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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Dealer Grab Bag  (121126)4650 - Dealer Grab Bag (121126)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A box with several assorted and sundry items, including a hummingbird hanging glass sculpture and assorted Hummel type statues. There are other items
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Fancy Table Linens  (122750)4651 - Fancy Table Linens (122750)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A box full of off-white table linens, including table napkins and a table cloth or two. One table cloth measures about 62" x 24". All appe...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Figural Polychrome Basket  (122735)4652 - Figural Polychrome Basket (122735)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large figural basket, 16" diam, 19" tall. Patterns of birds, dog, etc easily visible from the inside. Possibly African in origin, c 1940-5...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Four Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Calendars  (121756)4653 - Four Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Calendars (121756)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A quartet of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 18 month calendars for the years 2001 thru 2005 (15"x 30"). There are also two desk diaries as ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******x for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Gorham Calais Stainless Flatware Set  (121584)4654 - Gorham Calais Stainless Flatware Set (121584)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Gorham stainless flatware service for 12 with box. The set is complete as far as eating utensils, but is missing some serving pieces. Otherwise it a
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Grab Bag of Collectibles  (121680)4655 - Grab Bag of Collectibles (121680)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Empty colt pistol box, coin collecting kit, antique oval frame, mustang car collectible close framed print, box of collectible 45s. About 80 items Da
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********r.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Granite Ware  (121674)4656 - Granite Ware (121674)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Mining Camp Cookware. Two Boxes approximately 20 pieces, wide variety from smaller cooking utensils to larger cooking pots. From the Sonora Ca
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Historical Food Tins  (121678)4657 - Historical Food Tins (121678)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 30 old tins from the V&T Depot in Virginia City. Date range approximately 1890-1940. Includes American Snowflakes; Jacob and Comp...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Limoges Collector Plates (3)  (101786)4658 - Limoges Collector Plates (3) (101786)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 ladies on plates, 8.25", brown attired lady is broken and glued, 2 others ok Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Pressed Glass Bowls and Candelabras  (121560)4659 - Pressed Glass Bowls and Candelabras (121560)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot with one large two handled bowl, pressed glass, 8.5 in. diameter with a sunburst pattern, two flat bowls 7.5 in. diameter with the sunbu
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Rogers Stainless Flatware Set  (121583)4660 - Rogers Stainless Flatware Set (121583)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete flatware set made by William Rogers & Sons. This is a service for 12, but has extra teaspoons, which is usual for a flatware set (Every...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********r.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Silver Plate Flatware Odds & Ends  (121588)4661 - Silver Plate Flatware Odds & Ends (121588)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of 35 silver plate flatware pieces. The designs are varied and beautifully crafted. There are forks (Dinner, salad & Cocktail), kn...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Silver Spoons, Knives, Etc.  (120911)4662 - Silver Spoons, Knives, Etc. (120911)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 14 silver flatware pieces, including six teaspoons, two sugar spoons, two knives, two forks and a serving utensil. Also included are two can
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********t for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Sterling Silver Spoons & Serving Utensils  (121597)4663 - Sterling Silver Spoons & Serving Utensils (121597)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 14 sterling silver tea, demitasse and serving spoons. All are in very good condition, but in need of polishing. See photos for details
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Trade Cards, Cut Outs & Die Cuts  (113599)4664 - Trade Cards, Cut Outs & Die Cuts (113599)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 50. Various sizes and shapes. Trade cards, cut outs, and die cuts. These are great for illustrations or interior design. Please inspect.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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US Trade Card Collection  (113628)4665 - US Trade Card Collection (113628)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 65. Colorful, highly-illustrated. Would be great for decoration! Includes: Mikado Cologne; Wm. S. Kimball & Co. Cigarettes; Hood...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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