The Sweetheart Express Auction (February 2021)

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Greetings Collectors!

The first sale of the 2021 season is upon us as the best sale we’ve had in several years – across the board – in every category. We’ve been fortunate to receive many key collections from around America to offer some of the best material to be sold in years. It is truly a Covid-breaking sale that should have everybody jumping from their seats! In fact, it may be the best cross section of collectibles since the great market crash of 2008. We’ve called this sale “The Sweetheart Express” to commemorate the Valentine’s Day weekend and the Gary Nelson Railroad Collection.

Here’s a look at some of the major categories, with a glimpse at what is in them.

Railroad- the Gary Nelson Railroad Collection, about 600 lots, covering almost every category of railroad collectibles: Model trains; Cast iron trains; Train lanterns; Train signal lights; Train headlights; Train bells; Train ephemera; RR pass collections. This collection contains the very first cast iron train purchased from another major collection.

Arizona history- Rare Vulture Mine gold ingot, c 1911-1914, from an old Wickenburg family; a collection of 19th century Native American photos and documents, including two Apache Scout Medal of Honor winners, 2 letters from famous Earp era lawman Robert Paul, a Copper Queen Mine security force Colt revolver from 1907.

Colorado history- Leadville 19th century photo collection, documents from the miner's strike of 1896-7, spectacular United Mine Workers of America parade banner from the 1903 coal strike, a new discovery silver ingot from Leadville with an engraved mountain scene with a Colorado - famous Rhode Island family tie, choice mining medals and so-called dollars.

Montana history- Stuart MacKenzie’s collection of Montana stocks (all categories), Yellowstone collection, and saloon letters.

Western History – Rare and original tin type of George Custer in original case, and rarities across the board!

Badges etc- fantastic selection from the Lerch collection from California to Colorado; more of the special Presidential Inauguration badge collection, Mare Island, several fire badges, etc

Don Polland western sculpture collection- more than 1000 sculptures of very high quality design and detail from a major southern California collection. Native American themed, some western themed and some civil war, from 4” to three feet! This is the largest collection to be offered publicly!!

The Ken Prag Stocks are incredible- A major part of Ken's collection, this offering is of US businesses other than mining and railroad, plus Oil. It is nothing short of spectacular. Great rarities in every category you can think of, including some rare autographs such as Edison's son, and many important financial figures.

California gold rush- James Marshall autograph, gorgeous gold quartz watch chain and more.

Art- fantastic material across the board- the best we’ve had. David Roberts lithographs (Egypt, and the Holy Land, c1842-44), selections from the Ben-T art collection including a fantastic map from the reign of Peter the Great c 1722, great oils by some of the prominent early twentieth century Russian artists, and more.

Numismatics- great medals including a rare 1862 Lincoln Peace Medal with Osage provenance, California tokens, wood nickels, selections from the Ellsworth collection including the only set of encased large cents with every date, including the rarities!, California gaming token collection, US gold coin “look-alike” counters, so-called dollars and more!!

Firearms: a Copper Queen Mine Colt, several rare Colts with papers, and more.
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Auction Schedule

Day 1, February 11th, 2021, Lots 1000-1729
            General Americana (1000-1275)
                        Geo. Sort
                        Jewelry
                        Marbles & Toys
                        Miscellaneous
            Bottles & Saloon (1276-1339)
                        Bottles
                        Saloon, Brewing, & Drug Ephemera
            Mining Collectibles (1340-1431)
            Stocks & Bonds Part I
                        Mining (1432-1729)
 
Day 2, February 12th, 2021, Lots 2000-2729
            Stocks & Bonds Part II
                        Oil (2000-2113)
                        Railroad (2114-2176)
                        Transportation (2177-2246)
                        Miscellaneous (2247-2645)
                                    Agriculture
                                    Banking
                                    Brewing
                                    Industrial
                                    Other
            Firearms, Military, & Political Collectibles (2646-2729)
 
Day 3, February 13th, 2021, Lots 3000-3757
            Railroadiana & Transportation (3000-3559)
                        Model Railroading (3000-3286)
                        Railroad Equipment (3287-3430)          
                        Railroad & Transportation Ephemera (3431-3559)
            Numismatics (3560-3635)
            Tokens (3636-3704)
            Sports (3705-3757)
 
Day 4, February 14th, 2021, Lots 4000-4763
            Art (4000-4137)
            Native Americana (4138-4148)
            Philatelic (4149-4430)
            Bargains & Dealer Specials Part I
                        Stocks & Bonds (4431-4763)
 
Day 5, February 15th, 2021, Lots 5000-5708
            Bargains & Dealer Specials Part II
                        Philatelic (5000-5209)
                        General Americana (5210-5390)
                        Numismatics (5391-5708)
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Three Cobalt Seltzer Bottles  [131539]1279 - Three Cobalt Seltzer Bottles [131539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three spectacular cobalt blue seltzer bottles from reno. There are only two different cobalt seltzers known, both from Reno. These would make a very a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to b******2 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Mountain Lakes and Elburz Embossed Milk Bottles  [131538]1280 - Mountain Lakes and Elburz Embossed Milk Bottles [131538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Quart embossed milks in mint to near mint. These are two great ghost town milk bottles. The Mountain Lakes bottles are exceptionally rare, and the onl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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J.J. Carollo Liquor Dealer Diamondville, Wyoming Ceramic Jug  [131258]1281 - J.J. Carollo Liquor Dealer Diamondville, Wyoming Ceramic Jug [131258]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic liquor jug, 9" tall, 6" in diameter. Tiny 1/4" base chip on bottom. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Wyoming City: ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,550.00 + 387.50BP) = 1,937.50
 
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Milk Can Trio  [122497]1282 - Milk Can Trio [122497]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three milk cans , the type used at various dairies. The largest one (2' tall) has no markings. The second, about 22" tall, is a ridged des...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Red Top and Red Top Rye Back Bar Bottles   [125101]1283 - Red Top and Red Top Rye Back Bar Bottles [125101]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two cut-glass back bar bottles from the mid-1800s labeled Red Top (white paint over raised letters) and Red Top Rye (red paint in incised letters). Ap
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Vintage Miniature Liquor Bottles (14)  [131632]1284 - Vintage Miniature Liquor Bottles (14) [131632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection 14 miniature liquor bottles, some wit contents, like the ones used by airlines for their beverage service. Included are bottles of Japan
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Julius Goldbaum Whiskey Ephemera, Tucson, A.T.- 1876  [131517]1285 - Julius Goldbaum Whiskey Ephemera, Tucson, A.T.- 1876 [131517]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes four pieces. There is a full page railroad shipping receipt from Empire Transportaion Co's. Fast Freight Line, dated 1876. Mentions...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Boca Brewing Co. Billhead, 1882  [131065]1286 - Boca Brewing Co. Billhead, 1882 [131065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1882 billhead for the famous Boca Brewing Company out of their Virginia City office, printed by the Evening Chronicle Print. This is not from the Truc
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to B*********g for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Old Sawdust Corner Saloon Ad Cards from Bodie (2)   [128017]1287 - Old Sawdust Corner Saloon Ad Cards from Bodie (2) [128017]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Advertisement for the Old Sawdust Corner, Bodie, Calif. Title “Enjoy Life” patronize Old SawDust Corner. A. Maestretti.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to y******e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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California Large Size Black & White Saloon Photos  [123954]1288 - California Large Size Black & White Saloon Photos [123954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Identified by photographer Gardner of Vallejo. Located at 712 Kentucky Street. 1928. 14 x 10.75". 2) Cabinet Card. 7x9". Photograph 5x7...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****a for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Deep red Thos Taylor Sunken panel whiskey fifth  [131401]1289 - Deep red Thos Taylor Sunken panel whiskey fifth [131401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Barnett 788 in 4th edition. Detailed writeup on Taylor in my bottle book, v1. This is the rare, deep red, sunken panel, applied top varient seen on p
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b******2 for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Napa Antique Soda Bottle Collection  [131403]1290 - Napa Antique Soda Bottle Collection [131403]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of eleven different Napa soda bottles, c 1870-1890. Cobalt blue: Napa Woods Soda (smoe exterior wear), Haas bros (annealing crack in top bl
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c**c for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Thomas Taylor Fifth Whiskey Pair  [131400]1291 - Thomas Taylor Fifth Whiskey Pair [131400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thomas Taylor sunken panel in ambewr, applied top, and in slug plate with applied top. Both medium amber, the second with medium whittle. See Nevada
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b******2 for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Belt, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection  [123944]1292 - Belt, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection [123944]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1-3) Two different Silver Dollar Saloon. 1910 Frank Gaines , proprietor and 1913 Poland & Mahoney, props. 1916 Jack Poland propriet...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c**c for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Big Sandy, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection including pictorial  [123945]1293 - Big Sandy, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection including pictorial [123945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) Big Sandy Saloon with a horse head pictorial. Connelly prop. 2) Exchange Saloon. LM Rogers prop's. 1905. 3) Exchange Saloon. Rog...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to f********2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Brady, Montana Saloon Billhead Pair  [123942]1294 - Brady, Montana Saloon Billhead Pair [123942]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1912. Green Front Saloon in red. Wm. Hildreth proprietor. 2) 1913. Different Green Front Saloon. Hildreth. Brady is in Pondera and in 2010 had a po
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Cascade, Montana Saloon Billhead Pair  [123943]1295 - Cascade, Montana Saloon Billhead Pair [123943]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Silver Dollar Saloon. JW Johnson prop. 1910. 2) Mint Saloon. JW Johnson. Green paper. Both small size. Date: 1910, 1913 Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Chester, Montana Saloon Billhead Pair  [123937]1296 - Chester, Montana Saloon Billhead Pair [123937]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Arthurs' Saloon. Title is crossed out. JA Arthur proprietor. 1910. Signed by Renwood & Co. of Chester. 2) Club Saloon. 1906. HE Loranger ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Chinook, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection  [123941]1297 - Chinook, Montana Saloon Billhead Collection [123941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1) First and Last Chance Saloon. Frank Thibaudeau proprietor. 1912. 2) Morrison & Smith. Elk Saloon. 1912. 3) Elk Saloon. Morrison...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f********2 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Choteau. Montana Saloon Billhead Collection  [123938]1298 - Choteau. Montana Saloon Billhead Collection [123938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven. 1) Club Saloon. UG Allen proprietor crossed out and letter signed by M & M Co. 1901. 2-3) Two Different Club Saloons with fancy bi...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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