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TEXAS SPURS MADE BY DANNY POLLARD
These wonderful spurs were made by well-known Texas spurmaker Danny Pollard, of Anson, Texas, for his wife Annette. Decorated with silver and brass. Silver steerheads on the side. Tooled leathers in great condition. The leathers are marked Bob Marrs Maker Amarillo, Texas. 1 inch band. The heavy rowell is 1-1/2 inches in diameter. The heart shaped buckles on the leathers are 2 inches long by 1-1/2 inches wide.
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COWBOY SPURS (KELLY) TEXAS RANCH
This is a pair of spurs marked "Kelly" on the outside of the heel band close to the spur leathers. These have 10-point rowels with single-mounted silver on the heel band and toe of the shank. The leathers are not old, but are good ones. This is an excellent pair of spurs and a will be a welcome addition to any collection.
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1701
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HISTORICAL GOLD WESTERN ARTIFACTS - WATCH, BADGE & LAPEL PIN
See item 1700 for description and pictures of complete set. I am providing additional close-ups of the individual pieces under this catalog number. We also have close-ups of the backs of the individual pieces which can be e-mailed to you upon request.
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1700
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HISTORICAL GOLD WESTERN ARTIFACTS - WATCH, BADGE & LAPEL PIN
EXCEPTIONAL WESTERN ARTIFACTS - gold badge, watch, watch chain and lapel pin in custom case. The leather case is custom-made, folds and locks, with carrying handle and four recessed, silk-lined compartments for gold watch, badge, lapel pin and watch chain. Case is 5-1/2 inches x 11 inches. Imprinted in gold on cover is "Joseph M. Carey, ( a steer head design), Penn Cattle Co., Cheyenne, Wyo." Penn Cattle Company was one of Carey's cattle companies.
These cased, jeweler-made artifacts include Carey's 14k gold Howard pocket watch with cast (lost wax) and sculptured gold steer head mounted on cover with cabochon garnet inlaid eyes. Above steer head is a mine-cut diamond surrounded by pink gold rays. On watch back are initials "J.C." which are applique-mounted in pink gold with 25 mine-cut diamonds inlaid into intials. Green gold leaf motifs are mounted on each side of initials.
Badge: This is the badge of Joseph Maull Carey. Engraved in banners is "President Wyoming Stock Growers Assoc." Carey was W.S.G.A. president from 1883 - 1887. This is possibly the rarest and most historically important cattle association gold artifact known. Jeweler made, the large multi-piece, all gold badge is exceptionally large, nearly 3-3/4" from top to bottom. It has a cast (lost wax) and carved steer head central motif mounted onto 5 pointed star. Mounted on points of star in pink gold rope are five "running M" brands. (This is the official brand of the Association.) At the bottom of the badge mounted in pink gold is the figure "87" (1887). On the back of badge is "J.M. Carey" mounted in pink gold.
Steer head lapel or vest pin locket: This locket and pin combination was used to attach or anchor the watch chain to a vest. The locket is most likely a "hair locket." Motif is cast (lost wax) and sculptured gold steer head with inlaid cabochon garnet eyes. Locket face has ring for chain attachment.
The watch chain, kept in covered compartment, is 21 inches in length with double clasps for attachment to both watch and vest pin.
Judging from the style of workmanship, in all probability these artifacts would have been fabricated by a professional jeweler located somewhere in the cattle country such as in Cheyenne, Denver, or even Omaha.
The case, also judging by the workmanship, most likely was made for J.M. Carey to accommodate these artifacts somewhere in the East or Northeastern part of the United States where he often travelled. Only the watch exhibits signs of use. The badge and pin would have been worn only at special occasions such as Association meetings or at the Cheyenne Club functions. Carey was a baron of the club.
This complete assemblage may also represent the most extravagant use of gold ever for "Western American" artifacts. J.M. Carey, also referred to as "Mr. Wyoming," served as governor from 1911 - 1915. These artifacts have been extensively researched and we can send additional information upon request. See item 1701 for additional pictures - close-ups of the additional pieces.
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1206
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Texana Book by Dobie
First Edition book by J. Frank Dobie entitled "The Longhorns." Rawhide Edition. Published 1941. Signed Dobie & Tom Lea. Inscribed by J.F. Dobie. No. 87 out of 265, limited edition. Howes D375 Graff 1099 Reese 120 Herd 694. Fine Condition.
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1200
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Texana Book
Book by F.R. Lubbock entitled "Six Decades in Texas; or Memories of." Published in Austin, Texas, in 1900. First Edition. Fine. Howes L542, Raines pg. 141, Jenkins BTB 130.
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1201
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Book on Texas Rangers
Book about the adventures of James Pike of the Texas Rangers, 1859 - 1860. Entitled "Scout and Ranger" by James Pike. Published by Princeton in 1932. Fine. Reprinted from the 1865 edition.
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1202
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Texana Book
Book by Moritz Tiling entitled "History of the German Element in Texas." Published in 1913, Houston. First Edition, Cloth bound. Fine Condition.
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1205
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Texana Book
Book by Edgard Rye entitled "The Quirt and the Spur." Published in 1909. First Edition.
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1101
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Kelly Brothers Spurs
Kelly Brother Spurs, marked. Bullhead pattern with arrow shanks; silver buttons inlaid with mother of pearl. Handmade spur straps with th fmous S.C. Gallup bullhead. The spurs and straps show very little wear.
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1104
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McChesney Spurs
Spurs marked "McChesney" from the time of ownership by the Nocona Boot Co. This pattern was known as the "McChesney Special." Full silver-mounted and hand-engraved from the tip of the shank to the end of the band with large silver conchos on the bands to match the button conchos. The iron has turned a brown patina and the old spur straps appear to be original.
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1105
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Kelly Brothers Spurs
Spurs are marked "K.B.& P." (Kelly Brothers and Parker 1915 - 1919). Rattlesnake pattrn. This pair is noticeably larger than the later Kelly Brothers marked pairs. These also have larger Star rowels and Indian Head button covers. The straps were made by Heiser Saddlery, Denver, and a long time ago had copper studs added to match the snake heads and rattles. Slight wear and nice patina.
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1106
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McChesney Spurs
Spurs made by J.R. McChesney. This pair combines two classic McChesney patterns: "The Four Card Suits" on the band, catalog style #44; and "The Gal Leg" on the shank, catalog style #8. This spur was featured in C.P. Shipley's earliest catalogs. Nice brown patina; showing some wear. These all original spurs with Harpham Brothers, Lincoln, NE. Straps are real beauties
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1107
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Morales Spurs
These spurs are marked "M" under each button for Mike Morales. They are beautifully silver-mounted and engraved and have extra-large spur strap conchos which feature a familiar Morales pattern and engraving. The spur leather appears to be replacement but the rest is original.
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