J.M. Davis Private Collection Firearm and Artifact Auction

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Introduction to the J.M. Davis Private Collection Firearm and Artifact Auction

J.M. Davis ran the Mason Hotel in Claremore, Oklahoma, for his entire career, from 1917 onward. From the age of seven in 1901 until 1965, he was an inveterate collector of all firearms, as well as artifacts reflecting history in Oklahoma and the Mississippi Valley region. To preserve his collection in perpetuity, he created the 40,000-square-foot J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore, which is today managed by the State of Oklahoma. It is the largest firearms Museum in North America.

The museum is a must-see for any weapons collector, displaying an incredible amount and variety of weaponry and famous felon, outlaw, and law enforcement personality items from history.

Proceeds of this sale directly benefit the long-term care and maintenance of the Collection. None of the items in this sale are out of the current museum exhibit displays. Nearly all of the items have been stored away, out of public view, since at least 1965 (54 years!), long before the modern era when most of the well-written and researched reference and table-top books on antique firearms were published. As an example, none of these weapons were known to R. Larry Wilson, a prolific firearms writer and author of approximately 60 books on antique firearms, who as a young man and budding firearms scholar, worked for Colt about the time this part of the collection went into storage.

The sale hosts more than 2200, antique to modern (probably none more recent than 1965) firearms, swords, crossbows and knives. In addition, there is a large section of Americana, featuring Native American stone and pottery items, primarily from Oklahoma and the Mississippi Valley. Items of cultural significance that are not in the sale are designated for, or already transferred to, the Oklahoma State Museum.

Davis was also a button, badge, medal and pinback collector, and there are more than a thousand items in this category, mostly in like-kind groups.

The two-day preview prior to the sale is a must for any serious collector.
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IOOF Ribbons JMD-1503130198 - IOOF Ribbons JMD-15031
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 early 20th century IOOF ribbons
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ironton, Oho Ribbon Collection JMD-1503830199 - Ironton, Oho Ribbon Collection JMD-15038
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 40 Ironton, OH ribbons, c. early 20th century
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Misc. Ribbon Collection JMD-1503730200 - Misc. Ribbon Collection JMD-15037
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 50 late 19th early 20th century ribbons
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Old Arm Bands JMD-1504030201 - Old Arm Bands JMD-15040
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 50 armbands and ribbons c. 1880-1915
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Blaine & Logan Presidential Ribbon JMD-1510630202 - Blaine & Logan Presidential Ribbon JMD-15106
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pink (faded red), 5" long "A full crop this year".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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IOOF Ribbons JMD-1516330203 - IOOF Ribbons JMD-15163
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 assorted IOOF ribbons and a breastbadge
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Railroad Breast Badge and Ribbon 1904 JMD-1510430204 - Railroad Breast Badge and Ribbon 1904 JMD-15104
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Louisiana Expo, 1904 railroad ticket agent badge with railroad medal, a wonderful piece we haven't seen before. This is an unknown So-Called Dol...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****o for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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US Grant Memorial Ribbon JMD-1510230205 - US Grant Memorial Ribbon JMD-15102
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1885, 8", no hanger device.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*********k for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Cigar and Tobacco Large Group JMD-1526330206 - Cigar and Tobacco Large Group JMD-15263
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lots of pipe stems, tobacco tinsold cigars, 10+ old cigar boxes etc, not all in photo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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School Sports Pin Collection JMD-1502530207 - School Sports Pin Collection JMD-15025
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 100 high school and college vintage sports pins, small to large sizes with original pin backs
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Winter Sports Pins JMD-1502230208 - Winter Sports Pins JMD-15022
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 small to medium size winter/skiing sports pins. Mostly original pinbacks
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Elk and Deer Mounts JMD-1002430209 - Elk and Deer Mounts JMD-10024
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 1) Deer mount. 34" across. 4-point male. Damaged mount. Likely c.1920. 2) Mature male Elk mount. 46" across, 40" tall. 3) F...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Champion Cast Iron Corker Remover JMD-1211230210 - Champion Cast Iron Corker Remover JMD-12112
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attached to table with lever for pulling wine corks
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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WW 2 Pin Collection JMD-1501030211 - WW 2 Pin Collection JMD-15010
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 50 mostly WW2 pins with original backs, small to large sizes.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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6 Shelves of Misc Antiques JMD-1212830212 - 6 Shelves of Misc Antiques JMD-12128
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 boxes of beer steins: box of misc ceramic antiques; box of cowboy 3D art; box of ceramic jugs and figurines, 2 boxes early 20 th century dolls: 3 bo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to v*******v for (1,500.00 + 330.00BP) = 1,830.00
 
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F.D. Jones Ceramic Vase  JMD-1003530213 - F.D. Jones Ceramic Vase JMD-10035
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice FD Jones signed ad dated dec 13 1898. small chip on base repaired.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to v*******v for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Vintage Cigar Holder and Case JMD-1512430214 - Vintage Cigar Holder and Case JMD-15124
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5.5" wood holder. 5" metal case "Drink Rhomberg's Pride"
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*****n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Rare British Pocket Knife JMD-1502830215 - Rare British Pocket Knife JMD-15028
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Folding knife with blade and awl. 5" handle
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Chinese Good Luck Money Sword JMD-1507730216 - Chinese Good Luck Money Sword JMD-15077
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19th century, 16", missing 1 row of coins.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a******a for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Chinese Good Luck Money Sword JMD-1507930217 - Chinese Good Luck Money Sword JMD-15079
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare large 23", 19TH century, with hanging coin globe. Missing top coins. Impressive!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a******a for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Chinese Good Luck Money Swords (2) JMD-1508030218 - Chinese Good Luck Money Swords (2) JMD-15080
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 19th century money sword used by Chinese immigrants. Usually found near Nevada or California mining regions. Loose coins
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******a for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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German Ceramic Pictorial Pipes JMD-1507530219 - German Ceramic Pictorial Pipes JMD-15075
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 pieces, largest 30"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******a for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Military Grab Bag JMD-1504630220 - Military Grab Bag JMD-15046
Holabird Western Americana Collections
German belt buckles and WW2 era items
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3***6 for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Military Patches JMD-1503930221 - Military Patches JMD-15039
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 military patches and shoulderboards? Some German
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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US Military Insignias JMD-1504730222 - US Military Insignias JMD-15047
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 US military insignia pins
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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WW 2 German War Stuff JMD-1505630223 - WW 2 German War Stuff JMD-15056
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 30 German WW 2 buckles, pins, booklets etc
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3***6 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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WW2 Patches JMD-1505130224 - WW2 Patches JMD-15051
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 US, France and German WW2 Military patches
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Mining Pins JMD-1501130225 - Mining Pins JMD-15011
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 mining pins/badges. Baker Mining Jubilee and Rodeo, 1911 Missouri School of Mines
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (15.00 + 0.00BP) = 15.00
 
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Buggy/Hand Held Carbide Lamps JMD-1506530226 - Buggy/Hand Held Carbide Lamps JMD-15065
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1910 pair of carbides by Suzuki, Tokyo. 7" plus handle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to 5******t for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Mining Survey Chain JMD-1507230227 - Mining Survey Chain JMD-15072
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal mining survey chain, not measured, links 11"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*****r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Modern Bright Red Stone Knives JMD-1211730228 - Modern Bright Red Stone Knives JMD-12117
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red jasper, possibly artificial, 10" knives by an unknown knapper.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*********e for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Modern Large white chert Projectile Points JMD-1212230229 - Modern Large white chert Projectile Points JMD-12122
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About nine points varying in size and style by a modern Knapper, found in box marked Modern in Museum archive.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Modern White Chert Points and Kinves JMD-1211630230 - Modern White Chert Points and Kinves JMD-12116
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 long buff colored chert projectiles and knives, from a box marked "modern" in Museum archive. Unknown knapper. 9-12" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Ancient Clay Artifacts and Carved Bone JMD-1511430231 - Ancient Clay Artifacts and Carved Bone JMD-15114
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clay tube and head 2.5", carved bone 1"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v*******v for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Arizona Pueblo Clay Pot JMD-1518030232 - Arizona Pueblo Clay Pot JMD-15180
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small 3" clay pot, pieces glued together, no patterns, incomplete.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*****f for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Ax Collection JMD-1513230233 - Ax Collection JMD-15132
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen axes from differing locales composed of differing rocks, from grantics to other porphyrys. Generally 4-9"
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Banner Stone group JMD-1525930234 - Banner Stone group JMD-15259
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five carved banner stones, used for weights for the Atlatl most with labels (missouri)
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Bark Peeling Stone JMD-1572630235 - Bark Peeling Stone JMD-15726
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large well used long sstone for "bark peeling" , from Orangeville, Ohio (1920's label). 22" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*********e for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Black Clay Human Effigy JMD-1525630236 - Black Clay Human Effigy JMD-15256
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4.5" tall. Old museum label says "Human effigy found excavating for Panama canal" xxxsthmus
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to n********d.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Broken Indian Large Hammer JMD-1505930237 - Broken Indian Large Hammer JMD-15059
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6" stone head, 21" detached wood handle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******a for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Carved Stone Faces JMD-1517830238 - Carved Stone Faces JMD-15178
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual sandstone carved faces. Assumed North American, no location data known.about 6". The lot also includes a partial sandstone center body...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n********d.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Chert Hoe Group JMD-1511130239 - Chert Hoe Group JMD-15111
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 chert hoes, probably midwestern, 4-6"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Chert Hoes JMD-1515530240 - Chert Hoes JMD-15155
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three midwestern chert hoes. About 4 x 9".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Chert Projectile Group JMD-1511330241 - Chert Projectile Group JMD-15113
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White chert tools and points. Four large hand tools, up to 3 x 9". Some of the pieces here have been adhered to a small frame. (2 Bennington ma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Chert Scrapers JMD-1515130242 - Chert Scrapers JMD-15151
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen chert scrapers, mostly midwestern white chert. Only onle labeled with provenance- Doniphan Co. Kansas. Generally 3-5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Chinese Red Clay Pipe JMD-1506630243 - Chinese Red Clay Pipe JMD-15066
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22" stem, red clay bowl, note uncoiling
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a******a for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Chisel Point Hammers JMD-1517230244 - Chisel Point Hammers JMD-15172
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fourteen chisel point, often poilshed, hammers. Variety of sized from about 4 to 8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Chisle Point, Flat bottom Hammers JMD-1517330245 - Chisle Point, Flat bottom Hammers JMD-15173
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six hammers or tomahawks with a carved flat botton and deep grooves for attachment to a handle. Nearly uniform is size but multilithic compositions.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to v*******v for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Double Bit Axes JMD-1511830246 - Double Bit Axes JMD-15118
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Flaked and chipped double bit axes, , 5 count, 4-8". One has a label showing Doniphan Kansas, 1929.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******K for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Early Midwestern Pots JMD-1522730247 - Early Midwestern Pots JMD-15227
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The label from the musseum states this is mid-mississippian. 6" x 6" pot. Repairs to lip. The second pot is missing part of a side and is...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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