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Western Americana Safari

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location, 3555 Airway Drive Suite 309 Reno, NV 89511

Auction Details

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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North & Judd Calvary Style Spurs2358North & Judd Calvary Style Spurs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North & Judd Calvary style spurs. Unused, steel and leather. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41418
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Silver Overlay, Drop Shank Spurs2359Silver Overlay, Drop Shank Spurs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Burke #2 custom made drop shank silver mounted spurs. Marked "PS JR". State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41416
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Star Steel Silver Marked Spurs2360Star Steel Silver Marked Spurs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Star Steel silver marked spurs, originally a Buermann mark. Later purchased by North and Judd in 1926 who continued with the same markings. Engraved l
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*********7 for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
Vintage Cast Iron Rustic Spurs2361Vintage Cast Iron Rustic Spurs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage cast iron rustic spurs with embossed leather straps. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42073
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Working Cowboy Silver Laid Spurs2362Working Cowboy Silver Laid Spurs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Working cowboy silver laid spurs. Silver bars and cloverleaf rowels. Marked JD. Nice. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41979
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to h*********n for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
Vintage Tapaderos2363Vintage Tapaderos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage black tapaderos with brass studs. Leather is nicely tooled in a basketweave design, wood stirrups. State: City: Date: FHWAC#:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
Crockett Bit w/ Silver Overlay2364Crockett Bit w/ Silver Overlay
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Crockett Bit w/ Silver Overlay. Marked on bottom of mouth. Bits and spurs that were handmade by Oscar Crockett himself are the most desirable to colle
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Vintage Mexican Silver Engraved Bit2365Vintage Mexican Silver Engraved Bit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Mexican silver engraved bit. Large area of beautiful engraving with cut outs. Typical Mexican flower design, too. State: zMexico City:
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Vintage Engraved Bit w/Rawhide Headstall2366Vintage Engraved Bit w/Rawhide Headstall
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage engraved bit w/ rawhide headstall. Heart in engraved area of bit. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41477
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********i.. for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
Cowboy Silver Bit on old Bridle w/ Glass Rosettes2367Cowboy Silver Bit on old Bridle w/ Glass Rosettes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cowboy silver inlaid bit on old bridle w/ glass rosettes of horseheads. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41476
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Engraved Silver Heart Bit2368Engraved Silver Heart Bit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Engraved silver heart bit. This large bit is an incredible design. From the Joe Nab collection. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41423
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
Jeremiah Watt Spade Bit & Headstall2369Jeremiah Watt Spade Bit & Headstall
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jeremiah Watt Spade Bit & Headstall. Engraved steel and 5-point star design, and brown leather with studs. State: City: Date: F...
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Joe Hernandez Silver Bit w/ Headstall2370Joe Hernandez Silver Bit w/ Headstall
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Joe Hernandez silver bit w/ headstall. Gorgeous silver engraving on bit and headstall. Very Nice. Appears unused. State: City: Date:
Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
Mexican Silver Bit w/ Original Chains2371Mexican Silver Bit w/ Original Chains
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mexican Silver bit w/ original chains. This bit has a nice silver overlay State: City: Date: c. 1920-40 FHWAC#: 41420
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
Old Silver Herringbone Bit2372Old Silver Herringbone Bit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice silver herringbone design pattern. Vintage. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41424
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8*****H for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
Silver Bit, Headstall, and Bridal2373Silver Bit, Headstall, and Bridal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice engraved silver bit, tooled leather headstall, and bridal. Very good condition. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41475
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
Silver Overlay Bit, Headstall & Reins2374Silver Overlay Bit, Headstall & Reins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver overlay bit, headstall & reins. Silver conchos overlaid on engraved silver bit and headstall. Appears to be unused. Beautiful set. Made b...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Vintage Matched Headstall & Reins w/ Bit2375Vintage Matched Headstall & Reins w/ Bit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage matched headstall & reins w/ silver overlay bit. Black silver studded leather. Nice looking. State: City: Date: FHWAC#:...
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Horsehair Quirt (Riding Whip)2376Horsehair Quirt (Riding Whip)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Horsehair quirt made at Deer Lodge Prison, MT. Handmade, beautiful black and white design, unused. State: Montana City: Deer Lodge Date:
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Vintage Copper Wire Wrapped Quirt2377Vintage Copper Wire Wrapped Quirt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old copper wire wrapped quirt, leather. Old Cowboy Shop made. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42002
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00