Western Americana Safari

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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Black Mata Ortiz Pot, Signed2299Black Mata Ortiz Pot, Signed
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black Mata Ortiz Pot, signed, Mario Olivas. 7.5" h x 8" diameter. Casas Grandes (Paquime) is a prehistoric archeological ruin near Chihuah...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*********n for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
Lucie Zete, Mata Ortiz Pot2300Lucie Zete, Mata Ortiz Pot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black Mata Ortiz pot--10" h x 9" diameter. Lucie Zete (Mata Ortiz, Oaxaca, Mexico) Black Earthenware Olla, 20th Century, the everted mouth...
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to a*********n for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
Mata Ortiz (Casas Grandes) Pot, Signed2301Mata Ortiz (Casas Grandes) Pot, Signed
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Casas Grandes pot, signed Rafael Silveira. Pot measures 9.25" h x 11" diameter. Casas Grandes (Paquime) is a prehistoric archeologic...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a*********n for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
Navajo Saddle Blanket2302Navajo Saddle Blanket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Double-Sided Twill Weave Saddle Blanket. Beautiful, intricate weaving traditional saddle blanket design. Clean (never used on horse). Measures
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to k**********9 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
Navajo Weavings Sampler2303Navajo Weavings Sampler
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo hand woven sampler, six styles: Wide Ruins, Ganado, Chinle, Ganado, BurntWater. This is a beautiful display, each is approx. 3.75" x 5&q...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
Two Grey Hills Weaving2304Two Grey Hills Weaving
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo weaving, Two Grey Hills. 30" x 37". Tassels intact. exceptional condition. The weavers around Two Grey Hills developed very complex...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g*********h for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
Red Mesa Rug2305Red Mesa Rug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug depicts a traditional serrated pattern that's popular with collectors. This was woven circa 1940's. The natur...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to g*********h for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug2306Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Eye Dazzler rug. White, red, black, gray, brown-- 63" x 40". Some condition issues. Please inspect. State: Arizona/New Mexico ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*********h for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
Navajo Serrated Diamond Motif Rug2307Navajo Serrated Diamond Motif Rug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice weave, very good condition. Combination Ganado / Eye Dazzler Trading Post blanket wool in red, gray, black, olive green, gold, brown, 32" ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to g*********h for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
Navajo Weaving2308Navajo Weaving
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Navajo weaving, 36' x 62". Clean design in bands of tan, red, ochre, blue with sot=rt of horizontal vine pattern between. Possibly Ch...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to g*********h for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
Vintage Navajo Ganado Rug2309Vintage Navajo Ganado Rug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful vintage Navajo Ganado rug. Large size: 7' x 53.5". This rug has been well taken care of, clean and in excellent condition. Stat...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to g*********h for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
7 Ortega's Weavings (Rugs)23107 Ortega's Weavings (Rugs)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 weavings from Ortega's in Chimayo, New Mexico. Two are 20.5" x 40"; one is 15.5" x 31"; four are 18.5" x 22". Al...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
Two "Navajo" Style Rugs2311Two "Navajo" Style Rugs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two "Navajo" Style rugs. Most marketed in El paso, made in Mexico. 1) Red, brown, white, gray wool--72" x 44". 2) Brown, white,...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
Vintage Texcoco Rug2312Vintage Texcoco Rug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Texcoco Rug. Blue and ivory, 49" x 75". Fringe damaged, but in otherwise good condition, woven down center of 2 parts. Mexican, fr...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d****a for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
Early Mexican Saltillo2313Early Mexican Saltillo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Mexican Saltillo weaving, 39" x 77". Good condition, a lot of fringe missing, small holes and stains. State: zMexico City: ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d****a for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
Mexican Early Saltillo Blanket2314Mexican Early Saltillo Blanket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mexican Blanket Saltillo Serape Rare White 1920s-30's. Valer star pattern in red and blue on ivory background. Beautiful and finely hand woven w...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Early Mexico Weaving2315Early Mexico Weaving
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Saltillo weaving, 34" x 72" including fringe. Has canvas slips on one end for hanging from rod. Never used on floor--excellent cond...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
Vintage Poker Table Saltillo2316Vintage Poker Table Saltillo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Vintage early Mexican poker table saltillo, with card suits woven in silk. 30" x 40", including fringe. Tightly woven beautiful piec...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n.. for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
Turkish Kilim Runner2317Turkish Kilim Runner
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turkish kilim runner, 30" w x 9' long. Native American in design. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43400
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********r.. for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
Black Foot Indian Squaw Beaded Saddle2318Black Foot Indian Squaw Beaded Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous Native Americana historic piece. Rawhide (antelope?) sinew or gut sewn, c. 1920. an extremely rare shape and design. Beading mostly intact. H
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
"Standing Bear" Bronze by Carl Kouba2319"Standing Bear" Bronze by Carl Kouba
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carl Kauba (1865-1922) standing bronze sculpture of Native American Kiowa warrior and medicine man "Standing Bear". The noble figure stand...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to F*****6 for (2,400.00 + 576.00BP) = 2,976.00
Rare Frederick John Behre Painting of Navajo Baskets & Weaving2320Rare Frederick John Behre Painting of Navajo Baskets & Weaving
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare oil painting on masonite by Frederick J. Behre (1863-1942) Image of Navajo weaving and 3 baskets. Framed 23.75" x 30.5". Frederic...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (7,000.00 + 1,680.00BP) = 8,680.00
Painting: Winnowing the Harvest2321Painting: Winnowing the Harvest
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Winnowing the Harvest Woosie George, Paiute, Stillwater, Nevada. Acrylic painting by Delores Bennett. Framed, 29" x 35". State: Nevada...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
George Caitlin Virtual Exhibition Prints on Native Americans2322George Caitlin Virtual Exhibition Prints on Native Americans
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These hand colored prints came from a book. G. Caitlin is on most pages. Caitlin's paintings are now in the Smithsonian and are recognized as a ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 4*****W for (180.00 + 37.80BP) = 217.80
One Print by Claudessa, Five Prints by Tigero2323One Print by Claudessa, Five Prints by Tigero
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Print of Native American baskets by Claudessa, 23.3" x 33.5" in basket weave frame. Five small framed prints of Native American subjects b...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
12 Kachinas232412 Kachinas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kachinas are spirits or personifications of things in the real world. The Kachinas are small carved figures representing a kachina spirit. Nine of the
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********3 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
Indian Artifact Phallic Effigy Pestle2325Indian Artifact Phallic Effigy Pestle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large stone Indian artifact phallic effigy pestle; Native American fertility symbol. Charmstones come in several forms, but the most intriguing are th
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Books on Nevada Paiutes2326Books on Nevada Paiutes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: Survival Arts of the Primitive Paiutes by Margaret M. Wheat; Relics of the Redman by Marvin & Helen Davis; Indians of Nevada, 6 vo...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Five Books on Nevada Native Americans2327Five Books on Nevada Native Americans
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) The Indian Massacre of 1911 at Little Rock Canyon Nevada by Effie Mona Mack, 1968. Limited edition, 1000 copies, volume no. 265, signed by Effie Mo
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
4 Native American Books23284 Native American Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Acoma, The People of the White Rock, by H. L. James. Color photographs; hardcover, 96 pages; Introduction by Frank Waters. 2) Printmaking in New Me
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Vintage Leather Turtle Medicine Stick2329Vintage Leather Turtle Medicine Stick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather turtle form medicine stick, wood handle, leather wrapped, turtle form rattles. base of handle had beads with hair. State: North Dakota C
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (135.00 + 32.40BP) = 167.40
Native American Peace Pipe2330Native American Peace Pipe
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18" pipe. Unknown tribe. Please see photo. May be newer. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 2119
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Native American Silver Prints2331Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Native American Silver Prints
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different mounted silver gelatins prints, all by done by Benjamin Franklin Waite, Brooklyn, New York, c.1907 of Native Americans from Buffalo Bi
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Handmade Bark and Hide Drum2332Handmade Bark and Hide Drum
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handmade bark and hide drum. 3" h x 5.5" diameter. Good condition. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 40360
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******c for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
Photogravure of Chemehuevi House; Brush Lodge - Cheyenne; Osage Summer Arbor; Ground Plan of Arikara2333Photogravure of Chemehuevi House; Brush Lodge - Cheyenne; Osage Summer Arbor; Ground Plan of Arikara
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chemehuevi House; Brush Lodge - Cheyenne. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis. Photogravure print by Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge, MA. Print, 11.25&q...
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to k**********9 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
Ute Chief Sevara and Family, W. H. Jackson Photo2334Ute Chief Sevara and Family, W. H. Jackson Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ute Chief Sevara and family hand colored photograph by William Henry Jackson. Copyright, 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Also included are 3 b/w phot
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
"The Bucker" Painting (after C. M. Russell) by Franz Trevors2335"The Bucker" Painting (after C. M. Russell) by Franz Trevors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Franz Trevors, Nevada Gaming Artist. Paintings for the Palace Club (1943-44). In 1943, with his son Silvo in the military, John Petricciani leased the
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to g*******h for (4,750.00 + 1,140.00BP) = 5,890.00
"A Camp Cook's Troubles" Painting (after C. M. Russell) by Franz Trevors2336"A Camp Cook's Troubles" Painting (after C. M. Russell) by Franz Trevors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"A Camp Cook's Troubles" by Franz Trevors after a painting of the same title by Charles Marion Russell whose painting done in 1912. Tr...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to g*******h for (5,250.00 + 1,260.00BP) = 6,510.00
"First Wagon Trail" Painting (after C. M. Russell) by Franz Trevors2337"First Wagon Trail" Painting (after C. M. Russell) by Franz Trevors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First Wagon Trail by Franz Trevors after a painting of the same title by Charles Marion Russell whose painting done in 1908. Trevors makes changes to
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to g*******h for (3,300.00 + 792.00BP) = 4,092.00
Charles M. Russell Bronze Steer Head2338Charles M. Russell Bronze Steer Head
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inscribed "C M Russell 1910" in the bronze, lower right edge. No. 7/150. Bronze with brown patina, approximately 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. mounted...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to F*****6 for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
J. R. Rowell Saddle2339J. R. Rowell Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J. R. Rowell saddle, floral design. Beautiful vintage custom saddle made at the infamous Rowell Ranch in Hayward CA in the mid-1960’s. Quality leather
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Jedlicka Saddle2340Jedlicka Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jedlicka saddle. George J. “Jed” Jedlicka opened G.J. Jedlicka Saddlery, Inc. in 1932. Son of a harness maker and cobbler, he originally moved to Long
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to R*******y for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
Vintage Hermann H. Heiser Saddle2341Vintage Hermann H. Heiser Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hermann H. Heiser ( 1836-1904) Saddlery Company located in Denver was a well-known company. This saddle is vintage Heiser saddle, very dark brown, alm
Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to g********t.. for (175.00 + 40.25BP) = 215.25
G. L. Lawrence Saddle2342G. L. Lawrence Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
G. L. Lawrence saddle. George Lawrence was partner to Samuel Sherlock, 1874-1876 in Portland. The shop was incorporated under George C. Lawrence name
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to c********r.. for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
8 Different Miniature Saddles23438 Different Miniature Saddles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 different miniature saddles. Tooled leather and sheepskin, very detailed. Great for your young cowgirl or cowboy! New condition. State: City:
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*********r for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
Mexican Saddle2344Mexican Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Older Mexican saddle--stirrups made by R. T. Hugenberger, Solvang, CA. Santa Ynez Saddlery officially opened in November of 2011 but both Antonio Orte
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Old Saddlebags for "Shoshone"2345Old Saddlebags for "Shoshone"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old Saddlebags for "Shoshone", the horse's name. From the Santa Inez Valley. Dark brown hand tooled leather. Used, but in great condit...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to P********E for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
A. A. Melliers Medical Saddle Bags2346A. A. Melliers Medical Saddle Bags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stamped "ELLIOTT'S PATENT / GRANTED Jan 18, 1870 / A.A. MELLIER / St. Louis, MO Sole Proprietor". 19th C. Medical surgeons saddle bags...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
Rawhide Laced Saddlebags2347Rawhide Laced Saddlebags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rawhide laced saddlebags, beautifully tooled leather. appear to be unused, very nice. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 41471
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to P********E for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
Champion Breast Collar w/ Sterling Hearts2348Champion Breast Collar w/ Sterling Hearts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Champion black leather breast collar w/ seven beautifully engraved sterling hearts. Sterling buckles and tips. Gorgeous! State: City: Date
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to h*********n for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90