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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Murano Glass Chandelier, the Finest and Fanciest of Venetian Glass Chandeliers4120 - Murano Glass Chandelier, the Finest and Fanciest of Venetian Glass Chandeliers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Murano glass chandeliers are considered the finest of their kind in the world. Made in Venice on the island of Murano, the chandeliers represent some
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Gold Alderman Badge4121 - Gold Alderman Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Alderman badge from 1906. 38.5 gm by J. D. Young, 14K, Boston. Issued to Fred J. Kneeland. Great condition in original leather box. Beautiful.
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Badge4122 - Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Deputy Sheriff's badge for Los Angeles County California. Made by the Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. Worn blue inlay on the front and broken...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l******v for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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Clark Co. Deputy Sheriff 6-Point Star Badge4123 - Clark Co. Deputy Sheriff 6-Point Star Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly a copy, (does not look like original's on back) 1910s-1920s Clark Co. Deputy Sheriff 6-Point Star Badge Las Vegas, Nevada. Nickel, 2.5&...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***6 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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El Paso Gold Fireman's Badge4124 - El Paso Gold Fireman's Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
El Paso Gold Fireman's Badge--47.6 grams. Fireman, El Paso Fire Department, H. C. Peterson. Engraved on back: Presented by Members EPFD on 20th ...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Original Shreve, Treat & Eacret Gold Watch and Case4125 - Original Shreve, Treat & Eacret Gold Watch and Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watch clearly says "Shreve, Treat & Eacret." In the original green leather box with a felt interior. Leather on box is deteriorating, ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to v******s for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Thirteen Rings, Inlaid Stones4126 - Thirteen Rings, Inlaid Stones
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver rings are inlaid with various stones: 4 turquoise, 2 coral, 2 onyx, 4 mother of pearl, and 1 engraved silver. Rings range from size 7-8. Nice s
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gold and Blue Enamel Pendant Watch4127 - Gold and Blue Enamel Pendant Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elegant, tiny ladies pendant watch with gold diamond shapes on the hours; gold rim and a beautiful blue enamel back with swirls of color. No identific
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gold Ladies Pendant Watch4128 - Gold Ladies Pendant Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small gold watch, roman numerals set in mother-of-pearl face with beautiful floral engraving sides and back. "Sovereign" on the face. St...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****2 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Gold and Jet Personal Ring4129 - Gold and Jet Personal Ring
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10K Gold and Jet with diamond men's personal ring. Size 9. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 42060
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********g for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Jewelry Scientific Devices4130 - Jewelry Scientific Devices
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pieces: slide rule tie clasp (by Swank), two compasses encased in metal pendants. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 396
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Lucifers-Civil War Era Matches4131 - Lucifers-Civil War Era Matches
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Civil War period matches as issued. Single sheet camp and pipe lighter. Presented in a nice glass case. State: United States City: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to h****g for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Pipe: Fancy Vadnerwee Mirscaum Pipe.4132 - Pipe: Fancy Vadnerwee Mirscaum Pipe.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fancy scroll pipe from L. Vanderwee, Bd, Anspach, 82, Bruxelles. Inside has beautiful blue and royal purple lining. 8" long. Bowl measures 4&qu...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Pipe: Unidentified with Scroll Work4133 - Pipe: Unidentified with Scroll Work
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small size - 4 1/2". Bowl is 1 1/2" tall. Scroll work in the form of a bird or dinosaur claw. State: United States City: Date: ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Original Brass "Tinderbox"4134 - Original Brass "Tinderbox"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very old, and original brass tinderbox with everything intact except the strikalite. It contains the original flint, cord, wood chips. A tinderbox is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Antique Bag Sealer4135 - Antique Bag Sealer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six and a half inches long with bag of seals included. State: United States City: Date: FHWAC#: 42215
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Antique Ivory Dental Tooth Key4136 - Antique Ivory Dental Tooth Key
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A fine ivory-handled antique dental tooth key. Iron shaft. This dental tooth extracting instrument has rotating bolster and claw. In its 100 years of
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n.. for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Antique Wood sled From Holland4137 - Antique Wood sled From Holland
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This sled was brought to Nevada in about 1920 from Holland. Handmade original vintage Dutch timber sleigh/ sled. bentwood timber frame with metal supp
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Carriage Foot Warmer4138 - Carriage Foot Warmer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare wood and punched-tin foot warmer, by an unknown maker, from the mid 19th century. A small tin bucket (now missing) would have been filled with ho
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wagon Spoke Shave4139 - Wagon Spoke Shave
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique spoke shave. Used, good condition. 11.5" long. The spokeshave is used to smooth curves cut onto stock. For generations of woodworkers, ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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