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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Fritzie Zivic Boxing Photos  (112546)4260 - Fritzie Zivic Boxing Photos (112546)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 4 1/2 x 6 1/2; 8 1/2 x 11 mat "Fritzie Zivic / (Former Welterweight Champion of the World) / Pennsylvania's contribution to Box...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Hall/Fitzsimmons Boxing Medal  (112526)4261 - Hall/Fitzsimmons Boxing Medal (112526)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Crescent City Athletic Club / (pictorial) / Amphitheatre; Rev.: Hall vs. Fitzsimmons / $40,000 / March 8th, 1893. White metal, 38 mm. It took c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n**********x for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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John C. Heenan Boxing Medal So Called Dollar HK 9  (112566)4262 - John C. Heenan Boxing Medal So Called Dollar HK 9 (112566)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brilliant Uncirculated copper specimen commemorating the World's Championship fight of 1860. Rare, 10-20 known. High relief medal, 34 mm. Struc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******8 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Heenan/Sayers Boxing Medal  (112542)4263 - Heenan/Sayers Boxing Medal (112542)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, almost uncirculated, HK 10, 10-20 known. High relief medal, 34 mm, white metal. Struck by F. B. Smith and Hartman of New York. Obv.: John C. H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******o for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Heenan/Sayers Boxing Medal So Called Dollar HK 9  (112556)4264 - Heenan/Sayers Boxing Medal So Called Dollar HK 9 (112556)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, brilliant uncirculated, HK 9, 10-20 known. High relief medal, 34 mm, copper. Struck by F. B. Smith and Hartman of New York. Obv.: Thomas Sayer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********n for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Heenan/Sayers Boxing Medals  (112567)4265 - Heenan/Sayers Boxing Medals (112567)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two Round, copper 31 mm. 1) Obv.: Thomas Sayers / (pictorial) / Champion of England 1859. 2) Obv.: John C. Heenan / (pictorial) / Champion of A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to L********r for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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HK 10 So Called Dollar Heenan-Sayers Boxing Medal  (112545)4266 - HK 10 So Called Dollar Heenan-Sayers Boxing Medal (112545)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 10, 10-20 known. High relief medal, 34 mm, white metal. Struck by F. B. Smith and Hartman of New York. Obv.: John C. Heenan, The Champion of Amer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*****H for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Willie Jackson Boxing Photo  (112531)4267 - Willie Jackson Boxing Photo (112531)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch black and white photo of a boxer posing. Enscribed "To My Friend / The Devil /See Come on Red" / from / Willie Jackson ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*****8 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Joe Louis and Other Boxing Medals  (112901)4268 - Joe Louis and Other Boxing Medals (112901)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine pieces: six Joe Louis medals (heavyweight champ 1937-48); two Gentleman Jim Corbett gambling chips; Jack Dempsey lucky piece. Provenance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Joe Louis Boxing Photo Pins  (112543)4269 - Joe Louis Boxing Photo Pins (112543)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three photo pins featuring heavyweight champion Joe Louis. Two are 44 mm, one with orange boxing gloves and red and gold ribbons attached. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Nelson/Gans Boxing Token  (112544)4270 - Nelson/Gans Boxing Token (112544)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Nelson-Gans / (portrait) / Sept. 3, 1906; Rev.: The Del Monte / Goldfield / Kapp & Revere. Rd., wm, 21 mm. EF condition. After 42 rounds, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Jerry Quarry Signed Boxing Glove and Photo  (110712)4271 - Jerry Quarry Signed Boxing Glove and Photo (110712)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 items. 1) Red right-handed glove signed " For My Good Friend Roger Dipaolo Jerry Quarry" signed in black ink. 2) Signed photo in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*****I for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ray Robison Photo Boxing Pins  (112554)4272 - Ray Robison Photo Boxing Pins (112554)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two photo pins , both 32 mm. One has a red, white and blue ribbon and boxing gloves attached. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*******s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Thomas Sayers Boxing Medal  (112565)4273 - Thomas Sayers Boxing Medal (112565)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round, white metal, 31 mm. Obv.: Thomas Sayers / (pictorial) / Champion of England 1859. Rev.: Jos. H. Merriam / Die Sinker / 18 Brattle Square / Bost
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to L********r for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Sayers/Heenan Boxing Medal HK 10  (112549)4274 - Sayers/Heenan Boxing Medal HK 10 (112549)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, almost uncirculated, HK 10, 10-20 known. High relief medal, 34 mm, white metal. Struck by F. B. Smith and Hartman of New York. Obv.: Thomas Sa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********n for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Spring & Langan Boxing Medal  (112563)4275 - Spring & Langan Boxing Medal (112563)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round, bronze, 23 mm, very fine condition. Obv.: Boxiana / (gloves) / Spring & Langan; Rev.: pictorial pugilists. Thomas Spring was champion of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Spring & Langan Boxing Medal  (112564)4276 - Spring & Langan Boxing Medal (112564)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round, bronze, 23 mm, fine condition. Obv.: Boxiana / (gloves) / Spring & Langan; Rev.: pictorial pugilists. Thomas Spring was champion of Engl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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John L. Sullivan Boxing Medal  (112560)4277 - John L. Sullivan Boxing Medal (112560)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Round, white metal, 38 mm. Obverse of John L. Sullivan with boxing pose. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to B*****8 for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Old Time Boxing Prints  (112533)4278 - Old Time Boxing Prints (112533)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12 Photos and one drawing of John L. Sullivan punching Gentleman Jim Corbett in the 17th round of their New Orleans fight, September 7th, 1892.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Sterling Silver Boxing Fob  (112558)4279 - Sterling Silver Boxing Fob (112558)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two boxers sparring with enameled lettering "A F C G" to the right. Made by Nat'l Insignia, N.Y., Mfg. Sterling, 33 mm, with brown lea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*****H for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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