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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Newport News & Old Point Railway and Electric Co.  (112253)2610 - Newport News & Old Point Railway and Electric Co. (112253)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. 1898 Virginia. Two certificates. #23, I/C, 500 shares @$100 par issued Oct 26, 1898 signed president. Green, no vignette, embossed seal,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 160.00
Sold to k********w.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Norfolk & Great Western Railroad Co  (112251)2611 - Norfolk & Great Western Railroad Co (112251)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. 1867 Virginia. #42, I/U, $1000, 6%, County of Patrick aid bond, issued Aug 27, 1869 signed by Wm. Witt presiding Justice. Black, embossed c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to k********w.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Norfolk & Great Western Railroad Co  (112250)2612 - Norfolk & Great Western Railroad Co (112250)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. 1867 Virginia. #10, I/U, 200 shares @$100 par issued Oct 25, 1869 signed by president. Black, embossed seal, vignette top 4-4-0 "Ame...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to k********w.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Norfolk and Western Railway Co   (112248)2613 - Norfolk and Western Railway Co (112248)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. Incorp. 1896 Virginia. #RA2110, I/C, $1000, 4% First Mortgage gold bearer bond due 1996. Issued Oct 16, 1942 signed W.J. Jinks pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 160.00
Sold to k********w.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Patrick County VA - in aid of Danville & New River Rail Road (3), Includes #1  (111046)2614 - Patrick County VA - in aid of Danville & New River Rail Road (3), Includes #1 (111046)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three bonds in $100, $500 and $1000 denominations. The $500 bond is certificqte #1 and the $1000 bond is certificate #3. No coupons on these two. Bot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********w.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern Railway Co. stock  (81768)2615 - Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern Railway Co. stock (81768)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
incorporated State of Washington. Cert #B444 for two shares of capital stock @ $100 per share issued to no name listed, 9 Nov, 1888 signed D.H. Gilma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Capital Traction Stock Certificates- 2 Different, 1895, 1899  (111293)2616 - Capital Traction Stock Certificates- 2 Different, 1895, 1899 (111293)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both with vignettes of the U.S. Capital building. Cert. issued in 1895 is black print on creme, issued for 25 shares. Revenue stamp at top right corne
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Boynton Bicycle Railway Co Stock Certificate, 1896  (111108)2617 - Boynton Bicycle Railway Co Stock Certificate, 1896 (111108)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #400, issued for 1 share in 1896 and signed by E.M. Boynton as president. Bicycle train runs right to left. Shares were $100 Each. $5,000,000 To
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b****5 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Cumberland Railway Co Stock Certificate #2, 1902  (111189)2618 - Cumberland Railway Co Stock Certificate #2, 1902 (111189)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #2, issued for 1 share in 1902 to C.W. Dailey and signed by Dailey as president. C.M. Hendley signs as secretary. Eagle with flag vignette. Shar
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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The Kanawha & Michigan Railway Co.   (112014)2619 - The Kanawha & Michigan Railway Co. (112014)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. Incorp. state Ohio and West Virginia 1890. 1. #1938, I/C, $1000, 4%, Gold bearer bond due 1990, issued June 3, 1890. Signed
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The Northern & Southern West Virginia RailRoad Co  (112245)2620 - The Northern & Southern West Virginia RailRoad Co (112245)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chartered February 1872, the company was a hub of other rail lines coming into the state to gain access to mineral riches of the area. The company wa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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The Northern and Southern West Virginia Railroad Co.   (112244)2621 - The Northern and Southern West Virginia Railroad Co. (112244)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. Chartered February 1872, the company was a hub of other rail lines coming into the state to gain access to mineral riches of the ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold to a********n.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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West Virginia and New York stock  (112002)2622 - West Virginia and New York stock (112002)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. 1. Kaaterskill Railroad Co. incorp 1883 New York. This 3-foot narrow-gauge line ran north from Phoenicia to Hunter, with a short e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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West Virginia Railroad Stock Group (4)  (111215)2623 - West Virginia Railroad Stock Group (4) (111215)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 stocks and bonds from West Virginia rails. 1) Clarksburg & Weston Electric Railway Co. stock, 1 share, 1912. Hole and stamp cxled. 2) Coal Riv...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Badger Railway & Light Co Gold Bond Certificate  (111235)2624 - Badger Railway & Light Co Gold Bond Certificate (111235)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #573, issued in 1914. Blue, $100 Gold bond, 6%, 20 year, 1st Mortgage. Milwaukee, Wisconsin printed at the top of the vignette of a street railr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to f***2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Chicago & Wisconsin Inland Lakes Railroad Stock, 1895  (111140)2625 - Chicago & Wisconsin Inland Lakes Railroad Stock, 1895 (111140)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #115, issued for 5 shares to Marcus Rothchild. Signed by Alfred E. Cash as president. Large vignette of a train, ships and a large eagle. Uncanc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to N*******r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Chicago, Lake Geneva & Pacific Railway Co Stock Certificate  (111220)2626 - Chicago, Lake Geneva & Pacific Railway Co Stock Certificate (111220)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #4, fully issued but not dated to W.H. Conger and signed by John E. Burton as president. Conger did endorse the certificate on the back in 1887,
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Co Specimen Bonds & Scrip (4)  (111226)2627 - Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Co Specimen Bonds & Scrip (4) (111226)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Specimen certificates includes two temporary bonds in blue and orange and two scrip certificates for bonds. All four have the date of February 2,
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Chicago, Portage & Superior Railway Co $1,000 Land Grant Gold Bond  (111133)2628 - Chicago, Portage & Superior Railway Co $1,000 Land Grant Gold Bond (111133)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #3075, issued in 1881. $1,000 Land Grant gold bond, 40 year, 6%, due 1921. 45 Coupons attached. Train in oval vignette runs right to left. Fran
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Atlantic, Quebec & Western Railway Co Bond Certificate, 1910  (111325)2629 - Atlantic, Quebec & Western Railway Co Bond Certificate, 1910 (111325)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in 1905, Dominion of Canada. Province of Quebec. Issued for 100 pounds in 1910. First Mortgage Debenture bond, certificate #4642. Vignette of onc
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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