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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Unadilla Mining Company Stock Certificate  (110954)4420 - Unadilla Mining Company Stock Certificate (110954)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unadilla Mining Company of Colorado. Clear Creek County. No. 1574, issued for 100 shares in Oct. 1880. Signed by the president (FA White) and secretar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to S****2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Idaho/Colorado Mining Stocks  (114362)4421 - Idaho/Colorado Mining Stocks (114362)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Nine mining stocks.North Butte, Adams Pilgerrim, Lead Bell, East Side, Excelsior, Bolivia Gold, and Golden Cycle. 1900s. Provenance: Coun
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Three Different Thunder Mountain Mining Stock Certificates  (107872)4422 - Three Different Thunder Mountain Mining Stock Certificates (107872)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Thunder Mountain Gold Company. Issued for 2,000 shares in 1904. Not cancelled. Mining vignette. Folds. 2) Thunder Mountain H.Y.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8***1 for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Bonanza Chief Gold Mining Company Stock  (112037)4423 - Bonanza Chief Gold Mining Company Stock (112037)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This company was incorporated in 1879 under the laws of the Territory of Montana with offices in New York. It was a gold mining company located eight
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Penn Yan Mining Company Stocks with Killer United States Coin Vignette  (110934)4424 - Penn Yan Mining Company Stocks with Killer United States Coin Vignette (110934)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. Unissued. Vignette that contains the reverse and obverse of US Coins, all dated 1876. Please see photo for the beauty of this cert. The c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Milwaukee & Montana Copper Mining Co. Stock  (111363)4425 - Milwaukee & Montana Copper Mining Co. Stock (111363)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock issued in 1904 at Pittsburg for 200 shares to John Cymkar and signed by D. Jos. Weyerhorst as president. Nice mining vignette and tassels on eit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m****a for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Eldorado Wood & Flume Company Unissued Stock Certificate  (107865)4426 - Eldorado Wood & Flume Company Unissued Stock Certificate (107865)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued, but scarce. Inc. in 1875. Black border and print, fluming vignette Geo H. Baker Lith. Stub attached. Heavy toning. 6 x 9.75" HM Yerin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to B*********g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Talapoosa Company Stock Certificate  (105961)4427 - Talapoosa Company Stock Certificate (105961)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Later Comstock, but we not not see this very often. # 217 for 2000 shares to Mrs. Emma Schmidt. Autosigned by Prosky as president and Frank Heath. Pri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Three Nevada Stock Certificates: Comstock Tunnel, Curtis Consolidated and Carson City Savings Bank  4428 - Three Nevada Stock Certificates: Comstock Tunnel, Curtis Consolidated and Carson City Savings Bank
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Comstock Tunnel. # 29053. This is the famed Sutro Tunnel after he sold it to the Leonard's. 1912. 2) Curtis Consolidated. # 663. 1880. Gold H...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Como Eureka Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate  (110929)4429 - Como Eureka Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate (110929)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. 1881. Palmyra and Indian Springs Mining District, Lyon County, Nev. (printed at the top of the certificate). Stock No. 155, issued for 4500 share
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to F****e for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Comstock Collection  (112090)4430 - Comstock Collection (112090)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven stock certificates and checks from Virginia City, including: Wells Fargo & Co., Ophir, Savage, Con-Virginia, Mexican, Best & Belcher ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Nevada Gold Coin Mining Co Stock Certificate, 1907  (111369)4431 - Nevada Gold Coin Mining Co Stock Certificate, 1907 (111369)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Wyoming. Issued at Denver, Colorado in 1907. Two miners at the mine portal at top left and two small miner vignettes on each side. Mountains a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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15 Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates  (107835)4432 - 15 Different Nevada Mining Stock Certificates (107835)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 different. Included: Goldfield Banner Gold Mining Co. (1904); Grandma MC (Goldfield, 1904); Provident Mines, Inc. (1930); Primary Minerals C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to A*******d for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Eastern Nevada Mining Stocks  (112092)4433 - Eastern Nevada Mining Stocks (112092)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five certificates: Miners' Hope (Treasure Hill, White Pine District)(2), Nevada Silver Horn Mining Company (Pioche), Silverhorn Mining an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Collection  (107834)4434 - Nevada Mining Stock Certificate Collection (107834)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14, most different. Included: Lucky Maid Silver, Lead, & Zinc MC (Goodspring, unissued); Forrest MC (Goldfield, 1911); River of Gold Comp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********K for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Group  (114340)4435 - Nevada Mining Stock Group (114340)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven certs from mines at Ely, Austin, Yerington. c1910-1925. Mason-Yerington, Raymond-Ely, Magna Gold Provenance: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Western Nevada Mining Stocks  (112093)4436 - Western Nevada Mining Stocks (112093)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 stock certificates: Lahontan Mines (Ramsey), Silverdyke Divide Mining (Tonopah), Nevada United Mines Company (Reno), El Dorado Gold Mines a
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Plymouth Rock Mining Co. Stock Certificates, Silver City, New Mexico  (109178)4437 - Plymouth Rock Mining Co. Stock Certificates, Silver City, New Mexico (109178)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Plymouth Rock Mining Co. stock certificates, 1880, (New Mexico). Great looking mining stock cert with a nice engraved vignette of men working in a m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D******3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Rare Early Oregon Territory '"Cincinnati Mining and Milling" Co. Stock Certificate'  (110936)4438 - Rare Early Oregon Territory '"Cincinnati Mining and Milling" Co. Stock Certificate' (110936)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. Sept. 17th, 1883. No. 80. Principal Place of Business: Baker City, Oregon. Issued for 1000 shares to David Gilchrist on Oct. 22, 1883 (a month af
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6****A for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Columbus Gold Mining Company of the Black Hills  (112031)4439 - Columbus Gold Mining Company of the Black Hills (112031)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in New York. No. 85, issued for 200 shares to R.W. Hamilton on Aug. 3rd, 1880. Signed by the president, Henry F. Herkner, and secretary Jas. Rich
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8***1 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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