2019 WESTS Token Auction

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Greetings!

The Santa Rosa WESTS show and Auction are sure to be fun for all. The Western States Token Society has been ongoing for decades since the 1970’s, started by longtime collectors Duane Feisel and Ron Lerch. I first met this duo in Tonopah at a bottle and token show in about 1973.

This sale has some wonderful collections:

The Roger Merritt Worldwide Brothel Collection. The American part of this sale is here at WESTS, the international part coming in May. This is the finest collection of its kind ever assembled.

Salvatore Falcone California Token Collection, highlighted by many rare saloon tokens

An old-time Colorado Collection with incredible rarities

Be sure and get your bids in early, and join us for the auction!

Fred Holabird
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Montana Token Group  (90381)400 - Montana Token Group (90381)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine: J.P. O'Brien, Saco; The Lobby, Malta; Slayton Merc. Co., Lavina (2); Kilvanick Smoke,, Butte; The Stockman, Sheridan; John Messer, ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********_.. for (60.00 + 10.80BP) = 70.80
 
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Three Montana Tokens  (101178)401 - Three Montana Tokens (101178)
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Lot of three: 1) Joseph Haigh / Hamilton, / Montana // Good For / 10c / In Trade; Wm, rd., 22 mm, NGC certified MS 62. 2) G. D. Hollecker / Glendive,
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to j****m for (45.00 + 8.10BP) = 53.10
 
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Sidney Billiard Parlor Token  (100383)402 - Sidney Billiard Parlor Token (100383)
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Obv.: Sidney Billiard Parlor / B. L. Leach, Prop. / Cigars and candy; Rev.: Good For / 10c / In Trade. Br., rd., 21 mm, cut out club, R-7. City: Sid
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Three Montana Medals  (100533)403 - Three Montana Medals (100533)
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Lot of three: 1) Copper shape of Montana, "Tim Bobcock / Governor / Montana," 46 x30 mm. 2) Souvenir Dedication Montana Capitol, 1902, H...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9***6 for (55.00 + 8.25BP) = 63.25
 
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Three Montana Medals  (100547)404 - Three Montana Medals (100547)
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Lot of three: 1) Ada Rehan 1893 // The Silver Statue / Justice / Of The State of Montana; Wm, 45 mm. 2) Montana Territorial Centennial / 1864 - Flathe
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to G********_.. for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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Two Montana Medals  (100532)405 - Two Montana Medals (100532)
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Lot of two: 1) Cornelius Hedges Jr./ (Toby) / 1874-1925; 38 x 55 mm; In Memorium on reverse. 2) Ada Rehan 1893 // The Silver Statue Justice / Of the S
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********_.. for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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Two Montana Saloon Tokens  (101169)406 - Two Montana Saloon Tokens (101169)
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Lot of two: 1) Obv.: J. C. Whiteley / Butte / Saloon / Basin, Mont.; Rev.: Good For / One / Drink / or / Cigar. Wm, rd., 20 mm. NGC certified AU 58.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two Montana Saloon Tokens  (101173)407 - Two Montana Saloon Tokens (101173)
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Lot of two: 1) The Corner Saloon / Sheridan, Mont. // Good For 12 1/2c Drink. Br. rd., center hole, 20 mm. NGC certified VF 25. 2) The Elk Saloon / D
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to e****6 for (40.00 + 0.00BP) = 40.00
 
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Nebraska Token Collection  (101211)408 - Nebraska Token Collection (101211)
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Lot of 23 tokens: Gurley, Hampton, Benedict, Elk Creek, Clearwater, McCook, Burr, Crete, Crab Orchard, Dwight, Grofton, Ohiowa, Ashland, Alexandria, L
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********r.. for (60.00 + 10.80BP) = 70.80
 
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Offutt AFB NCO Mess Tokens  (100559)409 - Offutt AFB NCO Mess Tokens (100559)
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Five different tokens: GF $5.00, NCS genuine; GF 5c, NCS genuine; GF 25c, NCS genuine; GF 25c (square), NCS genuine; GF $1.00 NGC MS 64. City: Offutt
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to j****m for (30.00 + 5.40BP) = 35.40
 
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Greater America Expo  Brothel Token  (101998)410 - Greater America Expo Brothel Token (101998)
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29 mm, round aluminum token distributed by an unknown brothel near the Greater America Expo held in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1899. Obv: GREATER AMERICA EXP
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9***6 for (375.00 + 56.25BP) = 431.25
 
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Amy Chip-style Token  (101987)411 - Amy Chip-style Token (101987)
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39 mm, red and lilac plastic poker-chip-style brothel token. Phone number appears to be an Elko, Nevada, exchange, but more likely a Storey County, Ne
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to T******1 for (25.00 + 3.75BP) = 28.75
 
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Arden Plaster Co. Token  (101203)412 - Arden Plaster Co. Token (101203)
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Obv.: Arden Plaster Co. / Arden, / Nev.; Rev.: 10. Wm,, rd, 24 mm. City: Arden State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Calico Club / Desert Club Brothel Tokens  (101815)413 - Calico Club / Desert Club Brothel Tokens (101815)
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These two tokens are 37mm, round wood brothel tokens from Calico Club / Desert Club Brothel in Battle Mountain, Lander County, Nevada. The obverse rea
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Green Lantern Brothel Token  (101814)414 - Green Lantern Brothel Token (101814)
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This is a 21.5mm, round brass brothel token from Green Lantern in Battle Mountain, Lander County, Nevada. The obverse reads GREEN / (3 dots) / 12 1/2
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***6 for (140.00 + 21.00BP) = 161.00
 
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Chip-Style Brothel Tokens (5)  (101993)415 - Chip-Style Brothel Tokens (5) (101993)
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Five 40 mm round tokens in white plastic with different highlight colors. See image for design details. Obv of all pieces: ACTION AT THE BAR / Angel L
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******1 for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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Fran's Star Ranch Brothel Token  (101818)416 - Fran's Star Ranch Brothel Token (101818)
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These two are 39mm, round burnished bronze brothel token from Fran's Star Ranch in Beatty, Nye County, Nevada. The obverse reads FRAN'S STAR...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Shady Lady Ranch Brothel Token  (101816)417 - Shady Lady Ranch Brothel Token (101816)
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This is a 32mm, round aluminum brothel token from Shady Lady Ranch in Beatty, Nye County, Nevada. The obverse reads 1-866-301-5855 / (mask) / SHADY LA
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to m********8 for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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The Hickey Joint Brothel Token  (101819)418 - The Hickey Joint Brothel Token (101819)
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This is a 29mm, octagonal aluminum brothel token from The Hickey Joint in Blair, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads J.N. HALL & COMPANY...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to G********_.. for (30.00 + 5.40BP) = 35.40
 
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Bowers Token  (89054)419 - Bowers Token (89054)
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Obv.: Bowers ; Rev: 5c. C, rd., 21 mm. City: Bowers State: Nevada Date:
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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