"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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Gilbert's Chemistry Sets and Lab Glassware Hoard  [168754]3380 - Gilbert's Chemistry Sets and Lab Glassware Hoard [168754]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 file boxes of assorted lab glassware, test tube racks etc. 8 metal and 1 wood case Gilbert chemistry sets, mostly displayed without chemicals, some
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Handy Andy Chemistry Set & Porter Microcraft Sets, 3  [168838]3381 - Handy Andy Chemistry Set & Porter Microcraft Sets, 3 [168838]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 metal boxed science sets. Handy Andy CA 5 Student chemistry set. 2 Porter microcraft microscope sets-No. 2105 with dented metal and 216. Most conten
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Porter Microscope and Chemistry Sets and Elite Microscope NIB  [168755]3382 - Porter Microscope and Chemistry Sets and Elite Microscope NIB [168755]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal cased Lionel-Porter microscope lab and Porter chemcraft chemistry lab, both with most contents. New in box Elite Microscope set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****W for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Gilbert Microscope Group, 5  [168810]3383 - Gilbert Microscope Group, 5 [168810]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Empty metal Gilbert Microscope cases-2x blue microscope and lab set. Green paper box with some contents but no scope. 13026 set with broken clasp and
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Nautical Telescopes (2)  [152593]3384 - Nautical Telescopes (2) [152593]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are two nautical telescopes in this lot. The smaller one is made in France at 7in. tall three draw with a slide type eye-piece cover. The large
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Busch Multinett DRGM Opera Binoculars  [169835]3385 - Busch Multinett DRGM Opera Binoculars [169835]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful pair of opera glasses made by Busch. In very good condition about X4 power, model Multinett DRGM. Black enamel finish in good work
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Penitentes Spiked Headband  [161272]3386 - Penitentes Spiked Headband [161272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This spiked headband was used during Christian Holy Week in New Mexico during a passion play or crucifiction ceremony on Good Friday. C. 1840-1900. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Cool Vintage Mens Hats, 4, and Hat Box Group  [169026]3387 - Cool Vintage Mens Hats, 4, and Hat Box Group [169026]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 cool vintage mens hats. Dark brown felt long oval Knox with multi color feathers, size 7 3/8. Olive/brown Dobbs long oval felt with wide band, size
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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O'Brien Wooden Water Skis  [169105]3388 - O'Brien Wooden Water Skis [169105]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Overall good condition including the boots. Models: Competition 66 and two 70 skis. One 70 has a metal OBrien nam plate on the heel
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Voit and  Western WoolWater Ski  [169103]3389 - Voit and Western WoolWater Ski [169103]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two vintage and rare water skis. Voit Lapstrake 70 wooden ski in overall good condition. Western Wool 66 also used but in overall good condition.
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Connelly Water Skis  [169104]3390 - Connelly Water Skis [169104]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Beautifully wooden water skis by Connelly. All Are about 70 in overall good condition, but they do show use. Boots are in good condition.
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Charles Mackintosh Style High Back Chair  [156344]3391 - Charles Mackintosh Style High Back Chair [156344]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hi back oak Charles Mackintosh style chair. Charles Mackintosh, 1886-1928, was a Scottish artist, designer and architect. Some wear on right front ver
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Altar Table  [149122]3392 - Altar Table [149122]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Altar Table, 58 x 18 x 37 inches. China
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to H****e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Old Wooden Chairs, 4, c. 1720's  [160730]3393 - Old Wooden Chairs, 4, c. 1720's [160730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 light wood, perhaps pine, chairs. As per old note on bottom of a chair, "This chair, and three others of like construction are part of the we...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Ansonia Mantel Clock  [170078]3394 - Ansonia Mantel Clock [170078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ansonia Mantel Clock, ca, Late 1800s This company was in business from around 1850 to 1930. Clock measures 24"x 14" and appears to need a ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Carbide Carriage Lamp Trio  [168738]3395 - Carbide Carriage Lamp Trio [168738]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 c. 1899-1915 carbide carriage lamps. Solar by Badger Brass Mfg. Co, Kenosha, WI, Pat. June 15, 1899, complete except for carbide lid. One other Badg
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Terra Cotta Oil Lamps  [157553]3396 - Terra Cotta Oil Lamps [157553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two terra cotta oil lamps, each about four inches long. No documentation. Gary Bracken Collection
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Antique Metal Oil Lamp and Globe  [160649]3397 - Antique Metal Oil Lamp and Globe [160649]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Really cool brass oil lamp in a stand with glass globe. Lamp 14x7.5", globe 11.25x3". Great display piece! Age unknown, possibly Italian.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to H****e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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United States Telephone Co. Brass Base Rotary Telephone  [169219]3398 - United States Telephone Co. Brass Base Rotary Telephone [169219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a vintage 1970's brass base telephone marked United States Telephone Co. by Illinois Bell. Analog rotary dial. Ready for the period corr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Atwater Kent Model 60C Vintage Radio & Repair Books  [169215]3399 - Atwater Kent Model 60C Vintage Radio & Repair Books [169215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a vintage c.1920's Atwater Kent model 60C radio. The center tuning knob is now missing . This unit is without a cabinet however has cons...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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