The 2019 Cody Old West Auction kicks off with lots from the personal collection of Roy "Dusty" Rogers, Jr. Here are a few of our favorites:
Roy Rogers' Stetson with his Iconic Crease.
One of Roy's famous Stetson hats with his signature crease. Marked inside, "MADE BY Stetson ESPECIALLY FOR ROY ROGERS". With engraved polished nickel hatband. Size 7 ¼. Excellent condition, liner removed.
Includes copy of photograph of Roy wearing the hat (see also Lot 3).
Provenance: From the personal collection of Roy "Dusty" Rogers, Jr. Includes Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dusty Rogers.
Lot 1, Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - June 22, 2019. Santa Fe, NM.
Sold $3,835
A Group of Roy's Personal Belts with Bohlin Buckle
a) An exotic Tony Lama belt with laced edge. Marked 40, 1” wide. Mounted on the belt is an Edward H. Bohlin 3-piece #100 buckle set in sterling and 2-color gold. Rope edge with high floral engraving and scrolls. 2 1/4" wide for a 1" belt. Marked with the shield cartouche and EHB -D shield, EHB and CF initials.
b) Two very early belts worn by Roy, both 1 1/2" tooled belts. The brown belt with red accents is by Bob Brown – Hollywood; the dark brown is well-worn and unmarked. Both are 34 1/2" long overall.
Provenance: From the personal collection of Roy "Dusty" Rogers, Jr. Includes Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dusty Rogers.
Lot 2, Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - June 22, 2019. Santa Fe, NM.
Estimate $2,500-3,500.
Roy's Personalized H. Friedrick Cigarette Lighter
An engraved silver, gold and jewel mounted Ronson - Adonis lighter. The case has floral engraving, with Roy Rogers’ name on one side. The other side has a jeweled gold horseshoe with a high relief gold portrait of Trigger in the center. Maker marked "H. FRIEDRICK / STERLING-14K / N.Y.C." 2 1/8" x 1 3/4" x 3/8".
Provenance: From the personal collection of Roy "Dusty" Rogers, Jr. Includes Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dusty Rogers.
Lot 4, Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - June 22, 2019. Santa Fe, NM.
Estimate $1,500-2,500.