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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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Van Alstine Drug Shot Glass4040 - Van Alstine Drug Shot Glass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Van Alstine shot glasses were virtually unknown until the early 1980's, when about 4 were found. Clear, clean, with a mild imperfection top ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******j for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Nevada Ghost Town Bottles4041 - Nevada Ghost Town Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a nice group of seven bottles dug in Western Nevada ghost towns. The items are from Belmont, Aurora, Pinegrove, and Carson City, found between
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to f********d for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Milk Can and Milk Bottle4042 - Milk Can and Milk Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Crescent Milk, Reno, Nevada can and Nagli's Sanitary Dairy milk bottle, Niles California. State: Nevada / California City: Date: ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Pioneer Exchange Whiskey Flask4043 - Pioneer Exchange Whiskey Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Martin Lutz, clear pint, strong embossing, tooled top, clean and mint. c1900-1908. A beautiful example. If you are a token collector, the Pioneer Exch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w********i.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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A. B. Stewart 8 Sided Medicine Bottle4044 - A. B. Stewart 8 Sided Medicine Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare variety of A.B. Stewart bottle from Washington territory. Clear, 7" tall, not pictured in Ghost Towns and Medicines where the lengthy stor...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********n.. for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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PATENT Pontil Ale embossed bottle4045 - PATENT Pontil Ale embossed bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black bottle,, 8 3/4 " tall, 4" diameter. Embossed PATENT at top. Illegible embossed bottom, the words "glass works" are legible...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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15 Beer and Whiskey Bottles4046 - 15 Beer and Whiskey Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beer and whiskey bottles, most are embossed. Lot includes: Seipp's, Chicago; Lash's Bitters Co.; T.G. Thorne Old Bourbon Whiskey; Roth &...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Bottle Collector Color Group4047 - Bottle Collector Color Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four nice antique bottles from an old collection. Two western whiskies: Kellogg in pint with original embossed top(Barnett 778), Hall Luhrs in pint; G
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Fancy Top, Rye Whiskey Back Bar Bottle4048 - Fancy Top, Rye Whiskey Back Bar Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear 11" back bar whiskey with "RYE" in white/red enamel. Swirl fluted shoulder with the constricted top neck and over large top. Un...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w********i.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Hartwig Bitters with Labels4049 - Hartwig Bitters with Labels
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very fine example of a Hartwig Bitters in milk glass with labels on two sides. Both labels show damage but are readable. Applied top, no chips. 9.25...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Plantation Bitters4050 - Plantation Bitters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice clean problem free Plantation Bitters in medium amber. Six log. three dots on the base, applied top, huge drip. A shade over 10" tall. Cir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Pair of Whiskey Decanters for Searchlight, Nevada (by Cyrus Noble)4051 - Pair of Whiskey Decanters for Searchlight, Nevada (by Cyrus Noble)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scarce whiskey decanters from the 1960s or 70s. Choice Nevada collectibles. State: Nevada City: Searchlight Date: FHWAC#: 42406
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to F*****6 for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Whiskey decanter for Ezra Brooks4052 - Whiskey decanter for Ezra Brooks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Me and Jim found Tonopah Nevada." Original Brooks decanter. Empty, 1972. Rare. State: Nevada City: Tonopah Date: 1972 FHWAC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to g*******h for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Collection of Three Mining Decanters4053 - Collection of Three Mining Decanters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two are identical gold panners made by Ezra Brooks 1969. Approximately 10 inches tall. The third is a throw in item. Please see photo. State: Unit
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9***6 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Pair of Gold Miner Ceramic Whiskey Containers4054 - Pair of Gold Miner Ceramic Whiskey Containers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Lionstone whiskey, 1969. Porcelain. Nice condition. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 42706
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Two Coal Mining Whiskey Decanters4055 - Two Coal Mining Whiskey Decanters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two whiskey decanters of a coal mining team. Both by Commonwealth Distillery. 1970s. 11 inches tall. Nice mining theme! State: United States Cit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 6******n for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Patriotic Eagle Pitcher4056 - Patriotic Eagle Pitcher
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eagle with shield and two American flags. Some color has worn off. Otherwise in great shape. 12.7 inches high. 6 inch base diameter. State: United
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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A.W. Kenison & Co. Brewer Pictorial Calendar4057 - A.W. Kenison & Co. Brewer Pictorial Calendar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A complete calendar from this brewer in Auburn known for his bottles. Illustration is "My Old Kentucky Home" and shows sunset/sunrise on c...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Rare Risque Saloon Cigar Cards from Grass Valley4058 - Rare Risque Saloon Cigar Cards from Grass Valley
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These seven early cards (2 5/8 x 1 1/2"). Six say "Tietjen & Parsons / White Labor / Cigar Factory / Grass Valley, Cala." Their s...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Cutthroat Saloon Cover for Lotto Tickets4059 - Cutthroat Saloon Cover for Lotto Tickets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Plastic cover with ad for Cutthroat Saloon, Lotto & Lottery Tickets, Markleeville, CA, 916-694-2150. State: California City: Markleyvill...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8*****m for (10.00 + 2.00BP) = 12.00
 
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