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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HM Yerington Checks (2)  (113543)2349 - HM Yerington Checks (2) (113543)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) HM Yerington personal check, Bank of California, Virginia City, 1874, RN-D (buff). 2) Wells Fargo & Co, Carson, 1867, sig...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Harden Express Collection  (119977)2350 - Harden Express Collection (119977)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three documents issued to or by Harden's Express & Co's. One is a freight bill receipt, dated 1843, next is a freight receipt dated 188...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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American , National & US Express Receipts  (119978)2351 - American , National & US Express Receipts (119978)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of four receipts from various express companies, including two American Express pieces, dated 1851& 1854, National Express, dated 1854, an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*********t for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Hand-Written Lease of Land  (76639)2352 - Hand-Written Lease of Land (76639)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a hand-written land lease from John Erwin of Cleveland, Ohio to Albert Bailey and Lott Reznor under the name of the firm Bailey and Reznor. T
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Toledo Butcher/Deli Scale  (119983)2353 - Toledo Butcher/Deli Scale (119983)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Toledo Model #581BA butcher/deli scale. It stands 28" high, is 20" deep and 15" wide. This piece is in very workable and in good c...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Portland Rose Festival Pinback & Souvenir Collection  (119325)2354 - Portland Rose Festival Pinback & Souvenir Collection (119325)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six pinbacks and souvenirs from the Portland Rose Festival, c1940s-1970s. Includes two souvenir "smashed" pennies from 1949, plus f...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Coach Mail Pieces  (119976)2355 - Coach Mail Pieces (119976)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A freight bill a fare receipt and a Concord Stage passenger manifest are included in this lot of 1830's to 1840's documents. They are very r...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Quaker State Two Sided Porcelain Sign  (120900)2356 - Quaker State Two Sided Porcelain Sign (120900)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A two-sided 27"x 29" Quaker State porcelain sign from the 60's-70's. This piece is in excellent condition, considering its age. T...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********x.. for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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Early Eastern Calendar Collection  (32818)2357 - Early Eastern Calendar Collection (32818)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 10 eastern calendars from various places and with various themes including the Waterloo Wagon Company, New York (1908); the George S.
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 560.00
 
 
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Utah Publications Group  (106397)2358 - Utah Publications Group (106397)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of Utah publications relate to mining, government, Centurion Mines, 2015 calendar, 1918 Tintic HS Xmas booklet, and more Date: Country i
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Letter From 1860's  (119971)2359 - Letter From 1860's (119971)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a handwritten letter, dated April 1860. the letter mentions a sea voyage to England (Reference to Windsor) and getting seasick. There is also
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Doctors Prescription Slips/ 275 Pieces  (100243)2360 - Doctors Prescription Slips/ 275 Pieces (100243)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection, of early Doctors prescription slips. Most of them went to " The Pioneer Drug Store"/ E.L Smalley / Prop/ Walla Walla, Wash&quo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Pro-Slavery Speech by Alfred Iverson  (105361)2361 - Pro-Slavery Speech by Alfred Iverson (105361)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Speech by Alfred Iverson of Georgia on the Oregon Territory bill and the presidential election, delivered before the House of Representatives, July 26
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Mostly Cuban Cigar Labels  (121124)2362 - Mostly Cuban Cigar Labels (121124)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of 55 mostly Cuban, cigar labels in near new condition. Brands include Dick Custer, Gettysburg Commander, Lyra and many more. All a
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Estimate : 400.00 - 550.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Advertising Calendars – Antique!  (118915)2363 - Advertising Calendars – Antique! (118915)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six antique advertising calendars, c1909-1952. Includes: Armour's Art Calendar, 1909, 12 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. matted and plastic wrapped; Ken...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Boy Scout Posters  (114352)2364 - Boy Scout Posters (114352)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Boy Scout Posters. One is a large calender, 1967, Mill VAlley CAl, about 14 x 24"; the other a large topo map of the Philmont Scout Ranch. ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Carpenter's Square – Large Scale  (42763)2365 - Carpenter's Square – Large Scale (42763)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a large scale (3 ft. X 2 ft.) carpenter's square made by Laurence in the USA. This large square is re-enforced with brass hardware for l...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Carpenter's Tool Chest of vintage hand saws  (56252)2366 - Carpenter's Tool Chest of vintage hand saws (56252)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This carpenter's tool chest of hand saws includes 30 hand saws some with names of Rosecrans of San Francisco and H. Disston Co. There are 4 loos...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Early 1900's Christmas Cards  (121774)2367 - Early 1900's Christmas Cards (121774)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of over 100 Christmas Cards from the early part of the 20th century, 1905 thru 1915. The artwork is phenomenal, nothing like you'd...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*****r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Early 20th Century Valentines  (121773)2368 - Early 20th Century Valentines (121773)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of over 100 valentines from the early part of the 20th century, 1905 thru 1914. The artwork is phenomenal, nothing like you'd find ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Farm Equipment – Antique Yard Art!  (122733)2369 - Farm Equipment – Antique Yard Art! (122733)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1) Antique farm plow machine, horse or trailer pull, three digging shovels. not complete. Nice farm antique from Fish Lake Valley. about 6...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Fur Quiver with Arrows  (46278)2370 - Fur Quiver with Arrows (46278)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native American style quiver with arrows. Fur may be mink, band of beaded design at one end. Carrier handle has metal stud design. Date: Country if
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Golden Enterprise of the Season Broadside  (108596)2371 - Golden Enterprise of the Season Broadside (108596)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four page proposition for agencies to sell engravings for Dayton & Co. of 145 Nassau Street, New York. Circa 1865. Date: Country if not USA: ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Indian Grinding Rock  (122249)2372 - Indian Grinding Rock (122249)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unknown history of this traditional mortar/pestal type rock pair. Shows years of use. Obviously authentic. Very flat bottom of base rock appears to
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Jade, Copper, and a Glass Arrowhead  (109475)2373 - Jade, Copper, and a Glass Arrowhead (109475)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mixed lot, includes two pieces of beach-polished jade, 120 grams and 83 grams, a 131-gram piece of native copper, and a splendid glass arrowhead, pr
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Large Advertisements Collection  (118917)2374 - Large Advertisements Collection (118917)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven piece large advertisement collection from the U.S., most matted and plastic wrapped, from the early 1900s. Matted advertisements are: 12 3/4 x 1
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Matchbook Collection  (103379)2375 - Matchbook Collection (103379)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of matchbooks from the USA and around the world. There are matchbooks from San Francisco, Ca., Campbell River, B.C., and Tokyo,
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous Ephemera 1890s-1909  (118913)2376 - Miscellaneous Ephemera 1890s-1909 (118913)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight miscellaneous ephemera from the U.S., c1890s-1909. Includes four 1926 U.S. Airmail stamps, not canceled; colorful litho of fashionable wo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Nevada-Western Pinbacks Collection  (119326)2377 - Nevada-Western Pinbacks Collection (119326)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 21 Nevada-Western pinbacks of interest, c1940s-1990s. Includes Reno Fun Train; Hutchinson Prairie Pow-Wow; Harrah's Automobile Collection...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to S*****3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New England Mercantile Union Directory  (108494)2378 - New England Mercantile Union Directory (108494)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Rush Era Directory, published by Pratt & Co. "…containing a new map of New-England, an almanac for 1849, a memorandum for every ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Old Comics, Animated Characters, Pinbacks and Tokens (64)  (118908)2379 - Old Comics, Animated Characters, Pinbacks and Tokens (64) (118908)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 64 includes 60 old comics pinbacks, which were prizes in Kelloggs Pep cereal in the 1040s. Pinbacks are 3/4 inch diameter, with such characters
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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U.S. Check Lot  (100411)2380 - U.S. Check Lot (100411)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Good variety of over 75 checks both issued and unissued dating from 1809 - 1944. From various states including NV, AZ, CO PA, CA, CT, NY, ME and MI.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Henri Martin Signed Letter  (106482)2381 - Henri Martin Signed Letter (106482)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed 1865 letter by Henri Martin in French to Mary Louise Booth, an American translator who had previously published a very good translation of his
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Jean-Baptiste Honoré Raymond Capefigue Signed Letter  (106484)2382 - Jean-Baptiste Honoré Raymond Capefigue Signed Letter (106484)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Undated letter in French. "Jean-Baptiste Honoré Raymond Capefigue was a French historian and biographer. He was born in Marseille, France....
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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William Howitt Signed Letter  (106483)2383 - William Howitt Signed Letter (106483)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed letter by William Howitt, 1862. requesting delivery?"William Howitt, was a prolific English writer on history and other subjects. Willi...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Bodie Ground Finds  (120897)2384 - Bodie Ground Finds (120897)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of ground finds from the iconic ghost town, Bodie, California. Scrounged items include a tincup, assorted railroad spikes, nails and lids
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Estimate : 50.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Antique Traps - Approx. 10  (122158)2385 - Antique Traps - Approx. 10 (122158)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Varying size and designs. From the Bodie, Candelaria Area. Date: Country if not USA: State: California City: Bodie / Candelaria Provenance: Ca
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Hermann H. Heiser Saddlery Catalog  (120905)2386 - Hermann H. Heiser Saddlery Catalog (120905)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First edition. 10 1/4" x 6 3/4" in tan and burgundy printed thick wrappers. 216 pp. Illustrations. Offers illustrations of, descriptions o...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Poker Chips Letter  (105847)2387 - Poker Chips Letter (105847)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Addressed to K. C. Holliday. From Bayker & Andrews (probably a saloon). "Do you keep poker chips in stock..." They want a set of marke...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Montana Ephemera  (100539)2388 - Montana Ephemera (100539)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Workman's badge from Fort Peck; trade tokens from Oxford Cigar Store in Missoula; trade token from Pheasant, Dillon, MT; Montan Power tape measu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*******r for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Antique Horse Chollars  (110656)2389 - Antique Horse Chollars (110656)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three old horse chollars from Gold Hill, Nevada. One with the brass studs. One converted to a wall mirror. See photo. Great historic pieces for wall d
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Americana  (122546)2390 - Americana (122546)
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Five plaster buffalo in various colors, brown, black and white. good condition Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Unknown Provenanc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Lot Withdrawn2391 - Lot Withdrawn
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Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Imperial Texas Tan Western Leather Co. Saddle  (121491)2392 - Imperial Texas Tan Western Leather Co. Saddle (121491)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an Imperial Texas Tan Western Leather Co. saddle marked with a silver oval on the pommel "Texas Tan 50 #71". It is 15 in. with two...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Kelly Bros. "Bronco Buster" Style Spurs, c1920s  (112174)2393 - Kelly Bros. "Bronco Buster" Style Spurs, c1920s (112174)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice pair of marked Kelly Bros. (1911-1939) spurs with unmarked leather with chord weave pattern. Large rowels, 3" diameter, six spikes per row...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to b*****p for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Brass Candle Holder with Glass  (109350)2394 - Brass Candle Holder with Glass (109350)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen inch tall brass candle holder with elegant glass, five inches wide at top. Base of lamp is six inches in diameter. Date: Country if not USA
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Cowboy Hats Trio  (122764)2395 - Cowboy Hats Trio (122764)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Now's the chance to pick up three nice cowboy hats, literally for the price of one. Offered is a brown felt "Cordova" style Resistol i...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Cowboy interior Scenes with Women, Original Magazine Art, c1920-40  (109869)2396 - Cowboy interior Scenes with Women, Original Magazine Art, c1920-40 (109869)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four original art works, varying in size from 9 x 12" to 11 x 16". None signed by the artist. Found in Pennsylvania, these are thought to ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Ed. Gillmore Rifle Scabbard  (121177)2397 - Ed. Gillmore Rifle Scabbard (121177)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rifle scabbard made by Ed. G. Gillmore, saddle maker to the stars. It is 32 1/4 in. overall length with two strap mounts and fits a lever ac
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Estimate : 160.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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End of the Trail Bookends  (102391)2398 - End of the Trail Bookends (102391)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of "The End of the Trail" bookends with a tired cowboy on his horse. Appears to be solid brass. 4x4" Date: Country if not USA...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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