Spooktacular Auction: Americana, Mining, Numismatics, & More (October 2020)

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Welcome to our Halloween Sale!

We continue to get in marvelous collections of Americana from all over the country. Keep them coming!!!

As many of you have seen, we have found new ways to increase visibility on the internet, which has risen our number o0f competitive bidders by over 30% lately. Our stockpile of registered bidders is one of the largest in America, and we are all thankful to you all for participating in our exciting auctions.

This sale features some amazing one of a kind rarities, and also brings to market several long awaited collections.

Perhaps the top item in the sale is the Pierce Powell copy of the all-time #1 “psychedelic” rock n roll poster, the Charlatans at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City. Long on display in his personal home, Powell’s personal copy of this historic event is now offered. We were unable to verify if this is the only copy, or one of two known. Regardless, if you are a rock n roll collector, it is the all-time #1 poster.

The auction features the collections of Ken Prag, Salvatore Falcone and John Reynolds.

Folks have been asking for a couple years now when we were going to get to the Ken Prag Industrial, Banking and Commercial collections to market. The answer is “NOW.” Perhaps the brewing collection is some of the best in the current sale, which is spread out over the next two sales. As we sort through the massive collection, I’ve seen the turnpike material (early 1800s), banking, foods, industrials, oils, and so much more, including some fabulous autographed material. It will take at least a year to sell this portion of the collection. And there’s more… we are now starting to organize and sell his massive postcard and stereo view collections. Previously we sold Alaska, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado collections. Now its time for California and rarities from other areas of post card collecting. You’ll see some of the best and most beautiful post cards ever printed in this and coming sales, particularly the European art cards, “poster” cards of the PPIE which are unarguably some of the most beautiful cards ever printed, and more.

The Salvatore Falcone Collection of Californiana is a true treasure. Historical photographs of all sorts are a big focus, and include some great rarities, including some key out-of-state pieces, such as Alaska. Medals, and ephemera round out more than 100 lots of key collectibles.

John Reynolds’ collections included more rarities from his Central California collection, as well as his military token collection.

We continue with massive holdings from the Benjamin Fauver collections of counters and tokens. This large group centers on foreign counters and early foreign tokens, some dating back to the 1500s.

Don’t miss the marble collection, large numismatic offerings, historical Hawaii material, rare mining and other maps, gold specimens, Civil war material, stamp collections, western art and so much more.

And remember- we are always after new and major collections to bring to market. We are your source for selling Americana at the best prices obtainable, having sold more than any other company in the past decade alone. We plan on having our entire sales database online soon at no cost – nearly 200,000 lots of Americana sold since 2014. Give us a call today! We have agents all over America, and travel to see most collections.

Auction Schedule

Day 1 (Thur, Oct 29) Lots 1000-1679
Art (1000-1125)
Native Americana (1126-1196)
Textiles (1197-1233)
Foreign Collectibles (1234-1267)
General Collectibles (1268-1307)
Collector Spoons (1308-1315)
Jewelry (1316-1351)
Scales (1352-1353)
Advertising/Signs (1354-1369)
Furnishings & 3D Items (1370-1424)
Music (1425-1429)
Theatre (1430-1456)
Sports (1457-1468)
Tobacciana (1469-1472)
Saloon (1473-1478)
Cowboy (1479-1484)
Comic Books (1485-1491)
Books & Magazines (1492-1520)
Antiquarian Books (1521-1539)
Bottles (1540-1627)
Marbles (1603-1668)
Gaming (1669-1679)

Day 2 (Fri, Oct 30) Lots 2000-2762
Firefighting Memorabilia (2000-2078)
Fraternal Organizations (2079-2080)
Badges (2082-2174) (Also see badges on day 5!)
Numismatics (2175-2295)
Bullion (2175)
Ingots (2176-2178)
Coins (2179-2225)
Currency (2227-2240)
Dies & Hobbs (2241-2249)
Ephemera & Exonumia (2250-2259)
Medals (2260-2281)
So-Called Dollars (2282-2295)
Tokens (2296-2762)

Day 3 (Sat, Oct 31) Lots 3000-3685
Transportation (3000-3034)
Stocks & Bonds (3035-3498)
Minerals (3489-3495)
Mining (3496-3557)
Tools (3558-3566)
Firearms (3567-3584)
Political (3585-3603)
World's Fairs (3604-3619)
Military (3620-3685)

Day 4 (Sun, Nov 1) Lots 4000-4712
General Americana Geo. Sorted AZ-WY (4000-4103)
Maps (4104-4124)
Photographs (4125-4209)
Philatelic(4210-4433)
Wells Fargo (4363-4382)
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part I (4383-4712)

Day 5 (Mon, Nov 2) Lots 5000-5798
Bargains & Dealer Specials Part II
Art (5000-5093)
Native Americana (5094-5113)
Firearms/Weaponry (5114-5116)
Badges (5117-5124)
Foreign Collectibles (5125-5139)
Textiles (5140-5145)
Furnishings & 3D Items (5146-5162)
General Americana Ephemera & Collectibles (5163-5249)
Hollywood/Theatre (5450-5260)
Music (5261-5272)
Cowboy/Saloon/Tobacco (5272-5281)
Bottles (5288-5304)
Gaming (5305-5312)
Jewelry (5313-5322)
General Americana Geographically Sorted (5323-5416)
Political (5417-5420)
Postcards (5421-5428)
Wells Fargo (5429-5433)
World's Fairs (5434-5437)
Sports (5438-5470)
Military (5471-5494)
Mining (5495-5556)
Stocks & Bonds (5558-5796)
Transportation (5770-5798)

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Blow Torch by Clayton-Lambert Mfg Co.  (108745)3560 - Blow Torch by Clayton-Lambert Mfg Co. (108745)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass blow-torch made by Clayton-Lambert Manufacturing Company in a design patented Jan 4, 1921 (says so right there on the embossed front). This was
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j****2 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Verdi Lumber Co. Wooden Pattern Block  (125204)3561 - Verdi Lumber Co. Wooden Pattern Block (125204)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a wooden pattern block for a split pulley that would have been used at the Virginia and Truckee Rail Road foundry to cast a new iron pulley wh
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antique Carpenters Wood Planes (2)  (125219)3562 - Antique Carpenters Wood Planes (2) (125219)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) is 23" long 7" high 3" wide, intricately constructed, high quality. Joh Peter Arns, ARNS USS Stahl 2.) 8" long 3" wide ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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BK Precision Dyna-Jet 747 Vacuum Tube Tester  (108681)3563 - BK Precision Dyna-Jet 747 Vacuum Tube Tester (108681)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portable vacuum tube tester made by BK Precision, Dyna-Jet Model 747. jProduct of Dynascan Corporation, Chicago, Illinois. Serial number 15-07413 appe
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to j********r.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Candeleria Mill Furnace Part Pattern, c. 1880  (125139)3564 - Candeleria Mill Furnace Part Pattern, c. 1880 (125139)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood pattern from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad foundry operation is Carson City. This foundry made parts for public and private railroads, mines
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot Withdrawn3565 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
C1900, French brass cased surveyors compass. Lift up sights w.string hooks, 360 degree scale, needle lock, two levels still fully functional.4.75[x=
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mortar and Pestle, Cast Iron  (124650)3566 - Mortar and Pestle, Cast Iron (124650)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast iron mortar and pestle, approx. Mortar is 8-1/4 inches in diameter across the top and 7-1/4 inches tall. Pestle is approx 12 inches long and 1-5/
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Charleville  Flintlock Pistol  (122907)3567 - Charleville Flintlock Pistol (122907)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a model 13 Charleville flintlock pistol. This french cavalry pistol was manufactured in 1813 and so marked on the barrel. It is smooth bore at
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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French  Percussion Pocket Pistols, Matched Pair  (122910)3568 - French Percussion Pocket Pistols, Matched Pair (122910)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of unmarked percussion pocket pistols attributed to Louis-Francois Devisme of Paris, France. These little pistols are percussion ignit
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j******0 for (450.00 + 99.00BP) = 549.00
 
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French Cavalry Flintlock Pistol model 9  (122909)3569 - French Cavalry Flintlock Pistol model 9 (122909)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a model 9 French cavalry pistol built in St. Etienne. The barrel is 8 in. long at about .69 cal. and the gun is 14 in. overall length. This g
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to C*****t for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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French Coach Pistol  (122906)3570 - French Coach Pistol (122906)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large-bore French Percussion Coach Pistol. This is a finely detailed French coach pistol c.1820's. The dimensions are about .70 cal., 12 in. rou...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to D****u for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Swedish-Made Remington Model M-1867 Rifle  (122912)3571 - Swedish-Made Remington Model M-1867 Rifle (122912)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Remington contract gun made by Carl Gustafs for the Swedish and Norwegian armies S/N 61123. The serial number is present on the breach and o
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle Reproduction by Antonio Zoli/ Navy Arms  (122903)3572 - Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle Reproduction by Antonio Zoli/ Navy Arms (122903)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a NIB Model 1841 "Mississippi rifle" made by Antonio Zoli and imported by Navy Arms S/N 26573. This is a reproduction black powder...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Jim Perry's knife from the XIT Ranch in Texas  (108705)3573 - Jim Perry's knife from the XIT Ranch in Texas (108705)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the knife carried by Jim Perry of the XIT Ranch in Texas. "J. Perry" scribed into the antler handle of a homemade knife based on a...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to o*******9 for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol   (122904)3574 - Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol (122904)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a blunderbuss pistol, caliber unknown, with a 12 in. barrel and 21.5 in. overall length. This gun has a flintlock with an elaborate frizzen sp
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r*********i for (1,400.00 + 350.00BP) = 1,750.00
 
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Frank Wesson Model 1859 Single-Shot .30 Caliber Rifle  (122913)3575 - Frank Wesson Model 1859 Single-Shot .30 Caliber Rifle (122913)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a single-shot two-trigger rifle made by Frank Wesson of "Worcester, Mass. Patented Oct. 25, 1859" marked on the barrel at the brea...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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French Flintlock  Boot Pistols, Pair  (122911)3576 - French Flintlock Boot Pistols, Pair (122911)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of French boot pistols. They are not a matching pair but very closely related. Both pistols are about 7 in. in overall length, about .
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to j******0 for (800.00 + 176.00BP) = 976.00
 
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Lakonia sword with Sheath  (108707)3577 - Lakonia sword with Sheath (108707)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lakonia sword with horn grips. The overall length is 22 in. with a 16.5 in. blade. The blade is made with fullers on both sides and held to
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Large folder knife with Chinese Dragon  (108706)3578 - Large folder knife with Chinese Dragon (108706)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a large folder knife at 11 in. overall with an 8 in. blade. Cleverly made with a button release, horn scales and a folding guard as well. A Ch
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Muzzleloading Shotgun with a Springfield lock  (122914)3579 - Muzzleloading Shotgun with a Springfield lock (122914)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a repurposed Springfield lock marked "Springfield 1839" on a smooth-bore 14 or 15 ga. shotgun barrel. This gun appears to have bee...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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