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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South Carolina Railroad Bonds (3)  (111291)2600 - South Carolina Railroad Bonds (3) (111291)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two from Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Rwy. First a $1,000 Equipment Trust SPECIMEN certificate by Hamilton Bank Note. Second $1,000 bond in red ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********n.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Dayton Coal, Iron and Railway Company Stock Certificates (4(  (111028)2601 - Dayton Coal, Iron and Railway Company Stock Certificates (4( (111028)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group from the Dayton Coal, Iron & Railway Company of Dayton, Tennessee, Two certificates issued in 1918, the green for 80 shares, and the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to h***f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Cincinnati-Nashville Southern Railway Co Gold Bond, Rare  (111245)2602 - Cincinnati-Nashville Southern Railway Co Gold Bond, Rare (111245)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Our research indicates that there are no known certificates from this railroad. Cox lists the railroad in his database, but there is no paper from thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railway Co Stock and Bond Group (5)  (111120)2603 - East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railway Co Stock and Bond Group (5) (111120)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice mixed group from this railroad. Common stock issued in 1885 has some damage. Black mark across bottom and stain at center. This certificate title
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to k********w.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co.  (112498)2604 - Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. (112498)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. Incorp. 1859 Tennessee. 1. Two preferred stocks @ $100 par, vignettes top left train r-l w/brakeman and right mine scene. PRE
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to 6****A for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Troy and Tiptonville Rail Road Co  (112489)2605 - Troy and Tiptonville Rail Road Co (112489)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates. The Troy and Tiptonville Railroad started operations in 1887 and stopped service in 1903 for a total period of operations of 16 year
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 170.00
 
 
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Champlain Construction Company Stock Certificate #1 dated 1899  (111074)2606 - Champlain Construction Company Stock Certificate #1 dated 1899 (111074)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice #1 from this company issued at Rutland, Vermont for 100 shares. Signed by Clement as president and Henry G. Smith as treasurer. Three nice vignet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Alberene Railroad Co Stock Certificate, 1898  (111157)2607 - Alberene Railroad Co Stock Certificate, 1898 (111157)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #17, issued for 600 shares in 1898 to C.D. Langhorne and signed by Langhorne as president. Issued at Alberene, Va. Shares were $50 Each. Capital
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k********w.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Clover Hill Rail Road Co Stock Certificate, Virginia, 1868  (111213)2608 - Clover Hill Rail Road Co Stock Certificate, Virginia, 1868 (111213)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #103, issued for 45 shares to Mylen Souther & Co and signed by Logan as president. Vignette of a open cab train running right to left. No ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to m********r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Fredericksburg, Orange & Charlottesville Rail Road Co Bond, 1872  (111071)2609 - Fredericksburg, Orange & Charlottesville Rail Road Co Bond, 1872 (111071)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$1,000 Bond issued in 1872, cert. #475. Surveyor and Natural Bridge behind VA state seal. Green underprint. First Mortgage, 20 year,7% gold bond matur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to k********w.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
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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