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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2166Bolivian coinsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 46 Bolivian coins, holed as the ones attached to the woven pieces listed in this auction. 18th & 19th century, from diez centavos to 8 re...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
2167Fabulous Bolivian Coin DollHolabird Western Americana Collections
An incredible woven doll, eight inches tall, covered with over 65 coins dating from 1773 through 1867. All Bolivian silver coins, from 18th century re
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
2168Bolivian Coin PurseHolabird Western Americana Collections
28 coins sewn onto a purse. Dating from 1788 through the 1850s, numerous denominations and sizes. One of several in this auction. City: State:
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*********1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
2169Second Bolivian Coin PurseHolabird Western Americana Collections
Over 32 coins sewn onto a 7 x 5" woven purse. 1791 coin, 1816, etc. Some coins have come loose. City: State: Date: hwac# 28561
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (180.00 + 41.40BP) = 221.40
2170South American Coin PurseHolabird Western Americana Collections
Similar to others in this auction, this piece has two purses and over 60 coins from the 18th & 19th centuries. Chile, Peru and Bolivia are repr...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
2171Bolivian Coin DollHolabird Western Americana Collections
Woven doll in pant suit with over 50 coins sewn onto the fabric, several loose coins 18th & 19th century coins. City: State: Date: hw...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
2172Andes Coin PurseHolabird Western Americana Collections
Over 70 old coins sewn onto a 6 x 6" purse of colorful fabric. Coins date as recent as 1907, as old as 1813, with many dating from colonial day...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
21731853 Gold Dollar TrayHolabird Western Americana Collections
Metal tray with an 1853 gold dollar embedded in the bottom. 2 1/2 x 2 1/4", 1 " tall. Hole in front of tray. City: State: United Sta...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B***o for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
2174$5 Gold Piece Cigarette BoxHolabird Western Americana Collections
Indian Head $5 gold piece mounted on a silver case, 3 1/2 x 2", 3/4" deep. No marks to indicate it's sterling but appears to be. The m...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B***o for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
2175Marianne Medal HubHolabird Western Americana Collections
Bust of Marianne left, REPVBLIQVE FRANCAISE. Hub face, 40mm. Rusted. The hub is unsigned, but it appears to be the work of Oscar Roty. The design was
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
21771875 Commemoration of the Reformed ChurchHolabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Statue of cleric holding Bible over his head. 1489 GUILLAUME FAREL REFOMATEUR 1589. Signed: F. LANDRY. Base of statue signed CH GUEL. Reverse
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
2178J. K. Davison lion dieHolabird Western Americana Collections
Male lion with loop. The die face is stamped 1895 / J K DAVISON / PHILA. Likely a die for a small charm for jewelry as Davison produced jewelry as wel
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
2181(Probable) J.K. Davison Philadelphia Coat of Arms hubHolabird Western Americana Collections
Coat of arms, COAT OF ARMS OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. Hub face 33mm. Perhaps used to make seal dies for notarization seals. Even layer of oxidation.
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
2182Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress MedalHolabird Western Americana Collections
42nd Annual Session Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress Medal City: State: United States Date: hwac# 35750
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (15.00 + 3.45BP) = 18.45
2183Facsimile Silver Ingot Breast BadgeHolabird Western Americana Collections
Small (1 1/8") facsimile silver ingot from Colorado suspended from the head of a cow. "1892 ounces. .925 fine". Very unusual. This ba...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a****y for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
2184Hand-Held Numismatic Scale with Glass TraysHolabird Western Americana Collections
Pans are 2.75". One is in two pieces. Fancy latching arm. City: State: Date: c1850-1880 hwac# 28070
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
21851880's Hand-Held ScaleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Larger size. Pans are 2.5". Four weights; 2 drams, 1/2 dram, 1/2 pistol, 1/2 dracca. City: State: Date: c1880 hwac# 28069
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to v********o.. for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
2186Unmarked Hand-held Scale with Two WeightsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Pans are 2.5". Box is 7" x 3". City: State: Date: c1860 hwac# 28071
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to t********n.. for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
2187Newcastle Druggist John Watson Hand-held ScaleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Pans 2.5". Box 6.5" x 3". Bottom has a glued paper that says "From John Watson, Chemist & Druggist, 34 Grainger St. Newcastl...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
2188Early French Gold Coin Box ScalesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two boxes for scales for the weighing of European gold coins. The 5 1/4" x 2" box contains the hand scale one weight and a pan; the 7 x 2&...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*******s for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
2189London City & Midland Bank BagHolabird Western Americana Collections
Sewn canvas bag, 4 1/2 x 5". Printed "The London City & Midland Bank Limited 874". City: State: Date: hwac# 28542
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
2190Reno National Bank Gold Bag ($2500)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas bag with "Reno National Bank/ Reno, Nevada" stamped in red and "$2500" stamped in blue on both sides. Measures 5.5" ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
2191Very Early Connecticut CurrencyHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces. 1) State of Connecticut Treasury Office, Six Shillings, Feb. 1, 1789. Measures 5" x 7." and 2) Comptroller's Office, One P...
Estimate : 60.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*m for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
2192German CurrencyHolabird Western Americana Collections
Pack of 50 2 mark notes. Red ink, 3 3/4 x 2 1/2". Wrapper labeled "Berlin". City: State: zGermany Date: hwac# 35109
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
2193Russian Vintage Paper Money BundleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of currency bills, many as early as 1898. 100 Ruble notes are most prevalent, other denominations are mixed in. The notes are lushly illus
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6******n for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
2194African American Play MoneyHolabird Western Americana Collections
Sealed package of 100 Frederick Douglass $20 play money notes. 6 x 2 1/2". City: State: Date: hwac# 35110
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****2 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
2195Humorous California ScripHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9: mostly funny money, 100th anniversary of the Jumping Frog Celebration 1948, dopey dough, E Pluribus Kiddem IOUs, an 1874 French Club of San
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
2196Banking House C.A. Cook & Co. 20 cent Scrip (Territorial)Holabird Western Americana Collections
While several proof examples exist (as seen in the Ford Collection), this may be the only issued piece of this denomination in existence. Issued Decem
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to x*****m for (1,250.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,537.50
2198Miscellaneous ScripHolabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag of 19 pieces including advertising scrip from New York clothing stores, Chicago Savings Bank, City of Mantramck, City of Long Branch New Jers
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****2 for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
2199Three Western Depression ScripHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Jones Cash Store, Portland, Oregon, Good For 10 cents. Dated 9/21/1915. 2) $1.00 certificate for Gold Producer No. 1, Inc. (San Francisco, Californ
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*********p for (20.00 + 4.60BP) = 24.60
2200Ringling Bros. ScripHolabird Western Americana Collections
Six pieces of Baraboo Scrip, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the founding Ringling Bros. Show. City: Baraboo State: Wisconsin Date: 1933 h
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
2201Scrip collectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three groups of paper money: Bank of MPA 1000 bucks (about 30 notes); Great Society Funny Money, c1966 anti-inflation notes issued by Bob Wilson, chai
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
2202D.O. Mills & Co. Checks for "Coin Sent You"Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare set of fourteen checks issued 1859-61 for "Coin Sent You." This meant that the bank of D.O. Mills & Company in Sacramento was sen...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
2203San Francisco Mint Refiner Soda Bottle, c 1876Holabird Western Americana Collections
Applied top aqua soda bottle with a vignette of the classic seated Liberty as found on coins of the 1860's-70's. Made by San Francisco soda ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9*****H for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
2204Very Rare Original Exchange for Platt & NewtonHolabird Western Americana Collections
First seen by us. Original exchange for Platt & Newton, Shipping and Commission Merchants located in New York and San Francisco. Issued February...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****n for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
2205Very Rare Clark & Company Check (Famous Coin Firm)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely good. Double-sided check. One side: Dateline Central City, Colorado, Jan. 23, 1865. Clark & Company, Bankers. Pay to Howard H. Potter ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to x*****m for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
2206Cook & Company and Brendlinger photographsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) The first is a print from an 1863 negative held at the State Historical Society of Colorado. Brendlinger was the mayor of Denver in 186
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
2208Coin Related Gold Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five gold mining stocks with coin related names. 1) The Free Coinage Gold Mining Company. Cripple Creek, CO. Issued 1892. Pen cancelled. Gilt t
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
2210Three New Orleans ExchangesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three different: one Civil War, two post-War. 1) 1863 First of Exchange, blue paper, locomotive vignette, blue 2 cent adhesive revenue stamp. Pen canc
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******e for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
2212Bank of California Duplicate of Exchange, Gold HillHolabird Western Americana Collections
Signed by AJ Ralston and W Blauvelt - bank agents. Ralston was the cousin of William Ralston. To HS McDonald - a Gold Hill blacksmith (1871 Nevada Dir
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to D******a for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
2214Possible Die Trials for Las Vegas Hotel FobsHolabird Western Americana Collections
These are a mystery to us. Two brass pieces that could be die trials for fobs. Both feature almost identical hotel imprints. One is for the Overland H
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******F for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
2215James G. King & Son Ephemera (Prominent Banking Firm)Holabird Western Americana Collections
James Gore King was born in 1791 in New York City and died 1853 in New Jersey. A Congressman from 1849 to 1851, he founded King & Gracie, a bank...
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
2216Two Banking Safe CollectiblesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Both are cast iron--a small (5" x 3.75" x 3.5") replica of a safe with scroll work, working dial and door; front writing: National Sa...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****H for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
2217Badge/Ribbon from American Numismatic Assoc. ConventionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Dealer badge and ribbon for Peter B. Payne from the 1959 ANA convention. Medal has a beaver on the front. Reverse identifies it as a facsimile Beaver
Estimate : 20.00 - 90.00
Sold to m******3 for (10.00 + 2.30BP) = 12.30