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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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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Catchall Group of Seven American-made Carbide Lamps1201 - Catchall Group of Seven American-made Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Wolf, Justrite, Dewar, and others. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42535
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
 
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Choice British made Brass Handheld Carbide Lamp1202 - Choice British made Brass Handheld Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early, perhaps 1900. Very nice. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42528
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Collection of 12 Alcohol Torches and Related Material1203 - Collection of 12 Alcohol Torches and Related Material
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manufacturers include Symplex, Champion, Victor, and a number of unmarked alcohol torches. This is a nice unusual collection that we don't see t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********r.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Collection of 3 Unusual Underground Lighting Devices1204 - Collection of 3 Unusual Underground Lighting Devices
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One is for a candle, a second is an oil lamp, and the third is a different kind of oil lamp. None have manufacturers information. All may be foreign.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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Complete Belt Mounted Carbide Lamp Assembly1205 - Complete Belt Mounted Carbide Lamp Assembly
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a complete belt mounted carbide lamp assembly for underground use. Brass, painted black, unfired, new condition though shows wear from being i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********y for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Eclectic Group of Lighting and Mining Hard Goods1206 - Eclectic Group of Lighting and Mining Hard Goods
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Every collection has the tail-end where you put together a little of everything that's leftover. That's this collection. This collection inc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Fancy Nickel Plated Two Color Lamp1207 - Fancy Nickel Plated Two Color Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1899. By the Badger Brass Manufacturing Company of Kenosha, Wisconsin. On the top is the word "solar." There are three holes drilled in th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to v******s for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Five Belt-Mounted Carbide Lamps1208 - Five Belt-Mounted Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five belt mounted carbide lamps with gas tube extensions or extension placement. These lamps were clearly designed for belt mounting for long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v******s for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Six Carbide Lamps for Outside Use1209 - Six Carbide Lamps for Outside Use
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six carbide lamps with 7 inch reflectors for outside use. All but one are the smaller carbides. Generally Justrite. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****H for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Five Different Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1210 - Five Different Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Justrite, Dewar, Wolf, Acme, Big Boy. Nice collection. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42438
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t*******d for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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Five Large Handheld Possible Carbide Railroad Lamps1211 - Five Large Handheld Possible Carbide Railroad Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five large hand held carbide railroad lamps or lamps used for major lighting conditions. Manufacturers include Union Carbide, Oxweld, and Dewar.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****H for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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Five Miscellaneous Superintendent Size Carbide Lamps1212 - Five Miscellaneous Superintendent Size Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various manufacturers including Justrite and others. All have seen significant years underground. Please inspect. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****H for (65.00 + 14.95BP) = 79.95
 
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Four Different Large Handheld Carbide Lamps1213 - Four Different Large Handheld Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group has various forms of lenses for magnification or showing of the light. Possibly all used for railroad but unknown. Please inspect. A nice c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v******s for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Four Superintendent Size Carbide Lamps1214 - Four Superintendent Size Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All are made in the style of Dewar but are unmarked. The condition is not exemplary. Please inspect. State: City: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Four Superintendent Size Carbide Lamps1215 - Four Superintendent Size Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of four superintendent size lamps. A wide variety, consisting of two modern lamps and two funky lamps with no manufacturers marks. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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Four Different Superintendent-Style Carbide Lamps1216 - Four Different Superintendent-Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection. Includes Big Boy, Dewar, Justrite, and Guy's Dropper. All fairly nice. State: City: Date: FHW...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****r for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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Four Large Carbide Lamps1217 - Four Large Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Probably foreign manufacture. 5 inches tall. Only one with reflector. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 4246
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Four Larger Foreign Manufactured Carbide Lamps1218 - Four Larger Foreign Manufactured Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Average height is 6 inches. No manufacturer marks. Please inspect. Nice group. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42463
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Four Medium Handheld Nickel Plated Carbide Lights1219 - Four Medium Handheld Nickel Plated Carbide Lights
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 3 Justrite and one ITP. Nice condition. The ITP is 5 inches tall. The Justrite are all 1 to 2 hour carbides. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****H for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Four Premier Brass Carbide Lamps1220 - Four Premier Brass Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Generally one and two hour lamps. British made. Nice group. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42307
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to t*******d for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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Four Superintendent Size Carbide Lamps1221 - Four Superintendent Size Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Big Boy, two Justrites, and a fourth unmarked lamp. Nice group. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42430
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8******1 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Four Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1222 - Four Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of four superintendent style carbide lamps. Nickel plated. Two are Dewar and two are Justrite. Average condition. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to v******s for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Group of Carbide Lamps and Lamp Parts1223 - Group of Carbide Lamps and Lamp Parts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a catchall group of oddball carbide lamps and lamp parts from various manufacturers. It contains six primary pieces. Please see the photograph
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v******s for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Group of Five Carbide Lamps1224 - Group of Five Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Generally poor condition or parts there of. Please see the photo. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42428
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Four Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1225 - Four Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection. Includes Guy's Dropper, Big Boy, Dewar, Justrite. Nice group. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42371
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****H for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
 
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Four Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1226 - Four Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various manufacturers include Dewar, Justrite, Acme and the lamppost more modern construction. Various reflectors. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8*****H for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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Four Superintendent-style Carbide Lamps1227 - Four Superintendent-style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All are brass. Two are Justrite and two are Dewar. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42350
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Hybird Superintendent-Style Carbide Lamp1228 - Hybird Superintendent-Style Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unmarked superintendent size lamp that appears to be a cross-section between American and western European manufacturing designs. State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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Mine Signal Bell1229 - Mine Signal Bell
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These bells were used to signal the level of a hoist or a production car location inside of a working shaft. These are very popular collectibles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********r.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Mounted Candle Light with Clear Lens1230 - Mounted Candle Light with Clear Lens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting piece. Handheld or buggy or boat mounted candle light with clear lens. 19th century. No makers mark. Possibly a boat lamp. State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****4 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Nice Little Group of Mining Hard Goods1231 - Nice Little Group of Mining Hard Goods
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A blasting machine made by the US Army. A small brass safety lamp made by S.B.A.E. of Belgium. And an unusual brass carbide lamp with no manufacture...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Nine Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1232 - Nine Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of nine superintendent style lamps, all with problems of some sort. A variety of manufacturers, from Justrite and Dewar to Acme. Please inspec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to v********o.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Pair of Unusual Aluminum Superintendent Style Lamps1233 - Pair of Unusual Aluminum Superintendent Style Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of unusual aluminum superintendent style lamps made in the style of Little Giant. No manufacturer's marks. State: City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Six Damaged Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1234 - Six Damaged Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Various manufacturers. Damaged, but still a nice group and attractive to any collector. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to v******s for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Six Miscellaneous Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1235 - Six Miscellaneous Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Varied group and conditions. All well used underground! Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42445
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Three Different Foreign Carbide Lamps1236 - Three Different Foreign Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different sizes of lamps of foreign manufacture. Various sizes from 4 to 7 inches. All with timber hangers. Please inspect. Nice group. Sta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****r for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Three Different Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1237 - Three Different Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Justrite, Dewar, and Big Boy. All brass. Various conditions. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 423
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Three Different Superintendent-Style Carbide Lamps1238 - Three Different Superintendent-Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three superintendent style lamps of different manufactured form. No manufacturers' names present on any. Nice group. Please inspect. S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Three Large Carbide Lamps (Probably Foreign)1239 - Three Large Carbide Lamps (Probably Foreign)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Probable foreign construction, 7 to 8 inches tall each. The more modern looking piece is labeled Model Deposit. Unknown manufacturers. State
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Three Large Carbide Lamps and Three Replacement Bases1240 - Three Large Carbide Lamps and Three Replacement Bases
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three large carbide lamps of probable foreign construction and three replaceable bases. Varying condition, no manufacturers marks. Please inspect. Ave
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Three Large Carbide Refill Tins1241 - Three Large Carbide Refill Tins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9.5" tall x 4.5 x 6.25". Nice display group. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42458
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k**********y for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Three Large Handheld Lamps1242 - Three Large Handheld Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Two appear to be battery, the third an early carbide lamp. These were obviously used for general outdoor use including possibly railroad and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******n for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Three Unmarked Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1243 - Three Unmarked Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice variety. All used. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42323
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Three Unmarked Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps1244 - Three Unmarked Superintendent Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All unmarked. Variable condition, please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42378
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r**********6 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Three Unusual Underground Lighting Devices1245 - Three Unusual Underground Lighting Devices
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One is a Betty lamp in very fine condition. The other two are unusual lamps. Please see photograph. State: City: Date:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Three Very Large Foreign Carbide Lamps1246 - Three Very Large Foreign Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three very large carbide lamps of foreign manufacture, probably western European. The smallest lamp is 6 inches high. The medium lamp is 7 inches high
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Two Nearly Pristine Handheld Carbide Lamps1247 - Two Nearly Pristine Handheld Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two nearly pristine, medium sized, hand-held, nickel-plated carbide lamps. These two lamps have no manufacturer's mark. They were probably made ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*****9 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Two Unusual Mine Devices1248 - Two Unusual Mine Devices
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These might be early carbide/acetylene torches. Entirely handmade, crude construction, two sizes (4 and 6 inches). Whatever the are we haven't s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Handheld Carbide Lamp with Front Mounted Lens1249 - Handheld Carbide Lamp with Front Mounted Lens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No manufacturer. Possible railroad light or signal light. Unusual. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42439
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v******s for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Rare "Patented" Small Size Carbide Lamp1250 - Rare "Patented" Small Size Carbide Lamp
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Rare nickel plated small size "patented" carbide lamp in very nice condition. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Three British Multicolored Lights for an Unknown Outdoor Use1251 - Three British Multicolored Lights for an Unknown Outdoor Use
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Some have attachment devices. Each has a problem of some kind, though this is a nice group with some extra parts. Also contains a small British heater
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to v******s for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Unusual Brass Carbide Lamp with the Tabletop Base1252 - Unusual Brass Carbide Lamp with the Tabletop Base
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No manufacturer shown. Early. Please see photo. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42429
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Unusual Two Compartment Lamp with Tricolor Lenses1253 - Unusual Two Compartment Lamp with Tricolor Lenses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 1900. Patented July 11, 1899 on the base. Probably a buggy light. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to v******s for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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The Rusty Underground Miner Collection1254 - The Rusty Underground Miner Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 20 rusty underground mining artifacts, all lighting devices of some sort. Includes Wolf lamps, standard carbides, teapot and other treat
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Three Different American Safety Company Safety Lamps1255 - Three Different American Safety Company Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scranton, Pennsylvania. These early safety lamps will make a fine addition to any mining collection. State: City: Date:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Eccles Safety Lamp1256 - Eccles Safety Lamp
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Brass safety lamp with the large circular brass plate. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42420
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Eccles Safety Lamp1257 - Eccles Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass and nickel. Early. 9 inches tall. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42448
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Early Safety Lamp by Eccles1258 - Early Safety Lamp by Eccles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 1/2 inches tall. Please inspect State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42444
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Early Brass Dinkelspiel Safety Lamp1259 - Early Brass Dinkelspiel Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Appears intact, 10 inches tall. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42443
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Hockley Safety Mining Lamp1260 - Hockley Safety Mining Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
With oval brass tag. 9 inches tall. Rusty top. Glass contact. Scarce! State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42447
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Three Smaller Koehler Safety Lamps1261 - Three Smaller Koehler Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three smaller safety lamps. 8.75 inches tall. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42453
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*******d for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Early WIC Style Safety Lamp1262 - Early WIC Style Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early WIC style brass safety lamp, 9 inches tall, no manufacturer's mark. Broken glass, please inspect. State: City: Dat...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to v******s for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Three Wolf Safety Lights with Glass Inserts1263 - Three Wolf Safety Lights with Glass Inserts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All three are different, and all three have the circular brass tag on the base portion. Please inspect. State: City: Date:
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Estimate : 220.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*****9 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Wolf Safety Lamp1264 - Wolf Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No glass, possible parts missing. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42416
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Wolf Safety Lamp (complete)1265 - Wolf Safety Lamp (complete)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven inches tall. Glass intact. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42431
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to u********y.. for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Eight Common Safety Lamps1266 - Eight Common Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Koehler and other makers. All are 10.5. inches tall. Please inspect, a nice group. State: City: Date: FHWAC#:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to u*********n for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Fancy Nickel Plated Safety Lamp1267 - Fancy Nickel Plated Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fancy construction. 10 inches tall, glass intact with no manufacturer's mark. This is the only one of this style in the collection. Sta...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****9 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Four Mining Safety Lamps1268 - Four Mining Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Koehler and others, tall variety. Please inspect. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42454
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Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Large Early Brass Safety Lamp1269 - Large Early Brass Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aluminum tag "approved under lighting schedule." No manufacturer's mark. 11 inches tall. Please inspect. State: City:...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
 
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Six Miscellaneous Safety Lamps1270 - Six Miscellaneous Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Some with mine equipment tags, though none are labeled with the mine name. Various condition. Please inspect. State: City: Dat
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Six Nearly Identical Safety Lamps1271 - Six Nearly Identical Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 inches tall. A nice group. c.1910-1920 State: City: Date: c.1910-1920 FHWAC#: 42450
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to u*********n for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Three Early Brass Safety Lamps1272 - Three Early Brass Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All slightly different. Please inspect. One is marked Davis along a brass edge. Another is unmarked, and the third is a Koehler. State:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Three Mining Safety Lamps1273 - Three Mining Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Each 10 1/2 inches tall. Common varieties. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42452
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Three Early Brass Safety Lamps1274 - Three Early Brass Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Older brass safety lamps with glass inserts of all similar style. No manufacturer's marks. State: City: Date: FH...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****9 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Two Choice Modern Style Safety Lamps1275 - Two Choice Modern Style Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two choice condition, modern style brass safety lamps. Thomas & Williams and Glenwood. State: City: Date: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Geo. Anton Teapot Mining Lamp1276 - Geo. Anton Teapot Mining Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One small teapot mining lamp. Geo. Anton, Monongahela City, Pennsylvania. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42518
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to g*****9 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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J. Anton & Son Teapot Mining Lamp1277 - J. Anton & Son Teapot Mining Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One odd shaped small teapot lamp. J. Anton and Son. Eagle. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42519
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Chirry Mining Teapot Lamp1278 - Chirry Mining Teapot Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small teapot lamp. Possibly includes the words "C. Harris." State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42508
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****r for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Three Crown Teapot Mining Lamps1279 - Three Crown Teapot Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three teapot lamps, all small size, and all different, made by Crown, as marked on the bottom of each. Includes a handheld teapot of unusual shape.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a**********0 for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Two Teapot Lamps from Dunlap, Pittsburgh1280 - Two Teapot Lamps from Dunlap, Pittsburgh
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different sizes, 2.5 inches and 3 inches. Nickel plating still evident on one. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42506
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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