SassyLady
07-10-2010, 02:58 AM
I wonder who will end up with Trigger?!!
Roy Rogers' Dead Horse Up For Auction
Updated: Friday, 09 Jul 2010, 5:16 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 09 Jul 2010, 12:30 PM EDT
BY LUKE FUNK
MYFOXNY.COM - The former belongings of movie star Roy Rogers are going to be auctioned in New York. The auction includes the preserved remains of his famous horse, Trigger.
Roy Rogers and Trigger were one of America's most recognizable duos. Trigger reached legendary status and is one of the most memorable Hollywood animals.
The 15-hand-high horse died in 1965 at the age of 30. Rogers didn't want to bury him so he decided to have Trigger preserved via taxidermy and mounted in his rearing position on two legs and put on display at the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum.
The museum has closed and many items from the collection are at auction. It will take place over two days next week at Christie's in Manhattan.
The Christie's presale estimate for Trigger is $100,000 to $200,000. Rogers paid $2,500 for the horse in 1938.
Remains of several other horses are also included in the auction. They are Buttermilk and Trigger Jr.
Rogers' 1964 Bonneville convertible is also in the auction. It's estimated at $100,000 to $150,000.
It has old 6-shooters attached to several places. A note on the Christie's Web site notes that the firearms are inoperable.
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/local_news/manhattan/roy-rogers-horse-remains-up-for-auction-20100709-lgf
Roy Rogers' Dead Horse Up For Auction
Updated: Friday, 09 Jul 2010, 5:16 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 09 Jul 2010, 12:30 PM EDT
BY LUKE FUNK
MYFOXNY.COM - The former belongings of movie star Roy Rogers are going to be auctioned in New York. The auction includes the preserved remains of his famous horse, Trigger.
Roy Rogers and Trigger were one of America's most recognizable duos. Trigger reached legendary status and is one of the most memorable Hollywood animals.
The 15-hand-high horse died in 1965 at the age of 30. Rogers didn't want to bury him so he decided to have Trigger preserved via taxidermy and mounted in his rearing position on two legs and put on display at the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum.
The museum has closed and many items from the collection are at auction. It will take place over two days next week at Christie's in Manhattan.
The Christie's presale estimate for Trigger is $100,000 to $200,000. Rogers paid $2,500 for the horse in 1938.
Remains of several other horses are also included in the auction. They are Buttermilk and Trigger Jr.
Rogers' 1964 Bonneville convertible is also in the auction. It's estimated at $100,000 to $150,000.
It has old 6-shooters attached to several places. A note on the Christie's Web site notes that the firearms are inoperable.
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/local_news/manhattan/roy-rogers-horse-remains-up-for-auction-20100709-lgf