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MORPHY AUCTIONS in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
and Las Vegas, Nevada is the fastest growing auction house in
the country. Founded by Dan Morphy in 1997, Morphy Auctions
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o Lots returned must be completely intact in their original ultimate grade. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is made
form and undamaged holder, or there will be no credit. Certifications with respect to any grade, condition, or other adjectival descriptions,
are void and returns are not accepted for any cards removed from which can and do vary, even among experts.
their third-party grading holder. • Large Autograph Group Disclaimer: When dealing with a single
o All elements of the MORPHY’S POST-SALE RETURN individual auction lot containing many items, these lots are offered
POLICY apply. There are absolutely no exceptions to this policy. with the explicit understanding that it is possible that there may be
• On any lot presented with a Letter of Authenticity (“LOA”) issued by a small percentage which are not authentic. When authenticating
MORPHY’S large lots, such as a collection of 6,000+ signed 3 x 5 cards, or a
o The bidder shall solely rely upon the warranties of the set of 700+ signed baseball cards, great care has been taken in the
authentication provider issuing the Letter or opinion, or on the authentication process, with all the greater attention focused on
warranties of the authentication provider of the bidder’s choice. any items representing a concentration of value. It is always possible
o Warranty inures only to the original buyer. Buyer may that on rare occasions a secretarial or stamped signature could be
not transfer the rights afforded under the LOA, and it is null and void missed here or there. Without this disclaimer, as a practical matter, it
when Buyer transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. would not be possible for MORPY’S to offer such lots at all. All bidders
o The LOA warranty is valid from date of the auction in bidding on such lots do so with this understanding.
which Buyer was awarded the lot to four (4) years after its purchase. • Abbreviation/Definition/Condition Key: PR — Poor, GD — Good, VG
o The LOA warranty is valid as to its attribution to the — Very Good, EX — Excellent, NM — Near Mint, MT — Mint. NOTE:
person or entity described or to the lot’s usage, e.g. game worn. If an item has a multiple grade such as VG-EX, then that item falls
o Claim procedure: somewhere in between those two conditions.
o Buyer must contact MORPHY’S within the
warranty period, prior to submission of the lot as to his intent to GOODS MADE FROM OR CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM
make a claim, receive prior approval, and arrange secure shipment. PROTECTED SPECIES - MORPHY’S does not accept any responsibility
o Buyer must present with the claim, or liability for the sale of items containing materials from protected
authoritative written evidence that the lot is not authentic as species or for any omission in marking or labeling goods as containing
determined by a known expert in the sports field. materials from protected species. Such material includes, but is
o If MORPHY’S concurs that the lot is not as not limited to, ivory from elephants and walruses, tortoise shell,
represented, Buyer shall be refunded their purchase price. crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, some species of coral
o If the MORPHY’s denies the claim, the Buyer and certain woods. Restrictions on the importation, exportation,
agrees to the AGREEMENT REGARDING GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, sale, transfer, and/or possession of goods containing materials from
AND LEGAL RIGHTS noted herein. protected species derive from international, federal, and state laws
o The LOA does not provide for incidental or and regulations promulgated thereunder. Laws include, but are not
consequential damages or other indirect damages. Any lot sold with a limited to, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered
certificate of authenticity or other warranty from an entity other than Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Auctioneer or Morphy’s affiliates is subject to such issuing entity’s and the Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA). States currently
rules and such conditions are the sole remedy afforded to buyer. restricting trade of protected species include, but are not limited to,
California, New York and New Jersey.
• In the event MORPHY’s cannot deliver the lot, or subsequently it
is established that the lot lacks title, provenance, or authenticity, Prospective buyers are on notice that several countries completely
MORPHY’s liability shall be limited to voiding of the sale and refund prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of protected
of purchase price. In no case shall MORPHY’s liability exceed the materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES
winning bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of
the value of the lot. After one year has elapsed, MORPHY’S maximum exportation and importation as well. Potential buyers intending to
liability shall be limited to any buyer’s premium earned on that lot. import the property into another country should be familiar with
• Due to changing grading standards over time, differing the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on goods
interpretations, and to possible mishandling of items by subsequent containing material from protected species. Regulations may vary as
owners, MORPHY’S reserves the right to grade items differently than the U.S. generally prohibits importation of articles containing
shown on certificates from any grading service that accompany the material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened
items. MORPHY’S also reserves the right to grade items differently if the articles are less than 100 years old, subject to certain
than the grades shown in the prior catalog should such items be exceptions.
reconsigned to any future auction.
• There is a subjectivity to grading, especially the grading of It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and
cards. Every effort is made to verify the condition of each lot as satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the
it is described. MORPHY’S accepts items for auction after careful import and export of property as described in the aforementioned
scrutiny by not only ourselves, but, when necessary, by other leading paragraphs. All buyers agree to comply with any and all domestic
authenticators. We cannot guarantee that every card described by us and international restrictions on the trade of protected species as a
will in all cases receive exactly the same grade, or even be accepted condition of the sale. Please note that the ability to obtain an export
for grading, from any third-party grading service. Similarly, we cannot license or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import
guarantee that every card graded by one third-party grading service license or certificate in another country, and vice versa. It is the
will in all cases receive exactly the same grade by another third-party buyer’s responsibility to obtain any export or import licenses and/or
grading service. Occasionally a lot description will include the words certificates as well as any other required documentation. MORPHY’S
“we have submitted,” which is intended to be taken literally and give is not able to assist the buyer in attempting to obtain the appropriate
bidders great confidence that MORPHY’S has not “done anything” licenses and/or certificates, and there is no assurance that an export
to the cards to alter or otherwise improve their appearance and license or certificate can be obtained. The inability or delay in
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obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export or implied, as to whether natural stones have been treated or
goods containing material from protected species will not constitute enhanced, whether specifically referenced or not.
a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said goods or the • Laboratory reports may accompany some lots
delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with these Bidder o If a lot is accompanied by certificates or reports from
Terms and Conditions. internationally recognized and accepted gemological laboratories,
it will be noted in the description.
JEWELRY AND WATCHES o Copies will be available upon request, with the original going to
• Jewelry Descriptions and Condition Reports: Lots being offered the successful bidder.
are sold as-is on the day of sale. Condition reports, either written o The reports cannot be guaranteed and are provided for
or verbal, are provided as a courtesy only, and are not to be informational purposes only. Results on reports may differ from
taken as fact or guarantees of condition or quality of the lots. All laboratory to laboratory.
information provided is the opinion of the specialist at MORPHY’S, o MORPHY’S accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, terms or
including but not limited to weights, grades, color, and clarity. All information contained in such certificates or reports.
gemstones and diamonds are measured and graded in their setting
unless stated otherwise. All weights and grades are approximate.
Buyers wishing to have a grading or gemological report from Grading Scale:
an independent, internationally recognized laboratory, such Near Mint Plus 97% - 100% Near Mint 90% - 96%
as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the American Excellent 80% - 89% Very Good 70% - 79%
Gemological Laboratories (AGL), may request one at their own Good Below 70%
expense or hire an independent adviser of their choosing.
• Watch Descriptions and Condition Reports: The physical BIDDING
characteristics, timing accuracy or functionality of timepieces RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
cannot be guaranteed, and all items are sold as-is. The auctioneer will determine the highest bidder. The auctioneer
o Any condition statement reflects the condition of the watch on alone has the right to reopen the bidding of an item if deemed
the date of the report. Condition can change from the time of the necessary due to a dispute. If there is a tie bid between the floor
report to the day of sale. and Internet or absentee bid, the floor bid takes precedence.
o Photographs are for identification purposes only. Buyers may not MORPHY’S and its representatives reserve the right to remove
use them as precise indications of size or condition. those attendees who impede preview and/or the auction. Title to
o The origin or authenticity of all components cannot be all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the
guaranteed. auctioneer’s hammer. The buyer will then assume all risk and full
o Watches with waterproof or water-resistant cases – MORPHY’S responsibility of the lot purchased once ownership has changed. We
may open cases to develop descriptions, and cannot guarantee recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately
that any watch is waterproof or water-resistant at the time upon becoming the highest bidder. MORPHY’S is not responsible for
of purchase. MORPHY’S recommends that the buyer have a any errors in bids, omissions of bids, or failure to execute bids and
professional watchmaker evaluate the watch at buyer’s expense. shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure
o Buyers must be aware that watches may need general service, associated with the internet, absentee bidding, or telephone bidding.
change of battery, or further repair work for which the buyer is • ABSENTEE BIDDING - MORPHY’S will accept absentee bids if
solely responsible. pre-authorized by mail, fax or through www.morphyauctions.
o Dials - All watches have the possibility that after their original com online. Absentee bidders must use the absentee bid form
date of manufacture they received reconditioning or replacement and clearly mark the lot number, title and maximum bid amount.
of dials or elements of the dial such as but not limited to standard Absentee bidding forms may be accessed online at www.
or luminescent hour markers, hands, script, date or measurement morphyauctions.com. If there are two (2) identical bids placed
indices, lacquer, and finish. Buyer is solely responsible for on the same item, priority will be given to the first bid received.
determining and understanding such condition issues. All bids must be left in increments as explained on our bid form.
• The lack of a condition report does not imply that the item or lot If a bid is “out of increment,” the auctioneer has the right to
is free from imperfections, defects or wear and tear of the aging round the bid up to the next correct increment. Bidders may
process. This includes but is not limited to: deficient stones, preview, register and place bids online through our website, www.
needed repair or defects. morphyauctions.com. Absentee and online bids placed through
• It is common and generally accepted in the jewelry industry that www.morphyauctions.com will be auto charged to the credit card
some diamonds and most gemstones have been enhanced with entered 48 hours after the end of the sale. If you wish to pay by
various treatments to improve their overall appearance. another method please contact us within 48 hours after the sale.
o These treatments include but are not limited to: heating, dying, Seller(s) agree to allow the Auctioneer to accept and execute
oiling, laser drilling, HTHP, wax, bleaching, irradiation, resin or absentee bids in a competitive manner for potential buyers and
polymer impregnation and various other techniques. under the MORPHY’S absentee bidding terms and conditions.
o Unless stated in the title, it is assumed that one or more During the live sale, the auctioneer will execute your absentee bid
treatments have been performed to the stones. While many competitively up to the maximum amount you have indicated.
treatments are considered permanent, this cannot be guaranteed. • ONLINE BIDDING - Online bidding through www.morphyauctions.
o Please note that many treatments cannot be determined com, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, Proxibid, or other bidding
without sophisticated laboratory testing. Due to the various platforms may be available; all Terms and Conditions still apply.
laboratories and developing scientific methods for testing, not A surcharge will be added for third party online platforms. Refer
all reports or certificates will have the same results for treatment to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium.
type, extent of treatment and stability of treatment. If there is a tie bid between the internet bidding venues and the
o MORPHY’S makes no representations or warranties, express floor, the floor bid takes precedence. If a credit card has been
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provided to one of the online bidding platforms, MORPHY’S SALES TAX
reserves the right to use and charge the credit card if the winning Lots delivered to you, or your representative are subject to all
bidder has not paid via another method by the 7 day term in applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate permits are on
Payment Terms below. Due to our fast paced auctions and bids file with MORPHY’S. Bidder agrees to pay MORPHY’S the actual
coming from floor bidders, phone bidders, internet bidders and amount of tax due in the event that sales tax is not properly collected
absentee bids, the auctioneer has the final word on all item(s) sold. due to: 1) an expired, inaccurate, or inappropriate tax certificate or
You (the bidder) assume the risk of winning an item online and not declaration, 2) an incorrect interpretation of the applicable statute,
having the item actually sell to you. This is due to the final call of 3) or any other reason. The appropriate form or certificate must be
the auctioneer and the operator not being able to re-open that lot. on file at and verified by MORPHY’S five days prior to Auction, or tax
Online bidders are responsible for accidental bidding as if they bid must be paid; only if such form or certificate is received by MORPHY’S
normally. within 4 days after the Auction can a refund of tax paid be made. Lots
• BID RESULTS – MORPHY’S will only contact successful bidders. from different auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes.
Please allow 24-48 hours post auction to receive your official
invoice from MORPHY’S. The invoice will include item, hammer PAYMENT, INTEREST & STORAGE FEES
price, premium, packing and handling, shipping, insurance, and Any invoice totaling more than $100,000 and all watch sales must
any other charges that apply. Please hold phone inquiries regarding be paid within three (3) days. All other merchandise must be paid
bid success until after receiving your invoice. For verifications, in full within seven (7) days of the date of the invoice. If payment
MORPHY’S cannot provide winning bid information until the by cash, check, money order or wire transfer is made within 7 days
second business day after the auction. MORPHY’S will not provide of the invoice, a 3% discount on the Hammer price may be taken
bidder information to any outside sources. by the buyer. DISCOUNT IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF INVOICE IS PAID
• TELEPHONE BIDDING - Requests for phone lines must be received WITHIN 7 DAYS from the invoice date. No discount is permitted
at least three (3) days prior to the auction date. MORPHY’S on split payments where a credit card is used as any form of total
cannot guarantee phone lines but will make every attempt to payment. Payments can be made by going to your account online
accommodate those who wish to participate through that method. at www.morphyauctions.com, call 877-968-8880 or mail payment
Phone lines are provided on a first come first served basis. Please to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC 2000 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517.
visit www.morphyauctions.com or call 717-335-3435 to request a Interest will be charged on all balances not paid at the rate of 1-1/2%
call from our representatives during the live auction. monthly (18% APR) effective 30 days from the invoice date. All goods
not retrieved by Buyer within 30 days after the invoice date, shall be
BID INCREMENTS subject to a storage fee of $50 per item per month. Buyer authorizes
Bid increments listed are a general guideline. Actual increments are the MORPHY’s to sell, at their standard commission and consignment
at the auctioneer’s discretion. If a lot does not receive a bid of 50% of contract terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90 day period in any
the low estimate, the lot will be passed by the auctioneer. manner deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be
$0 - $500…................$25 applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer.
$500 - $1,000….........$50
$1,000 - $2,000…......$100 Absentee bids placed through www.morphyauctions.com will be auto
$2,000 - $5,000…......$250 charged to the credit card entered 48 hours after the end of the sale.
$5,000 - $10,000....…$500 If you wish to pay by another method please contact us within 48
$10,000 +…............... Auctioneer’s discretion hours after the sale.
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first time buyer if you provide a Bank Letter of Credit, available on • INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS – MORPHY’S has the capability to
our website, www.morphyauctions.com. ship to international bidders. By law, MORPHY’S cannot, and will
• WIRE TRANSFERS – There will be a $30 charge added to all wire not, declare lesser values for any international purchases and all
transfers less than $2,000. Please add this amount to your invoice shipments will include the invoice with purchase totals including
total before sending a wire transfer. the buyer’s premium and shipping cost. All international bidders
are responsible for knowing their country’s laws on importing
In the few situations where a successful bidder does not remit items and for paying all customs and duties on the items.
payment when due, MORPHY’S will proceed with the legal steps • 3RD PARTY SHIPPING OVERSIZE ITEMS – Buyers will need to
necessary to protect its interests and will block the bidder from either pick up the items personally or arrange a 3rd party shipping
future auction participation. service for oversize items. As a general guideline, the following
will indicate which packages apply, as they are of a certain weight,
PACKING/SHIPPING length, or dimensional size.
• It is the bidder’s responsibility to take shipping, handling, and • Dimensional size is length (the longest measurement) + (height x 2)
insurance costs into consideration when bidding on items. + (width x 2). For example a 36” x 36” x 12” package = 36 + (36 x2)
• BIDDERS PRESENT AND TAKING ITEMS AFTER AUCTION – Since + (12 x 2) = 132”
item liability transfers upon a successful bid, items paid for must be • USA home shipments must be <70 lbs. and <108” length and <165”
packed, transported and/or removed by the buyer at his/her own dimensional size
risk after the close of the sale. We recommend that you arrange • USA business shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and
insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest <165” dimensional size
bidder. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S shall pack or • International shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and
transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk and responsibility <130” dimensional size
and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable • There may be certain shipments that meet these requirements that
for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or will still require 3rd party shipping, and we will communicate the
employee. reason in those cases.
• ITEMS NOT PICKED UP THE DAY OF THE SALE – Packaging, • 3RD PARTY SHIPPING OF BREAKABLE, DELICATE, FRAGILE
shipping, and insurance on all items that MORPHY’S accepts for ITEMS - MORPHY’S reserves the right to choose items and orders
shipment to locations that can accept shipments will be made that it will pack, ship, and/or insure directly using our shipping
available as an added courtesy and at an additional cost. We department. Those items that MORPHY’S will not ship will require
recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately that the buyer either pick up the items personally or arrange a 3rd
upon becoming the highest bidder. All applicable charges will be party shipping service. Examples of items that may apply after
applied to the invoice. Shipping will be based on actual costs via determination by our shipping department include but are not
FedEx, USPS, or other carriers required based upon the contents of limited to: items with neon of any type (working or non-working),
the shipment. Packaging and insurance will vary in cost depending all glass display cases of any size; coin-operated, arcade and
on the items on each invoice. All packages will be shipped with vending items with fragile parts and/or glass; signs with parts or
insurance. Standard items packed internally by MORPHY’s will ship protrusions beyond the main body of the sign, oversized vases
seven to fourteen (7-14) business days after payment is received. (guideline – larger than fit in a 20” x 20” x 40” box), high value
Oversize and breakable items, which MORPHY’s will indicate on lamps and glass of all sizes, high value artwork including but not
the invoice, will ship based upon the buyer’s arrangement with limited to paintings, statuary, sculpture, figurines, dioramas, and
a 3rd party shipper. MORPHY’s cannot combine standard item other intricate items; and items subject to impact by moisture and
shipments with oversize and breakable item shipments. Again, if known handling issues in the supply chain. Under no circumstances
any employee or agent of MORPHY’S shall pack or transport the will MORPHY’S be responsible for shipping damage to picture
merchandise, it is fully at the risk and responsibility and expense frames of any kind. For any buyers who wish to arrange for their
of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or own shipping, MORPHY’S must be notified at least seven (7)
damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee. days prior to arrival of the shipping company name, arrival date
• SHIPPING TERMS - MORPHY’S will ship items to the buyer at the and time. Pickup must be scheduled to begin and end within
listed address via FedEx or other carriers, FOB Denver, Pennsylvania our normal business hours (9am – 4pm weekdays). Buyers must
or FOB Las Vegas, NV or FOB other auction locations. Any risk of arrange weekend pickups in advance with MORPHY’S staff, and
loss or damage to the item(s) during transit via FedEx, or any other additional charges may be necessary for overtime. All 3rd party
carrier, in excess of the insurance provided by or purchased from shippers must arrive with a copy of the invoice,
MORPHY’S, is at the risk of the buyer. Any additional insurance • STORAGE FEE – MORPHY’S will charge a storage fee of $50 per
coverage should be purchased by the buyer through the carrier. item per month for any items awaiting pickup for more than 30
Buyer releases MORPHY’s from any and all claims for loss or days following the invoice date. Buyer authorizes the MORPHY’s
damage to any item during transit and agrees to pay all costs of to sell, at their standard commission and consignment contract
defense, including attorney’s fees, for any claims brought against terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90 day period in any manner
MORPHY’S for loss or damage occurring during transit. deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be
• INSURANCE - Shipping insurance is automatically added, which applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer.
you can decline by contacting us and providing a signed waiver • MORPHY AUCTIONS, LAS VEGAS LOCATION ONLY SPECIAL
of insurance form. Insurance for all 3rd party shipments must be COURTESY – Items purchased at our Las Vegas location may qualify
arranged through that carrier. Insurance provided or purchased for free shipment on our freight truck to Denver, PA.
through MORPHY’s applies only to shipments to the United States °° To be considered for shipping, all item invoices must be paid
and Canada. Buyers must purchase their own insurance for in full by day 7 after the auction, or they will not be shipped
shipments to other countries. on the truck and shipping charges will then apply.
°° Items will leave Las Vegas approximately 14 days after the
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auction date. Upon arrival in Denver, PA the buyer must POST SALE RETURN POLICY
pick items up within 14 days, or a $50/week storage fee will MORPHY’S engages knowledgeable experts to provide catalog
apply. Buyers will be contacted by phone or email when descriptions on the merchandise we sell. Every effort is made to
items arrive in Denver, PA. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure those descriptions are accurate and that they fully disclose
pick the items up here. For packages to qualify for courtesy any exceptions to condition. Any buyer who has made their payment
shipping, at least one piece or all pieces together in a package, within the due date of 7 calendar days who wishes to report a
must have a dimensional size of more than 130 square problem must notify MORPHY’S within three calendar (3) days
inches. Dimensional size is length (the longest measurement) of receipt of their purchased item. Buyers who have not made
+ (height x 2) + (width x 2). For example, a 36” x 36” x 12” their payment within the due date of 7 days may not return any
package = 36 + (36 x2) + (12 x 2) = 132. items under any circumstances. No lots purchased by floor bidders
• FIREWORKS – MORPHY’S can only ship Class 1 Division 1.4 and 1.6 (including those bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned.
Explosives (as described in the following website: A Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) must be
http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/hazmat/placards/class1. issued by MORPHY’S before you ship anything back to our address.
html) per the 49CFR 173.50 and can only ship these via FedEx. Any items arriving without a return authorization will not be given a
All items not shippable must be picked up by the buyer. refund. The item in question must be shipped with the RMA# on the
outside and inside of the package, with full insurance, so it arrives at
AGREEMENT REGARDING GOVERNING LAW, MORPHY’S within one week of the aforementioned authorization.
VENUE, AND LEGAL RIGHTS
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its conflict of law provisions. I hereby irrevocably submit to the microform and electronic media, such as CD-ROMS and online
personal jurisdiction of the appropriate court in Lancaster County, computer services.
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
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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
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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,
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licensees. There are no third party beneficiaries to these Terms &
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of Third Parties) Act 1999 to rely upon or enforce any term or
provision of these Terms & Conditions.
Please see www.MorphyAuctions.com to review a complete and most current list of terms and conditions.
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AUCTION
AUCTION LOCATION:
Morphy Auctions
4520 Arville St. #1 ∙ Las Vegas, NV 89103
Details 877-968-8880
LODGING:
APPROXIMATE AUCTION TIMES
Auctioneer sells approximately 80-100 lots per hour. Orleans Hotel Casino: 1-800-675-3267
Code: A9MAC04
(Valid April 11, 2019 – April 15, 2019)
FRIDAY LOTS
1,001 - 1,080 9:00 AM Reservations need to be made by
3/12/2019 to receive discount.
1,081 - 1,160 10:00 AM
1,161 - 1,240 11:00 AM
1,241 - 1,320 12:00 PM
1,321 - 1,400 1:00 PM
1,401 - 1,431 2:00 PM
Items on Display Approximately 4 weeks prior to Auction Date. Please Call to Confirm.
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm pst
Auction Day Preview Begins at 8:00am pst
M o r p h yA u c t i o n s . c o m | 8 7 7 - 9 6 8 - 8 8 8 0
Welcome to our Spring 2019 Gold Rush, Western, and Native American Art Auction
This is our most diverse offering yet in this category. I am confident that our
customers and clients will find a wonderful and historical array of items related to
the Old West and American westward expansion for the most discerning of tastes.
Included is a stunning collection of over a dozen rare 18th and 19th century
tomahawks and a Blackfoot lance from the estate collection of the late California
collector Mr. Don Euing. Don specialized in early colonial and frontier weapons
and had a great eye for the rare and authentic. He only collected museum quality
weapons, and these offered here are available for the first time on the collector
market.
There are two separate Indian arrows collected off of the Custer battlefield from
the Dr. Frank Wagner cavalry museum collection. A comprehensive collection of
some of the finest 19th century Plains, Southern Plains, and Southwest dolls to come
to the market in recent years.
A Pawnee painted buffalo robe, stunning Crow rifle scabbard and Crow buffalo
hide shield, a very nice Sioux beaded pictorial vest and beautiful Sioux beaded
blanket strip.
Cowboy and Old West enthusiasts will find beautiful examples of finely woven
prison made horsehair bridles, a variety of saddles, silver mounted spurs and
custom bits by famous western makers such as, G.S. Garcia, Tapia, Hernandez,
Morales, Larios and others. A stunning collection of high end Mexican sombreros
and cowboy hats, Southwest sterling and turquoise jewelry, bunkhouse/ranch
furniture, a full sized Concord stagecoach, saloon back bar bottles, a pair of Jo
Mora Rodeo posters, Buffalo Bill,101 Ranch, and Tompkins Wild West advertising
posters, and a Winchester advertising bullet display board.
There are two very historic and important images also being offered. One is
a cased tintype of bandit Butch Cassidy and the other is a previously unknown
outdoor image of Morgan Earp, Doc Holliday, and Big Nose Kate. Firearms include
Winchesters, Remingtons, Colts, Smith & Wessons, Merwin and Hulberts, various
cowboy gun leather and accessories, as well as other frontier and Indian used
firearms.
There is also a nice selection of Gold Rush era gold quartz jewelry, western
paintings, photographs, and bronzes.
This will be followed by our coin-op and advertising auctions on Saturday and
Sunday, and will be an epic 3 day event that you won’t want to miss!
LOT - 1001
LOT - 1002
LOT - 1007
LOT - 1009
LOT - 1012
LOT - 1023
1021 - LOT OF 2: CIRCA 1970’S SILVER PLATE DOUBLE ROWL ENGRAVED TOM MIX STYLE SPURS.
Displayed: 9-1/4” x 10” x 2-1/2”. Tom Mix was known as the “King of the Cowboys”. He appeared in
over 160 motion pictures between 1909 and 1935; performed rodeo stunts with Sells Floto Circus between
1929 and 1931; Ralston Purina sponsored the Tom Mix Radio Show beginning in 1933. He is mostly known
to today’s younger generation as a pall bearer at the funeral of Wyatt Earp. These silver plated double
rowl spurs feature beautiful scroll engraving on one side. The leather is done in basket weave pattern.
Silver plated concho on one side with silver plated belt buckle set. Both spurs have the late Bohlin hallmark
and are displayed on an oak stand with a silver plaque that reads “EDWARD BOHLIN SADDLEMAKERS,
SILVERSMITHS HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA MADE FOR TOM MIX” with a longhorn steer head. It is interesting
to note that Tom Mix, having befriended Bohlin in the early years, talked him into staying in Hollywood and
producing fine leather and silver cowboy products. Spurs and leather are near mint, silver plated, and both
are hallmarked with maker, but obviously produced after Mix died in 1940 from an automobile accident.
Beautiful pair of Bohlin Tom Mix style spurs. (Excellent). 2,500 - 3,500
LOT - 1028
LOT - 1029
LOT - 1030
LOT - 1033
LOT - 1036
LOT - 1037
LOT - 1034
1034 - UMATILLA CHILD’S BEADED CRADLE. 1036 - TWO TONE SOMBRERO WITH GOLD BULLION.
14”L x 4”W. Circa 1875-1885, cradle is constructed of Indian tanned 20”W x 8”T. Circa 1920’s, high quality sombrero with brown underside
buckskin over a wood frame. The doll is made of muslin with a buckskin and tan upper. Fine gold thread in Aztec and floral patterns, flowers.
face and horsehair braids. Cradle cover is profusely and finely The leather sweat band marked: TARDAN, HNOS SUCS “LOS
beaded with black squares with white centers on a greasy yellow PRINCIPALES SOMBREREROS” Plaze de Constitucion 5,7,9, MEXICO
field. Over the head of the doll is a sun cover of dark blue beads D.F. From the Ray Bentley Collection. (Very Good). 1,200 - 1,500
interspaced with dentallium shells. One small bug nip to center seam of
cradle cover. (Very Good). 2,500 - 3,500 1037 - HIGH GRADE SOMBRERO WITH MEXICAN EAGLE.
21”W x 7”T. Circa 1915, classic and high grade Mexican sombrero
1035 - APACHE CRADLE. showing ornate embroidery on felt with Mexican snake and eagle
13”L x 6”W. Circa 1880’s, sinew sewn on buckskin. Cradle retains on front of crown. The crown and brim are heavily embroidered in
original doll wrapped in early blue calico cloth. Sun shade is made Aztec and floral motifs. Mexican revolutionary war era. A classic and
of muslin, and the cradle is made of willow sticks covered in buckskin, decorative sombrero that was most likely a prized possession of an
stained yellow and finished with a geometric beaded pattern. affluent leader who could afford such a hat. Missing sweatband. From
(Very Good). 1,500 - 2,500 the Ray Bentley Collection. (Very Good). 1,500 - 2,000
LOT - 1040
1038 - EXCEPTIONAL 1890’S MEXICAN SOMBRERO. 1039 - GERALD FORD STETSON HAT.
19”W with 11” crown. Circa 1890’s, 14 colorful metallic bands on Case: 9” x 18-1/4” x 14-3/4”. Fantastic natural colored 200X Stetson
the crown, comprised of various shades of gold and maroon colored hat in Cattleman pattern, marked “Made Especially for Gerald Ford”
thread and silk, some twisted. Similar pattern underside brim. Lining is on the sweatband, approximate size 7-1/4. Finished off with with a
blue silk and faintly gold stamped Paris, sweatband is maker-marked decorative hat box with the Presidential Seal on the front. From the
Heriberto Sagredo/Aquas Calientes. SOLD: 1996 Charles Ford Bovey Ray Bentley Collection. (Very Good). 800 - 1,200
Estate Sale PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Rachel Ford Bovey
(daughter). Charles was a Montana Territory Legislator who claimed 1040 - JOHN WAYNE STETSON HAT.
that this sombrero was a gift from Charles Russell to Lee Ford (1883) Case: 9” x 18” x 20”. Wonderful black Stetson hat sold by Nudies of
of Sun River MT, President, Great Falls Natl Bank member, Cowboy Hollywood, inscribed on the sweatband “Especially for John Wayne”,
Hall of Fame; Son of Robert S. Ford, Civil War veteran who brought in a classic iconic shape with a 5” brim and 5 -1/4” crown, completed
the second herd of cattle to Montana ranch Sun R, organized Montana by its original travel case, monogrammed “JW” on front. Showing
Stockgrower’s Assoc, Sun R Vigilante Assoc, member of MT legislature minimal wear and age. From the Ray Bentley Collection. (Very Good).
and founder of the Great Falls Nat’l Bank. From the Ray Bentley 800 - 1,200
Collection. (Excellent). 2,500 - 3,500
LOT - 1042
LOT - 1044
LOT - 1046
LOT - 1048
LOT - 1055
1060 - LOT OF 2: LOVELY PAIR OF FRAMED ORIGINAL NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEF & SQUAW OIL PAINTINGS.
28” W x 33” H. This fabulous and colorful match framed set was produced by Dr. Arthur Jewell of Buffalo, New York sometime in the 1950’s.
Each painting is signed on the front and his name and address are written on the back. The paintings are masterfully done in brilliant colors and
depict an Indian Chief and his squaw. Dr. Jewell graduated with a BA in art from Syracuse University in 1952. For the next 42 years, he was the
instructor for Guilderland School District. He passed away in 2016 but is well remembered by three generations of art students in that area.
Both of these paintings are magnificently framed in the gold guilt gesso 19th century style. Gesso is very fragile and there are a couple areas of
minor damage to the frames, but it is minor and gesso is easily repaired. This would be a stunning set of paintings for your Western themed office
of den. (Very Good). 600 - 1,000
LOT - 1063
LOT - 1064
1061 - FRAMED DENTON OIL PAINTING OF NATIVE AMERICAN CHARGE. 1063 - CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS YARDLONG PHOTOGRAPH.
3”L x 50”W x 38”T. This oil on canvas painting is by Troy Denton 8-1/2” x 36”. Spectacular early panoramic photograph of town’s
(American, born 1944) and depicts a mounted group of Native people, cowboys and Indians in downtown Cheyenne, marked “Denver
Americans. It is mounted in an irregular wood frame with accentuated Post 1925” in lower corner. Housed in a period correct frame.
corners. (Very Good). 1,000 - 2,000 (Very Good). 250 - 450
1062 - FRAMED ORIGINAL INDIAN VILLAGE OVERSIZED IMAGE. 1064 - SHERIDAN RODEO YARDLONG PHOTOGRAPH.
Framed : 15 -1/2” x 11 -1/2”. This is a sepia toned image of what 7-1/2” x 38”. Uncommon large panoramic photograph at the 1932
is listed at the bottom as “Indian Village”. When examined with a Sheridan Wyoming Rodeo, filled with cowboys and band in front of the
magnifying glass you will see cowboys, wagons, numerous Indians arena grandstands. Period framed. (Very Good). 250 - 450
within this village. Professionally framed. (Excellent). 200 - 400
LOT - 1066
LOT - 1072
1073 - WALTHAM 14K GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH GOLD QUARTZ CHAIN AND
FOB.
The cover of this fine watch is beautifully decorated with an
unmonogrammed shield and floral motif, marked 842411 on the
interior. The reverse features a buck with jeweled eyes, surrounded
by the same floral motif as the front. A highly decorated and nicely
engraved case with rose and yellow gold elements. Watch dial is white
with a pink border and floral details, very clean, marked American
Waltham Watch Co. and in working order. Includes a wonderful rose
gold pocket watch chain with seven double sided inlays of gold quartz
in varying colors, the toggle bar being inlaid on only one side. The fob
is a Grand Army Of The Republic 1861-1866 badge with presentation
date of February 13, 1892. Chain measures 15” in length. Weighing
LOT - 1073 154.3 DWT in total. (Excellent). 8,000 - 12,000
1074 - 14K GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE WITH NEVADA SUTRO TUNNEL
ENGRAVING.
2 - 1/4” x 1”. Circa 1870’s, Inlaid 14K gold quartz Match Safe with
striker on bottom. Multi-colored diamond pattern with center section
of grey gold quartz. Grey gold quartz inlay on top of hinged lid.
Engraved detail throughout with some period wear to highlights. Great
historical association to early Virginia City, Nevada and the famed
Comstock Lode. Period engraving on the reverse reads: “Presented
to (F?) Anderson by his Friends of the Sutro Tunnel, Feb 11, 1874”.
The Sutro Tunnel is a drainage tunnel connected to the Comstock Lode
in Northern Nevada. It begins at Virginia City, Nevada and empties
approximately six miles southeast near the town of Dayton, Nevada. LOT - 1078
The tunnel was proposed by Adolph Sutro in 1860. He promoted
the drainage tunnel to allow access to deeper mineral exploration in
the Comstock. Flooding and inadequate pumps had inhibited some 1076 - ANTIQUE NAVAJO MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR NECKLACE.
exploration until that time. By 1865, Sutro’s idea had gained the Box: 16”W x 7”T. Circa 1920’s Navajo Morgan silver dollar squash
approval of state and federal legislation. The mining interests of the blossom. This piece features a center dollar pendant with a silver
Comstock initially supported the project, but later opposed the idea. naja surrounding it. The necklace shows very nice Morgan Silver
They feared that an alternate access point to the Comstock minerals Dollar blossoms. The silver dollars are dated 1921. Necklace has nice
would threaten their monopoly on the mining and milling of gold and unpolished patina. (Excellent). 600 - 1,000
silver in the Comstock. Nonetheless, Sutro formed the Sutro Tunnel
Company, selling stock certificates to raise funds for its construction, 1077 - SQUASH BLOSSOM CORAL NECKLACE.
which began in 1869. Financing also came from local miners motivated 24” Long. This 24” long necklace consists of 17 oblong nuggets of
by the prospect of improved mine safety. This motivation was further polished coral, each in a bezel with a fine rope detail, mounted on a
advocated (perhaps exploited) by Sutro after the Yellowjacket mine loop of silver beads. The bottom seven are in the traditional squash
disaster where dozens of miners were burned to death because they blossom, while the upper ten each have a silver blossom of their own.
could not escape. Great early Comstock Lode piece. (Excellent). (Excellent). 500 - 1,500
4,000 - 6,000
1078 - LOT OF 2: SILVER CUFF BRACELETS WITH MOTHER OF PEARL.
1075 - STERLING INDIAN CHIEF VESTA MATCH SAFE. Largest: 2”L x 2-1/2”W x 1-3/4”T. This Lot of 2 consists of: 1 - Silver
1-1/3” x 2-3/4”. Silver match safe with repoussé Indian chief portrait cuff bracelet with two bars joined by a sweeping feather and a large
to front continuing to reverse with war clubs beneath him. Hinged oval of Mother Of Pearl inlaid with chips of coral and turquoise. The
lid has bear claw necklace in relief, match strike to bottom. Gorham reverse is engraved with “George B. Clark”. 1 - Silver cuff bracelet
Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island. Stamped with (lion- with coil details and a central oval of inlaid with a turquoise jay and
anchor-G), STERLING, PAT. 1910 B2507, 1.0 troy ounces. (Very Good). flanked by nuggets of coral. The reverse is stamped “TC”.
800 - 1,200 (Very Good - Excellent). 500 - 1,500
LOT - 1095
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LOT - 1101
LOT - 1100A
LOT - 1102
LOT - 1103
LOT - 1109
LOT - 1110
1108 - LOT OF 2: SIOUX LEGGINGS. 1110 - PLAINS CREE BEADED KNIFE SCABBARD.
23”L x 12”W. Lot consists of: Two pair of Sioux leggings with sinew 10-1/4” x 3-3/4”. Circa 1885-1890. Beadwork executed on Indian
sewn beaded strips on dark blue trade cloth. Blue cloth displays tanned buckskin. Dark red, blue, yellow, black, green and salmon
selvedge edging. Strips are sewn to cloth with cotton thread and beads. Mid fringe with tin cones. The back side has navy, blue, and
geometric designs are executed in green, greasy yellow, red and blue yellow beaded crosses. Wood toggle fastener in top of scabbard.
beads on a white field. A few scattered moth nips to the cloth portions. There is very little, if any bead loss. (Excellent). 1,000 - 2,000
Circa 1885-1895. (Very Good). 1,000 - 1,500
1111 - SIOUX PARFLECHE.
1109 - NORTHERN PLAINS MAN’S BREASTPLATE. 15”W x 11”T. Circa 1880-1890, painted rawhide satchel with
18”L x 11-1/2”W. Circa 1880-1890, breastplate is made of bone scalloped top edge design. Trimmed in red trade cloth on outer edges.
hair pipes, brass beads, and harness leather. Two rows of 46 hair (Good). 800 - 1,000
pipes with center section of six brass beads per row. Outside edges
are finished with brass beads and buckskin fringe. Bottom is finished 1112 - SMALL SIOUX INDIAN FEMALE DOLL.
with three loops of brass beads and two hair pipes. (Excellent). 6-1/2”L x 4”W. Circa 1890-1900, doll is made of buckskin with
1,000 - 1,500 buffalo hair, beaded eyes and mouth. Fully beaded yoke on a fringed
dress executed in red line designs on a white field. Her belt and drop
is made of small tin disks representing a concho belt. (Good).
800 - 1,200
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LOT - 1121
LOT - 1122
LOT - 1123
LOT - 1130
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LOT - 1135
1134 - NORTHERN PLAINS PIPE TOMAHAWK WITH BEADED DROP. 1135 - SPIKE TOMAHAWK FOUND AT FORT MEIGGS OHIO.
25” x 12” x 8”. Circa 1870’s-1880’s, Sioux tomahawk with forged 20”L. Circa 1840-1850, hand forged head with rectangle shaped
iron trade ax head, brass wire wrapped haft that has been drilled for piercing through the blade with the eye cracked. A very old label is
smoking. Retains its original fully beaded sinew sewn buckskin drop. affixed that reads: “Tomahawk, French, this was found at Fort Meiggs,
Beadwork on drop is executed with a white beaded field, dark blue Ohio.” Former Don Euing collection. (Good). 2,500 - 3,000
spaced bands, and red and yellow centers between bands. Length of
drop with fringe 12”. Length of haft is 25”. Length of ax head is 8”.
(Very Good). 6,000 - 8,000
1137 - ANTIQUE DEER LODGE BRIDLE. 1140 - RARE 1880’S GREEN SOMBRERO.
Circa 1920’s, polychrome in red, pink, black, orange, and green with 18-1/2”W. Circa 1880’s, very rare, and seldom seen rabbit fur
rounded headbands, flat cheeks. Split reins, natural and dyed orange sombrero in a rare dark green color. Hat has a classic high crown
horse hair tassels, horse and elk pictorial rosettes with perimeter (10”), wide rolled brim (5-1/2”) with heavy embroidered gold bullion
hitching. Retains original hardware store port bit, curb strap, and threaded floral motif and a 3-1/2” rolled brim covered in three
celluloid rings. Unused, with little to no fading. From the Ray Bentley dimensional gold and silver flowers and vine. The leather sweatband
Collection. (Very Good). 1,500 - 2,000 is stamped Real Russia Leather. The multi-colored cloth interior lining is
frayed and the maker cartouche on the lining is illegible. From the Ray
Bentley Collection. (Very Good). 5,000 - 7,500
LOT - 1143
LOT - 1148
LOT - 1151
LOT - 1149
1154 - BRILLIANT STONE LITHOGRAPHED 101 RANCH WILD WEST POSTER (4 CHIEFS).
42 -1/4” x 28 -1/2”. Produced by the Riverside Print Shop of Chicago and Milwaukee
in stunning multicolor brilliance. Measuring 41-1/2” long x 27-1/2” wide, not counting
frame. It prominently features four different Indian chiefs resplendent in their war bonnets
and face paint. The bottom of the post features a war dance. The top left vignette is a
simple scene of teepee family life and the right vignette of charging warriors. Color is
brilliant. There are two minor chips on the left white border with no inclusions within the
image. There are no visible creases or tears, nor any signs of restoration. No fading of
any kind. (Excellent). 2,000 - 3,000
1155 - CURRIER & IVES “THE PURSUIT” BY A.F. TAIT FRAMED PRINT.
Sight: 20-1/2” x 27”. Framed: 40” x 33”. Circa 1856, hand-colored color stone
lithograph of A. F. Tait’s “The Pursuit.” This lithograph was drawn from an 1855 oil
painting by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait. It was one of a number of Western scenes published
by Currier & Ives in the mid to late nineteenth century when American’s were fascinated
with the Westward Expansion. Scene conveys a sense of great urgency as it depicts a
mounted wounded Indian warrior holding a lance and fleeing a buckskin clad frontier
scout, also mounted, firing at him with a pistol. Plate legend on bottom margin bearing
title has only the lightest toning consistent with age. Colors are crisp and un-faded. One
of the finest examples of this print that we have seen. (Very Good). 4,000 - 6,000
1156 - LARGE BUFFALO RANCH REAL WILD WEST TURN OF THE CENTURY STONE LITHO POSTER.
Framed : 57 -1/2” x 22 -1/2”. Poster measures 55-1/2” long x 20” wide, not counting
frame. Printed by the Riverside Print Company of Milwaukee and Chicago. This is a
beautiful multi-color stone lithography that features several action scenes to include
Arabs on racing camels, women playing equestrian football in full cowgirl garb, a scene
of charging Indians in full headdress in front of the grandstands, and a large colorful
scene of a real Indian war dance complete with weapons. CONDITION: There is some
horizontal creasing in two places from being folded and some very minor border tears,
none of which interfere with the image that has been completely blacklighted and shows
no signs of repaint or inpainting. Colors are bright as new with no fading. Framed in a
simple black frame using Plexiglas to reduce weight. Impressive, early litho with lots of
action and Indians. We are assuming it was the Jones Brothers that owned in in 1910-11
where it was sold and became the Kit Carson Buffalo Ranch and combined circus from
1911-14; this poster mentions nothing about a circus, so we are assuming this is the scarce
Jones Bros poster. (Very Good). 1,000 - 1,500
LOT - 1156
1163 - (A) INDIAN SCOUT BEADED HOLSTER WITH TACKED TRAPDOOR AND US SMITH & WESSON AMERICAN WESTERN OUTFIT.
Gun: 40”L. Offered is an impressive, old US Indian scout outfit that includes a Smith & Wesson American, a US Trapdoor, a .45-70 Prairie belt
and a homemade holster fully decorated with glass beads and crossed American flags. The revolver is a Smith & Wesson 2nd Model American
in .44 Russian with a 6” barrel. Serial No. 17128. Manufactured from 1872 to 1874. Original in blued finish which is now a smooth brown
patina. Popular handgun in the Old West and is only about 100 numbers off of a documented Cole Younger gun. Grips are serial numbered
to gun numbered 26865. Barrel legends are sharp and completely readable. Screws are fairly straight. Indexes and locks up correctly. Strong,
pronounced rifling with minor black powder abrasion. Mismatched assembly numbers. Overall, dark smooth, chocolate brown patina with a
homogeneous Western look. Includes a Smith & Wesson factory letter. The Trapdoor is a Model 1873 period cut-down rifle serial No. 67886
with 20-1/2” barrel, 1873 rifle rear sight, crudely fitted dovetail front sight, single band, half stock, decorated with oxidized brass tacks on
stock, forearm and wrist. Buttplate was removed. Metal is all brown patina. Fine action. Strong, visibly rifled bore. Wood has some stress cracks
and chips typical of Indian rough use. Some chipping to stock around lockplate. The plate and hammer have overall fine pitting and most of
the US stamp is no longer visible. Appears as though someone wiped on some finish on hammer at one time. Buttplate is usually removed to
scrape buffalo skins. Comes with an 1876 Prairie belt made of canvas with a heavy brass buckle and a homemade holster that is nearly fully
decorated with glass beads. The base has typical Indian decoration while the flap is decorated with two crossed American flags and a border of
blue beads. The Indian bead work found on this holster is a collector category unto its own, and when the early beadwork is combined with the
Americana motif, makes this single piece highly collectible Americana/Folk Art extraordinaire. This outfit is typical what a US Indian Cavalry scout
would be armed with. Great to display as an ensemble and definitely has the early Indian War eye appeal, especially with the colorful holster.
It is believed that the Indian scouts that rode with the US Cavalry were the most important men on the mission and this outfit is typical of the
customized weaponry and rig that an Indian scout would have worn during the 1880’s. A great collection that has been together a long time with
striking eye appeal. This unique outfit deserves to stay together as a single display. Belt, 38”L. (Very Good). 9,000 - 12,000
LOT - 1165
1166 - (A) LOT OF 4: SAN CARLOS APACHE RESERVATION POLICE RIG INCLUDING
GUN, BADGE, HOLSTER, BELT.
Belt: 41”L. Lot consists of a factory nickel plated Model 1875
Remington with a barrel shortened to 5- 7/8”. A knife blade front
sight has been reset into the front barrel, top of barrel has a strong
Remington factory stamp. The Remington 1875 was manufactured
from 1879 - 1889 and it is known that 639 nickel plated 1875’s were
purchased by the U.S. Interior Department in 1883 for use of Indian
Police on the western reservations. Early guns had .44 stamped on
the grip, eventually moved to the frame, and finally the trigger bow.
No stamp is present on this gun. It might have originally been on the
grips, but the grips have been hand checkered - although scored might
be more accurate. They are shy to metal on front strap, which may
also indicate replacement grips. Factory lanyard ring. Six shot, single
action. CONDITION: Needs some mechanical work as the hammer
will not stay at full cock. Bore is fairly worn out. Accompanying gun
is a leather cartridge belt with .44 caliber loops, soft leather, border
tooled, California silver clip point buckle. Not a money belt. Besides LOT - 1167
border tooling has been carved with some large leaves on both
billet and buckle edges. CONDITION: Two of the loops have split.
Double loop holster is mail-order type sold by Sears and Montgomery Wards at the turn of the century and has been decorated with brads and
conchos. Finally is an original six point badge with brass overlaid Indian head on silver. Each point is decorated and reads “Apache Police / San
Carlos, Arizona” The back is stamped “CHIPRON STAMP CO./ 224 / W FIRST ST/ LOS ANGELES.” While there is a myriad of cheap fakes on
the market, the originals all have six points and have the manufacturer stamp while reproductions have five points and no address. The Apache
police at San Carlos was established in 1872 as a reservation for the Apache of southeast Arizona. Their first agent was John Clum, who is best
remembered as the first mayor of Tombstone from 1877, where he was friends with the Earps and Doc Holliday and was active at the time of the
gunfight at the OK Corral and the problems with the cowboys and the Earps, to the point where the cowboys tried to assassinate him. It was under
Clum’s Indian Agent tenure that they captured the famous warrior Geronimo. This ensemble came to us in this configuration but with no literal
history as to who, what, or when this outfit was assembled or used by. While the revolver shows typical hard Western usage and was favored by
the Indian police, we have no records of the serial numbers. The timeframe for the holster and belt can be anywhere at the turn of the last century
and we have no exact dating of the badge, although the company was established in 1892. That said, we wish we could offer more concrete
information, but all items are indeed authentic and it is quite possible that gun was from earlier and passed down and reused through several
generations, acquiring new holster and/or badge along the way. The set does have an excellent Western look. (Very Good). 4,000 - 6,000
LOT - 1171
LOT - 1169
LOT - 1176
LOT - 1175
1172 - IVORY POKER DEALER CHIP.
2-3/8”W. Poker was a very popular gambling game, especially in the American West during the
1890’s. These ivory chips were a very common element to use in the game. In today’s market, this
is a very rare find. They were also known as Poker Bucks and were passed from player to player
when it was their turn to deal. The front of the chip reads, “You Deal” with a graphic of the four
suits in playing cards. The back reads, “Jack” marked within the silhouette of a cauldron.
(Very Good). 1,000 - 3,000
LOT - 1179
LOT - 1180
1181 - J. RISWIG COUNTERTOP DISPLAY SHOWCASE. 1184 - LOT OF 3: EARLY PURE RYE WHISKEY BACK BAR BOTTLES.
Small wood and glass display case with a purple velvet interior and Largest: 5-1/4” Dia. x 13-1/4”T. Lot consists of: Item (A) Decanter style
mirrored back. Curved front and side panels of glass are free from of Old Overholt that features a picture of the founder. This distillery
cracks and the mirror does show some loss. A nice case showing minor was founded in Pennsylvania in 1810 and the trade name was
age wear to the wood finish. From the Collection of Gary Johnson. adopted in 1888. Multi-faceted stopper. Features gold etching with
(Very Good). 400 - 800 gold leaf. Item (B) Manhattan Pure Rye with white enamel overlay on
multi-faceted base. Item (C) Decanter style Calvert Pure Rye Maryland
1182 - GONE WITH THE WIND LAMP. with white enamel over and multi-faceted stopper. (Excellent).
9-1/2”W x 20”T. Unusual electric lamp with high relief Indian chief 300 - 500
faces blown three dimensionally into the milk glass, in fine condition,
20” tall with chimney. (Very Good). 500 - 800 1185 - LOT OF 3: ANTIQUE BACK BAR WHISKEY BOTTLES.
Largest: 3-3/4” Dia. x 12”T. Lot consists of: Item (A) Brunhild, Simon &
1183 - LOT OF 2: BACK BAR BOTTLES. Co. Fine Whiskey cut multi-faceted bottle with antique pewter metal
Lot consists of 1 - Miller Whiskey Back Bar Bottle Decanter. Multi-color stopper and cork. Embossed in white enamel. Company was originally
enamel lettering surrounding monogram in gold. The enamel is strong from Philadelphia. Item (B) Old Saratoga Whiskey, Rosscam, Gerstley
and bright with some loss to the gold monogram. The bottle is clean & Co., Philadelphia. Decanter style with gold foil over etching.
and retains its original stopper.; 1 - LUG Pocket Flask. A clear glass Octagon glass stopper. Company was formed in Philadelphia in 1869
ribbed pocket flask with oval label depicting risque lady on pink and went out of business in 1920. Item (C) Daniel Buhre & Co. Fine
background with gold border. A nice original pocket flask with ground Whiskey bottle. (Excellent). 300 - 500
lip under original screw on closure. C. 1900. (Very Good). 400 - 1,200
LOT - 1194
1193 - RARE NORTHERN PLAINS LANCE. 1194 - EASTERN SIOUX GUNSTOCK WAR CLUB.
40 -1/2”. Circa 1870-1880, extremely rare Northern Plains lance 23”L. Circa 1870-1885, carved wood club in gun stock shape with
(possibly Blackfeet) with 7” dag blade marked “JUKES COULSON.” curved form. Barbell shaped cut-out surrounded by brass tacks. Iron
Original wood handle is painted red with all original leather lashings. trade blade is inset near bend of club. Shows period age and patina.
Only a few of these short jabbing lances are known to exist in museum 23” overall with a 5” blade. (Very Good). 8,000 - 10,000
holdings. All lances are scarce, but most encountered are of the longer
variety used on horseback to hunt buffalo. Former Don Euing collection.
(Very Good). 8,000 - 12,000
LOT - 1196
1195 - EASTERN SIOUX BALL AND SPIKED WAR CLUB. 1196 - FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ERA SPONTOON TOMAHAWK.
19-1/2”L. Circa 1850-1870, finely carved wood handle with 4” iron 16 -1/2”L. Circa 1760, tomahawk has a French head with wide
notch-cut trade blade inset in ball end. Handle is slightly flared near angular diamond-profile blade. Six-sided haft is decorated with 15
grip, and shows evidence of brass tack remnants on handle. Beautiful brass tacks. Exhibits an unusual angled wood carving on the left side
warm patina overall. (Excellent). 6,000 - 10,000 of the haft, down from the eye socket. Original bone mouthpiece,
with head attributed to the Hudson Bay Company. Former Don Euing
collection. (Very Good). 6,000 - 8,000
LOT - 1197
LOT - 1198
LOT - 1199
1199 - PLATEAU PARFLECHE CYLINDER BONNET CASE. 1201 - APACHE SCOUT JACKET.
20-1/2”L. Fringed rawhide case with geometric Interesting period rich green woven jacket lined with attractive ticking material,
designs executed in green, rust, and blue pigment and set off by a decorative yellow piping, and adorned by fantastic gutta percha
paint. Circa 1880’s. Former Marlen Krause collection. buttons that are marked “US Indian Services” with an American Eagle on their faces.
(Very Good). 3,000 - 5,000 Accompanied by a wonderful six point decorative badge stating “Indian Police, San
Carlos Ariz” on the front, and maker marked “Chipron Stamp Co. 324 First St. Los
1200 - SANTEE SIOUX BEADED AND QUILLED OFFICER’S Angeles” on the reverse. Jacket in very nice condition and approximately man’s size
NON-REGULATION BUCKSKIN SHIRT 40. Scan of photograph is for reference only, it is not included with this lot.
30” x 16”. Circa 1885-1895, Indian Wars buckskin (Very Good). 1,800 - 2,500
non-reg officer’s shirt. Shirt displays a classic double
breasted style yoke to front. Very similar cut to some 1202 - MORALES SILVER SPURS.
of the shirts worn on Custer’s Little Bighorn Campaign. Very uncommon pattern of nicely maker marked single mounted spurs with heart motif
Shirt has scalloped edged pockets and cuffs with dyed scalloped heel bands, rounded silver inlaid shanks with chap guards and multi-point
quilled floral pattern on pockets, shoulders, center rowels. Accented by rich brown basket stamped straps with engraved silver conchos.
and cuffs. 9 gold gilt federal Army buttons secure the (Very Good). 4,500 - 6,500
openings. Nice supple condition with no stiffness or
damp/water damage. Some quill missing from period 1203 - HERNANDEZ SILVER SPURS.
wear but does not affect aesthetic appeal. Nice large Incredible pair of oversized single mounted lady legs with stylish engraving, early
displayable size. (Very Good). 3,000 - 4,000 shanks and chap guards, large rowels and wonderful marked Al Furstnow straps with
engraved silver conchos. (Very Good). 3,500 - 4,500
LOT - 1207
LOT - 1211
LOT - 1212
LOT - 1213
1211 - BLACKFEET KNIFE CASE OWNED BY IRON EYES CODY. 1212 - SIOUX BLANKET STRIP.
13” x 4”. Circa 1885-1895, sinew sewn on parfleche hide that has 65”L x 4-1/2”W. Circa 1880’s, sinew sewn on buckskin. Features
been painted with red ochre and decorated with 13 brass shanked geometric patterns and rosettes of green, blue, greasy yellow and red
tacks. Light blue beaded field with red geometric design with yellow on a white field. No bead loss with supple buckskin overall.
and dark blue highlights. Top beaded panel accented with tin cone (Very Good). 2,000 - 3,000
tinklers and large translucent geen beads. Retains large (12”) pewter
bolstered skinning knife that fits sheath perfectly. Back of sheath bears 1213 - SIOUX INDIAN BEADED BELT AND MATCHING HOLSTER.
two inked lines that indicate former ownership by famous actor Iron 45” Belt. 4” x 12” Holster. Circa 1900-1920, fully beaded Sioux
Eyes Cody. Although descended from Italian heritage, Iron Eyes gained holster and belt. Belt is heavy canvas over harness leather with sterling
fame by playing a Native American in numerous movies and media silver and gold accented buckle. Classic geometric Sioux patterns
roles. Mostly remembered for his television commercial against littering executed in yellow, red, dark blue, and white beads on a sky blue
and pollution in the 1960’s-1970’s. From the Roy Rogers and Dale background. Holster looks like it fits a Colt double action. .38. Included
Evans estate sale and includes letter of provenance signed by Roy is a copy of an early 1920’s image that shows a female wearing
Rogers Jr. (Good). 2,500 - 3,000 wooly chaps, and wearing the exact same holster and belt.
(Very Good). 2,000 - 4,000
1216 - LARGE PLAINS BUCKSKIN DOLL. 1218 - SIOUX INDIAN BEADED DOLL.
19”L. Circa 1885-1895, sinew sewn doll is made of muslin and Indian 12”L. Circa late 1880’s, female buckskin doll with beaded eyes and
tanned hide body stuffed with horsehair. Doll is wearing a fully mouth. Beaded dress, leggings, and moccasins; beaded belt; choker
beaded and fringed dress finished in light blue, white centered rose, of large blue beads with cowrie shell center drop. One braid tie of
white, orange and dark blue beads. Her four strand necklace is made light blue beads with two cowrie shells (one braid tie missing). All sinew
up of butterscotch colored beads, and her horsehair braids are intact sewn on Indian tanned buckskin with bead colors of turquoise blue,
to the head. Scarce large size. (Very Good). 2,000 - 3,000 dark blue, white, red, and greasy yellow. (Very Good). 1,500 - 2,500
LOT - 1237
LOT - 1238
LOT - 1240
LOT - 1241
SEE WEBSITE FOR
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
LOT - 1243
1249 - LOT OF 2: AFTER CHARLES RUSSELL WESTERN SCENES FROM ORIGINAL OIL
PAINTING.
Framed: 45” x 33” The first is titled “In Without Knocking” depicting
cowboys storming a hotel. Signed lower left dated 1909 with skull
monogram. 20” x 30”; overall 27” x 37”. The second is titled “When
Horse Flesh Comes High” signed and dated lower left 1909 with skull
monogram. 24” x 36”; overall 33” x 45”. Both are late 20th century
canvas and frame in untouched condition, possibly an offset textured
print. (Excellent). 1,000 - 1,200
LOT - 1249
LOT - 1252
1253 - 1908 INDIAN LITHOGRAPH. 1254 - 1908 HARRY PAYNE INDIAN LITHOGRAPH.
Framed: 30” x 23 -3/4” x 1”. A striking nighttime scene showing a Framed: 27” x 21 -3/4” x 1”. Artwork by Harry Payne (1858–1927),
Native American Indian man, woman, and baby in a cradleboard showing a Native American Indian man being chased on horseback by
gathered around a fire. Very nice, vivid and visually appealing colors two cowboys, a fiery orange sky in the background. Very nice colors
and detail with two tears visible on the left edge and no other issues to and detail with only a few small creases, nothing at all that detracts
note. Marked “Printed In Germany”. Professionally framed and matted from the overall presentation. Professionally framed and matted under
under glass. (Excellent). 2,000 - 4,000 glass. (Near Mint). 2,000 - 4,000
LOT - 1255
LOT - 1260
LOT - 1261 1261 - (A) SMITH & WESSON 2ND MODEL AMERICAN WITH TOM MIX RIG - BOHLIN
MADE SILVER.
46”L. The pistol is a Smith & Wesson 2nd Model American single action
revolver in .44 caliber. Barrel has been cut to 4 - 3/4”. Exhibits scroll
engraving and retains approximately 90% of its reapplied nickel
finish. Has a pair of Mexican eagle carved stag grips (left side).
Assembly number on latch and cylinder is 795. CONDITION: Very
good grips, shy to metal; replacements. Factory stamps on top are
1259 - (A) COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. partially missing from where it was cut off, balance readable. Strong,
Early Colt revolver in 37,000 serial range, with Colt factory letter clean rifled bore with light fouling and slightly frosted. Revolver barely
stating shipped 1877 to Schuyler, Hartley and Graham, chambered in stays in cocked position and requires two hands to operate. Needs
45 caliber, with a 7-1/2” barrel, showing all matching serial numbers, mechanical attention. There is no provenance with this revolver or any
faint legends, nice even patina finish and medium colored walnut grips, photographic documentation putting it in Tom’s hand. That said, it is still
and a crisp action. Along with its light colored period 7-1/2” finely a handsome, early 1870’s Western gun, period shortened with nice
flower tooled shaped holster and contemporary money belt. engraving and tight hinge. It is housed in a turn of the century type
(Very Good). 2,500 - 3,500 Mexican style holster and cartridge belt. The cartridge belt measures
3-1/4” wide with leather loops. The holster is an outside stitched single
1260 - GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE. loop open top holster with retaining snap. The outside leather of the
2 -1/4” x 1 -1/4”. Circa 1871, large gold quartz panels inset into holster features gold embroidery, as does the border of the cartridge
front with gold quartz inset into hinged lid and striker to bottom. Finely belt. The belt is attributed to Tom Mix due to the silver engraved
engraved over entire body with rear panel engraved: A.R. Thompson, “TM” plaque on band, and the buckle set is beautifully engraved
Aug 23d 1871. (Excellent). 3,000 - 4,000 with flowers and vines with “TM”. Has the very early “BOHLIN MADE
CALIF HOLLYWOOD / STERLING”. It is a documented fact that Bohlin
and Mix became fast friends in the 1920’s, and it was Tom Mix that
convinced Bohlin to open up a saddle and silver shop in Hollywood.
The Bohlin hallmark is one of the earliest types. The rig is in very
good condition with just some loose stitching from band to throat. It
is probable that Bohlin presented Mix with sterling silver accents that
went on his regular holster. (Very Good). 2,000 - 4,000
1262 - 14K GOLD AND GOLD QUARTZ MATCH SAFE BY SHREVE & CO. SAN FRANCISCO.
2 -1/4” x 1 -1/4”. Circa 1880-1890, stunning Victorian era match safe inlaid with light grey gold quartz
panels framing a diamond cartouche of rose quartz outlined in gold. Gold quartz panel to reverse with
attractive gold formation within chased decorative borders. Sides are finely engraved with floral and
diamond patterns. Hinged lid is inset with gold quartz with match strike on the bottom. Lid has personalized
“ H C R” in old English script, with “from E C” on the reverse side of the lid. This gorgeous example would be
a highlight in any gold quartz or California Gold Rush collection. (Excellent). 15,000 - 20,000
LOT - 1271
1276 - LOT OF: 5 VICTORIAN ERA CANES. 1278 - WALLA WALLA PRISON CANE.
Largest: 38”L. Lot consists of: A) Standing Rock Sioux catlinite tipped Stylish copper tipped cane made of fantastic stacked longhorn pieces,
carved wooden cane with snake pursuing frog. B) Cane with a bust topped by a great nickel handle with abalone inlay. (Very Good).
of beautifully executed Victorian woman. C) Cane with carved antler 700 - 1,200
Indian chief with war bonnet. D) Cane with top featuring a perched
eagle. E) Cane with carved raptor head with ivory beak. All are early 1279 - LOT OF 2: VICTORIAN CANE GUN AND SWORD CANE.
1900’s. The longest is 38”, while the shortest is 34”. (Excellent). Larger: 36”L. Lot consists of: A) 36” Victorian gentleman’s sword
1,000 - 1,500 cane made of hardwood with sterling silver collar on carved green
horn grip. Applying pressure on silver collar exposes the twisted and
1277 - HORSEHAIR CANE. pointed four sided 13 -3/4” blade. Marked BROT PALAIS-ROYAL
Mint condition cane completely wrapped in geometrically hitched under grip. B) 35” cane gun made of steel tube with faux wood finish.
horsehair, finished by wooden handle labeled with store advertisement. Aluminum handle unscrews to reveal a .410 bore and firing pin that is
(Very Good). 800 - 1,200 hand cocked by pulling the top of the handle. Both are mechanically
sound. (Very Good). 600 - 800
LOT - 1282 1284 - LOT OF (3): LAKOTA SIOUX PIPE BAG, ARMBANDS, MOCCASINS AND WAR
CLUB
Largest: 35” x 6”. Lot consists of: A) Circa 1900, sinew sewn Sioux
quilled, fringed, and beaded pipe bag measuring 35” long, with
a 6 -3/4” wide beaded panel. B) Circa 1885, fringed, sinew sewn
Sioux armbands on buckskin, measuring 8” x 4”. C) Circa 1870-1885,
rawhide wrapped stone war club measuring 30” in length.
(Very Good). 1,200 - 1,500
LOT - 1283 1285 - LOT OF 2: APACHE RAWHIDE FLOP HEAD WAR CLUBS.
Larger: 17”L. Circa late 1880’s, stone club ends on wood handles,
covered with rawhide and adorned with horse hair drops, one being
braided and painted blue. Handle of smaller one has incised triangles
painted in red and blue. Measuring 17” and 15” respectively.
(Very Good). 1,000 - 1,500
LOT - 1285
LOT - 1284
1287 - LOT OF 5:
MISCELLANEOUS PLAINS
INDIAN BEADWORK AND
SOUTHWEST BELTS.
Largest: 15-5/8”W x
18-5/8”T. Lot consists
of : A) Circa 1900’s
Beaded Sioux head
stall. B) Man’s shirt
with leggings. C) Two
Southwest belts with
sterling buckles. D)
Tortoise shell rattle.
E) Circa 1920’s Cree
gauntlets with dyed
moose hair designs.
(Very Good).
1,000 - 1,200
LOT - 1286 LOT - 1287
1288 - LOT OF 2: PLAINS
ARROWS AND SIOUX
MOCCASINS.
Arrows: 26”. Lot consists
of: A) Two Plains Indian
arrows with original iron
points and fletching,
circa 1880’s. Traces of
red and black paint on
the shafts with sinew
wrapped tips. B) Pair
of Eastern Sioux, sinew
sewn moccasins with
rawhide soles. Floral
beaded pattern, with
red trade cloth edges on
cuffs. (Good).
1,000 - 1,200
LOT - 1293
1290 - SIOUX CHILD’S DOLL CRADLE. 1292 - MAN’S PLAINS INDIAN BREASTPLATE.
12”L x 4”W. Circa 1880-1890, sinew sewn on buckskin, beaded 14-1/2”L x 10”W. Circa early 1900’s, made of bone hair pipes, brass
geometric patterns of white centered rose, pea green, dark blue, and beads, and ermine skins on harness leather. Constructed with two rows
yellow beads on a white field. Two brass hawk bells adorn the top. of hair pipes with brass bead at each tip, center spacer of harness
(Very Good). 1,000 - 1,500 leather with brass tacks, brass beads for top necktie, and the ermine
hide is attached at top of outside harness spacers. (Excellent).
1291 - PLAINS INDIAN BREASTPLATE. 800 - 1,200
16”L x 9”W. Circa 1890-1900, constructed with two rows of hair
pipes, harness leather, spacers on each side. Center section row of four 1293 - LOT OF 5: MINIATURE INDIAN CRADLEBOARDS.
brass beads, outside border of harness leather spacers have four brass Largest: 9-1/4” x 3-1/2”. Lot consists of: A) Ute cradleboard made
beads, one side is missing this row of beads. (Good). 800 - 1,500 of buffalo with sinew sewn beads executed in dark blue, light blue,
greasy yellow, and white centered rose beads with edge fringe.
B) Plateau cradleboard made of buckskin over wood frame, edge
SEE WEBSITE FOR beaded in green, sky blue, medium blue, and white centered rose
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS beads. C) Plateau cradleboard with stunning background beading
of dark blue, light blue, greasy yellow, and red accented with blue
trade cloth on the opening. D) Kiowa cradleboard with external wood
frame adorned with tiny tacks. Buckskin construction with light blue and
pink beads. E) Apache cradleboard of buckskin construction rubbed
with yellow ochre pigment and finished with white, black, green, and
turquoise beads. (Very Good). 1,500 - 2,000
LOT - 1294
1294 - NAVAJO THIRD PHASE CHIEFS
PATTERN BLANKET.
70”L x 51”W. Circa 1900,
weaving is in excellent condition
with no holes, stains, fading,
or repairs. Made with a soft,
homespun wool with analine dyed
red and natural brown colors
in a very attractive pattern.
(Excellent). 1,500 - 2,000
1304 - STAGECOACH.
100” x 80” x 14’. This stagecoach is a custom made replica of the famous Concord Stagecoaches built from 1830-1900 in Concord, New
Hampshire. The coaches were famous for their innovative suspension system of leather straps which offered a smooth rocking motion rather than
the jarring from metal springs. Their biggest customer was Wells Fargo and the stagecoach remains in their logo to this day. This replica was built
in Fortuna, Missouri by Latham Coachworks. It features an all leather interior and leather shades. The wheels have hard rubber to offer a smooth
ride. The coach is ready to hitch and can be used for parades, special events and other venues. It measures 100” tall, 80” wide and is 14’ in
length. (Excellent). 30,000 - 40,000
LOT - 1316
LOT - 1324
1323 - VINTAGE PALOMINO HORSE PAINTING. 1326 - SCARCE 101 RANCH REAL WILD WEST SILK.
1/4”L x 36”W x 30”T. Lovely vintage painting of a Palomino horse 26” x 26”. Measures 23x23. This rare silk features Indian blanket type
profile with a mountain backdrop. Horse is wearing a California style border with vignettes of cowboys, buffalo, Indians, oxen, and is entitled
western saddle with silver bit, studded bridle and reins. Painting is 101 Real Wild West. Image of the owners of the ranch, Colonel Zack
acrylic on wood and signed by the artist, John Garth in 1948. There is T. Miller and Jack Hoxie, are featured in the center. This is a muted
some slight damage in the lower corners. (Very Good). 400 - 800 four color scarf or handkerchief in near mint condition with a couple of
minor age spots barely worth mentioning. Unusual, never seen souvenir.
1324 - OIL PAINTING OF CHIEF SHOT-IN-THE-EYE, LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLE (Near Mint). 400 - 600
SURVIVOR.
32 -1/2” x 38”. Large, framed oil painting of Chief Shot-in-the-Eye, 1327 - COLONEL W.F. CODY LARGE TOBACCO SILK IN MULTICOLOR.
rendered off of a Rinehart 1899 image of the famous chief. Shot- Framed: 13 -1/4” x 11 -1/4”. This is the type of silk screen silk that
in-the-Eye was an Oglala Sioux who fought in the Battle of the Little was offered in tobacco packages in the late 1800’s, most notably
Bighorn in 1876. During the battle he was wounded resulting in the loss the Allen & Gitner. This is in beautiful condition with brilliant colors, no
of his left eye. (Excellent). 600 - 800 fading or tears. Mounted on a cabinet style back with a period frame.
Needs re-backing. (Excellent). 400 - 600
1325 - WOODEN KACHINA SCULPTURE.
5”L x 14”W x 30”T. Kachina figures were the embodiment of a variety
of aspects of the spiritual and natural world. The painted wood on this
one is reminiscent of Hopi figures. The only thing we can say for sure is
that it is female but the stylized halo around the head is often tied to
the Sun. (Very Good). 500 - 1,000
LOT - 1329
LOT - 1330
LOT - 1331
1328 - (A) LOT OF 6: POWDER HORNS AND PLAINS RIFLE. 1330 - LOT OF 3: EARLY FRONTIER KNIVES.
Gun: 51”L. Lot consists of: A) Five miscellaneous powder horns of Largest: 11-1/2”L. Lot consists of: Three early handmade frontier
various sizes and condition. Largest, 11-1/2”L. B) Percussion half stock knives. Two have handles fashioned of wood, one is made of antler.
plains rifle approximately .48 cal. Cracked at the wrist with an old Two blades show evidence of being recycled files or rasps. Collection
repair. 51”L. From the Collection of Gary Johnson. (Good). 400 - 600 tag reads that one was collected from the Last Chance Store along the
Santa Fe Trail in Council Grove, Kansas. Knives measure 11 -1/2”, 10”,
1329 - SCHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE. and 7 -1/2” in total length. The smallest knife has loose blade. (Good).
Nicely presenting stag handled bowie knife with long 8” clip point 400 - 600
blade marked “Wade & Butcher” and “XCD”, with well fitting nickel
trimmed leather sheath, and accompanying 32 caliber cartridge belt. 1331 - (A) INDIAN USED REMINGTON RIFLE.
(Very Good). 700 - 1,000 48”L. SN NSN. Remington rolling block .45-70 cal. military full-stock
with rolling block mechanism. Classic Indian used rifle showing great
patina, age, and pommel wear commensurate with hard frontier use,
and being carried across a saddle. Multiple Indian society marks to
include three different styles of crosses, some stippled, some carved on
the butt and wrist. Bore is dark and rifle is in relic condition. (Good).
1,500 - 2,500
LOT - 1336
1332 - MOVIE PROP 1860 COLT BREVETTE REVOLVER. 1335 - LOT OF 2: SILVER CUFF BRACELETS.
Interesting 1860 Army Colt copy revolver with 3300 range serial 2-1/4”L x 2-3/4”W x 1”T. This Lot of 2 consists of: 1 - This silver cuff
number, having a great overall appearance with dark patinaed metal bracelet has 3 polished turquoise stones, set in silver bezels with rope
and brass, nicely fitting walnut grips, and US marking on the side of details and feathers. The reverse is stamped “NHMSS”. 1 - A Navajo,
the frame. Along with a Frontier style studded holster. (Very Good). Gilbert Adeky silver cuff bracelet with 2 turquoise stones mounted with
600 - 1,000 saw tooth bezels that are flanked by coral stones and silver feathers.
The reverse is stamped “G. ADEKY / STERLING”. (Excellent). 400 - 800
1333 - US OFFICERS ITEMS.
3-3/4”T x 8-1/4” x 4-1/2”. Collection of Indian Wars period items, in 1336 - LOT OF 3: SILVER CUFF BRACELETS.
2 minty Ridabock and Co. NY Japaned tin cases, a 1872 belt, plate, Largest: 2-1/4”L x 3”W x 1-1/2”T. Lot consists of: 1 - Navajo silver
sword hanger and knot, with later gold bullion knots. From prominent cuff bracelet with seven rectangular turquoise stones mounted in saw
collection, and in fine condition. (Very Good). 600 - 1,000 tooth bezels. The reverse is engraved with the Justin Morris hallmark.
1 - Triple flower turquoise cuff bracelet, silver, 11-stones set in saw
1334 - LOT OF 2: SILVER & TURQUOISE CUFF BRACELETS. tooth bezels make up each “flower” arrangement, 33 stones in total.
2-1/4”L x 2-1/2”W x 2”T. This Lot of 2 consists of: 1 - Silver cuff No artist hallmarks on reverse. 1 - Silver cuff bracelet with three rows
bracelet with 3 polished stones of turquoise. Beautiful design. 1 - Silver of polished turquoise that add up to 38 stones set in saw tooth bezels.
cuff bracelet with 8 polished turquoise stones surrounding a central The reverse is simply stamped “STERLING”. (Very Good - Excellent).
square stone. Cuff has nice rope and other detailing. (Excellent). 400 - 800
400 - 800
LOT - 1343
LOT - 1344
LOT - 1346
LOT - 1350
LOT - 1353
LOT - 1351
LOT - 1354
LOT - 1362
LOT - 1361
1359 - IROQUOIS BEADED HAT (MOHAWK) 1850-1860.
11”L x 6 -1/4”W. Northeast beaded cloth glengarry cap. Circa mid
19th century. Partially beaded with foliate designs. (Very Good).
800 - 1,200
LOT - 1368
1373 - 1881 DOC HOLLIDAY AND MORGAN EARP “PICNIC” TINTYPE PHOTOGRAPH.
Tintype: 3-1/2” x 5”. Eye appealing early tintype, showing Doc Holliday and Morgan Earp with family and a group of people, with good clarity
and uncommon large size. The upper right of the photograph’s back side is very faintly marked 4/24/81, which, if not added at a later date by
coincidence would give cause for the pictured gathering being as April 24th was Morgan Earp’s birthday. Accompanied by a stamped advertising
envelope marked “Erwin Baer Photographer Prescott, AZ” in which the photo was found and an early page of the Sacramento Weekly Bee
offering an account of the gunfight at O.K. Corral on October 26, 1881, the page itself dated three days later. Also included is a copy of
forensic facial analysis done by Kent Gibson in 2018. Facial recognition strongly supports the likelihood that the picture does indeed show
John Henry “Doc” Holliday, his common law wife Kate Horony, aka Big Nose Kate, and Morgan Earp. We believe Morgan’s wife, Louisa Earp,
is also in the image. Although not mentioned in the forensic report the likelihood that she is sitting behind her husband in the photograph is very
strong, given the identities of the other three people in the image. Other documented images of Louisa Earp, bear an almost exact resemblance
to the woman in question. This is likely the only group image that Doc Holliday ever sat for that has been authenticated. This is also most likely
one of his last photographs taken in adulthood before he
died in 1887. At this stage in his life he was beginning to
show the advanced stages of tuberculosis. Therefore, Doc
would look markedly different in this image from his few
documented younger photos. Doc’s tuberculosis started after
he graduated from dental school in his early 20’s. As he
progressed in age, until the end of his life at 36, his physical Louisa Earp
appearance changed drastically. He lost most of his hair,
became increasingly grey, gaunt and sallow in appearance,
and looks in this photograph nothing like his early images
of a robust dark and strong man. We believe the piece to Big Nose Kate
be authentic based on evidence provided by the consignor. Morgan Earp
(Very Good). 10,000 - 15,000 Doc Holliday
LOT - 1386
LOT - 1393
LOT - 1395
1398 - JOHN WAYNE STETSON HAT. 1400 - HARRY S. TRUMAN STETSON HAT.
Box: 8-3/4” x 16-3/4”. Unusual natural colored nutria style hat, Case: 7” x 15” x 16”. Good looking natural colored 3X Stetson brand
made by Stetson and sold by Nudies of Hollywood, with “Especially hat, size approximately 7 3/8, with a 3” brim and 4 1/2” crown,
Made for John Wayne” on the sweat band, and in very nice condition. completed by its original Stetson travel box, monogrammed on front
Accompanied by its original Stetson hat box that has a “BatJac Prod. “H.S.T”. Showing nice wear and originality. From the Ray Bentley
Inc.” label on the lid. From the Ray Bentley Collection. (Very Good). Collection. (Very Good). 500 - 800
700 - 1,000
1401 - GARY COOPER STETSON HAT.
1399 - JOHN WAYNE RESISTOL HAT. Box: 7-1/4” x 14-3/4”. Natural colored Stetson hat with 3” brim
Case: 8-3/4” x 20”. Resistol marked black hat that appears to have and 5” crown, sold by Bohlin Saddlery of Hollywood, marked on
“John Wayne” as a style on the sweatband, with a 4 1/2” brim and sweatband “Made Especially for Gary Cooper”. In original hat box
5 1/2” crown, in nearly unworn condition, but is accompanied by a and showing great age and wear. From the Ray Bentley Collection.
fantastic hat box that shows wonderful age and is marked “Batjac (Very Good). 250 - 450
Prod. Inc.” and “Cahill United States Marshall”, which is known to be
his production company. From the Ray Bentley Collection. (Very Good).
500 - 800
LOT - 1411
LOT - 1420
LOT - 1421
LOT - 1419
1417 - FIGURAL MOCHILLA BLANKET. 1420 - 14K GOLD QUARTZ SHIELD-SHAPED PIN ON RIBBON.
44” x 67”. Decorative loom woven blanket with bold colors, central 5/8”T x 15/16”W x 1/14”D. A sleek gold pin with a gold quartz
rolling log, and banded ends. In nice condition, with clean edges. inlaid shield. Attached to a black ribbon. Engraved A.E.W. to T.W..
(Very Good). 250 - 450 May have once been part of a watch fob mourning ribbon. Weighing
3.2 DWT. (Very Good). 400 - 600
1418 - CHALK INDIAN BUST.
14”T. Cigar store style chalk bust of bold Indian chief with full head 1421 - ANTIQUE WELLS FARGO & CO. EXPRESS FRAMED PHOTO.
dress, and in nicely done patinated colors. (Very Good). 200 - 400 Framed: 17 -1/2”” x 14 -1/2”. Sight: 9” x 8”. A stunning Wells Fargo
photo, most likely taken in San Francisco. Four Victorian era gentlemen
1419 - ANNIE OAKLEY PEN AND INK DRAWING. pose underneath a large, draped American flag with a hand painted
12-1/2”W x 22-3/4”T. An unsigned pen and ink drawing of the centerpiece that reads: “WELCOME FIREMEN” with a likeness of a
famous cowgirl looking to her right while resting her hand on her pistol. helmeted firefighter. This WF&Co. Express Office image is loaded with
This Annie Oakley drawing is set behind glass in a wooden period Wells Fargo signs. The men are flanked on either side by gold lettered
frame with chipping present along the edges. Circa 1905-1910. WELLS, FARGO & CO’s EXPRESS MONEY PAID BY TELEGRAPH
(Very Good). 150 - 350 windows, small porcelain signs in each window, and a large wood sign
above the entrance. Very rare to find this many signs all in one image.
From the Ray Bentley Collection. (Good). 400 - 600
1429 - 101 RANCH 1914 TRI-FOLD REAL PHOTO POSTCARD FRAMED WITH 4
TOKENS.
Famed : 20 -1/2” x 10 -1/4”. Tri-fold post card measures 3-1/2”
tall x 16-1/4” long. It is a panoramic photograph of the 101 Ranch
performers during the 1914 season. Has some wear on the corners
and fold, but image is crystal clear and features the band, cowboys,
Indians, foreign soldiers, American soldiers and vaqueros. Three of
the four tokens are for the 101 Ranch store and one appears to be a
watch fob. They are all professionally framed together as one display
piece. (Good - Very Good). 250 - 400
LOT - 1431
1430 - ORIGINAL PAWNEE BILL RANCH PAPER NAPKIN.
1431 - EARLY 1900’S CALIFORNIA PLEIN AIRE LANDSCAPE PAINTING.
Framed: 16 -1/4” x 16 - 1/4”. Talk about rare and fragile! Beginning
Nicely executed antique plein aire oil painting of most likely a
in 1910, Gordon W. Lillie and his wide, May, opened Pawnee Bill’s
California central coast forest. Retains the original gold gilted, gesso
Buffalo Ranch. The hungry visitors would have received this napkin
over wood frame. Artist’s name is present but is illegible. (Excellent)
along with their genuine buffalo meat sandwich. The napkin features an
500 - 1,500
image of Pawnee Bill and an advertisement for the sandwich. It has the
usual multiple folds and a couple of light stains, but is in remarkably
good condition for a 110-year old paper napkin that was meant to
be thrown away. It is matted and framed. Napkin measures 13-1/2”
square. (Good). 200 - 400
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