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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Silver Compact and Cigarette Case  [132493]3199 - Silver Compact and Cigarette Case [132493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of one nickel silver compact with engine turned finish interior, and a mirror. The exterior has a model from the flapper period in desig
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Silver Lipstick Case with Mirror by Peruzzi  [132489]3200 - Silver Lipstick Case with Mirror by Peruzzi [132489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This beautifully detailed lipstick case is made by Peruzzi of Italy. It is 800 silver (80%) and heavily engraved. This little novelty will store your
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Fraternal Gold Locket, Inscribed & Monogramed  [135492]3201 - Fraternal Gold Locket, Inscribed & Monogramed [135492]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14K Gold Locket. Likely Masonic or from another fraternal organization, but missing piece on obverse makes exact identification difficult. Three tiny
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Gold Jewelry 10K  [121233]3202 - Gold Jewelry 10K [121233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One gold and jade bracelet. Three pendants, with stones--garnets (with matching earrings), zircon....Two crosses, one with garnets. One pin with garne
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Gold Rush Jewelry  [132798]3203 - Gold Rush Jewelry [132798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Several pieces of jewelry from the Gold Rush Era. Eight stick pins--ornamented with various jewels -- pearls, ruby, diamond, gold nugget. Three watch
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Great Lot of Ethnic Jewelry  [110455]3204 - Great Lot of Ethnic Jewelry [110455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 50 pieces in this fun lot of ethnic jewelry. Beautiful beaded earrings and necklaces in the group. Some real values and one of a kind pieces. Ple
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Group of Gold-toned Earrings  [121212]3205 - Group of Gold-toned Earrings [121212]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both pierced and clip earrings--some very nice pieces. See photos. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Date: Country (if
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Handmade Silver and Garnet Necklace  [124864]3206 - Handmade Silver and Garnet Necklace [124864]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Garnet and silver necklace--hand wrapped and soldered silver wire with many garnets, cut and rounds. Extremely unusual piece--one of a kind. Possibly
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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High End Gold Toned Modern Jewelry  [121211]3207 - High End Gold Toned Modern Jewelry [121211]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Geat lot of lovely gold toned modern costume jewelry: necklaces, bracelets, earrings. Please inspect. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lucky Seven Silver Pendants  [124874]3208 - Lucky Seven Silver Pendants [124874]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Terrific group of pendants/pins: Large fish, beautifully detailed, marked "An Original Turner", hand forged--3" x 2"; scarab, wi...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Modern Diamond Necklace  [124855]3209 - Modern Diamond Necklace [124855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual diamond (1.12ct) has two open squares (5/8:"),set with diamonds that hang as triangles. The center pendant is made up of four squares ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to c*****r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Silver Bracelets  [132067]3210 - Silver Bracelets [132067]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three silver bracelets: 1) Danecraft sterling; 2) 1940s Portugal Topazio signed .835 coin silver; 3) Legacy sterling feathers design. Date:
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Silver Charm Collection  [132490]3211 - Silver Charm Collection [132490]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of mostly sterling silver charms and pendants. Some pendants include semi-precious stones. Please see photo for details. Date:
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Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold to j******D for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Silver Toned Jewelry  [121237]3212 - Silver Toned Jewelry [121237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
30" chain necklace with round beads; 18" chain with zirconia stone (diamond?); heavy silver bracelet (broken) watch by Giordano; 18 thin ...
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Start Price : 112.50 | Estimate : 225.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Six Vintage Bracelets  [124862]3213 - Six Vintage Bracelets [124862]
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Six vintage style bracelets: three are Marcasite--two are link bracelets. The others include: one set with pearls and black stones; Two with floral de
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Sterling Collar Tips and Bolo Slide  [132792]3214 - Sterling Collar Tips and Bolo Slide [132792]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Two sets vintage Ricardo sterling shirt collar tips. engraved with 10K gold overlays. One pair features horse heads, the other pair has initials ...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bracelet   [132492]3215 - Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bracelet [132492]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautifully detailed 925 sterling silver bracelet with emerald cut amethyst stones and pyramid cut mounts. Working length of 7 in. C. 1930...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Various Women's and Men's Rings  [124844]3216 - Various Women's and Men's Rings [124844]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine women's rings: Spaced coil of silver, pave style, size 6; Contemporary silver ring set with blue topaz stones, size 7; Modern silver ring, ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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VFW & Daughters of the American Revolution Gold Lapel Pins  [132112]3217 - VFW & Daughters of the American Revolution Gold Lapel Pins [132112]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two beautiful gold pins with blue enamel from the Daughters of the American Revolution, engraved Alice Bleckman. 10K gold lapel pin with red white and
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Vintage Marcasite Pendants  [124872]3218 - Vintage Marcasite Pendants [124872]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight beautiful examples of silver marcasite--Three are set with stones--amethyst, garnet, and smokey topaz. Sizes from 1.5" -1". Please s...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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