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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Streetcar Fare Register  [133467]3399 - Streetcar Fare Register [133467]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Used by the Chicago Transit Authority, 11-inch diam x 3-inches deep, possibly used at an El station. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*******D for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Sumpter Valley Railway Hand Lantern  [133498]3400 - Sumpter Valley Railway Hand Lantern [133498]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed on top, Adlake Kero Railroad Lamp, plain clear globe Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Nelson Railroad Coll
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Switch Stand Marker  [133438]3401 - Switch Stand Marker [133438]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavy cast iron frame. Teal and amber lights. 3.75" lenses. 7.5x7.5x12.5" mounted on wooden base. Electrified for modern use. Date: Cou...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Switch Stand Marker by Handlan-Buck Company c1950  [133436]3402 - Switch Stand Marker by Handlan-Buck Company c1950 [133436]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handlan-Buck Switch Stand Marker with 5" reflectors in amber and teal. Measures 9x9x5" tall. Has "FRISCO" (St. Louis & San F...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Switch Stand Marker Lamp  [133433]3403 - Switch Stand Marker Lamp [133433]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aluminum cast frame. 5" lenses 2 red 2 teal. Mounted on a wooden base. Measures 9.5" square x 10" tall. Date: Country (if not USA)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*****9 for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Switch Stand Marker Lamp  [133434]3404 - Switch Stand Marker Lamp [133434]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 blue 2 red 5" lenses with hoods. 10x10x10" Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Nelson Railroad Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul RR Switch Lamp  [133462]3405 - Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul RR Switch Lamp [133462]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul RR. Built in the Milwaukee Road RR Shops, circa 1880-1914. Four lenses, two green are four-inch diameter, two red len
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to f********2 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Telegraph Keys - 4  [133463]3406 - Telegraph Keys - 4 [133463]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Telegraph keys, lot of four. Three are US Army Signal Corps J-38, made by Lionel Co. one in original box. High speed telegraph key US Army Signal Corp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Union Switch & Signal, Style "R-2" Color Light Signal [133624]3407 - Union Switch & Signal, Style "R-2" Color Light Signal [133624]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Southern Pacific RR, Union Switch & Signal Co., 5.5'tall, 3' wide Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Train Signs along Track  [133632]3408 - Train Signs along Track [133632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"W" - whistle, 18 x 14"; X - crossing, 12 x 12" cast iron signs. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Union Switch and a Signal Light  [133381]3409 - Union Switch and a Signal Light [133381]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Union Switch and Signal Light made for New York, New Haven, and Hartford RR. H-5 Searchlight signal was used at signal tower SS-75 at the New Haven, C
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Wabash Classification Lamp & Ephemera  [131033]3410 - Wabash Classification Lamp & Ephemera [131033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. 1. Classification Lamp from one of the Wabashís Blue Painted 700 series 4-8-4 Hudson, the locomotive that pulled ìthe Blue B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b******2 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Wabash Railroad Lanterns - 2  [126919]3411 - Wabash Railroad Lanterns - 2 [126919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Embossed, flat top Dietz Vesta, New York railroad lantern, embossed "WABASH RR" on top, clear globe, unembossed. Excellent condition. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to C******n for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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Western Pacific Railroad Crossing Sign  [133636]3412 - Western Pacific Railroad Crossing Sign [133636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
crossed signs on post, 4" x 4' Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Nelson Railroad Collection
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Worchester Street Consolidated Rear Marker Lamp  [133355]3413 - Worchester Street Consolidated Rear Marker Lamp [133355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Worchester Street Consolidated Rear Marker Lamp with clear globe. Worchester Street Horse RR opened in 1863, merged in 1887 to become the Worchester C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Railroad Car Jack  [133631]3414 - Railroad Car Jack [133631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Simplex #101, 24 x 14 x 4" Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Nelson Railroad Collection
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Railroad Lanterns - 2  [133440]3415 - Railroad Lanterns - 2 [133440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad lanterns from Delaware, Lackawanna, & Western RR. Embossed DL& WRR on flat top, clear globe, made by Dietz; Reading Co Loco Dept, b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j****U for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Railroad Lanterns - 2  [133444]3416 - Railroad Lanterns - 2 [133444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
St Louis, San Francisco RY, wood handle, repainted etched clear globe SLSFRY, Adams and Westlake; UPRR on Adlake, red globe, etched UP. Date: Count
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Railroad Lanterns - 4  [133445]3417 - Railroad Lanterns - 4 [133445]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rock Island, clear unmarked globe, Adams Westlake;next three are all flattop by Dietz: New York, New Hampshire & Hudson, embossed NYNH&H, re...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to r**4 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Railroad Medals Collection  [131268]3418 - Railroad Medals Collection [131268]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (9) various Railroad Transportation Union commemorative medals, in gold, copper and silver plating, including (2) Penn Central medals. One of t
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
 
 
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