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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Eagle River Mining & Manufacturing Co. Stock Certificate  (107796)2080 - Eagle River Mining & Manufacturing Co. Stock Certificate (107796)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Inc. in New York. No. 168, issued to Oscar Chase for 1,000 shares on July 9th, 1880 in New York. Signed by president James Wadsworth and the sec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Colorado Gold Mining Co. of Philadelphia  (110857)2081 - Colorado Gold Mining Co. of Philadelphia (110857)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Territorial. The company had 300 feet east of the Clark-Gardner, one shaft 250 feet deep, one 80 feet deep; a drift 220 feet from the surface, runs 25
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gregory-Bobtail Mining Company Stock Certificate  (107798)2082 - Gregory-Bobtail Mining Company Stock Certificate (107798)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. 289, issued for 40 shares to the estate of Geo. W. Abbe on Oct. 27th, 1885 in New York. Signed by president John Stanton and sec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to D****C for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Gunnell Gold Company Stock Certificate  (107800)2083 - Gunnell Gold Company Stock Certificate (107800)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. 1653, issued for 500 shares to BF Kendall on March 20th, 1866. Signed by the president Fred. Schuchard(?) and secretary Jno. Kol
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ophir Gold Mining Company Bond  (107779)2084 - Ophir Gold Mining Company Bond (107779)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early Colorado. $500 bond no. 93 issued in 1865. Signed by president Victor Bishop and treasurer WF Heyer. Not cancelled. Ornate border, red seal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to D****C for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Seven Gilpin County, CO Mining Stock Certificates  (107850)2085 - Seven Gilpin County, CO Mining Stock Certificates (107850)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7, most different. Included: Golden Sun Tunnel & Mining Co. (1916); Evergreen Mines Company (Apex, 1914 and 1929); Dives-Seven-Thirty Min...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b****3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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La Plata Mining & Smelting Company Stock, A Colorado Beauty, 1881  (111383)2086 - La Plata Mining & Smelting Company Stock, A Colorado Beauty, 1881 (111383)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a fantastic certificate we have never offered. Issued for 50 shares to Edward John Poole in 1881. Great vignette of a large millsite with a wa
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Maid of Erin Specimen Stock Certificate, Leadville, Colorado  (111389)2087 - Maid of Erin Specimen Stock Certificate, Leadville, Colorado (111389)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful specimen from The Maid of Erin Silver Mines Company. The company's mines were at Leadville, Colorado. Two nice mining vignettes. Nice ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f***2 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Mammoth Mining & Milling Stock, Leadville, 1886  (111386)2088 - Mammoth Mining & Milling Stock, Leadville, 1886 (111386)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#367, issued to A.W. Callan for 1219 shares at Leadville, Colorado in 1896. Signed by B.F. Stickley as president and George R. Elder as secretary. Nic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6****A for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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North Star Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock, Colorado Territory, 1866  (112823)2089 - North Star Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock, Colorado Territory, 1866 (112823)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice Colorado Territory stock and quite rare. Cert. #9, issued to Thomas H. Walker and signed by Vincent G. Calkins as president and H.G. Ballard
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Cosmos Silver Mining Co of NY  (106603)2090 - Cosmos Silver Mining Co of NY (106603)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare choice stock with imprinted revenue. #52 I/U Wm Yoorhis 10 shares 1866, signed by Vice President Ezra Woolsey. Great for RN collectors. Fantastic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to e******n for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Blue River Mining District   (110848)2091 - Blue River Mining District (110848)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Territorial. Very rare. Inc. in Colorado on Sept. 8th, 1864. No. 454. Uncancelled. Issued for one share ($100) to Abram H. Davenport on Dec. 4th, 1864
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Colorado Mining Stock Certificate Collection  (107860)2092 - Colorado Mining Stock Certificate Collection (107860)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12, many different. Included: Denver-Joplin Mining & Milling Co. (1900); Good Morning Gold Mining & Investment Co. (1909); Goody Plac...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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Eight Different Colorado Mining Stock Certificates  (107833)2093 - Eight Different Colorado Mining Stock Certificates (107833)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 different. Included: Tom Moore Mining & Milling Co. (San Juan County, 1925, mining vignettes); Felecia Grace Mines Co. (Summit County, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Five Different Identified Colorado Mining Stock Certificates   (107863)2094 - Five Different Identified Colorado Mining Stock Certificates (107863)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5 different. 1) Century Mining & Milling Company. Ouray. No. 9, issued in 1901, not cancelled, allegorical vignette with state seal. 2) G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Katie Consolidated Mining Company, Colorado, 1882  (111378)2095 - Katie Consolidated Mining Company, Colorado, 1882 (111378)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare stock certificate from Colorado. Cert. #57, issued for 3,758 shares to H.L Bridgeman and signed by William H. Garner as president and Robt. Rayme
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Massachusetts & Colorado Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock   (111387)2096 - Massachusetts & Colorado Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock (111387)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued at Boston, Mass. in 1882. Incorporated in Connecticut. Cert. #556,issued for 111 shares to W.B. Witherell and signed by W.B. Frazier as preside
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Rocky Mountain Gold Mining Co. of Colorado  (110835)2097 - The Rocky Mountain Gold Mining Co. of Colorado (110835)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incorp. 1864 state of New York. #53, I/U, $500 , 7% , bearer bond issued Nov 15, 1864, due 1867. Signed H.C. Beach president. Red, green corp embos
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mattabesett Silver Lead Mining Company Stock Certificate  (107807)2098 - Mattabesett Silver Lead Mining Company Stock Certificate (107807)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not located. Not in Filer or other Holabird indexes. No mentions on newspapers.com or other internet searching. Possibly Connecticut, as the Mattabese
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Etowah & Battle Branch Hydraulic Hose Mining Company Stock Certificate  (81670)2099 - Etowah & Battle Branch Hydraulic Hose Mining Company Stock Certificate (81670)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
EXTRA RARE! Number 57 for 500 shares to AJ Mills in 1868. Signed by secretary and treasurer Silas L Loomis, president DE Soms(?). Vignette of placer m
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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