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Montana Big Sky & Western Americana

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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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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Large Native Copper Pieces from Chino2284 - Large Native Copper Pieces from Chino
Holabird 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:...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Copper Specimens and Ores from Chino2285 - Copper Specimens and Ores from Chino
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Box of specimens of native copper, chrysocolla, turquoise, oxide copper ores, copper slag, Chino Mine Reports, various collectibles. City: Santa Ri
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********2 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Kelly Mine Ingot and Mine Tags2286 - Kelly Mine Ingot and Mine Tags
Holabird 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n.. for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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Azurite and Chrysocolla from Chino2287 - Azurite and Chrysocolla from Chino
Holabird 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********2 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Native Copper and Copper Ingots2288 - Native Copper and Copper Ingots
Holabird 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,
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n.. for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Gold & Silver Mining Cane w/ Gold in Quartz2289 - Gold & Silver Mining Cane w/ Gold in Quartz
Holabird 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to A*****4 for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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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
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Original Shreve, Treat & Eacret Gold Watch and Case2291 - Original Shreve, Treat & Eacret Gold Watch and Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watch clearly says "Shreve, Treat & Eacret." In the original green leather box with a felt interior. Leather on box is deteriorating, ...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Choice Watch with California Quartz Gold Chain2292 - Choice Watch with California Quartz Gold Chain
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pocket watch with a chain containing 7 sets of small gold/quartz samples and one large (27mm x 32mm) gold quartz sample. Watch has fancy engraving and
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 3,250.00 | Estimate : 6,500.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Native Daughters of the Golden West Badge2293 - Native Daughters of the Golden West Badge
Holabird 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m******3 for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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Gold in Quartz Bolo Tie2294 - Gold in Quartz Bolo Tie
Holabird 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 275.00 - 350.00
Sold to e*****r for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Gold Dust Hour Glass Pendant (With Placer Gold Inside)2296 - Gold Dust Hour Glass Pendant (With Placer Gold Inside)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Never seen before! White metal pendant with swiveling hour glass containing placer gold in both ends. Small diamond or glass inset at bottom. Possibly
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b***9 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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Gold Rush Belt/sash buckle2297 - Gold Rush Belt/sash buckle
Holabird 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a********o for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Gold and Blue Enamel Pendant Watch2298 - Gold and Blue Enamel Pendant Watch
Holabird 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
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 480.00
 
 
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Gold Ladies Pendant Watch2299 - Gold Ladies Pendant Watch
Holabird 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...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 480.00
 
 
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Alta California Telegraph Company Stock Certificate2300 - Alta California Telegraph Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Rush stock certificate, extremely rare. The first California telegraph, certificate number 688, for $100.00, signed by company President Justin
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m******3 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Anglo-Californian Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates (Gold Rush Era)2301 - Anglo-Californian Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates (Gold Rush Era)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two rare Gold Rush stocks. No. 99683 & 99672, both issued to Frederick Bull on January 6th, 1853. Not cancelled. Spindle holes. Approx. 7.5"...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Forest Hill, D.O. Mills & Co. Check Archive (Gold Rush)2302 - Forest Hill, D.O. Mills & Co. Check Archive (Gold Rush)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous archive consisting of 230 checks, three different types, issued 1859-1861. All are D.O. Mills & Co., Bankers, checks with Sacramento da...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t******2 for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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French Corral Gold Rush Letter2303 - French Corral Gold Rush Letter
Holabird 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Gold Rush Era Eureka Quartz Mining Stock Certificate2304 - Gold Rush Era Eureka Quartz Mining Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eureka Quartz Mining Company stock certificate, No. 128, for one share of capital stock. The issuee line is blank, but the stock is dated 24 January 1
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m******3 for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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