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Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size a...
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Embossed Whiskey Collection (9), c 1900-1920 [122815]5131 - Embossed Whiskey Collection (9), c 1900-1920 [122815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine different embossed whiskey bottles. Security Distilling, Chicago, fluted shoulders, purple, qt, sm lip chip. Kellerstrass, Kansas City, fluted sh
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Buffalo Springs Straight Whiskey Back Bar Bottle [132897]5132 - Buffalo Springs Straight Whiskey Back Bar Bottle [132897]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cut glass back bar whisky bottle, slight purplish tone, with hand ground label / BUFFALO / SPRINGS / STRAIGHT / WHISKEY /. Very good condition with no
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Pontil Black Glass Applied Top Whiskey Bottle, Treasure Find [132471]5133 - Pontil Black Glass Applied Top Whiskey Bottle, Treasure Find [132471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pontil Black Glass Applied Top Whiskey Bottle, sunken treasure. Early 3 piece mold, barnacle remnants not cleaned off, pontil base, deep green, heavy
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Civil War Clasped Hands Union Eagle Flask [132331]5134 - Civil War Clasped Hands Union Eagle Flask [132331]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No pontil. 9.25" tall. 5 3/8" wide x 4" thick. Applied top. Pictorial bound by wreath with stars above: Clasped Hands / Masonic Symb...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Oxford, All Souls Common Room, Applied Seal Whiskey Bottle Pair [132328]5135 - Oxford, All Souls Common Room, Applied Seal Whiskey Bottle Pair [132328]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Mint to near mint dark green whiskey bottles with applied seals " A.S. / C. R." The two bottles differ in style, one possibly and ale...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b****3 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Aqua Open Pontil 1/6th Unembossed Whiskey Bottle [131894]5136 - Aqua Open Pontil 1/6th Unembossed Whiskey Bottle [131894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aqua Open Pontil 1/6th Unembossed Whiskey Bottle. Heavy whittle. Great Character. 10" tall. 2.6" diameter base. Clean and beautiful. Dat...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Group of Six Schnapps, Whiskey, Bitters Bottles [119657]5137 - Group of Six Schnapps, Whiskey, Bitters Bottles [119657]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Consists of ceramic decanter, Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, Catto's Whiskey, Mount Vernon Rye Whiskey, Carl Sbad brown and an unidentified green....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Whiskey and Bitters Bottle Group (12) [132468]5138 - Whiskey and Bitters Bottle Group (12) [132468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice varied group that includes Webbs, Lashes, Hostetters, Taussig, 2 clear shoe fly flasks. Interesting group. Many with stain, never cleaned. Date:
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 170.00
 
 
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Whiskey - Beer Bottle Group (9) [132355]5139 - Whiskey - Beer Bottle Group (9) [132355]
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Clear whiskey decanter with gold leaf trim 8.5" tall, fluted neck, leaded glass, c 1890-1900; three black glass bottles (ale, wine, beer); Burk...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to M********9 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Whisky, Beer, Soda Playing Card Collection [135353]5140 - Whisky, Beer, Soda Playing Card Collection [135353]
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Lot of 103 vintage playing cards advertising an array of liquor and soda companies, worldwide, c1800s-1900s. Includes 35 early soda cards, such as Coc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Antique Bottle Collection (24) [132274]5141 - Antique Bottle Collection (24) [132274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection of a wide variety of antique bottles in shape, size and genre. Includes a Warner's Safe Cure, many aqua embossed medicines, two...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Antique Bottle Collection (36) [132273]5142 - Antique Bottle Collection (36) [132273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large virgin bottle collection of 36 bottles from one collector. We've kept the group together, which includes some scarce and rare bottles plus...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Antique Bottle Group (5) [132476]5143 - Antique Bottle Group (5) [132476]
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5 Large Antique Bottles, Large Aqua Carboy about 2 gallon, tooled top, large tooled top light purple whiskey, about 18" tall, 2 large clear med...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Varied Antique Bottle Collection (18) [122818]5144 - Varied Antique Bottle Collection (18) [122818]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice varied group of antique bottles. Better looking boottles: clear, light purple decanter, 11". Light green-aqua, heavy whittle, applied to...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Varied Antique Bottle Collection (About 115) [132467]5145 - Varied Antique Bottle Collection (About 115) [132467]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 115 antique bottles. Includes about 22 purple salad dressing bottles, beer and wine (about 25), canning jars (about 6), gins (about 4), crockery
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Colorful Antique Bottle Collection (15) [131890]5146 - Colorful Antique Bottle Collection (15) [131890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular color "window" or lighted shelf bottle collection. Cobalts, greens, aquas, amber. Includes 4 inks (nice tall cobalt master in...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Four San Francisco Giants / Budweiser poster Schedule and Ad [131827]5147 - Four San Francisco Giants / Budweiser poster Schedule and Ad [131827]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
April of 1987. 20 x 18”. They finished in first place. Matt Williams and Will Cark were just beginning to show their prowess at this time.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Braves Key Men Baseball Card Collection [110544]5148 - Braves Key Men Baseball Card Collection [110544]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 550-plus baseball cards from the Atlanta Braves. Mostly Topps, c1975-1990. Mostly mint to near mint. Includes much duplication of the key player
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to 1******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Autographed Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Baked Beans [132548]5149 - Autographed Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Baked Beans [132548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
What year did Wade Boggs, Bill Buckner, Marty Barrett, Joe Sambito, Jim Rice, Roger Clemens play for the Boston Red Sox? Here's a ball with al...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******O for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Las Vegas Baseball Club $1.00 Ticket [130130]5150 - Las Vegas Baseball Club $1.00 Ticket [130130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There was a Las Vegas Baseball Club that ran the Las Vegas Wranglers c1956 in the Arizona-Mexico League? The $1.00 means it is not modern for sure!!!
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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