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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Friendship Inn Token Collection  (112904)3538 - Friendship Inn Token Collection (112904)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine: 7 cardboard "Family Tourist Dollar" tokens from various locations; 2 bronze, 38 mm, Family Tourist Dollar tokens. Provenanc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to r*****2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Die Sinker and Coin Dealer Store Cards (5) and Tokens (5)  (114060)3539 - Die Sinker and Coin Dealer Store Cards (5) and Tokens (5) (114060)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five die sinkers and coin dealer store cards. Arnold Numismatic Co. store card, Providence, Rhode Island c1910, 29.5mm, brass; L. Kranz die sinker, Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Ireland-America Friendship Token, MS62  (114039)3540 - Ireland-America Friendship Token, MS62 (114039)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ireland-America friendship token from 1866. Obverse reads "IRISH REPUBLIC F B" and a three-masted tall ship. Reverse reads "IRELAND A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to n**********k for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Millions for Freedom, Lincoln Campaign Token 1860  (114046)3541 - Millions for Freedom, Lincoln Campaign Token 1860 (114046)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 24mm brass token distributed in the 1860 presidential campaign of Abraham Lincoln. The obverse reads, "MILLIONS FOR FREEDOM / NOT ON...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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STORE CARDS / Garland Stoves and Ranges (2)  (111516)3542 - STORE CARDS / Garland Stoves and Ranges (2) (111516)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of 2. 1) For Sale Everywhere/Garland Stoves and Ranges/The World's Best/pincushion side/38mm/embossed metal/mirror on obverse side. B 2)Fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t*******d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Miscellaneous Token Collection  (112926)3543 - Miscellaneous Token Collection (112926)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 different tokens that wound up together after sorting. Dealers special. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Whiskey Tokens  (112919)3544 - Whiskey Tokens (112919)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) Warren's Rye & Bourbon bottled by W. M. Watson Co. Oakland, Cal., a 46 mm mirror backed dice game with five dice(His full na...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c******n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Whist Marker, Brass, "Bainbridge" MS62  (114045)3545 - Whist Marker, Brass, "Bainbridge" MS62 (114045)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 17.5mm diameter brass token used as a counter in the Whist card game. It is marked "HULL" on the obverse with a spread eagle on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********e.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Whist Marker, Brass, "Decature" UNC rev scr  (114044)3546 - Whist Marker, Brass, "Decature" UNC rev scr (114044)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 17.5mm diameter brass token used as a counter in the Whist card game. It is marked "HULL" on the obverse with a spread eagle on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to n**********k for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Whist Marker, Brass, "Hull" MS63  (114043)3547 - Whist Marker, Brass, "Hull" MS63 (114043)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 17.5mm diameter brass token used as a counter in the Whist card game. It is marked "HULL" on the obverse with a spread eagle on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********e.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Whist Marker, Brass, "McDonough" MS62  (114042)3548 - Whist Marker, Brass, "McDonough" MS62 (114042)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 17.5mm diameter brass token used as a counter in the Whist card game. It is marked "MUNRO" on the obverse with a spread eagle on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********e.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Whist Marker, Brass, "Munro" MS62  (114041)3549 - Whist Marker, Brass, "Munro" MS62 (114041)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 17.5mm diameter brass token used as a counter in the Whist card game. It is marked "MUNRO" on the obverse with a spread eagle on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to n**********k for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Whist Marker, Brass, "Perry" MS62  (114040)3550 - Whist Marker, Brass, "Perry" MS62 (114040)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 17.5mm diameter brass token used as a counter in the Whist card game. It is marked "PERRY" on the obverse with a spread eagle on...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********e.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Bay Area Wooden Money.  (112292)3551 - Bay Area Wooden Money. (112292)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 1/2 to 2 " rounds, 60 total. From all around the Bay Area: Walnut Creek, Watsonville, Santa Clara County, Monterey, Petaluma, Santa Cruz, S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Central Valley 5c Wooden Nickels.  (112291)3552 - Central Valley 5c Wooden Nickels. (112291)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 1/2 " rounds, 72 total. Included cities: Fresno, Visalia, Nice, Chowchilla, Madera and even snuck one in from Downey. Ca. Atwater, and Kin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to A****k for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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LA County Wooden Nickel Collection  (112726)3553 - LA County Wooden Nickel Collection (112726)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32 wooden nickels a two tokens from various Southern California towns: Culver City, Canoga Park, La Mirada, Saugus, La Habra, Harbor City, Stu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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San Diego Wooden Nickels.  (112296)3554 - San Diego Wooden Nickels. (112296)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 total. Includes: Carpinteria 1st birthday 1965, Kit Carson Day Escondido 1971, Mission San Juan Capistrano Bicentennial, Del Mar Jumping Frog Jam
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Numismatic wooden nickels.  (112451)3555 - Numismatic wooden nickels. (112451)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
73 pieces total. 1 1/2 to 2" rounds. Numismatic clubs and organizations mostly Calif. In the mix is SpringfieldCoin Club, Mass. (1947 25th An...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Calif. Wood Scrip  (112469)3556 - Calif. Wood Scrip (112469)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 total. 1. Two pieces : First Issue Wooden Dollar. Thomas W. King, Happy Holiday, 1973 , Visalia, Calif. Green wreath border. Second Issue, Wood
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****2 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Los Angeles , San Francisco Wooden Nickels  (112297)3557 - Los Angeles , San Francisco Wooden Nickels (112297)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 total. 1 1/2" rounds. Los Angeles example: Georges Shell Station Adams Blvd., Bill's Service Central Ave, Monroe Doctrine Centennial 19...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to q******s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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