 2267 - Silver Plated Dish Collection
2267 - Silver Plated Dish CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of silver plated dishes and silver ware.  Includes a 2 piece 8" x 11" Lawrence B. Smith dish, a 9.25" Wallace Silversmit...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00 
 
 
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 2268 - Silver Star Zinc Ingot
2268 - Silver Star Zinc IngotHolabird Western Americana Collections
Debossed “Silver Star” with a star at each corner of the front nameplate, 8.5" x 18" x1.25.” On the back is shipping information in black ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00 
Sold to i*********1 for (325.00 + 74.75BP)  = 399.75
 
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 2269 - Copper Ingot Recovered from Sunken Ship!
2269 - Copper Ingot Recovered from Sunken Ship!Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ingot. Copper, Michigan. Lake Shore Mining Co. Recovered from sunken ship. Approximately 17 pounds.    City: Kingsford  State: Michigan  Date:     hwa
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 450.00 - 600.00 
Sold to i*********1 for (600.00 + 138.00BP)  = 738.00
 
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 2271 - Bismuth Ingot
2271 - Bismuth IngotHolabird Western Americana Collections
Ingot.  Bismuth, Bolivian.  Comibol Funbitela (Corporación Minera de Bolivia). 142.9 g.  It is a brittle metal with a silvery white color when ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 100.00 
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP)  = 73.80
 
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 2272 - Large Gold Nugget
2272 - Large Gold NuggetHolabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful, large gold nugget. 2" x 1.5" x 0.5"  4.25 troy ounces. Good color and character, all natural, no quartz, very attractive. ...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 11,000.00 
 
 
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 2273 - Beautiful Large Natural Gold Nugget
2273 - Beautiful Large Natural Gold NuggetHolabird Western Americana Collections
2" x 1.25" x 0.5", 4.75 troy ounces. Natural nugget, no quartz. Very nice appearance. Nuggets this size and larger are rare. Anything...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 13,000.00 
 
 
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 2274 - Natural Gold Nugget Bracelet, Ring, Ear pins
2274 - Natural Gold Nugget Bracelet, Ring, Ear pinsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous natural gold nugget bracelet, 7" long, consisting of eight nuggets, with two matching ear pieces comprised of a weight of 0.67 troy ou...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00 
Sold to B***o for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP)  = 1,920.00
 
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 2275 - Large Gold in Quartz from Bodie
2275 - Large Gold in Quartz from BodieHolabird Western Americana Collections
Matched pair of ore specimens from the Goodshaw vein. The raw ore specimens were cut in half, showing the native gold in banded quartz. The ore assays
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00 
Sold to r***z for (400.00 + 80.00BP)  = 480.00
 
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 2276 - Native gold in Quartz Specimens from Bodie
2276 - Native gold in Quartz Specimens from BodieHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four pieces of gold ore specimens from the Goodshaw vein. Two are 1 x 1", one is 2 x 1/2, one is small.
Long time Bodie resident Bobby Bell ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00 
Sold to e*****3 for (400.00 + 80.00BP)  = 480.00
 
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 2277 - Native Gold in Quartz from Bodie
2277 - Native Gold in Quartz from BodieHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four more pieces from the Goodshaw Vein. Two 2 1/2 x 1", two 1/2 x 1/2. The ore assays 20 oz/t gold and 90 oz/t silver. 
Long time Bodie res...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00 
Sold to B***o for (400.00 + 80.00BP)  = 480.00
 
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 2278 - Native Gold in Quartz from Bodie
2278 - Native Gold in Quartz from BodieHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four more cut ore specimens. Each 2 x 1/2" showing silver and gold in banded quartz. 
Long time Bodie resident Bobby Bell (son of noted Bodi...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00 
Sold to r***z for (400.00 + 80.00BP)  = 480.00
 
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 2279 - Gold in Quartz Breccia
2279 - Gold in Quartz BrecciaHolabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in Quartz Breccia, Central City, Colorado. Visible gold present. Breccia is a rock composed of broken fragments of minerals or rock cemented toge
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 250.00 
Sold to e*****3 for (190.00 + 38.00BP)  = 228.00
 
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 2281 - Coarse Crystalline Copper From Chino Mine
2281 - Coarse Crystalline Copper From Chino MineHolabird Western Americana Collections
About ten coarse crystalline copper specimens from Chino. Raw, uncurated. All less than 4".    City: Santa Rita  State: New Mexico  Date:     h...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00 
Sold to i*********2 for (50.00 + 11.50BP)  = 61.50
 
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 2282 - Native Copper Sheets from Chino
2282 - Native Copper Sheets from ChinoHolabird Western Americana Collections
About 1.5 pounds of native copper in sheets from the Chino mine. Uncurated. Raw.  Generally 2 to 6" x 2-4". Nice Collection.    City: Sant...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 300.00 
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 8.00BP)  = 48.00
 
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 2283 - Native Copper from Chino with Matrix
2283 - Native Copper from Chino with MatrixHolabird Western Americana Collections
About 2 pounds of native copper as veins, from the Chino mine. Uncurated. Raw.  These are a little larger and more coarse than some of the other speci
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 300.00 
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 8.00BP)  = 48.00
 
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 2284 - Large Native Copper Pieces from Chino
2284 - Large Native Copper Pieces from ChinoHolabird Western Americana Collections
Five large pieces of native copper, fairly thick (1/8") from the Chino Mine. About 2 pounds. Raw.    City: Santa Rita  State: New Mexico  Date:...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 300.00 
Sold to t********n.. for (45.00 + 10.35BP)  = 55.35
 
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 2285 - Copper Specimens and Ores from Chino
2285 - Copper Specimens and Ores from ChinoHolabird Western Americana Collections
Box of specimens of native copper, chrysocolla, turquoise, oxide copper ores, copper slag, Chino Mine Reports, various collectibles.    City: Santa Ri
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 250.00 
Sold to i*********2 for (75.00 + 17.25BP)  = 92.25
 
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 2286 - Kelly Mine Ingot and Mine Tags
2286 - Kelly Mine Ingot and Mine TagsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Copper ingot and mine tags from the famous Kelly Mine in New Mexico. The ingot is marked "KCM" and weighs less than five ounces.
These it...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 250.00 
Sold to t********n.. for (95.00 + 21.85BP)  = 116.85
 
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 2287 - Azurite and Chrysocolla from Chino
2287 - Azurite and Chrysocolla from ChinoHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two large specimens of azurite and chrysocolla from the Chino Mine. The best is about 6 x 6". Choice dark black matrix.    City: Santa Rita  St...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00 
Sold to i*********2 for (50.00 + 11.50BP)  = 61.50
 
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 2288 - Native Copper and Copper Ingots
2288 - Native Copper and Copper IngotsHolabird Western Americana Collections
About three pounds of large native copper specimens and two unmarked copper ingots. Some of the specimens might make nice crystalline specimens. Raw, 
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 250.00 
Sold to t********n.. for (80.00 + 18.40BP)  = 98.40
 
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 2289 - Gold & Silver Mining Cane w/ Gold in Quartz
2289 - Gold & Silver Mining Cane w/ Gold in QuartzHolabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular high quality, gold quartz, gold and silver cane by renowned engraving artist Jim Sornberger of Volcano, California. This cane  has a gold 
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 
Sold to A*****4 for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP)  = 4,800.00
 
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 2290 - Gold Topped and Tipped Wood Cane (1888)
2290 - Gold Topped and Tipped Wood Cane (1888)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful wood cane, gold engraved top (flowers and leaves), presented to S. Wild (Simon Wild, secretary, 1894). Schiller Lodge, No. 105 IOOF (organiz
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00 
 
 
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 2293 - Native Daughters of the Golden West Badge
2293 - Native Daughters of the Golden West BadgeHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rose gold small badge (3/4x3/4") for the Native Daughters of the Golden West Badge. Engraved on reverse "May E. Dexter." Pin attached...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00 
Sold to m******3 for (250.00 + 57.50BP)  = 307.50
 
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 2294 - Gold in Quartz Bolo Tie
2294 - Gold in Quartz Bolo TieHolabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in Quartz bolo tie. Gold from Idarado Mine. Ouray-San Miguel Counties, Colorado. Sterling silver setting. Collected in 1970s.    City: Ouray-San 
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 275.00 - 350.00 
Sold to e*****r for (200.00 + 40.00BP)  = 240.00
 
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 2297 - Gold Rush Belt/sash buckle
2297 - Gold Rush Belt/sash buckleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Ornate 2 1/4 x 1 1/2" belt or sash buckle. 13.6 grams. No markings.    City:   State:   Date:     hwac# 33079
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00 
Sold to a********o for (200.00 + 40.00BP)  = 240.00
 
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 2298 - Gold and Blue Enamel Pendant Watch
2298 - Gold and Blue Enamel Pendant WatchHolabird Western Americana Collections
Elegant, tiny ladies pendant watch with gold diamond shapes on the hours; gold rim and a beautiful blue enamel back with swirls of color. No identific
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 480.00 
 
 
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 2299 - Gold Ladies Pendant Watch
2299 - Gold Ladies Pendant WatchHolabird Western Americana Collections
Small gold watch, roman numerals set in mother-of-pearl face with beautiful floral engraving sides and back. "Sovereign" on the face.    C...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 480.00 
 
 
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 2303 - French Corral Gold Rush Letter
2303 - French Corral Gold Rush LetterHolabird Western Americana Collections
William reports that there is no more sickness in the West than in Maryland or Pennsylvania. Author left home two years ago. Some light staining, easy
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00 
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP)  = 123.00
 
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 2306 - Rare Indian Valley Gold Rush Letter
2306 - Rare Indian Valley Gold Rush LetterHolabird Western Americana Collections
Located in Sierra County on the North Fork of the Yuba River. From Samuel Berry. Samuel worked for wages throughout the summer. He paid George "...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 500.00 
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP)  = 123.00
 
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 2309 - Badger Hill River Gold Rush Cover & Letter
2309 - Badger Hill River Gold Rush Cover & LetterHolabird Western Americana Collections
Letter from Thomas Williams to sister Mary. Jimmy was in Weaverville in 1859. Now on Yuba River about 1/2 mile from Badger Hill. John McDonald and Jim
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00 
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP)  = 123.00
 
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 2310 - Fabulous Mormon Island Gold Rush Letter
2310 - Fabulous Mormon Island Gold Rush LetterHolabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting letter from a man named Ransom. Ransom complains that the boys have probably given up on coming out here. It is just as well as they would
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 500.00 
Sold to m******3 for (160.00 + 36.80BP)  = 196.80
 
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 2312 - Painted Post Bar 49er Letter
2312 - Painted Post Bar 49er LetterHolabird Western Americana Collections
Someone named William is going to San Francisco, so he is writing this letter. (That means it travelled to the East Coast via clipper ship). Smith has
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00 
Sold to m******3 for (250.00 + 57.50BP)  = 307.50
 
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 2313 - Gold Rush Letter to General Vallejo
2313 - Gold Rush Letter to General VallejoHolabird Western Americana Collections
From Lucian Curtis and written to General Vallejo in care of Miss Hackett & Judah at the Burgoyne Building in San Francisco. He was   to mov
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00 
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.80BP)  = 196.80
 
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 2314 - Pacific Land Company Stock Certificate
2314 - Pacific Land Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Number 165 for 1 share to Mary Parkes. Signed by E. White and J. Rowets(?). RARE and VERY FINE certificate from the Pacific Land Company issued in 186
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 600.00 
Sold to l*******c for (75.00 + 17.25BP)  = 92.25
 
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 2315 - Funded Debt of Yuba County (Gold Rush)
2315 - Funded Debt of Yuba County (Gold Rush)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 47 fro $500.00 to Arthur S. Barber. Signed by Charles Lindley and Henry (?). This is an early California bond that was issued in 1852. That was
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 800.00 
Sold to i*********1 for (70.00 + 16.10BP)  = 86.10
 
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