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Western Frontiers Auction (October 2022)

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Welcome to the “Western Frontiers Auction,” our October 2022 sale coming hot off the heels of our exciting summer auction series!

This 2,100 lot, four-day auction has collectibles in over a dozen categories including Native Americana, Mining, Express, Numismatics, Art, Bottles, Stocks, Militaria, and General Americana.

Featured Collections

*The Gary Bracken Collection, Part III*
We continue to offer great rarities from the collection of Ponca City lawyer Gary Bracken. This sale includes Native Americana (baskets and pottery), tokens (Colorado and Oklahoma), foreign coins, Colorado bottles and billheads, and much more.

*Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection*
More great items from this unbelievable Tucson mining museum collection. Included in this sale is a Wild West/ Law & Order document group with signatures of key Western lawmen and figures including Pat Garrett, Emmett Dalton, Sam Houston, and a contract signed by both Buffalo Bill & Pawnee Bill! Other items include US gold coins, autographs, mining artifacts, militaria, and more.

*Nevada Express Collection*
This sale is the start of us selling a private world-class Nevada (and California) mining collection. Included in this auction is a fantastic Nevada philatelic/express section with Wells Fargo covers from numerous Nevada mining camps. Stay tuned for more exciting items from this collection coming in future sales!

*Colorado Mining Collection*
We are thrilled to offer rare Colorado mining ephemera and stocks from a wonderful private Colorado collection. Many of the mining stocks in this sale are pieces we have not offered before. For those that follow our sales closely, you know what that says about the high quality of this collection!

*Cameron Holloway Collection*
Gorgeous Native American/Southwest rugs and weavings (Day 4); Ansel Adams photographic prints (Day 3); plus a large selection of musical instruments (Day 1).

*Joe Elcano Nevada Mining Collection*
We’re honored to continue offering Joe’s Nevada mining stocks to our collectors. This sale features over 50 different Nevada territorial stocks. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! And, as a bonus, most of Joe’s stocks come with research and stories he uncovered while curating this collection.

*Native Americana*
In addition to baskets and pottery from the Bracken Collection, our large Native Americana section has jewelry, beadwork, ephemera, and a large group of beautiful rugs and weavings.

*Historic Political Collection*
Ribbons, badges, and collectibles from numerous presidents including Lincoln, Harrison, Teddy Roosevelt, JFK, and more.

*Militaria*
In addition to pieces from the Sherman Collection, we’re also offering rare military collectibles from a few other private collections. This sale has items from the Mexican War, Civil War, Indian Wars, and both World Wars including photographs, autographed documents, and artifacts.

*General Americana*
Photographs, rare documents, books, and artifacts from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and more. Smaller categories include: gaming, tobacciana, musical instruments, and hard goods.

*Numismatics*
Gold US and foreign coins, currency, a large scrip collection, medals, exonumia, and tokens (California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, incl. Indian Traders).

*Mining*
Gold ore specimens from the Dr. James A. Saunders Collection; rare Western mining ephemera from Arizona, California, Colorado, and Nevada; and mining artifacts including lamps, assay, gold pans, and scales.

*And more: Art including a small group of Ansel Adams Yosemite prints; oil and watercolor paintings; and scenic prints and Western illustrations. Cowboy collectibles: spurs, barbed wire, and belt buckles.

Be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website to search for items in your collecting categories.

We have a wonderful set of auctions planned for the rest of 2022 including our SS Central America Auctions beginning at the end of this year. We are specifically looking for treasure-related items, ingots, gold nuggets, and Gold Rush collectibles to add to these sales that will feature “Treasures from the Land & Sea.”

And we’re always looking for consignments in other categories, including Mining, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Numismatics, Bottles, and more.

If you would like to know more about consigning, or if you have any questions or comments about this sale, please give our office a call at 775-851-1859.

Our friendly staff is ready to help you continue to build your collection. Or if you’re ready to sell, we’d love to bring your collection to market. We’ve created an astonishing community of customers around the world, including private collectors, institutions, and dealers. Your collection could set the next world-record!

Thanks again for your continued interest in our auctions. And as we like to say, bid early and bid often!

--The Holabird Team--

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Day 1, Thursday, October 13th, 2022 (Lots 1000-1550)
Express & Philatelic (1000-1125)
General Americana (1126-1550)
Geographically Sorted
Misc. Categories incl. Gaming, Tobacciana, & Musical Instruments

Day 2, Friday, October 14th, 2022 (Lots 2000-2535)
Political Collectibles (2000-2043)
Militaria (2044-2171)
Chronologically Sorted
Firearms & Weaponry (2172-2193)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (2194-2334)
Stock Certificates & Bonds (2335-2535)
Mining (2335-2501) feat. Colorado and Nevada
Railroad & Misc. (2502-2535)

Day 3, Saturday, October 15th, 2022 (Lots 3000-3528)
Art feat. Ansel Adams (3000-3055)
Wild West and Law & Order (3056-3100)
Cowboy (3101-3119)
Numismatics (3120-3528)
Coins (3120-3176)
Currency & Scrip (3177-3225)
Medals & Exonumia (3226-3273)
Tokens (3274-3528)

Day 4, Sunday October 16th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4485)
Native Americana (4000-4214)
Baskets
Pottery
Jewelry
Rugs
Apparel & Artifacts
Art & Ephemera
Saloon & Brewing Ephemera (4215-4238)
Bottles (4239-4485)

SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Navajo Blanket, c. 1890 [158113]4100 - Navajo Blanket, c. 1890 [158113]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Navajo blanket, c. 1890. Orange, red, brown, pink. 79x54', good condition for age. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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1890s Navajo Transitional Blanket [157495]4101 - 1890s Navajo Transitional Blanket [157495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1890s Navajo transitional blanket. Major red shades with black ethnographic wear. 54 x 91" Amiline blue. Date: Country (if not USA): S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Navajo Blanket c1900 [157492]4102 - Navajo Blanket c1900 [157492]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
48 x 61" Early bordered pound blanket ok-good condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Cameron Charles H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********a.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Navajo Blanket c1900 [157494]4103 - Navajo Blanket c1900 [157494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Blanket c1900. 49 x 78" Ethnographic wear, poor condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Cameron...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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1940s Navajo Rug [157493]4104 - 1940s Navajo Rug [157493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
90 x 56" ok- good condition. Crystal/Ganado. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Cameron Charles Holloway Coll...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to K**C for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Mexican, Navajo Style Rug [156489]4105 - Mexican, Navajo Style Rug [156489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mexican Navajo style rug with black, gold, grey and rust colors. Gold corner tassels. 60x38.5". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Navajo Blanket Quintet [156878]4106 - Navajo Blanket Quintet [156878]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) 36 x 64" 1960s Navajo good condition 2.) Chimiyo 1920s good condition 19 x 19" 3.) Chimiyo 37 x 18 1950s 4.) Chimiyo 1960s 20 x 14 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********s.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Navajo Crystal [157498]4107 - Navajo Crystal [157498]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1911 Storm pattern, "J.B. Moore Plate" rug. c1920s. Good condition. 53x 88 Date: c1920s Country (if not USA): State: City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to K**C for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Navajo Double Saddle Blanket [158111]4108 - Navajo Double Saddle Blanket [158111]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo double saddle blanket c. 1920. Red, brown, beige 57x42". Poor condition. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to K**C for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Navajo Double Saddle Blanket [157486]4109 - Navajo Double Saddle Blanket [157486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 x 62" Good condition. Date: c1940s Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Cameron Charles Holloway Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Navajo Ganado Rug [157503]4110 - Navajo Ganado Rug [157503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Ganado rug with rolling log design, c. 1900-20. Hand spun wool. Good condition, rug has been washed, some red color has run. About 104x50&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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Navajo Ganado Rug [157504]4111 - Navajo Ganado Rug [157504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Multi colored Navajo Ganado rug with rolling log design, used in Houston, TX. Hand spun wool. About 48x108". Good condition, small amount of b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Navajo Half Saddle Blanket [156882]4112 - Navajo Half Saddle Blanket [156882]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
31 x 33" Twill weave. Excellent condition. Date: c1910 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Cameron Charles Holloway C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Navajo Half Saddle Blanket [156838]4113 - Navajo Half Saddle Blanket [156838]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
23 x 25" Cut at the loom. "CN" Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Cameron Charles Holloway Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Navajo or Southwest Rugs and Saddle Blanket, 4 [158112]4114 - Navajo or Southwest Rugs and Saddle Blanket, 4 [158112]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Navajo or Southwest rugs and a saddle blanket. Yellow, red, beige, brown 61x29". Navajo saddle blanket, white mauve, blue 30x27". Black...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Navajo Pictorial Rug [158109]4115 - Navajo Pictorial Rug [158109]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Navajo pictorial rug with horses, birds, trees and buildings. c. 1960's-1970's. 37x28". Date: Country (if not USA): State...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p****s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Navajo Pictorial Single Figure Yei Bei Chei Rug [156811]4116 - Navajo Pictorial Single Figure Yei Bei Chei Rug [156811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
55 x 33 " Single figure Yei Bei Chei Good condition. Date: c1920s Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Cameron Charl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to g*******4 for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Navajo Rug [157474]4117 - Navajo Rug [157474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
41 x 73" Early bordered transition. Average condition. Date: c1910 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Cameron Charle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Navajo Rug [157487]4118 - Navajo Rug [157487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
46 x 69" Beautiful pattern, stains, about good condition. Date: c1910-20 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Cameron ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Navajo Rug [158105]4119 - Navajo Rug [158105]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo c. 1920 rug. Pink, brown, beige, blue. 56x35". A few stains, see photo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to K**C for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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