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...
Choose Your Layout >
3521La Fayette and Napoleon (120199)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Two La Fayette counters w/eagle reverse. Two Napoleon: one spiel Mark and one color and sealed w/eagle reverse.
Date: 1851-1870
Countr
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to n*******e for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
3522German Pictorial Counters (120205)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Four Nuremberg Spiel Marke: two brass two white metal. One Munchen Spiel .Marke. One Berlin Kaiser Palace Spiel Marke.
Date:
Countr
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
3523Germany Tokens and Counters (120204)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Brass. Rehermation Festival, Lois napoleon Kaiser, Adam V. Jazz Stein, 16mm-33mm.
Date:
Country if not USA:
State: Germany
Ci
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******e for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
3524Louis Kossuth. Counters (120200)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Louis Kossuth, The Washington of Hungary counters. Unc. Two different reverses: Eagle and statement of Hungary’s cause.
Date:
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
3525Waikiki Club Brothel Token (104579)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Waikiki Club / Your / Place In / Nogales; Rev.: Waikiki Club / Open / Day and Nite. Wm, rd., 26 mm.
Date:
Country if not USA:
State: Mexic
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
3526Bar 1-2-3 Brothel Token (104580)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Bar / 1-2-3 / Prop. / Rogelio Garza; Rev.: Canales 613 / 1-2-3 / Tel. 790 / Nuevo Laredo. wm, rd., 24 mm.
Date:
Country if not USA:
State:
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
3527Counters and Tokens, Mexico (121805)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. All have obverse of Eagle holding snake and reverse of “BURST”. Design numbers : 100,105 (nugget), 115, 120, 125, 130,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*****8 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
3528Mexican Small Counters (120185)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Four 15mm, Two Hidalgo, two eagle /wreath. Two 17mm, Eagle obverse, sun reverse. Two 21mm, One Hidalgo Diez Peso and one La Libert
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 5******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3529Mexico Buttons (120183)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Seven large and seven small. Eagle of the Republica Mexicans and Lyon w/burst on reverse.
Date:
Country if not USA:
State: Mexico
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******e for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
3530Mexico Counters (121803)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. Several different sizes/ cat numbers. $20 size: 1200, 1230, 1250, 1260, 1270, 2000. $10 size: 1000, 1015,1020. $5 size: Ilver pl
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
3531Mexico Counters (120184)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1. Button, Mexico 800. Wreath reverse. 2. Two Gaming Counters Mexico, 18mm , Double headed eagle obverse. Mexico 450 and 430. 3. B
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
3532Mexico Counters (120119)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. One is dated 1926. Most have the Republic of Mexico Eagle on obverse. One has Spanish Arms between two pillars with possible mint ark of
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 5******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3533Mexico Counters/Buttons (120117)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Notes On envelopes mention Spiel Mark (play money) Two Buttons w/ Eagle obverse. Two are marked as R8 and one R9. Varying conditions.
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******e for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
3534MexicoTokens (121804)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1878 Obverse Eagle, reverse. 5 point star, Eingetregenes , One White metal worn number 2532 stamped . One dated 1859, obverse bust
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to B*****8 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
3535Pillar Dollar Collection, Mexic0 (121806)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Nine different Pillar designs. Obverse Pillar design, reverse : Pares, T.W. & W., branches either side. Mex: 3170, 3180, 4000, 40...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
3536Netherlands Counter, Different Dies (121780)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Obverse” Knight facing right, reverse Shield . All Dated 1629. Brass.
Date: 1629
Country if not USA:
State: Netherlands
Ci
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
3537Spain Tokens (121794)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1. Obverse: Espana 1869 seated “ruler”. 2. Two Alfonso XII obverse; bust looking right, reverse “Spiel Ma
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
3538British Coronation Tokens (123014)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32. Includes William IV, George IV, George V, Edward VII, George VI, Elizabeth II. We have sorted these tokens into lots, but have not high gr
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3539George III Tokens and Die Sinkers (Lot of 5 Items) (123026)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of five early British tokens. 1787 "Founded in the Reign of George III" reverse "William Pearsall, Birmingham. 1789 game counter...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
3540Great Britain George III & IV (120198)Holabird Western Americana Collections
An 1813 Jeton Deutchland Durchmuthu:EIN:Befreit Hanau DEO Oct. 1813
Date: 1797
Country if not USA:
State: United Kingdom
City:
Provenance: Ben
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
3541Honi Soit Tokens, English (123067)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Horatii ET Curiatii (Fighting Soldier). DITL MORIRO. All in good condition.
Date:
Country if not USA:
State: United Kingdom
City:
Provenance:
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to S***1 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
3542London Exhibitions Tokens (121787)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. 1. Seven w/ Queen Victoria obverse. Various reverse: Exhibition Bldg,/Palace/Crystal Palace/Royal Exchange. 2. Obverse Crystal Pala
Estimate : 110.00 - 220.00
Sold to n*******e for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
3543London Tokens (121786)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1. Transportation “John M. Robertson” oval token. 2. Windsor Castle obverse, Royal Crest reverse. 3. Pictorial of Lond
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to n*******e for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
3544Queen Elizabeth Token Group (123066)Holabird Western Americana Collections
See photos for more detail.
Date:
Country if not USA:
State: United Kingdom
City:
Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
3545Unusual Denomination Western Token Group (100366)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven: 1) Fresno, CA: Bank of Fresno, GF 40 cents; 2) Fresno, CA: City Billiard Cigar Stand, GF 5 c; 3) Kerman, CA: Tony's Club, GF 30c; ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
3546"Step up the Bar" liquor and bar Wooden Nickels (123012)Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 170. From Phoenix, Brahen Minnesota, Merrifield Minnesota, Beach Party South Carolina, Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, Harahan Louis
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p******1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
3547$10 Numeric Counters (121784)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Four have $10 on both sides of token. Three have $10 on one side, blank on the other. One $10 obverse, card suits on reverse. One $10
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to S****h for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
3548$5 size Whist counters (116717)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 31. Whist is an 18th century trick-taking game and was replaced in modern time by “Hearts” , “Bridge” or
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
35491.00 Numeric Counters (121802)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. One designe to look like a pocket watch, Obverse 1.00 reverse eagle, white metal, 40mm. One brass 40mm 1.00 obverse, eagle reverse. One
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to J*******2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
355018 Western Tokens Priced to Sell (108378)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Michael Demling fancy Las Vegas show token, EB Wallace GF 12 1/2 IT and 5c IT (one stamped 'E W'), DP from Portland Oregon, Three a...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****4 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
35518 Reale Carolus IIII (120182)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Brass 8 reale size , Carolus IIII counters. Four different obverse: wreath, two symbol of Mexico, PCT.. 1200, 1205,1210, 1215.
Date: 1
Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
3552Advertising and Pictorial Tokens (123029)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 44. Includes Babe Ruth pictorial, 1975 Vikings Super Bowl, Disabled Vets, Burlesque dancing, Benjamin Franklin Memorial souvenir. Two pin backs
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
3553American Flag Civil War Tokens (119831)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six different Civil War tokens with the patriotic notion: "If Anybody Attempts To Tear It Down / Shoot Him On The Spot." Fuld die v...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to p******1 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
3554Army and Navy Tokens, Wooden Nickels, Medals, Etc. (123049)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-one. Good Conduct Medal, Second Armored Cavalry, Return Co 7, Finance Corp, Field Artillery wooden nickel, US Army Reserve, multi missio
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to p******1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
3555Army/Navy Civil War Patriotic Tokens (119827)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten different copper pieces. VF-AU condition. With Fuld number and rarity ratings labeled.
Date: 1863
Country if not USA:
State:
City:
Estimate : 100.00 - 240.00
Sold to p******1 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
3556Army/Navy Civil War Patriotic Tokens (119828)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten different copper pieces. VF-AU condition. With Fuld number and rarity ratings labeled. "The Federal Union Must and Shall Be Preserv...
Estimate : 100.00 - 240.00
Sold to r*****s for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
3557British Political Medals (120191)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Brass and copper. Includes: Galt Moltke, three W.E. Gladstone, Prince Albert, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, Commemorative Token,
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b****5 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
3558Card Games and Dice Tokens (113591)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. 1) One Free Game / (dice pictorial) / Faribault, Minn. // same. 2) Grand / Card Room / 25 c // Air Conditioned / Basement / 25c. 3
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
3559Carolus IIII Mexican reale Counters (120114)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 8 reale size counters, also known as piece of eight, only these are silver plated. Patterns are not exact to their silver counterparts.
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to a*******s for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
3560Carolus III Reake size counters/Buttons (120115)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. All dated 1805. Some are die struck and the others are cast. All are 8 reale size. All Carolus IIII , silver plated. Catalog numbers
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a*******s for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
3561Carolus IIII various reales (120192)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Carolus IIII (Charles IV) copper tokens. Two 4 reale size . Four 2 reale size of which three are Mexico ( 400, 405,410), one 1862 whit
Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*******s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
3562Carolus IIII. Tokens (121800)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Cat. #1200 & 1205. , Paris, France. Two different obverse of Carolus looking right. Reverse: Olive branche, Pares, “T
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n*******e for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
3563Centennial Tokens from the Midwest (123035)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 19. Includes Evansville Indiana, Alliance Ohio, Monroe Ohio, Seneca Illinois, Hays Kansas, Carroll Iowa, etc. Overall nice.
Date:
Country if
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****4 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
3564Civil War Pictorial Tokens (119830)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight different Civil War tokens with Fuld die numbers and rarity ratings. VF-AU, one with original luster.
Date:
Country if not USA:
Stat
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
3565Civil War Store Cards (119852)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five miscellaneous Civil War store cards: Henry Jenkins, St. Louis, F 910C-1a; F 117-420(2); F 19-396; F 449-471. Rarity ratings 1-4.
Date:
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to S****r for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
3566Coal (Fuel) Related Tokens (123008)Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 40. Panther Coal with panther pictorial. Cut tokens fro Everts Kentucky, Galloway West Virginia, Tennessee Coal, Robson West Virginia, Powhattan
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to A******S for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
3567Collection of Different Design Counters (120193)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28. Three $20, three $25, One $50 (what metal eagle nice sound.), Four $10, Right 45, Seven $2.50 and One $1.00 (shaped like a pocket watc
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to J*******2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
3568Eastern Store Cards (123033)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six. Friend & Black Electrotypers. New York. Miller 65. 2) M. P. Morse. Pittsburgh. Worn. Miller 590. 3) MA Root. Philadelphia. Miller ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****4 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3569Eastern U. S. Centennial Tokens (123017)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. From Vermont, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, and Maryland. Four different Frederick County Maryland, Perry at Erie PA, Saratoga racing with
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to C*****4 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
3570Fauver Study Group (#3) (123021)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. These are all fake, fantasy, facsimile other type tokens. JSO 5 Dolls (dollars?), California. 1855 California 5 dollars. Fires Peak Gold,
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*****8 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25