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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So Called Dollars and Possibles  (109920)3084 - So Called Dollars and Possibles (109920)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven medals, two listed in Hibler and Kappen and the rest should be. 1) HK #732, 1890 25th Anniversary of the San Francisco Chronicle; 2) Linc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********b.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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United States Navy World Voyage So Called Dollar Collection  (109928)3085 - United States Navy World Voyage So Called Dollar Collection (109928)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine examples of HK 351 & 352 celebrating Admiral Robley D. Evans ("Fighting Bob") visit to San Diego on the Great White Fleet&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Whipple "So-Called" Dollar HK-832, MS65  (114032)3086 - Whipple "So-Called" Dollar HK-832, MS65 (114032)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Part of the Lloyd Wagner Collection and among the finest specimens known. NGC Cert # 4741076-009, NGC Description: (c.1890's) HK-832 WHIPPLE DOL...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*K for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Whipple "So-called" Dollar, HK-832, MS 64  (114033)3087 - Whipple "So-called" Dollar, HK-832, MS 64 (114033)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Another from the Lloyd Wagner Collection and one of the finest pieces known. NGC Cert # 4741076-007, NGC Description: (c.1890's) HK-832 WHIPPLE ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*K for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Hollywood/Beverly Hills Medal Collection  (112798)3088 - Hollywood/Beverly Hills Medal Collection (112798)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: Beverly Hills Hotel; 1964 50th Anniversary of the City of Beverly Hills; Newco Car Leasing of Beverly Hills; J. R. Hendry Lucky Pocket Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Central Coast Medals  (112916)3089 - Central Coast Medals (112916)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) 1970 Morro Bay Centennial, 35 mm; 2) Junipero Serra memorial, Carmel, 26 mm; 3) 1970 Old Monterey Bicentennial, bronze, 38 mm. Prov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Central Valley Medal Collection  (112917)3090 - Central Valley Medal Collection (112917)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of fourteen medals from the Central Valley: Kern County Centennial; Lemoore Bank of America; Coalinga Water; Raymond General; Antelope Valley Fair
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A****k for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Inyo/Mono County Medals  (112928)3091 - Inyo/Mono County Medals (112928)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) 1966 Inyo County Centennial, 38 mm; 2)1961 Mono County Centennial, 38 mm; 3) 1961 Mono County Centennial, 33 mm; 4) Death Valley Calif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to G********_.. for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Music Medal Collection  (112785)3092 - Music Medal Collection (112785)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1949 National Music Week; 1947 National Music Week; 1950 Musicians Association (2). Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to G********_.. for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Oakland Columbus Day/ Bank Medals  (112797)3093 - Oakland Columbus Day/ Bank Medals (112797)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1911 Columbus Day Medal (w/loop); Oakland Bank of Savings medal. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if not USA): State: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c*********s for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Orange County Medals  (109919)3094 - Orange County Medals (109919)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six: 1) City of Orange, 1985; 2) Knott's Berry Farm; 3) Northrop Nortronics open house token, 1966; 4) Santa Ana Centennial 1969; 5) Oran...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Palo Alto Presbyterian Sunday School Christmas Presentation Medal  (114069)3095 - Palo Alto Presbyterian Sunday School Christmas Presentation Medal (114069)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Palo Alto Presbyterian Sunday School presentation medal. Inscribed to Harry Peasley. L.H. Moise stock California state seal on the obverse. 34mm. Gold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******8 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Pasadena Medal Collection  (112722)3096 - Pasadena Medal Collection (112722)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five pieces: two Tournament of Roses medals, one issued for the 1974 Centennial of Pasadena, one for a participant. A Brookside Gold Course tok
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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California State Agricultural Association Silver Award Medal  (114073)3097 - California State Agricultural Association Silver Award Medal (114073)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California State Agricultural Association large size silver award medal. Complex obverse design composed of images relating to California commerce, ag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C******3 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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California State Agricultural Society Silver Award Medal  (114075)3098 - California State Agricultural Society Silver Award Medal (114075)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California State Agricultural Society Silver Award medal. 1911 Larson & Co. die awarded in 1911 to Pacific Hardware and Steel Company for Horse ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********r.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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California State Capitol Medal  (114074)3099 - California State Capitol Medal (114074)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uniface medal showing the state capitol building within a wreath. 39.31mm. Gold-plated copper. Unc. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********b.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Warren & Son Agricultural Award Medal, Unengraved, 38.79mm  (114071)3100 - Warren & Son Agricultural Award Medal, Unengraved, 38.79mm (114071)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Warren & Son Agricultural and Horticultural Fair unengraved award medal. See Michael Wehner’s 2018 Pacific Coast Numismatic Society Papers artic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n**1 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Warren & Son Agricultural Award Medal, Unengraved, 51.13mm  (114072)3101 - Warren & Son Agricultural Award Medal, Unengraved, 51.13mm (114072)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Warren & Son Agricultural and Horticultural Fair unengraved award medal. See Michael Wehner’s 2018 Pacific Coast Numismatic Society Papers artic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to n**1 for (135.00 + 33.75BP) = 168.75
 
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San Diego Medal Collection  (112738)3102 - San Diego Medal Collection (112738)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight: 1967 Port of San Diego; 1955 San Diego Federal Savings and Loan; 1969 Bicentennial(2); Cabrillo National Monument; San Diego Mission; H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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California Admission Day Festival Hanging Badges (6)  (114111)3103 - California Admission Day Festival Hanging Badges (6) (114111)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four 1890 California Admission Day medals holed for suspension from ribbon badges. 1,2) The larger medals are 37.64mm, WM and are dated Sept. 9, 1890.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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