The Wild West Auction (July 2022)

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Auction Details

Day 1, Thursday, July 21st, 2022 (Lots 1000-1611)
Philatelic (1000-1480)
Postcards (1000-1177)
Postal History feat. Elcano NV Collection and Bracken Collection (1178-1480)
Express (1481-1500)
Stocks & Bonds (1501-1611)

Day 2, Friday, July 22nd, 2022 (Lots 2000-2625)
Art (2000-2073)
Transportation (2074-2214)
Railroad & Steamer Passes (2074-2156)
Ephemera & Artifacts (2157-2214)
General Americana (2215-2626)
Geographic Sort (2215-2411)
Miscellaneous Categories (2412-2535)
General Store (2536-2626)

Day 3, Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 (Lots 3000-3622)
Firearms & Militaria (3000-3066)
Numismatics (3067-3623)
Currency & Scrip (3067-3112)
Coins feat. US, Ancient, Foreign (3113-3308)
Medals, Badges, & Exonumia (3309-3360)
Tokens feat. Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, & Oklahoma (3361-3623)

Day 4, Sunday, July 24th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4584)
Native Americana (4000-4053)
Cowboy & Wild West (4054-4091)
Minerals & Mining (4092-4193)
Sports (4194-4299)
Bottles feat. Colorado and Oklahoma (4300-4496)
Saloon, Tobacciana, & Gaming (4497-4584)
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Scalenohedral Calcite w/Hematite - 2 pcs [147902]4100 - Scalenohedral Calcite w/Hematite - 2 pcs [147902]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two nice display specimens of cream-colored scalenohedral (a.k.a. dogtooth) calcite, the outer margins of which have been stained deep reddish brown b
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Calcite Sphere [150925]4101 - Calcite Sphere [150925]
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10" diameter nearly clear with very pale greenish cast crystalline. Date: Country (if not USA): China State: City: Provenance: Chunlin...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to b******r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Pink Hobnail Calcite, Large Specimen [147903]4102 - Pink Hobnail Calcite, Large Specimen [147903]
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A large specimen of pinkish hobnail calcite, 14 x 12 x 4 inches. Calcite crystals vary from 3/8-inch to more than one inch across. A beautiful viewing
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Estimate : 400.00 - 650.00
Sold to f*****E for (160.00 + 0.00BP) = 160.00
 
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Citrine Quartz Points - 3  [153300]4103 - Citrine Quartz Points - 3 [153300]
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Three specimens of large, citrine (yellowish) quartz points; 1) three large crystals with thicknesses from 1.5 to 2 inches, transparent near the well-
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Quartz Crystal Sprays - 2 [153301]4104 - Quartz Crystal Sprays - 2 [153301]
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Two large citrine quartz crystal sprays of numerous, radiating spears, from 1/10th of an inch across up to 1 inch in diameter. Crystal lengths up to t
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Specular Hematite - 14.4 pounds [146159]4105 - Specular Hematite - 14.4 pounds [146159]
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Fine-grained, specular hematite with thin reddish-brown oxidation. Some fresh surfaces show shiny metallic luster. Very dense and weighs 14.4 pounds.
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Mineral grouping (8) [151194]4106 - Mineral grouping (8) [151194]
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Eight minerals, which includes a phyllite slab, a type of foliated metamorphic rock created from slate that is further metamorphosed so that very fine
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Arizona State Code of Mine Signals Framed Sign [152174]4107 - Arizona State Code of Mine Signals Framed Sign [152174]
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Coated paper sign in rectangular rustic frame. Arizona State Code of Mine Signals with bell instructions. Frame 25x17". Some condition issues t...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Arizona State Code of Mine Signals Framed Sign #2 [152183]4108 - Arizona State Code of Mine Signals Framed Sign #2 [152183]
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Arizona State Code of Mine Signals coated paper sign in rustic wood frame. Frame 43x19". Rear tape repairs, several perforations. Please inspec...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Arizona State Code of Mine Signals Metal Sign [152186]4109 - Arizona State Code of Mine Signals Metal Sign [152186]
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White lettering on cobalt, metal Arizona mine bell signal sign. 46x18". Colors are sharp. Chips, rust, bent corner. Date: Country (if not US...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to h********h for (1,300.00 + 286.00BP) = 1,586.00
 
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Arizona Mines and Mining Companies by Garbani, 5 [150579]4110 - Arizona Mines and Mining Companies by Garbani, 5 [150579]
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5 of this great Arizona mine reference. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Arizona City: Provenance: Stuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collec
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Estimate : 70.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8***1 for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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California Gold Dredging Co. Articles of Incorporation; 1911 [146221]4111 - California Gold Dredging Co. Articles of Incorporation; 1911 [146221]
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Articles of Incorporation for the California Gold Dredging Company. According to the articles, this company was primarily based in San Francisco with
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Alvord Gold Mines Mining Report [151271]4112 - Alvord Gold Mines Mining Report [151271]
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1891 mining report from Alvord Gold Mines in San Bernardino County, CA. 6 claims of gold bearing rock, discussion of ore, yields and drills. Date:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********5 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Geologic Atlas of California; 1969 [153283]4113 - Geologic Atlas of California; 1969 [153283]
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Geologic Atlas of California published by the California Division of Mines and Geology in 1969. Includes various geological maps of various California
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Colorado Springs Mining Exchange Bldg. No Trespassing Sign [153595]4114 - Colorado Springs Mining Exchange Bldg. No Trespassing Sign [153595]
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"No Trespassing" sign from the Stratton C.C.M. & D. Co., Mining Exchange Building, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Colorado Springs Mi...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to e********5 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Denver Mining Supply Equipment Tag [152088]4115 - Denver Mining Supply Equipment Tag [152088]
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Rectangular white metal The Mine & Smelter, Supply Co., Denver & Salt Lake City. 1 3/8x5". Signs of wear and small chip. Date: Count...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s******B for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Photograph of the Geyser Mine in Colorado; c. 1880s-1910s [153552]4116 - Photograph of the Geyser Mine in Colorado; c. 1880s-1910s [153552]
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Photograph of the Geyser Mine near Silver Cliff, Colorado. Silver Cliff was once the third largest town in Colorado during the 1880s. The town was mos
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Turret, Colorado Canvas Ore Bag; c.1898-1900s [153655]4117 - Turret, Colorado Canvas Ore Bag; c.1898-1900s [153655]
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Canvas ore bag from the Turret, Colorado. This bag is also marked "C.M. & R. Co." for the Colorado Mining and Reduction Company. The s...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Colorado Mining Bags, 3 [152059]4118 - Colorado Mining Bags, 3 [152059]
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3 cloth Colorado bags. The Western Hdwe. Co, Leadville, Colorado. PB Dolan Assayer & Chemist, Victor, Colo. American Smelting and Refining Compa...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Colorado Mining Fobs, 7 [152073]4119 - Colorado Mining Fobs, 7 [152073]
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7 round metal Colorado mining fobs. 3 Climax, 1 Rocky Mountain Fuel, New Jersey Zinc Co., Hawk's Nest Mines The CMS Co. Date: Country (if not...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Ore Wagon Illustration  [151147]4120 - Ore Wagon Illustration [151147]
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A nicely framed illustration of an ore wagon. From Harper's Weekly. From Mine to Mill by Henry R. Poore. Being pulled by majestic horses with a ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*****Z for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Milling in Colorado Illustrations [151158]4121 - Milling in Colorado Illustrations [151158]
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Nicely framed Illustration reprints of the milling process. Lith. by Bien, N.Y. Entered according to an Act of Congress in 1866 by A. E. Mathews in th
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Colorado Mining Framed Illustrations (3) [151144]4122 - Colorado Mining Framed Illustrations (3) [151144]
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3 nicely framed Colorado mining pieces. Contains: 1.1879-81 illustrations from Harper's Weekly & Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. T...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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The Mining Towns of Colorado Illustrations [151148]4123 - The Mining Towns of Colorado Illustrations [151148]
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A nicely framed piece containing various illustrations of mining towns in Colorado. A fantastic and huge display of art. Contains: Gold King Mine, Cri
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Anaconda Mining Original Eagle Lode Mineral Patent and Ephemera [151281]4124 - Anaconda Mining Original Eagle Lode Mineral Patent and Ephemera [151281]
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Original 1893 Anaconda mineral patent for Eagle Lode in the Camp Creek Mining District. About 10 assorted Anaconda letters, safety notices etc. Date:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Montana Mining Prospectus, Financial Report and More, 5 [151270]4125 - Montana Mining Prospectus, Financial Report and More, 5 [151270]
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Butte Georgetown Mining Notice of Assessment, 1915 single page. Emery Silver prospectus. Annual Report of North Butte Mining 1946. Financial report of
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Original Map of Daly Addition Annex, Butte [151280]4126 - Original Map of Daly Addition Annex, Butte [151280]
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Original map of Daly Addition Annex in Butte, Named after Marcus Daly of Copper King Mine. 8.5x11", hand colored lots. Corner chip, creases wit...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Boston and Montana Con. Copper and Silver Mining Letterheads, 4 [146256]4127 - Boston and Montana Con. Copper and Silver Mining Letterheads, 4 [146256]
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4 letterheads. 1893 roofing, 1895 screw blocks, 1891 Kodak film, 1896 star steel. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Butte Prove
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Yellowstone Mining Co. Order Letters, 2 [146253]4128 - Yellowstone Mining Co. Order Letters, 2 [146253]
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1892 letter from Castle Mining to AM Holter Hardware regarding a pump, creased. 1891 letter to AM Holter Hardware regarding a safty(sic) valve. This w
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Copper, Montana Hand Drawn Mining Map [151262]4129 - Copper, Montana Hand Drawn Mining Map [151262]
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10.25x13.75" hand drawn pencil map featuring Copper, Timber Creek, Fork City, Mammoth Mt. 5 miles etc. Possibly original art for a prospectus? ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Granite-Bimetallic Mining Company Records [151282]4130 - Granite-Bimetallic Mining Company Records [151282]
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Records from 1912-19. Payroll and supplies. Folded in half. Some water damage. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Granite County
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d****9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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East Pacific Mining Prospectus, 4 [146257]4131 - East Pacific Mining Prospectus, 4 [146257]
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4 duplicate prospectus, 1903. 1892 letterhead about a check. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Helena Provenance: Stuart Macken
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Stem-Winder MC Documents, 5 [146255]4132 - Stem-Winder MC Documents, 5 [146255]
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1918 minutes of board of directors meeting. Trial balance sheets 1917-2/28, 3/31, 4/30, 5/31. Preliminary prospectus of Rocky Mountain Consolidating
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Garnet Gold Mining Lawsuit Documents [146268]4133 - Garnet Gold Mining Lawsuit Documents [146268]
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About 25 assorted legal documents related to Garnet Gold Mines v. Anaconda and others, and against Garnet. Legal fees, payroll, answer, prospectus hel
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Walkerville Mine Claim Map [146269]4134 - Walkerville Mine Claim Map [146269]
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8.5x11" Walkerville vertical cross section underground workings mine map. A few creases. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City:...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d****9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Henry Elling Gold and Silver Deposit Slips, 4 [146258]4135 - Henry Elling Gold and Silver Deposit Slips, 4 [146258]
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1 undated gold deposit slip. 1873 and 1875 sold to Kountze Bros, paid in gold bar and silver coin. 1873 Kountze receipt for gold bullion and silver co
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146265]4136 - Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146265]
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1873 Memorandum of Gold Bullion at US Assay Office NY. Deposit was for Montana amalgam by Elling/Shift and Co, Virginia City. Paid in gold bars and si
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to f*****E for (40.00 + 0.00BP) = 40.00
 
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Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146259]4137 - Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146259]
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1873 receipt from Kountze Bros for Montana grains and Montana amalgam .838 fine. From Little Camp Creek in Silver Bow County, Montana and yielded most
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146260]4138 - Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146260]
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1874 US Assay Office memorandum for Colorado Amalgam, 335.46 oz. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Provenance: Stuart Mackenzi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146264]4139 - Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146264]
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1874 Memorandum of Gold Bullion from US Assay Office at NY. 278.87 oz, 851 fine. Possible Alder Gulch gold. Elling was paid in gold bars and silver co
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to f*****E for (40.00 + 0.00BP) = 40.00
 
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Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146262]4140 - Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146262]
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1875 receipt and Memorandum US Assay Office NY.191.78 oz. Elling was paid in gold coin. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Prove
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146263]4141 - Henry Elling/Kountze Bros. US Assay Memorandum [146263]
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1875 Memorandum of Bullion at US Assay Office NY. and receipt. 87.46 in gold grains, 812.5 fine grains. Elling was paid in gold bars and coin. Some st
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to f*****E for (30.00 + 0.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Montana Assayer Collection, 16 [146266]4142 - Montana Assayer Collection, 16 [146266]
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About 16 Montana assayer receipts c. 1891-1926. GW Kays, RH Officer, Balbach Smelting, Lewis & Walker, Northport Smelting, Wilton G Brown, Parro...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s*****2 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Montana Mining Document Assortment [146267]4143 - Montana Mining Document Assortment [146267]
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About 40 assorted Montana mining documents from Elkhorn Mining, Alice Gold and Silver, Gold Hill Milling, Block P, Helena Mining, Flathead Lake Club,
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Montana Mining Related Correspondences [151283]4144 - Montana Mining Related Correspondences [151283]
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About 25 mining related correspondences. Montana Finance, Morris Flint Mines, St. Louis Mining, Quartz Lode Mining Claim, Indian Gold Mining lease, Mo
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s*****2 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Montana Mining Company Checks; c. 1900s-1910s [148477]4145 - Montana Mining Company Checks; c. 1900s-1910s [148477]
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Lot of several hundred checks, mostly from Montana mining companies. These companies include the Success Mining Company and the Tamarack & Custe...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Manhattan Silver Mining Company Checks (9) [146210]4146 - Manhattan Silver Mining Company Checks (9) [146210]
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Lot of nine checks from the Manhattan Silver Mining Company in Austin, Nevada. Six of these are imprinted revenue checks. Checks are 7.75 x 3.25. Ther
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Bullfrog, NV Billhead and Letterhead [151266]4147 - Bullfrog, NV Billhead and Letterhead [151266]
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1921 Standard Oil billhead for gold shipment from Pioneer Mines with hand written note regarding gasoline, " This blew up The Poker and Tecumse...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to d****9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Eldorado Enterprise Gold Mining Prospectus [151267]4148 - Eldorado Enterprise Gold Mining Prospectus [151267]
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Prospectus for Nelson, Eldorado Mining Districts in Clark County. Assays-gold 36.85/ton, silver 2.1 oz/ton, platinum .2 oz/ton Date: Country (if no
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Young Gold & Silver Mining Co. Certificate of Incorporation; 1864, Comstock [153582]4149 - Young Gold & Silver Mining Co. Certificate of Incorporation; 1864, Comstock [153582]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Certificate of Incorporation of the Young Gold & Silver Mining Company. This company was formed for the purpose of gold and silver mining in the...
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Mariposa Mill RN Check Pair, Mackay & Fair Signatures, Comstock Mining [148216]4150 - Mariposa Mill RN Check Pair, Mackay & Fair Signatures, Comstock Mining [148216]
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Lot of 2. Rare Bonanza Kings pairing of Mariposa Mill Company Checks with RN-B16a imprinted revenue. 1) Check to Virginia & Gold Hill Water Co.,...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to f*****E for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Comstock Mine Check Collection incl. Mackay, Fair, Yerington, RN [148220]4151 - Comstock Mine Check Collection incl. Mackay, Fair, Yerington, RN [148220]
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Lot of 16 different including 9 with imprinted revenues. Autographs of Mackay, Fair, and Yerington. Instant collection. Includes: Occidental Mill, RN-
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Savage Mine Payroll Checks for Miners [148221]4152 - Savage Mine Payroll Checks for Miners [148221]
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Lot of 10; 5 each for two different superintendents, issued 1867, 1868, and 1871. Five have Charles Bonner as supt.; five are for TB Shamp as supt.. T
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******n for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Pacific Mill & Mining Co. Billhead Collection, Comstock [148219]4153 - Pacific Mill & Mining Co. Billhead Collection, Comstock [148219]
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Lot of 11. The Pacific Mill & Mining Company was formed by the Bonanza Kings Mackay, Fair, Flood, and O'Brien to consolidate their mining an...
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Pacific Mill & Mining Co. Bullion Memorandum (Rare Comstock Assay) [148223]4154 - Pacific Mill & Mining Co. Bullion Memorandum (Rare Comstock Assay) [148223]
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Very rare. We've only offered one of these over the past 10 years (and it was in poor condition). Assay memorandum for "sluice bullion"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (110.00 + 0.00BP) = 110.00
 
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Nevada Code of Mine Signals Broadside; c. 1920s [153616]4155 - Nevada Code of Mine Signals Broadside; c. 1920s [153616]
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Cloth broadside with the "Code of Mine Signals, State of Nevada." Lists the bell signal codes for hoisting and lowering men and equipment ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to A*****0 for (750.00 + 165.00BP) = 915.00
 
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Nevada Mining Company Correspondences, 4 [151261]4156 - Nevada Mining Company Correspondences, 4 [151261]
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Letter to stockholders of Butte and Yerington Copper about the last year's activities, 1910. Montana-Tonopah Mining letter regarding vice presid...
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Diamond Coal & Coke Payroll Sheets [146254]4157 - Diamond Coal & Coke Payroll Sheets [146254]
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2 1898 payroll sheets from Diamond Coal & Coke Co, Supt. had biggest salary at $150/month. Daily report of coal loaded 1899. Originally Hams For...
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Last Chance Mine Bronze by Kenneth Wyatt [151368]4158 - Last Chance Mine Bronze by Kenneth Wyatt [151368]
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Spectacular bronze sculpture of Last Chance Mine by Kenneth Wyatt and cast by Joe Mercer of Groom, TX. Mine entrance metal door with full ore cart, va
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b*****Z for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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2nd Level Wood Sign, Last Chance Mine, Arizona [152338]4159 - 2nd Level Wood Sign, Last Chance Mine, Arizona [152338]
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Wood sign, black lettering on pine. 2nd Level, Nivel NO. 2. 5.25x25". On back is written From: Last Chance Mine Tombstone, AZ. Mine yielded go...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A*****0 for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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"Borax" Smith Signed Asarco Letter [151263]4160 - "Borax" Smith Signed Asarco Letter [151263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare autographed letter Signed by Manager F. M. Smith, also known as "Borax" Smith. Letter is on Asarco letterhead 1907, regarding payment...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (40.00 + 0.00BP) = 40.00
 
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George Gluck Mining Investor Collection; 1930s-1940s [153288]4161 - George Gluck Mining Investor Collection; 1930s-1940s [153288]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of reports, correspondence, and maps of various mining claims in Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Montana, Washington, California, and possibl
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Mining Accident Caution Poster Collection [151272]4162 - Mining Accident Caution Poster Collection [151272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 17 approx. 14x8.5" mining accident safety posters. Bar down, first aid, first aid, Keep it Safe etc. Date: Country (if not USA): Sta...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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AIME Transactions 1894-1928, 22 Volumes [151284]4163 - AIME Transactions 1894-1928, 22 Volumes [151284]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 volumes of AIME transactions, 1894-1926. An important time in US metals production, with 16:1 political issues regarding the value of silver, and t
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***1 for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Mining Prospectuses and More [151260]4164 - Mining Prospectuses and More [151260]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper King Mining report to stockholders 1927, 4 Gallatin Valley Milling order slips c. 1908-1910, Veta Colorado Mining prospectus with foldout map,
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Atlas Blasting Machine [152161]4165 - Atlas Blasting Machine [152161]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Atlas 3-50 blasting machine. 13x6.5x8". Plunger operates freely. Leather handle strap intact. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to M********e for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Miners Fuse and Blasting Cap Pair [152427]4166 - Miners Fuse and Blasting Cap Pair [152427]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusually nearly perfectly preserved original 100ft roll of clover brand safety fuse by Ensen-Bickford co CT. This roll has original wrap and has n
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Copper Nitro-Glycerin Can [152162]4167 - Copper Nitro-Glycerin Can [152162]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper can with Danger, Nitro-Glycerin, Danger red and gold sticker on top. Top handle, no caps. 15x6.25x6.25". Date: Country (if not USA): ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Large Dynamite Box [153643]4168 - Large Dynamite Box [153643]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, large dynamite box. Wording on the front of the box reads, "500 Electric Blasting Caps. Handle Carefully. Do not store or load with any h...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Wood Black Powder Keg [152164]4169 - Wood Black Powder Keg [152164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small wood black powder keg with 4 metal hoops. c. 1900's. 10.5x7.5" Bottom hoop has some rust. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to A*****0 for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Apache Powder Gelatin Wood Box [152432]4170 - Apache Powder Gelatin Wood Box [152432]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Apache Powder Gelatin box. Apache Powder Co., Curtiss, Ariz. Some dovetail joint separation. 8x12x18". Date: Country (if not USA): ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****0 for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Giant Powder Wooden Box c. 1870's [152339]4171 - Giant Powder Wooden Box c. 1870's [152339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare c. 1870's. Giant Powder 50 Lbs., San Francisco. 40% wood powder box. 7x12x17". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prove...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Small Wood Hercules Powder Box [152165]4172 - Small Wood Hercules Powder Box [152165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
25 lbs. Hercules Powder wood box. The California Powder Works. 7x9x13". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Jim &...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Hercules Powder, 25lb Box, c1885 [152428]4173 - Hercules Powder, 25lb Box, c1885 [152428]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 x 7 x 13.5" one end labelled 25lbs/ Hercules Powder/ 7/8/2 The California Powder Works SF Ca. Excellent Condition. Date: Country (if not U...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to A*****0 for (180.00 + 39.60BP) = 219.60
 
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Jefferson Explosives, AL Dynamite Box [152429]4174 - Jefferson Explosives, AL Dynamite Box [152429]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare Jefferson wood dynamite box Birmingham AL a second end panel 50lbs 40% dynamite. excellent cond. 8.5 x 12 x 18" This is the first one...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*****8 for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Wood Dynamite Holder [152430]4175 - Wood Dynamite Holder [152430]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood dynamite holder with simulated dynamite sticks and fuse on top for display. Front sliding door. Side stenciled, 25, ?? Hammond, Spangler, PA. 15x
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Wood Explosives Boxes, 3 [152431]4176 - Wood Explosives Boxes, 3 [152431]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 wood explosives boxes. Hercules Gelatin 50 LBS, Hercules Powder Extra 50 LBS, Independent Gelatin FIFTY POUNDS. Date: Country (if not USA): Sta
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Dreadnaught Safety Fuse Wood Box Panel [151430]4177 - Dreadnaught Safety Fuse Wood Box Panel [151430]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pictorial dreadnaught wood fuse box panel. Safety fuse, 6000 feet. Livermore California. 12.25x19". Nice display panel. Water stain on left 4 n...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Dynamite Stemming Rod [152455]4178 - Dynamite Stemming Rod [152455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dynamite stemming rod as would be used to push dynamite into a drilled hole. Rare. c. 1890 tool. 79". Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to A*****0 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Werk Stearic Acid Candle Box, Wood [152166]4179 - Werk Stearic Acid Candle Box, Wood [152166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood The M. Werk Co. Stearic Acid Candles box with paper end label. M Werk & Co stencil on both long ends. 8.5x11.75x18". Date: Country...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 6****A for (2,900.00 + 638.00BP) = 3,538.00
 
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Goodwin Manufacturing Co Miners Candle Box, 1878 [152426]4180 - Goodwin Manufacturing Co Miners Candle Box, 1878 [152426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Goodwin Manufacturing Stearic wax miners candle box, St Louis 1878. 40 sets 240 candles, 95% complete red black and yellow label on one end.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 6****A for (1,800.00 + 396.00BP) = 2,196.00
 
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Schneider and Company Miners Candle Box with Label [152425]4181 - Schneider and Company Miners Candle Box with Label [152425]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Schneider and company Chicago stearic wax candle box with 95% full label on one end in red and black. 1881. Other printing on the outside of
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to A*****0 for (1,000.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,220.00
 
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Carbide Lamp Pair [152562]4182 - Carbide Lamp Pair [152562]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) Wulf superintendent size lamp with aluminum reflector overall size 9" tall reflector 4 3/4" diameter. 2.) Unmarked unusual early brass...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to A******S for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Justrite Carbide Lamps With Miners Candlesticks [152561]4183 - Justrite Carbide Lamps With Miners Candlesticks [152561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different Justrite carbides with manufacturer attached miners candlesticks. Please refer to Dave Thorpe Masterful book on Carbide lights. Justrite m
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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Miners Carbide Mall and Hat Group [152563]4184 - Miners Carbide Mall and Hat Group [152563]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 soft canvas miners hats. 1 with the employees photo button from Phelps Dodge for M.C. Morales. The other a cute small store sample hat marked WB PA
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to H****e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Original Handmade Miners Candlesticks, 7 [152448]4185 - Original Handmade Miners Candlesticks, 7 [152448]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 crude wire miner's candlesticks, 3 with candle remnants. Several were found in New Mexico. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: P...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Varney Style Miners Candle Stick Group [152560]4186 - Varney Style Miners Candle Stick Group [152560]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 original Varney style sticks. 2 unmarked. 2 marked "Varney"1 "Royal" The 2 Varney's are 11 3/4" with original miners...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*******o for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Bullion Mold [153641]4187 - Bullion Mold [153641]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique bullion mold made of iron. Most likely used for casting gold or silver bullion. No markings to identify the type of bullion or company that us
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to H****e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Dry Washer for Gold Processing [152311]4188 - Dry Washer for Gold Processing [152311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small dry washer for gold processing, appears to be commercially made. c. 1900-15. 2 level dry washer wit)h a steep entry angle, with screens to remov
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (425.00 + 93.50BP) = 518.50
 
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Miners Lunchbox Collection (5) [152564]4189 - Miners Lunchbox Collection (5) [152564]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different miners lunchbox, all classic tools in the mining trade across America. 1.) 2 compartment round style with drinking cup, 7.5" diamet...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****y for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Mining Picks (2)  [153640]4190 - Mining Picks (2) [153640]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two different antique mining picks. These would have been used for dislodging gold or silver ore from veins. Both have wooden handles and metal
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (425.00 + 93.50BP) = 518.50
 
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Ore Bucket [152310]4191 - Ore Bucket [152310]
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Hand riveted loop handle ore bucket. 20" diameter at top, 26 " deep. Overall dimeter about 21". Rusty, nice piece. Date: Country (...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to A*****0 for (475.00 + 104.50BP) = 579.50
 
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Rare Wooden Ore Bucket [152132]4192 - Rare Wooden Ore Bucket [152132]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare wooden ore bucket found in an unidentified underground mine. c. late 1800's. 21.5x15". 1" rope handle. Date: Country (if ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to A*****0 for (900.00 + 198.00BP) = 1,098.00
 
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Sibley Tent Stove, Hand Riveted [152312]4193 - Sibley Tent Stove, Hand Riveted [152312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic mining camp tent stove as used in Alaska and American West. Hand riveted, c. 19th century, Sibley Tent Stove, cone shaped. 18" diameter...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to A*****0 for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Aaron, Hank 1956 Topps Card [145880]4194 - Aaron, Hank 1956 Topps Card [145880]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 31. Milwaukee Braves. Hank, despite his Negro League appearances, had to play in several minor leagues - all of which he won top honors in. (r-4 or
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Estimate : 320.00 - 640.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Aaron, Hank 1957 Topps Card [145895]4195 - Aaron, Hank 1957 Topps Card [145895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
# 20. 1957 was Aaron's 4th year in the major leagues. In 1956 he led the league in batting. (r-2) NOTE ABOUT CARD CONDITION: The football and ba...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to b******r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Aaron, Hank 1958 Topps Card [145896]4196 - Aaron, Hank 1958 Topps Card [145896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#30. In 1957 he led the league in batting average at .322. Top border is very narrow! (r2.5) NOTE ABOUT CARD CONDITION: The football and baseball card
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Aaron, Hank 1959 Topps Card [145881]4197 - Aaron, Hank 1959 Topps Card [145881]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#380. Short border on right. Still in very nice condition. In the 1958 World Series he hit .333. (r-4) NOTE ABOUT CARD CONDITION: The football and bas
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Estimate : 320.00 - 640.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Aaron, Hank 1966 & 1971 Topps Cards [153436]4198 - Aaron, Hank 1966 & 1971 Topps Cards [153436]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1966 Topps. #500. (r-3). 2) 1971 Topps. #400. (r-5). NOTE ABOUT CARD CONDITION: The football and baseball cards that came to us had not been graded
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Estimate : 110.00 - 220.00
Sold to H****e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Ashburn, Richie 1950 Bowman & 1954 Topps Cards [153437]4199 - Ashburn, Richie 1950 Bowman & 1954 Topps Cards [153437]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1950 Bowman. #84. (r-4). 2) 1954 Topps. #45. (r-3) NOTE ABOUT CARD CONDITION: The football and baseball cards that came to us had not been graded.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to V********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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