"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

Auction Details

Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)

Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)

Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)

Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)

Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Plain Facts About Mining Book (New Mexico Copper Mining) [202351]2462 - Plain Facts About Mining Book (New Mexico Copper Mining) [202351]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New Mexico Copper Mining book, with (3) separate topics within. "Some Plain Facts About Mining," the cover story reads from page 1 to 55. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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1896 Mining Book by NM Bureau of Immigration [202130]2463 - 1896 Mining Book by NM Bureau of Immigration [202130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"The Mines of New Mexico", issued by New Mexico Bureau of Immigration in 1896 advertising the "inexhaustible deposits" of gold &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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North American Mining Co. Medal, Burkemont, Oregon, 1906 [203560]2464 - North American Mining Co. Medal, Burkemont, Oregon, 1906 [203560]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Medal reads "North American Mining Company / (large building) / Shaft House // North American Mining Co. / D. W. C. Nelson / Manager / Baker Ci...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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"Mining Belts of the Pacific Northwest," Oregon Railway & Navigation Co. [202544]2465 - "Mining Belts of the Pacific Northwest," Oregon Railway & Navigation Co. [202544]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Promotional booklet describing mines in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and British Columbia. Issued by the Passenger Department of the Oregon Railwa
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Oregon Geologic Folio Group 1898-1924 [204315]2466 - Oregon Geologic Folio Group 1898-1924 [204315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 USGS folios. 1) Riddle Oregon folio 218, 1924. excellent cond. 2.) Roseburg Oregon folio 49 replacement cover 3.) Roseburg folio 49 1898 chip and di
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 4*******x for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Central Black Hills Region Framed Geologic Map [203735]2467 - Central Black Hills Region Framed Geologic Map [203735]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Separate publication by the USGS 1915 township 6 south to township 6 north, range 1 east to range 9 east. scale 1-125000 1921 edition. 36" x 45...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Homestake Gold Mine & Mills, Lead, SD, Postcards (32) [201851]2468 - Homestake Gold Mine & Mills, Lead, SD, Postcards (32) [201851]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No duplicates, all in color, group of 32. 1907-1911. Good condition, see photo. Measure 3.5x5.5". ^ Date: 1907-1911 Country (if not USA): St...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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South Dakota Mining Corporate Seals (2) [203730]2469 - South Dakota Mining Corporate Seals (2) [203730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 complete seals cast iron. 1.) Mining company undated c1905-1915 b.) A. Moss registered land surveyor c1940. See photos. ^ Date: Country (if not US
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Tintic Special Geologic Folio 1900 [204314]2470 - Tintic Special Geologic Folio 1900 [204314]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tintic special folio 65 USGS 1900. Complete, front cover chipped as usual this is one of the most important silver districts in UT ^ Date: Country (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to S****2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Park City & Bingham Canyon, Mining PC's (25) [201846]2471 - Park City & Bingham Canyon, Mining PC's (25) [201846]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Park City & Bingham Canyon, Utah, mining related postcard group of 25, no duplicates. Park City (11): real photos (1), B/W (6), color (4). Bingh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 350.00
Sold to b*******n for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Germania Iron Mining Company Ledger, 1890 [201061]2472 - Germania Iron Mining Company Ledger, 1890 [201061]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 500 pages of business and corporate correspondence from the Germania Iron Mining Company in a hardbound volume, c. 1890. Some water staining, cur
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Photo Of Carney Mine Wyoming [203786]2473 - Photo Of Carney Mine Wyoming [203786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1914 photo of Carney tipples coal mine Wyoming. In the background is the Model mine. Photo is sepia tone, and in excellent cond. 10x12". Prin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b******Z for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Hudson Coal Mine Wyoming Photos [203788]2474 - Hudson Coal Mine Wyoming Photos [203788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Matte frames.1. One photo looking from the mine to the Wind River.2. One photo of the earliest Hudson coal mines , The Indian mine. Writte
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S****2 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Monarch Mine Photo Wyoming [203787]2475 - Monarch Mine Photo Wyoming [203787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 9x10" B/W photos of Monarch. One photo is the town ant the other shows miners with coal cars loaded going up to the tipple. Both a...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Acme Coal Mine Wyoming Photos [203789]2476 - Acme Coal Mine Wyoming Photos [203789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Pre 1920 8 x 10" photos including the Acme coal mine and the Acme power plant. Four would be birds-eye view and one is of individua...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b******Z for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Photos Of Dietz Mine Wyoming [203785]2477 - Photos Of Dietz Mine Wyoming [203785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. B/W photos of the Dietz coal mines, #1 and #2. c1897-1900. Largest is 10x12 " paper frame. Third photo of four men, house in back...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S****2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Yellowstone National Park Geology Atlas, 1904 [204312]2478 - Yellowstone National Park Geology Atlas, 1904 [204312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Atlas on the geology of Yellowstone national park by Arnold Peg 1904. contains 27 sheets consisting of geology and topographic maps. covers in tact co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m******n for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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WY Oil Exploration, "Big Muddy Dome" Blueprint [202834]2479 - WY Oil Exploration, "Big Muddy Dome" Blueprint [202834]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wyoming oil exploration schematic/blueprint. Titled "Big Muddy Dome" of Natrona-Converse Counties, WY. Made of sturdy semi-gloss paper, wi...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wyoming Mining Ephemera [204992]2480 - Wyoming Mining Ephemera [204992]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: 1879 bill of sale for one third interest in the mining lode know as the Clipper and the Little Emma in the Gold Hill Mining District, Wyomin
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S****2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Broken Antimony Ingot  [200656]2481 - Broken Antimony Ingot [200656]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Broken Antimony Ingot, found in large crucible. 10 lbs. of Molybdenum found in the desert at unknown western mine site. ^ Date: unk. Country (if not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********r.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Zinc Ingot Mold. [204020]2482 - Zinc Ingot Mold. [204020]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Dixon graphite crucible 8x10" and a six ingot mold, 11x12" Good cond. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Webfoot Mining Company Ingot Mold c1872s-80 [203543]2483 - Webfoot Mining Company Ingot Mold c1872s-80 [203543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Internally embossed ingot mold for the webfoot m co. It is 33" x 6" x 3.5" deep. Held approx. 1000-1500oz silver bars. Bullion City/ ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m****1 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Gold-Silver Ingot Mold Trio [204304]2484 - Gold-Silver Ingot Mold Trio [204304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 identical gold-silver cast iron ingot molds unmarked manufacturer, the same as #204302 but smaller. Outside dimensions 14 3/4" x 6.5 x 6"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to A*****0 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Silver-Gold Thousand Ounce Ingot Mold (3) [204302]2485 - Silver-Gold Thousand Ounce Ingot Mold (3) [204302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 identical cast iron Silver-Gold ingot molds, unmarked, manufacturer. External size 17 x 7.5 x 6.5" the maximum ingot size would have been 10....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to A*****0 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Stacking Ingot Mold Pair [204303]2486 - Stacking Ingot Mold Pair [204303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 stacking silver-gold ingot molds, post 1900, 17" x 8 x 5" cast iron unmarked manufacturer. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: C...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to A*****0 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Large Crucible Cast Iron Tongs from Eureka, Nevada [203542]2487 - Large Crucible Cast Iron Tongs from Eureka, Nevada [203542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Goes to a 12" graphite crucible. Overall length 49" Possible from Eureka consolidated or Richmond Eureka mines. ^ Date: Country (if not ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Bullion Ladle [203551]2488 - Bullion Ladle [203551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
52" x 6" cast iron, constructed of drilled steal and bottom half of a mercury flask. c1900-1920 ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to F******2 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Small Mine Advance Assay Furnace, Mine & Smelter Supply Co. [201711]2489 - Small Mine Advance Assay Furnace, Mine & Smelter Supply Co. [201711]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small Calkins Advanced Combination Mining & Melting assay furnace No. 3 by Mine & Smelter Supply Co., Denver, Salt Lake, El Paso. The top wa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to S******n for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Vintage Assay Equipment  [204024]2490 - Vintage Assay Equipment [204024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1. Three "The Tyler Standard Screen Scale". The W.S Tyler Co. Three mesh sizes : 60,100,200 mesh to the inch. Brass, in good ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 140.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Belmont Mill Drill Core Assay Box. [203544]2491 - Belmont Mill Drill Core Assay Box. [203544]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Never seen before! Mind blowing. 38.5" x 16" x 3" This wooden, steal enforced drill core box with lock (lock not original) marked &qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to c********e for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Iron Mine Drilling Bit [204695]2492 - Iron Mine Drilling Bit [204695]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Solid iron mine drilling bit head. Teeth are worn out, but unmistakably a drilling tool for rock. Large and extremely heavy, measures nearly 14"...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mining Drill Bits & More [203726]2493 - Mining Drill Bits & More [203726]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of large and small drill bits plus 2 small wood drill bit boxes. 3 brass sieves, no 18, 20, 100 plus the base. Homestake half drill core. I
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to B******3 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Drywasher Relic, c1905 [203541]2494 - Drywasher Relic, c1905 [203541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Drywasher manufactured by CJ Pohl manufacturing co San Andreas, California. Original brass plaque from manufacturer. This has been outside for several
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Denver Fireclay Weatherhead Crusher [203552]2495 - Denver Fireclay Weatherhead Crusher [203552]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Denver Fireclay Weatherhead Crusher no. 1600 in the Mine Smelter catalog c1900-1910. this variety appears to have been first used about 1899 and went
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to S*****8 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Countertop Scale, c1890-1915 [203540]2496 - Wells Fargo & Co. Countertop Scale, c1890-1915 [203540]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Howe manufactured scale. In Wells Fargo Co property by Bartz listed as # 55 Howe. Marked on 2 sides Wells Fargo & Company Express. The post has ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to r**4 for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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Micrometer Scale, Dodge Scale Co. New York [201712]2497 - Micrometer Scale, Dodge Scale Co. New York [201712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful and fancy micrometer scale patented 1898 and 1903 by the Dodge Scale Co., NY. Intricate and unusual screw-controlled micromeasuring long hor
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to r**4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pair of Miners Scales [201904]2498 - Pair of Miners Scales [201904]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. Nice pair of California mining scales. 1) Unmarked in wood case. Five weights. 2) Miners Improved Gold Scale "Manufactured ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Hanging Weight Sets [204339]2499 - Hanging Weight Sets [204339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hanging weight sets. Includes chrome Hanson hanging scale, chrome hanging weights on hook, black hanging weights in wooden base, & silver weight...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r**4 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Prospectors Balances [203793]2500 - Prospectors Balances [203793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. One is in wooden box with weights. The other is a pocket scale with no case. Both on good condition ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Emergency Pump Switch Sign [204230]2501 - Emergency Pump Switch Sign [204230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White enamel with black lettering, metal sign 13 x 5 inches, four corner holes for mounting. "Emergency / Pump Switch". ^ Date: Country ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to m********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Explosive Boxes (3) [203727]2502 - Explosive Boxes (3) [203727]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three wood tongue and groove dynamite boxes. All from Homestake mine. Dupont special gelatin 1933 50lbs; Dupont GelX no 2, 1949 50lbs; Dupont g
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Standard Oil Company of New York Mining Candle Box [202372]2503 - Standard Oil Company of New York Mining Candle Box [202372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We've never had this. 120 candle box marked on both ends for Superior Candles made by Standard Oil Company of New York. 16 x 9 x 8" ^ Date:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Candle Box Ends [201920]2504 - Candle Box Ends [201920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. These are box ends. 1. Western Candle Co, St. Louis. , yellow label, "Stearic Acid Mining Candles" "40 sets, 16oz, 6s, 240 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Mining Artifact Pair: Canteen and Lantern [202450]2505 - Mining Artifact Pair: Canteen and Lantern [202450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Old desert canteen with hand-sewn cloth to keep it wet and cool. 10" diameter. 2) Dietz Buck Eye Dash Lamp lantern. No visible pat...
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Estimate : 110.00 - 140.00
Sold to c********l for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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MSA Dustfo Respirator  [204326]2506 - MSA Dustfo Respirator [204326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
MSA Dustfo Respirator in original box. Damage to top of box, see photo. Equipment in excellent condition. c1940 ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200538]2507 - Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a miner's dip compass without any markings. The compass is in working order without any identification. Brass frame construction. Please...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200539]2508 - Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This a miner's dip compass without any markings. The compass is in working order without any identification. Brass frame construction. One cover...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********l for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Keuffel & Esser Miner's Dip Compass   [202246]2509 - Keuffel & Esser Miner's Dip Compass [202246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. miners Dip compass with two covers front hand back clear clean lens. 4 in. diameter. In excellent condition. From ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to o******x for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Compass with Case [202247]2510 - W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Compass with Case [202247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a W.S. Darley & Co. miner's dip compass with case. In excellent condition. The compass is on a brass frame and machine turned intern...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******i for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Needle [200993]2511 - W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Needle [200993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Darley dip needle is complete with box and instructions for use. At 3.5 in. One window is dirty. From the Popovich collection. Please see photos
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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