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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Sun Ray Carbide Lamp with Starburst Reflector1181 - Sun Ray Carbide Lamp with Starburst Reflector
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice nickel plated Sun Ray small size carbide lamp with the starburst reflector. Rare. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to F****e for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Rare Victor Brass Carbide Lamp1182 - Rare Victor Brass Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare victor brass carbide lamp, small size, decent condition. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42336
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Two Scarce Victor Carbide Lamps1183 - Two Scarce Victor Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two slightly different varieties of Victor small size carbide lamps, nickel plated. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42478
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Choice Wolf Carbide Lamp1184 - Choice Wolf Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brand new appearance. Made in Germany. 4.5 inches tall. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42351
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****n for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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Pair of Wolf Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1185 - Pair of Wolf Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both with the New York brass oval plaque. This lot includes the two different sizes, four and 5 inches tall. State: City: Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Scarce Wolf Brass Carbide Lamp1186 - Scarce Wolf Brass Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A scarce Wolf brass carbide lamp, small size, nice. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42331
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8******1 for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Single Wolf Carbide Lamp (c.1903)1187 - Single Wolf Carbide Lamp (c.1903)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very fine. Small superintendent style lamp made by the Wolf Safety Lamp Company of America New York. One inch brass oval tag. According to Clemmer, th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Superintendent Style Wolf Brass Carbide Lamp1188 - Superintendent Style Wolf Brass Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice condition. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42377
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Three Different Wolf Carbide Lamps1189 - Three Different Wolf Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Wolf superintendent style lamps. All are different design. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42403
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Three Larger Wolf Carbide Lamps1190 - Three Larger Wolf Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three larger wolf carbide lamps. Two of the lamps have the classic brass oval seal on the side showing the New York factory. Two of these lamps are 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****H for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Three Wolf Carbide Lamps1191 - Three Wolf Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 wolf carbide lamps, all with the brass oval tag. From New York. These three lamps are in very fine condition. Two of the lamps are 5 inches tall and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****H for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Two Different Size Wolf Carbide Lamps1192 - Two Different Size Wolf Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manufactured in New York with the original oval brass plaque. 4.25 inches tall and 5 inches tall. Nice pair. Please inspect. State: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Two Smaller Wolf Carbide Lamps1193 - Two Smaller Wolf Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two smaller Wolf lamps with the oval brass tag. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42418
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 350.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Two Wolf-style Superintendent Carbide Lamps1194 - Two Wolf-style Superintendent Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two superintendent size lamps made in the style of the New York Wolf, but with no manufacturer's marks. State: City: Dat...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Wolf Superintendent Style Carbide Lamp (Different Plaque)1195 - Wolf Superintendent Style Carbide Lamp (Different Plaque)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A single Wolf superintendent style lamp with the New York manufacture plaque. Rusty. This has a different plaque and it says the Crystal building. It
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Two X-Ray Carbide Lamps1196 - Two X-Ray Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small size, brass. Scarce. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42342
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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12 Small Size Common Carbide Lamps1197 - 12 Small Size Common Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. This group is missing reflectors or other parts. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42539
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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3 Unusual Large Mining Lamps1198 - 3 Unusual Large Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusually large lamps, probable foreign construction. Only one is labeled, Arras. 6 to 7 inches tall. Please inspect, see the photo. State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********r.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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4 Different Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1199 - 4 Different Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Big Boy, Justrite, Acme, Dew-R-Lite. Nice group. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42423
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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A Large Collection of Carbide Lamp Parts1200 - A Large Collection of Carbide Lamp Parts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A perfect parts department for the carbide lamp repair person. Contains perhaps 100 reflectors, lamp bases, and various parts of all kinds. Several hu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********y for (550.00 + 132.00BP) = 682.00
 
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