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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Safety Patrol Officer Badge Chicago Elementary Schools  [132843]3233 - Safety Patrol Officer Badge Chicago Elementary Schools [132843]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This badge is stamped aluminum with a soldered pin plate for the "Safety Patrol Officer Chicago Elementary Schools" badge number 4331. Abo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for 61.00
 
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Deputy Circuit Clerks Badge  [130128]3234 - Deputy Circuit Clerks Badge [130128]
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Reverse has golden engraving: "Entenmann-Rovin Co, Genuine Platiloy Silver, Pico Rivera, California." County seat of Kane County is Geneva...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 2*****s for 103.70
 
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New Orleans Levee District Police Badge  [132236]3235 - New Orleans Levee District Police Badge [132236]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a unique badge with an insert in the shape of the state of Louisiana with the great seal soldered into place. Gold in color and crescent in sh
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 200.00
 
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Police Badge from Maplewood, Mo., S.G. Adams Co.  [132844]3236 - Police Badge from Maplewood, Mo., S.G. Adams Co. [132844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an eagle-top Police badge from the city of Maplewood, Missouri #76. Stamped metal with the "S.G. Adams Co." of "St. louis&quo...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. Navy Police Badge, Hampton Roads, Virginia  [132237]3237 - U.S. Navy Police Badge, Hampton Roads, Virginia [132237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a U.S. Navy Police shield in silver color, issued in Hampton Roads, Va. Like new condition with fouled anchor emblem in the center. Strong pin
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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Pres. Inauguration Police Badges 1989-97  [121712]3238 - Pres. Inauguration Police Badges 1989-97 [121712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. #DE11, 1989, US DOE OSS, Blackinton MFG. #412, 1993, Naval Intel Police, starburst engrave on back. New, never issued. Item is
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 150.00
 
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OSI Special Agent Inaugural badge  [135512]3239 - OSI Special Agent Inaugural badge [135512]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2001, George W. Bush, Presidential Inauguration badge by C & H Metal Craft. maker. Eagle top breast badge. OSI (Office of Special Investigations...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Ronald Reagan Inaugural Police Badge  [132238]3240 - Ronald Reagan Inaugural Police Badge [132238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an Metropolitan D.C. Police badge badge made for the Ronald Reagan and George Bush inauguration. Dated 1981, appears to have no wear. Made by
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 200.00
 
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Ancient Order of Druids Badge  [124032]3241 - Ancient Order of Druids Badge [124032]
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Eight pointed badge with covered portrait on obverse. Reverse engraved: A.O.D. / Providence Lodge 441 / Presented to / Bro. H. C. Greenfield, P.A. / O
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r*****5 for 312.50
 
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Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Patrolman Badge    [132485]3242 - Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Patrolman Badge [132485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This AT & SF RR Patrolman badge is an eagle top on silver tone badge about 2 3/4 in. tall with a single pin and hook back, no hallmark. Vintage ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c******1 for 137.50
 
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Police Badge  [132235]3243 - Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Police Badge [132235]
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This is a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Police badge #216. Stamped metal, no hallmark, broken pin backing. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 162.50
 
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New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Police Captain badge   [132487]3244 - New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Police Captain badge [132487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This N.Y.S. & W. Railway Police Captain badge is in a gold tone eagle-top with beautiful blue enamel at 2 3/4 in. tall. It has a single pin-back...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 281.25
 
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Southern Pacific Railroad Police Badge  [132486]3245 - Southern Pacific Railroad Police Badge [132486]
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This Southern Pacific Railroad police badge is an eagle-top in stamped brass with blue enamel #22 at 3 1/2 in. tall. It shows minor patination but no
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 500.00
 
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Boy Scout Regalia   [132226]3246 - Boy Scout Regalia [132226]
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This is a side sash with merit badges and four white sashes with red arrows from the Vigil Ordeal Camp Winton Oct.6, 1968. All in very good condition.
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 68.75
 
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Brady Fire Department Badge  [132841]3247 - Brady Fire Department Badge [132841]
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This is an eagle-top fireman's badge. Embossed "Brady Fire Department". Heavily worn face, bent pin back, hallmark under clasp. About ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Citizens Posse Comitatus Badge  [132482]3248 - Citizens Posse Comitatus Badge [132482]
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This is a Citizens Posse Comitatus #8531 in silver tone. About 3 in. in diameter. The Posse Comitatus is a loosely applied law to mobilized people, ty
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B******h for 225.00
 
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Four Police, Deputy, and Safety Badges  [132845]3249 - Four Police, Deputy, and Safety Badges [132845]
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This lot of four (4) badges; one marked :Sweeney Special Police #291" "American Stamp Works St. Paul, Minn."; Special Deputy Sheriff ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 75.00
 
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Fraternal Organization Convention Badges  [120344]3250 - Fraternal Organization Convention Badges [120344]
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Lot of 8. 1. Shriners Al Malaika Badge Semi-tar w/Man on camel pyramid background in case. 2. American Legion 10th Annual Convention 1928, 40 H
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 125.00
 
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Hat Badges  [132231]3251 - Hat Badges [132231]
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This is a group of four (4) badges from: the Wilkes-Barre Transit Corp. of Pennsylvania; a San Francisco Ca. passenger vehicle driver badge indicating
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 56.25
 
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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Officer Badge  [132481]3252 - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Officer Badge [132481]
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This is a gold tone eagle design badge issued by the U.S. Agriculture Dept. An Officer's badge about 3 in. in length, 3001, seal in center, no h...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 162.50
 
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