Western Americana Safari

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Western Americana Safari Auction

This four day sale features some of our best offerings to date in the following categories: Gold, Mining, Native Americana, Cowboy, Firearms, Taxidermy, Railroad & Express, Tokens, Coins, Ingots, Medals, Bottles, Gaming, and General Americana.

Highlights include: the Don Young Collection of US Medals & Exonumia, arguably one of the largest collections ever offered; a major collection of identified gold nuggets and Comstock mineral specimens; a huge collection of mining artifacts, including candlesticks, carbide lamps, mining ephemera and stock certificates; silver ingots and large American silver medals; US & Mexican coins, gold tokens, and dies; nearly 100 taxidermy mounts centralized on the American West and Africa; a gaming section of rare chips and a pre-1910 roulette table; a token section with the final Montana Svoboda pieces as well a rare Bodie token and gold nugget tokens; historical autographs including George Armstrong Custer, Ben Holladay, Sharon-Mills-Ralston, and important Comstock and Western political figures; firearms and weaponry including nearly 50 firearms and a Constitutional Delegate's sword; Western cutlery (1850s-1880); antique bottles incl. Bodie & colored Nevada; a California Gold Rush section incl. an 1856 vigilance committee medal, a presentation belt buckle, and rare ephemera; fantastic Native Americana and Cowboy sections; and much more!

Please see the auction schedule below.

Auction Schedule

Day One (Friday, December 9th, 2016) (Lots 1000-1706)
Gold (Lots 1000-1053)
Ore/Mineral Specimens (Lots 1054-1074)
Mining Part I (Lots 1075-1706)
Mining Candlesticks (Lots 1075-1095)
Mining Hardhats (Lots 1096-1098)
Carbide Mining Lamps (Lots 1099-1254)
Safety Mining Lamps (Lots 1255-1275)
Teapot Mining Lamps (Lots 1276-1301)
Assay (Lots 1302-1328)
Mining Ephemera (State/City) (Lots 1329-1706)
Alaska thru Nevada

Day Two (Saturday, December 10th, 2016) (Lots 2000-2674)
Mining Part II (Lots 2000-2155)
State/City (New Jersey thru Foreign) (Lots 2000- 2103)
Gold Rush (Lots 2104-2134)
Mining Spoons (Lots 2135-2155)
Native Americana (Lots 2156-2334)
Baskets (Lots 2156-2184)
Beadwork (Lots 2185-2203)
Cradleboards (Lots 2204-2207)
Jewelry (Lots 2208-2251)
Moccasins (Lots 2252-2258)
Weapons & Points (Lots 2259-2279)
Pottery (Lots 2280-2301)
Rugs (Lots 2302-2317)
Art, Artifacts, & Ephemera (Lots 2318-2334)
Cowboy (Lots 2335-2404)
Franz Trevors (C.M. Russell) Paintings (Lots 2335-2338)
Saddles (Lots 2339-2349)
Spurs & Bits (Lots 2350-2377)
Clothing (Lots 2378-2390)
Ephemera (Lots 2391-2404)
Firearms, Weaponry, & Military (Lots 2405-2498)
Taxidermy (Lots 2499-2579)
Sorted Alphabetically
Railroad, Stage, & Steamship (Lots 2580-2635)
Sorted by State/City
Wells Fargo & Other Express (Lots 2636-2674)
Wells Fargo (Lots 2636-2659)
Railroad Express (Lots 2660-2666)
Other Express (Lots 2667-2674)

Day Three (Sunday, December 11th, 2016) (Lots 3000-3651)
Tokens (State/City) (Lots 3000-3139)
Numismatics (Lots 3140-3651)
Ingots (Lots 3140-3152)
Currency & Scrip (Lots 3153-3163)
Ephemera (Lots 3164-3185)
Coins & Coin Collectibles (Lots 3186-3262)
US & Other Coins (Lots 3186-3193)
Mexican Coins (Lots 3194-3255)
Coin Collectibles (Lots 3256-3262)
Cal Fractionals & Gaming Counters (Lots 3263-3280)
Hart’s Coins of the Golden West (Lots 3281-3295)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (Lots 3296-3342)
Don Young US Medal Collection (Lots 3343-3651)
Alphabetical by Association (ANA-TAMS)

Day Four (Monday, December 12th, 2016) (Lots 4000-4626)
Bottles, Saloon, & Brewing (Lots 4000-4071)
Bottles (Lots 4000-4056)
Saloon & Brewing (Lots 4057-4071)
Gaming (Lots 4072-4112)
General Americana (Lots 4113-4626)
Various (Lots 4113-4194)
Sorted by State / City (Alabama thru Foreign) (Lots 4195-4570)
Books (Lots 4571-4626)
Directories (Lots 4571-4587)
General (Lots 4588-4626)


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Society of Medalists: Honor to Socrates3595 - Society of Medalists: Honor to Socrates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Robert A. Weinman. Obv.: Honor to Socrates; Rev.: Light of knowledge. Large silver, Gem BU, includes original box and paper. State: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Underwater Swimmer3596 - Society of Medalists: Underwater Swimmer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Frank Eliscu. Obv.: Underwater swimmer; Rev.: Seascape. Large silver, Gem BU, includes original box and paper. State: City: Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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Society of Medalists: 40th Anniversary3597 - Society of Medalists: 40th Anniversary
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Sculptor: Julian Hoke Harris. Obv.: 40th Anniversary; Rev.: Athenian owl. Special Issue #2, struck in silver, 77 x 77 mm, includes original box and pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*******n for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Alphabets of the World3598 - Society of Medalists: Alphabets of the World
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Sculptor: Edward R. Grove. Obv.: Alphabets of the world; Rev.: English alphabet. Large silver, Gem BU, no box or paper. State: City: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******s for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Youth with Guitar3599 - Society of Medalists: Youth with Guitar
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Sculptor: Mico Kaufman. Obv. : Youth with Guitar; Rev.: Soldier carrying. Large silver, Gem BU, includes original box and paper. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******s for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Chinese philosophers3600 - Society of Medalists: Chinese philosophers
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Sculptor: Stanley Bleifeld. Obv.: Chinese philosophers; rev.: Chinese landscape. Large silver, Gem BU, includes original paper, no box. State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Girl in Spring3601 - Society of Medalists: Girl in Spring
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Sculptor: Lazlo Ispanky. Obv.: Girl in spring; Rev.: Youth in fall. Large silver, Gem BU, includes original box and paper. State: City: Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Courage and Hope3602 - Society of Medalists: Courage and Hope
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Sculptor: Frederick Shrady. Obv.: Courage and hope; Rev.: Bird in flight. Large silver, Gem BU, no box or paper. State: City: Date: 197
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********y for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Couple Embracing3603 - Society of Medalists: Couple Embracing
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Sculptor: Bruno Lucchesi. Obv.: Couple embracing; Rev.: Mother and baby. Large silver, Gem BU, no box or paper. State: City: Date: 1975
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Society of Medalists: Grasshopper3604 - Society of Medalists: Grasshopper
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Sculptor: Harvey Weiss. Obv.: Grasshopper; Rev.: Whale. Large silver, Gem BU, no box or paper. State: City: Date: 1976 FHWAC#: 43121
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Pilgrims3605 - Society of Medalists: Pilgrims
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Sculptor: Anthony Notaro. Obv.: Pilgrims; Rev.: Mayflower. Large Silver, Gem BU, includes original paper, no box. State: City: Date: 197
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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Society of Medalists: Yankee Doodle3606 - Society of Medalists: Yankee Doodle
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Sculptor: Marcel Jovine. Special Issue #3 Bicentennial "Yankee Doodle". Large silver medal, Gem BU. Includes original paper of issue. St...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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Society of Medalists :Tutankhamen3607 - Society of Medalists :Tutankhamen
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Sculptor: Stephen Robin. Obv.: Tutankhamen; Rev.: Egyptian pectoral. Large silver, Gem BU, includes original paper, no box. State: City: D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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Society of Medalists: Youth Dreaming3608 - Society of Medalists: Youth Dreaming
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Sculptor: Harry Marinsky. Obv.: Youth dreaming; Rev.: Castle in Spain. Large silver, Gem BU, includes original paper, no box. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Dawn3609 - Society of Medalists: Dawn
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Sculptor: Moissaye Marans. Obv.: Dawn; Rev.: Dusk. Large silver, Gem BU, no box or paper. State: City: Date: 1978 FHWAC#: 43126
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Music3610 - Society of Medalists: Music
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Sculptor: Robert Cook. Obv.: Music; Rev.: dance. Large Silver, Gem BU, no box or paper. State: City: Date: 1978 FHWAC#: 43125
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******s for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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Society of Medalists: Helios the Sun God3611 - Society of Medalists: Helios the Sun God
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Sculptor: Donald A. Borja. Obv.: Helios the Sun God; Rev.: Solar energy. Large silver, Gem BU, no box or paper. State: City: Date: 1979
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Laughter3612 - Society of Medalists: Laughter
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Sculptor: Linda Harper. Obv.: Laughter; Rev.: Tears. Includes 2 items, one large and one small silver, slight rub on the nose on the reverse. Large
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to h*****2 for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Michelangelo's Creation3613 - Society of Medalists: Michelangelo's Creation
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Sculptor: Marcel Jovinne. Obv.: Michelangelo’s Creation; Rev. Biblical prophesy. Large silver, Gem BU, in original blue velvet case of issue. Likely e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to M********y for (5,000.00 + 1,050.00BP) = 6,050.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Dinosaur3614 - Society of Medalists: Dinosaur
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Don Everart. Struck in silver, Gem BU. A few silver examples are reported to exist, weighing 12 troy ounces each. This is one of the virtual
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******n for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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Society of Medalists: The Fossil Collection3615 - Society of Medalists: The Fossil Collection
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Six gem BU bronze medals in original red leather case. Includes original booklet of issue. State: City: Date: 1994 FHWAC#: 43130
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*******n for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Last Supper3616 - Society of Medalists: Last Supper
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Sculptor: Geri Gould. Obv.: Last Supper; Rev.: Nativity Baptism. Includes original red velvet box of issue, 32 ounces of silver, Gem BU. State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (3,200.00 + 768.00BP) = 3,968.00
 
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Token and Medal Society 1st Annual Meeting Medals3617 - Token and Medal Society 1st Annual Meeting Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver and bronze medallions from the first annual meeting, held in Atlanta Georgia August 1961. In capital plastics case. Medallions are about 1.3 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****G for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Token and Medal Society: Bronze and Silver 1961 Medallions3618 - Token and Medal Society: Bronze and Silver 1961 Medallions
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are the first two medals made for TAMS, and are quite scarce. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43474
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******8 for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Token and Medal Society Gathering Medals, 1960-19833619 - Token and Medal Society Gathering Medals, 1960-1983
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 sets, 1960 through approximately 1983. Contains 24 silver medals, all approximately 1 ounce each, plus a similar number of bronze and copper. Pleas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s******t for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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Token and Medal Society: Three Medal Sets, 1985 through 20013620 - Token and Medal Society: Three Medal Sets, 1985 through 2001
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Each set contains a silver, bronze, and copper medal. 18 sets. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date: 1985-2001 FHWAC#: 42901
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s******t for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Token and Medal Society Six Medals: 2000 TAMS Meeting3621 - Token and Medal Society Six Medals: 2000 TAMS Meeting
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Six medals from the 2000 TAMS meeting held in Philadelphia. Contains aluminum, silver, bronze, oxidized copper, copper, and oxidized bronze medals in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****G for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Token and Medal Society Six Medal Set: 2001 Atlanta3622 - Token and Medal Society Six Medal Set: 2001 Atlanta
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six medal set from 2001 meeting held in Atlanta. Include silver, bronze, copper oxidize, bronze oxidize, copper, and aluminum. In capital plastics hol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****G for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Token and Medal Society: Three Medal Sets, 2002 to 20093623 - Token and Medal Society: Three Medal Sets, 2002 to 2009
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Each year has a silver, bronze, and copper medal. In addition, this album has four different TAMS 1 ounce medals, 2006 to 2009, all serial number one.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s******t for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal 2002 Set3624 - Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal 2002 Set
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Special six medal set from 2002 annual meeting, serial number two. In original capital plastic holder, gem BU. (Don Young Collection) State: Ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****G for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal 2003 Set3625 - Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal 2003 Set
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Special six medal set from the 2003 meeting, serial number two. In original capital plastic holder, gem BU. (Don Young Collection) State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****G for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal 2004 Set3626 - Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal 2004 Set
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Special six medal set from 2004, serial number two. In capital plastics holder, brilliant uncirculated. (Don Young Collection) State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****G for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal 2005 Set3627 - Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal 2005 Set
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Serial number two, special six medal set from 2005 in original capital plastics holder, gem BU. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****r for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal 2006 Set3628 - Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal 2006 Set
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Special six medal set, serial number two from the 2006 meeting. Includes three trial die strikes. The six medals are in the original capital plastic h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t*****r for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal Set (2007 Milwaukee)3629 - Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal Set (2007 Milwaukee)
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Special six medal set in original wood box from the 2007 Milwaukee meeting. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date: 2007 FHWAC#: 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****G for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal Set (2007 Milwaukee)3630 - Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal Set (2007 Milwaukee)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Special six medal set in original wood box, serial number four from the 2007 meeting in Milwaukee. Choice set. Please see photographs. (Don Young Coll
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to j****G for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal Set (2007 Milwaukee)3631 - Token and Medal Society Special Six Medal Set (2007 Milwaukee)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Special six medal set an original wood box, serial number two from the Milwaukee meeting in 2007. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****G for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Token and Medal Society 2010 50th Anniversary Medal Set3632 - Token and Medal Society 2010 50th Anniversary Medal Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In original wood box. Medals are silver and nickel, 2 inches in diameter each. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date: 2010 FHWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****G for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Token and Medal Society Past President Medal Set (Virginia Culver)3633 - Token and Medal Society Past President Medal Set (Virginia Culver)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Past president medal set for Virginia Culver 1964, three medals in original box, similar to the others. Very attractive. (Don Young Collection) Sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******8 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Token and Medal Society Literary Achievement Award Gold Medal to Culver3634 - Token and Medal Society Literary Achievement Award Gold Medal to Culver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The single award made by the Franklin Mint for literary achievement for the Token and Medal Society. This gold medal was awarded to Virginia Culver in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to c******o for (2,250.00 + 472.50BP) = 2,722.50
 
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Token and Medal Society Past President Medals, 1962 to 19763635 - Token and Medal Society Past President Medals, 1962 to 1976
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver and bronze for each president. 18 medals. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date: 1962-1976 FHWAC#: 42904
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******8 for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Token and Medal Society Past President Medal Set3636 - Token and Medal Society Past President Medal Set
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1978 to 1998. Two medals each year, one in silver, one in bronze. 24 medals. State: City: Date: 1978-1998 FHWAC#: 42903
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to b*******8 for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Token and Medal Society Past President Set (George Patti)3637 - Token and Medal Society Past President Set (George Patti)
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Three medal set from past president George Patti in original box. The gold medal is gold filled. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*****1 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Token and Medal Society Past Presidents Silver Medals3638 - Token and Medal Society Past Presidents Silver Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 silver president medals, 2 inches diameter. Approximately 2.5 troy ounces each. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date: FHWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to p*******s for (550.00 + 115.50BP) = 665.50
 
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Token and Medal Society Past President Medal Set (Don Young)3639 - Token and Medal Society Past President Medal Set (Don Young)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2004 past president medal set of three medals, plus an extra silver medallion. This is Don Young's personal set of his own president medal for T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******8 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Token and Medal Society Past Presidents Medals: Don Young, Bob Leonard, David Gannes3640 - Token and Medal Society Past Presidents Medals: Don Young, Bob Leonard, David Gannes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All 2 inch medals. Include two blank planters. Four of these medals are silver. 16 total medals. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******s for (180.00 + 37.80BP) = 217.80
 
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Token and Medal Society Three Medal Past President Set (Spilman)3641 - Token and Medal Society Three Medal Past President Set (Spilman)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original three metal past president set in silver, bronze, and gold filled. Medals are 2 inches in diameter. In original case. William Spilman. Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******t for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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Token and Medal Society: Eight Different TAMS Exonumia Pieces3642 - Token and Medal Society: Eight Different TAMS Exonumia Pieces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Please see the photo for details. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43475
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j****G for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Token and Medal Society: Eight TAMS Medals3643 - Token and Medal Society: Eight TAMS Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are all Don Young president medals. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43476
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to h********s for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Token and Medal Society: Five Lead Die Trials3644 - Token and Medal Society: Five Lead Die Trials
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five lead die trials of various issues. Please inspect. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43477
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****r for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Token and Medal Society: Lead Trial Strikes3645 - Token and Medal Society: Lead Trial Strikes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lead trial strikes from a proposed design for TAMS literary medal from the Hoffman Mint. The design was rejected by the TAMS board. Obverse and revers
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Augustus Saint-Gaudens Columbus Silver Medals3646 - Augustus Saint-Gaudens Columbus Silver Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two gorgeous 3-inch Christopher Columbus .999 silver medals made by Tovio Johnson, Metal Arts Co. Very popular. 6.85 troy ounces each. (Don You
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to s******t for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Eclectic Group of Silver & Bronze Medals3647 - Eclectic Group of Silver & Bronze Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 various medals/rounds. Includes: six silver medals or rounds, six brass or bronze rounds and a 3 inch Audie Murphy medal. Please inspect. (D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h********s for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Five Bronze Medals3648 - Five Bronze Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the best here is the New York University hall of fame 3 inch Augustus Saint-Gaudens medal. The lot also includes a very thick bronze medal from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******r for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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Old-timers Assay Commission Medals3649 - Old-timers Assay Commission Medals
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A group of 12 medals. Eight are silver medals from the 1970s. Three are silver membership medals and one is a bronze membership medal. This group cont
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to p*******s for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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Two Centuries of Progress Silver Medal w/ Diamonds3650 - Two Centuries of Progress Silver Medal w/ Diamonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1976 sterling silver century of progress medal with two diamonds. Statue of liberty. Rare. Longines Symphonette. (Don Young Collection) State:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to D******a for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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US Mint Medal Group3651 - US Mint Medal Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes five of the 3 inch bronze medals made by the mint, including two Ronald Reagan, John Wayne, Navajo code walkers, and Yosemite. Also two of th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to R*****6 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Angels Camp Ice & Soda Works Seltzer Bottle4000 - Angels Camp Ice & Soda Works Seltzer Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice Condition . Rare. Very Rare! State: California City: Angels Camp Date: FHWAC#: 42829
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****r for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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McGee Soda Bottle from Benicia4001 - McGee Soda Bottle from Benicia
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic B. J. McGee soda bottle from Benicia. medium aqua, applied top, c1870. Never touched by cleaners, some slight original inside stain, otherwise
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*********n for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Pearson Bros. Bodie Soda Bottle4002 - Pearson Bros. Bodie Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful medium blue aqua Pearson. Never touched by bottle folks, this is a new discovery to the Bodie collecting world, coming out of a very old w
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to s****r for (2,600.00 + 624.00BP) = 3,224.00
 
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A. Monroe Gravitating Stopper in Deep Blue Aqua4003 - A. Monroe Gravitating Stopper in Deep Blue Aqua
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A. Monroe, Eureka H. B. (Humboldt Bay), Cal. Gravitating Stopper embossed base. This bottle is one of the prettiest Gravitating Stopper bottles you...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********2 for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
 
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Deamer Soda Bottle4004 - Deamer Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Deamer applied top soda bottle, with "W.E.D." on reverse. medium aqua, sparkling pristine. c1875. Deamer came to California for ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Extra Rare Grass Valley Whiskey Back Bar Bottle4005 - Extra Rare Grass Valley Whiskey Back Bar Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. Choice bottle. Back Bar Bottle is c1895-1910. Great Display piece! Also A Grass Valley Souvenir Plate and a Buffalo Cafe Reprint. St
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Estimate : 450.00 - 950.00
Sold to F*****a for (1,150.00 + 276.00BP) = 1,426.00
 
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Farrell Grass Valley Blob Soda4006 - Farrell Grass Valley Blob Soda
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J. A, Farrell, Grass Valley with large "F" on reverse. Beautiful deep blue aqua, applied top, clean and pristine. A choice central Mother ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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R. H. Williams, Grass Valley Soda Bottle4007 - R. H. Williams, Grass Valley Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Hutchinson Soda Bottle is in a color we have never seen before. (Perhaps the selenium glass has been irradiated?) 7" tall. Lots of bubbles...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to 6******n for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Excelsior Soda and Mineral Water4008 - Excelsior Soda and Mineral Water
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Excelsior Soda and Mineral Water Factory blob soda, applied top in a pretty green aqua. Los Angeles, circa 1875, "rare", but in our experi...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Los Angeles Soda and Mineral Water Factory Bottle4009 - Los Angeles Soda and Mineral Water Factory Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice aqua Los Angeles soda bottle with applied top. 1875-1884. H. W. Stoll on reverse. Stoll was a prolific advertiser, and some of his colorful adv
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*******V for (650.00 + 156.00BP) = 806.00
 
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Nevada City Soda Works4010 - Nevada City Soda Works
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful medium aqua blob soda with applied top. 1880's. Classic Mother Lode soda, a bit more common than Farrell and very desirable. In the 18...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Two Varieties of the New Almaden Soda Bottles4011 - Two Varieties of the New Almaden Soda Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two varieties of the New Almaden soda bottles . Here are the 1860's clean aqua bottle with "W&W" embossed on the reverse (surface ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to J*****d for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Alden & Campini Druggists bottle & two Coke bottles4012 - Alden & Campini Druggists bottle & two Coke bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: 1) Alden & Campini Druggists bottle, chips at top, 4" tall; 2&3: two green 6 oz. Coca-Cola bottles 7 3/4" tall. State:...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Pearson's Hutch Soda, Placerville4013 - Pearson's Hutch Soda, Placerville
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pearson's Soda Works Hutchinson soda bottle. Straight line embossing, variety 2 in Markota, c1892-1902. 6.25" tall. tooled top. State: ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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13 Sacramento Soda Bottles4014 - 13 Sacramento Soda Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13: one brown, several green, all sizes. Aristo Mineral Water and Siphon Co., Wilson Mfg. Co., California Bottling Works(2), Shasta Water Co(3)
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to u********y.. for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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M & R Soda bottle4015 - M & R Soda bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Deep cobalt blue, with M R / Sacrimento on front and Union Glass Works / Phila on reverse. 7 1/2" tall, with 2 cracks near top. So Martin Ranc...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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1850's Cudworth Soda4016 - 1850's Cudworth Soda
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A. W. Cudworth & Co. applied top, pontiled soda bottle in bright forest green. One of the scarce varieties, rectangular slug plate with "Ca...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to b*********r for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Babb & Co. San Francisco Soda, Gold Rush4017 - Babb & Co. San Francisco Soda, Gold Rush
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Babb & Co. soda in medium green, pontil, applied top. bubbles. Never touched by the "cleaners", this is a relatively choice example. p...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Taylor & Co., Valparaiso Bottle4018 - Taylor & Co., Valparaiso Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A classic Taylor & Co. soda from Valparaiso, the stopping point for all ship travelers around the horn to the California Gold Rush. The San Fran...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*******5 for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Three Acme Beer Bottles4019 - Three Acme Beer Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three paper label brown bottles from Acme Breweries. Two quart size: one "Victory Size" one "Party Size". Pint sized bottle'...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****m for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Three Choice Octagonal Sodas from San Francisco4020 - Three Choice Octagonal Sodas from San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Champagne Mead (1871-2)[dug Carson City, 1976), dark blue-aqua with character; J. N. Gerdes (1873-1877) in medium aqua; and McEwin (1863-70) in light
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Williams & Severance, San Francisco4021 - Williams & Severance, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Deep cobalt blue applied top, pontiled soda bottle"Soda and Mineral Waters" on the reverse. This is a classic California Gold Rush relic, ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******l for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Three City Chase, Gold Rush Bottle4022 - Three City Chase, Gold Rush Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chase Mineral Water Co, embossed from San Francisco, Stockton and Marysville. Pontil, applied top, medium forest green, bubbles. About as good an exam
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******l for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Two Rare Spaulding Drug Bottles4023 - Two Rare Spaulding Drug Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two of the early Spaulding drug bottles. Thee are the two pictured in Ghost Towns and Medicines, page 347 (the top two). They are the older of the Spa
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s****y for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Summit Mineral Water Bottle4024 - Summit Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the classic Summit Mineral Water bottles of Jacob Hoehn. (See Nevada Bottle Book, Vol 1). Hoehn brought the mineral water down from Summit Spri
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to u**********y for (150.00 + 27.75BP) = 177.75
 
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Empire Soda Works, Vallejo Blob Soda4025 - Empire Soda Works, Vallejo Blob Soda
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Empire Soda Works/ (patterns)/ VAllejo// (Large Eagle). Applied top, long neck, deep blue aqua to light teal, heavily whittled. c1874-79 (the long nec
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to M*********n for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Pikes Peak Whiskey Flask4026 - Pikes Peak Whiskey Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the very popular Pike's Peak whiskey flasks embossed with the miner facing left with stick and bag and pick thrown over the shoulder, hol...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 3****m for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Liberty Eagle, Willington Glass, Slope Top4027 - Liberty Eagle, Willington Glass, Slope Top
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare variety of the popular Wlillington Liberty Eagle whiskey flask in dark green, flat base, circa 1860. 8" tall. Slope top, applied, all st...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Eagle with Flag & Shield Cobalt Blue Soda4028 - Eagle with Flag & Shield Cobalt Blue Soda
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice cobalt blue, applied top, pontiled soda with a full face embossed eagle sitting on top of a shield flanked by US flags on both sides, with sun
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s****r for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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Hollister & Co. Honolulu Blob Soda Bottle4029 - Hollister & Co. Honolulu Blob Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Hollister bottle come sin a number of bottle shapes, styles and colors. A wonderful five bottle suite can be seen in Elliott & Gould Hawaiia...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*********r for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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GAR Whiskey Flask4030 - GAR Whiskey Flask
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Grand Army of the Republic National Encampment, St. Louis, MO, 1887. 2.75" x 2.25", metal covered in fabric on cord with ribbon and sequin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Thaxter in Amber (Carson City, Nevada Bottle)4031 - Thaxter in Amber (Carson City, Nevada Bottle)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the ultra-rare amber Thaxter from Carson City. Thought to be only three or four known, it is one of the great Nevada rarities. The bottle may
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to F****e for (2,300.00 + 552.00BP) = 2,852.00
 
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Trib-A-Liniment For Sprains4032 - Trib-A-Liniment For Sprains
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the ultra-rare Trib liniment bottle. For decades, this was the only known specimen. Clear, light purple, clean and problem free. 8" tal...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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James Dewar Hutchinson Soda Bottle4033 - James Dewar Hutchinson Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the rare Nevada hutches, the James Dewar of Elko in round slug plate, aqua. Tooled top, strong embossing. Circa 1895. Dewar was one of several
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to M*********n for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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Goldfield Bottling Works Co. Soda Works Sparkling Dark Purple4034 - Goldfield Bottling Works Co. Soda Works Sparkling Dark Purple
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Goldfield Bottling Company Soda Works, a sparkling dark purple clean example. This choice rare crown top soda has only a minor ding on the base. The l
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to M*********n for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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Duncan's Drug Store Bottle4035 - Duncan's Drug Store Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice, mint Duncan's drug bottle from Reno (1908-1914) in selenium glass (turns slight yellow, versus the manganese glass that turns purple.) C...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******g for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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Septimus Hoole Drug Bottle4036 - Septimus Hoole Drug Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The very rare Septimus Hoole drug bottle. oval, flat base (no embossing), c1877. Mint, except for some stain as originally found. These incredibly rar
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c******k for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Tonopah Drug Co. Bottle4037 - Tonopah Drug Co. Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tonopah Drug Co. bottle, clear, 6.25" tall. A classic Nevada mining camp, Tonopah was part of the Nevada mining boom of 1900-1910, with major ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******k for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Cole Aqua Patent Medicine Style Drug Bottle4038 - Cole Aqua Patent Medicine Style Drug Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the A. M. Cole aqua patent medicine style bottle. It is pristine and is the example shown in Ghost Towns and Medicines, page 99. Applied top.
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Three Virginia City Bottles4039 - Three Virginia City Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) A Lernhart, Druggist, Virginia City, Nevada. 4". 2) W. A. Perkins, Virginia, Nevada. 5". 3) B. F. Shaw, Virginia City, Nevada. 5"....
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to I*******r for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Van Alstine Drug Shot Glass4040 - Van Alstine Drug Shot Glass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Van Alstine shot glasses were virtually unknown until the early 1980's, when about 4 were found. Clear, clean, with a mild imperfection top ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******j for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Nevada Ghost Town Bottles4041 - Nevada Ghost Town Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a nice group of seven bottles dug in Western Nevada ghost towns. The items are from Belmont, Aurora, Pinegrove, and Carson City, found between
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to f********d for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Milk Can and Milk Bottle4042 - Milk Can and Milk Bottle
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Crescent Milk, Reno, Nevada can and Nagli's Sanitary Dairy milk bottle, Niles California. State: Nevada / California City: Date: ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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