"Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction

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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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WW 2 Photo Collection  [167323]3300 - WW 2 Photo Collection [167323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 750 mostly original WW 2 b/w photos. Some 8x10', mostly smaller. Some loose, some in albums. Ships, mess, Naval shipyard San Francisco, bo...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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East German Medals Collection w/References  [169213]3301 - East German Medals Collection w/References [169213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of war medals, assembled by Jerry Schimmel includes reference books. There are three Riker boxes of service medals from East Germany
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to A******S for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Springfield Combination Tool 1903 and Army Gold Star and Service Medal  [169834]3302 - Springfield Combination Tool 1903 and Army Gold Star and Service Medal [169834]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This shadowbox contains a 2nd version 1903 Springfield combination tool in used, original blued condition. It is accompanied by a 6 pointed gold thre
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Rock Island Arsenal Marked Spurs 1880s  [161279]3303 - Rock Island Arsenal Marked Spurs 1880s [161279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a set of spurs marked "R.I.A. 1905" (Rock Island Arsenal) with original black leather straps. One spur has an inspector's mark...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Air Force Caps from Ace Manufacturing Company size 7 1/4  [169839]3304 - Air Force Caps from Ace Manufacturing Company size 7 1/4 [169839]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has three Air Force caps; a flight cap size 7 3/8, a blue service cap size 7 1/4 vintage 1960's, an Aerospace Defense cap size 7 3/8. A...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Postal Cover for Adjutant General of the Army Roger Jones  [157614]3305 - Postal Cover for Adjutant General of the Army Roger Jones [157614]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A distinguished soldier, Roger Jones comes from a family of warriors. He is the longest serving Adjutant General of the Army is U.S. history, serving
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Postal Cover for Colonel John Geary  [157611]3306 - Postal Cover for Colonel John Geary [157611]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This postal cover has a likeness of Col. Geary twenty-eighth regiment P.V. He had colorful career as a officer in the Mexican-American war where he r
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Military Forts of Calif. Real Photo Post Cards  [166401]3307 - Military Forts of Calif. Real Photo Post Cards [166401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23. Fort Jones, Fort Ross and Fort Baker Calif. Five are not RPC's. Some amber cards. Some w/Wht borders. Six Postmarks : Fort Jones, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Military Vehicle Preservation Association Publications   [169840]3308 - Military Vehicle Preservation Association Publications [169840]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These issues are for the military vehicle collector. There are two military vehicle publications in this lot: Army Motors vol. 1 . issue 1-4. vol. 2 i
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lackland Air Force Base 1948 Portrait  [168661]3309 - Lackland Air Force Base 1948 Portrait [168661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autographed portrait of basic flight training crew of Flight 2857 Squadron BP-2 at Lackland Air Force Base headquarters, indoctrination division, San
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Edward Moran Lithograph; First Recognition of the American Flag by a Foreign Government  [140815]3310 - Edward Moran Lithograph; First Recognition of the American Flag by a Foreign Government [140815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lithograph print is thought to have been made for the original artist Edward Moran about 1898. The print is titled the "First Recognition ...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Colt 1851 Navy Revolver Third Generation Signature Series with Accessories   [170366]3311 - Colt 1851 Navy Revolver Third Generation Signature Series with Accessories [170366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a third generation signature series Colt model 1851 Navy S/N 33261, .36 cal., NIB with original gray box. Made and distributed by Colt Blackp
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Colt Model 1851 Navy 1st Gen. with Original Holster  [152276]3312 - Colt Model 1851 Navy 1st Gen. with Original Holster [152276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1st generation Colt Navy pistol S/N 91492 with a birthdate of 1859. This Navy has matching numbers however the cylinder is badly worn where
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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Colt .41 caliber Double Action Model 1877 Thunderer  [155901]3313 - Colt .41 caliber Double Action Model 1877 Thunderer [155901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Model 1877 Colt double action revolver was commonly called the "Thunderer" for its .41 caliber and bird's head style grip. This m...
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol .31 cal.  [150538]3314 - Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol .31 cal. [150538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This little Colt is the model 1849 Pocket pistol in .31 cal. 6 shot, S/N 275736 with a 4 in. barrel. The serial number indicates a birthdate of 1866.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to V******y for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Quick Draw Holster for Colt Revolvers C.1890's  [169847]3315 - Quick Draw Holster for Colt Revolvers C.1890's [169847]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This commercially made holster is meant to be a conceal carry quick-draw outfit. There is a commercial model stamp of "806H" but no maker&...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Model 1842 Contract Pistol by Henry Aston &Co.  [152580]3316 - Model 1842 Contract Pistol by Henry Aston &Co. [152580]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an 1842 U.S. Ordinance contract pistol at .60 cal. made by Henry Aston of Middletown, Conn. It has a date of 1851 on the lock-plate indicating
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Potts Civil War Confederate Bayonet  [143901]3317 - Potts Civil War Confederate Bayonet [143901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Confederate, unmarked T. A. Potts (of New Orleans) bayonet is about 17 in. overall length with a 12 in. X 3/16 in. X 1 1/4 in. blade. No scabbard
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Estimate : 3,600.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Master Knife Cards 2U-62 A and C   [169229]3318 - Master Knife Cards 2U-62 A and C [169229]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of Master knives are complete on one display card and the other has ten knives. A total of 40 pocket knives are present. C. 1970'...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Wolf Folder Knife & Belt Buckle, Camp Saw, Dagger  [169836]3319 - Wolf Folder Knife & Belt Buckle, Camp Saw, Dagger [169836]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the wolf folder and belt buckle in a collectible presentation tin. Maker is unknown, new in the box with matching belt buckle. A Gerber foldin
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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