Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

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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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Group of Misc. Gaming Chips & Tokens  (120017)4456 - Group of Misc. Gaming Chips & Tokens (120017)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection (97 pieces) of gaming chips and tokens from several different entities, including some Asian samples. There are also a GF Beer from
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Ivory Gaming Token  (121349)4457 - Ivory Gaming Token (121349)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$5 ivory gaming token. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 0*******a for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Miscellaneous Gaming Chips and Tokens  (123086)4458 - Miscellaneous Gaming Chips and Tokens (123086)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty five. 24 gaming chip style includes Drink Chief Oshkosh Beer; River City $1000, New Orleans, Crescent Queen (paddle boat?); $1 Merchants
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 0*******a for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Poker and Faro Chips  (118907)4459 - Poker and Faro Chips (118907)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 193 assorted poker and Faro chips. Faro was a popular casino game in the U.S. in 19th century, which originated in France in the 17th century,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Two Gaming Broadsides  (110722)4460 - Two Gaming Broadsides (110722)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Gaming Broadsides, c 1935. Mason & Co. Roulette Pay Card Broadside. Circa 1935. 19.5 x 25” “We furnish complete equipment for cl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Whist Marker Token Case  (121417)4461 - Whist Marker Token Case (121417)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal case labeled "whist markers." 21 mm wide, 15 mm tall. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver C...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********a.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Antique Afghan Tribal Jewelry  (110451)4462 - Antique Afghan Tribal Jewelry (110451)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Engraved silver cuff bracelet from Afghanistan. Circa, 1940's to 1950's....internal diameter 2"x 3" wide. Fair condition. Afghan t...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Group of 15 Pendants  (121508)4463 - A Group of 15 Pendants (121508)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These pendants, with various types of stones, designs and sizes. The combined weight of all pieces is 46.4 Grams. All are in good condition. See photo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Baubles Bangles & Beads  (121299)4464 - Baubles Bangles & Beads (121299)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of rings, earrings, bracelets and pins. Some have faux stones, others are etched with designs. All are in good condition. See photos for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Baubles, Bangles & Beads  (121532)4465 - Baubles, Bangles & Beads (121532)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A unique collection of bracelets, beads, cameos, pendants and lanyards. Total weight of the various and sundry items is 116.4 Grams. All are in good c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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