"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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English Laws of Savings Banks, Loan Societies, Fraud Punishment, etc. [145060]2642 - English Laws of Savings Banks, Loan Societies, Fraud Punishment, etc. [145060]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19th century financial laws & amendments of England. Includes Laws of Savings Banks (1853 - 1860s), Loan Societies (1840s - 1850s), Punishment ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Professional Numismatics Guild Badge Collection [118902]2643 - Professional Numismatics Guild Badge Collection [118902]
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Lot of five Professional Numismatics Guild badges, from Chicago, Ill., c1967-1972. Includes pins with ribbons from conventions, from the fourth, fifth
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Curiosity World Coin and Stamp Periodicals 1886-1888 [139396]2644 - Curiosity World Coin and Stamp Periodicals 1886-1888 [139396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of nine issues of The Curiosity World, published in Lake Village, New Hampshire by John M. Hubbard. Price lists, articles, and activity of other d
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Heritage Gold Rush Auction Catalogs (6) [89167]2645 - Heritage Gold Rush Auction Catalogs (6) [89167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 hardcover catalogs, Jan 12, 2005, auction Date: 2005 Country: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Heritage Gold Rush Auction Catalogs (6) [89168]2646 - Heritage Gold Rush Auction Catalogs (6) [89168]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 hardcover catalogs, Jan 12, 2005, auction Date: 2005 Country: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Messrs Bang & Company Vintage Auction Catalog/Autographs Catalog [139180]2647 - Messrs Bang & Company Vintage Auction Catalog/Autographs Catalog [139180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Catalog from Messrs Bang & Company of 739 Broadway, New York for their auction February 1889. Thirty-two pages, 6 x 9 inches, well worn. Curios,...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********O for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Numismatic Gallery Auction Catalog of Territorial Gold Coins [139393]2648 - Numismatic Gallery Auction Catalog of Territorial Gold Coins [139393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twelve pages of territorial gold coins torn from a Numismatic Gallery Auction catalog. Date unknown but a $50 Wass Molitor gold is estimated at $1200.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Unpublished Manuscript "The Legacy of Gustaf Franzile" [135699]2649 - Unpublished Manuscript "The Legacy of Gustaf Franzile" [135699]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A typewritten 213 page manuscript written by Benj Fauver, unpublished tale of "The Legacy of Gustaf Franzile." It appears to involve artwo...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to d****9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Token Collector's Historical Lot with 1st Survey for Kappan's Cal Token Reference [116894]2650 - Token Collector's Historical Lot with 1st Survey for Kappan's Cal Token Reference [116894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Invaluable Reference Information for Token Collectors. Group of Newspaper Articles, many published in Coin World in the 70s and Numismatic News in the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 50.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Coin Purses, Nevada Centennial  and Costume Jewelry [91301]2651 - Coin Purses, Nevada Centennial and Costume Jewelry [91301]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black leather coin purses 7x4.5", 2.75x2.75", brown 2.75x2.75". Clip on earrings and brooch. Poor condition Nevada Centennial plastic...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8*****M for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Masonic Pennies from Western States [146180]2652 - Masonic Pennies from Western States [146180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight Masonic pennies from Western States: New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, Nebraska and California. Date: Country: State: City: Provenan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Uncirculated Bag of 1980 Canadian Pennies [145792]2653 - Uncirculated Bag of 1980 Canadian Pennies [145792]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncounted but probably about fifty dollars face value uncirculated 1980 Canadian pennies. Melt value of each penny is 0.03 cents CAD. 14.6 pounds tota
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Sticker Coin Advertising: Mexican Peso [142482]2654 - Sticker Coin Advertising: Mexican Peso [142482]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pasted on a 1962 Mexican one peso coin: "See You / in '72 / Al Bahr / San Diego, Cal. / Good For / One / Camel's Milk" Date: Co...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to x***n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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British Copper Coin Hoard [144876]2655 - British Copper Coin Hoard [144876]
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Collection of English copper coins: Two pence (12 coins); Half pennies (80); Pennies (99). Dates range from the 1890s through the 1960s. Unsorted. Da
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Cook Islands Coinage Sets [148202]2656 - Cook Islands Coinage Sets [148202]
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Lot of two sets of coins from the Cook Islands. 1973 Uncirculated Set struck by the Royal Australian Mint. Nine coins. 1976 Proof Set struck by the Fr
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m****y for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Strongbox, 19th Century, "Floor Safe" [152319]2657 - Strongbox, 19th Century, "Floor Safe" [152319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mid to third quarter 19th century classic strongbox, also known as a floor safe. Hinged top door, with gold and black trim on deep red. Not all paint
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to f*********s for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Peerless Anti-Friction Metal Ingot [116045]2658 - Peerless Anti-Friction Metal Ingot [116045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8.5 x 2 x 1.5" Painted gold. Most likely babbitt. Weighs approx. 5.8 lbs. The Peerless Smelting and Refining Company of Philadelphia, PA was th...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Olympic Club Roman Revival Medal [141017]2659 - Olympic Club Roman Revival Medal [141017]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv: Augustus and Livia / Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Schroeder; Rev: Roman Revival / By / The Olympic Club / April XXVII-XXII / MDCCCLXXXXIII / San Franci...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 0***8 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Pike's Peak So Called Dollar: HK 336 [136240]2660 - Pike's Peak So Called Dollar: HK 336 [136240]
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Mounted in a bezel with loop for hanging, HK-336. Obv: Male bust, part r.; around Zebulon Montgomery Pike. 1779-1813; Rev: Mountain peak, below Pike...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 320.00 - 800.00
Sold to D********l for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Pike's Peak So Called Dollar: HK-336 [136239]2661 - Pike's Peak So Called Dollar: HK-336 [136239]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mounted in a bezel with loop for hanging, HK-336. Obv: Male bust, part r.; around Zebulon Montgomery Pike. 1779-1813; Rev: Mountain peak, below Pike...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 600.00
Sold to p****s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Southwest Expedition Centennial HK-336 [140780]2662 - Southwest Expedition Centennial HK-336 [140780]
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Obv: Male bust, part r.; around Zebulon Montgomery Pike. 1779-1813 Rev: Mountain peak, below Pike's Peak--within center circle; outside, around ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Illinois Sesquicentennial So Called Dollars [124743]2663 - Illinois Sesquicentennial So Called Dollars [124743]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncirculated hoard of 1968 medals commemorating the Illinois Sesquicentennial. Obverse: 1818 / Illinois / 1968 / Sesquicentennial; Reverse: Seal of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Nevada Medals [156527]2664 - Nevada Medals [156527]
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Lot of six medals from Nevada:1964 Nevada Centennial in bronze (2); Mike O'Callaghan governor; Nevada State Capitol/Carson City Coin Press; 1931...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******t for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Award Medals [145503]2665 - Award Medals [145503]
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Lot of three award medals: 1) Pacific Association A.A.U. Championship / Women's 220 yd. Freestyle / Oct. 2, 1927. 2) Electrical and Mechanical E...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 0***8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Award Medals (4) [102852]2666 - Award Medals (4) [102852]
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Los Angeles Unified School District Merit Award, Four Phase Systems to Lou Rodriguez, and Equitable Life Assurance Society to S. V. Maffey Date: Co
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Estimate : 70.00 - 180.00
Sold to 0***8 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Five Vintage Medals [156545]2667 - Five Vintage Medals [156545]
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Lot of five medals dating 1904 and older. 1) 1904 Native Sons of the Golden West Calistoga Meeting (unique shape, made by Wirth & Jachens of Kea...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*********1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Shooting Medals (5) [157917]2668 - Shooting Medals (5) [157917]
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Five different shooting competition medals. These medals are from the National Rifle Association (not dated), the Northwest Sportsmen's Club (3 ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to O*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Church Related Medals [141197]2669 - Church Related Medals [141197]
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Lot of eight medals of a religious nature. St. John's Cathedral, New York (several) ; 1926 Chicago Cardinal Mundelein; St. Christopher; Sunday S...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Four Religious Medals [139002]2670 - Four Religious Medals [139002]
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Lot of four religious medals: 1) 1883 Martin Luther medal in German, pewter(?), 48 mm. 2) Benedictvs XV / Pont Max // 1914 / 1922; gold plated, Gem BU
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*********1 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Fairs & Celebration Medals [141181]2671 - Fairs & Celebration Medals [141181]
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Lot of five medals. 1) 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration, New York, well-worn medal; 2) 1926 Sesquicentennial Celebration; 3) 1967 Niagara Falls 75th ann
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********_.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Five and Ten Mark German Coins [143357]2672 - Five and Ten Mark German Coins [143357]
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Three German coins: 1) 1899-E Five Mark, VG-F; 2) 1908-A Five Mark Prussia, VG-F; 3) 1921 Ten Mark, AU. Date: Country: Germany State: City: Pr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Old Heidelberg Medals (3) [143337]2673 - Old Heidelberg Medals (3) [143337]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Germany – Heidelberg: 1923 porcelain boxed set of three medals in white (43mm), brown (40mm), and black (39mm) medals. The common design on a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 280.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Bronze Medals: Goethe's Visit to Possneck (3) [143336]2674 - Bronze Medals: Goethe's Visit to Possneck (3) [143336]
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Germany – Pössneck: 1923 boxed set of three medals commemorating the centennial of Goethe's visit to Pössneck in 1823. 31mm bron...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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German Brown Porcelain Medals (8) [143341]2675 - German Brown Porcelain Medals (8) [143341]
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Germany Brown Porcelain: Eight (8) brown porcelain medals. (1) 1921 Brown, 48mm porcelain medal. Kronachbund-Sachsengautag, Meissen. Plant on the reve
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Estimate : 180.00 - 360.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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German Notgeld Medals (7) [143338]2676 - German Notgeld Medals (7) [143338]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
German Notgeld: Seven pieces. (1) Berlin: 1922 30 Mark Meissen Brown Porcelain Donation token. Obverse bound male angel with the inscription, Labor Li
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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White Porcelain Medals (6) [143340]2677 - White Porcelain Medals (6) [143340]
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Germany White Porcelain: Six (6) white porcelain medals. (1) Freilichtmuseum Klockenhagen souvenir medal. East Germany, Meissen White Porcelain, 39mm,
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Two German Award Medals [141193]2678 - Two German Award Medals [141193]
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Lot of two: 1) Silver Medal 1892 Arts & Crafts Exhibits at Metz, 41 mm. 2) Reiterfest / Furth / 1925 // horse's head; 40 mm. Date: Countr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 0***8 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Swiss Shooting Medals (4) [143346]2679 - Swiss Shooting Medals (4) [143346]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Swiss Shooting Medals: Four (4) medals: (1) 1849 Aargau-Aarau Shooting Medal. 25th Jubilee of the Swiss Federal Shooting Festival in the city of Aarau
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Four Foreign Medals [102873]2680 - Four Foreign Medals [102873]
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Expo 70 (Asian), 1882-1982 Pictorial of Telephone, 1934-1964 Anniversary of first immigrant, RIGA / RER-P33 Date: Country: State: City: Prove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to O*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Coalinga Token Group [140263]2681 - Coalinga Token Group [140263]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven tokens from Coalinga: D. Bordagaray (4); Masonic Penny; 1972 Water Festival; Ed Walker. Date: Country: State: California City: Coa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to O*********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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NCO Open Mess Two Rock Ranch Station Token [124394]2682 - NCO Open Mess Two Rock Ranch Station Token [124394]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paper chit good for 5 cents at the NCO open mess, Two Rock Ranch Station, Petaluma. Date: Country: State: California City: Petaluma Provenance:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to j********c for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Shy's Pool Token [156510]2683 - Shy's Pool Token [156510]
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SHY'S POOL / F. CERUTTI / RIVERDALE, / CALIF. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Al., rd., 22 mm. Date: Country: State: California City: R...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 0***8 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Eleven Chinese Related Tokens/Medallions [137814]2684 - Eleven Chinese Related Tokens/Medallions [137814]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven Dollar size tokens. Xerox Atta Boy, The Committee, Bank of Trade, Falstaff Beer, 1980 Exhibition, and more. Date: Country: State: Califor
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to G********_.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Watsonville Token Collection [152967]2685 - Watsonville Token Collection [152967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 36 tokens from Watsonville. Jack Novcich (8) ; Owl Recreation Parlor (2); Rex Cigar Store; Teddy Bear (3) ; Cottrell's Cigar Store (2)...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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A. W. Stubbs/ F. Milburn Tokens (2) [154228]2686 - A. W. Stubbs/ F. Milburn Tokens (2) [154228]
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Lot of two tokens from Granada. 1) F. MILBURN / GRANADA, COLO. // GOOD FOR / 5 / CENTS / AT THE BAR; Br., octagonal, 25 mm. 2) A.W. STUBBS & CO....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Grand Junction Token Collection (8) [154223]2687 - Grand Junction Token Collection (8) [154223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight tokens from Grand Junction: Pastime (2: GF 25c & $1); Primrose Bros; The Ranch; The Palace; A. E. Kittermann; Owl Cigar Store; Wadsworth. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Fred Brinkman Token [154210]2688 - Fred Brinkman Token [154210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
FRED BRINKMAN / GROVER / COLO. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN MERCHANDISE (holed); Al., rd., 21 mm. C H K counterstamp. Date: Country: State: Colo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*********m for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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A. McClintock Token [154335]2689 - A. McClintock Token [154335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attributed to Julesburg but unlisted. Good For /12 1/2 / A. Mc Clintock / In / Trade // Brunswick / & / Balke Cos. / (pictorial pool table). Wm,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Julesburg Drug Co. Token [154334]2690 - Julesburg Drug Co. Token [154334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sedgewick County town token. JULESBURG / DRUG CO. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 20 mm. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Ju...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*********m for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Tapp and Anton /Puritan, CO. Token [154302]2691 - Tapp and Anton /Puritan, CO. Token [154302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tapp and Anton Puritan, CO. (PU-1520)_x000D_ 21mm Brass Good for 5 Cents in Trade. Token shows a cut from about 3:00 to 10:00 on obverse. Grades Fine
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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