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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Three Silver Medals  (114310)3184 - Three Silver Medals (114310)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: Franklin Mint, 1.3 oz. sterling silver medal commemorating History of Flight, The First South Pole Landing, 1956; 2)1975 Bicentennial Me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to q******s for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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U.S. Medal Collection  (114313)3185 - U.S. Medal Collection (114313)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven: two 1976 first day of issue bicentennial medals; 1969 Apollo 11 commemorative; Battle of Stones River, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in orig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to n**********x for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Potosi Mine Gold-Silver Ingot  (112134)3186 - Potosi Mine Gold-Silver Ingot (112134)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small gold silver ingot from the Bill Bliss Collection engraved "Blasdel". The Bliss Collection consists of several ingots presented to m...
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Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Coin Paperweight Ingot  (110593)3187 - Coin Paperweight Ingot (110593)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: L. Ph. Bolander & Son / Millwrights / San Francisco, Cal. Rev.: Complete Stock / Flag Poles / Balls / Metal Tops / Halyards / Cleats /L. P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Large Size Dollar Bills and Bureau of Engraving and Printing Souvenir Cards  (112095)3188 - Large Size Dollar Bills and Bureau of Engraving and Printing Souvenir Cards (112095)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large size one dollar bills: 1) Series of 1917 United States Note, VG-F condition; Series of 1923 Silver Certificate, good condition with folds an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to q******s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Oregon/Washington Scrip (currency)  (112455)3189 - Oregon/Washington Scrip (currency) (112455)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Pieces. Depression scrip was used during the depression era of the 1930's as a substitute for government issued currency. Because of the bank...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Two Numismatic Pieces: $5 Scrip and Cyrus McCormick Revenue Check  (107825)3190 - Two Numismatic Pieces: $5 Scrip and Cyrus McCormick Revenue Check (107825)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) $5 scrip for the Western Exchange Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Omaha City, November 1857. Very pictorial with paddleboat vignet...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to f*****E for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Gold Coin Mining Company Stock Certificate  (110887)3191 - Gold Coin Mining Company Stock Certificate (110887)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to John W. De Witt, four hundred and twenty shares, October 1902. Provenance: Ken Prag Collection Country (if not USA): State: City/Coun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to T******1 for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Hewitt's Numismatic Information Series  (108226)3192 - Hewitt's Numismatic Information Series (108226)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 1) Varieties of United States Quarter Eagle by Walter Breen. 2) Early United States Half Eagles 1795-1838 by Walter Breen. 3) Varieties of U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to e***t for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Coin Scale Counterfeit Detector Book  (61334)3193 - Coin Scale Counterfeit Detector Book (61334)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very rare coin scale with weights die cast as coins for specific coin counterfeit detection. Case 3 x 7", 14 replica coins with detail on on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Numismatist- Nearly Complete Run  (75562)3194 - Numismatist- Nearly Complete Run (75562)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This exceptional Numismatist Library is x-Bob Johnson Collection, long time San Francisco dealer. Subtitled "An Illustrated Monthly Devoted to ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to D*K for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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National Cash Register Autograph Register  (58900)3195 - National Cash Register Autograph Register (58900)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare National Cash Register Autograph Register. Model 53 in original oak case. Includes 2 plus rolls of paper. Paper emerges from a slot likely for th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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German Cross Badge  (114103)3196 - German Cross Badge (114103)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver and black enamel German Cross badge, DEUTSCHER KRIEGER VEREIN S.F. The Franco-Prussian War Veterans group helped raise funds for German chariti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Knights Templar Badges  (112793)3197 - Knights Templar Badges (112793)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six badges from the 29th triennial convention held in San Francisco 1904. Three are colorfully enameled. The Knights Templar bedges are among the most
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to C*****r for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Native American Printers Plate  (76449)3198 - Native American Printers Plate (76449)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the archives of The American Bank Note Company comes a printers plate for a native American portrait. An 8 1/2 x 11 inch proof made from the pl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to r*****2 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Paul Revere Printers Plate  (76448)3199 - Paul Revere Printers Plate (76448)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the archives of the American Bank Note Company comes this printers plate of Paul Revere's portrait. In this instance, he is remembered for ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Slug Facsimile Hoard  (109950)3200 - Slug Facsimile Hoard (109950)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty four slug facsimiles of pioneer $50 and $20 coins. 1915 Pan Pacific (HK #425), 1964 Montana Territorial, 50th Anniversary Thompson Restaurant,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*****f for (2,700.00 + 675.00BP) = 3,375.00
 
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SHELL CARD / B-AL-180 / AL, Selma/ Gr. Eastern Managerie, Museum, Aviary, Circus etc.  (111480)3201 - SHELL CARD / B-AL-180 / AL, Selma/ Gr. Eastern Managerie, Museum, Aviary, Circus etc. (111480)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This one has a title too long for the title line, so here's another go: Great Eastern Managerie, Museum, Aviary, Circus, and Balloon Show/ Is Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***6 for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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SHELL CARD / B-CA-150 /  CA, San Diego / Marston's / Mirror  (111504)3202 - SHELL CARD / B-CA-150 / CA, San Diego / Marston's / Mirror (111504)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique. Obverse: Mirror Reverse: Marston's/Dry Goods/Department/San Diego, Cal/emb. mtl./50mm Listed in John Reynolds, "Recent Data on E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*****8 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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SHELL CARD / B-CA-420/ CA, San Francisco / M.S. Whiting & Co. / Mirror  (111514)3203 - SHELL CARD / B-CA-420/ CA, San Francisco / M.S. Whiting & Co. / Mirror (111514)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Mirror Reverse: Brass, embossed mtl/M.S.Whiting & Co's/Medical/Stimulants/Pure And/Unadulterated/Principal Depot/219 Bush St./San ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 3********c.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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