[johnfowles]

a google alert earlier today
sure got my attention and my first reaction was to include it in a new "blog" message, but then I thought it was too important to be lost on that worthy effort of mine so here it is:-
Google News Alert for: "gordon lightfoot"
Historic Civil War, Texas and Celebrity Western Artifacts up for ...Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Gordon Lightfoot's silver and gold parade saddle, a knife and beaded sheath attributed to legendary Indian Chief Crazy Horse who fought at the Battle of the ...
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the main link was to:-
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/f...rweb860064.htm

New Braunfels, TX (PRWEB) April 15, 2008 -- Gordon Lightfoot's silver and gold parade saddle

picture caption on that page
Gordon Lightfoot Parade SaddleUploaded: Apr 14, 2008
File Name: Lightfoot.JPG
So naturally I googled and discovered the auction catalogue at:-
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/15641
which nicely links to
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/5124529
where it is further described as
Lot 82
Gordon Lightfoot's Wm. T Gustavsen Silver Parade Saddle, Headstall, And Breast Collar. Marked Wm T Gustavsen Long Beach Calif. Seat Measures 14".
and another picture

with a suggested price:-
Estimate $8,000 - $16,000
Valerie your shout again!!!