Treasures from Pacific Shores: Numismatics, Mining, & Americana

Auction Details

Welcome to our June 2018 sale!

This 5-day auction has nearly 3,600 lots covering many categories including: Numismatics, Mining, Minerals, General Americana, Railroad, Tokens, Antique Bottles, Gaming, Firearms & Weaponry, Wells Fargo & Express, and much more!

Highlights include:

NUMISMATICS
*The Hawaii Numismatic Collection: rare early Hawaiian coins, medals, and currency.

*A large coin and medal section featuring gold, platinum, and silver coins and medals from around the world. Morgan dollars, peace dollars, St. Gaudens, pennies, nickels, dimes, and more! Rarities & high-grade specimens plus large groups and sets.

*Ingots and bullion bars.

*Numismatic collectibles and ephemera.

TOKENS
*Our second large offering of tokens from the R.B. Worthington Texas Token Collection

MINING & MINERALS

*Aurora, Nevada ore specimens from the famous Gottschalk Collection plus the fabulous Con-Virginia/Dayton Cons. Comstock Ore Collection.

*Museum-quality mineral specimens from around the world.

*Mining lamps and hard goods plus stock certificates feat. Arizona, California, & Nevada

*The Prag Canadian Mining Collection

RAILROAD
*A new offering of railroad and steamer passes from the Potter Collection and others.

BOTTLES
*A pictorial Owl Pharmacy Co. bottle from Seven Troughs, Nevada, one of the all-time great Western mining camp pictorials! One of a large group of great Nevada medicine bottles in this sale. Plus an Excelsior Soda & Mineral Water bottle and other great California & Gold Rush bottles.

GENERAL AMERICANA
*Two different Wurlitzers, a Mason player piano, National cash registers, and a great group of ephemera from the Potter Collection, Prag Collection, and others!

*Finally, a large Bargain/Dealer Section featuring both entry-level collectibles and large dealer lots ideal for resale. Our philosophy for this section is to help beginning collectors start their collections and to restock dealer inventories, therefore helping grow the collecting community as a whole.

FULL AUCTION SCHEDULE

Day 1 (Lots 1000-1718)
Numismatics (1000-1614)
Currency & Scrip (1000-1042)
Gold Coins (1043-1150)
Platinum Coins (1151-1160)
General Coins feat. Hawaii Collection (1161-1418)
Medals (1419-1537)
Ingots (1538-1551)
Numismatic Ephemera (1552-1614)
Gaming (1615-1644)
World’s Fair & Expositions (1645-1667)
Wells Fargo & Express (1668-1718)

Day 2 (2000-2690)
Minerals (2000-2158)
Mining (2159-2690)
Lamps, Candlesticks, & Other Hard Goods (2159-2222)
Assay (2223-2239)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (2240-2690)

Day 3 (3000-3704)
Railroadiana (3000-3150)
Railroad Passes (3000-3019)
Steamer Passes (3020-3045)
Ephemera incl. Lamps (Geographic Sort) (3046-3150)
Bottles (3151-3268)
Medicines (3151-3218)
Soda (3219-3250)
Whiskey & Misc. (3251-3268)
Tokens feat. Part II of the Texas Collection (3269-3512)
Political & Presidential (3513-3544)
Civil War & Military (3545-3626)
Firearms & Weaponry (3627-3704)
Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Etc. (3627-3639)
Swords & Knives (3640-3661)
Ammunition (3662-3689)
Ephemera (3690-3704)

Day 4 (4000-4726)
General Americana
Assorted incl. Furniture, Hard Goods, Hats, Misc. Ephemera, Books (4000-4149)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (4150-4726)

Day 5 (5000-5712)
Native Americana (5000-5101)
Art (5000-5007)
Baskets (5008-5026)
Jewelry (5027-5064)
Points & Tools (5065-5072)
Ephemera (5073-5101)
Cowboy (5102-5136)
Philatelic (5137-5210)
Postal History (5137-5183)
Stamps & Revenue (5184-5210)
Art (5211-5247)
Antique Lamps (5248-5262)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (5263-5713)
General Americana
Mining
Railroad
Numismatics & Tokens

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Tall Beaver Top Hat4028 - Tall Beaver Top Hat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very tall beaver skin hat of the style of the 1830's and Charles Dickens. 8" tall, brim is 12" x 10". Wear to the top edge-- a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to t******V for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Telelography Top Hat4029 - Telelography Top Hat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original Telegraphy hat. Wireless emblem present at the front of the hat. Black cloth. Excellent condition. No makers name readily apparent. Hamilton
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********i.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Three Vintage Hats4030 - Three Vintage Hats
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three hats of divergent uses. A miner's helmet, a jungle pith helmet, and an unmarked bus or street railway conductor hat without hat badge. Min...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a********s.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Two "Bobby" Style Helmets4031 - Two "Bobby" Style Helmets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Police British "Bobby" Helmets. "Bobby" style hats: one is black with a police emblem badge on the front. The second is ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to o*******n for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Two Aviation Hats4032 - Two Aviation Hats
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two aviation hats. The first hat has a US Eagle hat pin at top, inside is a trademark for flight ace. American-made, excellent condition. The second h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***6 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Two Chauffers Hats4033 - Two Chauffers Hats
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two chauffeurs hats. No badge present. No makers name visible. One hat is black the other is brown. The brown hat could double for an aviation hat as
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******V for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Two Firemen's Hats4034 - Two Firemen's Hats
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two firemen's hats. The first hat is a classic 19th century fireman's hat from the third vice president, Gravesend, exempt volunteer firemen...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r**********6 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Vintage Yellow Cab Hat4035 - Vintage Yellow Cab Hat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic yellow cab hat from the 1930s or 40s, made by the Lancaster Brand, Los Angeles California. As a hat alone it's an awesome example of the...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t******V for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Wall Hat Rack4036 - Wall Hat Rack
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Constructed with the mirror at center, geometric pattern. Quite different. 32” across, 17.5” deep with molded wire portions for fitted hats and coats.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Large Hall Chair and Hat Tree4037 - Large Hall Chair and Hat Tree
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful oak and banded maple chair and hat tree combination for the hallway, in a style reminiscent of a cross between McIntosh and Stickley. Over
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Ornate Wood Hat Tree for Hat Collection4038 - Ornate Wood Hat Tree for Hat Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pine construction. Date unknown, c 1950. Overall size 74” tall and 30” diameter. Has four rows of four hats each, with each row from top to bottom pro
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******V for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Elgin Pocket Watch/ Gold Hands4039 - Elgin Pocket Watch/ Gold Hands
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An antique Elgin coin silver pocket watch. The coin silver watch features a sunken second’s sub dial in the six o’clock position. Roman numerals. Hand
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Small Vintage Waltham Open Face Pocket Watch4040 - Small Vintage Waltham Open Face Pocket Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small vintage Waltham open face pocket watch. Nice looking 15 jewel 14K gold filled, open face, engraved back. Date: early 1900's Location: ...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Pre-Revolution Jade Bangles4041 - Two Pre-Revolution Jade Bangles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two antique round cut jade bangle, A grade. Natural pale green color. These are pre-revolutionary pieces. The natural oxidation is from upper reaches
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Jade Buddha Pendant4042 - Jade Buddha Pendant
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Buddha pendant. White Imperial Jade. Smiling Buddha on front and yin yang design on back. Octagonal shape, 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Date: Locatio
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Ivory Cigarette holder4043 - Ivory Cigarette holder
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ivory Cigarette Holder. Carved with talons holding bowl tip. Date: Location: HWAC# 75119
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to t*********5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Sterling silver and gold inlay cigarette case4044 - Sterling silver and gold inlay cigarette case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver and gold inlay cigarette case, octagon in shape. Provenance: From the historical Ben-Tcahvtchavadze Collection. Date: Location:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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California Gold and Quartz Tie Bar4045 - California Gold and Quartz Tie Bar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique 2.12" gold plated tie bar with pin back featuring 3 slivers of quartz with obvious gold. Makes a bold statement on your tie. Date: L...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to f*****a for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Polished Gold in Quartz Pendant4046 - Polished Gold in Quartz Pendant
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Polished gold in quartz matrix set in antiue 14k pendant with bezel. 18 x 24 mm; 12.1 grams. Date: Location: HWAC# 63659
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s******6 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Texas Engraved Gold Cane Head4047 - Texas Engraved Gold Cane Head
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Texas Engraved Gold Cane Head. Inscription reads, " Mrs. Guy Hamilton, Whitewright, Texas.Mother of Pearl inlay . The head is rose gold, prob...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****g for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Old Ivory and Silver Gavel4048 - Old Ivory and Silver Gavel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pre 1900, possibly 1875. A choice ivory gavel with silver trim. Possibly Pacific Northwest in origin. Not engraved. Nice piece! Date: Location:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN4049 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot Withdrawn
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Antique Brass Car Horn4050 - Antique Brass Car Horn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original brass car horn. Made by The Sireno, New York. Number 7447, patented July 28, 1908. Polished brass, very nice condition. Date: Location:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Antique brass table bell or gong4051 - Antique brass table bell or gong
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a table bell or gong; country of origin is Indonesia. The bell stands 5 in. ( 13 cm) tall and is 4 in. (10 cm) in diameter. There is no intern
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Brass Birdcage4052 - Brass Birdcage
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Decorative brass birdcage. 12" diameter 15" high. Very nice stand included--68.5" high. An attractive office or home addition. Dat...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to u********y.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Brass Surveyor's Transit4053 - Brass Surveyor's Transit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Decorative surveyors transit. Brass, moderate on wood base 8" diameter, the scope is 11" long with a level scope on top of 7", the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Pocket Sextant4054 - Pocket Sextant
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass pocket sextant by Ross of London. Device unscrews from covering base, then screws in on top of the base, 3" diameter. Date: Location:...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to m*****a for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Beautiful Walnut Box4055 - Beautiful Walnut Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A wonderful walnut box lined with blue velvet and multi-colored tiles on the lid. It has a brass latch for a lock and is 14 in. X 10 1/2 in. This woul
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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3 Different Vintage Irons4056 - 3 Different Vintage Irons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different sad irons. The A. C. Williams Co. with detachable wooden handle. Some internal rust. Triangular iron with a 5 on top plate and ornate me
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Vintage Bless & Drake Coal Iron4057 - Vintage Bless & Drake Coal Iron
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast iron sad coal fired iron with black handle and curved heat deflector under the handle. The deflector is oval. 19th century. Made in Newark, NJ.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Vintage Brass Andirons4058 - Vintage Brass Andirons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of brass fireplace andirons. Circa 1930 to 1950. Very attractive. Approximately 20"tall, 10" across the feet and 18" deep. Made ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN4059 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot Withdrawn
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Original Ford Gumball Machine4060 - Original Ford Gumball Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One cent. Glass ball top. Glass ball 9” diameter, overall height 12”. This is a tabletop model. Coin locking device. Excellent condition. Date: Lo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Vintage Commercial Coffee Mill4061 - Vintage Commercial Coffee Mill
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage rusted red cast iron commercial coffee mill. 19" x 15" x 11". Some parts missing. Date: Location: HWAC# 37250
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Vintage Doctor's Medical Bag4062 - Vintage Doctor's Medical Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This vintage doctor's black leather medical bag is 16 in.l X 7 in.h X 5 in.w. It has two metal clasps for closure and is monogrammed "A.S.P...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage Oak Crank Telephone4063 - Vintage Oak Crank Telephone
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original oak case windup wall telephone. Refinished surface. Excellent appearance. 18" tall, width with phone mounted on the side and crank is ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Trio of Fairbanks Postal Scales4064 - Trio of Fairbanks Postal Scales
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three scales that were adopted by the US government. Not functioning. Could be used for parts. Date: Location: HWAC# 69072
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Decorative Balance4065 - Decorative Balance
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black marble, 2 layer base, 7.5” square, overall height 28” , overall width 22”. excellent condition. From a long-time Reno Nevada law office, represe
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Two Decorative Brass Items4066 - Two Decorative Brass Items
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass spittoon. Redskin Brand / Chewing Tobacco / Cut Plug. 9.5" diameter, 11 " high. A brass decorative Kleenex box covering for the offi...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Gorham Silver Flatware Set, 19054067 - Gorham Silver Flatware Set, 1905
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling Gorham "Pacific" flatware set in original box with Gorham paper. On the back of the silver is the patent date of Nov. 29, 1905. T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to B********R for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Antique Hand Painted China4068 - Antique Hand Painted China
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 antique hand painted china plate collection: four plates from Bavaria and Germany; one plate from Prussia; three plates from Austria; and five plat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Assorted Camera Lens4069 - Assorted Camera Lens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canon EOS Rebel XSn Date Camera with CANON EF 35-80MM Lens. Pheonix 28-300mm, f4.0-6.3AF for Nikon. Mayima 55mm f2.8 with hard case. Sigma 28-70mm UC
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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2 Unusual Humorous Advertisements4070 - 2 Unusual Humorous Advertisements
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 pair minature cloth panties with lace. About 4- 5 inches each. One item reads, "KEEP OUT, Restricted Area, Souvenir of Nashville, Tenn., &qu...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Circus Ephemera4071 - Circus Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Included: 1922 letterhead for Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus, Eckley, Colorado; 8 x 10 black and white photograph of Lorraine Krueger, RKO
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Collection of 15 Babies with Carriages Cabinet Cards4072 - Collection of 15 Babies with Carriages Cabinet Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 different cabinet cards with babies in carriages, holding dolls, sitting, on a wagon, on a chair etc. Photographers include Beals, W. A. Bradley, E
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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4 Vintage Unopened Cigarette Packs4073 - 4 Vintage Unopened Cigarette Packs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Unopened Cigarette Packs. Ivory Tipped Marlboro with unbroken tax seal. Marlboro Man 6 pack unopened. Bantam Havana Blend, tax seal intact. Fati
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Black American Early Photographs4074 - Black American Early Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. One in pencil is entitled "Johnny Phillips, Amateur Golfing Champion, Ohio, 1920's." The others show a young black couple...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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1836 Letter in German from Washington4075 - 1836 Letter in German from Washington
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We are unable to translate this letter, possibly signed by Jeb.Seifert? Several folds. Date: 1836 Location: HWAC# 63167
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to u********y.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Feminist Union Pins4076 - Feminist Union Pins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Eight Feminist Union Pin "A Woman's Place Is In Her Union" vintage I of A M Worker Solidarity Communication Workers of America Labo...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Four Advertising Mirrors4077 - Four Advertising Mirrors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four advertising mirrors: 1) two 400 / F. L. T. / 614 / Be One Of Us; 2) "The Lady on the Other Side" / Is Requested to use her Influence ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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