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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Miner's Carbide Lamps - 3 AutoLite, 1 Dewar, 1 SafeSport  [132424]2294 - Miner's Carbide Lamps - 3 AutoLite, 1 Dewar, 1 SafeSport [132424]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Miner's Carbide Lamps including three AutoLite (one in its original box even!), 1 made by Dewar Mfg Co, and the fifth says on the bottom MA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for 207.40
 
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Miner's Carbide Lamps - 3 JustRite, 1 Unknown  [132532]2295 - Miner's Carbide Lamps - 3 JustRite, 1 Unknown [132532]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four carbide lamps use on miner's helmets in underground mining. Three are labeled JUSTRITE and one is unmarked as far as this describer can tel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 162.50
 
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Wolf Safety Miner's Lamps - 2  [132422]2296 - Wolf Safety Miner's Lamps - 2 [132422]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Wolf miner's safety lamps, used in underground mines that may have explosive components in the air such as coal dust or methane. The flame w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for 366.00
 
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Wolf Safety Miner's Lamps - 2  [132427]2297 - Wolf Safety Miner's Lamps - 2 [132427]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two underground safety lamps made by Wolf Safety Lamp Co of America, and the contract couldn't be more dramatic. The larger lamp, approx. 3.25 i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*******s for 125.00
 
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Wolf Safety Oil Lamps - Nearly Matched Pair  [132428]2298 - Wolf Safety Oil Lamps - Nearly Matched Pair [132428]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Wolf Type FS Mine Safety Lamps, Clanny style, fuel by lamp oil. Both are ruggedly made for rough use in underground mining. One is engraved aroun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*******s for 100.00
 
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Three Oil Wick Mining Lamps  [134013]2299 - Three Oil Wick Mining Lamps [134013]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. Two are unmarked; one is marked C. George, Hazleton, PA, Patent May 26 08. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for 106.25
 
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Unusual Husson Oil Wick Mining Lamp  [134014]2300 - Unusual Husson Oil Wick Mining Lamp [134014]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper spout and rod but what makes this unusual is an attachment device on the base for a custom miner's candlestick. Bottom: Husson Miners Lam...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****0 for 97.60
 
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Shiny Brass Carbide Lamp, Possibly of Foreign Design  [132386]2301 - Shiny Brass Carbide Lamp, Possibly of Foreign Design [132386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful, shiny brass carbide lamp with no manufacturer's markings or patent date. Gorgeous condition with all working parts present. Interesti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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Miner's Teapot Lamps - 3  [132421]2302 - Miner's Teapot Lamps - 3 [132421]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three miner's teapot lamps that were filled with oil and burned a thick wick, and mounted with the hook onto a miner's helmet. Largest is ab...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to K***1 for 312.50
 
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Unusual head lamps - 2  [132425]2303 - Unusual head lamps - 2 [132425]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of old headlamps unlike others in the consignment. Each has a large convex lens with a hinged cover, what appears to be a spud connecti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for 62.50
 
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Mining Artifact Group  [132900]2304 - Mining Artifact Group [132900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 20 mining artifacts. Three carbide Lamps. One superintendent carbide. One pocket carbide 10. Two calcium carbide tends. Safe sport carb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for 162.50
 
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Mining Artifact Group (4)  [122820]2305 - Mining Artifact Group (4) [122820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Double rimmed miner's hard hat with carbide lamp attachment, maker label torn out, c 1910-20. Miners Lunch box in aluminum. pair of mining relat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******l for 62.50
 
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Kaslo & Slocan Railway Annual Pass (Canadian Mining RR)  [134084]2306 - Kaslo & Slocan Railway Annual Pass (Canadian Mining RR) [134084]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pass no. 4, issued for 1898 to HA Jackson, traveling agent for Great Northern Railway Company. Preprinted signature of the president. Black and red pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for 1,500.00
 
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Arizona & New Mexico Railway Annual Pass  [134098]2307 - Arizona & New Mexico Railway Annual Pass [134098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 124, issued in 1906 to CH Eaton of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway. Printed signature of the vice president Alex. Veitch. "Goo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 212.50
 
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Arizona-New Mexico Railroad Passes Plus Bonus  [135523]2308 - Arizona-New Mexico Railroad Passes Plus Bonus [135523]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three railroad passes: 1) The Arizona & New Mexico Railway Company, 1916, No 520, issued to Mrs B Malone and Miss Nora Malone; 2) Arizona Easter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 312.50
 
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Arkansas Railroad Pass Collection  [134097]2309 - Arkansas Railroad Pass Collection [134097]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8 different. Includes: Iron Mountain & Helena Railroad (1882); Hot Springs Railroad (1898); Eureka Springs Railway (1890); Arkansas South...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 312.50
 
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California Railroad Pass Group  [134091]2310 - California Railroad Pass Group [134091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 passes. 1) California Northwestern Railway Company. 1903. Lessee of the San Francisco & North Pacific Railway Company. 2) Holton Inter-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 187.50
 
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Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad Co. Annual Pass  [134083]2311 - Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad Co. Annual Pass [134083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. A1931, issued for 1914 to Mr. LB Valla, C.A. for Southern Pacific Company. Printed signature of the president. Countersigned by AS Gill. Signed on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to c********t.. for 81.25
 
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Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Passes  [134086]2312 - Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Passes [134086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Includes: Denver & Rio Grande Railroad System (1910); Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Co. and Rio Grande Southern Railroad Co. (1912,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******8 for 75.00
 
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Colorado Railroad Pass Group  [134085]2313 - Colorado Railroad Pass Group [134085]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 different. Includes: Forth Worth & Denver City Railway Co. (1902); Colorado Midland Railway Company (1910); Colorado & Southern Rai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********t.. for 100.00
 
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