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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1151Two Jemez Owls (121014)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tall owl, 9.25" x 3.75" x 4". Beautiful piece. Small Owl, 5.75" x 3.5" x 3.5". Owl's ears are chipped, still ni...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
1152Carlos "Sunrise" Dunlap Brown-ware Pot (121004)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This brown on brown jar is highly polished, not unlike the Mexican Mata Ortiz pottery. 8" diameter x 6.75" high. Fabulous pot in excellen...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
1153Carved Santa Clara Blackware (121008)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Santa Clara blackware jar. 4.75" x 3", very good condition, needs cleaning up. Unsigned.
Date:
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State: Ne...
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
1154Vintage Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Pottery (121015)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unsigned Santa Clara pottery vase, 5" diameter x 5.25" high. Damage to the outer finish possibly due to vase being used to hold a live pla...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
1155Antique Santo Domingo Pottery Basket (121021)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great old pottery basket, very good condition for age. Traditional floral design. 6" fluted diameter x 5"high.
Date:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
1156Vintage Santo Domingo Jar (121006)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well used Santo Domingo jar. Geometric repeating star design. Some nicks and scratches, rim worn. 9.5" diameter x 8.5" high.
Date: c. 19...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 0.00BP) = 160.00
1157Vintage Santo Domingo Olla (121005)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully composed jar projects a vitality of the artist. The images of a perky birds and sunflowers decorate this jar, along with the traditional i
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,100.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,100.00
1158Three New Mexico American Indian Pottery Pieces (121778)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three nice samples of New Mexico Indian pottery. Trio includes a small (5"x 5") pitcher in red clay with black geometrical lines. Signed &...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 0.00BP) = 95.00
1159Southwest Pot, Early (122736)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked or signed early pot from the southwest. 5" tall, 7" diam. Hand made, used for cooking. Possibly c1850-1890, but unknown.
Date:...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
1160Antique Klagetoh Rug (121239)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large antique Navajo rug, circa 1890-1900. Crosses and four directions symbols. Probably older Klagetoh. Lazy lines. 82" x 54". This rug h...
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
1161Early Klagetoh Rug (121246)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early example of Klagetoh--center cross, clean design. 78" x 50". Some staining, holes and edge damage. Beautiful very tight weave on...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
1162Early Klagetoh Rug (121248)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Klagetoh rug from early 1900's. 68" x 44". Edges very worn and bleeding from red dyes.
Date:
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State: Arizona...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
1163Early Wide Ruins Weaving (121249)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wide Ruins, edges are all damaged. 32" x 54"
Date: c. 1930's
Country if not USA:
State: Arizona
City: Navajo Reservation
Provena...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 0.00BP) = 90.00
1164Germantown Navajo Rug (121480)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Germantown rug, 76" x 55". This is a beautiful rug, unfortunately it has stains. Nice tight weave in blue, brown, cream.
Date:
Co...
Estimate : 450.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
1165Modern Navajo Rug (121263)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern Navajo Rug--step pattern throughout. Could be called Ganado. 64" x 36". Good condition, but edge damage. Tight weave, good color,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****H for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
1166Odd Group of Five Damaged Navajo Rugs (121264)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Odd Navajo Rug. This piece could have been someone's practice weaving! Patterns run into each other and are off center. 50"x 32". E...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
1167Part of an Antique Ganado Rug (121245)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old Ganado Rug has been cut in half. Traditional motif. 46" x 48", holes, stains.
Date: c. 1930's
Country if not USA:
State: Ariz...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
1168Transitional Navajo Rug (121485)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Transitional, bright colors--red, turquoise, gold with brown and tan. 73.5" x 48". Fair condition.
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State: ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 0.00BP) = 325.00
1169Two Double Saddle Blankets (121267)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Yellow, turquoise, cream, brown, 40" x 19.5". Bright, fringe on one end. 2) Ganado colors, Germantown style, 37.5" x 19".
D...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
1170Two Navajo Blankets (121484)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Chinle rug, 60" x 33". Some holes and wear damage. 2) Saddle blanket, 30" X 33" wear use.
Date:
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Stat...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
1171Vintage Ganado Rug (121247)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incredible example of an early Ganado in a very tight weave. 47" x 83". Very small breaks in one area. Very good condition for the age of ...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
1172Vintage Germantown Transitional (121259)Holabird Western Americana Collections
This crazy zigzag patterned rug is possibly Germantown--colors are bright yellow, red, black...39" x 61". Very unusual. Edges a bit frayed...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
1173Yei Navajo Rug (121486)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very colorful Yei rug, 62" x 30". Poor condition, holes, edge damage. This piece could be a Mexican copy of a Yei.
Date:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
1174Large Mexican Blanket / " Medicine Man" (109599)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a real special item. It is a Mexican wool blanket , but with an unusual theme. It is cream colored, with unusual top and bottom stripping .The
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to J*******e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
1175Mexican Rugs / Miniatures (109597)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a very nice pair of miniature Mexican wool rugs. They are about 20" x 20" square in size. Basically cobalt blue with multi co...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
1176Mexican Table Runner Rugs / 3 Items. (109598)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 3: Very fine, side striped small table runner. 10 " tall x 18 1/2" long. Confederate gray, with side stripping consisting of r...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
1177Miniature Navajo Yei Rug (109594)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a beautiful Navajo rug. It is called a " Yei" rug. It is 16" tall x 20 3/4" wide. Very fine, close knit , wool r...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****O for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
1178Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug - Beautiful Example! (122248)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Eye Dazzler rug. White, red, black, gray, brown-- 63" x 40". Very good condition. Beautiful example.
Date: 1940s
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
1180Navajo Rug, 8 Pointed Center Star Design (122301)Holabird Western Americana Collections
White border, natural color wool, dark brown borders, tan, brown with rust color in stars. Arrow design on wide border. 42" x 28". Prio...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m*****O for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
1181Navajo Rug, Red, Black & Grey Diamond Pattern (122300)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 32" x 56" . Traditional Navajo style, corner fringe entact, nice condition, vibrant colors, recently professionally cleaned....
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****H for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
1182Navajo Weaving (122245)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Navajo weaving, 36' x 62". Clean design in bands of tan, red, ochre, blue with horizontal vine pattern between. Possibly Chinle or C...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 0.00BP) = 300.00
1183Vintage Navajo Ganado Rug (122246)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful vintage Navajo Ganado rug. Loom Woven. Large size: 7' x 53.5". This rug has been well taken care of, professionally cleaned and i...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
1184Begay & Chee Silkscreen Prints (5) (120903)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five silkscreen prints by noted Navajo artist Harrison Begay and Robert Chee. Subjects include a Hoop Dancer, a War Dancer, a warrior and a maiden on
Estimate : 50.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
1185Begay Silkscreen Prints (7) (120902)Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of seven silkscreen prints by renowned Navajo artist Harrison Begay. Each of the prints in this collection measure 6"x 5" and featur...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 0.00BP) = 70.00
1186Ganado Weaving (121251)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Ganado weaving. Damage to edges and red bleeding. Originally a nice tight weave. 55" x 22".
Date: c. early 1900's
Country if...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
1187Possibly Crystal, Unusual (121269)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual design on this Navajo rug, 61" x 38". Very good condition.
Date:
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State: Arizona
City: Navajo Reservatio...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
1188Two Navajo Weavings (121268)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Klagetoh, 31" x 30.5". Good condition. 2) Monument Valley Pictorial, cream, brown, black, gray, 40" x 26". Nice piece, good c...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******1 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
1189Four Various Weavings (121483)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Navajo horse blankets 36" x 18", red staining, few holes. Double horse blanket, 38" x 17.5", edge damage few holes. Chimayo ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
1190Two Grey Hills Weaving (122247)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo weaving, Two Grey Hills. 30" x 37". Tassels intact. exceptional condition.The weavers around Two Grey Hills developed very complex ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********m for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
1191Hemis Katsina bt Garfield Nish (120826)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native American Hopi Carved Hemis Katsina Doll by Garfield Nish. 19" x 6.5" x 5.5". Hemis Katsina appears at the Home-Going (Niman) ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
1192Mountain Lion Kachina (120829)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely detailed Mountain Lion (Toho) kachina by Garfield Nish. Hand carved and painted. 13.5" x 6" x 5". Some areas have missing part...
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
1193Snow Kachina by Garfield Nish (120830)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice kachina by garfield Nish. 13" x 5" x 5.5". Hand carved and painted. Small amount of fur missing. Good condition.Snow kachina (Nu...
Estimate : 180.00 - 260.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
1194Badger Kachina (120966)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Badger Kachina, hand painted with shells, leather, fur,etc. 30.5" x 16" x 12". Some fur damage, but in good condition otherwis...
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
1195Black Ogre Kachinas by Thomas Nez (120967)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Father and son Black Ogre Kachinas. Great pair on one stand--22.5" x 11" x 11". Nice detail, good condition.
Date:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
1196Blue Hototo Kachina (120963)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue Hototo kachina by Juanita Clark. 23" x 11" x 10". Hand painted, with feathers, fur, bells, and more. Fair condition, some damage...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
1197Brown Buffalo Dancer Kachina (120971)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown Buffalo Kachina by N, Smith. 17.5" x 9" x 7". Hand painted with shells, fur, etc. Some fur damage, fair condition.
Date:
Cou...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
1198Eagle Dancer Kachina (120831)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eagle Dancer by S. Nelson. Eagle dancer represents strength & power. He is the ruler of the sky and the messenger to the heavens. 16.5" x 1...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
1199Grey Wolf Kachina (120964)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Howler Grey Wolf Kachina. Navajo. Nicely detailed with paint, fur, shells and more. Some damage to feathers and fur. 19" x 10" x 9".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
1200Hawk Dancer Kachina (120969)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Hawk Kachina. Some missing parts. Fair condition. Signed-can't read name. 17" Tall
Date:
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State: Arizon...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25