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)

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Double-Letter Branding Irons and Tools  (109793)4396 - Double-Letter Branding Irons and Tools (109793)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three large branding irons, and two branding tools. First one is 42-inch long unconnected KH pattern approx 4x5 inches; second is 41-inch-long, with a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Nice Set of Montana Agate Bolo Ties  (110280)4397 - Nice Set of Montana Agate Bolo Ties (110280)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven bolo ties from Montana, each with a beautiful polished agate stone. Very attractive western piece. Date: Country if not USA: State: Monta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Six Multi-Letter Branding Irons  (109795)4398 - Six Multi-Letter Branding Irons (109795)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six multi-letter branding irons, between 11 and 24 inches long. Patterns include Rocking C, Rocking D, Rocking V, X-bar-J, S-curly-H, and Circle-VC. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Butch Cassidy Fantasy Report and Photo  (106409)4399 - Butch Cassidy Fantasy Report and Photo (106409)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photocopy of Edward Kirby article on likely fantasy Butch Cassidy raid in Winnenucca, NV with 8x10" color photo of First National Bank of Winne...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Ice Tongs  (110655)4400 - Ice Tongs (110655)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ice tongs, no maker shown, probably circa 1900-1925. Found Virginia City. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****G for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Old Graniteware and Pan Collection  (121732)4401 - Old Graniteware and Pan Collection (121732)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 60 pieces. These are true Nevada mining and desert artifacts and show their wear! Still they would make interesting decorations around the yard.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Saddle King Western Saddle  (108750)4402 - Saddle King Western Saddle (108750)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16" Seat, Stamped "Professional Line Ozark Leather Company. Handcrafted. 1300" Tan leather with nylon Llatigo. Stamped 1300 . Squar...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to o********r.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Rare Nice Utah Labels (2)  (106398)4403 - Rare Nice Utah Labels (2) (106398)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Crown Pilsner Beer, SLC and embossed Bumble Bee Royal Anne Cherries-vivid colors. Date: Country if not USA: State: Utah City: Provenance
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Antique Iron Grinder  (110449)4404 - Antique Iron Grinder (110449)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly a grinder for rocks or a chopper for vegetables or something. Cylindrical with grinding mechanism inside, turn handle with lid, marked &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****G for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Black Leather Chaps, Rifle Scabbard, Leather Bag  (109802)4405 - Black Leather Chaps, Rifle Scabbard, Leather Bag (109802)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These black leather chaps are of modern design and in nearly new condition. Sturdy YKK, heavy-duty brass zippers secure the full wrap around the legs,
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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