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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!

American Indian (5) Jewelry Chinese (2) Metalwork Testimonials Guest Book Sales Policy Current Promotions Seen In Seeking to Buy About Us FAQs Specialties Driving Directions Newsletter Privacy Policy A QUICK PEEK AT A FEW ITEMS FROM OUR VARIED CATALOG  (13) UNIQUE GOLD SHAMAN PENDANT, PANAMA FINE FERRUGINOUS QUARTZITE BANNERSTONE, IL. Auctions  (0) Most Recent Additions

100 STRAND SILVER HEISHI NECKLACE WITH DROP Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: American Indian: Jewelry: Pre 2000   item# 522911 (stock# BB.183)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $1500.00  This striking, 100-strand, 22” liquid silver heishi necklace (BB183), made up of 2mm beads, supports a polished, teardrop-shaped turquoise cabochon noted by its former owner, the late Billy Branch of Denver, to be from the Pilot Mountain mine in Nevada. The turquoise is attractively set in a 3” long, handsomely decorated, four-part silver pendant in which the elements have been nestled together. The name E. Billy in script can be seen on the inside of the decorated bale through which the heishi ...click for details TWELVE KUNA INDIAN MOLAS, SAN BLAS ISLANDS Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Pre 2000   item# 436261 (stock# MOLAS.A)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  This colorful group of hand made molas (AK140 thru AK151) came from blouses made and worn by the Kuna Indians of San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama. Probably all made in the late 20th century, not one is thought to date earlier than 1990. Each in very good cleaned but un-ironed condition, all have the typical somewhat rough and unfinished edges where visible layering can be easily determined. Great pieces for framing, each one is unique. Individually available and priced, each photo shows ...click for details THREE MORE ITEMS FROM THE BRANCH COLLECTION Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Chinese: Pre 2000   item# 802307 (stock# BB.LAST)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  The three assorted collectibles in this small grouping (BB44, 57 and 60) are from the varied estate of the late Billy Branch. Included are a hand-carved figural pipe stand, an old Swedish pillow cover, and a whimsical cloisonné duck. Each photo lists the inventory number in brackets followed by a brief description and price (offers are being invited by the family so if you spot something you’d like, get yours in early). Each item comes with a small display card, a biographical sketch about Billy ...click for details TWELVE ASSORTED ETHNO JEWELRY ITEMS: GROUP A Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: American Indian: Jewelry: Pre 2000   item# 800998 (stock# JWL.ETHNO.A)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  This assortment of worn and never worn ethnographic jewelry (90.1018A & 101.1DHD; FP1361B; JI213, 228, 401, 403 & 408; KEB9 & 13; MAP109; and WJF1124) consists of rings, a bracelet, ear studs, earrings, a bead, and a cross. From African, Ethiopian, Native American, Islamic, Seljuk, and Mexican cultures, the materials used consist of gold, silver, lapis, amber, and faience. The various items date from c.1200AD until late 20th century; prices from $35-$195. Each photo lists first the i ...click for details TWELVE ANCIENT, ETHNO, TRADE BEAD NECKLACES Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Pre 1980   item# 467699 (stock# NECKLACE.A)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  The twelve diverse strands of beads illustrated in this group (100.101HD, 100.217HD, 100.88HD, 102.29HD, 102.85FHD, 96.996HD, LLL170, MAJP, MAJP99.1, WJF356, WJF451 and WL439) include an interesting assortment of ancient Scytho-Sarmatian, ancient Persian, Pre-Columbian, African trade, Indian trade, and ethnographic beads. The strands range in age from the 2nd Millennium BC to the 20th century. Most of the necklaces are wearable, but two and possibly three of them are not. The ancient beads inclu ...click for details FINE CORAL SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: American Indian: Jewelry: Pre 2000   item# 522909 (stock# BB.161)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $1150.00  This stunning 24” mid-20th century squash blossom necklace (BB161) is inset with elongated, richly colored, deep rust red branch coral cabs. From the fine collection of the late Billy Branch of Denver, this lighter weight and easy to wear beauty has a warm age patina and is in excellent, ready to wear condition. All of the necklace elements are strung on a plasticized, wrapped wire strand. A great example of Southwest jewelry, this Native American made necklace comes with a small display card, a ...click for details SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN MADE CORAL NECKLACE Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: American Indian: Jewelry: Pre 2000   item# 521960 (stock# BB.182)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $350.00  Great for casual or dress wear, this simple but elegant Southwestern Native American made coral necklace (BB182), dating into the later 20th century, is stamped on the back of the center element with two small inverted crescents stacked over the single word ‘Sterling’. From the collection of the late Billy Branch of Denver, the necklace measures 18” and the center coral element measures 2 ¼” in width. In excellent and immediately wearable condition, it dates into the later 20th century and comes ...click for details ZUNI PETIT POINT SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: American Indian: Jewelry: Pre 2000   item# 522914 (stock# BB.176)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $900.00  Lightweight, well made, nicely aged, set with blue Persian turquoise, 21” long, and hallmarked with the initials PA (possibly for the listed Zuni silversmith Paul Anderson).... if it’s what she’s longing for, a girl couldn’t ask for anything more! From the fine collection of Native American jewelry assembled by the late Billy Branch of Denver, this ‘shouting-to-be-worn’, Native American made, squash blossom necklace (BB176) is truly an outstanding example of the style and comes with a small disp ...click for details ASSORTED MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIBLES: GROUP 1 Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre 2000   item# 802661 (stock# COLL.1)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  This diverse group of miscellaneous collectibles (1.04HJ; AXH1475; CI100 & 101; ROW27; WFJ1231, 1232 & 1236; and XX15) comes from at least several far flung areas (Alaska, Greece, Pittsburgh, and England) and contains items ranging in age from 50,000,000 years in age to the later 20th century!! Included in this fascinating group are: fossil ivory carvings; an antique filakto (you’re going to have to peek to figure that one out); Elk’s Lodge No. 11 picturesque coffee cup; a Yaqui stool or ...click for details Return To Top PAGE: 1