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


SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Vic Cedarstaff Silver Bolo1020 - Vic Cedarstaff Silver Bolo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This vintage sterling silver bolo tie, set with turquoise stone, was exquisitely crafted by Arizona silversmith Vic Cedarstaff. Black leather with ste
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to n**********k for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Vintage Silver Bolo by Vic Cedarstaff1021 - Vintage Silver Bolo by Vic Cedarstaff
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver bolo tie, engraved and die cut, was made by Arizona silversmith Vic Cedarstaff. Black leather with sterling silver tips and details. I
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to k**********9 for (135.00 + 33.75BP) = 168.75
 
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Owl Bolo by Dennis & Nancy Edaakie1022 - Owl Bolo by Dennis & Nancy Edaakie
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This vintage bolo with an owl design is set with turquoise, coral, onyx, and mother of pearl. Dennis was born on January 24, 1931 in Zuni, New Mexico
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d******2 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Two  Vintage Silver Inlay Bolo Ties1023 - Two Vintage Silver Inlay Bolo Ties
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Silver Eagle Dancer set with turquoise, mother of pearl, and oyster shell. Tiny chip on head of figure. 2) Sunface inlaid with turquoise, oyster sh
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Squash Blossom Necklace1024 - Squash Blossom Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful squash blossom necklace is all handmade and is very old. The sterling silver has an even rich natural patina. 12 squash blossoms and 8 more
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Two silver and Turquoise Rings and Pendant/Pin1025 - Two silver and Turquoise Rings and Pendant/Pin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
.925 silver pendant/pin, sun god, set w/ turquoise chips, 1.75" diameter. One silver ring, oval w/ turquoise chips, 1.25" x .5", size...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******6 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Beaded Collar Neck Piece1026 - Beaded Collar Neck Piece
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful blue & white beaded collar neck piece circa early 50’s, in great condition, securing clasp in place. Beaded width is 3 ½ “. Est....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to f******h for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Beaded Medallions (1 Pair)1027 - Beaded Medallions (1 Pair)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beaded Medallions, circa 1960’s Native American beaded neck drops with Thunderbird designed medallions, great condition, top to bottom measures about
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******l for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Beaded Neck Drops (3)1028 - Beaded Neck Drops (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 1960’s beaded neck drops, 2 with thunderbird & arrows motif & one with a diamond & flower pattern, all with fringed bottoms. H...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Boulder Turquoise Bracelet1029 - Boulder Turquoise Bracelet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Nevada mined Boulder Turquoise bracelet set in sterling silver. Navajo made and signed J.Nelson, stone is 1 ½ ” tall and slightly ove...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 330.00 - 430.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Coral Watch Cuff1030 - Coral Watch Cuff
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo made sterling watch cuff with 60 pieces of nice red coral. Cuff at center is 2” wide, has nice silver rope style trim, watch is in working ord
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Desert Scrimshaw by Jama1031 - Desert Scrimshaw by Jama
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 bolos & 3 pairs of earrings are all made by Jama who was a Papago artist/student studying & working at the DeGrazia Studio in Tucson, Ariz...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Jasper Bracelet (Bumble Bee)1032 - Jasper Bracelet (Bumble Bee)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This beautiful piece of Bumble Bee Jasper is set into a sterling flower & leaf design. Center of bracelet approx. 1 ½” tall, signed LT. ...
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 380.00
 
 
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Koshari Clown Kachina Necklace Set1033 - Koshari Clown Kachina Necklace Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a signed piece by Bev Estate of Zuni Pueblo,NM, chain, danglers & trim work are all sterling silver. Great attention to detail work &...
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Start Price : 190.00 | Estimate : 380.00 - 480.00
 
 
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Multi Stone Necklace1034 - Multi Stone Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo multi-stone necklace on sterling chain. 18 stones, approx. 5mm x 4mm. HWAC# 62062 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Native American Silver/Turquoise Jewelry Lot1035 - Native American Silver/Turquoise Jewelry Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven pieces Native American silver turquoise jewelry. Some with bear claws or faux claws. Buckles, brooch, broken necklace, wristband, two pieces of
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Vintage Navajo Turquoise Watch Bracelet1036 - Vintage Navajo Turquoise Watch Bracelet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise Petit Point watch bracelet. Navajo made, no signature. 5-7/8" inside measurement. Old silver and turquoise in very good condition. ...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Navajo Bracelet1037 - Navajo Bracelet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bracelet has 7 stones either onyx or jet in a sterling silver setting & a signed piece by Navajo, Pat Yazzie a benchsmith for Woodard’s Tra...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
Sold to 8******a for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Navajo Jewelry Group1038 - Navajo Jewelry Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight pieces: three silver bracelets (62g); silver belt buckle with turquoise cabachon; silver with turquoise bolo tie; silver with turquoise belt buc
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Navajo Necklace, Mini Squash Blossom1039 - Navajo Necklace, Mini Squash Blossom
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Mini Squash Blossom. Turquoise mini sized squash blossom with matching earrings. This contemporary Navajo piece is about 18” and provides the
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Estimate : 280.00 - 380.00
Sold to H*******d for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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