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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Timber Saw Blade Collection  (122718)4080 - Timber Saw Blade Collection (122718)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of eight original antique saw blades for the eclectic logging collector or decorator. There are four two-man crosscut saws about 6' each; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****8 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Floor Mount Metal Lathe from Bodie, California  (119450)4081 - Floor Mount Metal Lathe from Bodie, California (119450)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Lathe was used at Luning after it was no longer in use at Bodie. Purchased at the Bobby Bell estate. Bobby Bell was born in 1914 in the gold and
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S*****8 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Three Foot Circular Saw Blade  (119451)4082 - Three Foot Circular Saw Blade (119451)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Purchased at the Bobby Bell estate. Bobby Bell was born in 1914 in the gold and silver mining camp of Bodie . Bell followed his grandfather and father
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s******B for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #3  (122017)4083 - Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #3 (122017)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yet another miner's tram bucket, approx 24 x 36 x 24 inches. Rusty inside and out. See more in Candelaria, Nevada. Date: Country if not USA: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Carbide Mining Lamps / " Guy's Dropper" / 2 Item  (106294)4084 - Carbide Mining Lamps / " Guy's Dropper" / 2 Item (106294)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 2: ( 3 pieces ) Identical small brass hooked carbide miners lamps for caps or helmets. 3 1/2" tall, with reflectors. Made by the U...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to A******S for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Broken Box Ends of Rare Powder & Candle Boxes  (122059)4085 - Broken Box Ends of Rare Powder & Candle Boxes (122059)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of broken box ends from rare powder and candle producers, found underground at Candelaria. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #1  (122015)4086 - Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #1 (122015)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miner's tram bucket, approx 24 x 36 x 24 inches. Old silver paint on the outside, with some tar residue on the inside. See more in Cerro Gordo, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #2  (122016)4087 - Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #2 (122016)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Another miner's tram bucket, approx 24 x 36 x 24 inches. Old silver paint on the outside, with some tar residue on the inside. See more in Cerro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Early Oil and Fuel Tins (3)  (122150)4088 - Early Oil and Fuel Tins (3) (122150)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three 5-gallon tins, circa 1900-1915, with names of early fuel producers and used for engines found underground at Candelaria, generally 9 inches squa
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********r.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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EXTREMELY RARE Safety Nitro Powder Co. Wood Box  (121727)4089 - EXTREMELY RARE Safety Nitro Powder Co. Wood Box (121727)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Safety Nitro Powder Co., Dynamite, San Francisco, 430 California Street. Square Nail Construction. Original as repaired. Some of these items are heavy
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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