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Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Join us Saturday, September 13th at 9am MT in Bozeman, MT for Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance. This exceptional auction features a remarkable collection of 19th-century Native American artifacts, rare Western photography by Haynes, Huffman, and other Montana photographers, and an impressive selection of 18th-century French furniture. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire historic and elegant treasures. Browse the full catalog at live.naabid.com
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Lot 85

Corps of Discovery, Railroad, & Rodeo Buckles

Estimate: $600 - $900
Starting Bid
$200

Bid Increments

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Featured in this lot is a Corps of Discovery Commemoration, Great Northern Railway, and New Mexico National High School Finals Rodeo Buckle collection. There is a total of nine buckles in this collection. The first buckle is a Farmington, New Mexico National High School Finals Rodeo buckle from 2002-2003 and shows a inlay round turquoise cabochon set into the buckle with western theme decoration and is marked on the back as follows: Gist - Solid Bronze - Made in U.S.A. The next buckle is a 1804 Corps of Discovery 1806 buckle depicting Lewis meeting with Blackfeet and comes with a certificate of authenticity. The next buckle is a 1804 Corps of Discovery 1806 commemorative buckle that is titled At Camp Disappointment and comes with a certificate of authenticity. The next buckle is 1804 Corps of Discovery 1806 commemorative buckle titled Our Dog "Scannon" circa 1985. The next buckle is a 1804 Corps of Discovery 1806 buckle called "First Sight of the Great Falls of the Missouri" circa 1983. The next buckle is a 1804 Corps of Discovery 1806 brass commemorative buckle titled Near Cut Bank - Montana and comes complete with a certificate of authenticity. The next buckle is a 1804 Corps of Discovery 1806 brass commemorative buckle titled "Explorers of the Marias" and comes complete with a certificate of authenticity. The next buckle is a 1804 Corps of Discovery 1806 buckle titled " Portage at the Great Falls of the Missouri" circa 1984. The last buckle is a Great Northern Railway buckle with the mountain goat on the front with their traditional logo. The condition of this collection of brass buckles is well preserved with a slight patina adorning the buckles consistent with age and use but otherwise shows a well preserved overall condition. The measurements of these buckles range from 2" x 2 3/4" to 4 1/2" x 3 1/2". The collective weight of the buckles is 3lb 4oz.*

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