"Marvels of the West" 2024 January Auction

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Welcome to Holabird's 4 Day Auction
Thursday and Friday will be Timed Auctions.
Saturday and Sunday will be Live.

DAY 1:
Art (1000-1028)7
Native Americana (1028-1036)7
General Collectibles (1037-1103)8
Bottles (1104-1179)9
Tobacciana & General Store (1180-1190)10
Furnishings & 3D Items (1191-1197)10
Tools & Firearms (1198-1208)10
Military (1209-1217)11
Various Categories - Political, Music, Maps, Books, Sports, etc (1218-1375)11
Ephemera (1376-1449)14

DAY 2:
Numismatics (2000-2055)15
Mining (2056-2122)16
Stocks & Bonds (2123-2486)17
Transportation & RR (2487-2526)24
Philatelic (2527-2560)25

DAY 3:
Native Americana (3000-3097)26
Books (3098-3140)39
Maps (3140-3151)43
Photography (3152-3205)43
Ephemera (3206-3301)47
Bottles (3302-3569)54
General Collectibles (3570-3608)74
Art (3609-3643)77
Collectibles & Jewelry (3644-3657)81
Misc., Badges, Cowboy (3658-3673)81
Firearms & Military (3674-3716)82

DAY 4:
Minerals (4000-4027)88
Mining (4028-4084)92
Numismatic (4085-4140)97
Tokens (4141-4160)101
Philatelic & Postal History (4161-4183)103
Stocks & Bonds (4187-4445)105
Transportation, Including
Railroadiana (4446-4601)124
Sports & Toys (4602-4616)134

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Ellis & Co Philadelphia Citrate Pair   [172320]3541 - Ellis & Co Philadelphia Citrate Pair [172320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ellis & Co Philadelphia Citrate Pair with identical embossing double ring top one is 7" open pontil the other is graphite 6 3/4" Ron R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 250.00
Sold to T********s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Giant Cobalt Wyeth Medical Bottles (2)   [172314]3542 - Giant Cobalt Wyeth Medical Bottles (2) [172314]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 12" cobalt blue medical bottles embossed Jno Wyeth & Bro., Philada on shoulder. Medium and dark cobalt. John and Frank Wyeth started th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Hay Berle Mineral Water    [172324]3543 - Hay Berle Mineral Water [172324]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
C.H. Hay Berle/ Philadelphia / H/ NO.2 grapite pontil teal green, small face chip and small broken bubble on base. A very attractive bottle. Ron Reed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to N******d for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Open Pontil Philadelphia Aqua Medical Bottle Group (5)   [172318]3544 - Open Pontil Philadelphia Aqua Medical Bottle Group (5) [172318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Open Pontil Philadelphia Aqua Medical Bottle Group. All rectangular. 1.) Thompson & Crawford. 5.5" stained 2.) Gilbert & Co 5 1/8"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 250.00
Sold to C*****T for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Philadelphia Open Pontil Medical Group, Odd Shapes (6)   [172319]3545 - Philadelphia Open Pontil Medical Group, Odd Shapes (6) [172319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Philadelphia Open Pontil Medical Group, Odd Shapes. 1.) Dr D Jayne, Counter Irritant minor stain 5 1/8" 2.) George K Smith & Co. 5" 3....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Twitchell Philadelphia Mineral Water Group (3)   [172316]3546 - Twitchell Philadelphia Mineral Water Group (3) [172316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Twitchell bottles from this popular mineral water manufacturer, including the "crockery" bottle. Two green squat "Twitchell T&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to N******d for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Saltair Beach Souvenir Beer Glass   [166225]3547 - Saltair Beach Souvenir Beer Glass [166225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thin wall and gold gilt Saltair Beach/Salt Lake, Utah souvenir beer glass. 3.75". Some upper scuffing. No apparent chips or cracks. City: Sal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Advertising Card Collection, 16   [175090]3548 - Advertising Card Collection, 16 [175090]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 advertising and other cards, about 5.5x4". Nesbitt's Orange soda, Coca Cola, Pratts Astral Oil, Van Houten's Cocoa, Vermont maple sy...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Amber Umbrella Ink Trio (3)   [172327]3549 - Amber Umbrella Ink Trio (3) [172327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of three Amber Umbrella Ink bottles. 1.) Medium amber heavy whittle smooth base problem free. 2.) Dark amber with hint of rootbeer smooth b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Aqua Ink Collection (5)   [172329]3550 - Aqua Ink Collection (5) [172329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) Light green aqua Round turtle style sheared top S. Mfc co. at base flat bottom 2.) Aqua turtle style unembossed 1 7/8" diam also sheared to...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Aqua Umbrella Ink Collection (5)   [172326]3551 - Aqua Umbrella Ink Collection (5) [172326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Umbrella Ink of different shades of aqua to dark green aqua. All open pontil. One has a piece of ash embedded into glass, others problem free. Pleas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Civil War Historical Flask Trio (3)   [168426]3552 - Civil War Historical Flask Trio (3) [168426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) Amber half pint Union / Clasped hands in shield // Right facing eagle over shield. 6" tall. no pontil. applied top. no apparent problems. 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Cobalt Blue Citrate Pair, late 1800s   [172313]3553 - Cobalt Blue Citrate Pair, late 1800s [172313]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of nice cobalt blue citrate bottles. 1) dark cobalt-teal, applied top, a beauty, no apparent problems. 2) light cobalt, "WMC Co." on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to N******d for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Debeco Remedies Amber Bottles, 3 Different   [176141]3554 - Debeco Remedies Amber Bottles, 3 Different [176141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different size amber One Of The Debeco/Remedies. 9.1", 7.25", 5.4" with lip chip and crooked neck. No other apparent chips or crac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*******0 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Early Wine/Brandy Bottle Trio (3)   [172323]3555 - Early Wine/Brandy Bottle Trio (3) [172323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) Green "Onion" open pontil wine 7 1/4" x 5 5/8" diameter. c1840 2.) Open pontil tall dark green wine or champagne, heavy gla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****T for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Feminine (Ladies) Perfumed Oil Bottles (4)   [176231]3556 - Feminine (Ladies) Perfumed Oil Bottles (4) [176231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four tall perfumed oil bottles all approx 8.5" tall, smooth bottom, c1870s. These tall perfume bottles are similar to the original perfumed bot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to e********y.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Green Open Pontil Umbrella Ink   [172328]3557 - Green Open Pontil Umbrella Ink [172328]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green Open Pontil Umbrella Ink. A beautiful example olive to grass green problem free very nice. Ron Reed Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R********3 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Historical Ink Trio   [176230]3558 - Historical Ink Trio [176230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 open pontiled dark green with varying patterns in shades of green. each has similar stippled pattern around the outside. Two are 2 1/4" diam ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c******6 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Kickapoo Sagwa, Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co., Deep Lime Green   [152403]3559 - Kickapoo Sagwa, Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co., Deep Lime Green [152403]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The classic Kickapoo Sagwa medicine bottle, but this one in deep lime green with original label on both sides. 8.5" tall. Provenance: Jim &am...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b******2 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Lyon's Bug Powder Puce   [172325]3560 - Lyon's Bug Powder Puce [172325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lyon's Powder // B & P NY. Dark puce. 4 1/4" tall open pontil choice. One of the most popular collected mini bottles in america becaus...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Milk Bottle Carriers (4)   [154804]3561 - Milk Bottle Carriers (4) [154804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Milk& cream bottle carriers (4). These were used by milkmen (Google or check with your grandparents) to carry milk bottles for home delivery (To...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*****8 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Mostly Famous Whiskey Shot Glasses (7)   [140306]3562 - Mostly Famous Whiskey Shot Glasses (7) [140306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 different mostly famous Whiskey shot glasses. Argonaut/Whiskey/E.Martin & Co. with gold lip. Jesse Moore. The Hayner Distilling Co./Dayton, O....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Open pontil "Cathedral" Pepper Sauce Bottles    [172315]3563 - Open pontil "Cathedral" Pepper Sauce Bottles [172315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cathedral Pepper Sauce bottle collection. Three are open pontil. Three are nearly identical in pattern. All aqua, 8.75" tall, appear problem fr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l******8 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Open Pontil Gin Bottle Pair   [172312]3564 - Open Pontil Gin Bottle Pair [172312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two tall square, medium green and dark green gin bottles with open pontils. 9 5/8" tall. No apparent problems
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Pontil Black Glass Whiskey Bottle Treasure Find   [140312]3565 - Pontil Black Glass Whiskey Bottle Treasure Find [140312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pontil Black Glass Applied Top Whiskey Bottle, sunken treasure. Early 3 piece mold, barnacle remnants not cleaned off, pontil base, deep green, heavy
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*******0 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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USA Hospital Dept. Bottle Pair   [172317]3566 - USA Hospital Dept. Bottle Pair [172317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two of the classic USA Hospital bottles. These are some of the most colorful and highly collected bottles of their genre. 1" dark olive green, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p********n for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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Washington/ Taylor Pontiled Aqua Quart Historical Flask   [168427]3567 - Washington/ Taylor Pontiled Aqua Quart Historical Flask [168427]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Washington/ Taylor Pontiled Aqua Quart Historical Flask. 8 1/8" tasll smooth top no chollar, The Father of Our Country / Vignetter of Washingto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Whiskey and Wine Bottles, 6   [174435]3568 - Whiskey and Wine Bottles, 6 [174435]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear choice picture fifth Berry's/Diamond Wedding/Whiskey/Boston Mass. Dark amber fifth Hunter/Bourbon, bottle c. 1880, new label. Clear half g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 170.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Wine and Liquor Ephemera Group, c. 1881-1914   [175101]3569 - Wine and Liquor Ephemera Group, c. 1881-1914 [175101]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 16 wine and liquor price lists, billheads and letterheads, many from Montana. c. 1881-1914
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Brownstone China Tea Sets (2), Yixing   [175647]3570 - Brownstone China Tea Sets (2), Yixing [175647]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2x fancy brownstone tea sets, made from clay from the famous site of Yixing (pronounced: Yee-Shing), Jiangsu Province, China. They each come wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Fancy Painted Fruit Bowls (2)   [172279]3571 - Fancy Painted Fruit Bowls (2) [172279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bowls (2) appear to be hand painted in black with gold trim. They measure 10"x 4" and show no cracks or chips. Please see photos for more ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pitcher & Two Basins (3)   [175251]3572 - Pitcher & Two Basins (3) [175251]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pitcher and two basins. Pitcher measures 11"x 11" and matching basin measures 6"x 16". The spare basin is plain white and measur...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Red Stone Dishware (12)   [175984]3573 - Red Stone Dishware (12) [175984]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red stone dishes date back to the 1700's and come out of Pennsylvania. This group incloudes a 12" plate, a 10" plate, (2) 9.5" pl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Cereal Containers    [175234]3574 - Cereal Containers [175234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cereal Boxes from the early 1900s, including two (2) Cream of Wheat (one pound, 12 ounce), Kellogg's Rolled Oats (one pound, four ounce), a thr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Grocer's Grab Bag (7)   [176089]3575 - Grocer's Grab Bag (7) [176089]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Variety pack of grocer items, including three large funnels, a large ceramic crock, a Junge Bread glass display front and a canister of Calumet Baking
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Coffee Barrels (2)   [175250]3576 - Coffee Barrels (2) [175250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two coffee barrels, including a 16.5"x 22.5" (No weight listed) from J.A. Folgers and a 10 pound 14"x 17" barrel from G.D. Mill ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Metal Bread box Pair with Bird Patterns   [175200]3577 - Metal Bread box Pair with Bird Patterns [175200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 metal bread boxes with bird patterns. Feather pattern on 1, some rust and top corner dent. White outline birds and color flowers on the other, front
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage Wooden Boxes   [140322]3578 - Vintage Wooden Boxes [140322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two handcrafted vintage wooden boxes: 1) Stamped "Plummer / Sealer" on the bottom, with medal handles; 15 inches in diameter, 7 1/2 inches...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Washboards (3) & Wood Fruit Box   [140303]3579 - Washboards (3) & Wood Fruit Box [140303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood fruit box DiGiorgio/Fruit Corporation, 9x19.5x12". Washboards-modern appearing 14.5x8", 2x National Washboard Company 23x13".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Brass Spittoons, Lot (2)   [174941]3580 - Brass Spittoons, Lot (2) [174941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes two brass spittoons. 1) small brass spittoon (approx. 7.75x5.75"); 2) large brass spittoon (approx. 8x11.5").
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*******3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Tobacco Canisters (3)   [176082]3581 - Tobacco Canisters (3) [176082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canisters from cigarette and pipe tobacco products. Included is Black Cat Fine Cut, Vogue Mild and Russian Tobacco from August Beck & Company, w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Food Advertising Signs (3)   [174137]3582 - Food Advertising Signs (3) [174137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Food advertising pieces, including Yellow Bonnet Fancy Foods sign (22"x 26") cardboard, Junge's Bread sign (21"x 36") made o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Cream of Wheat Framed Ads (2)   [175235]3583 - Cream of Wheat Framed Ads (2) [175235]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cream of Wheat Advertising art (2), one by noted artist Leslie Thrasher (1889-1936). The Thrasher piece depicts Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer and Aunt
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Grape Nuts Metal Advertising Art Sign, Original   [174347]3584 - Grape Nuts Metal Advertising Art Sign, Original [174347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original appearing Grape Nuts metal advertising art sign with a girl and large St. Bernard. 20x31", this is not the small size repro as seen on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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G. Molinari & Sons Piano Factory Metal Sign   [175173]3585 - G. Molinari & Sons Piano Factory Metal Sign [175173]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Imprinted metal sign 6 x 2 1/2 inches. Organs and Pianos / G. Molinari & Sons / Factory / Third Ave and 32 St. South Brooklyn / Branch 153 Eliz...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Kitchen & Craft Tools (12)   [175246]3586 - Kitchen & Craft Tools (12) [175246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kitchen or leather tools. Includes numbered branding irons for leather, wood or food work, a a cheese shaker and a nut chopper with catch jar. All in
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Coal Stove Tool Set (4 pieces)   [154817]3587 - Coal Stove Tool Set (4 pieces) [154817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cleverly designed coal stove tool et from England. Tools include tongs, poker and brush. The heavy metal piece measures 15"x 7" and weighs...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Wood Boxes-Candle Mold (3)   [175247]3588 - Wood Boxes-Candle Mold (3) [175247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood boxes include one labeled Sheffield Steel Corp (5"x 6"x 10"), the other Greenfield Tool & Die (5"x 5"x 8.5")....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Folk Art Skillet Clock   [175201]3589 - Folk Art Skillet Clock [175201]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very cool folk art metal skillet wall clock with spoon and knife like clock hands. Marked on inside of skillet "Made in San Francisco/By P. Oli...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Vedette Wall Clock   [154828]3590 - Vedette Wall Clock [154828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vedette wall clock built in France. It has all the chimes and winds. As for operation, our facilities don't all for me to hang and test. It has ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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