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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

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Two Antique Adjustable wrenches; Ashcroft #7 [56267]1420 - Two Antique Adjustable wrenches; Ashcroft #7 [56267]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of adjustable wrenches consists of an Ashcroft adjustable wrench #7 with a trademark of a arm and hammer. This wrench is 20 in. long with a w
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****2 for 6.10
 
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Vintage Carpentry Tools & Chest [126551]1421 - Vintage Carpentry Tools & Chest [126551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Older tool chest 36 x 16 x 12" containing several vintage carpentry tools, including crosscut hand saws, hammers and measuring sticks. Box has ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 700.00
Sold to a******3 for 25.00
 
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Vintage Plumbing Snake [135015]1422 - Vintage Plumbing Snake [135015]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1950's vintage commercial grade sewer plumbing snake. This one is about 50 ft. long and may have been used gently and sparingly. In ve...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Small Moccasins [90634]1423 - Small Moccasins [90634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Children's moccasins, smoked buckskin with round bead pattern. 5.5". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to P*********s for 12.50
 
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Historical Native American Projectile [117354]1424 - Historical Native American Projectile [117354]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historical Native American projectile, from St. Charles County, Missouri, consistent with the Archaic period, 8000-1000 BC. The point is clean, and me
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 56.25
 
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Amado Pena Signed Print [132447]1425 - Amado Pena Signed Print [132447]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Image of three Native Americans, Two with pots on their heads, all wrapped in woven blankets. Hand signed "To Ute and Peter", by Amado Ma...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Amado Pena--Three Native Americans--Indian Market [132446]1426 - Amado Pena--Three Native Americans--Indian Market [132446]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Getting ready for Indian Market, Santa Fe. Hand signed poster for the Joy Tash Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ, 1990. Image--16.5" x 24.5", matted...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 43.75
 
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Native American on Horse Silver Statue [135562]1427 - Native American on Horse Silver Statue [135562]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silvered china Native American riding a horse. Signed below right rear foot but illegible. 11x9". James Mackie Collection Date: Country (if ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*******1 for 18.75
 
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Sand Art (Framed Sand Painting) [86843]1428 - Sand Art (Framed Sand Painting) [86843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Lighting People"Navajo sand painting design made of natural sand stone. This work of art is 2 side-by-side figures with hands in the air ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Saved Seeds - Oil by Elriggs Allen [135589]1429 - Saved Seeds - Oil by Elriggs Allen [135589]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Saved Seeds" original oil by Elriggs Allen. Inscribed on canvas reverse "In the Navajo tradition the Yei-be-ches were the Spirits w...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Clay Artifacts from the Mayan and Inca cultures [115200]1430 - Clay Artifacts from the Mayan and Inca cultures [115200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of five clay handcrafted artifacts or terracottas from the Mayan and Inca cultures c1900. Please see photos for details. Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.50
 
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Doll "Dawn Seeker" Indian Squaw [106230]1431 - Doll "Dawn Seeker" Indian Squaw [106230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Contemporary Indian Squaw Doll. Artist named her "Dawn Seeker". From the Ashton-Drake Galleries. Approx. 8" x 20". Certificate ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 125.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 43.75
 
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Doll "Laughing Waters" Contemporary [105990]1432 - Doll "Laughing Waters" Contemporary [105990]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native American Doll named "Laughing Waters" has Certificate of Authenticity number A 1947. She is wearing a ceremonial dress inspired by ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 65.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 25.00
 
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Doll & Horse (Indian Squaw) Contemporary [135572]1433 - Doll & Horse (Indian Squaw) Contemporary [135572]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful pair, 1 Horse is 11 x 13 inches & 1 Indian Squaw is approx. 18 inches and comes with a stand. Nice display for any child's room. B...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.50
 
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Doll (Native American) Contemporary [106234]1434 - Doll (Native American) Contemporary [106234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful doll named "Betrothal at Sunrise" an original issue designed by artist Sandra Bilotto in an exclusive edition for The Ashton-Dra...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 65.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 25.00
 
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Doll (Native American) Contemporary [105739]1435 - Doll (Native American) Contemporary [105739]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This doll is called "Morning Bird Song" wears a beautiful white "suede" dress with elaborate bead work and fringing, and high b...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.50
 
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Native American Bow and Quiver, Plains Style [136615]1436 - Native American Bow and Quiver, Plains Style [136615]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Artistic rendition of plains style bow and arrow made by artist Bridget Eaglefeather. The bow is approx 53" long and the quiver is 19" thr...
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Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 187.50
 
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Pacific Northwest Fringed Banner [131312]1437 - Pacific Northwest Fringed Banner [131312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an ornate, very special, hand painted Pacific Northwest Banner. May be Haida or other? About 6 feet across and 3.5 feet top to bottom of fri
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Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to y*****5 for 250.00
 
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Small Navajo Dolls (2) [90976]1438 - Small Navajo Dolls (2) [90976]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 handmade Navajo dolls with drawn on faces. man and woman. 8.5". Some mold and decaying fabric. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City...
Passed
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Old Washoe Toy Doll Basket [119716]1439 - Old Washoe Toy Doll Basket [119716]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10" x 2.25" x 2" tall with a cloth bundled baby boy inside. Uses old clothing "Grandma's Dress" around hood. Special...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*********s for 24.60
 
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