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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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Radiant Eagle Counter Collection (121473)3378 - Radiant Eagle Counter Collection (121473)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 19 "radiant eagle" counters. Two $50 size, Eagles 2100 & 2105. Six $5 size: Eagle 2040/2005; Eagle 2040/2010; Eagle 2051...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n*******e for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Railroad Train Counter Collection (119869)3379 - Railroad Train Counter Collection (119869)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine different spiel markes with locomotives, ranging in size from $1-5 size. None are common, most were one of a kind in the Fauver Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to S*****3 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Rare Book, "Indian Peace Medals in American History" (118932)3380 - Rare Book, "Indian Peace Medals in American History" (118932)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare book, "Indian Peace Medals in American History," hardcover with jacket, by Francis Paul Prucha, 186 pages, with illustrations, copyri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to R********n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Rare Counter with Nine Cards Each Side (120146)3381 - Rare Counter with Nine Cards Each Side (120146)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine playing cards on each side of this counter. Br., rd., 30 mm. Nines is a trick-taking game played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Nine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Rare Mini Coin Collection (121337)3382 - Rare Mini Coin Collection (121337)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Phenomenal collection of 17 brass, copper, silver plate and gold plate miniature U.S. Coins. Several have the word "counter" on the obvers...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Samson Cordage Works Medal (121415)3383 - Samson Cordage Works Medal (121415)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their founding in Massachucetts by J. P. Tolman, graduate of the first class of MIT, this 24 mm silver medal feat
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Shell Card $10 Counters (121464)3384 - Shell Card $10 Counters (121464)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare imitation U.S. $10 gold in brass and bronze. One holed, 26 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fa
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Signed Lauer George Washington Counter (121470)3385 - Signed Lauer George Washington Counter (121470)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare, R-8. Lauer's name appears below Georgio Washington's bust. Wreath reverse. Br., rd., 30 mm. Ludwig Christian Lauer was a medal m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Storecard Gaming $20 Counters (121333)3386 - Storecard Gaming $20 Counters (121333)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three, all with same die Indian chief obverse by Childs. Reverses: 1) Western Amesbury Line; Pontiac, Mich.; 2) S.D. Childs & Co.; Chica...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Taft/Hoover Medals (119880)3387 - Taft/Hoover Medals (119880)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: Taft fob; 1909 Taft Inauguration medal (holed); 1911 Taft Dedication medal; Hoover lapel pin. Date: Country if not USA: State: Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******x for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Three $50 Counters (121448)3388 - Three $50 Counters (121448)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three examples: 1) Liberty Head and stars, uniface; Al, holed, 38 mm; 2) California Token / eagle // clipper ship / American flag / 1849; Br.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Three and Four Card Counters (121426)3389 - Three and Four Card Counters (121426)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twelve tokens. Nine in the shape of suits: 2 clubs, 2 diamonds, 2 hearts, 3 spades. Three 3 card tokens: one snail, one fish reverse, one with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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U.S. Coin Look Alike Counter Collection (121459)3390 - U.S. Coin Look Alike Counter Collection (121459)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven spiel markes resembling U.S. coinage. Two marked "jeton" have the seated liberty obverse and eagle reverse to look like seat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******e for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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United States Coast Survey Medal (119779)3391 - United States Coast Survey Medal (119779)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Provenance: Lot 1720 of the Kessler- Spangenberger Public Auction Sale, April 28-29, 1981, New York City. Obv.: For / Gallantry / And Humanity / Dec.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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William Jennings Bryan 16 to 1 Tokens (119893)3392 - William Jennings Bryan 16 to 1 Tokens (119893)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven pieces from the "free coinage" campaign of Williams Jennings Bryan in 1896 and later proposing a ratio of 16 to 1 price for s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Windsor Castle Shell Case For Tokens (121418)3393 - Windsor Castle Shell Case For Tokens (121418)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal case with Windsor Castle on obverse, royal crest on reverse. 24 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Wooden Nickel Collection (121776)3394 - Wooden Nickel Collection (121776)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An enormous lot of over 300 wooden nickels covering business, services and advertising from as far away as Guam. Included are GF a drink at a tavern i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q******s for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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N. C. Folger Store Cards ($10 Counters) (121386)3395 - N. C. Folger Store Cards ($10 Counters) (121386)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven store cards N. C. Folger Clothing Co. with Eagle reverses of the $10 gold piece size. Obv.: Clothing Store / Youth Boys / Children...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to J*******2 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Grand Rapids Store Cards (121383)3396 - Grand Rapids Store Cards (121383)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Daniel Ball & Co.; Foster & Parry. Br. rd., 27 mm. Date: Country if not USA: State: Michigan City: Grand Rapids Provenance: Benjamin...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Ford Automotive Medals (119874)3397 - Ford Automotive Medals (119874)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) 1935 San Diego; 2) 1933 Thirty Years of Progress (HK 465); 3 & 4) 1953 50 Years Forward on the American Road. Ex. Fauver Collect...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*******d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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