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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Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad Co Stock Certificate, 1855  (111142)2350 - Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad Co Stock Certificate, 1855 (111142)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #506, issued for 26 shares in 1855.Shares were $50 Each. Issued to Robert M. Moore and signed by Caleb B. Smith as president. Smith was an India
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*****x for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago Railway Co Bonds and Stocks (8)  (111288)2351 - Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago Railway Co Bonds and Stocks (8) (111288)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four bonds and four stocks from this rail. A common stock issued in 1881 and signed by M.E. Ingalls as president. Ingalls created the "Big Four...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Cincinnati, Logansport & Chicago Railway Co Bond, 1853  (111094)2352 - Cincinnati, Logansport & Chicago Railway Co Bond, 1853 (111094)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bond certificate #160, Income Bond w. bearer coupons, $500, 10%, 6 yr. issued 1853, maturing in 1859. Large vignette of a train running r-l behind a t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to N*******r for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Cincinnati, New Castle & Michigan Railway Stock Signed by Caleb B. Smith  (111246)2353 - Cincinnati, New Castle & Michigan Railway Stock Signed by Caleb B. Smith (111246)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #565, issued for 5 shares in 1854 to Lillius L. Harding and signed by Caleb B. Smith as president and Thomas B. Sample as secretary. Caleb Smith
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Evansville & Crawfordsville Railroad Co. Stock Group  (111084)2354 - Evansville & Crawfordsville Railroad Co. Stock Group (111084)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two common stock certificates plus two scrip certificates. Includes: Cert. #1656, issued in 1855 for 1 share. Train runs r-l vignette, black on white,
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Evansville & Richmond Railroad Co Stock, Unissued But Previously Unknown  (111193)2355 - Evansville & Richmond Railroad Co Stock, Unissued But Previously Unknown (111193)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued common stock certificate from the Evansville & Richmond Railroad Company. Incorporated in Indiana. Train runs left to right. Would have...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad Company (2) Certificates, Common & Preferred  (111085)2356 - Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad Company (2) Certificates, Common & Preferred (111085)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Cert. #22, issued in 1881 for 100 preferred shares. Train running l-r. The railroad changed it's name from Evansville & Crawfordsv...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Evansville, Washington & Worthington Railway Co Stock, Unissued but Rare  (111194)2357 - Evansville, Washington & Worthington Railway Co Stock, Unissued but Rare (111194)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although this certificate is unissued, it is rare. Cox shows I/C examples from this railroad that have sold at very high prices. No unissued certifica
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Group of Indiana & Illinois Unissued R.R. Stocks + Bonds  (111192)2358 - Group of Indiana & Illinois Unissued R.R. Stocks + Bonds (111192)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine certificates in this mixed lot from the two states. Six stocks and three bonds from rails including Columbus, Hope & Greensburg R.R., Evans...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Indiana and Maine Railroad stocks  (112003)2359 - Indiana and Maine Railroad stocks (112003)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five certificates. 1. Two Knox and Lincoln Railroad incorp. 1891 state of Maine. #330, I/U, One shares $100 par issued March 12, 1877 signed Olivo
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Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Indiana and New Jersey RR related stocks  (112275)2360 - Indiana and New Jersey RR related stocks (112275)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five certificates. 1. Two stocks, International Traction Co. incorp. 1899 state of New Jersey. #AA1126, I/U, 100 shares @ $100 par, issued Aug.9 , 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********-.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Indiana Southern Railway Co.  (112269)2361 - Indiana Southern Railway Co. (112269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. 1866 state of Indiana. #9966 of 10000, $1000, 7%, First Mortgage bearer bond due 1896. Issued Feb 1, 1866. Signed by president. Black, r
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to k***1 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Indiana, Pennsylvania and Kentucky RR stock/bond  (110025)2362 - Indiana, Pennsylvania and Kentucky RR stock/bond (110025)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. 1. Kittanning & Leechburg Railways Co. incorp 1904 Pennsylvania. #11, I/C, 3636 shares @ $50 par issued Feb 9, 1905 signed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 220.00
Sold to l*******c for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Rail Road Co.  (112278)2363 - Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Rail Road Co. (112278)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. A railway line, originally between Indianapolis and Lafayette, was built by the Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad in 1850. Over
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********n.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Northern Indiana Railroad, Railway and Transit ctocks  (112243)2364 - Northern Indiana Railroad, Railway and Transit ctocks (112243)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight certificates. 1. Northern Indiana Rail Road Co. Incorp 1835 Indiana. Four Certificates. U/U, Black, $100 par share dateline 185_. U/U, #34
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad Co.  (112490)2365 - Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad Co. (112490)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Certificates. Incorp Indiana 1900. 1. #1727, U/C, 100 shares @ $100 par. Orange, Dateline 19__. embossed seal, vignette train l-r , COMMON o
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to a********n.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Nice Group of Railroad Stocks from Davenport, Iowa (3)  (111027)2366 - Nice Group of Railroad Stocks from Davenport, Iowa (3) (111027)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three issued certificates from Davenport, Iowa rails. 1) Davenport, Clinton & Eastern Railway Company,cert. #24, issued in 1899 for 10 shares. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad Co. Stock Cert. #1, 1895, Signed by G.M. Dodge  (110303)2367 - Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad Co. Stock Cert. #1, 1895, Signed by G.M. Dodge (110303)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare stock certificate from the Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad Co. issued in 1895. Certificate #1, issued to the Purchasing Committ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Keokuk and Des Moines Railway Co.  (112004)2368 - Keokuk and Des Moines Railway Co. (112004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. state of Iowa incorp. 1853 as the Keokuk, Fort Des Moines and Minnesota Railroad and was renamed on June 1, 1864. Keokuk &...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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The Keokuk and Des Moines Railway Co. Iowa  (112005)2369 - The Keokuk and Des Moines Railway Co. Iowa (112005)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. state of Iowa incorp. 1853 as the Keokuk, Fort Des Moines and Minnesota Railroad and was renamed on June 1, 1864. Keokuk & D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 160.00
Sold to k***1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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