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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Magazine Print of Civil War Battle  (120891)4620 - Magazine Print of Civil War Battle (120891)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rendition of The Capture of Lost Mountain Georgia by General Hooker on June 15, 1864. What appears to be torn from a magazine measures 17"x 1...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Wallace, Idaho Check Collection  (56175)4621 - Wallace, Idaho Check Collection (56175)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Checks for 1907-1947 from Tamarack & Custer Consolidated Mining (2), King Mining, 2 Wallace National Bank(1 pictorial), State Bank of Commerce 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Antique Flat Irons & Trivets /  6 Items.  (109717)4622 - Antique Flat Irons & Trivets / 6 Items. (109717)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a nice collection, of early household items. Item #1 of 6: Geneva, Ill. " 5 Star ' flat iron, 6" long. Item # 2 of 6 : Very e...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Advertising Game Counter Wheel, Estabrook & Eaton – Rare!  (123085)4623 - Advertising Game Counter Wheel, Estabrook & Eaton – Rare! (123085)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Estabrook & Eaton, Importers of Fine Cigars, Boston, Mass. "Have you tried our new cigar, "Marguerite?" A perfect way to keep the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Bicycle Locks / 2 Items  (102088)4624 - Bicycle Locks / 2 Items (102088)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here we have a pair of collectable bicycle locks. One 6 7/8" Reese / With Bicycle / Cylinder in a steel color. The second one a " J.C. Hig...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Copper Bin with Embossed Top, Hennessey Company  (121682)4625 - Copper Bin with Embossed Top, Hennessey Company (121682)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2’ x 18” x 14” Date: c1930's Country if not USA: State: Montana City: Butte Provenance:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Montana Revenue Checks (3)  (100409)4626 - Montana Revenue Checks (3) (100409)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 nice Revenue Montana revenue checks from First National Bank of Helena (2 checks) and S.T. Hauser & Co. Bankers, (1 check). 1) S.T. Hauser &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to j*********t for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Bank of California Deposit Receipts  (108460)4627 - Bank of California Deposit Receipts (108460)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. 1) Issued Apr. 18, 1902. Signed George Morgan, Agent. To GW Richards of Carson City. 2) Issued Apr. 17, 1902. Richards. Signed George Morg
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Bullion & Exchange Bank Check to Ghirardelli Chocolate Company  (113582)4628 - Bullion & Exchange Bank Check to Ghirardelli Chocolate Company (113582)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B&E Bank check issued Aug. 19, 1895 to D. Ghiradelli & Co. [sic.] for $24.50. Signed by TR Hofer as Cashier. Stub attached. Stamped on the b...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Elko County Official's Billhead  (105766)4629 - Elko County Official's Billhead (105766)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is unique in the regards to the fact that everyone is listed on this billhead and it can be used for 10 different offices: County Commissioners (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to V********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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