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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Ore Bucket, Bottomless  (121736)4170 - Ore Bucket, Bottomless (121736)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A piece of rusty gold. No bottom, but no one will notice when displayed with contents! Some of these items are heavy or large and will require additio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*****8 for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Rocking Board and Muller - RARE!  (119447)4171 - Rocking Board and Muller - RARE! (119447)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rocking board is 29" by 35". Pulverizing Plate for Assay Lab. This is a great conversation piece for non-mining people. Just let them try...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Sheave Wheel  (121733)4172 - Sheave Wheel (121733)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Sheave Wheel was used in a Drum Hoist. Drum hoists are mounted on concrete slabs within a hoistroom, the hoisting ropes run from the drum, up to the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (180.00 + 39.60BP) = 219.60
 
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Small John T. Taylor Mold  (119474)4173 - Small John T. Taylor Mold (119474)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This small mold clearly states J. T. & Co. / S. F. Cal. Cast-iron. One handle is broken. This is the type of silver mold that would have been us...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****G for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Some Old Stamp Mill Parts  (118227)4174 - Some Old Stamp Mill Parts (118227)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. Includes a cam, shoes, stamps, etc. Some of these items are heavy or large and will require addition cost to mail if not picked up. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****8 for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Stamp Mill Feeder for High Grade Ore  (122164)4175 - Stamp Mill Feeder for High Grade Ore (122164)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stamp mill feed box for high-grade ore, approx. 12 x 12 inches, overall size about 35 inches square. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Three Ore Track Related Pieces and Two Movable Tract Pieces from an Underground Mine  (119461)4176 - Three Ore Track Related Pieces and Two Movable Tract Pieces from an Underground Mine (119461)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1-3) Two Underground mining wood pieces with notches for tracks. 4-5) The movable track pieces are rather unique. If the ore cart had the need to cha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********t for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Trojan Powder Boxes (4)  (122155)4177 - Trojan Powder Boxes (4) (122155)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Trojan powder boxes, one tongue-in-groove wooden box and 3 cardboard boxes. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance: Ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two Almaden Mercury Flasks  (119466)4178 - Two Almaden Mercury Flasks (119466)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One large(12" inches tall) and one smaller (which says New Almaden product of Spain, 10"). From Nevada mining camps. The name refers to t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********r.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Two 'Washoe' Picks  (119467)4179 - Two 'Washoe' Picks (119467)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One is an early individually punched version and the other is a more traditional gang punched version. One has a broken handle. Washoe refers to the W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********1 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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