The Big Bonanza Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Numismatics, Americana (March 2023)

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Welcome to The Big Bonanza Auction!
 
This is our first live sale since the world-record breaking second (and final) SS Central America Shipwreck Artifacts Auction, which took place on March 4th & 5th, 2023. Virtual catalogs for the SSCA sales are still available on our website and include numerous research essays and articles. We’d sincerely like to thank all who participated and contributed to these historic two auctions!
 
Out of the ocean and back onto land, we’re pleased to present the phenomenal Big Bonanza Auction! This is a 4-day sale encompassing over 2,000 lots in over a dozen collecting categories.
 
Since this auction features Part I of the best Comstock mining collection ever to hit the market, we chose an auction name that honors the “Big Bonanza” ore discovery of 1873 in Virginia City, Nevada!
 
In addition to the Comstock collection, this sale is supplemented by rarities from the Gary Bracken Collection; the Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection; the Joe Elcano Nevada Collection; the Chunlin Zhu Mineral Collection; as well as others.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
 
*The Comstock Collection, Part I*
We’re honored to have been chosen to sell this lifetime Nevada and Comstock Collection. This collection will be sold in multiple parts. Part I, in this sale, focuses on mining stock certificates, ore specimens, ephemera, and publications. Each of these groups includes spectacular items!
 
Within the group of ephemera are pieces dating back to very beginning of the Comstock mining rush. This includes an 1859 mining deed for the Ophir claim, signed by Judge Walsh and mentioning the original discovers. We’re calling this the “Comstock Founding Fathers” mining deed (Lot 4204), and it is truly worthy of the most advanced private or institutional collection. Or see the 1860 illustrated “Wash-Oh!” lettersheet (Lot 4205) with a spectacular cartoon highlighting the dangers of mining stock speculation! Or an 1859 letter (Lot 4206) mentioning some of the first ore Comstock assays!
 
This collection also features hundreds of Comstock checks with great rarities, revenue types, and key autographs represented. Included in this group is the Chollar-Potosi RN check with violet stamp (Lot 4151), the rarest of all Nevada revenue checks!
 
The ore collection includes high grade gold and silver specimens from key Comstock mines, including the Crown Point, Chollar, California, Gould & Curry, Hale & Norcross, and Ophir. Many are from the famous Gottschalk Ore Collection, with original labels.
 
The stock certificate section is phenomenal, with key autograph pieces and dozens of territorial pieces including perhaps the earliest Comstock mining stock ever issued! It also features 1870s-80s stocks from the key major mines, which can sometimes be even rarer than territorial pieces.
 
Part I will grab the attention of the Comstock and Nevada mining collecting community worldwide. And stay tuned for more items from this collection in different categories coming up in future sales!
 
*The Gary Bracken Collection, Part V*
We’re thrilled to offer more great collectibles from the lifetime collection of Oklahoma lawyer Gary Bracken. This auction features a large Philatelic offering, including US and foreign covers and lettersheets, ultra rare stamps, and express covers. Also from the Bracken Collection: rare items from the famous 101 Ranch including a beaded gun belt (Lot 4017) and original advertising posters; a Buffalo Bill CDV (Lot 4020); Colorado bottles, stocks, and ephemera including a fantastic Baby Doe Tabor Archive (Lot 1238); Native American pottery, and more.
 
*The Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection*
A new round of rarities from this fantastic Arizona collection. This sale includes: artifacts from Western forts in Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, and Wyoming; rare 19th-century ammunition and antique firearms incl. a Confederate revolver and Winchester rifles; and Civil War militaria.
 
*Railroadiana*
A brand new batch of railroad and steamer passes from a private collection. Many feature great vignettes. These are always a huge hit with our collectors; this is a robust collecting community! A key piece is a Central Pacific pass signed by Collis P. Huntington (Lot 1009), one of the “Big Four.” And if you have a collection of passes you’re ready to sell, please consider our auction house; we’re setting records!
 
*Numismatics*
This section includes a new group of very rare Nevada national banknotes (Elko, Ely, Reno); liberty war bonds; US gold coins and coin collections; California and Nevada medals; and more.

*American Bank Note Co. (& Other Engravers) Printers Plate Collection*
The start of a major offering, this sale features rare printers plates from the American Bank Note Company and other engravers. These plates were used for currency and stocks/bonds. Plates are lotted in both the Stock & Currency Sections in the catalog. This collection has not come to market before and should generate huge excitement with our numismatic & stock collectors!
 
*Native Americana*
The Native Americana section in this sale is strong! In addition to pottery from the Bracken Collection, this section has arrowheads, beadwork and clothing, Sioux peace pipes, cradleboards, and jewelry.
 
*Mining & Minerals*
This category is dominated by the previously-mentioned Comstock Collection, but also includes California assay ephemera, mining documents from Colorado and Montana, mineral and fossil specimens from the Chunlin Zhu Collection, and mining artifacts.
 
*General Americana*
A nice group of ephemera from Western states (particularly California, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada) incl. rare West Coast directories and Gold Rush checks & exchanges; plus sub-categories such as art, jewelry, gaming, political collectibles, and sports. The sports category includes historic letters from baseball legend Connie Mack! And much more…
 
Please be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website (holabirdamericana.com) to search for items in your collecting categories.
 
*Timed Auctions*
There is a new auction format we have been experimenting with since last December: special weekend timed auctions. These sales are a mix of both new and old material, and they are where we will now run our lower-priced and/or dealer lots. We have always believed the collectors—you—set the market value. With that philosophy in mind, we’ve set very low start prices (usually just $10) on all lots in the timed auctions. The timed auctions have been a huge hit with our bidders and are a fun format we will be continuing to use in the future. (We just had one this last weekend!) Please check our website or subscribe to our email list to be notified of these internet-only auctions hosted exclusively on iCollector, our preferred auction platform.
 
Ready to sell your collection? We’re always looking for high-quality consignments in many categories, including Mining, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Numismatics, Bottles, Firearms, Stocks, and more.
 
If you would like to know more about consigning, or if you have any questions or comments about this sale, please give our office a call at 775-851-1859. 
 
Our friendly staff is ready to help you continue to build your collection. We’ve created an astonishing community of customers around the world, including private collectors, institutions, and dealers. Remember, your collection could set the next world-record!
 
Thanks again for your continued interest in our auctions. And as we like to say, bid early and bid often!
 
--The Holabird Team-- 


Auction Schedule

Thursday, March 30th, 2023, Lots 1000-1552

Railroadiana & Steamship (1000-1126)

Railroad & Steamer Passes

Transportation Ephemera

General Americana (1127-1502)

Geo. Sort

Political

Jewelry

Musical Instruments

Tobacco & Gaming

Sports

Miscellaneous

Bottles, Brewing, Saloon (1503-1552)



Friday, March 31st, 2023, Lots 2000-2548

Art (2000-2062)

Militaria & Firearms (2063-2192)

Stocks & Bonds (2193-2548)

Mining feat. the Comstock Collection

Railroad

Miscellaneous



Saturday, April 1st, 2023, Lots 3000-3531

Native Americana (3000-3148)

Numismatics feat. Nevada Banknotes (3149-3285)

Philatelic (3286-3531)

Express & US Covers

US Stamps

Foreign Stamps & Covers



Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, Lots 4000-4400

Cowboy & Old West feat. 101 Ranch Group (4000-4026)

Mining feat. the Comstock Ore & Ephemera Collection (4027-4400)

Ephemera & Ore

Minerals, Fossils, Viewing Stones

SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Leather Utility Bag, Beaded [162779]3100 - Leather Utility Bag, Beaded [162779]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small leather utility bag, possibly buffalo leather since it is thicker than regular buckskin. Beads are sewn on with a peyote stitch (like laying bri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 0.00BP) = 425.00
 
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Blue Jingle Dress [161548]3101 - Blue Jingle Dress [161548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Children's blue jingle dress for dancing. White metal Pow Wow jingles on both sides. About 22x28". Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Beaded Buckskin Vest for a Child, Framed [162762]3102 - Beaded Buckskin Vest for a Child, Framed [162762]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beaded buckskin vest for a small child, mounted and framed in a Plexiglas box. Indian-tanned buckskin base covered in lazy stitch beadwork with red, b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Beaded Buckskin Vest for a Child, Framed [162763]3103 - Beaded Buckskin Vest for a Child, Framed [162763]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beaded buckskin vest for a small child, mounted and framed in a Plexiglas box. Buckskin base is fully lazy-stitch beaded with red, blue, green, and tu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,900.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,900.00
 
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Beaded Buckskin Vest, Framed [162764]3104 - Beaded Buckskin Vest, Framed [162764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beaded buckskin vest, patterned green cotton cloth lining, 21.5 x 20 inches. Dark blue velveteen back with red ribbon bow just above the waist. Appliq
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to V******y for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Beaded Wool Vest [162751]3105 - Beaded Wool Vest [162751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Olive green wool vest with yellow cotton lining ornamented with contour-beaded floral patterns in 11/0 beads. Sewn with cotton thread, not sinew. Fron
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Beaded Cloth Vest [162753]3106 - Beaded Cloth Vest [162753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beaded cloth vest, black woolen facing with patterned cotton lining. Beautiful contour-beaded floral patterns on front and back, symmetric left-to-rig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to V******y for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Muskrat Fur Vest with Cowrie Shells [162752]3107 - Muskrat Fur Vest with Cowrie Shells [162752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Muskrat fur vest with trade cloth cotton lining and cowrie shell and pony bead (6/0) ornaments for a child. Some fur worn has off at the chest areas.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Buckskin Shirt, Beaded & Fringed [162767]3108 - Buckskin Shirt, Beaded & Fringed [162767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Indian-tanned buckskin shirt with 3-inch-wide loom-beaded strips attached to the sleeves and front-to-back over the shoulders. Thin buckskin ties at t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Moosehide Shirt, Beaded [162766]3109 - Moosehide Shirt, Beaded [162766]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Moosehide shirt, size XL-XXL, no lining, with fringed pockets and seams. Contour-beaded floral designs down the center and on a single breast pocket,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Buckskin Short Pants, Fully Beaded [162770]3110 - Buckskin Short Pants, Fully Beaded [162770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand-sewn buckskin short pants fully covered in a field of lazy-stitch white 12/0 beads with colorful Sioux designs in red, yellow, green, turquoise,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Beaded Dance Bib/Apron [162786]3111 - Beaded Dance Bib/Apron [162786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Women's beaded silk dance bib, possibly Santee Sioux, with glass bead dangles below the waist with two Catholic-style metal charm and an elk too...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to V******y for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Beaded Belt, 35 x 3.5 Inches [162783]3112 - Beaded Belt, 35 x 3.5 Inches [162783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Loom-beaded belt, ~3.5 x 35 inches, with an additional 18 inches of commercial nylon yarn tassels in dark green and yellow. Beads are 11/0 size, makin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Beaded Belt, 48 x 3 Inches [162781]3113 - Beaded Belt, 48 x 3 Inches [162781]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Loom-beaded belt, ~48 x 3 inches with a strawberry and flower motif on a white background with red, yellow, light green, dark green, gray and purple b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p****r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Beaded Belt, Thunderbird Pattern [162784]3114 - Beaded Belt, Thunderbird Pattern [162784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Loom-beaded belt, ~2.5 x 30 inches with an additional 22 inches of commercial nylon yarn tassels in green-yellow hues on each end. Used as part of a g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Beaded Blanket Strip, 63 x 3.75 Inches [162782]3115 - Beaded Blanket Strip, 63 x 3.75 Inches [162782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
At one time, this may have been beadwork attached onto the edge of a blanket. It is lazy-stitched beadwork attached to an Indian-tanned buckskin base
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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Woolen Breechcloth [162758]3116 - Woolen Breechcloth [162758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Breechcloth made of blue wool fabric with red border and green, gold, and purple ribbon trim in a V pattern. Made for a dancer. 70 x 11 inches. Clean
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beaded Yoke (Shoulder Wrap) [162757]3117 - Beaded Yoke (Shoulder Wrap) [162757]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handmade men's dancer's yoke worn over the shoulders, fully covered in red flowers and blue leaves on a white background in contour beadwork...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 0.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Beaded Buckskin Gauntlets [162754]3118 - Beaded Buckskin Gauntlets [162754]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handsewn, beaded buckskin gauntlets with contour-stitched, bright yellow rose design with green leaves and sequins under the beads that outline the fl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 0.00BP) = 170.00
 
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Beaded Buckskin Gauntlets [162759]3119 - Beaded Buckskin Gauntlets [162759]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handsewn, buckskin gauntlets with appliqued beadwork in a floral pattern. Patterned cotton trade cloth lining and 5-inch leather fringe. Definitely us
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 0.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Beaded Buckskin Gauntlets [162765]3120 - Beaded Buckskin Gauntlets [162765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beaded buckskin gauntlets decorated in a flashy rodeo-style floral pattern of contour beadwork. Size men's small. Made with very tiny 12/0 glas...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to V******y for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Beaded Gauntlet Gloves [161521]3121 - Beaded Gauntlet Gloves [161521]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice pair of plus sign and flower beaded gauntlet gloves with fringes. Probably Plains in origin. 13.5x7" Date: Country (if not USA): Stat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 0.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Beaded Headband, Antique Style [162785]3122 - Beaded Headband, Antique Style [162785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique style beaded headband and two epaulettes(?) made of cotton trade cloth on a stiffer backing. Oval epaulettes would have been pinned onto a ves
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 0.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Beaded Buckskin Leggings, 1 Pair [162760]3123 - Beaded Buckskin Leggings, 1 Pair [162760]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One pair of handsewn buckskin leggings, the lower half of the length is fully beaded in lazy stitch with very small, 12/0, glass beads. White backgrou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to V******y for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Beaded Leggings, Possibly Nez Perce or Woodland Style [163863]3124 - Beaded Leggings, Possibly Nez Perce or Woodland Style [163863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Floral themed beaded leggings. Contour beadwork and red broadcloth. Likely part of a dance outfit. Based on the color of the beads, possibly Nez Perce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 0.00BP) = 425.00
 
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Navajo Buckskin Moccasins with Leggings  [161797]3125 - Navajo Buckskin Moccasins with Leggings [161797]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of Navajo moccasins with white buckskin leggings. Sole 10x4", buckskin 82" plus tassels. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Buckskin Moccasins, Beaded - 2 Pair [162775]3126 - Buckskin Moccasins, Beaded - 2 Pair [162775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Child-size beaded buckskin moccasins. Smaller pair (c1880s) has a stiffer sole and could be buffalo hide. It is covered in lazy-stitched 13/0 glass be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Beaded Buckskin Moccasins [162774]3127 - Beaded Buckskin Moccasins [162774]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Buckskin moccasins with commercial rawhide soles. Uppers have appliqued beadwork in reds and turquoise beads. Possibly Santee Sioux. These were stuffe
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Beaded Buckskin Moccasins [162771]3128 - Beaded Buckskin Moccasins [162771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's moccasins, made of Indian-tanned buckskin upper and a rawhide hard sole. The entire upper surface is covered in lazy-stitched beadwork wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to K*****1 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Beaded Buckskin Moccasins [162772]3129 - Beaded Buckskin Moccasins [162772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's moccasins with Indian-tanned buckskin uppers and rawhide soles. The uppers are covered in lazy stitch style beadwork with red, orange, w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to S********o.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Beaded Buckskin Moccasins [162773]3130 - Beaded Buckskin Moccasins [162773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's moccasins with Indian-tanned buckskin uppers and rawhide soles. The uppers are covered in lazy stitch style beadwork with red, orange, y...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 0.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Buckskin Moccasins, Beaded - 2 Pair [162776]3131 - Buckskin Moccasins, Beaded - 2 Pair [162776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. Handsewn, commercially made buckskin moccasins for an infant. Top is covered in lazy-stitched beadwork in red, orange, and yellow on a brownish-red
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********o.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Moosehide Moccasins, Beaded [162777]3132 - Moosehide Moccasins, Beaded [162777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beaded moosehide moccasins made in a one-piece, pointed-toe construction with appliqued beadwork pattern in white, yellow, pink, and red beads surroun
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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18K GOLD MOUNTED FOSSIL BROOCH, Navajo, 1857 [161584]3133 - 18K GOLD MOUNTED FOSSIL BROOCH, Navajo, 1857 [161584]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique 18K GOLD MOUNTED FOSSIL BROOCH. 2 1/2 inches long. Engraved on top "1857"; top band of metal has an arrow engraved, middle "Na...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Silver and Turquoise Bracelet by JDV [160742]3134 - Silver and Turquoise Bracelet by JDV [160742]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice 2 band silver and turquoise bracelet marked JDV, probably Navajo. Nice vintage patina. 2x2.75". Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to G**V for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Silver and Turquoise Cuff [160739]3135 - Silver and Turquoise Cuff [160739]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice silver and turquoise cuff with 5 stones. Heavy silver, total weight about 1.8 oz. Unsigned. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****n for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Silver, Turquoise, Red Stone Cuff and Ring [160738]3136 - Silver, Turquoise, Red Stone Cuff and Ring [160738]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice similar stone duo of size 10.5 Sterling ring and unsigned heavy silver cuff, both with turquoise and red stones. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m****n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Turquoise, Red Stone and Silver Bracelet [160736]3137 - Turquoise, Red Stone and Silver Bracelet [160736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice unsigned turquoise, red stone and silver bracelet with 3 side bands. 2.5" wide. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to K*****1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Silver Squash Blossom Necklace [160737]3138 - Silver Squash Blossom Necklace [160737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unsigned silver squash blossom necklace, about 7 oz. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 0.00BP) = 425.00
 
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Turquoise & Silver Squash Blossom Necklace [160734]3139 - Turquoise & Silver Squash Blossom Necklace [160734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unsigned turquoise and silver squash blossom necklace. 12.5" top to bottom. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,100.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,100.00
 
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Native American Knife and Spoon [161905]3140 - Native American Knife and Spoon [161905]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern Native American bone and stone blade knife 6.5x1". Modern spoon in Anastasi style signed CA, 1 3/8x7.5x3". Small Beaded Alaska pin...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Nevada Indian Police Appointment Letter, c. 1879 [164325]3141 - Nevada Indian Police Appointment Letter, c. 1879 [164325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare US Dept. of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs appointment letter for Waisho as a Captain in the US Indian Police Service, Western Shoshone A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 0.00BP) = 550.00
 
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Native American Booklet Collection [161878]3142 - Native American Booklet Collection [161878]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of Native American booklets. Aztec Ruins, Ancient Basketmakers, Serrano Indians, Cahuilla, Motezuma Well, Modoc, Chaco Canyon, Hopi, M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Long Woven Southwestern Rug [161721]3143 - Long Woven Southwestern Rug [161721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a big one. Woven Southwestern rug with many bands of color going across the short dimension. 58x187", 1.5" hole and some edge fray...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Southwestern Woven Floor Rug [161720]3144 - Southwestern Woven Floor Rug [161720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Woven Southwestern floor rug with black, gray, green, brown and red. 96x55". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (850.00 + 0.00BP) = 850.00
 
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Wool Rug with Birds and Horses [161654]3145 - Wool Rug with Birds and Horses [161654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wool rug with birds, horses with animal theme. 6 birds in center are focal point. No tears or holes. 32x56". Date: Country (if not USA): S...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Woven Small Wool Rug [161656]3146 - Woven Small Wool Rug [161656]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Imported runner size small woven wool rug. Blue, red and tan are main colors. 40x23". No holes or tears, some fringe stains. Date: Country (...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Woven Wool Rug [161655]3147 - Woven Wool Rug [161655]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small runner size woven wool rug. Central theme is 4 archways with 2 columns and hanging lamps. 34.5x55". No holes or tears. Date: Country (...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j******D for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Red, Green and Brown Rug [161907]3148 - Red, Green and Brown Rug [161907]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly red, green and brown rug. 57x37". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Bill of Lading for Treasure Shipment of Gold Bars via Panama [154795]3149 - Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Bill of Lading for Treasure Shipment of Gold Bars via Panama [154795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular Gold Rush-era treasure shipment. This piece holds special significance for our auction house after our SS Central America sales. The SS Ce
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to r******P for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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