Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

Auction Details

We sincerely hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

This auction marks the best material we've offered in a hot August sale in many years. The variety is outstanding, as is the quality of goods offered.

A glimpse at the many categories: Native American turquoise and silver jewelry, including the best squash blossom necklace we've ever seen, baskets, Kachinas, and rugs; California token collection; Fauver American and foreign counters and tokens; rare whiskey bottles; Masonic California token; beautiful drugstore carved wood frontispiece; Nevada rare documents; major pinback collection; baseball and boxing collectibles; gold specimens including some from the Goodshaw Mine at Bodie; American and foreign medals; Victorian furniture; fantastic array of western Art; original Buffalo Bill/Pawnee Bill posters; Large ore cars and incline cars from a major Nevada City mine; Dynamite and candle boxes; American souvenir plate collection (c1900-1920); music collectibles; toys and toy trains; postcard collections, directories, maps; railroad pass collection and references; antique firearms; badges; mining & railroad stocks; US coins; token dies; a rockshop section, mining artifacts and much more.

There is truly something for everybody!

Don't forget us when its time to sell. We average about 5000 registered bidders per sale, probably the most in America for an Americana sale! With buyers all over the globe, we get to everybody. We are always after great collections! ~Fred Holabird~

Auction Schedule

Day 1, August 27th, 2020:
Art (1001-1093)
Native Americana (1094-1325)
General Americana Part I (1326-1595)
Sports (1596-1604)
Toys (1605-1651)

Day 2, August 28th, 2020:
Philatelic - Postal History (2000-2087)
General Americana Part II (2088-2599)
Firearms & Weapons(2600-2624)

Day 3, August 29th, 2020:
Stocks & Bonds (3000-3125)
Numismatics (3126-3416)
Tokens (3417-3634)

Day 4, August 30th, 2020:
Minerals (4000-4042)
Mining (4043-4320)
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART I (4321-4611)

Day 5, August 31st, 2020:
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART II (5000-5641)

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #1  (122015)4086 - Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #1 (122015)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miner's tram bucket, approx 24 x 36 x 24 inches. Old silver paint on the outside, with some tar residue on the inside. See more in Cerro Gordo, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #2  (122016)4087 - Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #2 (122016)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Another miner's tram bucket, approx 24 x 36 x 24 inches. Old silver paint on the outside, with some tar residue on the inside. See more in Cerro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Early Oil and Fuel Tins (3)  (122150)4088 - Early Oil and Fuel Tins (3) (122150)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three 5-gallon tins, circa 1900-1915, with names of early fuel producers and used for engines found underground at Candelaria, generally 9 inches squa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********r.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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EXTREMELY RARE Safety Nitro Powder Co. Wood Box  (121727)4089 - EXTREMELY RARE Safety Nitro Powder Co. Wood Box (121727)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Safety Nitro Powder Co., Dynamite, San Francisco, 430 California Street. Square Nail Construction. Original as repaired. Some of these items are heavy
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Face Plates from Cast Iron Stove with Floral Patterns (3)  (122029)4090 - Face Plates from Cast Iron Stove with Floral Patterns (3) (122029)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a set of three face plates with floral designs from a cast-iron stove, circa 1880, from the Candelaria area. Date: c1880 Country if not USA:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*****r for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Fuel or Oil Barrel  (122028)4091 - Fuel or Oil Barrel (122028)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This fuel or oil barrel bears a brass plaque that reads: Cand. Mines Co. / Candelaria / NEB. 50 gallons. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****8 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Granite Mining Candles Wood Box  (121723)4092 - Granite Mining Candles Wood Box (121723)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 sets. 120 candles. 17.5 pounds. Standard Oil. Black print of box end only! End place very fine. Tongue and Groove construction. Early crude round n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****8 for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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Hand Drill Steel (12 pieces)  (122014)4093 - Hand Drill Steel (12 pieces) (122014)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two groups of 6 pieces per group from the Candelaria Area, 12 to 18 inches, circa 1880-1910. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b**********n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Hand Drill Steel (6 pieces)  (122013)4094 - Hand Drill Steel (6 pieces) (122013)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six pieces of hand drill steel from the Candelaria Area, 18-20 inches, circa 1880-1910. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Cand
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Hand Drills (4)  (122012)4095 - Hand Drills (4) (122012)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pieces of hand drill steel from the Candelaria Area, 18-20 inches, circa 1880-1910. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Can
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mercury Flasks (2)  (122011)4096 - Mercury Flasks (2) (122011)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bodie-Candelaria area, marked Almaden. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Candelaria Provenance: Candelaria/Rawhide/Bodie Area Min
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********r.. for (76.00 + 19.00BP) = 95.00
 
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Ore Car Wheels  (118239)4097 - Ore Car Wheels (118239)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous display pieces or for your old mine exhibit! About ten. Some with wooden trucks. Found at the Northern Belle mine at Candelaria. The Candelar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S*****8 for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Original Hoist Rope  (122161)4098 - Original Hoist Rope (122161)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An original miner's hoist rope found in Candelaria, probably used in a winze at Candelaria around 1880-1900. Date: c1890 Country if not USA: ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Original Ore Bag  (122157)4099 - Original Ore Bag (122157)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare original ore bag from the Candelaria Mining and Milling Co. Circa 1880-1900. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Candelaria Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Original Wood Ore Car Hinged End Plate  (122023)4100 - Original Wood Ore Car Hinged End Plate (122023)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This wooden ore car with a hinged end plate was found underground at Candelaria. Circa 1880. Date: c1880 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****0 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Pick and Hammer Head Etched with "Comstock"  (119462)4101 - Pick and Hammer Head Etched with "Comstock" (119462)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. Although not used in the Comstock, they were named this as this style was commonly used by Comstock miners. Handles are broken. These were
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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Pick from the Northern Belle Mine in Candelaria  (119458)4102 - Pick from the Northern Belle Mine in Candelaria (119458)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stamped N. B. M. These are the first Northern Belle mining picks we have offered for sale. This pick was found on the magnet reject pile on the convey
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Picks from the Northern Belle Mine in Candelaria  (119459)4103 - Picks from the Northern Belle Mine in Candelaria (119459)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different. Stamped N. B. M. These are the first Northern Belle mining picks we have offered for sale. These picks were found on the magnet reject
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Pouring Mold from Candelaria, Nevada  (118231)4104 - Pouring Mold from Candelaria, Nevada (118231)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Found at Candelaria. The Candelaria boom began in 1879 and by 1880 it was the largest city in Esmeralda County. The biggest producer was the Northern
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to s******B for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Powder Box Ends and Planks, Assortment #1  (122030)4105 - Powder Box Ends and Planks, Assortment #1 (122030)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of powder box ends and side planks from various producers. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Candelaria Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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