August 2018 Auction

Auction Details

Day 1 Friday (Lots 1000-1740)
Gaming (1000-1014)
Saloon (1015-1028)
Bottles (1029-1150)
Numismatics (1151-1538)
Bank Bags (1151-1162)
Books (1163-1169)
Checks (1171-1202)
Coins (1203-1386)
Commemorative (1387-1422)
Ephemera (1423-1442)
Ingot (1443-1456)
Medals (1457-1482)
Mint/Proof Sets (1483-1492)
So-Called Dollars (1493-1494)
Scales (1495-1497)
Currency (1498-1532)
Scrip (1533-1538)
Tokens (1539-1740)

Day 2 Saturday (Lots 2000-2714)
Cowboy (2000-2112)
Firearms & Weaponry (2113-2177)
Military (2178-2241)
General Americana (2242-2694)
Advertising (2242-2254)
Bonds (2255-2261)
Books (2262-2300)
Entertainment Industry (2301-2318)
Glassware/Flatware Etc. (2319-2332)
Gold Rush (2333-2343)
Jewelry & Watches (2344-2347)
Lamp (2348-2352)
Sheet Music (2354-2356)
Tools (2357-2360)
Vintage Apparel (2361-2368)
Geographic Sorted (2369-2694)
General Foreign (2695-2714)


Day 3 Sunday (Lots 3000-3667)
Mining (3000-3260)
Minerals (3261-3280)
Railroadiana (3281-3327)
Wells Fargo & Express (3328-3343)
Postal History (3344-3355)
Political (3356-3371)
World’s Fair /Expositions (3372-3382)
Art (3383-3471)
Native Americana (3472-3539)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (3540-3667)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace3492Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This vintage mini squash blossom necklace has all hand stamped and formed squash blossoms set with turquoise stones. The naja is set with green turqu
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (6,500.00 + 1,625.00BP) = 8,125.00
Vintage Navajo and Zuni Bracelets3493Vintage Navajo and Zuni Bracelets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 small child's bracelets, silver set with turquoise stones. 5 larger silver bracelets. These are all used and in fair condition. Date: c. 19...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********g.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Pueblo Fetish Necklace3494Pueblo Fetish Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise, bone, shell, and oyster shell necklace, 28" long. This very unusual necklace has green turquoise stones and poolished bone pieces. V...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a****r for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
Beaded Pouch (Plains Indians)3495Beaded Pouch (Plains Indians)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Plains Indians a small round beaded pouch, beaded circular pattern encasing a dark blue beaded cross with bead work on the flap. Approx 90m
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Coral Watch Cuff3496Coral Watch Cuff
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo made sterling watch cuff with 60 pieces of nice red coral. Cuff at center is 2” wide, has nice silver rope style trim, watch is in working ord
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to m********n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Desert Scrimshaw by Jama3497Desert Scrimshaw by Jama
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 bolos & 3 pairs of earrings are all made by Jama who was a Papago artist/student studying & working at the DeGrazia Studio in Tucson, Ariz...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Jasper Bracelet (Bumble Bee)3498Jasper Bracelet (Bumble Bee)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This beautiful piece of Bumble Bee Jasper is set into a sterling flower & leaf design. Center of bracelet approx. 1 ½”, signed LT. Dat...
Estimate : 280.00 - 380.00
Sold to m********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Koshari Clown Kachina Necklace Set3499Koshari Clown Kachina Necklace Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a signed piece by Bev Estate of Zuni Pueblo,NM, chain, danglers & trim work are all sterling silver. Great attention to detail work &...
Estimate : 200.00 - 480.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Multi Stone Necklace3500Multi Stone Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo multi-stone necklace on sterling chain. 18 stones, set in silver include: turquoise, coral, malachite, lapis, mother of pearl, garnet and more.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********n for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Native American Silver/Turquoise Jewelry Lot3501Native American Silver/Turquoise Jewelry Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven pieces Native American silver turquoise jewelry. Some with bear claws or faux claws. Buckles, brooches, broken necklace, bracelet, two pieces of
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to m********n for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
Northwest Coast Leather Bag3502Northwest Coast Leather Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Northwest Coast leather bag with bead work, 11” tall, 5” wide, 60’s-70’s. Date: City: State: HWAC# 62063
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 130.00
Plains Indian child's beaded belt set3503Plains Indian child's beaded belt set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Plains Indian child's beaded belt set. These 3 beaded sets were attached to a belt. The largest being Approx 25mm x 100mm. & the 2 smaller o...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Silver Navajo Cuff3504Silver Navajo Cuff
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous heavy sterling silver Navajo cuff depicting 1 perched eagle & 1 in flight. This exquisite piece measures 2” wide a nicely trimmed bord...
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********n for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Vintage Native American Jewelry Group3505Vintage Native American Jewelry Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight pieces: three silver bracelets (62g); belt buckle with dyed turquoise cabachon; silver with turquoise bolo tie; very worn turquoise chip belt b
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Vintage Hopi Pot3506Vintage Hopi Pot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice traditional vintage pottery. Hopi unsigned, beautiful form. Thin crack (4") running along one side above center. Chiped (.5") o...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d***6 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
Bowl Signed "Felix Ortiz"3507Bowl Signed "Felix Ortiz"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mata Ortiz Indian Pottery, Casas Grande, Mexico. Large bowl signed Felix Ortiz. Off-white color, outside decorated with overall triangle shaped incise
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Two Grey Hills Weaving3508Two Grey Hills Weaving
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Grey Hills, very fine weaving, 38" x 24". This is a beautiful piece for you collection. Date: 1970"s City: Navajo State: Arizo...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*******Z for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
Wide Ruins Weaving3509Wide Ruins Weaving
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice tight weave Wide Ruins by Bernice Tse. Tan, gray, pink, cream, ochre, brown. 41" x 29". Great condition. Date: c. 1990's ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Great Navajo Weaving3510Great Navajo Weaving
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful tight weaving, natural and vegetal dyes, 72" x 47". Storm pattern, olive, ochre, white, tan. This weaving/rug is in great condit...
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
Navajo Crystal Design Weaving3511Navajo Crystal Design Weaving
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The weaving is pristine, except for one corner that id unravelled a bit. Gray, ochre, brown, cream, 37" x 26" Date: City: Navajo Sta...
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****m for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Storm Pattern Ganado Weaving3512Storm Pattern Ganado Weaving
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous Ganado weaving. 32" x 21", very good condition Date: c. 1970's City: Navajo State: Arizona/ New Mexico HWAC# 76625
Estimate : 160.00 - 280.00
Sold to 6******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
VintsageNavajo Eye Dazzler Rug3513VintsageNavajo Eye Dazzler Rug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thick weave Eye Dazzler (Crystal?), gray, cream, ochre and black, 68" x 39". Good looking rug, could use cleaning. Date: c. 1050's ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d******2 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Wide Ruins Rug3514Wide Ruins Rug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Wide Ruins weaving--thicker weave, gray, cream, black, tan, 57" x 31". Good condition, except ends on one side loose. Date: Cit...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********t for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
Chimayo Blanket3515Chimayo Blanket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chimayo handwoven blanket from the great weavers in Chimayo, NM. Red ground w/ blues, white, grays, cream colors in the design. Dyed wool, 72" ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Two Zapotec Weavings3516Two Zapotec Weavings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One is 38" x 22" , multi colored on cream background. The other is 22"x 16", brown with gold colored designs. Both in good condi...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********x for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
Alaskan Items3517Alaskan Items
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three ivory items: Cocktail knife and fork with seal figures on the end of the handles, and a letter opener with a figure of a whale on the handle. Al
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******2 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
Eight Alaskan Wood Carvings3518Eight Alaskan Wood Carvings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three carvings of seals, approximately 6" long and pierced with feathers. One carving of a salmon, 6.25" long, also pierced with a feather...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Eskimo Tools3519Eskimo Tools
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of three Eskimo sewing tools. they appear to be made of bone and are in very good condition . They are mounted and ready to display. Date: Cit
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Three Different Checks for Indian Trader J.H. Sherburne3520Three Different Checks for Indian Trader J.H. Sherburne
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Ark. City, KS dateline (handwritten over Ponca Agency), Aug. 6th, 1888. Horse and cattle vignettes. Raiser of and Dealer in Horses and Indian Ponie
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency, Indian Territory Trader Billhead3521Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency, Indian Territory Trader Billhead
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Billhead for Smith & Ford, Indian Traders, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency. Lists many grocery and merchandise items including candy, cigars,...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Indian Territory Check Collection3522Indian Territory Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 Pieces from Guthrie, Oklahoma; Catoosa, IT; Coalgate, IT; Olney, IT; Atoka, IT; Okmulgee, IT; Chichasha, IT; and Oklahoma City. Some unused
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to s********x for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
Cheyenne Beaded Charms3523Cheyenne Beaded Charms
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three beaded pieces: Turtle, called a pain turtle--very used. "Rub spot of pain with turtle and pain goes away". 3" x 2.5". Two ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 130.00
Sold to e****6 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Letter from H. Price3524Letter from H. Price
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The letter from H. Price, Commissioner of the department of Interior, Office of Indian Affairs is written to John S. Mayhugh, Indian Agent, Western Sh
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to o********r.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Cabinet Card of Native Americans at Pueblo de Taos3525Cabinet Card of Native Americans at Pueblo de Taos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare & fabulous view by BH Guernsey. "Los Pueblo de Taos." Shows a lot of Native Americans around the ovens with mountains in the back...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********5 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
Mexican Blackware3526Mexican Blackware
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blackware bowl, 3.25" h x 8.25" diameter. Rounded base. Date: City: State: Mexico HWAC# 49464
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Vintage Natve American Beaded Moccasins3527Vintage Natve American Beaded Moccasins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pairs of moccasins: one child's pair, beaded--green, yellow, blue, red-beautifully made, new. 6.25" long. The other pair, probably wome...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Beaded Bag3528Beaded Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great little floral motif brown tanned beaded bag with fringe. Looks to be one of the woodland Indian tribes, measures 11”x5 ½”. Est. $40---...
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Ceremonial Dance Set3529Ceremonial Dance Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Loom beaded Southwest Fancy Dance Regalia, over the shoulder piece and belt sash,center piece of belt sash has an Indian mounted on his horse with a l
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Native American Bag3530Native American Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
approx 7x10" with embroidered design Date: City: State: HWAC# 76067
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Native American or Alaskan Face Masks (2)3531Native American or Alaskan Face Masks (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Native American or Native Alaskan face masks made from skin and fur. Approx 11" x 7". Date: City: State: HWAC# 76830
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Native American Photographs & Ephemera3532Native American Photographs & Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Souvenir photo card, "Biggest Indian in World. Weight 450 lbs." Written on back in period ink: Omer Cook from D.T. Stathem, S...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to s********x for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
Native American Postcard Collection3533Native American Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24 early printed postcards with duplication. Includes various for the Blackfoot Indians; the Horn Society of Alberta Indians; Chief Rain in the
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********x for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
Native American Postcard Collection (Many Real Photo)3534Native American Postcard Collection (Many Real Photo)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 choice cards including 6 real photo postcards. Real photo include: Tahenanikah, 1st Comanche Chief to Sign Treaty, 1865; three Apache Indian
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Photogravure by Roland W. Reed3535Photogravure by Roland W. Reed
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roland W. Reed (1864-1934). Original photogravure--The Wood Gatherer, Hopi. Gravure Eng. Co. MPLS. 9" x 13", matted and framed 17.25"...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Photos3536Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Older vintage photo showing US Flags held by large party of scout soldiers and native Americans together. At least two dozen participants posing in th
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Pow Wow Shirts3537Pow Wow Shirts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Pow wow shirts: one is a new adult male, hand-made dark red ribboned shirt, appears to be large size. The other is a used child's shirt, ver...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********4 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Staged Photograph of Men Holding Native American at Gunpoint3538Staged Photograph of Men Holding Native American at Gunpoint
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small cabinet card (3.25 x 4.25") showing three armed men pointing their guns at a Native American. Definitely a staged photo. Has "Sas &a...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Tamahawk-Peace-pipe3539Tamahawk-Peace-pipe
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This tomahawk- peace-pipe is a recreation of the frontier pipe of Colonial America, Carlos Gove design (1819-1870). It is 24 in.long with a brass head
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad (Western Division) Bonds (10)3540Atlantic & Pacific Railroad (Western Division) Bonds (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten bonds, three different denominations. Includes: two $100, two $500, and six $1,000. Issued in 1880, signed by the president (H.C. Nutt) and
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to j******d for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
Confederate States of America Bond, State of Alabama3541Confederate States of America Bond, State of Alabama
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1 Bond, No. 137 for $5000. Criswell, 61G-1, R-11. Beautiful condition, 9 coupons attached. Blue, with border. 11" x 13". Date: 186...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00