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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Cast Iron Loco, Tender and 1 Car  [133200]3020 - Cast Iron Loco, Tender and 1 Car [133200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steam Loco 2-4-0 and Tender marked Erie, black with red wheels, no damage. 1 Coach Car, Pennsylvania Lines #1410, no damage, some paint wear. Very goo
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive  [133033]3021 - Cast Iron Locomotive [133033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Locomotive 2-2-0. Ives Mfg Co. Black with red stack. Rated as a Limited Edition. No damage, some paint wear, overall excellent condition. 8x3x5 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to w********r.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive  [133034]3022 - Cast Iron Locomotive [133034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Locomotive 2-2-0. Brown. Harris Toy Co. No damage, very slight paint wear, overall excellent condition. Date: 1885-1901 Country (if not USA): Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****4 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive  [133036]3023 - Cast Iron Locomotive [133036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Locomotive 2-2-0. Patent marked June 1880. Black with red and gold trim. Wheels operate, very light paint wear. Rare in any condition. Excellent condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive and 2 Cars  [133035]3024 - Cast Iron Locomotive and 2 Cars [133035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Locomotive 2-2-0 and Tender, black in color. Two passenger cars, Pennsylvania RR, silver in color. Good condition. Date: 1920s Country (if not USA):
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive and 3 Cars  [133023]3025 - Cast Iron Locomotive and 3 Cars [133023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast Iron #642 Locomotive 4-4-0 and Tender, Black with red wheels and stack. Original bell replaced with plastic Lionel bell. Wheels have been repaint
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive and Cars  [133230]3026 - Cast Iron Locomotive and Cars [133230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Loco and Tender marked Erie, black with red wheels, very good condition, no damage. 1 Passenger Car, Pennsylvania Lines #410, no damage. Yellow Trolly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to w********r.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive and Gondola  [133027]3027 - Cast Iron Locomotive and Gondola [133027]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ideal Mfg Co. 4-4-0 with tender #999. Black in color. Gondola Car brown, marked M. C. R. R. Bell may have been replaced, but harp is original. Overall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive Tender and 1 Car  [133088]3028 - Cast Iron Locomotive Tender and 1 Car [133088]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Locomotive and Tender one piece, black with red trim "60" marked on Tender. No damage. Very light paint wear. Small - approximately 8"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****4 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender and 3 Cars  [133210]3029 - Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender and 3 Cars [133210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Loco 2-2-0. Black with red wheels and gold trim. Tender is black. 3 Red Hopper Cars marked CPRR on the sides. Excellent condition, no damage. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender and 5 Cars  [133086]3030 - Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender and 5 Cars [133086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver in color. Locomotive #400. Tender #808. Cars 1) Passenger car, unmarked 2) Passenger Car #300 3, 4, 5) Passenger Cars all marked #163 Very good
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender, and 2 Cars  [133039]3031 - Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender, and 2 Cars [133039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
I. Junel Mfg. Co. 4-4-0 Black with red trim. Pilot has been replaced, not original. Tender with 8 wheels. First car is red Baggauge Express U.S. Mail,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender, and 3 Cars  [133067]3032 - Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender, and 3 Cars [133067]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2-4-0, Tender #152, black, paint is worn, wheels are red, no damage. 2 Passenger Cars both red, no other markings, no damage. Passenger Car, red with
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender, and 3 Cars - FIRST EVER MADE  [133026]3033 - Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender, and 3 Cars - FIRST EVER MADE [133026]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast Iron Locomotive #1! Carpenter Toy Company. Very first cast iron toy train ever made! From the Collection of Graham Claytor, Amtrak President. Red
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to j*****0 for (475.00 + 104.50BP) = 579.50
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender, and 4 Cars  [133024]3034 - Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender, and 4 Cars [133024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast Iron #444 Locomotive 4-4-0, Black with Red and Gold Trim. With Tender marked P. R. R. Cars include Gondola, red, "M. C. R. R." , two ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender, and 4 Cars  [133025]3035 - Cast Iron Locomotive, Tender, and 4 Cars [133025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast Iron Locomotive. Buffalo Toy Train Mfg. 2-4-0, Black with orange stack, red wheels. With Tender marked 152. Cars include: Passenger Car, blue, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Cast Iron Locomotives Miscellaneous - Fixer Uppers  [133195]3036 - Cast Iron Locomotives Miscellaneous - Fixer Uppers [133195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast Iron Loco 4-4-0 marked on Tender PRR, 1 Cast Iron Coach Car with broken truck, all black. One Southern Pacific Lines Brass Box Car Paperweight or
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Locomotives with Tenders - 2  [133028]3037 - Cast Iron Locomotives with Tenders - 2 [133028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Locomotive 2-2-0 and Tender marked P. R. R. Black, shows some light wear, overall good condition, all parts operable. Locomotive 4-4-0 and tender with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Cast Iron Locomotives with Tenders - 2  [133029]3038 - Cast Iron Locomotives with Tenders - 2 [133029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. Locomotive 0-4-0 and Tender marked "American Flyer" 2. Locomotive 0-4-0 and Tender marked "American Flyer" with coal. Both en...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Cast Iron Passenger Cars - 2  [133063]3039 - Cast Iron Passenger Cars - 2 [133063]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) RPO Lakeshore and Michigan Southern, gray. Normal wear and tear. 2) Passenger Car, red #92, paint shows wear. Both are in excellent condition. Dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****4 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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