May 2018 Americana, Railroad, Mining, & More Auction

Auction Details

Welcome to our May 2018 auction! This four-day sale has close to 3,000 lots in the following collecting categories: Native Americana, Cowboy & Western, Mining, Tokens, Numismatics, Bottles, General Americana, Railroadiana, and a large Bargain/Dealer Specials section.

Highlights include:

*Our first offering of tokens from a prominent Texas Collection.

*A new batch of railroad passes from the Potter Collection.

*A Mining section that features a new group of territorial Nevada stock certificates as well as rare California, Montana, Arizona, and Colorado pieces.

*A Cowboy section with spurs, bits, ephemera, and two incredible Pawnee Bill Wild West Show posters.

*Baskets, pottery, jewelry, rugs, points, art, and more in our Native Americana section.

*California soda bottles and rare Nevada medicine bottles.

*Numismatics incl. US and world coins, currency, scrip, medals, and other exonumia.

*Ephemera from the Al Adams Collection, Potter Collection, and Prag Collection including early US and world maps; Montana fort & Indian trader documents & early Montana mining pieces; early Idaho documents; Western postcards and postal history with a focus on Arizona; plus rare pieces from California, Nevada, Oregon, and more.

*A large Bargain/Dealer Section featuring both entry-level collectibles and large dealer lots ideal for resale. Our philosophy for this section is to help beginning collectors start their collections and to restock dealer inventories, therefore helping grow the collecting community as a whole.

Full Auction Schedule

Day One (May 7th, 2018) (Lots 1000-1734)
Native Americana (1000-1172)
Baskets
Pottery
Jewelry
Rugs & Weavings
Beadwork & Clothing
Points, Tools, & Weaponry
Art
Ephemera & Books
Cowboy & Western (1173-1264)
Spurs
Bits
Clothing
Buffalo Bill / Pawnee Bill
Ephemera
Mining (1265-1734)
Artifacts (Lighting, Signs, Explosives, Hard Goods)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort)


Day Two (May 8th, 2018) (Lots 2000-2754)
Tokens (2000-2249)
Numismatics (2250-2379)
Medals
Coins
Currency & Scrip
Ephemera
World’s Fairs & Expositions (2380-2406)
Gaming (2407-2431)
Bottles (2432-2654)
Insulators
Soda
Medicine
Misc.
Saloon, Brewing, Cigar, & Tobacco (2655-2718)
Beer & Brewing
Cigar & Tobacco
Jewelry (2719-2754)

Day Three (May 9th, 2018) (Lots 3000-3730)
General Americana

Day Four (May 10th, 2018) (Lots 4000-4752)
Railroadiana (4000-4189)
Passes
Ephemera
Bargains & Dealer Specials (4190-4752)
Gen. Americana
Mining
Numismatics
Tokens
Railroad
Postal


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c.1890s Advertising Art Booklet/Catalog3660 - c.1890s Advertising Art Booklet/Catalog
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stapled booklet with approx. 30 pages of black-and-white drawings with number identifications. No publisher. Patriotic themes, women's fashion, ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Advertising Pieces (2)3661 - Advertising Pieces (2)
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Round thermometer on a 4.25" leather covered base from National Bonds,Billings, MT. 8" spoon/bottle opener from Hotel Last Frontier, possi...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Advertising Mirror3662 - Vintage Advertising Mirror
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Vintage art nouveau era gold color advertising salesman sample miniature hand mirror. "Princess Novelty / Requires No Blacking--Handsomeat Rang...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN3663 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Madam Hughes Hair Restoration Advertisement3664 - Madam Hughes Hair Restoration Advertisement
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This advertisement comes from Sonora California. The date is unknown but appears to be old. Various claims offers dubious remedy for various hair con
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Northwest Orient Airlines Philippines Travel Poster3665 - Northwest Orient Airlines Philippines Travel Poster
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This poster uses a beautifully colored photograph of a happy couple to promote travel to the Philippines. The printer and the photographer is unknown,
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Northwest Orient Airlines/Trans World Airlines Travel Poster3666 - Northwest Orient Airlines/Trans World Airlines Travel Poster
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"There's a new way around the world" according to this poster. Thanks to the two airlines, travelers have several domestic and interna...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Pan American Airlines Norway Travel Poster3667 - Pan American Airlines Norway Travel Poster
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Rare piece of Pan American Airlines history! This poster advertises to the would-be traveler to see Norway by way of "Pan American Airlines, th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Scandinavian Airlines Middle East Travel Poster3668 - Scandinavian Airlines Middle East Travel Poster
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Beautiful and near mint condition airline poster is from Scandinavian Airlines. This Arabian night scene of two camels looking to a plane in the night
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******4 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Scandinavian Airlines Scandinavia Travel Poster3669 - Scandinavian Airlines Scandinavia Travel Poster
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Moose are common in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe, which is why artist Otto Nielsen chose to feature such a magnificent creature in his a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******4 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Scandinavian Airlines South Africa Travel Poster3670 - Scandinavian Airlines South Africa Travel Poster
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A large herd of ostriches march along as a small plane can be seen overhead. This exciting scene depicted by the poster brings a sense of exciting tra
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Vintage Uncle Sam Advertising  Figures-Osh Kosh & Northwest Airlines3671 - Vintage Uncle Sam Advertising Figures-Osh Kosh & Northwest Airlines
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2 cute probably pressed cardboard Uncle Sam advertising standup figures. Uncle Sam holding a round Northwest Airlines logo, approx 13.5" x 6.5...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Meeting Hall Commemorative Sign3672 - Meeting Hall Commemorative Sign
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An inlaid metal commemorative sign previously on the side of a meeting hall built with the appropriations of congressmen. Reads as follows, "M...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN3673 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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B F Goodrich Tires Metal Sign3674 - B F Goodrich Tires Metal Sign
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White, blue and red 2 sided porcelain sign B. F. Goodrich / T I R E S. Approx 20" x 48". Note vertical creases. light rust and worn off po...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Kist Soda Metal Sign3675 - Kist Soda Metal Sign
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Red metal sign. GET KIST TODAY with orange soda bottle on right. 18" x 56". Note holes, rust, creases and black substance on front. HWA...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Metal Stop Sign3676 - Metal Stop Sign
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Classic red metal octagon stop sign. Heavy gauge steel.24", note some rust and flaking near mounting holes. HWAC# 60828 Date: Location:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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New Texaco Motor Oil Metal Sign3677 - New Texaco Motor Oil Metal Sign
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Green heavy gauge metal New Texaco Oil sign. 4 angled corners. Approx 30" x 30". Note heavy rust and bends. HWAC# 60829 Date: Lo...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Orange Crush Metal Sign3678 - Orange Crush Metal Sign
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Orange metal sign. There is /only one / Orange-Crush. Approx 19" x 27". Note holes, creases and metal tears. HWAC# 60825 Date: L...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Orange Crush Metal Sign3679 - Orange Crush Metal Sign
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Black metal sign with Orange Crush Bottle on left. -like oranges? / drink/ ORANGE-CRUSH COLD AND SPARKLING. Approx 19" x 27". Note bends...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pennzoil Metal Sign3680 - Pennzoil Metal Sign
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White and red arrow metal sign. Pennzoil, Drive To Here. 11-66. Approx 29" x 18". Some scuffs, a dinged corner, overall strong colors.. ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********r.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Vintage Ornate Ansonia Cast Iron Mantel Clock3681 - Vintage Ornate Ansonia Cast Iron Mantel Clock
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Vintage ornate Ansonia cast iron mantel clock, not working. 13" high, 7" wide. Shows wear, top present, but off. HWAC# 46229 Date: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Rexo Laboratory Scale3682 - Rexo Laboratory Scale
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Rexo Laboratory Scale made by Pelouze Manufacturing , Chicago. Balance scale with 7 weights and box. HWAC# 571579 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Newcastle Druggist John Watson Hand-held Scale3683 - Newcastle Druggist John Watson Hand-held Scale
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Pans 2.5". Box 6.5" x 3". Bottom has a glued paper that says "From John Watson, Chemist & Druggist, 34 Grainger St. Newcastl...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Vintage Scale Pan3684 - Vintage Scale Pan
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Brass colored scale pan which could have used used to weigh groceries or even gold. 3.25" x 12.25" x 7". Pan has 2 tiny rust spots a...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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19th Century Scale3685 - 19th Century Scale
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Johann Caspar Mittelstenscheid made. In wooden box with all the weights. Johann Caspar Mittelstenscheid learned the trade from his uncle Johann Peter
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to z******8 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Two Parlor Wall Lamps3686 - Two Parlor Wall Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two lamps, circa 1900, were installed with wall brackets, both of which are present. One is aluminum the other brass. Approximately 6 inch diame
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Lanterns and Lantern Parts3687 - Lanterns and Lantern Parts
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A pair of lanterns and several lantern parts c.1880-1920. 1 Dietz lantern New York, U.S.A., 1 Bradley and Hubbard (B & H) lantern. Also include...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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2 Early Oil Lanterns3688 - 2 Early Oil Lanterns
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2 early oil lanterns with glass oil bases and milk glass globes. 6" x 3.5". HWAC# 51010 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Brass Carriage Lamp3689 - Brass Carriage Lamp
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Brass construction, circa 1900, may by Dietz. Clear glass and red lens. 11 inches tall, x 6 ". A little rough condition, heavily used, but lens...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Captain's Brass Sextant3690 - Captain's Brass Sextant
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Reproduction (replica of 1800's model) of antique brass Captain's sextant in beautiful walnut box with brass inlays. Length: 5.25", wi...
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Brass Fire Nozzles3691 - Brass Fire Nozzles
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Two antique brass fire nozzles. A. G. Long Fire apparatus, Portland, Ore. 10" long. The second piece is Powhatan B & I Works, Ranson, W. V...
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LOT WITHDRAWN3692 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Antique Gas/Kerosene Cans3693 - Antique Gas/Kerosene Cans
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Antique gas/kerosene/oil cans, galvanize. One has wood handle, no lid, the other metal handle w/ lid. HWAC# 57832 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Texaco Swingspout 1 gal. oil can and automobile signs3694 - Texaco Swingspout 1 gal. oil can and automobile signs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot is for a 1 gallon Texaco pour spout oil can along with a smaller Eagle brand hand pump oil can. Both pieces thought to be 1950's vinta...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Vintage Paper Fastener Tin3695 - Vintage Paper Fastener Tin
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Brass paper fastener with Eagle on the top. HWAC# 63313 Date: c. 1860's Location:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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The Richmond Mixture Tin Box3696 - The Richmond Mixture Tin Box
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The Richmond Mixture Tin Box, approx 2.5 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches. Richmond. VA. HWAC# 48329 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Wagon Spoke Shave3697 - Wagon Spoke Shave
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Antique spoke shave. Used, good condition. 11.5" long. The spokeshave is used to smooth curves cut onto stock. For generations of woodworkers, ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Vintage Chocolate Tin3698 - Vintage Chocolate Tin
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Vintage Chocolate Tin. Likely British. East West, Homes Best on the side. HWAC# 48359 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage English Tea Tin3699 - Vintage English Tea Tin
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Vintage English Tea Tin. Made in Rowntree, York. Embossed with makers to their majesties, the king and queen. HWAC# 48300 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage Red Tin3700 - Vintage Red Tin
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Vintage Red Tin with 3 female images. Cap does not open, condition issues with peeling paint and a dented side. HWAC# 48335 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
 
 
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Vintage Salesman Sample Mini Cast Iron Stove3701 - Vintage Salesman Sample Mini Cast Iron Stove
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful mini sample cast iron stove. Has working hinged doors, 4 star emblems. Has 6 burner covers & 1 griddle cover. Very nice condition. Wei...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*****2 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Salesman Sample Miniature Stove3702 - Salesman Sample Miniature Stove
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White metal miniature old fashioned stove with "EAGLE" inscribed on front door. Front door opens, there is a griddle cover & 4 burner ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Wood Butter Churn3703 - Wood Butter Churn
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13.5" x 15.5" x 19", “new style white cedar cylinder churn number one, made in USA, 3 gallons”. Wood constructed butter churn, excell...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Vintage Bless & Drake Coal Iron3704 - Vintage Bless & Drake Coal Iron
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Cast iron sad coal fired iron with wooden handle and curved heat deflector under the handle. The deflector is rectangular and has a corrugated bottom
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r**y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage Hand Iron3705 - Vintage Hand Iron
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Probably A. C. William. Detachable wooden handle. Sad iron measures 4.5" x 6.5" x 3.25". Some wear to shiny metal and underside. ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage Imperial Brass Mfg. Iron3706 - Vintage Imperial Brass Mfg. Iron
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This liquid fueled iron is missing the fuel tank. Imperial Brass Mfg. Co was located in Chicago, IL. Model 15 "Imperial", self heating i...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Electric Iron Advertising Tray3707 - Electric Iron Advertising Tray
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"Fully Guaranteed / Safety Always / Saves Current / Best / Automatic / Electric Iron." "Turn the Button / and get any degree of heat ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b**********w for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Early Washing Wringer3708 - Early Washing Wringer
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Early washing wringer. patented 1901. “this wringer has steel ball bearings same as are used in high-grade bicycles. Oil the bearings before and after
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Starret Tools Catalog & Victoroius Sewing Machine Handbill3709 - Starret Tools Catalog & Victoroius Sewing Machine Handbill
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Vertical Feed Victorious. the New Davis Vertical Feed Shuttle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machine. In February 1868, the Davis Sewing Machine Company was start
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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