November Wonders: Western Americana Auction (November 2021)

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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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Horace Iule Pins [137255]1460 - Horace Iule Pins [137255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Horace Iule (1901-1978) was one of the first from Zuni to cast Knifewing in silver. This lot includes three pins: 1) Small Knifewing set with 3 turquo
Passed
Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Onyz Marble Earrings [133860]1461 - Onyz Marble Earrings [133860]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Onyx marble triangular (2î x .75î) earrings mounted in raised silver above shadow box of twisted silver wire on two sides and etched s
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to D******a for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Three Inlay Rings [137209]1462 - Three Inlay Rings [137209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Charming Owl ring--jet, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, abalone shell set in silver--size 7. 1.5" x 1.25". 2) Butterfly inlay ring--...
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Zuni Horned Sunface Pin [136578]1463 - Zuni Horned Sunface Pin [136578]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage horned sunface, raised inlays on silver with silver beads. 2" x 1". Scratched initials on back "h h w"--we are unable to...
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Darin Bill Heavy Sterling Bracelet [135605]1464 - Darin Bill Heavy Sterling Bracelet [135605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a great example of the workings of Navajo silversmith Darin Bill well known for his design work in creating heavy sterling bracelets mostly fa
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Estimate : 360.00 - 580.00
Sold to D******a for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Malachite Necklace Set [125172]1465 - Malachite Necklace Set [125172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful malachite necklace set with silver work in a floral pattern to the right side of the pendant and also positioned above the screw b
Passed
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Robert Shakey Bracelet [125166]1466 - Robert Shakey Bracelet [125166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is another sterling silver bracelet by Navajo silversmith Robert Shakey set with an oval cut piece 1.of White Buffalo measuring about æ
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****a for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Silver link concho belt [114701]1467 - Silver link concho belt [114701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo stamped nickel linked concho belt at 32 in length. Date: 43866 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Vintage American Indian inspired costume jewelry (lot 5) [115150]1468 - Vintage American Indian inspired costume jewelry (lot 5) [115150]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Indian inspired necklace featuring six faux turquoise stones surrounded by beautifully crafted sterling work with 14 inch chain. A unique Ame
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******W for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Santa Clara Pueblo Black on Black Pottery Bowl Signed Frances Salazar [137548]1469 - Santa Clara Pueblo Black on Black Pottery Bowl Signed Frances Salazar [137548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Frances Salazar (1936-2002) Measurements: 2"diameter at base x 4" tall x 3" diameter at mouth. Signed on bottom with artists name a...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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"Black Bird" Portrait Plate [136917]1470 - "Black Bird" Portrait Plate [136917]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Limoges; porcelain hand painted charger: portrait of Black Bird, Ogallala Sioux (Oglala Lakota). Chief Blackbird, was an Oglala veteran of the Great
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Estimate : 120.00 - 260.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Early Etched Black Pottery Vase, Unsigned [137549]1471 - Early Etched Black Pottery Vase, Unsigned [137549]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly Oaxacan? Maybe Navajo. Very early example of traditional black pottery, with etched pattern. EARLY piece. Unsigned. Measures approx 4"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Southwest Pot, Early [122736]1472 - Southwest Pot, Early [122736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked or signed early pot from the southwest. 5" tall, 7" diam. Handmade, used for cooking. Possibly c1850-1890, but unknown. Date: ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 125.00
Sold to j*******1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Style Mexican Wrap Blankets (2) [136687]1473 - Navajo Style Mexican Wrap Blankets (2) [136687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) Cream/white and black pattern about 54" x 31" not perfect one edge is running 2.) 61" long 28" wide, handwoven in Navajo ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********s.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Yei Be Chei Weaving [137439]1474 - Yei Be Chei Weaving [137439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yei Be Chei (YeiBiChai) means "Holy People". Yei Be Chei represents harmony and beauty, called "hozho". But, harmony and beauty ...
Passed
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Albumen Print of Eskimo Woman by FH Nowell [134217]1475 - Albumen Print of Eskimo Woman by FH Nowell [134217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Eskimo woman from Cape Prince of Wales." No. 5551. Copyright by FH Nowell, Nome, 1907. 7 x 9" View of Native woman with an asleep c...
Passed
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Framed Native American Photographs (5) [135044]1476 - Framed Native American Photographs (5) [135044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
varying vintages of western photographs. Two prints of Dat-so-la-li, the famous Washoe Basket maker 9x15 and 10x13. Two framed original photos c1930
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m**********1 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Tenth (10th) Annual Report of the American Bureau of Ethnology [119691]1477 - Tenth (10th) Annual Report of the American Bureau of Ethnology [119691]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) The Tenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Smithsonian Institution 1888-1889 by J. W. Powell Director. Washington, Governm
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to m**********1 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Lot withdrawn [118257]1478 - Lot withdrawn [118257]
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Four San Francisco Giants / Coors poster Schedule and Ad [131827]1479 - Four San Francisco Giants / Coors poster Schedule and Ad [131827]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
April of 1987. 20 x 18î. They finished in first place. Matt Williams and Will Cark were just beginning to show their prowess at this time. D
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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