Items from Sir Barton, horse racing's first Triple Crown winner, in 1919, will be auctioned May 5th

LYNBROOK, N.Y. - April 14, 2022 - PRLog -- What are believed to be the saddle, three race-worn saddle cloths, jockey's helmet and trainer's hat from Sir Barton – horse racing's first Triple Crown winner, from 1919 – will headline an online-only auction planned for Thursday, May 5^th, by Weiss Auctions. The auction will be held two days in advance of this year's Kentucky Derby, slated for May 7^th.

"We are thrilled to offer what might be considered one of the most, if not the most, single important historic find in race horse history," said Philip Weiss of Weiss Auctions. "This is an archive for the true race horse historian, horse owner or museum curator." It's the expected top lot in a massive, 500-lot auction of sports memorabilia, Disney collectibles and animation art.

Also offered in the sale will be extremely rare early 20^th century boxing card uncut proof sheets, a collection of Zaccagnini Disney figurines, an early original Charles Schulz Peanuts daily strip, important sports card and autographs. Internet bidding will be through LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com.

The story behind the discovery of the Sir Barton archive is nearly as fascinating as the archive itself. It begins with the consignor, who wishes to remain anonymous, taking one of many trips to Florida from her home in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. "I often stop at flea markets and antique stores anywhere I go when there's time, looking for unique hats and sunglasses," she said.

Nearly a decade ago, on her way back from Florida, she stopped at a few flea markets on her usual route (along Old Hwy. 63, through northwest Arkansas) and was making her way through an old store when she noticed a dusty black top hat in a corner booth. "I passed it by," she said, "but then I picked it up and took it to the front. I was told it was part of a lot that had to be sold together."

Upon looking in a basket comprising the lot, she saw saddle blankets, a saddle, crops and other items. "All were very old and dusty, obviously horse racing items, so I decided to buy the lot because I had ideas to have a horse racing display in my house someday," she said. "When I got home I put them in a plastic tub with my other findings, closed it up and stacked it with the rest."

For more information, visit www.WeissAuctions.com.