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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Ackroyd & Best/ Hailwood & Ackroyd White Metal Safety Lamps2000 - Ackroyd & Best/ Hailwood & Ackroyd White Metal Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Marsaut style. Two white metal safety lamps made by Ackroyd and Best. Hailwood Improved lamp, Morley, Leeds. Large 2 1/2 inch round brass tag at top.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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American Safety Lamp & Mine Supply Co., Davy Style2001 - American Safety Lamp & Mine Supply Co., Davy Style
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Davy style lamp made by the American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Company in Scranton. Marked on the side. 9 inches tall 2.25 inches in diameter. No ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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American Safety and Mine Supply Safety Lamp2002 - American Safety and Mine Supply Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wolf lamp style. 10 1/2 inches tall. The only one in this collection. Glass cracked. State: City: HWAC#: 47103 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******V for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Personalized, Engraved American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Co. Safety Lamp2003 - Personalized, Engraved American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Co. Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Another scarce variety of the Davy style American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Co. of Scranton. This safety lamp has a brass reflector at the base call
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********7 for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Co. Safety Lamps (Davy Style)2004 - American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Co. Safety Lamps (Davy Style)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two slightly different Davy style American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Company of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Both lamps or 9.5 inches tall and 3.25 inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (180.00 + 37.80BP) = 217.80
 
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American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Co. Safety Lamp2005 - American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Co. Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Clanny style lamp made by the American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Company of Scranton. This lamp is an advancement on the Davy style. Glass and lam
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to M********7 for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Two Different American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Safety Lamps2006 - Two Different American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different Davy style American safety lamp and mine supply company of Scranton Pennsylvania safety lamps. To slightly different sizes. 9.5 inches t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Ashworth-Hepplewhite Style Safety Lamp2007 - Ashworth-Hepplewhite Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No maker's mark. Tapered sleeve, single piece top. 10.75 inches tall, 3.6 inches diameter. Unusual. State: City: HWAC#: 47138 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Choice Ashworth-Hepplewhite Style Safety Lamps2008 - Choice Ashworth-Hepplewhite Style Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ashworth Hepplewhite gray lamp produced by Davis and Son of Derby. Tubes running vertically direct air to flame at base which will produce a cap in th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to M********7 for (2,100.00 + 504.00BP) = 2,604.00
 
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Black Bonneted Clanny Safety Lamp2009 - Black Bonneted Clanny Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual unmarked safety lamp painted black, possibly as original. 10 inches tall, 3 1/2 inch base. State: City: HWAC#: 47145 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******V for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Unmarked Bonneted Clanny Style Safety Lamp2010 - Unmarked Bonneted Clanny Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No maker shown. Tapered riveted sleeve above the glass with venting at the top and the bottom. 9 inches tall, 3.4 inch diameter. State: City: H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Bonneted Clanny Style Safety Lamp2011 - Bonneted Clanny Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No apparent markings other than the glass, which are in German. 9.75 inches tall, 3.3 inch diameter at the base. State: City: HWAC#: 47143 D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Unusual Bonneted Clanny Style Safety Lamp2012 - Unusual Bonneted Clanny Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bonnet Clanny style. Unusual base, cracked glass. Please see photo. On the side of the bonnet is Chiefs Patent. Nothing found on this lamp. 9.5 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******V for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Bonneted Clanny Style Safety Lamp (Sheffield Co.)2013 - Bonneted Clanny Style Safety Lamp (Sheffield Co.)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual lamp, company markings along the side of the base. From the Sheffield Company. 8.25 inches tall, 3.25 inch base. State: City: HWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Clanny Style Mining Safety Lamp2014 - Clanny Style Mining Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This small lamp is marked with an Iron Man jewel logo symbol on top. Difficult to interpret. Well-made construction. 9.5 inches tall, 3.5 inch diamete
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to q******p for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Unmarked Clanny Style Safety Lamp2015 - Unmarked Clanny Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No maker. Oval brass tag with the number five on the base. Probable American manufacture. In the style of the American safety lamp. Face 3.25,” height
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********h for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Clanny-Style Safety Lamp2016 - Clanny-Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
ECO marked on roof. This is a British company circa 1907. Not much information found. Similar to American safety lamp. 10 inches tall, 3.4 inch diamet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (160.00 + 33.60BP) = 193.60
 
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Safety Lamps: Cooke & Co., Davy Style2017 - Safety Lamps: Cooke & Co., Davy Style
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Davy style safety lamp. Cooke and Company makers. This lamp is also similar to an American safety lamp company lamp. It is marked on the top. The city
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to M********7 for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
 
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John Davis & Son, Bonneted Clanny Style Safety Lamp2018 - John Davis & Son, Bonneted Clanny Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bonnet clanny style. Made by John Davis and Son in Derby in the late 19th century. The lamp has an identification brass tag on top as well as the name
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******V for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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J. Davis & Son Safety Lamp2019 - J. Davis & Son Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J Davis and Son, Baltimore Clanny safety lamp. Brass, excellent condition, 3.5 inches at the base, 8.75 inches tall. Davis was a long time safety lamp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Very Early Davy Style Safety Lamp2020 - Very Early Davy Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early Davy style safety lamp with no markings. This lamp is probably of American manufacture. It most closely resembles the patent of William Rob
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M********7 for (1,400.00 + 336.00BP) = 1,736.00
 
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Unmarked Davy Style Safety Lamp2021 - Unmarked Davy Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked Davy style lamp, probably made by Hughes Brothers of Scranton. The lamp has a number of characteristics nearly identical to that of Hughes 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to M********7 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Two Different Davy Style Safety Lamps2022 - Two Different Davy Style Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different Davy style safety lamps. Both are probably by the American Safety Lamp & Mine Supply Company of Scranton, Pennsylvania. These two ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******V for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Early Safety Lamp by Eccles2023 - Early Safety Lamp by Eccles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 1/2 inches tall. Please inspect. State: City: HWAC#: 42444 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******8 for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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Hughes Bros., Davy Style Safety Lamps2024 - Hughes Bros., Davy Style Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two slightly different Davy style lamps. One is marked Hughes brothers, Scranton Pennsylvania on the side. The second has no markings, and very closel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Hughes Bros. Safety Lamp Duo2025 - Hughes Bros. Safety Lamp Duo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Hughes Brothers of Scranton, Pennsylvania brass safety lamps. Circa 1850 to 1890. 8 inches tall and 9 inches tall. The 8 inch tall lamp has a 3 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to l******8 for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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John Jones Safety Lamp2026 - John Jones Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Similar to a clanny style however there is no screen or metal guys inside. Plaque on the front dated 1903 for John Jones from PONTYBEREM. Lightweight
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******V for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Seven Different Koehler Safety Lamps2027 - Seven Different Koehler Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of seven different color safety lamps KOEHLER. Each of these lamps are different. All of the lamps are 10.5 inches tall. Includes the very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********7 for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Safety Lamps: Koehler, Wolf Style2028 - Safety Lamps: Koehler, Wolf Style
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wolf style, Kohler lamp with individual mine tag identification. “L & T W.B.C. Company. #135. 7 COLLY” engraved on the round brass tag which mea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********7 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Safety Lamps: Koehler, Wolf Style2029 - Safety Lamps: Koehler, Wolf Style
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wolf style, kohler lamp, with individual mine tag identification. P & RC & I Co. engraved on 1.5 inch diameter brass tag. Lamp is 10 inches ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Unmarked Marsaut Style Safety Lamp2030 - Unmarked Marsaut Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked. Tapered, riveted sleeve at top, vented. 8.75 inches tall, 3 inch diameter at the base. Cracked glass sleeve. State: City: HWAC#: 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****9 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Marsaut Style Safety Lamp2031 - Marsaut Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aluminum construction, no markings. The base and part of the body are reminiscent of Justrite's Little Giant. 10 1/2 inches tall, 3 1/2 inch dia...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to M********7 for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Unmarked Marsaut Style Safety Lamp2032 - Unmarked Marsaut Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This safety lamp at one time appears to of had a brass tag which has been removed. There are no other markings. The lamp is in the same style as the P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Large Marsaut Style Safety Lamp2033 - Large Marsaut Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
With a long unusual hook. Unmarked. The lamp is 11 inches tall tall and 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Nice, unusual lamp. State: City: HWAC#: 4713
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******V for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Unmarked Marsaut Style Safety Lamp2034 - Unmarked Marsaut Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No manufacturer's marks. Good construction. 10 inches tall, 3.25 inch diameter base. The tapered sleeve in the upper part of the lamp is a singl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to M********7 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Three Different Marsaut Style Safety Lamps2035 - Three Different Marsaut Style Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different Marsaut style safety lamps. All three lamps are made by the Protector Lamp and Lighting Company limited of Manchester. Two of the lamp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Unmarked Marsaut Style Safety Lamp2036 - Unmarked Marsaut Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No markings. 9 inches tall, 3.7 inch diameter at the base. Six vertical posts outside of the glass. State: City: HWAC#: 47147 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********7 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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John Mills Safety Lamp2037 - John Mills Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
With reflector at base. Made by John Mills. Fancy. 3.5” diameter base, height 8.5.” No information found on Mills on the web or this lamp, probably ra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Unusual Mueseler Safety Lamp2038 - Unusual Mueseler Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the few in this collection. 9 inches tall, 3.4 inch diameter. Face similar to Davis and Son but has very skinny posts. State: City: HWAC
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Second Mueseler Style Safety Lamp2039 - Second Mueseler Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No markings. Not as fancy construction as other lamp. Unusual locking device. 10 inches tall, 3.1 inch diameter at base. State: City: HWAC#: 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Mueseler Style Safety Lamp2040 - Mueseler Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Morris, Manchester. Unusual lamp with very high quality construction. 9 inches tall, 3 inch diameter base. State: City: HWAC#: 47149
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
 
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Four Mueseler Style Safety Lamps2041 - Four Mueseler Style Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four lamps, all identically marked on the top from Richard Johnson Clapham and Morris of Manchester. Each of the four lamps are slightly different, th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to g*****9 for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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H.T. Owens Safety Lamp2042 - H.T. Owens Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully constructed clanny lamp, H. T. Owens, maker Birmingham on top. 2.75” diameter at the base. 9.25” tall. Excellent construction. No informat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****b for (900.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,116.00
 
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Patterson & Co. Marsaut Style Safety Lamp2043 - Patterson & Co. Marsaut Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Patterson and Company, type B7 safety lamp. Marked on base. 9.5 inches tall 3.4 inch diameter, riveted tapered and vented sleeve top. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********1 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Patterson & Co., Bonneted Clanny Safety Lamp2044 - Patterson & Co., Bonneted Clanny Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bonnet clanny style. Patterson and Company, Newcastle. Type A. 9.75 inches tall, 3.2 inches diameter. Nice condition, but glass a little bit loose. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******V for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Patterson HCP Safety Lamp Pair2045 - Patterson HCP Safety Lamp Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two lamps. Unusual style. Type HCP. Made by Patterson lamps. Corrugated top radiates heat away from the flame. Striking button on the bottom. Brass pl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to m********y for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Patterson Marsaut Style Safety Lamps2046 - Patterson Marsaut Style Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
High quality construction. Both lamps have large oval brass tag identifying the manufacturer, Patterson Lamps Limited. The lamps are slightly differen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********1 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Protector Lamp & Lighting Co. Safety Lamp2047 - Protector Lamp & Lighting Co. Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Marsaut style. Large circular brass tag for the Protector Lamp and Lighting Company limited, Eccles, Manchester. Tapered riveted sleeve, vented. 9 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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A. Thomas, Davy Style Safety Lamp2048 - A. Thomas, Davy Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Davy style safety lamp. A. Thomas, Aberdare. Very similar to the American safety lamp. This one is embossed with the company name and logo on the top
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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E. Thomas & Williams Marsaut Style Safety Lampe2049 - E. Thomas & Williams Marsaut Style Safety Lampe
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Supplied by John Davis and Son, Derby. Two oval brass tags on the tapered steel sleeve top. Excellent condition, with original bluing. 9.5 inches tall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h********h for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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Two Different Thomas & Williams Safety Lamps2050 - Two Different Thomas & Williams Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different sizes of the Thomas and Williams safety lamps. Both have the large oval brass plaque from Thomas and Williams of Aberdare. The two lamps
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*****9 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Two Small Wolf Style Safety Lamps2051 - Two Small Wolf Style Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two very small Wolf safety lamps. One has a rectangular brass plaque on the base. The second one shows signs of having had the brass plaque, but it ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c******V for (475.00 + 114.00BP) = 589.00
 
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3 Different Wolf Safety Lamps2052 - 3 Different Wolf Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different colored lamps, each unique to the collection and each different. Wolfe style lamp. One of the lamps is the heavy brass model. All are
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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2 Different Wolf Safety Lamps2053 - 2 Different Wolf Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wolf style, unusual, two different safety lamps. Both lamps manufactured by Wolf Safety Lamp Company of America, circa 1900 to 1915. Glass in excellen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to M********7 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Eight Different Wolf Safety Lamps2054 - Eight Different Wolf Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of eight different large Wolf lamps. Each is marked and each is different. Includes the Mira reflector, the early variety mark on the side
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********1 for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Wolf Safety Lamp2055 - Wolf Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No glass, possible parts missing. Please inspect. State: City: HWAC#: 42416 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to g*****9 for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Rare Wolf Safety Lamp Magnet2056 - Rare Wolf Safety Lamp Magnet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This magnet allowed for locking and unlocking of all safety lamps. Made by the German firm Freeman and Wolf, New York. Black, 10 inches long, 5 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********7 for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Unusual Safety Lamp w/ Biotite Window2057 - Unusual Safety Lamp w/ Biotite Window
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual style with large biotite window. No markings other than the patent number. This lamp appears to be made by the Joris Company of Liege, Belgium
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
 
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German Clanny-Style Safety Lamp2058 - German Clanny-Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
With brass tag and German markings. BOCHUM –LINDEN. C. Koch. 9.5 inches tall, 3.25 inches diameter. Possibly rare. State: City: HWAC#: 47126
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Two Miniature Safety Lamps2059 - Two Miniature Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two miniature safety lamps, probably Marter, but very well-made. Very cute. 5" inches tall. State: City: HWAC#: 47269 Date:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to i****1 for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Eight Mining Safety Lamps2060 - Eight Mining Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains eight safety lamps. Seven are Wolf style including Kohler. The last lamp is a clanny. This is the tail end of the collection and are
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*****9 for (180.00 + 37.80BP) = 217.80
 
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Miners Safety Lamps2061 - Miners Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two miners lamps, 10 inches tall. The safety lamp, a much larger lamp that could not be worn, but had the advantage of a sheltered flame that would
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Unmarked Three Post Safety Lamp2062 - Unmarked Three Post Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Similar to a bonnet clanny. Unmarked. Three post around glass which is unusual. No separate locking mechanism. 8.5 inches tall, 3 inch diameter. Sta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******V for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Eight Common Safety Lamps2063 - Eight Common Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Koehler and other makers. All are 10.5. inches tall. Please inspect, a nice group. State: City: HWAC#: 42451 Date:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*****9 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Six Nearly Identical Safety Lamps2064 - Six Nearly Identical Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 inches tall. A nice group. c.1910-1920 State: City: HWAC#: 42450 Date: c.1910-1920
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******V for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Five Stonebridge Folding Lamps2065 - Five Stonebridge Folding Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Stonebridge folding lanterns. Nice group, please inspect photo. State: City: HWAC#: 47268 Date:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r********y.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Five Acme Large Carbide Lamps2066 - Five Acme Large Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Acme lamps including model 50 and model 80. All well used. Please see photo and inspect. State: City: HWAC#: 47256 Date:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********y.. for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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Three Ashmead Manufacturing Carbide Lamps2067 - Three Ashmead Manufacturing Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three lamps labeled Buddy, patent date 1921. Ashmead Manufacturing Company from Ashland Kentucky. Each of these three lamps is very slightly different
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*********p for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (9)2068 - Auto-Lite Carbide Lamps (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine Auto-Lite carbide lamps, small size for have medium reflectors the rest all have slightly different reflectors. Each of these lamps are slightly
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8***1 for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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...
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********h 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
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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
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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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h********h 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...
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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
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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:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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