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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Western Outlaw Books (5)  (109554)4350 - Western Outlaw Books (5) (109554)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Hardcovers. The Dalton Brothers by An Eyewitness, The Violent Years by Jahns, Frontier Justice by Gard, The Outlaw Years by Coates, Desperate Men by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ophir Wine & Liquor Billhead  (113427)4351 - Ophir Wine & Liquor Billhead (113427)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Billhead for F. Multner, Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Medicines, etc. Dateline Ophir, Dec. 10, 1879. Billed to John Knoff
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Lovelock Pharmacy Ephemera  (113395)4352 - Lovelock Pharmacy Ephemera (113395)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Billhead for the Lovelock Pharmacy, The Rexall Store, May 1920. Billed to Mrs. Torry for ice cream and pictures. 2) Card advertising sale
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to V********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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T.R. Cheatham Druggist & Pharmacist Billhead  (113364)4353 - T.R. Cheatham Druggist & Pharmacist Billhead (113364)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small (8.5 x 4") billhead for TR Cheatham, Druggist and Pharmacist, at 136 Virginia Street. Billed to Theodore Winters of Washoe on November 6,...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Cyrus Noble Decanter with Contents  (105726)4354 - Cyrus Noble Decanter with Contents (105726)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The "Blacksmith at the Cyrus Noble Mine 1901"Searchlight, Nevada/The mine produced over $250,000.00", 4" x 13.5" Date: c....
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Cyrus Noble Mine Decanter with Contents  (105727)4355 - Cyrus Noble Mine Decanter with Contents (105727)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Commemorating Cyrus Noble Mine/Bought for a bottle of whiskey 1901" /Searchlight Nevada/ The mine produced over $250,000.00. Stopper cork...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to u******x for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Hawthorne Trade Card  (113504)4356 - Hawthorne Trade Card (113504)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trade card for Knapp & Laws, Hawthorne, Esmeralda Co., Nevada. Reverse has vignette of girl and cows. Text advertises Dr. Jayne's Expectoran...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to s*****l for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Antique Bottle Lot  (114283)4357 - Antique Bottle Lot (114283)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of perhaps20 old bottles in a variety of categories. Includes a Chevalier whiskey, Grace Bros beer, whittled spice bottle. see photo. Date: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Apothecaries' Weights Reference Books  (118962)4358 - Apothecaries' Weights Reference Books (118962)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four apothecaries weights reference books, includes: "Apothecaries Weights - An Outline Catalogue," Norman Biggs, 1994, White House...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Label-Under-Glass Drug Store Bottle Collection (13)  (110642)4359 - Label-Under-Glass Drug Store Bottle Collection (13) (110642)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirteen clear label-under-glass bottles from a San Francisco drug store. Each one has a similar scalloped closure top with nine scallops. A nice matc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to u********y.. for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Large Size Bottle Lot- Canning Jars etc.  (114275)4360 - Large Size Bottle Lot- Canning Jars etc. (114275)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven bottles, 9 are canning jars with a nice "Gem" jar. Vallejo pint milk, Shasta Water seltzer. Date: Country if not USA: State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Pickers Pocket Guide to Bottles (4 Books)  (64241)4361 - Pickers Pocket Guide to Bottles (4 Books) (64241)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 paperback books; 1)Picker's Pocket Guide by Michael Polak, color photos pp.207, 4" x 8"; 2) Bottles, Identification & Price Guid...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to J*******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Skater's Skirt & Christmas Tin  (109486)4362 - Skater's Skirt & Christmas Tin (109486)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully made skater's skirt from 1929 made of 100% wool by Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Woolen Mill. This skirt will fit a woman with 24"...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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"Bert" Belt Buckle  (105667)4363 - "Bert" Belt Buckle (105667)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White metal buckle with Bert engraved on banner. 2.75x3.75", small surface scratches Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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1883 Silver Dollar Belt Buckle  (105671)4364 - 1883 Silver Dollar Belt Buckle (105671)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.37x4" white metal buckle with 1883 Morgan silver dollar Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Insulated Leather Gloves/Mitten and White Gloves with Web Belt  (109782)4365 - Insulated Leather Gloves/Mitten and White Gloves with Web Belt (109782)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Used pair of heavily insulated leather gauntlet gloves with separate thumb and index fingers and mitten for the the other three fingers, size large. W
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Women's Code West boots size 8M  (121549)4366 - Women's Code West boots size 8M (121549)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of women's Code West cow-girl boots. In a beautiful red with fringe on the side size 8M. They look to have been worn for a few mi...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Puget Sound & Alaska Powder Co. Adv. Calendar, Dec. 1915  (110290)4367 - Puget Sound & Alaska Powder Co. Adv. Calendar, Dec. 1915 (110290)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare advertising calendar from Puget Sound & Alaska Powder Co., Dec. 1915. The company manufactured Low Freezing Vulcan Stumping Powder and...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fresno Glass Paperweights  (112468)4368 - Fresno Glass Paperweights (112468)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Total. 1. Heald's College. Round clear glass, 4" diameter X 1.5 " height, 14.8 oz. center portrait of Edward Payson Heald, found...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Advertising Sign, LA Herald Examiner  (120907)4369 - Advertising Sign, LA Herald Examiner (120907)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1966 card stock advertising piece issued by the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner to sell their California Almanac. Sign measures 14"x 21&q...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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California Gold Rush Collection  (119778)4370 - California Gold Rush Collection (119778)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three pieces: 1) National Collector's Mint proof "COPY" of a frosted 1849 Twenty Dollar gold piece; in original blue velvet ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to C*****4 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Montana Collectibles  (110294)4371 - Montana Collectibles (110294)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small copper tray from National Air Tours, 1928, Great Falls, Montana, July 21, 1928. Stamped, compliments of Texas Pacific Coal & Oil Company, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Rug / Mexican Table Runner  (102130)4372 - Rug / Mexican Table Runner (102130)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Do you need something, bight and cheerful, for a side table ? Here it is . It is a small Mexican side table runner . Really nice condition, with bigh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Advertising Poster, Framed, Acme Brewing  (110697)4373 - Advertising Poster, Framed, Acme Brewing (110697)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
about 22 x 28", framed. label on lower part of frame missing. otherwise excellent. Date: c1940 Country if not USA: State: City: Proven...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ames & Harris made Chinese Bag  "Old Mill"  (110710)4374 - Ames & Harris made Chinese Bag "Old Mill" (110710)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage bag from Old Mill Yow Yuen & Co. from San Francisco. Green print of old mill with a tree and river on front of bag. Dragon symbol on to...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Bluebell Cream Harvester, c1900  (110749)4375 - Bluebell Cream Harvester, c1900 (110749)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large cast iron Bluebell Cream Harvester made by International Harvester Co. About 42" tall, 16 x 18", weighs about 150-200 pounds. 60 r...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Brass Sextant, 3-inch Working Reproduction  (110631)4376 - Brass Sextant, 3-inch Working Reproduction (110631)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful, working miniature reproduction of a sextant complete with four sun filters, split mirror, and a graticule with a magnifying glass
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*****3 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Coca Cola Serving Trays (3)  (110285)4377 - Coca Cola Serving Trays (3) (110285)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Coca Cola serving trays in this lot. 1) Copyright 1927, Soda Jerk Serving Tray, fair condition. Mfg. by American Artworks. 2) Copyright 1937, Ba
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Cook Utensils & Vintage Ice Cream Maker  (121596)4378 - Cook Utensils & Vintage Ice Cream Maker (121596)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of muffin pans, a coffee pot and a vintage ice cream maker (Not electric, hand cranked). After a little cleaning, all these items, includ
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Flatware Assortment  (121591)4379 - Flatware Assortment (121591)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of 35 different varieties and designs of flatware. Most are of the plain, brushed metal type. All appear in good condition. See photos f
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Framed Pioneer Duo  (120844)4380 - Framed Pioneer Duo (120844)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two framed pieces dealing with the early pioneers. They measure 10"x 14" 11"x 14" and include the Pioneer 10 Commandments and a...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
 
 
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Hand-Crafted Wall Mount Holder  (118988)4381 - Hand-Crafted Wall Mount Holder (118988)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wooden hand-crafted wall mount holder, which possibly held sprigs of flowers, comes with provenance. An old very yellowed note is taped to it, which r
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Historical Ribbon Collection  (119322)4382 - Historical Ribbon Collection (119322)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 ribbons from U.S. history, c1925-1965. Includes some dated and some not. Dated are four "Member" ribbons from the S.F. Archdioce...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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James King of William, Framed Facsimiles  (121146)4383 - James King of William, Framed Facsimiles (121146)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a framed piece, where the frame is worth more than the document copies in the frame. Made strictly as a wall hanger, the subject of the piece
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to p********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Litho Copy of Four Shipwrecks  (121145)4384 - Litho Copy of Four Shipwrecks (121145)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed copy of a a picture showing depictions of five shipwrecks that occurred over a 60 day period in 1853. Picture is a reproduction, frame is wher
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous Americana Collection  (112355)4385 - Miscellaneous Americana Collection (112355)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous Collectibles Lot: 2 brass owls (2” tall); a brass bath tub soap dispenser (Approx. 5 x 2 x 2”); an interesting luci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*o for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Miscellaneous Badges and Pins Box  (118906)4386 - Miscellaneous Badges and Pins Box (118906)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 3 x 5 x10 inch box stuffed full of miscellaneous badges, pinbacks and patches. Includes some from the late 1800s through the mid- and later 1900s. Y
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Signed Duck Decoys (3)  (110488)4387 - Signed Duck Decoys (3) (110488)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of three half scale decoys. There is a Joe Ravello #263 Pintail decoy, a Ross Trading mallard marked Dak Master (tm) Ross Trading -2016
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Sunburst Pattern Flatware  (121593)4388 - Sunburst Pattern Flatware (121593)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a group of 23 sunburst patterned flatware. This not a complete set, but perhaps you can add to a set you already have or know of. All pieces a
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Victorian Collectibles  (110701)4389 - Victorian Collectibles (110701)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large lot includes: 18 small 6" to 12") figures in Victorian clothing; 13 small (2-3") shoes and handbags; 10 small (5-7") frame...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
Sold to j*****r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Bodie Goodies and Western Ephemera  (100050)4390 - Bodie Goodies and Western Ephemera (100050)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NON original Bodie goodies-2 small gold coin bags-bags are real stamps are not. Wells Fargo tag and keys, Salisbury & Richardson card. 7 postcar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****G for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Antique Cow Bell & Four Way " Gun" Saw / 2 items.  (109718)4391 - Antique Cow Bell & Four Way " Gun" Saw / 2 items. (109718)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is an interesting pair of early Items. Item# 1 of 2 : Very early , hand made and hand soldered cow bell, with clanger !! Also has the original be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Branding Iron Set, A F I S Bar  (110573)4392 - Branding Iron Set, A F I S Bar (110573)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of five old branding irons, approx 35 to 46 inches long, including the letters A, F, I, S, and a Bar. Date: Country if not USA: State: Monta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Branding Iron Set, Numbers 6 7 8 9 and Bar  (110575)4393 - Branding Iron Set, Numbers 6 7 8 9 and Bar (110575)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of five old branding irons including the numbers 6, 7, 8, 9, and a Bar. Lengths vary between approx. 35 and 42 inches. The largest 9 (or 6) is abo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Branding Iron Set, Triangle J N X Y Bar  (110572)4394 - Branding Iron Set, Triangle J N X Y Bar (110572)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of six old branding irons, including a five-inch Triangle and the letters J, N, X, Y, and a Bar. Lengths vary from about 34 to 44 inches. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Branding Iron Set, various patterns  (110578)4395 - Branding Iron Set, various patterns (110578)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of six old branding irons including a small Triangle, an offset ED, W--, conjoined ME, A, and a Bar. ED is a little more than six inches tall, and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Double-Letter Branding Irons and Tools  (109793)4396 - Double-Letter Branding Irons and Tools (109793)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three large branding irons, and two branding tools. First one is 42-inch long unconnected KH pattern approx 4x5 inches; second is 41-inch-long, with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Nice Set of Montana Agate Bolo Ties  (110280)4397 - Nice Set of Montana Agate Bolo Ties (110280)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven bolo ties from Montana, each with a beautiful polished agate stone. Very attractive western piece. Date: Country if not USA: State: Monta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Six Multi-Letter Branding Irons  (109795)4398 - Six Multi-Letter Branding Irons (109795)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six multi-letter branding irons, between 11 and 24 inches long. Patterns include Rocking C, Rocking D, Rocking V, X-bar-J, S-curly-H, and Circle-VC. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Butch Cassidy Fantasy Report and Photo  (106409)4399 - Butch Cassidy Fantasy Report and Photo (106409)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photocopy of Edward Kirby article on likely fantasy Butch Cassidy raid in Winnenucca, NV with 8x10" color photo of First National Bank of Winne...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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