Great American July Auction

Auction Details

This three day sale has highlights in many of our collecting categories including Mining, Saloon, Native Americana, Numismatics, Postal History, General Americana, Tokens, Railroad & Express, Bottles, and Western Art & Americana.

SESSION ONE OVERVIEW
Our Saloon & Cigar section features brewing advertising, beer trays, cigar tins, ephemera, and match cases. Following this, our Bottle section includes beer bottles, whisky flasks, and other Western glassware.

Our Gaming section has rare chips and tokens (including ivory chips), a Keno goose, a slot machine, and early dice games.

Numismatics features Israeli coins and medals, U.S. medals including ANA, and US and Mexican coins including a large selection of belt buckles with Morgan Dollars and Peace Dollars.

Next comes our Railroad & Express section. Highlights include: a Leland Stanford signed pass; a Tonopah & Tidewater lock; a Virginia & Truckee loaner watch (and other V&T ephemera); and 1860s American Express Co. stock certificates with signatures from Wells, Fargo, & Holland.

We then have the largest Postal History section we've had in many years. There is a particular focus on Nevada with rarities from Esmeralda, Bernice, Cradlebaugh, and others. The section ends with Nevada revenue stamps and large US stamp collections.

Session One ends with our Token section which has pieces from California, Nevada, Montana, as well as rare Good For Mirrors.


SESSION TWO OVERVIEW
Session Two is all Mining. Our Mining section features a fabulous assortment of mine lighting devices including carbide lamps, safety lamps, oil wick lamps, and candlesticks. We also have explosives-related material including blasting cap tins, wood boxes, and ephemera. In addition, the section has more mining signs, assay material, mining artifacts, and ephemera such as stock certificates and other mining documents and books. Don't miss a unique and very important set of Bank of California/Virginia City letters (Lots 2573-2576).

SESSION THREE OVERVIEW
Session Three begins with a diverse and large Native Americana section: beadwork, baskets, pottery, rugs, points, a large section of turquoise and silver jewelry, kachinas, sculptures, and Native American & Western art. Don't miss Lot 3184, a Millicent Hearst painting.

Our General Americana section begins with a group of taxidermy pieces from two collections including a Western museum. We then have our usual varied and diverse selection of General Americana artifacts and ephemera including: an early ivory ship; rare California directories; turn-of-the-century Goldfield Gold Rush furniture (Lots 3480-84); early film and stage autographs; and much more. Be sure not to miss the premium early Western silverware lots including a once-in-a-lifetime offering of Comstock groups. The session ends with Dealer Specials, large bargain-priced groups of ephemera.

Table of Contents
Day 1, Saturday, July 8th (Lot 1000-1728)
Saloon, Cigar, & Tobacco (Lots 1000-1083)
Bottles & Insulators (Lots 1084-1183)
Gaming (Lots 1184-1210)
Numismatics (Lots 1211-1297)
Coin & Western Belt Buckles (Lots 1298-1393)
Railroad & Express (Lots 1394-1453)
Philatelic & Postal History (Lots 1454-1607)
Tokens (Lots 1608-1728)


Day 2, Sunday, July 9th (Lot 2000-2656)
Mining (Lot 2000-2656)
Mine Lighting Devices
Safety Lamps (2000-2065)
Carbide Lamps (2066-2230)
Oil Wick Lamps (2231-2374)
Misc. Lighting (2375-2383)
Mine Signs (2384-2400)
Explosives (2401-2462)
Assay (2463-2476)
Mining Artifacts (2477-2492)
Ephemera (Sorted State/City) (2493-2656)

Day 3, Monday, July 10th (Lots 3000-3613)
Native Americana & Western Art (3000-3204)
Beadwork, Baskets, Pottery, & Rugs (3000-3027)
Jewelry (3028-3049)
Points, Tools, & Ephemera (3050-3060)
Kachinas & Sculptures (3061-3143)
Native & Western Art (3144-3204)
Taxidermy (3205-3223)
General Americana (3224-3613)
Miscellaneous (3224-3328)
Sorted by State/City (3329-3571)
Dealer Specials (3572-3613)

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Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (10 Different)2069 - Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (10 Different)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 different Auto-Lite carbide lamps, die struck on top with US patent office underneath. Each one of these is different. Includes the scarce hammer d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (4)2070 - Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four brass Auto-Lites with medium size reflectors, all the same, different than others in the collection. State: City: HWAC#: 47001 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r**y for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (6)2071 - Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six small brass Auto-Lite lamps with small reflectors, all the same. This is a distinctive reflector style different from others. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l******8 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (4)2072 - Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four brass Auto-Lites with distinctive reflectors, different than those in 47002 and elsewhere. State: City: HWAC#: 47003 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********B.. for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (3)2073 - Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different Auto-Lites each with different reflectors including two scarce varieties. Please see the photo. This is the third generation of Auto-L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********B.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Three Carbide Lamps (Two Auto-Lite)2074 - Three Carbide Lamps (Two Auto-Lite)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three carbide lamps. An Autolite with a large reflector with three raised bull's-eye lines through the center; a Shanklin lamp with small reflec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******9 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Baldwin Carbide Lamps2075 - Baldwin Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different Baldwin lamps. Two of them may not have the original reflectors. Still a nice group. State: City: HWAC#: 46335 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to G********B.. for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Baldwin Carbide Lamp w/ Small Reflector2076 - Baldwin Carbide Lamp w/ Small Reflector
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Baldwin lamp with small reflector, shielded backside. Not seen in Thorpe. State: City: HWAC#: 46477 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******p for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
 
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Two Nice Baldwin Carbide Lamps2077 - Two Nice Baldwin Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two nice Baldwin lamps with the rounded out-reaching reflectors. See Thorpe page 27, lower right. Patented July 1, 1913. The two examples here are nic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*****R for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Two Baldwin Carbide Lamps w/ Small Reflectors2078 - Two Baldwin Carbide Lamps w/ Small Reflectors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two small reflector Baldwin lamps: one brass one nickel, one handheld. See Thorpe page 28, figure 42 at left. State: City: HWAC#: 46479 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to l******8 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Early Baldwin Carbide Lamp2079 - Early Baldwin Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Baldwin lamp, circa 1910. See figure 34 in Thorpe page 26. State: City: HWAC#: 46474 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*********3 for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Second Early Baldwin Carbide Lamp (with Shielded Reflector)2080 - Second Early Baldwin Carbide Lamp (with Shielded Reflector)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Baldwin lamp with shielded reflector. Unusual. Not shown in Thorpe. State: City: HWAC#: 46475 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b**********n for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
 
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Third Early Baldwin Carbide Lamp2081 - Third Early Baldwin Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Baldwin lamp with forward sloping reflector. State: City: HWAC#: 46476 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****n for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Four Big Boy Carbide Lamps2082 - Four Big Boy Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four different Big Boy carbide lamps with handles and hooks in brass and nickel plate. A nice small collection. State: City: HWAC#: 47224 Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to t*****n for (190.00 + 39.90BP) = 229.90
 
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Three Carbides: Two Big Boys & One Wolf2083 - Three Carbides: Two Big Boys & One Wolf
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Big Boys and an early Wolf. Nice group in excellent condition. Please see photo. State: City: HWAC#: 47257 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********1 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Brevete Carbide Lamp2084 - Brevete Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large carbide. BREVETE, S. G. G. G. Foreign, heavy duty carbide lamp. This is an unusual lamp with the reflector on the handle. The only one in the co
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Butterfly Carbide Lamp2085 - Butterfly Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice condition butterfly lamp with medium reflector condition 9. State: City: HWAC#: 46464 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to r**y for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Defender Carbide Lamp2086 - Defender Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Defender Trademark. 1921. Brass small cap lamp. Condition 9. State: City: HWAC#: 46459 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to m*********3 for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Demon Strike Light Carbide Lamp2087 - Demon Strike Light Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass, small-cap lamp, condition 8.5. Rare. State: City: HWAC#: 46461 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*********1 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Nine Different Dewar Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps2088 - Nine Different Dewar Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 Dewar. Include those with hooks, handles, a variety of reflectors, and a variety of different company markings. Each of these lamps is differ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to r********a.. for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Dewar Carbide Lamp Collection (7)2089 - Dewar Carbide Lamp Collection (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dewar superintendent style carbide lamps. Seven lamps. Each lamp is slightly different, typical of the wide variety of the door lamps. These range fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l******8 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Unusual Dew-R-Lite Carbide Lamp2090 - Unusual Dew-R-Lite Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual Dewar superintendent style carbide lamp, entirely brass. Unusual thin brass conical reflector, The lamp is marked in three places, on the bott
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*********1 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Dew-R-Lite Carbide Lamp2091 - Dew-R-Lite Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Dew-R-Lite handheld underground light. This one's a beauty in excellent condition. Lantern light intact. State: City: HWAC#: 4724...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*****n for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Elkorn Carbide Lamp2092 - Elkorn Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elkorn patent small carbide lamp. Nickel on brass. Shanklin base. Condition 9. State: City: HWAC#: 46460 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to p********1 for (180.00 + 43.20BP) = 223.20
 
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Fisma Carbide Lamps2093 - Fisma Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Spanish Fisma patent superintendent style lamps. Slightly different embossed patterns on the top. One of the two is missing the cap. Generally ver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********1 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Two Fisma Carbide Lamps2094 - Two Fisma Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Fisma patent lamps, both different. One has partial paper label. Spanish. State: City: HWAC#: 47164 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Fred R. Belt Carbide Lamp2095 - Fred R. Belt Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chicago. Condition. 9+. State: City: HWAC#: 46468 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Gem Carbide Lamp2096 - Gem Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well used, condition seven, never professionally cleaned. An excellent rarity. State: City: HWAC#: 46455 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Three Grier Bros. Carbide Lamps2097 - Three Grier Bros. Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different older model Grier lamps. One has the older style bottom, See figure 14 in Thorpe (p182). The other two have slightly newer bottoms, se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*****R for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Two Grier Bros. Carbides2098 - Two Grier Bros. Carbides
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two small cap lamps with reflectors. One in brass, one nickel plated. See figure 23 in Thorpe, page 185. These are second generation Grier lamps circa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Two Early Grier Bros. Carbide Lamps2099 - Two Early Grier Bros. Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two early lamps with hooks. Early base. See figure 14 in Thorpe page 182. State: City: HWAC#: 46473 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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Two Grier Brothers Carbide Lamps w/ Handles2100 - Two Grier Brothers Carbide Lamps w/ Handles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different small carbide lamps with handles. See Thorpe page 186. State: City: HWAC#: 46471 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*********3 for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
 
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Eight Brass Guy's Dropper Carbide Lamps2101 - Eight Brass Guy's Dropper Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight brass Guy's Dropper. Small model. No Patent dates and no punch the letters all but one are small size reflector. The last one is a medium ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r********a.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Guy's Dropper Carbide Trio2102 - Guy's Dropper Carbide Trio
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three nice brass Guy's Droppers with handles and hooks. Two identical and a third different with a larger reflector. Excellent condition. Stat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (190.00 + 39.90BP) = 229.90
 
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Guy's Dropper Carbide Lamps2103 - Guy's Dropper Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 small carbide lamps. This group includes three different reflector styles. All of these lamps are hand punched on top with a 1916 patent date. Four
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t*****n for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Three Early Guy's Dropper Carbide Lamps2104 - Three Early Guy's Dropper Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three early generation embossed top, die struck Guy's Dropper, tall body. One with medium reflector, other with extra large reflector. All handh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Two 1916 Guy's Dropper Carbide Lamps2105 - Two 1916 Guy's Dropper Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two early 1916 Guy's Dropper lamps in nickel plate, handheld, tall model with unusual reflector. One lamp missing reflector. State: City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j********t for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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17 Small Guy's Dropper Carbide Lamps2106 - 17 Small Guy's Dropper Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
17 small carbide lamps with a 1925 patent. Three of these are nickel plated, the rest are brass, varying conditions from excellent to well used. One m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********1 for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Four I-T-P Carbide Lamps2107 - Four I-T-P Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of four small I-T-P Lamps, duplicates in the collection. Includes one of the I-T-P's with an oval attachment device. State: City: H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*********3 for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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I-T-P Carbide Lamp Pair2108 - I-T-P Carbide Lamp Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two ITP lamps. Please inspect. State: City: HWAC#: 46466 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to t*****n for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Four I-T-P style Carbide Lamps2109 - Four I-T-P style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four handheld I-T-P style carbides. One is marked on the bottom, the other three are not though they are nearly identical. State: City: HWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*****n for (160.00 + 33.60BP) = 193.60
 
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I-T-P Large Carbide Lamp2110 - I-T-P Large Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual large reflector, unmarked I-T-P carbide lamp in excellent condition. Identified by the distinctive base, seen on page 54 of Thorpe. State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Three I-T-P Carbide Lamps2111 - Three I-T-P Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three ITP carbides. The best is illustrated in Thorpe on page 51, figure 11. Called a Big Jim special. The other two are smaller handheld models. Sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Two Early Justrite Carbide Lamps2112 - Two Early Justrite Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two very early Justrite lamps with reflector shields. There is a brass and a nickel plated example. See Thorpe page 128 figure 9. Rare. State: Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*****n for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Black Body Justrite Carbide Lamp2113 - Black Body Justrite Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black body. Scarce. Please inspect photo. State: City: HWAC#: 47176 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Three Early Vertical Justrite Carbide Lamps2114 - Three Early Vertical Justrite Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early vertical model, see Thorpe page 15 to figure 108. This early vertical model resembles a number of other manufacturer brands. Justrite kept this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j********t for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Two Vertical Upright Justrite Carbide Lamps2115 - Two Vertical Upright Justrite Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two vertical Justrites, newer than 46352, slightly different models. State: City: HWAC#: 46353 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*****n for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Four Belt-Attached Justrite Carbides2116 - Four Belt-Attached Justrite Carbides
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Four belt attached carbide lights by Justrite, different models. Two with original belt. State: City: HWAC#: 47259 Date:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Unique, Early Justrite Carbide Lamp2117 - Unique, Early Justrite Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A single lamp from the very early days of Justrite, with two patented dates. This one has the little knobs on the top for measuring carbide level not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****R for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Three Justrite Superintendent Lamps2118 - Three Justrite Superintendent Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different Justrite superintendent models with handles and no hooks. State: City: HWAC#: 47173 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****2 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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