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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Ice Tongs  (110655)4400 - Ice Tongs (110655)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ice tongs, no maker shown, probably circa 1900-1925. Found Virginia City. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****G for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Old Graniteware and Pan Collection  (121732)4401 - Old Graniteware and Pan Collection (121732)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 60 pieces. These are true Nevada mining and desert artifacts and show their wear! Still they would make interesting decorations around the yard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Saddle King Western Saddle  (108750)4402 - Saddle King Western Saddle (108750)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16" Seat, Stamped "Professional Line Ozark Leather Company. Handcrafted. 1300" Tan leather with nylon Llatigo. Stamped 1300 . Squar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to o********r.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Rare Nice Utah Labels (2)  (106398)4403 - Rare Nice Utah Labels (2) (106398)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Crown Pilsner Beer, SLC and embossed Bumble Bee Royal Anne Cherries-vivid colors. Date: Country if not USA: State: Utah City: Provenance
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Antique Iron Grinder  (110449)4404 - Antique Iron Grinder (110449)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly a grinder for rocks or a chopper for vegetables or something. Cylindrical with grinding mechanism inside, turn handle with lid, marked &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****G for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Black Leather Chaps, Rifle Scabbard, Leather Bag  (109802)4405 - Black Leather Chaps, Rifle Scabbard, Leather Bag (109802)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These black leather chaps are of modern design and in nearly new condition. Sturdy YKK, heavy-duty brass zippers secure the full wrap around the legs,
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Brown Leather Vintage  Rifle Scabbard  (110637)4406 - Brown Leather Vintage Rifle Scabbard (110637)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked, brown leather, saddle straps. Needs cleaning. Vintage. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Classic Equine Bits (2)  (108759)4407 - Classic Equine Bits (2) (108759)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Iron with stainless mouth pieces. One is a snaffle bit and one has raised port with copped wiring. Iron with silver overlay "gist" design...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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George Lawrence and Co. Leather Half-Chaps  (108760)4408 - George Lawrence and Co. Leather Half-Chaps (108760)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown. Stamped Geo. Lawrence & Co. Two fasteners. Worn but good condition. One fastener needs to be replaced. Date: c1895-1935 Country if not...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Handmade Oxbow Stirrups  (56655)4409 - Handmade Oxbow Stirrups (56655)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of handmade oxbow stirrups. They are made from iron rings, wrapped in rawhide and laced with leather thongs. they measure seven inches
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Leather Bit, Bridle, Reins, and Rawhide Whip  (109796)4410 - Leather Bit, Bridle, Reins, and Rawhide Whip (109796)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three items in this lot of leather-ness: Aluminum bit with braided leather bridle and reins; rawhide whip, approx. 48 inches long; and a rawhide heads
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Leather Chaps, Rifle Scabbard, and Razor Strop  (109801)4411 - Leather Chaps, Rifle Scabbard, and Razor Strop (109801)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sturdy pair of leather chaps, approx 34 inches long, in well-used but essentially undamaged condition. Each side has five nearly two-inch-diameter pla
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Leather Stirrups Group (4)  (108763)4412 - Leather Stirrups Group (4) (108763)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One matched set of very large western plain brown leather stirrups. Two different single Tapadero stirrups. One is tooled and labeled "Mexican ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Leather-wrapped stirrups (3 pr) and Leather Stirrup Covers  (109799)4413 - Leather-wrapped stirrups (3 pr) and Leather Stirrup Covers (109799)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pair of leather-wrapped stirrups in good condition; Two metal-clad wooden stirrups with mis-matched leather covers, and an odd leather-wrapped s
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pair of Ornamented Bits  (109800)4414 - Pair of Ornamented Bits (109800)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pair of horse bits: one fully chromed plated and ornamented with hand-engraved designs by Gary Gist with the Classic Equine logo inside; the other
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Ruwart Leather Covered Stirrups  (55875)4415 - Ruwart Leather Covered Stirrups (55875)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Henry Ruwart worked for the JS Sullivan Saddle tree Company in Jefferson City, MO for 27 years before buying T. E. Meanea’s Denver based...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Two Antique Adjustable wrenches; Ashcroft #7  (56267)4416 - Two Antique Adjustable wrenches; Ashcroft #7 (56267)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of adjustable wrenches consists of an Ashcroft adjustable wrench #7 with a trademark of a arm and hammer. This wrench is 20 in. long with a w
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Vintage Ponderosa Ranch Styled Bonanza Brand Brown Leather Western  Saddle  (108751)4417 - Vintage Ponderosa Ranch Styled Bonanza Brand Brown Leather Western Saddle (108751)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well used. 16" Suede seat. Original leather latigo. Model 504 stamped behind the cantle. String front cinch and leather rear cinch. Metal tr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*******j for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Western Brown Suede Chaps  (108754)4418 - Western Brown Suede Chaps (108754)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown with metal conchos. H. H. Heizer of Denver Colorado Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Western Chaps - Vintage  (108752)4419 - Western Chaps - Vintage (108752)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pairs, one for child. Well worn. Gray suede and two brown suede with fringe. Tagged by retail seller "FA Menga Old Shotguns with spagh...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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