Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics

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Americana and Numismatics
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Ceramic Spittoon3230 - Ceramic Spittoon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spittoon with decal and hand painted decoration (butterflies and flowers) for a fancy parlour. A spittoon (or spitoon) is a receptacle made for spitti
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t**********5 for (60.00 + 13.50BP) = 73.50
 
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Tidal Wave Saloon Business Card3231 - Tidal Wave Saloon Business Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed card (5" x 7.25"): Tidal Wave Saloon. The card reads: Tidal Wave Saloon, Lager Beer, Ales, and Liquors constantly on hand. Choice B...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (60.00 + 13.50BP) = 73.50
 
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A Call in Arizona (Framed Poker Print)3232 - A Call in Arizona (Framed Poker Print)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 x 15" saloon poker scene "where too many aces spoil the pot" by A.C. Radwood as part of American lithographic Co.'s poker seri...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 36.00BP) = 196.00
 
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Rare Gaming Postal Card3233 - Rare Gaming Postal Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare four aces color postal card. "Good health, Good luck, Good business, Good cheer." Mailed from San Francisco on January 6, 1906, Ci...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
 
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Original Desert Inn Promotional Mini Roulette Table3234 - Original Desert Inn Promotional Mini Roulette Table
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare. Given out opening day, April 24, 1950. Measures approx. 6.25" 17.75" x 10.25." Plaque on base reads: "Wilbur Clark&#...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 33.75BP) = 183.75
 
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Las Vegas Gambling Ephemera3235 - Las Vegas Gambling Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gaming guides from the Golden Nugget and the Hotel Fremont, a free coupon book from the Silver Nugget. 27 post cards from vintage Vegas. And two glass
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to i*********1 for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
 
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Very Rare Gambling License for Emmons Saloon3236 - Very Rare Gambling License for Emmons Saloon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gambling License, 2nd Class, issued to Ed Emmons in 1891 to allow poker in the "back room of Emmons Saloon." This one month license cost E...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******1 for (80.00 + 18.00BP) = 98.00
 
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Bookmakers Wheel3237 - Bookmakers Wheel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is your chance to make a little money (instead of spend it all at auctions). This bookmakers wheel has no manufacturers mark and may be home made
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to k**********y for (70.00 + 15.75BP) = 85.75
 
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Dice Cube Game3238 - Dice Cube Game
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although there is no manufacturer, this is exactly like the Evans Dice Cube Game. It was used to "stimulate business" and there is "N...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v********i.. for (100.00 + 22.50BP) = 122.50
 
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Mason & Company Gaming Counter3239 - Mason & Company Gaming Counter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mahogany case. Faro was one of the favorite and most profitable saloon games of the old west. Red and white counters. Illustrations of all of the spad
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to v********i.. for (275.00 + 61.88BP) = 336.88
 
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Gambler's Money Belt and 2 Wallets.3240 - Gambler's Money Belt and 2 Wallets.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather wallets are hand-tooled. One has nice engraving of dogs. Money belt for currency. City: State: , Date: FHWAC#:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to F****e for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Gaming Cheating Device3241 - Gaming Cheating Device
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ever wondered if a card up the sleeve or pans of a gambler was a myth. Well, take a look at this device. Springloaded and ready for that Ace of Spades
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to E********s for (950.00 + 213.75BP) = 1,163.75
 
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Gambling ephemera3242 - Gambling ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Harrah's Reno slot machine bank (6") tall. Also 20 vintage post cards from Reno casinos and the El Capitan in Hawthorne. City: Stat...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Gaming ephemera3243 - Gaming ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6 items related to gambling: a 1909 post card of "Chips that Pass in the Night," with poker chips and playing cards; Hotel Thunder...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Grand Casino of Monte Carlo Gaming Chips3244 - Grand Casino of Monte Carlo Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In a display binder labeled "Monte Carlo Collection" two cards of five tokens each. From Societe des Bains de Mer de Monaco The Grand Casi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6******n for (80.00 + 18.00BP) = 98.00
 
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Movie Star Deck of Cards3245 - Movie Star Deck of Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
53 playing cards with images of 'Stars of Filmdom'. Copyright 1910. Cards are 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and come in two piece cardboard box....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*****8 for (140.00 + 31.50BP) = 171.50
 
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Photo of Fabulous Pool Room3246 - Photo of Fabulous Pool Room
Holabird Western Americana Collections
High end pool room. nicely toned photo, mounted (10 5/8" x 13.25") City: State: , Date: FHWAC#: 27667
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 22.50BP) = 122.50
 
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Playing Pool--8th Infantry3247 - Playing Pool--8th Infantry
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great -photograph of soldiers from Company F, 8th Infantry having a game. Photo by Smedley, New York. Framed. City: State: , Date:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 22.50BP) = 122.50
 
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Pool Hall Photo3248 - Pool Hall Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sign on wall: "In Honor to the Name, Manuel Lopez Jr., 5 cents straight". Mounted photo (7" x 9"). City: State: , Date: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Pool Room Duo3249 - Pool Room Duo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo 1 shows 3 tables, players at furthest table. Pennant on wall reads: Manson RMD. Matted (7" x 9"). Photo 2 shows 3 men at one table a...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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