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Western Americana Safari

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location, 3555 Airway Drive Suite 309 Reno, NV 89511

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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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United Stated Bicentennial Souvenir Casino Token4080 - United Stated Bicentennial Souvenir Casino Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bicentennial commemorative $25.00 token, rendered in .999 silver. From the Holiday Hotel and Casino, on the bank of the Truckee River. 1776-1976. Repl
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 780.00
 
 
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Gambling Licenses for The Delta Bar in Virginia City4081 - Gambling Licenses for The Delta Bar in Virginia City
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two State gambling licenses for The Delta Bar Games (Len Haffey, J. Viani, J. Zalac, E. Colletti) in Virginia City, Nevada. One was issued for the fo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********o for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Antique Roulette Table Plus Gaming Chips4082 - Antique Roulette Table Plus Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a fabulous antique gaming table purchased by the consignor in Virginia City, Nevada in 1960. The table is original, probably made by Mason &...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to s********s for (2,000.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,480.00
 
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Handmade Sealskin & Leather Vest w/ Card Symbols4083 - Handmade Sealskin & Leather Vest w/ Card Symbols
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handmade Sealskin & Leather Vest w/ card symbols. Probably handmade for a dealer at a casino. Incredible vest had display of card symbols--spade...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Bag of Tahoe-Reno Gaming Tokens4084 - Bag of Tahoe-Reno Gaming Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brilliant Uncirculated $1 copper gaming tokens from the Nevada Lodge Lake Tahoe and Nevada Club Reno. Original bag of 1000, sealed by the casino. From
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Estimate : 350.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Second Bag of Reno/Tahoe $1 Gaming Tokens4085 - Second Bag of Reno/Tahoe $1 Gaming Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brilliant Uncirculated $1 copper gaming tokens from the Nevada Lodge Lake Tahoe and Nevada Club Reno. Original bag of 1000, this bag unsealed and unc
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Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 43.20BP) = 223.20
 
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Four Ceramic Nevada Gaming Pieces4086 - Four Ceramic Nevada Gaming Pieces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two beautiful fall color plates from the Home Café in Hawthorne, Nevada. Heavy China. Approximately 9 inches in diameter. Also, an 8 inch bowl...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nevada Gaming Casino Chips4087 - Nevada Gaming Casino Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 17. All $5. Twelve Circus Circus, one Sam's Town in Las Vegas, two Four Queens of Las Vegas-one is commemorative, one Hotel Nevada in Ely...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*******e for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Five Caesars World Specimen 1990 Sinking Fund Bonds4088 - Five Caesars World Specimen 1990 Sinking Fund Bonds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12.5% Subordinate Sinking Fund Debenture Due 1990. 500, 1000, 5000, 1000, and blank. Unique and Amazing Condition! Names are punch cancelled. State:
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Estimate : 175.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******n for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Harrah's Engraving and Proof 7.5% Bond4089 - Harrah's Engraving and Proof 7.5% Bond
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six items. Includes bond in four different stages. Many have notes written on them. Two sets of instructions from Harrah's to the printer...
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 275.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Various Bar and Casino Tokens4090 - Various Bar and Casino Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: 9 tokens for the Pot Belly Saloon, Campbell, CA; 1 for John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks, NV; 11 casino tokens--Caesars Tahoe, Harvey...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Framed Original Tin Type of Three Men Gambling4091 - Framed Original Tin Type of Three Men Gambling
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Frame is 6.5 x 4.5". Photo is 3 x 2". Two men are looking distrustingly at the third. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 2820
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pool Hall Lot: Photographs and an Advertising Card4092 - Pool Hall Lot: Photographs and an Advertising Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great lot: five photographs of old pool halls, all matted 7" x 9" and one framed. Great photos! Also included an advertising card for The...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a**********5 for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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Seven Postcards from Cuba Gaming Houses4093 - Seven Postcards from Cuba Gaming Houses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three of the cards are 1925 or earlier, a fourth card is approximately 1940, and the other 2 cards perhaps 1950s or 60s. Very nice group if you collec
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Early Ivory Pictorial Gaming Chip4094 - Early Ivory Pictorial Gaming Chip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous engraved gun, fishing rod and fishing creek pictorial chip on both sides. A choice original pictorial private gaming chip. State: Cit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Early Ivory US Gaming Chip4095 - Early Ivory US Gaming Chip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice early US ivory gaming chip with an eagle at the center. Crack through center. Choice and rare. State: City: Date: FHWAC#: 43
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Early Octagonal Gaming Chip4096 - Early Octagonal Gaming Chip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Dexter Saloon, no. 25 on the reverse. These chips are not original and for years were sold as original. Sold here as a collectible art gaming piec
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a**********o for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Early Pair of Gaming Chips4097 - Early Pair of Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An early pair of gaming chips, circa 1900 to 1920. One is a fancy ivory 25, and the other has a flower with a red border. A pretty pair. State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r***f for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Eight Different Mother of Pearl Gaming Chips4098 - Eight Different Mother of Pearl Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round, octagonal and rectangle dollar. Denominations from 1 to 100. A nice group! Please inspect the photo. State: City: Date: FHWAC#
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******g for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Four Different Foreign Gaming Chips4099 - Four Different Foreign Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four foreign gaming chips of different denominations and styles. One of the finest is a very ornate inlaid five chip, a second is a large oval ivory 1
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******Z for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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