Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Sinalco Advertising Mirror4508 - Sinalco Advertising Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight Elusive Fruit Flavors, 5 c Sinalco, You'll Like it. Oval mirror. Image on front of glass with fruits over top. Good condition. Mirror, sli...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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Glenivet Scottish bar mirror4509 - Glenivet Scottish bar mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed in green. Unblended single malt, 12 years old. 16" x 22". City: State: Date: HWAC# 28007
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Beautiful Marquisat French advertising bar mirror4510 - Beautiful Marquisat French advertising bar mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
vignobles de Fraqnce Bar Mirror: "Marquisat - Vignobles De France" Mis en bouteilles par Pasquier Desvignes Au Marquisat depuis 1420 Negor...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lou Gehrig Mirrored Advertising Sign4511 - Lou Gehrig Mirrored Advertising Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attractive sports bar advertising mirror for Seagram's 7 whiskey. Bottom has small panel describing Gehrig's career. Some small scratches. R...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Miller Light Barware Light4512 - Miller Light Barware Light
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miller Light sign (barware) lights up. "You Deserve Reserve". City: State: Date: HWAC# 33601
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
 
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Coors Cutter Mirror4513 - Coors Cutter Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed Coors Cutter (Cold Lagered) mirrored design, 14.75" x 13.75" City: State: Date: HWAC# 33134
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Harley Davidson Asphalt Angel Mirror4514 - Harley Davidson Asphalt Angel Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed mirror with beautiful logo and design, 14.25" x 14.25". City: State: Date: HWAC# 33133
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t*********5 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Two soda bottles including Farrell of Grass Valley4515 - Two soda bottles including Farrell of Grass Valley
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "J. A. Farrell / Grass Valley." Aqua. Bubbles. Metal for cap. Large embossed 'F' on back. No chips. 2) Unmarked dark aqua. Bubb...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Vichy Water, New Almaden, Bottle 14516 - Vichy Water, New Almaden, Bottle 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful grass green quart Vichy water from New Almaen. Ex. Rare. Nar mint, a beauty. No chips, dings, scratches that we can see. 30577. City: New
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to w********a.. for (1,500.00 + 345.00BP) = 1,845.00
 
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Vichy Water, New Almaden, Bottle 24517 - Vichy Water, New Almaden, Bottle 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Outstanding olive green quart. Scratch left side, 1/2". Tiny imperceptible 1/2" split in the glass high in the neck, hard to see. 30578 Ci...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to F****e for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Vichy Water, New Almaden, Bottle 34518 - Vichy Water, New Almaden, Bottle 3
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous lime green example, quart. Vertical split in glass near left seam, 4". Loaded with character. 30579 City: New Almeden State: Califor...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to F****e for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Boley & Co. Gold Rush Cobalt Soda Bottle 14519 - Boley & Co. Gold Rush Cobalt Soda Bottle 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This and the next two lots comprise a suite of three different Boley & Co. cobalt soda bottles. Iron & graphite pontils. This suite has two ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to s********s.. for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
 
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Boley & Co. Gold Rush Cobalt Soda Bottle 24520 - Boley & Co. Gold Rush Cobalt Soda Bottle 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Boley varient has the small "c" in "Sac" but has the Union Glassworks designation on the reverese. 30079. This is the best ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to s********s.. for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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Boley & Co. Gold Rush Cobalt Soda Bottle 34521 - Boley & Co. Gold Rush Cobalt Soda Bottle 3
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Boley varient has a large "C" in Sac". 29874. A "raw" specimen with some case wear City: Sacramento State: California...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to s********s.. for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Eagle Soda, Sacramento, Bottle 14522 - Eagle Soda, Sacramento, Bottle 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This and the following lot comprise two different Eagle Soda works bottles. Casey & Kelly of Sacramento got their start in 1852 in Sacramento wi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s****1 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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Eagle Soda, Sacramento, Bottle 24523 - Eagle Soda, Sacramento, Bottle 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The second Eagle soda bottle also has an iron pontil and is "raw" but nearly perfect. Please inspect. Holabird Collection 30456. Professi...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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M & R, Sacramento, Two Different Spellings, Bottle 24524 - M & R, Sacramento, Two Different Spellings, Bottle 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The "Sacramento" has no slug plate on the reverse. This is a dark cobalt blue. Both have iron pontils. Rancich, like the other Sacramento ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to u**********y for (700.00 + 161.00BP) = 861.00
 
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M & R, Sacrimento, Two Different Spellings, Bottle 14525 - M & R, Sacrimento, Two Different Spellings, Bottle 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bottle and the next lot comprise two differently spelled cobalt blue sodas from M & R (Martin Rancich) of Sacramento. He ran his soda works...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to u**********y for (1,050.00 + 241.50BP) = 1,291.50
 
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Two Different Winkle Sodas from Sacramento, Bottle 14526 - Two Different Winkle Sodas from Sacramento, Bottle 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bottle and the next lot comprise two different Winkle soda bottles, a true aqua and a yellow-aqua example of the Henry Winkle soda bottles. Both
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r*********e for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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Two Different Winkle Sodas from Sacramento, Bottle 24527 - Two Different Winkle Sodas from Sacramento, Bottle 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a yellow-green specimen, loaded with seed bubbles, very crude. 29721 City: Sacramento State: California Date: HWAC# 29721
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Estimate : 450.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B*********s for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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The Two BJ McGee Soda Bottles, SF and Benecia4528 - The Two BJ McGee Soda Bottles, SF and Benecia
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B. J. Mc Gee operated a soda works in Benecia in 1867. In 1869 he started another firm in San Francisco. Both bottles are very rare. The Benecia bottl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to F****e for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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B & G Cobalt Soda Bottle4529 - B & G Cobalt Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This example is a dark cobalt, nearing dark cornflower blue. It has a very large, wide top, more typical of the early 50's sodas. 29860. City: S...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Cudworth Green Soda Bottle, Bottle 44530 - Cudworth Green Soda Bottle, Bottle 4
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This varient is the teal green bottle. While the green-teal bottle has no perceptible kick-up or pontil, but it may have been a late stage pontil (fro
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Cudworth Soda Bottle 2, 1850's4531 - Cudworth Soda Bottle 2, 1850's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The second example is a beautiful dark green. 29745 City: San Franciisco State: California Date: HWAC# 29745
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********s.. for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
 
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Gerdes Soda Bottle. Bottle 24532 - Gerdes Soda Bottle. Bottle 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The lime example has been professionally polished, as has the dark aqua bottle with an exceptionally thick base, and a tiny edge ping. 30127 City: San
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to r*********e for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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Gerdes Soda Bottle. Bottle 34533 - Gerdes Soda Bottle. Bottle 3
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This example is a beautiful dark blue aqua. 30119. City: San Franciisco State: California Date: HWAC# 30119
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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"Bay City Soda Water" blue bottle4534 - "Bay City Soda Water" blue bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blob top, partial cork, large star on back. One very small chip on inside of top and one scratch on bottom. Nice color. This bottle was dug at the sit
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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B & G Cobalt Soda Bottle 14535 - B & G Cobalt Soda Bottle 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bottle and the next lot comprise two different colored B & G sodas from San Francisco. Mug base (10 sided polygon, decem) , Superior Minera...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Cudworth Green Soda Bottle, Bottle 34536 - Cudworth Green Soda Bottle, Bottle 3
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This and the following lot comprise two different colors of the later varient of the green Cudworth soda bottle. This is the second variant of the Cud
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r*********e for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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Cudworth Soda Bottle 1, 1850's4537 - Cudworth Soda Bottle 1, 1850's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This and the following lot comprise two different colors of the well known Cudworth soda bottles from the early period, circa 1856. Both are iron pont
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********s.. for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Days of '49 Pictorial Clear Whiskey4538 - Days of '49 Pictorial Clear Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare clear whisky with brandy neck, Meyerfield, Mitchell & Co., Cincinnati and San Francisco, with a star at center and the Days of '49 log...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Dr. Henley's IXL Wild Graperoot Bitters4539 - Dr. Henley's IXL Wild Graperoot Bitters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aqua, cloudy, corked, with many bottles. Dr. Henley’s Wild Grape Root IXL Bitters, was introduced to the public in 1868. L. Gross & Co. of San F...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w********a.. for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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Gerdes Soda Bottle. Bottle 14540 - Gerdes Soda Bottle. Bottle 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot and the following two lots comprise three different colors of this well known octagonal western soda bottle. Lime green, dark aqua and medium
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Rare blob top Theodore Lutge Quart bottle4541 - Rare blob top Theodore Lutge Quart bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Theodore Lutge & Co. / THis bottle not to be sold / San Jose, Cal." Green. Whittled. One small ding on top. Please inspect! City: San...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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San Jose Soda Works, Two Colors4542 - San Jose Soda Works, Two Colors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different colors of this scarce soda bottle from the 1870's. One is a nice ice blue, the other aqua.Both near mint. The company was run by ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to r*********e for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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Rare Lippincott Cobalt Soda Bottle4543 - Rare Lippincott Cobalt Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A choice example of the rare deep cobalt blue Lippincott bottle from Stockton. B. R. Lippincott ran his soda business from about 1852 to about 1858. T
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to u**********y for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
 
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D. Fuelscher Bottle, Central City, Colorado4544 - D. Fuelscher Bottle, Central City, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This nice clean aqua bottle comes from the gold rush camp of Central City! Part of stopper still in top. Back says "This Bottle to be Returned ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to F****e for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Jos. S. Beaman Bottle, Central City, Colorado4545 - Jos. S. Beaman Bottle, Central City, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Applied top 'Central City, Col" aqua bottle. Reverse says "This Bottle to be Returned to." Bubbles. A little cloudy. City: Centr...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*********e for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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The Standard Bottling & MFC CO. soda bottle4546 - The Standard Bottling & MFC CO. soda bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice purple color! Blob top. '20' on bottom of front panel. A little cloudy. Small flaw on inside of top that feels like a chip. City: Cripp...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Dimpled Scheidemantel Bottle, Denver, Colorado4547 - Dimpled Scheidemantel Bottle, Denver, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light green with white embossed lettering. Several bubbles including one large. Striking appearance despite the dirty condition of the bottle. City: D
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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J. Schueler Denver, Colorado bottle4548 - J. Schueler Denver, Colorado bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Denver bottle. Bottom says 'A & D H O.' Cloudy with one nice bubble above the 'J.' Some rust near the applied top. Top is c...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Pictorial Trunk Bros. Druggist Bottle, Denver, Colorado4549 - Pictorial Trunk Bros. Druggist Bottle, Denver, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear and beautiful. "Trunk Bros / Tel 894 / Druggist / Open All Night / Corner of 16th / Tremont Sts / Denver / Colo." All of this in fan...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Five Leadville bottles4550 - Five Leadville bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of five bottles. Three Leadville Schmidt and two Leadville Schmidt hutches. 'S' on bottom. Parts of stopper in some. Conditi...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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I. Hougland early variant, Leadville, Colorado4551 - I. Hougland early variant, Leadville, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Second oldest Leadville blob / applied bottle. Outside wire for cork still attached, but rusty. Never cleaned! City: Leadville State: Colorado Date:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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VERY RARE J. R. Vance Bottle, Salida, Colorado4552 - VERY RARE J. R. Vance Bottle, Salida, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clean and clear aqua bottle. Chipping on top. Bubbles. City: Salida State: Colorado Date: c1884/86 HWAC# 29762
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to B*****8 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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The Pioneer Bottling Wks, Victor, Colorado4553 - The Pioneer Bottling Wks, Victor, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an unlisted purple variant. A period lies between "Pioneer" and "Bottling" and "Works." A few bubbles and some...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to i*********1 for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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Kroger Brothers Soda Bottle4554 - Kroger Brothers Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kroger Brothers, Butte, Montana Territory Hutchinson soda bottle. White embossed letters. Metal part of stopper still intact. City: Butte State: Mon
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Deer Lodge Soda Factory Bottle4555 - Deer Lodge Soda Factory Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very clear and crisp Deer Lodge Soda Factory bottle. One small chip (10mm x 2mm). Hutchinson. Tool Top. City: Deer Lodge State: Montana Date: HWA
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t**********z for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Merritt & Co. Soda Bottle4556 - Merritt & Co. Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Merritt & Co., Helena, Montana. Blob, applied top. City: Helena State: Montana Date: HWAC# 30453
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Nevada Spice and Cure Bottles4557 - Nevada Spice and Cure Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 bottles. Bottles are common, but their history is unique! 1) 7.5" alkali agua AL Sequill bottle. Found at Winnemucca Lake (now a dry lake be...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to V********e for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
 
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