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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LOT WITHDRAWN1638 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Native American Sculptures1639 - Native American Sculptures
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native American sculptures: 1) Buffalo Ironwood Sculpture, 5.5" x 9" x 2.5". Great condition. 2) Small water buffalo bronze sculpture...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Two Native American Prints1640 - Two Native American Prints
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Native American prints: 1) Plains Hunter by Carl Seybolett, Artist's proof. 14" x 11". 2) War Chief by Bill O'neill, 1975, 16...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to r********a.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Eskimo Bone and Shell Tools1641 - Eskimo Bone and Shell Tools
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of three bone sewing tools and a shell scraper. All in very nice condition, one with some scrimshaw design. Date: Location: Alaska HWAC# 566
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********i.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Eskimo Tools1642 - Eskimo Tools
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of three Eskimo sewing tools. they appear to be made of bone and are in very good condition . They are mounted and ready to display. Date: Loc
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Pair of Fur Booties, Possibly Inuit1643 - Pair of Fur Booties, Possibly Inuit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fur booties possibly of Inuit origin and appears to be rabbit fur. Date: Location: Alaska HWAC# 571430
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Alaskan Mukluks1644 - Alaskan Mukluks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seal skin mukluks with fur and leather soles and straps. Decorative ties. Well worn soles. Date: Location: Alaska HWAC# 37409
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 280.00
 
 
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Small Vintage Hopi Vase1645 - Small Vintage Hopi Vase
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small vintage Hopi vase, tiny handles. Worn areas and rim, 4" h x 2.25" diameter. Date: c.1942 Location: Hopi, Arizona HWAC# 50746
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Vintage Hopi Vase1646 - Vintage Hopi Vase
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Hopi jar / vase / seed pot. Used condition, 9.25" h x 8.5" diameter. Small chips in rim, larger chip on upper portion of pot. This...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*****n for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Navajo Ring, Pendant, Earrings--Orville Manygoats1647 - Navajo Ring, Pendant, Earrings--Orville Manygoats
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo rings, pendant, earrings by Orville Manygoats ("MO"). 1) Silver ring--Mudhead Kachina, 1.25" x .5", size 6.25, set with c...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 210.00
Sold to L******s for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Eye Dazzler Navajo Rug1648 - Eye Dazzler Navajo Rug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eye Dazzler Navajo rug. Possibly c.1930's, Bound edges, 64" x 32". Needs cleaning Date: Location: Arizona/New Mexico HWAC# 46230
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*****4 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Vintage Hupa, Karuk, or Yakut Basket1649 - Vintage Hupa, Karuk, or Yakut Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Yurok, Hupa or Karuk twined Basket: 1) very unusual basket--oval pedestal bowl. 3.25" x 8.5" x 9.5". Very good condition. 2...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********9 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Mono/Paiute/Yakuts Basket1650 - Mono/Paiute/Yakuts Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mona/Paiute/Yakuts basket with nice snake bands. Sedge root and brackenfern root.3.25" x 6.25" diameter. Excellent condition. Date: c.192...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to S********e.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Two Nez Perce Beaded Pieces1651 - Two Nez Perce Beaded Pieces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Beaded cloth, perhaps to be a bag. Sheppard (Jesus) with lamb and dove. 10" x 9.5". 2) Beaded bag, different floral images on each side...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t*******a for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Viola Morris Corn Husk Bag1652 - Viola Morris Corn Husk Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Woven corn husk and yarn bag by Viola Morris. This bag is new, never used. Stitching is different on each side. 9" x 8.5". Viola Morris wa...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*******a for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Beaded Vest by Agnes Kenmille1653 - Beaded Vest by Agnes Kenmille
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful new men's vest (large size) feather design on front and back. Deerskin, lined with cotton. Deer horn buttons. Agnes "Oshanee"...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Beaded Handbag by Agnes Kenmille1654 - Beaded Handbag by Agnes Kenmille
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful new white buckskin handbag by Agnes Kenmille. Beaded on both sides in metallic red, violet, green, white, yellow and black. Bag is lined wit
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Men's Beaded Moccasins1655 - Men's Beaded Moccasins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New men's beaded moccasins by Agnes Kenmille. This beautiful pair of moccasins have beaded design in white, orange, green and blue and a cuffed ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l********g for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Beaded Moccasins by Agnes Kenmille1656 - Beaded Moccasins by Agnes Kenmille
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New women's beaded moccasins by Agnes Kenmille. These buckskin moccasins are beautifully beaded and have ankle fringe. Date: Location: Monta...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Agnes Kenmille Beaded Gauntlet Gloves1657 - Agnes Kenmille Beaded Gauntlet Gloves
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New, beaded pair beautiful gauntlet gloves by Agnes Kenmille. Abstract feather design in green, white, black, orange, turquoise. Men's size. the...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********g.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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