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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Native American Jewelry Group2239 - Native American Jewelry Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five beautiful pieces: 1) Large, vintage ring, sterling, with turquoise and coral stones. Size 7, 1.5" long x 1.25" wide. 2) Sterling wit...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Native American Pin / Sweater Closure2240 - Native American Pin / Sweater Closure
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Flower shape, 2 part, sterling with inset of turquoise. Each part has three drop chains with turquoise stones set on each. Can be used as sweater clos
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Navajo Cuff--Silver w/ 9 Turquoise Stones2241 - Navajo Cuff--Silver w/ 9 Turquoise Stones
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo cuff, silver with 9 turquoise stones. shadowbox style with stones and silver beads mounted high. 1.25" w and inside measurement of 5.25&...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*******P for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bracelet2242 - Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bracelet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unsigned turquoise and silver bracelet. Three large mounted stones set on wrapped wire and etched mount. One weld is loose on connector piece. Adjustm
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Navajo Silver Cuff, Signed CT2243 - Navajo Silver Cuff, Signed CT
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver layered rope cuff bracelet. It has a layered smooth and rope design. 55.3g. Signed CT. Although it is a very sturdy pie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Shadowbox Ring2244 - Navajo Turquoise Shadowbox Ring
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo shadowbox ring, silver and turquoise, size 6. Ring made by ST Ishie, Navajo. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42051
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Silver & Turquoise Pendant2245 - Silver & Turquoise Pendant
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver & turquoise pendant. Large pendant with five stones in "paisley-shaped" engraved silver pendant on silver chain--1.75" x 3...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to K*******2 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Vintage Copper Concho Belt2246 - Vintage Copper Concho Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage western belt. Copper belt conchos embossed with cowboy roping steer. Probably from tourist shop. Small size--25" , plus chain. State:...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*******h for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Vintage Mother of Pearl Squash Blossom Necklace2247 - Vintage Mother of Pearl Squash Blossom Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Navajo mother of pearl Squash Blossom Necklace. Unusual diamond shaped shadow box attached to squash blossoms, 10 total, oval mother of pearl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********r.. for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
 
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Vintage Pacific NW Embossed Bracelet2248 - Vintage Pacific NW Embossed Bracelet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Pacific Northwest silverplate cuff bracelet, image if two eagles set with opal stones. Signed Dusi. State: City: Date: FHWAC#
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
 
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Vintage Plains Indian Beaded Cuffs2249 - Vintage Plains Indian Beaded Cuffs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Plains Indian fully beaded cuffs, fringes with mink wrist trim. Beading intact, fur is worn. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to M********y for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Vintage Shadow Box Cuff w/ Bear Claws2250 - Vintage Shadow Box Cuff w/ Bear Claws
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large cuff bracelet features specimens of Sleeping Beauty turquoise, old red Mediterranean coral, and a genuine claws in clean shadow box design. Appr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h******5 for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace2251 - Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace. Necklace has 10 squash blossoms with matched turquoise stones set in silver. Horseshoe shaped naja--with 7 mat
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Alaskan Mukluks2252 - Alaskan Mukluks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seal skin mukluks with fur and leather soles and straps. Decorative ties. Well worn soles. State: Alaska City: Date: FHWAC#: 37409
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Great Pair of Beaded Moccasins2253 - Great Pair of Beaded Moccasins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful set of vintage beaded moccasins, possibly from Warm Springs. Men's size 10, 9.75" x 3/75". Soft grain tanned deerhide, no ho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to P********E for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Old Beaded Moccasins, Leather Soles2254 - Old Beaded Moccasins, Leather Soles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old minimally beaded moccasins with hard leather soles. 10.5" x 3.5". Worn. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42007
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to f********4 for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Plains Beaded Moccasins2255 - Plains Beaded Moccasins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Plains Indian beaded buckskin moccasins. Simple beading design, a few beads missing. Inside of soles are painted with design 10.25" lon...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Southern Plains Beaded Moccasins2256 - Southern Plains Beaded Moccasins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Southern Plains beaded moccasins, women's, buckskin with simple beaded design. worn, but in good condition. State: City: Date: ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Vintage Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins2257 - Vintage Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage pair of Cheyenne beaded moccasins in great condition, no holes, tears or loose beads. Beading is blue, red, white, green. The soles appear to
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to M********y for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Vintage Seal Fur Child's Moccasins2258 - Vintage Seal Fur Child's Moccasins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage seal fur child's moccasins, tops are beaded on wool. These moccasins have been in one family for three generations! A letter of provenan...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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