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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7 Butte Medals and Fobs3040 - 7 Butte Medals and Fobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: Cahill-Mooney Const.; 2-Butte Land & Inv. Co.; License to Butt In; A. C. M. Co.; COD Steam Laundry; A.A.O.N.M.S. State: Montan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to e****6 for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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7 Montana Tokens (Mostly Butte)3041 - 7 Montana Tokens (Mostly Butte)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) E. J. Daly, Butte; 2) Smith's Billiards, Butte; 3) F. W. Peters, Butte; 4) Italian American Club, Butte; 5) The Solo, Butte; 6) two from Glob...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
Sold to t**********z for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Three Encased Pennies (Butte, Montana)3042 - Three Encased Pennies (Butte, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Lincoln encased pennies: Rocker Horse Shoe Bar, "It" Club; Millwaukee Tavern and Hotel; Waffle Shop. State: Montana City: Bu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*o for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Flor de Baltimore Indian Head Tokens (Butte, Montana)3043 - Flor de Baltimore Indian Head Tokens (Butte, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Indian head pennies encased in aluminum from Flor de Baltimore Cigar Store. State: Montana City: Butte Date: FHWAC#: 41616
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Modern Conrad Tokens / Medals3044 - Modern Conrad Tokens / Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 tokens: Farmers State Bank / 1918-1968 / "My Bank" / Of Conrad // 50th / Anniversary. State: Montana City: Conrad Date: F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to c********n for (5.00 + 1.05BP) = 6.05
 
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Two Dillon Fraternal Tokens3045 - Two Dillon Fraternal Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Dillon chapter no. 8 RAM, 1889. State: Montana City: Dillon Date: FHWAC#: 41632
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to r*o for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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East Glacier Encased Penny Tokens3046 - East Glacier Encased Penny Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three East Glacier Lincoln pennies encased in Horseshoe shaped aluminum. Porter Motel-Cabin, Ray R. Porter, and Porter's Deluxe Cabins. State:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*o for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Fort Benton Anniversary Tokens3047 - Fort Benton Anniversary Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five tokens: 3 tokens for the 125th anniversary of Fort Benton / 1846-1971 / Birthplace of Montana. 40mm each. One Fort Benton / 1860 // Baker Street
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******c for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Fort Peck Engineer District Pin & Token3048 - Fort Peck Engineer District Pin & Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One steel pin: Fort Peck Engineer District / 3459. 38mm, round. One token: Fort Peck Engineer District / 5353. State: Montana City: Fort Peck
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t**********z for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Frontier Town Medals3049 - Frontier Town Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 Medals from Frontier Town. J. R. Quigley Territory. Copper and aluminum varieties. Great embossing of miner panning gold. Three GF tokens, 5c, 10c,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m*********r for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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F. Jay Dean Indian Head Penny Encased Token (Gardiner, Montana)3050 - F. Jay Dean Indian Head Penny Encased Token (Gardiner, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Self identified. F. Jay Dean, Gardiner, Montana. Indian head penny encased in aluminum. State: Montana City: Gardiner Date: 1909 FHWAC#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******c for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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23 Great Falls Tokens3051 - 23 Great Falls Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Conways; 2) States Inn; 3) Bert & Chet; 4) Hub Saloon; 5) M. Hanson; 6) Grill Cafe; 7) F. Goodrich; 8) Havana Cigar Store; 9) M, type I; 10) ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to w******f for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Great Falls Encased Pennies3052 - Great Falls Encased Pennies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Great Falls encased Lincoln pennies: two from Pinski Bros.; one from Salmensons Jewelers. State: Montana City: Great Falls Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Four Great Falls Fraternal Tokens3053 - Four Great Falls Fraternal Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One Great Falls RAM chapter 9, 1889, copper plated; three Great Falls AF & AM, 1939. State: Montana City: Great Falls, Cascade County ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********n for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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R-7, Great Falls and Drummond Tokens3054 - R-7, Great Falls and Drummond Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Park Hotel / JR / J. Renner //great Falls / Mont. (pictorial). Round, aluminum, 28mm, slightly damaged on side. 2) Price & Co. / The / Turf-D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to t**********z for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
 
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Six Hamilton Fraternal Tokens3055 - Six Hamilton Fraternal Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: two Hamilton RAM chapter no. 18; Masonic Shekel #18, hole at top; three RAM chapter no. 18, copper, brass, aluminum. State: Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********n for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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8 Havre Fraternal Tokens3056 - 8 Havre Fraternal Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: four 50th anniversary Havre Elks, BPOE 1201, 1910-1960; two 1953 State Elks convention; one 75th anniversary, Elks, 1985; one 1953 state
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b******d for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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3 East Helena Tokens3057 - 3 East Helena Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) ASARCO, Anaconda Smelting, brass, hole at top; 2) American Smelting & Refining Co., "42" , brass, hole at top; 3) American Smelting...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6****A for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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14 Helena Fraternal Tokens3058 - 14 Helena Fraternal Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: two Imperial Council, 1906, Algeria, rectangular, copper, small enamel part on one side; AF & AM Helena, 1913, square, brass, enam...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********n for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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15 Helena Tokens3059 - 15 Helena Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Opera House; 2) B. W. Montana Buffet; 3) Hof Brau; 4) Windsor Hotel; 5) Gleason & Bros.; 6) Dog's Head; 7)The Opal; 8) B. W. Montana Buff...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 250.00
Sold to m*********r for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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