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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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Two Rand South African Gold Coin necklace3259 - Two Rand South African Gold Coin necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two rand gold coin in 14kt. bezel. .15 troy oz. chain unmarked, chain is 20" long. The coin weighs 7.9881 grams of .917 gold, AGW .2354 oz. Obv...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to p******y for (300.00 + 61.50BP) = 361.50
 
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Rare WWI Soldier "Trench" Coin Art3260 - Rare WWI Soldier "Trench" Coin Art
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare WWI Soldier "Trench" coin art. Frank M.Higgins / 3485921 / A. E. F. / France // Louis Philippei / Roi Des Francais. Silver....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 2****6 for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Trio of Coin Displays3261 - Trio of Coin Displays
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 presentations of U.S. coins: 1) United States Wartime Cents, three zinc and 6 shell case copper Lincoln Cents in a Capital plastic holder, mo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****4 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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STAATS Gold & Silver Coin Tray3262 - STAATS Gold & Silver Coin Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Cast Iron Staats Coin Changer for Gold and Silver. Patented 1890. 16 1/2 X 6 1/2 X 11". Complete. State: City: Date: FHWA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Q*b for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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1860 Indian 25c3263 - 1860 Indian 25c
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Item 18) 1860 Indian facing left/bear Round 1/4 size Locke Variety #3. Gold chain soldered to rim on top and bottom. UNC sharpness. Rarity 7.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to c**********y for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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1860 Round Bear3264 - 1860 Round Bear
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Item 17) 1860 Indian facing left/bear Round 1/4 size Locke Variety #3. Gold chain soldered to rim on top and bottom. UNC sharpness. Rarity 7 St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to c**********y for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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California Fractional Gold Samplers3265 - California Fractional Gold Samplers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot consists of five pieces (4 different) from 1854 through circa 1950, providing a collection of pieces from multiple eras. See the description
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to c**********y for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Cal Fractional Gold Token with a History3266 - Cal Fractional Gold Token with a History
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ever wanted a Cal Fractional piece that has a fun history. This is a Type III, '1852' token. It was found on November 8, 1997 by a miner in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to W*****h for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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$10 California Gold Gaming Token3267 - $10 California Gold Gaming Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H# 1000 1847 Liberty obverse. H# 1000 Flag reverse. AU details. Hole in field. Possibly to test for gold content. State: California City: D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 2********e for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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$5 California Gaming Token3268 - $5 California Gaming Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: F#360 Liberty. Reverse: gold panning. AU details with some corrosion. Slabbed. NGC 3326641-056 State: California City: Date: 184
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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1849 $5 Gaming Counter3269 - 1849 $5 Gaming Counter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Image of Lady Liberty / 1849. reverse: Image of miner / California / 1849. F330. Slabbed. NGC 3326641-022. Very Good. State: California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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$20 VF California Gaming Counter3270 - $20 VF California Gaming Counter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
F# 1200 Liberty obverse. F# 1220 Flag reverse. Slabbed and graded VF details. Hole in top. NGC 3326641-044. State: California City: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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$20 Brass California Gaming Counter3271 - $20 Brass California Gaming Counter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Liberty "Comp ,/ Marke." Reverse: Double eagle "Compos Spiel-Marke" / "Unitate Fortitudo." This piece has a g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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$20 Spiel-Marke Gaming Counter3272 - $20 Spiel-Marke Gaming Counter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Liberty "Comp / Marke." Reverse: Double eagle "Compos Spiel-Marke" / "Unitate Fortitudo." VF details. Four pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Two $20 California Gaming Tokens3273 - Two $20 California Gaming Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Unlisted in Fauver. Obverse is 1854 Liberty. Reverse is Double Eagle, San Francisco, California, Twenty D. 2) Counterfeit 1851 Baldwin. Dug. Badly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****k for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Two $5 Gold Rush Gaming Counters3274 - Two $5 Gold Rush Gaming Counters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unknown variations. Both Liberty obverses and gold panning reverses. Both are slabbed. One has F details with damage and the other is FV details with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8******1 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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XF $20 California Gaming Counter3275 - XF $20 California Gaming Counter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Liberty "Comp ,/ Marke." Reverse: Double eagle "Compos Spiel-Marke" / "Unitate Fortitudo." Original gold lust...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*********h for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Two US Coin Copies Gaming Counters3276 - Two US Coin Copies Gaming Counters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two U. S. gold coin imitations for spiel markes. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43408
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8******1 for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Gaming Counters3277 - Gaming Counters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gaming counters from the 18th century, Britain. All are imitations of 1/2 or one guinea. Five are 1/2 guinea and nine are 1 guinea. State: zEnglan
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*********h for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Gaming Counters , #23278 - Gaming Counters , #2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four British gaming counters--Victoria, 1800's. Two others included in lot. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43406
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to G********a.. for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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