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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Stone Axes, Labeled JMD-1513430298 - Stone Axes, Labeled JMD-15134
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stone axes, five, from two locations in Kansas: Eden, Atchion County, and Doniphan. Other labels in the collection refernce a collection date of 1929.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Stone Beads and spindle whorls.  JMD-1527230299 - Stone Beads and spindle whorls. JMD-15272
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about eight pieces, mostly with old 1920's labels, but location not often shown. Generally 1" and less.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*********e for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Stone Grinding Rocks JMD-1517730300 - Stone Grinding Rocks JMD-15177
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One mortar and three pestels. No location data. Stone mortar is about 9" diameter.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to u********e.. for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Stone Hammer JMD-1514230301 - Stone Hammer JMD-15142
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22" handle, oval head
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Stone Hammer JMD-1514330302 - Stone Hammer JMD-15143
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29" handle, conical head
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******a for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Stone Knife group JMD-1518630303 - Stone Knife group JMD-15186
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 stone knives from the Davis Collection. No location data shown, probably midwestern. Great variety and "wow" factor.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to h*********1 for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Stone Mortar and Pestel JMD-1527730304 - Stone Mortar and Pestel JMD-15277
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10" diameter, 4" tall. Carved granite. No location data.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Stone Pipe Beginnings JMD-1527430305 - Stone Pipe Beginnings JMD-15274
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two stone pipe beginnings. Basic carving completed, needing to finish holes and designs. Larger is 10"
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to u********e.. for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Stone Sinkers JMD-1513330306 - Stone Sinkers JMD-15133
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine stone sinkers, several with old museum labels showing an Oregon source. 4-8" in diameter. Used as fishing weights, possibly with nets.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*********e for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Stone Tool Collection JMD-1515430307 - Stone Tool Collection JMD-15154
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 stone tools from the midwest. Labeled loacations include Jefferson and Boone Counties, Missouir and Alma Kansas. Geberally 6-9", white...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Stone Tools JMD-1517630308 - Stone Tools JMD-15176
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 16 diversified use stone tools. Includes "stemmed hoe", three holed rocks for sinkers, scrPERS, HOES AND OTHERS. Size varie...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******K for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Tiny Bird and Quartz Points JMD-1527130309 - Tiny Bird and Quartz Points JMD-15271
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This eclectic group of points was on display at the museum for fifty years. These ornate little bird points are as cute as it gets, made of varied col
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Tomahawk or Stone Hammer Collection JMD-1517530310 - Tomahawk or Stone Hammer Collection JMD-15175
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Significant collection of 24 large hammers with chiseled point and groovedhead for attachment . Many locations are found on early labels from the 1920
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Turtle Shell Rattle JMD-1514630311 - Turtle Shell Rattle JMD-15146
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turtle shell ratttle on covered and painted stick, 17"
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to u********r.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Unusual Awls and Points JMD-1515330312 - Unusual Awls and Points JMD-15153
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 pieces. Clearly from multi sources. Note the differing styles of the awls. The backs of many of the points have an adhesive from museum mount
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Unusual Ax Heads JMD-1511230313 - Unusual Ax Heads JMD-15112
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pieces, one from Eden, Kansas collected 1929; another labeled Cherokee Co., OK. Largest about 6"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****e for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Unusual Clay Water Jug JMD-1525530314 - Unusual Clay Water Jug JMD-15255
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The musseum label was missing from this unique piece, that has red and black painted portions, We suspect South American, but do not know. 10" ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to v*******v for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Vintage Figural Clay Pipe JMD-1506730315 - Vintage Figural Clay Pipe JMD-15067
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. early 1800's head pipe, 14.5"
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******K for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Water Basket  JMD-1518130316 - Water Basket JMD-15181
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paiute water basket. Single loop handle, 8" tall, 8" diameter. Red pine pitch seal. Classic.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a******a for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Wood Shoes and Old Ice Skates JMD-1526230317 - Wood Shoes and Old Ice Skates JMD-15262
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 pair wooden shoe, 2 pairs old attachable ice skates
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to B****7 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Woodland Projectile Points JMD-1521130318 - Woodland Projectile Points JMD-15211
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of "woodland" points as identified by the old curator. Perhaps 150 points here, not counted. This is a classic Missouri point....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s********b.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Vintage Bead Belt JMD-1506830319 - Vintage Bead Belt JMD-15068
Holabird Western Americana Collections
39" gray, multi-color beaded belt
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to w********o for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Early Clay Pipes (8) JMD-1506930320 - Early Clay Pipes (8) JMD-15069
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 early clay pipes, figural etc, plus a metal protector case
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to t****r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Old Carved Catlinite Pipes (5) JMD-1507030321 - Old Carved Catlinite Pipes (5) JMD-15070
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 pipes, 2 are clearly pre 1900, 2 shaped clay
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t****r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Old Clay Pipes (16) JMD-1507630322 - Old Clay Pipes (16) JMD-15076
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 16 old clay pipes from American southeast, some with old museum labels
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Expo Medals (3) JMD-1501630323 - Expo Medals (3) JMD-15016
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.25" white metal 1884, 1.6" St Louis, 1.6" St. Louis
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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GAR Medals (4) JMD-1501830324 - GAR Medals (4) JMD-15018
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.75" 1887 with eagle, 1.75"1902, 1.5" 21st encampment x2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (55.00 + 0.00BP) = 55.00
 
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Grover Cleveland Inauguration Medal JMD-1501930325 - Grover Cleveland Inauguration Medal JMD-15019
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3" copper inauguration medal. 1893
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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IOOF 1903 Medal JMD-1501730326 - IOOF 1903 Medal JMD-15017
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.75" copper?, some wear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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JM Davis Expo Cent and Silver Medal JMD-1503030327 - JM Davis Expo Cent and Silver Medal JMD-15030
Holabird Western Americana Collections
JM Davis personal collections-2.75" 1936 Centennial Expo copper lucky Penny and 1.5" SILVER Museum medal
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (55.00 + 0.00BP) = 55.00
 
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Livestock and Byrd Medals (3) JMD-1501530328 - Livestock and Byrd Medals (3) JMD-15015
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.25" brass Admiral Byrd 1928-30, 1" white metal Gut Heil, 1.5" brass 1904 Newcomb's Tavern
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*****E for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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McKinley Inauguration Medal JMD-1501230329 - McKinley Inauguration Medal JMD-15012
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3" copper William McKinley inauguration medal. 1897
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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McKinley Medal JMD-1502030330 - McKinley Medal JMD-15020
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.5" copper McKinley 1898 medal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (55.00 + 0.00BP) = 55.00
 
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British Badges (3) JMD-1512030331 - British Badges (3) JMD-15120
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 white metal British badges
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to B****7 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Farming Medal, Silver JMD-1523430332 - Farming Medal, Silver JMD-15234
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1920 silver farming medal, 1.5"
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Foreign Military Medals (3) JMD-1517030333 - Foreign Military Medals (3) JMD-15170
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fairfax 2110, Gen. Haller 1923, WW1 Mercantile Marine
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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General US Grant Medal JMD-1513930334 - General US Grant Medal JMD-15139
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.5" copper medal
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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James Buchanan Medal JMD-1513830335 - James Buchanan Medal JMD-15138
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3" copper medal. Was wrapped in oil cloth
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to i***7 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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James Madison Medal JMD-1513630336 - James Madison Medal JMD-15136
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.5" copper medal
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to y*******t for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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JQ Adams Medal JMD-1514030337 - JQ Adams Medal JMD-15140
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.5" copper medal
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Knights Templar Medals (3) JMD-1521830338 - Knights Templar Medals (3) JMD-15218
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 medals 1.25-1.5", copper and white metal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to L********r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Missouri School of Mines Fortieth Anniv Medal JMD-1510730339 - Missouri School of Mines Fortieth Anniv Medal JMD-15107
Holabird Western Americana Collections
silver colored medal, 1.3" diameter, 1911. rare.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*****E for (15.00 + 0.00BP) = 15.00
 
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Rare Cooperage Medals  JMD-15192.130340 - Rare Cooperage Medals JMD-15192.1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 and partial medals, midwest
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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St Louis Medals (7) JMD-1527030341 - St Louis Medals (7) JMD-15270
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3x Veiled prophet 1902, 1891 Sunday School, 1913 grocers torn breastbadge, 1937 American College of Physicians. North St Louis Business Mens Assoc-con
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Thomas Jefferson Medal JMD-1511530342 - Thomas Jefferson Medal JMD-15115
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3" copper medal.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****o for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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US Grant Medal JMD-1515030343 - US Grant Medal JMD-15150
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3" copper medal by WC Barber of the US Mint. 1873.
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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WW 2 Medals (4) JMD-1520330344 - WW 2 Medals (4) JMD-15203
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 WW2 themed medals
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Zachary Taylor Medal JMD-1513730345 - Zachary Taylor Medal JMD-15137
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.5" copper medal
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to n**********k for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Foreign Coins and Currency JMD-1503530346 - Foreign Coins and Currency JMD-15035
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Foreign coins, currency and some WW2 military
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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US Presidents Print JMD-1000430347 - US Presidents Print JMD-10004
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copyright 1908. Taft is the latest president. In period frame (molded tin on wood). Metal work on frame is chipped. Print is waterstained at far right
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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