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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Vintage costume jewelry on non-precious metal [114700]5440 - Vintage costume jewelry on non-precious metal [114700]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) A non-precious metal vintage faux Turquoise sun wheel necklace with faux beaded chair 1 1/2 in. x 1 1/2 in. 2) A non-precious metal vintage faux Tu
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage costume jewelry open link chains (lot 16) [114793]5441 - Vintage costume jewelry open link chains (lot 16) [114793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment about 16 of various open link chains of varying lengths and styles. Refer to photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage costume jewelry pendants (lot 7) [115169]5442 - Vintage costume jewelry pendants (lot 7) [115169]
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About 7 Pendants with gemstones. Dark sapphire is encircled with rhinestones, one stone is lose and is enclosed. Native American Zuni Flower Cluster f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 0*******a for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Vintage costume jewelry pendents (lot 39) [114795]5443 - Vintage costume jewelry pendents (lot 39) [114795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 39 pendents with chains in faux yellow and white gold finish. Nice collection, refer to picture. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Vintage costume jewelry pierced earrings (lot 27) [115022]5444 - Vintage costume jewelry pierced earrings (lot 27) [115022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of pierced earrings (lot 27) Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*****r for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
 
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Vintage costume jewelry pierced earrings (lot 30) [115012]5445 - Vintage costume jewelry pierced earrings (lot 30) [115012]
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Approximately 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 ranging in style ad color combinations (lot 29) [115177]5446 - Vintage costume jewelry ranging in style ad color combinations (lot 29) [115177]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 29 various styles and color combination of necklaces. Refer to photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage costume jewelry set in Abalone/Mother of Pearl (lot 5) [115151]5447 - Vintage costume jewelry set in Abalone/Mother of Pearl (lot 5) [115151]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautifully matched set of Abalone/Mother of Pearl butterfly shaped silver necklace and bracelet in good condition. Clip earrings, Taxco Mexico prin
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage Cufflinks - 6 pair [124840]5448 - Vintage Cufflinks - 6 pair [124840]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six Pairs of Cufflinks: 1) Mayan raised image design on silver inlay cufflinks, silver. Approx. 1î x 7/8î. 2) Mayan raised image in si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Vintage Handcrafted Artisan Silver Jewelry Lot of 3 [116176]5449 - Vintage Handcrafted Artisan Silver Jewelry Lot of 3 [116176]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very unique large link bracelet with unusual green stones and brass bead accents. Stamped with maker's mark, 925 and Taxco on reverse. 6.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage items from the past [115030]5450 - Vintage items from the past [115030]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of about 13 items consisting of belt buckles, keys to musical boxes (missing end of keys) Large safety pins, pad lock, 2 shavers, bookmar
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to p******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage Ladies' Designer Cosmetic Compacts (Lot of 4) [115166]5451 - Vintage Ladies' Designer Cosmetic Compacts (Lot of 4) [115166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Cosmetic Compact dual mirror with elegant floral design of hearts in red and rhinestones like new condition 2) Harriet Hubbard Ayer New York gold t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to A******S for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Vintage Marcasite Pendants [124872]5452 - Vintage Marcasite Pendants [124872]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight beautiful examples of silver marcasite--Three are set with stones--amethyst, garnet, and smokey topaz. Sizes from 1.5" -1". Please s...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Vintage Marcasite Silver Jewelry Lot (7 pieces) [116173]5453 - Vintage Marcasite Silver Jewelry Lot (7 pieces) [116173]
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Two necklaces. One large round onyx and marcasite on 24" sterling silver box chain, the other a marcasite ball on 18" box chain, three pai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Miniature jewelry boxes (lot 3) [115164]5454 - Vintage Miniature jewelry boxes (lot 3) [115164]
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1970's Silver plated oval trinket jewelry box with vine design and purple velvet lining. Patina cleaning will bring it back to its illustrious l...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Vintage Moonstone Necklace [124868]5455 - Vintage Moonstone Necklace [124868]
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Elegant 18KGP necklace with 14 moonstones mounted in heavy silver mounts, each mount sits 3/8" high, stone size approximately .25-.3/8" ov...
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 375.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Vintage Silver Jewelry Group with Marcasite Pin and Green Ring [116175]5456 - Vintage Silver Jewelry Group with Marcasite Pin and Green Ring [116175]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique Marcasite and Green Stone ring size 7, Marcasite pin, hoop earrings, Herringbone silver necklace, Vintage rose pin and earrings. Stunning grou
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Estimate : 100.00 - 240.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Vintage Sterling Silver Jewelry (13 Pieces) [116155]5457 - Vintage Sterling Silver Jewelry (13 Pieces) [116155]
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Two Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets, one with makers mark, both stamped 925. One large silver heart pendant stamped "Mexico 925", Pair of...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to y******1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Taxco Mexican Silver Jewelry [124859]5458 - Vintage Taxco Mexican Silver Jewelry [124859]
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Traditional Mexican design of a cluster of grapes with leaves, silver panel link necklace (17"), bracelet (7.5"), and earrings (1.5")...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 400.00
Sold to r********s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Vintage Women's Wristwatches [117329]5459 - Vintage Women's Wristwatches [117329]
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Lot of four vintage women's wind-up wristwatches, c1940s-50s. Includes: a Paul Breguette with decorative metal band, 10k gold filled; Monet with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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