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

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Bronze Sculpture of Mother and Child [104923]1160 - Bronze Sculpture of Mother and Child [104923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great modernist style bronze sculpture of mother and child attached to rectangular marble base. The artist is unknown, but the style is reminiscent of
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Chilmark Civil War Bedford Forrest Pewter Sculpture by F. J. Barnum [129059]1161 - Chilmark Civil War Bedford Forrest Pewter Sculpture by F. J. Barnum [129059]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fine art pewter sculpture by Francis J. Barnum depicts Civil War Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, known as The Wizard of the Saddle for his
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Estimate : 375.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g**********L for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Chilmark Civil War Merry Christmas Yank Pewter Sculpture by F. J. Barnum [131913]1162 - Chilmark Civil War Merry Christmas Yank Pewter Sculpture by F. J. Barnum [131913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fine pewter sculpture signed in gold ink on the wooden base by sculptor Francis J. Barnum, titled Merry Christmas Yank depicting two opposing soldiers
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Chilmark Cowboy Pewter Sculptures (7) [131334]1163 - Chilmark Cowboy Pewter Sculptures (7) [131334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of seven Chilmark sculptures with cowboy themes. First is "The Wild Bunch" by Don Polland. Piece measures 4"x 4" and is da...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to m********o.. for (550.00 + 121.00BP) = 671.00
 
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Chilmark Cowboy Roundup Themed Pewter Sculptures (3) [131336]1164 - Chilmark Cowboy Roundup Themed Pewter Sculptures (3) [131336]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A trio of Chilmark pewter sculptures featuring cowboy roundup themes. First is "Team Roping" by Don Polland. Piece measures 13"x 5&qu...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m********o.. for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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Chilmark Pewter Indian Themed Sculptures (8) [131331]1165 - Chilmark Pewter Indian Themed Sculptures (8) [131331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a group of Chilmark Indian sculptures in pewter. Pieces include, "The Chief" by Don Polland. It measures 7"x 5" and is ...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to m********o.. for (450.00 + 99.00BP) = 549.00
 
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Chilmark Polland Pewter (8) [131346]1166 - Chilmark Polland Pewter (8) [131346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 8 American Indian pewter sculpture pieces. All are by Don Polland and measure around 3"x 6" or smaller. They are dated between 19...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 700.00
Sold to m********o.. for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Chilmark Spirit of the Wolf Pewter Sculpture by Don Polland [131914]1167 - Chilmark Spirit of the Wolf Pewter Sculpture by Don Polland [131914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fine pewter sculpture from the 1993 Chilmark Warriors series titled Spirit of the Wolf, number 283/1000, signed in gold ink on the base by sculptor Do
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Estimate : 375.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Chilmark Wild Horse Pewter Sculptures (5) [131335]1168 - Chilmark Wild Horse Pewter Sculptures (5) [131335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five Chilmark sculptures of wild horse scenes. First is an untitled piece of a horse by Don Polland. Piece measures 4"x 5" and is...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m********o.. for (450.00 + 99.00BP) = 549.00
 
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Chinese Animal Figurines (4) [105999]1169 - Chinese Animal Figurines (4) [105999]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of 4 contemporary Chinese animal figurines (Camel, bear, bull, decorative elephant, flying pig) Some are made of brass & white metal & 1...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to M********9 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Chinese Carved Soapstone Horse [108512]1170 - Chinese Carved Soapstone Horse [108512]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green soapstone carved Chinese horse. Appears to have some age. 7.5x9" Date: Country (if not USA): China State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Chinese Horse Figurines (8) [108513]1171 - Chinese Horse Figurines (8) [108513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 different Chinese horses without riders. All approx 7" tall. Nice set for display. Date: Country (if not USA): China State: City: Pro...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Circle of Power - Crow Sentry, Pewter Sculpture by Don Polland [132894]1172 - Circle of Power - Crow Sentry, Pewter Sculpture by Don Polland [132894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pewter sculpture, signed and dated 1997 by Don Polland, titled Circle of Power - Crow Sentry (on the bottom). Rendered by Chilmark. Sits on a walnut-t
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Civil War Scenes in Pewter [131146]1173 - Civil War Scenes in Pewter [131146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A quartet of Chilmark Civil War scenes captured in pewter. First is Lee and Jackson by F.J. Barnum. Piece measures 9"x 5" and is dated 198...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m********o.. for (375.00 + 82.50BP) = 457.50
 
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Cowboy Pewter Sculptures (6) [129973]1174 - Cowboy Pewter Sculptures (6) [129973]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six measuring about 3-7" tall. 1.) Irons in the Fire. Polland 92. Signed 1992, no 213. 2.) The Rescues of th Righthawk. 143/1500. Micha...
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Estimate : 375.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********o.. for (190.00 + 41.80BP) = 231.80
 
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Eagle Sculptures (2) [131347]1175 - Eagle Sculptures (2) [131347]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two eagle in flight sculptures stamped H. Wilson and dated 1985. Pieces measure 7"x 10" and 5"x 7" and appear to be made from re...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*********0 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Faux Ivory Statuette of Asian Woman [108676]1176 - Faux Ivory Statuette of Asian Woman [108676]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful statuette of an Asian woman dressed in flowing garments and holding a cluster of pinecones(?). It is carved from a synthetic material made t
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Happy Buddha Figure [108672]1177 - Happy Buddha Figure [108672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carving of a Happy Buddha figure with hands upraised and a big smile. Made of synthetic material designed to look like ivory without the guilt. Perman
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Estimate : 40.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Iroquois Warfare, Pewter Sculpture by Michael Boyett [132889]1178 - Iroquois Warfare, Pewter Sculpture by Michael Boyett [132889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pewter sculpture by Michael Boyett (1943-2015), titled Iroquois Warfare, dated 1980, and produced by Chilmark. Like new in original box and packing. A
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Native American Pewter Statues, All Same Serial Number 283/2500 (7) [129961]1179 - Native American Pewter Statues, All Same Serial Number 283/2500 (7) [129961]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven pewter figurine statues. of Native Americans. All signed at the base by the artist, Polland, 92. These range from about 3.5" to 5...
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Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********o.. for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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