Cowboys & Indians & Miners

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This premier two-day sale includes a General George Custer collection featuring an Indian Capture carbine; other very rare firearms; choice Western ingots, gold nuggets and ore samples; rare numismatic items related to the SS Central America; rare Western tokens; mining reports from the 1830s-1880s; a world class offering of mining spoons; mining-related correspondence, photographs, and ephemera; a great selection of Native American baskets, rugs, and artifacts; saddles and spurs; and General Americana.

DAY 1: Mining Reports, Photographs, Ephemera and Spoons
DAY 2: Native Americana, Cowboy, Firearms (incl. Custer Collection), Numismatics, and General Americana.
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Klamath Woven Doll2089 - Klamath Woven Doll
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native American Klamath Indian mother with baby (papoose) Woven Doll. 8.5" x 4'' x 3". Good condition. City: State: Date: I...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********n.. for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Two Skookum Dolls2090 - Two Skookum Dolls
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Skookum doll was a Native American themed doll, sold as a souvenir item in the early 20th century. Although considered collectible, they are not aut
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********n.. for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Skookum Papoose2091 - Skookum Papoose
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Baby in a cradleboard. Baby doll has nicely detailed composition face (sawdust, glue, and other materials such as cornstarch, resin and wood flour). B
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to C******6 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Three Cowboy and Cowgirl Shirts2092 - Three Cowboy and Cowgirl Shirts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three ornately patterned cowboy shirts which date from the 1930s-40s. 1) Two green long sleeved shirts as a matched pair, his and hers, by the Prior C
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Western Antique Money Belt2093 - Western Antique Money Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique leather money belt. Circa mid-19th century. No makers mark. Crude early hand construction. This is a classic early money belt that's Wes...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Two Arizona Beeline Belt Buckles, One ATA Buckle2094 - Two Arizona Beeline Belt Buckles, One ATA Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Sterling over nickel rectangular buckle with enamel center emblem. "Doubles / Beeline Mid-Winter Chain 1983 / Class C." 3" x 2&quo...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Arizona "Phoenix" Belt Buckles and a Bolo2095 - Arizona "Phoenix" Belt Buckles and a Bolo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trap and skeet shooting belt buckles with the "Phoenix" image in center: 1) Two sterling over nickel with brass. Raised enameled emblem in...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Four Central California Belt Buckles2096 - Four Central California Belt Buckles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three trapshooting belt buckles: 1) German silver. "Redding Gun Club / Doubles C." 4" x 2.5" 2) German silver. "Stockton Gu...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Buckle w/ Gold Peso, H.O.A. Buckle, and Bolo2097 - Buckle w/ Gold Peso, H.O.A. Buckle, and Bolo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Beautiful hand-engraved handmade silver plated trophy belt buckle. Buckle reads: "Western Chain Handicap Champion / C. G. S. T. A. / 1975 / ...
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Two Golden West Grand Belt Buckles2098 - Two Golden West Grand Belt Buckles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trap shooting belt buckles. 1) Sterling over nickel with brass edge. "1981 Golden West Grand / Doubles High Veteran." 3" x 2.5"....
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lichtenberger-Ferguson Collectible Saddle2099 - Lichtenberger-Ferguson Collectible Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 20th century. Nice engraving work. Lichtenberger and Ferguson were saddle making partners in Los Angeles from around 1900 to 1939. Please inspec
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Custom-made 'Visalia Stock Saddle Co.' Saddle2100 - Custom-made 'Visalia Stock Saddle Co.' Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare non-adjustable stirrup leathers. Highly desirable. Condition issues: Well worn, cracked leather in places, leather splitting. Since the comp
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Vanco Fully-Stamped Saddle2101 - Vanco Fully-Stamped Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice saddle work. A. A. Van Voorhies. Voorhies & Company was established in Sacramento in 1850 and became one of the many West Coast makers...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to G*******7 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Capriola Silver-trimmed Roping Saddle2102 - Capriola Silver-trimmed Roping Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Used saddle. Silver has some bends. This desirable saddle was made by the famous J. M. Capriola Company in Elko following in the footsteps of Garcia.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to R*******y for (850.00 + 0.00BP) = 850.00
 
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High Quality Silver-Mounted Crates Saddle2103 - High Quality Silver-Mounted Crates Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Worn. Silver in excellent condition. Crates is one of the most famous high-end Western saddle and tack makers. The Crates Leather Company dates back t
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to k****7 for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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Early 'Iron Seat Plate' Square-skirt Saddle2104 - Early 'Iron Seat Plate' Square-skirt Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice engraving of eagle with arrow. Worn. Late 19th or early 20th century saddle. Unknown maker, but stamped "Iron Seat Plate," with origi...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Square-skirt Texas-style Saddle2105 - Square-skirt Texas-style Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 20th century. Unmarked. True cowboy's narrow swells. Please inspect photograph and contact us if you have any questions. City: State: ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to R*******y for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Unmarked 20th Century Square-skirt Texas-style Saddle2106 - Unmarked 20th Century Square-skirt Texas-style Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
E. G.' initials appear under the rigging. Very worn cannon and two soldiers on the jockey. Fenders and lace-up stirrup leathers have been replac...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Unique J Shelly Patented Saddle Tree2107 - Unique J Shelly Patented Saddle Tree
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original patent model of a saddle tree from 1875 by J. Shelly. Patent number 173,424. Patented February 15, 1876. As original paperwork. Approximately
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Old, Worn Saddle with Bridle and Lariat2108 - Old, Worn Saddle with Bridle and Lariat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Please note poor condition. Nickel studs on bridle, saddle. A true well-used cowboy saddle. Please inspect photograph and contact us if you have any q
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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