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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Indiana and New Jersey RR related stocks  (112275)2360 - Indiana and New Jersey RR related stocks (112275)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five certificates. 1. Two stocks, International Traction Co. incorp. 1899 state of New Jersey. #AA1126, I/U, 100 shares @ $100 par, issued Aug.9 , 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********-.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Indiana Southern Railway Co.  (112269)2361 - Indiana Southern Railway Co. (112269)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. 1866 state of Indiana. #9966 of 10000, $1000, 7%, First Mortgage bearer bond due 1896. Issued Feb 1, 1866. Signed by president. Black, r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to k***1 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Indiana, Pennsylvania and Kentucky RR stock/bond  (110025)2362 - Indiana, Pennsylvania and Kentucky RR stock/bond (110025)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. 1. Kittanning & Leechburg Railways Co. incorp 1904 Pennsylvania. #11, I/C, 3636 shares @ $50 par issued Feb 9, 1905 signed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 220.00
Sold to l*******c for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Rail Road Co.  (112278)2363 - Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Rail Road Co. (112278)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. A railway line, originally between Indianapolis and Lafayette, was built by the Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad in 1850. Over
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********n.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Northern Indiana Railroad, Railway and Transit ctocks  (112243)2364 - Northern Indiana Railroad, Railway and Transit ctocks (112243)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight certificates. 1. Northern Indiana Rail Road Co. Incorp 1835 Indiana. Four Certificates. U/U, Black, $100 par share dateline 185_. U/U, #34
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad Co.  (112490)2365 - Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad Co. (112490)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Certificates. Incorp Indiana 1900. 1. #1727, U/C, 100 shares @ $100 par. Orange, Dateline 19__. embossed seal, vignette train l-r , COMMON o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to a********n.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Nice Group of Railroad Stocks from Davenport, Iowa (3)  (111027)2366 - Nice Group of Railroad Stocks from Davenport, Iowa (3) (111027)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three issued certificates from Davenport, Iowa rails. 1) Davenport, Clinton & Eastern Railway Company,cert. #24, issued in 1899 for 10 shares. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad Co. Stock Cert. #1, 1895, Signed by G.M. Dodge  (110303)2367 - Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad Co. Stock Cert. #1, 1895, Signed by G.M. Dodge (110303)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare stock certificate from the Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad Co. issued in 1895. Certificate #1, issued to the Purchasing Committ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Keokuk and Des Moines Railway Co.  (112004)2368 - Keokuk and Des Moines Railway Co. (112004)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates. state of Iowa incorp. 1853 as the Keokuk, Fort Des Moines and Minnesota Railroad and was renamed on June 1, 1864. Keokuk &...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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The Keokuk and Des Moines Railway Co. Iowa  (112005)2369 - The Keokuk and Des Moines Railway Co. Iowa (112005)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. state of Iowa incorp. 1853 as the Keokuk, Fort Des Moines and Minnesota Railroad and was renamed on June 1, 1864. Keokuk & D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 160.00
Sold to k***1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Dubuque and Sioux City Rail Road Company Pfd. Stock, 1868  (111023)2370 - Dubuque and Sioux City Rail Road Company Pfd. Stock, 1868 (111023)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice stock certificate issued at Dubuque, Iowa in 1868 for 100 preferred shares. Train right to left passes outcrop. Eagle at top left. Hole cxls
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to N*******r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Burlington & Missouri River Railroad Co Stock Group (7)  (111111)2371 - Burlington & Missouri River Railroad Co Stock Group (7) (111111)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven stock certificates in this lot. Five common stocks issued in 1857, 1858, 1860,1868 and 1869. The certificates from the 1850's are black on...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Cedar Falls & Minnesota Rail Road Co Stock Certificate, 1868  (111063)2372 - Cedar Falls & Minnesota Rail Road Co Stock Certificate, 1868 (111063)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #65, 735 shares issued to and signed by John S. Kennedy. Steam engine vignette at center and allegorical figures in the top corners. John Stewar
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Chicago, Fort Madison & Des Moines Railroad Co Stock Certificate, 1899  (111114)2373 - Chicago, Fort Madison & Des Moines Railroad Co Stock Certificate, 1899 (111114)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #32, issued in 1899 for 40 shares to F.E. Walker. Signed by E.F. Potter as president and E.H Skilling as secretary. Train passing telephone pole
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Chicago, Fort Madison & Des Moines Railway Co 1st Mortgage Gold Bond, 1892  (111115)2374 - Chicago, Fort Madison & Des Moines Railway Co 1st Mortgage Gold Bond, 1892 (111115)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chicago, Fort Madison & Des Moines Railway, 5%, $1,000 gold bond issued in 1892. Cert. #812. Man next to train tracks as train approaches. Twent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to r********-.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Chillicothe & Des Moines City Rail Road Co Stock Certificate, 1869- Rare  (111124)2375 - Chillicothe & Des Moines City Rail Road Co Stock Certificate, 1869- Rare (111124)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #34, issued for one share in 1869, the railroad was chartered in 1865. Issued to Conrad and Brother and signed by J.H. Shanklin as president and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to N*******r for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Clinton & Port Hudson Rail Road Co Stock Certificate, 1856, Rare  (111145)2376 - Clinton & Port Hudson Rail Road Co Stock Certificate, 1856, Rare (111145)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare common stock from this railroad, #46 issued for 10 shares in 1856. A couple of small tears in the right margin. Cox only lists a Bond certificate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Davenport, Clinton & Eastern Railway Company Stock Certificate #1  (111048)2377 - Davenport, Clinton & Eastern Railway Company Stock Certificate #1 (111048)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice #1 certificate, issued at Davenport, Iowa in 1895. Female with starred Liberty cap top left looking right. Ten shares issued to Daniel A. McGugin
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Demoine Navigation & Rail Road Company Stock Certificate, 1855  (111045)2378 - Demoine Navigation & Rail Road Company Stock Certificate, 1855 (111045)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Minnesota, Iowa and Minnesota printed on the vignette with steam locomotive and paddlewheelers. Cert. #216, issued in 1855 for 15 shares. Issued to a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k***1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad Co Stocks (2), 1895 and 1899  (111239)2379 - Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad Co Stocks (2), 1895 and 1899 (111239)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certs. #2 and 39, both issued and cancelled. #2 has a purple line diagonally across the certificate plus line cxls. and #39 has hole cxls. Also brown
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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