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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Walt Goldsmith Chaps2378 - Walt Goldsmith Chaps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Walt Goldsmith chaps, 1940's-50's, Novato, CA. brown leather, suede side out, ivory color stitch leather trim. Good condition. State: Ca...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*******y for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
 
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Hand Tooled Leather Chaps2379 - Hand Tooled Leather Chaps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These chaps belonged to George Tobias, a Hollywood film star. He was in over 100, movies, including black and white movies. He was also in "Bew...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Vintage Crockett & Kelly Belt Buckle2380 - Vintage Crockett & Kelly Belt Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Crockett & Kelly Gold Coast 50 Miles belt buckle. Silver with brass, horse head in center. State: Colorado City: Bloomfield Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****r for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Western Leather Cuffs2381 - Western Leather Cuffs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western leather cuffs with 5 pt star design in silver studs. Center of star has raised button with golden eagle and shield. new, never worn. Dark brow
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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New Chaps from Roswell NM2382 - New Chaps from Roswell NM
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New chaps from Roswell NM, Saddle Barn. Never worn, perfect condition, light tan leather. State: New Mexico City: Roswell Date: FHWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*******9 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Vintage Cowboy Boots2383 - Vintage Cowboy Boots
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Vintage cowboy boots, Texas Boot Co., Starburst pattern. Black, men's size 10.5. Good used condition State: Texas City: Date: FH...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Vintage Acme Boots2384 - Vintage Acme Boots
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Vintage Acme boots, Brown with pink cutouts design. Women's size 8. Good used condition. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41463
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Vintage Goding Cowboy Boots2385 - Vintage Goding Cowboy Boots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Almost new Goding boots, vintage, new old stock, bucking horse on sole visible. Two-tone brown with ivory cut outs and stitching. Men's size 10-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Early Stetson Cowboy Hat2386 - Early Stetson Cowboy Hat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stetson Silver Mine 3X Buffalo Felt Ranchers Cowboy Western Hat. Good condition. The cowboy hat is a high-crowned, wide-brimmed hat best known as the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to B******o for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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Iroquois Design Wild West Outfit2387 - Iroquois Design Wild West Outfit
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Iroquois design Wild West outfit. Beaded designs by Iroquois on heavy canvas jacket. Also included are pants and belt. Jacket and belt hav suede leath
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Leather Cuffs w/ Tooled Buffalo Image2388 - Leather Cuffs w/ Tooled Buffalo Image
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather cuffs w/ tooled buffalo image. Nice dark red brown with buffalo darkened, leather laces. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42006
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******s for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Set of Gauntlets and Cowboy Cuffs2389 - Set of Gauntlets and Cowboy Cuffs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Doeskin gauntlets for stage driver. Antique/Early 20th Century (very early 1900s) - Hand embroidered Leather Western-Style Show Gloves w/ Fringe, Line
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Vintage Leather Gauntlets2390 - Vintage Leather Gauntlets
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Vintage leather gauntlets with dyed red design on cuffs, red and green stitching, fringe on side. Well worn. State: City: Date: 1922
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Los Angeles Rodeo Program2391 - Los Angeles Rodeo Program
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Los Angeles Rodeo Program, Sheriff's Annual Show. World Championship Rodeo. 11.75" x 9". State: California City: Los Angeles ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********r.. for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Original Snyder Saddlery Catalog2392 - Original Snyder Saddlery Catalog
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The O. J. Snyder Saddlery, 1535 Larimer St. Denver, Colo. Catalog No. 26. Snyder-Built Saddles are the Best. 9.75" x 7". Great illustratio...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Double B Livestock Corporate Sealer2393 - Double B Livestock Corporate Sealer
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Needs some repair. Priced to move. State: Colorado City: Date: FHWAC#: 1313
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to t********u.. for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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Ranch Life in Colorado Collection (6)2394 - Ranch Life in Colorado Collection (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "Colorado, Her Financial Needs. Cattlemen's Loan and Guaranty Co. An Analysis of Existing Conditions with Practical Remedial Suggestions...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to t*h for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Saddle Watch FOB from Pendleton, Oregon2395 - Saddle Watch FOB from Pendleton, Oregon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made for the Pendleton Round up by Hamley. White metal with gold highlights. Saddle is beautifully engraved. Back says, "Round Up Saddle Made b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Booklet on Cattle Raisers' Association of Texas2396 - Booklet on Cattle Raisers' Association of Texas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare promotional tourism booklet entitled "Some Reasons Why The Cattle Raisers' Association of Texas Should Meet At El Paso in 1902." ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to d***9 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Assoc. Porcelain Sign2397 - Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Assoc. Porcelain Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice blue and white porcelain sign 10 x 20" with very little damage, a very nice specimen. "Member Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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