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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Four Hamilton Mint Artistic Silver Ingots3519 - Four Hamilton Mint Artistic Silver Ingots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Entitled Freedom from Want, etc. Each weighs 2.175 ounces troy each. 1.75 x 2.25" each. (Don Young Collection) State: City: Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******o for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Large Hamilton Mint Silver Rounds Collection3520 - Large Hamilton Mint Silver Rounds Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The series is Spirit of America. 12 large rounds at 2.11 ounces troy each. 2 inches in diameter. Just over 25 ounces of fine silver. (Don Young Colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to p*******s for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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Hoffman Mint Elk Silver Medal (One Troy Pound)3521 - Hoffman Mint Elk Silver Medal (One Troy Pound)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 2001 large, one troy pound calendar silver medal with elk on the obverse. A choice, large silver medal. (Don Young Collection) State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to j****G for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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International Association of Silver Art Collectors Silver Rounds & Ingots3522 - International Association of Silver Art Collectors Silver Rounds & Ingots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Each is approximately one troy ounce. The group contains 13 silver rounds and 11 silver ingots. In addition, there are three bronze ingots and five br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to R***h for (375.00 + 76.88BP) = 451.88
 
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International Federation of Medalists: Four Medals, Fidem Congress (2007, Colorado Springs)3523 - International Federation of Medalists: Four Medals, Fidem Congress (2007, Colorado Springs)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The International Federation of Medalists is famous for their intricate and complicated design medals. This lot contains two of the official oval copp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****a for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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International Federation of Medalists: Eight Medals3524 - International Federation of Medalists: Eight Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes the large 4 inch Stockholm medal, two bronze Stockholm medals, tow copper Portuguese medals, a silver and bronze from Florence, and one other
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M**********2 for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Medal Collectors of America Group3525 - Medal Collectors of America Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 2012 large silver and bronze (2 1/2 inches each), two each of the 2015 silver and bronze, and two of the 2013 medals in silver and bronze. Ei
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to c******o for (550.00 + 115.50BP) = 665.50
 
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Medallic Art Company Silver Calendar Medals3526 - Medallic Art Company Silver Calendar Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection has seven medals, 1998 through 2004 in original presentation boxes. These medals contain between nine and 11 ounces of silver each. (D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,300.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,612.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Dionysus3527 - Society of Medalists: Dionysus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Paul Manship. Obv.: Dionysus; Rev.: Satyrs treading grapes. Large silver, Gem BU, no box of papers. State: City: Date: 1930
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Hunter and dog3528 - Society of Medalists: Hunter and dog
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Laura Gardin Fraser; Obv.: hunter and dog; Rev. Ruffed grouse. First Issue. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with paper. Light toning at
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Charles A. Lindbergh3529 - Society of Medalists: Charles A. Lindbergh
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Frederick MacMonnies. Obv.: Charles A. Lindbergh; Rev.: Lone Eagle allegory. Large silver, Gem BU, in original box with paper. State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********y for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Indian prayer for rain3530 - Society of Medalists: Indian prayer for rain
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Hermon A. MacNeil. Obv.: Indian prayer for rain; Rev.: Hopi snake dance. Large Silver, Gem BU, no box or papers. State: City: Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******s for (550.00 + 115.50BP) = 665.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Aphrodite3531 - Society of Medalists: Aphrodite
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: John Flanagan. Obv.: Aphrodite; Rev.: Torch race. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with paper. State: City: Date: 1932 F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Whatsoever a man3532 - Society of Medalists: Whatsoever a man
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Lee Lawne. Obv.: Whatsoever a man; Rev.: That shall he also reap. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with paper. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 108.00BP) = 558.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Gloria3533 - Society of Medalists: Gloria
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Carl Paul Jennewein. Obv.: Gloria; Rev.: Fama. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with paper. Small toned area on reverse at 2:00. State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Pegasus and men3534 - Society of Medalists: Pegasus and men
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Gaetano Cecere. Obv.: Pegasus and men; Rev.: No easy way to the. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with paper. State: City: D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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Society of Medalists: America-turkey3535 - Society of Medalists: America-turkey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Albert Laessle. Obv.: America-turkey; Rev.: Abundance-corn. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with paper. State: City: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Boy Fishing3536 - Society of Medalists: Boy Fishing
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Herbert Adams. Obv.: Boy fishing; Rev.: Little fish a priize. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with paper. State: City: Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Creation3537 - Society of Medalists: Creation
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Anthony de Francisci. Obv.: Creation; Rev.: Swirling universe. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with paper. State: City: Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********y for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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Society of Medalists: Great Lakes3538 - Society of Medalists: Great Lakes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Lorado Taft. Obv.: Great lakes; Rev.: Five maidens. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with paper. State: City: Date: 1935
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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