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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Nixon/Agnew Inauguration Medals (2)  [101728]5580 - Nixon/Agnew Inauguration Medals (2) [101728]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different Franklin Mint medals in original boxes. 68 and 70mm, bronze proof and traditional finish Date: 1973 Country (if not USA): State: Cit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*******J for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Nixon/Agnew Silver Medal  [129242]5581 - Nixon/Agnew Silver Medal [129242]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse jugate of Richard Milhaus Nixon and Spiro T. Agnew; Reverse: President Richard Nixon Vice President Spiro Agnew. Sterling silver, made by the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a***s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Numbered Tokens  [122346]5582 - Numbered Tokens [122346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) GE Gold Rush; 2) Rock & Play Coupon / 49.F.L.; 3) 613 / Automat / Looping / The Loop. Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Peace Medal  [121420]5583 - Peace Medal [121420]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncirculated. Obv.: Peace Commerce & Plenty / (pictorial sailing ships and peace dove); Rev.: Preliminaries of Peace / Between / Great Britain a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Peace Medals  [129126]5584 - Peace Medals [129126]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three medals celebrating peace: 1) Presidential Journey for Peace Eyewitness Medal, 24kt gold electroplate on sterling by the Franklin Mint, 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******l for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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Presidential Medals  [129142]5585 - Presidential Medals [129142]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four bronze presidential medals: Richard Nixon, Dwight Eisenhower, Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson. 2004 $10 Liberian coin with George W. Bush. An
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Presidential Medals  [129243]5586 - Presidential Medals [129243]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three bronze medals: 1) Theodore Roosevelt Second Term 1901-1905; 76 mm, by Barber; 2) John Adams by De Lue, 44 mm; 3) George Washington at Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Presidential Medals  [129246]5587 - Presidential Medals [129246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 medals of American presidents: Abraham Lincoln, George Washington (11) and John F. Kennedy (8). Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Railroad Medal Collection  [122334]5588 - Railroad Medal Collection [122334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight railroad related medals: Union Pacific Lucky Pieces (3); Greenfield Village Railroad; 1964 Roseville Centennial; 1968 New Orleans commemo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to S*****3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Samson Cordage Works Medal  [121415]5589 - Samson Cordage Works Medal [121415]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their founding in Massachucetts by J. P. Tolman, graduate of the first class of MIT, this 24 mm silver medal feat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35.00 - 70.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Shooting Medal  [129124]5590 - Shooting Medal [129124]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Forster Catharina Schutzen Gesellschaft; Rev.: Cestiet Im Jahre / 1700 / IV/ Preis. Br., rd., 37 mm, loop. Wear indicates much pride in possess
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Silver Commemoratives of Coin Shows  [129152]5591 - Silver Commemoratives of Coin Shows [129152]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven silver pieces issued by coin shows: 2016 30th Anniversary of PCGS (2); 1804 silver dollar COPY in original box from Gallery Mint Museum;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Sports Medal Collection  [124751]5592 - Sports Medal Collection [124751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven medals commemorating sporting events: 1935 sterling silver figure skating; 1939 Red Crown Classic Bowling; 1940 A.B.C. Bowling; 1950 Mic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Token and Medal Collection  [124748]5593 - Token and Medal Collection [124748]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32 eclectic tokens and medals: Illinois Hunter and Jiumper Assocation; 100th anniversary Creighton, Nebraska 1974; Daisy Dollar Air Rifles; M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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U.S. Centennial Medals  [129119]5594 - U.S. Centennial Medals [129119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) HK 20: This medal depicts a female representing the United States. She is in a reclining position rising up reaching for the stars, rep
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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U.S. Mint Issued Silver Medals: The Liberty Series  [129109]5595 - U.S. Mint Issued Silver Medals: The Liberty Series [129109]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 1965 The Liberty Series 3 Coin Set. These rare uncirculated commemorative coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint and feature the Federal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Western States Medal and Token Collection  [122337]5596 - Western States Medal and Token Collection [122337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40 tokens and medals: Nevada (20); Wyoming (4); Nebraska (2) ., Utah (7) and others. Medal, plastic, wooden. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Whitman Publishing"Red Book" Silver Medallions and Pins  [129236]5597 - Whitman Publishing"Red Book" Silver Medallions and Pins [129236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five one ounce silver medallions issued by Whitman Publishing to commemorate various years of the iconic coin collectors price guide. 2006 pew
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to q******s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Casino Chip Collection  [128415]5598 - Casino Chip Collection [128415]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 26 casino chips and slot tokens: Monte Carlo (Reno 1970s); Club Cal Neva; Silver Legacy; Last Frontier (La Center, WA); California Grand (Pache
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6******n for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Airline Medals - 2  [131361]5599 - Airline Medals - 2 [131361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Delta Airline Boeing 727, bronze 2", incased in plastic, Medallic ARt Company. 2) Boeing 767 1986, bronze, 1.5" diameter. Date: Coun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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