Wm.F.CODY,"BUFFALO BILL" AND OTHER IMPORTANT INDIVIDUALS !

ORIGINAL 1880'S CABINET CARD IMAGE OF BUFFALO BILL, AND OTHERS:

• E.Z.C. JUDSON a.k.a. NED BUNTLINE
• LEVI "BUCK" TAYLOR, KING of the COWBOYS

The professionally, and preservation framed Cabinet Card, measures 10 x 8 inches, with the Image measuring, 6 x 4-1/2 inches. It is an image taken by famous photographer Wm. Bennett, in Wisconsin. All the entourage are on a "side wheeler" paddle boat, traveling through the Wisconsin Dells, a famous resort area at that time. MANY of the personnel are identified on the front of the  cabinet card in writing. The THREE most important, are VERY  visible, and easily identified, as noted above. They are to Cody's left and front, or as we see it to the right side of the image. This is a previously unknown image of Cody, and shows him, "on vacation", with important SHOW personnel, and the MAKER of Western History, and Myth, Ned Buntline, and the Dime Novel. PRICE $ 3,850

These hand blown glass Target Balls, were used at both the Target ranges, like modern day Clay Birds, and in EVERY performing Wild West Show. Thrown into the air, and broken, by superb marksmanship. Notice the image to the right, there are square line intersections, this helped the pellets strike the ball, and break it. It made for a colorful shooting exhibition. PRICE $ 350

IDEAL MANUFACTURING Co. NEW HAVEN, CT. U.S.A.

This is just the box, for an Ideal Bullet mold. The box is in excellent condition, with a perfect illustrated top label, and end label. It measures 8-1/4 X 2-1/4 X 1-3/4 inches. What makes this box so desirable are the perfect graphics on the paper labels, plus the original color is still vibrant. PRICE $150

These Moccasins are from the reservation Period, of 1890 -1900, and are of Sioux Indian origin.  The material (leather) is known as "Brain Tan", and was traded to the Sioux commercially. The beads are the small "Seed Beads", and are free from damage, and still retain their natural colors. All original! PRICE $ 1,500

FOR THE ANTIQUE ARMS COLLECTION ROOM, OR DESK OF THE COLLECTOR !

This unique Ink Well has a total length of 9 inches, with a white Porcelain Ink Bowl with a 1-1/4 inch diameter. It is in the style of a Double Action 1850-1860's era, Le Faucheaux pin fire revolver. It is VERY detailed, even down to the ejector rod, and the fancy grips which came with these revolvers. If not for ink, it makes an excellent paper weight , or accent piece for the collectors desk, or office. It is made of Copper/ Bronze, and has a substantial weight. PRICE $165

This is a great piece of sailing history, and the most colorful era of sail, the Clipper Ship Era. This is an enormous horn, measuring over 25 inches, with a bottom diameter of nearly 4 inches . This horn would have been known as a Supply horn, or sometimes referred to as a Mother horn. It was kept in the arms locker, with the pistols and rifles, under supervision of the Master at Arms , or the Captain. During this period Clipper Ships were the fastest ships in the water, delivering cargo and passengers to the far corners of the world. In contacting the Marblehead Museum & Historical Society, they definitely verified that "The Hannah" was a an actual Clipper Ship sailing from their port.  They made runs to Liverpool, then on to the West Indies, and sometimes to China, and around the Horn. Some ships set records for around the world times of 133 days. However, during this period, ( possibly as early as 1812) dangers were everywhere. The distinct possibility of being stopped and your crew impressed was a real threat. In addition, and yes, even this late, Piracy, or just having your ship boarded and taken in a foreign ports like in China. All these ships had an arms locker, and ample pistols and long arms, PLUS ample powder. Large quantities of Black Powder, as stored in this HORN, enough to last a long sea voyage. From this horn, and others just like it, the individual weapons were supplied. The horn is beautifully Scrimshawed with a harbor scene of vessels, with the Clipper Ship dominating the center of the work, along with the name, "Hannah".

This is an incredibly RARE, and scarce item: First, there were only a few, and the survival rate is nonexistent. Secondly, the condition is superb, even to the original hanging cord. The Scrimshaw work is still clear, and not worn, and the horn itself has a great antique patina and color. It is the original plug to the horn, as is the carrying strap. A RARE and SUPERB Powder horn , from the fabulous Percussion era, and the epoch of Clipper Ships.  PRICE $5,500

During the period following the Civil War, and up to about the early portion of the 1900's , saloons thrived with every type gambling game imaginable. From mentally skilled games, to games of physical skill. This Game, Coin Toss, a.k.a. Frog Toss, was a simple yet productive game for the saloon or proprietor of the game. It stands 36 inches tall, by 18 inches wide, by 22 inches long. The surface of the game board has holes, hoops with holes, a spinning wheel in hole, and the FROG hole, a cast Iron Frog with a large OPEN mouth !!! The object of the game was to establish a distance from the game, and throw iron coins, or silver dollars, at the board. Depending on which hole you hit, the coin slid down the ramps, into the POINT valued slot.  Highest points, won the round.

This was a fast moving highly profitable game ! As of this writing the last original game such as this one , appeared more than 15 years ago, and that one did NOT have an original toss coin ! Theses games appeared in San Francisco gambling halls, and other parts of the country. This one is in near perfect condition, ALL original, including remainders of orange paint on the frog. All point value numbering remains on the front  of the slots, and all parts are original to the game. If you are a gambling collector, or 19th century Saloon enthusiast, this is a RARE opportunity !  PRICE $2,250 Additional images below............

The fastest most challenging game of the Saloon, and Gambling Halls of the 2nd half of the 19th century, was the Game known as Faro. It consisted of the " lay-out", the " case keeper ", the " dealer card box ", Faro cards, and  "cappers ". BUT, THE RAREST part was the print displayed at the game.  The game was known by it's street name as " Bucking the Tiger ". This ORIGINAL 1880's print is the companion game piece , the Tiger. The game was made famous by such Faro dealers as Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday, Luke Short, Ben Thompson, etc.... This print comes in the original frame , which is also Tiger Striped ! In addition, it has the original glass in the frame. It is ALL original and un-touched. The dimensions  (frame ) 35 X19 , the print being,31-1/2 x 15-1/2 inches. The vibrant colors and tones are mint condition, as is the frame. An incredible opportunity for the Saloon/Gambling collector, as this is perhaps only the 2nd one known to exist, and is in mint like condition. Price $ 1,150

HARPHAM  BROTHERS, MAKERS,  LINCOLN, NEBRASKA.

This Double Shoulder Holster rig, is incredibly unique, as it combines " known reliability " with the new "rapid rate of fire ". The leather is in superb condition, and fully hallmarked on each piece with the Harpham  Brothers cartouche. One holster is for a 4  inch Single Action Colt, the other for a Colt Model 1911 .45 Auto. This is a VERY rare configuration, and probably the only one in existence today. This is ideal for the collector of Colt's pistols, and represents the past and future of Colt, Single Actions, and 1911s ! PRICE $ 650