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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Bellville Mercantile Tokens, Bellville, TX (5)2040 - Bellville Mercantile Tokens, Bellville, TX (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Different denomination round aluminum. BELLVILLE MERCANTILE / BELLVILLE, TEXAS. // GF / ? / IM. 5C, 10C, 25C, 50C, $1.00 HWAC# 62338 Date:
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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CF Hellmuth Tokens, Bellville, TX, 2 Different2041 - CF Hellmuth Tokens, Bellville, TX, 2 Different
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Octagonal brass 21mm and 24mm. C. F. HELLMUTH / GEN'L MDSE. / BELLVILLE, TEXAS. // GF /10C / IM HWAC# 62337 Date: Location: Bellvill...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Max Bader Token, Bellville, TX & IL Error2042 - Max Bader Token, Bellville, TX & IL Error
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different round brass 29mm including wrong state of Illinois. 1) MAX BADER / BELLVILLE, TEX. // GF / 50C IM. 2) MAX BADER / BELLVILLE, ILL. // GF$
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Thos. A Cook and Public School Token, Belton, TX2043 - Thos. A Cook and Public School Token, Belton, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round aluminum THOS.A. COOK/ GENERAL MERCHANDISE / BELTON, TX // GF / 5C / IT. Red round plastic BELTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS // gf / 1/2 pint / milk HW
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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H. Wendler Saloon Token, Boerne, TX2044 - H. Wendler Saloon Token, Boerne, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round Brass 23mm H. WENDLER / GF 5 CENTS AT BAR / SALOON // SMOOTH AND ILLEGIBLE HWAC# 62315 Date: 1882-1897 Location: Boerne, Texas
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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J. Howell & Son Token, Boerne, TX2045 - J. Howell & Son Token, Boerne, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round brass 23 mm J. HOWELL & SON /BOERNE, TEXAS // GF/ /2 1/2 C /IT HWAC# 62314 Date: Location: Boerne, Texas
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to g******1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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MS Floyd Token, Boling, TX2046 - MS Floyd Token, Boling, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round brass 21mm M. S. FLOYD / 10 BOLING, TEX. // ITO 10 / INGLE SYSTEM PAT. APR 7, 1914. Rare town, this denomination not listed in Adams HWAC# 6
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Civilian Conservation Corps Token, Bonham, TX2047 - Civilian Conservation Corps Token, Bonham, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round brass 24mm. CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS. // GF / 10C IT / CO. 894 CCC / BONHAM, TEXAS. Please note surface condition issue. HWAC# 62312 Da
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to g******1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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BM Co. Token, Bonus, TX2048 - BM Co. Token, Bonus, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pentagon brass 25mm B. M. CO. BONUS, TEX. / 5 CENTS / IM 1904 // B. M. CO. BONUS, TEX. / 5 CENTS / IM 1904. Adams says most dug and "rough sha...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Las Moras Token, Brackett, TX2049 - Las Moras Token, Brackett, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round white metal 25mm LAS MORAS / BRACKETT, TEX. // I. O .U. / ONE / DRINK HWAC# 62318 Date: Location: Brackett, Texas
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********n for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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JJ Arredondo Token, Bracketville, TX2050 - JJ Arredondo Token, Bracketville, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round aluminum 18mm J .J. ARREDONDO / BRACKETVILLE TEXAS. // GF / 5C / IT HWAC# 62317 Date: Location: Bracketville, Texas
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Weakley-Watson Token, Brownwood, TX2051 - Weakley-Watson Token, Brownwood, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round aluminum 35mm WEAKLEY-WATSON HARDWARE / 80 YEARS 1876-1956 / BROWNWOOD, TEXAS // GOOD LUCK WITH HORSESHOE AND 4 LEAF CLOVER HWAC# 62341 Da
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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JH Wilder Token, The Piano Man, Brownwood and Dublin, TX2052 - JH Wilder Token, The Piano Man, Brownwood and Dublin, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round brass 32mm IT MEANS MONEY IN YOUR POCKET TO TRADE WITH / J. H. WILDER / THE PIANO MAN / BROWNWOOD AND DUBLIN , TEXAS / ESTABLISHED 1896 // MEMB
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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American Coin-Meter Corp. Token, Bryan, TX2053 - American Coin-Meter Corp. Token, Bryan, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round aluminum 25mm AMERICAN COIN-METER CORP./ BRYAN, TEXAS // GOOD ONLY IN METERED LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT. HWAC# 62340 Date: Location: Bryan,
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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JL Barnes Saloon Token, Bryan, TX2054 - JL Barnes Saloon Token, Bryan, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round white metal J. L .BARNES / SALOON / BRYAN TEX / BLANK. HWAC# 62344 Date: Location: Bryan, Texas
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to p********n for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Frank Thomas Token, Burnett, TX2055 - Frank Thomas Token, Burnett, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round brass 25mm FRANK THOMAS / BURNET, TX // GF/ 25C / IT HWAC# 62346 Date: c.1890-1897 Location: Burnett, Texas
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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I. X. L Token, Burnett, TX2056 - I. X. L Token, Burnett, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round brass 25mm GF 5C / I. X. L. / IN TRADE/ BLANK HWAC# 62343 Date: c. 1880-1900 Location: Burnett, Texas
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Two Burton, TX Tokens2057 - Two Burton, TX Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) round cardboard 38mm NOT TRANSFERABLE GF 25C / IMO / AT THE STORE OF STEINER & DALLMEYER, BURTON TEXAS. // BLANK. 2) Oval aluminum 25mm R. FI...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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E. Fisher Token, Burton, TX2058 - E. Fisher Token, Burton, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oval aluminum 40mm E. FISHER / DEALER IN GROCERIES & HARDWARE/ BURTON, TEXAS // GF/ 50 / IM HWAC# 62342 Date: Location: Burton, Texas
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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OK Saloon Token, Burton, TX2059 - OK Saloon Token, Burton, TX
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass octagonal 26mm. O. K. SALOON / WOLTERS U. & H. / BURTON, TEX. // GF/ 5C / IT. Reverse has signs of wear. HWAC# 62322 Date: Locati...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to g******1 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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