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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Ancient Coin Reproduction Dies (3)  (112130)3598 - Ancient Coin Reproduction Dies (3) (112130)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three steel dies, each approximately two inches on a side, that appear to have been cut with designs to reproduce three different ancient Greek coins
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Apollo Space Flight Medal Dies (2)  (112161)3599 - Apollo Space Flight Medal Dies (2) (112161)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1975 and a die from the Russia-USA docking event. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. dollar size Provenance: Country (i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Bars and Clubs Die Grab Bag  (112212)3600 - Bars and Clubs Die Grab Bag (112212)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various dies from bars and clubs throughout the Washington area. Many are self-identifiable. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Beer Dies  (108235)3601 - Beer Dies (108235)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Beer dies from Dewey's Tavern, Meyers, and Tables Only. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenance: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bowling Commem Dies (3)  (110474)3602 - Bowling Commem Dies (3) (110474)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three dies from bowling events From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection.dollar size. Provenance: Country (if not USA): State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Church and Religious Dies (12)  (112133)3603 - Church and Religious Dies (12) (112133)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of twelve dies, mostly 37mm in diameter, with different designs that depict church buildings, church names, or Bible verses such as John 3:16 an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Corporate Logos Dies and Hobbs Grab Bag  (112218)3604 - Corporate Logos Dies and Hobbs Grab Bag (112218)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag of different corporate dies and hobbs, 30+, various sizes. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenance: Coun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******1 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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D Lettered Hobbs (10)  (112222)3605 - D Lettered Hobbs (10) (112222)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten different hobbs with the letter D imprinted with a number on the top. Dies are sized differently. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Dollar Size Dies from VArious Themies (12)  (110475)3606 - Dollar Size Dies from VArious Themies (12) (110475)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
one dozen dies from: Pirtate, Ben Franklin, MAgib, Floral, Russia, foreign, recycle. All dollar size. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to n**********k for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Fictitious Twenty Dollar Die  (110718)3607 - Fictitious Twenty Dollar Die (110718)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a single lot of a fictitious U.S. Twenty Dollar Die. 1.5" x 1.5". From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to e********u.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Fire Related Dies  (112159)3608 - Fire Related Dies (112159)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three fire related dies for the Fire collector. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenance: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Football Dies  (110717)3609 - Football Dies (110717)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of football related dies including: Green Bay Packers, Arkansas Razorbacks,and Senior Bowl die. Dies are sized: 1.5" x 1.5". From th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Fraternal Dies (12)  (112217)3610 - Fraternal Dies (12) (112217)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag of twelve fraternal dies, various sizes from different places. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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General Motors Dies  (112165)3611 - General Motors Dies (112165)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
two dies for GM for commemorative medals. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. dollar size. Provenance: Country (if not U
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to h*********d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Good-For Token and Lucky Horseshoe Dies (63)  (110989)3612 - Good-For Token and Lucky Horseshoe Dies (63) (110989)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 41 round token dies, mostly about 1-1/2-inch diameter (a few smaller) and 22 horseshoe-shaped token dies that intended to be used as coin enc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*****r for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Major Company Commem Dies  (110472)3613 - Major Company Commem Dies (110472)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three dies for Hilton, Nike, and GE for commemorative medals. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. dollar size. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*********d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Medical Hub (Hobb) Collection  (112128)3614 - Medical Hub (Hobb) Collection (112128)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A massive (literally!) collection of approximately 168 steel hubs (a.k.a. hobbs) used for producing medical insignia, tokens, and medals. Includes 13
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Miscellaneous Dies and Hubs  (112085)3615 - Miscellaneous Dies and Hubs (112085)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
28 miscellaneous dies and hubs, including medical assistant colleges, individual letter dies for monogramming. Provenance: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Opverse Dies Misc Grab Bag  (112216)3616 - Opverse Dies Misc Grab Bag (112216)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag of different dies, 50+, various sizes. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenance: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Pegasus Hobbs (15)  (112210)3617 - Pegasus Hobbs (15) (112210)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifteen different Pegasus hobbs various sizes. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenance: Country (if not USA): S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******1 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Pictorial Dies and Hobbs (18)  (110719)3618 - Pictorial Dies and Hobbs (18) (110719)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eighteen different dies and hobbs from the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenance: Country (if not USA): State: City/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Pool, Wash, and Card Room Dies (16)  (112225)3619 - Pool, Wash, and Card Room Dies (16) (112225)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen different dies, various sizes from various pool and card rooms. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*****n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Sam Clemens Commemorative Dies (2)  (112166)3620 - Sam Clemens Commemorative Dies (2) (112166)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 dollar size dies From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenance: Country (if not USA): State: City/County: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to n**********k for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Sears and Montgomery Ward Dies  (110459)3621 - Sears and Montgomery Ward Dies (110459)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
two dies for these 2 department store giants for commemorative coins From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenance: Cou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 9***6 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Society Key Symbol Hubs  (110794)3622 - Society Key Symbol Hubs (110794)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen round and eighteen rectangular hubs with society key symbols -- usually a shield shape with a loop at the top and a vertical rod. A hub or ho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*********d for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Tagged Hobbs  (112221)3623 - Tagged Hobbs (112221)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten different tagged dies, various sizes from different numbers including: 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000. Each die has a parts number. From the Northwest Ter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to h*********d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Tool Check Token Dies  (110714)3624 - Tool Check Token Dies (110714)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes two dies. Both dies are 2" x 4". No. 31211 on first dies. Finished product would be 1" by 1.5". Spot for perforatio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*********d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Trumpet Player Hobbs  (112223)3625 - Trumpet Player Hobbs (112223)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten different hobbs, various sizes from with a figure playing an instrument. From the Northwest Territorial Mint Historical Die Collection. Provenanc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to h*********d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Various Dies Grab Bag (34)  (112219)3626 - Various Dies Grab Bag (34) (112219)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag of different dies, 34, various sizes. Includes dies from: Adis, Mardi Gras, and Farmers National Bank. From the Northwest Territorial Mint H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****r for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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West Point Class Ring Bezel Hubs (33)  (112132)3627 - West Point Class Ring Bezel Hubs (33) (112132)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 33 steel hubs used to make the oval bezel that surrounds the large gemstone on the top of a class ring. Many of these were made for West
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Will Rodgers Hobbs (2)  (110715)3628 - Will Rodgers Hobbs (2) (110715)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two includes two Will Rodgers hobbs. 1) Part No. 10443: 1.5"x 1". 2) Part No. 10449: 2" x 1.5". Provenance: Country (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to n**********k for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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