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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Tiffany & Co. Bronze Newport to Sandy Hook Medal  (114058)3158 - Tiffany & Co. Bronze Newport to Sandy Hook Medal (114058)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is most likely a New York Yacht Club racing medal for the Newport Lightship to Sandy Hook lightship and back Ocean Challenge, The date is uncerta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Society Of Amateur Photographers of New York Silver Medal  (109915)3159 - Society Of Amateur Photographers of New York Silver Medal (109915)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (57 mm) silver medal. Obv.: The Society of Amateur Photographers of New York / Annual Exhibition; Rev.: Awarded To / For. One of the first excl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to A**a for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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J.K. Davison’s Sons Advertising Medal by Roiné  (114130)3160 - J.K. Davison’s Sons Advertising Medal by Roiné (114130)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Advertising medal for J. K. Davison’s Sons. French artist J.E. Roiné designed this medal depicting the work of producing dies and reducing and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******8 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Robert Lovett, Jr. Penn Treaty Medals  (114129)3161 - Robert Lovett, Jr. Penn Treaty Medals (114129)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Robert Lovett, Jr, Historical Series No. 1, Penn’s Treaty with the Indians. 31mm. Antiqued Copper, Reeded Edge; WM, Plain Edge. Unc Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Sherbrooke, Quebec, Chamber of Commerce Medals (3)  (114134)3162 - Sherbrooke, Quebec, Chamber of Commerce Medals (3) (114134)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three medals issued by the Sherbrooke Chamber of Commerce in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the city. Medals were struck by Canadian Artistic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********e.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Lovett McPherson Medal  (114135)3163 - Lovett McPherson Medal (114135)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1876 George H. Lovett medalet honoring McPherson and likely produced for the gathering of Tennessee Veterans in Washington. 21mm. WM. Gem BU Provenan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******8 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Abraham Lincoln Medals  (112924)3164 - Abraham Lincoln Medals (112924)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) Obv.: Union President / 1861 / 1865 / Abraham Lincoln; Rev.: United States of America / Great Seal; wh. metal, 34 mm. 2 & 3) Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Armed Forces Day/ Navy Day Medals  (109924)3165 - Armed Forces Day/ Navy Day Medals (109924)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine medals and three paper chits for military celebrations. 1950 Armed Forces Day, 1947 Navy Day San Francisco, 1934 Mare Island, WW I dog tag, 1954
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********o for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Boy Scouts Medals  (112902)3166 - Boy Scouts Medals (112902)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) Heraldic Art .925 silver, commemorative medallion V honoring 50 years of Boy Scouts 1910-1960; 2) $20.00 token Santa Monica Boy Scout
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*******1 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Souvenir Medal from The Grand Army of the Republic  (112368)3167 - Souvenir Medal from The Grand Army of the Republic (112368)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a souvenir medal commemorating the 21st (National) encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic dated 1887. The proceeds from the sale of this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Grand Army of the Republic 37th National Encampment medal  dated 1902  (112381)3168 - Grand Army of the Republic 37th National Encampment medal dated 1902 (112381)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) encampment medal dated 1902 for the 37th National Encampment. This medal is bronze depicting the nation&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******g for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Grand Army of the Republic souvenir medal  (112379)3169 - Grand Army of the Republic souvenir medal (112379)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Grand Army of the Republic medal souvenir of the 21 st National Encampment of 1887. The medal is struck with the likeness of John A. Loga
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Grand Army of the Republic souvenir medal  (112380)3170 - Grand Army of the Republic souvenir medal (112380)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Grand Army of the Republic medal souvenir of the 21 st National Encampment of 1887. The medal is struck with the likeness of John A. Loga
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6*******d for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Civil War Medals Collection  (112906)3171 - Civil War Medals Collection (112906)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 pieces: two Heraldic Art .925 silver medallions (XX - Appomattox 1865) (VIII - Civil War); nine medals concerning the Confederacy; four Civi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********_.. for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Foreign Medal Collection  (112921)3172 - Foreign Medal Collection (112921)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five pieces: Costa Rica Mint Co.; Queen Victoria commemoration medal; 1939 Canada salutes the King and Queen's visit; 1918 French token; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*********d for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Fraternal Organization Medal Collection  (114305)3173 - Fraternal Organization Medal Collection (114305)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven buttons, badges, pin backs and even a minature trowel. 1919 IOOF, Knights of Labor, Eastern Star, St. Paul Elks (1900), 1912 L.A. Shrine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Fraternal Organization Medals  (109918)3174 - Fraternal Organization Medals (109918)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) Woodmen of the World, 45 mm; 2) Newport Rhode Island Order of the Moose, 1950; 3) Loyal Order of the Moose membership dollar; 4) The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Heraldic Art Silver Medals  (112910)3175 - Heraldic Art Silver Medals (112910)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four, all .925 fine silver: 1) Medallion IX: Tippecanoe; 2) Medallion XII: Girl Scouts (1962); 3) Medallion XVII: Founding of St. Louis; 4) Med
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Heraldic Art Silver Statehood Medals  (112911)3176 - Heraldic Art Silver Statehood Medals (112911)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six .925 silver Heraldic Art medals: 1) Medallion II: Hawaii Statehood, 1959; 2) Medallion X: Louisiana Statehood, 1962; 3) Medallion XIII: We
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to q******s for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Louis Kossuth Medals  (114061)3177 - Louis Kossuth Medals (114061)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Louis Kossuth of Hungry US gaming token and medal, ca. 1860-61. The bright brass, thick “the Washington of Hungary” medal is holed as issued. On
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to p********e.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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