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THE HEIRS OF THE BILLY BRANCH COLLECTION ARE NOW INVITING OFFERS!!!

With the imminent distribution of proceeds from the sales of items in the Billy Branch estate, the heirs
are inviting offers. Though already heavily discounted, the family has asked that I note its willingness to
consider any offer for a listed item in the Branch collection: Pre-Columbian art pottery; unique Native American
pawn pieces; Chinese zoomorphic cloisonnee forms; and a variety of other special collectibles. Bill had a good
eye, and this opportunity to purchase a fine piece at your price is seldom seen. To see all items in the Branch
collection, simply type the letters 'BB' into the search link on any page and all of Bill's listings will come up.

AND ANOTHER! Type the single word OFFER into the search box for additional great buy opportunities!

MATCHED PAIR OF BEADED CUFFS, EARLY SIOUX Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1900   item# 447106 (stock# TEH.F29.2)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $1500.00  This matched pair of brain-tanned beaded cuffs (TEH.F29.2) was removed from a decorative frame put together by the late Chester Howard. Dating from the 1880-1900 period, the beadwork, though somewhat stained from use, is in excellent condition. The gauntlets from which the cuffs were salvaged were undoubtedly worn out from use, and the gloves subsequently trimmed carefully from the cuffs. The cuffs measure 7 ¼” in length and 7 ¼” across their widest part (not counting the fringe). The bold geome ...click for details

OLD NORTHERN PLAINS ELKHORN FLESHER, MONTANA Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1900   item# 446649 (stock# TEH.104)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $750.00  The late Chester Howard acquired this old Northern Plains elkhorn flesher (TEH104) in Montana in the 1950s. Measuring 13 ½” in length, and in excellent condition but for the missing metal wedge that actually scraped the hides, the handle end of this important tool is covered with sinew sewn hide that is still in good, though worn condition. Two heavy broad-headed iron nails are driven into the core of the horn at the front of the flesher where it bends, the purpose for which is not known but the ...click for details

TWELVE PERISHABLE ARTIFACTS, HEFLIN GROUP E Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1492   item# 675179 (stock# AXH.NAI.E)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  Each of the twelve individually priced prehistoric Indian artifacts in this group (AXH231.2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 19, 35, 47 & 52; AXH2755 and 2865) was found in various western and southern states (NV, NM, LA and AR) by the late Dr. Allen Heflin. Included in this inexpensive group are: bone awls, parched corn kernels, possible Mississippian bear teeth, an antler tip flaking tool, cut bird bone, a drilled bone pendant, and what appears to be a bone ear plug. Each is attached to its own descripti ...click for details

FIVE 24” NECKLACES OF ANASAZI SHELL DISK BEADS Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1492   item# 886335 (stock# JBB.1)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $300.00 each  The five 24” prehistoric Native American shell bead necklaces in this group of five (JBB1 through JBB5) were hand selected and assembled from a hoard of shell disk beads found together on private lands in La Plata Canyon, New Mexico in the later 1900s. In excellent condition and fitted with hook and eye clasp, the beads on each strand range in diameter from about 4 to 6mm. Ready for casual and comfortable wear, each necklace, basically the same and priced at $300 plus shipping, comes with a smal ...click for details

NORTHERN PLAINS PIPE BAG, L.19TH-E.20TH CENT Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: American Indian: Handiwork: Pre 1920   item# 446635 (stock# TEH.F02.1)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $1500.00  This late 19th to early 20th century Northern Plains Indian pipe bag (TEH.F2.1) is from the late Chester Howard collection and measures about 22 ½” in length as shown in the first photograph on this page. Any quillwork that may have existed at the bottom of the bag has been trimmed. The beads (mostly glass with some faceted brass) are sinew sewn and the impressive and bold beadwork patterns in the lower half of the bag are in very good condition, although with some embedded grime. The leather in ...click for details

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