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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"Yesterday Is Tomorrow", Betty Saletta Bronze2001 - "Yesterday Is Tomorrow", Betty Saletta Bronze
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular bronze entitled "Yesterday Is Tomorrow", signed by Betty Saletta. Beautifully mounted, excellent condition, extremely high qua...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to 9****J for (4,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 5,000.00
 
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"Colorado Cold' By James Reynolds2002 - "Colorado Cold' By James Reynolds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 28.5"x 20.5" lithograph by James Reynolds, entitled "Colorado Cold." It is signed by the artist and is 647 of 1000. Be...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 185.00
Sold to m********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Garage Art2003 - Garage Art
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a tandem of artwork, reminiscent of mid century mechanic shop art. First is a 18"x 12" (26"x 20") framed. It's a cal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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"Stagecoach" on Greenstone by Charles Russell2004 - "Stagecoach" on Greenstone by Charles Russell
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze Stagecoach on Greenstone by Charles Russell. 20" x 45". Extremely high quality reproduction of Russell's famous stagecoach pie...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 9****J for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Painting of Cowboy by John T. Jones2005 - Painting of Cowboy by John T. Jones
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John T Jones (Born 1940). Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Man on horseback lighting a cigarette. 16" x 20", Framed 22.75" x 26.75&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Cowboy on Horse, N. Mikhailenko2006 - Cowboy on Horse, N. Mikhailenko
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cowboy on a horse, oil painting by Nina Mikhailenko. 15.25" x 19.25", framed 21.75" x 25.75". Signed by the artist. Russian-born...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****l for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Oil Pastel of Cowboy with Horse2007 - Oil Pastel of Cowboy with Horse
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil pastel artwork of a cowboy leading his horse by Mark Holmes. 19.5" x 17", framed in a blue metal frame. Nice piece. Date: Location...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******m for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Cowboy Art Duo2008 - Cowboy Art Duo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of two cowboy themed pictures. First is an Acme Boot Magazine ad measuring 13"x 10" (21"x 20" matted and framed). the other ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******m for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Indian Maiden by Walker2009 - Vintage Indian Maiden by Walker
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stanley Walker antique print Indian Maiden--"Indian Love Call". Image appears dimensional. In original period frame, 16" x 22.25&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Solid Silver Remington "Bronco Buster" Sculpture2010 - Solid Silver Remington "Bronco Buster" Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
.999 silver sculpture titled "Bronco Buster." Signed in the mold. Casting number 5 of 50. 7 x 7.5 x 3.5". Weight 67 troy ounces. This...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Solid Silver Remington "Outlaw" Sculpture2011 - Solid Silver Remington "Outlaw" Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
.999 silver sculpture titled "Outlaw." Signed in the mold. Casting number 23 of 50. 7 x 5.5 x 2.5". Weight 58.332 troy ounces. This f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Hand written Idaho Brand Book from Little Camas Prairie2012 - Hand written Idaho Brand Book from Little Camas Prairie
Holabird Western Americana Collections
27 brands are listed in this unique brand's historical document. Find ranchers from Doc Everett to Frank Davis, to John Case to Wheeler Russell ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j**********g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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State of Oregon Recorded Marks and Brands (Book)2012a - State of Oregon Recorded Marks and Brands (Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very Rare, Van Dersal's Oregon Live Stock Growers' Directory of Marks & Brands approx. 360 pp. good condition, all writing is legible, o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w******e for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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HR Branding Iron2013 - HR Branding Iron
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This very simply, is an old branding iron, with a backwards HR. It's old and measures about 26" long. and 4" wide at the letters. It&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Sitting Bull Belt Buckle2014 - Sitting Bull Belt Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a metal 4"x 3" belt buckle in the shape of Sioux Medicine Man Sitting Bull. This is a very attractive piece saluting a very histor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to w****5 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Cowboy Photos2015 - Cowboy Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 photo of a group of cowboys with a roped steer, by Withers of Pratt, Kansas, unused postally, the KRUXO stamp box logo used from 1910 to 1920s; 1 ph
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Logan's Rustic Bridge Photograph, Terry, Montana2016 - Logan's Rustic Bridge Photograph, Terry, Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
L.A. Huffman original photograph, "Logan's Rustic Bridge", Terry, MT," #182, vintage frame,7" x 14", (20"x 13&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 110.00
Sold to m**********d for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Pendleton, OR Rodeo Photos (9)2017 - Pendleton, OR Rodeo Photos (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcards, mostly RPC's 1 chromolitho rodeo, cow roping shots. Date: Location: Pendelton, Oregon HWAC# 57214
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold to t**b for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Pendelton Rodeo Bronc Busting Collection2018 - Pendelton Rodeo Bronc Busting Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19 Rodeo Cowboy RPC's Date: Location: Pendleton, Oregon HWAC# 5722
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to s****y for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Old LU Cow Camp Photograph2019 - Old LU Cow Camp Photograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An L.A. Huffman 1884 photo of the Old LU Bar Cow Camp. Photo measures 18'x 9" (25"x 15" framed and matted).A beautiful photo grap...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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