January 2018 Auction: Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, Railroad, Mining, Native Americana

Auction Details

Our first auction of 2018 is a special two-day, 1,400+ lot sale with items in more than a dozen collecting categories, including Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Mining, Postcards, Bottles, General Americana, Native Americana, Antique Firearms, Military, Cowboy, and a Bargains & Dealer Specials Section.

*Highlights*

--A rare grouping of 19th century silverware from jewelers on the Comstock Lode, including a never-before-seen M.M. Fredrick silver chalice.

--A stunning California Gold-in-Quartz watch plus other jewelry

--A large General Americana section featuring ephemera from Western states like California, Nevada, Colorado, Montana; large postcard collections from Utah and Washington; and art.

--An assorted Mining section with reference books, lamps, spoons, rare stock certificates, photographs, documents, and ore and fossil specimens

--All sorts of Native Americana including baskets, beadwork, clothing, tools, war clubs, rugs, pottery, and ephemera

--Cowboy collectibles such as art, ephemera, saddles, irons, clothing, and photographs

--A Firearms & Weaponry section featuring rare antique ammunition and knives

--Military collectibles including Civil War documents, photographs, and a rare Ambulance Corps Arm Band

--Coin collecting books, catalogs, US coin sets, US and foreign medals, bank notes/currency, and ingots

--Rare slot machines, gaming chips, and ephemera in our Gaming section

--A fabulous antique Bottle section featuring California Gold Rush Sodas and Nevada Medicines, including examples used in Fred Holabird's bottle books.

--Railroad reference books, padlocks, nails, passes, and other ephemera including train wreck photo collections

--A small but select offering of Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles including 1850s stock certificates

--Collectibles from 8 different World's Fairs & Expositions

--The auction concludes with a large Bargains & Dealer Specials section full of collectibles from many categories including Mining, Railroad, Tokens, & General Americana. These lots are either large groupings or entry-level items, meant to help restock dealer inventories and jumpstart a new generation of collectors!


Full Auction Schedule

Day One, January 20th, 2018 (Lots 1001-1723)

*General Americana (Lots 1001-1377)
*Foreign (Lots 1378-1391)
*Mining (Lots 1392-1578)
*Minerals (Lots1579-1596)
*Art (Lots 1597-1625)
*Native Americana (Lots 1626-1723)

Day Two, January 21st, 2018 (Lots 2001-2726)

*Cowboy (Lots 2001-2054)
*Firearms/Weaponry (Lots 2055-2102)
*Military (Lots 2103-2135)
*Numismatics (Lots 2136-2192)
*Gaming (Lots 2193-2210)
*Tokens (Lots 2211-2232)
*Bottles (Lots 2233-2365)
*Saloon (Lots 2366-2373
*Railroadiana (Lots 2374-2483)
*Wells Fargo (Lots 2484-2489)
*World's Fair & Expositions (Lots 2490-2508)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (Lots 2509-2726)
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Dodge Bros. Cash Register1001 - Dodge Bros. Cash Register
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an early 1900's cash register made by Dodge Brothers. This is not your standard old fashion cash register. It measures 20"x 20"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to u********y.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Bronze/Brass National Cash Register1002 - Bronze/Brass National Cash Register
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous bronze/brass national cash register. Serial number 618588. Single drawer. Patented October 4, 1904. External works in excellent condition. T
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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PT Barnum, Tom Thumb CDV plus Photos of Early Actresses1003 - PT Barnum, Tom Thumb CDV plus Photos of Early Actresses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) CDV by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. of General Tom Thumb and his family. Has their printed signatures on reverse. Charles Sherwood S...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Coca-Cola Ephemera1004 - Coca-Cola Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coca Cola ephemera includes: 1) Eight Coke advertising trays, various designs, 18" x 13.5"; 2) Red plastic bag--"Drink Coca-Cola in B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to j****7 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN1005 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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1940's Coca Cola Clock1006 - 1940's Coca Cola Clock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original 1940's Art Deco telechron wall clock. Measures 16" and no apparent cracks or dents. Might require new electric motor, but a cheap ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 185.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Coca-Cola Sign1007 - Coca-Cola Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a large 66"x 41" metal Coca-Cola advertisement. These were usually used on exterior walls of businesses. This one is framed and i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to g****v for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Vintage Coca-Cola Cooler1008 - Vintage Coca-Cola Cooler
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Coca-Cola cooler in very good condition. Steel cooler with galvanized liner and tray, includes cap puller. 17" x 18" x 12". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to L*******5 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Hunting and Fishing Photos and Postcards (14)1009 - Hunting and Fishing Photos and Postcards (14)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 hunting and fishing photos, postcards and RPC's. A large catfish, stringers of fish, deer, carp. Date: Location: HWAC# 57215
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Fishing Photo Collection1010 - Fishing Photo Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
46 original photos and 1 pamphlet. Includes snapshots, stereoviews, original postcards. All mostly postcard size or smaller. Lots of fish, many on loa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********t for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Hunting Related Tintypes (2)1011 - Hunting Related Tintypes (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A seated man with fur at his feet and 2 men with a rifle. Date: Location: HWAC# 57273
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Large Hunting and Fishing Photo Collection1012 - Large Hunting and Fishing Photo Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 29 8" x 10" b/w photos, some reprints. Most are trophy shots highlighting the kids. Features deer, elk, moose, fox and fish. Date:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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US Horse Portrait Collection (19)1013 - US Horse Portrait Collection (19)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of horses, many are card backed. These were often used as horse "portraits" to try to sell specific horses. Very few are identi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Children With Horses on a Farm Photos (6)1014 - Children With Horses on a Farm Photos (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly cabinet cards without identification. 1 stereoview. Date: c. 1890-1910 Location: HWAC# 57272
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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American Buggy Photo Collection (15)1015 - American Buggy Photo Collection (15)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original photos of buggies and horses, mostly cabinet card style, some RPC's. Date: c.1890-1910 Location: HWAC# 57229
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Ranch and Farm Photo Group (28)1016 - Ranch and Farm Photo Group (28)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
costly cabinet cards, a few RPC's. a few snapshots. No locations given. Date: c. 1890-1910 Location: HWAC# 57267
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Farming RPC, Tin Type and Photos (15)1017 - Farming RPC, Tin Type and Photos (15)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small tintype of 2 men, 1 on a horse, wrinkled. Mostly b/w photos with farm animals and farmers. Date: Location: HWAC# 57216
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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US Buggy and Wagon Photos (17)1018 - US Buggy and Wagon Photos (17)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wagon and buggy assortment, usually these photos were taken because the owners were proud of their wagons. Date: c. 1890-1910 Location: HWAC# 57
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Large Hunting Photo Collection1019 - Large Hunting Photo Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 80 b/w photos of duck, deer, elk, moose, bear etc. hunting shots. Many are trophy shots, some stereoviews snapshots, RPC's, a few new pro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t******2 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Mining and Western Photos, Many with Horses (9)1020 - Mining and Western Photos, Many with Horses (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nome, AK stereoview of a miners house with fold, postcards, photos, rap of men with horses and guns Date: Location: HWAC# 57217
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Photo's of Wagons & Buggies1021 - Photo's of Wagons & Buggies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 photo's (black & white) of horse draw carriages, wagon & buggies (1800's to early 1900's. Date: Location: HWAC# 55153
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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James W. Queen & Co. Microscope1022 - James W. Queen & Co. Microscope
Holabird Western Americana Collections
James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia. Universal Household Microscope. Queen was a major supplier of miners lamps. Brass, 7 inches tall. The James ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Survey Telescope with Tripod Model No. 80901023 - Survey Telescope with Tripod Model No. 8090
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Telescope, made by David White Instruments, Meridian made in the USA, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is in very good condition. Has case for telesco
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Mail Pouch Chewing Tobacco Thermometer1024 - Mail Pouch Chewing Tobacco Thermometer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This impressive piece of advertising metal measures 38"x 8", is brightly colored and still has its thermometer intact. It does have a few ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Steiner Violin1025 - Steiner Violin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a used Jacobus Steiner violin. A search for the maker revealed a Jacobus Steiner , but this is marked twice with Steiner, which failed to show
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*m for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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3 Different Vintage Irons1026 - 3 Different Vintage Irons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different sad irons. The A. C. Williams Co. with detachable wooden handle. Some internal rust. Triangular iron with a 5 on top plate and ornate me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to t******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lanterns and Lantern Parts1027 - Lanterns and Lantern Parts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of lanterns and several lantern parts c.1880-1920. 1 Dietz lantern New York, U.S.A., 1 Bradley and Hubbard (B & H) lantern. Also include...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Scientific Instrument Advertising & Ephemera1028 - Scientific Instrument Advertising & Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Includes: pictorial letterhead for A. Lietz Co. (Surveying, Engineering, Mining & Nautical Instruments), San Francisco, 1912; illustra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to n********c.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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US Typewriter Ephemera (Blotters, Letterheads, Catalogs)1029 - US Typewriter Ephemera (Blotters, Letterheads, Catalogs)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Includes: pictorial letterhead for Blickensderfer Typewriters (San Francisco, 1903); illustrated booklet advertising the various products fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Early Knott's Berry Farm (Disneyland) Ephemera1030 - Early Knott's Berry Farm (Disneyland) Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Color booklet with mailing envelope, c.1950s. "Knott's Berry Farm and Ghost Town." Pacific Press. Full of black and white...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Hopalong Cassidy 3-Sheet Movie Poster1031 - Hopalong Cassidy 3-Sheet Movie Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 3-Sheet from the Hopalong Cassidy Oater, "Bar 20" also starring Andy Clyde. this poster measures 41"x 81" and was usua...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****t for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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George O'Brien 1940 Movie Poster1032 - George O'Brien 1940 Movie Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rare one-sheet, original poster from the George O'Brien 1940 western, "Triple Justice" co-starring Virginia Vale. The one-sh...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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CDV of Dolly Adams, "The Water Queen"1033 - CDV of Dolly Adams, "The Water Queen"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dolly Adams became famous as a California showgirl who performed water shows wearing a skin-tight, semi-transparent swim suit. Photo c. 1880's....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Entertainment Photo's & Group of Cal. Movie Stills1034 - Entertainment Photo's & Group of Cal. Movie Stills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These photo's & stills include Gladys Knight & the Pips; Dr. Cory SerVaas, Editor and Publisher of The Saturday Evening Post, visiting w...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Shirley Temple Ephemera (Playing Cards, Autograph, Photos)1035 - Shirley Temple Ephemera (Playing Cards, Autograph, Photos)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Includes: c.1938 color print signed by Temple, 7.5 x 10"; signed 1962 letter from Shirley T. Black turning down an invitation to spe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage Theatre Booklets and Liberace Programs1036 - Vintage Theatre Booklets and Liberace Programs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Liberace piano shaped concert programs. 9 1941-1950's program pages from Wilke's Alcazar Theater and 1926 advertising programs. Justus War...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Phonograph & Radio Ephemera Collection1037 - Phonograph & Radio Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of 75. Includes: 40 invoices/billheads for Buehn Phonograph Co., Edison Distributors, c.1920s; group of booklets/pamphlets for radio tubes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Entertainment Ephemera (Approx 40 pieces)1038 - Entertainment Ephemera (Approx 40 pieces)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Many black & white photos of "aspiring actors" with their resume's attached, miscellaneous letters dated 1917; photo of Lillian Ru...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Theater Ephemera (approx. 20 pieces)1039 - Theater Ephemera (approx. 20 pieces)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pamphlets, pictures, advertisements & programs of live theater. Black & white photo of Tyrone Power, Program from Le Lido de Paris, Stardust...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Music Ephemera Assortment1040 - Music Ephemera Assortment
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paperback book entitled Success in Music and How to Win It by Ten World Famous Musicians approx. 30 pp., small pamphlets of sheet music including &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Fur Coat1041 - Fur Coat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a full length fur coat of unknown species (possibly mink0. Coat is from Annis Furs of New York and Detroit.. It appears to be quite old and th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Choice Watch with California Gold in Quartz Chain1042 - Choice Watch with California Gold in Quartz Chain
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pocket watch with a chain containing 7 sets of small gold/quartz samples and one large (27mm x 32mm) gold quartz sample. Watch has fancy engraving and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to d**********3 for (3,250.00 + 812.50BP) = 4,062.50
 
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14k Gold 14mm Herringbone Chain1043 - 14k Gold 14mm Herringbone Chain
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14k gold 10mm herringbone chain, 20". 39.6g and 1.39 oz. Incredible necklace. Date: Location: zItaly HWAC# 44373
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to e****i for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Buckle, Pocket Knife, Snuff Box Set1044 - Buckle, Pocket Knife, Snuff Box Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a nice little collectible set that includes a Sheffield snuff box, an Indian Chief Pin, an ornate belt buckle, and a pendant pocket knife /sci
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Watches, Buttons and Money Clip Group1045 - Watches, Buttons and Money Clip Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot includes two pocket watches (neither appear to work), three pewter star buttons, and Indian head penny money clip and a leather billfold pou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Lady's Purse Accessories1046 - Lady's Purse Accessories
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This unique lot contains a basket weave style compact, a coin purse, a rhinestone hair comb, a perfume holder and a cigarette/lighter combo. All very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Marquise Cut CZ Gold Ring1047 - Marquise Cut CZ Gold Ring
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14K gold filigree, large marquise cut CZ, .15 ozs. Size 6.5. Date: Location: HWAC# 44362
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Diamond and Sapphire Ring1047a - Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14K gold, diamond and sapphire, .18 ozt., 28 cttw. Nice setting, size 8. Date: Location: HWAC# 44354
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j******0 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Marquise Shape of Diamonds1048 - Marquise Shape of Diamonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14K gold set with diamonds set in an overall marquise shape, 12 ozs, 19 cttw. Size 4.5. Date: Location: HWAC# 44356
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******0 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Gold and Diamond Tennis Bracelet1049 - Gold and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14K gold, 2 cttw diamond tennis bracelet. 52 diamonds, 7 1/8" long. Elegant piece. Date: Location: HWAC# 44345
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to j******0 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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