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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Con. California Mine Hand Specimen1061 - Con. California Mine Hand Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the famous Con California Mine, in the gut of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to x**********u for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Flowery Mine Gold Specimen1062 - Flowery Mine Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the Flowery Mine, part of the Comstock, along t
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Gould & Curry Gold Hand Specimen1063 - Gould & Curry Gold Hand Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the famous Gould & Curry Mine, in the gut...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8******1 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Julia Mine Gold Specimen1064 - Julia Mine Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the famous Julia Mine, near the Divide in the C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to S*****5 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Loring Pit Silver Specimen1065 - Loring Pit Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the Loring Pit (Mine), in the gut of the Comstock. Contains
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****5 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Mexican Mine Gold Hand Specimens1066 - Mexican Mine Gold Hand Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimens from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the famous Mexican Mine, in the gut of the Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to x**********u for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Mint Mine Gold Specimens1067 - Mint Mine Gold Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimens from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the Mint Mine, near the gut of the Comstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********e for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Obiston Mine Gold Specimens1068 - Obiston Mine Gold Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimens from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the Obiston Mine, near the Divide on the Coms
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Savage Mine Gold Specimen1069 - Savage Mine Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the famous Savage Mine, in the gut of the Coms
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to x**********u for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Sierra Nevada Mine Silver Specimen1070 - Sierra Nevada Mine Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the famous Sierra Nevada Mine, in the gut of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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The Original Ophir Mine High Grade Hand Specimens1071 - The Original Ophir Mine High Grade Hand Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimens from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Three specimens from the famous Ophir Mine, in the gut of the Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to x**********u for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Union Mine Gold Silver Specimens1072 - Union Mine Gold Silver Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Two specimens from the famous Union Mine, on the north end of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to x**********u for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Utah Mine Silver Specimen1073 - Utah Mine Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. One specimen from the Utah Mine, north of the gut of the Comstock. Contains bl
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ward Mine Gold Specimens1074 - Ward Mine Gold Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in hand specimen from the Comstock, collected by a major Nevada gold geologist. Three specimens from the Ward Mine, near the gut of the Comstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Miner's Candlestick w/ Homemade Repairs1075 - Miner's Candlestick w/ Homemade Repairs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wire hook and candle holder have been added after the original was lost. Unique piece! State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 11
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to S**********a for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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A Patented Style Miners Candlestick1076 - A Patented Style Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
While this stick has all the patented appearances in that it is finely made, there is no stick in Wilson & Bobrink that looks quite like it. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***3 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Unusual Patented Miners Candlestick1077 - Unusual Patented Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This candlestick looks like number nine in Wilson & Bobrink, page 27. It says patented June 17, 1890. It may be the only known example. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Fancy Nickel Miners Candlestick with Five Pointed Star Thumb Mechanism1078 - Fancy Nickel Miners Candlestick with Five Pointed Star Thumb Mechanism
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not illustrated in Wilson & Bobrink! A classic nickel plated, pictorial, high-quality miners candlestick. State: City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to c*********p for (1,300.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,612.00
 
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Five Blacksmith Made Miners Candlesticks1079 - Five Blacksmith Made Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. All approximately 9 inches. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42578
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****H for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
 
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Four Wire Constructed Underground Miners Candlesticks1080 - Four Wire Constructed Underground Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two appear to be part patent models though quite different. The other two are crude and homemade. Resembles Wilson Bobrink number 172, though is quite
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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