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“Chaps” is an Americanized version of the Spanish word “Chaparreras” which loosely translates into, “for the brush.” This makes sense, as chaps are intended to protect the legs of horsemen from thorny … read more

Buy what appeals to you. Buy what you like. Buy what speaks to your heart. If you are collecting with the hope that eventually it is also an investment, get educated and buy the best you can!“Col … read more

One picture of Billy the Kid is worth over 2 million dollars. Another is hardly worth anything. The difference—provenance!According to the dictionary, the word Provenance is a noun which means: 1. ORI … read more

Although historically the Navajo people never really had any one person recognized as a “Chief” per-se, they are well known for their “Chief’s” blankets. A Chief’s blanket was said to be called s … read more

Recently I was asked into the home of a Collector to assess their collection. These folks wanted to liquidate their items by sending them to auction. They had been collecting for years. They … read more