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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3471The Roost Brothel 5-cent Token (101831)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 / 5 (cent sign
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
3473Tokes Good For One Drink (102768)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Good for Free Drink at Reno Horseshoe Club. Approx. 100 free drink tokes.
Date:
Country if not USA:
State: Nevada
City: Reno
Provenance:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 0*******a for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3475Brothel Tokens, Ten Chip-style (101997)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten 39 mm, round plastic tokens from four locations in Nevada, each location a different color scheme. Obv and Rev are the same for all pieces. LA BEL
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
3476Cottontail Ranch Necklace (103510)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Madame Beverly Harrell's Cottontail Ranch necklace with 24 inch chain. 49 mm in diameter. Cottontail Ranch was a legal, licensed brothel in Neva...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
3477Large Nevada Token Lot (21) (104511)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21. 1-3) The Montana at Ely. Hole punched. GF 12 1/2c IT. 4) Silver Legacy, Reno Souvenir token. 5) Overland Hotel GF 5c IT. 6) Commercial Hote
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8***9 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
3478L.A. Brown and Co. Advertising Mirror (101182)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Compliments of L.A. Brown and Co. / Odd Fellows Ave. / Concord N.H. 56 mm.
Date:
Country if not USA:
State: New Hampshire
City: Concord
Provena
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******1 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
3479Belcher Lodge No. 180 F. & A. M. (102817)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice condition and cased Masonic lodge token from Willian C. Hamilton lodge of Philadelphia.
Date: 1907
Country if not USA:
State: New Jersey
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********9 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
3480Pepeta's Saloon Tokens (101204)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: all GF 5c: all certified: NGC AU 55, NCS AU Details, Damaged, NGC AU 55.
Date:
Country if not USA:
State: New Jersey
City: Camden
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to n***l for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
3481New Jersey Civil War Store Cards (119851)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight New Jersey Civil War store cards with Fuld die varities and rarity ratings noted. Merchants: John Engel, Port Elizabeth; Terhune Bros., J
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n***l for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
3482Albany New York Civil War Store Cards (119833)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four store cards from Albany, New York: John Thomas Jr.; D.L. Wing & Co.(Uncirculated); Benjamin & Herrick; Straight's Elephant...
Estimate : 70.00 - 160.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
3483Barnum's Jenny Lind Tokens (122753)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of seven unique and rare Jenny Lind tokens/jeton created and struck by the Birmingham, England firm of John Allen and Joseph Moore . Most ar
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
3484General Tom Thumb Counters/ Promotional Tokens (120027)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 19 very RARE General Tom Thumb counters/tokens Created by the Birmingham, England firm of John Allen and Joseph Moore in 1846 (attributio
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
3485New York City Civil War Store Card Collection (119841)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty five New York City Civil War store cards. Fuld die varities and rarity ratings noted. Mostly copper, some brass and lead. Mostly R-1 ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
3486New York City Civil War Store Cards (119836)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven, all AU-UNC, with Fuld die varities and rarity ratings: Broas Bros.; Wm. F. Warner; H. M. Lane; Jones Wood; Ed Schaaf; C. Bahr; Hussey...
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to n***l for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
3487New York City Civil War Store Cards (119843)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two New York City Civil War store cards, R-5 & R-6. ed Schaaf and Broas Pie Baker. Fuld die varieties and rarity ratings noted.
Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
3488New York City Civil War Store Cards (119845)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven large size New York City Civil War store cards. 24 mm, the size of a large cent. Merchants: Staudinger's; J.J. Diehl; Gustavus Lind...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S****r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
3489New York Civil War Store Card R. T. Kelly (119844)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fuld 630AN-2a, R-7 rarity rating. Obv.: R. T. Kelly / 1863 /1819 Third Ave. / New York; Rev.: New York / (shield) / 1863. Copper.
Date:
Country if
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J*******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3490Troy New York Civil War Store Card Collection (119842)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six including two R-6 rarity ratings. Robinson & Ballou, Oliver Boutwell (5). Fuld die varieties and rarity ratings noted.
Date:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
3491New York Civil War Store Cards (119840)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five copper Civil War store cards from New York. Fuld die varieties and rarity ratings noted. Henry C. Welles, Waterloo; E. W. Hall, Whitehall;
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to n***l for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
3492NY Worlds Fair 1939 (120197)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. Includes : Eight elongated tokens. One small “I Was There” pin back, One 1940 NY Wolds Fair Poland Exhibition w/raised
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*****5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3493Tokens of New York (121820)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1. Two : NY City hall on reverse. Obverse Liberty Head , Theodor Bollenhagen & Comp.. One Is near unc. condition. 2. Obverse: Al...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to n***l for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
3494Cincinnati Ohio Civil War Store Cards (119834)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven store cards from Cincinnati merchants: Adam Metz; W. K. Lanphear; Cin. & Cov. Ferry Co.' Yankee Robinson; L. Eckert; Dr. Bennet...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to n***l for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
3495John Stanton Civil War Store Card (119839)Holabird Western Americana Collections
R-8 rarity rating! F 165Fx-6a. Obv.: John Stanton / Steel / Stamp / Brand & Stencil /Cutter / 139 Fifth St / Cincinnati, Ohio; Rev.: stars / I...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
3496Ohio Civil War Store Cards (119849)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven Ohio Civil War store cards with Fuld die varieties and rarity ratings noted. Merchants: Nold & Co., Wooster; W. & A.J. Packard,...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A****k for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
3497Ohio Store Cards (120194)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Three E & D Kinsey Silver Ware Cincinnatti, Ohio obverse, reverse Exhibition Palace London. Zanoni & Bacciocco Chess & Whist...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n***l for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
3498Oklahoma Tokens and One Medal (123037)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22. Meal is OCH Company (in red). Also Ponca City, Maderia, Spiro, Marlo, Enid, Deer Creek, Woodward, Stratford, etc. Will Rogers Turnpike hors
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A****k for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
3499Two Saloon Tokens (101172)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Fritz & Russell / Erickson's / Saloon // Good For / 2 1/2 / cents/ In Trade. Br. rd., 23 mm. NCS certified genuine. 2) Mt. H...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3500Lewis & Clark Exposition/ Oregon Centennial Medals (101162)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six Oregon medals: 4 from the 1959 Centennial: Grants Pass, Lebanon, The Dalles, Sweet Home. Janzsen Pendleton White Shop centennial token fro
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to n***l for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
3501Oregon Collection of Tokens, Wooden Nickels, Medals, Etc. (123042)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 77. Includes Frank Wilde of Mt. Angel, Junction City billiard house, scalloped hole punched Russell (poor), Horse & Cow plastic Woodstock...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
3502Oregon Saloon Tokens (109331)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) Erickson's Saloon, Portland, NCS genuine, GF 2 1/2c; 2) Mt. Hood Saloon, The Dalles, NGC AU 58, GF 5c; 3) Resort Saloon, Baker ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
3503Oregon Saloon Tokens (109332)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three NCS tokens all certified Genuine: 1) Mt. Hood Saloon, The Dalles, GF 5c; 2) Erickson's Saloon, Portland, GF 2 1/2c; 3) Resort Saloo...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
3504Independence Hall tokens (121813)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 1. Independence hall obverse, Liberty Bell reverse 39mm. 2. Two Dated 1876 Independence hall obverse, reverse International Exhibition
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to S****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
3505Pennsylvania Civil War Store Cards (119847)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five, with Fuld die varieties and rarity ratings. Merchants: Great Central Fair, Philadelphia; G.J. Ruelius, Philadelphia; F. Bellsteine, Pitts
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to A****k for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
3506Store Cards of Pennsylvania (120202)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. One Brass and Two white metal. John G. Schmidt Philadelphia Findings Co., Liberty Americana date 1776, W.H. Richardson.
Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p******1 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
3507Token of Pennsylvania (121814)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. 1. Three Heavy struck Centennial Erie PA 1795-1895 one side, other Jarecki MFG 1852-1895.. 2. Miss. State Pen GF 25c in trade. 3. Ha
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
3508Providence Rhode Island Civil War Store Cards (119848)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five Providence Civil War store cards with Fuld die varieties and rarity ratings noted. H. Dobson; Charnley (2); City Fruit Store; Frank L. Gay
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p******1 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
3509Texas Tokens, Wooden Nickels, Medals, Etc. (123040)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 64. Includes, among many others, six different Bartlett, Gerzbach Wagner Company including on bimetallic, Georgetown, Kristenstad, Giddings, S
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******1 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
3511Wisconsin Civil War Store Cards (119850)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five Wisconsin Civil War store cards, with Fuld die varieties and rarity ratings noted. Merchants: A. Miller & Co., Milwaukee; A. Raymond...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to p******1 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
3512Wisconsin Token Collection (123048)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30. Includes Arcadia, Appleton, Madison, Milwaukee, Sonny's Bar in Washburn, Augusta, Durand, etc. Also a set of 13 plastic bar and taver...
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to C*****4 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
3513Wisconsin Tokens (121815)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1. Obverse sheep’s head /card suits above. ReverseChas. Tank. 2. Large . 40mm, brown. 19th Annual Convention of Stationary En
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S****r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
3514Australia and New Zealand Token Reference Books (118966)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight token reference books from Australia and New Zealand, includes: "Coins of British Oceania," (Australia, Fiji, New Guinea and ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
3515La Plus Jolie Brothel Token (104133)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: La Plus Jolie Maison De Bruxelles / Venez / Nouse Voie /Au 9 No. /R. St. Laurent. Rev.: Bieres Vins Et Liqueurs / 9 / (pictorial cherub). Br., r
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
3516Canadian Tokens (123019)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30. Old and new. Incused square with round corners Diamond Dairy of Haney, B. C. also an I. A. Company of Caille. A. G. Co. of Lethbridge. Set
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b****0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
3517Canadian Tokens with Anvil Pictorials (123057)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1) Commercial Change. Half Penny Token. Upper Canada. 1820. 2) T. S. Brown & Company. Hardware. Montreal. 3) Same as number 2. 4) ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3518Nam Fong Club Brothel Token (104135)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Nam Fong / Club; Rev.: same. Br., sc8, 29 mm. From the city of Tien-Tsin, now Tianjin.
Date:
Country if not USA:
State: China
City: Tianj
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*****5 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
3519Denmark Counter (121790)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 1. Obverse: Pictorial possibly referring to Hippocrates “Father of Medicine”. Winged “angel seated holding finge
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****5 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
3520French Tokens (121817)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1. Two: Obverse bust Francois Rabelais. French Renaissance writer, Reverse, Jeton . 2. Obverse bust of Ludwig Philippi (House
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******e for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60