"March Madness" 2024 March Auction

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ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS!!!
DUE TO THE LIKELYHOOD OF A WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN NEVADA ON OUR ORIGINAL AUCTION DATES OF MARCH 2ND AND 3RD, AUCTION WILL BE MOVED TO THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND, MARCH 9TH AND 10TH.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!!!


Welcome to Holabird’s March Timed Auction taking place on March 9th & 10th.
We are thrilled to present to you a captivating array of treasures spanning a multitude of categories, promising something special for every collector! With over two thousand lots carefully curated for your consideration, we invite you to join us for this fun sale!


Art (1000-1106)
General Foreign (1107-1126)
Spoons & Flatware (1163-1169)
Glassware & Bottles (1170-1208)
Saloon & Tobacciana (1209-1219)
General Collectibles (1217-1242)
Tools (1243-1249)
Native Americana (1250-1275)
Cowboy (1276-1284)
Firearms-Weapons (1285-1294)
Military (1295-1306)
Political (1307-1313)
Fraternal Organizations (1314-1320)
Firefighting Memorabilia (1321-1323)
Ephemera (Geographically Sorted) (1324-1382)
Musical & Entertainment (1383-1396)
Sports (1397-1409)
Photography (1410-1432)
World's Fair / Expositions (1433-1434)
Maps, Antique (1435-1443)
Toys (1444-1457)
Books (1458-1483)
Numismatics (1484-1537)
Tokens & Medals (1538-1595)
Ingots (1597-1599)
Minerals (1600-1622)
Mining (1623-1664)
Mining Stocks (1665-1776)
Philatelic - Postcards (2000-2061)
Covers (2062-2068)
Stamps (2069-2077)
Wells Fargo & Express (2078-2094)
Transportation - Auto, Railroad & More (2095-2160)
Stocks & Bonds - Railroad (2161-2200)
Stocks & Bonds - Marine & Steamship (2201-2213)
Stocks & Bonds - Various Categories Incl; Banking, Agriculture & More (2214-2786)
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Dutch Bird Themed Trade Cards [176924]1051 - Dutch Bird Themed Trade Cards [176924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trade cards from the Netherlands (About 65). They are K. TIKTAK's bird themed collection. Cards measure 2"x 4" and are in very nice co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*********m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ski Themed Merchant Cards (6) [177770]1052 - Ski Themed Merchant Cards (6) [177770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trade cards (6) advertising a meat extraction company (bullion) from a English based company. Cards measure 2.75"x 4.25" and are ski theme...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Trade Cards - French Bullion Co. (12) [176929]1053 - Trade Cards - French Bullion Co. (12) [176929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trade cards (12) advertising a meat extraction company (bullion) from a English based company. Cards measure 2.75"x 4.25" and are very col...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Advertising Cards (14) [176918]1054 - Advertising Cards (14) [176918]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trade & advertising cards from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Colorful and animated, selling everything from "Sweet & Pure" fl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Bird & Flower Themed Trade Cards (14) [177771]1055 - Bird & Flower Themed Trade Cards (14) [177771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trade cards (14) with bird and flowers theme. Some have merchant information on reverse, others are blank. They measure 3.5"x 4" and are i...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Rare Boot Trade Card 1883 [178250]1056 - Rare Boot Trade Card 1883 [178250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 4"x 7" trade card advertising standard screw and pegged boots from the M.D. Wells & Company of Chicago. Please see photos for more d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to j*****N for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Ribbon Trade Cards [178254]1057 - Ribbon Trade Cards [178254]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ribbon trade cards (2"x 3") and in a floral theme. Please see photos for more details.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Ribbon Trade Cards (20) [178251]1058 - Ribbon Trade Cards (20) [178251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ribbon trade cards (2"x 3") and in a floral theme. Please see photos for more details.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Ribbon Trade Cards (20) [178252]1059 - Ribbon Trade Cards (20) [178252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ribbon trade cards (2"x 3") and in a floral theme. Please see photos for more details.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to j*****d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Ribbon Trade Cards (20) [178253]1060 - Ribbon Trade Cards (20) [178253]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ribbon trade cards (2"x 3") and in a floral theme. Please see photos for more details.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*********m for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Royal Themed Trade Cards [178255]1061 - Royal Themed Trade Cards [178255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ribbon trade cards (2"x 3") and in a royal theme. Please see photos for more details.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Trade Cards (About 40) [177772]1062 - Trade Cards (About 40) [177772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blank trade cards of assorted sizes (About 40). These are in assorted sizes, with a variety of themes. They're in nice condition. Please see pho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to M*********n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Trade Cards & Cutouts (71) [176966]1063 - Trade Cards & Cutouts (71) [176966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early trade card and cutout collectibles (71), Binder #1: Trade Cards (15), Cutouts (11); Binder #2: Trade Cards (45).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Wentworth Institute Printed Cards, 5 [172887]1064 - Wentworth Institute Printed Cards, 5 [172887]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 color cards printed by School of Printing and Graphic Arts, Wentworth Institute, 3.5x5.5". Winter scenes, military, sands of time etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*********m for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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French Chocolate Trade Cards (50) [176919]1065 - French Chocolate Trade Cards (50) [176919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chocolate product trade cards from France (50). Brands include Guerin-Boutron, Chateau De Chinon, Devin-Boisset and more. All are in nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****d for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Vintage Lady Art Prints, 2  c.1920s [148155]1066 - Vintage Lady Art Prints, 2 c.1920s [148155]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 c. 1920's color prints of ladies. Holding Roses with upper right creases. Music and Smiles has 3 tears. Both 20x15", printed in Germany. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j******g for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Victorian Ladies Art Cards, 50 [177675]1067 - Victorian Ladies Art Cards, 50 [177675]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 50 Victorian ladies art cards, about 6x3" to 10x3"(some of the big ones have corner chips). MacKenzie Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Special Colorado Posters (6)  c.1990s [166827]1068 - Special Colorado Posters (6) c.1990s [166827]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of Colorado posters. 6 limited edition Artists of the West 1996 sunset posters 20x24". Colorado Journey: Visions of Community 18x24"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Donner & Lake Tahoe Book Plates Pre-1900 (4) [178088]1069 - Donner & Lake Tahoe Book Plates Pre-1900 (4) [178088]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 pre 1900 Donner and Lake Tahoe book plate prints, 13x10". Donner Lake, Nevada?, Summit of the Sierras, Truckee River, Lake Tahoe. Some edge c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D*****h for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Alaska Poster Art; 1970s-80s [146591]1070 - Alaska Poster Art; 1970s-80s [146591]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of eight art posters of Alaska. A) Two prints from the Anchorage Daily News. The first is titled "Moonrise over Anchorage" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Fort Massachusetts Print Sketch Print, 1853 [177573]1071 - Fort Massachusetts Print Sketch Print, 1853 [177573]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sketch print by R H Kern, printed by Sinclair, Philadelphia. At the foot of the Sierra Blanca Valley of the San Luis. 8x11". Some paper issues ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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American Indian Western Relic Show Poster [177917]1072 - American Indian Western Relic Show Poster [177917]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cardboard American Indian Western Relic Show and Sale, Los Angeles poster, 13x10.5". Los Angeles Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Native American Art Prints, 5 [175607]1073 - Native American Art Prints, 5 [175607]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Native American art prints. The Kachina Doll by Brown & Bigelow, 9.75x11.5". The Shadow at the Water Hole by Frederic Remington, 8.5x12.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Indian Prints w/ Peace Medals, McKenney & Hall, 1849 [168873]1074 - Indian Prints w/ Peace Medals, McKenney & Hall, 1849 [168873]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven prints of Native Americans from the well known "History of Indian Tribes of North America" by McKenney & Hall, 1849. Each of th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d********s.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Murillo Art Book by von Bruno Schrader [178089]1075 - Murillo Art Book by von Bruno Schrader [178089]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In German and undated but old, has 10 color about 6x11" plates, some with religious themes. Some stains on plate mats. Please inspect. Ger...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Lowell Davis Barnyard Sculptures (3) [176913]1076 - Lowell Davis Barnyard Sculptures (3) [176913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lowell Davis sculpture pieces (3) include "Boys Night Out" ($"x 9"), "Sheep Shearin Time" (5"x 9") and "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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C.S. Hare Bronze Sculpture [176916]1077 - C.S. Hare Bronze Sculpture [176916]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice bronze entitled "Lighting the Way." It stands about 10" tall with wood pedestal. It is labeled with the artist's name, C.S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to c********l for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Mexican Ladies Figure [160680]1078 - Mexican Ladies Figure [160680]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attractive figure of 2 Mexican ladies. A lady sitting down in a red, black and white covering, and a standing lady with a white head covering touching
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Horn & Hoof Wall Hanger [176907]1079 - Horn & Hoof Wall Hanger [176907]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual wall hanger decoration featuring horns and hooves. Piece measures 11"x 14" and is ready to hang. Trust me, you'll be the first...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Miniature Rock Landscape on Oval Marble Base [172004]1080 - Miniature Rock Landscape on Oval Marble Base [172004]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miniature sea side landscape made with naturally wind-eroded Gobi stones sawn flat and mounted on an oval, white marble base, approx 20 x 12 inches. T
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Carved Owl On Aspen Tree Branch by "The Swede" [178115]1081 - Carved Owl On Aspen Tree Branch by "The Swede" [178115]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice high quality carved owl on aspen branch by "The Swede" of Lake Tahoe. 12" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Russian Influence Wood Barrel [119644]1082 - Russian Influence Wood Barrel [119644]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand painted wooden barrel shape with lid. Has cracked lid, but is still in tact. Please inspect. 7.5" x 11" tall. Russian Influence. thes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to j******g for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Modern Egyptian "Artefacts", 7 [178108]1083 - Modern Egyptian "Artefacts", 7 [178108]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 modern Egyptian artifacts. White statue 5", bluish man 5.5", brass man 3.5", cross plaque 4.75x4.75", bluish scarab 2.25"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Egyptian Hieroglyphic Reproductions [177951]1084 - Egyptian Hieroglyphic Reproductions [177951]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces of reproduced Egyptian hieroglyphics. One measures 4"x 9", the other is framed and 10"x 10". Please see photos for mo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Egypt, Roman and Holyland Antiquities Group, 6 [177627]1085 - Egypt, Roman and Holyland Antiquities Group, 6 [177627]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 very old items. 2 brown heads, about 1.75" tall-1 is broken. Lamp 4x2.25". Elephant in medallion, c. 4-5 century AD, with COA stating Ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*****n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Dictionary of Greek & Roman Antiquities, 1901 [177849]1086 - Dictionary of Greek & Roman Antiquities, 1901 [177849]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1901 Dictionary of Greek and Roam Antiquities, 3rd edition, 1901 by Dr. W Smith. 1053pp, boards detaching.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********v.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Amphora Style Pottery  [105469]1087 - Amphora Style Pottery [105469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a contemporary piece of pottery made to look like amphora. Amphora, ancient vessel form used as a storage jar and one of the principal vessel
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 30.00
 
 
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Chinese Resin Elephants, 5 Styles (20) [173067]1088 - Chinese Resin Elephants, 5 Styles (20) [173067]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 Chinese resin material elephants in 5 different styles. 2x 5 elephants 16" long. 2x gold 4.25". 2x white 2.25". 14x 3 elephants 8....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Onyx Chinese Ox [172994]1089 - Onyx Chinese Ox [172994]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chinese ox made from light brown onyx, 5.25x7.75x3.5". The Ox is the second of the twelve year periodic sequence of animals which appear in the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Black Stone from China [176318]1090 - Black Stone from China [176318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black stone, appears to be an Indochinite tektite stone, 10 g, approx 1" x .5", comes in decorative case. Chunlin Zhu Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Green Stone Tile Mats, 4 [174085]1091 - Green Stone Tile Mats, 4 [174085]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 green stone tile mats?, possibly cut into sections from a larger section. Internal wire frame around the border. Possibly Chinese in origin, we are
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Green Stone Tile Seat Cover? [174086]1092 - Green Stone Tile Seat Cover? [174086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green stone tiles in a 51x36" mat. 1 large section and 3 small sections that are attached. Is this a seat cover? We are not exactly sure, but i...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Fossil Dinner Plates, 4 [176460]1094 - Fossil Dinner Plates, 4 [176460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 brown/green fossil plates. 2 round 11.5", 1 has a .75" bottom chip. 2x octagonal 12", 1 has a 1" chip. Sold as is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Fossil Oval Plates (5) & Candy Dish [176470]1095 - Fossil Oval Plates (5) & Candy Dish [176470]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 oval green/brown fossil plates, 7.75x11.3". 5.5" candy dish. No apparent chips or cracks. 12 lbs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 220.00
Sold to w********y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Chinese Collectibles, 20 [178278]1096 - Chinese Collectibles, 20 [178278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 20 older Chinese collectibles from Professor Belle of Columbia University, Northrup Estate. Small pitcher, 2 bowls with lids, mini vase, bowl, 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 7*****c for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Asian Opium Pipe c1910 [177956]1097 - Asian Opium Pipe c1910 [177956]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ornate Filigree Metal Antique Asian opium pipe measures 9". Decorated with ornate metal filigree floral pattern. The bowl is in the shape of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*********r for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Figural Pipe Pair [178344]1098 - Figural Pipe Pair [178344]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carved wood figural pipes. Man's head and face with large ears. 5.5", bowls are residue free and appear to be unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to R*********r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Tombstone Snuff Bottle -Chinese Cinnabar [158769]1099 - Tombstone Snuff Bottle -Chinese Cinnabar [158769]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1780-1880 Original carved Chinese cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle that came out of Hotel House in Tombstone, Arizona in 1882. Approximately 2 5/8&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d****9 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Native American Items for Display [177901]1100 - Native American Items for Display [177901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern items-9" rattle, flute like instrument, 3 small framed items, 40" leather belt, lady with basket 7.5" tall, lady weaving a rug...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Pacific Northwest Basket with Lid [177911]1101 - Pacific Northwest Basket with Lid [177911]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pacific Northwest basket with lid. 5.5x7x2.5". Tear damage to lid in 3 locations, 6" tear below basket rim.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to b*******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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