"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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Zinc Ingot   [176100]4074 - Zinc Ingot [176100]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rectangular ingot inscribed: Zinc/99.999 / Electro / AZ / SA / Asturiana De Zinc. 76 x 40 x 6 mm; `124.9 grams. Asturiana de Zinc, was established a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Mercury Flask from 1800s New Almaden   [176077]4075 - Mercury Flask from 1800s New Almaden [176077]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mercury flask from the quicksilver mines of New Almaden (Near San Jose, California) Flask measures 6"x 16" and has the appropriate amou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****r for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Leadville Assay Bottles, 3   [176193]4076 - Leadville Assay Bottles, 3 [176193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, 3 different bottles as would be used for assay chemicals. Incorporated 1882/The/Arkansas Valley Smelting Co./Leadville Col. Arkansas Valley/Smel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to l******8 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Mc Dermitt Mine Mercury   [176102]4077 - Mc Dermitt Mine Mercury [176102]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jar of mercury (Hg) from the Mc Dermitt Mine. Two inches tall, 1 1/2 inches wide; 324.7 grams. The McDermitt mine in Humboldt County, Nevada was acti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Salt Lake Mining Review 6 Volumes   [175355]4078 - Salt Lake Mining Review 6 Volumes [175355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover Volumes 21-26. The Salt Lake Mining Review, also known as "The Mining Review" was begun in 1899 by Will C. Higgins, formerly the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Green River Petrified Turtle Shell   [121713]4079 - Green River Petrified Turtle Shell [121713]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A petrified turtle shell fossil from the Green River area of Wyoming. This very impressive specimen measures 5"x 4" and is about 1" h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Gold Plated Prospector Hammer   [174264]4080 - Gold Plated Prospector Hammer [174264]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold plated Stanley prospector hammer. Inscribed A C Richardson on wood handle, we could not find any info on him. This hammer did get a lot of attent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Hematite Ingot   [176101]4081 - Hematite Ingot [176101]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pillow shaped hematite ingot.40 x 30 x 18 mm; 44.2 grams.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Portable Leather Assay Kit   [176078]4082 - Portable Leather Assay Kit [176078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portable assay kit with several compartments containing sample flasks, beakers, tweezers and several other items. There's even a listing of cost...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A*****0 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Tadanac Zinc Ingot/Quebec Cartier Mining Company   [176103]4083 - Tadanac Zinc Ingot/Quebec Cartier Mining Company [176103]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pieces: 1) Tadanac zinc ingot; 51 x 90 x 8 mm; 310.3 grams. 2) tiny jar from Quebec Cartier Mining Company of iron ore granules. 3) iron spike,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Wood Encased Balance Scale   [175396]4084 - Wood Encased Balance Scale [175396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful hardwood cased balance scale. Measures 2.5"x 9"x 9" and has some slight blemishes on wood. A very elegant piece. Please see...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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U. S. Gold Eagles   [164207]4085 - U. S. Gold Eagles [164207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two mint state $25 gold eagles, each one half ounce of fine gold.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (3,900.00 + 975.00BP) = 4,875.00
 
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Counter Stamped Draped Bust Half Dollar   [174811]4086 - Counter Stamped Draped Bust Half Dollar [174811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stamped in the field of an 1806 Draped Bust half dollar, in front of Liberty's face: Houck's / Panacea / Baltimore. Overall VG-F condition. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****o for (1,500.00 + 307.50BP) = 1,807.50
 
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Coin Bags from Different States , 7 Total   [175114]4087 - Coin Bags from Different States , 7 Total [175114]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Items# 1& #2 of 7: 2 Large coin bags, from the Denver mint ( 1974 & 1975). Items # 3 & #4 of 7:2 Medium Federal Reserve coin bags, from...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********O for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Coins & Commemorative Grab Bag (A Bunch)   [154809]4088 - Coins & Commemorative Grab Bag (A Bunch) [154809]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Everything from off center Lincoln Pennies, to commemorative presidential tokens to state quarters are included in this large grab bag (Or box). Most
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********O for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Mercury Dimes 1928-29   [140318]4089 - Mercury Dimes 1928-29 [140318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mercury dimes minted 1928-1929: 1928 (13: 10 F, 3 EF); 1928-D (21: 11 G, 7 VG, 3 F); 1928-S (33: 31 G, 2 F); 1929 (19: 3 VG, 8 F, 7 VF, 1 EF); 1929-D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****d for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Off Centered 1921-S Morgan Dollar   [174815]4090 - Off Centered 1921-S Morgan Dollar [174815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Missed it by THAT much! 1921-S Morgan dollar, slightly off center. F-EF condition overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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U.S. Coin Collection   [176097]4091 - U.S. Coin Collection [176097]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Plastic case with 17 partitions with U. S. coins. Two Morgan dollars: 1891-O, AG; 1921 VG-F. Seven Susan B. Anthony dollars. 19 Indian Head pennies, i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****d for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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U.S. Coin Collection   [176098]4092 - U.S. Coin Collection [176098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous box of U.S. coins. 1964 proof set in hard plastic case with three $1 silver certificates; 50 state commemorative quarter set; 100 years
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Liberty Loan Certificate, 1917   [174764]4093 - Liberty Loan Certificate, 1917 [174764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1917 Liberty Loan certificate for $1000. Provenance: Ken Prag Collection Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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150th Anniversary California Gold Rush Limited Edition    [132028]4094 - 150th Anniversary California Gold Rush Limited Edition [132028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by Preferred Customer Service in 1999, this brown velour box contains three pieces commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the California Gold R
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to G*******2 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Manuel Belgrano/ Victorino de la Plaza  Medals   [174573]4095 - Manuel Belgrano/ Victorino de la Plaza Medals [174573]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two medals celebrating the founding fathers of Argentina. 1) White metal 46 x 66 mm. Obv.: Belgrano / Creador De La Bandera / Vencedor En Tucuman; re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Maximilian III Joseph Coin Jewelry   [174580]4096 - Maximilian III Joseph Coin Jewelry [174580]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver 1770 conventionsthaler - Maximilian III Joseph on a hanging chain with four baubles: three hearts and a cross. Bavaria
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Brazilian Coin Fob   [174595]4097 - Brazilian Coin Fob [174595]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four coin silver coin fob: 1888 2000 Reis; 1856 1000 Reis; 1858 500 Reis; 200 reis (date unreadable). Country: Brazil Brazil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Chilean Silver Coin Fob   [164149]4098 - Chilean Silver Coin Fob [164149]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four silver coin fob with coins from Chile: 1895 one peso; 1895 veinte centavos; 1904 diez centavos; 1901 cinco centavos. 4 1/2 inches long. Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Nitrate Company Tokens from Chile   [174782]4099 - Nitrate Company Tokens from Chile [174782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hoard of 108 bakelite tokens from the nitrate consortium of Chile. Various sizes and denominations. Obv: COMPANIA SALITRERA "EL LOA" / O...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Foreign Coin Jewelry   [140276]4100 - Foreign Coin Jewelry [140276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six pieces of foreign silver coins fashioned into jewelry: 1) cutout Mexican coin made into a button; 2) 1768 Joseph II of Austria in a bezel; 3) 1918
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Silver Foreign Coin Fob   [174596]4101 - Silver Foreign Coin Fob [174596]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four foreign coins linked in a fob: 1902 Canada five cents; 1904 Republic of Panama; one and two Lira Italian coins. Foreign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Vintage Coin Fob   [140278]4102 - Vintage Coin Fob [140278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine coin fob ( 15 inches long) featuring silver coins from around the world: Philippines: 1885 Alfonso XII 50 centimos; 1885 Alfonso XII 20 centimos;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Guatemala Coin Jewelry   [174577]4103 - Guatemala Coin Jewelry [174577]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1882 cutout one peso silver coin surrounded by 14 1/4 real silver coins, hanging from a pin fashioned out of four more 1/4 real coins. 39.4 grams tota
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Guatemalan Coin Necklace   [174597]4104 - Guatemalan Coin Necklace [174597]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve coin necklace made of coins of Guatamala. Five of the coins are cut out. 1/4 real, 1/2 real, and larger coins. Country: Guatemala Guatemala
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Silver Coin Jewelry Belt   [174574]4105 - Silver Coin Jewelry Belt [174574]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made from Guatemala 1/4 real silver coins, this 27 inch long, 1 1/2 inch wide belt. Three coins wide, ninety coins long (270 1/4 real pieces!). The bu
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Silver Rupee Coin Necklace   [174590]4106 - Silver Rupee Coin Necklace [174590]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty silver India 1/4 rupee (KM#490) and Straits Settlements ten cent coins (KM#11) linked as an 18 inch necklace. Coins dated 1880s-90s. India
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Coffee Plantation Token Collection   [175187]4107 - Coffee Plantation Token Collection [175187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 57 tokens coffee plantation tokens from Mexico. Four varieties: 1) Canast / 1 / Cafe / Triunfo / 1899; Br., Sq., center hole, 24 mm (26). 2) Ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to O*********n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Mexican Five Centavo Coin Bracelet   [174585]4108 - Mexican Five Centavo Coin Bracelet [174585]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen cutout five centavo Mexican silver coins. Three of the eagles are missing. These coins were minted from 1898-1905. Country: Mexico Mexic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******W for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Queen Wilhelmina Silver Coin Bracelet   [164148]4109 - Queen Wilhelmina Silver Coin Bracelet [164148]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine ten cent silver coins from the 1940s with Queen Wilhelmina's portrait linked in a bracelet. Country: Netherlands Netherlands
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Panamian Silver Coin Fob   [140274]4110 - Panamian Silver Coin Fob [140274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four coin fob of silver coins from Panama: 1904 veinticinco centesimos; 1904 diez centesimos; 1904 cinco centesimos; 1904 dos centesimos. 9 1/2 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Peruvian Coin Bracelet   [174594]4111 - Peruvian Coin Bracelet [174594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven silver Peruvian coins linked in a bracelet. 1/2 sol; 1/5 sol and smaller 1/2 dinero coins. Dated 1867-1916. Country: Peru Peru
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b**********s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Spanish & Mexican Silver Coin Jewelry   [140277]4112 - Spanish & Mexican Silver Coin Jewelry [140277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1798 eight reales of Carlos IV anchors a chain of 26 Mexican Republic and Spanish one real coins (Ferdinand VII) dating from the 1770s-1840s. The othe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****8 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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British Coin Bracelet   [140273]4113 - British Coin Bracelet [140273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fourteen coin bracelet of silver English coins: thirteen three pence (Victoria, Edward VII, George V) and one 1911 George V six pence. Coins dated 189
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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British Coin Bracelet   [174587]4114 - British Coin Bracelet [174587]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five silver coins linked as a bracelet. George V shillings (2); Queen Victoria shillings (2) and a Victoria Florin as a centerpiece. 7 inches long; 38
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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British Coin Necklace   [174592]4115 - British Coin Necklace [174592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine silver British coins linked in a necklace: two three pence; two six pence; two one shilling; two one florin; one 1890 Victoria double florin. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Venezuela Silver Coin Bracelet   [140275]4116 - Venezuela Silver Coin Bracelet [140275]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine coin bracelet made of Venezuelan silver coins: eight are 25 centimos, one 50 centimos. Country: Venezuela Venezuela
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Silver Dollar Bracelet   [174581]4117 - Silver Dollar Bracelet [174581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four cutout silver dollars, two Peace and two Morgan linked together in a bracelet. A 1946 Portugal 2.50 escudo coin is on the keeper chain.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Historic 10,000 Grain Sterling Silver Ingot   [173229]4118 - Historic 10,000 Grain Sterling Silver Ingot [173229]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historic Franklin Mint ingot. Obverse: 10,000 Grains Sterling / Weight and content certified by / The Franklin Mint, Franklin Center, Penna. Reverse:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to G*******2 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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50th Anniversary Argentine Railroad Medal   [174831]4119 - 50th Anniversary Argentine Railroad Medal [174831]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"National Railway 50th Anniversary" Medal 1857-1907. By J. Gottuzzo. Br., rd., 61mm, AU condition. Date: 1907, Country: Argentina A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Columbian Exposition Medals   [175196]4120 - Columbian Exposition Medals [175196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four medals from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition: 1) Made by Boldenweck & Co. of silvered pewter, 58 mm, 61.5 grams; Obv.: Declaration...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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World's Columbian Exposition Medal   [175191]4121 - World's Columbian Exposition Medal [175191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In original wooden case: Obv.: World's Columbian Exposition Chicago / (pictorial Administration Building) / 1893; Rev.: (pictorial landing of Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****d for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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St. Nicholas Society Medal   [174781]4122 - St. Nicholas Society Medal [174781]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tiffany & Company bronze medal. Obv.: St. Nicholas Society Founded Feb. 28 1835 / New York City / 1903; Rev.: New Amsterdam Municipal Government...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Oregon Medals   [174805]4123 - Oregon Medals [174805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two pieces: 1) Capt. O. C. Applegate / Veteran of the Indian Wars // 1933 American Legion Convention Klamath Falls GF 25 cents; wood, round, 30
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a*******s for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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