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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Nice CZ Ring1050 - Nice CZ Ring
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14K gold, 5 CZ's, large center stone, .10 ozs. Size 7.5. Date: Location: HWAC# 44359
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******0 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Gold over Sterling Diamond Tennis Bracelet1051 - Gold over Sterling Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold over sterling diamond Tennis bracelet, 6.25" long, .29 ozs. Nice looking bracelet. Date: Location: HWAC# 44369
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to j******0 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Three Fine 14K Gold Bracelets1052 - Three Fine 14K Gold Bracelets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three fine 14K gold bracelets: one with small gold heart; two others are fine simple chains. 4.3g Date: Location: HWAC# 45606
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Jewelry Company Stocks & Tradecards1053 - Jewelry Company Stocks & Tradecards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. 1) Two issued stock certificates for the S.A. Rider Jewelry Company. Issued 1902 & 1914, not cancelled. Elk vignette. Fair condition....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Early Western Topographic Maps1054 - Early Western Topographic Maps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 40 western US topographic maps, mostly pre-1920. Most of these are from the first series of surveys, c1895-1915, before they were standardize
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Huge Rand McNally Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide1055 - Huge Rand McNally Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Huge 20.75" x 16" hardcover world commercial atlas. Pages not numbered but very substantial. 1963. Date: 1963 Location: HWAC# 571961
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Framed USGS Elevation Map1056 - Framed USGS Elevation Map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Multicolor US map with shaded zones related to elevation. Map is 19" x 29", frame 23" x 36.5". Map has a small missing area in A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to M********y for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Lincoln and Grant Lithographs, 18651057 - Lincoln and Grant Lithographs, 1865
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large framed lithographs prints of Lincoln and Grant by Bingham & Dodd, Connecticut, printed from "oil colors, by Bingham & Dodd, H...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Stereoviews of President McKinley1058 - Stereoviews of President McKinley
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Seven are Underwood & Underwood: multiple shots of him at desk in White House, as well as portraits of him and Mrs. McKinley (one han...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t******2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Ships Named for US Presidents Ephemera1059 - Ships Named for US Presidents Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. 1) Dollar Steamship Line. Five Radio News 1929 bulletins issued aboard S.S. President Harrison. Full of news like baseball scores, politics
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Six Stereoviews of President McKinley1060 - Six Stereoviews of President McKinley
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 different of the 25th president. Four Underwood & Underwood: two of McKinley at desk in White House, c.1898 and c.1900, and two portrai...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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US Grant as President CDV1061 - US Grant as President CDV
Holabird Western Americana Collections
President US Grant CDV while seated in the White House. No photo logo. 3.5" x 2.25" Date: Location: HWAC# 57923
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M********y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Rare Presidential Portrait Booklet1062 - Rare Presidential Portrait Booklet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portrait Gallery of the presidents of the US. Compliments of Pacific Bank, San Francisco, Cal. 24pp of presidential portrait engravings. 7" x 4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Rare Reichel San Francisco Silver Flatware, c18631063 - Rare Reichel San Francisco Silver Flatware, c1863
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five matching small silver spoons marked F. R. Reichel, S.F. (San Francisco). Reichel was an early San Francisco Silversmith at 620-622 Merchant. His
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 420.00
Sold to k*******2 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Kohler & Ritter Silver Flatware, c18671064 - Kohler & Ritter Silver Flatware, c1867
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kohler & Ritter were successors to Fred Reichel in San Francisco in 1867. Both worked as silversmiths with Reichel, and Gotthard Kohler was Reic...
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Start Price : 420.00 | Estimate : 840.00 - 1,260.00
 
 
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Shreve & Company Four Small Trays1065 - Shreve & Company Four Small Trays
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four six inch candy-type dishes with extensive scroll work on edges. Hallmarked "Shreve & Co / San Francisco / Sterling." Incredibly n...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*********r for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Shreve & Company Serving Bowl1066 - Shreve & Company Serving Bowl
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Presented by "City and County of San Francisco / Trophy / For the Best Historical Entry / Mother Lode Roundup / 1965 / Awarded to ." Nine...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********1 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Vintage Lunt Silverplate Candlesticks1067 - Vintage Lunt Silverplate Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This pair of vintage Lunt silverplate candlesticks have a gorgeous, ornate pattern with heavy embossing. Marked on the bottom "Lunt E-61, they ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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M. M. Fredrick Silver Flatware Collection1068 - M. M. Fredrick Silver Flatware Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of twelve pieces: six salad forks and six extra large tablespoons (8.5" long, the bowl 3" x 1.85" - we'd use these for...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to D******a for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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M.M. Fredrick Silver Chalice, Virginia City, Nevada1068a - M.M. Fredrick Silver Chalice, Virginia City, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This unique and rare lot is a silver chalice from Virginia City, Nevada. The piece measures 6 1/2 inches in height, with a cup opening of 3 inches. It
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Matching Set of M. M. Fredrick Spoons1068b - Matching Set of M. M. Fredrick Spoons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Teaspoon. All are stamped "COIN" (as in Coin Silver) and "M. M. Fredrick, Virg. Nev". All initialed on the end of the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to D******a for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Silver Flatware Collection, Possibly Virginia City1069 - Silver Flatware Collection, Possibly Virginia City
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine pieces that came with the M. M. Frederick, Eaves & Co., and Nye silver flatware from Virginia City. These pieces are NOT MARKED. Two pieces...
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 360.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Ultra Rare Nye & Co. Silver Pieces, c1865-18661070 - Ultra Rare Nye & Co. Silver Pieces, c1865-1866
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nye may have gotten started in Sacramento in the late 1850's. By 1860 he was in partnership with W.T. Eaves. The pair appeared to have moved to ...
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Rare M.M. Fredrick Silver Flatware, c18721071 - Rare M.M. Fredrick Silver Flatware, c1872
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Several years ago we sold a large collection of about 68 M.M. Fredrick silver pieces, mostly flatware, all marked as such. They included Gorham and Me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to D******a for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Ultra Rare W. T. Eaves, Virginia City Silver Flatware, c1860's1072 - Ultra Rare W. T. Eaves, Virginia City Silver Flatware, c1860's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This marks the second time we've been able to offer the very rare Eaves silver. We offered the discovery piece about a year or two ago, a single...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to D******a for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Sterling Silver Scalloped Tray1073 - Sterling Silver Scalloped Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hallmarked "[bird in circle] / Ortega / COTXAN[?] / 900 / 5472." 9". Date: Location: zMexico HWAC# 58203
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M**j for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Silverplate Coffee and Tea Service1074 - Silverplate Coffee and Tea Service
Holabird Western Americana Collections
E.P.N.S. silver--Electro Plated Nickel Silver. Coffee pot and tea pot, beautiful vintage floral pattern. Also included: silverplate tray and silverpla
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Group of Silver Plate Items1075 - Group of Silver Plate Items
Holabird Western Americana Collections
large lot of silver-plate items: 1) Keystone ware silver-plate serving bowl with glass insert and lid, 8.5" diameter; 2) Oneida round platter,1...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Silverplate Sugar & Creamer, Tray1076 - Silverplate Sugar & Creamer, Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mismatched pieces, but very nice group. Sugar bowl w/ lid Made in Italy. Creamer, unknown. Tray, Daffodil by Rogers Bros. Date: Location: HWAC#
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Cambridge Glass Server1077 - Cambridge Glass Server
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green glass c. 1910's to 1920's. 4.5" x 10.5" with 1" gold trim on upper edge and gold on handle top. No visible chips or c...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Souvenir Spoons (15) & 1 Fork1078 - Souvenir Spoons (15) & 1 Fork
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 spoons largest is 5.5" the smallest is 3.5". Ranging from Texas to Disneyland and many more. Date: Location: HWAC# 56764
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Various Silver Items1079 - Various Silver Items
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Two handmade silver plate cuff bracelets. 2) Three East Indian, etched brass shot glasses. 3) Silverplate ladle. Date: Location: HWAC# 45609
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d****1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Two Silver Spoons & One Fork1080 - Two Silver Spoons & One Fork
Holabird Western Americana Collections
FRED HARVEY marked ornate 7 silver-plated fork by International Silver; circa 1920s., ROCK ISLAND Lines marked 6 silver-plated spoon by R.W circa 193
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two Sterling Silver Bowls1081 - Two Sterling Silver Bowls
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Scalloped bowl. 7" diameter. 2" tall. Sterling. 2) Round bowl. 7 x 3.5". Hallmarked "Sterling / Fred Hirsch Company / 937X&qu...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Five Piece Tea and Coffee Set c19201082 - Five Piece Tea and Coffee Set c1920
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five piece sterling silver coffee and tea set with sterling silver tray by pool. Classic circa 1920 set, 130 Troy ounces silver contained, approximate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to M**j for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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Sterling "Made for Tiffany & Company" Wire Bowl1083 - Sterling "Made for Tiffany & Company" Wire Bowl
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique and delicate looking bowl. Fancy cut edges! 9" diameter. Inside engraved "E E B." Bottom hallmarked "Sterling / made for ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Sports Trading Cards1084 - Sports Trading Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of eight sports cards including Barry Bonds 1995 All-Star, Billy Martin Texas manager card, Ken Griffey Jr. Crown Royale, Peyton Mannin...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage Football Helmet and Neck Guard1085 - Vintage Football Helmet and Neck Guard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This set includes a vintage hard leather helmet and a leather "horse collar". Obviously, both are old (maybe 1930's-40's) and shou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******2 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Football Ephemera Assortment1086 - Football Ephemera Assortment
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 programs of Football ranging from 1936 to 1956. Includes pictures of players, Football Rosters. Includes games of Southern Cal. vs. Stanford; N.C S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Sports Ephemera1087 - Sports Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 8 pictures Tennis players, harness racing, Xth Olympiad, Los Angles 1932 Complete Program of Events, and more Date: Location: HWAC# 5513
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**********i for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Baseball Ephemera1088 - Baseball Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 10 pieces of baseball ephemera ranging from black & white pictures of baseball players, a humorous sketch of "The Old Ball Game&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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George Washington cut plug tobacco can R.J. Reynolds1089 - George Washington cut plug tobacco can R.J. Reynolds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an old and original tobacco tin can from the 1920'-1930's. It is roughly 7 1/2 in. (w) X 5 in. (h) X 4 1/2 in. (d). The tin is red, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Sterling Tobacco Can1090 - Sterling Tobacco Can
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling Tobacco Can, approx 11.5 x 8.5 inches. Spaulding and Merrick dark fine cut. Hinged lid. Date: Location: HWAC# 48326
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a******s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Cute Children's Books, c.1900-19301091 - Cute Children's Books, c.1900-1930
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. Includes: Polite Manners for Little Men and Women, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Raggedy Ann and Andy, The Browne Readers Book Three and Four, T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Collection of Children's Books1092 - Collection of Children's Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35. 1) 30 miniature classic works by the Little Luxart Library (each 3 x 4"). Tennyson, Wilde, Stevenson, Browning, Coleridge, Kipling, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s****y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Lionel Train Ephemera1093 - Lionel Train Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: three round hanging advertising items; seven long strips--Lionel Electric Trains; large decal--"Buy Only The BEST"; two post...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to R********9 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Mickey Mouse Watch Collection1094 - Mickey Mouse Watch Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of six children's Mickey Mouse watches. All are battery operated, but since the batteries have run down, there is no way of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******w for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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8 Gold Pocket Watches1095 - 8 Gold Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 gold pocket watches, 1) Elgin Natl. sn 3843173, gold filled?, 2.15" diam, nw; 2) South Bend, panama model,17j, sn411; 3) waltham, octagonal...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Five Gold Men's Pocket Watches1096 - Five Gold Men's Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five gold pocket watches, all presently not working. 1) Hamilton (no glass) Crescent case, prob gold plated, 17 jewels, sn763985, 2" diam; 2) E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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5 Gold Ladies Pocket Watches1097 - 5 Gold Ladies Pocket Watches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 5 small gold pocket watches, not currently working. 1. ornate case, Elgin, 14kt case, 15 jewels, sn15805860, 1.4" diameter. 2)Hampden...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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