The "Mint State" Americana & Numismatics Auction (2025 May)

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Auction Details

Day 1, May 2nd, 2025 (Lots 1000-1558)

Bottles feat. Polak Collection (Lots 1000-1108)
General Americana (1109-1494)
Geo. Sort feat. John Muir & Rare Nevada Documents
Maps & Books
Gaming
General Store & Furnishings
Misc. Categories
Stocks & Bonds (1495-1558)

Day 2, May 3rd, 2025 (Lots 2000-2542)

Native Americana (Lots 2000-2064)
Cowboy (2065-2090)
Militaria, Weaponry, & Political (2091-2187)
Minerals (2188-2319)
Minerals & Fossils
Gold Specimens
Mining (2320-2460)
Assay
Ephemera & Artifacts
Art (2461-2542)

Day 3, May 4th, 2025 (Lots 3000-3542)

Transportation (Lots 3000-3118)
Auto feat. Car Vase Collection
Aviation
Railroadiana, Stage, & Steamship
Vintage Toys (3119-3259)
Numismatics feat. Fred Weinberg Collection (3260-3542)
Currency
US Mint
Ephemera
Ingots & Bullion
Coins
Medals
Tokens

TIMED-ONLY

Day 4, May 5th, 2025 (Lots 4000-4779)

Minerals & Mining (Lots 4000-4087)
Bottles feat. Polak Collection (4088-4227)
General Americana (4228-4508)
Numismatics (4509-4779)

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Ore Assay from Consolidated California and Virginia Mining Co. c.1894 [194549]2346 - Ore Assay from Consolidated California and Virginia Mining Co. c.1894 [194549]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an ore sampling from the Consolidated California and Virginia Mining Co. mining company; the largest producer of gold in the Comstock District
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to B*********g for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Assay by E. Ruhling & Co. for the Savage Mine Co. of Virginia (City), Nevada 1871 [194542]2347 - Assay by E. Ruhling & Co. for the Savage Mine Co. of Virginia (City), Nevada 1871 [194542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This assay #9696 from the office of E. Ruhling & Co. of Virginia, Nevada for the Savage Mine Co.(Pappoose Mill) dated 1871. The total value is $...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Comstock Assays 1892  (2) [194264]2348 - Comstock Assays 1892 (2) [194264]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two assay documents are from the Comstock mines. The Chollar and Potosi Assay Office processed gold and silver for the Savage Mining Co. on Janu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Kent's Patented Improved Gold and Silver Processing c. 1864 [194263]2349 - Kent's Patented Improved Gold and Silver Processing c. 1864 [194263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This document details the cost savings and improved ore extraction by Edward N. Kent a chemist and superintendent at the United States Assay Office in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Western Assay Companies Collection [194256]2350 - Western Assay Companies Collection [194256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is an assay receipt from the Assay Office of J.R. Reedy of Central City, Col. dated May 14, 1891. It shows 14 oz. of gold, and 124 oz. of silver
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Mining Assay Department Artifact Group [195337]2351 - Mining Assay Department Artifact Group [195337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. An instant assay department group, perfect for a shop or office display. Includes: 5 large crucibles, three metal ladles/pouring tools, 5 s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to n***w for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Small 10 Troy oz. Ingot Mold [196420]2352 - Small 10 Troy oz. Ingot Mold [196420]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A small 10 troy ounce ingot mold. It measures 2"x 5.5"x 5.5" and is in decent condition. Please see photos for more details. ^ Date: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to M*****l for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Bullion Molds (2) [195294]2353 - Bullion Molds (2) [195294]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A couple of bullion molds. One is marked Knight Foundry Sutter Creek 40 OZ. Sil. It measures 3"x 7"x 2". The other has no markings. I...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Bullion Weights (11) [196423]2354 - Bullion Weights (11) [196423]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large (481 Troy ounce) bullion weights and 9 much smaller weights. These are all in nice condition, ready to weigh your riches. Please see photos
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Troy Weight Set for Gold Scales, 2 [194738]2355 - Troy Weight Set for Gold Scales, 2 [194738]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1800's-1910. Wood hinged lid set of weights, milligrams up to 12 oz. with tweezers-missing 1 milligram weight. Wood base with 1 DWT to 5 oz T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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