Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

Auction Details

Welcome to our May 2021 Auction, the "Western Americana Signature Sale!"

We were wonderfully astounded to have about 7500 registered bidders in the last sale, which had about $1 million in collectibles of all sorts. We set a new company record with over 715 separate buyers. Now, we have the chance to do it again, with another amazing offering of fresh material from dozens of collections from across America!

This sale has many, many highlights, including:

*Gold nuggets and high grade gold specimens- from two major collections, some of the best high grade gold specimens we’ve had in years from the William Mayrsohn Collection, a long time mining executive.

*Mining artifacts, historical items- we’ve got the whole gamut of material, inclusive of some of the best and rarest of their kinds

*Rare books and references- Fremont to a detailed, multi-volume set of Oxford dictionary

*Custom made copper cannon from Michigan’s Copper Range

*Numismatics- medals, tokens galore from major collections, including Ron Lerch.

*Rare Ingots- Silver c1874 ingot from Bristol, NV; ingots from the Mayrsohn Collection

*Ken Prag Collections:
          --Autograph collection: eleven different Thomas Edison stocks; signers of the Declaration; famous financial figures (JP Morgan, Jay Gould, Rockefeller); Houdini, and more.
           --American Express Collection: a once-in-a-lifetime offering of numerous pieces spanning the history of the company, and including what we believe is the earliest American Express Stock ever offered at auction! 
          --Early American stocks- American turnpikes, plank roads and banks, including a great collection of Robert Morris material
          --Republic of Texas document collections

*Historical breast badges and ribbons

*Historical photographs: Deadwood, Dodge City, Leadville, Eastern Nevada and more

*Fire Dept Bell from Silver City, Nevada

*Gaming collectibles

*Native Americana- wonderful historical material- much from the historic Miles family of Ely- including important historical photos of White River petroglyphs, c1920; the research library of the Ely Cosmological Society c1920, much inscribed by key Pittman. Great selection of turquoise jewelry. The overall variety and quality is astounding, and you won’t want to miss it.

Previews welcome, by appointment. Questions welcome over the phone or via email.

And don't forget, your collection could be here! We want quality collections!

--The Holabird Team

Auction Schedule

Day 1, May 13th, 2021 (Lots 1000-1640)
    Art (1000-1178)
    Stocks & Bonds (1179-1640)
         Autographs (feat. Morris Collection, Edison Collection, Gould Collection, Rockefeller, Houdini, American Express Collection) (1179-1325)
         Non-Mining (Banking, Transportation, Bridges & Turnpikes, & Misc.) (1326-1554)            
         Mining (1555-1640)

Day 2, May 14th, 2021 (Lots 2000-2579)
    Mining (2000-2305)
         Minerals, Ore Specimens, & Fossils (2000-2083)
         Ephemera (2084-2266)
         Artifacts & Equipment (2267-2305)
    Railroadiana & Transportation (2306-2374)
    Philatelic (2375-2579)
         Covers & Postal History (2375-2414)
         Postcards (2415-2528)
         Stamps (2529-2579)

Day 3, May 15th, 2021 (Lots 3000-3602)
    Firearms, Military, & Political (3000-3134)
    Cowboy & Western (3135-3156)
    Jewelry (3157-3221)
    Badges (3222-3258)
    Numismatics (3259-3498)
         Ingots (3259-3272)
         Coins (3273-3396)
         Medals & So-Called Dollars (3397-3481)
         Misc. (3482-2498)
    Tokens (3499-3602)

Day 4, May 16th, 2021 (Lots 4000-4598)
    Native Americana (4000-4088)
    General Americana (4089-4598)

Day 5, May 17th, 2021 (Lots 5000-5630)
    General Foreign (5000-5053)
    Bottles (5054-5146)
    Sports (5147-5181)
    Bargains & Dealer Specials (5182-5630)
         General Americana (5182-5327)
         Philatelic (5328-5353)
         Stocks & Bonds (5354-5411)
         Numismatics (5412-5570)
         Tokens (5571-5630)
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Embossed English Antique Bottle Collection (23)  [132276]5111 - Embossed English Antique Bottle Collection (23) [132276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice collection of English/German embossed bottles. Great variety of colors, one early open pontil piece (Flecken Wasser), deep cobalt (palmacora
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Eye Wash Style Bottles (16)  [132277]5112 - Eye Wash Style Bottles (16) [132277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen tall, skinny antique bottles often holding eye wash, but other medical solutions or pills also. These vary in size from about 2.5" to 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Figural Balsam of Life Collection (6)  [132361]5113 - Figural Balsam of Life Collection (6) [132361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six of the cute Balsam of Life bottles from London. each 2 3/4" tall. Three aqua varieties: open pontil, crude, large letters, blank base, sm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b****3 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Gin Bottle Collection (6), c1860-1910  [122816]5114 - Gin Bottle Collection (6), c1860-1910 [122816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice early gin bottle collection, six different. V. Hoytema & Co case gin, dark green, applied top. Blankenheym & Nolet, case gin, dark gre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Ginger Beer Crockery and Others (6)  [132368]5115 - Ginger Beer Crockery and Others (6) [132368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four ginger beers and two other crockery pieces. Henry Case (?) punched on shoulder, 8.5" tall, Lockett's Genuine Ginger Beer 6.5", E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M********9 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Glass Insulators, Hemingray and Other, Blue - 36, Clear - 6  [133725]5116 - Glass Insulators, Hemingray and Other, Blue - 36, Clear - 6 [133725]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of about 42 glass telephone line insulators, 36 in blue glass and 6 clear. Various sizes and manufacturers, such as Hemingray 12, 16, and 19,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Green Open Pontil Onion Flasks (2)  [132329]5117 - Green Open Pontil Onion Flasks (2) [132329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two green open pontil onion flasks of differing origin. 1. 7.75" tall. 5.5" diameter at base. 1.75" high kick up to open pontil. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to b*****p for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Hobnail Green Glass Historical Flask  [131899]5118 - Hobnail Green Glass Historical Flask [131899]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hobnail Green Historical Flask 5.25" tall. 2" wide at base. 4" across. Open pontil. Base shows shelf wear and minor wear to extremit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b****3 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Light Green Historical Vase, Open Pontil  [132364]5119 - Light Green Historical Vase, Open Pontil [132364]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand blown very light green vase, 2.5" tall and in diameter. Very light, thin glass similar to the old historic glass of eons past. Origin un...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lime Green Spice Bottle  [132472]5120 - Lime Green Spice Bottle [132472]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lime green spice bottle, very crude with glass imperfections. A beauty for the spice collector. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to u**********y for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
 
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Meyer Bros. & Co. Square Amber "Bitters"  [122817]5121 - Meyer Bros. & Co. Square Amber "Bitters" [122817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic bitters-style medium amber square bottle, applied top, heavy whittle, small circular kickup in base. Not listed in Ring. This bottle could hav
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Olive Oil Bottle Collection (6)  [132473]5122 - Olive Oil Bottle Collection (6) [132473]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 different embossed olive oils, mostly California, 1890-1910. Includes Umberto in 3 sizes, 2 California Olive Oil Company, Acampo, CA; American Oliv
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Open Pontil Bottle Collection  (13)  [132279]5123 - Open Pontil Bottle Collection (13) [132279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
twelve open pontil bottles and one iron pontil bottle. Choice group of very early blown glass, mostly American, c 1830-1860. Most are medical, all ve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Poison Bottle Collection  (15)  [132278]5124 - Poison Bottle Collection (15) [132278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorful and varied collection of American and British poison bottles, all with classic ribbed or stippled sides, deep cobalt to shades of green, incl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Ferro China Bottle & Others  [117947]5125 - Ferro China Bottle & Others [117947]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A CBL clear, a brown cabin shaped and a green Ferro China bottle. Each bottle appears to be in good condition. No apparent chips or bubbling. See phot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Snuff Bottle Collection (Lot of 3)  [132326]5126 - Snuff Bottle Collection (Lot of 3) [132326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two classic snuffs, approximately 4" tall, 1 5/8" thick and 2.5" wide. The first one is a beautiful Olive Green heavy whittle, the s...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Tom's Russian Liniment, Open Pontil  [132363]5127 - Tom's Russian Liniment, Open Pontil [132363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Toms/ Russian/Liniment, three sunken panels, deep aqua, loads of character, big drippy top, open pontil, 4.5" tall, 1.5" square. Possibly...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Siphon Kumyscen Cobalt Milk Bottle, Reed & Cannrick  [131811]5128 - Siphon Kumyscen Cobalt Milk Bottle, Reed & Cannrick [131811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Used in the making of Kummys. Kumis (there is a large variety of spellings) is made by fermenting raw unpasteurized mare's milk over the course ...
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 340.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Small Cobalt Blue, Vertical Ribbed, Open Pontil Historical Flask  [132322]5129 - Small Cobalt Blue, Vertical Ribbed, Open Pontil Historical Flask [132322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 3/8" tall. 2 7/8" across. 1 3/4" thick. Ribbing from center of bottle to near the top. Microchip on top; difficult to see. Minor sh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Old Valley Back Bar Bottle & Decanter  [117952]5130 - Old Valley Back Bar Bottle & Decanter [117952]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A crystal back-bar decanter that was once used to dispense "Old Valley" whiskey from The Cook & Bernheimer Co. of New York, NY (1863-1...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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