Western Trails & Treasures Auction (February 2022)

Group of 19th century lithographic prints of European clothing of the Middle Ages and between the 14th and 18th centuries. These prints depict mostly

Lot of approx. 90 color litho prints. Original early 1800’s antique French Imp. Firmin Didot et Cie (Paris) prints. Historical fashions/war

Lot of 3 greeting cards displaying spectacular renderings of early color litho printing using costumes as the main theme. Embossed gilt foil on outer

Lot of 3 greeting cards displaying spectacular examples of early American color litho printing. All patriotic themed, gilt foil embossing on July 4th

A collection of six (6) lithographs from around the Victorian era. The subjects are women and they are done by various artists, like the Kinneys. The

Overall size is 27.5 x 30.5" gilt frame of modern origin. On the back " No 490. SG Counis-Lavella Greco" Copyright, 1935 by Kunstueri...

Printed signature Martina Kavel. Date of the print is unknown. Size of image is 19 x 15.5 frame is 26 x20 ornate gilt frame of modern origin. Fran[x=

Three Victorian Lithographs. 1) Image size: 9.5 x 12". Frame size: 15.5 x 18". Depicts a Victorian Lady ("Rose"), by Knoefel. ...

Vertical oval format, image size 15 x 12 in deep half inch thick gilt lined "matte" contained within internally velvet lined faux ebony wi...

Two 20th century drawings by an unkown fashion designer. One drawing has the name "Betty" written on the lower right-hand side of the draw...

Collection of die cuts by unknown artist(s), most likely from the late 19th to early 20th century. A) Framed die cut of a girl painting on an easel s

Lot of 3 paintings. (1) Quai de la Main d'Or, painting by Belgian artist Ch Chalaut, matted and framed print under glass, image size 18" ...

Custom piece of artwork featuring a c. 1920s vintage fruit label from the Caruso's Blue Bird Brand of the Southern Fruit Distributors Inc. This ...

Approximately seven samples of wrapping or wallpaper from the early 1900's. Illustrated with a Pickfordesc figure and holly berries. One can ass...

A collection of 10 brightly colored paper flour barrel labels. They measure between 12" to 15". Brands include Eclipse Milling Gold Dust, ...

Two attached 8"x 10" (17.5" overall) framed pieces by titled High Rock Canyon II by Jim McCormick in mixed media. There is a sticker...

This beautiful 8 in. vase is in cobalt blue depicting a peacock in flight, with handles, gold gilding, signed on the bottom. Japanese origin. Excellen

Lot of 2 pieces. 1.) Framed painting of a religious man, measures approx. 10 x14" with frame. The wrapping of the canvas appears to be done in ...

Lot of 6 cameo molds with embossed clay figurines. Red colored mold displays pornographic scene. c. 1850 or earlier. Numbers on sides (272, 281, 279

Napoleonic Bronze Match Holder w/Striker. Statue of Napoleon, arms crossed, standing next to cannon barrel where matches are placed. Cannon barrel r

Two beautiful pewter and porcelain pieces Chilmark's Pewter Porcelain Sculpture "High and Mighty" You are bidding on a magnificent, ...

This is a Hakata (Urasaki) water carrier doll, c. 1950's. He stands about 8 in. tall with hand cart as well. Date: Country (if not USA): ...

Twelve inch tall American Indian doll wrapped in an Indian blanket. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Salvatore Falcone C

Pair of original cast iron bookends with Indian on horseback casting. No signature found will need a little oxalic acid restoration otherwise fine. D

10.5" high, 8" wide, 9" deep Inscribed inside: Bright Day also a lot of clouds. Was going to go to Idaho at xmas maybe not. Need the ...

Lot of 11 Zuni Indian fetishes. Also "Zuni Fetishes" paper booklet by Frank Hamilton Cushing, 1974, 43 pp. All animal carvings into ston...

Classic Pacific Northwest Totem Pole, 15 feet tall. Hollowed tree, painted figures, wood splits with repaired wood splits, a classic. This 15' t...

A collection of eight (8) arrowheads, each marked with what appears to be a museum catalog number. It appears they are made from flint. Beautiful grou

Lot includes 6 pieces of unknown US origin. The obsidian piece may be modern. These points measure from 1.75" up to 3.25" Date: Country...

Classic, large, vesicular basalt mortar and pestle used by Native Americans, probably of California origin, 15" tall and 12" in diameter. ...

1.) Conical bowl with flat bottom, 9.5" diameter 3" tall, polychrome, inverted arrowheads. 2.) Tray 6.5" Polychrome Date: Country ...

Pacific Northwest basket pair: Possible lidded Tlinket (4.5" diam and tall) and Makah (6" diam, 3" tall). Both Fine+ Date: Countr...

Choice Washoe beaded basket. Norm Delorme, our friend and sixth generation Washoe/Paiute basket weaver tells us this is a special basket. It has bead

c1930s. Gap stitch designs in red bud. minor stain on one side, and minor damage to top rod in one spot. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci

Nice collection of four Pomo/Mexico Indian baskets from southern Arizona and/or Northern Mexico. Classic coarse weave, died fiber. a) 9" diam,...

Baby with paper mache head wrapped in colored yarn blanket on a scraped willow stick board. 33 inches long, 10 inches wide, 10 inches tall. Paiute? N

Spectacular Aguilar black pottery bowl of the Santo Domingo Pueblo. One of the best known artists of the Santo Domingo Pueblo, Aguilar was born in 193

1.) 4 3/4" diameter, 3" tall 2.) 3.5" diameter 2.25" tall 3.) appears to be pre 1920 2.5" diameter and 2.5" tall. All ...

Spectacular large artisan pot by Montana artist Randall Blaze (1949-), from an exhibition "Shields by Randall Blaze, October 16-December 11, 19...

Pair of deer hide moccasins, approximately 9-1/4 inches along the sole and 3-1/2 to 4 inches wide, ornamented with cobalt blue, yellow and turquoise-c

Sterling buckle with Native American Navajo inlaid turquoise and coral pattern measuring 3" x 2" marked HB for Harrison Bitsui on the reve...

Blankets-Exotic Southwest Trails Limited Editions, Two (2) in Set. These beautiful blankets were designed by reknowned Native American artist, Ramona

30 photos by Father Bernard Hubbard known as "The Glacier Priest" photos show natives on a seal hunt of the Yup'ick, King Island Co. 1...

CN Cotton & Co., Wholesale Dealers in Indian Traders' Supplies & Navajo Blankets. Gallup, New Mexico, Nov. 10, 1904. Message to the Ariz...

Very rare. License allowing CJ Phillipe of San Buenaventura, California and HE Slaughter of Osage Nation, Oklahoma, trading under the name Phillipe an

Photograph of six Native American chiefs greeting four people. Inscription reads: To Princess Guiding Star from: with glyphic signatures from the six

"Boxes and Bowls: Decorated Containers by Nineteenth-Century Haida, Tlingit, Bella Bella, and Tsimshian Indian Artists." Published by the ...

1.5" green and white shield beaded bolo; 2.5 x 3" beaded leather coin purse, both c1930. 4 books on Native American culture Ca Indian days...

By Chief Standing Bear. Hardcover, published 1928 by Houghton Mifflin. 288 pages, autographed by the author. Date: Country (if not USA): State:

American Indians, 23 vol, Time-Life 1995 Book Complete Set. 8.5 x 11 format, hardbound with color photo illustration adhered to each cover, like new.

Extra rare and important. By Margaret A. Ramsland. Signed by the author. Published by Jensen Graphic in 1974. 27pp. Talks about Hawaiian Islanders and

Lot of 5. These are issued during the Klondike and Nome Gold Rushes. The company operated out of San Francisco. 1) Three passes, issued 1891, 1892, an

US Mail Line. Pass no. 277, issued for 1893 to WE Pearson, president of Boston & Portsmouth Steamship Company. Preprinted signature of superinte...

Pass no. 517, issued for 1892 issued to WE Pearson, president of the Boston & Portsmouth Steamship Company. Signed by president AJ Carter. Black...

Lot of 5. 1) Los Angeles Steamship Company. Two passes, issued in 1929 and 1931. Operated from LA to San Francisco, then added service to Hawaii. 2) C

Pass for 1891 issued to WE Pearson of the Boston & Portsmouth Steamboat Company. Signed by E. Morgan, secretary. Two punch holes, paper residue ...

Pass no. 288, issued for 1888 to John H. Henley, agent for White Star Line Steamboat Company. Signed by president WW Hite. Black print on light green

Pass no. 645, issued for 1900 to Mitchell, superintendent of the Georges Valley Railroad. Preprinted signature of general manager CWT Goding. Green pr

Low pass no. 6, issued for 1887 to FH Odiorne, director of the company. Preprinted signature of the general manager. Black and red print with steamshi

Pass no. 56, issued for 1892 to Pearson, president of Boston & Portsmouth Steamship Company. Preprinted signature of agent ES Merchant. Logo inc...

Steamer "Watertown." Pass no. 122, issued for the 1892 season to WE Pearson of the Boston & Portsmouth Steamship Company. Signed by ge...

Pass issued for 1893 season to WE Pearson & Family. Signed by someone for the company (illegible). Red and dark green print on cardstock. Toning...

Pass no. 39, issued for 1892 to WE Pearson, president of the Boston & Portsmouth Steamship Company. Signed by general manager GP Cushing. Black ...

No. 98, issued for 1893 to Capt. WE Pearson of the Boston & Portsmouth Steamboat Company. Signed by treasurer Willard M. Bacon. Reverse blank. P...

"Parisot Line" (underprint). Pass no. 641, issued for 1888 to John H. Henley of the White Star Line Steamboat Co. Preprinted signature of ...

Pass no. 519, issued for 1891 to William E. Pearson, president of the Boston & Portsmouth Steamship Company. Preprinted signature of the general...

Gorgeous pass with vignette of paddlewheel steamer and locomotive crossing bridge. Pass no. 520, issued for 1890 to D.R. Thomas, W&TRR. Preprint...

Gorgeous pass. No. 2126, issued for 1897 to FW Darrah. Preprinted signature of president George Sweet. Blue background and vignette of steamship faced

Beautiful pass with maroon title and vignette of paddle steamer that fills almost the whole top half! Pass no. 1206, issued for 1898 to BP Holland of

"Ward Line." Pass no. 258, issued for 1891 to HS McCullock, commercial agent for Mexican Railway. Preprinted signature of president Henry ...

"Mallory Lines." Pass no. 1014, issued for 1898 to ME Bishop of the Florida Midland Railway. Signed by president Henry R. Mallory. White, ...

Lists steamers for the company (bottom left): E.G. Ragon, J.P. Drouillard, Alex Perry, and B.S. Rhea. Pass no. 516, issued for 1892 to We Parson, pres

Pass no. 385, issued for 1891 to SA Story, freight agent for the Boston & Maine Railroad. Signed by secretary/manager Scott. Beautiful design wi...

Rare early pass that is a miniature leather booklet. Pass no. 406, issued to for 1869 to CE Noble of the Michigan Central Railway. Signed by the Manag

Pass no. 138, issued for 1887 to Jno. H. Henly of the White Star Line Steamboat Company. Signed by general manager TJ Nicholl. Black print on tan card

Pass no. 545, issued to Hurlburt, agent for the Canada Southern Railway Lines. Signed by superintendent DB Robinson. Lists trustees Edwin D. Morgan an

No. 39, issued to AM Beal for 1902. Preprinted signature of WA Clark as president. Clark, one of the "Copper Kings" of Montana (mining mil...

Lot of 4 different. 1) Arkansas Midland Railroad. 1892 pass issued to Geo. Ainsworth, president of Redondo Railway. Signed by Jno. J. Hornon as presid

Nice color pass for this railroad that operated starting in 1853 from Hopefield (now West Memphis, Arkansas) on the east to Huntersville (now North Li

Lot of 2 passes for this railroad that operated starting in 1853 from Hopefield (now West Memphis, Arkansas) on the east to Huntersville (now North Li

Pass no. 347, issued for 1894 to Wm. Geagan, agent for Merchants Despatch Transportation Company. Signed by general manager Thompson. Reverse has cond

Pass no. 65, issued to JB Frawley, dist. passenger agent for Union Pacific Railroad. Signed by vice-president/general manager CT Bliss, son of Tahoe...

Approximately fourteen (14) Railway Passes from the Original Los Angeles Railway, circa 1936-1938. All are depicted with vintage illustrations, mu

Proof pass. Black print and elk vignette integrated into the title. Printed by American Bank Note Company. Hole punch cancelled. Pencil notations on b

Lot of 3: two passes and a postcard. Chartered in 1897 as a forest railway bringing logs to the company sawmill on the Southern Pacific Railroad at a

Sought-after California rail. "The Crookedest Railroad in the World." Pass No. 2001, issued for 1921 to HO Marler of the Pacific Electric ...

Lot of 2 different. 1) Pass no. 118, issued for 1929 to Russell Gould of the Sacramento Northern Railway. Paper pass signed by vice president brown. 2

Southern Pacific tickets and booklets such as Hannoveraner Verein 1913, Oakland to Santa Clara 1913, SF to Cherry 1914, a few photo cards of East Bay

Governor's office Oakland issues Permanent pass. Dated April 1906 signed by J.B. Lauer, Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City...

Stunning pass featuring vignettes of a locomotive and a steamship. Pass no. 149, issued for 1902 to CM Warner, treasurer of Randsburg Railway Company.

Lot of 3 different. 1) Visalia Electric Railroad Company. 1932 pass issued to JF Hogan, vice president Western Pacific Railroad Co. Signed by RT Jacks

Lot of 2. Ran from Divide to Cripple Creek, Colorado, 1893-1949. This railroad was critical for Cripple Creek. 1) Pass F1506, issued to S Kennison, co

Lot of two different for this iconic Western railroad. 1) Denver & Rio Grande Railroad / Rio Grande Southern Railroad. Pass B3674, issued for 19...

Lot of 2 different. 1) The Uintah Railway Company. Pass no. A133 issued for 1934-35 to JR Staley, Missouri Pacific RR. Signed by the general manager W

Pass no. 1335, issued for 1887 to E. Clark Jr. of the New York City & Hudson River Railroad. Preprinted signature of William Henry Barnum, who w...

No. 1196, issued to Charles E. Simpson for 3 months in 1868 for passage between Richmond and Greenwich. Signed by superintendent Mathews. Printed on t

Gorgeous pictorial pass for "The St. Augustine Route" of the East Coast Line of the Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Indian River Railway....

Pass no. 1872, issued for 1898 to BO Holland, general superintendent of Norfolk, GB&S Railroad Company. Signed by the general manager Tucker. Bl...

Proof pass. Ornate logo and design with nice locomotive vignette, printed on cardstock. No printer listed. Punch hole cancel. The Augusta and Knoxvill

"Suwanee River Route to Florida." Pass no. 367, issued for 1892 to D.R. Thomas. Preprinted signature of general manager J. Lane. Reverse s...