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

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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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1886 Albany New York Bicentennial Medal2179 - 1886 Albany New York Bicentennial Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1886 Albany New York Bicentennial medal, an apparent so-called dollar, but unlisted. Uncirculated. 1.5" diameter. obverse: three busts in line...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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J. K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard, World War I Meritorious Service Medal Die2180 - J. K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard, World War I Meritorious Service Medal Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bust left, PENNSYLVANIA FEDERAL SERVICE /WORLD WAR. Die for the miniature version of the Pennsylvania National Guard Victory medal. Die face 17mm. Cle
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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(Probable) J.K. Davison Philadelphia Coat of Arms Hub2181 - (Probable) J.K. Davison Philadelphia Coat of Arms Hub
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coat of arms, COAT OF ARMS OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. Hub face 33mm. Perhaps used to make seal dies for notarization seals. Even layer of oxidation.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Fourteen Israel Medals2182 - Fourteen Israel Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze Israeli medals, one in a wooden box, one in a beige box, seven in blue vinyl flips, five in velvet plastic boxes. Date: Location: zIsrael
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Foreign Medal Collection2183 - Foreign Medal Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Different foreign medals from various countries including Britain, France, and Canada. Themes include exhibitions, both world wars, and people. 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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World War II Zinc Victory Medal2184 - World War II Zinc Victory Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The New Jersey Zinc Company (of Pennsylvania) created this 2 1/2 inch diameter medal. "This medal was struck from zinc made in Palmerton; the s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to l****6 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Cleveland White House & Foreign Exposition Medals2185 - Cleveland White House & Foreign Exposition Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains a commemorative coin for the Foreign Exposition of 1883. It was held in Boston. Also included is a commemorative Grover Cleveland ju
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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ANA Prestigious Goodfellow Silver Medal with Ribbon2186 - ANA Prestigious Goodfellow Silver Medal with Ribbon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 inches in diameter, engraved to Arthur Sipe 1957, in original black case. Plus a second Goodfellow medal blank on the reverse. Two choice rare medal
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Token and Medal Society Lead Trial Strikes2187 - Token and Medal Society Lead Trial Strikes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lead trial strikes from a proposed design for TAMS literary medal from the Hoffman Mint. The design was rejected by the TAMS board. Obverse and revers
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 150.00
 
 
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ANA Medals Awarded to Abe Kosoff2188 - ANA Medals Awarded to Abe Kosoff
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large capital plastic holders with medals awarded to Abe Kosoff in recognition of service as master of ceremonies. 1973 and the bicentennial year
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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1898 Omaha Trans Mississippi Exposition, HK unlisted2189 - 1898 Omaha Trans Mississippi Exposition, HK unlisted
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1898 Omaha Trans Mississippi Exposition, 1848 on the reverse. Gold-plated. Uncirculated. This falls in the HK 281-283 series, but is very clearly gold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to G******g for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Massachusetts Deed with Rare Adhesive Revenue Stamps, R-149 and R-892190 - Massachusetts Deed with Rare Adhesive Revenue Stamps, R-149 and R-89
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1872 Warrant Deed, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Has very rare green $10 Washington US Internal Revenue Stamp (R-149) and $5 orange stamp (R-89), b
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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US Revenue Stamped & Imprinted Documents2191 - US Revenue Stamped & Imprinted Documents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22. 1) Two RN checks: 1883 Red Oak, Iowa, RN-G and 1873 New York Wells Fargo, RN-C. 2) Six revenue imprinted billheads/receipts from Phelps Dod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Coin and Casino Chip Collecting Guides (8)2192 - Coin and Casino Chip Collecting Guides (8)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Official US Casino Chip Price Guide by Campiglia, 5 Holabird Americana auction catalogs Feb. 2003, 2 Michigan Copper Mining Stocks and Bonds hardcover
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Bryan's The Clock Slot Machine2193 - Bryan's The Clock Slot Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gaming machine. Bryan's The Clock. "Big Hand on red to win. Drop Penny in slot. Machine automatically pays a prize for the Big Hand on the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********g.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Jennings Chief Five Cents Slot Machine2194 - Jennings Chief Five Cents Slot Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Jennings Chief five cent slot machine. No casino designation. All original reels and glass plates. $7.50 Jackpot. No key. Comes with c.1970s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to j******0 for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Mills 25 Cent Slot Machine, Rockolla front2195 - Mills 25 Cent Slot Machine, Rockolla front
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Mills 25 Cent slot machine with a Rockolla shield front, c1930's. Serial number on machine 7592. Original wood base and sides. Origina...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 6******n for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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War Eagle Slot Machine2196 - War Eagle Slot Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
War Eagle $.25 slot machine, c1930's. Original wood sides and base, all original machine, professional repainting. No key to the back, appears i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 6******n for (2,300.00 + 575.00BP) = 2,875.00
 
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Las Vegas Collectibles2197 - Las Vegas Collectibles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grouping of Las Vegas collectibles that includes commemorative gaming tokens for Bally's, The Sunset Station, Fitzgeralds, Monte Carlo, and The ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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United Stated Bicentennial Souvenir Casino Token2198 - United Stated Bicentennial Souvenir Casino Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bicentennial commemorative $25.00 token, rendered in .999 silver. From the Holiday Hotel and Casino, on the bank of the Truckee River. 1776-1976. Repl
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 780.00
 
 
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