AUCTION  /  Objects of Our Affection - February 2020

Objects of Our Affection - February 2020

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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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California State Agricultural Society Silver Award Medal (114075)3098 - California State Agricultural Society Silver Award Medal (114075)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California State Agricultural Society Silver Award medal. 1911 Larson & Co. die awarded in 1911 to Pacific Hardware and Steel Company for Horse ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********r.. for (170.00 + 42.50) x 1 = 212.50
 
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California State Capitol Medal (114074)3099 - California State Capitol Medal (114074)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uniface medal showing the state capitol building within a wreath. 39.31mm. Gold-plated copper. Unc. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********b.. for (50.00 + 12.50) x 1 = 62.50
 
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Warren & Son Agricultural Award Medal, Unengraved, 38.79mm (114071)3100 - Warren & Son Agricultural Award Medal, Unengraved, 38.79mm (114071)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Warren & Son Agricultural and Horticultural Fair unengraved award medal. See Michael Wehner’s 2018 Pacific Coast Numismatic Society Papers artic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n**1 for (350.00 + 87.50) x 1 = 437.50
 
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Warren & Son Agricultural Award Medal, Unengraved, 51.13mm (114072)3101 - Warren & Son Agricultural Award Medal, Unengraved, 51.13mm (114072)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Warren & Son Agricultural and Horticultural Fair unengraved award medal. See Michael Wehner’s 2018 Pacific Coast Numismatic Society Papers artic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to n**1 for (135.00 + 33.75) x 1 = 168.75
 
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San Diego Medal Collection (112738)3102 - San Diego Medal Collection (112738)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight: 1967 Port of San Diego; 1955 San Diego Federal Savings and Loan; 1969 Bicentennial(2); Cabrillo National Monument; San Diego Mission; H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*****r for (30.00 + 7.50) x 1 = 37.50
 
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California Admission Day Festival Hanging Badges (6) (114111)3103 - California Admission Day Festival Hanging Badges (6) (114111)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four 1890 California Admission Day medals holed for suspension from ribbon badges. 1,2) The larger medals are 37.64mm, WM and are dated Sept. 9, 1890.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75) x 1 = 93.75
 
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363rd Infantry WWI Home Coming Silver Medal (114107)3104 - 363rd Infantry WWI Home Coming Silver Medal (114107)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Home Coming medal presented to members of 363rd Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division nicknamed “San Francisco’s Own.” The World War One veterans
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00) x 1 = 150.00
 
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California Medalets (4) (114083)3105 - California Medalets (4) (114083)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White medal, 20mm, 1884 cornerstone laying for San Francisco Odd Fellows Hall/State Seal; 1897 San Francisco Christian Endeavor medalet with Carmel Mi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********b.. for (25.00 + 6.25) x 1 = 31.25
 
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Cornell Watch Co. Medal (114098)3106 - Cornell Watch Co. Medal (114098)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1875 Cornell Watch Co. Tenth Industrial Fair of the Mechanics Institute. 30.69mm. Silvered WM. Rulau Ca-SF 28. Unc Provenance: John Reynolds Collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*******s for (120.00 + 30.00) x 1 = 150.00
 
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Crimean War Commemorative Medal from 1855 (114094)3107 - Crimean War Commemorative Medal from 1855 (114094)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Commemorative medal struck in honor of the city’s celebration commemorating the end of the Crimean War. Signed V & G by Achille Vachon and Marc ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r*********1 for (550.00 + 137.50) x 1 = 687.50
 
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Culinary Award Medal for Chef Fourniguier (114105)3108 - Culinary Award Medal for Chef Fourniguier (114105)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California State Seal design award medal for the BAKERY COOKERY CONFECTIONERYAND PURE FOOD EXHIBITION / SAN FRANCISCO. A short-lived event with few me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i***7 for (150.00 + 37.50) x 1 = 187.50
 
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French Ransom Fund Thank You Medal (114097)3109 - French Ransom Fund Thank You Medal (114097)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Medal struck as a thank you for donations to the French Ransom Fund (Franco-Prussian War fund). The obverse of the medal features the head of Ceres, t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*********1 for (400.00 + 100.00) x 1 = 500.00
 
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German Peace Celebration Medals (2) (114096)3110 - German Peace Celebration Medals (2) (114096)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Albert Kuner designed and engraved medal for the German Peace Celebration for the end of the Franco-Prussian War. The San Francisco German community t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*******s for (110.00 + 27.50) x 1 = 137.50
 
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Knights Templar Triennial Conclave Medals (7) (114110)3111 - Knights Templar Triennial Conclave Medals (7) (114110)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1883 Knights Templar Triennial Conclave souvenir medal. Impressive two knights on horseback. 42mm. Silver-plated. Unc; 2,3,4) Three brass medals: 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00) x 1 = 150.00
 
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M.C. Hawley & Co. Medal (114099)3112 - M.C. Hawley & Co. Medal (114099)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
M.C. Hawley & Co. Agts. San Francisco for the Pioneer Wagon Works of the W32.36mm, WM. Kappen 1077, Rulau IL-Ch-104A, VF Provenance: John Reyn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to C*****r for (65.00 + 16.25) x 1 = 81.25
 
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Mechanics Fair Award Medal (114106)3113 - Mechanics Fair Award Medal (114106)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mechanics Fair Award Medal. The obverse design follows that of the advertising poster designed by Wesley de Lappe. The reverse is engraved to the Wate
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*********1 for (160.00 + 40.00) x 1 = 200.00
 
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Mechanics Institute Award Medal (114100)3114 - Mechanics Institute Award Medal (114100)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mechanics Institute award medal. Reverse engraved to J.W. Ecker for High Relief Pictures. 49mm. Bronze. Unc, near gem but for two rim dings near 6 o’c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to n**1 for (225.00 + 56.25) x 1 = 281.25
 
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San Francisco Golden Jubilee Medal (114079)3115 - San Francisco Golden Jubilee Medal (114079)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Schwaab Stamp & Seal medalets issued for the semicentennial anniversary of the discovery of gold in California. The smallest is 18.54mm wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****r for (130.00 + 32.50) x 1 = 162.50
 
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San Francisco Golden Jubilee Medal, Bucket Badge (114077)3116 - San Francisco Golden Jubilee Medal, Bucket Badge (114077)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Semicentennial anniversary of the discovery of gold in California issued in celebration of the city’s Golden Jubilee. Schwaab Stamp & Seal unusu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (110.00 + 27.50) x 1 = 137.50
 
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San Francisco Golden Jubilee Medal, Gold Nugget Pin Bar (114076)3117 - San Francisco Golden Jubilee Medal, Gold Nugget Pin Bar (114076)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Semicentennial anniversary of the discovery of gold in California issued in celebration of the city’s Golden Jubilee. The official Jubilee badge pin b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (120.00 + 30.00) x 1 = 150.00
 
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