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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Western Antique Grab Bag [136745]4360 - Western Antique Grab Bag [136745]
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handled wood shaving device; antique fuel can; cowboy art; 2 antique irons; various other antique tools including cast iron shoe pieces; old boots; 2
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Western Electric Wall Mounted Phone with Kellogg Candlestick [125600]4361 - Western Electric Wall Mounted Phone with Kellogg Candlestick [125600]
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This is a wall mounted telephone made by Western Electric with a non-working Kellogg candlestick mouthpiece. The wall mount is complete internally but
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World Globe [131990]4362 - World Globe [131990]
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Measures about 18" tall and 11" in diameter with wooden base. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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A Pair of Leaded Crystal Vases [137044]4363 - A Pair of Leaded Crystal Vases [137044]
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A pair of beautiful leaded crystal flower vases. One measures 12"x 5" while the other comes in at 10"x 4". They are exquisitely ...
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Antique China & Glassware Lot [131300]4364 - Antique China & Glassware Lot [131300]
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About (20) pieces of unmatched china and glassware, circa 1890-1920 Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Belleek Ultra-delicate China (14) [136354]4365 - Belleek Ultra-delicate China (14) [136354]
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Fourteen pieces of the ultra delicate Belleek china from Ireland. Four are the shell/snail pattern. All but two are the "old" green markin...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Castletoy China Group, Floral Pattern [131840]4366 - Castletoy China Group, Floral Pattern [131840]
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Castletoy China, Sunnyvale Pattern with colorful flowers. Three large boxes of china. Fifteen 10 1/2" dinner plates, 20 salad plates and a larg...
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Collectible Lead Crystal [136686]4367 - Collectible Lead Crystal [136686]
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Pair of "bud vase pitchers" 7" tall 3" diameter, possibly Waterford or equivalent. Also included is a crystal milk pitcher lower...
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Collectible Red Glass Pieces (3) [136689]4368 - Collectible Red Glass Pieces (3) [136689]
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2 matching carved red glass vesicles with hanging crystals. 4.5" diameter 8.5" tall, crystals may not all be present; carved red candy com...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Collectibles (Misc.) Stemware, Platters [127792]4369 - Collectibles (Misc.) Stemware, Platters [127792]
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Collectibles of all kinds. Platter from Knott's Berry Farm; California State Fair wine tasting glass, S&W Green Stamps; Blue Chip Savings Bo...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Collectors Plates with Ladies (6) [90247]4370 - Collectors Plates with Ladies (6) [90247]
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6 round ornate collectors plates. Baby laying down by D&C France 7.5". 5 plates with ladies in high fashion wear by Limoges 1977 and number...
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Common Pottery & Table Ware Items / 39 items [78843]4371 - Common Pottery & Table Ware Items / 39 items [78843]
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Item # 1 of 39 : Brown & White Chamber pot lid, repaired. Item# 2 of 39: large green and white chamber pot, no lid, with base chip. But Item #1...
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Crystal Wine/Aperitif Crystal [122792]4372 - Crystal Wine/Aperitif Crystal [122792]
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Thirteen wine, cocktail and aperitif crystal glasses of varying sizes. Three large, six medium and four small. No maker's mark. They are in good...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Cut Crystal Bowl Set (14) [136875]4373 - Cut Crystal Bowl Set (14) [136875]
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A collection of 14 matching cut crystal bowls. These measure about 5"x 1" and look to be small candy dishes, but could also be relish dish...
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Depression Glass Collection [137043]4374 - Depression Glass Collection [137043]
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About a dozen pieces of cut glass and Depression glass cups and plate. Depression glass is in dark blue and green. These were usually utilized as give
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Dolls & Plates Collectibles [117195]4375 - Dolls & Plates Collectibles [117195]
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An eclectic selection of dolls and holiday plates. There's a Cabbage Patch Doll as well as a harlequin, a Norman Rockwell ceramic figure, two pl...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Elkington 12" Electroplate (Nickel Silver) Round Tray [127723]4376 - Elkington 12" Electroplate (Nickel Silver) Round Tray [127723]
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Elkington 12" round electroplate (nickel silver) tray, from England, c1946. Heavy tray is in good condition with very little wear. Has Elkingto...
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Fancy Antique Cup & Saucer Collection (12) [136353]4377 - Fancy Antique Cup & Saucer Collection (12) [136353]
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Various hand painted floral patterns, several matching. One saucer is missing a piece but displays well. Otherwise fine. Date: Country (if not USA)
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Floral China Dish with Handle [127088]4378 - Floral China Dish with Handle [127088]
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Beautiful german tray/dish with scalloped edge and handle. Measures about 12.5" wide and 9" deep. Stamped C.T. on the back. Date: Coun...
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Glass Vases & Antiques [136717]4379 - Glass Vases & Antiques [136717]
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Caved purple glass vase, 7" tall 5" diameter; leaded crystal vase, 12" tall, 5" diameter; leaded crystal vase 8.5" tall 5.5...
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