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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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Pueblo Viejo Mine Gold Ingots [132139]3259 - Pueblo Viejo Mine Gold Ingots [132139]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two gold ingots: Obv.: Pueblo Viejo Mine / Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez / Dominican Republic; Rev.: Owned by / Rosario / Dominicana S. A. / Cotui, Sa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to h***y for 361.50
 
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Silver Ingots and Brass Tags, El Mochito Mine, Honduras [132283]3260 - Silver Ingots and Brass Tags, El Mochito Mine, Honduras [132283]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The El Mochito is an underground, silver-zinc mine in the northwest section of Honduras in Central America. Discovered in 1938, production began in 19
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Gold Button (ingot) from Downieville Placer Gold [133731]3261 - Gold Button (ingot) from Downieville Placer Gold [133731]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold button (ingot) made by John Stewart, a Nevada mining man who also sluiced for gold on weekends at Downieville, c 1945-55. This gold button is a r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 3,000.00
 
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Silver Foil for Ingots from the Denver Fire Clay Company in Original Box [130105]3262 - Silver Foil for Ingots from the Denver Fire Clay Company in Original Box [130105]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One ounce of Silver Foil, 0.99975 Fine. Original box! Used in the assay process. Includes the Mineralogist’s Pocket Reference book. Quite a f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******a for 68.75
 
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Copper Range Ingot - 4.2 Pounds [132442]3263 - Copper Range Ingot - 4.2 Pounds [132442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small but heavy, solid copper ingot weighing about 4.2 pounds with the initials C R molded into one side. This most reasonably signifies Copper Range
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v*******g for 343.75
 
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Humboldt County Gold/Silver Dore Ingot, c1945 [133730]3264 - Humboldt County Gold/Silver Dore Ingot, c1945 [133730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small gold/silver dore ingot from ore mined by John Stewart, c 1945-55 in Humboldt County, NV. Stewart worked at Getchell, mines near Golconda, and ot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 1,062.50
 
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Ruth Mine Gold and Silver Ingot [132120]3265 - Ruth Mine Gold and Silver Ingot [132120]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the George Allen Estate is this gold and silver dore ingot or "button" from the Ruth Mine, 1954. It weighs 22 grams and is 28 x 22 mm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 312.50
 
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Bristol, Nevada, 1874, White Pine Rush Silver Ingot, Turrill, New Discovery [132920]3266 - Bristol, Nevada, 1874, White Pine Rush Silver Ingot, Turrill, New Discovery [132920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver Ingot Engraved from Julius A. Turrill to Clayton R Turrill, White River/Pioche Nevada c 1874 5.15 Troy oz silver ingot engraved on one side by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to v********d.. for 5,875.00
 
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Mining Company Silver [132138]3267 - Mining Company Silver [132138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five one ounce silver pieces: Sunshine Mining 1984; New York & Honduras Rosario Mining Co. (2) 1970; G.D. Resources, Sparks, Nevada; Joh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*********r for 625.00
 
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Silver Ingots of the Americas [132137]3268 - Silver Ingots of the Americas [132137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six one ounce silver ingots each representing one of the Americas: United States; Canada; Mexico; Nicaragua; Dominican Republic; Republic of Honduras.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 281.25
 
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Silver Splash from Dore Ingot Pouring, possibly El Mochito Mine [133732]3269 - Silver Splash from Dore Ingot Pouring, possibly El Mochito Mine [133732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive silver splash specimen10.11 troy ozs, from the Mayrsohn Collection, possibly from the El Mochito mine. This "splash" spec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j******0 for 915.00
 
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ASARCO Commemorative and Babbitt Ingot [132439]3270 - ASARCO Commemorative and Babbitt Ingot [132439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This acrylic diamond contains a presumably silver coin commemorating 75 years of Progress in Metals, and bears an image of a stack of cubes with the s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to v********d.. for 137.50
 
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Anode Copper Mini-Ingot and Copper Cathode Slab [132520]3271 - Anode Copper Mini-Ingot and Copper Cathode Slab [132520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small piece cut from a anode copper ingot, 2.2 x 1.4 x 1.3 inches, weighing 18.2 ounces (avoir), and a copper slab, 3 x 2 x .25-inches, 9.1 ounces, cu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j****2 for 81.25
 
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Cast Iron Ingot Mold [132477]3272 - Cast Iron Ingot Mold [132477]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed on the lip S.S.I.F., might be San Fran Iron Foundry. F.N.D embossed on bottom, might be Freeport Minerals Division. 13" x 6" x 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 125.00
 
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U.S. $1 Gold Piece [124788]3273 - U.S. $1 Gold Piece [124788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
EF-AU example of the 1856 slanted five variety of the Indian Princess Head one dollar gold piece. Tiny carbon spots on obverse. Date: 1856 Country
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p******y for 281.25
 
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$2.50 Indian Head Gold Pieces Lot of 3 [124791]3274 - $2.50 Indian Head Gold Pieces Lot of 3 [124791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1914-D, 1915, & 1925-D. EF-AU condition. Worth certifying. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Pra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for 1,562.50
 
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U.S. $5 Gold Piece [124789]3275 - U.S. $5 Gold Piece [124789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Liberty Head $5 gold piece, 1887-S, Fine condition. Date: 1887 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****y for 593.75
 
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U.S. $5 Gold Piece [131176]3276 - U.S. $5 Gold Piece [131176]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kept in a made in U.S.A. mirror case for Luxor "Radiant Rouge" is Liberty Head $5 gold piece. 1887-S, in VF-EF condition. Date: 1887 Cou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k*****e for 562.50
 
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$5 Indian Head Half Eagle - 1915 [132533]3277 - $5 Indian Head Half Eagle - 1915 [132533]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Indian Head Half Eagle $5 gold coin was designed by sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt and was struck by the US Mint from 1908 to 1916 and again in 1929. Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 593.75
 
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U.S. $10 Liberty Head Gold Piece [124790]3278 - U.S. $10 Liberty Head Gold Piece [124790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Liberty Head 1881 U.S. ten dollar gold piece. VF-EF condition. Date: 1881 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 1,187.50
 
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