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November Wonders: Western Americana Auction (November 2021)

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

Auction Details

Welcome to our November Wonders Auction, the second in our end-of-the-year auction trilogy!

We know every collector will find something special for their collection in this sale, and even a good Christmas present or two...

This sale features more than 3,100 lots across 5 days in over two dozen different collecting categories including: Art, Mining, Numismatics, Railroad, Militaria, General Americana, Jewelry, Books, Stocks & Bonds, and much more!

**HIGHLIGHTS**

--The Bill McKivor Nevada Token Collection Part I. Bill's Nevada token collection is full of so many rarities that we have split it over several sales. This round features an ultra-rare Comstock token from Gold Hill, as well as Beowawe, Chafey, Farrell, Bowers, Genoa, Incline, and more.

--Pancho Villa Collection. A rare second chance to bid on a Photo Diary of Pancho Villa by W.H. Horne (& Others). A massive and important collection of 184 real photo postcards (RPCs) and six original 5 x7 prints, most of which are directly attributable to Walter H. Horne, who made a good living for himself making photographic postcards in the American Southwest during the time of the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century.

--George Armstrong Custer Civil War Holster and Dispatch Case. The belt, brass buckle, holster, and dispatch case from Civil War Captain George Armstrong Custer, originally from the Frost Collection.

--Stunning Jewelry. Featuring a leopard gold & diamond necklace; a gold-in-quartz pendant; shadow box and diamond cocktail rings; and much more.

--Native Americana. Beautiful jewelry, pottery, artifacts, and ephemera.

--Ken Prag Collection. Rarities from the Prag Collection of stocks, ephemera, and postcards, including autographs of Thomas Edison, J. Paul Getty, John D. Rockefeller, JP Morgan. Other stock categories include: Wells Fargo and American Express, banking, brewing, Hollywood, Yellowstone, mining, railroad, & more.

--Mining. Collectibles including gold nuggets and ore specimens, artifacts, ephemera, and mining stock certificates from California, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada.

--Art. Museum-quality Western art pieces by Makk, Rosa, and Hanson, as well as a large group of Chilmark Western pewter sculptures. Plus African art and carvings, and many other paintings and prints.

--General Americana Bonanza. Including an original prostitute's license from Tombstone; rare bottles and brewing ephemera; Montana saloon archives from the MacKenzie Collection; rare badges; cowboy collectibles incl. saddles & rare photographs; books incl. a large Eastern US directory section; and much more.

Be sure to use the Search Function to find items across the 5 days in your collecting categories!

And Keep the Collections Coming!
Please keep us in mind for selling your collection, and contact me directly at fredholabird@gmail.com.

Happy bidding!

--Fred Holabird & Team--

Auction Schedule

DAY 1 - Thursday, Nov 18, Lots 1000-1601
Art 1000-1269
Firearms-Weapons 1270-1292
Foreign 1293-1338
Political 1339-1352
Military 1353-1402
Tools 1403-1422
Native Americana 1423-1477
Sports 1478-1535
Transportation 1536-1601

DAY 2 - Friday, Nov 19, Lots 2000-2657
Stocks & Bonds 2000-2657
All Categories including Mining,
Railroad, and various industries

DAY 3 - Saturday, Nov 20 , Lots 3000-3609
Minerals 3000-3018
Mining 3019-3034
Numismatics 3195-3258
Tokens 3259-3412
Philatelic & Postal History 3413-3609

DAY 4 - Sunday, Nov 21, Lots 4000-4620
Geographically Sorted Ephemera 4000-4265
General Collectibles 4269-4395
Souvenir Plates 4396-4424
Spoons & Flatware 4425-4428
Entertainment 4429-4446
Circus 4447-4450
Toys 4451-4484
Marbles 4485-4489
Bottles 4490-4527
Saloon 4528-4546
Tobacciana 4547-4559
Gaming 4560-4566
Cowboy 4567-4599
Clothing 4600-4620

DAY 5 - Monday, Nov 22, Lots 5000-5614
WF/Express 5000-5002
World's Fair / Expositions 5003-5013
Firefighting Memorabilia 5014-5017
Fraternal Organizations 5018-5022
Badges 5023-5044
Maps 5045-5066
Books 5067-5314
Furnishings & 3D 5315-5363
Jewelry 5364-5461
Music 5462-5490
Photography 5491-5614

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Pearl Necklaces Costume Jewelry [129674]5409 - Pearl Necklaces Costume Jewelry [129674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is trove of eleven pearl necklaces, all faux, costume jewelry. Measuring from 5mm to 10 mm in diameter; cream color, ivory color, and set at cr
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Perfume & Cologne Major Collection, 350+ Pieces [135052]5410 - Perfume & Cologne Major Collection, 350+ Pieces [135052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Major collection of perfumes and colognes from around the world. The great majority of this collection, which consists of about 350 or more separate p
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Estimate : 750.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for 625.00
 
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Pink Diamonds [129868]5411 - Pink Diamonds [129868]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight small pink diamonds in case, baguette cut style. Pink diamonds firsts discovered in India in the district of Anchorage Pradesh. Today 80%
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 187.50
 
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Portrait Pins and a Waterford Necklace (3 pieces) [121217]5412 - Portrait Pins and a Waterford Necklace (3 pieces) [121217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pins/broaches: one Limoges from France; the other similar, but no maker's mark. Also included is a Waterford crystal necklace--oval, etched ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 125.00
Sold to c*****r for 12.50
 
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Rhinestone Ring Collection (10) [131760]5413 - Rhinestone Ring Collection (10) [131760]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 10 various color rhinestone rings. They come in various sizes. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to e********n for 24.40
 
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Silver Jewelry Mixed Group with Genuine Stones/Pearls (Lot of 20+ Pieces) [116165]5414 - Silver Jewelry Mixed Group with Genuine Stones/Pearls (Lot of 20+ Pieces) [116165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Genuine Pearls, real gemstone ring, Mother of Pearl, Onyx, unusual beautiful pink and green stone pendant. Everything in picture included. Note: 3 sin
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 68.75
 
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Silver Toned Jewelry [121237]5415 - Silver Toned Jewelry [121237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
30" chain necklace with round beads; 18" chain with zirconia stone (diamond?); heavy silver bracelet (broken) watch by Giordano; 18 thin s...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 31.25
 
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Six Vintage Bracelets [124862]5416 - Six Vintage Bracelets [124862]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six vintage style bracelets: three are Marcasite--two are link bracelets. The others include: one set with pearls and black stones; Two with floral de
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 162.50
 
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Sterling Silver 60" Long Necklace with Matching Bracelet [116151]5417 - Sterling Silver 60" Long Necklace with Matching Bracelet [116151]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Marked "Made in Italy 925" Signed "Milor." Uncommon link that sparkles but does not kink. High quality. Well made. Weighs 31.3 g...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 160.00
Sold to j*****R for 75.00
 
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Sterling Silver Herringbone Necklaces/Bracelets (Lot of 7 Pieces) [116152]5418 - Sterling Silver Herringbone Necklaces/Bracelets (Lot of 7 Pieces) [116152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling Silver Made in Italy, some pieces signed Milor. 18" - 24". All in perfect condition. No kinks. Gorgeous group. Great for reseller...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to P*****8 for 87.50
 
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Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver w/Abalone Inlay Pendants/Pins ~ Mayan Bird [135611]5419 - Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver w/Abalone Inlay Pendants/Pins ~ Mayan Bird [135611]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling Silver with abalone inlay. 1. Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver/Abalone Inlay Pendant/Brooch with raised Aztec/Mayan bird symbol in etched circle
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 81.25
 
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Various Women's and Men's Rings [124844]5420 - Various Women's and Men's Rings [124844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine women's rings: Spaced coil of silver, pave style, size 6; Contemporary silver ring set with blue topaz stones, size 7; Modern silver ring, ...
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Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 281.25
 
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Vintage Pendants [114777]5421 - Vintage Pendants [114777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber Sterling Silver Pendent as well as a coral with a rope design around the stone. Included is one faux sharks tooth pendent, Approximately 3 Da
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 56.25
 
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Vintage Art nouveau purse (c. 1900's) (lot 1) [115162]5422 - Vintage Art nouveau purse (c. 1900's) (lot 1) [115162]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1900 Art Nouveau flapper purse with motif in relief good vintage condition, nickel links. Missing chain handle. Date: Country (if not USA): State
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to A******S for 50.00
 
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Vintage Benetton By Bulova "Time of the World" Wristwatch [117330]5423 - Vintage Benetton By Bulova "Time of the World" Wristwatch [117330]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, vintage United Colors of Benetton by Bulova, "Time of the World" flag watch, c1980s. Flags from around the world on face. Pre-owned...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 12.50
 
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Vintage costume earrings [115020]5424 - Vintage costume earrings [115020]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 pairs of Vintage pierced and clip on earrings. Refer to photo Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage costume jewelry (23) [115023]5425 - Vintage costume jewelry (23) [115023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of pierced earrings. Refer to photo Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 25.00
 
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Vintage costume jewelry (lot 30) [114751]5426 - Vintage costume jewelry (lot 30) [114751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of about 30 pairs of costume jewelry pierced earrings. Refer to photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage costume jewelry (lot 30) [114752]5427 - Vintage costume jewelry (lot 30) [114752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of costume jewelry consisting of about 30 sets of pierced earrings. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 25.00
 
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Vintage costume jewelry (lot 30) [114761]5428 - Vintage costume jewelry (lot 30) [114761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 26 pieces of plastic necklaces and earrings. Refer to photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*****r for 12.50
 
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