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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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.40 Caliber Single Cavity Ball Mold2418 - .40 Caliber Single Cavity Ball Mold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small single cavity .40 caliber single ball mold c. 1840-1870. State: City: Date: 1840-1870 FHWAC#: 40716
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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.40 Caliber Steel Scissors Bullet Mold2419 - .40 Caliber Steel Scissors Bullet Mold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c1776 .40 Caliber steel scissor mold. Single cavity ball mold. Very crude and looks to be from the Revolutionary War. More research would be required
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Rare Civilian Brass .44 Colt Double Bullet Mold2420 - Rare Civilian Brass .44 Colt Double Bullet Mold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare brass civilian double cavity .44 caliber bullet mold for conical and ball. Brass bullet mold with steel sprue cutter, typical of civilian market
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t*****5 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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"G & J.W. Hawksley" Leather Covered Brass Powder Flask2421 - "G & J.W. Hawksley" Leather Covered Brass Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather covered brass flask "G & J.W. Hawksley" Brass powder release with working release knob. For pistol, civil war era British made...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Antique Pistol Powder Flask2422 - Antique Pistol Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small antique brown leather pistol flask. Embossed leather with game scene both sides, brass powder loader with working release. Lanyard ring on botto
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Start Price : 37.50 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Dog Scene and Floral Powder Flask2423 - Dog Scene and Floral Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique pewter powder flask with dog scene and floral design on both sides 6" long. Has strong brass spring and measuring spout. Several dings,...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to F*****6 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Elkhorn Powder Flask2424 - Elkhorn Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elkhorn powder flask--elkhorn with mahogany and brass. Modern Mountain Man, very fine. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 42010
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********r.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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G & J.W. Powder Flask2425 - G & J.W. Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Civil War era powder flask "G & J.W. Hawksley" bronze powder flask with working powder dispenser for rifle or pistol c. 1850-1865 Sil...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Large Colt Dragoon Style Powder Flask2426 - Large Colt Dragoon Style Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large ornate Colt Dragoon style brass powder flask for large pistol, rifle, or shotgun. Lower lanyard rings and upper lanyard rings. Powder release sp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Sold to F*****6 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Large Embossed Leather Powder Flask2427 - Large Embossed Leather Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large antique brown leather rifle/ shotgun flask. Embossed leather with game scene both sides, brass powder loader with working release. Very good wor
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to F*****6 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Ornate Mid-Size Powder Flask2428 - Ornate Mid-Size Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very ornate mid-size pistol/ rifle brass flask. Lanyards both upper and lower. Powder release lever missing. Mid 1830's to mid 1860's. St...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to F*****6 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Ornate Mid-Sized Embossed Game Scene Powder Flask2429 - Ornate Mid-Sized Embossed Game Scene Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
G.W. Ingram Hanging game flask. This flask has an internal spring, patent top with adjustable spout measuring 2.25 - 3 drams of powder. The flask is l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 425.00
Sold to F*****6 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Persian Leather Powder Flask2430 - Persian Leather Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Persian powder flask from carved sheep scrotum leather. Very unusual powder flask used in early America and Persia. Used for large powder firearms suc
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Estimate : 280.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Royal Crest Antique Leather Shot Flask2431 - Royal Crest Antique Leather Shot Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique leather powder flask embossed with royal crest. This flask bears the British coat of arms and was manufactured in London. Most likely made for
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Small Ornate Embossed Copper Pistol Flask2432 - Small Ornate Embossed Copper Pistol Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice ornate small embossed copper pistol flask with game scene and ornate design. Upper lanyard rings and lever powder release. Very nice 1830...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to c********r.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Unusual Arabic Style Pistol Flask with Ramrod2433 - Unusual Arabic Style Pistol Flask with Ramrod
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual Arabic style pistol powder flask with ramrod. Made of steel. This flask is of the Arabic design, one hand use to load a .62 Caliber pistol wit
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Very Nice Pewter Powder Flask2434 - Very Nice Pewter Powder Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice working pewter powder flask from the 1830's to 1840's. Extremely nice, grooved pewter flask with lanyard extensions and brass top....
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Estimate : 170.00 - 300.00
Sold to r*********y for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Military Cartridge Case2435 - Military Cartridge Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique, possibly Indian War. Military cartridge case for use with a shoulder strap. Leather with brass trim, sword and arrow on front. Nice looking.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Vintage Military Cartridge Case2436 - Vintage Military Cartridge Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Military leather cartridge box with brass "NG" attached to cover. Holds 18 cartridges. Good condition State: City: Date: ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********r.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Shoulder Holster for FBI Agent & Reno Chief of Police Clayton Phillips2437 - Shoulder Holster for FBI Agent & Reno Chief of Police Clayton Phillips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 1939 Eubanks Leather Holster Co. (Boise, Idaho) leather shoulder holster for a police 38 special. This particular holster belonged to Clayton Philli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******c for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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