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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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Three Colorado "Rush to the Rockies" Centennial3319 - Three Colorado "Rush to the Rockies" Centennial
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Colorado "Rush to the Rockies" Centennial, 1859-1959. So-called dollar. Air force Academy, United States of America. HK 542. Three p...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 173.60
 
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Three Colorado "Rush to the Rockies" Centennial, #23320 - Three Colorado "Rush to the Rockies" Centennial, #2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Colorado "Rush to the Rockies" Centennial, 1859-1959. So-called dollar. Air force Academy, United States of America. HK 542. Three p...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 148.80
 
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Two Lesher House Restoration Dollars3321 - Two Lesher House Restoration Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Serial number 45 and 47. These choice pieces resemble the famous Lesher dollars. ( Don Young Collection) State: Colorado City: Date: F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****y for 210.80
 
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Columbus 1892 Exposition Medal3322 - Columbus 1892 Exposition Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One side shows Columbus with "Columbus" and "1492-1892". The other side shows Presidents Washington, Lincoln, and Grant with &qu...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to g*********h for 36.00
 
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Industry / Research Medal (Century of Progress Expo., Chicago)3323 - Industry / Research Medal (Century of Progress Expo., Chicago)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual medal; so-called dollar. Industry Research. "A Century of Progress International Expo, Chicago, 1933. State: Illinois City: Chi...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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1925 Lafayette Centennial Medal3324 - 1925 Lafayette Centennial Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, June 4, Lexington, Kentucky. 1775 to 1925. Gem proof. (Don Young Collection) State: Kentucky City: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6******n for 48.00
 
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Kentucky Bicentennial Medallion Sets3325 - Kentucky Bicentennial Medallion Sets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Kentucky sets. Two are Heritage Collection Official Bicentennial Medallion sets. A third set from 1999 for 125th Kentucky derby anniversary. (Do
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for 96.00
 
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14 Commerative So-called Dollars3326 - 14 Commerative So-called Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes many white metal pieces. Billings Lewis & Clark Expedition; Hoiness LaBar Insurance, 50 Years. Brightest Star In The Sky, Billings...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j****G for 62.00
 
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Montana Silver Assoc. So-called Dollar3327 - Montana Silver Assoc. So-called Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An attractive HK-820 So-Called Dollar. Montana Silver Association / Silver The Key / Prosperity / 1933 / Helena, Montana // One Troy Ounce of Silver 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f********c.. for 121.00
 
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Rare Silver Plated P.P.I.E. Fund Token3328 - Rare Silver Plated P.P.I.E. Fund Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. FOB Montana Exposition Fund // Panama Pacific International Exposition / San Francisco / 1915. round, silver plated, 38mm. State: Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 93.00
 
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Nevada Centennial Silver Medal and Chicago Masonic Penny3329 - Nevada Centennial Silver Medal and Chicago Masonic Penny
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Nevada Centennial Medal in pure silver, number 2295. Struck at the old United States Mint in Carson City. Encased. Gem uncirculated with proof-like
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 248.00
 
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1876 Jersey City / George Washington Medal3330 - 1876 Jersey City / George Washington Medal
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1876 Washington Jersey City Sunday Schools Medal, struck in white metal, holed at 12 o'clock, 28mm, obverse: bust of Washington faces left, IN G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to h****1 for 30.25
 
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1783 Evacuation Day Centennial Medal3331 - 1783 Evacuation Day Centennial Medal
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Washington Evacuation of New York City Centennial Medal, HK-125d, R.5, 35mm, struck in white metal, Military bust faces right, MORGAN (designer) on sh
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s**********2 for 420.00
 
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Washington Centennial Celebration Medal3332 - Washington Centennial Celebration Medal
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1883. Uncirculated. Proof like finish. Bust of Washington facing right, surrounded by a beaded rim. Reverse is Inscribed CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION / OCT.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*********1 for 117.80
 
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Washington / Jackson Medal3333 - Washington / Jackson Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive. George Washington and Andrew Jackson. Deep bronze color. Uncirculated with two small edge dings. State: City: Date:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to j*******b for 68.20
 
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Lewis & Clark Centennial Expo. U.S. Government Building Dollar (HK-328)3334 - Lewis & Clark Centennial Expo. U.S. Government Building Dollar (HK-328)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK-328 (silver). Please inspect. (Don Young Collection) State: Oregon City: Portland Date: 1905 FHWAC#: 43302
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for 192.00
 
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J. K. Davison Lion Die3335 - J. K. Davison Lion Die
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Male lion with loop. The die face is stamped 1895 / J K DAVISON / PHILA. Likely a die for a small charm for jewelry as Davison produced jewelry as wel
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 31.00
 
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(Probable) J.K. Davison Philadelphia Coat of Arms Hub3336 - (Probable) J.K. Davison Philadelphia Coat of Arms Hub
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coat of arms, COAT OF ARMS OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. Hub face 33mm. Perhaps used to make seal dies for notarization seals. Even layer of oxidation.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
 
 
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J. K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard, World War I Meritorious Service Medal Die3337 - J. K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard, World War I Meritorious Service Medal Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bust left, PENNSYLVANIA FEDERAL SERVICE /WORLD WAR. Die for the miniature version of the Pennsylvania National Guard Victory medal. Die face 17mm. Cle
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
 
 
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J.K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard Meritorious Service Medal Die3338 - J.K. Davison Pennsylvania National Guard Meritorious Service Medal Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coat of arms, MERITORIOUS SERVICE. Die for the miniature version of the Pennsylvania National Guard Service medal. Die face 18mm. Clean, deep die face
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 49.60
 
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