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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The Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad Co.   (110013)2450 - The Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad Co. (110013)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. Incorp. Feb 23, 1865 Michigan The original company which built the first portion of this railroad was incorporated in 1857 under th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to a******l for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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The Toledo, Ann Arbor & Mt. Pleasant Railway Co.   (112477)2451 - The Toledo, Ann Arbor & Mt. Pleasant Railway Co. (112477)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. Incorp. Michigan 1886. # 1 was the only known issued until now. #119 and 329 of 400 issued. Both certs Red, I/U, $1000, 6%, Firs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******l for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Chicago, Saint Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway Co Stocks (2)  (111231)2452 - Chicago, Saint Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway Co Stocks (2) (111231)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two issued common share certificates, a brown one from 1898 and a green one from 1919. Vignette of a train in a frame running right to left. Printed b
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Duluth, Huron and Denver Railroad Co. $1000 1st Mtg. Bond, 1887  (111017)2453 - Duluth, Huron and Denver Railroad Co. $1000 1st Mtg. Bond, 1887 (111017)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1,000, 6%, 1st Mortgage Bond issued in 1887. Steam engine pulling into depot. Cherub to the left. 78 Coupons attached in two pages. Cert. #495. Fort
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Twin City Rapid Transit Co.  (112484)2454 - Twin City Rapid Transit Co. (112484)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. The Twin City Rapid Transit Company (TCRT), also known as Twin City Lines in 1890 a merger of two city systems, the St. Paul City
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f***2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Canton, Aberdeen & Nashville Rail Road Company Bond, 1884  (111305)2455 - Canton, Aberdeen & Nashville Rail Road Company Bond, 1884 (111305)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1st Mortgage gold bond #1052, issued in 1884. $1,000. Two females flank a train in a circular oval. Black on creme. Heavily hole punched as is usual w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Kamsas City, Clay County & St. Joseph Railway Co.  (112012)2456 - Kamsas City, Clay County & St. Joseph Railway Co. (112012)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 certificates. Incorp. 1911 Missouri and Maine. 1. #148, I/U, 100 common stock @ $100 par issued Jan23, 1918. Signed by president, Green, embosse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to N*******r for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Tunnel Railroad of St. Louis  (112486)2457 - Tunnel Railroad of St. Louis (112486)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificate. incorporated under the general laws of Missouri, November 8, 1872. Both I/C, vignette top train w/cars l-r under bridge, bottom d
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Cairo & Fulton Rail Road Co of Missouri Land Certificate, 1860  (111062)2458 - Cairo & Fulton Rail Road Co of Missouri Land Certificate, 1860 (111062)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #16, issued in 1860, $100 Land Certificate. Three state seals in concentric circles at the top with Liberty at bottom left, and Indian brave o
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Chester, Farmington & Western Railroad Co Stock, 1895- Unknown  (111262)2459 - Chester, Farmington & Western Railroad Co Stock, 1895- Unknown (111262)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This company is listed in Cox, but with no known stock or bond certificates. So this is rare. Cert. #22, issued for 100 shares to William M. Brinkman
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to N*******r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Chicago & South Western Railway Co Stock Certificate, 1870  (111230)2460 - Chicago & South Western Railway Co Stock Certificate, 1870 (111230)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #2170, issued in 1870 for 2 shares. Two trains passing each other from different directions vignette. Heavy folds. Revenue stamp at left. The le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Joplin and Pittsburg Railway Co.  (110006)2461 - Joplin and Pittsburg Railway Co. (110006)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. Incorp. 1907 Joplin Missouri. 1. #304, I/U, $500, 5%, First Mortgage 20 yr gold bearer bond due 1930. Issued March 1, 1910 and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 225.00
Sold to l*******r for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Kansas City and Northern Connecting Railroad Co.  (112021)2462 - Kansas City and Northern Connecting Railroad Co. (112021)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp 1895 State of Missouri. Only known issue dates are 1897-98. #671, I/U, 1 share @$100 par common stock issued Aug. 30, 1899. Signed V. Presid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 175.00
Sold to r********-.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Kansas City Bridge & Terminal Railway.  (112019)2463 - Kansas City Bridge & Terminal Railway. (112019)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp 1889 Kansas City, MO. #1047, I/U, $500 6%, First Mortgage Gold Bearer Bond due 1919. Issued July 1, 1889 signed Willard E. Minner President.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 350.00
Sold to N*******r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Kansas City, St Louis and Chicago Railroad Co.  (112007)2464 - Kansas City, St Louis and Chicago Railroad Co. (112007)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven certificates. Incorp. Missouri, started operations in 1877 and stopped service in 1949 for a total period of operations of 72 years. 1. #129
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 220.00
Sold to N*******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Ohio and Missouri RR stock  (112264)2465 - Ohio and Missouri RR stock (112264)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. 1. The Nodaway Valley Railroad was a construction company for the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad that arrived
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 175.00
 
 
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The Kansas City Railways Co.   (112008)2466 - The Kansas City Railways Co. (112008)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. Incorp 1914 state of Missouri. 1. Two bonds. $1000, 5%, Sinking fund gold bearer bond, due 1944 issued July 1, 1915. Signed Phi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to f***2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Various Kansas City RR certificates  (112024)2467 - Various Kansas City RR certificates (112024)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. 1. The Kansas City Southern Railway Co. Incorp. Missouri 1880. #40486, I/C, 100 shares @ $100 par issued June 1, 1934. Olive, &q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********-.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Kansas City, Beatrice and Western Railroad Co.   (112020)2468 - Kansas City, Beatrice and Western Railroad Co. (112020)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. 1902 State of Nebraska. #5, I/U, $1000, 5%, First Mortgage gold bearer bond due 1922. Issued, July 1, 1902. Signed by president. Green, em
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Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Chilled Car-Wheel Grinding Co.  (110821)2469 - Chilled Car-Wheel Grinding Co. (110821)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One-of-a-kind certificate for Nevada and railroad collectors. Company incorporated November 11th, 1879. This certificate was issued on the same day! C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 500.00
Sold to D******a for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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