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)

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Vintage Chimayo Weaving  (121250)1481 - Vintage Chimayo Weaving (121250)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very good example of the Hispanic weaving tradition in Northern New Mexico, 70" x 50". This piece is very tightly woven and in very good...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to l****p for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Singer Model 221 Featherweight Sewing Machine  (121287)1482 - Singer Model 221 Featherweight Sewing Machine (121287)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful Singer Featherweight Model 221 sewing machine. This piece in in immaculate condition and does work (Was tested). It stands 10 inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Singer Model 221-1 Sewing Machine  (121288)1483 - Singer Model 221-1 Sewing Machine (121288)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful Singer Featherweight Model 221 sewing machine. This piece in in immaculate condition and does work (Was tested). It stands 10 inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Industrial Conveying, Elevating & Hauling Equipment Catalogs (2)  (122271)1484 - Industrial Conveying, Elevating & Hauling Equipment Catalogs (2) (122271)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Published by the Jeffrey Manufacturing Company and the White Company, both in Ohio. 1) Jeffrey Bucket Elevators, The Jeffrey Mfg. Co. Columbus, Ohio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Mormon Tabernacle Wood Remnant  (108997)1485 - Mormon Tabernacle Wood Remnant (108997)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces of wood salvaged from repairs made to a wooden beam in the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah. Larger piece is 5 x 1 x 5/8 inches, s
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Chrome Bath Fixtures – Antique!  (109785)1486 - Chrome Bath Fixtures – Antique! (109785)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Another set of beautiful items recovered from a collapsed miner's cabin somewhere in Utah, this bright chrome-plated bathroom set includes a soa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Oblong Luggage Case  (109786)1487 - Oblong Luggage Case (109786)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an oblong, black luggage case, approx. 30 x 9-3/4 x 5-3/4 inches, with leather straps inside and cloth pockets attached to the inside of the l
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Sconces and Ceiling Fixtures, Antique  (109784)1488 - Sconces and Ceiling Fixtures, Antique (109784)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This set of five sconces and two ceiling fixtures were recovered from a collapsed miner's cabin where there must have been the luxury of electri...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Chinese Oil, Business and Rubber Stamps Decorated Wooden Boxes.  (105996)1489 - Chinese Oil, Business and Rubber Stamps Decorated Wooden Boxes. (105996)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great looking piece. It would sit well on any shelf. Large oil and box with pull up mirror. 12 x 9 x 8”. Top has a pull-out mirror. Chinese
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Music Box Lipstick/Cigarette Dispenser  (121128)1490 - Music Box Lipstick/Cigarette Dispenser (121128)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A music box lipstick or cigarette dispenser. It is made in Italy and has a Swiss movement for the music box. It is hand painted and works like a charm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 250.00
Sold to K*****1 for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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Brass Candlesticks  (109842)1491 - Brass Candlesticks (109842)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of British candlesticks--slight damage to tops and base of one. Please inspect. 9.75" x 3.5" x 3.5". Date: Country if not USA...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Copeland Spode England  (109843)1492 - Copeland Spode England (109843)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Copeland Spode Alenite HENRY IV Oval Covered Casserole. White/pale blue--10" x 14" x 9". Excellent condition. Date: Country ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ironstone Platters – Vintage! (2 each)  (109764)1493 - Ironstone Platters – Vintage! (2 each) (109764)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Vintage Elsmore & Forster (Staffordshire) oval ironstone platter. Ceres shape. Reverse marked with stamp and printed marks. Late 1800's. ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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19th Century Commode  (120634)1494 - 19th Century Commode (120634)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a late 1800's wood commode, with lift top (To hide the chamber pot), arms that appear when lid is lifted and a back rest. It measure 21...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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19th Century Hand Carved Ship Model  (119972)1495 - 19th Century Hand Carved Ship Model (119972)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a hand carved sailing ship most likely crafted during a voyage by a sailor during idle hours. This was the type of item he could use in port t
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Antique Brass Items  (109768)1496 - Antique Brass Items (109768)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Rare Russian brass milk pan. 4"h x 18" diameter at top. Mark faintly visible on inside. Good condition--a real find. 2) Antique chamber...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Antique Brass Recessed Lighting Fixtures  (121139)1497 - Antique Brass Recessed Lighting Fixtures (121139)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five antique brass recessed lighting fixtures, probably from a railroad passenger car. These are electric and have a trapdoor mechanism, which allows
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Antique Kerosene Lamp  (112083)1498 - Antique Kerosene Lamp (112083)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 1900, glass kerosene lamp, 14 inches tall. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Antique Wooden Chairs (2)  (109349)1499 - Antique Wooden Chairs (2) (109349)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two vintage chairs without markings. Overall height: 35 inches; Seat height: 17 inches; Overall width: 16 inches; Depth: 15 inches. Date: Country i
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Canvasback and Mallard Hen decoys  (110493)1500 - Canvasback and Mallard Hen decoys (110493)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of two decoys; a Canvasback drake at 15 in. overall length, and a second decoy of a Mallard hen at 9 1/2 in. overall length. These are d
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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