"Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction

Auction Details

Day 1, Thursday, August 24th
Art & Artifacts from around the world (Lots 1000-1227)
Paintings, Prints, Native American Artifacts, Sculptures, Textiles, Boxwood Root Sculptures, Viewing Stones
Display Minerals & Fossils (Lots 1228 – 1340)
Calcite, Fluorite, Mineral Groups, Quartz, Fossils
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1341 – 1499)
Mining, Railroad, Petroliana, Etc.

Day 2, Friday, August 25th
General Americana (Lots 2000 -2495)
Antiquarian Books, Transportation, Ephemera, Autographed, Photographs
Mining (Lots 2308-2491)
Ephemera, Ore Specimens, Mining Equipment
Tools (Lots 2492-2496)

Day 3, Saturday, August 26th
Bottles (Lots 3000-3124)
Saloon, Brewery & Beer Tray Collection (Lots 3125-3254)
Gaming (Lots 3255-3265)
Cowboy (Lots 3266-3281)
Railroadiana (Lots 3282-3291)
Military (Lots 3292-3310)
Firearms & Weaponry (Lots 3311-3330)
License Plates (Lots 3331-3346)
Signs (Lots 3347-3359)
General Collectibles (Lots 3360-3475)
Toys, Musical, Furnishings, Etc.


Day 4, Sunday, August 27th
Philatelic (Lots 4000-4099)
Postal History, Postcards, Stamps, Wells Fargo & Express
Numismatics (Lots 4100-4420)
Bullion, Coins, Potty Coins, US Mint Sets, Fractional Currency, Foreign Coins, Ingots & Assay, Medals
Tokens (Lots 4421-4539)
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Comstock Wooden Saloon Barmaid "Big Bertha"   [85808]3254 - Comstock Wooden Saloon Barmaid "Big Bertha" [85808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Find! "Big Bertha" from the now closed, Comstock Casino, Reno, NV. Iconic Western Saloon Lady or Barmaid Bertha stands 5 feet tall w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to H****e for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Roulette Wheel From Jim Letson's Turf Saloon  [161900]3255 - Roulette Wheel From Jim Letson's Turf Saloon [161900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
C. 1880's roulette wheel from Jim Letson's Turf Club in Bisbee, AZ. Wheel is about 21" diameter with a wood outer race. Wheel is housed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Pioneer Club Vintage License Plate Topper  [168855]3256 - Pioneer Club Vintage License Plate Topper [168855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare vintage Pioneer Club license plate topper with cigarette smoking cowboy, c. 1930's to 1960's. Similar in style to Harold's Clu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Nevada Casino Chip/Token Collection  [169786]3257 - Nevada Casino Chip/Token Collection [169786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty nine pieces of Nevada history: Six metal slot tokens: Bill Crow's Mint Carson City (2); Jim Kelley's Nugget (2); Sharkey's Nugget...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Sands Hotel Silver Gaming Tokens  [169861]3258 - Sands Hotel Silver Gaming Tokens [169861]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Franklin Mint in 1965: 30 proof like, BU, one dollar gaming tokens from The Sands Las Vegas. 37 mm, 25 grams, .925 silver. The Sands operated
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w**********e for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Jennings Upright Challenger Slot Machine  [170223]3259 - Jennings Upright Challenger Slot Machine [170223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jennings Challenge upright floor model slot machine. Measures 16" deep x 22" wide x 53" high. This is a dual play model taking nickel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Gaming Boards, 11 Unused  [168993]3260 - Gaming Boards, 11 Unused [168993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 unused gaming boards, 5x3" to 12x13". See photo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Keno Wood Gaming Goose  [156334]3261 - Keno Wood Gaming Goose [156334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown wood(walnut?) Keno gaming goose with 60 wood number balls. No maker found. 23x13". Signs of use on wood. Jim & Barbara Sherm...
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Klondike Crap Game Oil Cloth  [156263]3262 - Klondike Crap Game Oil Cloth [156263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare original Klondike poker/crap game oil cloth. On the cloth side it reads: Klondike / Ace Is Not Wild / Dealer Takes All Ties / Bets Must
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Old Vintage Playing Cards (10 Packs)  [170323]3263 - Old Vintage Playing Cards (10 Packs) [170323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 10 packs of playing cards from the 19th century. Packs very in number of cards, from full decks to a hand full. They are all very colorful
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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