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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Sergeant 7th Calvary3138 - Sergeant 7th Calvary
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Sergeant 7th Cavalry" by Philip Kraczkowski. Pewter sculpture. State: City: HWAC#: 48171 Date: 1971
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Rider Jumping Horse by Dawn Hardy3139 - Rider Jumping Horse by Dawn Hardy
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rider Jumping Horse by Dawn Hardy, 13.5" x 10.5" x 10" on marble base, #2 / 9. After a move to Calgary in 1982, Dawn Hardy was thrill...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 108.00BP) = 558.00
 
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Three Canadian Totems3140 - Three Canadian Totems
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Canadian Totems: 1) Two different Boma Canada Tribal totem pole - black resin, 9" high. 2) One smaller tote, in brown resin, 6.5" hi...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*******g for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Zacharia Njobo Jade Sculpture3141 - Zacharia Njobo Jade Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A jade sculpture measuring 7.5 inches tall and 5 inches wide. Zacharia Njobo, born in 1974, is an artist from Zimbabwe and part of the Ndau tribe. H
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Large Elephant Sculpture3142 - Large Elephant Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mother elephant with two young ones. This is a real show piece. Resin, 12.5 x 16 x 10". In perfect to near-perfect condition. Signed by G (Elun...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h******F for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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5 Foot Bear Sculpture3143 - 5 Foot Bear Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Totem looking with paws folded tightly to body. Teeth showing. See photo. Due to size, additional shipping charges will apply if not picked up in pers
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*********y for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Indian Scout by Don Crowley3144 - Indian Scout by Don Crowley
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Indian Scout" by Don Crowley. Tempera painting, 9.5" x 7.5", linen liner, framed 18" x 16". State: Arizona City: ...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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M. Weakley Painting of Sharp Nose3145 - M. Weakley Painting of Sharp Nose
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sharp Nose was an Arapahoe. Done by Mark Weakley, San Antonio, 1960's. State: City: HWAC#: 48801 Date:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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M. Weakley Blackbird, Sioux Chief3146 - M. Weakley Blackbird, Sioux Chief
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original painting. Identified on the back. 17 x 13" framed. Done by Mark Weakley, San Antonio, 1960's. State: City: HWAC#: 48800 D...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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M. Weakley Native American Painting3147 - M. Weakley Native American Painting
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original painting. 20 x 16" framed. Nice detail. Been professionally cleaned with a few repairs. State: City: HWAC#: 48479 Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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M. Weakley Sitting Bull Portrait Painting3148 - M. Weakley Sitting Bull Portrait Painting
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed in hewn wood. 15 x 11". Sitting Bull is only identified by the inscription on the back. Done by Mark Weakley, San Antonio, 1960's. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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One Print by Claudessa, Five Prints by Tigero3149 - One Print by Claudessa, Five Prints by Tigero
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Print of Native American baskets by Claudessa, 23.3" x 33.5" in basket weave frame. Five small framed prints of Native American subjects b...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Portrait of Native American by Sutherlan3150 - Portrait of Native American by Sutherlan
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Print on canvas of a Native American holding a spear. 24"x20" Signed A. Sutherland. State: City: HWAC#: 47552 Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f********q for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Two Native American Prints3151 - Two Native American Prints
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Native American prints: 1) Plains Hunter by Carl Seybolett, Artist's proof. 14" x 11". 2) War Chief by Bill O'neill, 1975, 16...
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Deep Snow, by Gerry Metz3152 - Deep Snow, by Gerry Metz
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Deep Snow, by Gerry Metz. Oil painting of hunter with his horse in very deep snow. Painting is 8" x 10", framed 16" x 18". Detai...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Watercolor of Young Native American Girl3153 - Watercolor of Young Native American Girl
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watercolor of Young Native American Girl by Dee Altamirano. Altamirano is from Tracy, Calif., and specializes in water-colors and pastel Indian figure
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Estimate : 130.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Lot Withdrawn3154 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
State: City: HWAC#: Date:
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Friendly Advise (sp), Frank Magsino3155 - Friendly Advise (sp), Frank Magsino
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Friendly Advise" (sp), Frank Magsino. Acrylic painting of Native Americana giving advice to a cowpoke. A very beautiful painting. 5.75&qu...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to h******y for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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Hostility by Frank Magsino3156 - Hostility by Frank Magsino
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Hostility" by Frank Magsino. Acrylic miniature of Indians chasing a stagecoach. 2.75" x 4.75", linen liner, framed 6.5" x ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to s**********1 for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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Hunter's Delight by Frank Magsino3157 - Hunter's Delight by Frank Magsino
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Hunter's Delight" by Frank Magsino. Acrylic painting of Native American crossing the river with his hunted trophies--looks like a dee...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 120.00BP) = 620.00
 
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