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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

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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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Phillips Gazelle Shoulder Mount2558 - Phillips Gazelle Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a Phillips Gazelle from Kenya. 22", straight. Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. State...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to g*********h for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lot Withdrawn, Duplicate of Last Lot2559 - Lot Withdrawn, Duplicate of Last Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a Phillips Gazelle from Kenya. 22", straight. Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. State...
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Pronghorn Antelope Shoulder Mount2560 - Pronghorn Antelope Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a pronghorn antelope from Wyoming. 12." Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*********h for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Shoulder Mount2561 - Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, shot in Colorado, 1964 by renowned ore deposits professor Tony Payne. The rack measures 19" wide, 28" high, ...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Shoulder Mount2562 - Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep from Wyoming. 34", left turn, extra long hair. Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Rocky Mountain Billy Goat Shoulder Mount2563 - Rocky Mountain Billy Goat Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a Rocky Mountain billy goat from the Yukon. 9 1/2." Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to p*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Rocky Mountain Goat Shoulder Mount2564 - Rocky Mountain Goat Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rocky Mountain Goat, shot in Canada, 1964 by renowned ore deposits professor Tony Payne. The rack measures 8" wide, 22" high, 26" fro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to S******o for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Sloth Bear Full Body Mount2565 - Sloth Bear Full Body Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A full body mount of a sloth bear from India with decorative base. Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. If sold outsi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,500.00 + 360.00BP) = 1,860.00
 
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Stone Sheep Shoulder Mount2566 - Stone Sheep Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stone Sheep, shot in Canada in the 1960's, by renowned ore deposits professor Tony Payne. The rack measures 24" wide, 31" high, 20&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Stone Sheep Shoulder Mount2567 - Stone Sheep Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a stone sheep from the Yukon. 33 1/8."Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. State: C...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Thomson's Gazelle Shoulder Mount2568 - Thomson's Gazelle Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a Thomson's Gazelle from Tanzania. 12." Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*********h for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Thomson's Gazelle Shoulder Mount2569 - Thomson's Gazelle Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a Thomson's Gazelle from Tanzania. 14." Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*********h for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Topi Shoulder Mount2570 - Topi Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a Topi from Kenya. 12 1/2", right turn. Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to g*********h for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Wallaby Full Body Mount2571 - Wallaby Full Body Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A full body mount of a wallaby from Australia with base. Standing on hind legs, open mouth. Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Warthog Shoulder Mount2572 - Warthog Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a Warthog from Kenya. Straight. Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. State: City: Dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to k******o for (175.00 + 42.00BP) = 217.00
 
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Western Mule Deer Shoulder Mount2573 - Western Mule Deer Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western Mule Deer shoulder mount shot by renowned ore deposits geologist Tony Payne in Nevada April 14 1958. The rack is4 point 14" , 14 "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*********h for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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White-Tailed Deer Shoulder Mount2574 - White-Tailed Deer Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White Tail Deer shoulder mount shot by renowned ore deposits geologist Tony Payne in Texas in the fall of 1996. The rack is 5 points, 18""...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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White-Tailed Deer Shoulder Mount2575 - White-Tailed Deer Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a white-tailed deer from Wyoming. 18", 6 Point. Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. St...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Wildebeest Horns Mount2576 - Wildebeest Horns Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mount of Wildebeest Horns made from an animal killed in Tanzania. Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. State:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Wildebeest Shoulder Mount2577 - Wildebeest Shoulder Mount
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A shoulder mount of a Wildebeest from Tanzania. 23 2/8", right turn. Killed prior to 1988, on display in a western museum since that time. St...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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