Objects of Our Affection - February 2020

Auction Details

Welcome to our February 2020 Auction! This sale features over 2,500 lots over 4 days, covering numerous collecting categories incl. Art, General Americana, Numismatics, Mining, Railroad, Military, Sports, Cowboy & Native Americana, Bottles, & More!

HIGHLIGHTS:

*The John Reynolds Collection, Part One (Exonumia & Americana)

*The Benj. Fauver Collection of Counter Tokens

*The Potosi Mine Gold-Silver Ingot (Bliss Collection)

*Numismatics incl. Masonic Pennies, Coins, Medals, So-Called Dollars, Tokens, Shell Cards, Wooden Money, & Dies

*Original James Marshall California Gold Rush Collectibles

*Mining Equipment, Maps, Ephemera, USGS Folios, & Rare Stock Certificates

*Art incl. Franz Trevors, William Forrest Martin, and Japanese Netsuke

*Whiskey & Beer Shot Glass Collection

*Vintage Baseball and Boxing Collectibles

*Stocks & Bonds from the Ken Prag Collection & Others

and Much More!

Full Auction Schedule

Day 1, Friday, February 14th, 2020 (Lots 1000-1646)
Art (1000-1074)
General Americana (1075-1434)
-Jewelry (1075-1104)
-Pocket Watches (1105-1119)
-Souvenir Spoons (1120-1131)
-Souvenir Plates (1132-1193)
-Ephemera, Geographically Sorted (1194-1305)
-Miscellaneous (Decoys, Books, Music, Toys, Etc.) (1306-1434)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (1435-1646)
-Books (1437-1490)
-Ephemera, Geographically Sorted (1491-1544)
-Equipment (1545-1646)

Day 2, Saturday, February 15th, 2020 (Lots 2000-2643)
Stocks & Bonds, Geographically Sorted (2000-2632)
-Mining (2000-2214)
-General (2215-2264)
-Railroad & Transportation (2265-2632)
Railroad Artifacts & Ephemera (2633-2643)

Day 3, Sunday, February 16th, 2020 (Lots 3000-3628)
Numismatics
-Coins (3000-3074)
-Encased & Elongated (3000-3018)
-Masonic (3019-3055)
-General (3056-3074)
-Medals & So-Called Dollars (3075-3185)
-Ingots feat. Lot 3186, The Potosi Mine Gold-Silver Ingot
-Currency, Exonumia, & Ephemera (3188-3200)
-Tokens (3201-3550)
-Shell Cards (3201-3272)
-Geographically Sorted (3273-3550)
-Wooden Money (3551-3573)
-Dies & Hobbs (3574-3628)

Day 4, Monday, February 17th, 2020 (Lots 4000-4602)
Firearms & Military (4000-4031)
Cowboy & Native Americana (4032-4069)
Bottles & Glass (4070-4124)
Sports Collectibles (4125-4285)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (4286-4602)
-General Americana (4286-4312)
-Numismatics (4313-4337)
-Stocks & Bonds (4338-4602)
-General (4338-4377)
-Mining (4378-4450)
-Railroad (4451-4602)
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.
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Moler-Smith Lead & Zinc Co $500 Bond Certificate, 1909  (111350)2110 - Moler-Smith Lead & Zinc Co $500 Bond Certificate, 1909 (111350)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #59, First Mortgage, 6%, $500 gold bond due in 1919. Nice vignette of a millsite in the foothills. Inc. in Arizona. The post office address of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ozark Iron Company Stock Certificate, Missouri, 1873  (111327)2111 - Ozark Iron Company Stock Certificate, Missouri, 1873 (111327)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #70, issued for one share to Watson Antrim and signed by J.C. Michel as president and Robt. Brent as secretary. Vignette of an allegorical femal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8***1 for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Milwaukee Mining Company Stock Certificate, Montana, 1891  (111362)2112 - Milwaukee Mining Company Stock Certificate, Montana, 1891 (111362)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #439, issued to Frank McGregor for 500 shares in 1891 and signed by J.A. Talbott as president. Vignette of two miners, one pushing and ore car.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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North American Gold & Silver Mining Co of Montana Stock, 1867  (112819)2113 - North American Gold & Silver Mining Co of Montana Stock, 1867 (112819)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #160,issued at Philadelphia in 1867 to Lorenzo Taggart for 25 shares and signed by Willard Bradway as secretary and L.F. Eberly as president. Bl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m****a for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Keystone Silver Mining Company Stock, Reese River, 1866  (111377)2114 - Keystone Silver Mining Company Stock, Reese River, 1866 (111377)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scarce. Location: Reese River Mining District at Austin, Nevada. Inc. in New York. Uncancelled. No. 567, issued for 1000 shares to Maria T. Rowe on F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********x.. for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Bullfrog and Rhyolite, Nevada Stock Certificates Group  (111004)2115 - Bullfrog and Rhyolite, Nevada Stock Certificates Group (111004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group from the Bullfrog district, Nevada. Includes: Palmetto & Death Valley Gold Mining Company, issued in 1906 and signed by Harry Stimler...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r********5 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Bullfrog Vignette Pieces: Check and Two Stock Certificates  (110822)2116 - Bullfrog Vignette Pieces: Check and Two Stock Certificates (110822)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 Bullfrog pieces featuring the famous and collectible frog vignette. 1) 1909 Rhyolite, Nevada check from the Bullfrog Bank and Trust Company.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bullfrog Central Mining Co  (110853)2117 - Bullfrog Central Mining Co (110853)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1907. Incorporated under the laws of South Dakota, April, 1906. Certificate #398. I/C, Punch cancelled thru signatures. Issued for 1000 shares to N.P.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t*******d for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Searchlight, Nevada Stock Certificate Group  (111000)2118 - Searchlight, Nevada Stock Certificate Group (111000)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four stocks from Searchlight, Nevada. 1) The Parallel Gold Mining Company, 1907; Stratford Gold Mines Company, 1909; Stanley= Forbes Extension Minin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********5 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Monte Christo Gold & Silver Mining Co. of Nevada, 1868  (111351)2119 - Monte Christo Gold & Silver Mining Co. of Nevada, 1868 (111351)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #537, issued for 20 shares to Alphonso Hill and signed by H.N. Day as president and Thomas Day as secretary. Eagle vignette at top center and si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Goodman Gold and Silver Mining Company stock, 1874, Middle of the Great Mining Rush  (110926)2120 - Goodman Gold and Silver Mining Company stock, 1874, Middle of the Great Mining Rush (110926)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 78 for 300 shares. Cancelled. Signed by secretary Miles Goodman and president John H. Miles. Dateline Virginia City March 24, 1874. Incorporate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 150.00
Sold to r******u for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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Lady Bryan Mining Company Stock, Flowery District, 1869  (111379)2121 - Lady Bryan Mining Company Stock, Flowery District, 1869 (111379)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#1261, issued for 10 shares to Joseph Truss Trustee in 1869, and signed by Gold Hill banker H.H. Flagg as president and Hopkins as secretary (by P. Gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D******a for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Jim Mc'Lellan Gold & Silver Mining Co Stock, Gold Hill, N.T. 1864  (111408)2122 - Jim Mc'Lellan Gold & Silver Mining Co Stock, Gold Hill, N.T. 1864 (111408)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Nevada Territorial issued to NN Sanders at Gold Hill, March 5, 1864 for f20 shares. Signed by S.M. Conley (?) as president and William Hunt, secr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Lucy Ella Gold & Silver Mining Stock, Gold Hill, N.T. 1863  (111407)2123 - Lucy Ella Gold & Silver Mining Stock, Gold Hill, N.T. 1863 (111407)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Nevada Territorial. Cert. #136, issued Oct. 7, 1863 at San Francisco to J.W. Batchelor for 20 shares. Signed by S.A. Dorr as president and Jno J.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to a********x.. for (350.00 + 77.00BP) = 427.00
 
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Medina Copper, Gold & Silver Mining Co., Gold Hill, N.T. 1863  (111364)2124 - Medina Copper, Gold & Silver Mining Co., Gold Hill, N.T. 1863 (111364)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Nevada Territorial stock certificate issued at Virginia, N.T. to Philip S. McDonald for 20 shares, May 26th, 1863. Signed by J.L. Van Bokkel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Nevada Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock, Gold Hill, N.T. 1864  (111376)2125 - Nevada Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock, Gold Hill, N.T. 1864 (111376)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #537, issued for 5 shares to Sam Knight on April 15, 1864 at Virginia (City). Signed by GW Hopkins as secretary and the president (illeg). Miner
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to V********e for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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New York Mining Company Stock, Gold Hill, Nevada, 1879  (111354)2126 - New York Mining Company Stock, Gold Hill, Nevada, 1879 (111354)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #10625, issued for 100 shares in 1879. Inc. in 1874. Nice vignette of Manhattan Island at top left. The New York mine was a famous mine at Gold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to O**********r for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Lowman Silver Mining Company Stock, Virginia, N.T. 1863  (111399)2127 - Lowman Silver Mining Company Stock, Virginia, N.T. 1863 (111399)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Territorial issued August 17, 1863 to M. Jewett for 12 shares and signed by Neil as president and WM. H. Knight as secretary. Location, Virginia,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to V********e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Nevada Ore Extracting Co Stock Certificate, 1875  (111358)2128 - Nevada Ore Extracting Co Stock Certificate, 1875 (111358)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #59, issued for 157 shares to Alfred Taraf Trustee in 1875, and signed by F. Scott Stewart as president. The company's office was in San F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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North Sierra Nevada Silver Mining Co Stock, 1876  (111366)2129 - North Sierra Nevada Silver Mining Co Stock, 1876 (111366)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #171, issued for 100 shares to John Ward Trustee and signed by Dell Seater as president. Miner holding a pick at left. Location of Works: Storey
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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