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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E.C. Meacham 10 Guage Hammer Shotgun  (75667)4000 - E.C. Meacham 10 Guage Hammer Shotgun (75667)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very nice E.C.Meacham 10 guage shotgun. E.C.Meacham was a gun dealer from St Louis Mo., in the 1880s and 1890s who imported and sold fine sporting a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k*******7 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Merwin & Hulbert First model revolver in .44-40 cal.  (109883)4001 - Merwin & Hulbert First model revolver in .44-40 cal. (109883)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Merwin & Hulbert revolver, manufactered by Hopkins & Allen of Norwich, Conn. These revolvers were quite robust and thought to be ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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Colt New Line Pocket revolver in a Railroad Shadowbox  (110409)4002 - Colt New Line Pocket revolver in a Railroad Shadowbox (110409)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a shadowbox that includes an 1888 silver dollar, an 1872 annual railroad pass from the Denver and Rio Grande Railway for Mr. J.L. Sanderson on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Gun holster and cartridge belt rig  (110414)4003 - Gun holster and cartridge belt rig (110414)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a gun belt and holster combination in black leather for about a size 36 in. waist, right side carry. The holster is of the F.A. Menea design o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Gun holsters; Cheyenne type, army flap type, and service type   (110482)4004 - Gun holsters; Cheyenne type, army flap type, and service type (110482)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of revolver pistol holsters; one Cheyenne type for a large bore gun and a 5 in. barrel, one service type holster with a snap type flap
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Leonard Hopkins & Co. Anchorage, Alaska 436 Leather Pistol Holster, WWII Era - Rare!  (108782)4005 - Leonard Hopkins & Co. Anchorage, Alaska 436 Leather Pistol Holster, WWII Era - Rare! (108782)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Leather Holster from Anchorage, Alaska stamped on belt loop on reverse with "Leonard Hopkins & Co. Anchorage Alaska" in oval make...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to u******i for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Vintage Leather Pistol Holster Group of 3, with Rare Heiser-Denver 126 Skeleton Model  (108781)4006 - Vintage Leather Pistol Holster Group of 3, with Rare Heiser-Denver 126 Skeleton Model (108781)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three leather holsters. 1) Antique H.H. Heiser of Denver Model # 126 Skeleton Holster, light brown in used condition, consistent with its age, strap i
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gun History Books (2)  (108225)4007 - Gun History Books (2) (108225)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) The Collecting of Guns. Various authors. Bonanza Books. 2) The Book of Guns & Gunsmiths by Anthony North & Ivan V. Hogg. (1977)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to c********r.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Military History Books (2)  (108222)4008 - Military History Books (2) (108222)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) The Pocket Encyclopedia of World Aircraft in Color. Attack and Training Aircraft By Kenneth Munson. (1967). 2) American Military History
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Civil War Books (4)  (108224)4009 - Civil War Books (4) (108224)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) The Civil War Almanac (fully illustrated, color photos inside). Introduction by Henry Steele Commager. (1983). 2) Mr. Lincoln's Mil...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Fighting Ships by Fred T. Janes, 77 volumes, 1898-2002  (110879)4010 - Fighting Ships by Fred T. Janes, 77 volumes, 1898-2002 (110879)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an incredible reference library of 70 volumes of the world's military fighting ships. Fred Thomas James published this set starting in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (5,000.00 + 1,250.00BP) = 6,250.00
 
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Adolph Hitler: Bilder Aus Dem Leben Des Fuhrers oversized book  (110497)4011 - Adolph Hitler: Bilder Aus Dem Leben Des Fuhrers oversized book (110497)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an oversized book entitled: Adolph Hitler: Bilder Aus Dem Leben Des Fuhrers published by Herausgegeben Vom Cigaretten/Bilderdienst of Hamburg
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Army & Navy Co-Operative Company Stock Certificate & Membership Card  (107769)4012 - Army & Navy Co-Operative Company Stock Certificate & Membership Card (107769)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. New York. No. 277, issued to Margaret Murphy for 10 shares on May 13th, 1912. Signed by the vice-president (illegible) and treasurer (illegible).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Commissioning Certificate of Brigadier General John W. Davidson  (59330)4013 - Commissioning Certificate of Brigadier General John W. Davidson (59330)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John Wynn Davidson (August 14, 1825 – June 26, 1881) was a brigadier general in the United States Army during the American Civil War and an American I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Telescoping Spyglass, c 1800's  (112171)4014 - Telescoping Spyglass, c 1800's (112171)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked telescoping spyglass. 4 sections, expands to 22" long. Brass protective end cap, protective sliding device at eye end. leather cover, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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World War I Dog Tags  (109952)4015 - World War I Dog Tags (109952)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: Robert Lasswell cook, C. of C. 5th Infantry, Cal. Co. F 1st Regt. of Infty California U.S. Vol. 87. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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U. S. Military Style Dress Swords (2 each)  (108261)4016 - U. S. Military Style Dress Swords (2 each) (108261)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. Dress sword, no maker, 42 in. overall length with metal scabbard. Leather and wire wrapped grip with a brass guard, very sharp. Similar to model 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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WW 2 vintage Style King money belt  (110483)4017 - WW 2 vintage Style King money belt (110483)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a WW 2 era money belt that has been folded away and never worn. In olive drab color and solid brass buckle. The security flaps are still left
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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WW2 cannon round and fake Alcatraz lock  (112344)4018 - WW2 cannon round and fake Alcatraz lock (112344)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of a WW 2 45 mm cannon round (empty for display only) and a large fake lock marked "Alcatraz San Francisco Death Row" meant ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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WWII Archive Photographs, Papers and Postcards and Personal Memorabilia from U.S. Veteran Foy Hughes4019 - WWII Archive Photographs, Papers and Postcards and Personal Memorabilia from U.S. Veteran Foy Hughes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Lot includes the following: 1) 35 Black and White 8" X 10" World War II Photographs taken in Germany by U.S. Military Photographer ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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