Western Americana Signature Sale (May 2021 Auction)

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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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Ruby and Diamond Ring  [133853]3179 - Ruby and Diamond Ring [133853]
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Unusual design, 18K gold ruby and diamond cocktail ring. 5.5g. Six rubies and 15 tiny diamonds. Excellent condition, size 6.25. Date: Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to j******0 for (600.00 + 132.00BP) = 732.00
 
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Ruby and Pearl Cocktail Ring  [133857]3180 - Ruby and Pearl Cocktail Ring [133857]
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14K gold filigree woman’s pearl and ruby cocktail ring. 5.7g. Raised cluster setting with 14 pearls and 7 tiny rubies set high. Excellent con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to A****k for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Sapphire and Diamond Man's Ring  [133840]3181 - Sapphire and Diamond Man's Ring [133840]
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14K man’s gold ring, finely etched and set with gorgeous oval cut sapphire and 22 tiny diamonds. 14.7 gr. New condition, size 9.25 Date: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Shadow Box Diamond Ring  [133851]3182 - Shadow Box Diamond Ring [133851]
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14K white gold woman’s diamond ring. 10g. Band with low level of round cut diamond to raised area of square cut diamonds that reach another r
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Sterling Buckle Sets  [132799]3183 - Sterling Buckle Sets [132799]
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Two sterling silver buckle sets. One is Sunset Trails, heavy engraved silver, buckle is 1.75" x 1.75"--gorgeous set. The other set is smal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 230.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Unique Gold Nugget and Diamond Ring  [133842]3184 - Unique Gold Nugget and Diamond Ring [133842]
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Very unusual, kind of Arte Deco, 14K men’s gold ring. 12 gr. The center round cut diamond is surrounded by raised gold swirls that encase gol
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Spiderweb Varicite  [135356]3185 - Spiderweb Varicite [135356]
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Half a quart zip bag of spiderweb varicite from Columbus, NV Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Black Hills Gold and Sterling Buckle  [132789]3186 - Black Hills Gold and Sterling Buckle [132789]
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Landstroms BHJCO Sterling Silver 10k Black Hills ornate engraved oval shaped belt buckle-- 3" x 2.25". Sterling Silver floral engraved mo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Black Hills Gold Earrings  [121230]3187 - Black Hills Gold Earrings [121230]
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Six pair of earrings, four pierced--stars, leaves circle, 2 tiny posts. Two pair screw on --star, and tiny leaf. All lovely and in great condition; p
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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12 Pairs Vintage Earrings  [124847]3188 - 12 Pairs Vintage Earrings [124847]
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Group of Marcasite earrings: Three pair marcasite, sizes--1.25” -.75”; Five pair set with stones onyx, zircon, amethyst, moonstone,
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Amazonite and Diamond Necklace  [124861]3189 - Amazonite and Diamond Necklace [124861]
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Beautiful ocean blue cut Amazonite pendant (.75") set with a diamond halo (.27c diamonds) for extra sparkle. Must see! Date: Country (if not...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Antique Pocket Watches (2)  [135465]3190 - Antique Pocket Watches (2) [135465]
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Two pocket watches. A) Women's Elgin 14kt gold small pocket watch, sn 12113739, made in 1906 (year of the San Francisco earthquake!), Size O, 7...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m******0 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Edward Rouse Augusta Pocket Watch  [135316]3191 - Edward Rouse Augusta Pocket Watch [135316]
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Edward Rouse Jr. Augusta vintage silver pocket watch, key wind. Probably a local jeweler. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to m******0 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Large Mens 14 kt Gold Pocket Watch, 1889-1890  [135466]3192 - Large Mens 14 kt Gold Pocket Watch, 1889-1890 [135466]
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American Waltham Watch Co. guts serial number 3886198, 15 jewel, size 18, made between May 1889 and February 1890, 400 made. Model 1883. The case is m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Pair of Womens Pocket Watches  [125261]3193 - Pair of Womens Pocket Watches [125261]
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Set of 2 attractive women's pocket watches. 1.) Enameled white and gold tone. Approx 1.125" in diameter. The brand name is covered by one o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Three Gold Case Pocket Watches   [132502]3194 - Three Gold Case Pocket Watches [132502]
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These are three (3) gold pocket watches, all without crystals. All are between 1 1/2 in. and 1 3/4 in. in diameter. Elgin, Hamilton, N.Y. Standard Co.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Belt Buckles and Pendant  [132797]3195 - Belt Buckles and Pendant [132797]
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Ancient Georgian style silver cross with enamel cloisonne center pendant on chain. Unreadable hallmark. Three unusual belt buckles--1) Engraved silver
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Small Handmade Scrimshaw Pendant  [131802]3196 - Small Handmade Scrimshaw Pendant [131802]
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This quaint, handmade pendent shows a clipper ship and lighthouse. That combined with he leaves leads us to believe that this is an east coast item. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Blue Howlite and Silver Necklace  [132786]3197 - Blue Howlite and Silver Necklace [132786]
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Incredible turquoise color dyed howlite nugget necklace. Spacers are silver beads. 22" long. Graduated sizes of stones--1"-.5". Made ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Card/Cigarette Case in Sterling Silver  [133739]3198 - Card/Cigarette Case in Sterling Silver [133739]
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Sterling silver cigarette case, approx. 5 x 3.25 inches, about 148 grams total weight. It has a beautiful filigree pattern carved into both front and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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