North American Auction Company Auction Catalog - Echoes of the West: January 27th Auction Online Auctions

Navajo White Buffalo Sterling Silver Bracelet

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise sterling silver bracelet. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and White Buffalo Turquoise construction that shows a four bar frame with a twisted rope border with a oval cut White Buffalo Turquoise cabochon that shows spider webbing with a good luster. The bracelet is marked 'sterling' on the underside of the bracelet. The condition of this Navajo bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/8" and the circumference is 4 1/2". The collective weight of this bracelet is 16.6g.

Navajo Harrison Yazzie White Buffalo Necklace

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Harrison Yazzie White Buffalo Turquoise necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and white buffalo turquoise construction that shows a liquid silver necklace chain that shows a pendant with a twisted rope border to a oval cut White Buffalo Turquoise cabochon that shows spider webbing to the stone but a nice luster. The pendant is marked 'H' and 'Sterling' on the backside of the pendant. The condition of this Navajo necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 23 1/4" and the pendant measures 2" x 1 1/8" x 1/4". The collective weight of this 23.2g.

Rare Zuni Carlene Leekity Squash Blossom Set c1993

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 712)

This is a fantastic circa 1993 Zuni Carlene Leekity squash blossom necklace and earrings set with fantastic eagle thunderbird multiple-stone inlay classic Zuni design. The back of the naja squash is hand etched / signed, "3-4-93 Carlene Leekity Zuni". The piece shows a double strand of Navajo pearl sterling silver bench beads on a sterling silver box chain strand and shows twelve blossom pendants each showing a beautiful Bald Eagle or Thunderbird design set with brown shell, mother of pearl and turquoise. The base shows a naja squash pendant in sterling silver set with brown shell, mother of pearl, turquoise, and pink mother of pearl shell. At the center shows the same eagle or thunderbird effigy. The set also includes a set of multiple stone inlaid eagle or thunderbird post back sterling silver earrings with the same multiple stone inlays. The late-vintage set is well kept and a rare collectible. The necklace measures 30"L end to end and the earrings are each 1.5" by 1". Total weight of 124 grams.

Zuni Diane & Rod Lonjose Petit Point Large Cuff

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 712)

The lot features a vintage turquoise cluster petit point large watch cuff by Zuni Diane & Rod Lonjose in sterling silver. The large bracelet / cuff exhibits a classic Zuni cluster design, also referred to as petit point set with beautiful Turquoise on sterling silver with a triple cuff and signed, RLD. Diane Lonjose is the sister to Lorraine Waatsa, the daughter of legendary Zuni artist Alice Quam. Rod Lonjose helps Diane with soldering and enjoys working on larger pieces such as the dragonfly and butterflies. The cuff has a Timex quartz watch with one of the brackets holding in in place present and set with turquoise and the other broken off. The vintage cuff has a large double row top setting with rope and spotted sterling silver and along the triple band shows a double row of settings on either side, all with beautiful turquoise. Bracelet measures 2.5”W by 2 7/8”L by 2.5”H. Total weight of 82.7 grams.

1930-1940's Old Pawn Navajo Silver Hair Barrette

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 712)

The lot features an 1930-1940's Old Pawn hair barrette from a Navajo artist with wonderful stamped pattern. The early vintage piece has a heavy silver craftsmanship with oval pattern having a cutout center and silver pin with paddle end having a zig-zag stamping. The pieces are not signed, common amongst Old Pawn pieces. Collected by the owners family in the 1940's. The hair piece measures about 4.25" by 1.75". Total weight of 25.5 grams.

Opulent Emerald VS2 Diamond & Platinum Ring

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this opulent emerald VS2 diamond and platinum ring with GGA paperwork. The ring shows a stamped, tested, and polished construction that is marked on the inside of the ring band as follows: 1009 - RI - Platinum. The ring shows a center stone of natural square faceted emerald with measurements of 7.45 x 7.42mm and shows a type 3 clarity and a green coloration with a total weight of 2.10ct. The shoulders are decorated with a total of 4 round brilliant cut diamonds with measurements of 2.4 x 2.3mm with a clarity of VS1 - VS2 and a coloration of F - G with a total diamond weight of 0.16cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA066468 and trace number: RN034649) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $11,570.00. The ring size is US 7. RN034649

Petite GIA Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this petite GIA Burmese Ruby diamond platinum ring with GGA and GIA paperwork. The ring features a stamped, polished, and tested platinum construction that is stamped 'Aaron Gottlieb' and 'PT950' on the inside of the ring band. The ring shows a center stone of oval cut Burmese ruby that shows measurements of 8.10 x 6.17 x 4.17mm and is considered type II with purplish red coloration with excellent symmetry and a totla weight of 1.89cts. The petite raise lattice design and center stone is decorated with a total of 88 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.4 x 1mm that shows a clarity of VS1 - VS2 and a coloration of F - G and a diamond weight of 0.55 carats. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA067472 and trace number: RN035310) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $19,260.00. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Sapphire Grading Report#: 6233026985. The ring size is US 7. RN035310

Lambert Homer (Zuni, 1917-1972) Rainbow Kachina

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 712)

"This is an original, authentic Lambert Homer, Sr. Zuni Rainbow Man Kachine, large brooch pin in sterling silver with an amazing multiple stone inlay dating to the late 1930s to early 1940s from the Francoise Perriot collection. Labert Homer, Sr. (1917-1972) is widely recognized as one of the finest lapidarist of his time and was known to have collaborated with other notable artists who also worked with trader C.G. Wallace. Homer was known as doing inlays of Knife Wings and Rainbow Gods and is credited with the first use of the Gan Dancer in a jewelry motif. Zuni artists that he collaborated with include Dan Simplicio, Leo Poblano, Ida Poblano, and his son Lambert Homer, Jr. He also worked with Navajo silver-workers, Roger Skeet and Charlie Bitsui. Lambert, who was married to Juanita Homer, and his brother Bernard, who was married to Alice Homer, worked closely with their wives, both of whom were daughters of Leekya.

WW2 U.S. Military Lund Snowshoes c. 1940's

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this pair of World War 2 U.S. Military Lund snowshoes originating from the 1940's. These snowshoes are believed to have been issued to the 10th Mountain Division during the Second Great War are manufactured by C.A. Lund Co. out of Hastings MINN - one of four manufactures to provide snowshoes for the war effort. The snowshoes show rawhide weave with a wooden frame and faux leather straps. The top of the shoes are marked "U.S. C.A. Lund Hastings. Minn." The condition of this pair of snowshoes is good with some wear to the leather but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of snowshoes is 55 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 2 1/2".

Al Sachs Personal 14k & Diamond Stardust Key FOB

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 712)

Featured in this lot is an Al Sachs personal 14k yellow gold and diamond Stardust Casino key FOB, circa 1970-1980s. Al Sachs co-owned the Stardust Casino with Herb Tobman in 1979. In 1982, federal authorities accused Sachs and Tobman of providing skimmed money to the Chicago mob. An 18-count complaint was filed against Sachs and Tobman, stating they failed to take appropriate action to stop this latest skimming operation which totaled more than $1.5 million. The men themselves were not accused of skimming. Gaming officials sought a record $3.5 million fine for 222 alleged gaming violations. This latest investigation was part of an effort to remove Mafia figures from Nevada gaming operations. The Stardust had become infamous for its mob affiliations. A federal agent described it as "the flagship of organized crime on the Strip". The key chain FOB is wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow gold and diamond construction that shows a total of eight round brilliant cut diamonds with good eye clarity with the name of the casino in the center and a scorpion on the dangle part of the FOB. On the other side of the FOB is Al Sachs name along with an upside down pentagram and is marked '14k' next to it. The overall condition of this personal key chain FOB is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this key chain FOB are 5 3/4" x 1 1/8". The collective weight of this gold key chain FOB is 39.5g.*

Magnificent Falcon Bronze Sculpture c. Mid 20 C

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a magnificent falcon bronze sculpture. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a very life-like rendition of the falcon looking back over its left shoulder while standing on a rock decorated with flowers. The bottom of the bronze features a felt lining. The overall condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze sculpture are 22 1/2" x 10 1/4" x 18". The collective weight of this bronze is 37lb.*

LARGE Wild Horse Herd Watering Hole c. 20th C

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a large wile horse herd watering hole, circa 20th C. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features a herd of wild horses drinking at a creek with their foal laying on the ground in the forefront. This is a gigantic bronze that encapsulates a the scene on two sides of the creek and shows life-like characteristics. The condition of this bronze sculpture is in good with no obvious signs of damage but shows some patina consistent with age but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 19 1/2" x 45" x 20 1/2".* 208 pounds

19th Century Large Vasoline Glass Hanging Light

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 712)

For your consideration is this 19th century Vaseline glass hanging light. This large electric hanging lamp displays an impressive piece of thick Vasoline glass, showing very detailed images of women doing different poses in flowing dresses around the entirety of the glass. Vasoline glass owes it rich coloring to Uranium content. The images are bordered with geometric designs, while the bottom rim houses three metal hooks to connect the glass with the hanging components. The glass shows a cloudy light green color and no makers mark is present on the glass. The glass comes with the original hanging components, with the only parts having been replaced are three screw hooks. The hanging light shows good condition overall with some wear to the glass and the hanging components, and the wires have been severed, but no signs of obvious damage is present. The glass shade measures a bottom diameter of 11 1/2" and a height of 12". The glass shade weighs 11 pounds. The hanging component measures 22 3/4" L x 9 5/8" W and weighs 4lb 2oz.*

Sperm Whale Tooth Riverboat Scrimshaw Casting

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 712)

For your consideration is a cast sperm whale tooth Vicksburg Mississippi Riverboat Scrimshaw. Scrimshaw began in the late 18th or early 19th century as the art of carving whale bone and ivory aboard whale ships. This is a resin cast contemporary piece. The crew on whalers had plenty of leisure time between sighting and chasing whales, and the hard parts of whales were readily available on voyages that could last up to four years. This sperm whale scrimshaw depicts a riverboat paddle wheeler with the name, Vicksburg etched beneath, one of many which plied the waters of the Mississippi river during the American Civil War, carrying troops, provisions and supplies for the Confederate Army. Riverboats also played a role in the defense of Vicksburg, an important Confederate stronghold that connected the South to the Western states. On the opposite side, crossed swords and revolvers are superimposed over crossed battle flags, an eagle has the swords clutched in its talons, the words, "Vicksburg Mississippi" etched on a ribbon below. This mastodon tooth scrimshaw is in nice condition. The images display intricate detailing with some slight fading exhibited. Measures 2.5"W x 5"H x 1.75", weight 14oz.*

Olmec Jadeite Mask, circa 10th - 6th century BC

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 712)

Presented in this lot is an Olmec Jadeite Mask, circa 10th - 6th century BCE. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including ancient Mesoamerican, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far Asian artifacts. The Olmecs were the earliest known major Mesoamerican civilizations that flourished during Mesoamerica's formative period dating roughly from as early as 1500 BCE. to about 400 BCE. Olmec artworks are considered among ancient America's most striking. The Olmec culture was first defined as an art style and this continues to be the hallmark of the culture. Common motifs include down-turned mouths and a cleft head, both of which are seen in representations of werejaguars. The werejaguar was both an Olmec motif and a supernatural entity, perhaps a deity. The werejaguar motif is characterized by almond-shaped eyes, a downturned open mouth, and a cleft head. Jade face masks were a type of artifact that were small, hard stone carvings in jade of a face in a mask form. Jade is a particularly precious stone, and it was used as a mark of rank by the ruling classes. This Olmec mask has a beautiful mottled appearance throughout. The mask is finely carved with almond shaped eyes, prominent nose, big tick leap traits commonly found in Olmec mask. Showing two holes on each side, used for hanging, the back has a concave carving. A slight surface crack is seen under the left ear. Small chips are observed. Measures 2.75"W x 3.75"L x 1.5"D, weight 8oz.*

C. 1920's Crow Beaded Hide Gauntlet Gloves

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 712)

This is an original set of Crow beaded hide gauntlet gloves dating to circa 1920s. The set shows Indian tanned hide with glass trade seed beadwork in a floral pattern showing colors of black, semi-transparent red, chalk white, butterscotch yellow, medium green, smoky, and lilac with some replacement beads from old repairs. The inside of the gloves are lined with a floral calico fabric. Each glove measures overall 14.5"L by 8".*

C. 1840 Frontiers Buffalo Skinning Knife Sharpener

Lot #18 (Sale Order 17 of 712)

This lot features a fantastic circa 1840, Buffalo / Bison skinning knife sharpener with silver inlaid tusk bone handle. The handle has a classic early-to-mid 1800s style handle which consist of northern walrus tusk I.V.O.R.Y. bone with a dark yellow coloring. The handle has a nice silver old-English inlay marked "'40 T-W-J-L". This wonderful piece if from the American West and was undoubtedly used by a frontiersman. The pieces measures overall 11 3/8"L.*

Arapaho Chief Powder Face Family War Drum 19th C.

Lot #19 (Sale Order 18 of 712)

This lot features an original buffalo parfleche rawhide stretched war drum from the Chief Powder Face Arapaho family circa late 19th Century. The piece is marked on the inside of the drum, “Made by Neal Powder Face Clinton, Okla." The piece shows a wetted and stretched buffalo / bison parfleche rawhide over a bent wood hoop having copper rivets holding the hoop together. The rawhide is secured to the sides with old iron square shank nails. The back shows four metal wires wrapped at the center with an early calico trade clothe. A photograph of Arapaho Chief, Powder Face, and family circa 1868 by William Stinson Soule for reference. Several images of Chief Powder Face are shown, not much is known about Powder Face. We know that Clarence Powder Face went to Carlisle Indian School and one of their children died there. Provenance: From the ex-personal collection of Bruce VanLandingham Sundog Gallery and Museum in Bozeman, Montana and a private Wisconsin Native American collection. Measures 15” diameter x 3”H.*

9000 - 5000 B.P. Large 6 3/4" St. Charles Point

Lot #20 (Sale Order 19 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a large 6 3/4" St. Charles Dovetail spear point 9000 - 5000 B.P. The St. Charles (also known as the Dovetail or Plevna) is a medium to large point and has narrow corner or side notches which define the base or stem. The base is fan shaped and resembles the spread out tail of a dove, hence they have been known as Dovetails. The blade is triangular and has a broad wide face with excurvate edges and a lenticular cross-section when new. The spear point features a wonderfully and professionally crafted off white chert material that shows very wide serrated points with sharp shoulders, a flared stem and is professionally knapped. The overall condition of this projectile point is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this point are 6 5/8"L x 3 1/8"W. The collective weight of this point is 4oz.*

Ornate Irish Setter Dog Doorstep Bronze c. 1950's

Lot #21 (Sale Order 20 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this ornate Irish Setter dog doorstep bronze circa 1950's. The dog sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows the dog in two pieces with a heavy demeanor that is used for a doorstop. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with some slight patina but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 8 1/2" x 14 3/4" x 2 3/4". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 10lb 4oz.

Bob Scriver (1914-1999) Price of a Scalp Sculpture

Lot #22 (Sale Order 21 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this chalkware sculpture called "Price of a Scalp," by American artist Bob Scriver born in 1914 and died in 1999. Chalkware sculptures were done by Scriver himself at his home foundry in Montana for only a few years with very few of them known to exhist. Robert "Bob" Mcafee Scriver (1914-1999) was born in Browning, Montana (in the heart of the Blackfoot Indian Reservation) in 1914. Scriver began sculpting using taxidermy to learn his craft of making wildlife bronzes. By 1962 he became a charter member of the Society of Animal Artists, had been accepted into the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America, listed in Who’s Who in American Art, and a member of the National Sculpture Society, and the National Academy of Western Art. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted chalkware construction that shows two Native Americans doing battle one on horseback and is marked as follows: The Price of a Scalp - Bob Scriver - 1963. The condition of this chalkware sculpture is well preserved with some slight wear to the sculpture from age. The measurements of this sculpture is 14 3/4" x 13 1/2" x 11 1/2". The collective weight of this sculpture is 10lb 4oz.

SF Bay Trading Ornate Bronze "Buck Laying Down"

Lot #23 (Sale Order 22 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a SF Bay Trading "Buck Laying Down" ornate bronze. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction. The ornate piece shows a 4x4 buck laying down with its right front leg cocked in front of him. The tag on the bottom identifies this piece as from SF Bay Trading. The condition of this bronze sculpture is well preserved with some slight blemishes to the top of the deer, but otherwise, it is well preserved. The measurements of this piece are 23 1/4" x 28 1/2" x 14". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 21lb 12oz.*

Colombian Malachite "Face Mask" Carved Sculpture

Lot #24 (Sale Order 23 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Colombian Malachite "Face Mask" carved sculpture. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Malachite construction that shows a thin face with eyes and nose carved into the Malachite. Malachite is an ancient gemstone derived from the Greek word Mallache, which means 'green'. It gets its name because of its color that resembles a green spot on peacock feathers. This unique gemstone shares its traits with Turquoise and Tourmaline and is associated with fertility, death, afterlife, and resurrection. This natural stone has a natural concave bowl that displays concentric whorls unique to malachite. A gemstone possessing an opaque green colour, malachite has a richness and vibrancy that is unmatched, malachite is the instantly recognizable, beautiful, deep rich-green gemstone that adorns so many prize antiques. The technique of making a piece out of bronze or marble and then coating in with slices of malachite is known as 'Russian Mosaic.' Many of the oldest sources of malachite have since been depleted, and today, while rare, it is most commonly found in Africa, Australia, and the United States, in the state of Arizona particularly. The condition of this face mask is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Malachite face mask is 5 1/2" x 3 1/8" x 3/4". The collective weight of this Malachite face mask is 10oz.

High Back Colt Breaking Saddle Bronze Sculpture

Lot #25 (Sale Order 24 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this high back colt breaking saddle bronze sculpture by Owen D Mort Jr. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a colt breaking saddle with swells that house the riders legs with a high back and is mounted on a wooden saddle stand. The condition of this bronze sculpture is well preserved with some patina to the bronze and a re welded area on the inside of one of the fenders but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this mounted bronze sculpture is 7" x 4 1/8" x 3 1/8". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 1lb 8oz. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including of Afghani artifacts.

"Wild Bill and His Era" 1st Edition, Connelley

Lot #26 (Sale Order 25 of 712)

Presented in this lot is this First Edition of "Wild Bill and His Era: The Life and of James Butler Hickok" by William Elsey Connelley, 1933, The Press of the Pioneers New York publishers. a biography written by William Elsey Connelley that chronicles the life of one of the most legendary figures of the American West, James Butler Hickok, also known as Wild Bill. The book delves into Hickok's early life, his exploits as a lawman, his time as a scout and spy during the Civil War, and his later career as a gambler and showman. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, Connelley paints a vivid portrait of Hickok, exploring his complex personality, his reputation as a marksman, and his infamous gunfights, including the one that led to his death in Deadwood, South Dakota. The book also examines the broader historical context of the American West during Hickok's era, touching on topics such as the Indian Wars, the rise of the cattle industry, and the development of towns and cities. Overall, "Wild Bill and His Era" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life and times of one of the most iconic figures of the Wild West. This maroon cloth bound gold gilt stamped illustrated hardcover is in nice condition, scuffing exhibited to cover edges, spine colour is faded. Intact deckled fore and bottom pages exhibit age tanning. Measures 6.75"W x 9.5"L x .75"D, weight 1lb, 1oz.

A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee, Cooke, Rare 1st Ed.

Lot #27 (Sale Order 26 of 712)

Presented in this lot is a Rare First Edition of, "A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee" by John E. Cooke, 1871, D. Appleton & Company, New York. Published just shortly after Lee's death, the book is considered an “early classic on the Southern hero.” Features all the original vintage illustrations, detailed maps and a frontis portrait of General Lee. This important contemporary biography of Lee is by historian and novelist John Cooke who, at the outbreak of war, became an ardent secessionist and joined Confederate forces after Virginia’s secession. Throughout the war, he served as a staff officer in the Army of Northern Virginia, coming into close contact with Lee. Cooke’s biography became an early classic on the Southern hero, published shortly after Lee’s death and in the fury of the formulation of Lee mythology. Cooke’s association with Lee in the field during the last months of the war gives the work a certain usefulness, and the tone is respectful and affectionate. Strongly pro-Confederate, the biography nonetheless avoids partisan bitterness that characterizes so much of the literature from this period. From a literary viewpoint the book stands up rather well. The author examines Lee’s early life then abruptly moves to the war near Richmond, where Lee rose to prominence. Subsequent chapters examine the movements on the Chickahominy, the advance northward, Lee’s invasion of Maryland, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, the final campaign of 1863, the last campaigns and Lee’s last days. Original owner ink signature dated 1871. This half leather with marbled boards has wear commensurate with age and use. It has gold gilt titling on spine. Moisture marring observed to intact painted top, bottom and fore edge pages, aged tanning and foxing noted throughout. Measures 9.25"L x 5.75"W x 2.25"D. The weight is approx. 3lb 2oz.*

Roseville Pottery "Baneda" Jardiniere & Pedestal

Lot #28 (Sale Order 27 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Roseville Pottery "Baneda" Jardiniere and Pedestal. The jardiniere and pedestal is wonderfully and professionally crafted ceramic construction that shows a green demeanor with floral decorations that shows honey suckle drooping from the limb and shows itself in two pieces. The jardiniere is marked on the bottom 'Roseville' '8"'. The condition of this collective of Roseville pottery is well preserved with a few chips to the inside rim of the bowl but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this collective of of ceramic is 29" x 12 1/2" x 11". The collective weight of the bowl and stand is 22lb 8oz.

Bateman Switzer Whiskey Wholesaler Archive c1890-

Lot #29 (Sale Order 28 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Bateman-Switzer whiskey wholesaler archive circa 1890-1914. There are 70 total receipts and archive notes in this collection from distribution stores, bars, and shipping businesses from all over Montana to The Bateman-Switzer Co. Bateman and Switzer started business together after moving to Montana and established a wholesale liquor store in Great Falls in 1890. This is a highly established company of Montana pre prohibition and shows correspondence from smaller saloons, bars and general stores throughout Montana. The condition of this collection of Montana ephemera is well preserved with the notes and orders being preserved in plastic sleeves. The measurements of this binder of ephemera is 11 1/2" x 10" x 1 1/8". The collective weight of this binder is 2lb 8oz.

Bateman Switzer Whiskey Wholesaler Archive c1890-

Lot #30 (Sale Order 29 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Bateman-Switzer whiskey wholesaler archive circa 1890-1914. There are a total of 66 total sleeves of ephemera that includes personal correspondence from D.W. Bateman and also business correspondence about shipping of goods and payments needing to be made. Bateman and Switzer started business together after moving to Montana and established a wholesale liquor store in Great Falls in 1890. This is a highly established company of Montana pre prohibition and shows correspondence from smaller saloons, bars and general stores throughout Montana. The condition of this collection of Montana ephemera is well preserved with the notes and orders being preserved in plastic sleeves. The measurements of this binder of ephemera is 11 1/2" x 10" x 1 1/8". The collective weight of this binder is 2lb 6oz.

Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bracelet c 1960

Lot #31 (Sale Order 30 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Navajo sterling silver and turquoise bracelet, circa 1960s. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and turquoise construction that shows a double twisted rope border that shows stamped decoration with scalloped shoulders. In the center, the piece shows a rectangular Cripple Creek turquoise cabochon that shows beautiful light bluish green coloration with a matrix of brown throughout. The underside of the bracelet is marked 'JP' and 'sterling'. The overall condition of this Navajo bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bracelet are 2 1/4" x 2 7/8" x 1 1/4" and the circumference is 5". The collective weight of this bracelet is 93.2g.*

Vintage Navajo Leon F. Kirlie Squash Blossom

Lot #32 (Sale Order 31 of 712)

The lot features a wonderful late-vintage sterling silver squash blossom necklace and earring set from Navajo artist, Leon Frances Kirlie. The artist name can be found as Leon Frances Kirlie, L.F. Kirlie, Leon F. Kirley, and LFK / L.F.K. and is signed, “Sterling LFK” on the clasp and naja. The necklace shows a sterling silver box chain strand with large bench made hand formed sterling silver Navajo pearl beads (also referred to as concho beads, bench beads) with a double strand. There are a total of 14 blossom pendants each with a fluted "blossom" end and oval polished cabochon of wonderful Blue Gem Turquoise in a sterling silver shadowbox oval pattern. At the bottom shows the classic naja squash pendant with triple strand showing two bars of silver with a rope silver center set with five polished cabochons of Blue Gem Turquoise in sterling silver shadow box oval settings. The necklace is signed, "LFK Sterling". A wonderful estate late-vintage set in well-kept condition. The necklace measures overall 25.5"L end to end and squash pendant being 2.75” by 2 3/8”. Total weight of 135.1 grams.

Dirk Van Erp Hammered Copper Vanity Box c. 1925

Lot #33 (Sale Order 32 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is this Dirk Van Erp hammered copper vanity box circa 1925. The vanity box is wonderfully and professionally crafted hammered copper construction that shows multiple compartments attached to the lid and a circular cut out for storage. The outside of the vanity box with a wrought iron look to the adornments to the lid and is marked on the underside of the vanity box as follows : San Fransisco - Dirk Van Erp. Dirk Koperlager van Erp (1862–1933) was a Dutch American artisan, coppersmith and metalsmith, best known for lamps made of copper with mica shades, and also for copper vases, bowls and candlesticks. He was a prominent participant in the Arts and Crafts Movement, and was active in Oakland and San Francisco, California.

Vintage Pawn Zuni Four Row Turquoise Bracelet

Lot #34 (Sale Order 33 of 712)

This is a fantastic signed Zuni bracelet cuff with vintage old pawn age and a beautiful four row square stone turquoise design. The bracelet has a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows four rows of sterling silver bars that are decorated with a total of 52 square cut Kingman turquoise cabochon that all show good luster with blue coloration. This bracelet is hand signed "E. a." and has an old pawn or trading post $550 price still on the inside. The condition of this bracelet is good with some slight patina to the underside of the bracelet but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet are 2" x 2 1/2" x 1 7/8" and the circumference is 5". The collective weight of the bracelet is 86.2g.*

Ca. 1970's Navajo Pawn Thunderbird Kachina Bolo

Lot #35 (Sale Order 34 of 712)

This is a circa 1970s vintage pawn Navajo bolo tie in impressive large size having a Knife-Wing Thunderbird Kachina in sterling silver set with turquoise and coral and signed "RKe". The bolo tie features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, red branch coral, and turquoise construction. The bolo shows a central pendant that is very large and shows a Knife-Wing Thunderbird Kachina with wings out spread in the traditional fashion. There is intricate attention to detail with twisted rope decoration throughout the pendant; the eyes are constructed from ox blood red branch coral cabochon and there are two of them, with the head of the Kachina and the garments decorated with a total of five oval cut Cripple Creek turquoise with a striking brown matrix and light blue coloration. The aglets of the bolo tie show a tooled and stamped design with hanging decoration of two oval cut ox blood red branch coral. The back of the bolo tie is marked as follows: RKe - Benneyy Pat. Pend. The condition of this bolo tie is good with some slight patina to the sterling silver and some wear to the braided leather of the tie but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurement of this bolo tie from tip to tip is 20" and the pendant measures 5" x 4 7/8" x 7/8". Provenance: collected from David Saity, New York, New York in the 1990s. The collective weight of this bolo tie is 150.7g.*

Owen D. Mort Jr. "Rider With Bow" Bronze Sculpture

Lot #41 (Sale Order 35 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Rider With Bow," by Wyoming artist Owen D Mort Jr. circa 1968. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a Native American warrior riding the horse bareback with a bow in his hands poised to shoot. The bronze comes complete with a photograph of it with information on the bronze on the back of it. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 13 1/4" x 11 3/4" x 7 3/4. The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 29lb 12oz. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including of Afghani artifacts.

Owen D. Mort Jr. "Dying Buffalo," Bronze Sculpture

Lot #42 (Sale Order 36 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Dying Buffalo," from Wyoming artist Owen D. Mort Jr. circa 1967. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a dying buffalo falling to the ground from being hunted. The bronze is marked as follows: MORT - 67. The sculpture comes with multiple original photographs of the piece with information scripted on the backs of the photographs. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 10 3/4" x 19" x 9 1/4". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 67lbs. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including of Afghani artifacts.

Ron Herron (Montana, 1943-2020) Wood Duck Bronze

Lot #43 (Sale Order 37 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture of a wood duck circa 1980 from Montana artist Ron Herron born in 1943 and died in 2020. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a life like example of a wood duck with great attention to detail and is mounted on polished hardwood. The bronze is marked on the bottom of the tail as follows: Ron Herron - 71 - 22/40 - '80. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 3 3/4" x 6" x 3 1/2". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 1lb 12oz.

Italian Stainless Steel Button Action Switchblade

Lot #44 (Sale Order 38 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Italian stainless steel button action switchblade circa 1950's. The switchblade features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stainless steel and composite construction that shows a button action and a loop and sliding locking mechanism at the butt. The blade is marked as follows: Stainless Steel. The condition of this switchblade shows the action working and the locking mechanism locking with a crack in the composite slate next to the button and the blade some some oxidation and patina to the stainless steel. The measurements of this switchblade is 9 1/8" x 3/4" x 3/4". The collective weight of this switchblade is U6oz.

Original Signed Cyril Whiteoak Watercolour, 1969

Lot #45 (Sale Order 39 of 712)

For your consideration is a beautiful and serene Original Signed Cyril Whiteoak Watercolour, 1969, framed. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. The watercolour features a North African coastal town with an imposing citadel, or Kasbah, perched above the steep rocky outcrop of an arid mountain range. The town rises up from the waterfront with square and rectangularly shaped buildings hugging the slopes of the mountainside. Pedestrians, mostly white-robed men in turbans, cross a stone bridge over a body of water, vendors of an open-air market sit by their wares. Whiteoak was born in England and was artistic from a young age. He served in the British RAF during WW2, spending time in Egypt. Moving to New Zealand in the late 1950s, his art was inspired by the Bush and Manukau Harbour views from his Titirangi home studio. This triple-matted watercolour is in very nice condition, the gold gilt trimmed solid wood frame exhibits very slight scuffing along edges, no other marring observed. Visible art measures 19"W x 26"L, frame is 25.75"W x 34.5"L x 1.25"D, Weight approx 10lb, 4oz.

C. M. Russell (1864 - 1926) Double Buffalo Hunt

Lot #46 (Sale Order 40 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called Double Buffalo Hunt by American artist Charles Marion Russell born in 1864 and died in 1926. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a Native American Indian hunting two buffalo and shows one of the buffalo with an arrow in its back. The bronze is marked "C.M. Russell" on the base of the bronze. The condition of this bronze sculpture is is well preserved with some slight patina to the bronze but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The bronze appears to be an early casting, but its exact age is unknown. A foundry mark is not seen. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 9 1/2" x 17 1/2" x 8 1/4". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 17lb 8oz.

McKenney-Hall Keokuk Hand Colored Lithograph

Lot #47 (Sale Order 41 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this McKenney-Hall Keokuk hand colored lithograph. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lithograph construction that is tailored from McKenney-Hall that is hand colored and shows a scene of Keokuk and his son holding a spear and sitting on a rock. This is from the original Portrait Gallery of American Indians from 1872. The condition of this hand colored lithograph is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed hand colored lithograph is 12 1/2" x 9 3/4" and the visible artwork measures 9 1/2" x 6 3/4".

Joan Wright " Bodie Unforgotten" Oil Painting 1972

Lot #48 (Sale Order 42 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this oil painting called "Bodie Unforgotten," from American artist Joan Wright circa 1972. The painting features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oil construction that shows a landscape of a old western town that shows a wagon out front with the town in the background. The condition of this oil painting is good with some slight wear to the frame but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed oil painting is 10 1/4" x 13 7/8" and the visible artwork measures 8 5/8" x 11 3/4.

German Black Forest Folk Art Carved Deer Head 2009

Lot #49 (Sale Order 43 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a German Black Forest hand carved deer head, circa 2009. The carved deer head with a set of 4x4 antlers features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hand carved construction that shows a carved deer head mounted on a wooden shield. The shield is marked Jakob Statler and is marked 2009. This is a Folk Art Black Forest style deer head. The overall condition of this Folk Art deer head is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this carved deer head are 27" x 14 3/4" x 15". The collective weight of this carved deer head is 10lb 12oz.*

Parthian Terracotta Earthenware 200 BC - 200AD

Lot #50 (Sale Order 44 of 712)

Featured in this lot is an Ancient Parthian Terracotta Earthenware Jar, circa 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. The jar was procured in Khwaja Khanum, Afghanistan during the 1970s. A terracotta handled jar with a globular body, flared base, a long neck and flared rim decorated in Greek motifs. Such vessels would have been produced to store food, but also as burial goods to be placed with the deceased in the tomb. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian artifacts. Khwaja Khanum is located in the northeast area of Afghanistan, inside the Kushan empire, which from approximately 200 B.C. until 200 A.D. was the furthest east Hellenistic-Greek state. As such, Hellenistic culture greatly influenced the art and culture. This terracotta jar displays Greek motif designs, is in excavated condition. Damage is observed to the neck and rim, but otherwise in amazingly well preserved condition. The piece measures 5.25"W x 7.25"H, and the base is 2.5" diameter. The approximate weight is 1lb 2oz.*

Montana 'F' Ranch Original Branding Iron c 1873-11

Lot #51 (Sale Order 45 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Montana 'F' Ranch original branding iron, circa 1873-1911. The brand features a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron construction that shows an 'F' burning end with a long shaft and a circular handle. The information was obtained through Montana State Library via the Montana History Portal. The condition of this branding iron is well preserved with oxidation present consistent with the age of the branding iron, and the exposure they see in use, and it shows slight bends to the shaft of the branding iron but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this branding iron are 44" x 4" x 3 1/2". The collective weight of this branding iron is 3lb 12oz.*

Pendelton Beaver State Indian Trade Blanket

Lot #52 (Sale Order 46 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Pendleton medallion Indian trade blanket. This blanket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool and cotton construction that shows medallions set to a white field on one side and medallions set to a multi color field on the other. The tags on the blanket read as follows: In recognition of the Iroquois Confederacy Oneida, Seneca, Mohawk, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Tuscarora Nations. The Turtle Design inspired by The Iroquois legend that the world was created on the shell of the turtle - Pendelton Woolen Mills - Beaver State - Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. - Pendelton Woolen Mills - Pendelton, Or. - Dry Clean - Robes and Shawls. The condition of this Pendelton blanket is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Pendelton blanket are 81"L x 66"W.*

Wild West Show Frontier Hid Pants c. 1890-1910

Lot #53 (Sale Order 47 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Wild West Show Frontier / Frontiersman Indian tanned hide circa 1890-1910. The pants have early brass / bronze Mode de Paris buttons. The pants feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted Indian tanned hide construction that shows full pants with buttons up the crotch area consistent with late 1800's to early 1900's construction. The condition of this pair of Indian tanned hide pants is well preserved with some wear to the hide and some spots more worn than others and shows the crotch with a distinguished fraying to the seam. The measurements of this pair of Indian tanned hide pants are 40" x 20".

Egyptian Isis Leading Nefertiti Papyrus Artwork

Lot #54 (Sale Order 48 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Egyptian Isis leading Nefertiti papyrus artwork. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted papyrus and naturally dyed ink construction of the original artwork found in Nefertiti's tomb that was discovered in 1904. Nefertiti means "The Most Beautiful," in the image Isis is leading Nefertiti to the afterlife with a black background. After the death of Isis' husband Osiris, she took over as the goddess of the dead and the funeral rites. The condition of this framed Papyrus artwork is good with some weal to the frame but otherwise is well preserved and in good overall condition. The measurements of this framed artwork is 34 1/4" x 27 1/4" and the visible artwork measures 30" x 22 3/4".

Colombian Malachite "Face Mask" Carved Sculpture

Lot #55 (Sale Order 49 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Colombian Malachite "Face Mask" carved sculpture. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Malachite construction that shows a carved face with an oblong head. Malachite is an ancient gemstone derived from the Greek word Mallache, which means 'green'. It gets its name because of its color that resembles a green spot on peacock feathers. This unique gemstone shares its traits with Turquoise and Tourmaline and is associated with fertility, death, afterlife, and resurrection. This natural stone has a natural concave bowl that displays concentric whorls unique to malachite. A gemstone possessing an opaque green colour, malachite has a richness and vibrancy that is unmatched, malachite is the instantly recognizable, beautiful, deep rich-green gemstone that adorns so many prize antiques. The technique of making a piece out of bronze or marble and then coating in with slices of malachite is known as 'Russian Mosaic.' Many of the oldest sources of malachite have since been depleted, and today, while rare, it is most commonly found in Africa, Australia, and the United States, in the state of Arizona particularly. The condition of this malachite face is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Malachite face mask is 1 7/8" x 7 1/2" x 5 3/4". The collective weight of this malachite face mask is 4lb 4oz.

Post Modern Freeform Emerald Diamond PT950 Ring

Lot #56 (Sale Order 50 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Post Modern freeform emerald diamond PT950 ring with AIGL paperwork. The ring shows a tested and polished platinum ring that shows a Post Modern design to a freeform decoration of ring band. The center stone is a natural octagonal step cut emerald with measurements of 8.5 x 6.6 x 5.2mm that shows green coloration with a semi transparency and a very good cut grade. The pave shoulders of the freeform design of the ring is decorated with a total of 14 natural octagonal diamonds with measurements of 2.5 x 2mm with a color grade of F - G and a clarity of VS1 - SI1 and a total diamond weight of 0.85cts. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K59E81-EA19005) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $17,958.00. The ring size is US 7. RN35190

16.12ct Emerald Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet

Lot #57 (Sale Order 51 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 16.12ct emerald diamond and 14k yellow gold bracelet with AIGL paperwork. The bracelet is stamped, tested, and polished 14k yellow gold construction that is marked as follows: Oscar Friedman - 14k. The tennis bracelet is decorated with a total of 17 graduated emeralds with measurements of 6 x 4 - 9 x 7mm and shows a green coloration and a very good cut grade with a total weight of 16.12cts. Each of the emeralds is decorated with a total of 316 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.1 - 1.4mm and shows a clarity of SI2 - I2 and a coloration of H - J with a total weight of 2.78cts. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K91E13-EA18911) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $31,783.00. The measurements of this bracelet from clasp to clasp is 7 5/8". BR008050

C. 1871 Sioux Beaded Bowcase, Quiver, Arrows & Bow

Lot #58 (Sale Order 52 of 712)

"The lot features a beaded bowcase, quiver, bow and arrows from the Sioux Indians collected in 1871 from the Engel Ranch in Montana. The piece is accompanied by an old collection tag with typed and signed provenance. The bowcase / bow case and quiver are comprised of Indian brain tanned buffalo / bison hide being sinew sewn and adorned with long frilly hide fringes and classic Sioux geometric beadwork. The beadwork is also sinew sewn and consist of all period correct 19th Century glass trade seed cen beads with little to no bead loss. The beads include colors of greasy yellow, padre sky blue, red white heart, cobalt, and greasy medium green. The beadwork is found at the bowcase opening and foot, quiver opening and foot and along the hide shoulder sling hide drop sections. The bowcase end has a piece of rawhide parfleche in a rare elliptical or spherical shape, an early Northern Plains feature found on parfleche bonnet cases, elliptical bags and quivers / bow cases. The bow is wonderfully carved from a solid piece of wood with classic Native recurve pattern having carved notches on each end and strung with the original braided sinew bow string. The set also includes three older arrows that could have been added to the set. They consist of stripped wooden shafts with a snake or zig-zag incised line painted with red and green ocher having bone carved arrow head points being secured with sinew wrapping and arrow fletching still intact, also secured with sinew. The arrows have expertly carved notch or nock. Under the feather fletching is a banded mineral pigment painted design, a nice early feature.

C. 1870- Sioux Quilled & Beaded Tipi Bag ex-Museum

Lot #59 (Sale Order 53 of 712)

This is an exceptional quilled and beaded buffalo hide tipi possibles bag from the Sioux dating to circa 1870-1880’s from the ex-collection of B.B. Museum. There are two tags attached hand written “Culbert CoLL Property of B.B. Museum 1941 $600 / Saddle Bag Beaded 118” and another tag “2605”. The bag is also stuffed with old newspapers, likely around when it was entered into the museum collection which date to 1938. The bag is comprised of Indian brain tanned buffalo / bison hide that is sinew sewn and adorned along the front with a classic Indian Wars period porcupine quilled banded design having natural pigment dyed red, lilac purple and natural. The bag also is sinew sewn with classic beadwork along the top flap and sides using all period correct glass trade seed cen beads. The beadwork shows colors of greasy green, chalk white, cobalt, and red white heart all being sinew sewn. The bag also shows hide fringes with rolled tin dangle jingle cones with red dyed horse tail hair. Tied onto the outside edges is also red dyed plume feathers. Truly a rare well kept bag with slightly stiffened hide but mostly supple with little bead loss, scarce having both porcupine quillwork and beadwork from a Museum collection. Measures overall 21”W by 13”H.

C. 1950's 18k Gold Diamond Topaz & Pearl Brooch

Lot #60 (Sale Order 54 of 712)

Featured in this lot is an 18k yellow gold diamond topaz and baroque pearl fish brooch, circa 1950s. The brooch features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 18k yellow gold, diamond, topaz, and baroque pearl construction that shows a whimsical fish design that shows a gold netted fish tail that shows a total of 217 round brilliant diamonds and shows a single red topaz gemstone for the eye; and a baroque pearl body that is extremely large. The brooch is marked on the frame '750' and '18k' and is also marked '929.' The overall condition of this pearl fish brooch is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this pearl fish brooch is 1 1/4" x 2 1/8" x 7/8" The collective weight of this brooch is 20.5g.*

Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture of Daikoku

Lot #61 (Sale Order 55 of 712)

For your consideration is this Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture of Daikoku (Daikokuten), circa late Meiji - early Taisho periods. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, also including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian artifacts. In Japanese folklore, the Shichifukujin are the Seven Lucky Gods who may also be known as the Seven Gods of Happiness or the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. The pudgy god of wealth, farmers, food and good fortune wears a peasant hat, holds a magical mallet, pleasantly smiling while standing on bales of rice. Originally, he was a Hindu warrior deity named Mahakala, and once introduced in Japan, he became the God of Wealth and Prosperity. He has a full figure and large earlobes. He is traditionally associated with the Hindu god Shiva and the Buddhist god Mahakala. Kanji script is carved on reverse side on lower back. This beautiful sculpture stands out as a testament to the amazing skill of Japan's wood carving history whose roots date back to the ancient, far away Asuka period. Handsome rich wood colour, intricate detailing to face, hands, and flowing robe geometric designs incorporated onto the rice bags. Left hand fingers exhibit marring, front rim of hat and face of hammer chipping noted. The item measures 16.5"H x 8"W x 6.5"D, and the weight is 6lb 14oz.*

Large Frederic Remington (1861-1909) Bronco Buster

Lot #62 (Sale Order 56 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a bronze sculpture called "Bronco Buster" by American artist, Frederic Remington, who was born in 1861 and died in 1909. The sculpture is considered an "After Remington" and features a cowboy riding a rank bronco wearing cow puncher batwing chaps; uniquely, this bronze features the full depiction with the crop shown present in the rider's hand. The bronze is mounted on a slab of black marble with a plaque on the front that reads as follows: Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington. The Bronco Buster (also spelled "Broncho Buster" per convention at the time of sculpting) is a sculpture made of bronze originally copyrighted in 1895, by American artist, Frederic Remington. Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art. His works are known for depicting the Western United States in the last quarter of the 19th century and featuring such images as cowboys, American Indians, and the US Cavalry. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with a slight patina adorning the bronze in places but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements are 23 1/2" x 17 3/4" x 10 1/2".*

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp, Griffin Figure, 2nd C.

Lot #63 (Sale Order 57 of 712)

"For your consideration is a Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with a Griffin Depiction, circa 2nd Century A.D., mold made volute lamp, nice discus, handle and nozzle.

19th Century Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth - Kathy

Lot #64 (Sale Order 58 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a scrimshaw sperm whale tooth signed by Kathy, circa 19th century. The scrimshaw tooth is wonderfully and professionally crafted sperm whale tooth or an I . V . O . R . Y construction that shows a full tooth with scrimshaw decoration of The Pequod the whaling ship from Moby Dick with the captain and the row boat hunting the famous white whale. The tooth is signed in the bottom right hand corner of the tooth. The condition of this Scrimshaw sperm whale tooth is well preserved with a steep polish and shows the beginnings of a crack towards the tip of the whale tooth but is otherwise well preserved. The measurements of this whales tooth are 4 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 1 1/8". The collective weight of this whale tooth is 116.1g.*

Bob Scriver (1914-1999) Frontier Scout Sculpture

Lot #65 (Sale Order 59 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this sculpture called "Frontier Scout," by American Artist Bob Scriver born in 1914 and died in 1999. Chalkware sculptures were done by Scriver himself at his home foundry in Montana for only a few years with very few of them known to exhist. Robert "Bob" Mcafee Scriver (1914-1999) was born in Browning, Montana (in the heart of the Blackfoot Indian Reservation) in 1914. Scriver began sculpting using taxidermy to learn his craft of making wildlife bronzes. By 1962 he became a charter member of the Society of Animal Artists, had been accepted into the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America, listed in Who’s Who in American Art, and a member of the National Sculpture Society, and the National Academy of Western Art. The artwork shows a frontier scout on horseback with his rifle in his hand looking off into the distance. The sculpture is marked as follows: Bob Scriver - Browning Montana - 1964 - Fronier Scout. The condition of this chalkware sculpture is well preserved with a minor repair to the rein and shows wear to the paint consistent with age. The measurements of this sculpture is 15" x 11 3/4" x 4 3/4". The collective weight of this piece is 8lb 6oz. This piece comes complete with a certificate of authenticity.

"The Custer Myth", Col. W.A. Graham, 1st Edition

Lot #66 (Sale Order 60 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a 1953 First Edition of “The Custer Myth” by Colonel W. A. Graham USA retired. This book is a much-needed reference work that presents original source material without the bias of interpretations and misconstructions. This classic study will continue to serve as an indispensable tool for every Custer researcher, student, and enthusiast. This book includes important items of Custeriana and a complete and comprehensive bibliography by Fred Dustin. It contains interviews with Crow Scouts, information from the Crows, the Arikara, the Sioux, the Cheyenne and the Arapahos. It also contains statements and letters by scouts and other nonmilitary participants; the Benteen-Goldin letter; Custer’s Last Battle,” the 1892 Century Magazine article by General Edward S. Godfrey; General Winfield Scott Edgerly’s 1881 statement about the battle; military and literary records of Theodore W. Goldin, survivor of and recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions taken during the Battle of Little Big Horn. The front and back-end papers show a full color printing of a painting by Gayle P. Hoskins. Working from a clay model of the battlefield with a U.S.G.S. contour map and a troop movement map, this is a unique view of the battle. One of the interesting things brought to light in this book is how the U.S. Cavalry companies rode horses of matching colors. The book is illustrated with 65 black & white photographs, 22 drawings, 10 maps, including Philo Clark’s 1877 battlefield survey. This tan clothbound hard covered book is in very nice condition, minimal scuffing noted to cover edges. Intact pages are clean with slight age tanning noted. No other obvious marring noted, paper dust jacket exhibits tears. Book measures 7.5"W x 10.5"L x 1"D.*

North American Indians by Geo. Catlin VOL I & II

Lot #67 (Sale Order 61 of 712)

Featured in this lot is the complete volumes I & II set of "North American Indians" by George Catlin. This Special Edition with original slipcase was published by Ross & Haines, Inc., Minneapolis and printed in 1965 from the first edition done in 1841. The complete title is, "Letters and Notes of the Manners, Customs, and Conditions of the North American Indians". The book was written during an eight years travel amongst the wildest tribes of Indians in North America during circa 1832-1839. He visited eighteen tribes, including the Pawnee, Ponca, and Omaha in the south and the Mandan, Hidatsa, Cheyenne, Crow, Assiniboine, and Blackfeet in the north. There he produced the most vivid and penetrating portraits of his career. George Catlin (1796-1872) was an American adventurer, lawyer, painter, author, and traveler, who specialized in portraits of Native Americans in the Old West. Traveling to the American West five times during the 1830s, Catlin wrote about and painted portraits that depicted the life of the Plains Indians. The two volume set shows four hundred illustrations that were carefully engraved from Catlin's original paintings. The blue cloth bound gold gilt spine books are in good overall condition, slight scuffing noted to cover edges. Age tanning noted to intact pages with no other obvious marring observed. Hardboard illustrated slipcase has scuffing to edges, age tanning exhibited. Slipcase with volumes measure 7"W x 10"L x 3"D.*

1st Ed. "Ben Hur A Tale Of The Christ" Lew Wallace

Lot #68 (Sale Order 62 of 712)

For your consideration is a Rare First Edition of "Ben Hur A Tale Of The Christ" by Lewis "Lew" Wallace, 1880, Harper & Brothers publishers. Lewis "Lew" Wallace (1827-1905) was an American Union general as well as author. Ben-Hur is considered by many to be "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century". "Lew Wallace said that he wrote Ben-Hur as a way to sort out his own beliefs about God and Christ. In doing so he inspired many readers by combining romanticism and spiritual piety common in sentimental novels of the 19th century with the action and adventure found in the more popular stories of the day. It prompted many clergy to reverse their church's long-held opposition to novels and actually encourage their congregations to read Ben-Hur, as a result helping it to become one of the best selling novels of its time.", Oxford World Classics. This original blue cloth stamped illustration gold gilt hardcover is in nice condition, scuffing noted to cover edges, spine is slightly loose and attached. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and moisture staining observed. Measures 4.75"W x 6.75"L x 1.25"D, weight 1lb, 2oz.

C. 1940's Navajo Crystal Trading Post Large Rug

Lot #69 (Sale Order 63 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Crystal Trading Post large rug circa 1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows natural dyes with traditional Crystal Trading Post Chile Pine Spring design with two ends of black with a grey field that shows crystal geometric patterns with medallions throughout and shows coloration of white, black and dark red. The rug features its original tag although only half and has all four tassels. The condition of this Navajo rug is really good well preserved condition with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 68 3/4" x 51 3/4". The approximate thread count is 266 threads per square inch. Appraised by Sundog Fine Art in Bozeman in 2018 for $4,500.

Navajo Motif Tree of Life Pictorial Rug c1910-1920

Lot #70 (Sale Order 64 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Motif Tree of Life pictorial rug circa 1910 - 1920's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that is extremely finely woven that shows a large amount of Lazy Lines featured in the light brown field and shows the traditional motif's of birds on either side of the Tree of Life with a ceremonial figure at the top of the Tree of Life. These rugs are highly sought after and signifies an important tie between the Navajo and the world around them, then the Tree of Life rugs may help you find your own connection with the world. The border includes includes layers of off white coloration, red and zig zags of dark brown. The rug also includes Spirit Lines into the corners of the rug. The Tree of Life Navajo Rug, often referred to as the Cosmic Tree. Since their early days of the late 1800s, these weavings have often portrayed pictures of a wedding basket with a corn stalk springing forth, birds, and rainbow bars. These pictures are meant to represent progression and movement within life, as well as the connections between the Navajo, the Earth, and the Universe. Known for their remarkable beauty and iconic images, the fact remains that even today the Tree of Life rug design remains a meaningful symbol to the Navajo people. It’s so important, in fact, that they’ve even been the inspiration behind SandPaintings and other artistic endeavors. A wonderful choice for celebrating the natural world and helping people reconnect and harmonize with nature, the Tree of Life is admired for its scenic designs and it’s fresh world perspective. From the Navajo ceremonial perspective; the Blue birds are considered the messengers to the gods and rainbows represent life and all things good. The condition of this Navajo rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Navajo rug is 50 1/2" x 43". The thread count of this rug is 180 threads per square inch.

C. 1910 Charles H. Carpenter Photograph

Lot #76 (Sale Order 65 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a silver gelatin photograph called "The Old Hunting Grounds," circa 1900-1910 by notable American photographer, Charles Carpenter, who was born in 1869 and died in 1949. This photograph is wonderfully and professionally crafted in a sepia toned silver gelatin photograph with applied color of a mounted Plains Indian on a hillside looking out over the valley. The photographer's signature is shown in the bottom right hand corner along with the title of the piece in the bottom left hand corner "The Old Hunting Grounds." Charles Carpenter (1869-1949) worked as the photographer for Chicago's Field Museum between 1899 and 1947. During his time there, he participated in several excursions. His last trip sent him to the St. Louis World's Fair (1904) where he produced 3000 negatives of American Indians. The condition of this framed Silver Gelatin photograph shows a well preserved stature with some slight wear to the corners of the frame but otherwise shows no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this framed photograph are 11 7/8" x 14" and the visible photograph measures 7 1/2" x 9 3/8".*

Riley Austin "Flying Canadian Goose," Bronze c1978

Lot #77 (Sale Order 66 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Riley Austin "Flying Canadian Goose," Bronze circa 1978. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction tat shows a flying Canadian goose swooping over a branch protruding from the ground. The bronze is mounted on a hardwood shield and is marked as follows: 1978 - 7/10 - Riley Austin. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with a slight patina adorning the outside of the bronze but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 6 1/8" x 5 3/4" x 5". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 1lb 10oz.

Big Sky Carvers Canadian Goose Carved Tray

Lot #78 (Sale Order 67 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Big Sky Carvers Canadian Goose carved tray. The decoy features a wonderfully and professionally crafted softwood construction that shows beautifully decorated hand painted decoration with shows intricate brush strokes that lends to a life like appearance and shows glass eyes. The bottom of the tray is marked as follows: Big Sky Carvers - Bozeman, Montana, USA. The condition of this Canadian Goose tray is well preserved with some scraps and chips to the tray section of the piece but is overall well preserved. The measurements of this Canadian goose tray is 7 1/2" x 16 1/2" x 7 3/8". The collective weight of this Canadian Goose tray is 1lb 4oz.

AUTO St. Briar Briar Root Block Tobacco Pipe c1950

Lot #79 (Sale Order 68 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Auto St. Briar briar root block tobacco circa 1950's. The tobacco pipe is wonderfully and professionally crafted briar root construction that shows a blocked bowl with a that shows a unique vent on the top of the bowl that is spring-like. and shows a thin curved pipe stem. The bowl is marked as follows: AUTO St. Briar. The condition of this St. Briar pipe is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this St. Briar pipe is 6 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 2 1/2". The collective weight of this pipe is U6oz.

Italian Rosco Stainless Steel Picklock Knife c1950

Lot #80 (Sale Order 69 of 712)

Features in this lot is this Italian Rosco stainless steel picklock knife circa 1950's. The knife features a wonderfully and professionally crafted picklock design with a stainless steel construction and a composite slate design. The knife is marked as follows: Rosco - Made in Italy. The condition of this fold out knife shows well preserved condition with some patina to the blade and wear to the slates of the hilt but otherwise is well preserved condition. The measurements of this knife is 8 7/8" x 1 1/8" x 5/8" and the blade length is 4". The collective weight of this knife is U6oz.

Artisan Collection of Bali Sterling Silver Cuff

Lot #81 (Sale Order 70 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Artisan Collection of Bali sterling silver cuff. The cuff features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a rose filigree with a floral arrangement and shows lady bugs on the flowers. The bracelet is marked as follows: Sarda - .925. The condition of this bracelet is is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2 1/8" x 2 1/2" x 2" and the circumference is 5 1/4". The collective weight of this bracelet is 47.7g.

Zuni Butterfly Ox Blood Coral Squash Blossom

Lot #82 (Sale Order 71 of 712)

The lot features an early circa 1960's vintage Zuni squash blossom necklace with wonderful butterfly inlay in rare Ox Blood coral. The necklace is signed "J" twice on the naja and butterfly and the piece exhibits a sterling silver heavy construction, strung on a sterling silver chain link strand with double necklace of concho / concha Navajo silver pearls. The necklace shows a large naja squash blossom at the base and eight blossom's with the classic fluted end and large inlaid butterfly design. The necklace is multiple stone inlaid with turquoise, black onyx, mother of pearl and rare Ox Blood Coral / Oxblood Coral. This is truly a fantastic vintage pawn masterpiece and has a nice large size with good weight. Measures overall 26.25"L end to end with the squash naja being 3.25" by 2.75". Total weight of 280.5 grams.

Ca. 1970's Navajo Bear Claw Squash Blossom RARE

Lot #83 (Sale Order 72 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Navajo bear claw squash blossom rare necklace, circa 1970s. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, bear claw, turquoise, and red branch coral cabochon. The necklace features eight total blossoms that show arrangements with sterling silver feathers and branches with oval cut Kingman Turquoise with oval cut red branch coral cabochon set into the face of the blossoms. The central pendant shows a dangle design with double bear claws to the base with similar arrangements and a pendant dangling from the base with Kingman turquoise and red branch coral set into the pendant. The back of the pendant is marked 'Sterling'. Provenance: Collected from David Saity, New York, New York in 1993 for $2,150. This piece was appraised for $3,100 in 2007. The overall condition of this Navajo necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurement of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 29 1/4" and the central pendant measures 4 3/8" x 2" x 3/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 255.6g.*

Mojave Turquoise Necklace, Bracelet, & Earrings

Lot #84 (Sale Order 73 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Mojave Turquoise necklace, bracelet, and earrings. The jewelry set features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Mojave Turquoise and Sterling Silver construction that shows graduated examples of Mojave Turquoise for the necklace bracelet and the earrings shows just one stone. The bracelet and necklace are marked as follows: DTR - China. The condition of this collection of jewelry is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of the necklace from clasp to clasp is 21" and the bracelet measures 3" x 2 3/4" and the earrings measure 1 3/8" x 5/8". The collective weight of this jewelry set is 100.6g.

Navajo Large Inlaid Bear J. Douglas Necklace

Lot #85 (Sale Order 74 of 712)

This is a fantastic large multiple-stone inlaid bear necklace in sterling silver by Navajo J. Douglas strung on a Navajo pearl sterling necklace strand. The pendant is signed "J. Douglas STERLING" and exhibits a large classic Native bear design inlaid with a geometric pattern with stones of black onyx, orange spiny oyster, coral, mother of pearl, and various types of turquoise. There are some loose stones, but all are present. The necklace shows a sterling silver box chain strand with graduated sterling silver Navajo pearls (also referred to as bench beads, concho. concha beads). The nice, late vintage piece measures: pendant 3.25" by 2.75"; necklace 20"L end to end; total weight of both is 74.7 grams.

Ca. 1910-1930's Yakima / Nez Perce Beaded Flat Bag

Lot #86 (Sale Order 75 of 712)

This is an original circa 1910-1930s beaded flat bag from the Yakima / Nez Perce Plateau Indians. The bag shows a floral design in glass trade seed beads in colors of greasy yellow, medium green, dark green, orange and red with semi-transparent and light blue semi-transparent (some of thee beads are faceted). The bag consists of heavy trade muslin canvas with Indian tanned hide, trade clothe and a floral calico lining. The bottom edge has a thick wide fringe. Some slight edge wear but little to no bead loss. Measures overall 17.25"L by 9.75"W.*

C. 1880 Sioux Spontoon Highly Engraved Tomahawk

Lot #87 (Sale Order 76 of 712)

This is an outstanding, rare and artful pipe tomahawk that is highly engraved and in brass from the Sioux Indians of South Dakota dating to circa 1880s. The piece was collected at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and features a kite-shaped spontoon blade and tall slender pipe in solid brass, sometimes referred to as white bronze. The head has exceptional, artful file work as well as a punch-dot and stipple engraving as well as rocker engraving / etchings. There is some minor and expected oxidation on the head from honest age and use, as brass with often discolor with age. The hardwood haft handle is decorated with old brass trade tacks in different designs on each sides as well as a long, old split on the left side of the haft from the drying of wood over time. In addition, there is a nice beaded drop tied onto a suspension hole at the bottom of the haft that is likely a later addition, but still an older piece, dressing it up nicely. The kite shaped spontoon blade has a median ridge running down both sides of the blade with two upward curled basal processes. The eye or eyelet hole is diamond shaped with filed raised ridges, highly engraved diamond and punch dot pattern with chevrons at the pipe. The pipe bowl is tall and slender shows two filed ridges, on the top and bottom, with the body being octagonal faceted with a bowed center, a gorgeous and unique bowl. This is truly a gorgeous tomahawk in rare presentation being highly engraved. The later added, old drop shows a traditional pattern on Indian tanned hide covered in older glass trade seed beads with a chalk white background, border in medium green and red and pattern in cobalt, amber / greasy yellow, medium green and red. Long frilly fringe below. Provenance: From the ex-Ted Levy collection Santa Rosa, California. The head measures 12"L. The length overall is 22", not including the drop.

Sitting Bull Silent Eaters Society Stone War Axe

Lot #89 (Sale Order 77 of 712)

"The lot features a wonderful 3/4 groove stone war axe head that has been carved in togia from Sitting Bull and is from the Silent Eaters Society with paperwork from Wendell Grangaard. The piece exhibits a three-quarter groove carved stone axe head with blade end, slightly curved flat back and concave flat bottom.

19th C. Blackfoot Beaver Back Rasp Dag Knife

Lot #90 (Sale Order 78 of 712)

This is a fantastic Blackfoot / Blackfeet Native American Indian dag fighting knife dating to the 19th Century. Provenance: Poulin's (James D. Julia) Auction, Ex-Paris, France private museum collection, sold in 2015 as circa 1850 by NAAC. The piece is of a very large, heavy, menacing size and the construction shows a thick, heavy blacksmith forged bastard rasp file with thick, raised medial ridge on one side, which is set and secured with poured bullet lead to a phenomenal quarter sawn oak, hardwood, beaver back paddle handle. The piece has a traditional heart beaver tail paddle hilt shape with incised forefinger rest and tapering angled gripping area, which ends with a rounded pommel end. Both sides of the knife handle show brass covered metal tacks; at the top is a heart with central dot, five-point line on each side, and six-point circle on each side of the round pommel end. The handle is quarter sawn oak, and the poured bullet lead securing it can be seen at the blade connection point on each side. The rasp lines have been forged flat but can still be seen, and the blade has a nice dark original coloring. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Ralph Parr of London, England, from the ex-private-museum collection of Historic Native American Artifacts and Weapons in Paris, France—sold by NAAC in 2015 as a Blackfoot circa 1850 example and found to be an authentic Native American dag knife by the experts at Poulin Antiques. Measures overall 17.75" L x 2 5/8" W. This is truly a fantastic 1800's examples. The front has a crack and one missing tack, which exposes the nice, rich, aged wood beneath, further lending to the piece’s early authentic age. This is one of the largest examples we have offered for sale.*

Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post Rug c1930s

Lot #91 (Sale Order 79 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post rug circa 1930's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a crystal medallion design with a black border and a light brown field with a band of beige that shows black crystal decoration that makes up the diamonds and medallions. The regional pattern Crystal starts in the mid 1930’s. The pattern is borderless with horizontal bands of geometric designs. The bands are separated by “wavy lines”. This is created by alternating and crossing the color of each weft. The colors are of natural wool with vegetal dyed colors. The contemporary Crystals are drastically different from the old J.B. MOORE crystals, which made the area famous in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with some fading to the natural dyes due to age and shows some fraying but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this rug is 66" x 36". The thread count is 162 threads per square inch.

RARE Navajo Gallegos Yei Bei Chei Rug c. 1900

Lot #92 (Sale Order 80 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this rare Navajo Gallegos / Gallegos Yei Bei Chei rug circa 1900. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a single Yei figural that is unique in nature being a single Yei and is considered a Gallegos Yei Bei Chei that shows a dark skinned individual with his arms raised and holding dancing wands adorned with feathers. Other symbols present includes, uniquely, snakes on either side which is very rare to be seen present. The rug features Lazy Lines throughout the piece and with heathered light brown field that shows the decoration of dark brown, and red coloration and shows hints of beige. This rug specifically was published in Navajo Weavings with Ceremonial Themes : A Historical Overview of a Secular Art Form by Vallett. The Yei Navajo rugs begin in the Northwest corner of the reservation, in the early part of the 20 century Developed by Will Evans Trader and owner of the Shiprock trading Company. Yei are religious deities taken from the Navajo Sand paintings. But these weavings do not have any religious significance. In these weavings the male Yei have round heads & the female Yei have square heads. Usually the these weaving have a stylized rainbow down the sides and across the bottom and no border. The condition of this rug is well preserved with some fraying areas to the rim of the rug but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this rug is 50 1/2" x 35 1/2". The thread count of this rug is 60 threads per square inch.

Giovanni Tiepelo, (Italian, 1696-1770) Sketch

Lot #93 (Sale Order 81 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this original sketch attributed to Giovanni Tiepelo an Italian artist born in 1696 and died in 1770. The sketch features a wonderfully and professionally crafted ink and pencil construction. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, also known as Giambattista Tiepolo, was an Italian painter and printmaker from the Republic of Venice who painted in the Rococo style, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school. He was prolific, and worked not only in Italy, but also in Germany and Spain. The condition of this framed sketch is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows god overall condition. The measurements of this framed sketch is 15 1/4" x 17 1/4" and the visible artwork measures 5 3/8" x 7 1/4".

Extraordinary Crow Beaded Full-Sized Cradle Board

Lot #94 (Sale Order 82 of 712)

"Presented here is an extraordinary rare older artifact—a remarkably rare early full sized Crow beaded cradle board of significant historical and artistic value. Distinguished by its full-size proportions, this cradle board transcends the commonly encountered 1/3 or doll-sized counterparts crafted for the tourist trade during that era. Of an earlier age, this masterpiece of American Indian art showcases a tear-drop shaped wooden plank adorned with Indian brain-tanned hide meticulously beaded in the characteristic pastel colors and designs typical of other 19th-century Crow culture examples.

Large Polished Malachite Vide Poche Bowl

Lot #95 (Sale Order 83 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this large Polished Malachite Vide Poche Bowl. Malachite is an ancient gemstone derived from the Greek word Mallache, which means 'green'. It gets its name because of its color that resembles a green spot on peacock feathers. This unique gemstone shares its traits with Turquoise and Tourmaline and is associated with fertility, death, afterlife, and resurrection. This natural stone has a natural concave bowl that displays concentric whorls unique to malachite. A gemstone possessing an opaque green colour, malachite has a richness and vibrancy that is unmatched, malachite is the instantly recognizable, beautiful, deep rich-green gemstone that adorns so many prize antiques. The technique of making a piece out of bronze or marble and then coating in with slices of malachite is known as 'Russian Mosaic.' Many of the oldest sources of malachite have since been depleted, and today, while rare, it is most commonly found in Africa, Australia, and the United States, in the state of Arizona particularly. The Vide Poche bowl shows a abnormal shape and is round in areas with higher peaks on two sides of the bowl. The condition of this Vide Poche bowl is is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Vide Poche bowl is 3" x 6 1/4" x 5 1/2". The collective weight of this bowl is 5lb 8oz. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African and Afghan artifacts.

Rare "1822 Complete Angler", Izaak Walton

Lot #96 (Sale Order 84 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Rare 1822 edition of "The Complete Angler," by Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton. The Complete Angler was an important and extremely popular game and hunting book from 1653. Walton sought to celebrate the everyday fisherman and hunter, providing tips, tricks, and first-hand observations on fishing, and hunting through the lens of a conversation between two fictional anglers. "The Complete Angler Or The Contemplative Man's Recreation" is Izaak Walton's best known work. Izaak Walton (1593-1683) was an English writer, who wrote books on fishing as well as a short biography about his friend, John Donne. The book was edited and expanded by Walton for over a quarter of a century. Charles Cotton (1630-1687) was an English poet and writer, as well as a close friend to Walton. Cotton made a cipher combining his initials with Walton's, and it was placed over the door of his fishing cottage near Hartington. The work is a celebration of fishing through prose and verse. This English classic is known, at least by name, to nearly everyone. Is it a textbook on fishing? Yes, but it is much more than that. Written as a dialog between the Angler and various country folk such as shepherds, farmers and milkmaids, the instructions on catching fish are interspersed with a delightful hodgepodge of rural anecdotes, character studies, moral lessons, recipes, songs and poetry. The practice of angling is portrayed as practically the perfect occupation, teachings as it does the skills of reasoning and observation of Nature together with the virtues of patience and harmony. This black clothbound gold gilt marbled hardcover exhibits scuffing to covers and spine. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing throughout. Measures 7.5"L x 5"W x .75"D. Weight is 1lb 4oz.*

"Progressive Men of Montana" A.W. Bowen & Co 1902

Lot #97 (Sale Order 85 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a rare, illustrated 1800s Progressive Men in the state of Montana published by A.W. Bowen & Co. in Chicago, Illinois. Thought to be a possible first edition, see pictures to confirm. The book shows a vast collection of biographies of important or influential men in the state of Montana. The book does not show an exact publication date or copy-right, but is believed to be from between the late1800s to the very early 1900s. It contains over 2,000 biographies of influential Montana men. The cover is stamped with decorative markings with the spine having similar stamps and the title and publishers' names in an eye-catching gold. The edges of the pages are marbled. The book shows fair condition on the outer cover with the spine being loosely connected and wear present to the corners and edges. The interior pages show good condition with no foxing or tearing present. The book measures 11 1/2" L x 9 3/4" W x 4 1/4" D and weighs 14 pounds.*

Nechville Nextar Heli-Mount 5-string Banjo

Lot #98 (Sale Order 86 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Nechville Nextar Heli-Mount 5 string banjo. The banjo features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wood, fillum, and metal construction. The banjo is marked on the head "Nashville". The banjo was manufactured in the U.S.A. and is right handed with a closed back and 5 strings. The banjo comes complete with a hard case. The condition of this 5 string banjo is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this 5 string banjo is 38" x 13 1/2" x 4". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including of Afghani artifacts.

Circa 1909-1950 Northern Sioux Ledger Drawing

Lot #99 (Sale Order 87 of 712)

Featured in this lot is an original ledger drawing from the Northern Sioux, dating circa 1909-1940s. This ledger drawing is from the Robert Dickens Little Blue Hand collection. The ledger drawings are from the same ledger book collection offered and sold from our company back in 2013. The original ledger book would have been traded to the Northern Sioux and was said to be handed down from their ancestors at the Sioux Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and later traded to the collector many years ago back in the 1970-1980s. The set ranging in age from circa 1890 on and is mostly believed to have been drawn during circa 1920-1930s. The artwork is drawn on the beginning of list for Omark & Holan, dated in 1909, and shows a scene of a cowboy firing his pistol at a Native man that has just shot one of his cows with the brand shown on its hip; the Native man is reloading his bow next to his horse while the cowboy is riding toward him. The condition of this framed ledger art is good with very slight wear to the frame, but no obvious signs of damage to the ledger art itself. The measurements of this framed artwork are 13 3/8" x 17 3/8" and the visible artwork measures 9 7/8" x 14 1/8".*

Circa 1890-1940's Northern Sioux Ledger Drawing

Lot #100 (Sale Order 88 of 712)

Featured in this lot is an original ledger drawing from the Northern Sioux dating to circa 1890-1940s from the Robert Dickens Little Blue Hand collection. These ledger drawings are from the same ledger book collection offered and sold from our company back in 2013. The original ledger book would have been traded to the Northern Sioux and was said to be handed down from their ancestor’s at the Sioux Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and later traded to the collector many years ago back in the 1970-1980s. The set ranging in age from circa 1890 on and is mostly believed to be drawn in circa 1920-1930s. This piece of artwork shows a page extracted from a 19th century ledger book and is double-sided with the first side showing a group of Native American hunters with rifles in there hands surrounding a herd of buffalo and wearing traditional Northern Sioux garments. The second side shows a band of Native American hunters cornering a herd of buffalo and shooting arrows at them and finishing one off with a lance. The condition of this ledger art is well preserved with some small tears to the edges of the ledger and some wear to the colors due to age but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this ledger art are 16 5/8"L x 13 3/4"W.*

Katana Fuchigashira & Menuki, ca. mid-1800s

Lot #101 (Sale Order 89 of 712)

For your consideration this lot includes antique Katana (Japanese Samurai Sword) fuchigashira and menukis, circa mid 1800s, eleven (11) pieces, with carved, chased, and gold and silver gilt decorations in mixed metals including iron, shakudo, and bronze, during the end of the Edo Period. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame. Donations also include African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. The Samurai would dominate Japanese government and society until the abolishment of the feudal system during the Meiji Restoration of 1868. A fuchigashira is a pair of matching sword fittings comprising the fuchi (collar at the base of the grip of the sword hilt) and kashira (pommel cap at the end of a sword hilt). The menuki are the decorative metal ornaments that are woven under the tsuka-ito (handle wrapping). These ornaments were originally made to hide the mekugi pins that secure the tsuka to the tang of the blade. They are normally positioned forward on one side and back on the other. These are your hand positions with the menuki fitting into your palms. An alternative configuration is known as gyakumenuki (gyaku meaning "reverse") wherein the menuki are positioned the the other way around, so that the menuki fits into the palm of the hand when held with a standard right handed grip. Historically, the precursor to the Katana, the battlefield Tachi sword, had the ornaments positioned in gyakumenuki and was worn with the edge downwards. When the Katana came on the scene, the placement of the ornaments did not change for the sake of preserving tradition, thus the normal placement may not be as ergonomic as the gyaku configuration. On unique tsuka wrappings such as katate-maki or battle wrap the menuki may be woven into the center as a decorative ornament. Some are very elaborate pieces made by talented jewelers and artisans that will compliment or become the center piece of the katana's overall theme. These ornaments come in a variety of styles, and are usually thematically matched with the rest of the fittings, though 'neutral' themes such as dragons or Japanese arrows are not uncommon. These fuchigashira and menuki reflect the intricate artistry of the skilled carvers: birds, bows & arrows, village scene, human figures, dragons, chrysanthemums. Largest piece measures 1.5"L, solid wood carrying case has brass locking strap and hasp which measures 16"L x 2.5"W x 1.25'H, and the weight is 8oz.*

Owen D. Mort Jr. "Lone Walk To Bunkhouse" Bronze

Lot #102 (Sale Order 90 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Lone Walk to Bunkhouse," by Wyoming artist Owen D. Mort circa 1973. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a older cowboy with a moustache and carrying his hat in his hand and his saddle over his shoulder. The bronze is mounted on a hard wood base and is marked as follows: MORT - 73. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 14 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 5 1/2". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 10lb 14oz. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including of Afghani artifacts.

Bernardaud "Eugenie de Montijo" China Set (84)

Lot #103 (Sale Order 91 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is this 84 piece dish set of Bernardaud Limoges ""Eugenie de Montijo"" edition fine china made in Limoges, France circa 1986-2012. In 1863, Bernardaud set out on his epic industrial and artistic journey in Limoges, a region rich in kaolin, fresh water, and forests—all essential for the production of porcelain. The story started in 1863 when two Limoges-based businessmen built a factory to satisfy the growing demand for porcelain dinnerware services. They used coal as fuel and the newly constructed railroad to transport their goods to the market. Leonard Bernardaud was an apprentice at the workshop who stood out from the others. Twenty years later, the founders made him a partner and promoted him to head of sales. Leonard Bernardaud expanded markets and increased production capacity, particularly in the US. His sons, Jacques and Michel, succeeded him and helped the business weather the Great Depression and World War II by adding to its collection and collaborating with a variety of artists. They introduced France's first tunnel kiln in 1949, and it ran continuously. Instead of burning wood at first, the tunnel burned city gas. Natural gas from Le Lacq in southwest France was used after 1954; this ""clean"" energy ensured consistent heat and enhanced the firing process. De facto capacity increased because the pieces produced were more robust and defect-free. Pierre Bernardaud assumed control of the business in 1962. He opened a new white porcelain plant in Oradour-sur-Glane and reorganized the company in 1979. He also acquired several porcelain production facilities, including the Ancienne Manufacture Royale in 1986. In the 1980s, he installed an isostatic press as a modern touch. He hired Raymond Loewy to create the first set of modern porcelain dinnerware. Additionally, he introduced the first TV ad campaign with a jingle that still has resonance in French culture today. Pierre Bernardaud asked his son Michel in 1979 if he would like to work for the company and support the global expansion of the brand. In 1994, Michel Bernardaud, the fifth generation's heir to the porcelain-making family, assumed control. He has persisted in modernizing while making sure that uncommon methods, like incrustation, are still employed for unique orders.

Yellowstone National Park Boundary Line Sign

Lot #104 (Sale Order 92 of 712)

For your consideration is this original vintage Yellowstone National Park metal painted sign with embossed lettering. The sign reads "Yellowstone National Park Boundary Line Hunting Prohibited". The condition of this Yellowstone sign is fair with some chipping to the paint of the sign but otherwise shows fair overall condition. The measurements of this sign are 14 3/4"L x 4"W.*

"Drink Hires In Bottles Bracing Delicious" Sign

Lot #105 (Sale Order 93 of 712)

Featured in this lot is an Original "Drink Hires in Bottles Bracing Delicious," Single Sided Tin Embossed Metal Sign. Hires Root Beer was created by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania pharmacist, Charles Elmer Hires. Introduced in 1876, it is the longest continuously made soft drink in the United States. This Hires single-sided tin metal sign is in fair to good condition. The original vibrant glossy paint colors of yellow, red, and black are intact. It shows creases, missing paint and creasing throughout. The sign measures 9 3/4" L x 27 3/8" W.*

Stan Bentall Santa Fe Large Buffalo Bolo Sterling

Lot #112 (Sale Order 94 of 712)

This is an original, circa 1983, Stan Bentall sterling silver large bolo tie with Buffalo / Bison and feather pattern with fantastic Southwestern art appeal. Stan Bentall is an artist from Santa Fe, New Mexico, best known for his bronze artwork. He also created several large three-dimensional sterling silver and 14k gold jewelry pieces. Bentall created his large jewelry with the lost wax method or the French term Cire Perdue. His large bolo necklaces are hard-to-find and have a classic Southwestern design focusing on animal effigies and feathers. This example shows a rawhide shield round background with a three-dimensional Great American Buffalo / Bison head and horse with flowing hair and stout nose. Beneath the Buffalo head are three large, long dangling sterling feathers. The bolo is strung on a classic braided black leather bolo necklace strand with the tip ends being large solid sterling silver feathers. The back of the bolo is signed / stamped “(Copyright) 198 BENTALL SS” which stands for Sterling Silver. This is a handmade piece of jewelry with nice vintage age being well kept and signed and of a large, heavy size. The bolo measures 20.5”L from the back of the neck to the bottom of the tips (not doubled). The bolo itself with the drop three-feathers measures 2 3/8”W x 5.75”H x 1”D approximate. Total weight of 155.6g.*

Stan Bentall Santa Fe Large Feather Earrings

Lot #113 (Sale Order 95 of 712)

This is an original, circa 1987, Stan Bentall sterling silver large feather pattern earrings with fantastic Southwestern art appeal. Stan Bentall is an artist from Santa Fe, New Mexico, best known for his bronze artwork. He also created several large three-dimensional sterling silver and 14k gold jewelry pieces. Bentall created his large jewelry with the lost wax method or the French term Cire Perdue. His large bolo necklaces and earrings are hard-to-find and have a classic Southwestern design focusing on animal effigies and feathers. The earrings show sterling silver feathers dangling from a sterling silver concho ball stud. The feathers have a classic design and are well kept, being solid silver. These were purchased directly with the bolo from the artist back in 1990. Each earring measures 2.5”L by 5/8”W. Total weight of 13.8g.*

Stan Bentall Santa Fe Large Horse Bolo Sterling

Lot #114 (Sale Order 96 of 712)

This is an original, circa 1987, Stan Bentall sterling silver large bolo tie with horse and feather pattern with fantastic Southwestern art appeal. Stan Bentall is an artist from Santa Fe, New Mexico, best known for his bronze artwork. He also created several large three-dimensional sterling silver and 14k gold jewelry pieces. Bentall created his large jewelry with the lost wax method or the French term Cire Perdue. His large bolo necklaces are hard-to-find and have a classic Southwestern design focusing on animal effigies and feathers. This example shows a shield-like round body with large equine horse head raised from the body with flowing hair, all in dimensional solid sterling silver with a set of three hand made sterling silver hanging feathers. The bolo is strung on a classic braided black leather bolo necklace strand with the tip ends being large solid sterling silver feathers. The back of the bolo is signed / stamped “(Copyright) 1987 BENTALL SS” which stands for Sterling Silver. This is a handmade piece of jewelry with nice vintage age, well kept, signed and of a large, heavy size. Bolo measures 21”L from the back of the neck to the bottom of the tips (not doubled). The bolo itself with the drop three-feathers is 6 1/8"L x 3.75”W x 1.25”D approximately. Total weight of 237.5g.*

Stan Bentall Santa Fe Large Feather Earrings

Lot #115 (Sale Order 97 of 712)

This is an original, circa 1983, Stan Bentall sterling silver large double feather pattern earrings with fantastic Southwestern art appeal. Stan Bentall is an artist from Santa Fe, New Mexico, best known for his bronze artwork. He also created several large three-dimensional sterling silver and 14k gold jewelry pieces. Bentall created his large jewelry with the lost wax method or the French term Cire Perdue. His large bolo necklaces and earrings are hard-to-find and have a classic Southwestern design focusing on animal effigies and feathers. The earrings show sterling silver double feathers dangling with sterling silver stud. The solid silver feathers have a classic design and are well kept. These were purchased directly with the bolo from the artist back in 1990. Each earring measures 1 7/8”L by 5/8”W. Total weight of 11.5g.*

C. & II. Burfiend 'B' Brand Beaverhead Co. 1873-10

Lot #116 (Sale Order 98 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a C. & II. Burfiend 'B' brand Beaverhead Co. circa 1873-1910. The brand has a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron construction that shows a capitol B as a brand and was branded on the left hip, and is a mark for cattle, crop, and under bit right ear. This information was pulled from the Montana State Library and was rerecorded in 1912. The condition of this branding iron is well preserved with some heavy oxidation due to use and exposure. The shaft of the branding iron shows a bend but otherwise in well preserved condition. The measurements of this branding iron are 48 3/4" x 7" x 3". The collective weight of this branding iron is 7lb 4 oz.*

1st Ed Journals Of The Expedition Of Lewis & Clark

Lot #117 (Sale Order 99 of 712)

For your consideration is a First Edition Volumes I and II of “The Journals of the Expedition Under the Command of Capt.'s Lewis and Clark: to the Sources of the Missouri, thence across the Rocky Mountains and down the river Columbia to the Pacific Ocean, performed during the years 1804-5-6 by order of the Government of the United States.” This book was edited by Nickolas Biddle, and the introduction was written by John Bakeless. The water color and drawing illustrations are by Carl Bodmer and other contemporary artists. John Bakeless has written over a dozen books, including "Lewis and Clark, Partners in Discovery,” one of the first and foremost scholarly works on Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. This edition also includes sixteen full-page plates in four, five, and six colors. Thirteen of the plates are from paintings by Carl Bodmer and three paintings are by George Bird King. The books are bound in decorated parchment-toned buckram with a map design in sepia and buckram spine labels, hand-lettered and stamped in pure gold leaf. The original slipcases are included with splits on the seams; however, the condition of this two-volume set is good. The measurements of these books are 12"L x 8.25"W x 1"D each. The approximate weight is 6lb 4oz.*

The History & Topography of the United States 1830

Lot #118 (Sale Order 100 of 712)

Featured in this lot is the The History and Topography of the United States, Volume I, circa 1830, edited by John Howard Hinton, A.M. The book's inside cover is titled as follows: The History and Topography of the United States, Edited by John Howard Hinton, A.M. Assisted by several Literary Gentlemen in America & England. Illustrated with a series of views, Drawn on the Spot and Engraved on Steel, Expressly for this work, Vol I - London, Published by Jennings & Chaplin & I.T. Hinton, Thomas Wardle, Philadelphia G.C. & H. Carvil New York & Gray &* Bowen Boston. August 2, 1830. Engraved and Printed by FernerSears & Co. This is a comprehensive history of The United States of America. This work covers a variety of subjects pertinent to US history including customs, laws, geology, botany, zoology and, much more! The condition of this book shows serious wear to the outside cover and to the spine of the book with the front cover detached from the book and shows browning to the pages consistent to the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 11"L x 8 3/4"W.*

Pendelton Confederacy Robes & Shawls Jacket 1960

Lot #119 (Sale Order 101 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Pendelton Confederacy robes and shawls jacket circa 1960. The jacket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool and cotton construction that shows a traditional Pendelton construction the the jacket with cuffed arms and sweeping collar and shows geometric patterns throughout and a heavy material inner lining. The condition of this Pendelton jacket is well preserved for its age and use with some wear and fading to the coloration on the outside of the jacket but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this Pendelton jacket is 37" x 27 1/2".

Disney World Frontierland Animatronic Fess Parker

Lot #120 (Sale Order 102 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Disney World Frontierland animatronic Fess Parker, circa 1970s. The animatronic shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction with a baby Fess Parker in a high chair with his raccoon hat. The piece shows a motor behind the animatronic and a cord attached. The jacket Fess Parker is wearing reads as follows: Official Walt Disney - Davy Crockett - Fess Parker; and the hat is marked 'Davy Crockett." Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes debuted in Frontierland on opening day at Walt Disney World in 1971. The 35-foot long canoes travelled along the same path as other watercraft on the Rivers of America, like the long-gone Mike Fink River Keel Boats from the Disney television show about Crockett. That trip included a glimpse of Wilson’s Cave Inn that was also inspired by Disney’s Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1955). Each canoe required two cast members, making the attraction expensive to operate in relation to its capacity, so it closed in 1994. The condition of this animatronic doll shows some damage to the doll with wear to the face and to the hands holding the cup and to the motor with the power cord showing damage to the plug. The measurements of this animatronic are 45" x 17 1/2" x 16 1/4".*

Kashmire Sapphire VS2 Diamond & 18ct TT Ring

Lot #121 (Sale Order 103 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Kashmire Sapphire VS2 diamond and 18ct two tone ring with GGA and GIA paperwork. The ring features a stamped, tested, and polished construction that is marked '18k'. The center stone is a beautiful natural oval brilliant faceted cut Kashmire Sapphire that shows measurements of 8.11 x 7.28 x 5.37mm with purple pink coloration and excellent symmetry and is considered extremely rare as its unheated and GIA certified with a total weight of 2.80ct. The elegant arch and lattice shoulders are decorated with a total of 164 round brilliant cut natural diamonds and a total of 16 fancy yellow cut diamonds with measurements of 2.3 x 1mm that shows natural F - G and fancy yellow coloration with a clarity of VS2 - SI1 with a total diamond weight of 1.15cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA063928 and trace number: RN033615) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $21,940.00. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Sapphire Grading Report#: 5222802632. The ring size is US 6 1/2. RN033615

Freeform Morganite Diamond & !4k Rose Gold Ring

Lot #122 (Sale Order 104 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this freeform morganite diamond and 14k rose gold ring with GGA paperwork. The ring features a stamped, tested, polished 14k gold construction that shows a 'Oscar Friedman' and a '14k' hallmark on the inside of the ring band. The centerstone shows a natural pear brilliant cut morganite gemstone that shows a measurement of 15.87 x 9.37mm and shows a pinkish organish peach coloration that shows a excellent symmetry with a total weight of 5.03cts The center stone and pave set shoulders are decorated with a total of 43 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a SI1 to SI2 clarity and a coloration of G - H and a total diamond weight of 0.77cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA066998 and trace number: RN035132) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $10,140.00. The ring size is US 7. RN035132

Deer Lodge, MT Prison Hitched Horsehair Headstall

Lot #123 (Sale Order 105 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this lovely hitched headstall crafted by an inmate at the Deer Lodge Prison from the 1980's. This tightly woven headstall shows a dyed horsehair construction. The brow band has an intricately woven depiction of fletching with white and black coloration. The nose band and cheek pieces show a geometric pattern in the same white and black coloration. The throat latch on this headstall is constructed of leather and features a simple geometric stamped design. The bit attacked to the headstall is of a very unique design and used as a correction bit or a bit used for injured horses building strength back up in their mouth. The condition of this headstall is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this headstall is 23" x 6 1/4" x 8".

Pre 1926 Marked North and Judd Iron Spurs

Lot #124 (Sale Order 106 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1926 marked North and Judd Iron Spurs shown pre August Buermann. The spurs feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron construction that shows the iconic North and Judd anchor hallmark at the base of the neck of the spurs with five star rowels with double rings for heal and fore foot straps and a swivel spur strap button. Begun in 1832 as the North Company in New Britain, Connecticut, which made “saddlery hardware” and “tried to satisfy the needs of the rider”. The business grew quickly and was a supplier to the U.S. army during the Civil War and again during the Spanish-American war and even the first World War. The condition of this pair of spurs is well preserved with some oxidation to the spurs due to age but otherwise are well preserved. The measurements of this pair of spurs is 5 1/2" x 4 3/8" x 2". The collective weight of this pair of spurs is 1lb 2oz.

Cartier Paisley Moonstone Emerald 18k Gold Cat Pin

Lot #125 (Sale Order 107 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Cartier paisley moonstone emerald and 18k yellow gold cat pin. The pin features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 18k yellow gold, moonstone, and emerald construction that shows the likeness of a cat with a large hunk of moonstone as the center stone with a paisley color and is a highly sought after gemstone. The pin features two emerald round cabochon for the cats eyes and features a series of dangle gold chains at the bottom of the pin. The pin is marked as follows: 419 AL - 750. Cartier International SNC, or simply Cartier, is a French luxury-goods conglomerate that designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells jewellery, leather goods, and watches. Founded by Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) in Paris in 1847, the company remained under family control until 1964. The condition of this gold cat pin is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pin or brooch is 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" x 7/8". The collective weight of this pin or brooch is 16.5g.

Philip R. Goodwin (1881-1935) Hunters in the Hills

Lot #126 (Sale Order 108 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this lithograph of hunters in the hills by American artist Philip R. Goodwin born 1881 and died in 1935. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lithograph construction that shows two men in the hills with the forest in the background looking out above the lake and shows a mountain in the distance. The artwork is marked in the bottom right hand corner Philip R. Goodwin 1916 - 1912 Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul, U.S.A. & Sault STE. Marie ONT - 9292. Philip R. Goodwin (September 16, 1881 – December 14, 1935) was an American painter and illustrator who specialized in depictions of wildlife, the outdoors, fishing, hunting and the Old American West. He provided illustrations for numerous books and magazines, as well as for commercial items, such as posters, advertisements and calendars. He is perhaps best known for illustrating Jack London's The Call of the Wild and for providing the cover art for many issues of Outdoor Recreation / Outdoor Life Magazine during the 1920s and early 1930s. He is also the artist who designed the Horse & Rider Trademark of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The condition of this lithograph is well preserved with some wear or staining to the white outside of the lithograph due to age but is well preserved behind protective wrapping. The measurements of this lithograph is 16 1/2" x 23 3/4".

Victorian Cherry Blossom Globe Hanging Lamp c 1890

Lot #127 (Sale Order 109 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Victorian cherry blossom globe hanging lamp circa 1890. The hanging lap features a wonderfully and professionally crafted glass and brass construction that shows a globe of glass on the top and shows cherry blossoms painted on the glass with a frame that is attached to the main lamp and shows a smaller globe with similar decorations to the glass. The condition of this hanging lamp is well preserved with some minor clouding and patina to the brass of the lamp but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this hanging lamp is 28" x 12" x 12".

Pennzoil "Sound Horn We'll Open" Advertising Sign

Lot #128 (Sale Order 110 of 712)

For your consideration is this Pennzoil "Sound Horn We'll Open" advertising sign circa 1950s. The sign features a wonderfully and professionally crafted painted metal construction that features a white field with black lettering and a red stripe at the bottom with white lettering and the Pennzoil logo. The sign is reads as follows: Sound Horn - We'll Open - Ask for... - 100% Pure Pennsylvania - Pennzoil - Safe Lubrication - with Z-7. The condition of this sign is good, showing some slight wear and bending but no obvious signs of damage are present. The sign measures 32"L x 15" W.*

Smokey The Bear Cardstock Signs c. 1970-1980s

Lot #129 (Sale Order 111 of 712)

For your consideration are two Smokey The Bear cardstock signs, circa 1970 to 1980. The first in this collection shows a black background with the word "Think" pasted throughout the poster, ending with the word "Thanks" in red lettering. In the center is Smokey the Bear wearing his iconic hat, looking directly towards the viewer. This poster was presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service And Your State Forester. The second cardstock poster in this collection shows a burnt down forest and building with the top reading, "It started as a simple trash fire". In the bottom left it shows a small box with Smokey the Bear in his hat with the top reading, "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires". This poster was presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service And Your State Forester. The posters show fair to good condition with wear present to both, but the second one exhibits more wear and repaired tears. The posters measure 18 1/2" L x 13" W.*

U.S. Forest Service Smokey The Bear Signs 1940-80s

Lot #130 (Sale Order 112 of 712)

Featured in this lot are two Smokey the Bear fire awareness posters, one from the 1940s and the other from the 1980s. The first in this collection was made in the 1940s and is a reprint from the American Weekly May 17th, 1942 edition. This is a war and fire advertisement as the top reads, "Take Down This Monster" in red lettering and the bottom right reads, "Forest Fires Delay Victory". The bottom tells you ways to prevent forest fires such as what to do when breaking camp, how to put out campfires the right way and more. This poster shows significant wear throughout showing torn pieces and rips. The second in this collection was made in the 1980s and is a doubled sided poster. The poster shows the same scene on both sides, but one is in Spanish and the other in English. The post shows Smokey the Bear teaching younger bears the importance of fire safety. He is holding a sign on a stand that reads, "Never Play With Matches or Lighters" in white lettering against a red background. In the background is a waterfall with a small fish jumping out of the water. Smokey is in his iconic outfit, wearing his "Smokey" hat, and his blue jeans, as he holds a shovel in his left hand. The opposite side shows the same scene but the sign is in Spanish. The piece shows good condition overall with some slight wear present due to its age and use over the years. The larger poster measures 18" L x 13 3/4" W, while the smaller one measures 18" L x 12" W.*

Plains Sheffield Dag Knife Ex-Chernoff / Sherwoods

Lot #131 (Sale Order 113 of 712)

"This is an outstanding, second-to-third quarter of the 19th Century presentation dag knife from the Plains Native American Indians from the ex-Arnold Marcus Chernoff and Sherwoods Spirit of America collections. The piece exhibits an A. Taylor Sheffield, England blacksmith forged dag knife with double edge blade having a median ridge running down both sides with a single notch cut. The dag fighting knife has a solid Oak hardwood single piece handle secured with brass pins that are penned over showing a beautiful inlaid brass spot design along the round hand guard area. The round hand guard curves into the gripping area which slightly tapers out to the round pommel end which is inlaid with a round brass inlay. The knife blade is nicely stamped, “A. TAYLOR SHEFFIELD” with a walking bear on all fours touch mark. The knife is paired with an original harness saddle leather sheath with double cut top edge and along the top a graduated row of solid brass old brass trade concho tacks.

C. 1875 Western Pipe Tomahawk Rocker Engraved

Lot #132 (Sale Order 114 of 712)

The lot features an original circa 1875- cast pewter fully rocker engraved pipe tomahawk in classic Western Plains pattern. The piece exhibits a large cast pewter head showing a wide western head with small rear facing spur and oblong tear drop / oval eye / eyelet hole with a gasket remnant inside. The top of the head shows a forged molded chevron with punch dot engraving having a tall large vase shaped pipe bowl with double ridge. The bowl has been drilled and widened by hand over time. The entire blade on both sides of the head are covered in rocker engraving in a geometric pattern. Fully pewter heads are immensely rare, as they are softer and rarely survive. The piece is on a solid wood, possibly hardwood haft of a later, but early age showing a hot file burned pattern with solid brass trade tack tops having metal round shanks having a dark patina. The gripping area is incised, cut in and the end shows a rectangular tapered smoking top with small spur end on the handle and pierced primitive hole which would have held a drop of some kind. Just above the gripping area is another pierced hole, which would have held a wrist throng, drop of beadwork or drop of feathers. Both drops are long missing. Provenance: Found to be an authentic circa 1875-1890 Western tomahawk by the experts at Morphys / James D. Julia. Nice original early Indian Wars era tomahawk head in rare pewter and presentation grade engraved state. Overall measures 18.75”L, the head is 9”L by 2 7/8”L across the bottom of the blade.

Ca. 1890- Northern Plains Beaded Medicine Pouch

Lot #134 (Sale Order 115 of 712)

The lot features a late 19th-early 20th century beaded medicine bundle pouch comprised of Indian tanned hide and beadwork from the Northern Plains Indians. The bag is comprised of thick Indian brain tanned Buffalo Bison hide with excellent geometric beadwork with the entire bag having a red mineral pigment ocher / ochre dyed finish. The bag is sinew sewn and the beadwork is also sinew sewn with an amazing geometric pattern with late 19th Century glass trade seed beads in colors of greasy green, greasy yellow and cobalt. The top of the bag has a zig-zag cut edge. The inside of the bag contains two petrified mammoth molars wrapped in a Beaver fur on hide section with small sewn edge and dark dyed back. Medicine pouches or medicine bags are exceedingly rare with this being a truly outstanding example. Provenance: From a private Montana collection curated between 1981-1990 from such dealers and shops as Bud Beyer, Ray Miller, John Helson, etc.. Measures overall 4.75"L x 2.75"W.*

Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Tusk Dog Sled Sculpture

Lot #135 (Sale Order 116 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Tusk dog sled sculpture circa mid century. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted walrus tusk and leather construction. The base is a polished and carved walrus tusk or (I . V . O . R . Y) that shows a small peg for a foot and is mounted with a dog sled team with five total dogs and a woman figurine and a man in the rear with a child on his back; each of these figurines are carved from walrus tusk. The condition of this carved walrus tusk shows one of the dogs of figures missing and some repair to the figures throughout. The measurements of this carved walrus tusk is 3" x 13 3/4" x 1 7/8". The collective weight of this carved walrus tusk is 14oz.

Rare "Done in the Open" Frederic Remington 1902

Lot #136 (Sale Order 117 of 712)

Presented in this lot is a Rare First Edition "Done in the Open, Drawings by Frederick Remington," 1902 copyright Robert Howard Russell, P. F. Collier & Son Publisher, New York. "Done In The Open drawings by Frederic Remington with an introduction and verses Owen Wister and others" is a fascinating, early 20th-century collection of outdoor sketches by Frederic Remington and a verse collection published by American author Owen Wister. The book contains 72 Frederic Remington art pieces with a few in color. The piece shows 12 double page drawings, 28 full page drawings, and 32 smaller drawings. Each of the drawings is accompanied by the art’s title and a verse or poem about the piece. The book was a collaboration with the artist, Frederic Sackrider Remington, the verses being written to accompany Remington's drawings. Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art. His works are known for depicting the Western United States in the last quarter of the 19th century and featuring such images as cowboys, American Indians, and the US Cavalry. Remington's collaboration with Wister on The Evolution of the Cowpuncher, published by Harper's Monthly in September 1893, was the first statement of the mythical cowboy in American literature, spawning the entire genre of Western fiction, films, and theater that followed. Remington provided the concept of the project, its factual content, and its illustrations and Wister supplied the stories, sometimes altering Remington's ideas. Remington's prototype cowboys were Mexican rancheros but Wister made the American cowboys descendants of Saxons. In truth, they were both partially right, as the first American cowboys were both the ranchers who tended the cattle and horses of the American Revolutionary Army on Long Island and the Mexicans who ranched in the Arizona and California territories. Remington was one of the first American artists to illustrate the true gait of the horse in motion (along with Thomas Eakins), The galloping horse became Remington's signature subject, which was copied and interpreted by many Western artists who followed him to adopt the correct anatomical motion. Though criticized by some for his use of photography, Remington often created depictions that slightly exaggerated natural motion to satisfy the eye. He wrote that "the artist must know more than the camera... (the horse must be) incorrectly drawn from the photographic standpoint (to achieve the desired effect). Also, noteworthy was Remington's invention of "cowboy" sculpture. From his inaugural piece "The Bronco Buster", he created an art form which is still very popular among collectors of Western art. He has been called the "Father of Cowboy Sculpture." This cream and black colored cloth hardcover is in fair to nice condition. The front cover decorated with the Remington portrait, "Infantry Soldier", includes a cloth backstrip on the spine. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Mostly intact pages exhibit age tanning. Covers and spine are stained. Quite a bit of edge wear is evident, including crushed spine ends and exposed board at corners. Inner hinge is cracked and a little loose. Some interior gutters are cracked. Inside pages exhibit occasional edge wear with two rear pages torn in half and not attached to spine. There is evidence of spine repairs. The book measures 16.5"L x 11.5"W x .5"D with weight, 3lb 4oz.*

Andre Mugnier (1875-1920) Mt. Lyell Rocky Mountain

Lot #137 (Sale Order 118 of 712)

Featured in this lot is an oil painting of Mt Lyell in the Rocky Mountains, circa 1898. The painting features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oil on canvas construction that shows a cabin on the edge of a lake with mountains in the distance and a canyon off to the left. The oil painting at some point came from the Artist Group there-ref: Davenport 2005. The plaque on the front of this painting reads as follows: Andre Mugnier b. 1875, d. 1920, New Orleans - Mt. Lyell, Rocky Mountains, c. 1898, oil - with Artist Group there-ref: Davenport, 2005. The condition of this oil painting shows a small puncture to the canvas and some scraping to the gold paint on the frame, but otherwise, it shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed artwork are 37 5/8"L x 20 5/8"W and the visible artwork measures 33 1/2" L x 16 1/2"W. *

19th C. Burmese Gilt Kammavaca Manuscript/Sutra

Lot #138 (Sale Order 119 of 712)

Presented in this lot is a rare and exceptional 19th Century, Gilt Burmese Buddhist Kammavaca Sutra Manuscript. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. Sutras are records of teachings given by the historical Buddha. The Kammavaca is a collection of extracts from the Pali Vinaya, the monastic code of discipline, outlining rituals and observances of the Buddhist order. It was customary for a Burmese family to commission a copy of the Kammavaca on the occasion of their son entering the monkhood. Sixteen leaves written on Pali in Burmese square script on gilded, lacquered and numbered palm leaves; each leaf is double-sided with the exception of the cover leaves which display exquisitely interlaced geometric panels adorned with celestial beings, mythical creatures, and birds to one face. The manuscript has stunning gilt, decorated, beveled edges and lacquered protective wood boards. The designs are painted in red lacquer and finally the script applied in black lacquer. This Sutra truly reflects the artistry of the Mandalay period of Burma. The leaves appear in nice, preserved condition, marring observed where leaves have been pierced for inserting binding ribbon or cord to secure the manuscript which when opened resembles a large hand-held fan. Some red and black lacquer exhibits slight fading, scuffing noted to both leaf and cover edges. Measurements are 22.5"L x 5.25"W x 1.25"D, and the weight is 4lb 6oz.*

19th C. Burmese Gilt Kammavaca Manuscript/Sutra

Lot #139 (Sale Order 120 of 712)

Presented in this lot is a Rare and Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Burmese Buddhist Kammavaca Sutra Manuscript. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. Sutras are records of teachings given by the historical Buddha. The Kammavaca is a collection of extracts from the Pali Vinaya, the monastic code of discipline, outlining rituals and observances of the Buddhist order. It was customary for a Burmese family to commission a copy of the Kammavaca on the occasion of their son entering the monkhood. Sixteen leaves written on Pali in Burmese square script on gilded, lacquered and numbered palm leaves; each leaf is double-sided with the exception of the cover leaves which display exquisitely interlaced geometric panels adorned with celestial beings, mythical creatures, and birds to one face. The manuscript has stunning gilt, decorated, beveled edges and lacquered protective wood boards. The designs are painted in red lacquer and finally the script applied in black lacquer. This Sutra truly reflects the artistry of the Mandalay period of Burma. The leaves appear in nice, preserved condition, marring observed where leaves have been pierced for inserting binding ribbon or cord to secure the manuscript which when opened, resembles a large hand-held fan. Some red and black lacquer exhibits slight fading, scuffing noted to both leaf and cover edges. Measurements are 22.5"L x 5.25"W x 1.25"D, and the weight is 4lb 6oz.*

Jomon Period Pottery Artifacts ca. 5000-2500 B.C.

Lot #140 (Sale Order 121 of 712)

For your consideration are these Jomon Period Pottery Artifacts from Morioka City vicinity, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, circa 2500 B. C. to 5000 B. C., which was a period of Japanese prehistory that lasted over ten thousand years and corresponds with the European Stone Age. Potsherds found from the Japanese archipelago are among the earliest pottery vessels across the globe. Collected by Dr. Charles Yates at different archaeological sites in Japan, 1990. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. The Jomon period, which encompasses a great expanse of time, constitutes Japan’s Neolithic period. Its name is derived from the “cord markings” that characterize the ceramics made during this time. The many excavations of Jomon sites have added to our knowledge of specific artifacts. All Jomon pots were made by hand, without the aid of a wheel, the potter building up the vessel from the bottom with coil upon coil of soft clay. As in all other Neolithic cultures, women produced these early potteries. Because the Jomon period lasted so long and is so culturally diverse, historians and archaeologists often divide it into the following phases: Incipient (ca. 10,500-8000 B.C.), Initial (ca. 8000-5000 B.C.), Early (ca. 5000-2500 B.C.), Middle (ca. 2500-1500 B.C.), Late (ca. 1500-1000 B.C.), and Final (ca. 1000-300 B.C.). These fragments have been estimated to the Early, Middle, and Late Jomon phases. Evidence of the "cord markings" are visible upon inspection. Eleven total fragments, largest fragment is 2"W x 3"L, smallest is .75"W x 1"L.*

Hudson Bay Six Point Wool Trade Blanket c. 1930s

Lot #141 (Sale Order 122 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Hudson Bay, six point wool trade blanket, circa 1930s. The number of points indicates the size of the blanket. Although the points did not originally assign a value to the blanket, over time, traders used the points to determine how many beaver pelts it could be traded for. At first, one point equaled one beaver pelt. By the early 1700s, the blankets represented more than half of the items traded for animal hides. The tag reads as follows: Hudson's Bay Point Blanket - Couverture a points de la baie d'Hudson - Hudson's Bay Company Incorporated 1670 - The Seal of Quality - Le Sceau de qualite - 100% Wool/Laine - Made in England - Faite en Angleterre. The condition of this Hudson Bay blanket is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this blanket are 88 1/2"L x 86 1/2"W.*

1900's Eastern Anatolian Caucus Tribal Kilim

Lot #142 (Sale Order 123 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a 1900s Eastern Anatolian Caucus tribal kilim. The kilim has a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows a tribal design to the decoration with geometric patterns that require a unique way to weave the rug that shows openings in the woven design. Each end shows fringe decoration that are colored light brown and shows red, orange, dark brown, and light brown coloration to the geometric pattern. The condition of this kilim shows some weathering to the body and to the edges. The measurements of this kilim are 70 1/2"L x 36"W.*

K.F. Roahen Stillwater River Montana Photograph

Lot #143 (Sale Order 124 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this hand tinted framed photograph of Stillwater River in the Beartooth Mountains, Montana circa 1930's by Montana photographer K. F. Roahen. The photograph is wonderfully and professionally crafted hand tinted construction that shows the picture from downstream with a cliff face in the background with tree line shown on either side of the creek. The back of the frame shows a slip of paper reading, "Stillwater River, Beartooth Mountains, Montana by K. F. Roahen". The condition of this framed photograph shows well preserved stature with some chipping to the paint of the frame but otherwise doesn't show any obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this framed photograph is 22 1/4" L x 16 1/4" W x 1 1/8" D, while the visible photo measures 19 1/4" L x 13 1/4" W.

Smokey the Bear "Prevent Forest Fires" Sign 1960s

Lot #144 (Sale Order 125 of 712)

For your consideration is this original Smokey the Bear "Prevent Forest Fires" fiberglass sign circa 1960s. Smokey the Bear was adopted by the U.S. Forest Service back in the 1940's as part of their campaign to prevent forest fires. The sign features a fiberglass construction and shows a yellow background with Smokey's face front and center. He is wearing his iconic hat that reads, "Smokey" as he looks directly at the viewer. The sign reads, "Prevent Forest Fires" in black lettering. The sign shows good condition overall with some slight wear to the mounting holes from its age and use, but no signs of obvious damage are present. The sign measures 9 1/2" L x 7" W.

Harmon Percy Marble 1870-1945 Original Photographs

Lot #145 (Sale Order 126 of 712)

Featured in this lot is these original photographs from American photographer Harmon Percy Marble born in 1870 and died in 1945. There are four original photographs in this collection. The first is is a photograph of Hopi dancers these dances would have been forbidden to attend for Anglo-Americans. The second photograph is from 1911 of the Navajo National Monument in Arizona and is a view of the eastern half of Kiet Siel which is the largest cliff dwelling ruin in Arizona. The third photograph is from 1911 of a Sioux woman wearing a full length breastplate with sections of large beads and hairpipe bones throughout. The last doesn't come with information on the photograph but is a photograph of a Native American man holding a rope coiled up in his hand. The condition of this collection of original photographs is well preserved behind protective sleeves with some wear to the photographs consistent with age. The measurements of these photographs is 5" x 7".

Bridal 1.00ct VS2 Diamond & 18k White Gold Ring

Lot #146 (Sale Order 127 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is this bridal VS2 diamond and 18k white gold ring with GGA paperwork. The ring features a tested, stamped, and polished 18k gold construction that shows a mark on the inside of the ring band '18k'. The ring shows a center stone of a round brilliant cut diamond that shows a measurement of 6.12 x 6.10mm and shows a excellent symmetry with a excellent cut grade and a clarity of I1 and a coloration of G with a total weight of 1.00cts. The center stone is decorated with a total of 12 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a measurements of 3.0 x 1.8mm and shows a clarity of Vs2 - SI1 and a coloration of of G - H and a weight of 0.40cts. The total diamond weight is 1.40cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA065907 and trace number: RN034402

42.38ct Sapphire Diamond & 14K White Gold Bracelet

Lot #147 (Sale Order 128 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 42.38ct sapphire diamond and 14k white gold bracelet with GGA paperwork. The bracelet features a stamped, tested, and polished 14k white gold construction that is marked as follows: Oscar Friedman - 14k. The bracelet is profusely decorated with a total of 86 natural pear brilliant faceted cut blue sapphires that are titanium diffused with measurements of 6.0 x 4.0mm that shows type 2 clarity and a blue coloration with excellent symmetry that shows a total weight of 42.38cts. the bracelet is decorated with a total of 301 round brilliant cut diamonds with measurements of 1.2 x 1.1mm that shows SI1 - SI2 with coloration of G - H and a total weight of 2.11cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA067381 and trace number: BR008126) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $43,780.00. The measurements of this bracelet from clasp to clasp is 7 1/2" x 5/8". BR008126

C. 1800's Eskimo Taxidermy Walrus Skull w/ Tusks

Lot #148 (Sale Order 129 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this circa 1800's Eskimo Taxidermy Walrus Skull with tusks. The skull features a wonderfully and professionally crafted taxidermy construction that shows the head and the jaw with both tusks shown intact and complete and showing great preservation. The piece has been in the family for over a hundred years and was originally collected from a Eskimo family in the 19th century. The condition of this walrus skull is well preserved with the units of the skull showing three different pieces but otherwise is well preserved for its age. The measurements of this walrus skull is 28 1/2" x 16 1/4" x 17 1/2". The collective weight of this walrus skull is 36lb 10oz.

C. 1865- Navajo 3-Ply Germantown Salt & Pepper Rug

Lot #149 (Sale Order 130 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo 3-Ply Germantown salt and pepper rug circa 1865-1870. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 3-Ply wool construction. Germantown yarn is plied, meaning there are multiple strands of yarn twisted together. Early Germantown yarn (circa 1868) was three-ply. By the early 1870s, four-ply yarn became the standard, producing a fine, even weave. The rug is natural wool colors with local vegetal dyes with sections of indigo dyed colors, purple colors, and bright red with crystal sections to the corners and the field is a unique coloration of salt and pepper with speckled off white and black coloration. The rug features the iconic Germantown ends that are added after the weavings are done. This rug is intricately styled and often colorful rugs were so aptly named because the yarn that they came from was produced in the now suburb of Philadelphia called—you guessed it—Germantown. One of the most unique and compelling aspects of Germantown rugs is that the fringe is added only after the rug has been woven. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with some very slight fraying to the edges of the rug but otherwise is extremely well preserved for its age. The measurements of this Navajo rug is 71 3/4" x 37 1/2". The thread count of this rug is 341 threads per square inch approximately.

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire 14k Gold Necklace

Lot #150 (Sale Order 131 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Tahitian Pearl diamond sapphire 14k gold necklace with AIGl paperwork. The necklace shows a stamped, tested, and polished 14k gold construction. The necklace shows a string of a total of 35 Tahitian pearls with measurements of 11 - 14mm and shows coloration of very dark gray with variously colored overtone and a very good luster with spotted surface grade. There is a accent bead with a rhodium finish that shows a total of 12 oval cut blue sapphires that shows measurements of 5 x 4mm with blue coloration and very good cut grade and a total weight of 5.42cts. The bead is profusely decorated with a total of 148 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.1 - 1.2mm and shows a clarity of I2 - I3 and a gray coloration and a total diamond weight of 1.29cts. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K38E11-EA17483) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $10,860.00. The measurements from clasp to clasp is 19 1/2". NK014329

C. 1970's Navajo Betty & Ernest Shirley Necklace

Lot #151 (Sale Order 132 of 712)

This is a fantastic circa 1970's vintage pawn sterling silver Navajo pendant having a large size with dimensional multiple stone inlay of the Apache Gan Dancer and is signed by Navajo master silversmiths, Betty and Ernest Shirley. The hallmark / signature shows their classic "(backwards) B E / S (with crescent and stamping)". The necklace is on a wonderful Navajo Pearl concho / concha sterling silver strand with silver chain link strand also from circa 1970's. The necklace shows a man multi inlay with turquoise, onyx, amber, and red branch coral all set to a backdrop of mother of pearl. The Apache Gaan Dancer is also referred to as the Mountain Spirit / Crown Dance / Devil Dance. The condition of this Navajo necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 24 1/2" and the pendant measures 3 3/8" x 2 1/2". The collective weight of the necklace is 100.2g.

Sugilite Pharaoh Necklace c. 1990's ex-David Saity

Lot #152 (Sale Order 133 of 712)

The lot features a true master piece, this "Pharaoh" necklace in Sugilite, Turquoise and Sterling Silver collected from David Saity New York, New York in the 1990's. The piece is very similar to work by Andy Lee Kirk (Dine-Isleta, 1947-2001) who was known to work in Sugilite. The necklace is reversible, meaning it can be worn on the sugilite only side or sugilite, turquoise and sterling side. David Saity was a dealer in high end Native American jewelry in the 1990's in New York City. The necklace exhibits a discoidal graduated necklace in rare deep purple Sugilite with eleven gorgeous wedge shaped pendants which show sugilite on one side, a band of sterling silver down the center and turquoise on the other (the bottom piece having turquoise on both sides. The sugilite appears to be "reconstituted" not raw stone, but Saity assured the purchaser that it was indeed sugilite. The top has long tapering sterling silver hairpipe cones with a sterling silver clasp. This is likely from a master Native American artist, as that was David Saity's specialty. Truly a master piece work of art that would make quite the statement. Purchased for over $5,000 in 1990's from David Saity. Measures overall 24.5"L end to end and the wedge pieces are 1 7/8" by 7/8". Each earring measures 2.75"L by 7/8"W.

Navajo Jerry T. Nelson 14K Micro-Inlaid Necklace

Lot #153 (Sale Order 134 of 712)

This is an outstanding 14K yellow gold necklace by Jerry T. Nelson (1959 - ; Navajo) exhibiting a reversible double sided micro-inlaid bear pendant and Navajo pearl necklace. The piece dates to circa 1990's. The bear is inlaid on both sides, the first side showing a micro-inlaid Yei / Yeibichai pattern on a bear shape with a lapis lazuli background and pattern in turquoise, black onyx, mother of pearl, opal, coral, sugilite, gaspeite, spiny oyster, and jade. The other side shows a Kokopelli with background in Lightning Ridge Opal background with pattern in turquoise, black onyx, coral, No. 8 Spiderweb Turquoise, gaspeite, mother of pearl, lapis lazuli, and spiny oyster. The claps is stamped / hallmarked "J. Nelson" over "14K". The pendant is set in 14 karat yellow gold with a stepped nugget like thick rough design. The necklace exhibits a braided chain strand with gold claps, large gold hollow cone long beads, discoidal concho / concha Navajo pearls in multiple sizes and a hair pipe long bead all in 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace is a true work of art and possibly Jerry T. Nelson's master piece. Provenance: Purchased from David Saity New York, New York in the 1990's. Total weight of 64.0 grams (the 14K gold strand is 38.0 grams and the 14K gold and stone pendant is 26.0 grams). The piece is well kept and in good condition with no major flaws. The necklace strand measures 22"L end to end and the pendant measures 2.25" by 2.25".

1980 Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise Necklace -N. Harry

Lot #154 (Sale Order 135 of 712)

This is an excellent circa 1980's late-vintage sterling silver necklace with outstanding needlepoint turquoise pattern by noted Zuni N. Harry. The stones in jewelry by N. Harry, which is noted at being from the 1980's, are set with unique turquoise stones having a general needlepoint pattern with slight oblong diamond shape. This type of jewelry is also referred to as petit point, needlepoint, and snake eyes. This example shows a handmade sterling silver chain link strand with sterling silver gorget like pattern with rope silver and spots lined with bright blue needlepoint turquoise and dangling at the bottom a triangle wedge with six dangling sterling silver adornment paddles. The back of the piece is hand signed / etched, "Made by N. Harry". Truly a stunning piece with late-vintage circa 1980's age. The necklace measures 21.5"L end to end with the turquoise section being approx. 8.5"L, the steer horn or "U" shaped section is about 3.25" by 2" and the bottom triangle with drops is 3 1/8" by 1.75"W. Total weight of 68.1 grams.

c. 1960-70 Zuni J.S. Bellson Needlepoint Bracelet

Lot #155 (Sale Order 136 of 712)

The lot features a fine circa 1960-1970's vintage fine needlepoint turquoise sterling silver bracelet by renowned Zuni artist J.S. Bellson. J. Shirley Bellson has been noted as being one of the finest needlepoint turquoise artist with pieces dating back to the 1950's into circa 1980's. The bracelet has a heavy construction with thick triple sterling silver cuff band signed multiple ties, "J.S. BELLSON" and showing three heavy settings atop in sterling siver with a wonderful crown of sterling spots and framing of rope silver. The bracelet is set with fine needlepoint turquoise, also referred to as petit point, snake eyes, needlepoint and saw tooth / sawtooth. This is one of the finer Needlepoint and Bellson pieces, being finely kept and having a nice heavy weight. Overall well kept with no missing or lose stones. Measures overall 1.75" by 2.5" by 2", inside circumference wrist size of 6.25". Total weight of 52.1 grams.

Rare The Indians' Book by Natalie Curtis 1923 Ed.

Lot #156 (Sale Order 137 of 712)

"For your consideration is a Rare 1923 Revised Edition of ""The Indians' Book"" by Natalie Curtis Burlin, Harper and Brothers Publishers, New York and London. The Indians' Book An offering by the American Indians of Indian lore, musical and narrative, to form a record of the songs and legends of their race. Recorded and Edited by Natalie Curtis, Illustrations from Photographs and from Original Drawings by Indians."" Curtis Burlin was in the process of updating ""The Indians' Book"" when she died after a traffic accident in Paris. This 1923 edition is the culmination of her research, read the Preface. Natalie Curtis Burlin (1875-1921) was an American ethnomusicologist whose interest in Native American and African-American musics extended not only to archiving but to vigorous cultural advocacy for those musical traditions. In 1900 while on a trip to Arizona, she was so struck by the customs and lore and especially the music of the Native Americans of the region that she gave up her planned concert career. With phonograph and later simply with pencil and paper, she visited the villages and camps of the Zuni, Hopi, and other groups, recording their songs, poetry, and tales. By appealing to President Teddy Roosevelt, who was a family friend, she won removal of a ban that had been placed on the performance of Native American music. Her major publication in the field was The Indians’ Book (1907), which enjoyed two later editions and remains a vital source book for students and scholars of the subject. The lore and music in the book were drawn from 18 tribes, mainly those of the Southwest but also some groups from as far away as Maine and British Columbia, Canada. Natalie was in the process of updating ""The Indians' Book"" when she died after a traffic accident in Paris. This 1923 edition is the culmination of her research, read the Preface. The last page displays the Indian Whirling Logs Symbol (meaning good luck).

W. D. Coburn "Rhymes From A Round Up Camp" 1899

Lot #157 (Sale Order 138 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1899 first edition of "Rhymes From A Round Up Camp" by Wallace D. Coburn, copyrighted by Wallace D. Coburn. This is a rare, collectable cowboy poetry book featuring numerous line drawings by renowned artist C. M. Russell (1864-1926). American author, poet, and journalist Wallace D. Coburn is well-known for his writings about the American Old West. His 1899 publication of "Rhymes From A Round Up Camp" is one of his most renowned literary works. The book is a compilation of poems that perfectly convey the spirit of late 19th-century American West life. Coburn's "Rhymes From A Round Up Camp" is widely praised for its true-to-life depiction of cowboy life, giving readers an insight into the exciting and frequently difficult lives of people who lived and worked on the American frontier. The poems capture the essence of the West by focusing on topics like the majesty of the surrounding scenery, the struggles cowboys faced, and their shared sense of camaraderie. The book shows a leather bound cover with gold gilt in the cowboy on horseback design, the authors name and around the title of the book. The book shows good condition overall with some slight wear to the cover and wear to the interior pages. The first few pages are partially disconnected from the spine. The book measures 6 13/16" L x 5 3/8" W.

Rare Byzantine Empire Marble Oil Lamp 6th-7th AD

Lot #158 (Sale Order 139 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Rare Byzantine Empire Marble Oil Lamp, circa 6th - 7th century AD., Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian artifacts. The city of Lashkar Gah, once historically called Bost or Boost, was once the site of a Ghaznavid palace and soldiers' bazaar near the confluence of the Helmand and Arghandab rivers in southeastern Afghanistan. Between the 6th and 7th centuries, the area today known as Afghanistan, was part of the Byzantine Empire, also referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire, the continuation of the Roman Empire primarily in its eastern provinces during the Middle Ages. This marble oil lamp has a circular design similar to a bullseye. The "bullseye" is the only symbol universally found by archaeologists and anthropologists. Found the world over, it has been variously interpreted as a map of labyrinthine sepulchres, the sun, the secret of life, and, even in past ages, as an occult form of target. The symbol is clearly visible on the the upper two thirds of the lamp, though may also have covered the entire lamp, the lower third faded from constant use. Outer rim of reservoir and spout edge have remnants of scalloped edges. Spout is deep well and sloped towards the reservoir. Most of the original polished marble has faded with a sliver of polished stone still visible on the upper left side. Chipping observed throughout with a noticeable fragment missing along the upper left rim. Measures 6"L x 3.5" diameter x 4.25"H, base 2.75" diameter, weight 2lb, 6oz.

Taku Glacier, Alaska Winter Pond Juneau Photograph

Lot #159 (Sale Order 140 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Taku Glacier, Alaska Winter Pond Juneau photograph circa 1940's. The photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted black and white photograph construction that shows a very large growth to the glacier with a thick wall of ice that careens into the distance at the base of the mountain. The photograph is marked in the bottom corners of the photograph as follows: Taku Glacier, Alaska - Winter Pond, Juneau. The condition of this black and white photograph is well preserved with some chipping to the paint of the frame and wear to the frame but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this framed artwork is 7 7/8" x 11 7/8" and the visible artwork measures 6 1/2" x 10 1/2".

Rare Shaw & Powell Yellowstone Park Camp Bowl

Lot #160 (Sale Order 141 of 712)

For your consideration is this rare Shaw & Powell Camping Co. Yellowstone Park camping bowl. Founded in 1898 by Amos Shaw and John D. Powell, the Shaw & Powell Camping Company operated movable tent camps in Yellowstone National Park. By 1913, the company was granted permission to establish permanent camps throughout the park. This bowl would have been used at one of these permanent camp locations. By 1916, the company merged with Wylie Camps and closed many camps. The bowl was made by Burley & Company Hotel dept. of Chicago. This is a rare piece of collectible history of the Yellowstone National Park and is extremely sought after and highly collectible. The bowl shows good condition overall with some slight discoloration to the rim of the bowl in some areas, but no signs of obvious damage is present. The bowl measures 5 3/4" in diameter and 2 1/2" in height and weighs 1 pound and 6 ounces.

Navajo Damele Spider Web Turquoise Silver Bracelet

Lot #166 (Sale Order 142 of 712)

The lot features a late-vintage fine Navajo signed sterling silver cuff bracelet set with a large cabochon of rare Damele Spider Web Turquoise. The circa 1980-1990's bracelet is signed "STERLING" and "S". The piece shows a shadowbox wide cuff design in sterling silver. The bracelet is set with a large oval polished cabochon of Damele Spider Web Turquoise (also referred to as Damale or Damaile). The Damele mine outside of Austin, Nevada produces some of the most wonderful Turquoise in the world, especially known for its spiderweb matrix and lime green coloring. The bracelet shows some patina and wear from use, but it is truly a beautiful estate late-vintage piece. Provenance: Purchased from David Saity of New York City, a high end Native American Jewelry dealer in the 1990's. Measures overall 2 3/8" by 2.5" by 2", inside circumference wrist size of 6.25". Total weight of 129.6 grams.

Vintage Zuni C.T. Loncasion Needlepoint Buckle

Lot #167 (Sale Order 143 of 712)

The lot features a fantastic vintage needlepoint cluster turquoise belt buckle in sterling silver by Zuni C.T. Loncasion. C.T. Loncasion or Terry Loncasion is a noted vintage Zuni silversmith artist with this being a fine example of his mastery. The belt buckle shows an oval design in sterling silver with a spotted border with triple sunburst row of needlepoint turquoise with a double row of rope silver around a single needlepoint turquoise at the center. Needlepoint can also be referred to as cluster, petit point, and snake eyes. The piece is hallmarked / signed "C.T. LONCASION". The piece is well kept with all the beautiful turquoise in its correct place with no missing or lose pieces. The buckle measures 2 5/8" by 2 3/8". Total weight of 45.5 grams.

Sajen Silver Amethyst & Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Lot #168 (Sale Order 144 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Sajen silver amethyst and freshwater pearl necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, amethyst, and freshwater pearl construction. The necklace features beads of amethyst and some freshwater pearls with a cameo of a woman looking through some floral decoration. The pendant is marked 'Sajen .925.' The condition of this cameo necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 24 1/8" and the pendant measures 1 3/4" x 2". The collective weight of this necklace is 54.5g.

M. Stegm Ammonite Fossil Sterling Bolo Earring Set

Lot #169 (Sale Order 145 of 712)

The lot features a fantastic late-vintage southwestern M. Stegm Ammonite Fossil bolo tie and earring set in sterling silver. The piece is hand signed, "M. Stegm - Sterling". The bolo tie shows sterling silver with a cut and polished Ammonite Fossil stone with stamped and spotted sterling silver border with sterling silver tips and braided leather strand. The earrings hare a sterling silver setting holding the polished Ammonite Fossils with sterling silver feathers dangling from the bottoms. Truly a fine set of jewelry with Southwest Native American styling with late vintage age. Bolo by itself measures 2.25” by 2” and the strand is 19.5”L from the back of the neck to the end of the tips (total of 39”L around end to end). The earrings are each 2.5” by 7/8”W. Total weight of both together is 63.7 grams.

Navajo Ray Tracey Sugilite Earring & Necklace Set

Lot #170 (Sale Order 146 of 712)

This is a fantastic set of Navajo Ray Tracey sugilite sterling silver earrings and necklace pendant from the 1990's. Signed and marked sterling silver on each piece and shows a phenomenal stained glass inlay pattern in sterling silver and rare Sugilite with beautiful purple coloring. The condition of this collection of jewelry is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of the earrings is 2 1/2" x 7/8" x 3/4" and the pendant measures 3 1/2" x 1" x 1/2". The collective weight of this jewelry collection is 37.7g.

British Silver Plate Ornate Candle Stick Holders

Lot #171 (Sale Order 147 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this British silver plate ornate candle stick holders circa mid century. There are two holders in this collection. The candle stick holders are wonderfully and professionally crafted silver plate, brass, and a solid core construction that shows an ornate look to the necks of the candle stick holders with feathers and leaves shown in a three dimensional decoration and a scalloped base. The candle stick holders are marked with British crowns identifying them as a product of Britain and silver plate. The condition of these candle stick holders is well preserved with some fading to the bright silver plate revealing the core of brass and shows some lingering wax spots. The measurements of this candle stick holder is 13 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 6 1/4". The collective weight of these candle stick holders is 10lb 4oz.

Wood Kagamibuta Gold Gilt Dragon Netsuke, 19th C.

Lot #172 (Sale Order 148 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a late 19th Century Carved Wood Kagamibuta Gold Gilt Engraved Copper Top Dragon Netsuke, Meiji Period. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. The traditional Japanese dress, the Kimono, has no pockets to carry small items such as purses, medicine boxes (Inro), portable writing sets (Yatate), tobacco pouches, etc. Women carry them tucked in the sleeves, men suspend them on a cord passed behind their sash (Obi). These hanging objects are called Sagemono. To prevent them from falling, they are attached to a stopper or toggle, called Netsuke, firmly positioned on top of the sash. To be a Netsuke, the carving must have one or two holes (Himotoshi) to allow attachment to the Sagemono. These can be drilled or be a natural opening in the Netsuke design. Over a period of about 300 years Netsuke have evolved from simple practical objects into superb small and intricate carvings appreciated and collected all over the world. This piece of Netsuke is called Kagamibuta Netsuke, similar in shape to Manju Netsuke - round and flat in shape, but with a lid (usually metal) on top of a hollowed bowl. The most common materials used are ivory, wood (especially boxwood) and antlers. The craftsmanship is readily apparent in the intricate details of the elongated gold gilt dragon. Nice patina exhibited throughout, measures 1.5" diameter with a short green cord similar to Sashi Netsuke.

McKenney & Hall Hayne-Hudjihini Colored Lithograph

Lot #173 (Sale Order 149 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this McKenney & Hall Hayne-Hudjihini - The Eagle of Delight colored lithograph. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lithograph colored construction that shows a female Native American with a green dress on and a hide over coat with beaded jewelry. The condition of this lithograph shows a fold in the right corner of the lithograph and a wear mark to the left of the portrait. The measurements of this lithograph is 20 1/2" x 14 1/4".

19th C. Large Navajo Transitional Geometric Rug

Lot #174 (Sale Order 150 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 19th century large Navajo Transitional geometric rug. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction. The rug features a geometric arrangement throughout the rug in extremely symmetrical fashion and shows spirit lines to the upper corners of the rug and shows coloration of of red, brown and off white coloration with the triangles pointing to the sides of the ends of the rug and shows stepped decoration to the borders of teh rug. The corners feature cluster tassels in the corners with bands of red on either side of the rug. During the last part of 19th century, trading posts opened up and traditional life for the Navajo began to evolve rapidly; especially when it came to Navajo weavers. It was with the changes to wool, newly available dyes, and the transition from wearing blankets to floor rugs; that gave way to this “transitional” period and thus, Transitional Rugs were born. It began in the late 1870s that “transitional”, also referred as “late classic,” began to give way to the transitional blanket. And within a decade, the Transitional Rug began to copy those elements and share in their colors and designs. Larger and heavier than their counterparts, bordered Transitional Rug weavings began to evolve and the old classic banded-style of wearing blankets were nearly phased out altogether by the early 1900s. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with some fraying leading to small holes in the weave and loosening to the ends of some of the weaves but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this rug is 101 1/2" x 52". The thread count of this rug is 45 threads per square inch.

C. 1910-1930's Large Navajo Ganado Rug

Lot #175 (Sale Order 151 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this circa 1910 - 1930's large Navajo Ganado rug. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool and naturally dyed construction. The rug features a intricate pattern that includes hooks and diamonds with a border of striker triangles and a border to the rug and shows red spirit lines to the inside grey border of the rug. This is a truly magnificent rug that shows the excellent symmetry and natural dyes to the coloration of the rug. The colors include black with white triangles and red coloration with a grey field. Located southwest of Crystal in the geographical center of the Navajo Reservation the Ganado style of weaving was established by Lorenzo Hubbell in late 1800. The motif generally consists of one or more stepped diamonds or stepped and embellished triangles. The colors are usually dominated by a red background with gray, ivory, black and red designs surrounded by a geometric border. The condition of this Navajo rug is good and well preserved with very little fading and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 81" x 50 1/2". The thread count of this rug is 209 threads per square inch.

"Life Of General William Tecumseh Sherman" 1st Ed.

Lot #176 (Sale Order 152 of 712)

Offered in this lot is the Rare First Edition Post-Civil War book, "Life Of General William Tecumseh Sherman" by W. Fletcher Johnson, Edgewood Publishing 1891, with over 30 illustrations and maps. Original owner's 1891 inscription on front endpaper. William Tecumseh Sherman was a 19th-century American military officer, known for his outstanding service as a Union Army general during the Civil War. Willis Fletcher Johnson's "Life of General William Tecumseh Sherman" was a late 19th-century biography of Sherman's military career as well as his personal life before and after. A graphic history of his career in war and peace; his romantic youth; his stern and patriotic manhood; his calm and beautiful old age; a marvelous march from the mountains of time to the sea of eternity. Johnson's description of Sherman's character and his military career shed light on his strategic innovation. Sherman's approach to command and strategy would have him later declared by British historian, B.H. Liddell Hart, as the "first modern general.” This work portrays Gen. Sherman's military exploits in great detail expertly conveying the exceptional, yet polarizing strategies he employed against the Confederate army while also showcasing the respect his soldiers had for him under his command. Willis Fletcher Johnson (1857–1931), was an author, journalist, and lecturer who had a twenty-year tenure as the foreign and diplomatic editorial writer for the New York Tribune. This yellow clothbound stamped gold gilt illustrated hardcover is in nice condition for being over 130 years old, front cover has a portrait of General Sherman in gold gilt on a funeral floral stand. Some of cover gold gilt is still bright and clean with fading noted. Scuffing noted to cover edges, spine is loose but attached. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing, no other obvious marring noted. Measures 5.5"W x 8"L x 1.75"D

1st Ed. "More Tramps Abroad", Mark Twain

Lot #177 (Sale Order 153 of 712)

For your consideration is this First Edition of "More Tramps Abroad" or "Following the Equator" by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), 1897, Chatto & Windus, London publisher. First UK Edition. "This is the English edition of Following the Equator, with significant textual differences: it contains 6,000 words deleted from the American edition, deletes 1,400 words found in the American edition, and has different chapter divisions. BAL states that this English edition preceded the American edition by a few days. This edition was 5,000 copies per the C & W ledgers." Following the Equator is a non-fiction social commentary in the form of a travelogue published by Mark Twain in 1897. Twain was practically bankrupt in 1894 due to investing heavily into the failed Paige Compositor. In an attempt to extricate himself from debt of $100,000 (equivalent of about $2,975,000 in 2020) he undertook a tour of the British Empire in 1895 at age 60, a route chosen to provide numerous opportunities for lectures in English. Throughout the novel, Twain uses the opportunity of visiting the various locations on his tour to espouse "perceptive descriptions and discussions of people, climate, flora and fauna, indigenous cultures, religion, customs, politics, food, and many other topics". The novel contains a significant amount of social commentary, although much of it is done in a satirical manner.This burgundy cloth bound gold gilt scalloped stamped hardcover is in nice condition, scuffing and fading to cover and edges. Intact gold gilt top edge and fore & bottom edge deckled pages exhibit age tanning and minimal foxing. Measures 5.5"W x 7.75"L x 1.5"D, weight 1lb.

Navajo Third Phase Chief's Blanket c. 1970's

Lot #178 (Sale Order 154 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this original finely tight woven Navajo third phases chief's blanket circa 1970's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction with a beautiful decoration with an example of central medallions and a banded design and shows coloration of white, red, blue and yellow. The rug shows an extrodinary high craftsman all natural dyed finish with very tight hand woven 100% wool and was very likely a show winner when it was crafted by the Navajo master weaver in the 1970's. The condition of this Navajo rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 45" x 28 1/2". The thread count is 276 threads per square inch.

Navajo Toadlena Two Grey Hills Rug c. 1980's

Lot #179 (Sale Order 155 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Toadlena Two Grey Hills rug circa 1980's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction. The rug features a central diamond medallion with stepped design and is colored with black, red, light brown, and cream coloration. This regional style was started in 1914 by George Bloomfield and Ed Davis at the Toadlena and Two Grey Hills Trading Post. These Navajo rugs are characterized by natural browns, tan, gray, ivory, white, and black. It is not unusual for the blacks to be oven-dyed. Very rarely small amounts of red, orange or blue are used. The patterns usually have a central diamond motif and intricate patterns. The Two Grey Hills weavings are noted for their high quality. The trading post is located in northwest New Mexico, south of Shiprock and northeast of the Crystal area. The condition of this Navajo rug is good with one of the tassels missing or frayed but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 31 1/4" x 24 3/4". The thread count is 207 threads per square inch.

Navajo Teec Nos Pos Figural Rug c. 1890-1910

Lot #180 (Sale Order 156 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Teec Nos Pos figural rug circa 1890-1910. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a tight weave and lazy lines throughout the piece. Uniquely this Teec Nos Pos rug shows two figurals with stepped black hair and box-like heads with feathers decorating these figures and wearing traditional colored clothings with greasy yellow, green, red, light brown, a little darker brown, and orange coloration. The border is decorated with beige, white, and black coloration with chevrons inside the black band. The rug is expertly woven in a tradition Teec Nos Pos design and captures the heart of why these are extremely sought after in the industry of collecting Navajo rugs. The Teec Nos Pos Navajo rugs show a substantial influence from designs of Oriental origin. These bold, exciting and elaborate rugs are always surrounded by a wide border or borders of different Oriental motifs. The elaborate centers are of stylized feathers and arrows, steps and angular hooks extended from points of diamonds and triangles. Many different brightly colored yarns are used in these weavings. The condition of this rug shows some damage to one side of the rug with a moderate size tear and some fraying to the weave of the rug. The measurements of this Navajo rug is 60 1/2" x 42 1/2". The tread count of this rug is 270 threads per square inch.

Le Defi Au Grand-Pere by AP Morgan SP Humidor

Lot #181 (Sale Order 157 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Le Defi Au Grand-Pere by AP Morgan silver plated humidor circa 1950's. The humidor is wonderfully and professionally crafted silver plated brass construction that shows a scene of children playing tug-of-war with their grandpa and shows floral decoration the side walling of the humidor and is marked as follows: Le Defi Au Grand-Pere - D'Apres Morgan - (inside of lid) XX. The condition of this silver plated humidor is preserved with some wear to the silver plating along the border of the lid of the humidor and some slight wear to the frame of of the humidor. The measurements of this humidor is 2 1/4" x 7" x 5 3/8". The collective weight of this humidor is 2lb 2oz.

Ca. 1875 Kiowa-Comanche Warrior Society War Shirt

Lot #182 (Sale Order 158 of 712)

Rare and Important, this lot offers a truly stunning circa 1875 Kiowa-Comanche Warrior Society Shirt. This is a large war shirt that measures 26 inches across the shoulders by 29 inches from top to bottom. The piece is comprised of Indian brain-tanned hide with hand cut frilly fringes. In typical Southwestern fashion, the shirt is “hole cut” with hundreds of hand cut holes. This documented design is commonly seen in Kiowa, Comanche and Apache saddle bags and dance leggings with “hole cut” designs. There are old blue pony trader blue and white beaded designs on both of the front shoulder areas and a large porcupine quill quillwork horsetail hair drop tied onto the front of the shirt, in place of the typical bib. This specific type of war shirt according to Curtis, Reinhardt, Van Epps, et al, were worn and used by the Kiowa-Comanche “warrior society” members, an elite group of chosen warriors used for their skill. Few are known to exist. There is a similar example in the Museum fo the American Indian Smithsonian in New York which has three quilled hair drops attached. The shirts neck rim has old trade muslin cloth with beads. Half of the shirt vertically is covered in old ted ocher and the other half yellow ocher mineral pigment dyes. Provenance: From the ex-Ted Levy collection Santa Rosa California. This is truly a very unusual and rare example. The cut outs or “hole cut” designs have also been referred to from collectors as incised or punch hole with a few examples being seen such as the Blackfeet and Apache example previously sold by our company.

Owen D. Mort Jr. "Bronc Rider" Bronze Sculpture

Lot #183 (Sale Order 159 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Bronc Rider," from Wyoming artist Owen D Mort Jr. circa 1973. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a older cowboy riding a bucking horse with full rigging and holding the reins in his right hand. This bronze is mounted on a shield of hardwood. This bronze is an original that was contracted to be housed in The First National Bank and Trust Company of Wyoming and was contracted from Roman Bronze Co. to cast this bronze and was viewed on a custom stand. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 23 1/2" x 18 1/2" x 12". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 50lb 8oz. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including of Afghani artifacts. This bronze comes separately from the stand shown in the photos. This bronze comes complete with paperwork and records of the construction and a photo of Owen D. Mort Jr. constructing the first rendition of the bronze.

C. 1970's Mid-Century Walnut Statue Stand Desk

Lot #184 (Sale Order 160 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this circa 1970's Mid-Century Modern American Walnut folding desk stand display. The folding table stand is wonderfully and professionally crafted American Walnut construction. The table stand folds out from the base and houses the supports in its middle and has a raised level in its center. The condition of this fold out table stand is well preserved with some wear to the joints and chips to some areas but otherwise is well preserved and folds out appropriately. The measurements of this table stand folded out is 35" x 78" x 20 1/8". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including of Afghani artifacts. This table stand comes separately from the bronze housed on it in the photographs.

Jim Rennert (b. 1958) Artist Self Portrait Bronze

Lot #185 (Sale Order 161 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a bronze sculpture, circa 1999 of a self portrait of American artist, Jim Rennert, born in 1958. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows Jim Rennert looking at a frame but when you look from the other side it looks like a portrait of him. The bronze is signed on the bronze base and is dated 1999 underneath the signature. Jim Rennert is an American figural sculptor, working primarily in bronze depictions of everyman figures in business suits. He grew up in the Southwest United States before moving to Dallas, where he became a businessman. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture are 20 3/4" x 8 5/8" x 7 5/8". The collective weight of this bronze is 24lb 10oz.*

M. Stegm Fossilized Walrus & Turquoise Necklace

Lot #186 (Sale Order 162 of 712)

The lot features a wonderful vintage designer necklace set with fossilized walrus, turquoise and stacked discoidal stone in sterling silver. The piece is hand signed, "M. Stegm - Sterling + Fossil Walrus - Turquoise". The necklace shows a large sterling silver bezel set section of fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory with a large sterling silver feather dangling at the bottom. The strand shows stacked discoidal stone strand with sterling silver concho / concha beads, polished Turquoise and Walrus beads, a carved Turquoise bear fetish and sterling silver clasp. Truly a fine piece of jewelry with Southwest Native American styling with late vintage age. The walrus and silver feather area measures 6.5"L by 2"W. The necklace strand is 29"L end to end. Total weight of 162.2 grams.

Amazing C. 1990's Navajo Inlaid Bracelet

Lot #187 (Sale Order 163 of 712)

This is truly an outstanding, art piece sterling silver cuff bracelet with stained glass window pattern in turquoise, malachite and black onyx dating to the 1990's from a Navajo silversmith. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, turquoise, malachite, and onyx construction that shows an inlaid design with triangular and square cabochon set like a stain glass window and shows a round onyx cabochon set in the center. The bracelet is marked sterling on the underside of the bracelet. The condition of this Navajo bracelet is good with a slight patina to the bracelet but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bracelet is 2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" and the circumference is 4 1/2". The collective weight of this bracelet is 64.3g.

Ethiopian Opal Emerald & Sterling Silver Ring

Lot #188 (Sale Order 164 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Ethiopian opal emerald and sterling silver ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, opal, and emerald construction. The ring shows a center opal stone from Ethiopia with yellow and orange coloration with a lattice and shows four total round emeralds. The ring is marked as follows: KHR - 925 - India. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 1" x 7/8" x 1/2". The collective weight of this ring is 3.6g.

M. Stegm Modern Agate Sterling Onyx Necklace

Lot #189 (Sale Order 165 of 712)

The lot features a fantastic late-vintage modern southwestern M. Stegm necklace with pendant in agate and sterling silver. The pendant can be used as a brooch / pin. The piece is hand signed, "M. Stegm – Sterling". The belt buckle has a beautiful Modernist Contemporary design in sterling silver with four prong set with a wonderful agate stone with polished design having a wonderful sterling silver base. The strand is double set with polished black onyx beads having a matte finish with sterling silver beads in between. Truly a fine set of jewelry with Southwest Native American styling with late vintage age. Necklace measures 18”L and the pendant is 3.5” by 3” Total weight of 96.2 grams.

19th Century Tlingit Grizzly Ivory Totem Knife

Lot #190 (Sale Order 166 of 712)

"Presented within this lot is an exceedingly rare 19th-century Tlingit dagger, curated from the distinguished collection of Ted Levy in Santa Rosa, California. This exceptional artifact is a fine example showing the true artistry and craftsmanship of the Tlingit people. The hand-forged iron blade, distinguished by its tapered form and frontal fluting, having a hand sword pattern.

1900's Eastern Anatolian Caucus Tribal Kilim

Lot #191 (Sale Order 167 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1900's Eastern Anatolian Caucus tribal kilim. The region of Eastern Anatolia borders the Caucasian republics that recently gained independence from the now-defunct Soviet Union; it also abuts Iran, formerly known as Persia. The region has experienced, in addition to Turkish, Kurdish, Azeri, Armenian, Russian and Iranian influence to a greater or lesser degree, some of which is evident in the designs and coloring of weavings made here. The kilim features a central medallion that shows some stepped geometric design and a fringe to the edges of the kilim. The condition of this kilim shows some weathering to the fabric consistent with some age and shows some wear to areas close to the edges. The measurements of this kilim is 46 1/2" x 26 3/4".

Pendelton Beaver State Banded Indian Trade Blanket

Lot #192 (Sale Order 168 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Pendleton Beaver State banded Indian trade blanket. In 1912 Pendleton began producing wool blankets with authentic, traditional Native American Indian designs for some of the Northwest Tribes under the Beaver State label. Pendleton Blankets and the Beaver State label have since been highly regarded for quality, durability and warmth. The blanket features a red field that shows multi color bands that house red geometric patterns; the bands are colored with off white, yellow, orange, green, and black. The tag on the blanket is marked as follows: Beaver State - Reg. U.S. Pat Off. - Pendleton Woolen Mills - Pendelton, Oregon - Robes and Shawls. The condition of this Pendleton blanket is good with no obvious no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this blanket is 75" x 61".

Raqqa Ware Blue Glaze Footed Bowl ca. 12-15th C.

Lot #193 (Sale Order 169 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is this large Raqqa Ware Blue Glaze Footed Bowl, circa 12th-15th century AD. Raqqa ware or Rakka ware is a style of lustreware pottery that was a mainstay of the economy of Raqqa in northeastern Syria during the Ayyubid Dynasty (1171-1260). However, Raqqa was not the only production site and Raqqa Ware has been found at various locations on the Euphrates, such as Qala'at Balis. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including ancient Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far Asian artifacts.

Audubon's Original Water-Color Paintings

Lot #194 (Sale Order 170 of 712)

For your consideration this lot contains the First Edition of "The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for The Birds Of America", American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc., New York, 1966. Two (2) volumes in the publisher's original marbled paper covered slipcase. Illustrated with 431 full-page, full-color, plates, including full-page color frontispiece portrait of Audubon by John Syme. John James Audubon's Birds of America is a portal into the natural world. Issued serially in installments over a period of 12 years, Birds of America stands not only as one of the most beautiful books ever created, but also as an important contribution to the ornithological field: of the 435 birds illustrated in the work's four volumes, 25 were previously undocumented, and six are now extinct. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was a self-taught ornithologist, naturalist and artist. He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations, which depicted the birds in their natural habitats. The Birds of America, Audubon's collection of lifelike drawings, was a feat of artistry, technical skill and determination, and is one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. The volumes are in very nice, pristine condition, unmarked, unread, tight, square, and clean. Brown cloth bound gold gilt hardcovers, marbled endpapers. The marbled paper covered gold gilt slipcase shows wear at the edges and spine. Intact pages. Slipcase with volumes measures 11.25"W x 14"L x 3"D, weight 14lbs.

Civil War Era 19th Century Steer Horn Powder Horn

Lot #195 (Sale Order 171 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Civil War Era 19th Century steer horn powder horn. The powder horn features a wonderfully and professionally crafted steer horn construction that shows wooden cap with a nozzle that was turned in perfect alignment for the steer horn along with floral studded arrangement at the joint of the powder horn. The condition of this powder horn is well preserved for its age and shows a pretty heavy patina to the studs around the top cap of the power horn and some small slight scratches to the horn but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this powder horn 15" x 5 1/2" x 3 1/4". The collective weight of this powder horn is 1lb.

U.S. Springfield Trapdoor & Krag Bayonet Pair

Lot #198 (Sale Order 172 of 712)

Lot containing two antique U.S. issue bayonets. The first is a fine condition bayonet for the Model 1873 “Trapdoor Springfield” .45-70 rifle. The uncleaned blade is fairly bright with normal patches of brown. The scabbard retains a fine leather upper with brass swivel and good blue/black metal sheath. The second is a “U.S.” and “1897” stamped and dated bayonet made for the 1896 Springfield .30-40 caliber Krag rifle. This bayonet was made with a wood handle and bright blade that could also double as a hand held fighting instrument. The blued metal sheath and hanger show some surface age rust that has never been cleaned or restored. The bright blade shows some normal scratches and dings from actual use and retains fine markings. The wood handle and spring locking mechanism in the butt are fine. The pair weigh 2lbs 12oz.

19th C. Tlingit Copper Dagger w/ Bear Pommel

Lot #201 (Sale Order 173 of 712)

"This is a phenomenal 19th Century Tlingit / Haida Northwest Coast Indians forged copper large dag knife with figural Bear Totem carved head. The piece is very large, showing a forged copper double-edge dag fighting knife blade with unique heavy raised ridge median running down the center of both sides (this highly raised ridge has been documented on other 1800-1880 Northwest Coast Indian dag knives). The handle is wrapped in heavy red Stroud trade cloth with a heavy waxed hide like with hard surface being hide lace or sinew sewn. At the end shows a large pommel totem carving showing the Bear Tlingit carving with copper overlay tacked with small copper nails at the eye brown, atop the ear and eye, also being inlaid with Mother of Pearl / Abalone.

Early 1800 Missouri War Axe Tomahawk

Lot #202 (Sale Order 174 of 712)

This is a fantastic early, circa 1820, Missouri War Axe Tomahawk from the Central Plains region. The rare piece could be earlier Mandan or Assiniboine and features a hand-forged iron head with a large four-point morning star cut out at the center and three smaller four-point cutouts inlaid with copper near the blade. As with almost all documented, authentic early examples, the haft has a serrated cut “staircase” bottom end with minimal early brass tack decoration. The haft is secured to the head with an old leather gasket and brass tacks at the top. This is an early pattern of Missouri War Axe as described by Meriwether Lewis and Clark on their 1805 expedition up the Missouri River basin, where Lewis described this style of Missouri War Axe tomahawk having a large, wide head with blunt cut, un-sharpened blade edge and shorter handle. The entire tomahawk has a nice, mellow patina with minor nicks dings and expected wear from honest use. The bottom edge of the blade has some file cut marks, possibly an early representation of “kill” marks. Provenance: From the ex-Ted Levy Collection Santa Rosa, California. The head measures 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide across the bottom of the blade. Total length of 17 ½ inches.*

6 1/8" Pre Columbian Axe Head Woodland Era

Lot #205 (Sale Order 175 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 6 1/8" Pre Columbian axe head circa Woodland Era 1000BCE - 1000CE. The axe head features a wonderfully and professionally crafted beige flint construction that shows its professionally knapped with a fully serrated head and a wide axe head end that shows a shape demeanor with the otherside rounded but still knapped to a sharp edge and sports a bulbous main body. The Woodland period of North American pre-Columbian cultures lasted from roughly 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. The term was coined in the 1930s and refers to prehistoric sites between the Archaic period and the Mississippian cultures. The condition of this axe head is with no obvious signs of damage and shows no chipping to the material or blemishes with a good overall condition. The measurements of this axe head is 6 1/4" x 3 1/4". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including Native American, Pre Columbian, African, Afghan and Asian artifacts.

Art Deco Emerald Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Ring

Lot #206 (Sale Order 176 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Art Deco emerald diamond and 14k yellow gold ring with GGA paperwork. The ring features stamped, tested, and polished 14k yellow gold construction that shows markings on the inside of the ring band as follows: Oscar Friedman - 14k. The ring shows a center stone of octagonal faceted cut emerald that shows measurements of 11.25 x 9.04mm that shows type II clarity with green coloration and a total weight of 3.79cts. The center stone and pave shoulders are decorated with a total of 20 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.8 x 1.7mm with a clarity of SI1 - SO2 and a coloration of G - H and a total weight of 0.63cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA065093 and trace number: RN033968) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $12,880.00. The ring size is US 7. RN033968

70.58ct Tanzanite VS2 Diamond & 14k Gold Necklace

Lot #207 (Sale Order 177 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 70.58ct Tanzanite VS2 diamond and 14k gold necklace with GGA paperwork. The necklace features a stamped, tested, and polished 14k white gold construction that is marked as follows: Oscar Friedman - 14k. The necklace shows a total of 31 pear cut Tanzanite gemstones with measurements of 14.5 x 6.0mm that shows clarity of Type I with bluish Violet coloration with excellent symmetry and a total weight of 70.58cts. The gemstones are decorated with halo rings around them with a total of 868 round brilliant cut diamonds with measurements of 1.5 x 1.4mm and shows clarity of VS1-VS2 and a coloration of F - G and shows a total diamond weight of 8.80cts. Tanzanite is a very rare gemstone that is only found in the country of Tanzania. Originally discovered in 1967. Tiffany & Company, named the stone Tanzanite. It is found in the Usumburu Mountains that border the Umba Valley of northern Tanzania. Tanzanite occurs in gray, brown, violet, blue, reddish-purple, & green. The gem is interesting because of its exceptional pleochroism. Rotated in different directions a tanzanite will exhibit multiple changes of color. Tanzanite has a low tolerance to ultrasonic cleaning, and should not be cleaned using this method. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA067372 and trace number: NK015551) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $161,290.00. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 18 1/8". NK015551

17th-18th C. Japanese Samurai Sword Bronze Tsuba

Lot #208 (Sale Order 178 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 17th-18th century Japanese Katana sword bronze Tsuba. The Tsuba features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction. The Tsuba is decorated with a Samurai on horseback on the front with a forest scene and shows the backside of the horse with the forest scene around the face of the Tsuba and shows the markers mark in Japanese to the left of the sword cutout. A Tsuba is a Japanese sword guard, typically elaborately decorated and made of steel or bronze. The condition of this bronze tsuba is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze tsuba is 2 7/8" x 2 3/4". The collective weight of this bronze tsuba is U6oz.

17th-18th C. Japanese Samurai Sword Bronze Tsuba

Lot #209 (Sale Order 179 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 17th-18th century Japanese Samurai sword bronze Tsuba. The Tsuba features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction. The Tsuba shows a tooled storm decoration that is professionally textured to look like an angry sea with large waves and white caps. The Tsuba is marked around the sword port with the markers mark in Japanese. A Tsuba is a Japanese sword guard, typically elaborately decorated and made of steel or bronze. The condition of this bronze Tsuba is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze Tsuba is 3 1/8" x 3". The collective weight of this bronze Tsuba is U6oz.

Vintage Diamond Emerald & 14k Yellow Gold Ring

Lot #210 (Sale Order 180 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this vintage diamond emerald and 14k yellow gold ring circa 1950's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow gold, diamond, and emerald construction that shows center stone of square cut emerald gemstone that shows some inclusions with other areas of the stone shows good eye clarity. The center stone is decorated with a total of 12 round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate weight of 0.22 carats and good eye clarity with a great sheen denoting a substantial clarity possibly VS quality. The ring is marked on the inside of the ring band as follows: JDR - 14k. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious sings of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this 1" x 3/4" x 3/8". The collective weight of this ring is 5.3g. The ring size is US 6 1/2.

Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Stamped Inkwell

Lot #211 (Sale Order 181 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Arts and Crafts hammered copper stamped inkwell circa 1930's. The top shows a repousse Trinity symbol. The inkwell is wonderfully and professionally crafted hammered copper construction that shows the Arts and Crafts style that shows a hinged lid with an embossed in a triangular raised construction and the inkwell is glass and is marked with a cross of Loraine with a circle around an 'R'. The condition of this of this inkwell box is good with a slight patina but otherwise shows a good overall condition. The measurements of this inkwell box is 1 7/8" x 3" x 3". The collective weight of this inkwell box is 8oz.

Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post Rug c1930s

Lot #212 (Sale Order 182 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post rug circa 1930's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows the iconic Crystal Trading Post design with eye dazzler decorations with medallions and geometric patterns that shows coloration of dark brown, red, light brown, beige, and red with a black border. The regional pattern Crystal starts in the mid 1930’s. The pattern is borderless with horizontal bands of geometric designs. The bands are separated by “wavy lines”. This is created by alternating and crossing the color of each weft. The colors are of natural wool with vegetal dyed colors. The contemporary Crystals are drastically different from the old J.B. MOORE crystals, which made the area famous in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with some wear and fraying consistent with the age of the rug but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this rug are 89" x 52". The thread count of this rug is 66 threads per square inch.

Navajo C. Draper No. 8 Spiderweb Turquoise Buckle

Lot #215 (Sale Order 183 of 712)

This is a fantastic circa 1980-1990's Navajo Charlton Draper sterling silver belt buckle set with rare Number 8 Spiderweb Turquoise. The buckle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and No. 8 turquoise construction the turquoise shows beautiful heavy matrix to the stones with good luster and light blue coloration. The buckle is marked on the back as follows: CD - Sterling - and hand written Charlton Draper. Also referred to as No. 8 / #8 / Number 8 / Number Eight Turquoise. Charleston Draper is a Navajo master silversmith with a signature style. He is known for his use of excellent turquoise from the best American mines. For this bracelet, he has selected a fabulous piece of Blue Gem Turquoise from the historic Battle Mountain region of Nevada. The condition of this Navajo buckle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this buckle is 2" x 2 1/2" x 7/8". The collective weight of this buckle is 59.7g.

C. 1870 No. Cheyenne Beaded Buffalo Hide Moccasins

Lot #216 (Sale Order 184 of 712)

This is an astounding pair of buffalo hide beaded warrior’s moccasins from the Northern Cheyenne dating to circa 1870’s. The set is comprised of Indian brain tanned buffalo / bison hide with parfleched hard sole rawhide soles / bottoms. The set is stuffed with old newspaper and clothe to keep their shape with minor wear from true age and Indian use with minimal bead loss. The beadwork shows classic Cheyenne pattern in all 19th Century period correct glass trade seed / cen beads showing colors of chalk white, cobalt, red white heart and greasy yellow. This shows a tab and buffalo or horse track design, truly a beautiful set. The ties have been replaced and the set shows sinew and thread sewing. The soles have a hard base with dark coloring from true wear and the hide is mostly supple with some stiffness. Provenance: From the ex-Tom Hardy collection Indianapolis, Indiana. Each measures 11 inches in length by 4 ½ inches wide.

"Adventures of Captain Bonneville" by Irving, 1872

Lot #217 (Sale Order 185 of 712)

Presented inn this lot is a 1872 Author's Revised Edition of the Classic, "Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A." by Washington Irving, J. B. Lippincott & Co. Philadelphia. "Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., People's Edition, in the Rocky Mountains And The Far West Digested From His Journal And Illustrated Fom Various Other Sources Author's Revised Edition Complete In One Volume" is the story of one of the great but not so well known explorers of the American mid-west and Pacific coast. Captain Bonneville of the US army spent three years exploring this vast area and this book details his adventures of that time. Travel with Captain Bonniville in the 1830's as he sets off on his quest and meets along the way the Fur Trappers, Hunters, Indian Tribes other Frontersmen and colourfull character's along the way. The book in itself is a great adventure story written by the master story teller Washington Irving, but is much more , full of history, the wild nature of the area and the customs/folklore of this time. A great book that takes you back to relive, learn and experience this episode in American history. Washington Irving was an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He wrote the short stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", both of which appear in his collection, "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent." Irving was one of the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe. This reddish brown cloth and leather bound gold gilt stamped hardcover is in nice condition, scuffing noted to cover edges, gold gilt medallion with "Bonneville" on front cover. Intact pages exhibit age tanning, slight foxing observed. Measures 4.25"W x 6.5"L x 1"D, weight approx. 12oz.

WW2 German Officers Sword ACS Alcoso Marked

Lot #218 (Sale Order 186 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this WWII German officers swrod ACS Alcoso marked. The sword features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stainless steel construction that shows a black iron sheath with a belt ring and a sliger in the mouth of the sheath with a bakelite wire wrapped handle that shows a stainless steel cross guard and hilt. The sword is marked with a ASC and a scale hallmark on the inside of the sheath guard. The condition of this sword is well preserved for its age that shows some wear to the sheath, and the blade shows some slight patina but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this sword in its sheath is 41" x 5 1/2" x 1" and the blade length is 35 1/4".

Navajo Toadlena Two Grey Hills Rug c. 1970's

Lot #219 (Sale Order 187 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Toadlena Two Grey Hills rug circa 1970's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a central stepped medallion with borders of stepped design and shows coloration of black, off white, dark grey, and light grey coloration. This regional style was started in 1914 by George Bloomfield and Ed Davis at the Toadlena and Two Grey Hills Trading Post. These Navajo rugs are characterized by natural browns, tan, gray, ivory, white, and black. It is not unusual for the blacks to be oven-dyed. Very rarely small amounts of red, orange or blue are used. The patterns usually have a central diamond motif and intricate patterns. The Two Grey Hills weavings are noted for their high quality. The trading post is located in northwest New Mexico, south of Shiprock and northeast of the Crystal area. The condition of this Navajo rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 42" x 28". The thread count is 375 threads per square inch.

Navajo Chinle Trading Post Rug c. 1940's

Lot #220 (Sale Order 188 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Chinle Trading Post rug circa 1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows geometric patterns throughout the center of the rug with a border of the rug and shows black, orange, off white, and heathered brown coloration throughout the rug design. This regional Navajo Rug style is named for the town of Chinle at the mouth of Canyon de Chelly. The Chinle style was developed by Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Cozy McSparron, a trader at Chinle. They sought to revive weaving using classic period designs with vegetal dyes. The Chinle characteristics are horizontal bands containing Chevrons, Chinle Stars, Squash Blossoms and Diamonds in muted colors of gold, green, tan, ivory and pink. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with some fraying to the edges and some small holes to the weave of the rug with some slight bleeding to the orange dyed sections and some stains to the rug but is otherwise well preserved. The measurements of this rug is 79 1/2" x 46". The thread count is 78 threads per square inch.

Circa 1909-1940 Northern Sioux Ledger Drawing

Lot #221 (Sale Order 189 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this original ledger drawing from the Northern Sioux dating to circa 1909-1940’s from the Robert Dickens Little Blue Hand collection. These ledger drawings are from the same ledger book collection offered and sold from our company back in 2013. The original ledger book would have been traded to the Northern Sioux and was said to be handed down from their ancestors at the Sioux Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and later traded to the collector many years ago back in the 1970-1980’s. The set ranging in age from circa 1890 on and is mostly believed to be drawn in circa 1920-1930’s. The artwork shows a salary accounting page that is dated 1909 and features a warrior in full war regalia holding a lance down in a charge against a wagon with a man firing back with a pistol and his family in the wagon. The wagon is littered with arrows and shows a hillside in the background. The condition of this piece of ledger art is good and well preserved with a frame and no obvious signs of damage to the artwork. The measurements of this framed artwork is 13 1/4" x 17 5/8" and the visible art measures 9 7/8" x 14 1/8".

James K. Polk 1845 Inaugural Indian Peace Medal

Lot #222 (Sale Order 190 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this James K. Polk 1845 inaugural Indian peace medal. This peace medal features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows the 1845 James K. Polk inaugural medal with a presentation collar. These medals were given to the tribal chiefs and elders in the event of governmental treaties or ceremonies. The peace medal reads as follows: James K. Polk President Of The United States 1845 - Peace and Friendship. The condition of this peace medal is is well preserved for its age with some wear to the felt necklace and the underside of the trade cloth and shows a slight patina to the medal itself. The measurements of this peace medal is 19" x 10 1/2" x 1 1/2". The collective weight of this peace medal is 10oz.

Leica IIIa D.R.P. Camera w/ E. L. W. Summitar Lens

Lot #223 (Sale Order 191 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1939 Leica IIIa D. R. P. camera with an Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar Summitar 50mm F/2 lens made by Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar, Germany. The Optical Institute in Wetzlar, Germany, which Karl Kellner founded is where Ernst Leitz got his start. The founding year is listed as 1850 in the older Leitz trade catalogues, but by the early 20th century, the date is listed as 1849 in Leitz publications. The company's initial focus was on telescopes, but by the 1850s, microscopes had taken center stage. Following the death of his partner Friedrich Christian Belthle from tuberculosis at the age of 29, Kellner took over the workshop. The business was renamed as Kellner and Belthle Optical Institute. Ernst Leitz (1843–1920), an engineer that Belthle hired in 1865, joined him as a partner the following year. After Belthle passed away in 1869, Leitz assumed control of the business and changed its name to the Optical Institute of Ernst Leitz (Optischen Institut von Ernst Leitz). At the time, Leitz was just 26 years old. Leitz had a difficult first year due to the Franco-Prussian War's outbreak in 1870. Nevertheless, he managed to capitalize on the growing demand for microscopes. The Leitz company expanded its product line to include binoculars, still and cinematic projectors, and other optical instruments between 1889 and 1911. In 1892, a sales office was established in New York City, which subsequently adopted the name E. Leitz, U.S.A. The Leitz company employed 950 people and produced 9000 microscopes annually by 1910. Ernst Leitz hired Oskar Barnack (1879–1936) in 1911 with the goal of creating a portable camera. Dr. Max Berek (1886–1949) completed his studies in mathematics and mineralogy in Berlin and began working for Ernst Leitz in 1912. He used mathematics to design the 50mm anastigmat, the original Leitz camera lens. Using the new lens system, Barnack created the 35mm camera in 1913. The "UR-Leica Prototype" is the name given to it today. Ernst Leitz II (1870–1956), his son, took over as the company's sole proprietor after his father's death in 1920. Ernst Leitz II made the decision to commercialize Barnack's invention in 1924. "Leica," a combination of Lei(tz) Ca(mera), was the name given to the new 35mm cameras. The first Leica cameras were put on the market in 1925. Leica released the first 35mm interchangeable lens cameras in 1930. Ernst Leitz GmbH was the new name given to the merged branches of the Leitz companies. The German government forced the Leitz company to switch to war production during World War I, but Max Berek, the famous optical scientist at Leitz, declined to work with the Nazi party during World War II. His professorship was taken away from him by the German government, but it was given back to him in 1946. Management acquired the Leica camera company in 1992. Leica Microsystems and Leica Geosystems were the two divisions of the Leica group formed in 1997. The camera shows a metal construction and shows the maker and the model on the top of the camera. The serial number is present on the top and reads, "No. 512243". The camera features a magnified rangefinder and a viewfinder, an easy to read matte silver slow speed dial and frame counter, a Leica Summitar lens with a serial number of "657142", and a professional 3/8" trip-pod thread. The camera shows some wear from its age and use over the years, but no signs of obvious damage are present on the camera or the lens. The camera measures 2 3/16" L x 5 5/8" W x 2 3/4" H and weighs 1 pound and 6 ounces.

Sioux Beaded Polished Buffalo Horn Headdress

Lot #224 (Sale Order 192 of 712)

This is a beautiful buffalo horn head dress attributed to the Sioux Indians of South Dakota with beaded browband from the Indian Wars / Indian Reservation era. The piece is comprised of Indian brain tanned buffalo / bison hide cap and trailer with fur on having two polished buffalo horns. At the front is a beautifully beaded brow strip / browband and at each corner dangles of old trade clothe, tarnished hawk bells, two ermine hides and dark brown human hair drops with two old brass trade thimbles. The beaded brow band consist of all glass trade seed beads with colors of chalk white, greasy yellow, greasy blue, red white heart and semi-transparent green. The headdress, from the 19th century appears to be professionally restored and is well kept condition. Provenance: Ted Levy collection of American Indian Art and Accouterments in Santa Rosa, California. Please review for your own representation of age. Beautiful piece.

J.B. Owens Utopian Native American Pottery Vase

Lot #225 (Sale Order 193 of 712)

For your consideration is a Rare J.B. Owens Pottery Utopian Vase, Native American Warrior, circa 1896, signed by artist Cora McCandless. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including ancient Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far Asian artifacts. Owens Pottery was founded by John B. Owens in 1885. Owens began producing art pottery in 1896 with the introduction of the Utopian line, which soon brought Owens Pottery to national acclaim, with several awards. Popular lines included Utopian, Lightweight, Lotus, Henri Deux, and Matte Green. The Utopian line competed directly with the Rookwood Standard Glaze and the Weller Louwelsa, with artistic works on dark brownish backgrounds. Most designs were floral but also included animals, landscapes, Native Americans, famous people and more. Non-floral designs were produced in smaller quantities and are fairly scarce. This stunning vase features a Native American male wearing a bone breastplate while also wearing two feathers in his hair. A beautiful portrait reminiscent of Edward Curtis' famous photographs of Native Americans in the late 1890s and early 1900s. The artist's initials are located at the bottom edge right below the portrait. 5 JB. OWENS UTOPIAN 1067 is imprinted on the concave base. Vase in wonderful preserved condition, crackle observed throughout. Measures 15"H, base 4.5" diameter, weight 3lb, 12oz.

1923 1st Ed. The Book of the American Indian

Lot #226 (Sale Order 194 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1923 First Edition, "The Book of the American Indian" by Hamlin Garland, pictured by Frederic Remington, Harper & Brothers, New York publisher. Hannibal Hamlin Garland (1860-1940) was an American novelist, short story writer, poet, psychical researcher and essayist. Garland is known for his collection of western short stories. The book contains numerous Native American short stories and tales. The stories are accompanied by 35 illustrations done by Frederic Remington, with a combination of colored and black & white pieces. Frederic Sackrider Remington (1861-1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor and writer who specialized in depictions of the American Old West. His works are known for depicting the Western United States in the last quarter of the 19th century and featuring images such as cowboys, Native Americans, and the U.S. Cavalry. The black and brown illustrated gold gilt hardcover shows nice condition overall with some scuffing to the corners and spine. Intact interior pages are in nice condition with no signs of tears nor foxing. Measurements are 9"W x 12.25"L x 1.25"D, weight 3lb, 4oz.

Cheyenne Split Buffalo Horn War Bonnet - Sherwoods

Lot #227 (Sale Order 195 of 712)

"The lot features a beautiful split horn buffalo war bonnet headdress attributed to the Cheyenne Native American Indians from the Mike Kokin Sherwood’s Spirit of America Gallery Santa Fe, NM and Ted Levy collections. The headdress is comprised of Indian brain tanned buffalo / bison hide cap and trailer with two polished split horns, old trade beads, strips of old trade clothe, old brass hawk bells, a large beautiful beaded brow band strip in typical Cheyenne colors. The beadwork si all glass trade seed beads with colors of red white heart, chalk white, sky padre light blue and cobalt. There are long strips of old grey horsetail hair. The long trailer is 33 inches long and has notch-cut edges and tapers to a point. There are old faded painted symbols still visible along with old hawk bells tied on the back with strips of hide as well.

Meiji P. Japanese Small Inlaid Four Panel Screen

Lot #228 (Sale Order 196 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Japanese small inlaid four panel screen circa the Meiji Period. The Meiji era is an era of Japanese history that extended from 1868 to 1912. The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. The table screen features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wooden and inlaid with two shades of abalone, red coral, and orange spiny oyster and shows a scene of a port with a hill side with structures on top and a mountain in the distance; the front scene is of mothers and their daughters by the water side interacting together. The condition of this panel table screen shows one scratch to the left panel and to its frame but seems to be otherwise well preserved. The measurements of this four panel table screen is 34 3/4" x 41 1/2" fully extended.

Victorian Gone With the Wind Electric Lamp c. 1890

Lot #229 (Sale Order 197 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Victorian Gone With the Wind electric lamp circa 1890. The lamp is wonderfully and professionally crafted glass and brass construction that shows two globes with fruits and vines throughout the globes and is marked 'Made in U.S.A.' This lamp was originally outfitted for kerosene gas but has been refurbished to be lit up by electricity. The condition of this Gone With the Wind lamp is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this gone with the wind lamp is 27" x 9" x 9". The collective weight of this lamp is 8lb 6oz.

Acoma Esperanza Plaster of Paris by Austin Pr 1989

Lot #230 (Sale Order 198 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Acoma Esperanza Plaster of Paris by Austin Productions circa 1989. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Plaster of Paris construction that shows Acoma Esperanza carrying a ceramic pottery vessel wearing traditional Acoma garments with a long flowing dress and wearing two necklaces; her facial features are life like and great texturing to her hair. The sculpture is marked on the back as follows: Acoma - Austin Productions - IMC 1989. The condition of this sculpture is well preserved with a small chip to the lid of the vessel she is carrying but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this Plaster of Paris sculpture is 33 3/4" x 12 1/2" x 9 1/2". The collective weight of this sculpture is 25lb 8oz.

1900's Winchester & U.S. Gov Cartridges & Boxes

Lot #234 (Sale Order 199 of 712)

"Lot containing five very early 20th Century cartridge boxes. Four are Winchester two-piece boxes with labels for the .30 Army cartridge (.30-40 Krag). Two of the boxes have a top label stating “.30 ARMY POINTED SOFT POINT 150 GR.” and two top labels state “.30-220 CALIBER MODEL 1895 SOFT POINT” (this refers to the cartridges being loaded with 220 grain bullets for the Winchester Model 1895 lever action rifle). The side labels on all four boxes state “FOR KRAG JORGENSON AND WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLE MODEL 1895.” One box for the 150 grain load contains no cases; One box for the 220 grain bullet contains 14 fired early Winchester cases and two boxes contain a full 20 fired early Winchester cases. The fifth box is an early 20th century two piece for “20 CTGS U.S. GOVERNMENT STANDARD .45 CALIBRE SMOKELESS POWDER 500 GRS. BULLET” By the Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Bridgeport, Conn. This is an unopened box with both

Rare & Fine Missouri War Axe Tomahawk

Lot #236 (Sale Order 200 of 712)

This is an outstanding, rare and fine Missouri War Axe Tomahawk attributed to the Otoe. This is a very rare, circa 1800-1820 specimen, with only two known examples in any private collections or museums. The other nearly identical example sold in the Soulis Auction (Dirk Soulis) in Missouri August 2021 for $33,040 (w/ bp) which was noted as being collected in 1980’s from a Kansas City, Missouri estate sale. These are the only two examples known to have these unique and unusual cut outs in the blade, most likely made by the same hand. The blade, as on all authentic early examples, is a blunt-cut, un-sharpened end. It features rare shapes and cut outs, punch dot decoration and filed lines over the eye hole. The cut outs show a stylized weeping heart with four point circle punch dot cross like design and stylized “V” with punch dot ends. The hardwood haft handle has a few rows of tacks at the top and bottom and the top fo the haft has three simple tacks applied. The bottom of the haft has a serrated cut, “staircase” tiered edge as seen and documented on early authentic Missouri War Axe tomahawks that does not appear on any other style of American Indian tomahawk. The Soulis example also has the identical haft with serrated cut bottom. The piece has a small drop of two black bear claws with old tiny, tarnished brass trade beads. The piece was collected from the Otoe and is mostly definitely a Central Plains region creation. This is truly an incredible tomahawk with only two known pieces in this cutout form and possibly one of the most rare and important tomahawks on the open market with such amazing art appeal. Provenance: From the ex-Glenn Ford Conservatorship collection, Ted Levy collection Santa Rosa, California. The blade and haft have some minor and expected nicks, dings and wear from true age and use. A picture of the Soulis example is shown for representation.*

19th C. Plains Large File Dag Knife w/ Pewter

Lot #237 (Sale Order 201 of 712)

This is a large, fighting knife or dag knife from the Plains Native Americans of the 19th century. The knife is comprised of a large, blacksmith forge rasp file marked "CAST STEEL WARRANTED" on one side and a half wagon wheel castle tower hallmark on the other. The double edge blade shows a thick, long and slender body with curved pointed tip in dagger or dag form. The handle shows a poured pewter / lead inlay at the guard with a geometric design, in typical Plains pattern on a unique carved wood branch handle. The handle wood has a deep, original dark patina from honest age and use with a unique horn like branch pommel end. Truly a menacing weapon. Provenance: From a private Wisconsin collection. Measures overall 17.5"L x 3.25"W.*

Lakota Sioux Triple Batwing Tomahawk - Beaded Drop

Lot #238 (Sale Order 202 of 712)

"The lot features a beautiful large older forged western pipe tomahawk with rare triple batwing cutouts and beaded drop from the Northern Plains, attributed to the Lakota Sioux Indians with old 19th Century beaded Buffalo hide drop also from the Sioux.

Oglala Lakota Sioux Beaded Hide Tipi Bag

Lot #239 (Sale Order 203 of 712)

The lot features a beautiful near fully beaded reservation Oglala Lakota Sioux beaded hide tipi bag. This is an early Indian Reservation period example. The bag is comprised of Indian brain tanned hide that is expertly beaded in attractive and colorful classic traditional geometric patterns on the front, sides and top of flap. The bag also exhibits strips of old red stroud trade clothe on the flap and old tarnished tin cone dangles with dyed red horse tail hair adornments. There are original Indian hide ties. The beadwork exhibits greasy yellow, chalk white, cobalt, greasy green, medium green, and semi-transparent red. This truly spectacular example is well kept with little to no bead loss and supple hide. Provenance: Jim Bastian Kansas City, Missouri. The bag measures 15 inches wide by 11 inches high without fringes.

Hand-knotted, Hand-woven Eastern Anatolian Rug

Lot #241 (Sale Order 204 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a hand-knotted and hand-woven Eastern Anatolian Wool Rug, ca. mid to late 1900s. A beautiful example of the craftsmanship of the rug weavers from the Central Asian people of Eastern Anatolia. Against a mostly red backdrop, colors include black, blue, brown, red, green, orange, periwinkle blue. Many motifs are used in traditional Kilims, handmade flat-woven rugs, each with many variations. In Turkish Anatolia village women wove themes significant for their lives into their rugs, whether before marriage or during married life. Some motifs represent desires, such as for happiness and children; Others represent protection against threats such as wolves (to the flocks) and scorpions, or against the "evil eye". These motifs were often combined when woven into patterns on Kilims. With the fading of tribal and village cultures in the 20th century, the meanings of Kilim patterns have also faded. This Kilim contains many traditional motifs representing themes appropriate to their own circumstances. Some of the motifs used are widespread across Anatolia and sometimes across other regions of West Asia, but patterns vary between tribes and villages, and rugs often expressed personal and social meaning. This rug is in nice overall condition. The colors are bold and not faded, loose weave along fringe noted, previous repairs are observed. Measures 45"W x 72"L, weight 6lb, 12oz.

C. 1911-1940 Lakota Sioux Sun Dance Ledger Drawing

Lot #242 (Sale Order 205 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this original ledger drawing from the Northern Sioux of the rare Sun Dance dating to circa 1911-1940’s from the Robert Dickens Little Blue Hand collection. These ledger drawings are from the same ledger book collection offered and sold from our company back in 2013. The original ledger book would have been traded to the Northern Sioux and was said to be handed down from their ancestors at the Sioux Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and later traded to the collector many years ago back in the 1970-1980’s. The set ranging in age from circa 1890 on and is mostly believed to be drawn in circa 1920-1930’s. The ledger art shows an accounting sheet for 1911 titled Sam Lievine and shows a scene of a man dressed in ceremonial garments holding a dancing wand and conducting the Sun Dance with a squaw sitting outside of the shown teepee that is decorated with a bear print and a bear; the pole being used in the dance shows buffalo skulls at its base and the sun overhead. The condition of this framed ledger art is good with very slight wear to the frame and some wear to the edges of the artwork but otherwise shows good well preserved condition. The measurements of this framed ledger art is 12 1/4" x 18 1/4" and the visible artwork measures 10 1/4" x 15 3/4".

Ryan Butte Co. Butte, Montana Banana Box c. 1950s

Lot #243 (Sale Order 206 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Ryan Co. Butte, Montana banana box circa 1950's. The box features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wooden and steel construction that shows steel framing and wooden structure and reads as follows: Ryan Butte Co. Butte, Montana - Banana Box - Return to Warehouse Promptly. The condition of this banana box shows some wear to the decal advertisement and to the structure of the box in one of the corners but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this banana box is 14" x 34 1/4" x 16". The collective weight of this banana box is 11lb 14oz.

Ghaznavid Dynasty Ceramic Oil Lamp ca. 12th-15th C

Lot #244 (Sale Order 207 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is a Ghaznavid Dynasty Ceramic Footed Oil Lamp, ca. 12th-15th C. AD., Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, during the Golden Age of Islam. The Ghaznavid dynasty, found in the city of Lashkar Gah, once historically called Bost or Boost, was once the site of a Ghaznavid palace and soldiers' bazaar near the confluence of the Helmand and Arghandab rivers in southeastern Afghanistan. The top resembles an Elephant head, its trunk in an upward position, Arabesque designs adorning the trunk and head. On the head rear is a square protusion most likely a stop for the original lid; lid is missing. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including ancient Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian artifacts. The monuments at Bost include remains from periods of ancient Iranian, Greco-Roman, and Indian domination, as well as the ruins of an imposing fortress, a soaring arch with baked-brick decoration in geometric patterns. The wealth of the medieval city was attested by Arab and Persian writers. Much of Afghanistan's art can be traced back through the invasions, occupations, empires, and dynasties that so frequently have ravaged the country. Afghanistan has been a crossroads of cultures that make up the colorfully robust and dynamic foundation of Afghan art. The National Museum of Afghanistan showcases artifacts from the Ghaznavid dynasty in the 12th Century AD. Ceramic lamps were either hand modeled, thrown on a wheel, or cast in molds with relief or “plastic” decoration. They were slipped (coated with an additional layer of clay) or glazed prior to firing to make the fabric less permeable and better able to hold fuel. Oil lamps were a necessity in everyday life and were used by every stratum of the population. This pinched spout ceramic oil lamp is in nice preserved condition, the reddish clay vessel exhibits slight chipping to mouth rim and foot base. Reservoir concentric circle bottom appears decorated with Arabesque motifs surrounding. Measures 2.75""W x 3.25""L x 2""H

Pendelton Beaver State Indian Trade Blanket

Lot #245 (Sale Order 208 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Pendleton Beaver State medallion Indian trade blanket. In 1912 Pendleton began producing wool blankets with authentic, traditional Native American Indian designs for some of the Northwest Tribes under the Beaver State label. Pendleton Blankets and the Beaver State label have since been highly regarded for quality, durability and warmth. The blanket shows a rich navy blue field with geometric patterns of brown, red, orange, and white with medallions and stepped decorations throughout. The tag reads as follows: Beaver State - Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. - Pendelton Woolen Mills - Pendelton, OR - Dry Clean - Robes and Shawls. The condition of this blanket is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this blanket is 74" x 59".

Rare Large Comanche Sheffield Bone Bowie Knife

Lot #246 (Sale Order 209 of 712)

The lot features an early Sheffield English made bowie knife with brass tacked bone handle from the Comanche at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and from the Tommy Hans / Jim Bastian collections. The knife exhibits a “Sheffield 2” stamping on the left side of the blade and is affixed to an old flat bone handle with old brass trade tacks on both sides with a large hole that would have held a drop of feathers at one time. The large knife is well kept and from a large collection of Southern Plains materials. Provenance: From the collections of Tommy Hans and Jim Bastian of Missouri. Measures 16 inches long.

Jack Yellow Hawk (Sioux) Gambler's Pipe Tomahawk

Lot #247 (Sale Order 210 of 712)

"Large Western pipe tomahawk from Sioux, Jack Yellow Hawk with gambler cutouts in the blade. The blade shows gambler card player’s suit cut out in the blade including the Club, Spade, Heart and Diamond.

Ca. 1890- Cheyenne Four Tab Beaded Pipe Bag

Lot #249 (Sale Order 211 of 712)

This is a fantastic Cheyenne pipe bag, referred to as a “four tab bag” by collectors dating to the late 19th Century to early 20th Century comprised of beadwork and Buffalo hide. The piece is comprised of Indian brain tanned Buffalo Bison hide with a yellow ocher / ochre mineral pigment paint being trade thread sewn and has long Indian hide fringes hanging off the bottom. The pipe bag is wonderfully beaded on both sides in showing unique geometric pattern, one side showing a classic Cheyenne box or tab design with a Maltese cross inside box borders with a curved border and triangle accent further bordering this. The other side shows a unique cross like pattern being vaguely similar to the Maltese cross with four triangle designs attached to the spot circle pattern in the center. The bag also has a fancy beaded border edge as well as a banded beaded design on the outside edges. The top of the bag shows four folds of Indian tanned hide with a split tail kike design with rounded edge all being fancy beaded on the edge, commonly referred to by collectors as a four-tab pattern and shows some Czechoslovakian bugle beads accenting as well. The beadwork shows all early period correct glass trade seed beads in colors of chalk white, red white hearts, semi-transparent, lilac, greasy blue, medium green, cobalt. The main beadwork section is done on a thick muslin trade canvas and has Indian hide sewn on the top and fringes on the bottom, both sewn with trade cotton. One side of the top has a tear as shown in the photos. The hide shows some surface cracking but mostly supple hide. Most of the beadwork in the main section is present with little loss. The outside edge shows little bead loss and the top section of Czech beads shows some loss. Good, original period correct Cheyenne bags with the four-tab pattern are scarce and is truly a wonderful piece of original Native American art. For reference see the 19th Century Cheyenne Four Tab Beaded Pipe Bag sold by our company in June 2023 for $8,505 (shown w/ bp) as well as circa 1870 Southern Cheyenne Beaded Pipe Bag with four tabs which was sold by our company in October 2022 for $5,355 (shown w/ bp). Provenance: From a private Utah Native American and Cowboy collection. Measures overall 28.5 inches long by 6 inches wide. Total weight of 6 oz.

HB Montreal Buffalo Bone Handled Dag Knife

Lot #250 (Sale Order 212 of 712)

The lot features an HB MONTREAL stamped metal blade with buffalo / bison bone handle and poured pewter hilt guard. The blade is stamped with a crow over HB and stamped in a rectangle MONTREAL. The long blade has a lance, spear or dag knife pattern with raised median ridge down the center and dark brown / red coloring. The handle shows a buffalo / bison bone with pewter capped pin and poured pewter hilt guard. The bone has a yellow to dark coloring with shiny patina. There is a hairline crack running from the pewter hilt to just passed the stud holding it in place on both sides. Nice looking dag knife. Measures overall 15 7/8"L by 2 1/8"W.

19th C. Great Lakes Ball Head Hand Effigy War Club

Lot #251 (Sale Order 213 of 712)

This lot features a hand effigy carved root ball head war club from the Northeastern Great Lakes Native American Indian region dating to the early-1800s. The piece exhibits a root burl carved ball head and the entire club appears to be crafted from one piece of wood. The top of the ball head has a human hand effigy carving with tapered haft handle. The ball has been heavily painted red with the majority of the shaft showing remnants of being painted white. At the end of the club has more red paint. There are several documented human hand and face carved weapons from the Seneca and Iroquois Indians of the Great Lakes Woodlands region with this being a nice example. For reference see the Circa 1841 Tonawanda Seneca False Face Staff which sold at Cowan’s for $11,000 around 2011 and shows a shaft with the end having a closing human hand over a round ball face. The club shows a few spots with exposed pieces of the wood, slight chips or cuts, showing the deep patina coloring of the wood, indicative of its early age. Truly a unique piece with great Native American Folk Art appeal. Measures overall 19 5/8”L with the ball being about 3.25”.*

RARE R.H. Ruana First Knife "M" Stamped 1962-1983

Lot #252 (Sale Order 214 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this rare R.H. Ruana first knife stamped 'M' circa 1962-1983. The knife features a hardened steel blade with an aluminum handle and stag horn grips. The handle is marked "R.H. Ruana Bonner Montana M". Rudy Ruana began making knives in Bonner, Montana back in the 1950's and are still being made today by Rudy's family. The knife is marked on the handle as follows: R.H. Ruana - Bonner - M - Montana. The condition of this Ruana knife is good with a slight patina to the blade and some wear to the sheath but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this knife in the sheath is 9 7/8" x 2 1/4" x 2" and the blade length is 5". The collective weight of this knife is 10oz.

R.H. Ruana Skinner Knife & Leather Scabbard

Lot #253 (Sale Order 215 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this R.H. Ruana skinner knife and leather scabbard circa 1983-1984. The knife features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stainless steel and stag horn construction. Rudy Ruana began making custom knives in the 1930's. His business has been family owned from the beginning and is still in operation today in Bonner, Montana. Ruana knives are highly regarded and sought after by knife collectors and enthusiasts. The knife is marked on the handle as follows: R.H. Ruana - Bonner - Montana. The condition of this Ruana knife is good with some very slight patina but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this knife in the sheath is 8 3/4" x 1 7/8" x 1 3/4" and the blade length is 4". The collective weight of this knife is 4oz.

19th C. Triple Spring Blacksmith Forged Bear Trap

Lot #254 (Sale Order 216 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 19th century triple spring blacksmith forged bear trap. The bear trap is wonderfully and professionally crafted steel construction that shows triple springs to the bear trap with a rectangular slick pan with no marks, and the teeth line the inside of both sides of the trap where the teeth are enclosed and welded in the bars of the trap. The condition of this blacksmith forged bear trap is well preserved with heavy oxidation adorning the entire bear trap but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this 42" x 10 3/4" x 9 1/2". The collective weight of this bear trap is 26lb 8oz.

Ca. 1840 Philadelphia Bowie Stag Knife by Schively

Lot #255 (Sale Order 217 of 712)

This is a rare, original circa 1840, Schively Western massive bowie knife and case from the DuPont family collection in St. Louis, Missouri. This is by far one of the largest Schively knives on the market. This authentic example features a large, polished forged steel blade with a clipped point having a prominent brass hand guard with stag handle with silver handle ring and silver engraved pommel cap end. The blade is touch mark stamped “SCHIVELY 75 CHESTNUT ST. PHILAD”, a period correct Shively hallmark (nearly all incorrect knives have commonly seen misspelled touch marks and do not have the address). This is a large, heavy, attractive Western bowie knife with a rare, large black leather presentation-style scabbard sheath with German silver mounts and fittings. It has etched designs on the front. The initials “RSS” are hand engraved in old script capital letters on the silver pommel cap at the end of the handle. Compare with Schively-marked Bowie Knife on pages 100-101 in the Antique Bowie Knife Book. Long considered to have been the Philadelphia cutler who made a Bowie Knife for Jim or Rezin Bowie during their visit to Philadelphia in August of 1832. For another example of a Schively American Bowie Knife with stag handle and silver adornments, see the Schively valued at $10,000 in 2017 by Showtime. Authentic Schively bowie knives are exceedingly rare and desirable with other auction houses like Morphy and Heritage in recent years selling examples for $8,000, $11,000, $12,000 and even $35,000 respectively. Provenance: Frin the ex-Mary Lou and Pierre DuPont collection St. Louis, Missouri. The knife measures 21 inches in length. The leather scabbard is in good condition with only minor wear to the leather. The knife and sheath both exhibit minor oxidation of the silver and are well kept. Measures 22.5" long in the sheath by 4 3/8"W.*

Antique 10K Bennett Hollywood, CA Watch Band

Lot #256 (Sale Order 218 of 712)

The lot features a wonderful antique watch band cuffs in 10K yellow gold and sterling silver by Bennett of North Hollywood, California. The piece is hallmarked, "10K BENNETT STERLING NO. HOLLYWOOD, CAL. PAT. PEND." The set shows sterling silver with a fully engraved design having a 10 karat yellow gold paisley flower design. The buckle has a classic shape. These Southern California Antique pieces are exceedingly rare with the only other example selling at High Noon in 2013 for $1,100. The rare set has handling wear for its early age, but is well kept and slides together correctly. The buckle side measures approx. 2.75"L end to end by 7/8"W. The other side measures 3.75"L end to end by 3/4"W. Total weight of 28.9 grams.

Taxco, Mexico Tooled Silver Bangle Bracelets

Lot #257 (Sale Order 219 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this collection of Taxco, Mexico tooled silver bangle bracelets. There are seven total bracelets in this collection that shows two plane silver bracelet with one thicker and on a little thinner but are unmarked. There are four total tooled decorated segments to the face of the bracelet with texturing and geometric patterns on one of them. The last is a hollow tube of silver with twisted rope decoration to the border of the bracelet. The condition of this collection of bracelets is well preserved with some of the showing a patina to silver but shows otherwise well preserved condition. The measurements of these bracelets range from 2 5/8" x 2 3/4" x 3/8" to 3" x 3" x 1 3/8". The collective weight of these bracelets is 101.5g.

Early Cheyenne Beaded Buffalo Hide Pipe Bag

Lot #258 (Sale Order 220 of 712)

The lot features an early Cheyenne beaded buffalo hide pipe bag. The bag is comprised of Indian tanned buffalo / bison hide with long frilly hide fringes hanging off the bottom. The bag is beaded on the front side in classic Cheyenne “bar designs” and has a beaded edge going up the right side and beaded rim around the opening. The beadwork shows colors of chalk white, greasy blue, corn yellow and semi-transparent red. The original tie strap is still intact and the bag shows minor wear and bead loss. Provenance: From the ex-Tom Hardy collection Indianapolis, Indiana. Measures overall 22 inches long and 5 inches wide.

Navajo Ganado Klagetoh Cross Rug c. 1940's

Lot #259 (Sale Order 221 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Ganado Klagetoh cross rug circa 1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a beautiful design of Klagetoh decoration with geometric patterns on the rugs sides and shows eight tine crosses inside diamonds and shows Lazy Lines throughout the rug and shows coloration of dark brown, red, and beige set to a light grey field. Located southwest of Crystal in the geographical center of the Navajo Reservation the Ganado style of weaving was established by Lorenzo Hubbell in late 1800. The motif generally consists of one or more stepped diamonds or stepped and embellished triangles. The colors are usually dominated by a red background with gray, ivory, black and red designs surrounded by a geometric border. Klagetoh is located just south of Ganado and 10 miles north of Wide Ruins. The English translation is “hidden springs”. The Klagetoh weaving is very similar to the Ganado rugs, but with a predominantly gray background instead of the Ganado’s red. Some experts do not consider Klagetoh a specific regional rug but a sub-type of Ganado. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with some wear and fraying consistent with age and some fading to the coloring but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this Navajo rug is 70 1/2" x 43 1/2". The thread count of this rug is 200 threads per square inch.

Navajo Charlie Ray Silver Inlaid Feather Earrings

Lot #260 (Sale Order 222 of 712)

This is an original set of circa 1990's Navajo Charlie Ray signed sterling silver earrings with multiple stone inlay. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and mulit inlay construction that shows feathers with inlaid, turquoise, red branch coral, and onyx with pyramid shape turquoise cabochon in the center of the dangle part of the earrings. Provenance: Collected from David Saity New York, New York in the 1990's. Also referred to as Charley Ray / Charlie Ray / Charles Ray. The condition of this pair of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of earrings is 4 1/4" x 5/8". The collective weight of this pair of earrings is 26.7g.

Early 1900's Studded Two-Tone Leather Chaps

Lot #261 (Sale Order 223 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a custom western two-toned nickel studded chaps circa 1930's. The chaps feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather and nickel construction that shows multiple layers of leather for the decorative part that is highly studded with nickel studs and shows shields of leather on the batwing tips that spell the custom name 'LEE.' The sides of the chaps are decorated with rosettes and with brass conchos attached to them and carries the leggings with three clips per side of the chaps. The condition of this pair of chaps is well preserved while still showing wear and scratches to the leather and a patina adorning most of the nickel tacks but and the inside of the chap leggings shows scuff marks but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this pair of chaps is 40"L x 35"W and shows a total waist size of 32".*

C. 1960- Prison Made Braided Horsehair Bosalita

Lot #262 (Sale Order 224 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a prison made braided horsehair bosalita, circa 1960-1990. The bosalita features a wonderfully and professionally crafted braided horse hair construction that shows cored round construction with very unusual tassels towards the brow band and at the bottom of the bridle. Traditionally, these bridals were used to transition from a full bosal or hackamore to the riders choice of bit. The bosalita appears to be prison made although the style is unconventional. The overall condition of this braided horsehair two rein rig is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this two rein rig are 41" x 6" x 6".*

Carved Loop & Carved Old Fisherman Pipe c. 1930-60

Lot #263 (Sale Order 225 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this carved loop and carved old fisherman pipe circa 1930's to 1960's. There are two pipes in this collection the first pipe shows a carved double looped design with a large top heavy bowl that is lined with iron lined adornment. The second pipe is a carved fisherman bowl with a large beard and great attention to detail and shows a connecting stem with a drinkless flute. The condition of this pair of pipes is well preserved with some natural fissures to the looped pipe and a wear mark to the stem of the Fisherman pipe. The measurements of this pair of pipes is 2 3/4" x 7 1/2" x 1". The collective weight of these pipes is U6oz.

Oldmobile Boca Holidy Cigarette Humidor 1955

Lot #264 (Sale Order 226 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Poole Silver Co. Oldmobile cigarette humidor circa 1955. The cigarette box features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Sterling Silver and cedar wood construction that shows a lidded box with a cedar lined inside and is marked as follows (the top first): Oldmobile - Boca Holiday - 1955 - EPCA - Poole Silver Co. The condition of this cigarette humidor is well preserved with some patina to the outside of the humidor but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this cigarette humidor is 1 5/8" x 6 5/8" x 3 3/8". The collective weight of this cigarette humidor is 12oz.

19th C. Thai Gilt Rattanakosin Sitting Buddha

Lot #265 (Sale Order 227 of 712)

Presented in this lot is a Large Thai Gilt Rattanakosin Period Sitting Buddha Statue, circa 19th Century. The Rattanakosin Kingdom, the Kingdom of Siam, or the Early Bangkok Empire were names used to reference the fourth and current Thai kingdom in the history of Thailand. The prominent form of Buddhism practiced in Thailand is Theravada Buddhism. Followers of Theravada Buddhism take refuge in the 'Triple Gem': the teacher (Buddha), the teaching (dhamma) and the monastic community (the Sangha). Various major forces have influenced the development of Buddhism in Thailand. By far the most dominant and influential tradition is the Theravada school, which arrived from Sri Lanka during the medieval era. Because of this, Thai Buddhism has close ties with the Buddhism of other Southeast Asian countries, like Burma. This finely cast image bronze is made of cast bronze and gilded over red and black lacquer undercoats. Features the Buddha dressed as a monk with his right shoulder bare while sitting cross-legged in the dhyanasana, the meditation position, on a tiered throne. The image's right hand is in the earth-touching (bhumisparsha mudra) position, the left hand holding the stem of a talipot (prayer fan). Head with tightly coiled curls and no ushnisha. Most Buddha images have a cranial protuberance, but those of the late nineteenth century sometimes lack them. This practice arose during the reign of King Rama IV (1851-1868) during which the kingdom became more exposed to European influences and there was an attempt to humanize the Buddha. Further attempts to humanize the Buddha are apparent in this image as the face is serene and realistically portrayed, the hair is in neat small curls that have more of a naturalistic appearance than traditional depictions. The fingers and ears are elongated as is seen in traditional Thai temple art, known as "chinlon". This technique is said to have been developed in the early Ayutthaya period and is still used today. Much of the gold gilt remains as well as the red lacquer. Two solid rings are attached to the back side. Measures 13"H on a 7" x 7" x 11.25" pyramid. Weight approximate 18lb 6oz.*

Rare 1865 Montana Territory Map by W.W. de Lacy

Lot #266 (Sale Order 228 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this framed 1865 Montana Territory Map by W. W. (Walter Washington) De Lacy, 1819-1892. An amazing piece of Montana and Western US history. In the bottom left the map shows the full title and description "Map of the Territory of Montana with portions of the adjoining territories. Showing the Gulch or Placer Diggings actually worked, and Districts where Quartz (Gold & Silver) Lodes have been discovered to January 1st 1865. Drawn by W.W. de Lacy, for the use of The First Legislature of Montana." The border bold outline in red colour delineates the Territory of Montana from the US territories of Dakota and Idaho, and also from the British colonies (British Possessions) in Canada. The Montana county lines of Big Horn, Choteau, Gallatin, Madison, Beaverhead, Edgerton, Jefferson, Deer Lodge, and Missoula are outlined by red coloured lines and include a colour scale indicating gulch diggings and quartz lodes. The 1865 map is considered one of the rarest territorial maps of the western United States. The map includes an inset of "Map showing the routes from the Missouri River to Fort Laramie, where they connect with the large map" as well as the existing wagon "roads" bisecting the territory from both the East and South. The navigable rivers of the Missouri and Yellowstone are highlighted along with their major tributaries. The map shows nice condition and colour overall. Professionally mounted in a black wood frame, no obvious marring observed. Visible art measures18 1/2" L x 24 3/8" W, while the entire piece measures 20 1/8" L x 26" W x 7/8" D.

K. F. Roahen West Rosebud River Beartooth c. 1930s

Lot #267 (Sale Order 229 of 712)

For your consideration is this framed hand tinted photograph of the West Rosebud River out of the Beartooth Mountains of Montana circa 1930s by Montana photographer, K. F. Roahen. Kenneth Roahen was a Billings, Montana photographer in the early to mid 1900s. The photograph is a downstream shot of the river with forest on both sides of the river with multiple boulders strutted out of the water. The bottom right shows the photographers signature reading, "Roahen Photo". The back of the frame shows a piece of paper reading, "West Rosebud River - Beartooth Mountains of Montana - By K.F. Roahen". The condition of this framed photograph shows well preserved stature with very slight wear to the frame but no obvious signs of damage to the photograph itself. The measurements of the photo is 19 5/8" L x 15 1/2" W, while the entire piece measures 21 5/8" L x 17 5/8" W x 1" D.

Ghaznavid Dynasty Bronze Oil Lamp, ca. 12th-15th C

Lot #268 (Sale Order 230 of 712)

Presented in this lot is an 12th-15th Century Ghaznavid Dynasty Bronze Oil Lamp, Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, during the Golden Age of Islam. The Ghaznavid dynasty, found in the city of Lashkar Gah, once historically called Bost or Boost, was once the site of a Ghaznavid palace and soldiers' bazaar near the confluence of the Helmand and Arghandab rivers in southeastern Afghanistan. The top resembles an Elephant head, its trunk in an upward position, Arabesque designs adorning the trunk and head. On the head rear is a square protusion most likely a stop for the original lid; lid is missing. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including ancient Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far Asian artifacts. The monuments at Bost include remains from periods of ancient Iranian, Greco-Roman, and Indian domination, as well as the ruins of an imposing fortress, a soaring arch with baked-brick decoration in geometric patterns. The wealth of the medieval city was attested by Arab and Persian writers. Much of Afghanistan's art can be traced back through the invasions, occupations, empires, and dynasties that so frequently have ravaged the country. Afghanistan has been a crossroads of cultures that make up the colorfully robust and dynamic foundation of Afghan art. The National Museum of Afghanistan showcases artifacts from the Ghaznavid dynasty in the 12th Century A.D. The colors seen on ancient bronzes are mostly a result of copper oxidizing to form red-brown cuprite, green malachite, and bluish azurite. This oil lamp is in amazingly preserved condition. Oil Lamp is a pedestal style with a flat round base for placing on a table or shelf. Lid is missing, holes on upper body and inside reservoir. Dents and scratches also noted throughout. Measures 4.5"W x 4.25"H at the spout, weight 8oz.

19th Century Carved Netsuke Red-Eyed White Rabbit

Lot #269 (Sale Order 231 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a late 19th Century Carved Katabori Netsuke Red-Eyed White Rabbit, Meiji Period. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. The traditional Japanese dress, the Kimono, has no pockets to carry small items such as purses, medicine boxes (Inro), portable writing sets (Yatate), tobacco pouches, etc. Women carry them tucked in the sleeves, men suspend them on a cord passed behind their sash (Obi). These hanging objects are called Sagemono. To prevent them from falling, they are attached to a stopper or toggle, called Netsuke, firmly positioned on top of the sash. To be a Netsuke, the carving must have one or two holes (Himotoshi) to allow attachment to the Sagemono. These can be drilled or be a natural opening in the Netsuke design. Over a period of about 300 years Netsuke have evolved from simple practical objects into superb small and intricate carvings appreciated and collected all over the world. This piece of Netsuke is called Katabori netsuke, three-dimensional depiction of people, animals, plants or objects of daily use. The most common materials used are ivory, wood (especially boxwood) and antlers. The craftsmanship is readily apparent in the intricate details of the seated Rabbit's fur and paws, its long ears resting back at 45 degree angle denoting calm, comfort, and confidence. Nice patina noted throughout, measures 1.5"L x 1.5"H

19th Century Carved Wood Netsuke Foo Dog Man

Lot #270 (Sale Order 232 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a late 19th Century Carved Wood Katabori Netsuke Foo Dog Man, Meiji Period. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. The traditional Japanese dress, the Kimono, has no pockets to carry small items such as purses, medicine boxes (Inro), portable writing sets (Yatate), tobacco pouches, etc. Women carry them tucked in the sleeves, men suspend them on a cord passed behind their sash (Obi). These hanging objects are called Sagemono. To prevent them from falling, they are attached to a stopper or toggle, called Netsuke, firmly positioned on top of the sash. To be a Netsuke, the carving must have one or two holes (Himotoshi) to allow attachment to the Sagemono. These can be drilled or be a natural opening in the Netsuke design. Over a period of about 300 years Netsuke have evolved from simple practical objects into superb small and intricate carvings appreciated and collected all over the world. This piece of Netsuke is called Katabori netsuke, three-dimensional depiction of people, animals, plants or objects of daily use. The most common materials used are ivory, wood (especially boxwood) and antlers. The craftsmanship is readily apparent in the intricate details of the Foo Dog Mask being held by the person as well as his fingers and toes. Nice patina observed throughout, measures 2.25"H x 1.25"W

Nude Torso Bronze Casting by Edward W. Yates

Lot #271 (Sale Order 233 of 712)

For your consideration is a Nude Torso Bronze Casting by Edward W. Yates, circa 1965-1967, mounted on a solid wood stand. Edward W. Yates (1920-2001) was a professor of art and sculpture at the University of Nevada, Reno starting in 1952. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. A rich patina is observed throughout the bronze torso. Nude sculptures, a tradition that took root in Ancient Greece, was famously rebirthed during the Renaissance, and continued to be admired in the Modern era - August Rodin famously stated, "The body always expresses the spirit whose envelope it is. And for him who can see, the nude offers the richest meaning." This bronze nude is in very nice condition, no marring noted, stand is solid with a medium dark stain. Piece measures 4.25"W x 10"H x 3.25"D, weight 3lb approx.

Navajo Sterling Silver Twisted Rope Bracelets

Lot #272 (Sale Order 234 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this collection of Navajo sterling silver twisted rope and chain bracelets. There are five total bracelets in this collection each of the bangle bracelets show their own design with two showing a twisted rope decoration with wire lined in the middle of the twisted rope. Two of the bracelets show a chain design with one of them filed flat. The last bracelet is a single bangle bar that shows a raised surface. The condition of this collection of bangle bracelets is well preserved with some wear or patina to the bracelets but otherwise are well preserved. The measurements of these bracelets range from 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 1/8" to 2 3/4" x 3" x 1/8". The collective weight of these bracelet is 77.8g.

Navajo Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Pendant

Lot #273 (Sale Order 235 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver Kingman Turquoise pin/ pendant. The pin/ pendant is wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and Kingman Turquoise cabochon that shows formed border with raised surfaces and a very large Kingman Turquoise cabochon set in its center with a pin in the back and a loop to use as a pendant. The condition of this pin/ pendant is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pin/ pendant is 2 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 5/8". The collective weight of this pin/ pendant is 48.7g.

Navajo Bald Eagle Sterling Silver Bolo Tie

Lot #274 (Sale Order 236 of 712)

The lot features a signed Navajo DW sterling silver Bald Eagle bolo tie with silver tips and turquoise. The cast sterling silver heavy bolo tie is signed by hand DW 88 or SS "copyright" #8 and on the clasp DW. The bolo has a braided leather strand with sterling silver tips with turquoise stones dangling. The late vintage piece is well kept. The bolo by itself measures 2 1/8" by 2.25". The bolo strand measures 20.5"L from the back of the neck to the ends of the tips and 41"L around the entire strand. Total weight of 55.8 grams.

Cameo Italiano Swiss Made Necklace Watch

Lot #275 (Sale Order 237 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Cameo Italiano Swiss made necklace watch. The watch features a wonderfully and professionally crafted brass and shell construction that shows a cameo of a woman that expertly blended into the face of the watch with a cameo of a woman on the back of the watch as well. The watch face reads as follows: Cameo Italiano - Swiss Made. This watch comes complete with its original box and a booklet with car instructions. The condition of this Cameo Italiano watch is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this watch with necklace chain from clasp to clasp 31 1/2" and the watch measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 3/8". The collective weight of this watch is U6oz.

19th C. Large Sioux Quilled & Beaded Pipe Bag

Lot #276 (Sale Order 238 of 712)

"Offered here is an exceptional piece—an exquisite 19th Century Sioux beaded and porcupine-quilled pipe bag, steeped in both significance and artistic splendor. Acquired from the Pine Ridge Sioux reservation in South Dakota, this remarkable artifact measures an impressive 40 inches in length, inclusive of its fringe, and spans 7 inches in width.

1st Ed. "Trails Plowed Under" Charles Russell 1927

Lot #277 (Sale Order 239 of 712)

For your consideration is the First Edition of, "Trails Plowed Under, Tales of the Old West", by cowboy artist Charles M. Russell, with illustrations in colour and line by the author, with Introduction by Will Rogers. This is a Montana Cowboy Classic Western storytelling and illustrating by one of the all-time masters of the art. Charles Marion Russell, also known as C. M. Russell, Charlie Russell, and "Kid" Russell, was an American artist of the American Old West. He created more than 2,000 paintings of cowboys, Native Americans, and landscapes set in the western United States and in Alberta, Canada, in addition to bronze sculptures. He was known as "the cowboy artist" and was also a storyteller and author. He became an advocate for Native Americans in the west, supporting the bid by landless Chippewa to have a reservation established for them in Montana. In 1916, Congress passed legislation to create the Rocky Boy Reservation. The C. M. Russell Museum Complex in Great Falls, Montana houses more than 2,000 Russell artworks, personal objects, and artifacts. Other major collections are held at the Montana Historical Society in Helena, Montana, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, the Sid Richardson Museum in Fort Worth, Texas as well as the Amon Carter Museum of Western Art (now the Amon G. Carter Museum of American Art). In 1955, Russell was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This rare book is a must have for Charlie Russell and Western art fans. Featuring a cover illustration by Russell, this grey cloth bound gold gilt hardcover has marring on the bottom right of the front cove, otherwise book is in fine condition. Intact pages are clean, illustrations are bright. Original paper dust jacket exhibits damage to bottom right corner, scuffing noted to edges. Measures 7.25"W x 10.5"L x 1"D 1lb, 8oz.

USN Ceremonial Officer Sword by Wolf-Brown Germany

Lot #278 (Sale Order 240 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this USN ceremonial sword by Wolf-Brown Germany. The sword features a wonderfully and professionally crafted chromed stainless steel that shows etched ricasso that shows a single fuller along 3/4 of the blade and is marked as follows along both sides of the blade: Wolf-Brown - WB - Germany - Proved - U.S. - Gary Okimoto. The condition of this sword is well preserved with no nicks along the blade and shows a good well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this sword in its sheath is 36 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 3" and shows a blade length of 29".

Navajo Ganado Klagetoh Trading Post Rug c. 1930s

Lot #279 (Sale Order 241 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Ganado Klagetoh Trading Post rug circa 1930's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a classic Ganado style with a central arrangement in a Kagetoh decoration with stepped geometric patterns that make up the larger medallion. The rug shows Lazy Lines throughout with a heathered grey and beige field with dark brown and red coloration. Located southwest of Crystal in the geographical center of the Navajo Reservation the Ganado style of weaving was established by Lorenzo Hubbell in late 1800. The motif generally consists of one or more stepped diamonds or stepped and embellished triangles. The colors are usually dominated by a red background with gray, ivory, black and red designs surrounded by a geometric border. Klagetoh is located just south of Ganado and 10 miles north of Wide Ruins. The English translation is “hidden springs”. The Klagetoh weaving is very similar to the Ganado rugs, but with a predominantly gray background instead of the Ganado’s red. Some experts do not consider Klagetoh a specific regional rug but a sub-type of Ganado. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with a couple small fraying holes in the rug and to the rim of the rug and shows a significant dirtying of one end of the rug but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this rug is 63" x 41". The thread count of this rug is 136 threads per square inch.

Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post Rug c1940s

Lot #280 (Sale Order 242 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Trading Post rug circa 1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows iconic Crystal Trading Post design with an eye dazzler twist with coloration of off white field with black patterns and a central diamond of heathered grey and off yellow with bands of black and yellow at the ends. The regional pattern Crystal starts in the mid 1930’s. The pattern is borderless with horizontal bands of geometric designs. The bands are separated by “wavy lines”. This is created by alternating and crossing the color of each weft. The colors are of natural wool with vegetal dyed colors. The contemporary Crystals are drastically different from the old J.B. MOORE crystals, which made the area famous in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved for its age with some wear and fading but shows all four tassels present and is well preserved. The measurements of this rug is 59" x 29". The thread count of this rug is 112 threads per square inch.

Afghan Bronze Oil Lamp, ca. 12th-15th Century AD

Lot #281 (Sale Order 243 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Afghan Bronze Oil Lamp, circa 12th-15th Century A. D. during the Golden Age of Islam. The Ghaznavid dynasty, found in the city of Lashkar Gah, once historically called Bost or Boost, was once the site of a Ghaznavid palace and soldiers' bazaar near the confluence of the Helmand and Arghandab rivers in southeastern Afghanistan. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including Afghan artifacts. The monuments at Bost include remains from periods of ancient Iranian, Greco-Roman, and Indian domination, as well as the ruins of an imposing fortress, a soaring arch with baked-brick decoration in geometric patterns. The wealth of the medieval city was attested by Arab and Persian writers. Much of Afghanistan's art can be traced back through the invasions, occupations, empires, and dynasties that so frequently have ravaged the country. Afghanistan has been a crossroads of cultures that make up the colorfully robust and dynamic foundation of Afghan art. The National Museum of Afghanistan showcases artifacts from the Ghaznavid dynasty in the 12th Century A.D. The colors seen on ancient bronzes are mostly a result of copper oxidizing to form red-brown cuprite, green malachite, and bluish azurite. This oil lamp is in amazingly preserved condition. A long, projecting spade shaped spout is featured on one side of the globular body whilst the other three sides have horizontal protrusions most likely for hanging the lamp upright during use. A rich patina noted throughout, slight pitting observed throughout. Measures 4"L x 2"W x 1.75"H

R. McNally Co. Railroad Commission Map of Montana

Lot #282 (Sale Order 244 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this rare, first issue "Railroad Commission Map of Montana" published by the Rand McNally Company in 1908. This is a large format, fold out map of Montana issued for the Railroad Commission. The map covers all of Montana and parts of the adjacent lands in considerable detail, naming towns, Indian Reservations, rivers, National Forests, battlegrounds, Indian Agencies, counties and railroads. Along the bottom, roughly 1,000 towns are identified and referenced. In the early years of the 20th century, Montana went through a boom of growth and development, largely coinciding with the arrival of railroads and the development of large-scale mining around Butte and elsewhere. The Montana Railroad Commission was established in 1907. The fold out map is large, but when folded up, it is concealed within the bindings of the book. The cover is bound with red cloth and shows gold gilt lettering reading, "Railroad Commission Map of Montana". The railroads identified are as follows: Northern Pacific Railway (Red), Great Northern Railway (Green), Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway (Orange), Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad (Teal), Oregon Short Line Railroad (Purple), Montana, Wyoming and Southern Railroad (Dark Green), Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway (Brown), Gilmore and Pittsburg Railroad (Black), Montana Rapid Transit Company (Blue Dashes), Gallatin Valley Electric Railway (Blue), Montana Western Railway (Yellow), Yellowstone Park Railway (Grey). The map was published by the Rand McNally Company for the Montana Railroad Commission. The map has provenance connecting it to Captain J. L. Tucker, an influential in the early development of the Montana National Guard. The map and cover show good condition overall, with some toning on the original fold lines but no obvious signs of damage are present. When folded up, it measures 8 9/16" L x 6 1/4" W x 1" D, when unfolded it measures 40 1/2" L x 53" W.

Le Celebre Graman Quacy Tardieu Copper Engraving

Lot #283 (Sale Order 245 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Le Celebre Graman Quacy Tardieu copper engraving originally published 1796. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted copper engraving construction that shows Graman Quassi who was a healer, botanist, slave and later freedman and is pictured in a fine gold lace brocade coat, waistcoat, cane and hat, the outfit being a gift from the Prince of Orange during Quassi's visit to the Hague. The backdrop is a coastal landscape perhaps of Suriname's capital Paramaribo where Quassi lived and died. From J.G.Stedman's 'Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition against the Revolted Slaves of Surinam' published in 1796. The engraving reads as follows: Pl. XXXXl. - Grave par Tardian Laine - Le celebre Graman Quacy. The condition of this copper engraving is well preserved with some chipping to the frame but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this framed engraving is 10 1/2" x 8 1/2" and the visible artwork is 9 7/8" x 7 3/4".

Billings DY Billings, Mont. Pinkerton's Milk Crate

Lot #284 (Sale Order 246 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Billings DY Billings, Mont. Pinkerton's milk crate circa 1950's. The milk crate features a wonderfully and professionally crafted aluminum and steel construction that shows a heavy frame and embossed surfaces that reads as follows on the front: Billings DY - Billings, Mont. 10-55. On the sides it reads as follows: Warning Protected by Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, INC - Manufactured by C. E. Erikson Co. Inc. Des Moines, Iowa Patent No. D-167622. The condition of this metal milk crate is well preserved with some dings to the aluminum due to use but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this milk crate is 10 1/2" x 16 1/4" x 12 3/4". The collective weight of this milk crate is 6lb 4oz.

Walter F. Christy Brand Lewis & Clark Co. 1911-29

Lot #285 (Sale Order 247 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is this Walter F. Christy branding iron East Helena, Lewis and Clark Co. circa 1911 to 1929. The brand features a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron construction that shows a plus bar burning end with a ring handle end and a long shaft and was applied as a brand for cattle on right ribs and horses on the right thigh with a vent for both below original. This information was retrieved through the records at Montana State Library Montana History Portal

3.00ct Ruby VS2 Diamond & 18k White Gold Ring

Lot #286 (Sale Order 248 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 3.00ct ruby VS2 diamond and 18k white gold ring with GGA paperwork. The ring features a stamped, tested, and polished construction that is stamped on the inside of the ring band: Oscar Friedman - 18k. The center stone is a round cut brilliant diamond with a measurements of 7.20 x 6.57mm that is I1 clarity and H coloration and a weight of 1ct. The centerstone is rounded by a total of 16 natural baguette cut rubies with measurements of 3.0 x 1.2mm that shows red coloration and considered type II with a total weight of 3.00cts. The outside band and pave shoudlers are decorated with a total of 44 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a measurements of 1.4 x 1.2mm and a clarity of VS1 - VS2 with coloration of E - F and a weight of 0.45cts. The ring shows a total diamond weight of 1.45cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA060859 and trace number: unannounced (see auction house pictures)) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $15,290.00. The ring size is US 7. RN032818

GIA Certified Ruby VS2 Diamond & Platinum Ring

Lot #287 (Sale Order 249 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this GIA certified ruby VS2 diamond and platinum ring with GGA and GIA paperwork. The ring features a a stamped, tested, and polished platinum construction that is marked 'Aaron Gottifield' and 'PT950' on the inside of the ring band. The center stone is a natural pear cut brilliant GIA ruby that shows measurements of 16.14 x 8.64 x 4.94mm that shows a type III clarity with red coloration and shows excellent symmetry and a total weight of 5.37cts. The center stone and shoulders are decorated with a total of 29 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a total measurements of 2.3 x 1.2mm and a clarity of VS1 - VS2 and a average coloration of F - G and shows a total diamond weight of 0.52cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA067466 and trace number: RN035339) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $21,860.00. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Ruby Grading Report#: 5231049308. The ring size is US 7. RN035339

S.A. Efron (American) Signed Bronze Bald Eagle

Lot #288 (Sale Order 250 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this signed bronze bald eagle from American artist S.A. Efron. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a standing bald eagle that was originally mounted on a marble base with this example missing the base. The bottom of the bronze eagle is signed 'S.A. Efron.' The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 12 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 5". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 11lb 14oz.

"Miner Panhandling," Bronze Sculpture by Greer

Lot #289 (Sale Order 251 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this "Miner Panhandling," bronze sculpture by Greer. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze and hardwood construction that shows a miner panhandling with a dish in his hand and kneeling prospectively by a creek or runoff. The bronze is mounted on a two piece hardwood base and is signed by "Greer" and is numbered 4/25. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 8 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 5 3/4". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 5lb 2oz.

Alaskan Bear Gold Nugget $ Sterling Belt Buckle

Lot #290 (Sale Order 252 of 712)

For your consideration is this sterling & gold nugget Alaskan bear belt buckle circa 2000. This belt buckle was made to thank Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager's speech in support of SCI 4-29-2000 Alaska. Chuck was the first (recorded) man to break the sound barrier and was well known for hunting, fishing and supporting the SCI in Alaska. The belt buckle features a sterling construction and hammered pure natural gold nugget accents around the top. Set in the center is a bear wading through the river with a fish in its mouth. Above and coming around the sides of the bear, it shows the hammered gold nuggets. The back of the buckle reads, "Gen. Chuck Yeager With Sincere Thanks / Northern AK CHPT. SCI 4-29-2000". The back of the buckle shows hammered sterling. The piece shows good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage present. The buckle measures 1 3/4"L x 2 1/4"W x 1"H. The buckle weighs 65.1 grams.*

Lakota Sioux Beaded Bone Duraflex Hat c. 1950's

Lot #291 (Sale Order 253 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Lakota Sioux beaded bone duraflex hat circa 1950's. The hat features a wonderfully and professionally crafted felt and trade seed bead construciton that shows a Duraflex hat with the brim in the back molded up and a hat band that shows geometric patterns and shows trade seed beads with colors of: Sky blue, medium red, and greasy yellow. The hatband is held on by a piece of leather and a bone button with the leather wrapped in quills and shows red white heart beads attached to the leather. The condition of this hat and hatband is preserved with some wear to the brim and is soft with age and shows some wear marks throughout the hat. The measurements of this hat is 4 1/2" x 14" x 13 1/2". The collective weight of this hat is 10oz.

C. 1950 Kwakuitl Jimmy Joseph Double Raven Totem

Lot #292 (Sale Order 254 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Kwakuitl Jimmy Joseph double raven feast dish circa 1950s. The feast dish shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted cedar construction with hand carved traditional geometric patterns including colors of red, black, blue, and green. The feast dish is in two parts with one raven removable from the larger base raven. Master Carver James, also know as Jimmy Joseph, was born on May 13, 1957. He is Kwakiulth and from Alert Bay, British Columbia. Jimmy Joseph is a fourth generation carver and has been carving professionally for over 50 years. Using traditional designs, materials, techniques, and tools, Jimmy creates beautifully carved tables, masks, plaques, totem poles and many other art objects. He draws the designs freehand, and then he carves and paints them. Each piece is unique. The overall condition of this feast dish is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this feast dish are 12" x 27 1/2" x 11 1/2".*

Mountain Lion Warning Sign from Canada

Lot #293 (Sale Order 255 of 712)

For your consideration is this Mountain Lion sign from Canada. The sign is from the Canadian Wildlife Ministry and reads, "Warning Hikers You Are In Mountain Lion Country." The sign is a high visibility yellow and features a silhouette image of a Mountain Lion. The sign is in very good condition. It measures 12" x 18".

Grizzly Bear Warning Sign from Canada

Lot #294 (Sale Order 256 of 712)

This is a Grizzly Bear Warning sign from Canada. The sign is from the Canadian Wildlife Ministry and reads, "Warning Grizzly Bear Activity is High.” The sign is a high visibility yellow and features a silhouette image of a grizzly bear. The sign is in very good condition. It measures 18" x 12".

Plateau Indians Corn Stalk Husk Polychrome Basket

Lot #295 (Sale Order 257 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Plateau Indians corn stalk husk polychrome basket circa 1920's. The basket shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted corn stalk husk construction that shows polychrome coloration that shows a band of triangular downward facing construction and a double band of darker dyed corn stalk husk on the rim of the basket. The basket is coiled with vertical weaves. The condition of this basket is well preserved with some slight sagging from wear and age but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this basket is 2 1/2" x 11 1/8" x 11 1/8". The collective weight of this basket is 4oz.

R. H. McKay (1880-1965) Framed Photograph

Lot #296 (Sale Order 258 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this photograph from Missoula, Montana by R.H. McKay who was born in 1880 and died in 1965. The photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows a small white house in a field, while towering, snow-capped mountains sit in the background, reflecting the sunlight. Below the photo on the backing paper it reads, "Heart of the Shining Mountains / Copyright R. H. McKay". The photo is set in a gold painted frame and sits on a piece of backing paper. The photo and frame show good condition overall with some slight wear present to the frame but no obvious signs of damage are noted. The photo measures 7 5/8" L x 10 3/4" W, while the entire piece measures 12 5/8" L x 16 5/16" W x 5/8" D.

Remington Peters Dupont Calendars c. 1960's-1980s

Lot #297 (Sale Order 259 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Remington Peters Dupont Calendar circa 1960 - 1980's. The calendars features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction. all these calendars are advertisements the first is for The Stockade from Remington, Dupont and shows artwork that encompasses hunting culture. The second is a calendar of An Historic Treasury of Guns and Hunting Dedicated to the American Sportsman that includes artwork from Kuhn and shows outdoor culture. The last is a Bill's Sport Shop calendar that shows artwork from Kuhn and shows the love for the outdoors and hunting. The condition of this collection of calendars is good with well preserved nature and no otherwise overall damage to the calendars. The measurements of this collection of calendars is 12 1/4" x 14".

McKenney & Hall Wa-Bish-Kee-Pe-Nas Colored Litho

Lot #298 (Sale Order 260 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this McKenney & Hall Wa-Bish-Kee-Pe-Nas The White Pigeon - A Chippewa colored lithograph originally painted by Charles Bird King. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lithograph construction that is hand colored to show this Native American man shirtless and wearing a peace medal. The condition of this lithograph shows some staining tot he upper left hand corner and some wear to the lithograph. The measurements of this lithograph is 19 1/4" x 12 5/8".

McKenney & Hall Little-Crow Colored Lithograph

Lot #299 (Sale Order 261 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this McKenney & Hall lithograph called "Little-Crow." This artwork is wonderfully and professionally crafted lithograph construction that is hand colored and from Suite: History of the Indian Tribes of North America and was originally painted in 1838 and reads as follows: Little-Crow - A Sioux Chief. The condition of this lithograph shows a tear to the bottom right hand corner along with a couple tears in the left edge of the lithograph and shows browning to the paper consistent with some age. The measurements of this lithograph is 19" x 13 1/2".

Paulette Genet (1892-1983) Harvest Time c. 1938

Lot #300 (Sale Order 262 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this framed oil on board called "Harvest Time," circa 1938 from French artist Paulette Genet born in 1892 and died in 1983. The painting features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oil construction that shows a farm during harvest with mounds of hay stacked and the fields bare next to the stacks with a farmhouse in the background and a clear sky overhead. The artist signature can be seen in the bottom right hand corner. The frame is ornate with gold painted and a plaque on the bottom of the frame that reads as follows: Paulette Genet b. 1890 Stasbourg, France - Harvest Time - Northern France, c. 1938 - Exhibited 1935-1939, ref: Benezit Davenport. Paulette Genet was a French artist who was born in 1892. Paulette Genet's work has been offered at auction multiple times, the artist died in 1983. The condition of this oil painting shows some wear to the frame and some chipping to the paint of the frame and the board that is painted on is loose in the frame. The measurements of this framed oil painting is 28" x 36 3/8" and the visible artwork measures 23" x 30 5/8".

M. Stegm Pyrite Sun Dollar Pendant Brooch

Lot #301 (Sale Order 263 of 712)

The lot features a fantastic late-vintage southwestern M. Stegm Pyrite Sun Dollar Pendant and brooch pin in sterling silver. The piece is hand signed, "M. Stegm – Sterling & Pyrite". The necklace pendant and pin / brooch has a beautiful Modernist Contemporary design in sterling silver with four prong set with a rare Pyrite Sun, also referred to as Pyrite Dollars, Miner’s Dollars, or even Sun Dollars. These rare and beautiful pieces are formed Illinois Underwater period of 500 – 320 million years ago. Truly a fine set of jewelry with Southwest Native American styling with late vintage age. Brooch / Pendant measures 3.5” by 3”. Total weight of 108.2 grams.

M. Stegm Pyrite Sun Sterling Belt Buckle

Lot #302 (Sale Order 264 of 712)

The lot features a fantastic late-vintage southwestern M. Stegm Pyrite Sun Dollar belt buckle in sterling silver. The piece is hand signed, "M. Stegm – Sterling". The belt buckle has a beautiful Modernist Contemporary design in sterling silver with four prong set with a rare Pyrite Sun, also referred to as Pyrite Dollars, Miner’s Dollars, or even Sun Dollars. These rare and beautiful pieces are formed Illinois Underwater period of 500 – 320 million years ago. Truly a fine set of jewelry with Southwest Native American styling with late vintage age. Brooch / Pendant measures 4” by 4”. Total weight of 198 grams.

Navajo Old Pawn Turquoise Red Branch Coral Ring

Lot #303 (Sale Order 265 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Old Pawn turquoise red branch coral ring circa 1910-1930's. This ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Old Pawn sterling silver construction that shows a mens size with a rough oval cut Morenci turquoise cabochon and shows a oval cut red branch coral cabochon set below the turquoise with a silver feather with their right. The condition of this Navajo ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 1 1/8" x 7/8" x 1 1/8" and the ring size is US 12. The collective weight of this ring is US 20.0g.

C. 1900-1930 Navajo Fred Harvey Turquoise Bracelet

Lot #304 (Sale Order 266 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Fred Harvey Era turquoise bracelet circa 1900-1930's. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and turquoise construction that shows beautifully tooled decoration and shows a scalloped almost floral decoration in the center with a round Kingman Turquoise cabochon set into the center. The condition of this bracelet is well preserved for its age and shows a patina to the outside of the bracelet but is otherwise well preserved. The measurements of this bracelet is 2" x 2 3/8" x 3/4". The collective weight of this bracelet is 11.2g.

Montana A. Olver "Native Shaman" Bronze Sculpture

Lot #305 (Sale Order 267 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture of a "Native Shaman" from Montana artist A. Olver circa 1982. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a Native American shaman with a buffalo hat with the horns protruding and a long mane to the hat and wearing a bear claw necklace. The bronze is marked as follows: A. Olver - 82 - 6/35. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 8 3/4" x 6 1/2" x 3 1/8". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 7lbs.

1940's Stan's Bar Glasgow, MT Token Collection

Lot #306 (Sale Order 268 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Stan's Bar Montana Exonumia collectible tokens circa 1940's. There are four different types of tokens in this collection all from Stan's Bar in Glasgow, Montana with the first being a 5c brass token dated from 1941. The second is a 5c token that is aluminum. The third is a 10c token that is made from aluminum. The last is a 25c token that is made from aluminum. Exonumia are numismatic items (such as tokens, medals, or scrip) other than coins and paper money. This includes "Good For" tokens, badges, counterstamped coins, elongated coins, encased coins, souvenir medallions, tags, wooden nickels and other similar items. It is an aspect of numismatics and many coin collectors are also exonumists. The condition of this collection of tokens is well preserved with some slight patina to the brass tokens but otherwise shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of these tokens is 3/4" x 3/4" to 1" x 1".

Frontier Antler, Stag Horn, Stacked Leather Knives

Lot #307 (Sale Order 269 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this frontier antler, stag horn, and stacked leather knives circa 1900-1943. There are three knives in this collection. The first is a Rawson Brothers Cutlery Sheffield knife mounted on a antler tine circa early 1900's; this knife is marked with 'Rawson Brothers Cutlery Sheffield'. The second is a frontier knife that shows a stag horn handle and a bowie fighting knife style to the blade. The last knife that shows stacked leather for the handle with that shows a fighting knife blade and is etched '1943.' The condition of this collection of frontier knives is well preserved with patina shown on the blades of all three consistent with the age of the knives and to the antler, stacked leather wrapped handles. The measurements of these knives from tip of the blade to the pommel of the handle with out the sheaths is 8 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 3/4" to 13 1/2" x 2 1/8" x 2 3/4". The collective weight of these knives is 14oz.

One Quart Duplex Marine Engine Oil c. 1940's

Lot #308 (Sale Order 270 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this one quart Duplex Marine Engine Oil circa 1940's. The can is wonderfully and professionally crafted metal and engine oil construction from Quaker State Oil Refining Corp. Oil City, PA, U.S.A. The can of engine oil is full and unopened and reads as follows: One U.S. Quart - 0.946 Litro - Duplex - Trade Marks Registered - U.S. Pat. Office - Marine Engine Oil - Quaker State Oil Refining Corp. Oil City, PA. U.S.A. The top of the can is embossed with 'SAE 40'. The condition of this can of engine oil is well preserved with some very slight dings to the can and some oxidation to the top of the can but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this can of engine oil is 5 1/2" x 4" x 4". The collective weight of this can of engine oil is 2lb.

Packard Motor Car Co. Data Book & Catalog 1934-40

Lot #309 (Sale Order 271 of 712)

Featured in this lot are two Packard Motor Car Company books circa 1934 and 1940. The books in this lot are as follows: "The Gateway To Ownership: A Catalog of the New Packard Eight" and "Packard Data Book For 1941". The catalog book was published in 1934 and is spiral bound. The front shows a grey, gold and maroon color scheme and depicts a gate opening in the center of the cover with the Packard logo in the middle. The catalog gives a write up on the New Packard Eight on the first page and then goes on to list other models in the next pages. Some of the models included are: The Sedan, The Limousine, The Formal Sedan, The Club Sedan, The Coupe, The Coupe Roadster and more. The catalog shows two colored photos for each model listed, a full, outside car view and a view of the seating arrangement in the interior. The back of the book reads "Ask The Man Who Owns One" in maroon lettering. The second book in this lot is the "Packard Data Book for 1941". This data book gives the reader both descriptive and technical information covering the complete line of Packard cars for 1941 - One Ten Special, One Ten Deluxe, One Twenty, Super-8 One Sixty and the Custom Super-8 One Eighty. The data is not only descriptive material but mechanical data as well, written in a simple and easy way to understand. The data book is tabbed with different sections pertaining to different models. The book features numerous black and white photos and illustrations throughout. The two books show good condition overall with some wear from their age and use over the years, but no signs of obvious damage are noted. The catalog measures 6 3/8" L x 11" W x 1/4" D, the data book measures 7" L x 4 5/8" W x 5/8" D. The collective weight of the two books is 1 pound and 2 ounces.

"The Frontier Years" L.A. Huffman by Mark H. Brown

Lot #310 (Sale Order 272 of 712)

For your consideration is the 1955 "The Frontier Years" the classic depicting L.A. Huffman's photographs by Mark H. Brown & W.R. Felton, written about L.A. Huffman's travels and most importantly, his photographs of the west and especially Montana from 1879 to 1931; "...he took many of his most important photos in the early 1880s. He did so with relatively crude equipment and technology, yet produced images of a quality that could not be bettered today. He photographed the West as it was - the unvarnished truth, not romanticized versions as depicted by novelists, artists and Hollywood. Huffman left an unmatched visual record of early Montana". This book shows good condition with wear and tear to the dust jacket but no obvious signs of damage are present to the hardback cover. The interior pages show good condition as well. The book measures 8. 5"W x 11"L x 1"D, weight 2lb, 4oz.

Trophy Montana 3x3 White Tail Deer Shoulder Mount

Lot #311 (Sale Order 273 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this trophy Montana 3x3 white tail deer shoulder mount. The deer mount features a wonderfully and professionally crafted taxidermy construction that shows a a male white tail deer that shows 3x3 demeanor. The condition of this white tail deer is well preserved with the left antler showing some damage to the taxidermy with it loose from the head but otherwise is in well preserved condition. The measurements of this deer mount is 39" x 22" x 25".

Bev Doolittle (B. 1947) "The Sentinel"

Lot #312 (Sale Order 274 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this framed artwork called "The Sentinel" by artist Bev Doolittle born in 1947. The print features a wonderfully and professionally crafted print that shows a native man on horse back outside of a village on the lakeside with a rainbow in the sky. The print is signed in the bottom left hand corner and is numbered 33223/35000. Bev Doolittle is one of the most collected artists in America. Known for her “camouflage artwork”, in which the background composition comes together to form a hidden image, most of her art has a western motif and focuses on the link between man and nature. Doolittle attended art school in Los Angeles where she met her husband. Working for several years as an art director for an advertising agency in LA, she began to crave the outdoors and wanted to get away from the city to get more in tune with nature. The book "New Magic" begins where the first book left off-at the start of an exciting period in the artists life. After "The Art of Bev Doolittle" was published, Bev had what she called “a kind of vision.” She found herself traveling new paths, exploring new ideas, and finding adventure in both the public arena and the wilderness. Concerned about endangered species and wildlife habitats, Doolittle saw her mission and started to paint it, In her most recent works of art she creates the wild, gorgeous world of nature and through her magic, draws in all of us to celebrate the wonder of life. The condition of this framed print is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed print is 26 1/4" x 23" and the visible artwork measures 17 5/8" x 14 5/8".

Dan Huber "When Cowboys Git Old" Bronze c. 1974

Lot #313 (Sale Order 275 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "When Cowboys Get Old," circa 1974 by American artist Dan Huber. The sculpture is wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction mounted on hardwood base that shows the likeness of an old cowboy in chefs attire and is marked on the back "When Cowboys Git Old" and "Huber" "74". The base shows a a poem titled "When Cowboys Git Old." The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 15 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 4 1/4". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 4lb 12oz.

Pawnee Mountain Lion Beaded & Quilled Pipe Bag

Lot #314 (Sale Order 276 of 712)

Absolutely stunning 19th Century porcupine-quilled and beaded hide pipe bag attributed to the Pawnee tribe in Kansas. Central Plains beadwork attributed to the Pawnee is exceedingly rare with this being a stunning example. The pipe bag exhibits an artist design consisting of Indian brain-tanned rare Mountain Lion hide rather than buckskin or buffalo hide along with being sinew and thread sewn. There is beadwork on both sides in different designs in a geometric design with typical patterns from the Central Plains region. The porcupine quill quillwork is astounding with large size having natural dyes and the continuation of the classic Central Plains styling. The bag is well kept with soft, clean hides with little to no bead loss or quillwork. The beadwork is all glass trade seed beaded with colors of greasy Cheyenne pink, semi-transparent dark green, cobalt, chalk white. The beadwork shows a tab design on one side and an hourglass like design on the other with the quillwork having a classic hourglass design as well. Truly an absolutely stunning piece being well kept from the rarely seen Pawnee Indians. Provenance: From the ex-Jim Bastian collection Kansas City, Missouri. The bag measures 39-inches long including fringes by 6-1/2-inches wide.

State of Montana Counties Brand Book c. 1953

Lot #315 (Sale Order 277 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this State of Montana Counties Brand Book circa 1953. The Brand Book features a wonderfully and professionally crafted soft cover construction that shows the brands of Madison, Beaverhead, Jefferson, and Silver Bow counties in the State of Montana. This was issued under the sponsorship of the Ruby Valley Stock Association, Twin Bridges, Montana, with the financial assistance of the Grasshopper Herding Association, Sheridan, Montana; and Mr. Jack Brenner, Grant, Montana. The condition of this Brand Book is well preserved with a slight wear mark to the outside cover and shows some discoloration to the pages but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this Brand Book is 8 5/8" x 4 7/8".

Amethyst Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet & Pendant

Lot #316 (Sale Order 278 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Amethyst and diamond 14k yellow gold bracelet and necklace pendant / brooch pin circa 1970's. There are two items in this collection that include a pin and a bracelet. The pin shows a lizard effigy that shows seven total amethyst gemstones that include pear cut and round brilliant cut with good eye clarity and a good sheen to the gemstones. The pin / brooch has a loop to be used as a necklace pendant. The lizard is marked as follows: 14k - GD. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted amethyst, diamond and 14k yellow gold construction that shows a total of 19 total oval cut amethyst gemstones that shows good clarity and purple coloration with a total of 19 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows good eye clarity and a bright sheen. The bracelet is marked as follows: Pat. 4697315 - 14k - PACG. The condition of this tennis bracelet and lizard pin is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of the bracelet from clasp to clasp is 7 1/2" and the pin measures 1 5/8" x 3/4" x 1/4". The collective weight of this jewelry set is 16g.

12.17ct Tanzanite Diamond 14k White Gold Earrings

Lot #317 (Sale Order 279 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 12.17ct Tanzanite diamond and 14k white gold earrings with GGA paperwork. The pair of earrings show a stamped, tested, and polished 14k white gold construction that are marked on the back side of the earrings as follows: Oscar Friedman - 14k. The earrings features a dangle setting with three pear brilliant cut Tanzanite gemstones that shows measurements of 12.9 x 5.8mm and shows a Type I clarity with bluish violet coloration and excellent symmetry and a total weight of 12.17cts. The bottom teir of the dangle earrings is decorate with a pear shape halo decoration that shows a total of 54 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.4 x 1.3mm and shows a clarity of Si1 - SI2 and a coloration of G - H with a total weight of 0.47cts. Tanzanite is a very rare gemstone that is only found in the country of Tanzania. Originally discovered in 1967. Tiffany & Company, named the stone Tanzanite. It is found in the Usumburu Mountains that border the Umba Valley of northern Tanzania. Tanzanite occurs in gray, brown, violet, blue, reddish-purple, & green. The gem is interesting because of its exceptional pleochroism. Rotated in different directions a tanzanite will exhibit multiple changes of color. Tanzanite has a low tolerance to ultrasonic cleaning, and should not be cleaned using this method. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA067397 and trace number: ER007322) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $21,790.00. The total measurements of these earrings is 1 1/4" x 1/2" x 5/8". ER007322

Joan Kosel Red Lodge Montana Desert Winds Carving

Lot #318 (Sale Order 280 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this carved sculpture called " Desert Winds," circa 2010 from Red Lodge, Montana artist Joan Kosel. The carving shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted hardwood construction that was finished in tung oil to bring out the natural wood coloration. The carving features a young colt with its mane swaying in the wind with a catus behind it and sage brush bushes in front and to the rear of the horse. The plaque on the front of the carving reads as follows: "Desert Winds" - by Joan Kosel; and the bottom is marked as follows: Joan Kosel - #424 - 2010. The carving is accompanied by a cut out an article tapped to the bottom. Joan Kosel is a carver from Red Lodge, Montana that learned her crafted only from her father, who learn her crafted from time and practice is now loved by collectors from around the Great Basin. The condition of this wooden carving shows whiting to the carved sections of the sculpture but otherwise shows no obvious signs of damage and shows well preserved stature. The measurements of this carving is 11 3/4" x 11 3/4" x 10". The collective weight of this carving is 2lb 6oz.

Argentine Model 1898 Artillery Broad Sword

Lot #319 (Sale Order 281 of 712)

Featured in this lot we have a Argentine Model 1898 Artillery broad sword originating from the early 1900's. The sword shows steel construction with a steel blade, 'D' guard, and grip. The sword was manufactured by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co located in Solingen, Germany. The base of the blade is marked "Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen" with the inscription on the fuller having been ground out. The guard is marked "1218" on the hilt at the top of the guard. The blade itself is etched Fiergito Argentino. The condition of the sword is preserved with some wear to the etching along the blade and some patina adorning the hilt and guard but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this sword in its sheath is 33" x 5 3/4" x 1 3/4" and the blade length is 26 1/8".

Opulent Emerald Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring

Lot #320 (Sale Order 282 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this opulent emerald diamond and 14k white gold ring with AIG paperwork. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k white gold construction that is marked 'Orianne' and '14k' gold stamp on the inside of the ring band. The arrangement is a three stone design with a total of 3 oval cut emeralds with measurements of 11.60 x 9.30 x 5.92mm and 5.00 x 3.70 x 2.41mm that shows green coloration with heavily included clarity that is considered type III with a total weight of 4.66cts. The center stone is decorated with a total of ten round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 3 - 2.90 x 1.77mm and shows a clarity of I-1 to I-2 and a coloration of G - K and a total diamond weight of 1.01ct. The piece comes complete with AIG(American International Gemologists, a GIA certified lab AIG Appraisal Number#: 000717293007) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $13,800.00. The ring size is US 7. RN023115

Dave Hodges (1949 -) Ealge Bronze Sculpture

Lot #321 (Sale Order 283 of 712)

For your consideration is this bronze sculpture titled, "Pride USA," by Montana artist Dave Hodges circa 1992. This is a bronze sculpture of a eagles head that shows wonderful attention to detail and is inscribed with: Hodges - 1992 - #110 and features the artist hallmark. The sculpture is mounted on a hardwood shield that features a plaque that reads: "Pride USA" by Dave Hodges. Dave Hodges, a Big Timber Montana artist, graduated from MSU in 1979. In 1982, he began his professional career as a bronze sculptor and continues successfully in that field to this time. The condition of this bronze is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 4" L x 4 1/2" W x 5 1/2" H. The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 1lb 12oz.

Dave Hodges (1949 -) Buffalo Bronze Bookends

Lot #322 (Sale Order 284 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this pair of bronze bookends of buffalo heads mounted to the bookends by Dave Hodges born in 1949. The bookends are constructed from wood with bronze buffalo heads on mounts set to the backs of the bookends and each of the bronze mounts are marked as follows: 64/100 - 65/100. Dave Hodges, a Big Timber Montana artist, graduated from MSU in 1979. In 1982, he began his professional career as a bronze sculptor and continues successfully in that field to this time. The condition of this pair of bookends is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of book ends is 8" x 5 7/8" x 4 7/8". The collective weight of this pair of bookends is 5lbs.

Oneida Victor #3 Double Long Spring Beaver Trap

Lot #323 (Sale Order 285 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Oneida Victor #3 double long spring beaver trap circa 1928. The beaver trap features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stainless steel construction that shows two long spring design with the pad reading as follows: Victor - Dec 16; May 28 C7 - Warrented - Oneida Community. The condition of this of this beaver trap is well preserved with some patina adorning the metal and shows fading to the markings but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this beaver trap is 18 1/2" x 5 1/2". The collective weight of this beaver trap is 2lb.

Howard Terpning "New Doll For My Granddaughter"

Lot #324 (Sale Order 286 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a limited edition giclee on canvas called "New Doll For My Granddaughter" from American artist, Howard Terpning, born in 1927. This art work was released in 2011. The artwork is a wonderfully and professionally crafted limited edition giclee on canvas inspired by the artist's love of his own granddaughters. This elegant portrait of a devoted grandmother is distinctive within Terpning's work because of its focus on the feminine nature of tribal life. The title of the piece is "Passing into Womanhood". The artist's signature is shown in the bottom right-hand corner and is numbered 42/115. Howard Terpning (born November 5, 1927) is an American painter and illustrator best known for his paintings of Native Americans. Around 1974, Terpning began to tire of commercial work and decided to follow his interest in the American West and Plains Indians. He began to transition into fine art by creating paintings and selling them in Western galleries. The first paintings sold for $2,000 to $2,500. After three years he left Connecticut and the commercial art world and moved to Arizona to devote himself entirely to painting the American West. Within two years, he was elected to both the National Academy of Western Art and the Cowboy Artists of America (CAA). During those 22 years that he was an active member of the CAA, Terpning earned 42 awards for his work. The overall condition of this limited edition on canvas is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this limited edition on canvas are 33"L x 31"W. This piece of artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity that contains the pertaining information: In 2008, The original oil painting sold in the Jackson Hole Art Auction for $700,000.*

Ca. 1857 Territory of Washington A. Hoen & Co. Map

Lot #325 (Sale Order 287 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is an original, hand-colored ""Map of that Part of the Territory of Washington Lying West of the Cascade Mountains"" printed by the Lithography Company of A. Hoen & Company of Baltimore in 1857, and created by the Washington State Surveyor General's Office & James Tilton. The map's legend lists surveys that have been completed, contract work that is ongoing, a proposed survey for the years 1857–1858, Indian reservations, prairies, swamps, sawmills, roads, and trails. The surveying of all the new lands was an ongoing project for the Office of the Surveyor General, primarily in preparation for their eventual sale to settlers and secondarily to assess whether they would be useful to the government for military or transportation purposes.

4 5/8" Pre Columbian Woodland Period Hand Axe

Lot #326 (Sale Order 288 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 4 5/8" Pre Columbian Woodland Period hand axe circa 1000BCE - 1000CE. The hand axe is wonderfully and professionally crafted beige chert material construction that shows a thick body for a hand grip and a graduated body for easy ergonomics with a polished and sharpened wide edge on the cutting edge. The Woodland period of North American pre-Columbian cultures lasted from roughly 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. The term was coined in the 1930s and refers to prehistoric sites between the Archaic period and the Mississippian cultures. The Adena culture and the ensuing Hopewell tradition during this period built monumental earthwork architecture and established continent-spanning trade and exchange networks. The condition of this hand axe shows a well preserved condition that shows well formed sides and effectiveness in the tool with no major dings to the blade of the tool but some small ones. The measurements of this hand axe is 4 5/8" x 1 3/4" x 1". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts.

Seminole Indian Woven Sweetgrass Doublet c. 1900s-

Lot #327 (Sale Order 289 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Seminole Indian woven sweetgrass doublet circa 1900 to 1940's. The doublet shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted sweetgrass construction that shows a half doublet design with a open center piece with unique weaving to the shirt. The earliest examples are cane. Palmetto replaced cane after the ancestors of today's Seminole and Miccosukee tribes migrated south from Georgia and Alabama into Florida in the late 18th century. Today most Seminole and Miccosukee baskets are made from sweetgrass. The condition of this grass shirt is good with some wear to the arm areas of the shirt but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this grass over shirt is 20" x 31" x 3".

Riley Manning Native American Alabaster Sculpture

Lot #328 (Sale Order 290 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Native American alabaster sculpture by Riley Manning circa 1982. This sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted alabaster construction that shows a Native American man with a necklace and feathers in his hair carved from alabaster and is marked as follows: Riley Manning - 1982 - #14. The condition of this alabaster sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this alabaster sculpture is 14" x 10" x 13". The collective weight of this alabaster sculpture is 53lb 8oz.

Eskimo Inuit Walrus Tusk Head Trade Doll c. 1960's

Lot #329 (Sale Order 291 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Eskimo Inuit walrus tusk head trade doll circa 1960's. The trade doll features a wonderfully and professionally crafted fur, leather and walrus tusk construction. The doll includes multiple variety of rabbit fur including an arctic foxes fur for the coat, and is carrying a basket with shrubs in the basket with a and a bladder bag in the other hand. The condition of this trade doll is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this doll is 17" x 6 1/4" x 6 1/4". The collective weight of this doll and stand is 2lb 10oz

6 3/4" Pre Columbian Woodland Plow/Celt/Axe Head

Lot #330 (Sale Order 292 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 6 3/4" Pre Columbian Woodland Era Plow/Celt/Axe Head circa 1000BCE -1000CE. The utensil is wonderfully and professionally crafted red beige chert material that shows a knapped design of craftsmanship and is semi polished with a sharp wider end for the axe head and is rounded on the other end that is knapped to a sharp edge. This axe head is marked 02.13. The Woodland period of North American pre-Columbian cultures lasted from roughly 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. The term was coined in the 1930s and refers to prehistoric sites between the Archaic period and the Mississippian cultures. The condition of this axe head shows a well preserved condition with a medium size chip in the bottom of the axe blade but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this 6 3/4" x 2 5/8" x 1 1/8". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including Native American, Pre Columbian, African, Afghan and Asian artifacts.

Sajen Opulent Sterling Silver Larimar Mermaid Pin

Lot #336 (Sale Order 293 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Sajen opulent sterling silver Larimar mermaid pin. The pin features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and Larimar construction that shows a Mermaid with textured tail and the Larimar is fashioned into the sea. The pin is marked as follows: Sajen - 925. The condition of this pin is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pin is 2 7/8" x 2 1/8" x 1/2". The collective weight of this pin is 41.1g.

1930's Old Pawn Pueblo Indian Silver Belt Buckle

Lot #337 (Sale Order 294 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this fantastic Old Pawn Pueblo Indian Large Silver and Malachite Belt Buckle, circa 1930-1940's. The belt buckle shows wonderfully and professionally crafted construction and features an extremely large malachite cabochon with patterns of lighter and darker green coloration throughout the stone. which is situated between opposing feathers. The artist's hallmark can be seen on the backside as an arrow through the letter "M". The condition of this buckle is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this buckle are 2.5"W x 3.75"L. The collective weight of this buckle is 161.8g.

Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver & Abalone Bracelets

Lot #338 (Sale Order 295 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Taxco, Mexico sterling silver and abalone bracelets circa 1950's to 1970's. There are three bracelets in this collection. The bracelets are all wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction with one of them with abalone inlaid in the last one. The first is characteristic of a freeform style of design and is marked '925NQM' and 'Mexico.' The second bracelet shows a ribbed border of the bracelet and is marked '.925' with a hallmark above. The last is a sterling silver bracelet inlaid with abalone and is characteristic of a freeform design and is marked 'Hecho en Mexico.' The condition of this collection of bracelet is well preserved with a slight patina adorning all three of the bracelets and some natural eroding to the abalone decoration but otherwise shows well preserved. The measurements of these bracelets range from 1 7/8" x 2 1/2" x 3/4" to 2 5/8" x 1 3/4" x 1/2". The collective weight of these bracelets is 51.3g.

Vintage Zuni Fossilized Walrus Fetish Necklace

Lot #339 (Sale Order 296 of 712)

This is a fantastic vintage fossilized walrus tusk ivory carved fetish necklace and earrings from a Zuni artist. The necklace shows a large bear fetish at the bottom and stacked in an alternating pattern many other hand carved fetishes of various animals all done in Fossilized Walrus Ivory. The end shows two silver Navajo pearl beads and gold colored chain, claps and cones. The set has matching earrings done in Fossilized Walrus Ivory showing frog fetishes with heishi stacks and sterling silver cones. Truly a fantastic set, similar example being listed at over $3,500. Necklace measures overall 32" long, the bear by itself is 1 7/8"L, and the earrings are each 1 7/8"L each. Total weight of 137.4 grams.

Navajo Liquid Sterling Silver Necklace c. 1950-60s

Lot #340 (Sale Order 297 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo liquid sterling silver necklace circa 1950's - 1960's. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted liquid sterling silver construction with a total of 30 strands featured on this necklace ending with aglets and a clasp. The aglets are stamped with 'sterling'. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 29 3/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 43.6g.

Montana State Car License Plates 1967-2001 (21)

Lot #341 (Sale Order 298 of 712)

For your consideration are twenty-one Montana license plates circa 1967-2001. The collection consists of six from 1967 with two duplicates, eleven from 1968 with two duplicates, one from 1975, one from 1987, one from 1991 and one from 2001. The license plates from 1967 shows a blue background with the outline of Montana and lettering showing a yellow color. The plates from 1968 shows a beige background with the outline of Montana and the lettering in forest green color. The plates at the top read, "Big Sky Country". The 1975 plate shows a dark blue background with white lettering and shows a buffalo skull image in the bottom left corner. The 1987 and 1991 plate are the 76 Bicentennial edition plates showing a white background with the state of Montana outline in red color and the lettering in blue. There is an image of a buffalo skull in the bottom left. The final and most modern plate is from 2001 and shows a multi-colored mountain skyline with the lettering of the plate in a dark blue color. The bottom reads "Big Sky" in light blue and shows an image of a buffalo skull. The plates in this collection show good condition overall with wear present from their age and use over the years. No plates show major cuts or bends. They measure 6" L x 12" W and has a collective weight of 4 pounds and 10 ounces.

Montana State Prison Made License Plates 1949 (23)

Lot #342 (Sale Order 299 of 712)

For your consideration are twenty-three Montana State license plates made at the Deer Lodge Prison circa 1949-1962. All but one license plate were made in 1949, the one outlier is from 1959 but has a light blue metal tag reading 62 (1962). The first license plates made at the Deer Lodge Prison factory were issued in 1928 and featured the word Montana written in its entirety. "Prison Made" was stamped at the bottom of all plates manufactured between 1939 and 1957. The license plates were originally painted white and read, "Montana - 49" at the bottom in raised, black lettering. The bottom of each license plate is stamped reading, "Prison Made". They show fair to good condition with most showing faded paint, bends and minor cuts with slight rusting/corrosion present on some. They measure 5 11/16" L x 13 5/8" W and have a collective weight of 5 pounds and 4 ounces.

Ghaznavid Dynasty Bronze Lid, ca.12th-15th Century

Lot #343 (Sale Order 300 of 712)

Presented in this lot is this Afghan Bronze Lid, circa 12th-15th Century A. D. The lid is flower shaped, inside rim has many inscriptions, interior face contains a well-made design. A small handle is on top. The Ghaznavid dynasty, found in the city of Lashkar Gah, once historically called Bost or Boost, was once the site of a Ghaznavid palace and soldiers' bazaar near the confluence of the Helmand and Arghandab rivers in southeastern Afghanistan. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including Afghan artifacts. The monuments at Bost include remains from periods of ancient Iranian, Greco-Roman, and Indian domination, as well as the ruins of an imposing fortress, a soaring arch with baked-brick decoration in geometric patterns. The wealth of the medieval city was attested by Arab and Persian writers. Much of Afghanistan's art can be traced back through the invasions, occupations, empires, and dynasties that so frequently have ravaged the country. Afghanistan has been a crossroads of cultures that make up the colorfully robust and dynamic foundation of Afghan art. The National Museum of Afghanistan showcases artifacts from the Ghaznavid dynasty in the 12th Century A.D. The colors seen on ancient bronzes are mostly a result of copper oxidizing to form red-brown cuprite, green malachite, and bluish azurite. This lid is in amazingly preserved condition, small fragments missing on top as might be expected for its age. A rich patina noted throughout this lid, some oxidation as well. Measures 6.25" diameter, weight 12oz.

19th C. Western Gamblers Playing Card Press

Lot #344 (Sale Order 301 of 712)

This is an exceptionally rare 1800's wooden manual tension playing card press from a Western Gambler. This Gambler's card press features a wonderfully and professionally crafted fully wooden design That shows two tension screws from turned solid wood in the upper part of the book press and two slates for the frame of the book press. The tops of the screws have a beautiful carved acorn design. The condition of this book press is well preserved for its age with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this card press is 5 3/4" x 4 1/8" x 9 1/4". The collective weight of this card press is 10oz.

Mountaineering In The Sierra Nevada 1st Ed.

Lot #345 (Sale Order 302 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Rare First British Edition of "Mountaineering In The Sierra Nevada" by Clarence King, first published in Great Britain, 1947. Adam & Charles Black 4, 5, & 6 Soho Square, London. Edited and Preface by Francis P. Farquhar 1935. Clarence King (1842-1901) was an American geologist, mountaineer and author. He is known for some of the earliest descriptions of the geology os the west. He headed the 40th Parallel expedition and its ten year study of a 100-mile-wide strip along the 40th parallel from eastern Colorado to the California border. King’s report, “Systematic Geology” (1878), is considered a masterpiece. During this survey he discovered the first glaciers in the United States while studying the extinct volcanoes of Mount Shasta, Mount Rainier, and Mount Hood.He was the first director of the United States Geological Survey from 1879 to 1881. King was also noted for his exploration of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In his “Mountaineering” work he provides a description of the Sierra Nevada mountains. This book begins by summarizing the geological history of the Sierra Nevadas, then describes King's experiences in the range, both as a member of the Josiah D. Whitney expedition, and as a mountaineer. This cream coloured cloth bound stamped hardcover is in nice condition, very slight scuffing observed on cover edges, spine loose but firmly attached. Intact deckled pages exhibit age tanning and very minimal foxing. Measures 6"W x 8.75"L x .75"D, weight 1lb, 2oz.

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion 14K Brooch Pin RARE

Lot #346 (Sale Order 303 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ruby and emerald 14k yellow gold lion pin. The pin features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow gold, diamond, ruby, and emerald construction that shows a young loin with scraggly hair with eyes of round brilliant cut emerald gemstones that shows a good eye clarity with a nose of round brilliant cut ruby that shows good eye clarity. The muzzle of the lion shows a total of 12 total round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate diamond weight of 0.10 carats. The back of the pin is marked as follows: 14k - (and unrecognizable etching). Van Cleef & Arpels is a French luxury jewelry company. It was founded in 1896 by the Dutch diamond-cutter Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels in Paris. Their pieces often feature flowers, animals, and fairies, and have been worn by style icons and royalty such as Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Diana, Princess of Wales, Ava Gardner, etc. The condition of this dog pin is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this dog pin is 1 5/8" x 1 1/8" x 3/4". The collective weight of this pin or brooch is 13.2g.

Crockett & Renalde (1887-1984) Star Rowel Spurs

Lot #347 (Sale Order 304 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Crockett & Renalde (1887-1984) star rowel spurs. The spurs feature wonderfully and professionally crafted iron construction that shows a slightly drop shank with heel strap pegs and swivel spur strap buttons and shows a five tine star rowel. The spurs are stamped with a CR and a horseshoe around the hallmark on the spur strap buttons. Scar Crockett, born in 1887 in Pecos City, Texas, is considered one of the top three most recognized and collected spur makers of the last century. The condition of this pair of spurs is well preserved with some slight wear to spur straps and heel straps and the spurs show oxidation to the frames and the rowels but otherwise are well preserved. The measurements of this pair of spurs is 3" x 7 3/4" x 4 1/2". The collective weight of this pair of spurs is 1lb 6oz.

KYU-GUNTO Russo- Japanese Floral Mounted Sword

Lot #348 (Sale Order 305 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this KYU-GUNTO Russo- Japanese Floral Mounted Sword. The sword features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that features a chromed stainless steel blade with a fuller 3/4 of the way up the blade and shows a brass hilt with a hard wood slightly wire wrapped handle that shows floral garnishing to the pommel of the sword. The sheath features a securing slider towards the mouth of the scabbard. The condition of this this Dragoon sword is well preserved with some scratching to the finish of the blade and patina to the sheath but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this sword in its sheath is 35 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 2 7/8" and the blade length is 28 5/8".

US Military Magline Aluminum Snow Shoes c. 1986

Lot #349 (Sale Order 306 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this US Military Magline Aluminum snow shoes circa 1986. The snowshoes in this lot shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted aluminum frame with wire weave and a nylon strapping. The nylon strapping is marked as follows: 8.5 - Tennier Industries Inc. - Olaloo-85-C-4309. The condition of this pair of military snow shoes is well preserved that shows a good overall condition with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of snowshoes is 46 1/4" x 12 1/8" x 5 1/4".

Elegant Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring

Lot #350 (Sale Order 307 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this elegant diamond and 14k yellow gold solitaire ring circa 1950's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow gold construction that shows a simple band with a four prong setting that houses a large European cut diamond in its center with good eye clarity and wonderful sheen that shows a approximate diamond weight that ranges from 0.70 - 0.60 carats. The condition of this solitaire ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 1" x 7/8" x 1/4" and shows a ring size of US 7. The collective weight of this ring is 2.5g.

Early 1900 Plains Beaded Six-Point Star Saddle Bag

Lot #351 (Sale Order 308 of 712)

The lot features an early 1900's hide saddle bag with six-point star floral beadwork from the Plains Indians. The bag is comprised of thick Buffalo / Bison Indian tanned hide with trade thread sewing adorned with unique whimsical six-point star and floral. There is hand cut hide fringes at the top sides and bottom. This is one side of a typical Plains saddle bag from the Plains. Measures overall 20" by 21".

9500-8500BP Large Kessel Side Notch Cluster Point

Lot #352 (Sale Order 309 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a large Kessel side notch cluster point, circa 9500-8500 B.P. The point features a wonderfully and professionally crafted pink Crescent Quarry Flint. construction. The point shows a long lanceolate point that shows serrated edge with side notches with a flared stem and rounded shoulders. The condition of this projectile point is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this point are 7 3/8" x 2 1/2". The collective weight of this point is 4oz.*

Peruvian "Wako" Incan Burial Vessel 400BC - 300AD

Lot #353 (Sale Order 310 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Peruvian "Wako" Incan Burial pottery vessel circa 400BC to 300AD. The pottery vessel features a wonderfully and professionally crafted ceramic construction that shows naturally dyed coloration with bands of red and black with geometric shapes to the base and the rim of the burial vessel that is preserved in a glass display case and shows a plaque that reads as follows: "Wako" - 400 B.C. to 300 A.D. - Inca Burial Grounds - Peru. The condition of this pottery vessel is well preserved with some slight chipping to the rim and some fading to the natural dyes but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this pottery vessel is 6" x 5 7/8" x 5 7/8". The collective weight of this pottery vessel in display case is 8lb 12oz.

Benton Moore's Saddlery, Groesbeck TX Saddle c1960

Lot #354 (Sale Order 311 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Benton Moore's Saddlery, Groesbeck TX saddle circa 1960's. The saddle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather and rawhide construction that shows a Cheyenne Roll seat that is rawhide lined and is hand made with a 'T/S' band stamped on the fenders with tres stamped in decoration and is marked multiple times and places on the saddle as follows: Benton Moore's Saddlery - Hand Made Saddles - Groesbeck, Texas. Benton Moore's Saddlery is a saddle and harness maker out of Groesbeck Texas. The condition of this western saddle is good with some wear to the leather of the saddle due to age and use but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this western saddle is 26 1/2" x 21 1/2" x 26" and the seat is 15".

101 Ranch Marked Dag Knife

Lot #355 (Sale Order 312 of 712)

The lot features a dag fighting knife that is stamped "101 RANCH". The knife has a nearly identical shape as the Early Plains Dag Knife 19th Century example from the Forrest Fenn collection sold by Hindman / Cowans in 2022 for $3,750. Our example is stamped 101 Ranch as well as hand written on the handle in pen or pencil "Bill Pickett 1914 Exposition". Bill Picket (1870-1932) was a famous Black Cowboy who performed with 101 Ranch Wild West Show that was known to feature Buffalo Bill, Will Rogets, Tom Mix and more. He performed under the name “The Dusky Demon”. The dag knife shows solid wood two piece handle with iron dag knife blade having a raised median running down both sides and a dark coloring. The handle has copper and metal studding in an artistic design. The age and originality of the knife is unknown, please examine. Measures overall 12.25”L by 1 1/8”W.

Jerry Bishop Watercolour Abandoned Farm Snowscene

Lot #356 (Sale Order 313 of 712)

Presented in this lot is a beautiful and serene Original Jerry Bishop Watercolour on Paper, Abandoned Farm Snowscene, signed "bishop", mounted in a rustic wood frame. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. The watercolour depicts a farmhouse on an early winter morning surrounded by a barn and four other outbuildings, all without doors. The abandoned buildings have shake roofs, some appear to be sagging, sunrise glow outlining the buildings' wood siding. The trees and shrubs directly around the buildings are devoid of leaves, though those in the background are still clothed, the rising sun's glow highlighting their shapes; snow is visible in patches around the grounds. A barbed wire fence in the foreground is also sagging, the posts in various stages of disrepair. Jerry Bishop was born in Bentonville Arkansas, where he grew up hunting and fishing in the Ozarks. After majoring in art at the University of Arkansas he worked in advertising for several years. His love of nature has had a great influence on his artwork and he began to specialize in painting birds and fish, but his watercolors also encompass other wildlife. Jerry has been painting professional since 1977. Today his watercolors are represented on all of the continents. His work may be seen at his gallery in Silver Dollar City, Branson, Mo., where he has been their resident artist since 1995. This triple-matted solid wood framed watercolour is in nice condition, no marring observed to the painting nor to the frame. Visible art measures 3.5"W x 12.75"L, frame is 12.5"W x 22.5"L x 1.25"D, weight 3lb, 8oz.

Lee K. Parkinson Oil on Canvas, Abandoned Farm '73

Lot #357 (Sale Order 314 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Lee K. Parkinson Original Oil on Canvas, Abandoned Farm, '73. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. Born in Utah in 1913, artist Lee K. Parkinson was to spend most of his career traveling and painting scenes of the American West. With formal training in Los Angeles and at the Chicago Institute of Art, Parkinson began his career in commercial art working for Universal Studios. Primarily a watercolorist, painter Lee Parkinson found his fine arts training and beloved West calling him back by 1960. With the early influences of Utah artist LeConte Stewart still with him, artist Lee Parkinson committed himself to painting, pursuing oil techniques, and even developing a glazing medium for oil paint. Today there are many reproductions of Lee K. Parkinson landscapes for sale in books and cards, and original oils depicting Nevada, New Mexico, California, and Wyoming landscapes hang in galleries and private collections around the world. This painting features an abandoned farmhouse in the near foreground, surrounded by greenish-blue desert sagebrush, an outbuilding in the backyard and two other abandoned houses in the near background. A tall mountain range is seen in the distance, white clouds above and behind. This matted canvas oil painting is in very nice condition, professionally mounted in a solid wood frame with provenance attached on the rear side. Visible art measures 19.5"W x 29.5"L, frame is 27.75"W x 37.75"L x 2.5"D approx., weight 7lb, 14oz.

US M1840 Ornate Eagle Foot Officer's Sword

Lot #358 (Sale Order 315 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this US M1840 ornate eagle foot officer's sword. The sword features a wonderfully and professionally stainless steel construction that shows an bifurcated blade that shows a brass hilt with a hand guard that shows a American eagle decoration with a twisted wire hilt and a cross guard and shows the sheath showing two ringed sliders that attach to a belt. The condition of this of this Navy sword is well preserved with a patina to the sheath and to the blade but shows a otherwise well preserved condition. The measurements of this blade in the sheath is 35 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 1 3/4" and the blade length is 30 1/4".

Navajo Shiprock Yei Be Chei Trading Post Rug 1950

Lot #359 (Sale Order 316 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Navajo Shiprock Yei Be Chei Trading Post rug, circa 1950s. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction. The rug features a field of light grey with a total of six female Yei characters with darker brown geometric patterns with light brown throughout. The Yei Navajo rugs begin in the northwest corner of the reservation, in the early part of the 20 century. They were developed by Will Evans Trader and owner of the Shiprock trading Company. Yei are religious deities taken from the Navajo Sand paintings. In these weavings, the male Yei have round heads and the female Yei have square heads. Usually, these weavings have a stylized rainbow down the sides. Less common are the Yeibichai weavings. These weavings depict Navajo dancers impersonating Yei in human form. In the actual Navajo ceremony there are 14 dancers, The Talking God, six male dancers, six female dancers and Water Sprinkler, the god of precipitated waters. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with one of the tassels missing but otherwise shows no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this rug are 36 1/2"L x 32 1/2"W. The thread count of this rug is 120 threads per square inch.*

Persian Mahal Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug 1900's

Lot #360 (Sale Order 317 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a hand knotted Persian Mahal wool area rug originating from the early 1900's. The rug features a fine detailed design, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Mahal rug is a well-known style of Persian rug that features geometric floral patterns and a large medallion. The rug displays geometric floral patterns across the multi layered border with geometric designs across the center. The rug predominately features a light brown and tan background with red, blue, light blue, red, green, pink, gold, and dark brown. The rug shows short white tassels along each end of the piece. The rug comes with a sales tag with information and pricing for an earlier sale. The piece shows good condition overall, with little wear and use. The rug measures 109" wide by 147" long.

4 7/8" Pre Columbian Woodland Period Knife

Lot #366 (Sale Order 318 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 4 7/8" Pre Columbian Woodland Period knife. The knife features a wonderfully and professionally crafted light chert and flint material that shows a semi serrated edge on one side and a sharpened edge on the other with a blunt tip on the bottom. The Woodland period of North American pre-Columbian cultures lasted from roughly 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. The term was coined in the 1930s and refers to prehistoric sites between the Archaic period and the Mississippian cultures. The Adena culture and the ensuing Hopewell tradition during this period built monumental earthwork architecture and established continent-spanning trade and exchange networks. The condition of this Pre Columbian knife is well preserved with a blunted edge maybe from previous use but doesn't show any signs of extensive damage. The measurements of this Pre Columbian knife 4 7/8" x 1 3/4" x 3/4". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts.

19th C. Great Lakes Painted Parfleche Shoulder Bag

Lot #367 (Sale Order 319 of 712)

This is an unusual polychrome painted parfleche shoulder or bandolier bag dating to the 19th Century attributed to the Great Lakes Woodland region Native Americans from the ex-Donald Spaulding collection. The bag exhibits a thick parfleche rawhide with dark coloring being sinew sewn along with some hide lacing and covered on the front flap, straps and bottom fringe section with polychrome mineral pigment paint artwork. The front shows a classic four-point star, some times referred to by the Plains Indians as the morning star / Morningstar. For another Great Lakes region parfleche piece with morning star like designs see the Meskwaki (Fox) parfleche trunk from the Milford G Chandler collection in the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian; the piece shows a distinct four-point star bordering the outsides and bottom with similar dark parfleche hide. This example is very unusual as it has integral long cut fringes as part of the parfleche top flap, not completely unseen on Native American parfleche bags (see the Sioux 1860 Parfleche Painted Case sold by Heritage in 2017 for $2,800 and the Blackfeet Buffalo Parfleche Case sold by Hindman-Cowan’s in 2021 for $4,250). The top of the bag also has an unusual long strap or shoulder strap which also has polychrome mineral pigment paint on the front side up to the fringes. The bottom section has a sinew sewn section of long fringes which is also painted. The paint shows colors of red, blues and yellows. The hides are stiff, such as other parfleche rawhide, and do not show much major signs of cracking. A few of the fringes have fallen or broken off. The top flap can be opened but is very stiff. For another example see the Sauk and Meskwaki or Sac and Fox painted parfleche 1840 case with dark coloring and similar geometric designs sold by Bonhams in October 2022 for $10,000, noted as having a dark coloring due to smoke discoloration. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Donald Spaulding (1926-2021) noted New York artist known for his depictions of the American West, Native Americans and his illustrations of the Lone Ranger. Previously valued at over $9,500. Measures 39”H x 12”W.*

Eskimo Inuit Seal Hide Beaded Mukluk's 1960s

Lot #368 (Sale Order 320 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Eskimo Inuit Caribou hide beaded Mukluk's circa 1960's. The mukluks feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted caribou hide construction that shows a hard sole and rabbit fur fringe towards the top of the boots. There is a beaded arrangement towards the sole of the boots with little floral decoration that includes trade seed beads with coloration of chalk white, medium green, medium red, yellow, and medium blue. The condition of this pair of mukluks is good with some wear to the soles of the mukluks but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of these mukluks 10" x 9 3/4" x 4". The collective weight of this pair of mukluks is 1lb 6oz.

Pre Columbian Grooved Axe Heads c. 10000-4500BC

Lot #369 (Sale Order 321 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Pre Columbian grooved axe heads circa 10000 - 4500BC. There are two axe heads or celts in this collection. The more bulbous axe heads shows a 3/4 groove with a rounded head and shows signs of use with marks to the head. The second piece is a more smooth stone naturally with a 3/4 groove to the head with a more elongated head and marks due to use. The condition of this collection of stone axe heads is well preserved with some wear due to age and use but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this pair of axe heads are 5 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" and 7" x 3" x 1 3/8". The collective weight of this pair of axe heads is 4lb 12oz.

Papago Tohono O'odham Bear Grass Serving Basket

Lot #370 (Sale Order 322 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Papago Tohono O'odham bear grass serving basket circa 1950's. The basket feature wonderfully and professionally crafted bear grass or Yucca construction that shows a spiral design to the inside of the serving basket. The Tohono O'odham or Papago are a Native American people of the Sonoran Desert, residing primarily in the U.S. state of Arizona and the northern Mexican state of Sonora. The federally recognized tribe is known in the United States as the Tohono O'odham Nation. The condition of this serving tray is is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this serving basket is 1 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 7 5/8. The collective weight of this basket is 6oz.

R. Vaughn "36 Years in the Rockies" 1st Ed 1900

Lot #371 (Sale Order 323 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1900, first edition of "Then And Now: Or, Thirty-Six Years in the Rockies, 1864-1900" by Robert Vaughn, published by the Tribune Printing Company in Minneapolis and copy-righted by his daughter, Arvonia Elizabeth Vaughn. Robert Vaughn was a Welsh immigrant to the United States and an important rancher, farmer, and businessman in the U.S. state of Montana before and after the early years of its statehood. He homesteaded the Vaughn ranch in the Sun River valley in Montana, building a sandstone mansion as his home there. Vaughn conceived of the book as a collection of the letters he had written to his daughter, Arvonia. (The first was written seven weeks after her birth). Over time, however, Vaughn expanded his vision of the book to include pieces written by other pioneers of the Old West (some republished from other sources, but many written for Vaughn's book). Vaughn also changed the audience for whom the book was written, expanding it to include the general public. One of Vaughn's good friends was Charles Marion Russell, who illustrated the book. At the time, this was only the second book Russell had illustrated. Vaughn passed away in Great Falls at the age of 81 in 1918. The book shows a green cloth hardcover with a mountain railroad scene covering the front cover. The title is written in gold gilt lettering on the front, as well as the spine. The front features a small note, addressed to an old friend, written by Robert Vaughn's daughter. The note reads, "To an old friends daughter, Sue, from the old friend Elizabeth Vaughn". The book is illustrated with numerous black and white photos and Russell's illustrations. It shows good condition overall with little to no wear present and no signs of obvious damage. The book measures 8 13/16" L x 6 1/4" W x 1" D and weighs 2 pounds.

“Signposts of Adventure” James Schultz 1st Edition

Lot #372 (Sale Order 324 of 712)

Presented in this lot is this 1926 First Edition of “Signposts of Adventure” by James Willard Schultz. “Signposts of Adventure Glacier National Park as the Indians Know It.", Houghton Mifflin Company publisher, The Riverside Press Cambridge, printers. Thirty illustrations including photographs by Hileman, Kalispell, Montana. Folding map of Glacier National Park at the rear of the book. J. W. Schultz (1859–1947), or Apikuni, was an author, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader, and historian known for his historical writings of the Blackfoot Indians in the late 1800s, when he lived among them as a fur trader. He operated a fur trading post at Carroll, Montana and lived among the Pikuni tribe during the period 1880-82. He was given the name Apikuni by the Pikuni chief, Running Crane. Apikuni in Blackfeet means "Spotted Robe." In 1907, Schultz published "My Life as an Indian", the first of many future writings about the Blackfeet that he would produce over the next thirty years. Schultz is most noted for his 37 books, most about Blackfoot life, and for his contributions to the naming of prominent features in Glacier National Park. The book offered here is an authoritative guide to Glacier National Park by one who lived there and knew the Blackfeet intimately. A "must have" for any collector of James Willard Schultz, Blackfeet Indians, and/or Glacier National Park. The grey coloured clothbound hardcover is in nice condition, scuffing noted to edges, tight spine. Intact pages exhibit age tanning. Measures 5.5"W x 8.25"L x 1"D, weight 1lb, 4oz approximate.

Smokey The Bear Aluminum Stock Trail Sign 1980-90s

Lot #373 (Sale Order 325 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this aluminum stock Smokey the Bear trail sign circa 1980-1990s. Smokey the Bear was adopted by the U.S. Forest Service back in the 1940's as part of their campaign to prevent forest fires. The sign shows a maroon colored background with Smokey's face at the top. The bottom of the sign reads, "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires" in white lettering. The sign shows slight wear from its use and life outdoors but no obvious damage is present. The sign measures 18" L x 12" W.

Railway Express Agency Porcelain Enamel Sign 1930s

Lot #374 (Sale Order 326 of 712)

For your consideration is this Railway Express Agency porcelain enamel depot sign circa 1930s. From 1918 until 1975, the Railway Express Agency (REA), formerly known as the American Railway Express Agency and subsequently renamed the American Railway Express Inc., provided nationwide package delivery services throughout the United States. Similar to how modern UPS and DHL companies use roads and air travel, REA arranged transport and delivery via the already-existing railroad infrastructure. During World War I, it was established by forcibly combining pre-existing services into a nationwide quasi-monopoly to guarantee the quick and secure delivery of packages, cash, and merchandise. In March 1929, the assets and operations of American Railway Express Inc. were transferred to Railway Express Agency (REA). REA was owned by 86 railroads in proportion to the express traffic on their lines; no one railroad or group of railroads controlled the agency. In response to customer demand, REA added a Chicago, Illinois-based refrigerator car line. In 1927, REA began an Air Express Division. REA ceased operations in 1975, when its business model ceased to be viable. The sign shows a diamond shape and a red background with white lettering reading, "Railway Express Agency". There are two mounting holes, one on the left and one on the right. The sign shows good condition overall with some slight wear present, but no obvious signs of damage. The sign measures 11 1/8" L x 11 1/8" W and weighs 1 pound and 2 ounces.

Austin Productions Chalkware Minute Men c. 1964

Lot #375 (Sale Order 327 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Austin Productions chalkware minute men circa 1964. There are two chalkware figures in this collection. The first shows a man reading from a notary sheet with a bell in his hand and period correct garments. The second is of a minute man with period correct garments and originally was holding a rifle. Each of the figures is marked on the back of the base as follows: Austin Prod. - 1964. The condition of this pair of chalkware minute men is well preserved with one of them seemingly missing his rifle but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of these chalkware figures is 12 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 3 1/8" and 12 3/4" x 4" x 4 1/4". The collective weight of these chalkware figures is 5lb 6oz.

Sajen Sterling Silver Iolite & Quartz Jewelry Set

Lot #376 (Sale Order 328 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is this Sajen sterling silver Iolite and quartz jewelry set. There are two pieces of jewelry in this collection. The first piece shows a necklace with a dangle pendant that shows a oval cut Iodite cabochon with a smaller oval cut quartz gemstone and is marked ""Sajen .925."" The second piece is a sterling silver linked bracelet that shows a large Iolite and shows a total of four oval cut and square cut quartz cabochon set into the bracelet and is marked 'Sajen .925.' The condition of this necklace and bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 25"" and the pendant measures 2 1/2"" x 1"" and the bracelet measures 7 3/4"" x 1 3/8"". The collective weight of this necklace and bracelet is 95g.

MIAO Two Piece Miners Pack Donkey Sculpture c1964

Lot #377 (Sale Order 329 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this MIAO two piece miners pack donkey sculpture circa 1964. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a two piece design with the pack saddle and equipment coming off the donkey. The donkey shows its ears half cocked to the side and looking forward with its hind foot raised. The miner pack saddle is equipped with a pickaxe and saddle bags with a canteen and a big bag on top with a shovel on the other side and rope attached to the front of the pack. The donkey is marked 'MIAO' and '1964' underneath the donkey. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 6 3/4" x 8" x 3 1/2". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 3lb 12oz.

Navajo Engraved Sterling Silver Concho Belt

Lot #378 (Sale Order 330 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo engraved sterling silver concho belt circa 1930's. The concho belt features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows engraved decoration with geometric patterns and shows scalloped border and stamped design with a link construction. The condition of this concho belt is well preserved with some slight patina to the conchos of the belt but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this concho belt from clasp to clasp is 30 1/2" and the concho belt buckle measures 1 1/2" x 1 5/8". The collective weight of this concho belt is 68.2g.

Vintage Grizzly Scrimshaw Elk Burl Bolo Tie

Lot #379 (Sale Order 331 of 712)

The lot features a fantastic vintage bolo tie with a masterfully carved Girzzly Bear bust, from bone having a beautiful scrimshaw design in color set on an Elk Burl with antler tine tips. The bolo has a braided leather strand. The bolo by itself measures 2.5" by 2.25" by 1.25". The bolo strand is 18"L from the back of the neck to the bottom of the tine tips, 36"L along the strand. Total weight of 62.8 grams.

Navajo Sterling Silver Desert Pearl Necklace c1950

Lot #380 (Sale Order 332 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver Desert Pearl necklace circa 1950's. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows the same size Navajo Pearls throughout and strung on a box chain. The condition of this Navajo Pearl necklace is well preserved with a slight patina to the Navajo Pearls but is otherwise well preserved. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 17 1/8". The collective weight of this necklace is 39.5g.

Western Brands & Pictorial Theme Ceiling Light

Lot #381 (Sale Order 333 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Western brands and pictorial theme ceiling light circa 20th century. The ceiling light is wonderfully and professionally crafted metal and glass construction that shows a printed white field with pictorials of western men or cowboys playing the guitar and riding a horse and shows layers of brands leading to the corners. The condition of this ceiling light shows a slight chip and crack in one of the corners but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this ceiling light is 6 1/4" x 11 1/4" x 11 3/4".

Idaho Pronghorn Taxidermy Shoulder Mount

Lot #382 (Sale Order 334 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Idaho taken pronghorn antelope taxidermy shoulder mount. The pronghorn is a uniquely American game, existing as far East as Western Minnesota, and reaching to Eastern California - And as far North as Southern Saskatchewan, and South to Northern Baja. The Pronghorn, often referred to as an American Antelope, or simply Antelope, is actually closest related to the Giraffe, and is part of the Giraffoidea superfamily, making it a distant relative to more similar deer, antelope, and gazelles. This mount in particular shows two prominent antlers, each with an additional "prong". As well, the pronghorn displays a wonderful tan/dark brown/off-white color gradient. The condition of this Pronghorn taxidermy mount is well preserved with good complexion and no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this pronghorn mount is 34" x 12" x 14".

Afghan Bronze Lid, circa 12th-15th Century A.D.

Lot #383 (Sale Order 335 of 712)

"Presented in this lot is this Afghan Bronze Lid, circa 12th-15th Century A. D. The Ghaznavid dynasty, found in the city of Lashkar Gah, once historically called Bost or Boost, was once the site of a Ghaznavid palace and soldiers' bazaar near the confluence of the Helmand and Arghandab rivers in southeastern Afghanistan. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including Afghan artifacts. The monuments at Bost include remains from periods of ancient Iranian, Greco-Roman, and Indian domination, as well as the ruins of an imposing fortress, a soaring arch with baked-brick decoration in geometric patterns. The wealth of the medieval city was attested by Arab and Persian writers. Much of Afghanistan's art can be traced back through the invasions, occupations, empires, and dynasties that so frequently have ravaged the country. Afghanistan has been a crossroads of cultures that make up the colorfully robust and dynamic foundation of Afghan art. The National Museum of Afghanistan showcases Islamic artifacts from the Ghaznavid dynasty in the 12th Century A.D. The colors seen on ancient bronzes are mostly a result of copper oxidizing to form red-brown cuprite, green malachite, and bluish azurite. Inside edge of rim has incised vertical lines, small solid handle on top of lid, small fragment missing on top. A rich patina noted throughout this lid, some oxidation as well. Measures 6.5"" diameter, weight 1lb.

"In The Closed Room" F. H. Burnett 1st Ed 1904

Lot #384 (Sale Order 336 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1904 first edition of "In The Closed Room" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith and published by McClure, Phillips & Company in New York. Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (24 November 1849 – 29 October 1924) was an English playwright and author. She is best known for her children's stories, in particular Little Lord Fauntleroy (published in 1885-6), A Little Princess (1905), and The Secret Garden (1911). Among Howard Pyle's pupils, illustrator Jessie Willcox Smith was highly recognized. As one of the most well-liked and well-known artists in America, she developed into a skilled child-portraitist. The short story, In the Closed Room, tells the tale of Judith, a quiet, reserved young girl who lives in a large city. She meets another little girl living in the house and they become playmates when her parents are given the chance to look after a suburban home for the summer. One day, the girls find a mysterious locked room on the fourth floor while playing together. The book shows a light green cloth hardcover with gold gilt designs and lettering on the front and spine. The book features numerous colored illustrations throughout. It shows good condition overall with some slight wear present, but no signs of obvious damage are noted. The book measures 8 1/2" L x 5 6/8" W x 1" D and weighs 1 pound.

"Good Medicine" Charles M. Russell 1st Edition

Lot #385 (Sale Order 337 of 712)

For your consideration is this Rare First Edition of "Good Medicine: The Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell", 1929 by Nancy C. Russell and lithographed in New York City, N.Y. by William C.D. Glaser. "Good Medicine, Memories of the Real West Charles M. Russell With an Introduction by Will Rogers and a Biographical Note by Nancy C. Russell, Garden City Publishing, Inc. Garden City, New York." Here is the classic Charles M. Russell book for all collectors. "Good Medicine" is the inspiring chronicle of an old-time cow wrangler revealed in a unique collection of his illustrated letters. It is filled with letters and drawings to friends, and little stories. A print of the painting, "Where Tracks Spell War Or Meat" is on inside of both covers, a print of the painting, "When I Was A Kid" is on the opposite page of the title page. This rare book is a must have for Charlie Russell and Western art fans. This tan linen clothbound stamped gold gilt hardcover is in very nice condition, bison skull stamped front cover. Gold gilt on spine is clean and bright, slight scuffing along cover edges. Intact pages exhibit age tanning, moisture stain noted on page edges, no other obvious marring noted. Measures 8"W x 10.5"L x 1"D.

Art Deco Emerald VS2 Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring

Lot #386 (Sale Order 338 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Art Deco emerald VS2 diamond 18k yellow gold ring with GGA paperwork. The ring features a stamped, tested, polished construction that is marked as follows: Oscar Friedman - 18k. The ring shows a center stone of a natural octagonal step faceted cut emerald with a total measurements of 8.31 x 6.35mm with a coloration of green and is considered type II the total weight is 1.69cts. The center stone is profusely decorated with a total of 22 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.4 x 1.3mm and shows a VS1 - VS2 clarity with a color of F - G and a total diamond weight of 0.25cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA065086 and trace number: RN033961) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $12,670.00. The ring size is US 7. RN033961

VS2 Diamond & Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring

Lot #387 (Sale Order 339 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this blue sapphire VS2 diamond and platinum ring with GGA paperwork. The ring features a tested, and polished platinum construction. The ring shows a beautiful vintage arrangement with a large round brilliant cut diamond that shows measurements of 6.25 x 6.20mm and shows a I1 clarity with a coloration of G and a total weight of 1.00cts. The shoulders are decorated with a total of 6 square faceted cut blue sapphires that shows measurements of 2.2 x 1.5mm and is considered type 2 with blue coloration and good symmetry with a total weight of 0.20cts. The vintage setting is decorated with a total of 30 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.0 x 0.9mm and shows a VS2 - SI1 clarity and a coloration of G - H and shows a total weight of 0.10cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA066377 and trace number: RN034859) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $12,640.00. The ring size is US 7. RN034859

African Shona Zimbabwe Chief & Wife Verdite Busts

Lot #388 (Sale Order 340 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Adrican Shona Zimbabwe Chief and Wife verdite busts. There are two busts in this collection that are wonderfully and professionally crafted verdite construction that shows a range of green coloration from olive drab to a bright almost turquoise coloration. The first bust is a sculpture of a chieftain with a traditional necklace and a heavy earring, and is marked 'Ecndoro' on the side of the bust. The second is a sculpture of the chieftain's wife wearing a traditional necklace with her hair up and wearing earrings, the bust is marked 'By S Majonie'. These sculptures are highly collectable and almost exclusively come from the Zimbabwe region of Africa. The condition of this pair of bust sculptures is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these bust sculptures are 13" x 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" and 12 3/4" x 8 1/4" x 9". The collective weight of these bust sculpture is 57lb 2oz.

Massive Blued Hollow Metal Casted Bull Head

Lot #389 (Sale Order 341 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this massive blued hollow metal casted bull head circa late 1900's. The bulls head is wonderfully and professionally crafted hollow metal casted construction that shows a blued coloration and has holes in the back of the bulls head to hang on the wall. The condition of this metal bulls head is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this metal bulls head is 21" x 22 1/2" x 23". The collective weight of this bulls head is 34lb 12oz.

Vintage Diamond & White Gold Solitaire Ring

Lot #390 (Sale Order 342 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this vintage diamond and white gold solitaire ring circa 1960's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted white gold construction that shows a central diamond that shows a round brilliant cut diamond that shows an approximate diamond weight that ranges from 0.70 - 0.60 carats. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 1" x 3/4" x 1/4" and shows a ring size is US 6. The collective weight of this ring is 4.8g.

Les Welliver (1920-1989) Peace Pipe to the Heavens

Lot #391 (Sale Order 343 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a bronze sculpture of a Native man holding a peace pipe to the heavens by Montana artist, Les Welliver, born in 1920 and died in 1989. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction on a polished wood base that shows a Native American man holding a peace pipe to the heavens with his shield and his quiver and bow underneath the shield. The bronze is marked 'Les Welliver' and is numbered in the back 3/30. Les Welliver (1920-1989) was a contemporary American Western sculptor born in North Dakota who lived and worked in Kalispell, Montana. Welliver was best known for his wood carvings of Indians and his Western themed wildlife bronze sculptures. The overall condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze sculpture are 9" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/4". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 7lb.*

"Oriental Ceramics The World's Great Collections"

Lot #392 (Sale Order 344 of 712)

Featured in this lot is the Limited Edition critically acclaimed and now scarce masterpiece, "Oriental Ceramics The World's Great Collections", Volumes 1-12, First Edition, 1976, publisher Kodansha LTD., Tokyo. The color plates were printed in four-color letterpress. The paper used for the text is wood free printing paper. Art paper was used for the plates, which were then hand-mounted. Japanese parchment or shinkyokushi is used for the title page; shindanshi crepe for the end paper. Book was bound with a gold-stamped stylized flower pattern, motif from a Chinese celadon vase of the Sung dynasty, on cloth specially woven for this edition. Individual decorative blue cloth bound slipcases are hand-made. There are over 1200 color plates and over 3500 monochrome plates. Volumes include: vol. 1 - Tokyo National Museum, #99; vol. 2 - National Museum of Korea, Seoul, #92; vol. 3 - Museum Pusat, Jakarta, #97; vol. 4 - Iran Bastan Museum, Teheran, #217; vol. 5 - The British Museum, London, #106; vol. 6 - Victoria & Albert Museum, London, #80; vol. 7 - Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, London, #84; vol. 8 - Musee Guimet, Paris, #58; vol. 9 - Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm, #77; vol. 10 - The Freer Galley of Art, Washington, D.C., #95; vol. 11 - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, #198; vol. 12 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, #180. The books are in amazing condition. Slipcases have same stamped stylized flower pattern as book covers; They exhibit colour fading and scuffing. Each book measures 14.5"L x 10.5"W x 2.25"D, each slipcase is 15.5"L x 11.25"W x 3"D. Books in slipcase weigh 11lb. 2oz each, total weight approximately 134lb.*

Vintage Sterling Silver Evening Utensil's c. 1920

Lot #393 (Sale Order 345 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this vintage sterling silver evening utensil's circa 1920. There are ten items in this collection the first is a picture locket with a unique chain that is marked 'JR' and floral decoration. The second item is a fold out knife with a pick and shows a floral decoration to the outside of the folding knife. The third item is a sterling silver bell with a handle at the top with a lattice around the outside of the bell face. The fourth item is of sailing ship with a lighthouse in the background that is marked 'RO. 1114-3'. The fifth item is a brooch that show etched floral decoration and a scalloped edge to the outside of the pin with a hollow center. The sixth item is of Scarab stud earrings. The seventh shows a elegant dangle design and is marked 'Germany'. The next two items are cigarette spouts used to attached to a filter less cigarette with sterling silver aglets. The last is of sleeve pins that shows a sterling silver design and pearls set into the center of the pins. The condition of this collection of evening utensils shows well preserved condition with some patina to the utensils and some bending in the sterling silver but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of these items range from 9 3/4" x 4 1/4" x 1/4" to 3/4" x 3/8" x 1/2". The collective weight of this jewelry collection is 90.1g.

Black Walnut & Brass Cow Tobacco Pipe c. 1910-1950

Lot #394 (Sale Order 346 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this black walnut and brass cow tobacco pipe circa 1910 to 1950. The tobacco pipe is wonderfully and professionally crafted black walnut and brass construction that shows floral decoration along the stem and leads to the bowl with a brass cow adornment on the front of the bowl. The pipe lining of the bowl is a brass contraption and shows a lighter hard wood flute to the pipe. The condition of this of this tobacco pipe is well preserved with slight patina to the pipe basin but otherwise shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this pipe is 2 1/8" x 5 3/4" x 1 3/8". The collective weight of this pipe is U6oz.

Norman Edson (1879-1968 Washington) Mirror Lake

Lot #395 (Sale Order 347 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this hand colored photograph of Mirror Lake from Washington artist Norman Edson born in 1879 and died in 1968. The photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hand colored construction that shows Mt. Rainer in the background with Mirror lake in the foreground with the forest looming between them. The photograph is marked in the bottom left hand corner as follows: Norman Edson. The condition of this hand colored photograph is well preserved with very slight chips and wear to the paint of the frame but otherwise shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this framed hand colored photograph is 12 7/8" x 10 7/8" the visible artwork measures 9 3/8" x 7 1/4".

Philip Goodwin Colored Litho "Dawn Hunters" 1920s

Lot #396 (Sale Order 348 of 712)

For your consideration is this colored lithograph of Phillip R. Goodwin's 1920s oil painting, "Dawn Hunters". Philip Russell Goodwin's natural born talent for illustration became evident very early on and by age eleven he had already sold works to Collier's magazine. Goodwin studied under Howard Pyle at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia from 1899-1900. He agreed to his master's belief that an artist should spend time in the environment which he is illustrating. Goodwin also studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Art Students League in New York. Goodwin's illustrations were published in magazines such as Harper's Monthly and Harper's Weekly, Scribner's and celebrated books such as "Call of the Wild" by Jack London and "African Game Trails" by Theodore Roosevelt. This colored lithograph shows a Native American guide holding a moose call, while a hunter in the birch bark canoe waits patiently for any sign of movement, gripping his rifle. The rising sun casts an orange / yellow color over the valley, while the calm waters reflect the subjects in the scene. The artist's signature can be seen in the bottom right corner reading, "Phillip R. Goodwin". The piece is set in a gold and black colored frame and sits behind glass to preserve its condition. The frame and lithograph show good condition overall with some slight wear to the frame and a small rip in the lithograph on the right side, but no signs of major damage is present. The visible art measures 22" L x 15 1/2" W, while the entire piece measures 24 7/8" L x 18 7/16" W x 1" D.

R. H. McKay (1880-1965) Flathead Lake Sunset

Lot #397 (Sale Order 349 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is this color reprint of original photograph from American artist R. H. McKay born in 1880 and died in 1965. The photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows a panoramic scene of Flathead Lake through the trees and showing a sunset in the distance and reflecting off the water. The back is marked as follows: Sunset on Flathead Lake - Eastern Shore of Flathead. Rollin H. McKay was a Missoula, Montana, photographer during the first half of the twentieth century. His extensive collection of images document western Montana from 1900 to 1940. The Repository of his works are housed at University of Montana, Mansfield library, Archives and Special Collections. They are available for view online. His original photos are rarely available to the public.

Asahel Curtis (1874-1941) Mt. Rainer Photo c. 1920

Lot #398 (Sale Order 350 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Mt. Rainer hand tinted silver print photograph circa 1920 from American artist Asahel Curtis born in 1874 and died in 1941. The photograph shows a scenic depiction of Mt. Rainer with a haze of fog at its base and up on an adjacent hillside. The photograph is marked in the bottom right hand corner as follows: 4042 - Asahel Curtis - 1920. The condition of this framed hand tinted photograph is well preserved with some wear to the paint of the frame but otherwise shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this framed photograph is 12 1/2" x 14 1/2" and the visible artwork measures 9 1/2" x 11 1/2".

Henri Laurens "Arts Decoratifs Etoffes Et Tissus"

Lot #399 (Sale Order 351 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this "Arts Decoratifs Documents Etoffes Et Tissus" art portfolio done by Henri Laurens in Paris, France circa 1910-1920. Renowned French sculptor and illustrator Henri Laurens (1885–1954) was a member of the Cubist movement. On February 18, 1885, he was born in Paris, France. Laurens attended the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris after receiving his initial training as a stonemason. Rodin and conventional figurative sculpture had an influence on his early works, but he eventually turned to the abstract and geometric forms of cubism. Laurens was a well-known personality in Paris's avant-garde art movement in the early 1900s. He grew close to prominent artists like Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris, and Georges Braque, all of whom contributed to the growth and acceptance of cubism. Throughout his career, Laurens created a wide variety of sculptures that were influenced by cubism and were frequently distinguished by their abstracted and fractured forms. He experimented with wood, stone, and bronze, among other materials, to create sculptures that highlighted the interaction of volumes and geometric shapes. Laurens was not only a sculptor but also an illustrator who contributed to numerous books and publications. His innovative and experimental style fit in well with the avant-garde and experimental nature of the Paris art scene in the early 20th century. This portfolio shows a hard cover with cloth ties and reads, "Arts Decoratifs Documents Etoffes Et Tissus" in black lettering. The portfolio features extensive write ups on the fabric arts throughout the centuries such as sewing, silk, feathers and more. After the write ups, are colored and black and white colored plates of various designs for ceramics, decorative panels, jewelry, furniture, silver, ironworks and more made by Henri Laurens and Frederic Regamey. The portfolio shows good condition overall with some wear to the cover and papers within. One lithograph has been torn but has been repaired with tape. No major signs of damage are noted. The portfolio measures 16 3/4" L x 12" W x 3/8" D and weighs 2 pounds and 6 ounces.

Wilson Price Sr. Hummingbird Wedding Vase Sand Art

Lot #400 (Sale Order 352 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this sand art "Hummingbird Wedding Vase," by artist Wilson Price Sr. The artwork is wonderfully and professionally crafted sand art construction that shows a white wedding vase with a hummingbird extracting nectar from a flower. The back reads as follows: Pottery - Here is a beautiful pot. A wedding Vase used for wedding purposes. The design is traditional for 1500 years. Countless skilled hands produced pottery that combined usefulness with beauty - Wilson Price Sr. The condition of this sand art artwork is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this sand artwork is 7" x 5".

Navajo Mother of Pearl Bear Necklace & Earrings

Lot #401 (Sale Order 353 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Mother of Pearl bear necklace and earrings. The jewelry set includes a necklace and pair of earrings with a bear effigy theme that shows bear carved mother of pearl with heishi. The earrings features bear effigy constructed from abalone with with cylindrical turquoise beads. The condition of this necklace and earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 25 1/4" and the earrings measure 1 5/8" x 5/8".

Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver & Onyx Necklace

Lot #402 (Sale Order 354 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Taxco, Mexico sterling silver and onyx necklace circa 1940's. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and onyx construction that shows a herringbone sterling silver chain with a medallion that shows geometric patterns with a round onyx cabochon set into the center. The condition of this Taxco necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 18" and the medallion measures 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 3/8". The collective weight of this necklace is 30.0g.

Navajo Sterling Silver Multistone Ring Collection

Lot #403 (Sale Order 355 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver multistone ring collection. There are four rings in this collection. The first is a scored sterling silver ring band that shows a triple stone setting with three Kingman turquoise cabochon set in to the face fo teh ring and is marked as follows: R .925 - 11967. The second ring is a sterling silver framed ring with tooled shoulders and a Sonoran Gold Turquoise cabochon with green coloration. The third ring is decorated with floral decoration that ensconces a dark green/ brown malachite cabochon and is marked as follows: Ireland - .925. The last ring features a sterling silver frame with whorl borders and a translucent quartz with shots of gold throughout the stone. The condition of this collection of rings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this collection of rings range from 1" x 7/8" x 1/4" to 1 1/4" x 7/8" x 1 3/8" and the ring size of this collection range from US 9 to US 10. The collective weight of this collection of rings is 35.9g.

Daniel Altschuler 2000 Gold US Indian Peace Medal

Lot #404 (Sale Order 356 of 712)

The lot features an original Daniel Altschuler United States of America circa 2000 The First People Freedom Indian Peace Medal that is Gold Plated. The medal is signed at the bottom of the Indian bust, "Daniel Altschuler 1999". The piece is a thick and heavy medal that is marked on the front, "AMERICA / THE FIRST PEOPLE / 2000" with a raised center, ridged border and raised side profile of a Native American warrior. On the rim the medal is marked "GOLD PLATE" and on the back "United States America E. PLVRIBVS VNV". The back also shows a ridged border with raised center section and a fantastic American Bald Eagle with spread wings atop of a rock marked MM. The gold is nice a bright and well kept. Truly a wonderful original Daniel Altschuler sculpture. Daniel Altschuler is a professional member of the National Sculpture Society, AMSA, and the Portrait Society of America. Born Wayne, Pennsylvania, 4 July 1965 he was the sole assistant to Walker Hancock for 13 years. He specializes in statuary, busts, and numismatics in his company, DIA Sculpture Studios, Ltd. Measures overall 2 1/8" diameter. Previously valued near $1,000. Total weight of 137g

Walker Hancock 1940 Other Towers Bronze Medal

Lot #405 (Sale Order 357 of 712)

This is an original circa 1940 22nd issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series done by Walter Hancock. The obverse features two muscular men raising a fluted pillar marked above, “THERE WILL BE OTHER TOWERS” below marked “(circled 19) FOR THEE TO BUILD (circle 40)” and in the artwork copyright Hancock. The reverse shows a shattered oak stump with two hardy well-leafed shoots having the sun rising behind them. Hancock’s design was an optimistic view during the early years of World War II. Medallic Art Collector noted, “His message was that renewal and creation will surely follow death and destruction.” Hancock noted about this bronze, “As the earth renews itself after the ruin of storm, so man must rebuild his towers -material and spiritual- after the wreck of war.” The medal is marked on the rim, “THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS TWENTY SECOND ISSUE 1940 – WALKER HANCOCK SCULPTOR” and MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE”. The medal is 73mm in diameter and was struck by Medallic Art Company of New York with a reported production of 894. This example is in the original box marked “THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS” and “Medallic Art Co. Danbury, Ct.” The medal also has the original finish on it, with some slight wear on the tree stump itself, one of the only examples personal or museum collection in this fine of original condition and in the original box. Other examples show a more bare bronze metal finish. One of the only other similar Walker Hancock medal examples we could find sold for nearly $1,000 at Heritage Auction a few years ago. Box itself measures 3 1/8” by 3 1/8”. The weight is 190.1g.

Zhou Dynasty Bronze Bear Tamer, Alva Studios

Lot #406 (Sale Order 358 of 712)

"Presented in this lot is a Rare Vintage Copyright Reproduction of a Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC - 256 BC) Bronze, Bear Tamer, by Alva Studios (aka Alfred Wolkenberg), circa 1948-1970s. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian artifacts. Alfred was born in Vienna in 1911 and immigrated to the US in 1939. In 1948 he founded Alva Studios of Long Island City, NY. He had many artists and designers who were commissioned to produce reproductions of ancient jewelry and sculptures from various museums around the world. All the pieces were marked Alva Museum Replicas and sold at museums worldwide. The piece was originally commissioned by The Freer Gallery of Art, the first art museum of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. focusing on Asian art. The statuette represents an engaging figure of a man with upraised arms, balancing a bear on top of a pole, is a

C.1850-1920 Western & Native Glass Negatives

Lot #407 (Sale Order 359 of 712)

Featured in this lot are several Western and Native American Indian glass negatives of various photographs circa 1850-1920. There are seven total glass negatives in this collection. The first is a negative of a portrait of Ninigret from 1637 who saved the life of Governer John Winthrop. The second is a still photograph of a man in a travelling suit posing on a riverboat. The next two are stills of a man dressed up as Uncle Sam with a poster of Theodore Roosevelt from 1905 in the backdrop. The next is a still of a dredging boat with "West Coast Dredging Co." on the side of the boat. The next is a still photograph of the sand flats of Alameda. The last is a still of Strawberry Lake in Golden Gate Park. The condition of this collection of glass negatives is well preserved with some wear to the negative but the picture comes through clear. The measurements of these glass negatives is 5" x 4".

Knights of Columbus Sam G. Calderhead Ornate Sword

Lot #408 (Sale Order 360 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Knights of Columbus Sam G. Calderhead ornate sword. The sword features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stainless steel, nickel and bone construction. The sword is full of Knights of Columbus traditional and ceremonial imagery with ricasso of the Knights Templar with Jeruselm in the background and gothic geometric patterns with a hilt with side ways triangles and shows the Hermetic Cross in a triangle on the hilt symbolizing the the Golden Dawn. The sword is marked on the blade and on the sheath as follows: Seattle Commandery No.2 - K.C. - Seattle - Wash. - Sam G. Calderhead - The Henderson Ames Co. - Kai Amazoo Mich. The condition of this Knights of Columbus sword is well preserved with with a slight patina adorning the blade and the sheath but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this sword in its sheath is 37 1/4" x 5 1/8" x 1" and the blade length is 29".

Navajo Single Yei Bei Chei Silversmith Rug c 1890-

Lot #409 (Sale Order 361 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo single Yei Bei Chei silversmith rug circa 1890-1900. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a off white field with a Native American silversmith in its center and Valero stars on both sides of the figure along with arrows and bows on either side as well. The man is wearing turquoise earrings and a turquoise squash blossom necklace with a concho belt that has a bag hanging from it. The colors on the figure include red, orange, and dark brown. The way this rug was made is from the bottom up and they ran out of space for the mans hat so they wove it in next to his head. The rug shows a orange spirit line shown at the top corner of the rug. The Yei Navajo rugs begin in the Northwest corner of the reservation, in the early part of the 20 century Developed by Will Evans Trader and owner of the Shiprock trading Company. Yei are religious deities taken from the Navajo Sand paintings. But these weavings do not have any religious significance. In these weavings the male Yei have round heads & the female Yei have square heads. Usually the these weaving have a stylized rainbow down the sides and across the bottom and no border. The condition of Navajo rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug are 28 1/2" x 22". The thread count of this rug is 90 threads per square inch.

Zapotec Oaxaca Medallion Presentation Saltillo Rug

Lot #410 (Sale Order 362 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Zapotec Oaxaca medallion presentation Saltillo rug circa 1960's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted soft wool construction that shows a banded and brown border around the main body of the rug that shows light brown and red geometric design and the central presentation with a formation of geometric patterns that make up the central medallions. The condition of this rug shows some fraying to the weave closest to the ends of the rug but the main body is well preserved and the colors are vibrant. The measurements of this rug is 60" x 32".

Wendigo Evil Spirit Wooden Red Ochre Sculpture

Lot #411 (Sale Order 363 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Wendigo evil spirit wooden red ochre sculpture. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wooden and red ochre painted construction that shows a Wendigo in mid transformation with its tongue sticking out and creature-like appearance. Wendigo is a mythological creature or evil spirit originating from the folklore of Plains and Great Lakes Natives as well as some First Nations. The wendigo is often said to be a malevolent spirit, sometimes depicted as a creature with human-like characteristics, which possesses human beings. The Wendigo is said to invoke feelings of insatiable greed or hunger, the desire to cannibalize other humans, and the propensity to commit murder in those that fall under its influence. The condition of this sculpture is preserved with a repair to the left arm but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this sculpture is 9" x 4" x 4". The collective weight of this sculpture is 8oz.

Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bowl c. 1920

Lot #412 (Sale Order 364 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Arts & Crafts hammered copper bowl circa 1920. The bowl features a wonderfully and professionally crafted copper construction that was hammered to be shaped into the design it shows. The condition of this copper bowl is good with a slight warping to the circumference of the bowl but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this copper bowl is 1 1/2" x 4 7/8" x 5". The collective weight of this bowl is 6oz.

Turkish Dovetailed Hammered Copper Serving Set

Lot #413 (Sale Order 365 of 712)

Vintage Turkish Dovetailed Hammered Copper Serving Set, including two (2) Round Wall Hanging Serving Trays, one (1) large Double Handled Water Pot, and, one (1) Ewer with Goose Neck spout. Will fit any Moorish, Bohemian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern decor. Turkish handicrafts have a wide range of branches, but one of the most important is the art of coppersmithing. The copperware field, which used to produce valuable and daily use items in the past, today focuses more on handicraft products created mainly for decoration purposes. Anatolian lands, the cradle of coppersmithing in the world. The art of metalsmiths is one of the oldest arts of the Turks. For this reason, the Turks, who process metals, left many metal samples from before and after the Islamic period. Most metalworks that have survived today are copper items made with copper forging techniques. After the copper is hammered and shaped, patterns are usually etched on its surface. The technique of forging is used in the processing of copper. There are also several styles of engraving on copper. These are the styles called relief, scraping and openwork. Vases, flower pots, trays and various decorative ornaments are among the most sought-after handcrafted copper items. This hand hammered copper serving set includes dovetailing, intricate incised designs of floral and geometric shapes. Each tray has a ring attached to the reverse side for wall hanging. Largest tray has Arabic calligraphy incised on the upper right border. Smaller tray features a thick scalloped edging along the top rim. All pieces are of a heavy construction. Condition of the set is overall good for it's age and normal use. Scratches and slight dents observed. Nice rich patina throughout. Large tray is 22.5" diameter x 1"D, weight 5lb; small tray is 15.75" diameter x 1"D, weight 2lb, 8oz. Water pot is 14"H x 13"W at the handles, mouth is 6.25" diameter, base is 5.75" diameter, weight 4lb, 2oz. Ewer is 11.5"H x 7" base diameter, mouth is 2" diameter, weight 2lb.

U.S. Forest Service "10 Ton Load Limit" Metal Sign

Lot #414 (Sale Order 366 of 712)

For your consideration is this late 1900s Department of Agriculture Forest Service "10 ton Load Limit" road sign constructed of thick sheet metal. The road sign shows colors of black and white and reads "10 Ton Load Limit" in raised black lettering. The bottom of the sign shows the U.S. Forest Service logo in black coloring reading, "Forest Service / Department of Agriculture". The sign features six mounting holes, three on the top and three on the bottom. The sign shows good condition overall with wear to the paint throughout and slight rusting towards the bottom, but no signs of obvious damage are noted. The sign measures 18" L x 12" W.

Qing Dynasty Qianlong Porcelain Jar and Lid

Lot #415 (Sale Order 367 of 712)

Included in this lot is a Qing Dynasty Qianlong Porcelain Jar and Lid, circa 1736-1795. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. The Qing Dynasty was one of China's most iconic and culturally significant dynasties, known for its rich history and artistic achievements. The Qianlong Emperor was a major patron and important "preserver and restorer" of Confucian culture. He had an insatiable appetite for collecting, and acquired much of China's "great private collections" by any means necessary, and reintegrated their treasures into the imperial collection. The Emperor was also particularly interested in collecting ancient bronzes and bronze mirrors in addition to pottery: ceramics and applied arts such as enameling, metal and lacquer work flourished during his reign. This porcelain jar and lid are not a matched set though their floral designs are similar and the lid fits over the jar. Both have a green overglaze. Lid appears to function both as a lid and as a tea cup or small rice bowl. Emperor's mark featured on on bottom of jar and inside foot/handle of lid. Colours are clear and vivid, slight chipping observed along rims, base and lid foot edges. Jar and lid measure 4.25"H x 4" diameter, base is 2.75" diameter. Weight 8oz.

32-20 100 GR S.P Winchester Ammunition Collection

Lot #420 (Sale Order 368 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this collection of 32-20 100 grain soft point Winchester ammunition collection. There are a total of 300 rounds from three different brands including Remington, Winchester Western X, Western X. The condition of this collection of ammunition is good with some wear to the original boxes the ammunition is housed in. The measurements of these boxes range from 1 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 2 1/2" and 1 3/4" x 1 7/8" x 3 5/8".

"Stickeen" by John Muir 1915

Lot #421 (Sale Order 369 of 712)

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"A Bunch of Wild Flowers" I. Outhwaite 1st Ed 1934

Lot #422 (Sale Order 370 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1934 1st edition of "A Bunch of Wild Flowers" written and illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, published by Angus & Robertson Limited in Sydney, Australia. This book follows in the tradition of Margaret Tarrant and Cicely Mary Baker's little books of poetry illustrated with "Flower Fairies". Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888 – 1960), was an Australian illustrator of children’s books. Her work mostly depicted fairies and she was a well known and perhaps the most famous Australian children’s book illustrator. The book includes 6 tipped-in plates in addition to a further 15 major monotone images and further marginal monotone illustrations. It shows a beige hard cover and reads, "A Bunch of Wild Flowers / Verse and Illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite" in blue lettering with a circular, floral image in blue coloring. The book shows good condition overall with some slight wear and foxing throughout, but no signs of obvious damage are present. It measures 9 1/2" L x 7 1/16" W x 1/2" D and weighs 8 ounces.

Original Black & White Landscape Photographs 1930s

Lot #423 (Sale Order 371 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this original black and white landscape photographs circa 1930's. There are a total of five total photographs in this collection. The first is a scene of a dirt road in a canyon with a building in the distance that is marked as South Cheyenne Canyon, Colorado. The second photograph is of a dirt road in a canyon with trees on one side of the road and a cliff face in the distance. The third is of a creek with a small falls area and a pool accumulating at the bottom with brush on either side of the rapids. The fourth is an upward photograph at the base of a cliff face from back in the brush. The last is a waterfalls photograph with the tree line on both sides of the river and is titled Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis. The condition of this collection of original photographs is well preserved for their age and shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of these photographs range from 9 3/8" x 7 1/4" to 8 5/8" x 7".

Smokey The Bear Transit Advertisements 1962-65 (3)

Lot #424 (Sale Order 372 of 712)

For your consideration are three Smokey The Bear transit advertisement cardstock posters circa 1962-1965. These advertisements were intended for use in buses, trains and trolleys and each reads "A Public Service Of Transit Advertising" at the bottom. The first in this collection shows three baby bears holding up chalk boards with different sayings. The bottom reads, "Please! Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires" and shows Smokey's head at the bottom. The second poster depicts Smokey showing some younger bears the beautiful lake scene with large letters over the lake reading, "Be My Guest, But Please... Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires!". The third and final poster in this lot shows two deer standing next to each other while a stream of smoke drifts past their noses. The poster reads, "Before You Start Any Fire: Please!.. Follow Local Regulations / Be Sure Fire Can't Spread / Don't Burn On Dry, Windy Days / And Never Leave Fire Unattended". The bottom of the poster reads, "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires". The posters show good condition overall with wear from their age and use over the years showing some bent corners and wear to the edges, but no signs of obvious damage is present. One poster shows a small section torn out from the bottom. The posters measure 10 15/16" L x 28" W.

Thai Yamantaka Bronze Wall Hanging Dance Mask

Lot #425 (Sale Order 373 of 712)

Offered in this lot is a Thai Buddhist Dharmapala Yamantaka (Yamantaka) Bronze Wall Hanging Dance Mask, circa early to mid 1900s. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian artifacts. This image of a wrathful protector of Buddhism would have been an awesome presence in the dimly lit interior of a monastery. Yamantaka is a violent aspect of the Bodhisattva Manjushri, who assumes this form to vanquish Yama, the god of death. Sometimes he is conceptualized as "conqueror of the lord of death". This bronze mask is in overall nice condition, oxidation marring noted. Rich patina observed throughout. Measures 9.5"W x 18.75"L x 4.5"D, weight 5lb, 4oz.

Ca. 1930's Mexican Saltillo Sampler Rug

Lot #426 (Sale Order 374 of 712)

This is an original handwoven Mexican Saltillo sampler rug dating to circa 1930's. The rug has a classic saltillo pattern with bands on the outside thirds and medallion at the center. The outside of the rugs have fringes. Some slight thread loss in a few spots, but mainly a nice, tight example. Measures overall 21"L by 9.5"W. U6.

Frank Sheridan (Cheyenne / Arapaho) Beaded Bugle

Lot #427 (Sale Order 375 of 712)

This is an original Cheyenne / Arapaho Frank Sheridan beaded hide old U.S. Cavalry bugle which was shown at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. This piece exhibits an old United States Army Cavalry brass bugle with silver like mouth piece which has been adorned by Cheyenne / Arapaho Frank Sheridan with a fantastic Indian tanned hide shoulder strap and other embellishments. The shoulder strap shows thick Indian tanned hide with a red ocher mineral pigment dye, backed in red Stroud wool clothe and has a fancy beaded red white heart seed beaded edge border. The strap itself shows bands of glass trade seed beadwork as well as solid brass trade tacks and green dyes, spiny oyster and abalone shell gorget concho beads, medicine bundles, and two brass thimbles. The straps have a bifurcated split end and various red dyed fringes. The bugle itself is wrapped with rope lace which is also dyed red and further adorned with a turned wood hanging tassel, braided sinew fringes, beaded drop with horsetail hair wrapped with fringed hide and beadwork as well as a Rocky Mountain Elk I.V.O.R.Y. molar tooth and parfleche hand effigy. The other end of the bugle is wrapped in Indian tanned hide with thin fringes, dyed red and adorned with banded glass trade seed beadwork. Frank Sheridan, Sr. is a noted Cheyenne a/ Arapaho artist who has received commissions by the Southwest Native American Conference, the University of Oklahoma Press, this piece from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and others. Frank’s beadwork and ledger art is highly collectible and has earned him many first place prizes such as 1st Place at the Santa Fe Indian Market. Provenance: Commissioned by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and shown at “An Honorable Thing”. Well kept piece. Measures overall 37”L from top of strap to bottom of drop by 11 1/8”W.*

Kiowa Southern Plains Parfleche Polychrome Rattle

Lot #428 (Sale Order 376 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Kiowa Southern Plains Parfleche polychrome rattle circa early to mid 1900's. The rattle features a Parfleche hide construction that that shows polychrome decoration to the face of the rattle with a fringe of the pommel of the rattle with blue coloration with black coloration and red. The condition of this of this Parfleche rattle is good with some wear to the to the natural dyes but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rattle is 16" x 4 1/4" x 2 1/2". The collective weight of this rattle is 4oz.

Cherokee Indian Hair Bone Pipe Choker Necklace

Lot #429 (Sale Order 377 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Cherokee Indian hair bone pipe choker necklace circa 1960's. The choker features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hair bone pipe bead and trade seed bead construction that shows the choker full of hair bone pipe beads with trade beads near the spacers and the neck flap decorated with trade seed beads that includes colors of yellow, medium blue, and pumpkin orange. The condition of this choker is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this choker is 15 1/2" x 9 1/4". The collective weight of this choker is U6oz.

2 5/8" Pre Columbian Hohokam Jadeite Celt

Lot #430 (Sale Order 378 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 2 5/8" Pre Columbian Hohokam jadeite celt circa 300BCE to 1500CE. The celt features a wonderfully and professionally crafted jadeite tinted construction that shows a polished demeanor that shows a slightly sharpened wide segment with a rounded end around the object. Hohokam was a culture in the North American Southwest in what is now part of Arizona, United States, and Sonora, Mexico. It existed between 300 and 1500 CE, with cultural precursors possibly as early as 300 BCE. The condition of this utensil or celt is well preserved with a smooth demeanor and some roughing to the rounded end but otherwise well preserved. The measurements of this celt is 2 5/8" x 1 7/8" x 7/8". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts.

Fort Missoula C.C.C. Books & Photo c. 1933-1939

Lot #431 (Sale Order 379 of 712)

Featured in this lot are two pictorial review books and one framed photo from the Fort Missoula Civilian Conservation Corps in Missoula Montana circa 1933-1939. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) represents an early effort to coalesce the concepts of natural resources conservation planning with human resource planning. In order to repair damage from decades of neglect or overuse and to open new areas for recreational use, forestry experts, soil scientists, park planners and architects worked in conjunction with labor groups, military men and educators to take what at the time was our most vulnerable human asset and move them into primarily rural settings. Because of this, young men from Eastern states who had few opportunities ended up working in the wide open spaces of states like Montana, restoring streams and rangelands and constructing facilities to enhance recreational opportunities. They did all of this while being supervised by mentors and leaders such as military officers, technical service foremen, surveyors, landscape architects, and educational advisors, many of whom were out of work due to the Great Depression. The plan called for hiring young, unmarried men to work in every state in the areas of forestry, wildlife and range management, parks, and recreation. The monthly base pay for an enrollee was $30, of which $25 was sent home to support his family. Students had the chance to advance to assistant leader and leader roles, which opened up opportunities for advancement and increased compensation. The men's enrollment and camp care fell under the purview of the War Department. About 40,868 people, 25,690 of whom were Montanans, worked on CCC projects in the state between 1933 and 1942. The remaining CCC enrollees employed in Montana were young men who were sent there from out-of-state, primarily from Kentucky, New York, and New Jersey. The CCC operated uninterrupted from 1933 until 1942 when funding was discontinued in the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. entry into World War Two. The first C.C.C pictorial review book shows a green felt cover with gold gilt lettering and an image of two trees. The book shows various members of different Companies and provides three of four photos for each. The back of the book is filled with advertisements of various local businesses and companies. Behind the front cover are two, original black and white photos showing Company 1998 and the Ninth Corps taken by Leo's Studio. The second book shows a paper cover and reads, "The Green Guidon" and shows the C.C.C. logo on the bottom right corner. This book shows various photos of people in different companies throughout, with the back pages showing various photos of workers doing different jobs, past times and more. The last few pages are filled with signatures from men believed to be involved with the C.C.C.. The framed photo shows Company 956 at Camp Taft F-9 in Haugan, Montana lead by Captain John U. Schless, Inf-Res and camp superintendent Paul E. Nelson. The framed photo shows 145 men standing in a field posing for the picture. The front row is seated, the middle row is standing and the back row is standing on a bench. The bottom of the photo lists all the men's names involved in the company and photo. The books show some wear from their age and use over the years, but no signs of obvious damage is present. The framed photo shows good condition as well with some wear to the frame but no damage or wear to the photo. The books measure 10 3/4" L x 8 3/8" W to 12" L x 8 1/2" W, while the photo measures 8 13/16 L x 27 3/8" W.

"Sinopah-The Indian Boy" James Schultz 1st Ed.

Lot #432 (Sale Order 380 of 712)

Included in this lot is a First Edition of, "Sinopah-The Indian Boy", 1913, by James Willard Schultz, publisher Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, The Riverside Press Cambridge. Illustrations by E. Boyd Smith. The story of a Blackfoot Indian boy, who Schultz knew later in life as a friend and a great chief. A interesting tale of what life was like for Blackfoot children before the reserves, how they practiced and were trained to become hunters and warriors up to the point where he joined his first society, the Mosquitos, where formal training began. James Willard Schultz, or Apikuni, (August 26, 1859 – June 11, 1947) was an American author, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader and historian of the Blackfeet Indians. He operated a fur trading post at Carroll, Montana and lived among the Pikuni tribe during the period 1880-82. He was given the name Apikuni by the Pikuni chief, Running Crane. Apikuni in Blackfeet means "Spotted Robe." Schultz is most noted for his 37 books, most about Blackfoot life, and for his contributions to the naming of prominent features in Glacier National Park. Schultz lived with the Blackfeet, married a Piegan woman, and wrote in detail about his experiences. The Northern Piegan band of the Blackfeet Nation are the modern Indian tribe usually associated with Glacier National Park. Schultz gave Blackfeet names to geographic features in the park. It was the writings of James Willard Schultz that first enticed George Bird Grinnell to the area in 1885. Grinnell later helped to establish the park in 1910. This maroon coloured clothbound stamped hardcover is in fair condition. Staining, fading, and scuffing noted on covers and spine. intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing throughout. Measures 5"W x 7.5"L x 1"D, weight 12oz.

C. 1899 80 Acre Land Grant Agreement - McKinley

Lot #433 (Sale Order 381 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 80 acre Land Grant Agreement - signed by McKinley circa 1899. The Land Grant Agreement shows a drafted agreement that is signed and made out from land in Minnesota for 80 acres and signed by President McKinley before he was assassinated. The condition of this Land Grant Agreement is well preserved for its age with some browning to the pages but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this agreement is 15 3/4" x 10 1/2".

Mughal / Persian Iron Axe, Durrani Empire, 1816

Lot #434 (Sale Order 382 of 712)

Offered in this lot is an Vintage Mughal / Persian Iron Axe, circa 1816. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian artifacts. At the beginning of the Iron Age old axe types, such as the socketed axe, were simply reproduced in iron, but the possibilities of the new material led the appearance of the axes to change gradually. The non-shaft-hole axes disappeared and were replaced by axes with a hole for a handle. The axe heads also became larger, with broader blades. This axe is a throwing style axe, the wood haft is lightweight and thin. Both axe faces are engraved with 5th Century AD Greco type male images, the upper image features a laurel wreath head piece, with an engraved monitor lizard rear-facing basal process or “spur”, both top and bottom of the bit are engraved in an arrow broadhead style. "1816" is engraved on the forehead of one of the lower male figures. Axe is in nice preserved condition, haft has two holes for attaching a carrying leather strap, axe faces exhibit pitting from age and normal usage. Measures 25.75"L x 6.5"W, weight 1lb, 14oz.

Carved Wood Manju Rice Cake Netsuke 19th C.

Lot #435 (Sale Order 383 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a late 19th Century Carved Wood Manju Rice Cake Netsuke, Meiji Period. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. The traditional Japanese dress, the Kimono, has no pockets to carry small items such as purses, medicine boxes (Inro), portable writing sets (Yatate), tobacco pouches, etc. Women carry them tucked in the sleeves, men suspend them on a cord passed behind their sash (Obi). These hanging objects are called Sagemono. To prevent them from falling, they are attached to a stopper or toggle, called Netsuke, firmly positioned on top of the sash. To be a Netsuke, the carving must have one or two holes (Himotoshi) to allow attachment to the Sagemono. These can be drilled or be a natural opening in the Netsuke design. Over a period of about 300 years Netsuke have evolved from simple practical objects into superb small and intricate carvings appreciated and collected all over the world. This piece of Netsuke is called Manju Netsuke - flat in shape, resembling a "rice cake". The most common materials used are ivory, wood (especially boxwood) and antlers. The craftsmanship is readily apparent in the intricate details of the geometric designs found on both sides. Nice patina exhibited throughout, measures 1.5"W x 1.5"L.

Kenneth Hills Montana Custom Knives (2)

Lot #436 (Sale Order 384 of 712)

In this lot is are two (2) Custom Kenneth Hills Knives. Kenneth Hills Montana are custom knives using mostly CPM steels, 154, S30 and 35-VN some AEB-L. All fittings are either stainless, brass or bronze. First is a Straight Back 2.5"L blade, 6.25" total length with a Oak wood handle with 8.75"L carrying custom leather belt loop scabbard. This knife is in good overall condition. Blade is in good condition, handles are in good condition. Scabbard is hand stitched. Nice patina noted to blade, fittings, and leather scabbard, no obvious marring noted. Second knife is a "boot dagger" style, featuring a 3.25"L straight blade, 6.5"L total length with a tropical wood handle. Nice patina noted to blade, fittings, no obvious marring noted. Total weight 6oz.

C. 1924 "Desert Cahuilla Home" By Edward Curtis

Lot #437 (Sale Order 385 of 712)

For your consideration is a lithograph printing of the 1924 photograph "Desert Cahuilla Home" by Edward S. Curtis. This beautiful image shows a home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, made of a wooden frame of arrowweed, which is flexible and lends itself to the kish’s curved shape, forms the base of the structure. The Agua Caliente would have cut the slender twigs and stripped them of any protruding branches or leaves before inserting them into the ground and tying them together using rope made of plant fibers. Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952), between 1896 and 1930, photographed over 80 Indian tribes in North America and Alaska. Curtis published "The North American Indian", a series of 20 volumes documenting disappearing Indian lifestyles and customs. In 1930, the original copper photogravure plates become the property of Curtis' creditors, the printing companies and publishers he used—that is when many of these prints were made and sold. By 1981, "The Curtis Collection" owned the entire collection. This print is matted and professionally framed with a wood frame. The photo shows the title on the bottom left reading, "Desert Cahuilla Home" and right below the photo, it reads "From Copyright Photograph 1924 by E. S. Curtis". The photo and frame show good condition overall with some slight wear to the frame but no obvious signs of damage to the frame or photo are present. The visible photograph measures 7 1/8" L x 8 5/8" W, while the entire piece measures 11 1/8" L x 13 13/16" W x 1 1/16" D. The piece weighs approximately 1lb 10 oz.*

Kiowa Mother w/ Papoose Child Photograph c. 19th C

Lot #438 (Sale Order 386 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Kiowa mother with papoose child photograph, circa 19th century. The photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted monochrome construction that shows a Native American woman carrying a papoose with a child in it and a small child standing to her side all wearing trade cloth garments with a field in the distance. The photograph is marked on the back as follows: Kiowa - Mother and child. The condition of this framed photograph show a well preserved stature that shows some wear to the outside frame of the photograph but otherwise shows no obvious signs of damage to the photograph. The measurements of this framed photograph are 8 1/8" x 6 1/8" and the visible photograph measures 5 1/2" x 3 7/8".*

C. 1924 E.S. Curtis (1868-1952) Cahuilla Village

Lot #439 (Sale Order 387 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a photogravure on tissue of the Site of a Prehistoric Village- Cahuilla, circa 1924 from American photographer, Edward S. Curtis, who was born in 1868 and died in 1952. The photograph shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted photogravure on tissue construction that shows a canyon with high ridges lined with a forest and a high desert central chasm. The photogravure is marked as follows: Site of a Prehistoric Village - Cahuilla - From Copyright Photograph 1924 by E. S. Curtis. Edward Sherriff Curtis (February 19, 1868 – October 19, 1952) was an American photographer and ethnologist whose work focused on the American West and on Native American people. Sometimes referred to as the "Shadow Catcher", Curtis traveled the United States to document and record the dwindling ways of life of various native tribes through photographs and audio recordings. The condition of this framed shows well preserved stature that shows some very slight wear to the frame of the photogravure but shows no obvious signs of damage to the photogravure itself. The measurements of this framed photogravure are 10 1/2" x 12 3/4" and the visible photogravure itself is 6 1/2" x 8 1/4".*

WWII 14k Yellow Gold American Squadron Pilot Ring

Lot #440 (Sale Order 388 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this WWII 14k yellow gold American squadron pilot ring. The ring features a professionally crafted 14k yellow gold construction that shows the pilot insignia with part of the squadron symbol and numbers worn because the wear and exposure to the elements. The ring is marked '14k' on the inside of the ring face. The condition of this ring is poor its missing a quarter of the ring due to being an artifact exposed to the elements showing some serious wear to the band and the face. The measurements of this ring is 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/2" and the ring size was US 7 1/4. The collective weight of this ring is 6.1g. Provenance: was found digging by Thomas Gain family member in 1969 in France where a plane had crashed during WWII and found in the ground around the crash site.

Navajo Turquoise, Red Branch Coral Watch Band

Lot #441 (Sale Order 389 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo turquoise, red branch coral, watch band. The watch band features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, turquoise, red branch coral, antler, and stainless steel construction. The watch band features a brick like decoration that shows turquoise cabochon and red branch coral cabochon with some small antler cabochon towards the bottom with a sterling silver frame and a adjustable stainless steel arrangement with a Timex watch. The condition of this Navajo watch band is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this watch band is 2 3/8" x 2 7/8" x 1" and the circumference is adjustable with the band. The collective weight of this watch band is 44g.

Square Red Spiny Oyster Graduated Necklace

Lot #442 (Sale Order 390 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this square red spiny oyster graduated necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted spiny oyster construction that shows a graduated decoration with a claw clasp. The necklace is marked as follows: DTR - 925 - China. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 22 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 91.1g.

Australian Opal Sterling Silver & Yellow Gold Ring

Lot #443 (Sale Order 391 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Australian opal sterling silver and yellow gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted opal, sterling silver, yellow gold construction that shows a beautiful Australian opal gemstone that shows multicolor construction with geometric patterns of yellow gold and the frame is constructed from sterling silver. The ring is marked on the inside of the ring band '.925' and 'NH'. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 1 1/8" x 1" x 1/2". The collective weight of this ring is 6.1g.

C. 1910 Mexican Vaquero Ranger Buckle 18K & .925

Lot #444 (Sale Order 392 of 712)

This is a fantastic circa 1910-1930's Mexican Vaquero Ranger Buckle Set done in sterling silver .925 and 18k gold. The buckle and belt features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, 18k rose gold, and leather construction that shows a carved western design to the belt and shows a ranger buckle without the tip but shows floral decoration with 18k rose gold flowers and shows two belt sheaths. The buckle is marked as follows: SLO 0925 - Hecho en Mexico - 092518K. The condition of this ranger buckle and belt is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this belt from buckle to tip is 34 1/2" and the main buckle measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2".

Navajo Sterling Silver Montana Agate Ring c.1950s

Lot #445 (Sale Order 393 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver Montana agate ring circa 1950's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and Montana agate construction that shows a large oval cut Montana Agate cabochon with speckled demeanor with a light brown hue and shows a scalloped border to the ring face. The condition of this Navajo ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring are 7/8" x 1 3/8" x 1 1/8" and the ring size is US 7. The collective weight of this ring is 10.1g

4.59cts Emerald Diamond & 14 Yellow Gold Earrings

Lot #446 (Sale Order 394 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 4.59cts emerald diamond and 14k yellow gold earrings with AIGL paperwork. The earrings feature a stamped, tested, and polished 14k yellow gold construction that shows markings as follows: Oscar Friedman - 14k. The dangle earrings are decorated with a total of 6 graduated example of oval brilliant cut emeralds that shows measurements of 6 x 4 - 8 x 6mm and shows a green coloration with a very good cut grade and a total weight of 4.59cts. The gemstones are decorated with halo designs that shows a total of 96 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.3 - 1.5mm and shows a G - H coloration with a clarity of SI1 - I1 and a total weight of 1.25cts. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K33E68-EA18922) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $11,000.00. The measurements of this earrings is 1 1/8" x 3/8" x 5/8". ER007226

GIA Burmese Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet

Lot #447 (Sale Order 395 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this GIA Burmese ruby diamond 14k yellow gold bracelet with AIGL paperwork. The bracelet features a stamped, tested, and polished 14k yellow gold construction that shows markings on the inside of the bracelet as follows: Oscar Friedman - 14k. The tennis bracelet features a total of 21 graduated Burmese rubies that shows measurements of 5 x 4 - 7 x 5mm and shows a red coloration and is considered transparent or semi transparent with a total weight of 12.59cts. The rubies are all decorated with oval halo decorations with a total of 263 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.2 - 1.4mm that shows a clarity of SI2 - I2 and a coloration of H - J with a total diamond weight of 2.70cts. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K79E98-EA19099) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $23,983.00. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Burmese Rubies Grading Report#: 2235105711. The measurements of this tennis bracelet from clasp to clasp is 7 1/4".

Marvin Morin (1936-2003) Gettin' Down Bronze c1992

Lot #448 (Sale Order 396 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Gettin' Down," circa 1992 by Montana artist Marvin M. Morin born in 1936 and died in 2003. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a older cowboy playing a fiddle. The bronze is marked as follows: Gettin' Down - Marvin M. Morin - 1992 - 2/1/100. Marvin Michael Morin (1936-2003) was an Native American artist and sculptor. His work predominately features a western theme known for his depictions of cowboys, Indian, horses, bears, elks and rodeo scenes. The condition of this bronze is fair to good with the bow of the fiddler loose but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze statue is 14 1/4" x 7 1/2" x 6". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 11lb 10oz.

Crockett & Renalde (1887-1984) Marked Spur Pair

Lot #449 (Sale Order 397 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Crockett & Renalde (1887-1984) marked spur pair. These spurs are marked with CR within a horseshoe at the heel of the band, indicating Crockett & Renalde. The spurs feature a unique design with a heal ring and a swivel spur strap button and is marked on the spur strap button with the CR and a horseshoe around it. Scar Crockett, born in 1887 in Pecos City, Texas, is considered one of the top three most recognized and collected spur makers of the last century. The condition of this pair of spurs is well preserved with some patina to the inside of the spur frames and shows oxidation to the outside of the spurs and to the rowels. The measurements of this pair of spurs is 1 7/8" x 4" x 2 1/4". The collective weight of this pair of spurs is 1lb 2oz.

C. 1920-30 Elegant Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Ring

Lot #450 (Sale Order 398 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this elegant diamond and 14k yellow gold ring circa 1920-1930's Art Deco. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted diamond and 14k yellow gold construction that shows a unique setting with a center stone of round brilliant cut diamond that shows a approximate weight of 0.2 to 0.3 carats. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring are 3/4" x 5/8" x 1/4". The collective weight of this ring is 3.7g.

Cherokee Shaman Beaded Dancing Figure c. 1960's

Lot #451 (Sale Order 399 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Cherokee shaman beaded dancing figure circa 160's. The figure features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wood, Indian tanned hide and beaded construction that shows a Cherokee shaman in traditional ceremonial garments that include loin cloth and V-shaped tunic that is beaded with sky blue, medium blue, and chalk white trade seed beads. The shaman is holding a dancing wand and shows a envelope in the other hand with a feathered headdress and back adorning a ceremonial garment. The back of the base was previously marked with the title but has since been worn off. The condition of this dancing figure is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this dancing figure is 11 1/4" x 8" x 5 7/8". The collective weight of this figure is 2lb 6oz.

Fred Kiser (1878 - 1955) Plains Indians Photograph

Lot #452 (Sale Order 400 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a photograph of Plains Indians copyright 1910, from Kiser Photo Company and Fred Kiser who was born in 1878 and died in 1955. The photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows men, women, and children in newer and traditional garments. This photograph is copyrighted in 1910, for Kiser Photo Company - Portland, Oregon for the Great Northern Railway #4738. Fred H. Kiser, an accomplished mountaineer and promoter, was one of the most successful and widely known landscape and commercial photographers in the American West during the first two decades of the early 20th century. His work is credited with popularizing Crater Lake National Park and the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and establishing Glacier National Park in Montana. He and his brother Oscar also operated the Lewis and Clark Official Photographic Co. at the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Or. The collection includes photographs taken by the brothers, as well as by Clarence L. Winter, Fred's partner, who later operated Winter Photo Company. The condition of this framed photograph shows well preserved stature with some chipping and wear to the paint of the frame but otherwise shows no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this framed photograph are 7 1/8" x 11 1/2" and the visible photograph measures 4 3/8" x 7 3/4".*

Hand-carved Stone Mortar, circa 12th Century

Lot #453 (Sale Order 401 of 712)

Offered in this lot is a Hand-carved Stone Mortar, circa 12th century, Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian artifacts. The city of Lashkar Gah, once historically called Bost or Boost, was once the site of a Ghaznavid palace and soldiers' bazaar near the confluence of the Helmand and Arghandab rivers in southeastern Afghanistan. The monuments at Bost include remains from periods of ancient Iranian, Greco-Roman, and Indian domination, as well as the ruins of an imposing fortress, a soaring arch with baked-brick decoration in geometric patterns. The wealth of the medieval city was attested by Arab and Persian writers. Much of Afghanistan's art can be traced back through the invasions, occupations, empires, and dynasties that so frequently have ravaged the country. Afghanistan has been a crossroads of cultures that make up the colorfully robust and dynamic foundation of Afghan art. The National Museum of Afghanistan showcases artifacts from the Ghaznavid dynasty in the 12th Century AD. Mortars have been used in cooking since the Stone Age typically to crush spices and in preparing both medicines and cosmetics. A key advantage of the mortar is that it presents a deeper bowl for confining the material to be ground without the waste and spillage that occurs with flat grinding stones. This stone mortar was used for preparing cosmetics with evidence of use in the bowl. Measures 5.25"H x 3" diameter, weight 3lb, 6oz.

Oak Dovetail Wall Mounted Telephone Box c. 1910-30

Lot #454 (Sale Order 402 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this oak dovetail wall mounted telephone box circa 1910-1930's. The telephone box features a wonderfully and professionally crafted oak and brass construction that shows a dovetail constructed telephone box that shows a mounting plank in the rear with a hole for the telephone on the left side of the box with a brass knob and a floral lattice decoration underneath the box. The telephone box is stamped numerically at the top of the mounting plank '32456.' The condition of this telephone box shows some scoring to the back of the box mount and shows a chip in the mount in the bottom right hand corner and shows some wear to the outside of the box. The measurements of this telephone box is 10 3/4" x 8 3/8" x 6".

Pennsylvania Game Commission Hunting Signs 1960s

Lot #455 (Sale Order 403 of 712)

"For your consideration are six Pennsylvania Game Commission hunting signs circa 1960s. By the late 1800s, pollution, deforestation, and unrestricted hunting and trapping were taking their toll on the wildlife. The state Legislature established the Game Commission during this dark era with the goal of conserving and protecting wildlife, which was then widely known as ""game."" Thanks in large part to the agency's scientifically grounded and progressive wildlife management programs, as well as the support of numerous outdoor organizations and Pennsylvanians, we are able to enjoy the diversity of wildlife that we do. The Commission is mainly financed by the sale of hunting and furtaker licenses; the timber, mineral, and oil/gas revenues from State Game Lands; and the federal excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition. Almost all of the Commission's assets are either owned by hunters and trappers or were purchased with license money.

Embossted Montana Power Gas Porcelain Sign

Lot #456 (Sale Order 404 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this embossed tin contemporary Montana Power Gasoline sign. Montana Power Co. inadvertently entered the gas & oil business when it started to produce a significant quantity of oil in it search for natural gas near Cut Bank, Montana. It partnered with Texaco and a group of independents to build the Glacier Refinery in Cut Bank in 1939. Montana Power Co. was then forced to exit the oil business by federal law and sold its interest to Union Oil of California in 1944. The sign shows the word, "Power" in white lettering, surrounded by the state of Montana outline in red with a banner below that reads, “The Gasoline That Has What It Takes” in white lettering. The sign shows good condition with little to no wear present. This is a modern contemporary sign. The sign measures 13 15/16" L x 19 9/16" W.

"Fighting The Traffic In Young Girls" by Bell 1911

Lot #457 (Sale Order 405 of 712)

Offered in this lot is this 1911 copy of "Fighting the Traffic in Young Girls: Or War on The White Slave Trade" by Ernest A. Bell. An excerpt from the title page reads, "A complete and detailed account of the shameless traffic in young girls...How to save YOUR GIRL. How to save YOUR BOY...A book designed to awaken the sleeping and protect the innocent." The book includes thirty-two pages of striking pictures. The fact that this book was written over 140 years ago about a curse that still exists today is amazing. This green cloth bound gold gilt illustated hardcover is fair, scuffing exhibited to cover edges. Gold gilt on front cover pictorial border is mostly faded. Intact pages show age tanning and foxing consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book are 6.25"W x 8.5"L x x 1.25"D, weight 1lb, 6oz.

English Cavalry "Never Rust" Snaffle Bit c. 1910

Lot #458 (Sale Order 406 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this English cavalry "Never Rust" snaffle bit circa 1910. The bit features a classic cavalry snaffle design with pegged O-rings and includes a shin strap complete with a full chain. The bit is marked "Never Rust" and "Made in England." The condition of this bit is well preserved with a slight patina adorning the bit but no oxidation and some slight wear to the chin strap. The measurements of this cavalry bit is 8 1/4" x 5 3/8" x 3/4". The collective weight of this cavalry bit is 8oz.

Navajo Germantown Thunderbird Motif Rug c. 1880's

Lot #459 (Sale Order 407 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Germantown Thunderbird motif rug circa 1880's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a extremely tightly woven weave that includes a stepped field design with motif's of animals and Thunderbird motifs with some small figures at the bottom of the rug. The rug features the traditional Germantown fringe that is added after the rug is woven. These intricately styled and often colorful rugs were so aptly named because the yarn that they came from was produced in the now suburb of Philadelphia called—you guessed it—Germantown. One of the most unique and compelling aspects of Germantown rugs is that the fringe is added only after the rug has been woven. The condition of this Navajo rug is good with a crack in the glass of the frame but otherwise shows good overall well preserved condition. The measurements of this framed rug is 39 1/2" x 27 1/2" and the visible rug measures 30" x 16 1/2". Provenance: originally from the Benzau Trading Company (comes complete with the original tag)

Zapotec Oaxaca "Two Grey Hills" Saltillo Rug 1940s

Lot #460 (Sale Order 408 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Zapotec Oaxaca "Two Grey Hills" Saltillo rug circa 1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows off white fringe on both ends of the rug that shows a two grey hills design with a black border and a central arrangement that shows triangular decoration that makes up a central medallion with coloration of light grey, heathered grey, and black. The condition of this Zapotec rug is well preserved with one small segment that shows small holes in the weave but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this rug is 57" x 30".

Cicely M. Baker "Book of the Flower Fairies" 1927

Lot #461 (Sale Order 409 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1927 edition of "The Book of the Flower Fairies" by Cicely M. Barker, published by Blackie & Son Limited in London And Glasgow. English illustrator Cicely Mary Barker is well-known for her charming portrayals of fairies, especially in the "Flower Fairies" series. First published in 1927, "The Book of the Flower Fairies" is among her most well-known compositions. A delightful compilation of Barker's poems and illustrations, each book revolves around a particular flower and the fairy that represents it. Through the detailed and elaborate illustrations in "The Book of the Flower Fairies," Barker vividly depicts the whimsical world of fairies and their interactions with a variety of flowers in their natural habitats. For readers of all ages, each fairy is depicted in exquisite detail, reflecting the qualities of the flower it symbolizes. This results in a charming and enchanted experience. The book shows a green hard cover with a gold gilt title, front image and author's name. The image shows a fairy dancing while holding a flower by the stem. The book features seventy-two colored illustrations as well. The book shows good condition overall with slight wear present, but no obvious signs of damage are present. The book features a clear dust cover for extra protection. The book measures 7 3/8" L x 5 1/2" W x 1 1/4" D and weighs 1 pound and 4 ounces.

1st Ed. "Life and Death in Rebel Prisons" 1865

Lot #462 (Sale Order 410 of 712)

For your consideration is this Rare 1865 First Edition of, “Life and Death in Rebel Prisons” by Robert H. Kellogg. A rare illustrated US Civil War book that gives the complete history of the inhumane and barbarous treatment of Union soldiers by Confederate authorities. This powerful book gives an account of the terrible suffering and frightful mortality inflicted upon soldiers, principally at Andersonville, GA., and Florence, S.C. Included in the history are descriptions of plans of escape, arrival of prisoners, and numerous and varied incidents and anecdotes of prison life. Robert H. Kellogg was a Sergeant-Major with the 16th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers and very acquainted with Andersonville prison as he was interned there from April 1864 until the end of the war. Kellogg made it his personal mission to document every day that he was in the prison whether it was about food rations or prisoners deaths. The “mere walking skeletons covered in filth and vermin” would be his fate for the next year. The lucky prisoners, like Kellogg and other men from Connecticut, were able to live through Andersonville imprisonment but they would never forget the treatment they received by the Southerners at Andersonville. The survivors of the prison had the haunting reminders of all the men that would never get to leave the prison grounds. This book is in truly amazing condition given its almost 160 years of age! The brown cloth bound textured and stamped gold gilt covers and spine are in fair condition, some fading with scuffing on the edges and on the spine. The intact pages have age tanning and foxing throughout, frontispiece illustrations have slight tears. Measures 4.5"W x 7.5"L x 1.25"D, weight 1lb.

North American Indian Distribution Map c. 1950

Lot #463 (Sale Order 411 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this North American Indian Distribution map circa 1950. The map features a wonderfully and professionally crafted paper construction that shows the network of Reservations throughout North America and Canada; this is a fourth edition and is a map of the 1950 distribution of descendants of the Aboriginal population of Alaska, Canada and the United States. The condition of this of this Distribution of Native Descendants map is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this map is 19" x 21 3/4".

Smokey The Bear Cardstock Posters 1961-1974 (4)

Lot #464 (Sale Order 412 of 712)

Featured in this lot are four Smokey the Bear cardstock posters from 1961 to 1974. All four of the posters in this lot were presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and were printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office. The first reads, "Smokey's friends don't play with matches" and shows a scene of paper made animals and trees with Smokey standing front and center. The second in this was presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Forest and Waters and the U.S. Forest Service and shows a baby deer standing alone in the middle of a burnt forest with a fire going on in the background. The bottom reads, "Remember - Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires". In the bottom left it shows Smokey's face. The third in this collection shows a black background with a trash fire burning front and center. The top reads, "Don't Let Your Fire Get Away" in white lettering. The fourth and final in this collection shows a white background with Smokey the Bear front and center with the word, "Think" in bold black lettering above his head. The letter "I" in think is a broken and burnt match. The posters in this collection show good condition overall with some wear present from their age and use over the years but no signs of obvious damage are present. The posters measure 18 1/2" L x 13" W.

Original Sunkist Grower Porcelain Enamel Sign 1940

Lot #465 (Sale Order 413 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this original porcelain enamel Sunkist Growers sign circa 1940s. The American citrus cooperative Sunkist Growers, Incorporated was founded in the late 1800s when citrus growers in California started banding together for their own advantage, particularly during lean economic periods. P.J. Dreher and his son Edward Dreher founded the Southern California Fruit Exchange in Claremont, California, in 1893. Given that it accounted for 45% of the state's citrus market, it was renamed the California Fruit Growers Exchange in 1905. Sunkist made the decision to target the soda industry as part of their effort to discover new applications for oranges. Apart from promoting the fruit itself, Sunkist started pushing orange juice and lemonade as healthier substitutes for "artificial" drinks like Coca-Cola. General Cinema Corporation licensed the Sunkist name to produce a new soda. General Cinema was the biggest independent Pepsi bottler at the time. A significant R&D effort was conducted on the concept in 1977 and 1978 when they looked into the ideal levels of carbonation, color, and taste. They released the recipe to the wider public after they were satisfied that they had perfected it. Prominent Coca-Cola and Pepsi bottlers received franchises for the formula. They were the most popular orange soda in the US by 1980. The sign shows a green background with white and orange lettering reading, "Sunkist Grower". It shows the original six grommets in the mounting holes, three on top and three on the bottom. The sign shows good condition overall with some wear to some of the corners and edges, but no obvious signs of damage are present. The sign measures 11 1/2" L x 19 1/2" W.

Bob Scriver (1914-1999 Montana) Cold Maker 1975

Lot #466 (Sale Order 414 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Cold Maker," circa 1975 by Montana artist Bob Scriver born in 1914 and died in 1999. Scriver (1914-1999) was born in Browning, Montana (in the heart of the Blackfoot Indian Reservation) in 1914. Scriver began sculpting using taxidermy to learn his craft of making wildlife bronzes. By 1962 he became a charter member of the Society of Animal Artists, had been accepted into the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America, listed in Who’s Who in American Art, and a member of the National Sculpture Society, and the National Academy of Western Art. This is a Lost Wax Bronze Casting and shows a walnut base. Bob Scriver bronzes have been valued at over $30,000-$50,000. He is believed to be "The Cowboy’s National Sculptor" and one of the finest Montana bronze artists of the 20th century. The bronze is marked as follows: Cold Maker - Bronze - 6/100 - Bob Scriver - 1975. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 13 1/2" x 9 3/4" x 8 1/2". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 14lbs.

Navajo Sterling Silver Carico Lake Turquoise Ring

Lot #467 (Sale Order 415 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver Carico Lake Turquoise ring circa 1950's to 1970's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and Carico Lake Turquoise construction that shows a three stone setting with natural Carico Lake Turquoise set into the face of the ring with molten sterling silver around the stones. The condition of this Navajo ring shows one of the connecting split shoulders of the ring band detached from the ring body. The measurements of this ring is 1 1/8" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". The collective weight of this ring is 20.6g.

Vintage Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise Earrings

Lot #468 (Sale Order 416 of 712)

The lot features two sets of vintage pawn needlepoint turquoise sterling silver earrings from a Zuni artist. These circa 1960-1970's earrings features a classic needlepoint pattern, also referred to as snake eyes, petit point. The first larger set shows a four part dangling post back earrings in sterling silver. The stud and main section show a needlepoint sunburst pattern with center round stone, the larger being a double row. The set shows silver chain links holding a small section of needlepoint turquoise in between the round medallions and at the bottom and seven silver dangles with needlepoint turquoise ends. The other set shows a post back dangle set with tear drop in sterling silver having a burst of thin needlepoint turquoise at the bottom and round petit spot at the stud. These are well kept with no apparent missing stones or damages. The larger set measures approx. 3.25" by 1 1/8" with a total weight of 20.1 grams. The other set is approx. 1.5" by 5/8" with a total weight of 3.1 grams.

Vintage Pawn Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise Ring

Lot #469 (Sale Order 417 of 712)

The lot features a vintage pawn sterling silver ring with needlepoint snake eyes turquoise signed by a Zuni artist. The piece is signed "HZ" which some have tied to circa 1950-1970's Horace Sanchez or Horace and Moranda Sanchez. The ring has an amazing crown like cluster with sterling silver spots around the outside leading to a sunburst circle of needlepoint turquoise and at teh center a star of needlepoint turquoise around a silver spot. The ring is well kept and the needlepoint turquoise have a semi-circle fine polish. Needlepoint is also referred to as snake eyes, petit point and cluster. The vintage ring is well kept and in a size of 7 US. Measures about 1.25" by 1" by 1 1/8". Total weight of 5.7 grams.

Zuni Onyx Multi Stone Arrowhead Turquoise Carving

Lot #470 (Sale Order 418 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Zuni onyx multi stone arrowhead turquoise carving. The carving features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Onyx, turquoise, red branch coral, shell, and quartz construction. The bear is carved from onyx and is polished with an arrangement of turquoise, red branch coral and shell attached to a quartz arrowhead with sinew string. The condition of this carved bear figurine is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bear figurine 1 1/2" x 1 7/8" x 3/4". The collective weight of this bear figurine is 20.5g.

Elegant Bridal Diamond & 18k White Gold Ring

Lot #471 (Sale Order 419 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this elegant bridal diamond and 18k white gold ring with AIG paperwork. The ring features a stamped, tested, and polished 18k white gold construction that is marked 'Orianne' and '18k' gold stamp on the inside of the ring band. The center stone is a round brilliant cut diamond that shows measurements of 5.90 x 5 x 4.30mm that shows a clarity of I1 and a coloration of I with very good polished and good symmetry that shows a total weight of 1.07ct. The center stone is decorated with a total of 34 prong and channel set round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds with a clarity of SI1 to SI2 with a coloration of F-H and a total weight of 0.67cts. The piece comes complete with AIG(American International Gemologists, a GIA certified lab AIG Appraisal Number#: 000717062158) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $11,435.00. The ring size is US 7. RN021649

Elegant Emerald Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring

Lot #472 (Sale Order 420 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this elegant emerald diamond and 14k white gold ring with GGA paperwork. The ring features a stamped, tested, and polished 14k gold construction that shows a '14k' mark on the inside fo the ring band. The center stone is a natural cushion cut emerald that shows a measurement of 7.05 x 7.03mm and shows a green coloration that shows excellent symmetry and a total weight of 1.57cts. The center stone is decorated with a total of 12 round brilliant diamonds that that shows clarity of SI1 - SI2 and a coloration of G - H and a total diamond weight of 0.21cts. The piece comes complete with GGA(GemAssure Gemological Appraisals, GGA Appraisal Number#: GGA0664641 and trace number: RN034624) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $8,820.00. The ring size is US 7 1/2. RN034624

Hippolyte Francois Moreau (1832-1927) Bronze

Lot #473 (Sale Order 421 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a bronze sculpture of a girl with a lute from French sculptor Hippolyte Francois Moreau who was born in 1832 and died in 1927. This sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze and marble construction that shows a woman sitting on a chest holding a lute looking off to her right and wearing a dress with her shoulders exposed. The bronze is marked on the left side of the chest as follows: Hip. Moreau (for the artist Hippolyte Francois Moreau). Hippolyte Francois Moreau was a French sculptor famous for his bronze statuettes of young women. Born in 1832 in Dijon, France as the son of the renowned sculptor Jean-Baptiste Moreau, he grew up learning from his father’s workshop. As a young man, Moreau moved to Paris to study further under Francois Jouffroy at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, first exhibiting at the Salon of French artists in 1863 and continuing to show work there until 1914. In both 1878 and 1900, he won medals for his work—large-scale, decorative pieces such as vases and statuettes—at the Universal Exposition in Paris. Among his notable sculptures is his 1880 statue of the celebrated French mathematician, Alexis Clairaut, which now permanently occupies one of the facades of the City Hall of Paris. He died in 1927, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, and today many of his works are collected in the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon. The overall condition of this bronze statue is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze statue are 13" x 10 1/2" x 5 1/2".*

H.F. Moreau (1832-1927) Bronze Swinging Woman

Lot #474 (Sale Order 422 of 712)

"This is an original bronze sculpture of a woman swinging by French artist Hippolyte Francois Moreau (1832-1927). The sculpture shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction. The bronze sculpture features a scene of a young woman in a dress on a swing that is free hanging and decorated with a floral design. The bronze is marked as follows: Moreau - 17/100. The overall condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage. Hippolyte Francois Moreau was a French sculptor famous for his bronze statuettes of young women. Born in 1832 in Dijon, France as the son of the renowned sculptor Jean-Baptiste Moreau, he grew up learning from his father’s workshop. As a young man, Moreau moved to Paris to study further under Francois Jouffroy at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, first exhibiting at the Salon of French artists in 1863 and continuing to show work there until 1914. In both 1878 and 1900, he won medals for his work—large-scale, decorative pieces such as vases and statuettes—at the Universal Exposition in Paris. Among his notable sculptures is his 1880 statue of the celebrated French mathematician, Alexis Clairaut, which now permanently occupies one of the facades of the City Hall of Paris. He died in 1927, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, and today many of his works are collected in the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon.

1920-30 Art Deco Opulent Ruby & 14k Gold Ring

Lot #475 (Sale Order 423 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this opulent ruby and 14k yellow gold ring circa 1920-1930's Art Deco. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted ruby and 14k yellow gold construction that shows a sleek design and a center stone of oval cut ruby gemstone. The ring is marked '14k' on the inside of the ring band. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/4". The collective weight of this ring is 2.5g.

Papago Tohono O'odham Polychrome Bear Grass Basket

Lot #476 (Sale Order 424 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Papago Tohono O'odham polychrome bear grass basket circa 1940's. The basket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bear grass construction that shows polychrome construction that shows a layer of triangular geometric patterns with a three coil layer of red coloration from natural dyes and sprits of naturally dyed coloration that shows a rim of chevron weave that accentuates the design of the serving basket. The Tohono O'odham or Papago are a Native American people of the Sonoran Desert, residing primarily in the U.S. state of Arizona and the northern Mexican state of Sonora. The federally recognized tribe is known in the United States as the Tohono O'odham Nation. The condition of this serving basket is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this serving basket is 2" x 13 1/4" x 13 1/4". The collective weight of this basket is 14oz.

Chippewa Porcupine Quill Quillwork Box 1930-50s

Lot #477 (Sale Order 425 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this porcupine quill quillwork box from the Chippewa tribe circa. 1930s-1950s. The art of decorating items with porcupine quills is unique to North America. The Native peoples living in the Great Lakes area were doing quill work before the first European contact in 1615. Much sought after, this work was encouraged by French fur traders these Native American peoples-- mostly the Ottawa and Chippewa-- began to place quill decorations on birch bark boxes. In modern times quill work on birch bark boxes is well known and much sought after and highly prized Native American art. This box shows a birch wood construction with white porcupine quill quillwork that shows a quillwork maple leaf. The condition of this quilled basket is shows significant wear to the quillwork and the birch lid with fissures at two points in the lid. The measurements of this quillwork box is 2 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 3 1/4". The collective weight of this basket is U6oz.

Northern Plains Indians Beaded Trade Cloth Purse

Lot #478 (Sale Order 426 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Northern Plains Indian beaded trade cloth purse circa 1970's. The purse features a wonderfully and professionally crafted trade seed bead and trade cloth purse that shows coloration of medium red, chalk white, black, medium blue, and translucent orange. The condition of this beaded purse is is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this beaded purse is 22 1/2" x 8". The collective weight of this beaded purse is U6oz.

First Nations Beaded Hide & Beaver Moccasins

Lot #479 (Sale Order 427 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this First Nations beaded hide and beaver moccasins circa mid 1900's. The set shows thick, tanned moose hide throughout in the classic high top moccasin / mukluk shape. The top of the foot and front of the ankle show beaded flowers in colors of red, dark blue, light blue chalk white, and purple trade seed beads. The beads show little to no loss. Around the ankles of the moccasins, is a section of beaver hide. The condition of this pair of Mukluks is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of Mukluks is 8 1/2" x 11" x 6". The collective weight of this pair of Mukluks is 1lb 2oz.

20th C. Sioux Beaded Tipi Possible Bag

Lot #480 (Sale Order 428 of 712)

The lot features a beaded hide and trade clothe tipi possible bag from the Sioux in the 20th Century. The piece shows Indian tanned hide with five-point star calico trade clothe lining. The beadwork is in classic Sioux geometric design in glass trade beads sewn in thread. Measures overall 10.5"W by 8 3/8"W with an additional 5.5"L ties. U6.

Lim. Ed. Bev Doolittle Print "Eagle Heart" Signed

Lot #481 (Sale Order 429 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this hand signed and numbered limited edition print of Bev Doolittle's work titled, "Eagle Heart". The piece shows a Native American Indian chief on horseback. In her signature style, Doolittle has used subliminal imagery, a technique she has mastered. The print has been signed and numbered by the artist reading, "Bev Doolittle 26671/48,000". Bev Doolittle is one of the most collected artists in America. Known for her “camouflage artwork”, in which the background composition comes together to form a hidden image, most of her art has a western motif and focuses on the link between man and nature. Doolittle attended art school in Los Angeles where she met her husband. Working for several years as an art director for an advertising agency in LA, she began to crave the outdoors and wanted to get away from the city to get more in tune with nature. The book "New Magic" begins where the first book left off-at the start of an exciting period in the artists life. After "The Art of Bev Doolittle" was published, Bev had what she called “a kind of vision.” She found herself traveling new paths, exploring new ideas, and finding adventure in both the public arena and the wilderness. Concerned about endangered species and wildlife habitats, Doolittle saw her mission and started to paint it, In her most recent works of art she creates the wild, gorgeous world of nature and through her magic, draws in all of us to celebrate the wonder of life. The condition of this framed print is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed print is 22 7/8" x 22 7/8" and the visible artwork measures 15 3/4" x 15 3/4".

Early 1900 Montana, Wyoming, etc. Tokens & Badges

Lot #482 (Sale Order 430 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Exonumia trade tokens, dog tax and livestock detective tag circa early to mid 1900's. There are a total of 65 total tokens, dog tax tag, and Livestock Detective tags in this collection. The tokens from come from Montana, Wyoming, Iowa, Washington, Oregon, California, along with unidentified area tokens. Exonumia are numismatic items (such as tokens, medals, or scrip) other than coins and paper money. This includes "Good For" tokens, badges, counterstamped coins, elongated coins, encased coins, souvenir medallions, tags, wooden nickels and other similar items. It is an aspect of numismatics and many coin collectors are also exonumists. The condition of this collection of tokens, dog tax pendant, and livestock detective pendant is well preserved with some wear from age to the tokens but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of these tokens range from 3/4" x 3/4"1 1/2" x 1 1/2". The collective weight of this collection is U6oz.

Missoula Brewing Co. Highlander Beer Light 1950-60

Lot #483 (Sale Order 431 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1950-60s Missoula Brewing Company hanging light, advertising Highlander Beer. Joseph Wagner established the original Missoula Brewing Company in 1890, which had its headquarters at 109 West Front Street in Missoula. The first Highlander Beer was manufactured in 1910 after permission to use the name was granted by the New York Highlanders (soon to become the Yankees). Highlander was a staple beer of Montana households for decades, with its brewery by then prominently positioned at the base of Waterworks Hill close to Rattlesnake Creek. Highlander thrived throughout Montana and the surrounding regions when Prohibition ended until the brewery shut its doors in 1964. The brewery is back in business today. The hanging light shows a gold colored metal construction with the front being molded plastic. The molded plastic shows red and black colored plaid graphics on the right and left sides with the center reading, "Premium Highlander Beer" in red and black lettering. The bottom left reads, "Missoula Brewing Co." while the bottom right reads, "Missoula, Mont.". The back of the light shows a tag from the manufacturers of the light reading, "The Ohio Advertising Display Co. / Cincinnati, Ohio". The light works when plugged in and shows good condition overall with very little wear present and no signs of obvious damage. The light measures 6 1/8" L x 14 1/2" W x 4" D and weighs 1 pound and 12 ounces.

"Wild Flowers of Colorado" E. Thayer 1st Ed 1885

Lot #484 (Sale Order 432 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1885 first edition of "Wild Flowers of Colorado: From Original Water Color Sketches Drawn From Nature" by Emma Homan Thayer. This is a beautiful 19th-century botanical book filled with colored illustrations of flowers and plants from Colorado. This work was originally designed as a travel companion for flower enthusiasts and is still desirable because of the beautiful color images. This 1885 first edition is bound in brown cloth, showing gold gilt in the title and the flowers on the front cover. The book features 24 colored prints from original watercolor paintings. The book shows good condition overall with some wear present to the edges and corners of the book, but no signs of obvious damage are present. The interior pages show good condition as well. The book measures 12 5/8" L x 9 3/4" W x 15/16" D and weighs 3 pounds and 8 ounces.

My Life And Experiences Among Our Hostile Indians

Lot #485 (Sale Order 433 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Scarce First Edition of, "My Life And Experiences Among Our Hostile Indians" by Major General Oliver Otis Howard, 1907, A. D. Worthington & Company Hartford, Conn. publishers. a memoir written by Oliver O. Howard, a Union Army general who fought in the Civil War and later became a prominent figure in the Indian Wars of the late 19th century. The book is a detailed account of Howard's personal experiences and observations while living among Native American tribes in the Great West. Howard's memoir covers a wide range of topics, including his interactions with various tribes, his experiences as a military commander, and his thoughts on government policy towards Native Americans. He recounts his encounters with famous figures such as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, as well as lesser-known tribal leaders and warriors. Throughout the book, Howard provides a candid and often critical assessment of the treatment of Native Americans by the United States government and military. He describes the injustices and abuses suffered by Native Americans, as well as the conflicts and misunderstandings that arose between them and the white settlers who were encroaching on their lands. Howard's vivid descriptions of his adventures and campaigns, as well as his insights into the complex relationships between Native Americans and white settlers, make this book a valuable historical document and an important contribution to the literature on the American West. This blue cloth, green cloth gold gilt floral stamped textured hardcover is in nice condition, slight scuffing exhibited on blue cover edges; spine is green cloth. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing. Measures 6"W x 9"L x 1.5"D, weight 2lb, 6oz.

5 3/4" Pre Columbian Woodland Period Grooved Club

Lot #486 (Sale Order 434 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 5 3/4" Pre Columbian Woodland Period grooved club circa 1000BCE to 1000CE. The club head features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stone construction that shows a double sided head with a deep groove to ensure easy attachment to a haft and shows rounded sides to the head. The Woodland period of North American pre-Columbian cultures lasted from roughly 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. The term was coined in the 1930s and refers to prehistoric sites between the Archaic period and the Mississippian cultures. The Adena culture and the ensuing Hopewell tradition during this period built monumental earthwork architecture and established continent-spanning trade and exchange networks. The condition of this club head is well preserved with some porous areas like wear from age with a diagonal chip to one side of the club head. The measurements of this club head is 5 3/4" x 2 7/8" x 3". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. The collective weight is 2lb 2oz.

American Indian Batwing & Heart Cutout Dag Knife

Lot #487 (Sale Order 435 of 712)

This lot shows an unusual, artful cutout and sided-notched American Indian Dag Knife with paddle-style beaver back or beaver tail handle with file brandings. The piece shows a metal double edge blade, with beveled edge, median ridge running down the center of each side of the blade as well as double / four notch cuts and wonderful stylized batwing and weeping heart cutouts. The cutouts start near the tip with a weeping heart, then elongated diamond four-point morning star, stylized batwing like cutout, single circle spot and four notch cutouts. The handle has a beaver tail paddle-style single wood piece with dark color and is adorned with rasp blacksmith file branded / burned bands. The piece is incredibly similar to the example offered and sold for $10,000 at Sotheby’s Arts of the American West 2014 Sale from the Fred Crissman collection, showing the same spear lance-like tapering blade, batwing cutout, throwing knife shaped cutout, and double notch with paddle shaped grip. Also similar to the piece sold by NAAC in January 2021. Provenance: From a private Native American collection in Northern California. Measures overall 15.5”L with the blade being 10”L and the knife being overall 2.25”W. Total weight of 8 oz.*

10000 BC Mississippian Point & Artifact Collection

Lot #488 (Sale Order 436 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 10000 B.C. Mississippian point and artifact collection. The collection features a wonderfully and professionally crafted quartz mined material. There are are a total of 19 total points with two buttons and four artifacts with a claw in this collection. This arrowhead collection #1896 was found in c. 1960 in a stream-valley of the East Fork of the Tombigbee River in Itawamba county of the north-east Mississippi. Artifacts of this region were made from a quartz rock formatino referred to by some collectors as red-jasper. The ealiest known inhabitants of this area were the Siouans with the descendents included Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw and Chickasaw with the latter tribe dominating the upper Mississippi area. This collection comes complete with a Provenance pamphlet from 1983. The condition of this framed collection of points and artifacts is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed collection of points and artifacts range from 5/8" x 1/2" to 2" x 1".

Mexico, Yucatan, Mayan Flint Knife c. 400 - 600 AD

Lot #489 (Sale Order 437 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Mexico, Yucatan, Mayan flint knife circa 400 - 600 A.D. The knife features a wonderfully and professionally crafted flint construction that has been professionally knapped with some mineral deposits. The knife shows a triangular design with some flared shoulders and a larger stem denoting it as a knife. The condition of this stone knife is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of the display case of the knife is 8 1/4" x 6 1/4" and the knife itself measures 5 1/4" x 1 1/2". The collective weight of this 8oz.

Pima Bajo Hand Woven Leather Wrapped Basket c1930

Lot #490 (Sale Order 438 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Pima Bajo hand woven leather wrapped basket circa 1930's. The basket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted devil's claw and leather construction that shows tight vertical weaves to the coiled horizontal core with a wrapping strip of leather around the rim. Tohono O’odham (People of the Desert) are a Native American people of the Sonoran Desert, residing primarily in the U.S. state of Arizona and the northern Mexican state of Sonora. This basket was handmade using Native Plants such as Yucca, Beargrass, and Devils Claw. The condition of this of this basket shows some slight wear and discoloration due to age but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this basket is 4" x 8" x 8 1/8". The collective weight of this basket is 8oz.

Hudson's Bay Company Caribou Throw Pillow Case

Lot #491 (Sale Order 439 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Hudson's Bay Company Caribou throw pillow case. The pillow case features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a white field with bands of green, red, yellow, and blue. The pillow case features a fringe on one side of the pillow case and is sealed with buttons. The condition of this Hudson's Bay Co. pillow case is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pillow case is 26 1/2" x 19".

Sub Saharan Arabian Projectile Points c. 7500-6500

Lot #492 (Sale Order 440 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Sub Saharan Arabian projectile points circa 7500 to 6500 BC. The points feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted knapped point construction that shows a variety of point styles all used for arrows and range from triangular points to ovoid point structure. There is a total of 88 points. The condition of this collection of Arabian points is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage that shows an overall well preserved condition. The measurements of these points range from 7/8" x 1/4" to 1 1/2" x 1 1/8". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. The collective weight of this collection is U6Oz.

County Map of England/Wales & British Isles Maps

Lot #493 (Sale Order 441 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this County Map of England/ Wales and British Islands and the North Sea maps circa 1860. There are two maps in this collection. The first map is County Map of England and Wales and was entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1860 by S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; this is a hand colored map with outlines of borders and key points on the map. The second map is is a fold out map of The British Islands and the North Sea that was drawn by Edw. Weller E.R.G.S. - Blackie & Sons Glasgow, Edinburgh & London - Engraved by by Edw. Weller, Red Lion Square. The condition of this of these two maps is preserved with some browning to the pages consistent with the age and some staining to the bottom of the single page map from exposure. The measurements of the single page map is 15 1/2" x 12 5/8" and the fold out map measures 15" x 22".

Packard Motor Car Company Catalogs & Manuals (5)

Lot #494 (Sale Order 442 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this collection of five Packard Motor Car Company catalogs and owner manuals circa 1913-1940. The catalogs and manuals in this collection are as follows: "Information The "1438" Packard Motor Cars", "Information Packard Eight Motor Cars", "Information Packard Six Motor Cars 326-333", "Why You'll Pick A Packard For 1939" and "The Packard Diesel Aircraft Engine". The catalogs and owner manuals give extensive information on various models of Packard cars, including a catalog for Packard Diesel Aircraft Engines. They include extensive write ups, illustrations and photos to give extra insight and information. The books in this collection show fair to good condition with wear present mostly on the covers. The interior pages of the catalogs and manuals are good with little to no foxing present. They measure from 8 1/2" L x 5 5/8" W x 1/4" D to 8 1/2" L x 11 3/4" W x 1/8" D. The collective weight is 1 pound and 12 ounces.

1917 1st Ed. "Life & Adventures of Buffalo Bill"

Lot #495 (Sale Order 443 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a 1917 First Edition of, "Life and Adventures of Buffalo Bill," by Colonel William F. Cody, Stanton and Van Vliet Co. Publishers, Chicago. The book chronicles the thrilling life and times of one of the greatest adventurers of the late 1800s and early 1900s. From his start as an army scout during the westward expansion to the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, this book is an exciting read as Buffalo Bill's own words grace its pages. The condition of this green-cloth bound, hardback, with gold gilt book is fair overall, scuffing exhibited to the cover's edges. Front cover photograph of Buffalo Bill has fading. The intact pages exhibit age related tanning and foxing. No other obvious marring observed. The book measures 5.5"W 7.75"L x 1"D, weight 1lb.

Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Collection

Lot #496 (Sale Order 444 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling silver turquoise ring collection circa 1950's to 1980's. The rings feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and turquoise construction. There are four rings in this collection. The first ring is the smallest and shows a sterling silver band with inlaid sleeping beauty turquoise cabochon and is marked 'sterling' on the underside of the ring band. The second ring is a cluster decoration of round Kingman turquoise cabochon that shows a sterling silver band. The third ring features a thick band of sterling silver with geometric patterns stamped into the face of the ring. The last ring is a sterling silver ring band that shows a tooled Thunderbird that shows a triangular turquoise cabochon set in the chest of the thunderbird and is marked as follows: PM 1988 - .925 Sterling. The condition of this collection of Navajo rings is good with no obvious sings of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this collection range from 3/4" x 5/8" x 1/4" to 1 1/8" x 1" x 3/4" and the ring size measurements range form US 5 1/2 to US 11. The collective weight of this collection of rings is 30.2g.

Vintage Modernist Chrysocolla & Rosewood Jewelry

Lot #497 (Sale Order 445 of 712)

This is a beautiful Modernist vintage jewelry set, signed "TW" exhibiting a artfully carved Rosewood body with inlaid silver and set with Chrysocolla. The set includes a bracelet / cuff and bolo tie with both signed with "TW". The Chysocolla polished inlaid stones having amazing color and matrix. The bolo tie shows polished Rosewood tips with typical braided leather neck. Truly a beautiful carved set with nice vintage age and Modernist Contemporary Mid-Century design. The bracelet measures 3" by 2.25" by 1/2" and has an inside circumference wrist size of 6". Bracelet weight of 24.5 grams. Bolo tie length from end of tips to back of neck approx. 22.5" (total of about 45.5"L from end of tip around the neck to end of tip). Bolo wood/stone section is 2" by 1 3/8" by 1". Bolo weight is 43.6 grams.

Navajo Sterling & Petite Point Turquoise Earrings

Lot #498 (Sale Order 446 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling & petite point turquoise earring collection. There are two pairs in this collection with the first showing a sterling silver half hood design with petite point turquoise cabochon lining the face of the earrings. The second pair is a eight tine stars with petite point turquoise cabochon set into the earrings and stud earrings. The condition of this collection of earrings shows some slight patina with one of the half hoop earrings showing a dark white patina to the face of the earrings.

Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Tusk Pictorial Pendant

Lot #499 (Sale Order 447 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Eskimo Inuit carved walrus tusk pictorial pendant. The pendant is wonderfully and professionally crafted Walrus Tusk or Walrus I . V . O . R . Y construction that shows a pictorial decoration of a wolf on the top with a horse head in the middle and a owl head at the bottom with a eyelet at the top to attach to a necklace chain. The condition of this carved pendant is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this carved pendant is 3 1/8" x 1 1/8" x 1/2". The collective weight of this pendant is 18.7g

Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Tusk Bear's Pendant

Lot #500 (Sale Order 448 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Eskimo Inuit carved walrus tusk bear family pendant. The pendant features a wonderfully and professionally crafted walrus tusk or I . V . O . R . Y construction that shows a family of bears huddling together with feathers as they wrap their arms around the central bear. The pendant features an eyelet to string a necklace chain through it. The condition of this carved pendant is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this carved pendant is 2 7/8" x 1 1/2" x 1/2". The collective weight of this carved pendant is 24.4g.

Remington Sitting Bull & Properts Bronze Buckles

Lot #501 (Sale Order 449 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Remington Sitting Bull and Properts bronze buckle collection. The bronze buckles feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze and leather construction. There are two buckles in this collection the first is a Fredrick Remington bronze buckle of Chief Sitting Bull and reads as follows: Sitting Bull - Chief - Of The Sioux. The back is marked as follows: A Gift From W. Jalbody - "Buffalo Bill". The second buckle is a Propert's buckle with a horse and rider jumping over a hurdle and reads as follows: Propert's - Leather and Saddle Soap - Specially Prepared. The back of the buckle reads as follows: Manufactured by - J. Purdy - Oxford St. London England. The condition of this collection of antique buckles is good with some slight brightening to the bronze and a patina consistent with age but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this collection of bronze buckles are 3" x 3" x 3/4" and 3 3/8" x 3 3/4". The collective weight of this buckle collection is 14oz.

The Illustrated London Civil War Era Newspapers

Lot #502 (Sale Order 450 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this The Illustrated London News Civil War Era newspapers circa 1860's. There are eight separate articles in this collection all ranging from the 1860's from The Illustrated London News about the Civil War happening in the United States of America. Some of the Articles included are: Gallant Charge of Federal Cavalry into Fairfax Courthouse, New York Firemen Zouaves Turning Out To Support Pickets, American Ironsides, General Burnside, The New Commander-In-Chief of the Army of the Potomac, and more..The condition of this collection of is well preserved for its age with some browning to the pages and some wear to the edges the crease was on but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of these newspapers are 15 3/4" x 11".

Cream of Kentucky Whiskey The I Trager Co. Litho

Lot #503 (Sale Order 451 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Cream of Kentucky Whiskey The I Trager Co. Litho circa 1910-1920. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lithograph construction. That shows a woman pale of skin and wearing a red dress. The frame is marked as follows: Cream of Kentucky Whiskey - The I Trager Co Cin. O. The condition of this this lithograph is good with some wear to the frame and to the edges of the lithograph but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this lithograph is 24 1/2" x 18 1/2" and the visible artwork measures 18 1/2" x 12 5/8".

19th Century Carved Bamboo Katabori Netsuke

Lot #504 (Sale Order 452 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a late 19th Century Carved Bamboo Katabori Netsuke, Meiji Period. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. The traditional Japanese dress, the Kimono, has no pockets to carry small items such as purses, medicine boxes (Inro), portable writing sets (Yatate), tobacco pouches, etc. Women carry them tucked in the sleeves, men suspend them on a cord passed behind their sash (Obi). These hanging objects are called Sagemono. To prevent them from falling, they are attached to a stopper or toggle, called Netsuke, firmly positioned on top of the sash. To be a Netsuke, the carving must have one or two holes (Himotoshi) to allow attachment to the Sagemono. These can be drilled or be a natural opening in the Netsuke design. Over a period of about 300 years Netsuke have evolved from simple practical objects into superb small and intricate carvings appreciated and collected all over the world. Katabori Netsuke, three-dimensional Netsuke, are the most popular ones, depicting people, animals, plants, objects of daily use, etc. This Katabori is carved in the shape of a bamboo internode section with a leafy branch. The craftsmanship is readily apparent in the intricate details of the leafy branch. Nice patina noted, measures .5"W x 1.5"L.

1800's Carved Monkey Katabori Netsuke

Lot #505 (Sale Order 453 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a late 19th Century Carved Monkey Katabori Netsuke, Meiji Period. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. The traditional Japanese dress, the Kimono, has no pockets to carry small items such as purses, medicine boxes (Inro), portable writing sets (Yatate), tobacco pouches, etc. Women carry them tucked in the sleeves, men suspend them on a cord passed behind their sash (Obi). These hanging objects are called Sagemono. To prevent them from falling, they are attached to a stopper or toggle, called Netsuke, firmly positioned on top of the sash. To be a Netsuke, the carving must have one or two holes (Himotoshi) to allow attachment to the Sagemono. These can be drilled or be a natural opening in the Netsuke design. Over a period of about 300 years Netsuke have evolved from simple practical objects into superb small and intricate carvings appreciated and collected all over the world. Katabori Netsuke, three-dimensional Netsuke, are the most popular ones, depicting people, animals, plants, objects of daily use, etc. This Katabori is carved in the shape of a sitting monkey covering its eyes with a leafy branch. The craftsmanship is readily apparent in the intricate details of the monkey's features. Nice patina noted, measures 1.25"W x 1.5"L.

Zuni Pawn Multi-Stone Inlay Ranger Buckle Set

Lot #506 (Sale Order 454 of 712)

This is a fantastic old / vintage pawn mutiple stone inlaid Zuni silver buckle set dating from circa 1950's. The set shows four pieces set on silver and inlaid with a classic Zuni pattern with mother of pearly, coral, black onyx and turquoise stones. The bucklace has a rope silver bordera dn the inside edge a stamped design. The two slides and end all have a rope silver border and a matching pattern. Truly a fantastic vintage pawn set that is well kept. The buckle measures 1 5/8" by 1 5/8". Slides are each 7/8" by 3/4" by 1/4". The end is 1" by 3/4" by 1/4". Total weight of 31.3 grams.

Sterling Silver Agate & Amber Pin/ Pendant

Lot #507 (Sale Order 455 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this sterling silver agate and amber pin or pendant. The pin or pendant is wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver agate and amber construction that shows a large oval cut agate cabochon with five freshwater pearls with a dangle glass bead and a round amber cabochon at the top. The pin or pendant is marked with a unreadable hallmark and shows a '.925' mark. The condition of this pin or pendant is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pin or pendant is 2 3/4" x 2 1/8" x 1/2". The collective weight of this pin or pendant is 36.2g.

Sterling Silver Kokopelli & Arrowhead Necklaces

Lot #508 (Sale Order 456 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Southwestern sterling silver Kokopelli and arrowhead necklaces. There are two necklaces in this collection. The first is a sterling silver Kokopelli necklace with a oval cut White Buffalo Turquoise cabochon set into the face of the pendant and is marked as follows: S.N. .925 - Sterling. The second necklace shows a sterling silver arrowhead necklace pendant and is marked as follows: Sterling. The condition of this pair of necklaces is good with some slight patina to the arrowhead necklace but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of these necklaces from clasp to clasp is 19 7/8" and the pendant measures 2" x 5/8" x 1/4"; and the arrowhead necklace measures from clasp to clasp 18" and the pendant measures 7/8" x 1/2". The collective weight of these necklaces is 20.8g.

M. Stegm Sugilite & Sterling Brooch

Lot #509 (Sale Order 457 of 712)

The lot features a fantastic late-vintage southwestern M. Stegm Sugilite brooch pin in sterling silver. The piece is hand signed, "M. Stegm – Sterling & Sugalite". The pin / brooch has a beautiful Modernist Contemporary design in sterling silver with six prong set polished large nugget of Sugalite / Sugilite with deep purple to black coloring. Truly a fine set of jewelry with Southwest Native American styling with late vintage age. Brooch measures 3 5/8” by 3.5”. Total weight of 60 grams.

Navajo Steer & Feather Medicine Sterling Earrings

Lot #510 (Sale Order 458 of 712)

The lot features a set of sterling silver dangle earrings from a Navajo artist and late-vintage age. The set shows a medicine wheel with steer skull at the center and three sterling dangling feathers. Truly a beautiful set with nice patina from its late-vintage age. Each measures about 2.75" by 1 5/8". Total weight of 15.4 grams.

"Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds Of Africa"

Lot #511 (Sale Order 459 of 712)

Offered in this lot is an Edgewood Edition of "Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa" by J. T. Headley and Willis Fletcher Johnson, Edgewood Publishing Co. 1890, illustrated. A Graphic account of the several expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the heart of the dark continent. Covering Stanley's expedition to find Livingstone, his crossing the continent and exploration of the Congo from its headwaters to the ocean, his establishment of the Congo Free State, and his last great achievement, the discovery and deliverance of Emin Pasha. Joel Tyler Headley was an American clergyman, historian, author, newspaper editor, adventurer and politician who served as Secretary of State of New York. He turned to history writing, producing many works on various subjects. Willis Fletcher Johnson, was an author, journalist, and lecturer who had a twenty-year tenure as the foreign and diplomatic editorial writer for The New York Tribune. This green cloth gold gilt stamped hardcover is in fair condition, floral motif on cover, gold gilt exhibits fading, scuffing noted to cover edges. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing. Measures 5"W x 7.5"L x 1"D, weight approx. 1lb, 4oz..

The Story Of Montana 1916 1st Ed. By Kate Fogarty

Lot #512 (Sale Order 460 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is a Rare 1916 First Edition of ""The Story of Montana"" by Kate Hammond Fogarty, published by The A.S. Barnes Company. Over fifty illustrations including seven maps. The writing of ""The Story of Montana"" was done while Kate Hammond Fogarty was on staff at the Butte Public Library, to meet the need for a school textbook. Montana came into the Union rather late. Its early history was less one of exploration and politics, but more a history of the Fur Trade in the Great Northwest and the Missouri River. Also of note is the Montana Gold Rush, and the resultant ‘Old West’ towns and culture. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Montana, from its earliest days as a territory to its eventual statehood. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the Native American tribes that inhabited the area, the fur trade, the gold rush, and the development of the state's economy and infrastructure. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent figures in Montana's history, such as Lewis and Clark, Chief Joseph, and Calamity Jane. Throughout the book, Fogarty highlights the struggles and triumphs of the people who shaped Montana's past, and provides insight into the challenges that the state faced as it grew and developed. This green cloth bound stamped hardcover is in nice condition, slight scuffing noted to cover edges, tight spine. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and very slight foxing. Measures 4.75""W x 7.25""L x .75""D, weight 14oz.

Original Black & White P.A. GLICK Photographs 1930

Lot #513 (Sale Order 461 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this original black and white P.A. GLICK photographs circa 1930's. There are two photographs in this collection. The first is of a panorama view from a hillside of the Mississippi River Valley with the water high and tree on the right hand side with a makers mark on the back of 'P.A. GLICK.' The second photograph is a scene of Niagara Falls with a riverboat at the mouth of the falls and a heavy current a ways away from the falls and is marked 'P.A. GLICK.' The condition of this pair of black and white photographs is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows a good overall condition. The measurements of these photographs is 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" to 9 1/2" x 7 1/2".

Montana City Circle Tour - Old West Trail Sign

Lot #514 (Sale Order 462 of 712)

For your consideration is this late 1900s City Circle Tour of the Old West Trail sign. This steel signs shows a large white buffalo head and reads, "City Circle Tour" in brown lettering. Below that text it shows a revolver and a Native American pipe crossed over each other. The bottom reads, "Old West Trail" in white lettering. The sign shows some wear from its age and life outside. Some painting is missing and there is slight discoloration in some areas. The sign measures 24" L x 18" W.

Harry L.Standley (1881-1951) Autochrome Photos

Lot #515 (Sale Order 463 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this autochrome photographs circa 1930's from American photographer Harry Landis Standley born in 1881 and died in 1951. There are two brown tone autochrome photographs in this collection. The photographs feature two seperate views of Pikes Peak, Colorado from renowned photographer and avid mountain climber, creator of the most stunning scenic photos taken in Colorado. Each of the photographs are marked as follows: Made by H.L. Standley Photographer Colorado Springs, Colo. The condition of this pair of photographs is well preserved with some wear to the outside edge of the photographs but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of these photographs is 7 1/2" x 9 5/8" and 9 5/8" x 7 5/8"

Navajo B. B. Tsosie Golden Hills Turquoise Ring

Lot #516 (Sale Order 464 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a sterling silver Golden Hills turquoise ring from Navajo artist, Bernadine Begay Tsosie. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and Golden Hills Turquoise that shows a cluster of light blue and dark blue coloration with heavy matrix to some of the stones. The ring is marked on the back as follows: 'BBT' and 'sterling.' The condition of this Navajo ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring are 1" x 1 5/8" x 1 3/8" and the ring size is US adjustable. The collective weight of the ring is 17.2g.*

Jaipur, India Turquoise Red Branch Coral Necklace

Lot #517 (Sale Order 465 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Jaipur, India turquoise red branch coral necklace from 1960's. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted turquoise, red branch coral, quartz, and sterling silver construction. The necklace shows beautifully decorated sterling silver construction with beads of sterling silver that are ornate and is strung with rough cut red branch coral beads with cylindrical turquoise beads with a spherical number 8 turquoise ring that act as a pendant. The condition of this necklace is well preserved for the age of the necklace but doesn't show any obvious signs of damage and is in well preserved condition. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp 27 3/4" and the turquoise pendant section is measured 1 1/2" x 1 5/8". The collective weight of this necklace is 261.9g.

10K Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Lot #518 (Sale Order 466 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this outstanding Diamond, 10K Gold Tennis Bracelet. The bracelet shows a tennis bracelet design with 10K gold construction and a total weight of 5.9 grams. The tennis bracelet is liberally decorated with 40 round brilliant-cut diamonds. Tennis bracelets and necklaces got their unique name from an incident involving Hall of Fame tennis legend Chris Evert who often wore a diamond bracelet to her matches. During a match in the 1978 U. S. Open, Evert lost her bracelet and play was stopped so it could be found. After Evert’s bracelet stole the game on that fateful day, the phrase “tennis bracelet” was born. This tennis bracelet is in extremely nice condition, diamonds are brilliant. Lobster clamp has 10K and maker's hallmark stamped. Total weight is 5.9 grams. Measures 7"L

19th C. Purple Tourmaline Bust 9K Gold Stick Pin

Lot #519 (Sale Order 467 of 712)

"This lot has a fantastic 19th Century Purple Tourmaline Bust 9k Gold Stick Pin. The antique original stick pin is from an old West Virginia estate collection. Tourmaline is a fairly popular gemstone, but, purple tourmaline is not easily found. They have the ability to absorb light in different ways from different angles, a phenomenon known as pleochroism. While purple gemstones aren’t as common as stones of other colours, they remain popular because of how rare they are, and very few of them need to undergo any treatments to enhance their natural hues. The depth and layering of their colours and facets make for beautiful trinkets that stand out in a way that most other stones don’t. Purple also goes very well with all colours of metal, so these gems can be used in almost every kind of jewellery setting. While white metals like silver, white gold and platinum give purple stones a more contemporary look, rose and yellow gold settings make the jewel look more vintage. This stick pin was most likely made for a daughter, the small bust appears to be that of a younger female.

Navajo & Southwestern Sterling Silver Earrings

Lot #520 (Sale Order 468 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this collection of Navajo and Southwestern sterling silver earrings. There are a total of eight earrings in this collection predominately constructed from sterling silver with the first notable two involving a Yei Character and the other a Navajo bear pair of earrings. There is a sterling silver bear figural earring pair along with a sterling silver mounted Native man pair of earrings. The smallest shows a winged totem pair of sterling silver earrings along with a multi layer dangle design constructed from sterling silver. The last to include a carved bone feather pair of earrings and a pair of earrings from enamel dream catcher dangle earrings. The condition of this of this collection of earrings shows all but one pair of earrings as well preserved with bone feather earrings showing the dangle part detached from the earring back. The measurements of these earrings range from 1 3/4" x 3/4" to 1" x 5/8". The collective weight of these earrings is 41.6g.

Winton Motor Co. Winton Six 48 Sales Book c. 1916

Lot #521 (Sale Order 469 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1916 Winton Motor Company Winton Six 48 sales brochure book. Winton was a Scottish immigrant who arrived in New York at the age of 19, having been born in Grangemouth, Scotland, in 1860. He spent several years working as an engineer on an ocean steamship before relocating to Cleveland, Ohio, to live with his sister and her spouse. After landing a job as a superintendent at a Cleveland iron factory, he soon realized how much of a demand there was for bicycles. Winton enlisted his brother-in-law's help to establish the Winton Bicycle Company in Cleveland in 1891 after spotting a business opportunity. Although the company quickly saw success, Winton's interest in self-propelled cars was growing. He studied every available resource on the topic, developed his own engine designs, and even constructed a bicycle using gasoline. In 1896, Winton presented his first "motor wagon" to the media. In 1897, he established the Winton Motor Carriage Company. With the release of the Winton Six in 1898, Winton Motor Carriage Company may have been the first American business to sell a car to the general public. The Six was the first car to travel from coast to coast across America and was the most powerful and technologically sophisticated vehicle of its day. Alexander Winton, who was always the promoter, entered as many races as he could and was usually successful. He later hired Barney Oldfield to drive his racecars. Winton suffered a significant defeat to Henry Ford, which aided Ford in obtaining funding to launch his first auto company. Long into the 20th century, Winton kept producing cars with cutting-edge designs. In addition to creating the first American diesel engine in 1913 and introducing innovations like external and internal brakes on the same brake drum, he was the owner of over 100 patents related to car design. Winton produced cars up until the beginning of 1924. Additionally, he established the Winton Gas Engine & Manufacturing Company as a subsidiary to produce diesel and marine engines. His engine business was acquired by General Motors in 1930 after it had prospered. Winton passed away in 1932. The book is paper bound and shows gold gilt lettering and designs on the cover. The book includes various styles and options for the consumer when buying a Winton Six vehicle. The book includes various features, color ways, styles and more the consumer can choose from. The book shows good condition overall with the outer cover showing the most wear. The interior pages are good with no foxing noted. The book measures 9 5/8" L x 6 5/8" W.

The Life of Crockett 1st Edition by Ellis 1884

Lot #522 (Sale Order 470 of 712)

For your bidding pleasure is this First Edition of “The Life of Crockett”, by Edward S. Ellis, 1884, publisher Henry T. Coates & Co. Philadelphia. This biography of Davy Crockett, the scout, hunter, woodsman, and congressman, is lively and comprehensive. Ellis, best known as the author of "The Steam Man of the Prairies" and the Deerfoot novels, is a skillful purveyor of Americana. Here is a bit of his deliciously overheated opening to the book... "'Make room for Colonel Crockett!' said the usher at the White House, one evening, when the famous Congressman from the backwoods presented himself with a number of other callers. 'Colonel Crockett makes room for himself!' was the exclamation of the Member as he strode into the room. The incident is typical of the man. Gifted by nature with an exhaustless fund of humor, born to privation, hardship and labor, trained, not in the school of books, but in the severer one of experience, he exhibited true manliness, honesty and bravery in all his words and actions." Ellis does not attempt to maintain this sort tone for the entire biography, revealing that he can be an historian and grounding his love of incident in historical fact. Edward Sylvester Ellis (1840-1916) was an American author. Ellis was a teacher, school administrator, journalist, and the author of hundreds of books and magazine articles that he produced by his name and by a number of pen names. The green cloth bound stamped hardcover is in fair condition, scuffing exhibited to covers and spine, spine is loose from binding. Front cover and spine are decorated with stamped oak leaves and acorns, intact pages exhibit age tanning. Measures 5"W x 7.5"L x 1"D, weight approx. 14oz.

Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co. Manuals & Catalogs (5)

Lot #523 (Sale Order 471 of 712)

For your consideration are five owner's manuals & part catalogs presented by The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company in Buffalo, New York circa 1924-1938. From 1901 until 1938, the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company was an American luxury car manufacturer. The Buffalo, New York-based business was well-known for creating some of the most elegant and superior automobiles of its day. George N. Pierce established Pierce-Arrow, first establishing the business as a bicycle manufacturer in the late 1800s. In 1901, the company moved into the automobile business, and by the early 1910s, Pierce-Arrow was regarded as one of the top producers of luxury cars in the US. Even though Pierce-Arrow was up against more competition from other luxury car makers in the early 1920s, the brand was still associated with excellence and craftsmanship. Pierce-Arrow automobiles were highly sought after by the affluent elite and notable people of the era due to their innovative engineering, potent engines, and exquisite designs. However, Pierce-Arrow's sales were severely impacted by the Great Depression of the 1930s, which resulted in the company's financial difficulties. The business found it difficult to remain afloat even with attempts to offer more reasonably priced models. For one of the most prominent automakers in America, Pierce-Arrow's 1938 production stop signaled the end of an era. The pieces in this collection are as follows: "Pierce-Arrow Motor Cars Operation & Care Nos. 8101001", "Pierce-Arrow Straight Eight Operation & Care Models 41, 42 and 43", "Pierce-Arrow Motor Cars Care & Operation No. 339001", "Parts Catalog Series 36 Passenger Car No. 206" and "Parts Catalog Pierce-Arrow Passenger Car No. 203". The manuals give in depth write ups and explanations on how to care for, repair and keep your vehicle running, complete with illustrations and photos. The catalogs give an extensive list of car parts for various models of Pierce-Arrow cars with prices included. One catalog features a typed letter from 1944 from Pierce-Arrow to Ludwig Garage in Great Falls, Montana. The letter tells Ludwig Garage that they have the parts they are looking for, but should be wise to stock up as the company was liquidating their products very quickly. The pieces in this collection show good condition overall with wear present from their age and use over the years, no obvious signs of damage are noted. The pieces measure from 8 5/8" L x 5 3/4" W x 3/16" D to 10 7/16" L x 8 1/4" W x 5/8" D. The pieces have a collective weight of 3 pounds and 6 ounces.

Distribution Deliver Wooden Crate circa 1950-60's

Lot #525 (Sale Order 472 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this distribution deliver wooden crate circa 1950's to 1960's. The distribution crate features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wooden and metal construction that shows the crate with a large basin for large items such as milk or jugs of beer or wine, and shows a stencil of a distribution automobile on the front of the crate. The condition of this distribution crate is well preserved for its age with some wear to the crate and fading to the stencil on the front but otherwise shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this distribution crate is 16 1/4" x 28 1/4". The collective weight of this crate is 13lb 12oz.

Apache Traditional Bear Grass Sifting Basket c1940

Lot #526 (Sale Order 473 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Apache traditional bear grass sifting basket circa 1940's. The basket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bear grass and corn stalk husk construction that shows a coiled side walling with a central portion that shows a sifting compartment with a tight looping weave and shows a coiled foot with the weave of the side walling and the foot being vertically sound. The condition of this sifting basket is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this sifting basket is 3" x 14 1/2" x 14 1/2". The collective weight of this basket is 10oz.

Sioux Beaded Sheath & Early J. Russell Trade Knife

Lot #527 (Sale Order 474 of 712)

This is a beautiful beaded leather and parfleche lined sheath attributed to the Sioux with an earlier J. Russell trade knife. The trade knife is a J. Russell & Co. Green River Works clip point trade knife with two piece hardwood dark grips and poured pewter hilt. The blade has a dark color, this appears to be an old frontier example. This is paired with a later sheath comprised of thick saddle leather sinew sewn and adorned with geometric glass trade seed beadwork. The inside has a parfleche rawhide lining with sinew sewing. The entire sheath has a dark green dye. The beadwork is in typical Sioux pattern with chalk white background and color in red white heart, greasy light blue, cobalt. The top of the knife has a twisted hide belt tie. Nice early frontier knife with later sheath. Sheath is 14.75”L by 3 5/8”W. Knife is 12.5”L.

Reservation Period Northern Plains Beaded Pipe Bag

Lot #528 (Sale Order 475 of 712)

The lot features a wonderful Reservation period Northern Plains beaded hide pipe bag with green painted hide fringes. The bag is beaded on both sides in different geometric designs along with a beaded rim edge that trails up and around the opening. The tops show a yellow ocher paint and the bottom a green mineral paint. The beadwork is all glass trade seed beads in a classic geometric pattern showing a chalk white background with design in cobalt, sky padre blue, red, Cheyenne pink. The bag shows pattern in hour glasses, “H” railroad track like, buffalo / bison or horse tracks, diamonds, and more. The original tie strap is attached at the top in a tight knot. The piece is well kept with minimal bead loss and supple hide. The piece displays very well. Provenance: From the Tom Hardy Indianapolis, Indiana collection. Measures 34 inches long by 8 inches wide.

Yupik Eskimo Coiled Grass Basket by Mary E. George

Lot #529 (Sale Order 476 of 712)

This is an original vintage 20th century “mingqaq” coiled grass basket from Yupik Alaskan Indian artist, Mary E. George. The basket has an amazing zig-zag open body section with bug effigy figures below, a true work of art. Mary E. George is a Niugtaq or Newtok, Alaska artist from the Yup’ik or Yupik indigenous Native American tribes of Alaska, commonly referred to as First Nations. The coiled basket is made from the beach grasses of Newtok and shows a natural purple dyed coloring with four bug effigy figures. The basket is well preserved in very good condition. Comes with a small collection tag marked as such. From Dan Paynich of Great Falls, Montana collection. Measures 6”H by 7” diameter. U6.

5 1/4" Pre Columbian Eastern Woodland Hand Axe

Lot #530 (Sale Order 477 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 5 1/4" Pre Columbian Eastern Woodland hand axe. The hand axe is wonderfully and professionally crafted light flint material that was knapped into a sharpened with a rounded edge at one side and is sharpened around to the other side where is knapped into a point. These hand tools were used without mounting to a haft and likely for lighter work than their counterparts with hafts and coverings. The condition of this hand axe is well preserved with no obvious signs of diminishing damage to the artifact and shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this hand axe is 5 1/4" x 2 7/8" x 1 1/8". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts.

Unique Triangular Link 14k Gold Necklace c. 1960's

Lot #531 (Sale Order 478 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this unique triangular link 14k gld necklace circa 1960's. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow gold construction that shows triangular links and a lobster claw clasp. The condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this gold necklace from clasp to clasp is 22 1/2". The collective weight of this necklace is 17.9g.

Vintage Black & White Diamond Platinum Ring

Lot #532 (Sale Order 479 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Vintage black and white diamond platinum ring with IAS paperwork. The ring features a stamped, tested, and polished platinum construction that is marked 'Orianne' and 'PT950' on the inside of the ring band. The center stone shows a large natural round brilliant cut black diamond that shows measurements of 7.80mm and shows fine even color with a good cut quality that shows a 2.53 cts. The vintage setting is profusely decorated with round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a SI3 clarity and a H-I color and shows a total weight of 0.77cts. The piece comes complete with IAS(Independent Appraisals Services, a GIA certified lab IAS Appraisal Number#: 33020EW) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $4,480.00. The ring size is US 7. RN028177

Crockett & Renalde (1887-1984) Bumper Rowel Spurs

Lot #533 (Sale Order 480 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Crockett and Renalde (1887-1984) bumper rowel spurs. The spurs feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron construction that shows a heel strap ring with a swivel spur strap button that is marked with CR and a horseshoe around the hallmark. The spur neck is slightly dropped with a five rounded spur rowel in a bumper style. Scar Crockett, born in 1887 in Pecos City, Texas, is considered one of the top three most recognized and collected spur makers of the last century. The condition of this pair of spurs is well preserved with some oxidation to the inside and outside of the spur frames with some oxidation to the rowels but otherwise are well preserved. The measurements of this pair of spurs is 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 1 5/8". The collective weight of this pair of spurs is 1lb 12oz.

Imperial German Prussian M1889 Infantry Sword

Lot #534 (Sale Order 481 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Imperial German Prussian M1889 infantry sword. The sword features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stainless steel that shows two fullers almost to the tip of the sword; the sword features a folding hilt that has the Kaiser Wilhelm II Prussian Eagle and one on the wooden handle that shows a corrugated grip. The sword is marked "Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen" on one side and "W. K & C" on the other side of the blade. The condition of this sword is well preserved with some scrapes and patina to the blades consistent with age but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this sword in its sheath is 38 1/4" x 4 3/8" x 2 1/2" and the blade length is 31 1/4".

Bridal Brilliant Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring

Lot #535 (Sale Order 482 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this bridal brilliant diamond and 14k white gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted diamond and 14k white gold construction that shows the engagement ring and the wedding ring fused together that shows a center stone of round brilliant diamond that shows a 0.20 - 0.30 carats. The ring shows a decoration in the shoulders of the ring with the engagement ring decorated with a total of 10 total round brilliant cut diamonds that show good eye clarity and good sheen to the color. The condition of this Bridal set is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Bridal set is 1" x 7/8" x 1/4" and the ring size is US 10. The collective weight of this Bridal ring is 4.2g.

Curated Collections Mallard Tripod Duck Fan

Lot #536 (Sale Order 483 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Curated Collections mallard tripod duck fan from Architect's Wife out of Bozeman Montana. The duck fan features three ducks that are splayed in triplets that could be used for a weaver vane or a fan for decoys. The condition of this of this duck fan is well preserved with some wear tot he heads and tails of the weather vane and the springs aren't connected at all. The measurements of this duck fan is 6 1/4" x 29 1/4" x 19 1/2". The collective weight of this duck fan is 2lb.

Spokane Indian Reservation Sign Mid-Late 1900s

Lot #537 (Sale Order 484 of 712)

For your consideration is this Spokane Indian Reservation steel sign circa mid to late 1900s. The sign is from the Spokane area on the border of the reservation. It shows a yellow background and reads, "Spokane Indian Reservation / No Use To Be Made of Any Lands or Waters Herein Without Specific Written Tribal Authorization" in black lettering. The sign has two mounting holes, one on the top and one on the bottom. It shows fair condition with wear present from its age and life outdoors but no obvious signs of damage are present. The sign measures 11 1/16" L x 11 15/16" W.

Eagle Carved Shoulder Bone Carving by Petit c1992

Lot #538 (Sale Order 485 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this eagle carved shoulder bone carving by Petit circa 1992. The carving features a wonderfully carved shoulder bone construction that shows a carved eagle head into the bone with other texturing throughout. The condition of this bone carving is well preserved with some chipping to sections of the original bone and some staining to the the area just behind the carving. The measurements of this bone carving is 5" x 15" x 2 5/8". The collective weight of this bone carving is 1lb 4oz.

Montana Butte Brewery Lager Beer Ashtrays

Lot #539 (Sale Order 486 of 712)

For your consideration is this Montana Butte Brewery Lager Beer ashtrays, Butte, Montana. There are seven ashtrays in this collection shows glass construction with a square frame and a logo that reads Lager Butte Beer. The Butte Brewery was established by Henry Muntzer in 1885, nine years after Butte's first brewery, the Centennial. Beginning in the late 1890s, managers expanded production and built or re-built many of the brewery's buildings. In 1917, with statewide Prohibition coming in 1919, the brewery promoted its Eureka Beer as “Liquid food for temperate people.” The Butte Brewery was the only one in Butte that survived Prohibition, by producing malted soft drinks and other beverages (using the Checo brand), but it did not survive the economic downturn that affected Butte in the 1960s. They were out of business about 1963 and the brewery buildings were demolished soon after. The condition of this collection of glass ashtrays are good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this 1 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/4".

Great Falls Brewery Select Fine Beer MT. Ashtrays

Lot #540 (Sale Order 487 of 712)

For your consideration is this Great Falls Brewery Select Fine Beer Ashtrays. The first batch of Great Falls Select Beer was produced in the city of Great Falls, Montana, in the late 19th century. The Great Falls Brewing Company, which was established in 1890 and ran until 1968, was the company that first made the beer. Alcohol manufacturing and sales were prohibited in the United States from 1920 to 1933, which led to the closure of numerous breweries. Nonetheless, Great Falls Brewing Company was able to continue operating by creating malt beverages without alcohol as well as other goods. Great Falls Select Beer went back to its original recipe when Prohibition was repealed and remained a regional favorite. However, in the 1960s, the beer industry began to consolidate and many small regional breweries, including Great Falls Brewing Company, were forced to close. There are five ashtrays in this collection with two different styles of glass frame. The square ashtrays read: Great Falls Select Fine ... Beer; and the other says Enjoy Great Falls Select Beer Brewed with extra care Great Falls Breweries In., Great Falls, Montana. The condition of these ashtrays is good with no obvious signs of damage to the glass or the advertisement logo and shows good display condition. The measurements of these ashtrays are 1 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" and 1 1/4" x 4 3/4" x 4 3/4".

Navajo Diamond Chinle Wool Rug c. 1930's-

Lot #541 (Sale Order 488 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo diamond Chinle wool rug circa 1930's-1940's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a central stepped medallion that is bordered by a solid black line and shows coloration of black, off white, greasy yellow, and light brown. This regional Navajo Rug style is named for the town of Chinle at the mouth of Canyon de Chelly. The Chinle style was developed by Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Cozy McSparron, a trader at Chinle. They sought to revive weaving using classic period designs with vegetal dyes. The Chinle characteristics are horizontal bands containing Chevrons, Chinle Stars, Squash Blossoms and Diamonds in muted colors of gold, green, tan, ivory and pink. The condition of this Navajo rug is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage with little wear to the rug due to age but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this rug is 35 1/2" x 29 1/2". The thread count is 108 threads per square inch.

19th C. Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Tobacco Pouch

Lot #542 (Sale Order 489 of 712)

The lot features a fantastic Sioux beaded buffalo hide tobacco pouch dating to the 19th Century. The bag is comprised of Indian brain tanned buffalo / bison hide with long, frilly hide fringes hanging off the bottom. The pouch is artfully beaded in fantastic colors with different designs on each side. The front has a red cross motif on a blue background and the other side a red cross on a green background. The bag is beaded in glass trade seed beads showing colors of chalk white, greasy yellow, semi-transparent red, light blue, cobalt, and greasy green. The late 19th Century early 20th Century bag was made for use as a tobacco pouch, a rarity. The piece is well kept with some stiff areas but mainly well kept with minimal wear, original ties straps included and little bead loss. Provenance: Tom Hardy Indianapolis, Indiana collection. Measures overall 20 inches long by 5 inches wide.

KYU-GUNTO WWII (1883-1945) Shin-Gunto Sword

Lot #543 (Sale Order 490 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this KYU-GUNTO WWII (1883-1945) Shin-Gunto sword. The sword features a wonderfully and professionally crafted chromed stainless steel that shows a beautiful brass floral decorated hilt and cross guard with a iron chromed sheath and a slider ring present in the for front of the sword with a fuller half way up the blade and shows the traditional Japanese flower identifying the blade as Imperial Japanese. The condition of this sword shows some weare tot the chrome and a patina to the sheath or scabbard but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this sword in its sheath is 37 1/4" x 3 5/8" x 2 1/4" and the blade length is 30 1/8".

Lacy Wild West Saloon Girl Hemmed Top c. 19th C

Lot #544 (Sale Order 491 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this lacy Wild West saloon girl hemmed top circa 19th century. The top features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lace and cotton construction that shows a top with straps that was to be worn above the skirt with an outer layer of lace and a cotton under layer with a green and black bow at the midriff of the top. The top clasps up from the back and would have been used to accentuate a traditional saloon girls attire for the night's activities. The condition of this piece of dancing girl top is wonderfully and professionally crafted and shows a lace over fabric with a cotton under layer the straps aren't attached and the clips are mis aligned but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this dancing top is 46" x 21".

Grant Batteries Service Station Tin Sign c. 1950s

Lot #545 (Sale Order 492 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this original Grant Service Station Batteries sign made by W. F. Robertson Steel & Iron Company circa 1950s. The sign shows a red, black and beige color scheme and reads, "Grant Batteries Service Station" in beige lettering with a black border. The background color of the sign is red and the border of the sign is black. There is an image of a black and white battery on the left side of the sign, while the bottom right reads, "W. F. Robertson Steel & Iron Co., Springfield, Ohio" in small black lettering. The sign shows fair condition as some paint is worn away and there is major rust damage to the top right corner. The sign is still readable. The sign measures 13 5/8" L x 39 1/2" W.

Zeiss Ikon Contaflex II Camera 1954-1955 W/ Lenses

Lot #546 (Sale Order 493 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1954-1955 Zeiss Ikon Contaflex II made by Zeiss Ikon AG in Stuttgart, Germany and a three piece set of Vivitar 27mm close up threaded lens. This camera also comes with the original Zeiss Ikon Guide from July 1955. Zeiss Ikon unveiled the Contaflex I, a small SLR with a leaf shutter and a fixed lens, in 1953. The camera was constructed around the then-new Compur Reflex Shutter, which was the key design element and the first of its kind to be displayed. In 1954, the Contaflex II was released. The camera remained essentially the same, but it had an extra integrated selenium light meter. Although some models included a Pantar lens, Tessar lenses were mostly used in Contaflex cameras. By the late 1960s, Zeiss Ikon was unable to compete with the flood of lower-priced Japanese cameras from firms that appeared to be more innovative. Zeiss Ikon folded in 1972, and one of the greatest camera companies that the world had known passed into history. The camera uses 35mm film and takes a picture size of 24 x 36mm. The lens was made specifically for this camera and cannot be removed. The camera uses the Zeiss Tessar 45mm 1:2.8-22 lens and a threaded filter or lens size of 27mm. The shutter is a synchro-compur and the speeds are B, 1/2 to 1/500. The camera also features a removable lens protector and comes in a nice leather case that features a screw on the bottom to secure the camera into the case. The three lenses come in a small black leather case, are numbered 1 through 3 and are size 27mm. The camera and lenses show good condition overall with some slight wear from their age and use over the years, but no signs of obvious damage are noted. The camera measures 2 7/8" L x 5 1/4" W x 3 3/4" H. The lens case measures 1 3/16" L x 1 13/16" W x 1 13/16" H. The collective weight of the camera and lenses case is 1 pound and 12 ounces.

Kodak Retinette Type 022 Camera & Accessories

Lot #547 (Sale Order 494 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1954-1958 Kodak Retinette Type 022 camera and assorted photography accessories. Mr. George Eastman, who founded the Eastman Dry Plate Company in the late 1800s, was developing a device that would allow photographic positives to be recorded on sheets of paper coated in emulsion. He devised a holder for Eastman's photo plates with the assistance of William Walker, another photographer. In addition to the renowned Thomas Edison, Eastman reduced the size of 40mm filmstock to 35mm. Edison's initial creations paved the way for the creation of the Kinetoscope, a single-person motion picture machine. The meaningless term "Kodak," which Eastman trademarked in 1888, would quickly take on a meaning of its own and grow to become one of the most recognizable brands in the world. The business had a patent for a pocket camera by 1897. By 1900, they had introduced the 'Brownie,' a straightforward meniscus-lens cardboard box camera that produced 2 1/4-inch square images on 117 roll film. Kodak advanced research and development with the help of its newfound success. The business introduced Kodachrome in 1935, and it became an instant hit with the general public. The camera that the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission used on the moon was made by Kodak in 1969. Lunar Orbiter I used Kodak hardware to take the first-ever image of Earth from deep space. Six years later, Steve Sassen, an engineer who worked for the company in research and development invented the digital camera. But even though they were largely responsible for creating the digital camera, the company didn't devote enough attention to digital photography, and companies like Nikon and Canon quickly surpassed them. After 74 years of production, Kodak stopped selling 35mm color film in 2009 due to significant financial losses directly caused by the emergence of digital photography. This camera plays an important role to Kodak's initial success in creating consumer cameras as it was a less expensive alternative to the companies Kodak Retina series. This was the first, non-folding (rigid) variant at the time and most of these cameras featured a Schneider-Kreuznach Reomar lens. The assorted accessories in this lot include a Brownie Darkroom Lamp Model B Series 0 light to develop photos, a Star-D 220 Flash light for cameras with the original instruction book, a Walz Self-Timer for the camera made in Japan, a very nice tooled leather case housing a Zeiss Ikon Stuttgart Teleskop 1.7x lens and original manual, a small pocket size dust brush and a Sunset Tilt-A-Mite fan flasher with original manual. The camera shows good condition overall with some wear from its age and use over the years while the case shows significant wear. The other items in this collection show wear from their age and use over the years but no obvious signs of damage are noted. The camera measures 2 1/2" L x 5" W x 3 3/8" H. The collective weight of all the items is 3 pounds and 2 ounces.

580 Series German Train Dosenberl-Viedrakt Photo

Lot #548 (Sale Order 495 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 580 Series German train Dosenberl-Viedrakt photograph circa 1900. The photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Glas Positiv black and white photograph that shows a 580 series German train that is driving over a ravine that shows a bridge spanning the ravine with a snow capped mountain range in the background and hillsides on the sides. The condition of this Glas Positiv photograph is well preserved with a small crack to the top edge of the photograph but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this photograph is 9 3/8" x 11 3/4".

Harry Shipler (1878 - 1961) Zion Nat'l Park Photos

Lot #549 (Sale Order 496 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Zoin National Park black and white photograph collection circa 1920's from Utah photographer Harry Shipler born in 1878 and died in 1961. There are four Harry Shipler photographs in this collection. The first is a photograph of a slow moving river not far from Bryce Canyon in Zion National Park. The second is of a slow moving river in a canyon with some trees lining the waters edge. The third is a picture in a clearing with cliffs surrounding a tree line in Zion National Park. The next photograph is of a cliff face with small butte's and a tree line at its base in Zion National Forest. The condition of this collection of photographs is well preserved with some wear to the outside edge of the photographs but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of these photographs range from 9 1/4" x 7 3/8" to 7 3/8" x 9 3/8".

Cody, Wyoming High School Blue & Gold Megaphone

Lot #550 (Sale Order 497 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Cody, Wyoming High School blue and gold megaphone circa 1950's. The megaphone shows a wonderfully constructed thick cardboard and iron materials that is painted blue and gold and reads as follows: CHS with a bucking bronco and Cody hand painted on it. The condition of this high school megaphone is preserved with some serious wear to the to painted cardboard walling but otherwise is preserved. The measurements of this megaphone 39 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 14 1/8".

Navajo Fred Harvey Sterling Silver Childs Bracelet

Lot #551 (Sale Order 498 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Fred Harvey sterling silver child's bracelet circa 1930's. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a latch clasp for a small child. The bracelet features a traditional Fred Harvey construction. The condition of this of this child's bracelet is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this child's bracelet is 1 1/2" x 1 7/8" x 3/8". The collective weight of this bracelet is 8.9g.

Vintage Farmers Union Co-Op 5 Gallon Oil Can

Lot #552 (Sale Order 499 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this vintage Farmers Union Co-Op 5 gallon oil can circa 1950's. The oil can features a wonderfully and professionally crafted metal construction that shows the Farmers union advertisement on the front and reads as follows: Five U.S. - Gallons - National Co-Op Co-Operatives Inc. - Farmers Union - For Service - Farmers Union Central Exchange - Incorporated St. Paul Minnesota. The condition of this oil can is well preserved with some oxidation due to age and shows some wear to the paint of the oil can but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this oil can is 18" x 11 1/4" x 11 1/4". The collective weight of this oil can is 3lb 8oz.

Cheyenne Roll Western Cowboy Saddle c. 1980's

Lot #553 (Sale Order 500 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Cheyenne Roll western cowboy saddle circa 1980's. The saddle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction that shows a nice normal sized saddle with no fenders or stirrups and shows a cutters horn with Cheyenne Rolls on the back of the seat. The saddle is marked 'MCL' and teh back of the seat is carved with "Al Twomey". The condition of this western saddle is good with the stirrup and fenders missing but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this saddle is 26 1/4" x 16" x 15 1/2".

United States Silver Half Dollar Collection (24)

Lot #554 (Sale Order 501 of 712)

Featured in this lot is is a collection of silver half dollars consisting of Kennedy half dollars, Walking Liberty half dollars and Franklin half dollars circa 1936 to 1964. There are six Kennedy half dollars, eleven Walking Liberty half dollars and seven Franklin half dollars. The Kennedy half dollars in this collection were all made in 1964, with five being minted in Denver and one minted in Philadelphia. The coin was designed by Gilroy Roberts and depicts a bust of John F. Kennedy. The reverse side was designed by Frank Gasparro and depicts a heraldic eagle holding a cluster of arrows and an olive branch. The next group of coins are the Walking Liberty coins circa 1936-1945. These coins were designed by Adolph Weinman. The obverse of the coin shows Lady Liberty walking toward the sun carrying a bundle of branches, while the reverse shows an eagle perched on a rock ready to take flight. Seven of the coins were minted in Philadelphia, one in Denver and three in San Francisco. The final seven coins are the Franklin half dollars. The coin was designed by John R. Sinnock. The obverse shows a profile of Ben Franklin facing right with"LIBERTY" above Franklin’s bust with the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" below. The date is to Franklin’s right. The reverse shows the Liberty Bell with the Legend above. Below is the denomination with "E Pluribus Unum" to the left of the bell. An eagle with its wings spread on is to the bell’s right. Four coins were minted in Denver, two in San Francisco and one in Philadelphia. The coins show varying degrees of wear and discoloration but no obvious signs of damage are noted. The coins measures 1 3/16" in diameter and have a collective weight of 297.8 grams.

Limited Edition Silver Coins From U.S. & Mexico

Lot #555 (Sale Order 502 of 712)

For your consideration are a collection of limited edition silver coins from the United States and Mexico circa 1968-1985. The first in this lot is a sleeve of three limited edition United States coins. The coins are part of the United States Bicentennial Silver Proof Set and features a 1776-1976 Eisenhower silver dollar, a 1776-1976 Kennedy silver half dollar and a 1776-1976 Washington quarter. The three coins come in a nice red, white and blue booklet with respective spots for the coins. The next coin comes in a small red box with George Washington's face on the front. The coin is the 250th Anniversary of George Washington's birthday and was minted in 1982. The coin shows George Washington on horse back on one side of the coin while the other side of the coin shows his house. The next coin in this collection is a 1968 25 peso coin from Mexico. Minted in 1968 to commemorate the Summer Olympics in Mexico City, this silver coin offers an attractive historic design. The coin shows an image of an Aztec ballplayer above the Olympic rings on one side, while the other side shows the Mexican coat of arms with denomination and fineness at bottom. The final coin in this collection is a .999 fine silver 1 onza Mexico coin from 1985. The Libertad is Mexico's treasure coin and is minted at Casa de Moneda de Mexico, the oldest mint in North America, established in 1535. The coin contains 1 ounce of .999 fine silver. One side features a culptural relief design of the national shield, encompassed by the legend "Estados Unidos Mexicanos" (United Mexican States), while the other side shows two key symbols of the Mexican people: the Winged Victory statue in the forefront and the Mexican volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl in the background. The coins show good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage present. The cases measure from 4" L x 4" W to 2 3/4" L x 3 1/2" W. The two coins not in cases measure from 1 1/2" in diameter to 1 3/8" in diameter. The total weight of the collection is 204.8 grams.

Helena, Montana Stampede Marshal Vest Pair c1960

Lot #556 (Sale Order 503 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Helena, Montana Stampede Marshal vest pair circa 1960's. There are two vests in this collection. They are both black material with sewn on gold fringe with a sewn on patches that read Helena Stampede and Marshal. There vests would be distributed to wear to distinguish the rodeo marshals in the arena and around in the crowd. one of the vests features two buttons with a chain for decoration. The condition of this pair of rodeo vests is well preserved for their age and from use but otherwise shows no obvious signs of damage and shows well preserved condition. The measurements of these vests is 20 1/2" x 17 1/4".

Montana Highway 200 Large Reflective Road Sign

Lot #557 (Sale Order 504 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this large Montana Highway 200 reflective road sign. Montana Highway 200 in the U.S. state of Montana is a route running east–west covering the entire state of Montana. From the starting point at ID 200, near Heron, the highway runs east to ND 200 near Fairview. The highway has a total length of 706.6 miles and runs through Lewistown, Glendive, Missoula and Great Falls. The sign is large and shows a reflective white background with black lettering reading, "Montana 200". The sign shows two mounting holes, one on the top middle and one on the bottom middle. It shows good condition overall with some scratches to the reflective backing and wear from its life outside. The sign measures 24" L x 30" W.

"Clothing & Small Store Sales Room" Wood Sign

Lot #558 (Sale Order 505 of 712)

For your consideration is this early 1900s wood store sign. The sign is constructed out of wood pieces and shows the same phrase on both sides. The piece shows a white painted background with black lettering reading, "Clothing And Small Stores Sales Room". The piece shows fair condition as there is chipping to the paint and wood throughout, but no signs of major damage is present. The sign measures 18" L x 35 1/2" W.

"Fairies of the Flowers & Trees" C. M. Barker 1950

Lot #559 (Sale Order 506 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1950 1st edition of "Fairies of the Flowers & Trees" by Cicely M. Barker, published by Blackie & Son Limited in London and Glasgow. This book is an amalgamation of the three popular Flower Fairy books by the author and illustrator Cicely Mary Barker. The three books covered in this one edition are the earlier editions of, "Flower Fairies of the Wayside", "Flower Fairies of the Garden" and "Fairies of the Trees". The book is illustrated profusely with over 50 colored illustrations with corresponding poems to go with the art. The book shows a green cloth hardcover with the writing and image in gold gilt. It shows good condition on the outside and interior pages with little wear present and no signs of obvious damage. The book measures 7 3/8" L x 5 6/8" W x 1" D and weighs 14 ounces.

1911 "Thrilling Lives Buffalo Bill & Pawnee Bill"

Lot #560 (Sale Order 507 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1911, third edition copy of “Lives Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill” by Frank Winch. This is account of the lives of Buffalo Bill, also known as Colonel Wm. F. Cody and Last of the Great Scouts, and Pawnee Bill, also known as Major Gordon W. Little and White Chief of the Pawnees. A compilation of the adventures of these two gentlemen, a biography of both of these Western legends featuring 29 illustrations and numerous drawings throughout. This book was the basis for a movie called Buffalo Bill which was released in 1944, starring Joel McCrea and Maureen O'Hara. Frank Winch is credited for providing the story. These were the showmen ... and the scouts, hunters, ranchers ... true entrepreneurs of an era gone by. Col. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Maj. Gordon W. "Pawnee Bill" Lillie. Friends, cohorts, rivals, and more colorful than the era that spawned them. This book is in overall good condition, the blue cloth stamped cover has depictions of both Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill in the center of the front cover, an Indian war shield is depicted on the upper left corner. The cover is in fair to good condition for being over one hundred years old, scuffing noted on edges, staining, light soiling noted. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing, No other obvious marring is noted. Measurements are 5"W x 7.5"L x 1"D

Laurie Jacobi Original Horses Overcoat c. 20th C

Lot #561 (Sale Order 508 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Laurie Jacobi original horses overcoat circa 20th century. The overcoat features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 100% wool construction that is made in Minnesota that shows horses throughout the overcoat and a very mildly colored construction. This is a medium overcoat and is very long to cover most of the body. The condition of this over coat is well preserved with little to no wear with all of its buttons and shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this overcoat is 49" x 24".

Montana Advertisement Commemorative Items c. 1950s

Lot #562 (Sale Order 509 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Montana advertisement commemorative items circa 1950's. There are 32 items in this collection. The items include corkscrews with wooden covers, cocktail stirrers, bottle opens, fold out multi function knives, advertisement fold out knives, can openers, picks and cigar cutters. All the items are from Montana based businesses except the money clip being from a Alaskan based business. The condition of this collection of advertisement gifts is well preserved with some oxidation to some of these items and a patina to others. The measurements of these items is

Pre Columbian Pestal/Chisel & Obsidian Drill

Lot #563 (Sale Order 510 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Pre Columbian pestal/ chisel and obsidian drill. There is two utensils in this collection. The first is a polished stone pestel with a cutting edge that shows a oblong design that is sharpened at one of the ends of the pestal. The second item is a sharpened rib obsidian drill that shows black coloration that has been used with wear to one of the ends and a chisel like sharpend end on the other. Ancient cultures located south of the present-day United States border are referred to as Pre-Columbian cultures. These people lived in the time before the arrival of Columbus. The three most notable Pre-Columbian civilizations were those of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca. The condition of this pair of artifacts is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage, there is some wear to the obsidian drill from use but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of these artifacts are 4 1/4" x 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" and 2 7/8" x 3/4" x 5/8". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. The collective weight of this collection is U6Oz.

NuGrape Soda Tin & Wood Sign c. 1940-50s

Lot #564 (Sale Order 511 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1940-50s tin and wood NuGrape soda sign. Early in the 20th century, a grape-flavored soda called NuGrape became very popular, especially in the South of the country. The Moxie Company, which subsequently changed its name to the NuGrape Company, was the company that first introduced the NuGrape brand in 1906. NuGrape encountered intense competition from other soft drink producers in the early to mid-20th century, particularly as the market for carbonated beverages grew. In spite of this, NuGrape was able to retain a devoted following of customers, primarily because of its distinct taste and successful advertising campaigns. The company's ownership and management had changed several times over the years, and its operations adjusted to the changing soft drink market dynamics. The company is still producing the drink to this day. The sign shows a wood frame with the sign being constructed out of tin. It shows a yellow colored tin with the top reading, "Drink NuGrape / Imitation Grape - Not Grape Juice / A Flavor You Can't Forget". The middle of the sign shows a hand holding a bottle of NuGrape. The bottom of the sign reads, "Demand It In This Bottle". The sign shows fair to good condition as the sign itself shows fading to the color and wear overall, but no signs of major damage is present. The sign measures 37" L x 15 1/4" W x 1 3/8" D.

Clason's Guide Map of MT by Clason Map Co. 1920s

Lot #565 (Sale Order 512 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1920s Clason's Guide Map of Montana done by The Clason Map Company in Denver, Colorado. The colored map shows the state of Montana and is highly detailed showing county boundaries, county seats, Native American Reservation borders, National Forest borders, railroads, roads and main car roads. On the right hand side of the map is a large index. The map also shows various oil dome locations throughout the state. The map shows good condition overall with slight wear and creases present, but no obvious signs of damage are noted. The map is set on a piece of foam board and is plastic wrapped to preserve its condition. The map measures 17" L x 28" W.

Leon Moussinac Upholstery Fabrics Art Portfolio

Lot #566 (Sale Order 513 of 712)

For your consideration is this Albert Levy edition "Documentary Collection Of Modern Art: Woven & Broached Upholstery Fabric" art portfolio compiled by Leon Moussinac in Paris, France in 1925. French film critic, historian, and theorist Leon Moussinac (1890–1964) was well-known for his important contributions to the early 20th-century growth of film theory and criticism. He was an important figure in the French intellectual and cultural scene, especially in the early years of the French New Wave movement and the interwar years. On November 14, 1890 Moussinac was born in Paris, France. From an early age, he showed a strong interest in the arts, literature, and film, and he went on to establish himself as a reputable and significant figure in the field of film criticism. He published reviews and articles on modern cinema in a number of well-known French publications, such as "L'Humanité" and "Comoedia". In addition, he worked in the French film industry, contributing to different productions as a scriptwriter and film editor. Moussinac was a key proponent of cinema's elevation in the cultural sphere by arguing for its acceptance as a legitimate art form. His critical essays frequently addressed the social and political ramifications of movies, stressing how movies have the power to both reflect and influence society values and ideologies. Moussinac made a significant contribution to the fields of film studies and criticism by dedicating his life to investigating the artistic and social aspects of film. His contributions served as a foundation for the theoretical and critical frameworks that continue to influence how people understand and value film as an art form. The portfolio shows a hard cover and reads, "Collection Documentaire D'Art Moderne / Leon Moussinac E'toffes D'ameublement Tissees Et Brochees / Editions Albert Levy Librairie Centrale Des Beaux-Arts Paris - 2, Rue De L'echelle" in black lettering. The portfolio features over 80 published plates in color and black and white. The pieces and portfolio show good condition overall with some wear present from its age and use over the years, but no obvious signs of damage are noted. The portfolio measures 13 1/8" L x 10" W x 7/8" D and weighs 3 pounds.

"Consolidated Catalina" Harry Jaffee Print 1930-40

Lot #567 (Sale Order 514 of 712)

For your consideration is this framed print of Harry Jaffee's famous painting "Consolidated Catalina" circa 1930-40s. Harry Jaffee is the brother to renowned comedic artist, Al Jaffee (1921-2023), a prominent illustrator for Mad Magazine, Stan Lee, Playboy and more. It was Harry, not Al, who brought the Jaffee family's first taste of success in the art world. Drawing and painting a series of sleek, technically accurate images of Curtiss Helldivers, Martin Mariners, Lockheed P-38s, and other warplanes, Harry capitalized on the public's growing fascination with military aircraft. He formed an assembly line with his brothers Al, David, Bernard, and Al's friend Wolfie after finding many buyers at local department stores. The impromptu studio first transferred Harry's original drawing to specialized blue paper, then gradually added additional colors. Harry signed the art pieces, "Jaffée". The print shows the Catalina pane in a slight dive as it soars through the sky. It shows a French flag painted on the tailwing with the plane showing colors of blue, beige, black, grey and white. The bottom right shows the title reading, "Consolidated Catalina" and Harry's signature reading, "Jaffee". The art is set in a light colored wood frame. The piece shows good condition overall with some slight wear to the frame from its age and years of use but no signs of wear or damage are present on the print. The visible art measures 11 3/8" L x 17 1/2" W, while the entire piece measures 13 7/16" L x 19 9/16" W x 1 1/8" D.

Grace E. DeMars U of M Framed Ink Drawings 1902-03

Lot #568 (Sale Order 515 of 712)

For your consideration are two original ink drawings done by Grace Eugenie Lambert DeMars of a University of Montana cheerleader and football captain from 1902 and 1903. The first drawing in this collection was made in 1902 and shows Ray Walters, the captain of the football team, standing front and center holding a football in his arm as he looks towards the viewer. The bottom reads, "Ray Walters Captain of 1902". Ray Walters played End for the University of Montana football team in the 1901-02 season and Left End for the 1902-03, 1903-04, and the 1904-05 seasons. The ink drawing is signed by the artist at the bottom reading, "G. Eugenie DeMars". The second ink drawing shows a cheerleader for the University of Montana. She is holding a long flag reading, "U of M" and is wearing a long dress with her hair up. The bottom shows a written cheer reading, "Montana, Montana, Rah, Rah, Rah / U of M, U of M, Zip, Boom, Bah !!!". The bottom right shows the year it was made reading, 1903" and the artist signature reading, " Grace Eugenie DeMars". Both drawings are set in a black frame and sit behind glass to preserve their condition. The frames show fair condition with some wear and slight play from their age and use over the years. The drawings show good condition overall with the "Ray Walter" drawing showing a small hole in the right side but no other signs of damage are present. The pieces measure 21 5/8" L x 15 5/8" W x 1 1/8" D to 23 9/16" L x 14 5/8" W x 1 1/4" D.

Magic Lantern & Victor "Featherweight" Slides

Lot #569 (Sale Order 516 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Magic Lantern and Victor "Featherweight" slides circa 1850 to 1915. There are a total of six total glass slides four for a Magic Lantern and two for Victor "Featherweight." The first slide shows two sailors with kids posing in front of them. The second slide shows a cart pulling a jug of liquid down a cobblestone street. The third is a picture from a boat rowing beneath a bridge. The fourth shows a man drinking a beverage by a table outside of a building with a crowd around him. The fifth slide is titled "An Ideal Lunar Landscape Earth Shine" and shows what it would look like from space to view the Earth from the Moon. The last slide is titled "Donatis Comet of 1858 Tripleg Tacked." The condition of this collection of glass photographic slides is well preserved with with some wear to the outside covering of the slides and some tears to the cardboard covering of the Victor slides. The measurements of these glass slides are 3 1/4" x 4".

Northwest Coast Warrior Eagle Headdress Wall Art

Lot #570 (Sale Order 517 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Hand Carved Northwest Coast Dancer Wearing an Eagle Headdress Framed Wall Art, circa mid to late 1900s. Both Bald and Golden Eagles (and their feathers) are highly revered and considered sacred within American Indian traditions, culture and religion. They are honored with great care and shown the deepest respect. They represent honesty, truth, majesty, strength, courage, wisdom, power and freedom. As they roam the sky, they are believed to have a special connection to God. According to traditional American Indian beliefs, the Creator made all the birds of the sky when the World was new. Of all the birds, the Creator chose the Eagle to be the leader… the Master of the Sky. Natural forms like bears, ravens and eagles are common subjects in Northwest Coast weaving and carving art and are traditional methods of art expression. This wood framed polychrome piece is in very nice condition, intricate incised design on background works to highlight the prominence of the headdress. Solid wood frame exhibits slight scuffing. Visible art measures 10"W x 12"L, frame is 12.5"W x 14.25"L x 1"D, weight 1lb, 14oz.

Southwestern Royston Turquoise Designer Necklace

Lot #571 (Sale Order 518 of 712)

The lot features a large Royston Turquoise necklace from a Southwest designer from the 1990's. The large polished nugget at the base has a fantastic spiderweb matrix and shows a red bead and silver bead adornment with carved bone feathers with painted finishes. The feathers are each signed. The necklace strand has a graduated polished Royston Turquoise strand with sterling silver .925 clasp. The large stone is approx. 1.75" by 1.5" by 7/8". The necklace itself is 19.5"L end to end. Total weight of 166 grams.

M. Stegm Chyrsocolla Sterling Belt Buckle

Lot #572 (Sale Order 519 of 712)

The lot features a fantastic late-vintage southwestern M. Stegm Chrysocolla belt buckle in sterling silver. The piece is hand signed, "M. Stegm – Sterling & Chrysocolla". The belt buckle has a beautiful Modernist Contemporary design in sterling silver with six prong set polished large nugget of Chrysocolla with amazing green to blue and dark brown red matrix coloring. Truly a fine set of jewelry with Southwest Native American styling with late vintage age. Buckle measures 3.25” by 2.75”. Total weight of 55.5 grams.

1930-1940's Mexican Silver Ranger Buckle Set

Lot #573 (Sale Order 520 of 712)

The lot features a carved leather belt with ranger buckle set from a Mexican silversmith marked Mexico Alpaca from the 1930-1940's. The buckle and belt features a wonderfully and professionally crafted Alpaca Silver and leather construction that shows carved floral decoration to the leather belt and the ranger buckle shows layers of Alpaca silver and brass adornments to decorate it and includes a buckle two sheaths and a tip to complete the ranger buckle set. The buckle is marked 'Alpaca' and 'Mexico'. The condition of this Mexican range buckle and belt is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this belt from buckle to tip is 43 1/2" and the main buckle measures 1 3/4" x 1 5/8".

Navajo Patricia Ed Bencinti Multistone Inlay Ring

Lot #574 (Sale Order 521 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this multistone inlay ring from Navajo Patricia Ed Bencinti. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and multistone construction. The ring shows multiple stones that include Cripple Creek Turquoise, Red Spiny Oyster, Orange Spiny Oyster, and Lapis Lazuli. The ring is marked as follows on the inside of the ring band: Patricia Ed Bencinti - Navajo Made - Sterling. The condition of this Navajo ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring shows 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" x 1" and the ring size is US 7 1/2". The collective weight is 33.2g.

US Cartridge, 105mm TP-T, M63 Artillery Shell

Lot #575 (Sale Order 522 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this US cartridge, 105mm TP-T, M63 artillery shell. The projectile consists of a boattailed steel body fitted with a steel windshield and gilding metal rotating band, The windshield is a hollow steel cone fitted to the front of a steel adapter. The adapter is threaded into the front end of the projectile, and retains a copper conical liner in the projectile cavity. The projectile cavity contains an inert filler instead of a shaped HE charge as in the service projectile. An empty fuze body with a live tracer is threaded into the base of the projectile. The complete projectile assembly is a free fit in the cartridge case. The cartridge case contains a percussion primer assembly and a single propelling charge increment. The base of the cartridge case is drilled and the primer assembly is pressed into the base. The percussion primer assembly consists of a percussion ignition element and a perforated flash tube containing black powder. The single increment bag is assembled into the cartridge case around the primer assembly. The condition of this cartridge shell is good with the primer core used and spent but still attached and the ammunition used but the shell cartridge is in good overall condition. The measurements of this cartridge shell is 24 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 5 3/4". The collective weight of this artillery shell is 13lb 10oz.

Kiowa Cowrie Shell Beaded Papoose Cradleboard

Lot #576 (Sale Order 523 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this original Kiowa Southern Plains Native American Indian cowrie shell beaded papoose cradleboard. The papoose and cradle board is wonderfully and professionally crafted wood frame and linen construction with cowrie shells and shows brass tacks on the frame. The papoose shows purple construction with a purple wrapping inside the papoose with strings used to hold it together. The condition of this papoose and cradle board is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this papoose is 21 1/2" x 6" x 6 1/4". The collective weight of this papoose is 1lb 4oz.

Arapaho Indian Hide & Beaded Moccasins c. 1960's

Lot #577 (Sale Order 524 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Arapaho Indian hide and beaded moccasins circa 1960's. The moccasins feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted hide and beaded construction that shows a hide fringe around the opening with some ties in the front that shows trade seed beads decorating the toes of moccasins with geometric patterns that shows coloration of medium red, medium blue, yellow, and black beads. The condition of this pair of moccasins is good with some wear to the bottom of the hard soles and to the hide of the moccasins but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of moccasins is 3 1/4" x 10 3/4" x 4 1/2". The collective weight of this pair of moccasins is 4oz.

Warning Bear Trap Montana Game, Fish, & Parks Sign

Lot #578 (Sale Order 525 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Warning Bear Traps Montana Game, Fish, and Parks sign. The sign features a wonderfully and professionally crafted metal construction that shows a yellow field with black lettering that reads as follows: Warning Bear Traps Set in this area for Damage Control - Tampering is a Class 2 misdemeanor - Montana Game, Fish, and Parks. The condition of this sign is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this sign are 18" x 12".

Smokey Bear U.S. Forest Service Porcelain Sign

Lot #579 (Sale Order 526 of 712)

This is a Smokey Bear porcelain enamel sign. Smokey Bear was adopted by the U.S. Forest Service back in the 1940's as part of their campaign to prevent forest fires. This sign shows a book of matches with Smokey's face. The sign is well preserved with some oxidation to the rim around the sign and to the eyelets in the corners but otherwise is well preserved. It measures 11" x 7.75".

2 7/8" Pre Columbian Hohokam Celt/Utensil

Lot #580 (Sale Order 527 of 712)

Featured in this lot 2 7/8" Pre Columbian Hohokam Celtor Utensil circa 300BCE to 1500CE. The celt utensil is wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows a deep dark coloration that was professionally knapped and them later polished slick to give it its shape and usefulness. Hohokam was a culture in the North American Southwest in what is now part of Arizona, United States, and Sonora, Mexico. It existed between 300 and 1500 CE, with cultural precursors possibly as early as 300 BCE. The condition of this celt utensil is well preserved with a smooth demeanor that shows some slight chipping to the rounded end and the sharpened end but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this celt utensil is 2 7/8" x 1 1/2" x 5/8". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts.

Polished Turquoise Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring

Lot #581 (Sale Order 528 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this polished turquoise diamond and 14k white gold ring with IAS paperwork. The ring features a stamped, tested, and polished 14k white gold construction that is marked 'Friedman' and '14k' gold stamp on the inside of the ring band. The arrangement is of a three stone presentation of oval cut and pear cut turquoise cabochon with sleeping beauty quality that shows a total weight of 7.40cts. The center stone is decorated with a total of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows a F - G coloration and I clarity with a total diamond weight of 0.10cts. The piece comes complete with IAS(Independent Appraisals Services, a GIA certified lab IAS Appraisal Number#: 75023EW) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $3,070.00. The ring size is US 7 1/4. RN035272

1.90cts Elegant Diamond & 14k White Gold Earrings

Lot #582 (Sale Order 529 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1.90cts elegant diamond and 14k white gold earrings with AIGL paperwork. The earrings feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k white gold construction that shows a stud setting and shows two round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 6mm and shows coloration of G - H and a clarity of I1 and shows a total diamond weight 1.90cts. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K58D92-EA18592) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $12,150.00. The measurements of these stud earrings is 5/8" x 1/4" x 1/4". ER007145

Eskimo Inuit Wolf Hide Winter Cap & Mittens

Lot #583 (Sale Order 530 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Eskimno Inuit wolf hide winter cap and mittens. There is a cap and a pair of mittens in this collection the cap is shows wolf fur outer layer with a trade cloth inner lining that covers ones ears and shows tassels in the rear. The mittens show wolf fur outer layer with mule hide hand segments with a trade cloth inner lining. The condition of this Eskimo cap and mittens is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this cap is 13" x 11 1/2" x 5" and the mittens measure 12" x 8 1/2". The collective weight of this collection is 1lb.

19th C. Victorian Era Milk White Blown Glass Eggs

Lot #584 (Sale Order 531 of 712)

Featured in this lot are Victorian Era, milk white, blown glass eggs. There are a dozen eggs in this collection that show sleek design, perfect symmetry and no obvious flaws. The overall condition of this collection of Victorian glass eggs is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this collection of Victorian eggs are 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4". The collective weight of this collection of Victorian eggs are 14 oz.*

Floral Horseshoe Loop 14k Yellow Gold Earrings

Lot #585 (Sale Order 532 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this floral horseshoe loop 14k yellow gold earrings. The earrings features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow gold construction that shows a floral decoration of a upside down horseshoe with a loop earring back. The condition of this pair of earrings is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of earrings is 1" x 7/8". The collective weight of this pair of earrings is 4g

19th C. Crow Agency Montana Photo by H.R. Locke

Lot #586 (Sale Order 533 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is a 19th century Crow Agency Montana photo by H.R. Locke. This photograph can be seen from another angle in a previously sold item. The photograph is printed in sepia coloration that shows a conglomeration of western carts and onlookers to a gathering thanks to the Crow Agency. Henry Robinson Locke (1856 - 1927) was a noted American photographer who became known for photographing the Wild West in the 19th Century and early 20th Century. He ran a studio in Deadwood, South Dakota and photographed the Black Hills area, Deadwood, Crow Indians, as well as farmers, miners, railroads. He was noted for photographing Calamity Jane in 1885 and the Little Big Horn battlefield in 1894. This photograph is marked in the negative and shows a wonderful detailed image with several lodge / tipi’s surrounded by horses with a parade of Montana Crow on horseback in full regalia at the foreground, with a whole group with the traditional umbrella’s and beaded umbrella’s in the center and in the background rows of Crow lodges / tipi’s set in front of the Montana hills.

Zuni Spiderweb Inlaid Watch Cuff Signed

Lot #587 (Sale Order 534 of 712)

This is a late vintage watch cuff signed BD from a Zuni artist with a fantastic Spiderweb multiple stone inlaid deisgn. The cuff tips are in sterling silver, marked as such BD STERLING, with a unique design in a radiating spiderweb design. The stones include agate, turquoise, black stone, mother of pearl. The set is well kept and is on a stretchy watch band. Each cuff is about 1.5" by 1 1/8"L. Total length of 6 5/8"L. Total weight of 36.3 grams.

Navajo Mary Thomas Sterling & Turquoise Earrings

Lot #588 (Sale Order 535 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this pair of Navajo sterling and Kingman turquoise earrings made by Navajo silversmith Mary Thomas. The earrings exhibit a unique pattern with a large pendant design and amazing stamped Southwest designs. The top of the earrings showcase two oval cut cabochons of Kingman turquoise set in a rope style border showing colors of teal, green and brown. These are signed "T Sterling" from the renowned Mary Thomas, a Navajo silversmith born in 1944 and who died in 2017. The earrings show good condition with no signs of wear or obvious damage present. The earrings measure 2 1/2" L x 1 1/4" W. The Kingman turquoise cabochons measure 5/8" L x 7/16" W. The collective weight of the earrings is 18.9 grams.

Navajo Sterling & Multi-Stone Inlaid Necklace

Lot #589 (Sale Order 536 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo sterling and inlaid multi-stone necklace made by Navajo Silversmiths Patrick and Laura Lincoln. The inlaid pendant is set on a liquid sterling necklace and features inlaid stones of Sleeping Beauty turquoise and black agate. The back of the pendant is signed, "Sterling PLL". The necklace and pendant show good condition overall with no signs of wear or damage present. The necklace measures 21" from clasp to clasp, while the pendant measures 2 1/2" L x 1 3/16" W. The necklace and pendant weigh 18.5 grams.

2016 Steph Curry Signed Right Shoe w/ Certificate

Lot #590 (Sale Order 537 of 712)

For your consideration is this 2016, Curry 2 Speed Form shoe in the Party Splash color way signed by Steph Curry in the 2015-2016 season of the NBA. The shoe is a size 12 US, right foot and has the Party Splash color way showing colors of pink, blue, yellow, green and white. The shoe features Steph Curry's signature on the top of the toe, done in a black fiber-tip marker. The shoe has a JSA Authentication sticker on the back showing that it has been inspected and is a genuine signature. The sticker reads, "Z16717". The shoe comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and shows the submission number, the date, who signed and more. Overall the shoe shows good condition with no wear or damage present. The shoe measures 12 3/4" L x 4 3/4" W x 6 7/8" H. The Certificate of Authenticity measures 11 1/4" L x 8 15/16" W. The shoe weighs approximately 1 pound.*

Zapotec Oaxaca Multi Sampler Saltillo Rug c. 1970s

Lot #591 (Sale Order 538 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Zapotec Oaxaca multi sampler Saltillo rug circa 1970's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows both ends of this rug shows light brown fringe with a blue field and a variety of sampler designs for rugs throughout with a red lined border and colors of light brown, brown, off white, green, light blue, bright blue purple, light pink and maroon. The condition of this Zapotec rug is well preserved with some Irish Pendants seen on the face of the rug but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this rug are 60" x 43".

Lemp Beer St. Louis Missouri Advertisement Sign

Lot #592 (Sale Order 539 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Lemp Beer St. Louis Missouri advertisement sign circa 1930's. The framed sign features a wonderfully and professionally crafted steel and wood construction. The sign features a red field with a shield in the center and reads as follows: Lemp Beer - Lep St. Louis. The condition of this framed sign is well preserved with some serious scoring to the paint of the sign and a cut missing out of the corner with an overall well preserved condition. The measurements of this framed sign is 24 1/2" x 18 3/4" and the visible artwork measures 23 1/4" x 17 1/2".

Early US Cavalry August Buermann Spurs c 1890-1910

Lot #593 (Sale Order 540 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this early US August Buermann spurs. The spurs are marked "U.S. A.B." and were made by August Buermann. August Buermann was born in Sattenhausen, Germany on August 4, 1842. He apprenticed as a locksmith in Germany and arrived in New York in August of 1864. A few weeks later, he went into the Army as a substitute for someone who came into the locksmithing company where he was working, looking for a volunteer. August Buermann Mfg. Co. began making spurs for both the civilian and military markets. The spurs feature leather spur straps, with a heel strap included. The condition of this pair of spurs is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this pair of spurs 2 3/4" x 7 5/8" x 4". The collective weight of this pair of spurs is 10oz.

Brass Three Draw Retractable Spyglass Mohrson 10x

Lot #594 (Sale Order 541 of 712)

Offered in this lot is a Brass Three Draw Ship's Hand-held Retractable Spyglass Telescope, circa late 19th Century, Mohrson 10x, with brown hand-stitched belt pouch. Extends from 5" closed to 13.5" fully open. This lightweight telescope is reminiscent of the brass spyglasses originally used by 17th century ship captains and other seafaring mariners. The telescope, often called “bring 'em near”, is iconic when it comes to ocean navigation during this period and was used to spot landmarks and islands from a distance in order to plot a course. They also allowed people to spot enemy ships and bases at a safe distance. Each draw extends fully, spyglass focuses as intended. This spyglass is in nice working condition, the brass exterior exhibits scratches and dents from age and use, patination observed throughout. Leather pouch has belt loop, well-worn and supple. Weight 6oz.

Remington & Winchester Desperate Metal Signs

Lot #596 (Sale Order 542 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Remington and Winchester Desperate metal signs. There are two signs in this collection. The first sign is a Remington UMC sign that shows a symmetrical arrangement of different caliber rounds that shows a picture of a buck in the center of the sign; The sign reads as follows: Remington since 1816 - Metallic Cartridges in all caliber's - .22 Short - .35 Rem. Hi Speed - .30-30 Hi Speed - Remington UMC For Rifles and Pistols. The second sign is a Winchester sign that shows a scene of dove in the fore front and a hunting dog in the background and reads as follows: Winchester Shotgun Shells Loaded With Black & Smokeless Powders Sold Here. The condition of these two signs is is preserved with some slight oxidation and bending to the metal of the sign but otherwise shows preserved condition. The measurements of these signs are 12 1/2" x 16" and 16" x 12 1/2".

U. S. Department of The Interior Trail Sign 1970s

Lot #597 (Sale Order 543 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this United States Department of the Interior aluminum stock trail sign circa 1970s. The Department of the Interior manages public lands and minerals, national parks, and wildlife refuges and upholds Federal trust responsibilities to Indian tribes and Native Alaskans. Additionally, Interior is responsible for endangered species conservation and other environmental conservation efforts. The sign shows a triangular shape and features a gray / blue background with a mountain in the background and a river and a tree in the foreground. The top of the sign reads, "Entering / U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management" in black lettering. There are two mounting holes, one on the top and one on the bottom. The sign shows good condition overall with some wear from its age and life outdoors, but no signs of obvious damage is present. The sign measures 12" L x 10 1/2" W.

"The Mountains of California" John Muir 1st Ed.

Lot #598 (Sale Order 544 of 712)

Presented in this lot is a 1916 First Edition of "Mountains Of California" by John Muir, publisher Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York. John Muir, also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks”, was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, environmental philosopher, and an early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States. One of the heroes of America's conservation movement, Muir deserves much of the credit for making the Yosemite Valley a protected national park and for alerting Americans to the need to protect this and other natural wonders. "The Mountains of California Illustrated From Preliminary Sketches And Photographs Furnished By The Author New and Enlarged Edition" was Muir’s first book and is his tribute to the beauties of the Sierras. He recounts not only his own journeys by foot through the mountains, glaciers, forests, and valleys, but also the geological and natural history of the region, ranging from the history of glaciers, the patterns of tree growth, and the daily life of animals and insects. "The Mountains of California" naturally focuses on Yosemite, while Muir expounds on lesser well-known beauty spots of the majestic Western mountains of California, while also including illustrations of the Oregon and Washington Cascade ranges and British Columbia, Canada including: Kings Canyon, Sequoia groves, Mount Whitney, Mount Shasta, Mount Hood, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, And more! The book contains numerous maps and illustrations. The green coloured clothbound gold stamped illustration hardcover and spine features the front cover with a gold gilt mountain flora, The spine has stamped image of a gold gilt pine cone. It is in very nice condition, slight scuffing noted to cover edges. Intact pages have gold gilt top edge, fore edge is deckled. Age tanning and very slight foxing observed. Measures 5.5"W x 7.75"L x 1.25"D, approximate weight 1lb, 12oz.

1913 "The Quest Of The Fish-Dog Skin" by Schultz

Lot #599 (Sale Order 545 of 712)

Offered in this lot is a 1913 First Edition of "The Quest Of The Fish-Dog Skin" by James Willard Schultz, illustrated with black and white plates by George Varian, publisher Houghton Mifflin Company Boston and New York, The Riverside Press Cambridge. "The Quest of the Fish-Dog Skin" is a story of the adventures of two boys: an Indian boy and a white boy. These two set forth from the lodges of the Blackfeet, in the company of an older Indian who acts as their guide, philosopher, and friend, on a quest to the salt water to find the medicine-animal that is called "fish-dog". One of the boys knew from books this was some sort of a seal. This boy was, in fact, J. W. Schultz, whose first book, "My Life as an Indian," was published some years ago. As a boy and young man he lived with the Indians on the upper Missouri in the days before the white man had penetrated the far West, and his writings about the Indians are based upon an intimate knowledge of their native life. James Willard Schultz, or Apikuni, (1859–1947) was an American author, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader and historian of the Blackfeet Indians. He operated a fur trading post at Carroll, Montana and lived among the Pikuni tribe during the period 1880-82. He was given the name Apikuni by the Pikuni chief, Running Crane. Apikuni in Blackfeet means "Spotted Robe." Schultz is most noted for his 37 books, most about Blackfoot life, and for his contributions to the naming of prominent features in Glacier National Park. Original paper dust jacket with a cellophane dust cover over a tan coloured cloth bound hardcover, slight scuffing noted to cover edges, tears observed on paper dust jacket. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and very light foxing. Measures 5.5"W x 8.25"L x 1"D, weight approx. 1lb, 2oz.

1st Ed. "Butte, Above and Below Ground", 1900

Lot #600 (Sale Order 546 of 712)

Included in this lot is an Original First Edition of, "Butte, Above and Below Ground", 1900, by Harry C. Freeman, The Henry O. Shepard Company Chicago, publishers. "A brief history of Butte, Montana The World's Greatest Mining Camp Including a Story of the Extracation and Treatment of Ores from its Gigantic Copper Properties". Illustrated. This important publication sheds a bright light on one of the most important mining areas in the history of The West. Together with his insights, as well as rare photographs of the periods, Harry Freeman describes Butte and its vicinity from its early beginnings, right up to its flush years when copper flowed from its mines like a river. At the time of publication, Butte, Montana was known worldwide as “The Richest Mining Spot On Earth” and produced not only vast amounts of copper, but also silver, gold and other metals from its mines. Freeman illustrates, with great detail, the most important mines in the vicinity of Butte, providing rare details on their owners, their history and most importantly, how the mines operated and how their treasures were extracted. Of particular interest are the dozens of rare photographs that depict mines such as the famous Anaconda, the Silver Bow, the Smoke House, Moose, Paulin, Buffalo, Little Minah, the Mountain Consolidated, West Greyrock, Cora, the Green Mountain, Diamond, Bell, Parnell, the Neversweat, Nipper, Original and many others. Book includes plates of four Charles Russell paintings among the many illustrations. This brown cloth bound, stamped hardcover is in very nice condition, front cover stamped illustration of miners underground. Intact pages are very clean, slight age tanning. Measures 8.75"W x 11.25"L x x .5"D, weight 1lb, 14oz.

Montana Club Saltese, Montana Advertisement c1960s

Lot #601 (Sale Order 547 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Montana Club Saltese, Montana advertisement circa 1960's. The advertisement features a wonderfully and professionally crafted cardstock and paper construction that shows a piece of artwork from Herbit and shows a woman in a night dress sitting on a reclining couch with a book in her hand and smiling at the viewer. The condition of this advertisement pamphlet is well preserved with a small tear in the backing of the pamphlet some slight wear to the outside cover. The measurements of this advertisement pamphlet is 11" x 12" and the visible art measures 6 3/4" x 8 1/4".

Montana Livestock Branding Iron Collection

Lot #602 (Sale Order 548 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Montana livestock branding iron collection. There are three branding iron's in this collection. The first two are angles for quick used and more pressure and show branding edges of 'A' and 'H'. The last is a straight shaft branding iron with a flared 'MJ'. These branding irons would have been used to mark stock after they are weened from their mothers. The condition of this collection of branding irons is well preserved that shows heavy oxidation that shows an overall well preserved condition. The measurements of this collection of branding irons range from 25 1/4" x 3 5/8" x 3" to 12" x 2 5/8" x 6 1/4". The collective weight of this branding iron collection is 6lb 4oz.

1930's Notable Billings, MT Advertising Calendar's

Lot #603 (Sale Order 549 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this notable Billings, Montana advertising calendar collection circa 1930's. There are three calendar's in this collection. The first is a Nickey's advertisement out of Billings, Mont. with artwork from Haskell Cottin of a woman with some flowers by her left shoulder and circa 1935. The second is a New Goodrich Safety Silvertown advertisement and Williams Motor Co. advertisement both out of Billings, Montana with artwork from Garnet Bancroft Fox (1890-1977) of two hunting dogs sitting down and staring out of the bushes. The third is a Vaughn-Ragsdale Co. advertisement along with a Wolverine Shell Horse-Hide Work Shoes advertisement from Henry Sumner "Hy" Watson (1868-1933) and shows a scene of two men fishing with one with a rod in his hand and one paddling the canoe circa 1937. The condition of this collection of calendars is well preserved behind plastic wrapping with the Vaughn-Ragsdale Co. calendar shows a big tear in the top left hand corner and the Nickey's calendar is torn in the top left hand corner. The measurements of these calendars range from 15 3/4" x 8" to 17" x 10".

Embossed Tin & Cardboard Alta Crest Milk Sign 1940

Lot #604 (Sale Order 550 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1940s embossed tin and cardboard Alta Crest certified milk sign. In 1907, Alta Crest was founded based on an ancient family tradition. Joe Machado, the great-great grandfather of the Gragg family, fled Portugal as a cattle ship stowaway, traveled across the Atlantic to San Francisco, and finally made his home in Lafayette, California. Joe went to work on the undulating green hills of Lafayette, where our citrus orchards now stand, and began dairy farming, the only trade he had ever known. Joe inhabited an 800 square foot home with his wife and eight kids; the boys slept in the barn. The family milked the cows at the break of dawn, bottled the milk, and delivered it to the doorsteps of homesteaders in the rural Contra Costa region. In the late 1940's Dr. Hamlin purchased the property, and so the nostalgic chapter of Alta Crest Dairy gave way to the development of Silver Springs and Lafayette Woodlands. The sign is constructed of embossed tin and cardboard and shows an orange, black and silver color scheme. The sign reads, "Ask For!! Alta Crest Certified Milk / Always Better - All Ways" in black lettering and shows an image of three cows on the left. The back has flaps that can be extended to set the sign up. The sign shows good condition overall with some slight wear present, but no signs of obvious damage is present. The sign measures 6 5/16" L x 11 5/16" W.

Jim Crow Era Token & Black/White Polaroid c. 1940s

Lot #605 (Sale Order 551 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Jim Crow Era token and black & white Polaroid circa 1940's. The token an Polaroid shows a 1940's era construction the token would have been used to identify ones self to admission to meetings and reads as follows: SYMWAO - MIAFA - ANTHAR - SILBA and shows an eagle with mountains around it and a pantheon with arch supports underneath. The Polaroid shows two individuals propping up a small cross in a pit covered in white clothes and hoods. The condition of this pair of artifacts is well preserved for their age and shows no obvious signs of damage and shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this coin is 1 1/8" x 1 1/8".

Kealakekua Hawaiian Obsidian/Coral/Shell Artifacts

Lot #606 (Sale Order 552 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Kealakekua Hawaiian obsidian, coral, and shell artifacts. There are two shells, one peace of coral, and a obsidian artifact in this collection. The two shells are natural one is rough while the other smooth and spotted like leopard spots. There are two netting awls used to tie nets together. The rough piece of coral is natural and is rough on all planes. The artifact made from obsidian is thought to be a chisel and is marked with a misspelling of Kealakekua. The condition of this collection of artifacts is well preserved with no obvious signs of tampering or damage; the chisel shows some chipping but it looks natural or very old. The measurements of the items in this collection range from 2 3/8" x 7/8" x 1/2" to 3 1/2" x 1 5/8" x 3/4". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. The collective weight of this collection is U6Oz.

American Mutoscope & Bio Co. Mutoscope Reel 1895

Lot #607 (Sale Order 553 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this comedic mutoscope reel done by the American Mutoscope & Biograph Company titled, "A Ray of Sunshine After The Rain" done in 1895. The company was founded in 1895 by William Kennedy Dickson, an inventor at Thomas Edison's lab, who helped pioneer the technology of capturing moving images on film. Dickson left the lab in 1895 and joined with inventors Herman Casler, Henry Marvin and businessman Elias Koopman to incorporate the American Mutoscope Company in New Jersey on December 30th, 1895. The firm manufactured the Mutoscope and made flip-card movies for it as a rival to Edison's Kinetoscope. The company soon became a leader in the film industry, with distribution and production subsidiaries around the world, including the British Mutoscope Company. The reel is subject number 1241 and has a serial number of 64. It is titled, "A Ray of Sunshine After The Rain" and shows a comedic scene of a woman getting drenched in water on the sidewalk. The reel shows good condition overall with some damage to a few of the photo slides but no other signs of damage are present. The reel measures 10 5/8" in diameter and 2 3/4" W and weighs 5 pounds and 14 ounces.

1st Ed. "Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs", NB Wood

Lot #608 (Sale Order 554 of 712)

Offered in this lot is a First Edition of "Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs" by Norman B. Wood, 1906, American Indian Historical Pubishing Company, Brady Block, Aurora, ILL. "Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs from Cofachiqui, the Indian Princess, and Powhatan; Down to and Including Chief Joseph Geronimo" Copiously and Slendidly Illustrated, In Part, By Our Special Artist. "Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs" by Norman Barton Wood is an extraordinary journey through the lives of iconic Native American leaders who left an indelible mark on history. From the enigmatic Cofachiqui, the Indian Princess, to the valiant Tecumseh, "The Shooting Star," and the formidable Geronimo, each biography offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Native American heritage. But this book goes beyond individual stories. Norman Barton Wood delves into the intriguing theories surrounding the origins of Native Americans and their ancestral homeland before the American continent. It's a captivating exploration of history, culture, and the enduring spirit of these indigenous peoples. Additionally, the book provides readers with a collection of fascinating Indian anecdotes and incidents, some lighthearted and others profoundly moving. It's a diverse anthology that celebrates the wisdom, humor, and resilience of Native American communities. As you turn the pages of "Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs," you'll gain a deep appreciation for the remarkable individuals who shaped the destiny of their tribes and learn about the mysteries that surround the origins of America's first inhabitants. This book is a captivating journey through the heart and soul of Native American history. This reddish cloth bound silver gilt illustrated stamped hardcover is in fair condition, scuffing exhibited to cover edges, covers loose at spine, silver gilt is still bright. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing. Measures 6"W x 8.75"L x 1.75"D, weight 3lb.

1966 "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Lot #609 (Sale Order 555 of 712)

For your consideration is the collector's edition of "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien, 1966, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston publisher, in original slipcase. "The Hobbit, or There and Back Again" is a children's fantasy novel by English author J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published in 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction. The book is recognized as a classic in children's literature, and is one of the best-selling books of all time with over 100 million copies sold. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien CBE FRSL (1892-1973) was an English writer and philologist. This edition of Tolkien's the Hobbit is boxed and bound in green with gold and red foil Norse rune lettering along the spine and cover. The top, bottom and fore edges of the paper feature a lovely green and white marbling. The book includes a number of two color illustrations including two pages showing Thror's map. The green cloth bound illustrated hardcover with stamped gold gilt and red foil Norse rune lettering is in very nice condition, scuffing noted to cover edges. Intact pages are clean, tight spine. Illustrated slipcase exhibits scuffing to edges. Measures 7"W x 9"L x 1.25"D, weight 2lbs.

Montana Wilderness History Books Collection (3)

Lot #610 (Sale Order 556 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is a Montana Wilderness History Books Collection including: ""Prospecting For Gold"", Granville Stuart ; ""High Trails of Glacier National Park"", Margaret Thompson; and, ""A Governor's Wife on the Mining Frontier"", James L. Thane, Jr. Granville Stuart, often credited as the first man to discover gold in Montana, was an American pioneer, gold prospector, businessman, civic leader, vigilante, author, cattleman and diplomat who played a prominent role in the early history of Montana Territory and the state of Montana. His journals and writings have provided Montana and western historians unique insights into life in the Northern Rocky Mountains and Great Plains during the second half the 19th century. Glacier National Park was established on May 11, 1910. Highways penetrate it at points, yet the best of its scenic displays will never be witnessed save by those hardy enough to brave the trails, the crowning glory of Glacier. Afoot or on horseback, the trails lead to the zenith of outdoor enjoyment, and the nature lover will find the solitude the heart desires. The American Rockies make their bow to the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by fifteen hundred and thirty-four square miles of glacier-strewn mountains, flower-carpeted cirques, shimmering blue lakes, roaring waterfalls, crystal-clear streams, and conifer-clad slopes. Interlacing this ""backbone of the world"" is a network of trails, leading from valley to valley, back and forth across the backbone, threading every pass, ascending and descending seemingly unscalable walls, solving the riddle of a challenging wilderness. Mary Wright Edgerton left her home, family, and friends in Ohio to follow her husband 2,500 miles to the western gold fields, to the very edge of civilization. Her husband, Sidney, was appointed territorial chief justice of Idaho, then governor of Montana Territory.

Landusky Mont "Yippee! Let 'er Buck" Pennant Flags

Lot #611 (Sale Order 557 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Landusky, Mont. "Yippee! Let' er Buck" Pennant Flags. There are three flags in this collection. The first is blue, the second is red, and the third is purple and shows yellow lettering that reads "Landusky, Mont." and shows a seal with a cowboy on a bucking horse that reads "Yippee! Let' er Buck." Landusky is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Phillips County, Montana, United States. It is in the southwestern part of the county, in the southwestern part of the Little Rocky Mountains. The condition of this collection of pennant flags is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage to the flags but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of these pennant flags is 21" x 5 5/8".

Mexican Three Horse Head Alpaca Silver Buckle

Lot #612 (Sale Order 558 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Mexican three horse head alpaca silver buckle. The buckle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted alpaca silver and bronze construction that shows three horse heads with floral decorations to the sides of the buckle with ribbons shown on the top and the bottom for engraving. The buckle is marked on the back as follows: Alpaca - Mexico. The condition of this Mexican buckle is well preserved with some slight patina to the buckle and the bronze heads but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this buckle 3 3/4" x 4 1/4" x 3/4". The collective weight of this buckle is 100.4g.

Modern Ammonite Fossil Necklace

Lot #613 (Sale Order 559 of 712)

The lot features a modern necklace with large Ammonite fossil and fossilized polished beads. The necklace strand is set with twenty polished sphere beads of fossilized stone with flash and color secured to the ammonite fossil. The fossil itself measures 2.75" by 2.25". The strand measures 19.5"L. Total weight of 287 grams.

US Cartridge, 90mm AP-T, M318, M318A1, T33E7

Lot #614 (Sale Order 560 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this US cartridge, 90mm AP-T, M318, M318A1, T33E7 circa 1959. The cartridge features a wonderfully and professionally crafted hardened steel construction that is marked on the base of the cartridge as follows: AMM LOT IOP-13-47-X - 90mm 124B1 - OTG AP-T M318A1 - For Guns - M36 M41 & M54 - MV3000. The condition of this cartridge is good with the primer struck and removed and the ammunition not present but the shell is in good overall condition. The measurements of this cartridge is 23 3/4" x 5 1/8" x 5 1/8". The collective weight of this cartridge shell is 9lb 4oz.

Vintage Navajo Ring & Earrings

Lot #615 (Sale Order 561 of 712)

The lot features two late-vintage Navajo pieces, a ring and earrings. The first, the earrings set is signed (hourglass) AA Sterling and show a post back flowing sterling silver design with polished black onyx stone. The ring is signed S and shows a nice vintage sterling silver oblong ring with feather leaf design and set with a branch coral and turquoise polished stone. The ring is a size 6 1/4 US. Earrings are about 1 7/8"L. Total weight of all pieces i s18.4 grams.

W.J.B. & Company 14k Gold Roll Plate Walking Cane

Lot #616 (Sale Order 562 of 712)

For your consideration is this early 1900s W.J.B. & Company decorative walking cane with a 14k gold rolled top piece. The cane shows a professionally crafted wood and 14k gold construction that shows the traditional curved top design. The top is a highly detailed 14k gold rolled handle showing a slight curve. Stamped on the gold it reads, "WJB & Co 14k Gold Roll Plate". The condition of this of this walking cane is good with some wear present from its age and use over the years, but no signs of obvious damage is present. The cane measures 34 5/8" L x 4 1/2" W.

Walking Liberty Half Dollar PCSG Grade XF40 1920

Lot #617 (Sale Order 563 of 712)

For your consideration is this PCGS Graded 1920-S 50C (Regular Strike) Walking Liberty Half Dollar. This coin has been given a grade of XF40 (Extremely Fine), meaning, all design elements still show, but high points are now worn flat and little to no luster remains. The coin's design was made by Adolph A. Weinman and the coins composition is made up of 90% silver and 10% copper. The coin is set in slab case and has been professionally graded by PCGS. The coin shows good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage present to the coin or the slab case. The case measures 3 1/4" L x 2 1/2" W and weighs 45.8 grams.

Walking Liberty Silver Dollars PCSG MS69 2008 (2)

Lot #618 (Sale Order 564 of 712)

Featured in this lot are two PCSG Graded Walking Liberty one dollar fine silver coins circa 2008, minted in Philadelphia. The two coins are constructed from 1 ounce of .999 fine silver and display Lady Liberty on one side and a eagle and shield on the other. The pieces show depictions of Lady Liberty walking towards a rising sun and partially wrapped up in a flag. It is marked "Liberty In God We Trust 2014" around lady liberty. The other side features a eagle with a shield and ribbon and thirteen stars arranged above the eagle. It is marked "United States of America 1 oz. Fine Silver ~ one Dollar E Pluribus Unum". The coins were given a grade of MS69 (Mint State), meaning, the coin is fully struck with minuscule imperfections upon close inspection and was not in circulation. MS70 is the highest grade a coin can be given. The coins show a bright luster with each coin measuring 1 5/8" in diameter. The slab case measures 3 1/4" L x 2 1/2" W. The collective weight of both slab cases and coins is 118.8 grams.

United States Forest Service Slung Canteen c. 1960

Lot #619 (Sale Order 565 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this United States Forest Service slung canteen circa 1960's. The canteen is wonderfully and professionally crafted aluminum & canvas wrapped construction that shows the USFS logo on one side and a target on the other side and is slung with canvas. The condition of this canteen is well preserved with the cork showing a break in it but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this canteen is 10 1/8" x 9 5/8" x 4". The collective weight of this canteen is 2lb.

Turkish Ottoman Smoking Pipe Pahlavi Dynasty

Lot #620 (Sale Order 566 of 712)

Included in this lot is a Turkish Ottoman Smoking Pipe, Pahlavi Dynasty, circa early to mid 20th century. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian artifacts. Despite the great variation, the smoking pipe in Asia is characterized by a relatively small pipe bowl. Tobacco is scarce in most regions. Another reason for the small bowl is that people smoke hash or other stimulants more often. In the Near East people smoke from pipes strongly inspired by the products of the Ottoman Empire. This smoking pipe features a round bottom wood bowl, with braided trim. A ribbed wood circular stem, all in a medium brown stain finish. Measures15.5"Lx 3"W.

R. H. McKay (1880-1965) Photograph Missoula, MT

Lot #621 (Sale Order 567 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a photograph from Missoula, Montana by R.H. McKay who was born in 1880 and died in 1965. The photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows a Native American warrior posing on a rock overlooking a lake with a repeater rifle. The back of the photograph has a tag that the title is unreadable but it marked as follows: This Photograph Copyright R. H. McKay - Published only by McKay Art CA, Missoula, Montana. Rollin H. McKay was a Missoula, Montana, photographer during the first half of the twentieth century. His extensive collection of images documents western Montana at this time, especially Missoula, the University of Montana, and numerous other towns and recreational areas. The condition of this framed photograph shows well preserved stature with a vertical crack in the glass but otherwise shows no other damage to the frame or artwork. The measurements of this photograph are 11 1/8" x 15 1/8" and the visible photograph measures 9 1/2" x 13 1/2".*

Vintage Amber Heishi Fetish Multi-Strand Necklace

Lot #622 (Sale Order 568 of 712)

The lot features a Native American pueblo fetish necklace in multiple strands set with heishi shells, amber and turquoise. The necklace has five strands with sterling silver cones and clasp. The strans shows wonderful amber polished beads and turquoise with heishi shell beads as well as an amber bear effigy fetish. The necklace measures overall 31"L. Total weight of 35.3 grams.

Navajo Nosini Turquoise & Red Branch Coral Ring

Lot #623 (Sale Order 569 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a sterling silver, turquoise, and red branch coral ring from Navajo artist, Nosini. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, turquoise, and red branch coral construction that shows a band of red branch coral cabochon around the border with a total of 14 cabochon and a single cripple creek turquoise in the center of the ring face. The ring band is marked underneath the ring band 'Nosini.' The overall condition of this Navajo ring is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this ring are 2 1/8" x 1 3/8" x 7/8" and the ring size is US 6. The collective weight of this ring is 20.5g.*

1908 E.S. Curtis Arikara Medicine Bundle Photo

Lot #624 (Sale Order 570 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1908 photogravure on vellum paper of an Edward Curtis photograph titled, "Contents of Arikara Tribal Medicine Car". The piece has been printed on the correct Japanese Vellum (a calfskin or goat skin) paper. Edward S. Curtis favored three types of handmade papers for his photogravures: Japanese Vellum, Dutch "Van Gelder" and Japanese Tissue (also known as Indian Proof Paper). This piece is marked on the front reading, "From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E. S. Curtis / Contents of Arikara Tribal Medicine Bundle". The photo shows the contents of what would have been in the Arikara tribes medicine bag, including food, herbal medicine, furs and more. The photogravure has been placed on a large piece of parchment paper, set on foam board and plastic wrap to preserve its condition. The visible art measures 5 1/4" L x 8 3/8" W. The entire piece measures 11 3/8" L x 13 1/2" W.

Navajo Mark Yazzie 12K & Silver Kokopelli Earrings

Lot #625 (Sale Order 571 of 712)

The set includes a pair of late-vintage kokopelli dangle earrings in 12k GF and Sterling Silver by master artist Navajo Mark Yazzie. Each are marked, " Sterling 1/20 12K G.F. Mark Yazzie". The set shows two dangle kokopelli dancers with tufa background and adornments in 12 karat g.f. atop. Each measures about2" by 7/8". Total weight of 5.4 grams.

C. M. Russell "Just a Little" Four Framed Prints

Lot #626 (Sale Order 572 of 712)

For your consideration is this framed set of four C. M. Russell prints titled, "Just A Little". Charles Marion Russell (March 19, 1864 – October 24, 1926) also known as C. M. Russell, Charlie Russell, and "Kid" Russell, was an artist of the Old American West. Russell created more than 2,000 paintings of cowboys, Indians, and landscapes set in the Western United States and in Alberta, Canada, in addition to bronze sculptures. Known as 'the cowboy artist', Russell was also a storyteller and author. The prints in this collection are titled, "Just a Little Sunshine", "Just a Little Rain", "Just a Little Pleasure", "Just a Little Pain". They are set side by side in a wood frame and single matted. Each print is signed in the bottom left reading, "C .M. Russell" along with his iconic buffalo skull logo. The prints are nicely framed and show no signs of damage. The prints measure 8 " L x 5 1/4" W. The entire piece measures 15 1/4" L x 32 3/4" W.

E.B. Venchte "Open High Desert Badlands" Photo

Lot #627 (Sale Order 573 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this E.B. Venchte "Open High Desert Badlands" photograph. The photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted photograph printed on canvas that shows an open scene of high desert badlands at the base of some mountains. The back of the photograph is marked as follows: Phone 252 - 639 Main St. - Valley Art & Picture Shop E.B. Vechte - El Centro, CA. The condition of this artwork on canvas is well preserved with some wear to the frame but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this framed artwork is 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" and the visible artwork measures 6 5/8" x 8 1/2".

Multi Portrait Strip Black & White Baby Photograph

Lot #628 (Sale Order 574 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this multi portrait strip black and white baby photograph circa 1930's. The photograph features a wonderfully and professionally crafted black and white photograph construction that shows five stills of a baby in animation in a strip. The condition of this framed photograph is well preserved with some wear to the frame but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this framed photograph is 4 3/4" x 14 3/4" and the visible artwork measures 3 3/4" x 13 3/4".

Short Grass Country Pictorial Ranch Map Late 1900s

Lot #629 (Sale Order 575 of 712)

For your consideration is this late 1900s Short Grass Country pictorial ranch map. The map shows no artist or makers mark. This map shows numerous ranches and their brand symbol throughout Montana, lower Alberta, lower Saskatchewan, lower Manitoba, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and Idaho. Utah and Colorado can be seen on the map but show no ranches. Rivers and lakes have been colored blue, state lines are colored in green and mountain ranges are distinguished by small dashes and brown coloring. The pictorial map shows good condition overall with crease lines present but no signs of obvious damage. The piece measures 21 1/16" L x 25 1/4" W x 7/8" D.

Esquires Auto Calendar Peter Helck Artwork c. 1950

Lot #630 (Sale Order 576 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Esquires Automobile Calendar with artwork from Peter Helck circa 1950's. The calendar is wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows iconic automobile scenes throughout history dating as old as 1912 by acclaimed artist Peter Helck. This is an advertisement is remarkably collectible for Automobile history collectors. The condition of this vintage calendar is well preserved with some wear to the outside cover but otherwise the calendar pages is well preserved. The measurements of this calendar is 10 1/2" x 14 1/4".

Montana Moss Agate Sterling Silver & 14k GF Ring

Lot #631 (Sale Order 577 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Montana Moss Agate sterling silver and 14k GF ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver, 14k GF and Montana Moss Agate construction. The ring features a center piece of a Montana Moss Agate with really cool black coloration set to a a beige coloration. The shoulders show 14k GF and the ring band is marked as follows: OB - STER - 1/30 - 14k RGF. The condition of this ring is good with a little patina to the outside frame of the ring but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring are 1" x 7/8" x 1/2" and the ring size is US 9. The collective weight of this ring is 5.6g.*

10.64ct Morganite Diamond & 14k Rose Gold Necklace

Lot #632 (Sale Order 578 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 10.64ct morganite diamond and 14k rose gold necklace with AIGl paperwork. The necklace features a stamped, tested, and polished 14k rose gold construction that is marked as follows: Oscar Friedman - 14k. The necklace features a center stone of pear cut modified brilliant cut morganite gemstone that shows measurements of 21.2 x 12.9mm and shows a pinkish orange coloration with a very good cut grade and shows a total weigh of 10.64cts. The elegant display of the pendant is decorated with a total of 87 round brilliant cut diamonds that shows measurements of 1.5 - 1.8mm and shows a coloration of G - I with a clarity of SI1 - SI3 and a total weight of 1.85cts. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc.(American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K56E16-EA18942) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $16,957.00. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 18" an the pendant measures 1 7/8" x 7/8". NK015481

Montana Indian Wars US Cavalry Gauntlets

Lot #633 (Sale Order 579 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Montana Indian Wars US Cavalry gauntlets circa 1855-1882. The gauntlets feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather and wool construction that shows a heavy leather outer shell with mitten design and a wool lining from natural sheep wool. The condition of this pair of gauntlets shows some patina to the brass buttons and to the leather of the gauntlets but are otherwise are well preserved. The measurements of these gauntlets are 14 1/4" x 9". The collective weight of this pair of gauntlets is 14oz.

Early 1900 Dutch Sterling Silver Large Spoons

Lot #634 (Sale Order 580 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Dutch made large sterling silver serving utensil collection circa early 1900's. There are three serving utensils in this collection. The first is a liquid serving spoon that shows a large basin and a drop design and is marked on the back of the spoon as follows: 90 - Victors Co. A1 - TS. The second is an extremely large silver serving spoon with a thin flat handle and shows a etched wreath into the tip of the handle, this spoon is unmarked and shows a very large basin. The last is an extremely large silver serving spoon with a large basin and a reinforced neck and a flat handle; the handle is marked on the back 'GB'. The condition of these serving utensils is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these utensils range from 14 3/4" x 3 1/8" x 1 1/2" to 7 3/8" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2". The collective weight of these serving utensils is 1lb 4oz.

Princess & Baguette Diamond 18k White Gold Ring

Lot #635 (Sale Order 581 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this brilliant and baguette diamond 18k white gold ring circa 1960's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 18k white gold construction that shows a beautifully crafted arch with a center stone of a princess cut diamond that shows great eye clarity that shows approximate weight of 0.60 - 0.40 carats. The shoulders are decorated with a total of 14 baguette cut diamonds that line the shoulders. The condition of this ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ring is 1" x 7/8" x 1/4" and the ring size is US 6 1/4. The collective weight of this ring is 5g.

5 1/4" Per Columbian Woodland Period Grooved Club

Lot #636 (Sale Order 582 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 5 1/4" Pre Columbian Woodland Period grooved club head circa 1000BCE - 1000CE. The club head features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stone construction that shows a polished demeanor with a groove to one end to make it easier to to attach to a haft. The Woodland period of North American pre-Columbian cultures lasted from roughly 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. The term was coined in the 1930s and refers to prehistoric sites between the Archaic period and the Mississippian cultures. The Adena culture and the ensuing Hopewell tradition during this period built monumental earthwork architecture and established continent-spanning trade and exchange networks. The condition of this of this club head is well preserved with some wear marks from age to the outside edges of the club head and to the tip of the club head but otherwise is in well preserved condition. The measurements of this club head is 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 1 5/8". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. The collective weight is 1lb 14oz.

Fox Fort Serrated & Bifurcated Triangular Points

Lot #637 (Sale Order 583 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Fox Fort serrated and bifurcated triangular points. There are a total of 22 total points in this collection. Each point is marked save four with with identification numbers and identified as from Fox Fort. The condition of this collection of points shows well preserved points with some slight chipping due to the age. The measurements of these points range from 5/8" x 1/2" to 1 1/8" x 5/8". The collective weight of these points is U6oz.

Pre Columbian Projectile Point Artifact Displays

Lot #638 (Sale Order 584 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Pre Columbian projectile point artifact displays circa 3500 B.C.E. - 476 C.E. There are a total of 20 total projectile points, 1 drill, 1 scraper, and 1 artifact possibly from an early Acoma pottery vessel. The condition of this collection of points and artifacts is well preserved for their age with wear consistent with the age of the points but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this collections of points ranges from 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" to 7/8" x 5/8". The collective weight of the collection in display boxes is 1lb 12oz.

Northern Cheyenne Beaded Hide Men's Moccasins

Lot #639 (Sale Order 585 of 712)

The lot features a large set of men’s moccasins from the Northern Cheyenne with beautiful beadwork. The set shows thick leather soles with foot worn pattern with thick hide tops covered in glass bead beadwork in a classic Northern Plains geometric pattern. The bottoms have older repairs and there is some very slight bead loss with glued repairs. The ankle top and tongue have a beaded edge and the beadwork has a nice appearance. From a large Indiana Native American collection. Each measures 11.5”L by 4.5”W by 3.5”H.

2 1/4" Pre Columbian Hohokam Celt/Pestle/Utensil

Lot #640 (Sale Order 586 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 2 1/4" Pre Columbian Hohokam celt/pestal/utensil circa 300BCE - 1500CE. The celt is wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows a polished sleek design that shows dark coloration with faded demeanor to the sides like it was used more as a pestal that a cutting utensil. Hohokam was a culture in the North American Southwest in what is now part of Arizona, United States, and Sonora, Mexico. It existed between 300 and 1500 CE, with cultural precursors possibly as early as 300 BCE. The condition of this this celt utensil is well preserved with some fading to the material and some small chips to the bladed end of the celt but is otherwise well preserved. The measurements of this celt utensil is 2 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 5/8". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan and Asian artifacts.

Wyoming State Car & Truck License Plate Collection

Lot #641 (Sale Order 587 of 712)

For your consideration are six Wyoming State car and truck license plates circa 1940-1941. There are three plates from 1941 and three from 1940 with one of the 1940s plates being truck registered. The plates from 1940 show beige and light blue colored backgrounds with white lettering and the iconic Wyoming symbol of a man riding a bucking bronco. Two plates read "1940 Wyoming" while the other reads, "WYO Truck 40". The plates from 1941 show a white background with red lettering reading, "1941 Wyoming" with the iconic Wyoming symbol. The plates show fair condition with wear and rusting present from their age and use over the years, but no signs of major cuts or creases are present. They measure 5 1/2" L x 14" W and have a collective weight of 3 pounds and 2 ounces.

Montana State License Plate Collection c 1963 (21)

Lot #642 (Sale Order 588 of 712)

Featured in this lot are twenty-one Montana truck and trailer license plates circa 1963. The license plates are constructed from thin sheet metal and show stamped lettering and the outline of Montana in black coloring. There are seven that are label "Truck" and fourteen that are labeled "Trailer". The plates show fair to good condition as some show major rusting, cuts and/or creases and have lost a significant amount of their luster. The license plates measure 6" L x 12" W and have a collective weight of 4 pounds and 2 ounces.

Historic 48 Star US Flag Cotton Bunting 1912-1959

Lot #643 (Sale Order 589 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this historic 48 star U.S. flag with cotton bunting circa 1912-1959. The 48 star US Flag was the longest US flag in use, 47 years, at that time in the history of the country from 1912 - 1959. The current 50 star flag has flown since 1960, 62 years. The flag of the United States is the nation's most widely recognized symbol. The tag and company this flag comes from reads as follows: The Name Annin Gaurrentee Quality - DefianceReg. US PAT. OFF. - Cotton Bunting - Two Ply-Moth Proof. The condition of this flag shows a preserved condition that shows some serious wear to the stars and to the edges and seams of the flag. The measurements of this flag is 36" x 60".

Wagon Wheel & Gambling Hall Thermometer 1940-50s

Lot #644 (Sale Order 590 of 712)

For your consideration is this Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall thermometer from The Show Place in State Line, Nevada circa 1940-50s. Harvey Gross opened Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall in 1944. The original gaming there, according to the Tahoe Daily Tribune, consisted of just two card tables and three slots. It also featured the area's only 24-hour gas pump. In an attempt to attract customers, Harvey and his wife Llewellyn constructed a skating rink in the parking lot during the winter. It was Nevada's first high-rise hotel when it opened in the 1960s. There was a bomb set off in the hotel on August 27, 1980 by a disheartened gambler who owed several casinos a minimum of $1 million. In a plan to demand $3 million, he attempted to take over the Lake Tahoe region. The hotel and casino were damaged by the bomb, affecting three floors, but no injuries or deaths occurred. Though Harvey Gross passed away in 1983, the Lake Tahoe resort remained in the family. In 2001, Harrah’s Entertainment, now Caesars Entertainment, acquired the hotel and casino. The thermometer shows a white background with a colored scene showing a buffalo skull and a wagon wheel in a desert environment. Around the edge of the thermometer, it shows numbers from -50 to 130. The middle of the thermometer reads, "Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall / The Show Place on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe / State Line, Nevada" in red and black lettering. At the top in small black lettering it reads, "Made in U.S.A.". The thermometer shows good condition overall with some slight wear present but no signs of obvious damage are present. It measures 12 1/8" in diameter and 1 3/4" in depth. It weighs 1 pound and 14 ounces.

C. 1890-1920 Bradley & Hubbard Art Nouveau Pipe Smoking Trays

Lot #645 (Sale Order 591 of 712)

The lot features two fantastic Art Nouveau pipe smoking trays or pipe stands dating to circa 1890-1920's. The first is a "B&H 2167" signed / marked Bradley and Hubbard pipe tray, a bronze glazed spelter pipe tray from circa 1890-1910. Secondly is a brass / bronze pipe tray attributed to Sargent and Company circa 1900-1920 showing a New England fisherman. The catch-all, coin dish or pipe tray exhibits a classic fisherman wearing a traditional fishing hat and smoking a pipe. The back is not marked, but the piece is identical to other Sargent examples. Sargent and Company (New Haven, Connecticut, 1864-present). The condition of this pair of pipe stands or trays is good with some patina adorning both the ashtrays but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of these trays is 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 5" and 7/8" x 6 1/8" x 5". The collective weight of these ashtrays is 1lb 8oz.

Vintage Smokey The Bear Embossed Polychrome Sign

Lot #646 (Sale Order 592 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this vintage Smokey the Bear embossed polychrome sign. The sign features a wonderfully and professionally crafted tin construction. The sign was previously listed as 1970's New Old-Stock but the origin and age is unknown. The sign shows a metal construction with an all white back. On the front it shows Smokey The Bear on the left side of the sign pointing to a sign on a tree reading, "Remember! Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires". Below the sign is a small deer and squirrel. Smokey is wearing his iconic outfit, blue jeans, his yellow "Smokey" belt and his tan "Smokey" ranger hat. The condition of this advertisement sign is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurement of this sign is 15 3/4" L x 10 3/4" W.

"Keep The Fire Alive" Keramic Studio Magazine 1917

Lot #647 (Sale Order 593 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this "Keep The Fire Alive" Keramic Studio magazine circa 1917. There are two editions of these magazines in this collection from March and April 1917. These are magazines for the potter, decorator, and arts and crafts all nice and are collectible for those that like ceramic history and advertisement. The condition of this pair of Keramic Studio advertisements is well preserved with some wear to the booklets and browning to the pages consistent with the age but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of these booklets is 13 5/8" x 10 3/4".

"The Real 'Wild Bill' Hickok" By Wilbert E. Eisele

Lot #648 (Sale Order 594 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1931 Rare First Edition, Collectors Edition, "The Real 'Wild Bill' Hickok" by Wilbert E. Eiselle. "The Real 'Wild Bill' Hickok Famous Scout and Knight Chivalric of the Plains - A True Story of Pioneer Life in the Far West", published by William H. Andre, Denver, Colo., 1931, illustrated. This is an intimate pen picture of Wild Bill Hickok and is a story about his life and recorded in style. A biography of James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, from Civil War days, to the McCanles fight, Marshall in Hays City, and Abiline, with Buffalo Bill Cody and his Wild West Show, Calamity Jane, and finally the infamous poker game in Deadwood.This book is in overall good condition, the illustrated plastic wrapped paper dust jacket is in good condition as well. Original illustrated red cloth bound cover is in near new condition with no scuffing noted, tight spine. Intact pages exhibit age tanning, no foxing noted. Measures 5.75"W x 8"L x 1.25"D, weight 1lb, 6oz.

"Life of Daniel Boone", Cecil B. Hartley, 1889

Lot #649 (Sale Order 595 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1889 edition of “Life of Daniel Boone" by Cecil B. Hartley, The Keystone Publishing Co., Philadelphia. This book includes an account of Boone's early history; his daring and remarkable career as the first settler of Kentucky; his thrilling adventures with the Indians; and his wonderful skill, coolness, and sagacity under all the hazardous and trying circumstances of western border life. Daniel Boone (1734-1820) was an American pioneer and hunter whose frontier exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. Boone is most known for his explorations in Kentucky. Boone was a Militia officer during the American Revolutionary War. In 1778 Boone was captured by Shawnees and adopted into the tribe, but he later escaped. His adventures, real and legendary, were influential in creating the archetypal Western hero in American folklore. Illustrated front cover and spine. The condition of this book is nice overall for its age, scuffing to the edges of the red and black cloth bound hardcover. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing, frontispiece is detached but included. No other obvious marring noted. The book measures 5.25"W x 7.5"L x 1"D.

Saloons, Bars & Cigar Stores R. Kislingbury 1st Ed

Lot #650 (Sale Order 596 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1999 first edition of "Saloons, Bars & Cigar Stores: Historical Interior Photographs" by Roger E. Kislingbury, published by Waldo & VanWinkle in Pasadena, California. The front cover features a faux leather construction and shows the title in gold gilt lettering. The spine shows the title, author and publishers names in gold gilt lettering as well. The book is illustrated with numerous photos black and white photos, including 28 colored reproductions of lithograph postcards. The contents in this book range from: saloon interior photos, cigar store interior photos, high grade bar rooms, patrons, bartenders, proprietors, taxidermy, dogs, early floor model slot and amusement machines on location, cigar counters, pool rooms and vintage coin operated machines. Each photo is given a write-up with information on the bar, location (if known) and things included in the photo such as over 100 coin-operated devices, mainly vintage slot machines. The book shows good condition overall with little to no wear present on the outside cover or interior pages. The book measures 9 3/8" L x 12 1/4" W x 1" D and weighs 3 pounds and 14 ounces.

Vintage Native American Feather Necklace

Lot #651 (Sale Order 597 of 712)

The lot features a vintage Native American necklace with solid brass feathers and glass trade beads. The red trade beads are spaced with brass and polished bone and at the base is a graduated beads of case brass Native American style feathers. The necklace displays well and is a unique piece. The largest feather measures 3"L. The strand measures 16"L end to end. Total weight of 78 grams.

Antique to Vintage Jewelry Collection

Lot #652 (Sale Order 598 of 712)

The lot features three pieces of antique to vintage jewelry. The first is an Antique Scottish Grouse lucky foot pin / brooch. The Victorian piece features a real taxidermy grouse foot with sterling silver ring and etched / engraved sterling silver back. Next is a fantastic mid-century modern women's belt buckle with solid brass body having a triple diaganol brass band inlaid with a dark Walnut or Rosewood design. Next is a silver bracelet cuff with rope chain link design polish forged tips. The foot pin measures 3.25"L. Buckle is 1 5/8" by 1.25". Bracelet is 3.25" by 2 3/8". Total weight of all three is 65.3 grams.

Navajo H. Tsosie Golden Hills Turquoise Necklace

Lot #653 (Sale Order 599 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a sterling silver and Golden Hills Turquoise necklace from Navajo artist, Herbert Tsosie. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and Golden Hills Turquoise construction. The necklace shows a link chain and shows a linked set of Golden Hills Turquoise cabochon set into the links. The necklace is marked on the back as follows: HT - Sterling. The overall condition of this Navajo necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurement of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 19 1/4".L The collective weight of this necklace is 24.6g.*

Navajo Rayna Platero Secatero Multistone Necklace

Lot #654 (Sale Order 600 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a sterling multistone necklace from Navajo artist, Rayna Platero Secatero. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and multistone construction with River Pearls, Amethyst gemstones, Garnet, and Pink Muscle shell center stone set into the pendant and necklace strand. The pendant is marked 'sterling' and shows a hallmark of 'RPS' for Rayna Platero Secatero underneath. The overall condition of this necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 19" and the pendant measures 2 1/4" x 1" x 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 42.9 grams.*

Inuit Eskimo Walrus Tusk Ivory Watch Band

Lot #655 (Sale Order 601 of 712)

The lot features a watch band from an Inuit Eskimo Native American Indian artist crafted from Walrus Ivory . The band is on an elastic double strand with carved square and round beads from Walrus Tusk Ivory. The watch face itself is a Quartz WS12B PC21 Japan Movement. The band with watch is approximately 6-7 inches inside circumference by 1 1/8"W. Total weight of 34.9 grams.

L-Shape Elk Tine & 14k Gold Walking Cane

Lot #656 (Sale Order 602 of 712)

For your consideration is this early 1900s elk tine and 14k gold handled cane. The cane features a 14k gold cap on the front of the elk tine handle and a 14k gold ring around the shaft of the cane before the handle. The gold pieces are marked, "14k" and show the letter "L" inside a triangle. The handle is in the L shape and has been constructed out of elk tine. The cane shows good condition overall with only the bottom cap missing. No signs of damage are present. The cane measures 31 1/2" L x 7/8" W.

Stil-Lehre-Kunsigewerbliche Schmuckformen Catalogs

Lot #657 (Sale Order 603 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Stil-Lehre-Kunsigewerbliche Schmuckformen catalogs circa 1909 & 1915. There are two items in this collection the first being a Beautiful and an illustrated 48 page accompanying text. Gotham Bookshop sticker. Arts and Crafts, Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese, Persian et al. Folder is well worn, plates in nice condition. The second is a folio of patterns designed from Kunstgewerbliche Schmuckformen fur die Flache Vierteljahrshete fur die Verzierende Kunst and include artistic designs that are for linen, ceramics, and jewelry. The condition of this pair of German artistic catalogs shows one of the pamphlets showing serious wear to the cover and the magazine book is well preserved with some browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of the pamphlet is 12 3/4" x 9 1/2" and the booklet measures 12 5/8" x 9 5/8".

Franklin Auto Co. Various Catalogs & Manuals (13)

Lot #658 (Sale Order 604 of 712)

For your consideration are thirteen various catalogs & manuals from the Franklin Automobile Company in Syracuse, New York. From 1902 until 1934, the Franklin Automobile Company was a car manufacturer located in Syracuse, New York. John Wilkinson, an engineer, and Samuel Hill, his brother-in-law, founded the business. The company started out making luxury cars of the highest caliber but gradually switched to making cars that were less expensive. The Franklin Automobile Company was one of the most prosperous producers of air-cooled automobiles and was renowned for its creative engineering. They were among the few businesses that chose air cooling for their engines as opposed to the more typical water cooling. The company's success and stellar reputation were bolstered by the development of a lightweight, efficient, and successful air-cooled engine, which made this innovation possible. The business changed its emphasis to producing aircraft engines for the military during World War I. But following the war, it found it difficult to compete with bigger automakers, and by the 1930s, it was having financial problems. The Franklin Automobile Company came to an end in 1934 when it stopped producing cars. The catalogs and manuals in this lot are as follows: "Tool Equipment List", "Tire Care", "Directions For Using The Alemite Zerk Type Lubricating System", "Instructions For Attaching Weed Chains", "What You Should Know About Your Watson Stabilators", "Franklin Series 11 Care, Operation, Adjustments, Repairs", "Owner's Instruction Book: The Franklin Car Series 9-B", "Franklin Instruction Book One-Thirty", "The Care, Operation, Inspection, & Repair of the Series 10 Franklin Car", "Franklin Owners' Instruction Manual and Parts Price List", "Franklin Owners 1938 Parts Catalog", "Franklin Owners Benefit", and an untitled parts catalog. The pieces in this collection show fair to good condition with wear present to each, especially on the covers. The interior pages show good condition with slight foxing noted but no signs of obvious damage. The pieces measure from 6" L x 4" W to 11" L x 8 1/2" W and have a collective weight of 2 pounds and 8 ounces.

"Bears in the Yellowstone" by M.P. Skinner 1st Ed.

Lot #659 (Sale Order 605 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Signed 1925 First Edition of "Bears in the Yellowstone" by M.P. Skinner, A. C. McClurg & Co., publishers Chicago, personalized signature on front endpaper. The book is about the living patterns of the bears of Yellowstone. This book has sections covering the types of animals seen in Yellowstone, what bears eat and drink, how bears live, their lives in the wild, and mother bears with cubs. Time has certainly changed our treatment of bears in our parks, but this book gives us a glimpse of how it was in the 1920s. Milton Philo Skinner was the first chief naturalist for Yellowstone National Park, as well as a scientist and educator, who worked for Yellowstone National Park, its concessioners, and its government partners in a variety of positions over more than thirty years. This green cloth bound gold gilt stamped illustrated hardcover is in nice condition, scuffing exhibited to cover edges. Intact pages are clean, age tanning throughout, spine detached from pages but still attached to book. Measures 5.5"W x 8"L x .75"D, weight 12 oz.

Wilderness Adventures Book Collection (3)

Lot #660 (Sale Order 606 of 712)

Included in this lot are Three (3) Books on Wilderness Adventures including "Frank Forester's Sporting Scenes and Characters, Vol. 2, by Henry William Herbert; "The Red Mountain of Alaska" by W. B. Allen; and, "Land Cruising and Prospecting" by A. F. Wallace. The first book features practical hunting information, the author credited in creating a great American interest in field sports. The second book relates the author's Dutton family travel series, where they trek to Alaska to hunt for buried treasure of gold. The Red Mountain in the title is named for Cinnabar, a red ore from which mercury is extracted for gold mining. And, lastly, the third book provides the ins and outs of land navigation in wilderness areas. All three books are in fair to good overall condition, illustrated covers exhibit scuffing to cover edges, intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing. Books measure 5"W x 7.5"L x 1.5"D, 5"W x 7.5"L x 1"D, and, 5"W x 7"L x .5"D respectively, total weight 3lb, 2oz.

C. 1910 E.S. Curtis (1868-1952) A Quinault Type

Lot #661 (Sale Order 607 of 712)

Featured in this lot is an original circa 1910 photogravure on tissue called " A Quinault Type" by American photographer, Edward S. Curtis, who was born in 1868 and died in 1952. This photograph is wonderfully and professionally crafted photogravure on tissue that shows a Native woman nude from the waist up with her hair shown low and a cedar bark fringe skirt. The photogravure is marked as follows: From copyright photograph 1910 by E. S. Curtis - A Quinault Type. The photogravure is marked with slight information about the photograph hand written on the backing paper. The condition of this photogravure on tissue shows well preserved stature. There is some slight wear to the frame in small sections, but otherwise there are no obvious signs of damage to the photograph. The measurements of this framed photograph are 12 7/8"L x 10 3/8"W, and the visible photograph measures 8 3/8"L x 4 1/2"W.*

F.A. Rinehart (American, 1861-1928) Chief Geronomo

Lot #662 (Sale Order 608 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a button front of The Great Chief Geronimo - Apache from the original photograph by F.A. Rinehart, who was born in 1861 and died in 1928. The button front has a wonderfully and professionally crafted card stock construction. The button front shows a smaller version of a Chief Geronomo photograph that reads on the back of the button front as follows: "Greater America Exposition - From copyrighted photograph by permission of F.A. Rinehart Photographer Manf'd by C.M. Howe 115 S. 16th Omaha." Frank Albert Rinehart was an American photographer who captured Native American personalities and scenes, especially portrait settings of leaders and members of the delegations who attended the 1898 Indian Congress in Omaha. The condition of this button lining shows some wear to the top hand of the button lining and some wear to the photograph of the button front. The measurements of the case of the button front measures 4" x 2 7/8" and the button front measures 2" in diameter.*

Rodeo Adv. Posters & Admission Tickets Ephemera

Lot #663 (Sale Order 609 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this rodeo advertisement posters and admission tickets ephemera circa 1960's. This collection is extensive and includes posters and pamphlets and admission slips ranging from Frontier Days, RCA approved livestock show rodeos and includes admission tickets and press passes from a variety of rodeo entrance. The condition of this collection of rodeo posters and ephemera is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this grouping of ephemera ranges from 12 1/2" x 14 3/4" to 2" x 2".

Southwestern Indian Arts & Crafts & Indian Trader

Lot #664 (Sale Order 610 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts and Indian Trader newspaper circa 1970's. There are two booklets, a newspaper, and a Conference booklet in this collection. The first is titled Southwestern Indian Arts & Crafts and is a booklet on anthropology and is a fifth printing circa 1970. The second is titled Arts and is Volume 1 Number 9 and is the August 1976. The newspaper is titled The Indian Trader : The Indian Arts, Crafts & Culture Publication circa 1976. The is a conference pamphlet that is titled Joint Plains-Midwest Anthropological Conference pamphlet, this pamphlet Minnesota Historical Society and Council for Minnesota Archaeology circa 1976. The condition of this collection of Native American arts books and crafts newspaper is well preserved with some natural tears and wear to the booklet and browning to the pages of the newspaper but otherwise shows

Hildebrandt's Spinners & Flies Ad Posters c. 1940s

Lot #665 (Sale Order 611 of 712)

For your consideration are two Hildebrandt's Spinners and Flies cardboard poster advertisements circa 1940-50s. Hildebrandt got their start in 1899 through patriarch John J. Hildebrandt. Hildebrandt started with straight shaft spinners and then ventured into other forms of spinners. Where Hildebrandt really shone, was in the way he made his blades. He stamped them out of thick brass and then plated them with pure gold, silver, and genuine copper. The thick metal base coupled with the pure elemental silver and gold made for a blade that would not tarnish and would hold up to hitting rocks and other debris. Hildebrandt was owned by the family into the early 2000s before selling out to Yakima Bait, another family-owned business. The first in this collection shows a scene of two fishermen in a boat, while one hooks a large fish as it jumps out of the water. Around the center piece are ten photos of people posing with their catches. The top reads, "Hildebrandt's Spinners and Flies / The Old Stand-bys for all Game and Pan Fish" while the bottom reads, "Hildebrandt Makes 'Em in Logansport, Indiana". The sign has an easel back to stand the sign up. The second in this collection shows a man named Slim Eli, smoking a pipe while sitting on a rock getting his fishing rod ready. The poster shows a green background and features eight photos at the top of people with their catches. The top reads, "Hildebrandt's Spinners and Flies / The Old Stand-bys for all Game and Pan Fish" while the bottom reads, "Slim Eli Says: The hull secrete of catchin' fish is knowin where to go - when to go - what baits to use an; how to use 'em; and I'm tellin' ye that Hildebrandt's gen'ally get 'em for me. / Hildebrandt makes 'em in Logansport, Ind.". The sign has an easel back to stand the sign up. Both signs show good condition overall with very little wear present and no signs of obvious damage. The posters measure 14" L x 10 7/8" W.

The Flowering of American Folk Art 1776-1876

Lot #667 (Sale Order 612 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this The Flowering of American Folk Art 1776-1876 and circa 1976. The book includes examples of American folk art from 1776-1876 and is 288 pages long with the inside of the cover reading as follows: The Flowering of American Folk Art 1776-1876 - Jean Lipman and Alice Winchester - A Studio Book - The Viking Press, New York, In Cooperation with the Whitney Museum of American Art. The condition of this book is well preserved with some wear to the corners of the spine and to the corners of the cover with some browning to the pages but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this book is 10 3/4" x 10 1/2".

Wild Bill Hickock Portrait by W.B Perkins Jr. 1908

Lot #668 (Sale Order 613 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Wild Bill Hickock portrait by W.B. Perkins Jr. circa 1908. The portrait shows Wild Bill Hickock sitting in a chair with a suit on and a flat cap on his head. The postcard reads as follows: 77 - "Wild bill", winner of 32 pistol duels, the quickest and best pistol shot that ever lived. Buried in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood, Black Hills, S. D. - Copyrighted 1908 By W.B. Perkins, Jr. The condition of this collectible postcard is well preserved behind a plastic casing with no obvious signs of damage and shows well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this postcard is 5 3/8" x 3 3/8".

F. J. Haynes Three YNP Photos Printed In Germany

Lot #669 (Sale Order 614 of 712)

Featured in this lot are three, framed F. J. Haynes (1853-1921) Yellowstone National Park photos printed in Germany circa 1900-1910. Frank Jay Haynes, known as F. Jay or the Professor to almost all who knew him, was a professional photographer, publisher, and entrepreneur from Minnesota who played a major role in documenting through photographs the settlement and early history of the great Northwest. The three colored photos are set on a backing board in a nice wood frame and show three different locations in Yellowstone National Park. The left most photo shows Keppler Cascades and is numbered 14, the middle photo shows Old Faithful Geyser and is numbered 13, and the right most photo shows the 300 foot Great Falls waterfall in Yellowstone, numbered 20. The photos and frame show good condition overall with slight wear to the frame but no signs of wear or damage to the photos. The photos measure 9 3/16" L x 6 1/4" W, while the entire piece measures 17 1/8" L x 28 5/8" W x 3/4" D.

St. Mary's Lake Original Framed Photo by F. Kiser

Lot #670 (Sale Order 615 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this framed, original photograph of St. Mary's Lake from Going-To-The-Sun Chalet taken by renowned photographer Fred H. Kisser (1878-1955) circa 1912. The photo was taken in Glacier National Park and shows a small cabin next to St. Mary's lake. The distance shows towering mountains covered in trees. The bottom right hand corner reads, "©Kiser". The piece is set in a frame on a backing board. The board reads at the bottom middle, "St. Mary's Lake From Going-To-The-Sun Chalet" in blue lettering and "Glacier National Park" in silver gilt lettering. The piece shows good condition overall with slight discoloration to the photo but no signs of obvious damage are present. The photo measures 12 7/8" L x 19 5/8" W, while the entire piece measures 17 1/2" L x 24" W.

1893 "Tenting on the Plains" by Elizabeth Custer

Lot #671 (Sale Order 616 of 712)

Offered in this lot we have "Tenting on the Plains" by Elizabeth B. Custer, 1893, publisher Charles L. Webster & Company, New York. Written by General George Armstrong Custer's wife, it provides a descriptive account of General Custer's service in Kansas and Texas from a woman's view of the early cavalry installations. From the time of her husband’s death at the Battle of the Little Big Horn until her own death fifty-seven years later, at the age of ninety, Mrs. George Armstrong Custer devoted herself to defending or embellishing her husband’s reputation. This account, the second in Elizabeth’s trilogy of her life with the General, focuses on the period immediately following the Civil War, when the Custers were stationed in Louisiana, Texas, and Kansas. She portrays the aftermath of the Civil War in Texas and life in Kansas while her husband took part in General Winfield Hancock’s 1867 expedition against the Indians between the Arkansas and Platte rivers. Throughout, she provides detailed descriptions of an army officer’s home life on the frontier during this major period of Indian unrest. This tan cloth stamped illustrated textured hardcover exhibits edge scuffing and splits along spine hinge. Measure 5.25"W x 7.5"L x 1.25", weight 1lb, 2oz.

"The Yellowstone National Park", Hiram Chittenden

Lot #672 (Sale Order 617 of 712)

This is a Scarce early edition of "The Yellowstone National Park" by Hiram Chittenden published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive description and guide to America's first national park. The book contains many illustrations and maps, including pull-out map of Yellowstone Nation Park. Hiram Martin Chittenden(1858-1917) was an American engineer and historian. A graduate of West Point, he was the Seattle district engineer for the Army Corps of Engineers from 1906 to 1908. Chittenden was one of the first three elected Port Commissioners at the Port of Seattle. As a historian he was noted for his work on the American West, especially the fur trade. Historian Gordon B. Dodds stated, "...His works on the Yellowstone, the fur trade, and on Missouri River steamboating were long recognized as definitive....His style was formal, clear, and undramatic. His works contain a mass of detail. He was typical of the Progressive era of American history..." Chittenden's 1902 history of the fur trade has been highly influential among historians of the West. His first major work and publication was Yellowstone National Park: Historical and Descriptive (1895), which he authored during his first years working at Yellowstone. This green cloth bound gold gilt stamped hardcover is in nice condition, gold gilt is bright, scuffing exhibited to edges. Intact pages are clean, spine loose, age tanning noted. Measures 5.5"W x 7.75"L x 1.25"D, weight 1lb, 8oz.

Pioneer & Frontier Compilations of 19th C Montana

Lot #673 (Sale Order 618 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Pioneer and Frontier compilations of 19th century Montana. There are two books in this collection. The first is called "Pioneering in Montana: The Making of a State, 1864-1887" by Granville Stuart and edited by Paul C. Philips. The second book is called When Montana and I were Young: A Frontier Childhood" by Margaret Bell and edited and with an introduction by Mary Clearman Blew with an afterword by Lee Rostad. Both books include excerpts and entries with stories from the pioneering frontier of 19th century Montana. The condition of these two books shows some folding to the cover and browning to the pages but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of these books is 8" x 5 3/8" and 8 3/4" x 5 3/4".

Hamm's Beer Co. & Queen Elizabeth II Ashtrays

Lot #674 (Sale Order 619 of 712)

For your consideration are these porcelain ashtrays from Hamm's Beer Co. and Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation ashtray. Theodore Hamm Brewing Company was established in 1865 when Theodore Hamm, a German immigrant, inherited the Excelsior Brewery from his friend and business associate, A. F. Keller. Keller had constructed his brewery over artesian wells in a section of the Phalen Creek valley in St. Paul, Minnesota known as Swede Hollow. During Prohibition, the company survived by producing soft drinks and other food products, enabling it to expand rapidly through acquisitions after the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. From 1933 until 1965, Hamm's saw much success becoming the "fifth largest brewery in the nation by the 1950s." The coronation of Elizabeth II as queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. There are four ashtrays in this collection showing good solid construction and fantastic decoration to the three beer advertising ashtrays and wonderful craftsmanship from Aynsley England Bone China. The condition of these ashtrays are good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of these ashtrays are 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 4 3/4" and 4 1/4" x 6 3/4" x 6 3/4"

c. 1850-1920 Glass Negatives of Fishing Exploits

Lot #675 (Sale Order 620 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this glass negatives of fishing exploits circa 1850 to 1920. There are a total of five glass negatives in this collection. The first is the largest and shows a scene of a family and some other men fishing from the dockside in a marina. The second is is a fishing picture of a man with fishing rod and weighing the fish he just caught. The third is a picturesque scene of a boat on a lake with people on the bank of the lake and is taken from the opposite side of the lake. The fourth shows three men with their catch for the day strung up while they lounge on the bank. The last is is a scene of three men filleting their catch for the day with a tent behind them. Glass plates were in use from the 1850s through the 1920s and were popular with both amateur and professional photographers. The condition of this collection of glass negatives is well preserved with some of them wear to the negatives consistent with the age of the negatives. The measurements of these negatives range from 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" to 5" x 4".

Eskimo Inuit Seal Hide Beaded Mukluk Moccasins

Lot #676 (Sale Order 621 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Eskimo Inuit seal hide beaded Mukluk moccasins circa 1970's. The pair of mukluk moccasins is wonderfully and professionally crafted seal hide, rabbit, and beaded construction that shows a hard sole with walls with the structure of seal hide and the fringe of rabbit fur. The toes of the moccasins is decorated with medallions of trade seed beads that shows coloration of chalk white, and sky blue coloration. The condition of this pair of Mukluk moccasins is good with little wear to the structure of the moccasins and some wear to the bottom of the hard sole of the moccasins. The measurements of this pair of Mukluk moccasins is 4 5/8" x 11 1/2" x 4 1/4". The collective weight of these moccasins is 1lb.

Early Arapaho Beaded Hide Men's Moccasins

Lot #677 (Sale Order 622 of 712)

The lot features an artful and colorful pair of older Northern Plains beaded hide moccasins from the Arapaho. The men’s moccasins are in well kept condition with minimal wear or bead loss. The set shows glass trade seed beads in a geometric pattern with colors of chalk white, greasy yellow, semi-transparent green, red, and medium blue. The pattern shows a graduating rectangular track design over the classic Buffalo / Bison Track design on the foot. The original tie straps are still intact. Provenance: Tom Hardy Indianapolis, Indiana collection. Each measures 11 inches long by 4 inches wide.

Gbaya African Prestige Sword

Lot #678 (Sale Order 623 of 712)

The lot features a Prestige Sword from Gbaya Central Africa. The sword is from Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, or Republic of Cameroon. The sword is nearly identical to the example from the Wolf-Dieter Miersch Collection and the Ethan Rider Gallery (a digital photo is included for reference). The piece shows a medal blade with median ridge running down the center with the hilt being half-moon covered in solid brass trade tacks with gripping area wrapped in iron and copper and at the bottom an inverse half moon pommel end also covered in solid brass trade tacks. Tacked on both sides. The blade has unique engravings. Measures overall 17.75"L by 2.75"W.

Late Bear Head Carved Ball Head War / Dance Club

Lot #679 (Sale Order 624 of 712)

The lot features a contemporary carved wood ball head war club or dance club with bear head carved pommel end. The piece is carved from soft wood and has a round ball head with hewn carving and dark coloring. The body has a typical shape with a beveled cut body and the gripping area has a hewn look with the end having a bear head carving. The club is modernly carved and is a nice display piece. Measures overall 19"L by 4.25"D by 2.5"W.

Northern Plains Indians Beaded Baby Bonnet c. 1950

Lot #680 (Sale Order 625 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Northern Plains Indians beaded baby bonnet circa 1950-60's. The baby bonnet is wonderfully and professionally crafted beaded and felt construction that shows geometric patterns to the beaded segment and shows colors to the trade seed beads that include chalk white, black, red, corn yellow, sky blue, and medium blue. The baby bonnet shows double felt with trade cloth attached. The condition of this beaded baby bonnet shows a preserved condition with some of the threads turning out as Irish Pendants but otherwise is preserved. The measurements of this baby bonnet is 3 5/8" x 5" x 5 1/4".

Indian Why Stories 1st Ed. Linderman C.M. Russell

Lot #681 (Sale Order 626 of 712)

This is a Scarce First Edition of "Indian Why Stories: Sparks from War Eagle's Lodge-Fire" written by Frank Linderman and illustrated by Charles Russell and published in 1915. The book is comprised of numerous Native American Indian folklore stories including "Why the Chipmunk's Back is Striped", "Why Blackfeet Never Kill Mice", "Why the Indians whip the Buffalo-Berries from the Bushes" and many more. The book is a renowned collaboration between Linderman and Russell who were good friends. Frank Bird Linderman was a Montana writer, politician, Native American ally and ethnographer. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he went West as a young man and became enamored of life on the Montana frontier. While working as a trapper for several years, he lived with the Salish and Blackfeet tribes, learning their cultures. He later became an advocate for them and for other Northern Plains Indians. He wrote about their cultures and worked to help them survive pressure from European Americans. For instance, he supported establishment of the Rocky Boy Indian reservation in Montana for landless Ojibwe (Chippewa) and Cree, and continued as an advocate for Native Americans to his death. Charles Marion Russell, also known as C. M. Russell, Charlie Russell, and "Kid" Russell, was an American artist of the American Old West, known as "the cowboy artist", a prolific artist who created more than 2,000 paintings of cowboys, Native Americans, and landscapes set in the western United States and in Alberta, Canada, in addition to bronze sculptures. This blue cloth bound illustrated hardcover is in nice overall condition, scuffing observed on cover edges. Intact fore and bottom edge deckled pages, detached frontispiece, age tanning with slight foxing exhibited. Measures 6.25"W x 8.25"L x 1.25"D, weight 14oz.

The Plainsmen of the Yellowstone by Mark Brown

Lot #682 (Sale Order 627 of 712)

For your consideration is the First Edition "The Plainsmen of the Yellowstone A History of the Yellowstone Basin" by Mark H. Brown, 1961, G. P. Putnam's Sons New York, illustrated with maps. The book covers a span of more than a hundred and fifty years, from the 1740s, when the Verendryé brothers were seeking a route to the western sea, to the late nineteenth century and the days of the settlers who turned the prairie sod "wrong side up." In this book, you will come to know the people behind the famous names—William Clark, John Colter, Jedediah Smith, Custer, Crook, Terry. Others not so familiar are François Antoine Larocque, who explored the Yellowstone well in advance of Clark; Woman Chief, the Gros Ventre girl who became a renowned warrior, and others. Colonel Mark H. Brown, an expert in strategic intelligence, reviewed the military records, journal accounts, and personal testimonies to write this exact and candid study of the flight of the Nez Perce. This brown cloth bound hardcover is in fair overall condition, scuffing and staining observed on covers, spine. Repairs made to loose spine. Deckled fore edge intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing throughout, page 383 has tear, moisture stains noted to top page edges, no other obvious marring noted. Measures 6.5"W x 9.5"L x 1.5"D

Minneapolis Athenaeum N & S Distribution Map

Lot #683 (Sale Order 628 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Minneapolis Athenaeum North and South distribution map. The map is a fold out three map total collection of the distribution of the split between North and South in the United States. The condition of this Minneapolis Athenaeum map is well preserved with some tears to the paper but is otherwise in well preserved condition. The measurements of this map is 11 1/2" x 31".

Brass Four Draw Ship's Spyglass Telescope 19th C.

Lot #684 (Sale Order 629 of 712)

"Offered in this lot is a Brass Four Draw Ship's Hand-held Retractable Spyglass Telescope, circa late 19th Century, unmarked, with brass lens cover. Extends from 8"" closed to 28"" fully open. This lightweight telescope is reminiscent of the brass spyglasses originally used by 17th century ship captains and other seafaring mariners. The telescope, often called “bring 'em near”, is iconic when it comes to ocean navigation during this period and was used to spot landmarks and islands from a distance in order to plot a course. They also allowed people to spot enemy ships and bases at a safe distance. Each draw extends fully, spyglass focuses as intended. This spyglass is in nice working condition, the brass exterior exhibits scratches and dents from age and use, patination observed throughout. Weight 1lb, 4oz.

Cherbourg Fisherman Carved Tobbaco Box c. 1929

Lot #685 (Sale Order 630 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Cherbourg fisherman carved tobacco box circa 1929. The tobacco box is wonderfully and professionally crafted turned and carved American Walnut construction that shows a carved figure of a older fisherman with a pipe in his mouth and shows ribbed decoration to the outside of the box with a removable lid. The inside of the box is marked as follows in pencil is: Cherbourg - 1929 - Went from Wevmouch. The condition of this tobacco loose leaf box is well preserved with a natural fracture to the bottom of the box but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this tobacco box is 4 5/8" x 4" x 4". The collective weight of this box is 6oz.

Vintage Santo Domingo Heishi Necklace

Lot #686 (Sale Order 631 of 712)

The lot features a fantastic Vintage Pawn heishi shell necklace from the Santo Domingo / Kewa Pueblo Indians. The necklace, on string, has a silver clasp with concho / concha Navajo silver pearls along with polished shells, turquoise and catlinite pipestone. Measures 15.25"L end to end. Total weight of 47.7 grams.

Vintage Navajo Richard Begay Earrings

Lot #687 (Sale Order 632 of 712)

The lot features a vintage set of sterling silver earrings from Navajo Richard Begay set with malachite. The set is signed RB STERLING and shows a classic concho / concha dangle with three sterling silver feathers dangling from each and set atop with a polished cabochon of malachite. Richard Begay was a renowned silversmith who died in 2013. Each earring measures 3.25"L and total weigh of both is 12.3 grams.

Canvas Wrapped Canadian Goose Decoy c. 1950's

Lot #688 (Sale Order 633 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this canvas wrapped Canadian Goose decoy circa 1950's. The decoy features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stuffed canvas construction that shows shows the likeness of a Canadian Goose that is stitched together. The condition of this canvas goose decoy is good with some slight wear due to exposure but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this canvas goose decoy is 12 1/4" x 20" x 8 1/2". The collective weight of this decoy is 1lb 14oz.

Lucky Horse Shoe 18k Yellow Gold EL Ring

Lot #689 (Sale Order 634 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this lucky horse show 18k yellow gold EL ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 18k yellow gold EL construction that shows a lucky horse shoe with a red stone in the center of the ring. The stones were tested as glass. The ring is marked as follows: 18k Elec. Lined. The condition of this ring is well preserved with one of the stones keep wanting to fall out but is otherwise well preserved. The measurements of this ring is 1" x 7/8" x 5/8". The collective weight of this ring is 9.4g.

Vintage Zuni Sunface Kachina Multi-Inlay Earrings

Lot #690 (Sale Order 635 of 712)

The lot features a set of vintage sterling silver multiple stone inlaid Sunface Kachina earrings from a Zuni artist. The set shows a classic Sun Face Kachina pattern on sterling silver set with turquoise black onyx, coral and mother of pearl. The kachina has spotted silver along the top and bottom and a stud on the back. The set is well kept and in good condition. Sun Face / Sunface. Each earring measures 1.5" by 1 3/8". Total weight of 13.4 grams.

Vintage Flat Weave Moroccan Kilim Rug, c. mid-20th

Lot #691 (Sale Order 636 of 712)

"Featured in this lot is this Vintage Flat Weave Moroccan Kilim Rug, circa 1970s.

Navajo Saddle Blanket Hand Woven Rug c. 1930's

Lot #692 (Sale Order 637 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Navajo saddle blanket hand woven rug circa 1930's. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a off white field with bands of faded and naturally dyed red along with heathered grey and shows Lazy Lines throughout the saddle blanket. Navajo weavers have been producing numerous examples of Saddle Blankets from around 1880 to the present. These types of Blankets have also been used as Rugs for many years. Single Saddle Blankets are usually about thirty inches square. Double Saddle Blankets are meant to be folded in half, and are about thirty by sixty inches. A good portion of the Saddle Blankets were woven using a twill weave because it is stronger and thicker. Good Navajo Saddle Blankets used as a saddle blanket last in excess of 30 years. The condition of this Navajo saddle blanket shows some fading to the naturally dyed colors and some wear to that body of the blanket with holes from that wear. The measurements of this saddle blanket is 62" x 27 1/2".

C. 1836 McKenney & Hall MON-KA-USH-KA Etching

Lot #693 (Sale Order 638 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Framed Coloured Etching of the Charles Bird King, "MON-KA-USH-KA. A SIOUX CHIEF" (Chief Trembling Earth)., from the folio edition of History of the Indian Tribes of North America by Thomas McKenney & James Hall, circa 1836. Hand-coloured etching on paper from the folio edition of History of the Indian Tribes of North America. Lithographed, coloured, and published by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia. Bowen was the preeminent Philadelphia lithographer and the most important mid 19th-century American publisher of publication plates. The History of the Indian Tribes of North America is a three-volume collection of Native American biographies and accompanying lithograph portraits, originally published in the United States from 1836 to 1844 by Thomas McKenney and James Hall. The majority of the portraits were first painted in oil by Charles Bird King. McKenney was working as the US Superintendent of Indian Trade and would head the Office of Indian Affairs. Believing that Native Americans were threatened as a race, McKenney wanted to preserve a record of their leaders for government archives, as well as to share it with the American people. He commissioned Charles Bird King to paint portraits of leaders who came to Washington to negotiate treaties, and James Hall to write biographies of them. The publication project incorporated lithographs made from the paintings. The wood frame gold gilt trim matted coloured etching is in nice condition, no obvious marring noted. Visible art measures 5.25"W x 9.25"L, frame is 12"W x 15.75"L x .5"D approximately.

1950's Mississippi Lakeshore Estates Sign

Lot #694 (Sale Order 639 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this rare sign advertising Lakeshore Estates: Cottage Sites for Sale. What makes this sign unique is the second line, "Open to Negroes". This sign is believed to be from the post WWII prosperity era of the early 1950's. The fact that this "development" was advertising to include Negroes is a sign of the changing times in Mississippi. The sign advertises swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, and cottage sites for sale. The sign is on heavy card stock and measures 14" L x 11" W. There is staining and fading to the sign and a slight tear on the left side but no other signs of damage are present.

Twenty Four Flat Top Beer Cans ca. 1935-1980

Lot #695 (Sale Order 640 of 712)

This is a collection of steel beer and soft beverage Flat Top cans, 27 total. Included are several Montana breweries such as Great Falls Select from Great Falls Breweries and Highlander from Missoula Brewing Company. There are also national brands like Hamm's, Budweiser, Miller, Pabst, and Schlitz. Regional beers include Sick's Rainier, Shiner, Carling, Yusay, Falstaff, Schmidt's, Point, Old Shay, and ACME. Three soft drink flat top cans are 7up, RC Royal Crown, and Mission Orange Drink. Cans date from 1935 to 1980. Five cans are pull tab, the balance use a "church key" opener. Also included is a vintage 1940s Miller High Life Beer Tip Tray. The cans are in fair to good condition with most showing rust and wear. They all measure about 5" tall, total weight approx. 4lb, 4oz.

Great Falls Breweries Select & Bock Beer Bottles

Lot #696 (Sale Order 641 of 712)

"For your consideration is this Great Falls Breweries Bottles: Great Falls Select and Bock Beer bottles with original Great Falls metal caps. There are two bottles in this collection with good examples of Bock Beer from Great Falls, Montana Breweries and Great Falls Select from Great Falls Breweries. Great Falls Brewing, also known as Great Falls Select, opened in 1933 right after prohibition and every minute 92 bottles were filled being capped, producing 44,000 bottles a day. Founded by Emil Sick, the brewery began with the purchase of the interests of the Montana Brewing Company and the American Brewing Company, two Great Falls firms dating from the 1890s that had been closed by Prohibition. Mr. Sick continued the operation until 1949 when he sold the property to local interests. It was again sold in 1966 to Blitz-Weinhard Company of Portland, Oregon, which continued operations until September, 1968 when severe economic conditions forced the closure of the Great Falls plant. At the time of its closing, the Great Falls operation was the last operating brewery in the four state area of Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, and Wyoming. The condition of these bottles is good with no obvious signs of damage with some patina from wear and age.

Great Falls Select & Stroh's Beer Drinking Glasses

Lot #697 (Sale Order 642 of 712)

"For your consideration are these Great Falls Breweries Great Falls Select and Stroh Brewery Company Stroh's Beer drinking glasses. There are five glasses in this collection with with the Great Falls Select glasses showing two smaller and one larger and the Stroh's Beer glasses showing the same size. The condition of this glass these glasses are good with no obvious signs of damage and in good working condition with no sign of damage to the labels.

The American Art Series: Russell & Remington 2 Vol

Lot #698 (Sale Order 643 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a First Edition, Two Volume Set of “The American Art Series: Charles Russell & Frederic Remington” by Sophia Craze, 1989, Crescent Books publisher, New York, in slipcase. The beauty and variety of the American experience through the work of these great artists. With stunning full-color plates, additional black-and-white illustrations, and concise, authoritative text, these unique, beautifully produced studies present the life, work and achievements of two of America's premier Old West artists. Charles Marion Russell (1864 – 1926) also known as C. M. Russell, Charlie Russell, and "Kid" Russell, was an artist of the Old American West. Russell created more than 2,000 paintings of cowboys, Indians, and landscapes set in the Western United States and in Alberta, Canada, in addition to bronze sculptures. Known as 'the cowboy artist', Russell was also a storyteller and author. Remington is arguably one of the most influential Western artists who ever lived. Frederic Sackrider Remington (1861-1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art. His works are known for depicting the Western United States in the last quarter of the 19th century and featuring such images as cowboys, Native American Indians, and the US Cavalry. These very fine "coffee table" books are in very nice condition in their display box and dust jackets. Intact pages are clean and bright, no marring observed. Original illustrated dust jackets and original illustrated slipcase are in very nice conditions. Books in slipcase measure 10.75"W x 15"L x 1.25"D weight 5lb, 12oz.

1st. Ed. "Bird Woman" by James Willard Schultz

Lot #699 (Sale Order 644 of 712)

This lot includes the First Edition of "Bird Woman" by James Willard Schultz, 1918, Houghton Mifflin Company Boston and New York publishers. "Bird Woman (Sacajawea) The Guide Of Lewis and Clark Her Own Story Now First Given To The World By James Willard Schultz with illustrations", is a moving account of the life of Sacajawea recounted as told to some of the Sioux Indians and frontiersmen who actually met her and other members of the Lewis and Clark expedition. They tell, not only of her heroism during the great expedition, but of her early life, and the story of her capture by hostile Indians which ended in her marriage to a French trader. The author was a trader who lived much of his life among the Indians of Montana and knew members of Sacajawea's tribe personally. Schultz (1859-1947), was an American writer, explorer, Glacier National Park guide, fur trader and historian of the Blackfeet Indians. He came out West as a young man in the late 1800s and lived among the Blackfeet for many years. Speaking their language and using sign language, he absorbed hundreds of stories about the tribe, its history and oral tradition. Eventually Schultz wrote numerous books about his western experiences. This green cloth bound gold gilt stamped illustrated hardcover is in nice condition, front cover gold gilt depiction of a bird perched on a tree limb, slight scuffing exhibited to cover edges. Intact pages exhibit age tanning. Measures 5.5"W x 8"L x 1.25"D, weight 1lb, 2oz.

N. A. Forsyth Stereoview Photographs 1900-40s (9)

Lot #700 (Sale Order 645 of 712)

Featured in this lot are nine N. A. Forsyth stereoview photographs of various locations around Montana circa 1900-1940s. Norman A. Forsyth (American 1869-1949) was a photographer who operated a studio out of Butte, Montana from 1904-1930 working for Underwood and Underwood and later Keystone View Company. Most of his work is displayed in stereograph viewer and portrait cabinet card form. He was known for his unique views of Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks; Butte, Montana; and Montana Indian Tribes. The photos in this collection are as follows: Gunsight Lake in Northern Montana, Citadel Mountain at Lake McDonald, Mount Lolo from Greenough Park in Missoula, Huckleberry Camp at Lake McDonald, The Giant Tooth in the Morrison Caves, State Capitol in Helena, a prize Hereford at the Bozeman fair, the Montana State Band of Butte and a view of Senator Clark's Great Copper Mine in Butte. Some photos have been marked on the back reading, "N. A. Forsyth 1105 W. Granite St. Butte, Agent for Mont. Views". There is pencil writing on the back of some of the photos as well. The photos show good condition overall with some slight wear present but no signs of obvious damage are noted. The photos measure 3 1/2" L x 7" W.

First Edition The Battle For Butte by M. Malone

Lot #701 (Sale Order 646 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this first edition book is on the history of Butte from 1864-1906. The author was the late Michael P. Malone was president of Montana State University in Bozeman and author of C. Ben Ross and the New Deal in Idaho and coauthor, with Richard B. Roeder and William L. Lang, of Montana: A History of Two Centuries. William L. Lang is professor of history at Portland State University. Since it was first published in 1981, The Battle for Butte has remained the most sophisticated account of the events in Butte and the best treatment of the influence of copper in the political history of Montana. The condition of this book is well preserved with some wear to the outside cover but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this book is 9 3/8" L x 6 1/4" W.

Dvojnice Double-barrel Hand-carved Wood Flute

Lot #702 (Sale Order 647 of 712)

Included in this lot is a Vintage Dvojnice Double-barrel Hand-carved Wood Flute, circa 1920-1930. The Dvojnice is a twin-tubed flute from the country formerly known as Yugoslavia. It exists in Serbia and Bosnia and Hercegovina. The precise name of the instrument and the number of fingerholes in each pipe varies from region to region. The Dvojnice is a pastoral woodwind instrument common to many countries of the Balkans; a shepherd would play it while following his herd or performing for his friends. This instrument is strongly associated with rural life and the distinctive singing styles of the agrarian peoples living throughout the Balkans. The Dvojnice is a double flute crafted from a single block of wood that has a narrower width at the blowing end but flares out over the length of the instrument to a greater width at its distal end. It has a single mouthpiece, but two channels that direct the air flow into two separate pipes. The Dvojnice face is decorated with varied and intricate incised geometric designs, vertical sides are scrolled from the bottom to just below the mouthpiece. The Dvojnice is in very nice condition, wear from age, normal use and handling. Measures 13.25"L x 2"W.

19th C. Wooly Angora Stagecoach Driver's Gloves

Lot #703 (Sale Order 648 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Vintage Pair of Wooly Angora Pelt Stagecoach Drivers Gloves circa 19th century. The gauntlets feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted Wooly Angora and leather construction that features corduroy and felt cloth linings to the inside of the gauntlets. The angora fur shows curly auburn brown fur that shows a slightly light brown sheen. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. The outside of the gloves are covered with wooly angora fur except for the palms which are leather. The overall condition of this pair of gauntlets is fair with loose and missing stitching around fingers, hole on right hand fourth finger. The measurements of these gauntlets are 14"L x 10"W.

Leather Blackjack, Circa Early to Mid 1900s

Lot #704 (Sale Order 649 of 712)

Offered in this lot is this Vintage Leather Blackjack, circa early to mid 1900s. A blackjack is a short, concealable, and weighted cylindrical impact tool, usually with a spring running through the grip, and a lead weight cast onto the head, all wrapped up in leather. They’re harder to carry daily, but their sprung weight makes them extremely potent when striking. embraced by police officers and gangsters alike and could be found in the pockets of soldiers, sailors, cowboys, miners, duelists, bouncers, bikers, prostitutes, and common folk. Blackjack weapons appeared in movies, plays, and literature, and even graced the cover of the very first comic book. The origins of the blackjack weapon can be traced back to Renaissance-era fighting manuals, which depict the use of the sand club. The sap and jack as we now know them began to take form in the 1800s. Just prior to the Civil War, President-elect Abraham Lincoln was escorted to the nation’s capitol by his friend and fellow lawyer Ward Hill Lamon, whose personal arsenal consisted of two pistols, a pair of brass knuckles, a large Bowie knife, and a blackjack. The (unofficial) adoption of the sap and blackjack by American law enforcement began in the mid 1800s with the creation of the first professional police forces in Boston and New York, and peaked in the 1960s. This blackjack has a lead head and coil spring handle wrapped with braided leather. A woven leather hand strap connects at the bottom of the handle. Braided brown leather at the head and bottom flank the center braided black leather grip. Scuffing observed to leather, spring still strong. Measures 1.25"W x 7.5"L, weight 8oz.

WWII German Serviceman's Commemorative Cane

Lot #705 (Sale Order 650 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1940s German cane given to soldiers after their retirement in the army. The cane shows a knob style handle constructed of wood, covered in a light brown colored resin material. Below the knob handle is a metal tag wrapped around the shaft of the cane reading, "Zur Erinnerung An Meine Dienstzeit" translating to "To Commemorate My Time of Service". The shaft of the cane has been painted black and the bottom is capped with a metal piece. The cane shows good condition overall with some slight wear to the knob handle and paper residue on the shaft from previous stickers, but no signs of major damage are present. The cane measures 34 3/4" in height and 1 3/8" in diameter.

Blatz Brewing Milwaukee Beer Logo Drinking Glasses

Lot #706 (Sale Order 651 of 712)

For your consideration is these Blatz Brewery Milwaukee Beer logo drinking glasses. There are three glasses in this collection and show blue and yellow lettering. The Blatz Brewing Company was one of Milwaukee’s industrial brewing giants. Operating from 1846 to 1959. Fire destroyed a significant portion of the original brewery in 1872. However, this disaster provided Blatz with an opportunity to enlarge and update his facilities with the latest brewing technology. In 1875, Blatz became the first Milwaukee brewery to establish a bottling department to package beer to ship nationally. This bottled beer won top prize at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. By the 1880s, Blatz increased production to over 100,000 barrels a year and expanded the brewery into a complex that spread across three city blocks. The Blatz Brewing Company survived Prohibition years by producing candy, imiitation beers and soda. The condition of these glasses is good with no obvious signs of damage and also shows great logo placement and condition. The measurements of these glasses range from 4 1/4" x 2 1/2" to 5 1/2" x 2 3/4".

Pabst Bock Beer Flat Top, circa 1950s

Lot #707 (Sale Order 652 of 712)

For your consideration is this vintage Pabst Blue Ribbon Bock Beer flat top can, circa 1950s. The first major brewer to can beer was Pabst Brewing Company, which was established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1844. Brewed for special occasions and holidays, bock style beer originates from Germany. First brewed in the 14th century by monks in the Einbeck region, the dark, malty style of beer was adopted by brewers in Munich. Here the name eventually adapted to that of Ein Bock, literally translating to “a billy goat”. To this day an image of a goat often appears on the labels of a “bock” beers. This flat top beer can features the Pabst Bock ribbon logo on the top, the Pabst Blue Ribbon logo on the face overlapping a silver looking "billy goat" with "bock beer" written in green below. "KEGLINED" logo stamp, 12 FL. OZS. Can is in fine condition exhibiting scratches from normal wear and usage. Measures 2.5"W x 4.75"L

Fort St Anthony Confluence of Mississippi Topo Map

Lot #708 (Sale Order 653 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Fort St. Anthony at the Confluence of the Mississippi and St. Peters river topographical map. The map features a wonderfully and professionally crafted cardstock construction of a topographical map of the site of Fort St. Anthony at the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Peters River. The condition of this topographical map is preserved with the corners seeing some wear and a rip in the middle of the top of the map. The measurements of this map is 13 5/8" x 10 7/8".

1st Ed. "The Spell of the Yukon", Robt. W. Service

Lot #709 (Sale Order 654 of 712)

Presented in this lot is the First Edition of, "The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses" by Robert W. Service, 1907, Barse & Hopkins Pub;lishers, New York. A collection of poems telling of adventures during the Klondike gold rush by Britain's Robert W. Service (1874-1958), known as "The Bard of the Yukon", was a British-Canadian poet and writer who spent long periods traveling in the Western United States and Canada, often in poverty. When his bank sent him to the Yukon, he was inspired by tales of the Klondike Gold Rush, and wrote two poems "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee", which showed remarkable authenticity from an author with no experience of gold-mining, and enjoyed immediate popularity. Encouraged by this, he quickly wrote more poems on the same theme, which were published as Songs of a Sourdough (re-titled The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses in the U.S.), and achieved a massive sale. When his next collection Ballads of a Cheechako proved equally successful, Service could afford to travel widely and live a leisurely life, basing himself in Paris and the French Riviera. Partly because of their popularity, and the speed with which he wrote them, his works were dismissed as doggerel by the critics, who tended to say the same of Rudyard Kipling, with whom Service was often compared. This did not worry Service, who was happy to classify his work as "verse, not poetry". This green cloth bound gold gilt stamped hardcover is in nice condition, slight scuffing exhibited to cover edges, gold gilt is clean and bright. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and very slight foxing, loose spine, soiling of center pages. Measures 5"W x 7.5"L x .5"D, weight 6oz.

Hudson Motor Car Company Manuals 1926-47 (3)

Lot #710 (Sale Order 655 of 712)

Featured in this lot is an instruction book, poster advertisement and service manual presented by the Hudson Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan circa 1926-1947. From 1909 until 1954, the Hudson Motor Car Company was a well-known American automaker. Joseph L. Hudson and seven business associates, including Roy D. Chapin, founded the Detroit, Michigan-based company. The company invented a number of automotive technologies in the 1920s, most famously the "Super Six" engine, which was known for its powerful and smooth performance. In the late 1940s, Hudson also unveiled the "step-down" design, which made the vehicles more maneuverable and stable to drive thanks to a lower center of gravity. With its reasonably priced and fashionable vehicles, Hudson enjoyed great success in the 1930s car market, which helped the company become well-known in the sector. Hudson's success persisted into the 1940s, but after World War II, bigger manufacturers became more competitive, which decreased sales. American Motors Corporation (AMC) was formed in 1954 through the merger of the Hudson Motor Car Company and the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation. The goal of the merger was to forge a more formidable organization that could more effectively take on the "Big Three" American automakers, Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors. The Hudson Motor Car Company ceased operations the same year that the final Hudson-badged cars were produced. The first in this collection is titled, "Instruction Book Hudson Super-Six" and was published in 1929. The book gives extensive write-ups on how to care for and repair your vehicle including illustrations and photos. The second item in this lot is a poster board from 1947 advertising various Hudson parts and accessories. The front shows a three month calendar and shows various items Hudson is selling a the top. The back of the advertisement gives yearly model and identifying model numbers for various parts on different cars. The third in this lot is titled, "Hudson-Essex Service Manual" published in 1926. The service manual gives extensive information on how to care for, repair and keep your car running. It shows numerous illustrations and photos of parts and sections of the car throughout. The manual also shows photos of tools you might need to do certain repairs on your cars. The pieces in this lot show good condition overall with some wear present from their age and use over the years. The smaller manual shows the most wear with fused pages and tears present. The pieces measure from 10 7/8" L x 8 3/8" W x 1/2" D to 9" L x 6" W and has a collective weight of 1 pound and 10 ounces.

George Washington Silver Quarter Collection (39)

Lot #711 (Sale Order 656 of 712)

For your consideration is this collection of thirty-nine George Washington quarters from 1939 to 1964. The coins were designed by John Flanagan. Eighteen of these coins were minted in Denver, seventeen were minted in Philadelphia, and four were minted in San Francisco. One side of the coin shows the profile of George Washington, while the reverse shows a heraldic eagle holding a cluster of arrows and an olive branch below. The coins show varying degrees of wear but no signs of obvious damage is present. The coins measure 7/8" in diameter and have a collective weight of 240.5 grams.

C. 1930-1940's Western Sterling Ranger Buckle Set

Lot #712 (Sale Order 657 of 712)

The lot features a sterling silver Western Ranger Buckle set on original early tooled leather belt all dating from circa 1930-1940's. The buckle is signed Sterling with an "S" hallmark. The pieces include the buckle, tip and slide all hand engraved with a classic paisley design. The belt itself measures 44"L from the end of the tip to the end of the buckle. The buckle is 1.75" by 1 5/8". Total weight of 91.2 grams.

Navajo T Etsitty Silver Rainbow Calsilica Necklace

Lot #713 (Sale Order 658 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a sterling silver and rainbow calsilica necklace from Navajo artist, Ted Etsitty. The necklace features a professionally crafted sterling silver and rainbow calsilica construction that shows a strand of Navajo pears with spherical rainbow calsilica gemstones and a formal pendant with a floral border set to a sterling silver plate that shows an oval cut rainbow casilica with inter twinned colors of light orangey brown, blue, red, light red, and green. The pendant is marked on the back 'sterling' and 'TE'. The overall condition of this Navajo necklace is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurement of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 17 1/4" and the pendant measures 1 7/8" x 1 1/8". The collective weight of this necklace is 30.9g.*

Taxco Mexico Twisted Rope Sterling Silver Bracelet

Lot #714 (Sale Order 659 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Taxco, Mexico twisted rope sterling silver bracelet. The bracelet features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that shows a hollow twisted rope design and is marked 'sterling'. The condition of this Taxco bracelet is is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this Taxco bracelet is 2 7/8" x 3" x 1/4". The collective weight of this bracelet is 1g.

Liberty Peace Silver Dollar Collection 1922-24 (3)

Lot #715 (Sale Order 660 of 712)

Featured in this lot are three silver Liberty Peace Dollars circa 1922-1924. The Peace Dollar was created to symbolize the peace after the end of World War I. The coins show no mintage mark, indicating that they were minted in Philadelphia. The coins show Lady Liberty, modeled after Teresa de Francisci, wearing a radiating crown with the date below on one side, while the opposite side shows a Bald Eagle resting on an olive branch with the word “Peace” underneath. The coins vary in terms of wear, as the 1922 coin shows a bright luster compared to the two 1924 coins showing little to no luster and more wear. Only one coin is not in a case. The coins show good condition with no signs of obvious damage. The coins measure 1 1/2 in diameter. The collective weight of all three coins is 80 grams.

Far West Stage Line Notice To Passengers 1900-10s

Lot #716 (Sale Order 661 of 712)

For your consideration are two framed Far West Stage Line notice to passengers posters circa 1900-1910s. The first in this lot shows the rules of the stage line and reads, "Far West Stage Line Notice To Passengers / Adherence to the following rules will insure a pleasant trip for all" at the top. Below that are the 9 rules that the passengers must adhere by. The second of the set shows the boarding prices including lodging for the night for 25 cents, food for 25 cents, liquors for 6 1/4 cents, wine (per gallon) for 25 cents, oats for horses (per gallon) for 1 cent and horses are stabled for free. The top reads, "Board" in bold, black lettering and shows scroll style designs. Both pieces are set in a light wood frame and are single matted with beige matting paper. The pieces show good condition overall with some slight staining / foxing present on both pieces, but no signs of major damage is noted. The visible poster measures 10 3/4" L x 8 3/16" W, while the entire pieces measures 14 7/8" L x 12 3/8" W x 7/8" D.

Willard E. Worden P.P.I.E. Photographs 1915 (2)

Lot #717 (Sale Order 662 of 712)

Featured in this lot are two photographs taken by Willard E. Worden in 1915 in San Francisco at the P.P.I.E. (Panama-Pacific International Exposition). The first photo shows the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, which was actually constructed for the P.P.I.E. in 1915 to exhibit works of art. The photo has been hand-tinted and shows light colors of blue, yellow and green. The second photo is framed and shows the Mullgardt Tower, located in the Court of Abundance in San Francisco. The photo was taken under an archway, with the tower framed in the center of the photo. Both photos show good condition overall with the Palace of Fine Arts photo showing some slight scratching, but no major signs of damage are present. The unframed photo measures 9 3/8" L x 7 3/8" W, while the framed photo measures 8 5/8" L x 6 3/4" W.

35 Audio-Visual Dennison Copies from MHS

Lot #718 (Sale Order 663 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 35 Audio-Visual Dennison Copies from Minnesota Historical Society. There are a total of 35 Dennison copies of Native Americans both on and off the reservation. Each Dennison Copy was printed at the Minnesota Historical Society and includes the information from the photograph on the backs of each of the photographs. The condition of this collection of of Dennison copies is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows well preserved condition. The measurements of these copies are 14" x 8 1/2".

"Helena Illustrated..." by Frank L. Thresher 1890

Lot #719 (Sale Order 664 of 712)

For your consideration is this 1890s "Helena Illustrated, Capitol of the State of Montana - A History of the Early Settlement and the Helena of To-Day" by Frank L. Thresher, published in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This late 19th century book focuses on Helena, Montana and the resources, buildings, history and notable people of the city. The book contains numerous pictures and includes a small map on the very last page. Information on transportation, churches and universities are also included in the book. The book shows fair condition as the cover and first three pages have been torn and repaired numerous times. The interior pages of the book show good condition overall with slight foxing throughout but no signs of major tears or damage are present. The book measures 9 7/8" L x 12 1/4" W.

1st Ed. "Helena, Montana Past, Present and Future"

Lot #720 (Sale Order 665 of 712)

"Included in this lot is a Rare First Edition of, Helena, Montana Past, Present and Future"", 1891, published by Arthur W. Ide & W. D. Rumsey Helena, Montana, with Illustrations from Photographs by H. J. Lowry. Designed, illustrated and printed by The South Publishing Co. 76 Park Place, N.Y. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and established on October 30, 1864. Due to the gold rush, Helena became a wealthy city, with approximately 50 millionaires inhabiting the area by 1888. Helena was the territorial capital in 1875 and became the state capital in

1st Edition "Adventures of Buffalo Bill" 1904

Lot #721 (Sale Order 666 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a 1904 First Edition of a vintage children's hardcover series book, "Adventures of Buffalo Bill," by Colonel William F. Cody, Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York and London. The book chronicles the thrilling life and times of the legendary frontiersman, one of the greatest adventurers of the late 1800s and early 1900s. From his start as an army scout during the westward expansion to the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, this book is an exciting read as Buffalo Bill's own words grace its pages. A wonderful story of his long, eventful, heroic career and is supplemented with a chapter by a loving, life-long fdriend covering his last days, death, and burial. The whole work comprising an authentic history of many events inseparably interwoven with the exploration, settlement, and development or our Great Western Plains. This red illustrated cloth bound hardcover is in fair to nice condition, front cover vignette of figure crouched behind a tree with his long rifle, scuffing noted to cover edges, spine loose. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and slight foxing. Measures 4.75"W x 6.75"L x .75"D, weight 12oz.

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches Large Plate

Lot #722 (Sale Order 667 of 712)

Offered in this lot is a Vintage Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches Large Decorative Plate, circa mid to late 19th century, Qianlong Qing Dynasty Period mark on backside. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. Early Chinese culture relied on several timekeeping notations to keep track of days, months, and years. Among these were the familiar methods of numbering the months of the year from one to twelve and counting years in terms of the reigns of rulers. However, one form of timekeeping was independent of the events or history and even of the rhythms of nature. This was a system of counting that involved the combination of two series of signs, which yielded a total of 60 possible combinations. This is called the system of “Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.” This porcelain plate features geomancy (Feng Shui) compass, zodiac symbols and Bagua (eight trigrams) in the center of the plate surrounding the symbols for yin and yang. This plate is in fine condition, a consistent craquelure glazing features prominently throughout. Colours and designs are vivid, no marring observed. Measures 14" diameter x 2"D, weight approx 3lb, 14oz.

Boehler Charolais Cattle Brand Advertising Sign

Lot #723 (Sale Order 668 of 712)

Included in this lot we have a Cattle Ranch Brand Advertising Sign from Boehler Charolais, circa late 1900s. The Boehler Charolais was a Montana Ranch located in Sheridan, Montana. This sign board displays the Boehler brand of a diamond slash X on the left side with what looks like a "MB" brand on the right. The first brand was applied to cattle left hips and a horse's left shoulder. The second brand was applied to cattle left rib while also applied to a horse's left thigh. In many states, including Montana, branded livestock must be registered in the respective county where they are run. In addition to marking livestock, brands represent the trademark of a ranching family and therefore also represent pride, duty and stewardship, which inspires loyalty and dedication. Many cowboys still refer to “riding for the brand” to represent their commitment to their employer. The original Boehler Ranch was sold in 1992. The board comes with a lanyard style business card with "Member National Cattlemen's Association" on one side and "Boehler Charolais - The Great White Cattle That Have Roots" with a quality performance seal and contact info. The sign board shows good condition overall with some light wear across the piece. The board measures 11"W x 23.5"L x .75"D, weight 2lb, 12oz.

Rogers Sterling Silver Bud Flower Vase 1865-1867

Lot #724 (Sale Order 669 of 712)

"Presented in this lot is a Vintage Rogers Sterling Silver Bud Flower Vase 7"", circa 1865-1867. This vase features the ""anchor Rogers anchor"" trademark used when William Rogers formed the Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. Rogers is a recurrent name in American makers of coin, sterling and silverplate ware. The best known trademark is "" 1847 Rogers Bros "", used from 1862, but lots of companies with this name were created, merged, separated in an endless succession of intertwined relationships. The companies in which one or more of the original Rogers brothers (William, Asa and Simeon) were actively interested, in existence in the 1930s (or at least the brands carrying their name), and the dates they were organized are as follows: Rogers Brothers, Hartford, in 1847; Rogers, Smith & Co., Hartford, in 1856; Rogers & Brother, Waterbury, in 1858; William Rogers Mfg. Co. (Wm. Rogers & Son), Hartford, in 1865; Rogers Cutlery Co., Hartford, in 1871. These concerns, as well as the Meriden Britannia Co. which beginning in 1862 continued the production of ""1847 Rogers Bros"", are all of the concerns in which the three original brothers have been connected and at various times have become part of the lnternational Silver Co. All three of the partners, William, Asa and Simeon, were in the employ of the Meriden Britannia Co. when they died. This sterling silver bud flower vase is marked on the bottom with the ""anchor Rogers anchor"" Sterling trademark, Weighted Reinforced 201 66. Through patina, slight dents observed. 7""H, 2.25"" diameter base, 2"" mouth, weight approximate 76.4 grams.

Civil War Era 2nd Cavalry & Numerical Uniform Pins

Lot #725 (Sale Order 670 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Civil War Era 2nd Cavalry and numerical uniform pins and adornments. There are a total of 29 uniform and hat pins in this collection that include a 2nd Cavalry uniform pin, a US Cavalry Indian Scout hat pin, with a raised Cavalry Star concho. The second sheet includes numerical uniform pins of 2's, 4's, 5's, 6's, and 7's. The condition of this collection of Civil War pins is well preserved with some oxidation and wear to the brass but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of these pins range from 1 3/4" x 2 5/8" to 5/8" x 3/8".

Chinese Qing Dynasty Silver Ingot, ca. late 19th C

Lot #726 (Sale Order 671 of 712)

Offered in this lot is this Chinese Qing Dynasty Silver Ingot, circa late 19th century. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. Known as sycee or yuanbao was a type of silver ingot currency used in imperial Chinese from its founding under the Qin dynasty until the fall of the Qing in the 20th century. Sycee were not made by a central bank or mint but by individual goldsmiths or silversmiths for local exchange; consequently, the shape and amount of extra detail on each ingot were highly variable. Square and oval shapes were common, but boat, flower, tortoise and others are known. Their value, like the value of the various silver coins and little pieces of silver in circulation at the end of the Qing dynasty, was determined by experienced moneyhandlers, who estimated the appropriate discount based on the purity of the silver and evaluated the weight in taels. Sycees remained in use until the end of the Qing dynasty. This silver ingot has Chinese seal characters stamped on the face, the backside features an engraved dragon breathing out fire with floral detailing. One side of the ingot has "100.1" inscribed twice. Measures 2.5"L x .5"W x .5"D, weight approximate 100.1 grams.

Seljuk Oil Lamp, 12th C & Teapot Oil Lamp, 19th C

Lot #727 (Sale Order 672 of 712)

Included in this lot are two (2) Vintage Oil Lamps: One (1) Seljuk Persian Ornate Bronze Oil Lamp, circa 12th-15th century AD., three-footed pedestal shaped in appearance of a bird with an open oil reservoir bowl and short wick-holding spout. Second vintage oil lamp is from the 1800s, a brass teapot style finger oil lamp with a lid, the wick protruding from the reservoir through a long thin nozzle. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. Oil and oil lamps have been utilized for centuries with the earliest discovered lamps dating from 9th century Persia. Historically these lamps were illuminated by vegetable oils, tallow or animal fat. These oil lamps are in amazingly preserved conditions, original brass and bronze finishes still visible, rich patina covers both lamps. Bronze lamp measures 3.25"W x 5"L x 1"H, brass lamp is 5"L, 3" diameter, 2"H, total weight of lamps is 8oz.

12th Century AD Bronze Oil Lampstand Tripod Base

Lot #728 (Sale Order 673 of 712)

For your consideration this lot includes a 12th Century AD Bronze Oil Lampstand Copper Overlay Tripod Base, procured in Ghazni, Afghanistan 1969-1971. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. Ghazni's early history is obscure; it has probably existed at least since the 7th century. Early in the 11th century, under Mahmud of Ghazna, the town became the capital of the vast empire of the Ghaznavids, Afghanistan's first Muslim dynasty. This domed lampstand tripod base is highly decorated with Kufic and bird motifs featured on the top and underneath areas. Made to hold a bronze or ceramic oil lamp, it once would have had one or more pole sections rising from its center from which the lamp would hang. The feet of the lamp are shaped like warrior's boots forming a tripod-like stand. Above the legs is a large platform, decorated with incised scrollwork motifs. Rising from the platform is the base where the pole could be inserted. A stand like this one would have served as the main way to provide artificial lighting inside of a Ghaznavid dynasty house; many similar ones have been found an archaeological sites throughout Afghanistan; bronze items would have been treasured and probably passed down through a family as heirlooms. This tripod base has a beautiful dark mottled patina on surface. Slight bending to form. Part of one side of the upper platform is missing. Small areas of loss around the edges of the pole attachment. Legs and upper part of attachment are slightly bent, but the piece stands nicely on its own. Measures 6.5"H, 10.5" diameter, weight 2lb, 12oz.

18th Century Butcher's Iron Knife Sharpening Tool

Lot #729 (Sale Order 674 of 712)

"Offered in this lot is this 18th Century Butcher's Iron Knife Sharpening Tool With Belt Loop and Chain, Afghanistan. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including Afghan artifacts. The sharpener is intricately inscribed on the front face as well as the heel, the shaft has five ""sections"" separated by double rings. The belt loop also has delicate incised designs. A weldless lock link style chain is attached to the belt loop. The foot of the sharpener appears to be shaped like a mallet pounder or tenderizer, used to break down tough muscle fibers, and for meat to be flattened, allowing it to cook more evenly. A very interesting piece three centuries old and appears still functional for how it was designed. Scratches and pitting observed as would be expected for a piece of this age. Patination noted throughout. Measures 9""L without belt loop and chain, 25""L total length. Weight 10oz.

Timken Station System Photographic Service Card

Lot #730 (Sale Order 675 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Timken Station System Photographic Service card circa mid 1900's. The display card features a wonderfully and professionally crafted card board construction that shows a woman standing in Fall garments standing with a horse by her head and reads as follows: This is a Timken Station - Timken System Photographic Service for Amateurs - Films and Plates Developed Prints and Enlargements Made - Rates Reasonable - All Work Guaranteed - Work left can be called for in Two Days - 6040 - F.A.S. The condition of this display card shows some wear to the corners of the display card and a repair with a fracture to the ear of the horse with some discoloration to the coloration consistent with age. The measurements of this display card is 11 3/4" x 11 1/8".

C. 1860-1890 Qing Rose Medallion Cups & Gilt Bowl

Lot #731 (Sale Order 676 of 712)

"Offered in this lot are twelve (12) small Rose Medallion Gilt Cups and one (1) medium size Rose Medallion Gilt Bowl, circa Qing Dynasty 1860-1890. Provenance: Private collection, Big Sky, Montana. In the 17th century, different patterns were designed in order to satisfy the high demand for Chinese ceramics in Western Europe. Perhaps the most popular and desirable of the patterns, Chinese Rose Medallion, perfectly showcases the uniqueness and recognizability of Chinese export porcelain. Called “polychrome enameled,” this type of porcelain consists of a ceramic body decorated in only blue pigment and then painted under the glaze in a variety of colors and depictions. The pattern, extremely recognizable, consists of a central medallion that often features a bird of a peony. Outside of the medallion, four or more panels typically encircle the body of the ceramic, covering the piece in a flat narrative sequence. Figures, trees, birds, butterflies encircle the porcelain ware, leaving the viewer to discern the intricate details within each panel. The dominant colors of the rose medallion pattern often consists of vibrant pinks, greens, reds, blues, and sometimes softer pastels. If the Rose Medallion piece doesn’t have any marks or characters to identify itself, then it is most likely a piece made before 1890. Some of the highest quality Rose Medallion pieces utilized gold to highlight the finer details, and even some of the more intricate depictions on the surface. The cups have scalloped edged mouths, bowl has a central medallion. Gold gilt highlights the figures and scenes. Cups and bowl are in good overall condition, slight chipping and scuffing observed on pieces. Cups measure 4"" diameter, 2""H each, bowl is 5.25"" diameter, 2.5""H approximately. Total weight approximate 2lb

Antique Grant-Kohrs Ranch Montana Limoges Dish Set

Lot #732 (Sale Order 677 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Grant-Kohrs Deer Lodge, Montana Ranch Theodore Haviland Limoges France Chalfonte Set including a signed certificate from 1993 being sold from the estate. There are nine larger plates, six smaller teacup plates, and six teacups in this collection. Each of the pieces are profusely decorated with floral decorations that include roses and other types of flowers all vined together and are marked on the bottom of the pieces as follows: Theodore Haviuland - Limoges - France - Chalfonte. The collection comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity from 1993 purchased by Ester Mae Rumohn pertained to the Kohrs-Warren family history, and is associated with the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site at Deer Lodge, MT. It formed a part of the late Conrad Warren's estate, and was dispersed by Mr. Warren's heirs, Patrica Nell Warren and Conrad Warren ii, at an estate auction at the ranch on July 25, 1993. Provenance: part of the extensive collection of china at the Grant Kohns Estate . The condition of this collection of French pottery shows a well preserved collection with one of the teacup plates showing a small chip in it but otherwise the other pieces don't show obvious signs of damage. The measurements of the large platters is 8" x 8" x 3/4", the teacup plates measure 5 5/8" x 5 5/8" x 5/8", and the teacups measure 2" x 4 1/4" x 3 3/4". The collective weight of this collection is 8lb 8oz.

12th Century AD Bronze Oil Lampstand Tripod Base

Lot #733 (Sale Order 678 of 712)

Presented in this lot is a 12th Century AD Bronze Cast Oil Lampstand Copper Overlay Tripod Base (cheragh-paye), procured in Ghazni, Afghanistan, circa 1969-1971. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. Ghazni's early history is obscure; it has probably existed at least since the 7th century. Early in the 11th century, under Mahmud of Ghazna, the town became the capital of the vast empire of the Ghaznavids, Afghanistan's first Muslim dynasty. This lampstand tripod base is highly decorated with Kufic motifs featured. A poly lobed platform with convex slanting rim rests on three legs with feet. One of these legs is now missing, the remaining two have fragments missing. The surface of the platform is created by six lotus bud-shaped cups, their tangent sides curving up to a hexagonal rim and thereby defining triangular facets sloping down from the rim. Within the lotus bud-shaped cups circular cartouches are engraved with pointed finials and triangular bases enclose foliate scrolls. Section of a horizontal protrusion adjacent to area of the missing leg is also missing, copper overlay still visible in some areas. Measures 6.5"H, 9" diameter, weight 1lb, 12oz.

Mughal Persian Miniature Court Scene Gouache

Lot #734 (Sale Order 679 of 712)

Featured in this lot is a Signed Mughal Persian Miniature Court Scene Gouache Painting, circa 15th-16th century, framed. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. Persian miniature painting is a courtly and aristocratic art, with exquisite colors, balanced compositions, and meticulous attention to detail. A Persian miniature is a small Persian painting on paper, whether a book illustration or a separate work of art intended to be kept in an album of such works called a muraqqa. The techniques are broadly comparable to the Western Medieval and Byzantine traditions of miniatures in illuminated manuscripts. Throughout its history, Persian miniature painting has had a close affinity with the royal courts and its progression and development had a close connection to the royal patronage and the degree to which the rulers and their regional governors supported and encouraged the artists. Miniature painting became a significant Persian genre in the 13th century, receiving Chinese influence after the Mongol conquests, and the highest point in the tradition was reached in the 15th and 16th centuries. This Mughal Persian Miniature Gouache painting is depicting a Royal court scene in bold colors and with fine details in the foreground. In the near background are seen tents, horses, and people while in the far background appear stone the leftover aqueducts from Roman governance. This gold gilt wood framed shadow box-style matted painting is in nice condition, the various colours vibrant as would be typical of Indo-Persian miniature paintings. Visible art measures 4.25"W x 7"L, frame is 11.75"W x 13.5"L x 1.5"D, weight is 2lb, 6oz.

"Artist & Writers On Baseball" Photos & Stamps

Lot #735 (Sale Order 680 of 712)

For your consideration is this1989 "Diamonds Are Forever - Artists and Writers on Baseball - Legends Baseball Scrapbook and Stamp Album" published by the United States Postal Service and various baseball ephemera. The scrapbook is dedicated to four of the game’s legends whose stirring achievements have earned them commemoration on U.S. postage stamps – Jackie Robinson (1982), Babe Ruth (1983), Roberto Clemente (1984) and Lou Gehrig (1989). The book originally came sealed with a mint unhinged stamp for each player that was to be affixed within the album by the collector, as well as a baseball card of each, picturing the player’s U.S. postage stamp on the front of the card, with their career statistics on the back. The photographed art included in the scrapbook are as follows: Ed Paschke's "Mask Man" (1970), Ralph Fasanella's "Night Game - Yankee Stadium" (1961), Micheal Langenstein's "Play Ball" (1982) and Gerald Garston's "Pastime" (1984). The included ephemera is as follows: three Cracker Jack Ball Players collector cards, a 1994 San Francisco Giants foldable game calendar and four tickets to the Oakland / Giants game on March 31, 1995. The pieces in this collection show good condition overall with some wear from their age and use but no signs of obvious damage are noted. All pieces come in the original folder measuring 12" L x 9" W.

Embossed Indian Head Peace Medal Framed Portrait

Lot #736 (Sale Order 681 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this embossed Indian Head peace medal framed portrait. The portrait features a wonderfully and professionally crafted embossed raised construction that shows a Indian shoulder shot with a Native man with a feather in his hair and shows traditional garments with beadwork on his shirt. The condition of this framed Indian head portrait shows some wear to the frame and some tears tot he inner frame with wear to the portrait of the artwork. The condition of this famed portrait is 13" x 12 3/4" the visible artwork is 9 1/8" x 9".

J. Meren Yellowstone Park Lithograph Print 1920s

Lot #737 (Sale Order 682 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1920s J. Meran lithograph print of Yellowstone National Park published by John Drescher Company in New York. The company published colored lithograph reproductions of various artist and their paintings that were intended as framed decorative art and not collector investments, making well known and famous artworks available to the general public. The lithograph shows a scene on a lake in Yellowstone National Park, while a Native American paddles his canoe through the middle. The background shows steep, towering cliffs and wooded areas. The bottom left shows the signature and publishers reading, "J. Meren / John Drescher & Co. N. Y." in white lettering. The bottom right reads, "Yellowstone Park" in light blue lettering. The frame shows good condition overall with the back exhibiting some wear but no signs of obvious damage are present. The lithograph shows good condition as well with no wear or damage present. The visible art measures 13 1/2" L x 27 5/8" W, while the entire piece measures 17 1/2" L x 31 1/2" W x 1 3/8" D.

Sawyer Lake, New Hampshire Landscape Litho

Lot #738 (Sale Order 683 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Sawyer Lake, New Hampshire landscape lithograph. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lithograph construction that shows a panorama view of Sawyer Lake in New Hampshire with a mountain range in the background that is snow capped. The condition of this landscape portrait shows some wear to the frame paint job but the lithograph features no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this framed lithograph is 7 7/8" x 13" and the visible artwork measures 6 7/8" x 12".

M. J. Edison Buffalo on the Open Plains Watercolor

Lot #739 (Sale Order 684 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this watercolor on cardstock of Buffalo on the open plains by artist M.J. Edison. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted watercolor construction that shows the open plains with some sage brush and shows three buffalo grazing and looking off into the distance. The artist signature is in the bottom left hand corner. The condition of this watercolor shows some wear to the paint of the frame of the artwork and the plastic cover shows a crack in the upper corner of the artwork but the watercolor is well preserved. The measurements of this framed watercolor is 11 7/8" x 8 5/8" and the visible artwork measures 9 3/4" x 6 7/8".

1880-1900s Bozeman, Montana Ephemera Collection

Lot #740 (Sale Order 685 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this collection of Bozeman, Montana ephemera of over 60 calling cards, business cards, advertisements, envelopes and advertisement coupons and checks circa 1880-1900s. All documents are set in plastic sleeves and sit in a large, three ring binder. The pieces in this lot come from various businesses around the Bozeman, Montana area such as Raleigh, Lamme & Company, Taylor & Ray, G.W. Anderson & Son, Nevitt Bros, J. Basinski & Bros, J. Ellis Dry Goods and Groceries and more. The documents are in good condition despite their antique age with some slight wear and foxing throughout. The binder measures 11 1/2" L x 10" W x 1 1/2" D.

1906 Northern Pacific Yellowstone Wonderland Album

Lot #741 (Sale Order 686 of 712)

For your consideration is this original Northern Pacific Railway "Wonderland 1906" souvenir album. The album encompasses Yellowstone National Park, Bitterroot Mountains, Columbia River, Pacific Northwest Coast and Alaska. There are numerous photographs throughout and a large map of the US indicating Northern Pacific Railway routes as well. The album was made to promote travel to the two parks by way of the Great Northern Railway. The GN ran from Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Seattle, Washington, it was the creation of 19th-century railroad entrepreneur James J. Hill and was developed from the Saint Paul & Pacific Railroad. The Great Northern's route was the northernmost transcontinental railroad route in the U.S. The wine coloured paper front cover of the book displays two illustrations, a coloured illustration of Yellowstone Falls with the second depicting a bear walking through a grassy field. "Wonderland 1906" is written in green lettering. Back cover features the the logo, "Northern Pacific Yellowstone Park Line". This souvenir album is in fair to good condition, age tanning, mildew and foxing observed throughout. Loose spine. Measures 6.75"W x 9.75"L

Various Car Company Owner Manuals 1924-1937 (5)

Lot #742 (Sale Order 687 of 712)

Featured in this lot are five owner's manual from various car companies circa 1924-1937. The first in this collection is from the Nash Motor Company in Kenosha, Wisconsin and is titled, "Nash Advance Six Series 460 / Information for the Owner / Book Number 69". The book is bound with a green paper and gives the reader information on how to care for and repair their vehicle, complete with in depth readings, illustrations and photos. The second in this collection is from the Willy-Overland Inc. in Toledo, Ohio and is titled, "Willys-Overland Whippet Six / Operation and Care / Model 98-A". The book is bound with a light blue paper cover and tells the reader on how to care for and repair their vehicle, featuring in depth readings, illustrations and photos. The third is from the Oakland Motor Car Company in Pontiac, Michigan and is the fourth edition of "Oakland Repair Parts List / Model 6-54". The book is bound in a green paper cover and gives the reader an extensive list of parts to repair their car with complete with numerous photos of car parts. The fourth book in this lot is from Auburn Automobile Company in Auburn, Indiana and is titled, "The New Cord". The book shows a white New Cord on the front cover with the title reading, "The New Cord" in white lettering. The book details the new and elegant features of the New Cord with brightly colored phototone engravings done by John & Ollier Engraving Company and detailed write ups telling the reading about the car. The final book was presented by the Oakland Motor Car Company in Pontiac, Michigan and is titled, "Master Price List of Parts / Models: 32-B, 34, 34-B, 34-C, 34-D, 6-44, 6-54A, 6-54B, O-6, G/O-6, P/6, AA-6, O/8". The book gives an extensive list of various parts and their prices for all of the models listed in the title. The catalogs in this collection show good condition overall with wear present from their age and use over the years, but no signs of obvious damage is present. The books measure from 10 3/4" L x 8 1/2" W x 5/8" D to 9" L x 6" W x 1/4" D. The collective weight of the catalogs is 2 pounds and 2 ounces.

Yellowstone National Park Ephemera 1900-1972

Lot #743 (Sale Order 688 of 712)

For your consideration is this collection of Yellowstone National Park ephemera circa 1900-1972. The collection includes two stereoview photos, two bronze Centennial coins, and a pack of playing cards. The stereoview photos were taken by William W. Myers and T. W. Ingersoll. Ingersoll's photo shows an older man with a long white beard standing in an area around Mammoth. Myers's photo shows Old Faithful Geyser at the peak of its eruption. The playing cards are souvenir cards from Yellowstone National Park and were published by the Official Photographer of Yellowstone, F. J. Haynes. The cards show a total of 53 photos taken by F. J. Haynes throughout his years of photographing Yellowstone. The cards show Old Faithful Geyser on the backsides and feature gold gilt edges. The cards are housed inside a sleeve with a cover. The cover reads, "Yellowstone National Park Souvenir Playing Cards / Published by the Official Photographer Haynes / St. Paul, Minn., U.S.A." in gold gilt lettering. The box shows wear but the playing cards show good condition. The final two items in this collection are 1972 National Parks Centennial bronze coins commemorating Yellowstone for being a National Park for 100 years. One side of the coin shows Old Faithful Geyser at the peak of its eruption and reads, "1872 National Parks Centennial 1972 / Old Faithful". The opposite side of the coin shows a mountain scene with a buffalo standing near the edge of a river. The top shows the World and reads, "Parks, Man and His Environment / A Second Century". The pieces in this collection show good condition overall with slight wear to the playing card box and stereoview photos but no signs of obvious damage is present. The stereoview photos measure 3 3/8" L x 6 7/8" W to 4" L x 7" W, the playing card box measures 3 5/8" L x 2 7/8" W x 7/8" D, and the coins measure 2 3/4" in diameter and 3/16" in thickness. They have a collective weight of 14 ounces.

Folk Art Wood Corner Wall Shelf, Atlas Powder Co.

Lot #744 (Sale Order 689 of 712)

Offered in this lot is a Vintage Folk Art Corner Shelf, Atlas Blakstix Blasting Powder Company Crate, circa 1912-1960. Most likely made of pine, the most plentiful of lumber trees during the pre-world war years, this Folk Art was made out of a wooden crate used to store/transport up to fifty (50) pounds of explosive blasting powder. The Atlas Blasting Powder existed from 1912 until renamed in 1961 to Atlas Chemical Industries. In true Folk Art style, the front face has a scalloped top, face painted in a soft creamy yellow, the perimeter framed in light blue. The interior is accessed by an unpainted wooden sewing thread spool, the interior features three shelves, the interior is also painted in creamy yellow. The corner shelf is in overall nice condition, a nice folk art piece for a country kitchen or pantry. Measures 11.25W x 17.25"H x 6.5"D, weight 3lb, 10oz.

Antique Chinese Twisted Wire Hanging Lantern 1900s

Lot #745 (Sale Order 690 of 712)

Included in this lot is a Rectangular Antique Chinese Twisted Wire Hanging Lantern, circa early 1900s. Lined with Chinese character paper and suspended by a small chain and hook. Removable wood candlestick base. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. Paper lanterns have a rich history and cultural significance, spanning across centuries and continents. These delicate and versatile decorations have been used for everything from lighting to symbolizing hope and happiness. The origins of paper lanterns can be traced back to ancient China, where they were first used during the Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). These early lanterns were made of rice paper and bamboo and were used to light the way during festivals and celebrations. As time passed, paper lanterns became more elaborate and decorative, with designs featuring intricate cutouts and colorful paintings. This basic type of paper lantern is used for illumination, and they are meant to be carried, hung, or mounted on stands. This hanging paper lantern exhibits tears on Chinese character paper, twisted wire basket appears intact. Measures 4"W x 4"L x 10.5"H, weight 1lb.

Katana Tsuka Gashira Edo Period Mid 1800s

Lot #746 (Sale Order 691 of 712)

Featured in this lot is an antique Katana Tsuka Gashira circa mid 1800s with carved red copper and gold gilt decorations in mixed metals including iron from the end of the Edo Period. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame. Donations also include African, Afghan and Asian artifacts. The Samurai would dominate Japanese government and society until the abolishment of the feudal system during the Meiji Restoration of 1868. Tsuka-Gashira (pommel cap) is the equipment of a sword which is attached to the edge of a hilt. It is the metal part located opposite side of a sword head. Regarding Japanese swords, there are two types of tsuka-gashira: round head and cylindrical-shaped head, and some of them have a pattern. It depends on the sword which type of tsuka-gashira it has, and there are many cases it has no pattern. This Tsuka Gashira has a floral decoration reflecting the intricate artistry of the skilled carver, a rich patina observed throughout. Measures 1.5"L

Wintec Nylon & Cloth Padded Western Saddle

Lot #747 (Sale Order 692 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Wintec nylon & cloth padded western saddle. The saddle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted nylon and cloth construction that shows a western design with a rounded swell with a higher back to the seat and shows padded fenders. The saddle is marked on the swells 'Wintec'. The condition of this saddle is is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this saddle is 26" x 17" x 23".

"We Don't Call 911," Hanging Property Sign

Lot #748 (Sale Order 693 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this "We Don't Call 911," hanging property sign. The sign features a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron construction that shows a hanging automatic pistol with the sign above it reading as follows: We Don't Call 911. The sign is marked on the back 'Mexico.' The condition of this hanging sign is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this hanging sign is 18 1/4" x 24 1/4".

1916 WWI Regimental Infantry Trench Overcoat

Lot #749 (Sale Order 694 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1916 WWI Regimental Infantry trench overcoat. The overcoat features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows brass buttons with the top of the coat showing silver buttons that are marked on the back as follows: Extra Fein. The inside of the overcoat is marked as follows: 1916 - ORME - LR. The condition of this trench coat is well preserved with very little wear to the wool construction but otherwise is well preserved. The measurements of this trench coat is 47" x 25".

WWII German Third Reich Kriedsmarine-Heer Banner

Lot #750 (Sale Order 695 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this WWII Third Reich Kriedsmarine-Heer Banner circa 1935-1945. The flag features a professionally crafted construction that features the red field with the large German cross with the emblem for the Third Reich dominated party in the center and features the Iron Cross in the upper left hand corner. These flags or banners were used as battle colors for the Kriegsmarine (Navy), Heer (Army), and Luftwaffe (Airforce). The canvas end is marked as follows with a Imperial bird with "the symbol" underneath: M - Reichskriegslla - 3 x 5. The condition of this German flag is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved profile. The measurements of this German flag is 119" x 197".

Sioux Beaded Hide Child's Moccasins

Lot #751 (Sale Order 696 of 712)

The lot features a set of beaded Northern Plains Sioux hide child’s moccasins. The set has a classic geometric design with glass trade sed beads on Indian hide with original ties. These are well kept with little to no bead loss and expected wear from use. Collected from the Sioux at Pine Ridge Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Provenance: Tom Hardy collection Indianapolis, Indiana. Each measure 5 inches long by 2 ¼ inches wide.

Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet Sejmet Obsidian Carving

Lot #752 (Sale Order 697 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Egyptian goddess Sekhmet Sejmet obsidian carving. This figure is wonderfully and professionally crafted obsidian construction that shows the goddess with her traditional lioness face and womans body holding her arms along her sides and stepping forward with her left foot. In Egyptian mythology, Sekhmet or Sachmis , from Ancient Egyptian: is a warrior goddess as well as goddess of medicine. Sekhmet is also a solar deity, sometimes given the epithet 'the eye of Ra'. She is often associated with the goddesses Hathor and Bastet. Sekhmet is the daughter of the sun god, Ra, and is among the more important of the goddesses in the Egyptian Pantheon. Sekhmet acted as the vengeful manifestation of Ra's power, the Eye of Ra. Sekhmet is said to breathe fire, and the hot winds of the desert were likened to her breath. The condition of this of this sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this sculpture is 11 1/2" x 2 7/8" x 3 3/4". The collective weight of this sculpture is 3lb 6oz.

Egyptian Scarab of Hatnefer New Kingdom Bead

Lot #753 (Sale Order 698 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Egyptian Scarab of Hatnefer New Kingdom bead. The bead features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows the likeness of a scarab beetle from Egypt. The bottom of this bead is marked with hieroglyphics. The condition of this scarab bead is good with some patina adorning the bead but otherwise is in good overall condition. The measurements of this bead is 1 1/8" x 7/8" x 1/2". The collective weight of this scarab bead is U6oz.

The Franklin Mint Viking Freeman's Knife c. 1988

Lot #754 (Sale Order 699 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this The Franklin Mint Viking Freeman's knife circa 1988. The knife features a wonderfully and masterfully crafted stainless steel construction that shows Viking decoration with runes finished to the blade and carved into the hand with the dragon's heads adorning the tips of the cross guards and to the pommel. This knife is shown in a display case that has a locking mechanism. The knife comes with a letter of authenticity and some information behind the creation of this knife. The condition of this Franklin Mint knife is good with no obvious signs of damage to the knife but the display case has a minor repair to the trim. The measurements of the display box is 2 1/2" x 20" x 9 1/8" and the knife measures 15 1/4" x 4 1/8" x 1 1/2" and the blade length is 8 5/8". The collective weight of this knife in its display case is 6lb 4oz.

Egyptian Pharaoh King Tut Ceramic Bust

Lot #755 (Sale Order 700 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Egyptian Pharaoh King Tut ceramic bust. The bust features a wonderfully and professionally crafted ceramic construction that shows a bright gold and silver glaze that shows the likeness of King Tut a Pharaoh of Egypt. The condition of this Ceramic Pharaoh is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this ceramic pharaoh is 11" x 7 1/2" x 6 1/2". The collective weight of this bust is 2lb 14oz.

Coalport Egyptian Nefertiti Burial Theme Display

Lot #756 (Sale Order 701 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Coalport Egyptian Nefertiti burial theme display. The display includes a ceramic bust from Coalport and modeled by John Bromley No. 14 of 250 of Nefertiti. The display includes a brass necklace with enamel decoration and a scarab bead in its center and shows two brass cat sculptures which were sacred to the Egyptians especially in the afterlife. Nefertiti (c. 1370 – c. 1330 BC) was a queen of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, the great royal wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Nefertiti and her husband were known for their radical overhaul of state religious policy, in which they promoted the earliest known form of monotheism, Atenism, centered on the sun disc and its direct connection to the royal household. With her husband, she reigned at what was arguably the wealthiest period of ancient Egyptian history. The condition of this Egyptian display is good with some patina to the brass cat statues but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this display case is 13 1/2" x 17 1/2" x 11 1/2". The collective weight of this display is 13lb 6oz.

Egyptian Seraphim Hieroglyphics Papyrus Artwork

Lot #757 (Sale Order 702 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Egyptian Seraphim hieroglyphics papyrus artwork. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted papyrus and natural dyed ink construction that shows lines of hieroglyphics with two standing seraphim with coloration of black, light brown, and red naturally dyed coloration. The piece is signed Tauzy and inked on papyrus. The condition of this Papyrus artwork is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this framed artwork is 19 1/8" x 25 7/8" and the visible artwork is 16 1/4" x 23".

Pre-Columbian Chimu (Chimor) Culture Pottery Bowls

Lot #758 (Sale Order 703 of 712)

Included in this lot are Two (2) Pre-Columbian Chimu (Chimor) Culture Pottery Bowls, circa 900-1470 AD. The largest bowl is Chimu black-ware, best known and most common in Peruvian pre-Columbian tradition. The black color was achieved by firing the ceramic under conditions of limiting oxygen, thereby generating soot that bound to the vessel surface. The pottery was burnished after firing to produce the shiny black surface. The smaller bowl is red-ware. The Chimú people are best known for their distinctive monochromatic pottery. Decorative designs have faded inside smaller bowl, floral and geometric designs are still visible on larger 3-footed black-ware. Minimal scuffing / chipping observed on either piece. Black-ware measures 5.5"H x 4.25" diameter, red-ware is 5" diameter x 1.5"H; total weight is 1lb, 2oz.

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Ceramic Bowl

Lot #759 (Sale Order 704 of 712)

Included in this lot is a Nazca Polychrome Ceramic Bowl / Vase. Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, Nasca, 400 to 700 CE. The Nazca culture (also Nasca) was the archaeological culture that flourished from c. 100 BC to 800 AD. Strongly influenced by the preceding Paracas culture which was known for extremely complex textiles, the Nazca produced an array of crafts and technologies such as ceramics, textiles, and geoglyphs. The Nazca culture is characterized by its polychrome pottery which has been divided into nine phases. During "Nazca 8", disjointed figures and a geometric iconography was introduced that has been difficult to decipher. Phases 8 and 9 are now believed to date to the Middle Horizon. This period was one of a shift in power from the coast to the highlands with the advent of the Wari culture about 650 AD. The Nazca, like all other Pre-Columbian societies in South America including the Inca, had no writing system, in contrast to the contemporary Maya of Mesoamerica. The iconography or symbols on their ceramics served as a means of communication. The motifs depicted on Nazca pottery fall into two major categories: sacred and profane. The Nazca believed in powerful nature spirits who were thought to control most aspects of life. The Nazca visualized these nature spirits in the form of mythical beings, creatures having a combination of human and animal/bird/fish characteristics, and painted them onto their pottery. These Mythical Beings include such varieties as the Anthropomorphic Mythical Being, Horrible Bird, Mythical Killer Whale, Spotted Cat, Feline Man and Rayed Face. This Nazca bowl features geometric and bird motifs, colours of red, black, and white. Remarkably very nicely preserved condition, fading of designs and colours from normal usage and age. Measures 5.75"H x 6" diameter, mouth 4.5" diameter, weight 1lb, 4oz.

Presented North American Stretched Bull Snake Skin

Lot #760 (Sale Order 705 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this presented North American stretched bull snake skin. The snake skin is stretched from a North American bull snake with spotted section to the center of the of the skin. The bullsnake is a large, nonvenomous, colubrid snake. It is a subspecies of the gopher snake. The bullsnake is one of the largest/longest snakes of North America and the United States, reaching lengths up to 8 ft. The condition of this stretched snake skin is preserved with the head missing but is stretched well on a plank of wood. The measurements of the plank of wood is 45" x 5 1/4" x 3/8" and the stretched snake skin measures 37" x 4".

Winston Porter Rotterdam Kokopelli Weathervane

Lot #761 (Sale Order 706 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Winston Porter Rotterdam Kokopelli weathervane circa mid 1900's. The weathervane features a wonderfully and professionally crafted metal construction that shows a Kokopelli dancing man on the top with a directional arrow with wind spoons and a N E W S directional decoration. The condition of this Kokopelli weathervane shows some oxidation to the shaft and weathered look to the weathervane bot no obvious damage. The measurements of this weathervane is 28 3/8" x 20 3/8" x 15 1/4".

Arizona Highways & Old West Publications c1960-70s

Lot #762 (Sale Order 707 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Arizona Highways and Old West publications circa 1960's to 1970's. There are a total of six Arizona Highways publications and one Old West publication in this collection. These are collectible publications from the 1960's to the 1970's. The Arizona Highways magazine's include information about the southwestern and Native cultures including many photographs of cultural influence. The Old West magazine includes publications of stories of the Old West that shows the cultural differences between then and now. The condition of this collection of publications is is well preserved for their age with some creases to the pages and browning to the pages but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of these publications range from 12" x 9" to 11" x 8 1/2".

Osage Beaded Buffalo Hide Moccasins - Pawhuska, OK

Lot #763 (Sale Order 708 of 712)

The lot features a beautiful set of Osage Native American Indian beaded buffalo hide men’s moccasins. The set was collected from the Osage in Pawhuska, Oklahoma and is from the ex-Tom Hardy collection. The older to vintage set has a classic Buffalo Track pattern with cross and stepped design all in glass trade seed beads showing colors of greasy green, corn yellow, greasy yellow, cobalt, black and chalk white. The set measures 11 inches long by 4 ½ inches wide, a nice large men’s set with good age. The ankle has blue trade wool and the bases have a nice foot worn pattern.

Schrade Cut Co. Walden, N.Y. Switchblade c. 1916

Lot #764 (Sale Order 709 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this Schrade Cut Co. Walden, N.Y. switchblade circa 1916. The switchblade features a wonderfully and professionally crafted stainless steel and composite construction that shows a button action with a locking mechanism on the hilt and the blade reads as follows: Schrade Cut Co. Walden, N.Y. - U.S. Pat. Dec 21, 09 - Sept 13, 10 - June 6, 16. The condition of this switchblade shows the the button pushes in but the blade needs to be pushed out manually and the slates of composite on the hilt is starting to detach. The measurements of this switchblade open is 7 1/8" x 5/8" and the blade measures 3 1/4". The collective weight of this knife is U6oz.

McKenney & Hall O-Hya-Wa-Mince-Kee Lithograph

Lot #765 (Sale Order 710 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this McKenney & Hall "O-Hya-Wa-Mince-Kee" colored lithograph originally entered into Congress in 1843. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lithograph and colored construction that shows O-Hya-Wa-Mince-Kee in a trade blanket looking off into the distance. The lithograph reads as follows: O-Hya-Wa-Mince-Kee, - A Chippewa Chief. - Published By Daniel Rice & James G Clark, Philada. - Drawn, Printed & Col'd at the Lithographic & Print Coloring Establishment, 94 Walnut St. Phila - Entered according to act of Congress in the Year 1843 by James G Clark in the Clerks office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The condition of this lithograph shows a tear in the left side of the lithograph and to the left hand corner with some browning to the page. The measurements of this lithograph is 20 1/4" x 13 5/8".

McKenney & Hall Ka-Na-Pi-Ma Colored Lithograph

Lot #766 (Sale Order 711 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this McKenney & Hall "Ka-Na-Pi-Ma" colored lithograph originally by Charles Bird King. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted lithograph and colored construction that shows Ka-Na-Pi-Ma dressed in a suit with a hair cut and reads as follows: Ka-Na-Pi-Ma - An Ottawa Chief - Published By Daniel Rice & James G. Clark, Philad. - Drawn, Printed & Coloured at J.T. Bowen's Lithographic Establishment, No. 94, Walnut Street - Entered according to act of Congress in the Year 1842 by J.T. Bowen, in the Clerk's Office of the Dist Court of the Eastern District of Penn. The condition of this lithograph shows a tear to the bottom right corner and some wear to the bottom left hand corner and top right corner of the lithograph. The measurements of this lithograph is 19 3/4" x 14".

1902 Life of Kit Carson by Charles Burdett

Lot #767 (Sale Order 712 of 712)

Featured in this lot is this 1902 edition of The Life of Kit Carson: The Great Western Hunter and Guide by Charles Burdett. The book chronicles the life and adventures of Christopher "Kit" Carson as one of the Old West's most famous hunter, guide and scout. Burdett portrays Carson as a classic American folk hero, describing his expeditions westward, his trade ventures, learning to fight from Native American Indians, and his settling in Indian cultures. Other notable topics include Carson's buffalo and bear hunting excursions, accounts of his involvement in John C. Fremont's expeditions, thrilling adventures and hair breadth escapes among the Indians and Mexicans, as well as his daring and invaluable services as a guide and scout. This green cloth bound hardcover is in good overall condition, very slight scuffing observed on cover edges, faded spine colour. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing throughout. No other obvious marring noted. Measures 5.5"W x 8.25"L x 1.25"D, weight 1lb.


Echoes of the West: January 27th Auction
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Echoes of the West: January 27th Auction
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