"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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Bowie Knife I*XL Geo. Wolstenholme Washington Works   [157610]3320 - Bowie Knife I*XL Geo. Wolstenholme Washington Works [157610]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a George Wolstenholme Bowie knife made by Washington Works Sheffield, Eng. The knife is 9 in. overall length with a 5 1/2 in. blade, shaped to
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w**********e for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Portuguese Hand Cannon c.1600's  [152592]3321 - Portuguese Hand Cannon c.1600's [152592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Portuguese hand cannon was used to prevent unwanted boarders. At .70 cal. this would be a very persuasive deterrent against boarding pirates or e
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Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Knight's Templar Sword with Carry Case C.1800's  [169846]3322 - Knight's Templar Sword with Carry Case C.1800's [169846]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Knight's Templar sword made by William Pettis, of Troy, New York late 1800's. The sword has a black lacquered wood grip worn from ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Ammunition (Obsolete)( in small Quantities  [169832]3323 - Ammunition (Obsolete)( in small Quantities [169832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is a partial box of .38 auto cartridges by Remington with seven rounds, early manufacture from Marion, Ind. Hardware; .32 cal. long Colt 8 roun
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to V******y for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Ammunition boxes Western and US Cartridge Co.  [168247]3324 - Ammunition boxes Western and US Cartridge Co. [168247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot includes an empty vintage US Cartridge Co. ammo box of .410 ga. full brass cartridges (1874-1927). US Cartridge was the industrial child of B
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ammunition Sales-Hardware Store  St. Louis & Virginia City, Montana  [168244]3325 - Ammunition Sales-Hardware Store St. Louis & Virginia City, Montana [168244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot holds three letters regarding hardware and ammunition, with one check from Meacham Arms Co. in St. Louis. Please see photo for details.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Coonan Zombie Triple Threat Neutralizing Kit  [169838]3326 - Coonan Zombie Triple Threat Neutralizing Kit [169838]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This triple threat assault kit is strong enough to kill zombies for breakfast, werewolves, and vampires. You can now walk the streets of London after
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b********t.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lee 12 ga. Reloading Kits (2)  [169833]3327 - Lee 12 ga. Reloading Kits (2) [169833]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two Lee 12 ga. reloading kits are used, with enough tools to reload small volumes of handloaded specialty ammunition. In an era where lead can n
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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12 gauge Shotgun Roll Crimp Tools   [168246]3328 - 12 gauge Shotgun Roll Crimp Tools [168246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This set contains two bench mounted roll crimp tools for 12 ga. shotgun. These are early 1880's style reloading tools that predate the Mec relo...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ballard Rifles, Rimfire Rifleman Books & Taft's Sportsman's Guide for Washington State  [168248]3329 - Ballard Rifles, Rimfire Rifleman Books & Taft's Sportsman's Guide for Washington State [168248]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of books for the outdoorsman have been long out of print but the areas hunted, fished, and techniques to shooting have not changed. ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Firearms Books Winchester, Mauser, Walter and More  [169841]3330 - Firearms Books Winchester, Mauser, Walter and More [169841]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The first book is the "Walther Pistols and Mauser Rifle and Pistols" by W. B. Smith 199, pp. 236 in very good condition hardcover gold edg...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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License Plate, US Forces in Germany  [170053]3331 - License Plate, US Forces in Germany [170053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Forces in Germany 1960 license plate. Some rust, please inspect. Germany 1960
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Hood Ornaments & Axle Grease Caps  [170280]3332 - Hood Ornaments & Axle Grease Caps [170280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 33. 1. Vintage hood ornaments : 1931 Chief Pontiac brass radiator screw cap, 52 Chrysler wings, 50 Pontiac hood, 50s are Dodge Ram Power Wag
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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License Plates, California (5)  [170056]3333 - License Plates, California (5) [170056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different vintage California license plates. 1941 with 1942 top plate. 1940. 1938. 2x 1968. Motorcycle-1968 and 1970 plus Dudley Perkins mostly inta
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******d for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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License Plate Pairs, 4 California  [170182]3334 - License Plate Pairs, 4 California [170182]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 matched pairs of California license plates. 1947, 2x 1963-1 pair dented, rough condition. Blue early 1970's. Some rust present, please inspect...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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License Plate: California World's Fair 1939  [170055]3335 - License Plate: California World's Fair 1939 [170055]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large 1939 California World's Fair license plate. 6x14". Light rust. California 1939
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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License Plates, California (2)  [170090]3336 - License Plates, California (2) [170090]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Single black and gold 1951 California license plate with 1953 lower right corner plate. Light rust and some exposed metal. California 1951 &a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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License Plates, California Matched Pair, 1963  [169965]3337 - License Plates, California Matched Pair, 1963 [169965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matched pair of California black and gold license plates with 63 stamping. Original paint. Some bends, rust and gold paint loss on 1 plate. Calif
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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License Plates, 3 Nebraska Pairs  [170184]3338 - License Plates, 3 Nebraska Pairs [170184]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 matched pairs of Nebraska license plates. 1960, 2x 1969. Some rust, please inspect. Nebraska
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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License Plates, Nebraska (7)  [170054]3339 - License Plates, Nebraska (7) [170054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Nebraska license plates, regular, farm, farm truck and D. 1939,1938, 1948, 2x 1960, 1966, 1972. Some rust and dents, please inspect. Nebraska
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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