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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4386Miscellaneous Badges and Pins Box (118906)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 3 x 5 x10 inch box stuffed full of miscellaneous badges, pinbacks and patches. Includes some from the late 1800s through the mid- and later 1900s. Y
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
4387Signed Duck Decoys (3) (110488)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of three half scale decoys. There is a Joe Ravello #263 Pintail decoy, a Ross Trading mallard marked Dak Master (tm) Ross Trading -2016
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
4388Sunburst Pattern Flatware (121593)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a group of 23 sunburst patterned flatware. This not a complete set, but perhaps you can add to a set you already have or know of. All pieces a
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
4389Victorian Collectibles (110701)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large lot includes: 18 small 6" to 12") figures in Victorian clothing; 13 small (2-3") shoes and handbags; 10 small (5-7") frame...
Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
Sold to j*****r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
4390Bodie Goodies and Western Ephemera (100050)Holabird Western Americana Collections
NON original Bodie goodies-2 small gold coin bags-bags are real stamps are not. Wells Fargo tag and keys, Salisbury & Richardson card. 7 postcar...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****G for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
4391Antique Cow Bell & Four Way " Gun" Saw / 2 items. (109718)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is an interesting pair of early Items. Item# 1 of 2 : Very early , hand made and hand soldered cow bell, with clanger !! Also has the original be
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
4392Branding Iron Set, A F I S Bar (110573)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of five old branding irons, approx 35 to 46 inches long, including the letters A, F, I, S, and a Bar.
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State: Monta
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
4393Branding Iron Set, Numbers 6 7 8 9 and Bar (110575)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of five old branding irons including the numbers 6, 7, 8, 9, and a Bar. Lengths vary between approx. 35 and 42 inches. The largest 9 (or 6) is abo
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
4394Branding Iron Set, Triangle J N X Y Bar (110572)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of six old branding irons, including a five-inch Triangle and the letters J, N, X, Y, and a Bar. Lengths vary from about 34 to 44 inches.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
4395Branding Iron Set, various patterns (110578)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of six old branding irons including a small Triangle, an offset ED, W--, conjoined ME, A, and a Bar. ED is a little more than six inches tall, and
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
4396Double-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
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
4397Nice 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.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
4398Six 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
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
4399Butch 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...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
4400Ice Tongs (110655)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ice tongs, no maker shown, probably circa 1900-1925. Found Virginia City.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****G for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
4401Old 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.
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
4402Saddle 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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to o********r.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
4403Rare Nice Utah Labels (2) (106398)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Crown Pilsner Beer, SLC and embossed Bumble Bee Royal Anne Cherries-vivid colors.
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
4404Antique 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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****G for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
4405Black 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,
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
4406Brown Leather Vintage Rifle Scabbard (110637)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked, brown leather, saddle straps. Needs cleaning. Vintage.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
4407Classic Equine Bits (2) (108759)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Iron with stainless mouth pieces. One is a snaffle bit and one has raised port with copped wiring. Iron with silver overlay "gist" design...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
4408George Lawrence and Co. Leather Half-Chaps (108760)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown. Stamped Geo. Lawrence & Co. Two fasteners. Worn but good condition. One fastener needs to be replaced.
Date: c1895-1935
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
4409Handmade Oxbow Stirrups (56655)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of handmade oxbow stirrups. They are made from iron rings, wrapped in rawhide and laced with leather thongs. they measure seven inches
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
4410Leather Bit, Bridle, Reins, and Rawhide Whip (109796)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three items in this lot of leather-ness: Aluminum bit with braided leather bridle and reins; rawhide whip, approx. 48 inches long; and a rawhide heads
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
4411Leather Chaps, Rifle Scabbard, and Razor Strop (109801)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sturdy pair of leather chaps, approx 34 inches long, in well-used but essentially undamaged condition. Each side has five nearly two-inch-diameter pla
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
4412Leather Stirrups Group (4) (108763)Holabird Western Americana Collections
One matched set of very large western plain brown leather stirrups. Two different single Tapadero stirrups. One is tooled and labeled "Mexican ...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
4414Pair of Ornamented Bits (109800)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pair of horse bits: one fully chromed plated and ornamented with hand-engraved designs by Gary Gist with the Classic Equine logo inside; the other
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
4415Ruwart Leather Covered Stirrups (55875)Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Henry Ruwart worked for the JS Sullivan Saddle tree Company in Jefferson City, MO for 27 years before buying T. E. Meanea’s Denver based...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
4416Two Antique Adjustable wrenches; Ashcroft #7 (56267)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of adjustable wrenches consists of an Ashcroft adjustable wrench #7 with a trademark of a arm and hammer. This wrench is 20 in. long with a w
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
4418Western Brown Suede Chaps (108754)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown with metal conchos. H. H. Heizer of Denver Colorado
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
4419Western Chaps - Vintage (108752)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pairs, one for child. Well worn. Gray suede and two brown suede with fringe. Tagged by retail seller "FA Menga Old Shotguns with spagh...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
4420Western goods (110480)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of western artifacts. They include a cattle horn plaque, a fetlock and hoof decanter, an iron six guns door pull,and a cattle hoof pin c
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
4422Western Vintage Saddle Stirrups (108762)Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Pairs and 1 single stirrup. Wood covered faced with metal.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
4423Wooden and Metal-Trimmed Stirrups (10) (109798)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten wooden stirrups, three without metal covers and seven with. Yes, that makes one odd pair in the lot. These are all used but in serviceable conditi
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
4424Fraternal station stand or podium (103378)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a walnut stand three cornered equilateral triangle. This is believed to be from a Masonic lodge or other fraternal order. It is from c.1800&...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
4425Large Fraternal Pinback Collection (118901)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 48 fraternal pinbacks includes pins from the American Legion, Elks, Knights of Pythias, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars, A
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
4426Virginia City Stage Line Waybills (109828)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) 1900 way bill for the Virginia City and Sappington Stage Line; 2) 1893 way bill for the Virginia City and Red Bluff Stage Company. Both
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
4427Montana Ephemera (109831)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Football program from October 23, 1943, Great Falls Bisons vx. Havre Ponies at Memorial Stadium, Great Falls. Three checks from the Butte Carriage Wor
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
4428Amazing Antique Pewter Collection (109765)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Havstad (Norway) candle holder. 3.5"h x 4"d. 2) Match Pewter pint tankard engraved: H. Lettey/ Bridge End Inn/ Dunster. 3) Four sauce...
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
4430Carved Wood Ducks (3) (110487)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of two modern made wood carved ducks; one mallard at 9 in. marked 4-1191, and one Common Merganser at 12 in. overall length. These are f
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
4431Eathenware Jugs (2) (106505)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown unmarked 7.5". White/brown 10", Buckeye Pottery, Macomb, Ill-several upper white chips
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
4432Folk Art Lamp (75231)Holabird Western Americana Collections
An interesting folk art lamp composed of a reproduction spittoon with a nautical theme on top of it, with a rolled rope wood core that supported an el
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
4433Group of Vintage Silverplate Items (110448)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Gorham oval tray, 10.5" x 7.5" , fair condition. 2) Paul revere bowl by Wallace M637, 2.5"h x 5" diameter, good condition. 3...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
4434Modern Victorian Style Desk Lamp (121676)Holabird Western Americana Collections
24” Tall 15” diameter. Brass base, plug in light with red globe.
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
4435Persian Rug (110696)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Persian-style rug, 10' x 45" (a little short of ten feet because the fringe is worn), 20th c.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00