Old West Auction 2025-01-24 Auction - 493 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
BREATHTAKING EDWARD H. BOHLIN "MACHRIS" PARADE SADDLEWHITE BULL'S HISTORIC LEDGER AND STORY BOOK(C) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHIPPED TO CELEBRATED WESTERN ARTIST C.M. RUSSELL
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Denver, PA, United States
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CALIFORNIA TARGET PATTERN SPURS: A pair of early style double mounted California spurs with target dots and crescents each side, the off side with leaf engraving. Double heel chains and later straps decorated with sterling conchos.
1001: CALIFORNIA TARGET PATTERN SPURSEst. $1,500-$2,000
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EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE SPURS: Fully mounted and well maker-marked, sterling overlaid Hollywood parade spurs with the raised gold initials "BLM" that are probably the initials of the very first owner. Spurs have cookie cutter
1002: EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE SPURSEst. $3,000-$4,000
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EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE SPURS: Bohlinmade / Hollywood / Calif silver overlaid stainless steel, catalog pattern No. 617, engraved parade spurs with raised gold "WE" initials, 1" bands, 1 3/4" cookie cutter rowels, upturned
1003: EDWARD H. BOHLIN PARADE SPURSEst. $3,000-$4,000
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JOSE FIGUEROA CALIFORNIA SPURS: Double mounted, unmarked J. Figueroa (1880-1951) drop shank, target pattern southern California spurs with 10 point., 2" spoke rowels, Field family scalloped and domed Santa Barbara conchos adorn
1004: JOSE FIGUEROA CALIFORNIA SPURSEst. $1,400-$1,800
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KELLY MARKED ARROW SHANK SPURS: Montana Joe Special model spur with Kelly stamped into the back of the heel band. Arrow engraved overlays on the tapered 1" bands. The shank is 3" with arrow ends. The rowels are 2 1/2". These show
1005: KELLY MARKED ARROW SHANK SPURSEst. $1,000-$1,500
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CARLOS FIGUEROA (1880-1951) CALIFORNIA SPURS: Silver overlaid Los Angeles, California unmarked spurs attributed to Carlos Figueroa with cabbage leaf pattern engraving and 1 1/2", 20 blunt-point rowels protected by engraved and scalloped silver
1006: CARLOS FIGUEROA (1880-1951) CALIFORNIA SPURSEst. $1,000-$1,500
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LOT OF 8: PAIR OF SPUR STRAPS: A varied lot of vintage spur straps, all with silver or nickel conchos. Eagles, stars, several pairs are floral carved, one pair is basket stamped and jeweled. PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett
1007: LOT OF 8: PAIR OF SPUR STRAPSEst. $1,000-$1,500
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LOT OF 2 PAIR OF VINTAGE SPUR STRAPS WITH CONCHOS: a) A pair of brown basket stamped 2 piece straps with sterling conchos engraved with clovers and sweeping edges. b) An early pair of fine West Coast dove wing straps decorated with basket stamping
1008: LOT OF 2 PAIR OF VINTAGE SPUR STRAPS WITH CONCHOSEst. $800-$1,400
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FANCY SILVER OVERLAID EAGLE SPADE BIT: Unmarked but attributed to Paulino Aguilar, this later-period, finely engraved and artistically designed eagle spade bit with 1 1/2" domed conchos is an excellent example of the maker's finest work.
1010: FANCY SILVER OVERLAID EAGLE SPADE BITEst. $1,500-$2,000
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BILLY KLAPPER (1937-2024) BIT: A snaffle mouth silver overlaid but marked Klapper and 208. Nicely engraved mountings, tear drop bottom rings, smooth gray wear. Billy Klapper, named spur maker of the year by the Academy of Western
1011: BILLY KLAPPER (1937-2024) BITEst. $3,500-$4,500
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SILVER INLAID CALIFORNIA PORT BIT: An unmarked silver inlaid bit with interesting cheeks in the form of a scorpion. The large 2 1/2" domed concho is surrounded by silver dots. Condition is very good with one dent to a concho and one
1012: SILVER INLAID CALIFORNIA PORT BITEst. $1,200-$1,800
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LOT OF TWO EARLY KISSING BIRD CALIFORNIA BITS: a) Unmarked Hernandez silver inlaid "kissing bird" half-breed silver inlaid California bit b) Unmarked inlaid checkerboard & sunburst pattern half-breed with coin silver domes PROVENANCE: EX Ron and
1013: LOT OF TWO EARLY KISSING BIRD CALIFORNIA BITSEst. $800-$1,200
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A GROUPING OF NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED ITEMS: a) A beaded pictorial bag with yellow horse with black saddle on a blue background. Top is floral beaded, beaded and shell drops decorate the bottom. b) A large flat bag with two flowers on a blue
1014: A GROUPING OF NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED ITEMSEst. $1,500-$2,000
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O. SCOVELL, WYOMING WRIST CUFFS: A very scarce maker "O. Scovell, Wheatland, Wyo" marked cowboy cuffs, laced sides with a single snap. Basket stamped panels with a sharp cartouche. 6 3/4" tall. Show some but careful use. Great color
1015: O. SCOVELL, WYOMING WRIST CUFFSEst. $1,000-$1,500
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ORTEGA BRIDLE WITH KISSING BIRD CALIFORNIA BIT: 1950s Luis B Ortega braided calfskin headstall and reins with Ortega's signature rawhide buttons in natural, red and blended colors and maker-marked inside the leather popper "Luis B. Ortega" and
1016: ORTEGA BRIDLE WITH KISSING BIRD CALIFORNIA BITEst. $3,000-$5,000
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NAVAJO SILVER BRIDLE: Early styling with sweeping repousse leaves on the frontlet which holds a double button naja. Spread terminals on the cheek plate, Well executed scalloped conchos. All original and a excellent
1017: NAVAJO SILVER BRIDLEEst. $3,500-$4,500
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DEER LODGE MONTANA HORSEHAIR BRIDLE: A fabulous hitched horsehair bridle with bright pinks and blues along with green and pink tassels along with a multitude of colors incorporated into the diamond and cross designs. Black backings on
1018: DEER LODGE MONTANA HORSEHAIR BRIDLEEst. $5,000-$7,000
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DEER LODGE HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLE: Fabulous bright colors dominate this Montana Penitentiary bridle, hot pink, blue and red on a yellow back. The elements are all flat and the tassels are multi-colored as are the classic strong
1019: DEER LODGE HITCHED HORSEHAIR BRIDLEEst. $10,000-$15,000
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IMPRESSIVE EDWARD H. BOHLIN MOUNTED BREAST COLLAR: Heavily but artfully mounted with dozens of sterling silver and 10K gold raised longhorn square and diamond conchos with rope edge in graduated sizes plus Bohlin's trademark spots. Very fine and
1020: IMPRESSIVE EDWARD H. BOHLIN MOUNTED BREAST COLLAREst. $2,500-$3,500
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LOT OF 3 CANON CITY PRISON BITS & BRIDLE: a) A massive and impressive Canon City mounted bridle with conchos, overlaid plates, buckles and an attached Las Cruces bit. A burnt floral pattern on the light leather bridle. Central dome on the
1021: LOT OF 3 CANON CITY PRISON BITS & BRIDLEEst. $2,000-$3,000
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SILVER MOUNTED BRIDLE & MARTINGALE PARADE SET: Unmarked leather with pieces marked both Don Eliis, Seattle and Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood. Nice brown color to the leather, the attached bit a marked Crocket most likely overlaid by Bohlin with
1022: SILVER MOUNTED BRIDLE & MARTINGALE PARADE SETEst. $1,000-$1,500
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MARKED AUGUST BUERMANN OPEN HEART BIT: A pattern created and popularized by the renowned Portland and Los Angeles Bit & Spurmaker as "Colorado" pattern No 17, this inlaid heart shaped bit features the maker's trademark jello mold conchos.
1023: MARKED AUGUST BUERMANN OPEN HEART BITEst. $1,000-$1,500
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FINE KANGAROO LEATHER BRAIDED BRIDLE AND REINS: A set of finely braided vintage 12 plait kangaroo romal, reins, and headstall made in contrasting shades of brown bought directly from Rose & Luis Ortega. Very well done multiple buttons. All the
1024: FINE KANGAROO LEATHER BRAIDED BRIDLE AND REINSEst. $3,000-$4,000