Lot 285

Walter F. Christy Brand Lewis & Clark Co. 1911-29

Estimate: $450 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this Walter F. Christy branding iron East Helena, Lewis and Clark Co. circa 1911 to 1929. The brand features a wonderfully and professionally crafted iron construction that shows a plus bar burning end with a ring handle end and a long shaft and was applied as a brand for cattle on right ribs and horses on the right thigh with a vent for both below original. This information was retrieved through the records at Montana State Library Montana History Portal The condition of this branding iron is well preserved with heavy oxidation to the branding iron from use and exposure with a slight bend to the shaft but otherwise shows well preserved condition. The measurements of this branding iron is 42 3/4" x 6" x 6 1/2". The collective weight of this branding iron is 5lb 12oz.

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