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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Two Different Willamette Steamer Stock Certificates  (107829)2270 - Two Different Willamette Steamer Stock Certificates (107829)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Willamette Steamboat Company. Location of Office, Oregon City. Inc. in 1868. Low number 4, issued for one share to Alphonso Boo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to t********f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Columbia River Transportation Collection (Stocks, Telegraphs, Checks)  (107827)2271 - Columbia River Transportation Collection (Stocks, Telegraphs, Checks) (107827)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1) Oregon Improvement Company stock certificate, issued in 1890. Stamp and punch cancelled. Vignette of ships at port. This company was form
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Puget Sound Transportation Stock & Check  (107826)2272 - Puget Sound Transportation Stock & Check (107826)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Pacific Coast Steamship Company check. Seattle, Washington, 1911. 2) Stock certificate for the Puget Sound Towage Company. Inc. in 1891.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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United States Shipbuilding Co. Stock Signed by Jay Gould's Son  (107762)2273 - United States Shipbuilding Co. Stock Signed by Jay Gould's Son (107762)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Inc. in New Jersey. No. 1434, issued for 100 shares to Edwin Gould on Nov. 24, 1902. Signed by Frank Gould as vice-president and asst. treasurer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k***1 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Lake Sub-Marine Company Stock Certificate  (107756)2274 - Lake Sub-Marine Company Stock Certificate (107756)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in 1895 in New Jersey. No. 382, issued for ten shares to JF Jaguith on April 16th, 1901. Signed by president Simon Lake and the treasurer. Stamp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f***2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Marine Stock Certificate Group  (112045)2275 - Marine Stock Certificate Group (112045)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Polish American Navigation Corporation. # 3494 for 5 shares. Founded in New York in 1919 to operate a cargo service between New York a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to k***1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Steamer Stock  Certificate Collection  (112044)2276 - Steamer Stock Certificate Collection (112044)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven interesting pieces with some great vignettes. 1) Orinoco Steam Navigation Company of New York. 1855. # 493 for 1000 shares. Freight wagon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f***2 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Stanislaus Central Bridge Company Stock Certificate (Gold Rush)  (107760)2277 - Stanislaus Central Bridge Company Stock Certificate (Gold Rush) (107760)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Gold Rush! 50 year charter beginning in October 1852. No. 108, issued to Benjamin Moulton for one share on March 4th, 1853 in Sonora. Signed by p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to C*****r for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Stockton & Calaveras Gravel Road Co. Stock Certificate  (103448)2278 - Stockton & Calaveras Gravel Road Co. Stock Certificate (103448)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly unique. Inc. August 1867. No. 17, issued for two shares to Major General Patrick Edward Connor on May 12th, 1870 in Stockton. Signed by presi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****r for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Weaverville & Shasta Wagon Road Company Stock Certificate  (107812)2279 - Weaverville & Shasta Wagon Road Company Stock Certificate (107812)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Gold Rush. Usually unissued. This is No. 42, issued for one share to Orson Fox on Nov. 8th, 1859 in Weaverville. Signed by president Lowden and s
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Ohio Valley Free Turnpike $100 Bond, 1875  (112874)2280 - Ohio Valley Free Turnpike $100 Bond, 1875 (112874)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #184, $100, 7%, issued in 1875, authorized by Belmont County, due 1877. Nice vignette of a fancy horse drawn carriage under the title. Four coup
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Road Stock Certificate  (107801)2281 - Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Road Stock Certificate (107801)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an incredible stock with large historical significance. No. 901, issued March 16th, 1795 for one share to Doctor Frederick Kuhn. Signed by the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to k********w.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Philadelphia & West Chester Turnpike Road Co Stock, 1871  (111337)2282 - Philadelphia & West Chester Turnpike Road Co Stock, 1871 (111337)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #356, issued for 3 shares to John Sellers and signed by Wm. Rhoads as president and Sellers as Treasurer. Stub is attached at the left, so it&...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Alabama & Chattanooga Rail Road Co $500 Bond, 1871  (111159)2283 - Alabama & Chattanooga Rail Road Co $500 Bond, 1871 (111159)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #299, issued in 1871. Black and pink. $500, 8 %, Land Bond, due 1891. Three vignettes. Train at center with factory scenes on both sides. I/U. N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railroad Corp Bond Certificates (5)  (111282)2284 - Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railroad Corp Bond Certificates (5) (111282)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five bonds issued in 1918. Thirty year gold bonds, $1,000 General Mortgage due 1948. No vignette. Brown. Black print on creme. The bonds are stamp can
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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East and West Railroad Company of Alabama Stock, 1887  (111061)2285 - East and West Railroad Company of Alabama Stock, 1887 (111061)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #29, issued for 33 shares in 1887. Red variety not listed in Cox. Three allegorical figures, one holding torch and one holding a scale. Homer Le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Council City & Solomon River Railroad Co Stock Certificate, Alaska, 1905  (111191)2286 - Council City & Solomon River Railroad Co Stock Certificate, Alaska, 1905 (111191)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #539, issued for 100 shares to the Estate of John Englis. Signed by Philip Van Wyck as president. The railroad ran from 1903 to 1907. Running fr
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Mineral Belt Construction & Improvement Co. Stock Certificate  (107839)2287 - Mineral Belt Construction & Improvement Co. Stock Certificate (107839)
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No. 320, issued for 10 shares to RL Hawks on Aug. 25th, 1884 in Boston. Signed by the president (illegible) and secretary Eaton. Not cancelled. Green
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Arizona Narrow Gauge Railroad Co  (101315)2288 - Arizona Narrow Gauge Railroad Co (101315)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Arizona Narrow Gauge Railroad Co of the Arizona Territory. #206 $1000 7% 20 year bearer coupon bond due 1908. Issued July 1, 1883 signed W.H. Leuler
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to N*******r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Eureka Springs Railway Co Stock Certificate  (111203)2289 - Eureka Springs Railway Co Stock Certificate (111203)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued, but very attractive certificate. The company was incorporated under the Laws of Missouri and Arkansas. The certificate would have been issue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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