The Wild West Auction (July 2022)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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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"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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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): ...
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 6****A for (2,900.00 + 638.00BP) = 3,538.00
 
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