Auction Details
Montana 'Big Sky' and Holiday Auction is a four day feast for the collector. This sale begins with a one day Montana only auction focusing on tokens and postal history. The next three days run the wide range of a traditional Holabird Auction: minerals, numismatics, Native Americana, railroadianna, mining, photographs, stock certificates, express, saloon, exposition, assay, tokens, badges, Gold Rush, etc. Heavy emphasis is placed on Colorado, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and the Western States.
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1602Seven Wolf Point TokensHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Four tokens: Ralph's / Bar / Wolf Point, Montana // GF / 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c / IT. Round, aluminum. 2) McDonald & Miller Billiards //GF / 1...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e****6 for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
1603V. D. Chapman TokensHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) V. D. Chapman // Trade Only / 1c, 10c, 25c, $1.00. 1c is round, brass, very worn and dark. The other 3 are round, aluminum. (Svoboda Collection)
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
1604J. T. Popham Pool Hall TokenHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rare token. J. T. Popham Pool Hall / J. T. P. / Woodside // GF / 5c / IT. Round, brass, 20mm. (Svoboda Collection) City: Woodside State: Montana D
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*******g for (475.00 + 109.25BP) = 584.25
1605Five Worden TokensHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5: 1) Obv.: Worden Bar / Worden, / Montana; Rev.: Good For / 25c / In Trade; Oct., Br.; 2) Obv.: Worden Bar / Worden, / Montana; Rev.: Good For
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
1606Five Worden TokensHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Obv.: Eddie & Joe's / Yellowstone / Inn / Worden, Mont.; Rev.: Good For 10c / In Trade; Sq., Br., 25mm; 2) Obv.: Gibney & Son / Worde...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******h for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
1607Jones & Son Token GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 all from Jones & Son, Worden, Mont.: two Octagonal: Good For 25c; three round, good for 5c, 10c and blank. (Svoboda Collection) City...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********c.. for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
1608K & S TokenHolabird Western Americana Collections
K & S / Zortman / Mont. // GF / 12-1/2c / IT. Scalloped (4), brass, 26mm. (Svoboda Collection) City: Zortman State: Montana Date: HWAC# 35...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to a**********0 for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
1609Montana Token Grab Bag (11)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tokens from Jardine, Bynum, Stateline, Sunburst, Lambert, Centerville, & Lindsay. 11 tokens total. (Svoboda Collection) City: State: Montana...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*******g for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
1610Thirteen Montana TokensHolabird Western Americana Collections
Kalispell, Wolf Point, Great Falls and Lewistown are represented. Two pictorials of the Masonic Temple of Great Falls. Nine "one penny" to...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to c********n for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
1611Ada Rehan Medallions HK 767Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Ada Rehan / 1893 / portrait; Rev.: The Silver Statue Justice / of the state of Montana / (pictorial); 45mm, aluminum, R6. Two pieces. Irish bor
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 2********e for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
1612Charles M. Russell MedallionsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Two octogonal: Cowboy Montana Artist / 1864- 1926; Montana Territorial Centennial / 1864-1964 / Flathead, 45mm; Two round: Obv.: bust of Rus
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
1613Custer Battleground MedallionsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 commemoratives saluting the Battle of the Little Big Horn: 1) 1926 50th Anniversary; At the Battleground June 24,25,26 1926; 2) Six Diamond J
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****l for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
1614Eleven Montana So Called DollarsHolabird Western Americana Collections
11 So Called Dollars from various Montana Towns. Shelby, St., Regis, Kevin, Sidney, Scobey and More. Four pieces are silver. (Svoboda Collection) Ci
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****l for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
1615First Montana U.S. Vol. MedallionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: First Montana U.S. Vol's. Second Division Eighth Army Corps / pictorial: mtns, waterfall, plow; Rev.: First to Respond to Their Country...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******c for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
1616Five So Called DollarsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Five So Called Dollars, 2 are silver, 3 Dempsey-Gibbons fight pieces, 2 Kevin Sunburst Oil Field. (Svoboda Collection) City: State: Montana Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*****l for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
1617Gary Cooper MedallionsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: 1) aluminum bust of Gary Cooper; rev.: Paramount Star / In / "Honor Bright"; 25mm, Rd. 2) Two medallions, raised bust of Gary ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to d******c for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
1618LaFollette & Wheeler Political PinsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Eight pieces: three Burton K. Wheeler medals; four LaFollette & Wheeler for president and vice president pins; one button of the Thomas Francis ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
1619Joseph Kemp Toole Campaign ButtonsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two photo campaign buttons of the first and fourth governor of Montana. He was born in 1851 and died in 1929. Served as governor from 1889-1893 and 19
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
1620W.A. Clark U.S. Senator Campaign ButtonsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three campaign buttons: W.A. Clark / U.S. Senator / photo / 8 hours. William A. Clark, one of the Montana Copper Kings, promised an "8 hour&quo...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
1621Montana Political Button CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 political pins: Four Galen for U.S. Senate pins (1930) (Albert J. Galen won the Republican primary in 1930, defeated in the general election
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
1622Political Pins for Montana GovernorsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 pins: Edwin L. Norris (1908); Ed Donlan (1908); Renne ('64). Also Joe Dixon, Ayers, and Sam V. Stewart. (Svoboda Collection) City: ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
1623Montana Dog TagsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Eight Montana dog tags, dating from 1914. Many different cities. (Svoboda Collection) City: State: Montana Date: HWAC# 35169
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to T******p for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
1624Montana Encased Penny CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Fourteen encased cents from 1911-1972. The oldest is the Bank Saloon. (Svoboda Collection) City: State: Montana Date: HWAC# 35171
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******g for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
1625Montana Fraternal CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Seven pieces. Elks Convention, Montana Wool Growers, Bagdad at Los Angeles, Scottish Rite, Bagdad Pro Patria, 1931 Masonic piece, Butte F O E. (Svobod
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
1626Montana Masonic Token GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty Eight Masonic Tokens from all over Montana. Five commemorating the Montana Centennial of 1966 (two .999 silver). Butte (4), Glendive, Hamilton,
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
1627Montana Plastic Token CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty seven plastic tokens "good for" at the Havana Bar, Missoula; 2-D Club, Great Falls; K & C Foods, Missoula; Morning Star Market,...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
1628Montana Rough Riders MedallionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: First Army Corps Spanish-American War 1898 / pictorial mining scene; Rev.: Presented by the State of Montana to Montana Rough Riders / pictorial
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********n for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
1629Montana Silver Association Silver RoundHolabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Montana Silver Association / Silver the key / To / Prosperity / 1933 / Helena Montana / mining pictorial; Rev.: One Troy Ounce of Silver 999 fi
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********y for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
1630Pegasus Gold Company Silver RoundsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two proof silver rounds: Obv.: One Silver Pegasus / Proof Limited Edition / pictorial: flying horse; Rev.: Pegasus Gold Corporation / One Troy Ounce /
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******c for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
1631Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneer ButtonsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three buttons with pick and shovel with S & D Montana Pioneer, one pin, two buttons; also Pioneers of Montana 1864-1925 token pictorial cabin, u...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
1632Territorial Centennial & State Diamond Jubilee MedallionsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen commemmorative medallions from the 1964 celebration of one hundred years from the founding of Montana Territory, and the 75th anniversary of s
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
1633Yellowstone and Lewis & Clark MedallionsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven medallions commemorating the 100th Anniversary of our first national park in 1972, six bronze, five pewter or silver. Two bronze and two white
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
1634Fabulous Stage Coach Correspondence CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 38. Includes 1) wonderful H.F. Galen’s Express cover with a S. F. Buford & Company billhead. Buford was a representative for Galen. Note...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
1635Virginia City, Montana Receipt for Bullion ShipmentHolabird Western Americana Collections
Letter-sized document detailing the shipment of 1 package of bullion valued at $1,500 from W.D. Wheeler, Assayer in Charge, Helena, Montana, and the s
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
1636Virginia City & Red Bluff Stage Company CoversHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. All addressed to S.R. Buford, Agent for Virginia City & Red Bluff Stage Company. All say “Stage Business” in upper left corner. Cu...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
1637Virginia City & Pony Stage Line ArchiveHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seventeen stage way bills divided between two lines: seven are for Virginia City & Pony Stage line, ten are for Sappington & Pony Sta...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
1638Virginia City & Red Bluff Stage Company ArchiveHolabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous lot of nearly 40 pieces. Includes two Agents Monthly Statements (1892) and then the rest are stage way bills from 1892 and 1894. Way bills ar
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*********1 for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
1639Virginia City & Sappington Stage Line ArchiveHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 130 pieces. All but two are way bills for the company, issued 1898-1900. The other two documents are Agent’s Monthly Statements from 1900. Way
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
2000Tohoho O'odham BasketHolabird Western Americana Collections
Tohono O'Odham basket. Coyote Tracks. 15" diameter, 4" deep. Willow, w/ devil's claw. City: State: Arizona Date: hwac# 3...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
2000ATohono O'Odham BasketHolabird Western Americana Collections
Small Tohono O'odum basket. 6.5" diameter, 1" deep. Willow, w/ devil's claw.
hwac# 35463
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
2002Vintage Native American Beaded CollarHolabird Western Americana Collections
Collar features red, blue and turquoise colored seed beads. Abalone shell beads are suspended at edges. This round collar is 8" long from neck ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to d********7 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
2003Beaded, Fringed Native American DressHolabird Western Americana Collections
Absolutely beautiful beaded buckskin long dress, fringed on sleeves back and hem. Minnie (Moo-Ah) Williams made this dress for her family around 1952.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to e*****r for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
2004Necklace with Water Buffalo TeethHolabird Western Americana Collections
Native American necklace: water buffalo teeth with ceramic beads. Two amber ferrules at center where a 4.5" metal cross is suspended. Necklace ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
2005Native American Stone NecklaceHolabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage necklace made of large stones with carved amber colored stone beads. Approximately 24" length. City: State: Date: hwac# 35335
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
2006Trade Bead NecklacesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two necklaces made of rough ceramic beads. Strung on hemp. Approx. 24" in length. City: State: Date: hwac# 35336
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
2007Beaded Medicine BagHolabird Western Americana Collections
Native American beaded medicine bag: yellow, red, and blue seed beads. Leather necklace and closure tie. City: State: Date: hwac# 35337
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******s for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
2008Northwest Coast Effigy NecklaceHolabird Western Americana Collections
Five animal effigies represented are: otter, eagle, bear, turtle, and fox. Also a small bone fishhook and a bone tool shaped pendant, interspersed wit
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
2009Native American Beaded Leather Gauntlets GlovesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Antique 1800's Old West Native American Beaded Leather Gauntlets Gloves. Probably Plains Indian made in the 1870's. Possibly Meti, general r...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
2010Bureau of Indian Affairs EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 receipts from the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs. Some dates indicate July 9, 1875. The remittance of $11,000.00 dollar
Estimate : 70.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
2011Thomas Downs Dakota Indian Agent CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of four artifacts represents an irreplaceable portion of history surrounding the American Indian Wars of the late 19th century. Thomas Downs
Estimate : 250.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50