A magnificent trophy buckle by Don Ellis. Sterling & 14K gold. "CHAMPION BULL RIDER / WON BY / BILL BOAG / CHRISTENSEN BROS RODEO / 1952." 4" x 2 7/8". Maker marked: DON ELLIS CO. / SEATTLE / STERLING.
Billy was killed in a freak accident while competing in the national finals rodeo at Madison Square Garden on September 30th 1958. He was 26. Roy Rogers did his funeral. A great rider, cowboy and person he was well loved in the rodeo world.
Lot 523, Sold $3,245
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 21st & 22nd, 2022 - Mesa, AZ.