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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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Choice Anchorage Nugget Token3000 - Choice Anchorage Nugget Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Anchorage / Native Virgin / "actual gold nugget" / Gold & Copper / Alaska // Lumber / Dairy / Livestock / Agriculture / Gold / Copper...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to r*o for (1,800.00 + 432.00BP) = 2,232.00
 
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Copper Block Buffet Token w/ Gold Nugget3001 - Copper Block Buffet Token w/ Gold Nugget
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Copper Block Buffet token from Valdez, Alaska. This particular token has an elongated gold nugget on the obverse. This is the version with the per
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to r*o for (900.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,116.00
 
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Complete Set of Alaska ARRC Tokens3002 - Complete Set of Alaska ARRC Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Complete set of Alaska ARRC tokens from 1935. The set is 1c-$10. Included is the original plexiglas holder. These were only used from 1935-36 wh
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***7 for (1,200.00 + 288.00BP) = 1,488.00
 
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Fort Miley Post Exchange Token3003 - Fort Miley Post Exchange Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Good for five cents in trade. Very rare. (Marin County). State: California City: Angel Island Date: FHWAC#: 43569
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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J. E. Martin, Aptos Saloon Token3004 - J. E. Martin, Aptos Saloon Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Good for 10c at the bar. Brass, octagonal. Choice. Rare! State: California City: Aptos Date: FHWAC#: 43571
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to r******h for (550.00 + 115.50BP) = 665.50
 
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Temple Saloon, Delury & Garcia, Bodie Token3005 - Temple Saloon, Delury & Garcia, Bodie Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ultra-rare Bodie token, c.1890. Temple Saloon / Delury & Garcia / Bodie, Cal. // 12 1/2 / Cents. NGC, XF 40. Brass, 25mm. Probably the finest kn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to F****e for (3,000.00 + 720.00BP) = 3,720.00
 
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Fort Baker Post Exchange Token3006 - Fort Baker Post Exchange Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post Exchange / 25c / Fort Baker // Post Exchange / 25c / Fort Baker. Scalloped (4), brass, 27mm. Slab, NCS, genuine. State: California City:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to a**********o for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Fresno Trade Tokens Group3007 - Fresno Trade Tokens Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Octagon aluminum trade tokens from merchant J.P. Ryan of Fresno. Reverse side reads "Good For 10c In Trade." This entire (72) token lot h...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 64.00 - 150.00
Sold to i**b for (37.00 + 8.88BP) = 45.88
 
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Golden Jubilee Wooden Tokens (Fullerton, CA)3008 - Golden Jubilee Wooden Tokens (Fullerton, CA)
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Issued to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Fullerton, California. Four 2x4" pieces, 5, 10 & 25 denominations. A portrait...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****k for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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Behnke Bros. Token (Gazelle, CA)3009 - Behnke Bros. Token (Gazelle, CA)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Siskiyou County. Good for one drink. Round, brass, worn but very readable. Please inspect. An exceptional California town. State: California Ci
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dr. Middleton Knights of Pythias Token (Grass Valley, California)3010 - Dr. Middleton Knights of Pythias Token (Grass Valley, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not listed in the online token catalog. Knights of Pythias token. Has a knight on the top with crossed axes. Pictorial. Initialed FCB. Reverse is plai
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Keeler Drug Company Token3011 - Keeler Drug Company Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Keeler Drug Co / Keeler / Cal. // GF / 12.5c / IT. Round, aluminum, 22mm. Slab, NCS, genuine. State: California City: Keeler Date: c. 1905
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 140.00
Sold to m*****a for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Linda Vista Bar Token3012 - Linda Vista Bar Token
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Linda Vista Bar, blank reverse. Brass, round. Rare California town. State: California City: Linda Vista Date: FHWAC#: 43573
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lester, Orr & Co. Token (Ludlow, California)3013 - Lester, Orr & Co. Token (Ludlow, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. Lester, Orr & Co. / Pool / Tobacco / Cigars / Ludlow, Cal. // GF / 5c / IT. Round, brass, 20mm. Slab, NCS, Genuine. State: Calif...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 620.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to m*****a for (310.00 + 74.40BP) = 384.40
 
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G. Heffner-Strahle Token (National City, California)3014 - G. Heffner-Strahle Token (National City, California)
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Jacob Strahle & Co. / Billiard Mfr's / 515 Market St. / San Francisco, Cal. // GF / 10c / Drink / At / G. Heffner / National City, Cal. Roun...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,300.00
 
 
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McCarger's Saloon Token (Strahle Pictorial) (Nord, California)3015 - McCarger's Saloon Token (Strahle Pictorial) (Nord, California)
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GOOD FOR / C.O.D. / AT / J. McCARGERS / SALOON / NORD, CAL. Jacob Strahle pictorial pool table reverse. Choice. State: California City: Nord
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t**********z for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Second McCarger's-Strahle Saloon Token (Nord, California)3016 - Second McCarger's-Strahle Saloon Token (Nord, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jacob Strahle & Co. / Billiard Mfr's / 515 Market St. / San Francisco, Cal. // GF / C. O. D. / At / J. McCargers / Saloon / Nord, Cal. Octag...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********n for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Joseph Brothers Store Card Token (Gold Rush Jeweler) (San Francisco, California)3017 - Joseph Brothers Store Card Token (Gold Rush Jeweler) (San Francisco, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Joseph Brothers / of Liverpool Eng. / watch makers/ jewelers opticians/ general importers / 149 Montgomery St. / San Francisco, Cal.; rev.: chea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to D*K for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Matt Thomas Saloon Token (Scottsville, CA)3018 - Matt Thomas Saloon Token (Scottsville, CA)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matt Thomas Saloon, Scottsville, Good for One Drink. Extremely rare. State: California City: Scottsville Date: FHWAC#: 43566
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t**********z for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Opera Saloon, B. Obrien, Token (Stent, California)3019 - Opera Saloon, B. Obrien, Token (Stent, California)
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Good for one drink. Nice California saloon token. State: California City: Stent Date: FHWAC#: 43568
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to 2****1 for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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