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Child's Hamley Hat
Circa 1920

Rare child's Nutria hat sold by the famous Hamley Saddlery, Pendleton, Oregon. In really nice condition, with the Hamley & Co. cartouche in the sweatband, and the Stetson mark on the other side. Comes with an early prison-made black and white horsehair hatband. Shown is a reddish stain on the gros grain from goodness knows what - fruit juice?

Price: $ 1,125.00

 

Early California Hat
Circa 1890

Rare early California hat made by Konrad Meussdorffer, San Francisco. In the open-crown Vaquero style, with bound brim and matching gros-grain ribbon, the fawn-colored hat has the original leather sweat-band with gilt stamping reading "K. Meussdorffer & Son, No. 8 Kearny St., San Francisco, Cal". A reference is made to Konrad in the Encyclopedia of San Francisco, stating that he immigrated in 1865 from Germany and was in the business of importing and making hats. His son went on to become a prominent San Francisco architect, and his granddaughter became a noted artist. Given its age, it's in excellent shape. There are some dimples in the crown, quite possibly from someone trying to give it a more "up to date" look. Very small - approx. 6 1/2". This is a great find.

Price: $1,800.00

Hamley Hat
Circa 1920

Like new Hamley & Co. cowboy hat. In addition to typical ribbon band, a handsome, leather tacked band with an Indian head clasp adds extra appeal to this beauty.

Price: $1,625.00

 

Five Star Spotted Cuffs
Circa 1900

Spotted cowboy wrist cuffs with a large star, surrounded by four smaller stars made of small brass spots. Each star has more spots in its interior. These show very little wear and are unmarked. The cuffs are in as-new condition. Cayuse has had similarly made pairs before - this may have been a style that a maker sold to various companies without marking their maker identification on them. 7" long and 4.5" across wide area.

Price: $750.00

 

The Denver Stetson
Circa 1900

Whether you're a Stetson Hat aficionado or not, this particular model called "The Denver" is a beauty. Wonderful fawn coloring, with a grosgrain ribbon and bound, pencil-rolled brim. Smaller size (6 7/8" or a little bigger) but with a big crown, 6" at it's highest point and wide brim, 16" across. A great piece in excellent condition.

Price: $2,000.00

 

 

Bismarck Diamond Jubilee Hat
Circa 1936

Great hat from Bismarck, North Dakota, 1936. The hat celebrates the city's Diamond Jubilee with drawings and autographs. Some of the signatures are faint due to the fact that the hat was worn. Others are legible. One signature reads "William M. Baska, Decorator" - presumably the one who drew the bronc rider and the Diamond Jubilee scene on the hat. Baska was an illustrator whose work appears in at least one book on the big game of North Dakota. The hat itself is a rarity: an "Official Tim McCoy (Columbia Star) Vigilante Hat" by A. Rosset Co. - presumably marketed by Columbia Studios. Very small size (6 5/8), and 3" brim.

Price: $475.00

 

 

Early California Hat
Circa 1890

Rare early California hat made by Konrad Meussdorffer, San Francisco. In the open-crown Vaquero style, with bound brim and matching gros-grain ribbon, the fawn-colored hat has the original leather sweat-band with gilt stamping reading "K. Meussdorffer & Son, No. 8 Kearny St., San Francisco, Cal". A reference is made to Konrad in the Encyclopedia of San Francisco, stating that he immigrated in 1865 from Germany and was in the business of importing and making hats. His son went on to become a prominent San Francisco architect, and his granddaughter became a noted artist. Given its age, it's in excellent shape. There are some dimples in the crown, quite possibly from someone trying to give it a more "up to date" look. Very small - approx. 6 1/2". This is a great find.

Price: $1,800.00

 

 

Kid's Hamley Hat
Circa 1920

Rare child's Nutria hat sold by the famous Hamley Saddlery, Pendleton, Oregon. In really nice condition, with the Hamley & Co. cartouche in the sweatband, and the Stetson mark on the other side. Comes with an early prison-made black and white horsehair hatband. Shown is a reddish stain on the gros grain from goodness knows what - fruit juice?

Price: $1,125.00

 

 

Hamley & Co Hat
Circa 1920

Like new Hamley & Co. cowboy hat. In addition to typical ribbon band, a handsome, leather band with nickel spots and an Indian head clasp adds extra appeal. This one has an extra tall crown and a small, rolled brim, and is the Stetson No. 1 Quality hat. The Hamley & Co. cartouche and the Stetson shield are embossed in the sweatband.

Price: $1,625.00

 

Early Sioux Cowgirl Gauntlets
Circa 1885-1895

Amazing work and condition. Fully beaded around the entire cuff - the inside wrists are a lighter blue background with morning star crosses, and the outer wrists are deeper blue, with geometric main elements, and morning stars scattered around them. Floral beadwork on the hands adds a nice touch. Fringe runs down the sides, as well as all the way around each wrist. Red silk edging is at the top. They are unlined; interestingly, one cuff has green ochre coloring the inside of the leather. The brass beads are in great condition and consist of the typical faceted variety, as well as a round brass bead with spiral grooves. Small size indicates these were surely for a woman.

Price: $6,800.00

George Lawrence Cuffs
Circa 1900-1910

Fabulous cuffs in un-used condition, with original honey patina. An excellent addition to any collectionl, these cuffs are marked on each button and feature a floral peony stamping pattern. Lawrence partnered with Samuel Sherlock in his Portland, Oregon shop in 1874. Lawrence changed the store name to George C. Lawrence in 1893. This company continued into the 1980's with the help of Bill Lawrence.

Price: $1,000.00

Clark's Child's Cuffs
Circa 1910 - 1920's

Rare size, by Clark's Saddlery out of Portland. Line tooled, with brass snaps that read "Clark". Unlike cuffs made for play, these are saddle leather and constructed just like the big ones. 5" tall and a little over 3" at the thickest width.

Price: $600.00

Child's Horse Cuffs
Circa 1910 - 1920's

These child's cuffs are line tooled with a horse figure and large nickle spots. They have a nice nickle-slotted concho on each with white leather strings. Unmarked, but could be from Clark Saddlery Co. Child's cuffs are very rare. 4.5" tall and a little over 3" at the thickest width.

Price: $500.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floral Backfoot Gauntlets
Circa 1890


Wonderful, early Blackfoot gauntlets, circa 1890. Fully beaded tops, with beaded, applied hide on the hands, these feature many cut brass beads, red white-hearts, light blue, medium blue and cobalt, as well as green and pink beads, all on a white background. In excellent shape, showing some use. These are large and showy and would be a great addition to a collection. Lined in velvet and old cotton. 15.5" long.

 

Price: $4,200.00

 

Cowgirl Hat
Circa 1920

Large tan hat with brown whipped brim. Approx. 7 1/2. This is probably a Montgomery Ward's or JC Penney hat - what the cowgirls wore.

Price: $650.00

Stetson Hat
Circa 1940

Nutria Stetson with pencil rolled brim and gros- grain ribbon in excellent shape, from the Silverwood Department Store in Hollywood California, circa 1940. .

Price: $2,000.00

 

Black Stetson Hat
Circa 1940

Sold in Laramie. Made of No. 1 quality beaver, black Stetson hat. Size 6 3/4. Bound brim and matching gros-grain ribbon.

Price: $350.00

JC Penney Hat and Loomed Hatband
Circa 1930

A 1930's JC Penney black hat with cream whipped brim and matching gros-grain ribbon. Very collectible.

Price: $800.00

Loom-beaded hatband circa 1930, with floral and berry motif, probably Ojibway. Over 2" wide.

Price: $650.00

Plateau Beaded Gauntlets
Circa 1910

Beaded Gauntlets circa 1910. Top of hand has beaded star within a star of white, lavender, red and blue. Tops have a floral pattern of white, red, pink, yellow navy, turquoise and yellow beads. Cuffs are fringed and lined with a blue plaid cotton flannel. Were clearly used, but still in nice condition.

 

Price: $1,500.00

 

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