HISTORIC TEMPLE LEA HOUSTON (SON OF SAM HOUSTON) MUSEUM COLLECTION.

HISTORIC TEMPLE LEA HOUSTON (SON OF SAM HOUSTON) MUSEUM COLLECTION. This is a terrific historic lot consisting primarily of North American Indian artifacts collected by Temple Houston at his home in Oklahoma. Temple Houston was a flamboyant and the youngest son of Gen. Sam Houston. His Mother was Margaret Moffettlea, a descendant of Alabamas old encultured families. He was born in Austin, Texas, August 12th, 1860, the first child born in the Governor’s mansion, when Gen. Sam Houston was Governor of Texas. He attended Baylor University when it was located in Independence, Texas. Then took up the study and practice of law at Dallas for a while, then Brazoria. He was appointed District Attorney of the “Jumbo District” which embraced several counties in Northwestern Texas and located at Mobeetie, County Seat of Ward County, before any others were organized. He was a member of the Texas Senate in 1886. Later years, he moved to Oklahoma and practiced law. He had a brilliant mind; magnetic personality and his speeches were considered masterpieces of eloquence. He dressed like a dandy; including his Prince Albert coats, however appearances could deceive, because Houston was anything but a dandy. He was a crack marksman who once bested Bat Masterson in a pistol match, and shot more than one man in gunfights. One involved another lawyer who he had an argument with in court. The two men met in a saloon and in the resulting gunfight, Houston’s adversary was killed. He entered a successful plea of self-defense. He died at the young age of 45 from a stroke. Included in this lot is a copy of one of the Time Life series books published around 1977 titled “The Gun Fighters” page 144 not only includes a write-up and an illustration of Houston, but also, most interestingly, a black and white image of his museum room in Oklahoma, where many of the objects in this lot are clearly illustrated. This is a terrific lot with a great pedigree associated with one of the more famous names in Texas and Oklahoma. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/33 – WINCHESTER 1866SRC,.44RF, SN101680. Gun is generally good to very good and retains a mellow hand worn brass patina, wood and metal show frontier use, front sight is a replacement, orig 3 pc cleaning rod in butt. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/31A – PERC OVER/UNDER RIFLE, about .40 cal, locks marked REMINGTON. Condition good to very good with nice mellow aging to all surfaces, rear sight missing and left hammer is a replacement. Illustrated in the book “THE GUNFIGHTERS” by Paul Trachtman on p 144. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/67 – PLAINS INDIAN DOUBLE SADDLEBAGS. Circa last quarter 19th C. Tanned hide envelope with fully beaded matching ends. White lazy stitch seed bead background with diamond, square and geometric design in navy blue, apple green, white heart red and yellow, sinew sewn. The decoration also includes a row of tin cone danglers on each side. The sides and bottom are heavily fringed. A piece of heavy cloth is sewn to the backside for extra support. Possibly Sioux, old label reads “CROW”. Illustrated in the book “THE GUNFIGHTERS” by Paul Trachtman on p 144. 70″ l (folded open and including fringe). The condition is very good with minor bead loss. Retaining Houston Tag number 57/69 – CENTRAL PLAINS PIPE BAG. Possibly Cheyenne, circa last quarter 19th C. Native tanned hide with an hourglass geometric design on the bottom section. Beaded top edge with partially beaded tabs, ending in tin cones and horsehair fringe, sinew sewn. Bead colors include green, yellow, faceted blue and red on a white background. Fringe hide decoration extends from the bottom of bag. The same design repeats on the reverse side. Illustrated in the book “THE GUNFIGHTERS” by Paul Trachtman on p 144. 28″ l (including fringe). The condition is very good with slight staining and minor bead loss. Retaining Tag Number 57/86- PLAINS INDIAN PIPE TOMAHAWK. 7-1/2″ long hand-forged head (probably bronze) attached to a hardwood stem. Stem has one drilled hole but no further decoration. Old label reads “APACHE”. Overall 19″ l. Condition is good overall. 57/88- PLAINS INDIAN PIPE TOMAHAWK. Circa last quarter of 19th C. 7-3/4″ long hand-forged metal head attached to a hard wood stem, pierced for smoking with no further decoration. Overall 16″ l. Good condition. Retaining Tag Number 57/14 A,B,C & E – BEADED HOLSTER AND METALWORK. Three rounded metal bracelets along with 2 tin conchas plus a commercial leather holster decorated on the front side in a triangular geometric bead work design. Old label reads “COMANCHE INDIAN CHIEF FROM SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA”. Holster: 9″ l, Bracelet: 3-1/2″ diameter, Conchas: 2-1/2″ and 3-1/2″. A piece of abalone shell approximately 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ with four drill holes also accompanies this group. These items are in good condition. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/58 – SKULL CRACKER CLUB. Last quarter 19th C. Wooden handle and stone head are covered in hide extending down the length of the handle. Horse hair fringe and two bands of green and white bead work partially decorate the handle. Traces of old red paint on hide. 16″ l. Fair condition with some missing stitches. Retaining Tag Number 57/90 – CATLINITE PIPE WITH WOODEN STEM. Last quarter 19th C. “T” shape type bowl with lead inlay bands on each end attached to a rounded wood stem. Bowl: 8″ l. Stem: 16″. There is an old chip on wooden stem, a small repair on the end that attaches to stem. The stem may be glued to the bowl. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/91 – LARGE CATLINITE PIPE WITH TWIST CARVED WOODEN STEM. Last quarter 19th C. The 10″ long bowl has a faceted band of geometric carving near the rear end. the 18″ stem is partially painted in red and yellow and carved in two sections to simulate a twist design in the wooden handle. Burnt file decoration appears on one section of the stem. Pipe Bowl: 10″ l. Stem: 18″. Total: 28″ l. There is a slight chip in pipe bowl. The yellow paint on stem is faded and the bowl and stem may be glued together. Retaining Houston Tag number 57/3 – SMALL STONE AXE. Hide reinforced wooden handle painted or dyed reddish brown color. the hide extends over the axe to secure the handle. 9″ l. The axe head is chipped, the hide wrap loose. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/99 – STONE AXE HEAD. Grooved stone axe in good condition. Approx. 5″ l. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/99B – STONE AXE HEAD. 5″ long grooved stone axe with small chip on blade end. A 22″ long ball head club with large round head encircled by carved claw with a shaped wood handle. Framed black and white image of raising buffalo, reversed, inscribed in pencil, “Buffalo herd, Goodnight Ranch 1899” Houston tag 57/150 The inscription refers to the famous Charles Goodnight, the renowned cattle baron. Size 12 ½ including frame wide and 11 ½ inches high, including frame. Condition: Generally Good. Black and white image of young Temple Houston. 10 in wide and 12 in high including the frame. Condition: Generally good. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: As stated. 4-42204 JK1 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2452	$69,000.00	HISTORIC TEMPLE LEA HOUSTON (SON OF SAM HOUSTON) MUSEUM COLLECTION. This is a terrific historic lot consisting primarily of North American Indian artifacts collected by Temple Houston at his home in Oklahoma. Temple Houston was a flamboyant and the youngest son of Gen. Sam Houston. His Mother was Margaret Moffettlea, a descendant of Alabamas old encultured families. He was born in Austin, Texas, August 12th, 1860, the first child born in the Governor’s mansion, when Gen. Sam Houston was Governor of Texas. He attended Baylor University when it was located in Independence, Texas. Then took up the study and practice of law at Dallas for a while, then Brazoria. He was appointed District Attorney of the “Jumbo District” which embraced several counties in Northwestern Texas and located at Mobeetie, County Seat of Ward County, before any others were organized. He was a member of the Texas Senate in 1886. Later years, he moved to Oklahoma and practiced law. He had a brilliant mind; magnetic personality and his speeches were considered masterpieces of eloquence. He dressed like a dandy; including his Prince Albert coats, however appearances could deceive, because Houston was anything but a dandy. He was a crack marksman who once bested Bat Masterson in a pistol match, and shot more than one man in gunfights. One involved another lawyer who he had an argument with in court. The two men met in a saloon and in the resulting gunfight, Houston’s adversary was killed. He entered a successful plea of self-defense. He died at the young age of 45 from a stroke. Included in this lot is a copy of one of the Time Life series books published around 1977 titled “The Gun Fighters” page 144 not only includes a write-up and an illustration of Houston, but also, most interestingly, a black and white image of his museum room in Oklahoma, where many of the objects in this lot are clearly illustrated. This is a terrific lot with a great pedigree associated with one of the more famous names in Texas and Oklahoma. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/33 – WINCHESTER 1866SRC,.44RF, SN101680. Gun is generally good to very good and retains a mellow hand worn brass patina, wood and metal show frontier use, front sight is a replacement, orig 3 pc cleaning rod in butt. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/31A – PERC OVER/UNDER RIFLE, about .40 cal, locks marked REMINGTON. Condition good to very good with nice mellow aging to all surfaces, rear sight missing and left hammer is a replacement. Illustrated in the book “THE GUNFIGHTERS” by Paul Trachtman on p 144. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/67 – PLAINS INDIAN DOUBLE SADDLEBAGS. Circa last quarter 19th C. Tanned hide envelope with fully beaded matching ends. White lazy stitch seed bead background with diamond, square and geometric design in navy blue, apple green, white heart red and yellow, sinew sewn. The decoration also includes a row of tin cone danglers on each side. The sides and bottom are heavily fringed. A piece of heavy cloth is sewn to the backside for extra support. Possibly Sioux, old label reads “CROW”. Illustrated in the book “THE GUNFIGHTERS” by Paul Trachtman on p 144. 70″ l (folded open and including fringe). The condition is very good with minor bead loss. Retaining Houston Tag number 57/69 – CENTRAL PLAINS PIPE BAG. Possibly Cheyenne, circa last quarter 19th C. Native tanned hide with an hourglass geometric design on the bottom section. Beaded top edge with partially beaded tabs, ending in tin cones and horsehair fringe, sinew sewn. Bead colors include green, yellow, faceted blue and red on a white background. Fringe hide decoration extends from the bottom of bag. The same design repeats on the reverse side. Illustrated in the book “THE GUNFIGHTERS” by Paul Trachtman on p 144. 28″ l (including fringe). The condition is very good with slight staining and minor bead loss. Retaining Tag Number 57/86- PLAINS INDIAN PIPE TOMAHAWK. 7-1/2″ long hand-forged head (probably bronze) attached to a hardwood stem. Stem has one drilled hole but no further decoration. Old label reads “APACHE”. Overall 19″ l. Condition is good overall. 57/88- PLAINS INDIAN PIPE TOMAHAWK. Circa last quarter of 19th C. 7-3/4″ long hand-forged metal head attached to a hard wood stem, pierced for smoking with no further decoration. Overall 16″ l. Good condition. Retaining Tag Number 57/14 A,B,C & E – BEADED HOLSTER AND METALWORK. Three rounded metal bracelets along with 2 tin conchas plus a commercial leather holster decorated on the front side in a triangular geometric bead work design. Old label reads “COMANCHE INDIAN CHIEF FROM SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA”. Holster: 9″ l, Bracelet: 3-1/2″ diameter, Conchas: 2-1/2″ and 3-1/2″. A piece of abalone shell approximately 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ with four drill holes also accompanies this group. These items are in good condition. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/58 – SKULL CRACKER CLUB. Last quarter 19th C. Wooden handle and stone head are covered in hide extending down the length of the handle. Horse hair fringe and two bands of green and white bead work partially decorate the handle. Traces of old red paint on hide. 16″ l. Fair condition with some missing stitches. Retaining Tag Number 57/90 – CATLINITE PIPE WITH WOODEN STEM. Last quarter 19th C. “T” shape type bowl with lead inlay bands on each end attached to a rounded wood stem. Bowl: 8″ l. Stem: 16″. There is an old chip on wooden stem, a small repair on the end that attaches to stem. The stem may be glued to the bowl. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/91 – LARGE CATLINITE PIPE WITH TWIST CARVED WOODEN STEM. Last quarter 19th C. The 10″ long bowl has a faceted band of geometric carving near the rear end. the 18″ stem is partially painted in red and yellow and carved in two sections to simulate a twist design in the wooden handle. Burnt file decoration appears on one section of the stem. Pipe Bowl: 10″ l. Stem: 18″. Total: 28″ l. There is a slight chip in pipe bowl. The yellow paint on stem is faded and the bowl and stem may be glued together. Retaining Houston Tag number 57/3 – SMALL STONE AXE. Hide reinforced wooden handle painted or dyed reddish brown color. the hide extends over the axe to secure the handle. 9″ l. The axe head is chipped, the hide wrap loose. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/99 – STONE AXE HEAD. Grooved stone axe in good condition. Approx. 5″ l. Retaining Houston Tag Number 57/99B – STONE AXE HEAD. 5″ long grooved stone axe with small chip on blade end. A 22″ long ball head club with large round head encircled by carved claw with a shaped wood handle. Framed black and white image of raising buffalo, reversed, inscribed in pencil, “Buffalo herd, Goodnight Ranch 1899” Houston tag 57/150 The inscription refers to the famous Charles Goodnight, the renowned cattle baron. Size 12 ½ including frame wide and 11 ½ inches high, including frame. Condition: Generally Good. Black and white image of young Temple Houston. 10 in wide and 12 in high including the frame. Condition: Generally good. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: As stated. 4-42204 JK1 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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