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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$5 size Whist counters  (116717)3548 - $5 size Whist counters (116717)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 31. Whist is an 18th century trick-taking game and was replaced in modern time by “Hearts” , “Bridge” or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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1.00 Numeric Counters  (121802)3549 - 1.00 Numeric Counters (121802)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. One designe to look like a pocket watch, Obverse 1.00 reverse eagle, white metal, 40mm. One brass 40mm 1.00 obverse, eagle reverse. One
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to J*******2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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18 Western Tokens Priced to Sell  (108378)3550 - 18 Western Tokens Priced to Sell (108378)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Michael Demling fancy Las Vegas show token, EB Wallace GF 12 1/2 IT and 5c IT (one stamped 'E W'), DP from Portland Oregon, Three a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****4 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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8 Reale Carolus IIII  (120182)3551 - 8 Reale Carolus IIII (120182)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Brass 8 reale size , Carolus IIII counters. Four different obverse: wreath, two symbol of Mexico, PCT.. 1200, 1205,1210, 1215. Date: 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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Advertising and Pictorial Tokens  (123029)3552 - Advertising and Pictorial Tokens (123029)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 44. Includes Babe Ruth pictorial, 1975 Vikings Super Bowl, Disabled Vets, Burlesque dancing, Benjamin Franklin Memorial souvenir. Two pin backs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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American Flag Civil War Tokens  (119831)3553 - American Flag Civil War Tokens (119831)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six different Civil War tokens with the patriotic notion: "If Anybody Attempts To Tear It Down / Shoot Him On The Spot." Fuld die v...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to p******1 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Army and Navy Tokens, Wooden Nickels, Medals, Etc.  (123049)3554 - Army and Navy Tokens, Wooden Nickels, Medals, Etc. (123049)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of twenty-one. Good Conduct Medal, Second Armored Cavalry, Return Co 7, Finance Corp, Field Artillery wooden nickel, US Army Reserve, multi missio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to p******1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Army/Navy Civil War Patriotic Tokens  (119827)3555 - Army/Navy Civil War Patriotic Tokens (119827)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten different copper pieces. VF-AU condition. With Fuld number and rarity ratings labeled. Date: 1863 Country if not USA: State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 240.00
Sold to p******1 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Army/Navy Civil War Patriotic Tokens  (119828)3556 - Army/Navy Civil War Patriotic Tokens (119828)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten different copper pieces. VF-AU condition. With Fuld number and rarity ratings labeled. "The Federal Union Must and Shall Be Preserv...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 240.00
Sold to r*****s for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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British Political Medals  (120191)3557 - British Political Medals (120191)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Brass and copper. Includes: Galt Moltke, three W.E. Gladstone, Prince Albert, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, Commemorative Token,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b****5 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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