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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Vintage Navajo Turquoise Cuffs  (121099)1251 - Vintage Navajo Turquoise Cuffs (121099)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One large cuff set with 6 natural rough cut turquoise stone and 1 green stone. Heavy sterling--5.5inside measurement, 1.25" opening. the other ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Navajo Turquoise Cuff - Royston  (120987)1252 - Navajo Turquoise Cuff - Royston (120987)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavy turquoise and silver--twisted wire and stamped bracelet. Inside measurement is 5.75". Oval stone: 1.75" x 1". Extraordinary pie...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to l*******C for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Vintage Navajo Ketoh (Bow Guard) (121091)1253 - Vintage Navajo Ketoh (Bow Guard) (121091)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handmade silver and turquoise piece made to protect lower arm from release of bow sting. 4" x 3", curved. Originally designed as a utilit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to I********0 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Vintage Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace  (121026)1254 - Vintage Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace (121026)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stunning squash blossom necklace is a wonder simple design--all silver The necklace features 20 silver blossoms and a large sandcast silver naja.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i*******d for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Cluster Cuff  (120988)1255 - Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Cluster Cuff (120988)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavy sterling bracelet set with turquoise and coral. Silver beading throughout. Inside measurement--5.5". Beautiful piece. Date: Country i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to l*******C for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Watch Cuff and Bracelet  (121094)1256 - Watch Cuff and Bracelet (121094)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handmade watch cuff set with large turquoise stones. Also, narrow cuff with snake design and turquoise stone. Date: Country if not USA: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Several Natural Shell Vintage Heishi Necklaces  (121010)1257 - Several Natural Shell Vintage Heishi Necklaces (121010)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 3-strand Heishi shell--traditional Santo Domingo wrapped neck piece. Shells are even--about 1/8" diameter, 26" long. 2) 5 strands of ti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 0.00BP) = 70.00
 
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10-Strand coral Necklace  (120992)1258 - 10-Strand coral Necklace (120992)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Strands of coral beads with pieces of turquoise beads. Wrapped neckpiece--traditional Santo Domingo style. Great necklace,in excellent condition. 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to k*******y for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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10-Strand Natural Red Coral Necklace  (120991)1259 - 10-Strand Natural Red Coral Necklace (120991)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Santo Domingo Pueblo natural tube coral interspersed with turquoise stones. 30" long. This gorgeous waterfall of glossy red coral is traditiona...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Depression Era Santo Domingo Thunderbird Tab Necklace  (120999)1260 - Depression Era Santo Domingo Thunderbird Tab Necklace (120999)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Santo Domingo Pueblo turquoise eagle Thunderbird necklace old pawn mosaic inlay. Very unusual piece. 30" long. "During the Great ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to I********0 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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