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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National Silver Dollar Roundtable Souvenirs  [129136]3575 - National Silver Dollar Roundtable Souvenirs [129136]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver round commemorating the founding of the National Silver Dollar Roundtable 1982. Limited edition souvenir Coin Card from the National Silver Dol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Springtime In The Rockies/Hawaii Love Token  [129267]3576 - Springtime In The Rockies/Hawaii Love Token [129267]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique half dollar sized love token. Springtime in the Rockies with mountain scene on obverse; Love / from the / Islands / for / Muriel /from / Claren
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Arizona Territory Medal  [129287]3577 - Arizona Territory Medal [129287]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Capitol of Arizona / (building) / At Phoenix; Rev.: Dedication Souvenir / February 25, 1901 / Seal of the Territory of Arizona / 1863. Br., 39 m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to G********_.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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The Cannery Medals  [129290]3578 - The Cannery Medals [129290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of three different 41 mm round metals: obv.: The Cannery / San Francisco; rev.: Grand Reception / Good For / (copper) One Singapore Sling / (bras
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Golden Gate International Exposition Medal Hoard (100)  [129981]3579 - Golden Gate International Exposition Medal Hoard (100) [129981]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 total medals. 50 from the 1940 GGIE Petroleum Exhibit and 50 from the 1939 Exhibit Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to W********y.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Pony Express Race 1923 Medal  [129273]3580 - Pony Express Race 1923 Medal [129273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Pony Express Race 1923 / horse and rider / St. Joseph to San Francisco; Rev.: Wells Fargo / Nevada / National / Bank / of / San Francisco /&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to P********p for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Southern California Coast Medal Collection  [129839]3581 - Southern California Coast Medal Collection [129839]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine medals and a pin badge from the Old Spanish Fiesta Days at Santa Barbara. Medals include: 1963 Long Beach Diamond Jubilee; 1967 Queen Mary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c******n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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California Sesquicentennial Diversity Box Set Medals  [129248]3582 - California Sesquicentennial Diversity Box Set Medals [129248]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four medals housed in an elegant wooden case "cal150rnia Sesquicentennial Diversity" produced by the Northwest Territorial Mint. in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to R*****6 for (700.00 + 154.00BP) = 854.00
 
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California State Fair Presentation Medal  [131362]3583 - California State Fair Presentation Medal [131362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California State Fair Presentation Medal , in original box, 1958, possibly silver plate. Presented to John Peirce, 1958. No maker shown. 3" dia...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Black Hills Mountain Plain Festival token  [129876]3584 - Black Hills Mountain Plain Festival token [129876]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unc. Wht metal. Obverse Greetings Black Hills S.D. To Mountain Plain Denver Colo. Oct 1, 1901. Reverse: Balck Hills w/pic of mountains “T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*********1 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Detroit Evening News: 1898 25th Anniversary Medal  [131243]3585 - Detroit Evening News: 1898 25th Anniversary Medal [131243]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Detroit Evening News: 1898 25th Anniversary Medal. Obverse high relief portrait of the founder. Reverse cartouche with incised inscription: To those /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********7 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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High Relief Medallic Art Co. 1970 South Carolina Tricentennial Bronze Medal  [131240]3586 - High Relief Medallic Art Co. 1970 South Carolina Tricentennial Bronze Medal [131240]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
South Carolina: Impressive high relief Medallic Art Co. 1970 South Carolina Tricentennial Bronze medal. 76mm, Unc. Date: Country (if not USA): St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 130.00
Sold to m*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Spokane Medals  [129284]3587 - Spokane Medals [129284]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Stephens & Monefenger / 405 Sprague Ave./ Spokane, Wash. ; 2) Compliments of Spokane Chamber of Commerce / You Can Make Barrels ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****S for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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British Medal Group (3)  [131245]3588 - British Medal Group (3) [131245]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Winston Churchill: 1965 Bronze Medallic Art Co. high relief medal. Reverse commemorates U.S. British friendship. 2 ¾”. Unc. Britian:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Lusitania German Medals in Original Box, English Version  [129292]3589 - Lusitania German Medals in Original Box, English Version [129292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two Lusitania medals in the original boxes, both with original paperwork certs. Both the German and English varieties were designed in Germany
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****t for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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US Mint Medals (2) Plus Another  [131244]3590 - US Mint Medals (2) Plus Another [131244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union: 1924 Jubilee Penny. Obverse Native American in feather headdress. Sound the Jubilee (50th annive
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6*******d for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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2 Boxing Medallions  [129841]3591 - 2 Boxing Medallions [129841]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Diamond Belt 126, 1st Telegram News. 1/20 , 10 kt. Gold Filled. Two boxers in the ring. 2) 1952, Boxer Award type medal. Gold Plated. Looped Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to m******0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Westminster Kennel Club: 1914 Silver Award Medal.  [131241]3592 - Westminster Kennel Club: 1914 Silver Award Medal. [131241]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Westminster Kennel Club: 1914 Silver Award Medal. The obverse image is of the champion pointer, Sensation, imported from England in 1876 by the club f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Delaware and Hudson Company, Store Bridge Lion Medal  [131325]3593 - Delaware and Hudson Company, Store Bridge Lion Medal [131325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rectangular, Delaware and Hudson Company 100 Year Anniversary, Medal ARts Company, New York. UNC but slightly clean. Bronze. 4" x 2.5". D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to L******8 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Joseph Mickley 1867 Numismatic Society Medal  [131242]3594 - Joseph Mickley 1867 Numismatic Society Medal [131242]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Joseph Mickley: 1867 medal honoring Joseph Mickley as President of the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia. The medal is signed W. H. K
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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