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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Midland Trail Bus Depot Metal Sign  [132991]4520 - Midland Trail Bus Depot Metal Sign [132991]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two-sided, painted metal sign for MIDLAND TRAIL / BUS DEPOT / DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION /. Tan background with green lettering, 24 x 18 inches with a
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to l****p for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Richfield Oil Company Sign Plus One  [131707]4521 - Richfield Oil Company Sign Plus One [131707]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Before ARCO, the was Atlantic Richfield. This is a Richfield sign from around the 1950's or 60's. It's one sided and appears to have bee...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t****8 for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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Sunray Natural Power Oils Metal Sign  [132990]4522 - Sunray Natural Power Oils Metal Sign [132990]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Single-sided, octagonal enameled metal sign for Sunray Oils. These signs were placed on oil drilling leases in the Southeast US where the company pump
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 7*****w for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Royal Copenhagen Souvenir Plate Collection (8)  [115379]4523 - Royal Copenhagen Souvenir Plate Collection (8) [115379]
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Lot of 8 blue and white collectors plates. 1.) July 1944. 7" Reverse stamp Royal Copenhagen Denmark. 2.) 1960 The Stag. Royal Copenhagen Denmar...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Bing & Grondahl Souvenir Plate Collection (25)  [135606]4524 - Bing & Grondahl Souvenir Plate Collection (25) [135606]
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Lot of 25 blue and white Jule Christmas themed collector plates made by B&G Bing & Grondahl. Some duplicates. Includes: 1.) 1976 Vibaek Wate...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Castletoy China Group, Floral Pattern  [131840]4525 - Castletoy China Group, Floral Pattern [131840]
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Castletoy China, Sunnyvale Pattern with colorful flowers. Three large boxes of china. Fifteen 10 1/2" dinner plates, 20 salad plates and a larg...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Schumann "Heirloom" Blue Pattern Plates  [132338]4526 - Schumann "Heirloom" Blue Pattern Plates [132338]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 13 plates of the blue rose "heirloom" pattern, 8" diameter, gold trim. c1920s. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons4527 - Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons
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A collection of 12 sterling souvenir spoons and two forks from various parts of the country, including Alaska, Montana, Los Angeles, Missouri and o
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********O for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Colorful Cigar Box Labels (12)  [72062]4528 - Colorful Cigar Box Labels (12) [72062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First Banner, 2 Red Cloud, 2 Covered Wagon, US Seal, 2 different First National, GEM, Legal Tender, Upper Ten, Eureka, Nuggets. Date: Country (if n
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Crescent Marvel Cigarette Machine w/ Tax Paid Stamp Cigarette Tubes   [132400]4529 - Crescent Marvel Cigarette Machine w/ Tax Paid Stamp Cigarette Tubes [132400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass auger type, vintage, Crescent Marvel Cigarette Machine. Included are paid stamp cigarette tubes. Unopened bag. Manufactured by The Axton-Fisher
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage Lighters  [131476]4530 - Vintage Lighters [131476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Lighters, two shaped like semi-auto pistol ink mfg. Others include : Robson “Whirlwind”, Clinton Australian, Tanya
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Canvasback and Mallard Hen decoys  [110493]4531 - Canvasback and Mallard Hen decoys [110493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of two decoys; a Canvasback drake at 15 in. overall length, and a second decoy of a Mallard hen at 9 1/2 in. overall length. These are d
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Decoy  [110491]4532 - Decoy [110491]
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This is a 1/4 scale hand painted decoy of a Canadian Goose. Distinctively painted and relief carved with glass eyes. Non-functional and without a keel
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Redhead Duck Decoy  [110492]4533 - Redhead Duck Decoy [110492]
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This decoy is a non-functional display duck at 14 in. overall length. Finely detailed without relief carving and made on a dense pine wood. There is a
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Clipper Ship Model in Glass Display Case  [132242]4534 - Clipper Ship Model in Glass Display Case [132242]
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Fully assembled, wood model Clipper Ship, hand-painted, 4 life boats, only spanker sail is open. Display case opens at top and measures approximately
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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Copper and Brass Pots, Pitchers, and Cups [7]  [108744]4535 - Copper and Brass Pots, Pitchers, and Cups [7] [108744]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of seven items made of brass, copper, pewter, and copper-plated. Copper-plated spouted water pot with lid is about 7.75 inches in diamete
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Dark Carnival Pressed Glass Trio  [131590]4536 - Dark Carnival Pressed Glass Trio [131590]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of 3 beautiful pieces, 1.) Vase about 8.25" tall and 6.25" in diameter at the widest portion. 2.) Candy dish with ruffled edges, mea...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Freemasonry Collectables  [132831]4537 - Freemasonry Collectables [132831]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. State of California. Annotated and Compiled by John Stewart Ross. Sixth Edition; Published by order of the Gr
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Giant Serving Plates, The Sportsmans Chefs Western Motif (7)  [132986]4538 - Giant Serving Plates, The Sportsmans Chefs Western Motif (7) [132986]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
by Tepco, 13.25 diameter, perfect condition! Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Salvatore Falcone Collection
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Gumball Machine by the Great Northern Popcorn Co.  [129689]4539 - Gumball Machine by the Great Northern Popcorn Co. [129689]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This gumball machine stands 39 in. tall with a metal cast stand. The globe is glass and the dispenser is adjustable. The body is red painted cast meta
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******D for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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