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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Letter from Henry H. Clifford  Re: Coin Silver Soup Ladle2149 - Letter from Henry H. Clifford Re: Coin Silver Soup Ladle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter to "Charlie & John regarding a coin silver soup ladle on the one side reading "Theo: Dubosq / Philadelphia. Date: 1958 Locati...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Barber Quarter Group2150 - Barber Quarter Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Barber Quarter Dollars. 26 common dates, seven better dates (07-0 vf, 03s vf/xf, 14 f/vf, 15s vg, 11d vg, 14d vf, 15s g) Date: Location: HWAC
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****H for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Barber Dime Collection2151 - Barber Dime Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
115 plus barber dimes, all circulated, best are 1892s vg (books $120). lot also includes a number of culls not included in the count, roughly 20 more
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****H for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Barber Half Dollar Group2152 - Barber Half Dollar Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
54 Barber Halves and a bonus 1834 Bust Half in vg. 9 Barber dates are better: 1896s vg, 07o g, 13s, 12d, 10, 03d, 00s, 98s, 12s 99, 07 - all these ge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 340.00 - 450.00
Sold to 9*****H for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Jefferson Nickel Collection2153 - Jefferson Nickel Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete through 1964 except for 1942 Philadelphia (for some reason.) The majority of this collection is in uncirculated condition. There are some exc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 340.00 - 450.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Mercury Dime Collection2154 - Mercury Dime Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mercury dime collection in three albums, missing the key dates, 1916D - 1921, 1921D, 1917 D and 40/41. All circulated. From good to xf. A nice collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*****1 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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16 Morgan & Peace US Silver Dollars2155 - 16 Morgan & Peace US Silver Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen US Silver Dollars, both Morgan and Peace, mostly vf-xf, no rarities. One encased in pendant. Date: Location: HWAC# 58242
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to T*******7 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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US Half-Dollar Collection2156 - US Half-Dollar Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two albums with walking liberty halves, 40 pieces, no rare dates, generally fine to AU. Two albums of Franklin half dollars, 67 pieces, many in uncirc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to j******0 for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Bank Note Company Ephemera2157 - Bank Note Company Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Booklet about the San Francisco Clearing House Certificates of 1907-1908. Published by UC Berkeley, 1909. 14 pages. 9 x 6" 2) Illu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to w******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hawaii Over Print Notes2158 - Hawaii Over Print Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hawaii over print notes on US silver certificates and Federal Reserve note. One $20, from San Francisco, series 1934A, vf. Four US silver certificates
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to a******y for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Rare Watkins $10 Advertising Note, 18822159 - Rare Watkins $10 Advertising Note, 1882
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous red on blue $10 note for this firm from the famous Ford Sale in 2008. Extremely rare. "Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to w******f for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Japanese Currency Group2160 - Japanese Currency Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Japanese Invasion currency from the Dutch East Indies. This froup contains 1c,, 5c, 10c, 1/2 gulden, 1 gulden,5 and 10 gulden notes in Au to unc. .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Japanese Military Currency2161 - Japanese Military Currency
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Japanese military currency group: Eight pieces. 1 shilling, vf; $10 dollars, vf; three ten peso notes (oblisk), f; one each- ten peso note (palm), 5 p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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US $1 Certificate Star Notes2162 - US $1 Certificate Star Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 US one dollar certificate star notes. All well circulated. Group includes one US two dollar United States note*1953 series. Five 1857 series ABC; f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Silver Certificate group2163 - Silver Certificate group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
223 $1 US Silver certificates. Ten notes are Au to unc, the rest are well circulated. This is a nice discussion group of currency that was used before
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to e****6 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Two National Bank Currency Notes2164 - Two National Bank Currency Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First series Federal Reserve Bank, San Francisco US 20, series 1929, serial number L00700671. Good to very good note. Central United National Bank of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Five Star Notes, $5, $10, $1002165 - Five Star Notes, $5, $10, $100
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five Star Notes, $100- 1999 series, BA * un CU; 1999 series $10, BD* in CU, two 1999 series $5, BE* in CU (both); 1993 series $5 G* with low
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to c**********x for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Three Large Size Notes2166 - Three Large Size Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three large size notes. 1) US, one over certificate 1923 series, good. 2) Federal Reserve five dollar note 12 L 1914 series, stained no tears evident,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Two Error Notes2167 - Two Error Notes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two error notes. US Federal Reserve note , 1981A, folded and printed over , SN 33189270B, xf. Second note is a US $2 note, series 1953 A. Ink transfe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c**********x for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Great Western C & B Co. Silver Ingots2168 - Great Western C & B Co. Silver Ingots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver ingots, three pieces, Great Western Coin and Bullion, Modesto. All approximately 10 ounces each (9.49-9.83). 2.6 x 1.25" each. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to 9****J for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Three 10 Ounce Silver Ingots2169 - Three 10 Ounce Silver Ingots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American credit bar. 999 silver. Three silver ingots, approximately 10 ounces each (10.14-10.18). Provenance: Modesto area. Date: Location: Modest
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to a******y for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Star Metals Silver Ingots2170 - Star Metals Silver Ingots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Star Metals Silver, three ingots, all approximately 10 ounces each (10.17-10.29). Provenance: Modesto area. Date: Location: California HWAC# 582
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to a******y for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Valcambi Silver Ingots2171 - Valcambi Silver Ingots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five full Valcambi, combi bars. Tiny, 1 g each silver bars made into a single sheet approximately 3" x 4". One of these groups is broken a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 280.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Native Sons Badge with Yosemite Medal2172 - Native Sons Badge with Yosemite Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1908 Native Sons of the Golden West badge with hanging medal. Gold colored brass. California bear at top with "Delegate". The medal is a b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9****J for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Brooch Pins from IOOF (2)2173 - Brooch Pins from IOOF (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two gold brooch pins. 1) one reading "Olive Caplinger/Big Oak/Rebekah Lodge #259/December 6, 1922/California 760" it has "50" on...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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American Museum of Natural History Medal2174 - American Museum of Natural History Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Washington D. C. Obverse: The American Museum of Natural History / 1869-1969; museum building over the planet with a space capsule and a pterodactyl;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to m******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Industry / Research Medal2175 - Industry / Research Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual medal; so-called dollar. Industry Research. "A Century of Progress International Expo, chicago, 1933 Date: 1933 Location: Chicago, Il...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Mt. Lebanon Lodge Medal (So-Called Dollar Size)2176 - Mt. Lebanon Lodge Medal (So-Called Dollar Size)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncirculated Centenary Medal, 5801-5901. Mount Lebanon Lodge (Rebekah), Boston. Constituted A. D. 5801. Bronze. Uncirculated. Date: 1901 Location: B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to f********c.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Montana Pioneers Badge and Ribbon2177 - Montana Pioneers Badge and Ribbon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.25" round pin back button from 21st Annual Meeting, Montana Pioneers, Oct 10-11-12 1904, Butte with red and white Montana Pioneers ribbon and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Nevada Marathon Medals2178 - Nevada Marathon Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains 16 Nevada Marathon Medals from 1992. They are silver dollar size and were struck at the Carson City Mint. There are seven gold plate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9***9 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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