the privilege of studying the whole ensemble while in the company of Roy Rogers himself. An extensive and highly detailed letter written by Mr. Nottage accompanies the chaps, and includes complete and exacting details of the entire set. Following is a description of the chaps, excerpted from the letter: “While the saddle in such an outfit is rightfully considered the centerpiece, the chaps fashioned by Davis, Martinez, McCabe, and Goodan are truly exceptional. The chap’s edges are generally treated with round and rectangular flowers. For each leg, in fact, there are over 100 conchos of varying shapes and sizes, each with a ruby in the center. There are five large flower conchos down each leg. The massive scenes at the bottom outside corner of each leg are a full six inches high by ten- and one-half inches wide!

The tooled leather waist belt on each side has a three-piece horseshoe buckle set of silver and gold with rubies mounted on flowers. On each leg there is an oval silver plaque with rope edge and a chased gold scene over the silver. In addition, down each leg there are four similar oval scenes of increasing size from top to bottom and at the bottom outside corner of each leg is a large panel with an even larger scene. Of the twelve plaques on the chaps, most are beautifully chased silver and gold with various scenes of cowboys riding bucking horses or steers. One features a coyote singing to the moon. On one left side panel is an especially effective scene of a cowboy in a corral, roping a bronco with the saddle on the ground in the center.

The bottom corner panel on the right leg shows a cowboy on horseback riding in the mountains and surprised by a bear. The corresponding scene on the left bottom corner is extraordinarily appealing. Here is crafted a landscape in which a cowboy rides from the right distance to rope a steer running toward the left. The figures are beautifully articulated and seem to be running out of the scene toward the viewer.”

-- James Nottage, November 2023

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Roy Rogers and his prize McCabe chaps

Roy’s chaps and saddle being transported for exhibit

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Mrs. H. L. Musick on her champion horse Diamond

Exhibited: Nationwide.

EX: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Collection Provenance: Lot includes original letter from James Nottage.

James H. Nottage was founding Chief Curator of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Los Angeles from 1988 to 2000 and later Vice President and Chief Curatorial Officer at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis from 2001 until his retirement in 2018. He has curated or developed more than 100 special exhibitions and edited, authored or contributed essays to a dozen books, historical journals and magazines including the 1996 definitive Bohlin book “Saddlemaker to the Stars: The Leather and Silver Art of Edward H. Bohlin”.

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(Est. $70,000 - $90,000)

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1326 - ROY ROGERS’/MCCABE SPURS, BOOT TOPS AND GAUNTLET GLOVES A grouping of sterling and gold accessories made to complete the outfit made by John McCabe. Each component is a distinctive sculptural work of art.

The parade spurs are of heavy steel, overlaid with chased and engraved silver, and have rope edges overall. The shanks and heel bands have floral motifs. The rowels are six petal silver flowers with floral overlay and rowel pin covers of silver and gold flowers with ruby centers. The spur straps have the same small flowers as the rowel pins with 3-piece gold horseshoe, gold & silver buckle sets. Each strap has a large floral silver concho with a ruby center.

For both convenience and uniformity, a clever pair of boot tops were created to be worn over various boots and still match the rest of the outfit. Each top is black tooled leather. At the bottom and top edges is a row of silver and gold flowers with ruby centers. One top has an oval panel with rope edge, showing a silver landscape and the figure of a gold cowboy on horseback roping a calf. The other is the same except the center gold figures show a cowboy in full dimension bulldogging a steer. As with other figures, the eyes of the animals are all rubies.

A pair of floral tooled gauntlets are embellished with a single row of small silver and gold flowers, each with a single ruby at the bottom of the cuffs. A rope edged oval panel with a gold, ruby eyed longhorn steer head decorates the center of the cuff.

EX: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Collection Provenance: Lot includes detailed letter from James Nottage, describing the items and their history.

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(Est. $15,000 - $20,000)

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1327 - (C) EDWARD H. BOHLIN’S PERSONAL SILVER MOUNTED GUN BELT WITH A PAIR OF BOHLIN MOUNTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS This incredible, hefty, one-of-a-kind Bohlin belt and double-holster rig was crafted as part of Edward Bohlin’s famous “Big Saddle,” his 14-year masterpiece equestrian parade ensemble, which he designed and built (along with top Bohlin artists) for his own personal collection. In other words, it’s Ed Bohlin’s Bohlin gun rig. A pair of Bohlin mounted Colt Single Actions complete the remarkable piece.

Included with the lot is a letter from historian, and noted Bohlin scholar, James Nottage. The description below is excerpted from this letter, which gives a fascinating and detailed description and history of this custom rig, of which Nottage writes, “It is not going too far to state that, at least from this point of view, this is the most artistic and richly embellished Western-styled gunbelt and holster set ever made.”

Details from the Nottage letter: “As with the other parts of the outfit, Gabriel Diaz did the leather stamping on the holsters and belt while his son Angel Diaz stitched the edges with flat silver wire. Mounted on the bottom edge of the belt are fourteen number 533 square conchos, each attached with four silver poppy pins. The conchos have embossed rope edges surrounding floral repousse scroll designs. In the center of each is a gold creature of the west including buffalo, eagles, bears, raccoons, and burros. A highlight in the center of the belt is a large plaque of sterling silver with rope edges, poppy pins, and a gold calf being roped by a cowboy on horseback. The belt has a classic three-piece sterling silver buckle set with one loop and matching keeper. Overlays in red and yellow gold are engraved and a central oval on the buckle is engraved with the maker/owner’s initials, “EHB”. The skeleton-styled pockets of the holsters are stitched with flat sterling silver wire. The skirts each have fourteen 531 conchos with poppy pins and red gold four-petal flowers in the center. The pockets themselves were designed to hold Ed’s Colt Bisley revolvers with 5 1/2” barrels and are stitched with flat silver wire and edged with five petal flowers in silver with gold centers. The retaining strap on each holster has a small three-piece buckle set in silver with gold floral overlays and twisted wire gold rope edges.”

The added pair of Colts are a composed pair of first-generation Colt Single Action Armies, 1896 and 1903*, with blade front sights and strap notch rear sights. In typical configuration for 4 3/4” guns, with caliber designation on left side of barrels, two-line address on top of barrels, frame with two-line patents information on left side (one with encircled pony at rear, one with pony not encircled). The guns have been chromed for visual appeal, and mounted with a set of silver Bohlin grips, with mirrored panels to show off raised gold steer heads with ruby eyes and raised gold “S”s when holstered, panels have full coverage engraving of acanthus scroll, cleverly executed with rocker engraving and shading, enclosed within a rocker engraved border.

Condition: Strong bores with some mild frosting throughout and minor oxidation, metal bright chrome throughout with some superficial scratches, minor clouding, and pinprick oxidation at muzzle. Grips are excellent with minor handling marks; legends good, somewhat soft from refinish.

In closing his letter, Nottage calls the rig an “Artistic Treasure” and writes, “Most of Ed Bohlin’s remarkable outfit, including saddle, boots, and one cased revolver was purchased by Gene Autry and is part of the collections of the Autry National Center in Los Angeles. Described by one writer as “massive”, this holster set is one of the finest and most important products of the Bohlin shop, made for the master himself, and is arguably the best and most artistic American revolver holster set of the mid-20th century.”

--James H. Nottage, November 1, 2023 *The 1903 Colt (serial number 249976) is classified as a modern firearm, and is Curio and Relic eligible.

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Provenance •Personal property of Edward H. Bohlin, 1940s to 1977.

•Purchased in 1977 from Bohlin by an attorney and sheriff in Houston, Texas.

•Acquired and later sold in 2003 by John Reedy, then owner of The Bohlin Company.

•Acquired 2003 by a distinguished California collector.

Exhibited •Stockholm, Sweden, 1947, at the NK Department Store exhibition, “Ready California.” Personally examined by the king of Sweden at that time.

•The 1967 International and Universal Exposition or Expo 67, as it was commonly known, World’s Fair held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from April 27 to October 29, 1967.

•Parade appearances: Worn by Ed Bohlin while riding in every annual Tournament of Roses Parade, at least from 1947 to 1973 and in each Santa Barbara Fiesta parade, Sheriff’s Rodeo in the Los Angeles Coliseum, and the Santa Claus Lane Parade in Hollywood, plus many more during the same range of years.

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Published References to Ed Bohlin’s Personal outfit and holsters • The American Swedish Monthly in July of 1939.

• Guns & Ammo , pictured in color on the front cover, November 1966.

• Western Outfitter , May 1976.

• Horse & Rider , February 1969.

• True West , August, 1971.

• Western Life , August, 1967.

• The Herald News, Wolf Point , Montana, July 3, 1975.

• Guns & Ammo Annual , 1972.

• Saddlemaker to the Stars: The Leather and Silver Art of Edward H. Bohlin , by James H. Nottage (1996, published by the Autry Museum and the University of Washington Press).

•Pictured being worn by Ed Bohlin on the cover of the 1949 and 1966 Bohlin catalogs.

James H. Nottage was founding Chief Curator of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Los Angeles from 1988 to 2000 and later Vice President and Chief Curatorial Officer at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis from 2001 until his retirement in 2018. He has curated or developed more than 100 special exhibitions and edited, authored or contributed essays to a dozen books, historical journals and magazines including the 1996 definitive Bohlin book “Saddlemaker to the Stars: The Leather and Silver Art of Edward H. Bohlin”.

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(Est. $200,000 - $250,000)

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1328 - R. T. FRAZIER STUDDED BATWING CHAPS A beautiful pair of two-tone overlaid and studded batwings with slotted conchos and solid star decorations. The center overlay is a 5-point star, also studded on the perimeter.

Well-marked with the “R. T. Frazier / Pueblo Colo.” cartouche on the billet.

1329 - GOLD WOOLIE CHAPS

(Est. $2,000 - $2,500)

A pair of unmarked bright and lush gold color angora chaps.

The belt is basket stamped and has “W.B.” stamped into the center. The leather legs and canvas lining are in very good condition, the inside of the belt has some cracking. Gold and the brighter colors are scarce and desirable. 38” overall.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1330 - DEVORE’S SADDLERY HELENA MONTANA BATWING CHAPS A heavily studded pair of mid-century batwing chaps, marked on the billet “DeVore’s Saddlery / Helena, Montana”.

Overlaid with graduated diamonds and edge bindings and studded with swastika designs. Three (3) slotted brass conchos per side on the belt. 35” tall overall. Nice color and soft leather.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1331 - J.S. COLLINS COWBOY SADDLE Floral carved stock saddle by one the most famous makers in the American West. “J. S. Collins / Omaha” cartouche faint on the seat and a later engraved plate on the cantle, the seat is 16”, cantle is 5” tall. An attached steer head decoration as was used by the J. S. Collins saddlery on the swell. It has a dark oiled finish, with period cut out steel stirrups with added tap covers. Comes with a nice old rawhide reata.

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1332 - MONTANA PRISON HORSEHAIR BRIDLE A natural color horsehair bridle from Deer Lodge with a black diamond pattern, double round cheeks and flat hitched brow and nose bands. Large impressive knots with reins and romel. Excellent condition, sharp, bold colors.

Attached is what appears is the original iron bit.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1333 - EARLY SPANISH HORSEHAIR BRIDLE A Spanish chain-type construction using a series on “cringle” knits.

Perhaps the earliest known horsehair bridle and believed to have been made by Spanish sailors.

As described in the Martin Horsehair book: “The knot used to make this extremely rare Spanish-style 18th century horsehair bridle is similar to the cringle knot used by Spanish sailors as shown on Figure 2.4 identified as ‘seizing the eyelet.’ This unusually small bridle with a Spanish snaffle bit and delicate reins is well suited for the small Spanish horses that came to the new world.”

Some restoration and stabilization by Ron & Shoni Maulding.

Pictured: “Horsehair Bridles - A Unique American Folk Art” by Ned & Jody Martin, page 19 Includes a new copy of the book

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000)

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1334 - TEXAS SPURS WITH CARD SUITE OVERLAY

1335 - UNMARKED MCCHESNEY STYLE GAL-LEG SPURS

Crafted in the style of Kelly Bros., these spurs are a large and impressive pair with 1” bands and 2 3/4” shanks holding a 2 3/4” star rowel.

Two-piece leathers attached.

A large pair of spurs with 1” bands featuring punched slots for the swinging button holders. Silver overlays with copper garters and brass shoes. The 3” long shanks have a 2” rowel. Vintage plain leather straps.

(Est. $400 - $600)

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1336 - DAINTY MCCHESNEY GAL-LEG COWGIRL SPURS

1337 - C. P. SHIPLEY GOOSE HEAD COWGIRL SPURS

Tapered bands with 2 1/4” copper covered shanks, silver shoes and saw-tooth rowels. This is the “Spurs for Ladies” version of the No. 8 pattern.

A sharp and well-marked pair of “Flying Goose” cowgirl pattern spurs with silver and brass overlays. Marked inside “C.P. SHIPLEY” & KAN CITY MO” in the 1/2” bands.

(Est. $600 - $900)

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1338 - UNMARKED SPOTTED COWBOY SPURS

1339 - MCCHESNEY CHILDREN’S SPURS

An unusual pair of spurs, just a little too good to be called ranch-made but “folk arty” enough to be interesting. 7/8” swell band with brass dots, a flat to round shank with bulbous ends, double heel chains, flat buttons and chased offside. Newer straps with Texas star conchos.

A petite pair of unmarked spurs with straight 1 3/8” shanks holding a clover style rowel. The shaped bands have silver buttons and leaf designs.

Surface rust covers the iron inside and out. Vintage straps attached.

(Est. $600 - $800) (Est. $300 - $400)

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1340 - CALIFORNIA SILVER INLAID SPURS

1341 - IMPRESSIVE SILVER INLAID FILIGREED CALIFORNIA SPURS

This variation of the peanut pattern was a popular style made by several California bit and spur makers including Visalia Stock Saddle Co. where it was pictured as “Pat #86” in their early 1920s catalog. This pair features a silver inlaid partial drop shank securing a 10-point rowel, inlaid and engraved heel bands with atypical and deluxe “gold” buttons, vaquero heel chains, engraved off-side, and vintage basket-stamped two-piece leathers with domed 2” engraved conchos. Good condition, circa 1920s.

Artistically and intricately engraved and filigreed with exceptional detail, this noteworthy pair of circa 1920s unmarked spurs undoubtedly came from an exceedingly talented Northern California or Elko, Nevada spur maker. Includes partial drop shanks securing 10-point rowels, barrel chap guard, stationary buttons, heel chains, and contemporary basketstamped straps with filigreed domed buttons. Fine condition.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000) (Est. $700 - $900)

1342 - 1890S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VAQUERO SPURS

1343 - FINE INLAID CALIFORNIA SPURS

Silver inlaid double crescent moon pattern, narrow band 19th century spurs with classic early California Vaquero drop-shanks. Probably made in Ventura, Santa Barbara or Los Angeles by a highly accomplished spur maker. Includes heelchains and contemporary straps.

Variations of this wildly popular double diamond and six-spot pattern spur were made by Garcia, Visalia and even Buermann for decades going back to the late 19th century. This particular pair probably dates from the late 1920s to mid 1930s and is in very nice condition with all inlaid mountings crisp showing negligible wear. Partial drop shanks secure 10-point rowels, original heelchains, lovely russet colored two-piece floral leather affixed with period domed engraved conchos.

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

1344 - RARE VICENTE MARDUENO (1865-1933) INLAID CALIFORNIA SPURS Scarce and distinctive pair of double-mounted 1880s Santa Barbara County vaquero-style spurs with two-piece inlaid stylized drop-shanks, 10-point spoke rowels, target pattern bands with raised spots, and heel chains.

Off-side inlaid with etched iron. Spurs affixed to later vintage tan carved maple leaf pattern two-piece leathers adorned with large Mexican Peso conchas. 1/2” wide 2” shaft and 1 3/4” rowel.

Provenance: Ex-James Gregg Layne (1913-1993), Santa Barbara, Calif collection inventory tag attached

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1345 - UNMARKED J. B. MULL SPURS

1346 - UNMARKED MIKE MORALES SPURS

A Wyoming pattern with split or “Cheyenne” heel bands, this pair of iron working spurs are done in the Mull style having the trademark style squared off shanks. The bands are 3/4” with a 2 1/2” long shank. These have a nice even gray finish. Newer straps with old nickeled conchos.

A classic Morales heel band but no markings visible. Very nice engraved inlays on the tapered 1/2” bands and the 2 5/8” sloped shanks. These show very little use and the engraving is sharp and precise. Straps are floral stamped and have sterling scalloped edge conchos.

EX: Roger Wilmot Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

(Est. $1,000 - $1,400)

1347 - FINE CALIFORNIA SILVER INLAID SPURS A popular pattern that was first championed by several of the prominent California makers, this is a 1930s later rendition of the earlier Visalia Stock Saddle Co design as evidenced by the wider shanks. Clearly a “showy” pair with engraved inlaid bands and shanks artfully accented by six raised silver spots and a central dome. Includes 8-point rowels, heel chains, and two-piece floral carved leathers affixed with domed and scalloped engraved conchos. Very fine condition.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1348 - FRANK BRADNEY SPURS Overlaid in the Bradney style of chipped edges and sunburst corners on the 1” wide bands and mounted over the panels with bronze diamond 4 brands. Cutting style shanks and rowels. With floral tooled period leathers.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1349 - UNMARKED SPURS WITH OTTO ERNST STRAPS Cast spurs, most likely unmarked North & Judd, with beveled bands and a drop shank holding a 10-point rowel. Some original finish remaining. The scarce and desirable straps are Rocky Mountain style two-piece with border stamping and a sharp “Otto F. Ernst / Maker / Sheridan, Wyo.” cartouche.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

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1350 - ROBERT BALDWIN MARKED CANON CITY SPURS The “White & Davis Specials”, well marked “9647” under each of the shanks. These are a scarce pattern by one of the most sought-after Colorado Penitentiary makers. Inlays with crisscross or diamond pattern engraving on a 3/4” to 7/8” tapered band and a 2 3/4” long shank holding a 2” rowel.

Overall, in very good condition.

In 1915 Baldwin was arrested for the heinous crime of suffocating his infant son. He was charged with first degree murder and on June 29, 1915, convicted and sentenced to life at the State Penitentiary. He served nearly ten years and then, one day, just simply disappeared. For the warden, Tom Tynan, his escape became a huge embarrassment and prisoner #9647’s whereabouts remain a mystery to this day.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $4,000 - $5,000)

1351 - REX SCHNITGER WYOMING SPURS A massive pair of single mounted Wyoming spurs with 1” wide Cheyenne split heel bands, each adorned with three of Schnitger’s trademark 8-pointed domed buttons. The 3” spiked shanks with (5) angled inlays each with snowflake engraving supporting a stunning, oversized 18-point iron rowel with punch dots, circa 1930s.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1352 - G. S. GARCIA HEART SPURS A pair of model #40 Heart pattern spurs, well marked with the “G. S. Garcia” on one spurs and the “Elko, Nev.” mark inside the heel band on the other.

These show wear but appear to be all original. Mounted with double heel chains and newer straps sporting old domed conchos.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

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1353 - ED FIELD INLAID SANTA BARBARA SPURS A double-mounted swell-band pair of Edwin G. Field (1920-2012) Santa Barbara spurs with original bluing, twisted wire inlay and stripes overall. The bands are 3/4” at the widest point with a 2 1/4” shank holding a wide inlaid rowel. Double heel chains and basket stamped straps with Field stamped scalloped conchos.

Pictured: “Bit and Spur Makers in the Vaquero Tradition” by Ned & Jody Martin, page 91. Included is a letter from Mr. Martin Read The Field Family Bio online at MorphyAuctions.com

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1354 - A FINE PAIR OF VISALIA CALIFORNIA SHIELD PATTERN SPURS Unmarked but in the classic style and construction of the Visalia Stock Saddle Co. A pair of nicely engraved inlaid shield design spurs with barrel chaps guards and clover style rowels. Flat buttons with engraved inlay and double heel chains. The center shield is a full 1” tall and the shank extends 2 3/4” to hold a 1 3/4” rowel.

EX: Roger Wilmot Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1355 - A PAIR OF WYOMING STYLE SPURS An unusual pair of spurs in the classic Wyoming styling, nice enough to be done by a top maker and crude enough to tell a story. Fully mounted with silver inlays, one side with card suits and the other with chevrons and a central circle. The strap buttons are covered with silver Union shields on one side, the other with hearts. The bands are 1 1/8”, the shanks 3”. The back of the bands on the outside are stamped with stars and moons. Show real cowboy wear but retain the engraving and edges.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1356 - MCCHESNEY DOUBLE-MOUNTED GAL-LEG SPURS A classic lady leg pattern spur by Robert McChesney.

Leaf, vine and tulip overlay with copper legs, silver garter and shoes. The large #6 pattern with replaced rowels and rowel pins, wear commensurate with normal cowboy use. Two-piece basket stamped straps.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

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1357 - A.J. SCHELL (1880-1945) MARKED OVERLAID SPURS Rare “A J SCHELL MAKER” marked California style silver overlaid spurs with 14-point rowels, vaquero heel chains affixed to stamped dove wing leather straps with great 1930s Navajo turquoise mounted scalloped silver conchos.

Provenance: Ex-James Gregg Lane Collection (1913-1993), Santa Barbara, California inventory tag attached Alfred J. Schell was born in Gerlach, Nevada in 1880. Schell apprenticed with John Estrada (1865-1942) at Goldberg and Staunton from 1910-1913 in Winnemucca, Nevada during the golden age of the buckaroo style. His earliest work is marked “AJ Schell maker, Gerlach, NV”. Al moved to Pyramid Lake near Reno in the 1920s and eventually to Oroville, CA where he traveled to large ranches repairing harness and tack, as well as bits and spurs. Schell’s work is comparable with the best of the early ‘California style’ makers, both inlaid and overlaid with light engraving.

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000)

1358 - A PAIR OF VISALIA COWGIRL SPURS A fabulous pair of dainty and finely crafted California spurs with tapered 1/2” bands inlaid with scroll engraved silver. The shanks have the small button chap guard and a 1” rowel. The off side is chased on both the band and shank. Clearly marked on the inside of the band “Visalia Stock Saddle Co. / S. F. Cal.” Double heel chains mounted on swingers. The floral carved straps are period and could be original to the spurs.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1359 - FIGUEROA CALIFORNIA SPURS A pair of unmarked spurs with the deep flowing leafs style engraving of the Figueroa Bros. of Los Angeles.

A wide 1 1/4” central domed overlay with inlaid panels on each side. Single mounted with a 2 1/2” shank and 2 1/8” spoke rowel. Double heel chains complete the spurs.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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1360 - BRASS INLAID CANON CITY SPURS A large and heavy pair of Colorado Penitentiary double mounted spurs with simple prison style engraving. 7/8” bands, 2 1/2” shanks and 2” beveled 7 point rowels.

Pictured: “Canon City Prison Spurs & The Men Who Made Them” by Patrice Maul and Jack Ferguson, page 60

(Est. $800 - $1,000)

1361 - IMPRESSIVE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INLAID SPURS A pair of circa 1930s-1940s striking silver inlaid spurs with cut out bands, large domes and drastic sweeping full drop shanks. Engraved silver washers decorate the 2” rowels and complete the overall look of a high grade pair of California spurs. A “HCL” (H. C. Lewis) Collection tag attached. The central dome is edged by 4 silver dots, each edge of the spurs are inlaid with stripes of silver. 1” wide x 2 1/2” shaft.

Provenance: Butterfield & Butterfield / Fine Saddles, Bits, & Spurs / November 21, 1989, Lot 8923

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1362 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF COWBOY SPURS

1363 - MCCHESNEY OWL BIT

a) Silver overlaid parade style spurs with stainless steel 1” bands. Marked with the Crockett-Renalde horseshoe on the swinging buttons. 2 1/8” rowels with old style straps by Rick Bachman of Kalispell, Mont. b) A simple pair of Crockett edge marked spurs with silver overlays on a 5/8” band. Under boot strap buttons and nice tooled leathers with nickel conchos.

The famous No. 24 McChesney bit with high relief owl and the special order red jewel eyes. Overlaid with leaves and vines and standard curb mouth. All original including the rings.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

(Est. $500 - $800)

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1364 - RARE J. TAPIA “KISSING BIRD” SPADE BIT Early 1900s silver inlaid California bit made in Los Angeles by the renowned and highly coveted Jesus Tapia (1856-1931). While the spade portion has been period restored, the mouth bar, Tapia conchos and all coin silver Tapia inlays are 100% original condition.

Provenance: High Noon Collection, Los Angeles, California

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1365 - G.S. GARCIA EAGLE AND SNAKE SPADE BIT Highly coveted Garcia maker-marked silver overlaid catalog pattern “No 45 Elko, Nevada” bit with classic eagle cheeks and double-snake slobber bar. Some saliva erosion to the maker mark but otherwise all mountings appear sound and original.

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000)

1366 - EARLY 1900S CALIFORNIA SPADE BIRD BIT Silver inlaid high spade with attribution to Jose Figueroa (1880-1951) Overall very good condition with very minor brazing on the bar.

(Est. $700 - $900)

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1367 - STEVE SCHMITT (B. 1952) REARING HORSE SPADE BIT

1368 - BOB HALL - JOLON RING BIT

One of the most coveted Schmitt designs, artfully overlaid and finely engraved with cheeks in sterling silver accented by gold mane and hooves. A spoon spade for the mouth. It is in unused condition, circa 1990s.

A snake pattern ring bit by Jolon, California maker Bob Hall (1915-1996).

Marked on the inside of the inlaid cheeks “73 Jolon”. The top conchos are 1 1/4” and the slobber bar has (4) dangles or jingle-bobs attached. The original blued finish has mellowed to a nice even dark color and the bit appears unused.

(Est. $800 - $1,200) (Est. $800 - $1,200)

1369 - DEER LODGE HORSEHAIR BRIDLE WITH PAULINO AGUILAR BIT A contemporary hitched horsehair bridle, a bright showy piece with all the bells and whistles. A patriotic theme perfect for the 4th of July parade. Red, white and blue with pink and yellow double cheeks, a “Good Luck” brow band and American flag reins. The impressive spade bit is a three-color profile of a Native American with engraved overlays and an American eagle slobber bar by “Maker Paulino Aguilar / Since 1954.”

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

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1370 - UBER RARE DOUBLE-MOUNTED G.S. GARCIA “RABBIT” SPURS Charming and whimsical, this is only the 2nd known pair extant of Garcia special order “Rabbit” spurs featuring engraved snuggling and sleeping bunnies on front and back. These coin silver overlaid spurs have vaquero style heel chains and are constructed on a Garcia “Dandy” style blank similar to their catalog pattern No. 75. Spurs are prominently, deeply and correctly maker-marked “G.S. GARCIA” on one spur and “ELKO NEV” on the other.

The partial curved drop shanks with barrel chap guard are inlaid across the top securing 2”, 14-point spoked and etched rowels with scalloped and engraved washers on both sides. Undeniably, a remarkable and unique pair of spurs that would make a striking addition to even the most sophisticated California spur collections. Overall fine condition, and mounted with marked “R. T. Frazier, Pueblo, Colo.” straps. Circa 1920s.

(Est. $35,000 - $45,000)

1371 - ORIGINAL G.S. GARCIA ADVERTISING BROADSIDE A scarce advertising for “G. S. Garcia / Manufacturer of and Dealer in / Saddles and Silver Mounted Bits and Spurs / Mexican Hand Carved leather Goods / Elko, Nevada / Send for Catalogue”. Showing the trademark saddled horse at the top. 10” x 13” framed to 13 1/2” x 16 1/2”, stamped at bottom “Lambert Paper Co.”, water damaged, shows small burn marks and tears. Very little paper loss. Brown overall.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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1372 - MAIN & WINCHESTER HOLSTER / POMMEL BAGS A pair of classically tooled “Main & Winchester / San Francisco” marked pommel bags with double connecting straps. The inside holster nicely fits a Colt Navy revolver. Crisp deep carving but slight darkening to the bottom of the flaps. Unusual double marks on each of the pockets. Always desirable, the Main & Winchester name has carried the reputation for their high-quality leather goods and have been highly collectable for many decades. 16” x 8 1/2”.

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1373 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF MAKER MARKED SADDLE BAGS a) A nice russet color pair of early shaped teardrop bags, marked under the flap “Geo. C. Wilson / Maker / Delta. Colo.”, rare maker, started his shop in 1895. Flap is 9” x 10” overall height 16”. b) “W. R. Thompson Co. / Maker / Rifle, Colo.” mark bags. Well used, restitched and missing one strap. Darkened leather. 17” x 9” overall.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $600 - $900)

1374 - LOT OF 2 MAKER MARKED SHOULDER HOLSTERS a) A “F. A. Meanea / Cheyenne, Wyo.” marked skeleton holster. The spring clip is worn but the body is clean and smooth with a nice clear cartouche. b) “Nelson & Post / Grand Junction, Colo.” marked basketweave flap holster for a long barrel pistol. Clean and nice light color.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

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1375 - BUFFALO BILL CODY’S COWRIE SHELL BRIDLE & MARTINGALE A Cowrie shell decorated bridle purportedly given to William F. Cody as a gift from the Prince of Wales while the show was in England. A bridle of this type is rare in its own right and very few of these survived over the years.

Highly sought after, most examples can be seen in several museums such as Lookout Mountain, The Museum of the Horse, The British Museum and The Museum of the King’s Royal Hussars. Included is the center portion of matching martingale. Letter from author Ned Martin attesting to the bridle’s history and story. The bridle was obtained from noted collector Judy Gorley. She stated that she obtained the bridle from the owner’s grandson who owned the farm where “Buffalo Bill” would winter his stock upon returning from Europe.

(Est. $20,000 - $25,000)

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1376 - BUFFALO BILL - PAWNEE BILL AND BUFFALO JONES ORIGINAL OVERSIZE PHOTOGRAPH This poster sized image is framed to 45” x 30 1/2” and has some slight water staining but the image remains clear. A very scarce size for this famous and important image.

Letter from the consigner: “This original enlarged tinted photograph measuring 42” x 28” is from the 1910 photographic series of the three westerners: Buffalo Bill, Pawnee Bill and my great-grandfather Buffalo (Charles Jesse) Jones. The photographic seating was done in 1910 in New York City. This piece has been in my family since then. My grandmother, Ollie, CJ’s daughter had this at her home in New Jersey and when she moved with my parents and me to Lancaster, PA in the 1960’s it came with her. It has been in my possession since 1969. This iconic image has been on the cover of Newsweek as well as recently on the cover of the magazine: Legends of the Wild West. Needless to say, we are very proud of Buffalo Jones; he is credited with preserving the Bison, as he realized in the late 1800’s that they were almost extinct. Buffalo Jones is featured in the October 2023 Ken Burns documentary “The American Buffalo”.”

(Est. $5,000 - $7,000)

1377 - ED PHILLIPS BUFFALO BILL WILD WEST COLLECTION This lot includes: a) Ed Phillips’ leather bag with hand beaded border and his initials “EP” beaded onto the front of the bag; made for him by his wife. Ed wore this pouch during his performances at “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West”. 3” x 4 1/2”. Good condition. Some beads missing around the border edge b) Ed Phillips’ “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Pass” dated 1902, No. 108 for the “show” train. Memphis, Tenn. to Bridgeport, Conn. Shown: Wojtcowicz, page 184 c) Ed Phillips’ ticket dated 1902-1903. London, Olympia. “Employe’s Ticket”. Shown, Wojtowicz, page 179 d) Cabinet card of a young Ed Phillips dressed in costume for the “Buffalo Bill” show 4” x 6 1/2”. Note his neckerchief pin has “Buffalo Bill” on it and may be the only photo of a performer that exists showing this. Documented in Wojtowicz book page 69. Excellent content and condition e) Cabinet card of a young Ed Phillips dressed in a formal suit wearing the very same “Buffalo Bill’s Wild Bunch” badge pinned to his lapel. Corners trimmed f) Cabinet card of young Ed Phillips in his cowboy hat taken while on tour in Oregon with “Buffalo Bill”. 4” x 6 1/2”. Faded g) Lot of nine (9) mounted images of the Wild West (not all images shown)

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

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1378 - A RARE BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST LITHOGRAPH Royal Visitors to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West / London 1887. A fabulous and extremely scarce tinted lithograph with a regal portrait of W. F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody in the center surrounded by the King of Saxony, the King of the Belgium’s, the King of Denmark, the King of Greece and the King of Sweden. 27” x 19”, “A. Hoen & Co. Lith. Balto. MD. U.S.A.”. Sharp contrast with slight toning and coloration. Framed to 38 1/2” x 30 1/2”.

(Est. $5,000 - $8,000)

1379 - BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST 3 SHEET LITHOGRAPH A fabulous, action packed and colorful French 3 sheet poster for “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World” “Cowboys des Prairies / Dressant des Chevaux Sauvages” (Prairie Cowboys / Training Wild Horses) This is the first example of this poster I have seen.

French tax stamp in upper left. Bottom right “Imp. Chaix, 20 Rue Bergere, Paris - 23028 . 12.04 (Encres Lorilleux)”. “116 3 sh / Cowboy and Mustang” and in circle 116.E. Excellent overall with bright vibrant colors.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $6,000 - $9,000)

1380 - LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF BUFFALO BILL LITHOGRAPH One sheet 42.5” x 28” poster, Pawnee Bill Film Co., 1912. In the early 1900s Walter Barnsdale started a “traveling moving picture show” company that played at carnivals and circuses. Presenting more than (100) reels of films projected with some of the best lighting equipment available (run by an electric generator), Barnsdale brought the show to people who couldn’t get to the city. “The Life and Adventures of Buffalo Bill” was one of several films that he showcased that starred the legendary William F. Cody. This is a gorgeous stone litho poster done by “Riverside Litho of Milwaukee”. It has numerous vignettes of cowboys performing various tasks, highlighted by a cowgirl in the central medallion roping a steer.

The image of the cowgirl was likely based on the real-life Lucille Mulhall.

It is framed by a colorful design copied from Indian blankets. It has been mounted on linen and is in excellent condition.

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1381 - GERONIMO’S BEAD AND BONE NECKLACE A classic Apache style necklace consisting of large beads, metal beads, turtle bone, fetishes and leather, done in the traditional Apache style. Similar necklaces can be seen in period photographs of Apache warriors and leaders including Geronimo. Condition: Relic condition. Many beads missing, leather cracking.

Included in the lot are photocopies of newspaper articles and other ephemera relating to the necklace and its former owner. The necklace is shown in a photograph from the San Antonio Express magazine section of January 18, 1953. It is captioned “The necklace Geronimo wore when captured is examined by Mrs. H. A. Williams and Mrs. Homer B. Jones. Their father was one of three soldiers who located Apache’s camp.” The article also says, “It’s not very pretty, the necklace of the Apache chief, but it points up the harshness of the days of the frontier.”

The necklace was collected by Michael Keplinger, a teenage boy back in 1873. He was among the soldiers who captured Geronimo in the New Mexico mountains. Until recently, the necklace remained in the Keplinger’s family along with the story of the acquisition of the necklace on the day that Geronimo was captured.

Lot includes a photocopy of a 1988 letter from Mrs. Anson Hoover, of Del Rio, Texas, granddaughter of Michael Keplinger. Her letter states, “I have no family to leave the necklace to, so I would like to sell it.”

(Est. $15,000 - $20,000)

1382 - DECORATED NATIVE AMERICAN PIPE TOMAHAWK A heavy squared off head with incised designs on one side and forge folds evident on the other. The beveled handle is tack decorated on both sides and is copper wire wrapped at the smoking end. Near the blade the handle is rawhide wrapped and decorated with tin cones and dyed horsehair. 20 1/2” long, blade is 8” x 3 1/2”.

EX: Forrest Fenn Collection (tag attached)

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1383 - BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST SELLS FLOTO CIRCUS LITHOGRAPH Circa 1914 Wild West poster depicting William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody on his favorite horse Isham. This Sells Floto Circus poster was printed by Erie Litho & Pgt., Co., Erie, Pa. U.S.A.. 40” x 27” and framed to 45” x 32”. Center fold evident, one dent below Cody’s glove and a water damage across the bottom.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1384 - DR. GEORGE POWELL “NIGHT HAWK” PHOTOGRAPH A sharp mammoth mounted image of Dr. George Powell, brother of Dr. David Franklin “Frank” Powell and William Powell. George was a close personal friend of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. This striking image is a scare piece of Wild West photography. Image is 15 1/4” x 12 1/4”, framed to 21 1/2” x 18 1/4”

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1385 - FRANK POWELL PRESENTATION TOMAHAWK A pipe tomahawk with great Wild West history. Written in ink on the wood handle “From Chief Wannooneneka / John Logan to White Beaver 1902 / Frank Powell”. Head is nickeled with knurled rings on the bowl, 8 1/4” with a 3” blade. The haft is 19” with drop hole. Dr. Frank Powell, also known as “White Beaver, the Exile of the Platte”, was a surgeon at Fort McPherson and was the subject of many a story relating to William Cody.

“The Buffalo Bill Dime Novels” made him a famous frontier personality. As stated in the 1988 catalog: “He was a personal friend and veteran of many companionable festive liquid occasions with Buffalo Bill”. The forward of the catalog by Horace Greeley IV also states: “Other important items in the collection include firearms, cowboy artifacts, a tomahawk presented to his close friend Dr. D.F. “White Beaver” Powell....”

Provenance: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West / Collection of Buffalo Bill’s sister Julia Cody. “Property from the Personal Collection of Buffalo Bill’s Sister, Julia Cody” Butterfield & Butterfield, 1988, Lot 3343

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1386 - LOT OF 2 COLORADO MARKED HOLSTERS

1387 - LOT OF 2 TRINIDAD, COLORADO MARKED HOLSTERS

a) “W. D. Allison / Maker / Montrose, Colo.” marked double loop with large “heart” connector. A very fancy scalloped edge and laced holster. Very good overall with some age cracking. Bold sharp cartouche. Line tooling throughout. Fits a 5 1/2” Colt SAA. Walter D. Allison purchased the M. E. French shop in 1922.

a) “S. T. Burkhard / Maker / Trinidad, Colo.” Fancy cut loop left-handed holster with large border skirt, great brown color, line tooled. Marked under the muzzle. Fits a 4 3/4” Colt Single Action. Burkhard operated from 1903 to 1913.

b) “J. G. Harris / Maker / Greeley, Colo.” marked holster with standard loop at bottom and large swell loop at the top. Line tooled with a full skirt. Very good to fine overall. For a Colt SAA, 5 1/2”. Jeff G. Harris operated from 1891-1931.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

b) Nash & Hughes / Maker / Trinidad, Colo.” High slope throat and double loop with large strong cartouche. Wide line tooled skirt. Fits a 4 3/4” Colt Single Action Revolver. A short partnership for Arthur Nash, circa 1885.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,000 - $2,500)

(Est. $2,000 - $2,500)

1388 - LOT OF 2 FRANK BREGANZER MARKED TOOLED HOLSTERS a) A fancy flower tooled holster with sloped top loop and swelled bottom loop. Marked “Frank Breganzer / Maker / Rifle, Colo.” (1908-1911) Wonderful condition and color. Fits a large frame revolver.

1389 - LOT OF 2 RARE MAKER MARKED WYOMING LOOP HOLSTERS FOR 7 1/2” COLTS a) Very early style large loop holster with front mark “J.F. Foote / Rawlins, W. T.”. Line tooled, Muzzle plug is missing. Has a shaped skirt with a 2 1/2” wide loop. Foote worked during the 1880s and is a very scarce maker.

b) A classic single loop with deep early style tooling, marked “Frank Breganzer / Maker / Rifle, Colo.” Deep line tooled on the skirt, some slight age cracks. Fitted for a mid-sized revolver.

b) Wide loop with tooled rosette over a fancy border tooled body well marked with “J. M. Whisenhunt Co. / Maker / Casper, Wyo.”

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,000 - $2,500)

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

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1390 - T. FLYNN BELT & HOLSTER GUN RIG A nice Pueblo, Colorado marked gun rig. A fancy floral tooled and edge laced holster with rosette tooled center loop. The bottom loop has the block letter makers stamp “T. FLYNN” , the holster fits a 4 3/4” revolver.

The plain cartridge belt has the matching mark (twice) and is 1 3/4” wide and 42” long.

It is overall in very good condition.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000) 1391 - S. C. GALLUP, PUEBLO HOLSTER & BELT RIG A great looking early gun rig with a spectacular triple loop holster. The loops are scalloped edged and tooled with detailed rosettes. The body is basket stamped. A large sharp and clean maker cartouche is under the top loop. 11 3/4” long overall and fits a 7 1/2” Colt SAA revolver. The belt is unmarked and is 2 1/4” wide, 37” long overall and has .32 caliber loops.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $3,000 - $5,000)

1393 - LOT OF 2 FABULOUS PUEBLO HOLSTERS

1392 - A DESIRABLE J. A. DONNEL GUN RIG A scarce Wyoming maker-marked belt and holster rig by “J.A. Donnel / Maker / Rawlins, Wyo.”. A plain double loop holster for a 5 1/2” Colt Single Action Army revolver. The 38 marked belt with maker mark cartouche is 2 1/2” wide and 39” overall in length. A nice overall color with heavy cracking to the belt surface.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

a) A heavily, deep tooled double loop custom holster marked on her lower loop “R. T. Frazier / Pueblo, Colo.”. Large and impressive, it is personalized on the top loop “C. A. MacMillan”.

Laced edge with a line tooled skirt. For a 7 1/2” Colt Single Action. b) “S. C. Gallup / Maker / Pueblo, Colo.” Early double loop with Slim Jim type body, large leaf tooled, riveted muzzle with 3/4 skirt. Fits a Colt Single Action or Navy with long barrel.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,000 - $2,500)

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1394 - A FANCY STUDDED “WILD WEST” GUN RIG Studded double loop holster marked “Otto Ernst / Maker / Sheridan, Wyo.” fits a 6” revolver on a studded cartridge belt marked .45. The loops contain vintage wood cartridges. Belt is 2 1/2” wide and 42”” long overall. The holster is 10” overall and has a unique muzzle end.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

1395 - LOT OF 4 MARKED WESTERN HOLSTERS

(Est. $2,000 - $2,500)

a) “W.D. Allison / Maker / Montrose, Colo.” Flap holster fits medium-size automatic pistol. Cartouche is worn along the top. b) “R.T. Frazier / Pueblo, Colo.” holster with a large single loop fits a 4 3/4” Colt Single Action. c) “G.H. Glass / Maker / Rocky Ford, Colo.” basket stamped double-loop holster. Strong maker cartouche under bottom loop. Made to fit 4 3/4” Colt Single Action d) A spring lock double loop holster with tie down, marked on the top of the body “Carrick / Colo Springs”. (1896-1905) Good color, rolled edges, open muzzle. Fits a 5 1/2” Colt Single Action Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1396 - LOT OF 2 CARTRIDGE BELTS a) Unusual style 3” wide belt with a buckled accessory strap or pistol strap. Line pattern the length of the belt. (45) loops across the complete belt. Nickeled clip corner buckle. b) A standard unmarked belt with (45) caliber loops and is 2 3/4” wide and 37” long.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

1397 - LOT OF 3 COLORADO MARKED REVOLVER HOLSTERS a) A fancy tooled flap holster marked “S. C. Gallup / Pueblo” on the belt loop. Double snaps on the floral tooled flap, fits a 5 1/2” Colt SAA. b) A circular loop holster with studded edge and basket-stamped body. Deep sharp mark of “W. R. Thompson Co. / Maker / Rifle, Colo.” in the center of the loop. Nice condition with a wide skirt. For a 5 1/2 SAA. c) Early style in the “Mexican Loop” style, double loop with wide, short loop. Marked with a very rare mark of “Louis Jenet / Maker / Aspen, Colo.” Good color with some surface wear. Louis Jenet was working in Aspen from 1890-1895.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

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1398 - R. T. FRAZIER, PUEBLO, COLORAO GUN RIG A nickel studded belt done in the highest of Frazier quality. Clipped corner Monel buckle with classic Canon City, Colorado Prison engraving, 4 1/2” x 8 3/4” on a lined 3” wide belt, 52” long, the color is wonderful, but the billet has been repositioned. The belt is marked with the diamond logo stamp. The holster is a double loop, edge laced, floral tooled example with clear rectangular mark on the top loop, made to fit an automatic pistol.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1399 - GEORGE LAWRENCE FLORAL CARVED SADDLE A fine flower carved saddle with round skirts and a Cheyenne roll cantle. Added sterling silver scalloped conchos on the nice light color make this a good looking show saddle. The saddle is well marked with the later script “Lawrence” Portland cartouche. An added steerhead sterling horn cap and name plate on the cantle decorate the front and back of the 14” seat.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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1400 - LOT OF 3 COLORADO MARKED MONEY/CARTRIDGE BELTS a) “W. MUSGRAVE / MAKER / Montrose - Colo.” maker-marked belt with 38 caliber loops, 3 1/2” wide, dark with a sharp cartouche b) An “R.T. Frazier / Pueblo, Colo.” marked money belt with 44 loops and 2 3/4” wide, 36” long. The billet has been lined for stability. c) A nice condition belt with 38 loops, 2 1/2” wide and marked with “Nelson / Grand Junction. Colo”. An unusual maker’s stamp, most likely somewhere around mid 1920s when the name “Post” was deleted from the stamp.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1401 - LOT OF 2 SCARCE COLORADO MARKED HOLSTERS a) “A. M. Nash / Maker / Trinidad, Colo.” a very early maker, circa 1880s, marked double loop holster, shows use but holds it unique shape and has a strong mark. Fits a 5 1/2 SAA. b) An impressive triple loop in the “California Pattern” with the cartouche of “J. A. McDonald / Maker / Alamosa, Col.” (1878-1895) Some use cracks but solid and great color. Made for a 5 1/2 Colt SAA. Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1402 - LOT OF 3 UNMARKED MONEY/CARTRIDGE BELTS a) A 2 3/4” wide money belt with worn 38 caliber loops. b) Cartridge/money belt with large Rocky Mountain style billet and strap attachments. 3” wide, 37” long with 44 cal. loops and a clipped corner buckle. c) Early plain style 2 1/2” wide belt with classic line tooling. 41” long overall. Not folded.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

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1403 - ANTIQUE CIGAR STORE INDIAN BRAVE FIGURE ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL ROBB Cigar store trade figure attributed to Samuel Robb, NYC. Ca: 1880. An early example of his work, showing his strong carving skills through the detailed war club and presenting a cigar box with “F.R. Rice & Co. / Chief Cigars / St Louis, Mo.” carved in the lid. Great surface patina with the original polychrome remaining in a smooth and darkened finish, with linked oil retained in the cracks. 52” tall figure with an added 2 step painted 17” base for a total height of 69”.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $25,000 - $35,000)

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1404 - IMPORTANT OKLAHOMA IMAGES INCLUDING SHERIFF COOK HORTON & POSSE A group of four original images from a Glentzer family photo album taken in Pawnee, Oklahoma Territory. a) Cabinet card image an impressive group including, front row, Deputy Sheriff Cook Horton (armed with a Colt SA), a Native American next to him with a black eye, (most likely the man arrested by the posse), John Glentzer a local horse trader, second row; J. E. Finney aka Shah-PahNah-She, unidentified Native American, Spotted Dog Eater, back row, unidentified, John Havinghurst, clerk U.S. Court, unidentified, T. M. Finney aka Wah-Sho-Wah-Ga-Lay and Howling Wolf, (Howling Wolf and Spotted Dog Eater worked as Osage scouts for Heck Thomas in his many pursuits of outlaws in the Oklahoma Territory. Cook Horton had a rich history in Pawnee as the first saloon owner and community leader.) Photograph by noted female Nora Hanson (The Peoples Gallery) 5 1/2” x 3 3/4” on card 6 1/2” x 4 3/4” b) Posse photograph features a great assemblage of armed men including John Glentzer (top right). Winchesters and Colts abound, 4 1/4” x 7” c) Two cabinet card images of the Horton family by Swearingen, Guthrie, O.T., Horton and wife and the other their children, Molly and John These two cabinet cards can be seen online along with more history at MorphyAuctions.com

(Est. $2,000 - $4,000)

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1405 - EARLY 20TH CENTURY EXHIBITION DISPLAY OF HORSESHOES A shadow box display case with old paint and (16) exhibition horseshoes and (1) pick. The solid shoe is inscribed “These shoes / were hand turned / by / J. C. Roberson / Tarkio Mo. / June 1905” An amazing collection of shoes, corrective, display, artistic, working, etc. An included family letter tells the story of the maker and lists the use and type of “Uncle Joe’s” shoes included. 38” x 27” and 3” deep.

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(Est. $1,000 - $2,000)

1406 - CHEW - HORSESHOE -PLUG BEVELED GLASS MIRROR SIGN Circa 1880s-1890s advertising mirror sign for the Drummond Tobacco Company. All original with new oak frame, glass is 11 1/2” x 29 1/2” with a 15” x 33” frame. The company was founded in St Louis, Missouri in 1873 and had the best-selling plug brand “Horseshoe” An important and seldom seen sign for tobacco collector or old West saloon enthusiast. Some loss of backing on the bottom but overall nice clear designs.

(Est. $3,500 - $4,500)

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1408 - LARGE VINTAGE HORN CHAIR A black leather covered horn chair in an impressive regal size and shape. 14 horns with beautiful patina top this chair that appears to have the original covering, which shows nice age cracking. It stands 41” tall and is 39” wide and 33” deep. The 4 legs are cloven hooves.

1407 - BULL HEAD WALL RACK DECORATION

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

A vintage carved and painted wood plaque of a steer face with applied brass horns. 11 1/2” tall by 15” wide with heavy horns extending 10”. Some chips to the edges of the wood.

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1409 - LADIES HORN ROCKER WITH OTTOMAN A beautifully flowing style horn chair in the rare rocker form and done in a ladies’ size. A 12-horn base supports the cloth upholstered and fringed seat. The back and arms consist of 16 horns with smooth patina. The seat is 18” x 18”, and the chair is 33” tall. The footstool is 10” x 15” and is set with 4 horns.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1410 - HORN CANE RACK WITH NINE GREAT CANES The rack is ranch-made with horn feet, shaped horn sides and mother of pearl and bone accents attached to upright. The rack is 38 1/2” tall by 14” wide. The canes consist of Deer Lodge Montana Penitentiary hitched horsehair cane with braided leather bottom and top knot, a wooden shaft cane with a carved mans head of bone and wrapped with a sterling band, a real ranchers walking stick made of barbed wire and topped with a coin “Compliments of J. Haish “S” Bard Steel Fence Wire DeKalb, ILL.”, a fabulous contemporary cane with silver faceted and engraved handle topped with a beveled gold quartz stone and signed J. Sornberger., a bamboo cane with heavy steel ball top, Victorian relief gold top cane with monogram, another Victorian style gold topped cane with engraved presentation “To Erastus Stebins / Chicopee / by / Brother Odd Fellows / Springfield, Mass / Jan 22nd 1879”, a gold topped cane with gold quartz insert in a sunflower motif, a smaller gentleman’s dress cane with engraved gold top inscribed “J-K Stuber Vom Kirchenrath / Der DRZ / Gemeinde / Reading, PA”.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

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1411 - CHILD’S FRINGE LEATHER CHAPS IN SHADOWBOX FRAME Wonderful little leather chaps with foliate cutout decorative belt, legs and pockets. Fringe along pocket edges and edges of legs. Three looted conchos per side. Chaps are 23” tall by 21” wide and are mounted shadowbox style to 33 1/4” x 27 1/4”.

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

1412 - FABULOUS HORSESHOEING TRADE SIGN An impressive farrier’s suspension trade sign. Component pieces consist of a 19th century molded zinc livery horsehead, blacksmith-made hook attachments connect to a wood and iron horseshoe shaped sign “Horse Shoeing”, wood chalks and iron braces, worn white background paint with black lettering. The horsehead measures 18” from the wall by 22” tall and the sign is 25 1/2” x 28”, making an overall 52” from the top to the bottom when hanging.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $5,000 - $7,000)

1413 - HORSEHEAD HARNESS TRADE SIGN A hair-on-hide covered horsehead circa 1880s, this is a realistic and decorative advertising for a leather maker / harness maker. A scarce promotional piece with high quality leather bridle and neck piece attached. It measures, 14” x 22” x 24”.

(Est. $4,000 - $5,000)

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1415 - ORIGINAL STETSON HATS ADVERTISING POSTER

BY CHARLES HARGENS 1414 - WALK-OVER SHOES COWGIRL ADVERTISING POSTER

A fabulous and scarce Stetson advertising poster using an image by Charles Hargens (1893-1997). A wonderful scene of a cowboy and his horse done in brilliant colors.

The poster is in excellent condition but showing some professional restoration. 39 1/2” x 30” and mounted on linen to 42” x 32”. Marked in bottom right “McCandlish Litho Corporation, Phila, PA” and on bottom left “Litho in USA”. Framed to 45 1/2” x 35 1/2”

An original 1911 “Walk-Over Shoes” cowgirl lithograph illustration by R. Ford Harper.

Lithograph by W. F. Powers Co., NY., 29” x 10 1/2” image.

Framed to 32” x 13 1/2”.

Shows cracking, but colors are crisp and bright.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1416 - LOT OF 3 STETSON HATS ADVERTISEMENTS

BY EDWARD BOREIN A lot of Stetson Hat counter top card stock advertising pieces, 14” x 11” and framed to 15 1/2” x 12 1/2”. Each has the original label on reverse, “Copyright 1935 / John B. Stetson Company”. Great cowboy images from the original artwork by Edward Borein, mounted cowboy, cowboy on a bucking horse and a cowboy chasing a steer.

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

1417 - LITHOGRAPH ON CANVAS ADVERTISING Piel Brothers Brewery, advertisement depicting touring car asking directions from Native Americans in the desert, circa 1914, textured print on canvas, artist’s name on left side appears to be “Hampton”, 17 3/4 x 25 3/4 inches, canvas is wrapped on stretcher bars. The Piel Brothers Brewery was founded by the Piel brothers, Gottfried, Wilhelm and Michael in 1898 in East New York (Brooklyn) hence the “E.N.Y.” on the door of the car. Very good to fine condition with no tears or scratches.

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

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1418 - COLT FIREARMS ADVERTISING LITHOGRAPH TEX & PATCHES A very desirable version of the famous Frank E. Schoonover image of Tex and Patches. “Colt’s The Arm of Law and Order” at top and “Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. / Hartford, Conn.

U.S.A.” Has original bands on top and bottom. Some very slight chips to the edges. Colors are bright and strong. Image 33” x 19 1/2”. Framed to 42 1/2” x 29”.

Ex. Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1419 - COLT FIREARMS ADVERTISING LITHOGRAPH - JAGUAR & COWGIRL One of the rarest and most desirable of the Colt advertising items. “Colt’s Patent Fire Arms M’F’G’ Co. / Hartford, Conn. U.S.A.” This version is without the logo. Lower left “(c) 1921 Colt’s Patent Fire Arms MFD Co”/ lower right “The W. F. Powers Co. Litho N.Y.” Bands top and bottom. Slight chip at the bottom at the band. Bright, strong colors.

“Exceptionally rare” Firearms & Tackle Memorabilia / Delph “CO-01/ Varitation 1/ Possibly done by L. B. Hunt” American Sporting Advertising / Strauss 1420 - HOPKINS & ALLEN “PRAIRIE GIRL” Chromolithograph advertising poster, circa 1910, for Hopkins & Allen “Prairie Girl”. Image 27 3/4” x 9 1/4” (sight) and framed to 32” x 15 1/2” in a period style frame. Not examined out of frame. Two creases visible, colors are bright and strong.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $7,000 - $9,000)

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

1421 - A RARE COLT FIREARMS ADVERTISING LITHOGRAPH The very scarce variation no. 2 of the “Colt Cowgirl” by W. F. Powers Co. Litho. Circa 1910 poster with “Colt’s Patent Fire Arms M’F’G’ Co.” lower left.

Original bright bands intact, 19” x 30” image and framed to 25 1/2’ x 35 1/2”. Sharp and bright overall.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $7,000 - $9,000)

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1422 - CARL KAUBA (1865-1922) Chief Wolf Robe Bronze 23 1/2” tall Signed on the side under the robe 2” x 8 1/2” x 6” marble base Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $2,500 - $3,500)

1423 - SCOTT ROGERS (B.1960) From Out of the Badlands Bronze 23” x 16” x 11” Signed and numbered in the bronze: “Edition 10/30” 2” wood base Comes with custom oak pedestal 38” x 20 1/2” x 16 1/2”.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $4,000 - $6,000)

1424 - GABE GABEL (20TH CENTURY) Estella Del Aqua Bronze 19 1/2” x 8 1/2” x 7 1/2” Signed, titled, and dated ‘97 17/20 Colored patina Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,200) 1425 - JAMES GRUZALSKI (B. 1938) Untitled (Bust of a Native American man) Bronze 21” tall Signed in the bronze “Gruzalski 23/30” 6” x 11” x 10” wood base Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,000)

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1426 - MEXICAN STRAW SOMBRERO FROM “CRY MACHO” Circa 1930s -1940s screen worn straw sombrero from Clint Eastwood’s “Cry Macho”.

6” brim with fabric overlaid fancy band.

Approximately a size 7.

Provenance: The William Manns Collection

(Est. $400 - $500)

1427 - SCREEN WORN CROCKETT SPURS WITH FROM “CRY MACHO” A large pair of under button marked Crockett spurs, 1 1/4” bands with 2 dome overlay. Big, 2 1/2” rowels with fancy Mexican eagle mounted Anderson straps. Film used in Clint Eastwood’s “Cry Macho.”

Provenance: The William Manns Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

1428 - SCREEN USED ROLLTOP DESK FROM MOVIE “CRY MACHO” Clint Eastwood screen used desk from Clint’s 2021 movie “Cry Macho”. A Union Desk Co. circa 1910 walnut desk, 48” wide x 51” tall x 31” deep.

This antique roll-top desk supplied to the film by Bill Manns was featured in a “Cry Macho” scene showing Clint’s character, Mike Milo’s office that included the desk and several pieces of memorabilia from his early days as a champion rodeo bronc rider until he was badly injured in the 1920s and turned to horse training. The office scene illustrates Mike Milo’s rich and successful rodeo career. One of the pieces also featured in the office scene where Mike Milo’s (Clint’s) Crockett parade spurs which have been part of Bill’s collection for the past 25 years.

Provenance: The William Manns Collection Provenance and more information on the film and Mr. Manns can be found online at MorphyAuctions.com This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1429 - REPUBLIC STUDIOS HOLSTER RIG A Hollywood floral tooled buscadero rig from the prop department of Republic Studios.

Stamped on the holster skirt with the eagle logo and “Property of Republic Studios”.

The belt is a 3 1/4” wide with no cartridge loops, the holster is for a short barrel revolver and has a laced edge. Includes a letter from Bo Norton to Boyd Magers.

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1430 - COWBOYS AND INDIAN: SPORT: ACT. ORIGINAL ART & EQUIPMENT Items from the collection of “Kaptain Tom”: The original watercolor art on heavy paper for a poster and knife throwing exhibition equipment. The poster has colorful, artistic graphics and includes laid on original photograph images of both Captain Tom and Deadshot Dick. “Cowboys and Indian: Sport: Art. / Knife and Tomahawk - Throwing / Lasso Throwing Bows Shooting / Rifle and Pistol Shooting”. Signed on the bottom in the margin “GUNNAR SJOSTEDT PAINTER, STOKHOLM”. The poster is 41 3/4” x 22 1/2, done on 2 pieces. It is framed to 43 1/2” x 24 1/4”. The lot includes a set of 7 throwing knives in a canvas sleeve and 4 misc. knifes, one with sheath. There is also 3 printing blocks, including the block of the full poster. A two-piece “Bulleted Breech Caps / Eley Bros.” box containing 2 eggs (one broken) and a wood box (6” x 4” x 2”) with personal affects, rings, etc. Also a 3” x 2 1/2” ambrotype image of a young man and child. A fabulous piece from the era of the traveling Wild West.

Letter included stating the items came from Gordan Lagstrom, the grandson of Kaptian Tom.

(Est. $12,000 - $15,000)

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1431 - PAIR OF ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS WITH CUSTOM RIGS A pair of Colt Single Action revolvers engraved by master engraver Bill Johns of Cody, Wyoming in 1977. Mounted with ivory grips in .45 caliber these both have 4 3/4” barrels and comes with two tooled fast draw rigs by Alfonso of Hollywood. Revolvers are serial #40336SA and #280325. Alfonso Pineda settled in California in 1959 where he found a job in the Property Department at Universal Studios in Hollywood. It was there that he first met Arvo Ojala, the designer of the popular Hollywood Fast Draw Holster. Alfonso was soon working for Ojala, producing Hollywood Fast Draw Holsters. The Hollywood film industry has relied on Alfonso’s to create beautifully crafted gun belts and holsters for Western movies.

(Est. $5,000 - $8,000)

1432 - A NUDIE’S STETSON HAT MADE FOR GLENN FORD A 4” brim and 5” crown 50X hat with “Glenn Ford” lettered on the faux tooled sweatband. Comes with the original Nudie’s receipt and Stetson wood hatbox with Nudie’s sticker.

In a career that spanned over 50 years, Ford (1916-2006) was one of Hollywood’s biggest box-office stars during the 1950s, with many great cowboy roles under his gun belt.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1433 - WALLY WALES’ PERSONAL STETSON COWBOY HAT A Tom Mix style grey “John B. Stetson” marked on the inside band in gold “Wally Wales”. This rolled and bound edge hat has a 6” brim and a 8” crown. In wonderful condition.

Floyd Taliaferro Alderson was born in 1895 in Sheridan, Wyoming, he was raised on his family’s ranch, near Birney in Rosebud County, Montana.

Young Alderson’s first “outside” job was on a cattle drive for rancher John B. Kendrick. He also drove a tourist stage for the Buffalo Bill Stage line before drifting west in 1915. He settled in Los Angeles where he worked as a wrangler on Universal’s ranch.

From 1921 through 1928 he appeared in twenty-two silent films (mainly Westerns), starring in many under the name “Wally Wales”. In 1929 he made the successful transition to sound, or “talkies”.

He retired from films in the early 1950s and returned to his family ranch in Montana. It was then known as the Bones Brothers Ranch.

He died in a Sheridan, Wyoming nursing home from complications of a stroke and pneumonia in 1980, at age 84.

In 2004 the Bones Brothers Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

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1434 - THE INFAMOUS OREGON BOOT Properly known as the “Gardner Shackle”, this prisoner restraint was invented by Warden J. C. Gardner in 1866 to curb escape from the Oregon Territorial Prison. Nickel finish overcast iron with no visible markings, no key but it is in fine condition. Marked on the sole “Reaper”. A scarce and brutal Old West item. Together the boot and ring stand 9 1/4”.

Pictured: The Parker Lyon-Harrah’s Pony Express Museum by Greg Martin, 1987, pages 65 & 182 Provenance: The Parker Lyon - Harrah’s Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, CA. / Reno, NV.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1435 - LOT OF VARIOUS GUN LEATHER A lot of vintage and contemporary gun leather consisting of nine (9) separate holsters and one money/cartridge belt and holster rig. Early styles to later flap holsters, tooled and border stamped examples, double loops and Slim Jim designs. A nice selection, some maker marked including El Paso Saddlery.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1436 - A VINTAGE WESTERN LAMP AND BOOKEND SET Scarce set of painted bookends and table lamp depicting the most famous revolver of the west, a Colt Single Action Army. The cast representations with saguaro cactus’ are realistic and each have a .45 cartridge alongside. The bookends are 12” tall on a 1 1/2” wood base, the lamp with the cowboy theme shade is 21” tall and has a western belt along the edge.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

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1437 - HAND PAINTED DEER HIDE BY SONNY TUTTLE A wonderful piece of art from one the best. Sonny Tuttle, Sioux artist and multiple award winner created this ledger style buffalo hunt on hair-on deer hide. 60” x 53”. Attached dew claw and beaded drops. Created in 1998, colorful and representative of traditional hide paintings of the early plains Indians.

(Est. $2,000 - $3,000)

1438 - FLORAL PLATEAU BEADED GAUNTLETS An adult sized pair of vintage beaded gauntlets with a multi-colored flower design on a light blue field. Fringed sides on heavy elk hide gloves. Cuffs are 8 1/2” wide and the glove is 14” overall from top to bottom. A beaded flower also decorates the top of the hand. These are in very good overall condition.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $600 - $900)

1439 - LOT OF 3 CALIFORNIA BASKETS A grouping of three (3) Pomo/California basketry. Decorated in geometric patterns. a) 6” x 8 1/2” b) 3 1/4 x 6” c) 1 1/2” x 3” Used condition but no apparent damage.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $600 - $900)

1440 - FOLK ART WOOD PAINTED CARVING “BUFFALO HUNT” Unsigned, vintage carving from a 1” slab of wood. Added attached buffalo in the background. 20” x 38”, shows nice age with some cracking to the wood and overall patina to the original paint. Framed to 25” x 42”.

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1441 - NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED CERAMIC JUG A ceramic jug with handle covered with a red ochre stained hide with geometric beading on a white field.

5 1/2” tall. Some bead lines are loose but no loss.

(Est. $600 - $900)

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1442 - ACROSS THE TRAIL LITHOGRAPH POSTER A colorful and very early lithograph

by Erie Litho, numbered “306” in the lower left. Featuring a cowgirl with a pair of revolvers. “Gorgeous Scenic / Mechanical -and-Natural Production / Across the Trail”/ Orson Clifford as Jack O’Niel. A crisp and clean poster with bright colors. 41” x 27” and framed to 43 1/2” x 29 1/2”.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1443 - TOM TYLER - THE PHANTOM OF THE WEST POSTER The Phantom of the West is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film serial.

Tom Tyler stars as Jim Lester, trying to prove that Francisco Cortez (Frank Lanning) is innocent of killing Lester’s father years before. The real villain is the mysterious Phantom and his League of the Lawless. 28 1/2” x 42 1/2” mounted on linen.

(Est. $600 - $900)

1444 - BARNSDALL PRESENTS LIFE BEHIND BARS POSTER One of coolest early cinema posters to have surfaced - “Barnsdale Presents Life Behind The Bars” - 1903 Stone litho half sheet poster.

Approx 22”x 28” - Printed by American Showprint Co. The poster is in excellent condition. This film was made and exhibited by an early film pioneer Walter Barnsdale.

Walter Barnsdale entered into the moving picture business in 1903.

Barnsdale was one of the early pioneers of the motion picture industry; he not only produced his own films but also created and patented his own mechanical devices to exhibit them. His contribution was critical to the advancement of the motion picture. A contemporary of Thomas Edison, Siegmund Lubin, and the Lumiere brothers Barnsdale’s Electric Moving Picture Co. The emphasis on electric. Much like the word “DIGITAL” is today, electricity was the new technology at the time, and just the use of the word “ELECTRIC” was a big selling point to the public. Barnsdale exhibited his own films as well as feature attractions, such as Buffalo Bill’s “Life of Buffalo Bill”.

(Est. $600 - $900)

1445 - TOMPKINS’ REAL WILD WEST COLOR LITHOGRAPH The colorful circa 1913-1914 image of cowboys roping and bucking’ is 42” x 28” by Donaldson Litho Co. No. 3289. Charles H. Tompkins was a roper and rider from Texas and in 1904 directed the Congress of Champion Ropers and Riders at the St. Louis World’s Fair. Then from 1913 to 1917 Tompkins and his wife operated Real Wild West and Frontier Exhibition in combination with the Cooper-Whitbys circus. Excellent condition and linen mounted.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

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1446 - LOT OF 3 PAIR OF SPUR STRAPS A group of 3 pair of unmarked spur straps, all with attached conchos, leather is either floral carved or basket stamped. All are excellent condition.

(Est. $400 - $500)

1447 - COLLECTION OF NEW MEXICAN KNIVES Cibolero and Comechero sheath knives, some very scarce examples, some considered to be Confederate, all antique blades in various states of condition. Mostly well used and heavily sharpened. All found or acquired in New Mexico.

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

1448 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF COLORADO MARKED CUFFS a) A pair of “W. D. Allison / Maker / Montrose, Colo.” marked cowboy cuffs. 7” tall and basket stamped decoration. Walter D. Allison moved to Montrose in 1911 and continued into the 1940s b) “T. Flynn / Maker / Pueblo, Colo.” cartouche in the center of a pair of 7 1/4” tall cuffs. Basket stamped borders and curved tops. Tom Flynn opened the T. Flynn Saddlery in Pueblo in 1889 Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1449 - 3 PAIR OF SILVER CONCHOS: BILL HEISMAN (1) & ROB SCHAEZLEIN (2) a) Bill Heisman (TCA) maker-marked 21/4” sterling sombrero shaped conchos b) R. Schaezlein & Son maker-marked 21/4” sterling & 12K gold scalloped bucking horse conchos c) “R. Schaezlein & Son” maker-marked, 21/4”, sterling & 14K gold heavy 5-point star conchos

(Est. $1,000 - $1,500)

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1450 - NORTH WEST INDIAN PERCUSSION TRADE GUN BY KETLAND & CO. According to a letter from James A. Hanson Ph.D of the Museum of the Fur Trade, this rifle has the characteristics of a 1790-1812 period piece. It is marked by Ketland & Company of Birmingham. It also bears a “Fox-in-Circle” mark believed to denote this gun was sold by the Michilimackinac Company, later known as the “South West Company”. A serpent side plate distinctive of Indian Trade guns, this example has a 42” barrel and 57” overall.

Ex: Museum of the Fur Trade / Ex: Robert Band Collection Includes letter of explanation from Museum of the Fur Trade

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1451 - 1812 DATED FLINTLOCK TRADE GUN BY BARNETT This example of a Northwest Trade gun is marked by “Barnett of London”, it has the scarce and desirable date of “1812” with tombstone fox in imitation of Hudon’s Bay Company according to James A. Hanson, Curator of History at the Museum of the Fur Trade. It has all the original features and 42” barrel.

Ex: James Walker Collection Includes letter from the Museum of the Fur Trade

(Est. $3,000 - $4,000)

1452 - NATIVE DECORATED HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET Harper’s Ferry musket in .69 caliber percussion. The lock is dated “1850” and the rifle has been cut down to 44” overall. The barrel is 28” long and the stock has been shortened 3”. Tacked in a decorative manner with only a few missing. Shows heavy use and wear, rawhide wrapped wrist. Heavily pitted at most metal areas.

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1453 - WEAR LEE RIDERS ORIGINAL CIRCULAR SIGN A vintage double sided round metal advertising sign for Lee Riders jeans. “Authentic Western Pants and Jackets”, 18’ diameter, circa 1960s in wonderful condition.

(Est. $600 - $800) 1454 - US MODEL 1881 CAVALRY HOLSTER BY LANZ, OWEN & CO. Maker-marked on the back of the belt loop “Lanz, Owen & Co. / Chicago”. The 1881 pattern cavalry holsters were designed to fit both the .45 caliber Colt Single Action Army revolver with a 7 1/2” barrel and the “Schofield Smith and Wesson” simply by providing two different holes on the flap to alter its angle when fastened to the brass stud. This holster has original black finish with light cartouche. The muzzle plug is intact.

(Est. $600 - $1,200)

1455 - A LOT RELATING TO STETSON HATS A lot of 17 items, all relating to the John B. Stetson Company, with some rare signs. Three (3) Hats, Stetson box with a store hat (not Stetson), a 3X brown hat, and a mid-century silver belly with bound edge. An advertising postcard with the famous cowgirl, a bronze cash register sign (3 1/4” x 18”), an early hanging window tin sign with rolled edges (9” x 12”), a later cast wood like desk sign (4” x 10”), a full matchbook from Bozeman, Montana and a grouping of miniature colorful and graphic hat boxes, 3 tin and 6 cardboard, all but one has the hat inside. These were used as gift certificates by the Stetson Company (all but one is vintage).

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $1,500 - $2,000)

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1456 - FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DALTON GANG

1457 - SMALL HORSE PULL TOY WITH SADDLE

A collage of the Dalton gang from vintage publicity photographs framed together and titled “The End of The Dalton Gang”. Includes the famous death image taken 1892, the C.M. Condon Bank, bullet holes in the bank glass, the death alley (scarce), and overnight in jail after the raid (stacked bodies).

Carved and cloth covered wooden horse pull-toy, late 19th century, with glass tack eyes, leatherette ears, horsehair tail and mane, mounted on a shaped wooden platform with metal spoke wheels. The leather bridle and breast collar are original, and it features an added western saddle. Shows it was loved and played with often.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

Provenance: The Parker Lyon - Harrah’s Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, CA. / Reno, NV

(Est. $600 - $900) (Est. $600 - $800)

1458 - FANCY OAK WOOD STAND / PEDESTAL

1459 - FANCY CARVED OAK STAND / PEDESTAL

1460 - FANCY VICTORIAN WOOD STAND / PEDESTAL

1461 - FANCY ANTIQUE OAK WOOD STAND / PEDESTAL

A twisted carved wood 36” upright spindle with a 14” diameter top and square base. Excellent condition with nice color and shape.

Deep carved twisted spindle bottom and base, 32 1/2” tall with a 14” diameter top. Very nice condition and color.

A pineapple and fluted design stand, 36” tall with a 14” diameter top. Beautiful golden oak with 3 rounded feet.

34” tall with a 12” diameter top, fluted and swell upright with a nice golden color.

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $300 - $400)

(Est. $400 - $600)

(Est. $400 - $600)

Ex: Dick Burdick Collection

(Est. $400 - $600)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1462 - LOT OF 5 SILVER INLAID E. GARCIA BITS A lot of 4 covered roller bits, and one snaffle. Includes a Texas Star design, a cut-out double heart, and an open roller floral pattern, one curb has large dome conchos, the last is a Texas Star snaffle. The double cut-out heart bit is marked “Pleasant Valley Saddle Shop” “1 of 75” and has copper accents.

(Est. $800 - $1,000)

1463 - LOT OF 3 FANCY FIQURAL E. GARCIA BITS There are two 2 revolver “Pistol” bits, both are heavily decorated with silver, the other is a high relief “Indian Chief” pattern spade, the inside is marked “Dusty Johnson”.

(Est. $800 - $1,000)

1464 - LOT OF 3 PAIR OF E. GARCIA SPURS Three (3) pair of silver inlaid riding spurs, all marked inside “E. Garica”. One pair is stamped inside “Pleasant Valley Saddle Shop” and have a rope edge.

(Est. $500 - $700)

1465 - LOT OF 4 PAIR OF E. GARCIA SPURS All fancy silver inlaid California style spurs, double cut out hearts, Visalia style dot edge, peanut pattern and double mounted dandy pattern, all with jingle bobs.

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

1466 - LOT OF 4 PAIR OF E. GARCIA SPURS All four (4) pair are maker-marked inside the bands and are of the fancier designs, rattlesnakes, Texas stars, circle dot or target and double horseshoes.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1467 - LOT OF 4 PAIR OF LARGE SILVER INLAID E. GARCIA SPURS This lot consists of two (2) pair of “Tom Mix” style with rope edge and double rowels, a pair of swan pattern spurs and one pair with large crescent moon shanks and concho bands.

(Est. $800 - $1,400)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1468 - LOT OF 2 PAIR OF E. GARCIA SPURS a) Elko Star pattern with jingle bobs. b) Pistol pattern, the rowel is held by the shape of a Colt Single Action with movable cylinder.

(Est. $600 - $900)

1469 - LOT OF 5 PAIR OF FANCY SILVER INLAID SPURS Four (4) pair of E. Garcia spurs and one (1) pair of Les Vogt / Pro Equine spurs. The Garcia spurs consist of a pair of ladies’ narrow band, a pair of chevron pattern, a steel band, and a button decorated pair. The Vogt are split heel band with washers and dome buttons.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

1470 - LOT OF 5 PAIR OF E. GARCIA SPURS All fancy pattern California style spurs, each pair mounted with jingle bobs and each have silver inlaid bands.

(Est. $800 - $1,200)

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BRIAN LEBEL'S OLD WEST EVENTS - JANUARY 26, 2024 - LAS VEGAS, NV

1471 - HUDSON BAY HOODED AND BEADED COAT A vintage pullover wool trappers coat in the “Four Point Hudson Bay” style. Rolled fringe with beaded strips on the shoulders, red trim and mother of pearl buttons on the hood. A long drop from the back of the hood. Traditional strips of green, red, yellow and black. Shoulders are 24” across and the length from shoulder to bottom is 53”.

(Est. $500 - $800)

1472 - COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE TRADE BEAD NECKLACES A very nice collection of scarce beads. Thirteen (13) strings of early trade beads. Includes Italian, Dutch, and French, ranging from the 1600s to the 1800s. Pony beads, snake beads, banded chevron, Hudson Bay “White Hearts”, “Sky Blue”, “Yellow Jackets”, many others. Some very desirable patterns.

(Est. $2,000 - $4,000)

1473 - ELK HORN NATIVE HIDE SCRAPER A hand-formed hide scrapper made from a heavy elk antler, most likely a Northern Plains tool, 14” long overall.

(Est. $300 - $400)

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WEEKEND VENDOR SHOW & LIVE EVENING AUCTION!

JUNE 21- 23, 2024 SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO SANTA FE COMMUNITY CONVENTION CENTER

Always accepting exceptional auction consignments and show vendor inquiries.

Offering the finest AUTHENTIC Western art, artifacts and collectibles available for public sale.

Interested in exhibiting?

Show Co-Manager:Ashlee Ganoung 406-404-6083 | Vendors@OldWestEvents.com

Harry Jackson

Gilbert Gaul

(June 2024 - Santa Fe Auction Highlight)

(June 2024 - Santa Fe Auction Highlight)

Fred Fellows

(June 2024 - Santa Fe Auction Highlight)

Mexican Figural “Jaguar” Bit, Bridle & Spur Set

Harry Jackson

(June 2024 - Santa Fe Auction Highlight)

(June 2024 - Santa Fe Auction Highlight)

Interested in consigning?

480-779-WEST (9378) ContactUs@OldWestEvents.com

www.MorphyAuctions.com

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BIDDER TERMS & CONDITIONS We advise all bidders to read the Terms and Conditions of the Sale before bidding with Dan Morphy Auctions LLC and/or Morphy Firearms LLC 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, published or posted notices, which together form the contract of the sale between the successful bidder (buyer), MORPHY’S and the seller (consignor) of the lot.

TERMS OF SALE

TIMING

LIMITED GUARANTEE

FIREARMS – All firearms transfers will be in strict accordance with all International, Federal, State and local laws. Be sure to check your country, state and local laws before bidding. If you are unable to import, purchase or own a firearm according to your residency laws, do not bid on these items. If you bid and find out later you cannot legally own/accept delivery, the bid is still a valid contract that the buyer must pay.

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 you read or understand said terms. The Terms in writing contained herein are subject to change without notice and bidder agrees that the most recently published Terms of Sale as published or amended on the website at the beginning of the auction shall apply.

MORPHY’S makes every effort to accurately describe all items offered in its sales. The descriptions carry a limited guarantee.

It is a guarantee to protect you against major discrepancies that would have a major effect upon the value of the item. Under no circumstances do we guarantee against anything less than a major discrepancy that would have less than a major effect upon value. This limited guarantee covers authenticity, major restoration or repair not described, counterfeits, reproductions or major fabrications not disclosed in the description. Examples of what we do not guarantee against, imperfections, slight damages, handling marks, natural imperfections, undisclosed blemishes, finish differences, wood-to-metal fit issues, surface cracks or chips in wood, dings and dents, bore condition, and other similar differences that are inherent in the antiques and collectible industry. All items are sold for display purposes. 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. It is the bidder’s responsibility (present or absentee bidders) to determine by inspection by themselves or a hired professional the exact condition of each item prior to bidding on the item. Should MORPHY’S deny an authenticity issue dispute of the buyer, and the buyer is not satisfied, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the written opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed item. The final decision of those experts will determine any refund consideration.

This limited guarantee is only available to the buyer of record.

Please also refer to POST SALE RETURN POLICY at end of terms.

Except as stated in the limited guarantee above, 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. 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. We will do our best but cannot promise 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 buyer acquires any reproduction rights in the property. All items will be available for preview approximately one (1) month prior to the auction.

There will be no options for refunds of any type beyond 35 calendar days from the auction date. Paying late and thus receiving items late will not change the limitation on the dates above for refund consideration. Please also refer to POST SALE RETURN POLICY at end of terms.

• Firearms Catalog Designations o A: antique o M: modern (post 1898), Federal Firearms License (FFL) requirements apply o C: curio & relic eligible o N: National Firearms Act / Title II Gun Control Act of 1968 (Class III SOT) requirements apply o D: Destructive Devices o ^:Modern firearm imported from Canada, will have an unassuming marking that contains at least “BV LYNDEN WA” and any of the following not already marked on the firearm: serial number, caliber, country of manufacture, manufacturer name and model. Marking letters are 1/16” tall and just over 0.003” deep.

Buyers must consider this in their bidding. Marking will not appear on antique firearms imported from Canada.

• Checkout and pickup at our location: o The same person to whom the bidder number is registered must be the person to pick up the firearm(s) at the conclusion of the sale – Federal Law disallows anyone else from accepting the transfer. o Licensed bidders, i.e. Federal Firearms licensees or Curios & Relics license holders must present a current signed copy of their license. C&R licensee purchases must conform to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF) C&R requirements. o Non-Residents of Pennsylvania

• may not pickup modern or curio and firearms without a valid FFL or C & R license o Residents of Pennsylvania

• Modern firearms sales to non-licensed Pennsylvania bidders who are picking up guns at our location will require the completion of a form 4473 background check.

• Handgun purchases also require an additional PICS form/background check for each handgun purchased. This process to fill out forms and obtain a response may take 5-10 minutes. Any applicable state fees associated with these checks will be added to the customer’s invoice.

• If you are “Denied” by FBI / PICS background check you will not be able to take possession of the firearm and the firearm will be consigned to the next available firearm auction.

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BIDDER TERMS & CONDITIONS of whether the FBI / PICS approves their taking physical possession of the items. MORPHY’S will not cancel the sale due to disapproval for any reason.

• If you are appealing a “Denied” decision, we will hold the firearm only if you pay in full.

• Shipping o Any firearms being shipped are legally required to be shipped to a BATF licensed FFL dealer within your state of residence for transfer and pickup. For states that allow shipment of C& R firearms to the C&R license holder, MORPHY’s reserves the right to ship those C&R firearms to the address listed on C&R license. You will be responsible for all shipping and transfer costs incurred. o Modern handguns are required to be shipped via UPS 2-Day Air. o Modern long guns are shipped via UPS ground to the FFL dealer. o Upon receipt of the invoice, buyer is to confirm the FFL validity and ship to address on the invoice. If not already on the invoice or it is changing, contact a licensed dealer to send their FFL to firearms@morphyauctions.com with the paid invoice number notated in the subject field. o MORPHY’S will not be responsible for exporting modern firearms, weapon or any ammunition. Please see INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING below for additional shipping information. Buyer may contact a third-party provider. We recommend making contact with an exporter prior to bidding for pricing, process and timeline information.

• National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3 Weapons and Destructive Devices (DD) Processing o Dealers: Buyer must provide MORPHY’S with a copy of their active FFL and either their SOT or DD license, whatever applies. Estimated time for processing and approval of the required Form 3 normally takes two months, dealer to dealer via E-File is usually less than a week. o Individuals: Law requires a completed Form 4, or Form 5 for deactivated guns. MORPHY’S will prepare and sign the front of the applicable transfer form, and send to the individual buyer. Individual is responsible for completing requirements for fingerprints, photo, and a fee of $200 per item, as well as completing applicable portions of the reverse side of the form.

Estimated time for processing and approval of Form 4 is 9-12 months. o Dealers and Individuals that bid on and win NFA or DD items own the items and are fully responsible for payment within terms regardless of whether the BATF approves their taking physical possession of the items. MORPHY’S will not cancel the sale due to BATF disapproval for any reason.

• Long guns will only be sold to persons 18 years of age, or older.

Handguns will only be sold to those persons 21 years of age, or older. Dealers are bound by these minimum age requirements.

• Since all firearms sold are “collectible” items, MORPHY’S does not test the safety or warrant functionality of these firearms. All firearm purchases should be examined by a certified gunsmith prior to shooting.

• MORPHY’S reserves the right to deny the sale of a firearm to any 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 buyers are on notice that several countries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of protected materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation as well. Potential buyers intending to import the property into another country should be familiar with the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on goods containing material from protected species.

Regulations may vary as the U.S. generally prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old, subject to certain exceptions.

It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. All buyers agree to comply with any and all domestic and international restrictions on the trade of protected species as a condition of the sale. Please note that the ability to obtain an export license or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import license or certificate in another country, and vice versa. It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain any export or import licenses and/or certificates as well as any other required documentation.

MORPHY’S is not able to assist the buyer in attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or certificates, and there is no assurance that an export license or certificate can be obtained.

The inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export goods containing material from protected species will not constitute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said goods or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with these Bidder Terms and Conditions.

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

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BIDDER TERMS & CONDITIONS BIDDING RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The auctioneer will determine the highest bidder. The auctioneer alone has the right to reopen the bidding of an item if deemed necessary due to a dispute. If there is a tie bid between the floor and Internet or absentee bid, the floor bid takes precedence.

MORPHY’S and its representatives reserve the right to remove those attendees who impede preview and/or the auction. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. The buyer will then assume all risk and full responsibility of the lot purchased once ownership has changed.

We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. MORPHY’S is not responsible for any errors in bids, omissions of bids, or failure to execute bids and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with the internet, absentee bidding, or telephone bidding.

AGENT BIDDING - MORPHY’S will accept bids from an individual agent authorized by a company or another individual. MORPHY’s requires any agent to provide a signed letter of authorization from the buyer of record company or individual allowing the agent to bid on their behalf.

• ABSENTEE BIDDING - - MORPHY’S will accept absentee bids submitted

via telephone call, in person, mail, fax or through www.morphyauctions. com. Absentee bidders must use the absentee bid form (available online) and clearly mark the lot number, title, and maximum bid amount. All bids must be left in increments as explained on our bid form. If a bid is “out of increment,” the auctioneer has the right to round the bid up to the next correct increment. If there are two (2) identical bids placed on the same item, priority will be given to the first bid received. Bidders may preview, register, and place bids online through our website, www.morphyauctions. com. Seller(s) agree to allow the Auctioneer to accept and execute absentee bids in a competitive manner for potential buyers and under the MORPHY’S absentee bidding terms and conditions. During the live sale, the auctioneer will execute your absentee bid competitively up to the maximum amount you have indicated.

• ONLINE BIDDING - - Online bidding through www.morphyauctions.com, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, Proxibid, or other bidding platforms may be available; all Terms and Conditions still apply. A surcharge will be added for third party online platforms. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium. If there is a tie bid between the online bid and a floor bid, the floor bid takes precedence. Due to our fast-paced auctions and bids coming from floor bidders, phone bidders, online bidders and absentee bids, the auctioneer has the final word on all item(s) sold. You (the bidder) assume the risk of winning an item online and not having the item sell to you. This is due to the final call of the auctioneer and the operator not being able to re-open that lot. Online bidders are fully responsible for accidental bidding as if they bid normally.

• BID RESULTS – Please allow 24-48 hours post auction to receive your official invoice from MORPHY’S. MORPHY’S will only contact successful bidders. The invoice will include item, hammer price, premium, shipping, handling, insurance, taxes, and any other charges that apply. Invoices and any outstanding amount due may and will be auto charged to the credit card on file within 48 hours of the invoice being sent. If you wish to pay by another method, please contact us within 48 hours after the sale.

• TELEPHONE BIDDING - Requests for phone lines must be received at least three (3) days prior to the auction date. MORPHY’S cannot guarantee phone lines but will make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to participate through that method. Phone lines are provided on a first come first served basis. Please visit www.morphyauctions.com or call 877-968-8880 to register for a telephone bid.

BID INCREMENTS

Bid increments listed are a general guideline. Actual increments are at the auctioneer’s discretion. If a lot does not receive a bid of 50% of the low estimate, the lot will be passed by the auctioneer. $0 - $500…................$25 $500 - $1,000….........$50 $1,000 - $2,000…......$100 $2,000 - $5,000…......$200 $5,000 - $10,000....…$500 $10,000 +…............... Auctioneer’s discretion

RESERVES

Most of our items are unreserved, but occasionally items may carry a moderate reserve. Please note that when a lot carries a reserve, the reserve is usually somewhere below our low estimate.

In the case of a reserved item, the seller has authorized the auctioneer to bid on their behalf until the reserve price is reached.

BUYER’S PREMIUM

A 20% buyer’s premium will be added to all successful bids and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase cost. A 3% merchant fee is also automatically applied to all invoices but can be discounted upon payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer that is received within 7 days from the receipt of the invoice. If the type of payment is split, invoice will reflect the 3% charge for merchant fees on the entire invoice. In addition, a surcharge will be added for certain third-party online bidding platforms the bidder utilizes. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium.

SALES TAX

MORPHY’S is required by law to collect sales tax where our company has nexus. Sales tax rate will be charged by law on behalf of the state and locality where the customer of record takes possession of their purchase. Lots are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless the required form and copy of permit are on file with MORPHY’S. It is the bidder’s responsibility to know the sales tax rate applicable. As a convenience and without any guarantee, you may use this website, https://www.taxjar.com/salestax-calculator, as a resource to calculate your applicable sales tax rate. Bidder agrees to pay MORPHY’S the actual amount of tax due if sales tax is not properly collected due to 1) an expired, inaccurate, or inappropriate tax certificate or declaration, 2) an incorrect interpretation of the applicable statute, 3) or any other reason. The appropriate form and certificate must be on file at and verified by MORPHY’S five days prior to the auction, or the tax must be paid. If the required form and certificate is received

by MORPHY’S within 4 days of the conclusion of the auction, you qualify for a refund for the tax paid. Lots from different auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes.

PAYMENT, INTEREST & STORAGE FEES

Any invoice totaling more than $100,000 must be paid within three (3) days. All other merchandise must be paid in full within seven (7) days of the date of the invoice. Payments can be made by going to your account online at www.morphyauctions. com, call 877-968-8880 or mail payment to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC 2000 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517. Invoices and any outstanding amount due may and will be auto charged to the credit card on file within 48 hours of the invoice being sent. If you wish to pay by another method, please contact us within 48 hours after the sale. Interest will be charged on all balances not (continued...)

BIDDER TERMS & CONDITIONS paid at the rate of 1-1/2% monthly (18% APR) effective 30 days from the invoice date. All goods not retrieved by Buyer within 45 days after the invoice date, shall be subject to a monthly storage fee as follows: $50/month per regular sized item or $100/ month per oversized item. Buyer authorizes MORPHY’s to sell, at their standard commission and consignment contract terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90-day period in any manner deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer.

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

• SNEAKERS, JEWELRY, WATCHES, COIN AND CURRENCY ITEMS OR ANY INVOICES MORPHY’S DEEMS AT RISK OF CREDIT CARD FRAUD – We accept cash, wire transfer, check, certified

checks and money orders only. No credit cards will be accepted for invoices containing these items.

• CREDIT CARD –We will not accept credit card payment for any jewelry, watch, coin or currency purchases or on any purchases that Morphy’s deems to be at risk for fraud. If a credit card is used as any form of total payment, invoice will reflect a 3% surcharge on the entire invoice. This charge is automatically added but will be discounted if payment is received by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. MORPHY’s reserves the right to refuse to ship to a different address than the billing address on the credit card being used.

• CHECK - There will be a $30.00 service charge for returned checks. Make checks payable to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC. MORPHY’S reserves the right to hold items paid for by personal or company check until said check clears (14 days). MORPHY’S has the right to hold all checks over $2,000. Customers who have an established successful buying history with MORPHY’S may be exempt from this requirement. We will accept a personal or company check >$2,000 from a first time buyer if you provide a Bank Letter of Credit, available on our website, www.morphyauctions.com.

• WIRE TRANSFERS – There will be a $30 charge added to all wire transfers less than $2,000. Please add this amount to your invoice total before sending a wire transfer.

In the few situations where a successful bidder does not remit payment when due, MORPHY’S will proceed with the legal steps necessary to protect its interests and will block the bidder from future auction participation.

PACKING/SHIPPING

• It is the bidder’s responsibility to take shipping, handling, and insurance costs into consideration when bidding on items.

• BIDDERS PRESENT AND TAKING ITEMS AFTER AUCTION – Since item liability transfers upon a successful bid, items paid for must

be packed, transported and/or removed by the buyer at his/her own risk after the close of the sale. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S packs or transports the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee.

• ITEMS NOT PICKED UP THE DAY OF THE SALE – Shipping, handling, insurance, and taxes will be added to all invoices that Morphy’s agrees to ship. We recommend you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. Shipping will be based on actual costs provided by UPS, USPS, or other carriers based upon the contents’ size and weight. Packaging and insurance will vary in cost depending on the contents and value of the shipment. Oversize and breakable items are not standard shippable items and will require shipment by a 3rd party shipper. MORPHY’s cannot combine standard item shipments with oversize and breakable item shipments. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S packs or transports the merchandise, it is fully at the risk,

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responsibility, and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee.

SHIPPING TERMS - MORPHY’S will ship items to the buyer at the listed address via UPS or other carriers, FOB, Denver, Pennsylvania, or FOB other auction locations. Any risk of loss or damage to the item(s) during transit via UPS, or any other carrier is at the risk of the buyer. Any additional insurance coverage should be purchased by the buyer through the carrier. Buyer releases MORPHY’s from all claims for loss or damage to any item during transit and agrees to pay all costs of defense, including attorney’s fees, for any claims brought against MORPHY’S for loss or damage occurring during transit. MORPHY’s is not responsible for mis-delivery or theft of packages.

INSURANCE - Shipping insurance is automatically added to invoices for shipment to the United States and Canada locations. Insurance may be waived by providing MORPHY’s a signed insurance waiver. Insurance for all 3rd party shipments must be arranged through that carrier. Insurance purchased through MORPHY’s applies only to shipments to the United States and Canada. Buyers must purchase their own insurance for shipments to other countries.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS – MORPHY’S welcomes our international customers. MOPRHY’S can provide upon request a complete process and set of recommended company contacts with whom the Buyer can work to understand the steps, timing, and cost to acquire items at auction. It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property and for paying all shipping costs, customs and duties on the items. By law, MORPHY’S cannot, and will not, declare lesser values for any international purchases and all shipments will include the invoice with purchase totals including the buyer’s premium and shipping cost.

3RD PARTY SHIPPING of OVERSIZE ITEMS – Buyers will need to either pick up the items personally or arrange a 3rd party shipping service for oversize items. As a general guideline, the following will indicate which packages apply, as they are of a certain weight, length, or dimensional size. ∙ Dimensional size is length (the longest measurement) + (height x 2) + (width x 2). For example a 36” x 36” x 12” package = 36 + (36 x2) + (12 x 2) = 132” ∙ USA home shipments must be <70 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size ∙ USA business shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size ∙ International shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <130” dimensional size ∙ There may be certain shipments that meet these requirements that will still require 3rd party shipping, and we will communicate the reason in those cases.

• 3RD PARTY SHIPPING OF BREAKABLE, DELICATE, FRAGILE ITEMS - MORPHY’S reserves the right to decline shipment of items

based on its fragility. If an item is unable to be shipped in-house, the item will require shipment by a 3rd party or pick up arrangements to be made. MORPHY’s will not ship any items that are neon or contain neon.

Other examples of fragile items include glass display cases of any size; coin-operated, arcade and vending items with fragile parts and/or glass; signs with parts or protrusions beyond the main body of the sign, oversized vases, high value lamps and glass of all sizes, high value artwork including but not limited to paintings, statuary, sculpture, figurines, dioramas, and other intricate items; and items subject to impact by moisture and known handling issues in the supply chain. Under no circumstances will MORPHY’S be responsible for shipping damage to picture frames of any kind.

• For any buyers who wish to arrange for their own shipping, MORPHY’S must be notified at least seven (7) days prior to arrival of the shipping company name, arrival date and time. Pickup must be scheduled to begin and end within our normal business hours (9am – 4pm weekdays).

• STORAGE FEE – MORPHY’S will charge a monthly storage fee of $50/ month per regular sized item or $100/month per oversized item for any items on MORPHY’s location for more than 45 days. Buyer authorizes the MORPHY’s to sell, at their standard commission and consignment contract terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90-day period in any manner deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer.

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BIDDER TERMS & CONDITIONS AGREEMENT REGARDING GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, AND LEGAL RIGHTS

I hereby understand and agree that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to MORPHY’S Bidder Terms & Conditions, which includes this provision (hereafter referred to as “Terms & Conditions”), MORPHY’S, or the breach thereof (hereafter referred to as “Claims”), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. I hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the appropriate court in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Claims and their enforcement, and I agree that any and all Claims must be adjudicated, heard, determined, and resolved in said court, and I hereby irrevocably waive any objection on the ground that any such action or proceeding in said court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. MORPHY’S failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms & Conditions or any other legal rights, shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms & Conditions by MORPHY’S must be made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of MORPHY’S specifically referencing the provision(s) contained within the Terms & Conditions to be waived. Headings used in the Terms & Conditions are for convenience only and are not to be relied upon. If any provision of the Terms & Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Terms & Conditions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms & Conditions will inure to the benefit of, and are intended to be, enforceable by MORPHY’S, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, members, directors, officers, and licensees. There are no third party beneficiaries to these Terms & Conditions; a person or entity who is not a party or signatory to these Terms & Conditions has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to rely upon or enforce any term or provision of these Terms & Conditions.

POST SALE RETURN POLICY

MORPHY’S engages knowledgeable experts to provide catalog descriptions on the merchandise we sell. Every effort is made to ensure those descriptions are accurate and that they fully disclose any exceptions to condition. Any buyer who has made their payment within the due date of 7 calendar days who wishes to report a problem must notify MORPHY’S within three calendar (3) days of receipt of their purchased item. Buyers who have not made their payment within the due date of 7 days may not return any items under any circumstances. No lots purchased by floor bidders (including those bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned. Please refer to MORPHY’S limited guarantee herein. A Return Authorization Number (RA#) must be issued by MORPHY’S before you ship anything back to our address. Item must be returned in the same condition. Any items arriving without a return authorization will not be given a refund. The item in question must be shipped with the RA# on the outside and inside of the package, with full insurance, so it arrives at MORPHY’S within one week of the aforementioned authorization.

PRIVACY TO REVIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MORPHYAUCTIONS.COM/PRIVACY-POLICY All rights reserved. Entire contents copyright 2023, 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.

THANK YOU Morphy Auctions is honored that you are considering entrusting your collection to us. Through every step of the process, from appraisal to auction, we are devoted to you and your collection.

We are sure you will be proud of your collection’s presentation and pleased with the unrivaled customer service provided by the Morphy staff. We look forward to doing business with you. Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

MEET THE TEAM LEADERSHIP TEAM

Dan Morphy

President & Founder

Tom Tolworthy Auction Curator

Les Jones

Chief Operating Officer & Director of Marketing

Shaye Krispine

Director of Operations & Technology + Auctioneer

Jamie Griffin

Customer Experience Manager

Scot Kauffman

General Manager Firearms

Chris Hince Director of Consignments

Melissa Ober Inside Sales Coordinator

Abbe Shearer Controller

INDUSTRY LEADING EXPERTS

Russ Withem

David Geiger

Gary Metz

Tommy Sage, Jr.

Firearms Specialist

Consignment Assessment & Procurement

Peter Thomson

Antique & Modern Silver Consultant

Arms & Armor Specialist

Head of Toys & Trains

James Infante

Amphora & Pottery Consultant

John Keene

David Cruz

NFA Specialist

Firearms Specialist

Joel Lazarus

Mike Harrington

Train Consultant

Josh Tauber

Lamp & Glass Consultant

Cast Iron, Toy & Horse-Drawn Expert

Ron Ciarmello

Fine & Decorative Arts Division, Jewelry & Timepiece Specialist

Jeremy Hatch

Willi Zahn

Firearms Consultant

German Militaria & Military/Target Firearms Expert

John Mihovetz

Don Grimmer

Department Head & Expert Automobilia & Petroliana

Patrick Orbe

Fine Art Consultant

West Coast Acquisitions, Coin-Op & Advertising Expert

Brian Manifor

Western Antiques & Weapons Expert

Brian Burke

Soda & Advertising Specialist

John Morphy, M.D. Acquisitions/ Appraisals

Dan Morris

Sales & Acquisitions + Coca-Cola Advertising Specialist

Jim Maley

Acquisitions & Promotions

MORPHY AUCTIONS | 2000 North Reading Road • Denver, PA 17517 | Phone: 877-968-8880 • Fax: 717-336-7115

MEET THE TEAM MARKETING TEAM

Les Jones

Chief Operating Officer & Director of Marketing

Mary Beth Nocera

Manager of Production & Photography

Melanie Miles

Marketing Specialist

Photographer

Photographer

Elle Allen

Julia Santoro

Tasha Lopez

Becky Stellmach

Devin Rumbarger

Dana Hipszer

Senior Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Photographer

Jennifer Fitts Photographer

Michael Laskoski

Photography & Videography Assistant

Graphic Designer

CUSTOMER SERVICE & POST AUCTION TEAM

Jamie Griffin

Customer Experience Manager

John Morphy

Customer Experience Associate

Jeremy Bailey

Customer Experience Associate

Alicia Lancto

Customer Experience Associate

Maegan Griffin

Melissa Ober

Ben Shupp

Hilary Boettcher

Customer Experience Associate

Inside Sales Coordinator

ACCOUNTING TEAM

Abbe Shearer Controller

Ashley Messner

Accounting Specialist

Alexis Bookmiller

Cyndi Sensenig

Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Tucker Nelson

Josh Dobroskey

FIREARMS TEAM

Scot Kauffman

General Manager of Firearms

Eric Wagner

Firearms Researcher & Cataloger

Firearms Compliance Specialist

Militaria Consignment Associate

Firearms Consignment Associate

Firearms Administration

Cheryl Goyda

Firearms Acquisitions & Promotions

Carolyn Brown

Photography Assistant

OPERATIONS & CONSIGNMENT TEAM

Shaye Krispine

Director of Operations & Technology + Auctioneer

Chris Hince

Nate Burkholder Lead Operations Associate

Operations Associate

Operations Associate

Operations Associate

Operations Associate

Angel Lopez

Brandon Law

Olha Vetterlein

Diane Shoemaker

Ben Brossman

Nicollette Sage

Director of Consignments

Display Coordinator & Auctioneer

Ryan Kelly

Shipping Manager

Consignment Associate

Chris Sayres

Shipping Associate

Ugo Liberti

Consignment Associate

Zach Moran

Consignment Associate

Darryl Eberly

Transcriptionist

Steve Hynds

Jason Ober

Operations Associate

Transcriptionist

Owen Kells

Shipping Associate

LAS VEGAS TEAM

UPCOMING AUCTION SCHEDULE

Don Grimmer

West Coast Acquisitions, Coin-Op & Advertising Expert

Justin Hoaglen

Operations Manager, Las Vegas

Brian Lebel’s Old West Las Vegas, Nevada January 26, 2024 Toys & General Collectibles February 14 & 15, 2024 Automobilia & Petroliana Las Vegas, Nevada February 24 & 25, 2024 Coin-Op & Advertising Las Vegas, Nevada April 12 & 13, 2024 Auction dates & consignment deadlines are subject to change. Please call to verify.

ABSENTEE BID FORM Auction:

January 26, 2024 Brian Lebel’s Old West Auction

Step 1 - Circle Bidding Option Phone Line

Absentee Bid

Phone line: Morphy Auctions staff will call you 5 lots prior to the item(s) you wish to bid on.

Absentee: Morphy Auctions staff will execute your left bid(s) as if you were in attendance.

Step 2 - List Lot/Bid Information Lot #

Bid Increments: $0 - $500/$25 $200 - $500/$25

2000 N. READING RD • DENVER, PA 17517 P/ 877-968-8880 F/ 717-336-7115

email: info@morphyauctions.com www.morphyauctions.com

Please print clearly.

Description

Absentee Bid

Phone Emergency Bid

Applies to phone bidders only.

PLEASE NOTE ~

$500 - $1,000/$50 $1,000 - 2,000/$100

Step 3 - Fill Out Personal Contact Info

$2,000 - $5,000/$200 $5,000 - $10,000/$500 $10,000/Auctioneer’s Discretion

Emergency bids are executed only if Morphy Auctions is unable to contact the bidder via the phone number(s) provided.

Please print clearly.

Name Address City

State

Phone Line 1

Phone Line 2

Zip

Email I accept that all bids do not include the buyer’s premium of 23%. I accept that all bids are subject to the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE printed in the catalog. My signature serves as an agreement to the terms stated on this form.

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Print Name If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact Morphy Auctions prior to the auction.