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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Society of Medalists: Ploughman and Crosses3539 - Society of Medalists: Ploughman and Crosses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Albert Stewart. Obv.: Ploughman and crosses; Rev.: Peace. 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 (550.00 + 132.00BP) = 682.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Youth Putting the Shot3540 - Society of Medalists: Youth Putting the Shot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: R. Tait McKenzie. Obv.: Youth putting the shot; Rev.:Four runners. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with paper. Includes a second differ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
 
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Society of Medalists: In Peace Fathers Die3541 - Society of Medalists: In Peace Fathers Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Chester Beach. Obv.: In Peace Fathers Die; Rev.: In war sons die. 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: Lovers3542 - Society of Medalists: Lovers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Robert I. Aitken. Obv.: Lovers; Rev.: All mankind loves a. Large silver, Gem BU, no box, original paper of issue included. State: Cit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Dance of Life3543 - Society of Medalists: Dance of Life
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: A. Stirling Calder. Obv.: Dance of Life; Rev.: With pleasure and pain. Large silver, Gem BU, no box, original paper of issue included. Sta
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: Conserve Wildlife3544 - Society of Medalists: Conserve Wildlife
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Gertrude K. Lathrop. Obv.: Conserve Wildlife; Rev.: Antelope. Large silver, Gem BU, in original box with paper. State: City: Da
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: Ceres' Blessing3545 - Society of Medalists: Ceres' Blessing
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: John Gregory. Obv.: Cere's blessing; Rev.: Scarcity shall shun you. Large silver, Gem BU, no box or paper. State: City: Da...
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: Peace In the New World3546 - Society of Medalists: Peace In the New World
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Edward McCartan. Obv.: Peace in the new world; Rev.: War in the old world. Large silver, Gem BU, no box, original paper of issue included. S
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: Aesop's fable of hawk3547 - Society of Medalists: Aesop's fable of hawk
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Edmond Amateis. Obv.: Aesop's fable of hawk; Rev.: Dog and reflection. Large silver, Gem BU, in original box with paper. 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: Two Men Building3548 - Society of Medalists: Two Men Building
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Walker Hancock. Obv.: Two men building; Rev.: Overcoming adversity. Large silver, Gem BU, in original box with paper. State: City:
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: Arctic-polar bear3549 - Society of Medalists: Arctic-polar bear
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Edwin Springweiler Obv.: Arctic-polar bear; Rev.: Antarctic-penguins. Large silver, Gem BU, in original box with paper. State: City:
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: Woman and child3550 - Society of Medalists: Woman and child
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Joseph E. Renier. Obv.: Woman and child; Rev.: Prometheus. 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 (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Man with Airplane3551 - Society of Medalists: Man with Airplane
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Brenda Putnam. Obv.: Man with airplane; rev.: Bird in flight. Large silver, CH BU, no box or papers. Slight edge nick on reverse at 1:00.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********y for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Thou Sluggard3552 - Society of Medalists: Thou Sluggard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Janet Decoux. Obv.: Thou Sluggard; rev.: Go to the ant. 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 (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Society of Medalists: African elephant3553 - Society of Medalists: African elephant
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Anna Hyatt Huntington. Obv.: African elephant; Rev.: Water hole. Large silver, Gem BU, in original box with paper. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (700.00 + 168.00BP) = 868.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Freedom of Speech3554 - Society of Medalists: Freedom of Speech
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Carl L. Schmitz. Obv.: Freedom of speech; Rev.: Freedom from want. Two piece lot, includes large and small silver issues, Gem BU in origina
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******s for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Inspiration3555 - Society of Medalists: Inspiration
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Richard Recchia. Obv.: Inspiration; Rev.: Aspiration. Two pieces, includes both the large and silver issues, both Gem BU in original box wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (750.00 + 180.00BP) = 930.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Riggers3556 - Society of Medalists: Riggers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Mahonri Young. Obv.: Riggers; Rev.: Riveters. Large silver, Gem BU, in original box with paper. State: City: Date: 1944 FHWA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 114.00BP) = 589.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Flag Raising on Iwo Jima3557 - Society of Medalists: Flag Raising on Iwo Jima
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Rene P. Chambellan. Obv.: Flag raising on Iwo Jima; rev.:For conquer we must. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with papers. State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Society of Medalists: Wounded Soldier3558 - Society of Medalists: Wounded Soldier
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sculptor: Berthold Nebel. Obv.: Wounded soldier; Rev.: Atomic bomb explosion. Large silver, Gem BU in original box with papers. State: City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********y for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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