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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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Rich & Lonjers-Brunswick Token (Stockton, California)3020 - Rich & Lonjers-Brunswick Token (Stockton, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rich & Lonjers / 350 / Sutter St. / Stockton, / Cal. // The Brunswick Balke / Collender / Compy / Check. Round, brass, 24mm. Slab, NGS, XF 45. ...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,200.00
 
 
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C.A. McNeil Token (Tiburon, CA)3021 - C.A. McNeil Token (Tiburon, CA)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Good for five cents in trade. C.A. McNeil, Saloon, Tiburon, CA. as listed in 1906 & 1908 Dun. Light pitting. Extremely rare, one of the best Cal...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c****K for (475.00 + 114.00BP) = 589.00
 
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Pioneer Hotel Token (Valley Home, CA)3022 - Pioneer Hotel Token (Valley Home, CA)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Good for five cents in trade. Center hole. Aluminum and round. A choice, rare town. State: California City: Valley Home Date: FHWAC#:
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Tokens from 80 Different Towns from California3023 - Tokens from 80 Different Towns from California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A choice collection of 80 different towns from California. Most of these tokens are of the modern era, a very collectible genre today. The towns inclu
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*******s for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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11 Anaconda, Montana Tokens3024 - 11 Anaconda, Montana Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: 2 R-6 tokens: 1) Johnson & Burke / The Turf / Saloon / Montana // GF / One / Drink / Or Cigar. Round, white metal, 21mm, punch out...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********0 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Five Anaconda, Montana Fraternal Tokens3025 - Five Anaconda, Montana Fraternal Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: 2 Anaconda chapter no. 16, RAM; one larger Anaconda chapter no. 16, RAM; Elks club no. 239, GR / 12-1/2c / IT, round, aluminum; Anacond
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********n for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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R-7, Baylor and Washoe, Montana Tokens3026 - R-7, Baylor and Washoe, Montana Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Board of Trade / / GF 12-1/2c / At Baylor / Or Glasgow. Round, brass, 20mm, center hole. 2) Washoe Trading Co. / Bar Check // GF 5c at Bar. round,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to r******h for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Belfry Bar Token3027 - Belfry Bar Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Belfry / Bar/ 5c / IT // blank. Cardboard, round, 32mm, center hole punched. State: Montana City: Belfry Date: FHWAC#: 41508
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Estimate : 30.00 - 90.00
Sold to b********c.. for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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T. C. Winton Handmade Token (Belgrade, Montana)3028 - T. C. Winton Handmade Token (Belgrade, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
T. C. Winton. / Belgrade. / Mont. / 1911 // Rev blank. Round, white metal, 24mm. State: Montana City: Belgrade Date: 1911 FHWAC#: 4153
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********o.. for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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The Stockman Token (Billings, Montana) (Bull Pictorial)3029 - The Stockman Token (Billings, Montana) (Bull Pictorial)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Double pictorial. The Stockman / image of Bull's head / Billings, Montana // image of 4-leaf clover. Round, brass, 26mm. Unlisted. State: Mo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to B*****8 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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14 Billings Tokens3030 - 14 Billings Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) GF 3 Packs; 2) Empire; 3) Little Chief; 4) J. H. Levi; 5) Ness; 6) Gf 1 Pack, type 1; 7) P. B.; 8) GF 1 Pack, type II; 9) Broadway Cigar Store; 10)
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*********r for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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28 St. V. & P. Token (Billings, Montana)3031 - 28 St. V. & P. Token (Billings, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
28 St / V. & P. / Billings // GF / 12-1/2c / IT. Round, brass, 21mm. Vale & Potter. State: Montana City: Billings Date: FHWAC...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*********r for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Billings Token Collection3032 - Billings Token Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 total tokens. Five R-6 tokens: A. W. D. Arcade Cigar Store; Great western Excelso; The Diamond, 10c; The Diamond, 5c, Rare; The Capitol Bar. Also i
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********n for (170.00 + 35.70BP) = 205.70
 
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Group of Indian Head Tokens (Billings, Montana)3033 - Group of Indian Head Tokens (Billings, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: Sig Ellingson & Co. Stockyard; Salsburys Florists; Neva's Bake Shop; Billings Plumbing and Heating; Yellow Cab; and others. Al...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*o for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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J. P. Oberweiser Token (Billings, Montana)3034 - J. P. Oberweiser Token (Billings, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J. P. Oberweiser / Billings / Mont. // GF 6-1/4c / At The Burf Jug. Round, brass, 20mm. State: Montana City: Billings Date: FHWAC#:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********e.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Mexican Star Bar Token (Billings, Montana)3035 - Mexican Star Bar Token (Billings, Montana)
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Mexican Star Bar // GF / 5c / IT. Octagonal, brass, 24mm. Unlisted denomination. State: Montana City: Billings Date: FHWAC#: 41547
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to t**********z for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Quigley and Williams Antlers Token (Billings, Montana)3036 - Quigley and Williams Antlers Token (Billings, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Quigley and Williams / Antlers / Billings, Mont. // GF / 2-1/2c / IT. Oval, brass, 30mm. State: Montana City: Billings Date: FHWAC#:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********e.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Ross & Becker, Montana Saloon, R-8 Token (Billings, Montana)3037 - Ross & Becker, Montana Saloon, R-8 Token (Billings, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R-8 token: Ross & Becker / Montana / Saloon // GF / 10c / IT. Round, brass, 22mm. State: Montana City: Billings Date: FHWAC#: 4...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********n for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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Six Billings Fraternal Tokens3038 - Six Billings Fraternal Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: four Billings chapter no. 6 RAM, 1886--3 are copper, one brass; two brass Pacific N. W. Shrine Assn., 1963, souvenir dollar. State:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*o for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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15 Butte Fraternal Tokens3039 - 15 Butte Fraternal Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: five Deer Lodge chapter no. 3 RAM tokens, 3 brass/copper, one aluminum; two State Elks Convention, 1957 and 1961; Montana Wool Growers,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********n for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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