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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Medallic Art Company Production Sample Medallions  (110986)3178 - Medallic Art Company Production Sample Medallions (110986)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two production sample medallions leftover from unsold inventory after the 2016 bankruptcy of Medallic Art Company / Northwest Territorial Mint. The la
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to A**a for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Pony Express Medal Collection  (114316)3179 - Pony Express Medal Collection (114316)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven pieces commemorating the 1860 Pony Express: 1) the rare bronze 1923 Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank recreation race medal. Designed by M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j******0 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Set of 2 Boxing Medallions  (111515)3180 - Set of 2 Boxing Medallions (111515)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Diamond Belt 126, 1st Telegram News. 1/20 , 10 kt. Gold Filled. Two boxers in the ring. 2) 1952, Boxer Award type medal. Gold Plated. Looped. Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Silver Founder's Medals of the National Pony Express Centennial Association  (109916)3181 - Silver Founder's Medals of the National Pony Express Centennial Association (109916)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 58 mm silver medals issued by the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia. In original box numbered 1177 of 3000. Medal one: obv.: Founders Owners / Russell Maj
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to n**********x for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Temperance Medal and Pin  (114303)3182 - Temperance Medal and Pin (114303)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small pin back: "Vote Against Saloons / For Me" 22 mm. Temperance medal: obv.: State of New York / No / Repeal / July 4, 1855; Rev.: To / ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Temperance Medals  (112920)3183 - Temperance Medals (112920)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven: 1) New York, 1855, br., 27 mm; 2) National Celebration Sons of Temperance, 1846; 3) three pieces "Temperance leads to health weal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******b for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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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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