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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Mother Lode Medals  (112735)3144 - Mother Lode Medals (112735)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) 1973 125th Anniversary of the Coloma gold discovery site at Sutter's Mill; 2) 1976 Downieville Lions Club; 1965 Mark Twain Cent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****4 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Native Sons of the Golden West Collection  (112723)3145 - Native Sons of the Golden West Collection (112723)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine pieces from the historical group founded July 11, 1875 to preserve California history. Their fund raising supports historical markers, and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Native Sons of the Golden West Collection  (112724)3146 - Native Sons of the Golden West Collection (112724)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four pieces from the NSGW: two souvenir badges from the 1900 convention in San Francisco, a cellulite pin, 32 mm; an enameled hanging badge fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Northern California Medals  (112909)3147 - Northern California Medals (112909)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) 1972 City of Chico Centennial medal featuring John Bidwell,39 mm, BU; 1975 Napa County Courthouse bronze, 39 mm; 1963 Marin County G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n********w.. for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Pacific Coast Numismatic Society Medals  (109926)3148 - Pacific Coast Numismatic Society Medals (109926)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five medals from the coin club founded by Farren Zerbe in 1915: two 1930, 1932, 1936, and a 1929 piece from the Glendale Coin Club. Provenanc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*******s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Pictorial California Medals  (109923)3149 - Pictorial California Medals (109923)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven historical medals: 1 & 2) HK #500 and 501, 1949 Gold Rush Bicentennial. 3) San Juan Pioneer Association July 4th 1897; 4) 1899 Ret...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G********_.. for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Political California Medal Collection  (109925)3150 - Political California Medal Collection (109925)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven campaign medals: 1915-1972. Oakland, Stockton, Solano County. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if not USA): State: Cal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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So. Cal Desert towns and Misc. Medals  (112454)3151 - So. Cal Desert towns and Misc. Medals (112454)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 1/2 to 2" rounds. example cities: Victorville, Palmdale, San Bernardino. El Centro, Bakersfield, Riverside. Business examples: Hotel, Resta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
Sold to q******s for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Southern California Coast Medal Collection  (112801)3152 - Southern California Coast Medal Collection (112801)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine medals and a pin badge from the Old Spanish Fiesta Days at Santa Barbara. Medals include: 1963 Long Beach Diamond Jubilee; 1967 Queen Mary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Southern California Medals  (112721)3153 - Southern California Medals (112721)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: San Bernadino County Coin Club, Palm Springs and Newhall, California. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if not USA): S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to f*****E for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Thomas Wildey Commemorative IOOF Medal  (112385)3154 - Thomas Wildey Commemorative IOOF Medal (112385)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a bronze medal commemorating the 79th Anniversary of the International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) established by U.S. founder Thomas WIldey.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C********m for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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President McKinley Presidential Medal   (112378)3155 - President McKinley Presidential Medal (112378)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a patriotic medal presented to the citizens of St. Louis for Patriotic Services during the war with Spain by Missouri volunteer soldiers . 1 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Montana Medal Collection  (114356)3156 - Montana Medal Collection (114356)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of Montana medals. Montana Wildlife series Rattlesnake 2oz Silver with gold plate, proof; CM Russel gold plated silver, 1971; Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****6 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Brooklyn Bridge Souvenir Medal  (114126)3157 - Brooklyn Bridge Souvenir Medal (114126)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1883 Completion of the New York to Brooklyn Suspension Bridge. One of the scarcer souvenir medals sold on opening day. 34.5mm. WM. EF Provenance: Jo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to 9***6 for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Tiffany & Co. Bronze Newport to Sandy Hook Medal  (114058)3158 - Tiffany & Co. Bronze Newport to Sandy Hook Medal (114058)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is most likely a New York Yacht Club racing medal for the Newport Lightship to Sandy Hook lightship and back Ocean Challenge, The date is uncerta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Society Of Amateur Photographers of New York Silver Medal  (109915)3159 - Society Of Amateur Photographers of New York Silver Medal (109915)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (57 mm) silver medal. Obv.: The Society of Amateur Photographers of New York / Annual Exhibition; Rev.: Awarded To / For. One of the first excl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to A**a for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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J.K. Davison’s Sons Advertising Medal by Roiné  (114130)3160 - J.K. Davison’s Sons Advertising Medal by Roiné (114130)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Advertising medal for J. K. Davison’s Sons. French artist J.E. Roiné designed this medal depicting the work of producing dies and reducing and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******8 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Robert Lovett, Jr. Penn Treaty Medals  (114129)3161 - Robert Lovett, Jr. Penn Treaty Medals (114129)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Robert Lovett, Jr, Historical Series No. 1, Penn’s Treaty with the Indians. 31mm. Antiqued Copper, Reeded Edge; WM, Plain Edge. Unc Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Sherbrooke, Quebec, Chamber of Commerce Medals (3)  (114134)3162 - Sherbrooke, Quebec, Chamber of Commerce Medals (3) (114134)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three medals issued by the Sherbrooke Chamber of Commerce in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the city. Medals were struck by Canadian Artistic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********e.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Lovett McPherson Medal  (114135)3163 - Lovett McPherson Medal (114135)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1876 George H. Lovett medalet honoring McPherson and likely produced for the gathering of Tennessee Veterans in Washington. 21mm. WM. Gem BU Provenan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******8 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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