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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Kingman A.T. Night Hawk Saloon GF  (120664)3421Kingman A.T. Night Hawk Saloon GF (120664)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A.T./Kingman/Night Hawek Saloon/O'Brien & Johnson Prop's Good For//One Drink//White Metal//20mm//Very Sharp Date: 1800's Country ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
Nickels  (122544)3422Nickels (122544)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cerificate of Office Feather River Short Line Rail Road, James G Cannell, Vic President issued 21st of June 1987. Arizona State Numismatic Assn &qu...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Arizona Territory Prescott Mountain Dairy Token  (120667)3423Arizona Territory Prescott Mountain Dairy Token (120667)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mountain dairy/Prescott/A.T. Good For//One Quart//Milk//Brass//Scallop//25mm/Sharp Date: 1800's Country if not USA: State: Arizona City: ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
A.C.M.I. Tokens  (100558)3424A.C.M.I. Tokens (100558)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: Good For 10c, NGC XF 45; Good for 25c, NCS genuine. Date: Country if not USA: State: Arizona City: St. Johns Provenance: Fred Hola
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Shamrock Dairy Tokens (40)  (109568)3425Shamrock Dairy Tokens (40) (109568)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
40 NGC slabbed. 1 GF 1 pint MS61. 39 GF 1 Quart MS45-66 and Genuine Date: c1931-48 Country if not USA: State: Arizona City: Tucson Provenance:
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
Arizona Grab Bag Tokens  (100552)3426Arizona Grab Bag Tokens (100552)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight: Anillo Restrike, Arizona Downs Good Luck (NGC MS 64); (4) B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge No. 476, Yuma tokens, two NCS genuine, all GF $1.00. Arizo
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
Eight Different Arizona Tokens  (108380)3427Eight Different Arizona Tokens (108380)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Old Dominion / Commercial / Co. / Globe, Ariz. // GF 50c IT. Reverse has incused circle around the '50c'. Brass. Round. 28 mm. Slabbed. ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********t.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
Four Different Arizona Tokens  (104510)3428Four Different Arizona Tokens (104510)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) E. B. Wallace / Cigars & Tobacco / Bisbee, Ariz. // GF 12 1/2c IT. Brass. Round. 21mm. Stamped with an 'E W.' 2-3) Two p...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Seven Arizona Tokens!  (104508)3429Seven Arizona Tokens! (104508)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The premier piece here is the Boughter & Rose token. Boughter & Rose / Copperhill / Arizona // GF 5c IT. Well worn. 2) The Cabinet / William...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to b********t.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Six Different Arizona Tokens  (108386)3430Six Different Arizona Tokens (108386)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Car Parts / Eloy / Ariz. // GF 25c IM. Brass. Round. 29mm. 2) E. B. Wallace / Cigars & Tobacco / Bisbee, Ariz. // GF 12 1/2c IT. Brass. Round...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********1 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Moore & Hollen Novelties Tokens (45)  (109567)3431Moore & Hollen Novelties Tokens (45) (109567)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
46 NGC slabbed. 20 c.1920 GF 25C AU58 and 15 Genuine. 15 GF 10C AU55-MS64 and genuine.1 Copper King Bar GF 10C Genuine. Date: Country if not USA:
Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
Robert B. Land Token  (101687)3432Robert B. Land Token (101687)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Robert B. Land / 10 / Arbla / Feather Falls, Cal.; Rev.: Payable in Merchandise Only / 10 / Orco / Patented / Not Transferable. Br., rd., cutout
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
White House Brothel Token  (101801)3433White House Brothel Token (101801)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 21mm, round brass brothel token from White House in Folsom, Sacramento County, California. The obverse reads WHITE HOUSE / FOLSOM and the re
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Capital Saloon Token  (101219)3434Capital Saloon Token (101219)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Huson & Merrifield / Capital / Saloon; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Drink. Br., 21 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: California City: Gr...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Masonic, Cal. Trade Token, Ex Rare, Nichols  (121661)3435Masonic, Cal. Trade Token, Ex Rare, Nichols (121661)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the first time to our knowledge of a public auction of the ultra rare Masonic trade token. D. K. Nichols/Masonic/Cal.// GF/ 12 1/2c/ IT. Rd, b
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to t*******s for (2,600.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,250.00
New Century Token  (108581)3436New Century Token (108581)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Friendship Hospitality / Nevada / City / 1849 / New Century / 1901; Rev.: blank. Wm, rd., 38 mm, holed. Date: 1901 Country if not USA: State
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
J. Mc Cargers Saloon Token  (119894)3437J. Mc Cargers Saloon Token (119894)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Good For / C. O. D. / J. Mc Cargers / Saloon / Nord, Cal.; Rev.: Jacob Strahle & Co. / Billiard Mfrs. / (pictorial pool table) / 515 Mar...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********t.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
R.D.S. Drink Token  (101225)3438R.D.S. Drink Token (101225)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Good For / R. D. S. / One Drink; Rev.: same. Al, rd., 25 mm. Consignor notes RDS stands for Richard D. Skidmore and notes the Skidmore Family ga
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Pike Woolen Co. Token  (121335)3439Pike Woolen Co. Token (121335)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Child & Co. Indian die obverse; Rev.: Pike Woolen Co. / The $25 Tailors / 510 13th St. Oakland. Br. rd., 32 mm.Very rare die sinker: Bachrach ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********t.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Scottie's Saloon Token  (100353)3440Scottie's Saloon Token (100353)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Scottie's Saloon / Good For / One / Dtrink / Porterville; Rev.: Good For / One / Drink. NCS genuine. Date: Country if not USA: State:...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Art Saloon Token  (121433)3441Art Saloon Token (121433)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Good For / 10c / In Trade / Art Saloon / 1356 / Market St. S. F.; Rev.: Souvenir / Jap Statue / (pictorial). Br., rd., 34 mm. From Tokencatalog.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A****k for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Gus Mattson Unlisted Strahle Token  (121431)3442Gus Mattson Unlisted Strahle Token (121431)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Good For 1 Drink / 24 / Howard / St. / Gus Mattson; Rev.: Jacob Strahle & Co. / Billiard Mfr.'s / 515 Market St. / San Francisco, Cal....
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Marathon Medals  (102861)3443Marathon Medals (102861)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three San Francisco Finisher medals, 1986, 1987, 1989; Los Angeles Marathon Finisher medal 2008, Helms Athletic Foundation Medallion, 1936, and unmark
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
San Francisco Token Collection  (101680)3444San Francisco Token Collection (101680)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty: Risque Frenchy's token; 1906 Earthquake Relic token; Sante Fe San Francisco Chief, 1954; 1934 South of Market Boys Inc.; 1947 San...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Sharon's Quarters Golden Gate Park Token  (121432)3445Sharon's Quarters Golden Gate Park Token (121432)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Sharon's Quarters / For / Children / (pictorial playground); Rev.: Children's / Playground / Golden Gate / Park / San Francisco, Cal. ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Thirteen Kappen Listed Tokens  (102843)3446Thirteen Kappen Listed Tokens (102843)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pacific Buffet, Building Trades (2), Stock Exchange, The Fountain, Panama Buffet, Castle Inn, G A Jackson, Paramount Social Club, John O'Connor,...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
German Bakery-Berkmeyer "Good For" Token Collection  (108033)3447German Bakery-Berkmeyer "Good For" Token Collection (108033)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
47 total, "Good For 1 glass of Soda, 5 cents." All in individual cases, very good condition. All are marked MS 60; part of the Fred Hola...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
Bay Area Tokens  (121434)3448Bay Area Tokens (121434)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six: 1893 Olympic Club Roman Revival; Art's Cigars, S.F. ; The Novelty, S.F.; Telephone Tokens, S. F.; Clancy's, Oakland; Garden City...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
California Token Collection  (121407)3449California Token Collection (121407)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven pieces: Mining pan fob; 1952-D encased penny Beacon Gasoline, Hanford; Sacramento County Branch Jail tokens; Good For tokens from Trona,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****4 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Saloon Tokens  (109338)3450Saloon Tokens (109338)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four California saloon tokens: 1) Golden Gate Saloon, Sacramento, GF 5c; NCS Genuine; 2) Kings Saloon, French Gulch, GF 1 drink, NGC AU 50; 3)
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to t********n.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Colorado Token Collection  (108828)3451Colorado Token Collection (108828)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of second twenty from a long time collector: 21) W.M. Miller Mer. Co., Manzanola, GF $1; 22) Center Merchantile Co., Center, GF 5c; 23) E.C. Conra
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********1 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
Colorado Token Collection  (108829)3452Colorado Token Collection (108829)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Part three of a Colorado collection, twenty tokens: 41) Chrysler Plymouth, Pueblo, hog's head and tail, holed; 42) Patti's Flamingo Lounge, ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Colorado Token Lot  (123051)3453Colorado Token Lot (123051)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen., Includes a large six sided $1.00 Hunter Conklin of Manzanola. A Golden Flood. Lone Cone Club of Norwood. Longmont Lions Club. Two pi
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Columbian Exposition  (102811)3454Columbian Exposition (102811)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse pictorial of man, reverse pictorial of administration building. 35mm. HK 176 Date: 1803 Country if not USA: State: Illinois City: Chicag
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Four Kansas Token Collections  (123073)3455Four Kansas Token Collections (123073)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eighteen tokens. No Duplicates. 1) Co-operative Merc. Ass'n. Green Kansas. In hard plastic holder. 2) John Ehrlich & Sons. Marian Kansas. Oc...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****G for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Salt River Bourbon Token  (121396)3456Salt River Bourbon Token (121396)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Kentucky Currency / Salt River /Bourbon / 1850 / S. T. Suit Distiller; Rev.: S. T. Suit / For / Medicinal / Use Only /1850 / Jefferson County.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****s for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Michigan Civil War Store Card Collection  (119853)3457Michigan Civil War Store Card Collection (119853)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten different Michigan Civil War store cards, with Fuld die varities and rarity ratings noted. Merchants: Albion Commercial College, Albion; D
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Michigan Tokens and Store Cards  (121389)3458Michigan Tokens and Store Cards (121389)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) H. A. Wright / 5 / Gen. / Mdse // In Trade / 5 / Pat. Jun. 1909 / Ingle System. C, rd., 18 mm. 2) The Club / Restaurant / E. C. El
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
Michigan Tokens, Wooden Nickels, Medals, Etc.  (123045)3459Michigan Tokens, Wooden Nickels, Medals, Etc. (123045)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 43. Leipprandt of Pigeon, McBride of Shepard, Sampson of Capac, Lion Liquor Store of Traverse City, Deerfield Tavern, Clarkston H&H Pool ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Minnesota Token Collection  (123046)3460Minnesota Token Collection (123046)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50. Includes Forest Lake, Melrose, Osakis, Albert Lee, Berea, Kasson, Morton, Alden, Saux Centre, New Brighton, Warren, Wheaton, Brainard (Paul
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to n***l for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
Benj.n F. Fotterall Tokens  (119898)3461Benj.n F. Fotterall Tokens (119898)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two, one silvered, one gold plated. Obv.: Bernj.n F. Fotterall / Vicksburg; Rev.: Silk Fancy / And / Staple Goods / Of / All Kinds. Rd., 27 mm.
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to n**********x for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Missouri Tokens  (123036)3462Missouri Tokens (123036)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35. Keck's Falstaff, Sedalia. Six side. St. Joseph incused. East St. Louis octagonal. J Arthur Anderson. ABC Bar. Joplin. Star punched. A...
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to n***l for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
Anaconda Reduction Works Illustrated Booklet and Token  (105836)3463Anaconda Reduction Works Illustrated Booklet and Token (105836)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1920. Booklet measures 10 x 6.75". Sixty-one pages. Eighteen full page maps. One full page diagram. One full page map of the fifty-one building...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Two Montana Saloon Tokens  (101169)3464Two Montana Saloon Tokens (101169)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Obv.: J. C. Whiteley / Butte / Saloon / Basin, Mont.; Rev.: Good For / One / Drink / or / Cigar. Wm, rd., 20 mm. NGC certified AU 58.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to n***l for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
DePriest Saloon Token  (121436)3465DePriest Saloon Token (121436)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Good For One/ At / De Priest's / Saloon / Beer; Rev.: Ogalalla / Neb.; Br. rd., 25 mm. Ogallala misspelled. Date: Country if not USA: ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Large Omaha Token Collection  (123090)3466Large Omaha Token Collection (123090)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38. Includes Mae-Mack, Mangiamelli, Miller Cereal Mills, Novak's Place, Paul's Smoke House, Paxton Billiards, Paxton & Gallagher,...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Rare Nebraska Saloon Token - Gottlieb & Meyer's Eagle Saloon  (123016)3467Rare Nebraska Saloon Token - Gottlieb & Meyer's Eagle Saloon (123016)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nebraska's liquor laws were strict. But 111 saloons from 53 towns shows that were there is a will, there is a way. . This is the Gottlieb & ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n***l for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
C.B. Elk Saloon Token  (113516)3468C.B. Elk Saloon Token (113516)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
C.B. / Elk Saloon // GF / 5c / IT. Brass, round. Polk's 1907 directory lists E M Gutridge as the proprietor of the Elk Saloon in Elko, Nevada. ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n***l for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
Cloverleaf Brothel Token  (101820)3469Cloverleaf Brothel Token (101820)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 37mm, octagonal aluminum brothel token from Cloverleaf in Elko, Elko County, Nevada. The obverse reads CLOVERLEAF / (design) / RAYMOND and t
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
The Roost Brothel 15-cent Token  (101832)3470The Roost Brothel 15-cent Token (101832)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 38x25mm, odd shaped aluminum brothel token from The Roost in Goldfield, Esmeralda County, Nevada. The obverse reads THE ROOST / 15 (cent sig
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00