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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$5 Liberty/Eagle Spiel Marke Collection  [128462]5440 - $5 Liberty/Eagle Spiel Marke Collection [128462]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven different U.S. $5 sized counters. Liberty varieties: 150, 155, 160, 165, 175, 180 & 190. Eagle reverses. None holed. Date: Count...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******e for (180.00 + 39.60BP) = 219.60
 
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U.S. $5 Indian Head Counters  [128468]5441 - U.S. $5 Indian Head Counters [128468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three different $5 gold piece sized Indian Head counters. One with loop. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjami
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to J*******2 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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U.S. $5 Indian Head Counters Dated 1913  [128466]5442 - U.S. $5 Indian Head Counters Dated 1913 [128466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight counters in the fashion of $5 Indian Head gold pieces. Obverse varieties: 135, 140, 145, 155, 165, 166, 170 & 180. One with loop f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Modern U.S. $5 Indian Head Gold Piece Counters  [122345]5443 - Modern U.S. $5 Indian Head Gold Piece Counters [122345]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 43 spiel marke/counters in the style of U.S. Indian Head $5 gold pieces. Circa 1908-1932. Many with loops for hanging, one on a watch fob chain
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Gem Uncirculated U.S. Counter  [128521]5444 - Gem Uncirculated U.S. Counter [128521]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$5 U.S. gold size: Liberty head obverse: Theodor Bollenhagen & Com. / 49 M. Lane; City Hall New York reverse. 19 mm, gem uncirculated. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Capped Liberty Head $5 Counter  [128522]5445 - Capped Liberty Head $5 Counter [128522]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Capped Liberty Head obverse; "Keep Your Temper" reverse. 22 mm, EF condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenanc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to J*******2 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Shell Card $10 Counters  [121464]5446 - Shell Card $10 Counters [121464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare imitation U.S. $10 gold in brass and bronze. One holed, 26 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to n*******e for (190.00 + 41.80BP) = 231.80
 
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$10 & $20 U.S. Counter Pocket Pieces  [128503]5447 - $10 & $20 U.S. Counter Pocket Pieces [128503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two counters, well used as pocket pieces; one $10 size, one $20 size. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to C******n for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Unusual $10 U.S. Counter  [128520]5448 - Unusual $10 U.S. Counter [128520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare, Liberty variety 1175, with large diameter (30 mm), and button reverse. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to n*******e for (180.00 + 39.60BP) = 219.60
 
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$10 California Counters  [128471]5449 - $10 California Counters [128471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two $10 gold piece sized California Counters: one dated 1847, Liberty Head obverse, Flag reverse. The other: Flag obverse, eagle reverse. Dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****r for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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$10 Liberty Head Counters  [128496]5450 - $10 Liberty Head Counters [128496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four U.S. $10 sized counters. Two with City Hall reverses; two with Lib. 1050/ Eagle 1055 varieties. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to J*******2 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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$10 Liberty Head Counters  [128498]5451 - $10 Liberty Head Counters [128498]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five different U.S. $10 spiel markes. Obverse varieties: 1025, 1035, 1045,1055,1065. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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$10 Liberty Head Counters  [128500]5452 - $10 Liberty Head Counters [128500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different U.S. $10 gold size counters. Liberty head with Eagle reverse and with City Hall reverse. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to C******n for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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$10 Liberty Head Counters  [128519]5453 - $10 Liberty Head Counters [128519]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four different $10 size Liberty Head counters. Die varieties: 1010, 1060, 1100 & 1050. All with eagle reverse. Date: Country (if not ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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$10 Liberty Head Counters  [128524]5454 - $10 Liberty Head Counters [128524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four $10 size Liberty Head counters with four different eagle reverses. Eagle varieties 1065, 1035, 1045 & 1025. Date: Country (if no...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to C******n for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Eagle & Rays $10 Counters  [121479]5455 - Eagle & Rays $10 Counters [121479]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two varieties; 1) Eagle 1132/ Rays 1060, holed, 27 mm. 2) Eagle 1132/ Rays 1060, two holes, 27 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to n*******e for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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U.S. $10 Counter Store Cards  [122355]5456 - U.S. $10 Counter Store Cards [122355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five counters in the fashion of a U.S. $10 gold piece: 1) H. Byron & Co. / Iron & Hardware / 155 Water St. / Milwaukee; 2) Professor ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J*******2 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Silvered $10 U.S. Counter  [128517]5457 - Silvered $10 U.S. Counter [128517]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare $10 U.S. sized counter, silvered Liberty Head, uniface. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Benjamin Fauver Collection
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Silvered Liberty Head  U.S. Counters  [128518]5458 - Silvered Liberty Head U.S. Counters [128518]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three Liberty Head spiel-markes, one $10 size, two $20 size with silvered white metal finish. One City Hall reverse, two eagle reverses. Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to n*******e for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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$20 California Counters 1852 Variety  [128470]5459 - $20 California Counters 1852 Variety [128470]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different 1852 dated $20 gold piece sized California Counters. Varieties 1200 & 1210. Rare. Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to C******n for (180.00 + 39.60BP) = 219.60
 
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