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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Pioneer Exchange Whiskey Flask4043 - Pioneer Exchange Whiskey Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Martin Lutz, clear pint, strong embossing, tooled top, clean and mint. c1900-1908. A beautiful example. If you are a token collector, the Pioneer Exch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w********i.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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A. B. Stewart 8 Sided Medicine Bottle4044 - A. B. Stewart 8 Sided Medicine Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare variety of A.B. Stewart bottle from Washington territory. Clear, 7" tall, not pictured in Ghost Towns and Medicines where the lengthy stor...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********n.. for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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PATENT Pontil Ale embossed bottle4045 - PATENT Pontil Ale embossed bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black bottle,, 8 3/4 " tall, 4" diameter. Embossed PATENT at top. Illegible embossed bottom, the words "glass works" are legible...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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15 Beer and Whiskey Bottles4046 - 15 Beer and Whiskey Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beer and whiskey bottles, most are embossed. Lot includes: Seipp's, Chicago; Lash's Bitters Co.; T.G. Thorne Old Bourbon Whiskey; Roth &...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bottle Collector Color Group4047 - Bottle Collector Color Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four nice antique bottles from an old collection. Two western whiskies: Kellogg in pint with original embossed top(Barnett 778), Hall Luhrs in pint; G
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Fancy Top, Rye Whiskey Back Bar Bottle4048 - Fancy Top, Rye Whiskey Back Bar Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear 11" back bar whiskey with "RYE" in white/red enamel. Swirl fluted shoulder with the constricted top neck and over large top. Un...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w********i.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Hartwig Bitters with Labels4049 - Hartwig Bitters with Labels
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very fine example of a Hartwig Bitters in milk glass with labels on two sides. Both labels show damage but are readable. Applied top, no chips. 9.25...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Plantation Bitters4050 - Plantation Bitters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice clean problem free Plantation Bitters in medium amber. Six log. three dots on the base, applied top, huge drip. A shade over 10" tall. Cir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Pair of Whiskey Decanters for Searchlight, Nevada (by Cyrus Noble)4051 - Pair of Whiskey Decanters for Searchlight, Nevada (by Cyrus Noble)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scarce whiskey decanters from the 1960s or 70s. Choice Nevada collectibles. State: Nevada City: Searchlight Date: FHWAC#: 42406
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to F*****6 for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Whiskey decanter for Ezra Brooks4052 - Whiskey decanter for Ezra Brooks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Me and Jim found Tonopah Nevada." Original Brooks decanter. Empty, 1972. Rare. State: Nevada City: Tonopah Date: 1972 FHWAC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to g*******h for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Collection of Three Mining Decanters4053 - Collection of Three Mining Decanters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two are identical gold panners made by Ezra Brooks 1969. Approximately 10 inches tall. The third is a throw in item. Please see photo. State: Unit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Pair of Gold Miner Ceramic Whiskey Containers4054 - Pair of Gold Miner Ceramic Whiskey Containers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Lionstone whiskey, 1969. Porcelain. Nice condition. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 42706
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Two Coal Mining Whiskey Decanters4055 - Two Coal Mining Whiskey Decanters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two whiskey decanters of a coal mining team. Both by Commonwealth Distillery. 1970s. 11 inches tall. Nice mining theme! State: United States Cit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Patriotic Eagle Pitcher4056 - Patriotic Eagle Pitcher
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eagle with shield and two American flags. Some color has worn off. Otherwise in great shape. 12.7 inches high. 6 inch base diameter. State: United
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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A.W. Kenison & Co. Brewer Pictorial Calendar4057 - A.W. Kenison & Co. Brewer Pictorial Calendar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A complete calendar from this brewer in Auburn known for his bottles. Illustration is "My Old Kentucky Home" and shows sunset/sunrise on c...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Rare Risque Saloon Cigar Cards from Grass Valley4058 - Rare Risque Saloon Cigar Cards from Grass Valley
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These seven early cards (2 5/8 x 1 1/2"). Six say "Tietjen & Parsons / White Labor / Cigar Factory / Grass Valley, Cala." Their s...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Cutthroat Saloon Cover for Lotto Tickets4059 - Cutthroat Saloon Cover for Lotto Tickets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Plastic cover with ad for Cutthroat Saloon, Lotto & Lottery Tickets, Markleeville, CA, 916-694-2150. State: California City: Markleyvill...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8*****m for (10.00 + 2.00BP) = 12.00
 
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Inglenook Winery Postcard Group4060 - Inglenook Winery Postcard Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. King of the early California cabernet sauvignon! 1) Two early cards with the same exterior view. One mailed in 1912 and the other in 1916. 2
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to t********n.. for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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Western Liquor Licenses & Photo  - Perfect for the Saloon Collector4061 - Western Liquor Licenses & Photo - Perfect for the Saloon Collector
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) Nicely framed 1915 Saloon license to E & B Branchini(?) in Sonoma. 2) Framed photo of what appears to be a miners cabin or sma...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Marble Saloon Sign from Midas, Nevada4062 - Marble Saloon Sign from Midas, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Kirby's Bar is like going from Currier & Ives to the Old West of Frederick Remington. A pot bellied stove warmed us and kerosene lamps...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to u********y.. for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Extremely Rare California Saloon Tip Tray (Virginia City, Nevada)4063 - Extremely Rare California Saloon Tip Tray (Virginia City, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"California Saloon / Virginia City, Nevada / Albert Schnitzer, Prop." Produced by Lina. Copyright by K. T. Company of Cincinnati. Very nic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8*****U for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Iroquois Beer Sign and Coaster4064 - Iroquois Beer Sign and Coaster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal Iroquois Indian Head Beer sign and coaster. State: New York City: Buffalo Date: FHWAC#: 41440
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pabst Beer Steel Hoop4065 - Pabst Beer Steel Hoop
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pabst Beer steel hoop. Barrels of all sizes were made from vertical strips of oak called staves held tightly together by horizontal steel hoops. In or
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Rare Clysmic, Reverse Glass Sign4066 - Rare Clysmic, Reverse Glass Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Sparkling Clysmic, King of Table Waters. Reverse glass in black, gold lettering sign with hanger. Small chip on top left corner. Clysmic Spring
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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J. Walkers Vinegar Bitters Adv. Mirror4067 - J. Walkers Vinegar Bitters Adv. Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass advertising mirror for J. Walkers Vinegar Bitters--The Great Blood Purifier--Give It A Trial--Sold By All Druggists. Front side in good conditio
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Victorian Bawdy Mirror4068 - Victorian Bawdy Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Victorian bawdy mirror, red headed woman with rose lying on pillow. Good condition. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 41937
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Two Advertising Mirrors4069 - Two Advertising Mirrors
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Two advertising mirrors: 1) "Cascarets Did It"--laxative advertising mirror, "All Going Out-Nothing Coming In--They Work While You Sl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Victorian Woman Advertising Mirror4070 - Victorian Woman Advertising Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Compliments of the Boston Mutual Life Insurance Co., Victorian Woman advertising mirror. Oval, 2.75" x 1.75". Good condition, small crack ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******1 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Three Large Modern Beer Advertising Reverse Glass Signs plus One Other4071 - Three Large Modern Beer Advertising Reverse Glass Signs plus One Other
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces are identical reverse glass electrically lit Coors beer signs approximately 2 x 3'. The third sign is an Olympia beer's sign of t...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Pacific Club, Honolulu, Gaming Chip Collection4072 - Pacific Club, Honolulu, Gaming Chip Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A choice set of 300 chips from the Pacific Club, Honolulu, Hawaii. This set of chips is well known to chip collectors and is very historic. These chip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 6******n for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Two Arcadian, St. Louis Gaming Chips4073 - Two Arcadian, St. Louis Gaming Chips
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Two choice early chips in red and blue in five and $10 denominations from the Arcadian, St. Louis. These two chips were originally promoted as river b
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Tahoe Biltmore Casino Gaming Token ($25)4074 - Tahoe Biltmore Casino Gaming Token ($25)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
$25.00 gaming chip from the famous Tahoe Biltmore Casino on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Crystal Bay sits on the Nevada-California border, and the l
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Tahoe Biltmore Casino Gaming Token ($100)4075 - Tahoe Biltmore Casino Gaming Token ($100)
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$100.00 gaming chip from the famous Tahoe Biltmore Casino on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Crystal Bay sits on the Nevada-California border, and the
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Las Vegas Casino Gaming Tokens Collection4076 - Las Vegas Casino Gaming Tokens Collection
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Souvenir board of gaming chips from famous LV casinos of the day. Many of these were legends at the time. Names like the Riviera, the Castaways, Circ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to p******x for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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Harolds Club 1967 Calendar, et al4077 - Harolds Club 1967 Calendar, et al
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. 1) March 1967 calendar of employees playing cards. 2) Gaming guide that explains how to play your favorite games. 3) San Francisco to Ren
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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Nevada Gambling Ephemera (Bank & Postcards)4078 - Nevada Gambling Ephemera (Bank & Postcards)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Harrah's Reno slot machine bank (6") tall. Also 20 vintage postcards from Reno casinos and the El Capitan in Hawthorne. State: Nevad...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to g*******h for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Reno Silver Gaming Token Collection4079 - Reno Silver Gaming Token Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Limited edition Ten Dollar Gaming Tokens from various Reno casinos. Nine tokens: El Dorado, Peppermill, John Ascuaga's Nugget, Silver club (3). ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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United Stated Bicentennial Souvenir Casino Token4080 - United Stated Bicentennial Souvenir Casino Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bicentennial commemorative $25.00 token, rendered in .999 silver. From the Holiday Hotel and Casino, on the bank of the Truckee River. 1776-1976. Repl
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 780.00
 
 
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Gambling Licenses for The Delta Bar in Virginia City4081 - Gambling Licenses for The Delta Bar in Virginia City
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two State gambling licenses for The Delta Bar Games (Len Haffey, J. Viani, J. Zalac, E. Colletti) in Virginia City, Nevada. One was issued for the fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********o for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Antique Roulette Table Plus Gaming Chips4082 - Antique Roulette Table Plus Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a fabulous antique gaming table purchased by the consignor in Virginia City, Nevada in 1960. The table is original, probably made by Mason &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to s********s for (2,000.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,480.00
 
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Handmade Sealskin & Leather Vest w/ Card Symbols4083 - Handmade Sealskin & Leather Vest w/ Card Symbols
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Handmade Sealskin & Leather Vest w/ card symbols. Probably handmade for a dealer at a casino. Incredible vest had display of card symbols--spade...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Bag of Tahoe-Reno Gaming Tokens4084 - Bag of Tahoe-Reno Gaming Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brilliant Uncirculated $1 copper gaming tokens from the Nevada Lodge Lake Tahoe and Nevada Club Reno. Original bag of 1000, sealed by the casino. From
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Second Bag of Reno/Tahoe $1 Gaming Tokens4085 - Second Bag of Reno/Tahoe $1 Gaming Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brilliant Uncirculated $1 copper gaming tokens from the Nevada Lodge Lake Tahoe and Nevada Club Reno. Original bag of 1000, this bag unsealed and unc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 43.20BP) = 223.20
 
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Four Ceramic Nevada Gaming Pieces4086 - Four Ceramic Nevada Gaming Pieces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two beautiful fall color plates from the Home Café in Hawthorne, Nevada. Heavy China. Approximately 9 inches in diameter. Also, an 8 inch bowl...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nevada Gaming Casino Chips4087 - Nevada Gaming Casino Chips
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Lot of 17. All $5. Twelve Circus Circus, one Sam's Town in Las Vegas, two Four Queens of Las Vegas-one is commemorative, one Hotel Nevada in Ely...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*******e for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Five Caesars World Specimen 1990 Sinking Fund Bonds4088 - Five Caesars World Specimen 1990 Sinking Fund Bonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12.5% Subordinate Sinking Fund Debenture Due 1990. 500, 1000, 5000, 1000, and blank. Unique and Amazing Condition! Names are punch cancelled. State:
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Estimate : 175.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******n for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Harrah's Engraving and Proof 7.5% Bond4089 - Harrah's Engraving and Proof 7.5% Bond
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six items. Includes bond in four different stages. Many have notes written on them. Two sets of instructions from Harrah's to the printer...
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 275.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Various Bar and Casino Tokens4090 - Various Bar and Casino Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: 9 tokens for the Pot Belly Saloon, Campbell, CA; 1 for John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks, NV; 11 casino tokens--Caesars Tahoe, Harvey...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Framed Original Tin Type of Three Men Gambling4091 - Framed Original Tin Type of Three Men Gambling
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Frame is 6.5 x 4.5". Photo is 3 x 2". Two men are looking distrustingly at the third. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 2820
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pool Hall Lot: Photographs and an Advertising Card4092 - Pool Hall Lot: Photographs and an Advertising Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great lot: five photographs of old pool halls, all matted 7" x 9" and one framed. Great photos! Also included an advertising card for The...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a**********5 for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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Seven Postcards from Cuba Gaming Houses4093 - Seven Postcards from Cuba Gaming Houses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three of the cards are 1925 or earlier, a fourth card is approximately 1940, and the other 2 cards perhaps 1950s or 60s. Very nice group if you collec
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Early Ivory Pictorial Gaming Chip4094 - Early Ivory Pictorial Gaming Chip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous engraved gun, fishing rod and fishing creek pictorial chip on both sides. A choice original pictorial private gaming chip. State: Cit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Early Ivory US Gaming Chip4095 - Early Ivory US Gaming Chip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice early US ivory gaming chip with an eagle at the center. Crack through center. Choice and rare. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Early Octagonal Gaming Chip4096 - Early Octagonal Gaming Chip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Dexter Saloon, no. 25 on the reverse. These chips are not original and for years were sold as original. Sold here as a collectible art gaming piec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********o for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Early Pair of Gaming Chips4097 - Early Pair of Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An early pair of gaming chips, circa 1900 to 1920. One is a fancy ivory 25, and the other has a flower with a red border. A pretty pair. State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r***f for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Eight Different Mother of Pearl Gaming Chips4098 - Eight Different Mother of Pearl Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round, octagonal and rectangle dollar. Denominations from 1 to 100. A nice group! Please inspect the photo. State: City: Date: FHWAC#
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******g for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Four Different Foreign Gaming Chips4099 - Four Different Foreign Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four foreign gaming chips of different denominations and styles. One of the finest is a very ornate inlaid five chip, a second is a large oval ivory 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******Z for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Four Different Ivory Gaming Chips4100 - Four Different Ivory Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All different, with concentric circles. There are two choice pieces in this group, one the red with blue inner circle, and the other with three black
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Gorgeous Foreign Gaming Chip4101 - Gorgeous Foreign Gaming Chip
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Foreign chip with fancy blue patterns around the edge and a 100 denomination at center. On reverse are the initials of the person who had these made.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******Z for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Gorgeous Mother of Pearl Octagonal Gaming Tablet4102 - Gorgeous Mother of Pearl Octagonal Gaming Tablet
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500 value. Foreign, choice, very attractive, 1.5 x 2.35". State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43661
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******1 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Nice Gaming Chip (20 Denomination)4103 - Nice Gaming Chip (20 Denomination)
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Another gorgeous gaming chip, this one engraved in red with the denomination 20 and the owners initials on the reverse. Circa 1910 to 20. State:
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Sold to t**********z for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Star of Texas Ivory Gaming Chip4104 - Star of Texas Ivory Gaming Chip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Star of Texas, U.S.M. Packet, $10, 1870. This chip is well known collect to collectors and thought to be not original. Nonetheless, it's highly ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Three Early Gaming Chips4105 - Three Early Gaming Chips
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Three chips, two with club patterns a third with the fleur-de-lis. Nice early chips, fine engraving. See photo. State: City: Date: FH
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********z for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Two Choice French Gaming Chips4106 - Two Choice French Gaming Chips
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Two choice mother of pearl gaming chips from France. Both with pink coloration to some extent. The first one is Cercle d'Aix les Bain's, a s...
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Sold to t**********z for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Two Choice Ivory Gaming Chips with Crowns4107 - Two Choice Ivory Gaming Chips with Crowns
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A study on monarchies might reveal which country these come from. The engraving is ornate and detailed. These are as nice as you can get! State:
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Two Foreign Gaming Chips4108 - Two Foreign Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The first one is octagonal with a yellow color denomination 10. The second is a rectangular chip, ex Candore decus. State: City: Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********z for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Two Foreign Mother of Pearl Gaming Chips4109 - Two Foreign Mother of Pearl Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful pair. The first is denomination 10 on a yellow colored mother of pearl with the initials JC. The second is a denomination 20 also from JC in
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v******s for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Two Mother of Pearl Gaming Chips4110 - Two Mother of Pearl Gaming Chips
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Two mother of pearl of chips. Octagonal, white and blue, with the initials AGS. Denominations 5 and 100. State: City: Date: FHWAC#:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t**********z for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Two Nice Early Gaming Chips4111 - Two Nice Early Gaming Chips
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Two nice early chips, perhaps circa 1910 to 20, with engraved flowers on both sides. A nice pair. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43672
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White Mother of Pearl Gaming Chip4112 - White Mother of Pearl Gaming Chip
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Has the denomination 25 on both sides. Choice. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43667
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Dawson Family History Part 1 - Arrival to America4113 - Dawson Family History Part 1 - Arrival to America
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From the fields of England to the land of Oregon, the Dawson family history is a fascinating look at one family's rich and very detailed history...
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Dawson Family History Part 2 - Zita Vinson4114 - Dawson Family History Part 2 - Zita Vinson
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Zita Leota Vinson Dawson was born in Pueblo, CO on June 3, 1908. Zita would later move to Oregon and in 1926 she would marry Frank Dawson, the 7th ch
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Dawson Family History Part 3 - Frank and Zita4115 - Dawson Family History Part 3 - Frank and Zita
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In 1924 while working in California, Frank Dawson received a letter from his parents Matthew and Elizabeth insisting he come home and buy the part of
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Spectacular 19th Century Model of Henry VIII War Ship in Ivory4116 - Spectacular 19th Century Model of Henry VIII War Ship in Ivory
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Model of a war ship in ivory in enclosed glass case with wood base. The ship itself is 16" long and 12" tall, 4.5" wide. This is a sp...
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Napoleon I Sevres Porcelain "Casket" Box4117 - Napoleon I Sevres Porcelain "Casket" Box
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon Imperial Sevres Porcelain Box made De la Courtvill--Made in France. This is a beautiful example of French g
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Chinese Pen Box4118 - Chinese Pen Box
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Chinese porcelain pen box and cover hand painted with butterflies and flowers. Lid and box do not match, however they fit and were found together. Thi
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Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan4119 - Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan
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This framed (19" x 31.5") fan is probably from the 1700's-early 1800's, French or Austrian. The image is of cupids flying around a...
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Murano Glass Chandelier, the Finest and Fanciest of Venetian Glass Chandeliers4120 - Murano Glass Chandelier, the Finest and Fanciest of Venetian Glass Chandeliers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Murano glass chandeliers are considered the finest of their kind in the world. Made in Venice on the island of Murano, the chandeliers represent some
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Gold Alderman Badge4121 - Gold Alderman Badge
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Gold Alderman badge from 1906. 38.5 gm by J. D. Young, 14K, Boston. Issued to Fred J. Kneeland. Great condition in original leather box. Beautiful.
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Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Badge4122 - Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Deputy Sheriff's badge for Los Angeles County California. Made by the Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. Worn blue inlay on the front and broken...
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Sold to l******v for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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Clark Co. Deputy Sheriff 6-Point Star Badge4123 - Clark Co. Deputy Sheriff 6-Point Star Badge
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Possibly a copy, (does not look like original's on back) 1910s-1920s Clark Co. Deputy Sheriff 6-Point Star Badge Las Vegas, Nevada. Nickel, 2.5&...
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Sold to 9***6 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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El Paso Gold Fireman's Badge4124 - El Paso Gold Fireman's Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
El Paso Gold Fireman's Badge--47.6 grams. Fireman, El Paso Fire Department, H. C. Peterson. Engraved on back: Presented by Members EPFD on 20th ...
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Original Shreve, Treat & Eacret Gold Watch and Case4125 - Original Shreve, Treat & Eacret Gold Watch and Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watch clearly says "Shreve, Treat & Eacret." In the original green leather box with a felt interior. Leather on box is deteriorating, ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to v******s for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Thirteen Rings, Inlaid Stones4126 - Thirteen Rings, Inlaid Stones
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Silver rings are inlaid with various stones: 4 turquoise, 2 coral, 2 onyx, 4 mother of pearl, and 1 engraved silver. Rings range from size 7-8. Nice s
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Gold and Blue Enamel Pendant Watch4127 - Gold and Blue Enamel Pendant Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elegant, tiny ladies pendant watch with gold diamond shapes on the hours; gold rim and a beautiful blue enamel back with swirls of color. No identific
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Gold Ladies Pendant Watch4128 - Gold Ladies Pendant Watch
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Small gold watch, roman numerals set in mother-of-pearl face with beautiful floral engraving sides and back. "Sovereign" on the face. St...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****2 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Gold and Jet Personal Ring4129 - Gold and Jet Personal Ring
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10K Gold and Jet with diamond men's personal ring. Size 9. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 42060
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********g for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Jewelry Scientific Devices4130 - Jewelry Scientific Devices
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Three pieces: slide rule tie clasp (by Swank), two compasses encased in metal pendants. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 396
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Lucifers-Civil War Era Matches4131 - Lucifers-Civil War Era Matches
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Civil War period matches as issued. Single sheet camp and pipe lighter. Presented in a nice glass case. State: United States City: Date:
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Sold to h****g for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Pipe: Fancy Vadnerwee Mirscaum Pipe.4132 - Pipe: Fancy Vadnerwee Mirscaum Pipe.
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Fancy scroll pipe from L. Vanderwee, Bd, Anspach, 82, Bruxelles. Inside has beautiful blue and royal purple lining. 8" long. Bowl measures 4&qu...
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Pipe: Unidentified with Scroll Work4133 - Pipe: Unidentified with Scroll Work
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Small size - 4 1/2". Bowl is 1 1/2" tall. Scroll work in the form of a bird or dinosaur claw. State: United States City: Date: ...
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Original Brass "Tinderbox"4134 - Original Brass "Tinderbox"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very old, and original brass tinderbox with everything intact except the strikalite. It contains the original flint, cord, wood chips. A tinderbox is
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Antique Bag Sealer4135 - Antique Bag Sealer
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Six and a half inches long with bag of seals included. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 42215
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Antique Ivory Dental Tooth Key4136 - Antique Ivory Dental Tooth Key
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A fine ivory-handled antique dental tooth key. Iron shaft. This dental tooth extracting instrument has rotating bolster and claw. In its 100 years of
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n.. for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Antique Wood sled From Holland4137 - Antique Wood sled From Holland
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This sled was brought to Nevada in about 1920 from Holland. Handmade original vintage Dutch timber sleigh/ sled. bentwood timber frame with metal supp
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Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Carriage Foot Warmer4138 - Carriage Foot Warmer
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Rare wood and punched-tin foot warmer, by an unknown maker, from the mid 19th century. A small tin bucket (now missing) would have been filled with ho
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Wagon Spoke Shave4139 - Wagon Spoke Shave
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Antique spoke shave. Used, good condition. 11.5" long. The spokeshave is used to smooth curves cut onto stock. For generations of woodworkers, ...
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Ladies' Leather Gauntlets4140 - Ladies' Leather Gauntlets
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Ladies' leather gauntlets, brown color, black cuffs, not leather from early 1900's. Well worn. State: United States City: Date: ...
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LOT WITHDRAWN4141 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 41642
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Two Antique Shaving Mugs4142 - Two Antique Shaving Mugs
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Shaving mugs were popular from 1860 to 1900. Many types were made, including occupational mugs featuring pictures of men's jobs. Both of these h...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********o for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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