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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Four Antique Mexican Bracelets  [124856]3159 - Four Antique Mexican Bracelets [124856]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three beautiful silver link bracelets: one set with ten onyx cut stones; one incised silver (Hopi style); one silver designs on black ground. One cuff
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********w.. for (120.00 + 26.40BP) = 146.40
 
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Vintage Taxco Mexican Silver Jewelry  [124859]3160 - Vintage Taxco Mexican Silver Jewelry [124859]
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Traditional Mexican design of a cluster of grapes with leaves, silver panel link necklace (17"), bracelet (7.5"), and earrings (1.5")...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Western Jewelry from Mexico  [132793]3161 - Western Jewelry from Mexico [132793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Women's vintage silver concho belt. 29" long, conchos 1.25" width. Rectangular conchos with embossed detailing hooked together with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Russian Cloisonne Pendants  [126691]3162 - Russian Cloisonne Pendants [126691]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cloisonne--four unique pendants--all handmade Faberge style created by skilled artisans. Each of these pendants is also inlaid with jewels.1) Beehive
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Four European Made Silver Necklaces   [132494]3163 - Four European Made Silver Necklaces [132494]
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This lot has four (4) silver necklaces each uniquely styled. All are between 18 in. and 20 in. in length. Date: Country (if not USA): State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Arte Deco Diamond Ring  [133858]3164 - Arte Deco Diamond Ring [133858]
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Woman’s 18K white gold ring. 4.7g. Arte Deco style filigree with diamonds and sapphires. Oval shaped ring with 3 larger center diamonds, 8 s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m*******q for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Black Jet and Diamond Gold Ring  [133847]3165 - Black Jet and Diamond Gold Ring [133847]
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Man’s 10 K gold diamond and jet ring. 10g. Round cut diamond set in raised gold set above jet rectangle. Great condition, size 10. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to M*****8 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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California Gold in Quartz oval pendant    [135381]3166 - California Gold in Quartz oval pendant [135381]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.25î gold pendant which opens to two small photos. The original glass is still present on the left side, absent on the right side. No photos
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Diamond and Jet Gold Ring  [133846]3167 - Diamond and Jet Gold Ring [133846]
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18K gold diamond and jet man’s ring. Set with black cut jet stone and six diamonds. Etched design. 13.4 gr. New condition, size 12. Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
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Diamond and Nugget Ring  [133841]3168 - Diamond and Nugget Ring [133841]
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14K man’s gold ring with faux nugget design set with 3 diamonds. 9 gr. Good condition, size 9.75. Date: Country (if not USA): State: C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to M*****8 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Diamond Cocktail Ring  [133852]3169 - Diamond Cocktail Ring [133852]
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Amazing woman’s 10K gold and diamond ring. 8.2g. Baguette and round cut diamonds rising in wave-like layers, to an oval diamond shaped form
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Gold Coin Tie Clasp  [133855]3170 - Gold Coin Tie Clasp [133855]
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14K gold tie clasp, etched circle design set with US $1 gold coin. New condition. Total weight is 9.4 grams. State: California Provenance: Sal
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Gold Inset Nugget Ring  [133843]3171 - Gold Inset Nugget Ring [133843]
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Man’s 14K gold ring. Low inset setting with 4 nuggets and two diamonds. 9 gr. Good condition, size 12. Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Gold Nugget/Diamond Man's ring  [133844]3172 - Gold Nugget/Diamond Man's ring [133844]
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14K gold man’s ring—6.6 g. Features gold nuggets in cut-out settings and center nugget set with round cut diamond. Nice design, size
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Gold Women's Rings  [133856]3173 - Gold Women's Rings [133856]
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Three lovely women’s 14K gold rings. 21g. 1) Oval sapphire set high with twisted wire design on sides. Size, 8. 2) Pink oval coral with high
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Jade and Gold Nugget Ring  [133845]3174 - Jade and Gold Nugget Ring [133845]
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Heavy, unusual, 10K man’s gold ring set with 6 raised gold nuggets and 1 center raised nugget set in in dark green jade. 15.8g. Very good co
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Modern Diamond and Gold Ring  [133854]3175 - Modern Diamond and Gold Ring [133854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern formed open shapes in 14K gold woman’s ring. Unique design with 3 round cut diamonds in triangular platinum setting. 9.6g. Very good c
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Multi-Diamond and Gold Ring  [133848]3176 - Multi-Diamond and Gold Ring [133848]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14K gold man’s ring--11.7g. Raised gold step design with 10 round cut diamonds set in oval. Very good condition, size 9. Date: Coun
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Native American Design Turquoise Ring  [133849]3177 - Native American Design Turquoise Ring [133849]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Man’s 14K gold ring, Native American etched design. 22.8g. Set with oval unblemished Bluebird turquoise stone. Excellent condition, size 11.
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Princess Quad Collar Diamond Ring  [133850]3178 - Princess Quad Collar Diamond Ring [133850]
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Woman’s 14K white gold diamond ring. 8g. Set with 8 round cut diamonds with Quad (4) Princess-Cut Diamond Collar. Excellent condition, size 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to j****2 for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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