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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Turquoise and Coral Bracelet  [135599]4060 - Turquoise and Coral Bracelet [135599]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a nice vintage Navajo bracelet cuff set in a shadow box style with turquoise and coral stones, the band is about 1 ºí in width
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Turquoise Pendant Necklace  [135405]4061 - Turquoise Pendant Necklace [135405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great silver and turquoise pendant on a silver bead and turquoise chain, this is a Navajo signed piece, signature appears to be single name of Gabby,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Vintage Navajo and Zuni Earrings  [135500]4062 - Vintage Navajo and Zuni Earrings [135500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pair: turquoise rounds set in silver; 1" squash blossoms; silver ducks with turquoise chips;abstract triangle w/ turquoise and coral chips...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r**4 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Mexican Table Runner Rugs / 3 Items.  [109598]4063 - Mexican Table Runner Rugs / 3 Items. [109598]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item #1 of 3: Very fine, side striped small table runner. 10 " tall x 18 1/2" long. Confederate gray, with side stripping consisting of r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Klagetoh  Storm Pattern Rug  [119207]4064 - Klagetoh Storm Pattern Rug [119207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modified Klagetoh storm pattern, 88.5" x 56". Large rug in great condition, grey, brown, red, cream. This is a great piece for collectors....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Toadlena Two Grey Hills Weaving  [119209]4065 - Toadlena Two Grey Hills Weaving [119209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exquisite Toadlena weaving, 42" x 36". Excellent condition. Water bug in the center. The four corners are hooked, as is the center diamond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,050.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Red Mesa Navajo Rug - 5 ft x 8.5 ft - Beautiful Example!  [122244]4066 - Red Mesa Navajo Rug - 5 ft x 8.5 ft - Beautiful Example! [122244]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stunning example of a Red Mesa Navajo Rug is in near perfect condition, recently professionally cleaned and restored. From 1860-1910, especiall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to C****s for (4,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 5,000.00
 
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Navajo Style Rugs  Lot of 2 [108739]4067 - Navajo Style Rugs Lot of 2 [108739]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small rug duo, with some authentic colors and patterns. The rugs measure 52"x 28", with the larger being 40"x 28". Overall good ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Yei Polychrome Rug  [132270]4068 - Yei Polychrome Rug [132270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5' x 3' 3". Turquoise, orange, red, black. Five figures left to right, and a sixth "figure" at far right without a head (sym...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Family Pictorial  [125033]4069 - Family Pictorial [125033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Pictorial features a Navajo family--mother weaving, grandmother and father watching over all, children tending animals and playing. In the backgr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Teec Nos Pos  [125040]4070 - Teec Nos Pos [125040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bold Teec Nos Pos weaving was purchased at the home of the weaver. The spirit line is very apparent. 2.08' x 2.83'. Teec Nos Pos is a r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Wide Ruins Weaving  [125039]4071 - Wide Ruins Weaving [125039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exquisite Wide Ruins by important weaver, Eunice Lee of Chambers, AZ. This exceptionally woven piece is brightly colored with lavender, pink, turquois
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Yei Navajo Rug  [135586]4072 - Yei Navajo Rug [135586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very colorful Yei rug, 62" x 30". Poor condition, holes, edge damage. This piece could be a Mexican copy of a Yei. Date: Country (if no...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
Sold to J**********a for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Southern Arizona Blanket  [109487]4073 - Southern Arizona Blanket [109487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blanket made of wool. According to an expert at the Antique Roadshow, the blanket was made by Indians from Central America who migrated to Arizona Thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Pendleton Beaver State Fringed Blanket  [124450]4074 - Pendleton Beaver State Fringed Blanket [124450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twin size 64"x 80" American Indian designed Pendleton branded "Beaver State" blanket. It is made of wool, with a fringed border....
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Vintage Mexican  Beaver State Shawl and Blanket   [132507]4075 - Vintage Mexican Beaver State Shawl and Blanket [132507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of two Mexican design blankets. The first is a grey background robe or shawl made by Beaver State Pendleton Mills measuring 75 in. X 63
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Vintage Mexican Pattern Blanket and Runner  [132483]4076 - Vintage Mexican Pattern Blanket and Runner [132483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of a Mexican pattern blanket and one runner, both are light duty wool. The runner is 82 in. X 37 in. in a red color dye. The second is a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Polychrome Blanket  [132272]4077 - Polychrome Blanket [132272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large wrap-around blanket, 60 x 75", orange stripe patterns. Southwestern origin. some staining. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********O for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Polychrome Saddle Blanket Pair  [132271]4078 - Polychrome Saddle Blanket Pair [132271]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two "saddle blankets". 29 x 41", vertical stripes, red, black, beige, yellow , blue. some edge reinforcement weaving worn. colors go...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
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Indian Themed Souvenir Oar & Napkin Ring  [131968]4079 - Indian Themed Souvenir Oar & Napkin Ring [131968]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A small oar 12", in length and with an illustration of an American Indian and a metal napkin ring. Both are in good shape. Please see photos fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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