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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Quaker Maid Whiskey Set2650 - Quaker Maid Whiskey Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Quart clear whiskey bottle, embossed Quaker Maid Whiskey, with full face label on one side and base label on the other. A gorgeous example of this rar
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Star Works Cincinnati Whiskey2651 - Star Works Cincinnati Whiskey
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Star Works Cincinnati Whiskey, approx 10 x 4 inches. Aqua, appled top. No apparent chips or cracks. HWAC# 48370 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Two Applied Top Whiskeys with Labels2652 - Two Applied Top Whiskeys with Labels
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two applied top Amber to Amber Green labeled whiskey bottles. Superior old Port out of New York. Madeira on blue label on a green amber whiskey. A cho
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****5 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Cyrus Noble Miner's Miniature Decanters from McGill Club, NV2653 - Cyrus Noble Miner's Miniature Decanters from McGill Club, NV
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An original cardboard case of Cyrus Noble miner's decanters featuring The Miner, Bartender and Assayer. Decanters are approx 6" tall and ha...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*****0 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Cyrus Noble Miner's Miniature Decanters from McGill Club, NV2654 - Cyrus Noble Miner's Miniature Decanters from McGill Club, NV
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An original cardboard case of Cyrus Noble miner's decanters featuring The Miner, Bartender and Assayer on the box covers. Decanters are approx 6...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2655 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Beautiful Aug. Lang & Co. Beer Stein2656 - Beautiful Aug. Lang & Co. Beer Stein
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German made stein with Red Lion Stout on left side and Tivoli Lager Beer on right side. Brewery on front.6.5" tall. HWAC# 61839 Date: ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R********9 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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European Beer Steins (4)2657 - European Beer Steins (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful beer steins ranging in sizes 5.5" x 13.5" to, 5.5" x 6.75". These are made of ceramic with ornate pewter lids. One has...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to o*****F for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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European Beer Steins (4) & Beer Mugs (2)2658 - European Beer Steins (4) & Beer Mugs (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 steins/mugs from 5.5" x 7" to 2.5" x 2.5". Four of them have pewter lids, the 2 largest are mugs. The largest mug has a horse,...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Ornate Beer Steins (2)2659 - Ornate Beer Steins (2)
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Beautiful steins, 1 very large stein. 7.5" x 13.75". Has man playing a lute & a woman holding his arm, looks to be in a castle. Very c...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Beer Pitchers and Pewter Beer Tankard2660 - Two Beer Pitchers and Pewter Beer Tankard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Derby International Silver 1920's Pitcher. Plated silver pitcher that is hand hammered in a repousse style. Features a scene of five picnicki...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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29 Mostly German Beer Glasses2661 - 29 Mostly German Beer Glasses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly purchased in Germany while serving in U. S. Military. Includes Spaten, Schneider Weisse, LowenWeisse, Heineken, Hacker-pschor, Schaben Brau, G
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Pabst and Budweiser Miniature Bottles2662 - Pabst and Budweiser Miniature Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4" amber Budweiser bottle with crown cap, label edge has some wear. 4.25" amber Pabst Blue ribbon bottle with crown cap, upper label has s...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Two California Brewing Boxes2663 - Two California Brewing Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Golden West Brewing Company box. Sides: "Golden West Brewing Co./ Golden Glow/ Beer/ Ale. Oakland and San Francisco" Ends:...
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A.W. Kenison & Co. Brewer Pictorial Calendar2664 - A.W. Kenison & Co. Brewer Pictorial Calendar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A complete calendar from this brewer in Auburn known for his bottles. Illustration is "My Old Kentucky Home" and shows sunset/sunrise on c...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Globe Saloon Leather Match Case2665 - Globe Saloon Leather Match Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Proprietor Frank. D. Poole. 223 D. Street in Marysville. Matches still inside. HWAC# 48143 Date: Location: Marysville, California
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*****2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Marysville Liquor License for Clark & Company2666 - Marysville Liquor License for Clark & Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A true Gold Rush Saloon liquor license. Signed By John A Paxton who would go on to be a banker on the Comstock and later at Austin, Nevada during thei
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Company Certificates (2)2667 - Napa and Sonoma Wine Company Certificates (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 crisp u/i certificates with grape bunch and leaves vignette. Circa 1870's. HWAC# 61760 Date: c. 1870's Location: Napa, California
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Sacramento Saloon Advertising Card: Canada Saloon2668 - Sacramento Saloon Advertising Card: Canada Saloon
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The Canada Saloon was a 19th century establishment on the corner of K and Fifth streets. A. Paquin was the proprietor. c1885. 2.75 x 4.25". Ho...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Gold Bar Saloon Advertising2669 - Gold Bar Saloon Advertising
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"Have a Shot With Me!" Geo. Bunker / Gold Bar Saloon / 1500 Haight Street / S. F. Glass syringe 11 inches long, appears unused. HWAC# ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Two Nice California Liquor Billheads- 1890's San Francisco & Sacramento2670 - Two Nice California Liquor Billheads- 1890's San Francisco & Sacramento
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two billheads liquor related. 1) Joseph Bremer & Co., San Francisco, proprietors of "The Imperial Vineyard Co. of California", dated S...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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El Dorado Brewing Co. Archive2671 - El Dorado Brewing Co. Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 100 item archive from El Dorado Brewing co. including many letters for orders, telephone message slips, small shipping slips and more. HWAC# 5
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Framed Tecate Tahoe Bottled Beer Broadside2672 - Framed Tecate Tahoe Bottled Beer Broadside
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Bottled Beer / Tecate / Tahoe / Monterey / 15c each / 7 for One Dollar / $3.00 per Case." 23.5 x 15.5 framed. HWAC# 48812 Date: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Dakota Territory Special Tax Stamps  for Dealers in Leaf Tobacco and Cigars2673 - Dakota Territory Special Tax Stamps for Dealers in Leaf Tobacco and Cigars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Series 1875 special tax stamps for manufacturers of cigars, 2 green issued, 8 u/i. Vignette of a woman with pipes, cigar box and a barrel. 1878 speci
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to R******5 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Dakota Territory Special Tax Stamps for Brewers2674 - Dakota Territory Special Tax Stamps for Brewers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dakota Territory special tax stamps for brewers of less than five hundred barrels book. 1881, 10 u/i creme with John L. Pennington as collector. HW
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Dakota Territory Tax Stamps for Wholesale Liquor Dealers2675 - Dakota Territory Tax Stamps for Wholesale Liquor Dealers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1874 7 issued, 9 light green u/i. Agent is GP Bennett. HWAC# 61704 Date: 1874 Location: Dakota Territory
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R******5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Dakota Territory Wholesale Liquor Tax Stamp Books2676 - Dakota Territory Wholesale Liquor Tax Stamp Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 approx 7" x 15" hardcover Dakota Territory special tax stamps for wholesale liquor dealers. 1877 6 issued stamps and 2 u/i. Nice vignett...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Special Tax Stamps for Malt Liquors Book2677 - Special Tax Stamps for Malt Liquors Book
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover special tax stamps for dealers in malt liquors 1883.10 unissued with JL Pennington as collector. HWAC# 61722 Date: 1883 Location:
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Special Tax Stamps for Manufacturers of Cigars2678 - Special Tax Stamps for Manufacturers of Cigars
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1883 Special Tax Stamps for Manufacturers of Cigars hardcover. 10 green stamps with JL Pennington as collector. HWAC# 61738 Date: 1883 Locatio
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Special Tax Stamps for Wholesale Dealers in Malt Liquors and Brewers of Beers2679 - Special Tax Stamps for Wholesale Dealers in Malt Liquors and Brewers of Beers
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Hardcover 1882 Special Tax Stamps for Wholesale Dealers in Malt Liquors 8 issued 1 unissued green. JL Pennington as collector. 1881 Special Tax Stamps
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*******0 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Special Tax Stamps for Wholesale Liquor Dealers2680 - Special Tax Stamps for Wholesale Liquor Dealers
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Special Tax Stamps for Wholesale Liquor Dealers hardcover. 10 green unissued stamps with JL Pennington as collector. HWAC# 61737 Date: 1883 Lo
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Special Tax Stamps for Wholesale Liquor, Cigars and Beer2681 - Special Tax Stamps for Wholesale Liquor, Cigars and Beer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Dakota Territory special tax stamp books. 1875 special tax stamps for brewers of less than 500 barrels, 1 green issued, 3 u/i with cuts, back cover
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Old Kentucky Distillery Business Card2682 - Old Kentucky Distillery Business Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This whiskey business card (2.75 x 4.75") has a nice vignette of the plant. The card has information on the distillery (capacity, output, regis...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Eureka Beverages Co. Wood Beverage Case, Butte, Montana2683 - Eureka Beverages Co. Wood Beverage Case, Butte, Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood beverage box from Eureka Beverages Company, Butte, Mont. Approx 8" x 12" x 20" HWAC# 60809 Date: Location: Butte, Mon...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r******g for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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RPC of a New Mexico Saloon2684 - RPC of a New Mexico Saloon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unsued RPC of a New Mexico Saloon. La Union is a small town across from El Paso, TX. Appears sort sort of election is taking place in front of the sal
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Bernstein Mfg. Company Advertising2685 - Bernstein Mfg. Company Advertising
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lovely lady in a bonnet on oval emery board attached to pad of paper "with the compliments of the / Bernstein Mfg. Company." Choice origi...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Green River Saloon Photograph2686 - Green River Saloon Photograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet Card of the Green River Saloon in Utah. 1895. John Thomas Ferrar, owner. weak image. HWAC# 63504 Date: Location: Green River, Utah
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T*****z for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Antique Cork Rolling Device2687 - Antique Cork Rolling Device
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique Cork Rolling Device, Pat. Aug. 7, 1867. Very rare. used to squish down corks for emplacement into bottles. 5 x 3 x 10", excellent condi...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Clarke's Pure Rye Whiskey Watch Fob/ Old Sunny Brook Calendar2688 - Clarke's Pure Rye Whiskey Watch Fob/ Old Sunny Brook Calendar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Pictorial of a man enjoying a glass of whiskey; Rev.: Clarke's Pure Rye / Peoria's / Famous Whiskey / Bottled by / The Government. Whi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 9*****H for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Gloag's Perth Whisky, Grouse Brand, Wood Crate2689 - Gloag's Perth Whisky, Grouse Brand, Wood Crate
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MDG Imports, San Francisco, CA. Grouse print on side panels. Approx 12" X 15" X 11". HWAC# 61832 Date: Location:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to t********n.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Moon Castle Whiskey Advertising, Oil on Canvas2690 - Moon Castle Whiskey Advertising, Oil on Canvas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Moon Castle Whiskey advertising oil painting on canvas. At the bottom "now served here at Tombstone's own Birdcage Theater". Beautifu...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Cheon Iced Tea Advertising Tray2691 - Cheon Iced Tea Advertising Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four and a quarter inch round advertising tray: "For Iced Tea / Use Cheon." HWAC# 61654 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Houel's Root Beer Sign2692 - Houel's Root Beer Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yellow metal sign TRUCK STOP / DRINK / HOUEL'S ROOT BEER/ With that good Old Fashioned Flavor. Approx 32" x 56". Note holes, dents, ru...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g****v for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Nude Mirrors2693 - Nude Mirrors
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Lot of two mirrors one 2 1/4 inches with two nude women; the other 1 3/4 inches with a nude with her arm over her face, and the mirror back has refle
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Souvenir Mirrors2694 - Souvenir Mirrors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) Souvenir of Des Moines,Ia. oval, 3 inches tall. 2) "Drink Red Rock Ginger Ale," oval, 3 inches tall. 3) Lady admiring her...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Three Advertising Mirrors2695 - Three Advertising Mirrors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two oval and one round advertising mirrors: Brotherhood Overalls, Dover, N.J.; Ondoca delicious food/drink; Angelus Marshmallows. HWAC# 61337 Dat
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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XXX Rare Photo Mirror2696 - XXX Rare Photo Mirror
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One and three quarter inch mirror with photo of man and woman in sexual embrace. HWAC# 61601 Date: Location:
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*****0 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Antique Jewett Humidor2697 - Antique Jewett Humidor
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19th C. "The Jewett" Humidor Buffalo, NY. Great humidor crafted of oak, steel, brass & milk glass with two doors (most models have a s...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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3 Unopened Parliment Cigarette Packs2698 - 3 Unopened Parliment Cigarette Packs
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3 Unopened Parliment Mouthpiece Cigarette Packs. Intact tax seals. Small pencil written prices on front. HWAC# 48541 Date: Location:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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3 Vintage Unopened Spud Cigarette packs2699 - 3 Vintage Unopened Spud Cigarette packs
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3 Vintage Unopened Spud Cigarette packs with unopened tax seals. All 3 are wrinkled, silver pack has 17c written in red ink on front. HWAC# 48546
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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