"Treasures from the Shelves": Americana, Mining, & Numismatics Auction (February Timed 2023)

Auction Details

Day 1, Lots 1000-1757
Minerals and Mining (1000-1103)
General Americana (1104-1699)
Bottles (1700-1757)

Day 2, Lots 2000-2722
Gaming & Tobacciana (2000-2027)
Jewelry (2028-2056)
Stocks & Bonds (2057-2193)
Transportation (2194-2253)
Philatelic (2254-2494)
Military & Firearms (2495-2552)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2553-2624)
Numismatics (2625-2722)
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Patriotic Photographs Detroit Photograph Co. (3) [139712]1600 - Patriotic Photographs Detroit Photograph Co. (3) [139712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has three photographs by the Detroit Photography Co. attributed to W. H. Jackson: #51270 Christ Church Old North Boston (2), #51365 Betsey Ro
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Estimate : 320.00 - 600.00
Sold to c******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Pay Voucher Signed by James Oakes, 1864 [157879]1601 - Pay Voucher Signed by James Oakes, 1864 [157879]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1864 pay voucher signed by Charles Oakes, a noted Indian fighter who was nearly killed in 1850 in Texas. 11x17", 3x 3" tears, small tape r...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Personal Restraint Devices and Handcuffs (5) [157594]1602 - Personal Restraint Devices and Handcuffs (5) [157594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains five (5) different styles of handcuffs or personal restraint devices. There is the Argus "Iron Claw" type 4 made in Chic...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to m****y for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Pewter Dragon Tchotchke and Friends [143949]1603 - Pewter Dragon Tchotchke and Friends [143949]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains a fine pewter dragon made by Hudson #4677; 4 in. tall with red crystal eyes and a clear crystal globe. A mirror diorama with two gla
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to c********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Photo Collection (8) [139988]1604 - Photo Collection (8) [139988]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 vintage photos, most 8 x 5 inches. Outer Harbor at San Pedro; Sweet Water Dam; Court House; others not identified. Three with damage, minor t
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Photograph Collection (13) [139327]1605 - Photograph Collection (13) [139327]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen vintage photographs. Large group in front of the California capitol; Donahue Monument; ruins of Fort McGinniss, Montana; three group p
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Photographs - Miscellaneous - USA (hundreds) [139485]1606 - Photographs - Miscellaneous - USA (hundreds) [139485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of hundreds of B&W photographs. c. 1895 - 1945. No CDVs. No cabinet cards. Portraits and snapshots of ordinary people throughout the US. App...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Poster-Vintage Advertisement of Three Distinct Products  (depicted in One frame) [146547]1607 - Poster-Vintage Advertisement of Three Distinct Products (depicted in One frame) [146547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colored Poster-Vintage Advertisement of Three Distinct Products (depicted in One frame) "Paddler Canadian Salmon", "Holly Brand Blac...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ranch and Racetrack Photo Collection (40) [140034]1608 - Ranch and Racetrack Photo Collection (40) [140034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40 black and white 8 x 10-inch glossy photographs of a horse ranch with racetrack. Cartwright Studios of Sacramento produced the photographs.
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Reproduction Civil War Riding Boots [157605]1609 - Reproduction Civil War Riding Boots [157605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has two pair of horse riding boots. Reproduced in two styles: one pair has loop pull-ups and a square toe; the second pair has a pointed toe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Reynold Family Name History, Framed [147460]1610 - Reynold Family Name History, Framed [147460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Origin of Reynolds family name from Germanic. Framed 13.25x 16.5. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance: John Reynolds Collection
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Rheotome Medical Device [156390]1611 - Rheotome Medical Device [156390]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 20th century Rheotome medical device, used for electrical stimulation, likely quackery. Wood case 4.5x8.75x5.25". Date: Country: Sta...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Royal Canadian Soda Labels, Including String Wrapped Bundles [147855]1612 - Royal Canadian Soda Labels, Including String Wrapped Bundles [147855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 bundles of Royal Canadian soda labels. Original string wrapped 4" bundles-Ginger Ale and Tom Collins Mixer. 2.5" bundle Cola. Date: C...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Saturday Evening Post Covers (2) 1914 & 1928 [126998]1613 - Saturday Evening Post Covers (2) 1914 & 1928 [126998]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two original covers from The Saturday Evening Post: August 22, 1914 edition, with Frank Xavier Leyendecker illustration of a boy and a horse drinking
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Saturday Evening Post Watch Advertisements [147276]1614 - Saturday Evening Post Watch Advertisements [147276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 color watch advertisements from Saturday Evening Post. Elgin(4), Westclox. 2 of the Elgin have slight water damage to LL corner. 13.5x 10.5" ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Scrap Book from 1931 [146230]1615 - Scrap Book from 1931 [146230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scrap book from 1931 with lot of different ephemera pasted onto the pages. Some examples of pieces in this scrap book include political cartoons, news
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Sea Shell Collection, Whelks, Cowries, and Snails, Oh My! ~ 40 pcs [126908]1616 - Sea Shell Collection, Whelks, Cowries, and Snails, Oh My! ~ 40 pcs [126908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful collection of approx. 40+ shells that includes whelks, sand dollars (two with barnacles!), cones, sea urchins, and cowries. Largest whelk is
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Silver Plated Vintage servingware (3) [127730]1617 - Silver Plated Vintage servingware (3) [127730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of three silver plated vintage serving ware, circa early 1900s. Includes: Silver plated candy dish, maker's mark Avon/HMC/Silverplate/Ital...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Small Stein & Cup Collection [139341]1618 - Small Stein & Cup Collection [139341]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A passel of small beer steins and cups. Too many to count, but I'd guess a couple of dozen. Colorful designs and they don't appear to have a...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Spencer Tracy Original Photo by Bruno [155121]1619 - Spencer Tracy Original Photo by Bruno [155121]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possible Original Spencer Tracy portrait by Bruno, Hollywood. 6.25x4.25". Inscribed 1928, to Edward from Dad. Date: Country: State: City...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********O for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Star & Daily Panama Herald Newspaper 1887 [63115]1620 - Star & Daily Panama Herald Newspaper 1887 [63115]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
April 25, 1887, front page of newspaper. Includes some passengers arriving from San Francisco by ship and a death bed confession to a murder. On Mat B
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Taylor Mason Form Hydrometer in Box [147418]1621 - Taylor Mason Form Hydrometer in Box [147418]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original box 9x4.5", has some wear. #5522. One bulb. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Textile Collection (4) [146699]1622 - Textile Collection (4) [146699]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 textiles, Persian patterns, appear antique (c. 1900?), all four have center patterns that emanate outwards, possibly table covers?, all worn
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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The Youth's Companion Magazine (20) [139372]1623 - The Youth's Companion Magazine (20) [139372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20. The Youth's Companion large format magazine issues from 1892 plus a Columbia Exposition/Chicago World's Fair issue from 1893 (w/c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k***d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Theatre Journal [139123]1624 - Theatre Journal [139123]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Journal of vintage newspaper clippings & photos of theatre plays and actors from the early 20th century. Album cover titled Excelsior Journal No...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Theatre Trophy [139270]1625 - Theatre Trophy [139270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (24 x 13.5 x 1 inches, 13.2 lbs) wood plaque with metal shield attached at top and rectangular metal piece attached at bottom. Within shield rea
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********O for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Thomas Edison in Print [140011]1626 - Thomas Edison in Print [140011]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of Thomas Edison ephemera includes the Golden Jubilee of the invention of the electric light bulb 1879-1929. There are two letters wit
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Three Pen & Ink Cowboy address envelopes [137835]1627 - Three Pen & Ink Cowboy address envelopes [137835]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pack of three standard sized envelopes each with a personalized drawing of a cowboy drawn in pen and ink in the return address area on the e
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Thunder Mug Slop Jar [155117]1628 - Thunder Mug Slop Jar [155117]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original white 19th century thunder mug slop jar. Used as a commode in lieu of going to an outhouse. 6x10" with handle. Lip chip, 3 small base...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Tiffany "Zodiac" Desk Set  (5 items) w/RARE Match Safe! [141518]1629 - Tiffany "Zodiac" Desk Set (5 items) w/RARE Match Safe! [141518]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tiffany "Zodiac" Desk Set (5 items) w/RARE Match Safe! In the early 1900s Louis Comfort Tiffany designed 24 different patterned desk-sets...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to m****y for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Tin Cans with Labels (7); pre-1900s [153671]1630 - Tin Cans with Labels (7); pre-1900s [153671]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven tin cans for general store goods including peaches, strawberry jelly, tomatoes, evaporated milk, and pepper. Mostly pre-1900s. Mostly fro
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Tintype and Daguerreotype Photographs 1850's-1870's [157617]1631 - Tintype and Daguerreotype Photographs 1850's-1870's [157617]
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This lot has four photos carried by loved ones. Two daguerreotypes of an older woman, a well dresses man barley visible; and two tintype photos, one c
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Treasures & Artifacts Art Prints, 17 Prints [146809]1632 - Treasures & Artifacts Art Prints, 17 Prints [146809]
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Treasures & Artifacts Art Prints, 17 prints total. Art prints of various treasures and artifacts that range from antique vases to unique glasse...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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U.S. Grant Portrait [129931]1633 - U.S. Grant Portrait [129931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant believed to have been done by Frederick Meserve from a Brady negative, This is excellent, but fragile condition. Oval
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Unidentified Outdoor Photographs; c. 1900-1930 [147445]1634 - Unidentified Outdoor Photographs; c. 1900-1930 [147445]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 35 photographs of people and places outdoors. These photographs are probably of locations in Montana. Some examples of the photographs
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********e for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Union Hardware Ice Skates .c 1940-1950's [114696]1635 - Union Hardware Ice Skates .c 1940-1950's [114696]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of Union Hardware Co. ice skates model 524 1/2 L. There is light rust on the skates, but the leather straps are intact. This is a size
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
 
 
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United States Express Documents, 3 [158349]1636 - United States Express Documents, 3 [158349]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 United States Express. 1863 receipt, 1871 blue check, 1842 United States Mail Coach Waybill 9.25x15". Date: Country: State: City: Pr...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US Map Assortment [147703]1637 - US Map Assortment [147703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 20 US, some maps mostly by Cram, some Rand McNalley. Various states, 2 sided. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance: Stuart Mackenz
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********O for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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US Product Labels, 11 [158396]1638 - US Product Labels, 11 [158396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 US Product labels or flat packages, various sizes. Morning-Tap Cigar, Blue Bonnet tobacco, sardines, Dr. Bonker's Bitters-toning, 2x Governme...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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US Travel Guides (6) [143680]1639 - US Travel Guides (6) [143680]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 travel guides/booklets for various US locations. All paperback. (1) This Week in the Nation's Capital, 32 pp, weekly, issue from 192...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Various Ephemera from 1896 to 1950's (6) [127020]1640 - Various Ephemera from 1896 to 1950's (6) [127020]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About a half dozen various ephemera items, including a citation for bravery, awarded to a soldier in WWI and stamp signed by Pershing, a Campfire Girl
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Very Old Iron Rich Clay Water Pitcher [123503]1641 - Very Old Iron Rich Clay Water Pitcher [123503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handmade water pitcher that is very heavy, made with iron-rich clay. Dark brown glaze, small chip on lip. 9" tall, 7" diameter plus handle...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********O for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Victorian Candelabra wit Hanging Crystals [124479]1642 - Victorian Candelabra wit Hanging Crystals [124479]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pair of Victorian candelabra. While these pieces looked spectacular in about 1880-1900, they are gilded or gold colored pot metal which deteriorat
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to f********a.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vincent, Sturm, and Co. Correspondence; 1869 [146957]1643 - Vincent, Sturm, and Co. Correspondence; 1869 [146957]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Correspondence between Sanford K. Barstow and Vincent, Sturm and Co., a furniture manufacturer in Cleveland Ohio. The correspondence is in regards to
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Vintage Band Photographs [139323]1644 - Vintage Band Photographs [139323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two photographs: 1) Field Signal Corps Band M. N. G. Kansas City; 11 x 9 inches; 2) Cramer's Minstrel Band; 11 x 9 inches, from a Kansas ...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage Black Powder Container [156400]1645 - Vintage Black Powder Container [156400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown vintage black powder container with some white crust on bottom. Cork with leather tether. c. 1880's. 12.5x6". Date: Country: Sta...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*****l for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Vintage Children's Broadsides (4) [109496]1646 - Vintage Children's Broadsides (4) [109496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Delightful collection of vintage children's broadsides: 1) The Queen of Hearts 22" x 9"; 2) "A Friend is Someone Who Likes You b...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Vintage Drinking Gourd [156302]1647 - Vintage Drinking Gourd [156302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage drinking gourd with cork as would be used as a canteen. c. 1900-20. Rope carry handle. 11x7". Date: Country: State: City: Prov...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****z for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage Handmade Copper Pots (Lot of 3) [137553]1648 - Vintage Handmade Copper Pots (Lot of 3) [137553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Large copper pots all with brass handles and a smooth finish. 1. 6-sided, 10.5" wide, 5" deep. Label has been removed from bottom. 2. ...
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Estimate : 220.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Magazines [154653]1649 - Vintage Magazines [154653]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of vintage magazines. 3 Leslie's 1911-12. The Ballet Theater 1941-42, 1943-44.Indian & Scenes of the Southwest. Minerva, Juvenile and ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to k***d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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