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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Two N. P. Sorensen Seltzer Bottles, Ouray, Colorado2600 - Two N. P. Sorensen Seltzer Bottles, Ouray, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2 ). Lot #1 of 2 : N. P Sorenson ( Debossed on syphon top ) . Clear glass, super mint perfect condition, like a brand new bottle!! 11 3/8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to p****s for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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H. Levine & Son Liquor Bottle, Pueblo, Colorado2601 - H. Levine & Son Liquor Bottle, Pueblo, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H. Levine & Son Liquor Bottle, aqua, Pueblo, Colo. Chicago Liquor House. Small shoulder chip, no apparent cracks. c1896-1899. HWAC# 48502 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to B*****8 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2602 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Old Goldfield Bottle2603 - Old Goldfield Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Found by Carol Stock in Goldfield in the 1960s, this 12 inch tall bottle is 5 inches in diameter and light green. It includes a stopper. HWAC# 4865
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A*******d for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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3 Reno, NV Milk Cans2604 - 3 Reno, NV Milk Cans
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 metal milk cans from Reno, NV. Two are 17" x 9" and have metal tops with chains. One is stamped Crescent Creamery. One is stamped J?D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 275.00
Sold to t*****5 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Cobalt Blue Reno Seltzer Bottle2605 - Cobalt Blue Reno Seltzer Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cobalt blue Nevada Packing Company seltzer bottle. Matching top, mint, a beauty. HWAC# 47345 Date: Location: Reno, Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e******t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Two Kodak Bottles2606 - Two Kodak Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The best of the pair is an approximate 6" tall Eastman Kodak bottle, embossed in a circle. The second is a clear, now turned purple, 4 ounce Ea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d**********3 for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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"Pike's Peak Gold" A Book on Flask Bottles2607 - "Pike's Peak Gold" A Book on Flask Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover, 2000. "Pike's Peak Gold" by John M. Eatwell and David K. Clint III. 228 pages. HWAC# 47770 Date: Location:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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19 Purple Bottles2608 - 19 Purple Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wonderful group of son colored bottles collected in the Western United States. The bottles range from perfume bottles to medical and food bottles. The
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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3 Dose Glasses2609 - 3 Dose Glasses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber TABLESPOONFUL / DESSERTSPOONFUL / TEASPOONFUL. Clear FEVER & AGUE / ANTIDOTE / SHALLENBERGER'S. Clear LENGFELD'S / 202 STOCKTON/ ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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5 Clear Shot Glasses2610 - 5 Clear Shot Glasses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
ARGONAUT / WHISKEY / E.MARTIN 7 CO. , faded gold rim and several small lip bruises. FINE OLD / KY. TAYLOR / WHISKEY. "THE OLD GOVERNMENT"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Amber Barrel Bitter Bottle2611 - Amber Barrel Bitter Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber Barrel Bitter Bottle, unembossed. Small chip on base, no cracks. Approx 3.25 x 9.5 inches. HWAC# 48523 Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to v******r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Bottle Collector Color Group2612 - Bottle Collector Color Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four nice antique bottles from an old collection. Two western whiskies: Kellogg in pint with original embossed top(Barnett 778), Hall Luhrs in pint; G
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Bottle Collectors Library2613 - Bottle Collectors Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten books about collecting. "Collecting the Cures" by Bill Agee; "Police Relics" by George E. Virgines; "Barbed Wire Handb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*****s for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Five Bottles2614 - Five Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: 1) One Pint / Carney & Son; 7 1/4 inches, milk. 2) E. J. Kenrick & Son / Portsmouth, O.; 6 1/2 inches. 3) Pioneer / Works / J....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to o*****F for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Five Canning Jars2615 - Five Canning Jars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five canning jars plus additional lids. Three of the jars are purple. Includes Golden State mason, a relatively rare jar with original top, I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Four Brown Beer Bottles2616 - Four Brown Beer Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) Grace Bros. / Brewing Co. / Santa Rosa . Cal. / Not to be Sold. 12 inches tall, ceramic stopper, brown. 2) Hoster's / Columbus, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Four Hospital Bottles2617 - Four Hospital Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of four hospital bottles. Three Southern Pacific hospital bottles, one fire damaged, all the same size, approximately 3.5" tall. The lot ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to c********r.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Four Nice Old Bottles2618 - Four Nice Old Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Atwood's Bitters, aqua, applied top, 6 inches tall. Cobalt blue small size seltzer from LUZERN. Two tone ginger beer by BISCOMBE. Crown top aqua...
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Four Shot Glasses2619 - Four Shot Glasses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) Tiffany Club / Schiller Bros. / Kansas City, Mo.; 2) Compliments of / Joseph Demers / 735 Broadway / Pawtucket, R. I.; 3) Jacob Kiefer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Goldberg Bowen Wine Bottle2620 - Goldberg Bowen Wine Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
GOLDBERG, BOWEN & CO. / WINE MERCHANTS / SAN FRANCISCO; 8” x 4”, sun colored purple. Bottle dates from period 1886-1900. Cracked on side and rep...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Huge Whittled Bottle2621 - Huge Whittled Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large carboy bottle, a heavy whittled, aqua, applied top, huge bottle found by Carol Stock in Goldfield Nevada in the 1960s. It's very unusual f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to n********w.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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I. W. Harper Dark Amber2622 - I. W. Harper Dark Amber
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I. W. Harper Dark Amber, very early variant, possibly applied top. Much rarer than the tooled top version. No apparent cracks or chips. HWAC# 485
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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I. W. Harper Wicker Basket Bottle2623 - I. W. Harper Wicker Basket Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten inch tall with handle and cork. HWAC# 47900 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Jos. Herrscher Co. Rectangular Amber and F. Chevalier Bottle2624 - Jos. Herrscher Co. Rectangular Amber and F. Chevalier Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber JOS.HERRSCHER CO. / SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 10.75" x 3.5". THE / F. CHEVALIER CO. / WHISKEY MERCHANTS / PACIFIC COAST AGENTS // 136 C....
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Little Brown Jugs2625 - Little Brown Jugs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) St. Paul Pottery / unparalleled selection / White Bear Lake, Minn; 5 inches tall, with cork; 2) Old Continental Whiskey; 3 1/4 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to t*********5 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Our Native Herbs Glass2626 - Our Native Herbs Glass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shot glass: Our Native Herbs / The / Alonzo O. Bliss Co. / Washington D.C. / Proprietors . Tablespoon/ teaspoon measuring marks. Clear, 2 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 75.00
Sold to M*****8 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Poison Bottle Collection2627 - Poison Bottle Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven poison bottles, six are amber. Two are the classic's: skull and cross bones poison bottles that contained tincture of iodide. One of the b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****S for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Portners Malt Extract Bottle2628 - Portners Malt Extract Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portners Malt Extract Bottle dark amber. Cork in neck. Approx 3 x 8.5 inches. c1890. No apparent chips or cracks. HWAC# 48379 Date: Locat
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2629 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Santinosa Figural Clear Bottle2630 - Santinosa Figural Clear Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Santinosa Figural Clear Bottle. Approx 12.5 x 3.25 inches. No apparent chips or cracks. HWAC# 48510 Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to o*****F for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Six Old Bottles2631 - Six Old Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six old bottles, mostly dating from 1900 to 1920. All our aqua, three from England, three from the US. All are embossed. A nice window group.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to o*****F for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Three Foreign Pictorial Bottles2632 - Three Foreign Pictorial Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heybran, Cardiff, with the Dragon at center. Light green, 9 inches tall, applied top, mint. WHITBREAD & Co. Limited London, Dragon at Center, de...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to R********9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Umarked Green Bottle2633 - Umarked Green Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked, 3” x 10”, green. Label residue on neck. Bottle dates from 1870s. Small lip bruise, no visible chips or cracks. HWAC# 571471 Date:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
 
 
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Washington Taylor Aqua Historical Flask2634 - Washington Taylor Aqua Historical Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7” tall, 4.5” wide, open pontil. (Pic Washington facing left)/ Washington// (pic Taylor facing left)/ G. Z. Taylor. Clean. Lots of crudeness in the gl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to c******1 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Whiskey, beer, food and wine bottles2635 - Whiskey, beer, food and wine bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. 1) Aqua AD with wire lid stopper. 2) Black 11". 3) Clear, very light purple curved tool top. 4) same as #3, but 10 1/2". 5) Bla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R********9 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Lacey Back Bar Whiskey2636 - Lacey Back Bar Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fluted neck bottle. No visible cracks or chips. HWAC# 50063 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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2 Amber Mid Western Whiskeys2637 - 2 Amber Mid Western Whiskeys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Amber Mid Western Whiskeys. A. Bauer & CO, Chicago ILLS. Approx 3.5 x 9.25 inches. No apparent cracks 1 small chip. D. Sachs & Sons Di...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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2 Carnival Glass Pint Bottles2638 - 2 Carnival Glass Pint Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Carnival Glass Pint Bottles. Jackman Whiskey pint approx 8 x 3.75 inches, with screwcap, possibly from 1932. Golden Wedding Whiskey pint, bell, ap
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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2 Figural Liquor Bottles2639 - 2 Figural Liquor Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Figural Liquor Bottles. Clear bottle with Good Luck and a horseshoe. Approx 11.75 x 4 inches. Creme de Menthe, green with a cool 4 toe claw design
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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2 Green Modern Whiskies2640 - 2 Green Modern Whiskies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Green Modern Whiskies, no markings. Tiny chip on shoulder, no cracks. Approx 3.75 x 10.5 inches. Other is approx 4 x 8.5 inches, no chips or crac
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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3 Amber Western Whiskies2641 - 3 Amber Western Whiskies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Amber Western Whiskies. The E. Chevalier Co., Castle Whiskey, San Francisco, Cal with stopper. Approx 3 x 11.25 inches. No apparent chips or crack
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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6 Midwestern Whiskey Bottles2642 - 6 Midwestern Whiskey Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six Midwestern whiskey bottles. O'Callaghan Brothers Chicago clear shoofly, Zigler and Behrendt Huntington, West Virginia, Mahone Alexa...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Blackberry Back Bar2643 - Blackberry Back Bar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blackberry Back Bar, clear, c. 1900. No apparent cracks or chips. HWAC# 48520 Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******h for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Clear Backbar Decanter2644 - Clear Backbar Decanter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grommes & Ullrich National Club Clear Backbar Decanter, approx 8.5 x 4 inches. No apparent chips or cracks. HWAC# 48501 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Clear Mini Whiskey Decanter and Cobalt Seltzer2645 - Clear Mini Whiskey Decanter and Cobalt Seltzer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear Whiskey Decanter, Superaris with a green 5 point star, approx 3.5 x 6.5 inches, no apparent cracks or chips. Cobalt Seltzer, Family Beverage Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********5 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Clear Whiskey Decanter2646 - Clear Whiskey Decanter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear Whiskey Decanter with 4 stoppers. Approx 11.5 x 5 inches. No apparent cracks or chips. HWAC# 48534 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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G. O. Blake's Rye & Whiskey2647 - G. O. Blake's Rye & Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
G. O. Blake's Rye & Whiskey, Adams, Taylor & Co., Boston & Louisville. Not in Barnett 1991 edition. Approx 12 x 3.5 inches. HWAC...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Ground Top Aqua Whiskey in Wicker2648 - Ground Top Aqua Whiskey in Wicker
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ground Top Aqua Whiskey in Wicker with screw cap. Approx 4 x 9.5 inches. HWAC# 48529 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Pressed Glass Decanter/Backbar Bottle2649 - Pressed Glass Decanter/Backbar Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pressed clear glass backbar decanter, fluted shoulders and neck. Fancy Gothic patterns in glass. Leaded glass, probably c1900. No visible condition pr
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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