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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2589US Navy / Hercules NO TRESPASSING Signs (2) (108244)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two NO TRESPASSING signs posted by the US Navy for an explosives plant operated by Hercules Incorporated. Each sign is 14x10-inches with faded black o
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********r.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
2590Army National Guard Uniform (121271)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a California Army National Guard uniform. It comes complete with trousers, a peaked cap and a garrison hat. The coat is a 39L and appears to b
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
2591Military Uniform Buttons & Lapel Pins (119970)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of five Navy uniform buttons, two Lt. Colonel Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Officer Lapel pin and a small pin back with photo of a miner. All are in
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
2593U.S. Holster & Ammunition Belt / 2 Items (105365)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here are a nice pair of military collectibles. Item #1 of 2 is a high grade brown leather holster for a Colt model 1911, right handed; it has the la
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******2 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
2595AP Photo of WWII Bomber Crew (120923)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an 8"x 10" Associated Press photo of a bomber crew that participated in the retaliation on Germany for the Birmingham Blitz that t...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
2596Military Amputation Kit, c1861, G. Tiemann & Co., New York (114398)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular Amputation kit by George Tiemann & Co. of New York. The Tiemann Co. has been making surgical instruments since 1826 in New York. Thi...
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to d********8 for (4,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 5,000.00
2597Military Awards, Decorations, Badges etc. (118903)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45 military awards and decorations, Navy uniform buttons, ROTC and artillery badges, Airborne patch and more. See photo for more details.
Date
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
2598Rare World War II Signal Mirror (118995)Holabird Western Americana Collections
World War II signal mirror. Measures about 14 x 10 inches. No markings. Rare because few survived. In good condition. See photo for details.
Date: 1
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
2599World War II Japan & Korean War tokens (123089)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Includes six sided K. B. C. / A. O. M. Complex, Johnson's Office Club, Yokosuka Navy Base, Yokosuka EM Club, Camp Alpha Open Mess, re...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A********S for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
2600Ammunition and Cranberry Wood Boxes (110692)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot includes three boxes: 1) Ammunition box, Western Champion Ammunition from East Alton, Illinois, 14 x 6 x 6. 2) Dupont, Peters High Velocity
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
2601Ammunition, .41 Caliber Short Rimfire Rounds (121174)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 36 rounds of .41 Short ammunition. This round was designed in 1863 for the Remington Model 95 double derringer, and later for makers
Estimate : 360.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
2602Claymore Medieval Sword Replica (121540)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a replica Claymore Scottish two-handed sword. The sword is 51. 5 in. overall length with a 37 in. blade. It is sharpened on both sides and ful
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
2603Dagger - Found in Dig (121557)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a home-made dagger measuring 13 in. overall length with a 4 in. grip handle. The blade is double-edged, the grip is a hard-wood with aluminum
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********t.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
2604Colt SAA first generation 1895 with 4.75 in. barrel (121173)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a first generation Colt Single Action Army revolver, S/N 159597 manufactured in 1895 chambered in .38 W.C.F. The barrel is 4 3/4 in. long on a
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to d******2 for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
2605J. Stevens Little Scout .22 Long Rifle (121168)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a J. Stevens model Little Scout chambered for .22 Long Rifle patent date of July 2-07. The bore is pitted, overall condition is fair. This is
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
2606Mossberg Bolt Action 20 Gauge Shotgun (121166)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Mossberg model 185D in 20 gauge with a 25 in. barrel and Winchoke. C. 1960s'. Chambered for the 20 ga. 2 3/4 in. shells. Condition is ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
2607Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket (121172)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Japanese Tanegashima musket about .44 cal. smoothbore. The barrel is 46 in. and the overall length is 57.5 in. We believe it is a 20th-cent
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00