"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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California No Parking Today Yellow Sign  [168816]3350 - California No Parking Today Yellow Sign [168816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare yellow California State Automobile Association, No Parking Today/Police Dept. two sided enamel sign. 4 round mounting holes. 2 clipped side corne
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to j*******d for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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California Vintage Old Style Railroad Sign  [168815]3351 - California Vintage Old Style Railroad Sign [168815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage old style yellow "RR" sign. We believe this sign is from the Nevada City, CA narrow gauge railroad. 30". Back has orange spra...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Anker-Holth Cream Separator Metal Sign  [170218]3352 - Anker-Holth Cream Separator Metal Sign [170218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Anker-Holth metal and porcelain sign from 1920s. Sign measures 5"x 19" and has slight damage around nail holes. Port Huron Michigan ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*********n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Beatrice Creamery Porcelain Sign  [170214]3353 - Beatrice Creamery Porcelain Sign [170214]
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Beatrice Creamery Company porcelain advertising sign from the 1900s. This metal sign measures 18"x 22" and has some rust on the edges. Bea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Battleboro Overall Co. Sign, c. 1910-15  [157699]3354 - Battleboro Overall Co. Sign, c. 1910-15 [157699]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Curved, porcelain corner sign for the Battleboro Overall Co. in Keene NH. This company was established in 1909 and this sign is advertising their Doub
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Metal Sign for Empire Cream Separator Co.  [170227]3355 - Metal Sign for Empire Cream Separator Co. [170227]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal & porcelain sign for "World Renowned" Empire Cream Separator. Sign measures 9"x 20" and is in rough but very mountable...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to j*******d for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Belle City Incubators Metal & Porcelain Sign  [170230]3356 - Belle City Incubators Metal & Porcelain Sign [170230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Belle City Incubators metal & porcelain sign in vey nice condition. The company out of Racine, Wisconsin, manufactured hatchery equipment for fa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Amour Creameries Metal Sign  [170219]3357 - Amour Creameries Metal Sign [170219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amour Creameries metal & porcelain sign measures 4"x 20". Slight surface wear. Armour Creameries (Not to be confused with the meat com...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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DeLaval Porcelain & Metal Ad Sign  [170216]3358 - DeLaval Porcelain & Metal Ad Sign [170216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Porcelain and metal ad sign for DeLaval Cream Separator measures 12"x 16" has rust around nail fasteners, but in nice condition for its ag...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to M*********n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Magnet Cream Separator Metal Sign  [170217]3359 - Magnet Cream Separator Metal Sign [170217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal ad sign for Magnet Cream Separator. Sign measures 4"x 23" and hasa tear on right corner nail hole, Also has some rust issues, but no...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Clark Hardware Co. Paint Can, Pint w/Original Contents  [169152]3360 - Clark Hardware Co. Paint Can, Pint w/Original Contents [169152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Quart? can of mixed paint with original contents and paper label. The Clark Hdw. Co./Blackhawk, Colo. 4.5x4.25". Blackhawk Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t**********3 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Dean & Brown Lard Tin  [169147]3361 - Dean & Brown Lard Tin [169147]
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Rare blue Dean & Brown Mer. Co./Lard/Buena Vista/Colo. tin with lid. 8x7.5". Some wear to sides and lid. Buena Vista Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Denver Lard Tins, 5  [169154]3362 - Denver Lard Tins, 5 [169154]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Denver lard tins, c. 1895-1910. Silver Dollar with red logo, 6x6" with lid. Sargent Packing, no lid, 5x4.75", some residue. Mini Sunrise...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Pueblo Tins, 2  [169157]3363 - Pueblo Tins, 2 [169157]
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2 Pueblo tins, c. 1885-1910. Little Chief Compound with red Indian logo. 8.75x7.5" with lid, light rust, small dents. Yellow logo San Isabel Pe...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Colorado Lard Tins, 5 Different Towns  [169155]3364 - Colorado Lard Tins, 5 Different Towns [169155]
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5 Colorado lard tins from different towns, c. 1895-1910. R G Johnson, Durango, with black logo and lid, 6x6", some rust. James Fitzgerald, Haxt...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Salina Can and Box Collection  [168635]3365 - Salina Can and Box Collection [168635]
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Salina collection of tins, boxes, jar, flour sack etc. Great for a general store display! See photo. Salina Kansas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to o********o.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Shaving Mug Pair, Personalized  [169383]3366 - Shaving Mug Pair, Personalized [169383]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of hand painted shaving mugs bearing the owner's names. A) E. W. Davisson, a cattleman in West Virginia c 1900. Two big chips. Apothecary...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Shaving Mug, Personalized  [169384]3367 - Shaving Mug, Personalized [169384]
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Vintage shaving mug for A. Coberly. Coberly ran a barbershop in Columbus Nebraska in 1898. Hunting scene. c. 1900
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Montana IOOF Plates  [168750]3368 - Montana IOOF Plates [168750]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20x 9.5" white with green trim IOOF Lodge 48 dinner plates, 1 has a 2" crack. 2 similar plates without IOOF markings. We believe this lodg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Royal Jackson Fine China Pieces (5)  [152838]3369 - Royal Jackson Fine China Pieces (5) [152838]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five pieces of Royal Jackson fine China. Includes 2 plates, a shallow bowl, a teacup, and a saucer. All five are matching pieces with a green leaf des
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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All Sorts of Stuff Grab Bag  [166112]3370 - All Sorts of Stuff Grab Bag [166112]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assorted stuff. Blue felt military hat. Snow globe, sea shells, Eiffel Tower perfume bottle, old camera part?, German made gas made-not assumed to be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Nantucket and Adirondack Hand Woven Basketry (2 pieces)  [170152]3371 - Nantucket and Adirondack Hand Woven Basketry (2 pieces) [170152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 original handwoven Nantucket baskets. 7" Lightship Vase (with glass vase inside) handwoven by Arlene C. Hardy, comes with Certificate ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Apple Peeler and Order Books, 2  [164003]3372 - Cast Iron Apple Peeler and Order Books, 2 [164003]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast iron crank operated apple peeler by Keen Kutter, c. 1898. Mechanism operates smoothly. Yellow Bonnett order book and Ranney-Davis Mercantile orde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Clay Pipes and Bowls, 8  [164329]3373 - Clay Pipes and Bowls, 8 [164329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 vintage clay pipes and bowls. Bowl with letters, ND and could be c. Civil War or earlier. Pipe with FB trademark and 6 point star. 2 white clay pipe
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Barrel and Wood Box Ends (3)  [147473]3374 - Barrel and Wood Box Ends (3) [147473]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9" rusty Pacific Mills Powder. 10" wood Phoenix Horse Shoes with hanging wire, 8.5x10.5" wood FW Braun, Los Angeles Cal.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Turn of the Century Medical Devices Collection  [161514]3375 - Turn of the Century Medical Devices Collection [161514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 lbs. of turn of the century medical devices from Grass Valley, CA. Hemostats, glass syringe and other metal devices. Grass Valley Californi
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Hydrometers From Drug Store, 6  [168856]3376 - Hydrometers From Drug Store, 6 [168856]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 vintage hydrometers in orig wood tubes or box from Jensen Drug Store in Osh-Kosh, WI. About 11". Osh-Kosh Wisconsin
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Osh-Kosh Drug Store Items, 18  [168832]3377 - Osh-Kosh Drug Store Items, 18 [168832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 items from Jensen's Drug Store in Osh-Kosh, WI. Some with original contents. Lotion, Quicool, Men-Tho-Eze etc. Osh-Kosh Wisconsin
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Beginners Microscope Collection, 7  [168766]3378 - Beginners Microscope Collection, 7 [168766]
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7 beginners microscopes. In original wood cases-Micronta 60-240x, Research Mark X11, C O C 100x-600x-no box lid, Selsi 100x-600x, Empire 100x-750x. Ed
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Dental Unit - Large, Vintage Antique  [142361]3379 - Dental Unit - Large, Vintage Antique [142361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete with various equipment! Made by Ritter Dental Manufacturing Co Rochester NY, approx. 1927 is the latest patented date we see. Model B, seria
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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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
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
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
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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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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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
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
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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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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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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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]
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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
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]
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Altar Table, 58 x 18 x 37 inches. China
Bidding Has Concluded
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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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Ansonia Mantel Clock  [170078]3394 - Ansonia Mantel Clock [170078]
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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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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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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
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...
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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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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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