Denver Old West Auction 2013-06-22 Auction - 340 Price Results - Brian Lebel's Old West Events in CO - Page 3
Eanger Irving CouseThe Ned and Jody Martin Texas Bit CollectionClayton Moore’s Lone Ranger Nudie Suit, Boots, and
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Denver, CO, United States
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Denver Old West Auction

Brian Lebel's 24th Annual Old West Auction will offer over 325 lots of fine Western art, artifacts and collectibles. The auction will be held live at the Denver Mart, Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 5pm MST. Highlights include:
Items from the estate of Clayton Moore, TV's original Lone Ranger, including 2 Nudie's costumes, a Manuel costume, his famous Edward H. Bohlin double-holster gun rig with "silver" bullets, autographed memorabilia, and more. Estate items from another Western television star, Gail Davis, will also be offered. Gail played Annie Oakley on the popular TV series of the same name.
The top estimated lot is a museum-quality, premiere collection of Texas bits. The result of years of collecting, research and study, the collection consists of 86 bits by over 26 different makers. Featured in the book "Bit and Spur Makers in the Texas Tradition," by Ned and Jody Martin, the collection is being offered in its entirety as a single lot.
Fine art is well-represented this year, including a nocturne oil by Eanger Irving Couse, which is the cover lot for the catalog. Other fine artists of note include, J.H. Sharp, Ed Mell, Bill Anton, Burt Procter, Till Gooden, Eric Michaels, Will James, Matt Clark, William Matthews, Mehl Lawson, Bill Schenck, Alexander Phimster Proctor, Elmer Schooley and many others.
Antique and contemporary cowboy trappings such as spurs, bridles and saddles will be offered by such makers as Bill Adamson, Randy Butters, Jose Figueroa, Kelly Bros, McChesney, Meanea and others. A rare cowgirl championship trophy saddle made by Visalia for Joella Mildred Irwin will be sold.
Native American antiquities include Navajo textiles, a rare Comanche bridle, an important and impressive pipe bag, beaded moccasins, gauntlets, gunstock clubs, bowcases, possible bags and an early quilled and fringed man's warshirt.
All firearms offered are antiques and do not require any special license or permit to purchase.
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Bohlin Sterling & 14K Gold Longhorn Buckle: Cat. No. 383, 2” x 3” filigreed, rectangular buckle marked “AK” for Bohlin’s premier silversmith Ahmad Khan who learned his trade from the renowned Bud Phillips. The buckle features
0049: Bohlin Sterling & 14K Gold Longhorn BuckleEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Bohlin Buckle & Masters Money Clip: a) Bohlin sterling silver and 14K gold horseshoe shaped, 3-piece, 1” buckle set; b) The Masters (not Bohlin) maker-mark, sterling & 14K gold, 3 1/8” x 1 1/8” money clip with horseshoe and
0050: Bohlin Buckle & Masters Money ClipEst. $1,300-$1,800
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Edward H. Bohlin 3-Color Gold Filigreed Buckle: Catalog Pat No. 381, 2 1/2” x 3 3/4”, oval, filigreed, trophy buckle, with 14K, pink gold, twisted rope edge, raised, pink gold, let ‘er buck cowboy in the center, surrounded by yellow gold,
0051: Edward H. Bohlin 3-Color Gold Filigreed BuckleEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Bohlin Sterling & Gold Longhorn Buckle: Cat. No. 840 (Beery) heavy gauge sterling silver and 14K, 3-color gold, longhorn buckle, measuring 2 1/4” x 3 1/4”, featuring raised yellow gold longhorn, surrounded by 4 green gold flowers with
0052: Bohlin Sterling & Gold Longhorn BuckleEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Bohlin 3-Color Gold Filigreed Buckle: No. 382 let ‘er buck (horse & rider), 3-color gold, rectangular buckle, measuring 2” x 3 1/8”, with 14K yellow gold, 3-dimensional rider, and twisted rope edge, six pink gold flowers, and green
0053: Bohlin 3-Color Gold Filigreed BuckleEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Pair of Sterling Silver Bohlin Buckle Sets: a) 1”, 3-piece heavy gauge sterling silver “lone star” buckle set, stamped “CF” for Charlie Feroze. Charlie was Ahmad Khan’s cousin who worked for Bohlin, and at his own Shop in Glendale;
0054: Pair of Sterling Silver Bohlin Buckle SetsEst. $1,600-$2,000
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Bohlin 1 1?2” Silver & Gold Buckle Set: Large sterling silver and 14K yellow gold, 3-piece buckle set with raised floral scroll pattern and gold rope edge. The buckle was made by Ahmad Kahn (AK), and the keeper and tip were made by his
0055: Bohlin 1 1?2” Silver & Gold Buckle SetEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Bohlin 3-Color Gold Filigreed Buckle Set: Stunning, 14K gold and sterling silver filigreed Bohlin buckle, mounted with pink, yellow, and green gold, silver rope edge and inset with four rubies. Stamped “CF” for Charlie Feroze. Charlie
0056: Bohlin 3-Color Gold Filigreed Buckle SetEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Bohlin Silver & 3-Color Gold Buckle Set: Made for The Bohlin Company by world class silversmith Ahmad Khan, this 1”, 3-piece sterling and 14K gold buckle set features rose gold acorns surrounded by green gold leaves, and a yellow gold
0057: Bohlin Silver & 3-Color Gold Buckle SetEst. $2,000-$2,500
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Bohlin Sterling & 14K Gold Buckle Set: Iconic, model 5A, Bohlin buckle made by Hollywood’s premier silversmith, Ahmad Khan (AK), with raised, gold, floral scroll pattern and oval shield. Unused condition, c. 1999-2000. Provenance:
0058: Bohlin Sterling & 14K Gold Buckle SetEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Bohlin Limited Edition Buckle Set: One of only five, 1”, 3-piece, forged iron buckle sets with gun style engraving, then inlaid in gold. Commissioned for the Bohlin company by David Samuels, from renowned master gun engraver, Phil
0059: Bohlin Limited Edition Buckle SetEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Bohlin Sterling Silver & Ruby 1” Buckle: Known as the Gary Cooper model, this Cat. Pat. 18, heavy gauge sterling silver, 3-piece buckle set with raised floral design, rubies inset in each flower, rope edge, with gold tip on the tongue.
0060: Bohlin Sterling Silver & Ruby 1” BuckleEst. $700-$900
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Bohlin Sterling & 3-Color 14K Gold Set: The classic, three-piece yellow, rose, and green gold, 5A pattern, ranger set with rope edge and raised, floral scroll pattern. Marked with the Bohlin shield cartouche plus “AK” for renowned
0061: Bohlin Sterling & 3-Color 14K Gold SetEst. $2,000-$2,500
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Bohlin Catalog Collection & Photos: a) 1927 reprint, 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, 80 pgs; b) 1928 rare, original 9 1/4” x 6 1/4”, 23 pgs; c) 1930 original 9 1/4” x 6”, 159 pgs; d) 1937 original 9” x 6”, 232 pgs; e) 1941 original 9
0062: Bohlin Catalog Collection & PhotosEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Edward H. Bohlin Belt & Buckle: Sterling and 14K overlaid gold scroll pattern, 4-piece, 1” Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood, Cal maker-marked buckle, two keepers and tip, mounted with five genuine rubies and a diamond on the gold tip
0063: Edward H. Bohlin Belt & BuckleEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Edward H. Bohlin Roper Saddle: Light brown, circa 1950s riding saddle. Well marked with round skirts. Built on a Bob Crosby tree with 12” swells, 2 1/2” cantle. The rigging extends over the front of the bar inside the fork and
0064: Edward H. Bohlin Roper SaddleEst. $800-$1,000
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Edward H. Bohlin SAA Silver & Gold Grips: “Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood, Cal”, maker-marked in the shield cartouche. Sterling and 14K yellow and rose gold grips, with raised gold longhorn, and twisted, gold rope edge. Unused condition, c.
0065: Edward H. Bohlin SAA Silver & Gold GripsEst. $1,500-$2,500
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H.H. Heiser Gun Rig: Single holster buscadero rig with wide belt and .22 caliber loops. Classic Heiser buck stitching and deep hand tooling. Double snap removable holster for a mid-frame revolver. Belt is marked 34.
0066: H.H. Heiser Gun RigEst. $400-$500
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Beaded Ute Tail Bag: Blue and pink beads on white field with lane beadwork on the tail. 15 1/2” in length x 5 3/4” wide. Bifurcated flap. On reverse in pen: “Prop of V. DePauw”, c.1890.
0067: Beaded Ute Tail BagEst. $1,400-$1,600
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Ute Beaded Tail Bag: Classic shape with fully beaded front, hourglass designs in center with triangle and partial morning star on flap. Blue field with red, white, yellow and blue beads. 14” overall in length with
0068: Ute Beaded Tail BagEst. $1,200-$1,500
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Ute Beaded Tail Bag: 11 1/2” overall length x 2 3/4” wide. Geometric designs in green, blue, and yellow on white background, on native tanned hide with fringe at base. Good condition with minor bead loss, c. 1890.
0069: Ute Beaded Tail BagEst. $900-$1,400
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Nez Perce Beaded Knife Sheath: Beaded both sides in pink, blue and yellow stripes with beaded handle. Fringe running the length of the 7” case. Well-used trade knife included. c. 1900.
0070: Nez Perce Beaded Knife SheathEst. $900-$1,400
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Silver Navajo Bridle: Turn of the century (c. 1890-1900) bridle with Spanish style ring bit. The bridle shows a combination of file, cold chisel chasing, punch stamping and repoussé work on heavy, wrought, silver ingot.
0071: Silver Navajo BridleEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Beaded Sioux Saddle Blanket: 74” x 28” multicolored geometric designs on native tanned hide with hawk bells, clear tube beads and yellow stained fringe, old canvas center with 2 small rips. Good condition with some bead
0072: Beaded Sioux Saddle BlanketEst. $3,000-$5,000