Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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...
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Santa Domingo Shell Necklace  (121998)1301 - Santa Domingo Shell Necklace (121998)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage and traditional Santa Domingo shell necklace with mother of pearl, jet, turquoise and spiny oyster on a turquoise nugget chain, top to bottom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Silver Barrel Necklace Set  (117006)1302 - Silver Barrel Necklace Set (117006)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This piece is marked NW for Navajo silversmith Norman Woody. This piece has beautiful silver engraved barrels about 1” tall with silver beads
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Singer Family Necklace  (117011)1303 - Singer Family Necklace (117011)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Singer Family silver feather motif necklace with a central turquoise and silver pendant suspended from a spiny oyster and turquoise nugget chain, piec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Six Zuni and Navajo Rings  (121109)1304 - Six Zuni and Navajo Rings (121109)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three of these rings are large--one is 2" x 1.5", size 8, 2" x 1.75", size 8-9, 2,25" x 1, size 8-9, two less large, about ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 0.00BP) = 650.00
 
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Spectacular Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace  (121663)1305 - Spectacular Turquoise Silver Squash Blossom Necklace (121663)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular Squash Blossom Necklace, the best we've had here in 40 years. When we saw this piece the first time, it was a knee-buckler. Silver w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (2,300.00 + 0.00BP) = 2,300.00
 
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Strike-a-Lite Bag  (117040)1306 - Strike-a-Lite Bag (117040)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Southern Plains Indian strike-a-lite leather braided bag with silver cones, more of a contemporary piece from about the 1970’s—80[x=
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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T&R Singer Family Tiger Eye Necklace  (117004)1307 - T&R Singer Family Tiger Eye Necklace (117004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This necklace is also by the Singer Family, marked T&R Singer, and is composed of beautiful Tiger Eye beads with silver spacers, measures at abo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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T&R Singer Spiny Oyster Necklace  (117003)1308 - T&R Singer Spiny Oyster Necklace (117003)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light purple spiny oyster necklace by the Singer family, after the passing of Tommy Singer his wife Rose began marking pieces T&R Singer to hono...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Trade Bead Necklaces  (121103)1309 - Trade Bead Necklaces (121103)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Three strands, white, red and blue 1/4" beads, 36" long with graduated shorter strands. 2) Four graduated strands, mostly white with r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Bracelet  (117030)1310 - Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Bracelet (117030)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a heavy silver bracelet channel set with turquoise and spiny oyster, the makers mark are two B’s side by side, unable to be specific
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 0.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Turquoise Pendant Necklace  (117002)1311 - Turquoise Pendant Necklace (117002)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great silver and turquoise pendant on a silver bead and turquoise chain, this is a Navajo signed piece, signature appears to be single name of Gabby,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to l*******C for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Vintage Branch Coral Necklace  (121993)1312 - Vintage Branch Coral Necklace (121993)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10” Vintage natural red branch coral necklace from Santa Domingo Pueblo. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Vintage Navajo and Zuni Earrings  (121191)1313 - Vintage Navajo and Zuni Earrings (121191)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pair: turquoise rounds set in silver; 1" squash blossoms; silver ducks with turquoise chips;abstract triangle w/ turquoise and coral chips...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Vintage Navajo and Zuni Pins  (121202)1314 - Vintage Navajo and Zuni Pins (121202)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six pins: 1) Zuni inlay roadrunner, 1.25"; 2) Zuni Sunface inlay, 1"; 3) Kokopeli, silver set with turquoise, 1.5"; 4) frog, silver s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 0.00BP) = 190.00
 
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Vintage Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom  (117007)1315 - Vintage Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom (117007)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great older Navajo turquoise squash blossom, looks to be around 1950’s to 1960’ piece,a nice patina has built up on all the silver,
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 950.00 | Estimate : 1,900.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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Vintage Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom  (117005)1316 - Vintage Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom (117005)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Navajo Squash blossom has really nicely aged silver beads and a naja with three small turquoise nuggets. This is an unmarked piece measuring 15
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Vintage Zuni and Navajo Earrings  (121193)1317 - Vintage Zuni and Navajo Earrings (121193)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pair: 1" squash blossoms; Turquoise petit point; Zuni sun face posts; tiny petit point in turquoise. Date: Country if not USA: State:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 0.00BP) = 130.00
 
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Zuni and Navajo Clip Earrings  (121196)1318 - Zuni and Navajo Clip Earrings (121196)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pair: Navajo etched round silver, 1.25" diameter; Zuni sun inlay,1-1/8" diameter; turquoise beads set in silver; turquise ovals set i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Zuni and Navajo Clip Earrings  (121197)1319 - Zuni and Navajo Clip Earrings (121197)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pair: round stamped silver, Navajo, 1.25" diameter; Zuni petit point, round, 1" diameter; Kokopeli inlay in silver; Zuni sun inlay. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 0.00BP) = 140.00
 
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Zuni and Navajo Earrings  (121223)1320 - Zuni and Navajo Earrings (121223)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pair of Zuni inlay earrings--one lapis and one mixed stones. One pair of Navajo earrings, from buttons made as earrings. Also included, Neckerchie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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