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Saloon Tapometer (from Buffalo)3200 - Saloon Tapometer (from Buffalo)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Counts number of glasses drawn. City: State: California, Date: FHWAC#: 27634
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****r for (40.00 + 9.00BP) = 49.00
 
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Halls, Luhrs Ephemera3201 - Halls, Luhrs Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 pieces. Two different colored SP shipping receipts, one billhead "Our Taste Hams" and one notice on how to deal with the ham. City: S...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Ruhstaller's Gilt Edge Lager Beer Tray3202 - Ruhstaller's Gilt Edge Lager Beer Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12" diameter. Titled "Purity." Photograph of elegant woman sitting with bird in her lap. Black text along top of rim: "Ruhstall...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Jacob Strahle & Co. Trade Cards and Ad3203 - Jacob Strahle & Co. Trade Cards and Ad
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two rare trade cards: front sides display color images of men enticing women with coins and bills in the background. the back sides display: Yhe Large
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to E********s for (160.00 + 36.00BP) = 196.00
 
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Rosenblat, Coblenz, Roth and Wichman, Lutgen, & Co envelopes3204 - Rosenblat, Coblenz, Roth and Wichman, Lutgen, & Co envelopes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. ROSENBLAT: 1) 1892 advertising corner mailed to Frank Mitchler in Murphys. Staining on front and a very good Murphys cancel on back. 2) Unus
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Saloon Wallet3205 - Saloon Wallet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather saloon wallet compliments of Christy & Wise Commission Co., San Francisco, Cal.; advertising whiskies--El Monte Bourbon, Hunter Rye, Bum...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******e for (65.00 + 14.63BP) = 79.63
 
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Two Whiskey Boxes3206 - Two Whiskey Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two tongue and groove constructed whiskey boxes: Old Crow Whiskey, San Francisco; G.O. Taylor Kentucky Whiskey with spectacular pictorial scene on wha
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****H for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
 
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El Dorado Brewing Company emphemera3207 - El Dorado Brewing Company emphemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An entire box of business items from the El Dorado Brewing Co. of Stockton. Thousands of labels for their Valley Brew Pale, several receipt books, and
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to t******2 for (300.00 + 67.50BP) = 367.50
 
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Wine Country Check Collection (incl. Martini autograph)3208 - Wine Country Check Collection (incl. Martini autograph)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1) Check from A. Martini and Son, Kingsburg, California. Bank of America, St. Helena, Calif. July 8, 1935. Signed by L.M. Martini. Folds and
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to t******2 for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
 
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Booklet Advertising Diplomat Whiskey3209 - Booklet Advertising Diplomat Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This little notebook with celluloid covers was the property of Joseph Vota of Silverton, Colorado. Front advertises Diplomat Whiskey ("Just Rig...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*****e for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
 
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Hoffman Match Safe3210 - Hoffman Match Safe
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver plated brass match safe, compliments of The Hoffman Saloon, N. B. Hames, Prop., Colorado City, Colorado. City: Colorado City State:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*****e for (275.00 + 61.88BP) = 336.88
 
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The Crystal Bookmark Group3211 - The Crystal Bookmark Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two identical heart shaped silver-colored metal bookmarks, one with a red and one a green string and tassel attached to the top. Although The Crystal
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*****e for (15.00 + 3.38BP) = 18.38
 
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Deep Creek Whiskey Match Safe3212 - Deep Creek Whiskey Match Safe
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amazing condition. Colorful! Red, gold, black, and white. Advertisement by D. Grinstein. This would look great with the Grinstein token! City:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*****e for (95.00 + 21.38BP) = 116.38
 
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Two "Baby Doe" Saloon Beer Trays3213 - Two "Baby Doe" Saloon Beer Trays
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Two beautiful saloon beer trays bearing the image of Baby Doe, Elizabeth McCourt Tabor, the 2nd wife of Horace Tabor. Baby Doe got her name from her f
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to l**********5 for (300.00 + 67.50BP) = 367.50
 
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Gem City Billiard Business Card3214 - Gem City Billiard Business Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A choice two-sided business card: Compliments of M. M. Thomas, Proprietor of Gem City Billiard and Lunch Parlor. The other side has an illustration of
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Austin, Nevada Territorial Liquor License3215 - Austin, Nevada Territorial Liquor License
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This liquor license was issued on May 1, 1864 exactly six months before Nevada was to become a state. It was issued to Duncan & Hannah. Duncan m...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****t for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
 
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Billhead for William Easton, Dealer for Pabst Brewing Company3216 - Billhead for William Easton, Dealer for Pabst Brewing Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unused, colorful and pictorial billhead. Vignette of beer bottles and blue ribbon with gilt lettering. Milwaukee Lager Beer. William Easton was the sh
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******1 for (20.00 + 4.50BP) = 24.50
 
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Owl Saloon Billhead: Uniacke & Tessier3217 - Owl Saloon Billhead: Uniacke & Tessier
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous small billhead (5 3/4 x 5 1/2) of the Owl Saloon with an nice owl vignette. Uniake & Tessier proprietors. From L. Marker, successor to ...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to h*******e for (65.00 + 14.63BP) = 79.63
 
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The Copper Club Co. Letterhead (Famous McGill Saloon)3218 - The Copper Club Co. Letterhead (Famous McGill Saloon)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dateline McGill, Nevada, Jul 7, 1917. Addressed to Becker Brewing & Malting Company in Ogden, Utah, this letter is an order for alcohol. Signed ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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The Hermitage, Goldfield, NV Bottle Opener3219 - The Hermitage, Goldfield, NV Bottle Opener
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bottle opener from the famous Goldfield saloon. In the shape of a woman. Reverse has etching of woman and "C.T. & O.C.C. Patd. Chicago.&quo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******g for (75.00 + 16.88BP) = 91.88
 
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Authentic Spitoon3220 - Authentic Spitoon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reportedly from Virginia City, Nevada. 10" tall, 9.75" diameter. Weighted at the bottom to prevent spills. Rusted on the inside. Some crac...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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New York Brewing Checks3221 - New York Brewing Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Includes: seven receipts for beer cask deliveries from Louis Bierbauer in Canajoharie, 1878, some in rough condition; two receipts from Ams
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Twenty Iroquois Beverage Beer Barrel Labels3222 - Twenty Iroquois Beverage Beer Barrel Labels
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Iroquois Beverage Corporation, Buffalo, New York. Twenty labels featuring the profile of a Native American chief. 10.5" diameter. Some wear. Mo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 22.50BP) = 122.50
 
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Utah Brewing Checks3223 - Utah Brewing Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight illustrated checks from the Becker Brewing Company, three different styles. All drawn on the Ogden State Bank. Vignette of factory or patriotic
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t******2 for (15.00 + 3.38BP) = 18.38
 
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Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Lot3224 - Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Old beer carrying cold case with large Pabst Blue Ribbon insignia. "What'll You Have" imprinted on lid. 2) Metal sign (9" x 4&...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Gem Saloon Photo3225 - Gem Saloon Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph of John Justice and partner Harry Poland in front of their Gem Saloon. Location unknown. (5" x 7") City: State: , Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (150.00 + 33.75BP) = 183.75
 
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Cabinet Card Photograph of Stagecoach and Saloon3226 - Cabinet Card Photograph of Stagecoach and Saloon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mounted photograph (5.75" x 8") showing packed stagecoach with men holding up American flag. In the background is The Midway Saloon, Dick ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********n.. for (275.00 + 61.88BP) = 336.88
 
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Large c.1890s Oak Back Bar3227 - Large c.1890s Oak Back Bar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The top of this handsome oak back bar features two large glass doors with locks and keys. This is where the bartender kept the high priced liquor, in
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Nichol Kola Sign3228 - Nichol Kola Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red, black and white metal sign (10" x 14") : Nichol Kola, America's Taste Sensation, 5c. Nichol Kola was a child of the Art Deco 30&#...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M********l.. for (35.00 + 7.88BP) = 42.88
 
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Saloon Billiard Cards3229 - Saloon Billiard Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six postcards: 4 are humorous illustrations and 2 are ads for billiard tables (Newark Pool table Mfg's.) Also, collector cards (2.5" x 1.5&...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.25BP) = 61.25
 
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Ceramic Spittoon3230 - Ceramic Spittoon
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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
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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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