Western Railroad Passes, Montana, Western Americana and Gold

Auction Details

Our Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016 auction is a simultaneous live and internet event with 1,800 lots split over three days. Here is a general breakdown of the 3 days, all of which feature different collecting categories:

DAY ONE (Sept. 30th)

*The Ken Prag Western Pass Collection: Nearly 1,000 railroad, stagecoach, steamship and express passes incl. important autographs such as Jay Gould, Otto Mears, and Leland Stanford.

*Western Bottles: Following up on the great 49er Bottle Show in Sacramento, we have more rare, pristine, unusual, and special bottles in this auction.

DAY TWO (Oct. 1st)

*Western U.S. Placer Gold & Ingot Collection: From small nuggets to 1.8 troy ounce nuggets to gold specimens weighing over 7 troy ounces. Also, a William Sharon Presentation Dinner Ingot!

*Montana Tokens, Postal History, Ephemera, Books & Gaming Chips: A fabulous selection featuring more great items from the Svoboda Collection and others.

DAY THREE (Oct. 2nd)

*Our General Americana section featuring a wide variety of Western treasures: scales, a strong box, badges, ribbons, jewelry, watches, and a large collection of important and rare books (Nevada and California History, 1st Editions, Military, Native Americana, Biographies, Presidential, etc.).
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Pictorial Eagle Token (Red Lodge, Montana)2599 - Pictorial Eagle Token (Red Lodge, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pictorial token with an eagle for F. Y. Nest. in Red Lodge Montana in beautiful, excellent condition. Rarity level of 7 in Rubick's latest re...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t**********z for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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R-9 Red Lodge, J. L. Burns & Co., Acme Sample Room Token2600 - R-9 Red Lodge, J. L. Burns & Co., Acme Sample Room Token
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Ultra rare token for J. L. Burns & Co. in Red Lodge Montana. It is ranked as a rarity level 9 in Rubick's latest reference and it is in fan...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********n for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Red Lodge Token Collection2601 - Red Lodge Token Collection
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6 Tokens from Red Lodge Montana that are either an R-7 or 5 R-6's. Fantastic, high-grade collection. R-7 Jarvela & Koski / Red Lodge, / Mon...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********c.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Red Lodge Octagonal Tokens2602 - Red Lodge Octagonal Tokens
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Group of 4 different octagonal tokens from Red Lodge, Montana. 3 R-6's, 1 R-5. R-6 Red Lodge Billiards / J. C. Simpson / Red Lodge, / Mont. // ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e****6 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Red Lodge Pictorial Donkey Token: Frank Rose2603 - Red Lodge Pictorial Donkey Token: Frank Rose
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An unusual pictorial donkey token from Red Lodge, Montana with a rarity level of 8 in Rubick's latest reference. R-8 Frank Rose / Red Lodge, Mo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********z for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
 
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Complete Red Lodge A.S. Anttila Token Set2604 - Complete Red Lodge A.S. Anttila Token Set
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2 A.S. Anttila tokens from Red Lodge, Mont. that were ever issued. Both are R-7's and in fair to good condition. R-7 A.S. Anttila / Red Lodge, ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********c.. for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Red Lodge Aluminum Token Collection2605 - Red Lodge Aluminum Token Collection
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7 Tokens total that are all aluminum and from Red Lodge Montana. 2 R-6's, 3 R-5's, 2 R-4's. The highlights are an R-6 Carbon Merc. Co....
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Red Lodge Token Collection2606 - Red Lodge Token Collection
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9 Tokens from Red Lodge Montana that include 5 R-6's and 4 R5's. Highlights include R-6 New Deal / Beer / Parlor / Red Lodge, Mont. // GF / ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********c.. for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Red Lodge Cut Number Tokens2607 - Red Lodge Cut Number Tokens
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5 Tokens from Red Lodge Montana, all with cut numbers. Collection includes 2 R-7's, 1 R-6, 1R-5, and 1 R-4. Highlights are an R-7 Pollard Bar...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********n for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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R-6 Reserve Token: The Club2608 - R-6 Reserve Token: The Club
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R-6 token. The Club / Evensen and Allen // GF / 25c / IT. aluminum, round, 23mm. City: Reserve State: Montana, Date: Inventory# 39622
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d****1 for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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R-7 Rexford Token: C.J. Taylor2609 - R-7 Rexford Token: C.J. Taylor
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R-7 Rexford token, one token town. C. J. Taylor / Rexford / Mont. // GF / 12 1/2c / IT. Scallop (4), aluminum, 29mm. City: Rexford State: Montana,
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to c********n for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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W.H. Birdsall, Lunch Room, Richey, Montana Token2610 - W.H. Birdsall, Lunch Room, Richey, Montana Token
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Unusual token for the W.H. Birdsall Lunch Room in Richey Montana. W.H. Birdsall / Richey / Lunch Room // GF / 5c / IT. Eared Rectangle, Brass, 29mm.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r****k for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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O. K Restaurant Advertising Mirror (Ronan, Montana)2611 - O. K Restaurant Advertising Mirror (Ronan, Montana)
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Victor A. Harman, Proprietor. Gemstone design. City: Ronan State: Montana, Date: Inventory# 40065
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to i**b for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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2 Brass Roundup Tokens2612 - 2 Brass Roundup Tokens
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2 Different brass tokens from Roundup Montana from The Union Beer Hall and Ranger's Cigar. R-7 The Union / Beer Hall / Roundup, Mont.// GF / On...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Ethel Grant Tokens (Roundup, Montana)2613 - Ethel Grant Tokens (Roundup, Montana)
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2 Tokens from Ethel Grant in Roundup Montana. 1 is an R-6 and the other one is unlisted in Rubick. Unlisted Ethel Grant / Roundup, / Mont. // GF /
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Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********z for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
 
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Frank Preshern's Bar, Roundup, Montana Tokens2614 - Frank Preshern's Bar, Roundup, Montana Tokens
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Set of 5 Tokens from Frank Preshern's Bar in Roundup Montana. There are 2 different variations when the bar was called "Preshern's Bar ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6****A for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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Roundup Aluminum Token Collection2615 - Roundup Aluminum Token Collection
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5 Aluminum tokens from Roundup Montana that includes 1 R-7, 2 R-6's, and 2 R-5's. The highlights of the group are an R-7 A. L. Carpenter /...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to t**********z for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Roundup, Montana Star Cut-Out Tokens2616 - Roundup, Montana Star Cut-Out Tokens
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3 Tokens from Roundup Montana with star cut outs, all R-5. The / Swastika // The / Swastika. Round, Brass, Star Cut-Out 21mm. C. G. & C. / Th...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b********c.. for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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The Winton Trading Co., Roundup, Montana Tokens2617 - The Winton Trading Co., Roundup, Montana Tokens
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4 Tokens for the Winton Trading Co. ranging from 10c - $1.00. All R-6. R-6 The Winton Trading Co. / G.A. Rehm / Treas. / Roundup, Mont. // GF / c10c
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Unlisted Pictorial Moose Token: Weaver & Carpenter (Roundup, Montana)2618 - Unlisted Pictorial Moose Token: Weaver & Carpenter (Roundup, Montana)
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A Pictorial moose token from Roundup, Montana that is unlisted in Rubick's latest Montana reference. Weaver / & / Carpenter / Roundup, / Mo...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********z for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Sam's Place Token (Shepherd, Montana)2619 - Sam's Place Token (Shepherd, Montana)
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Rare token for Sam's Place in Shepherd Montana. It is an R-8 and has been counter struck on the back with an X. Shepherd is a one token town ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******h for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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The Anheuser Token (Taft, Montana)2620 - The Anheuser Token (Taft, Montana)
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The Anheuser / Taft / Mont. // 5c. R-8 piece. (Svoboda collection) City: Taft State: Montana, Date: Inventory# 35944
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Estimate : 130.00 - 250.00
Sold to a**********0 for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Trident Club Token (Trident, Montana)2621 - Trident Club Token (Trident, Montana)
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R-6, Trident token. Trident Club / H. W. Barnes / Prop. // GF / 5c / IT. round, aluminum, 24mm. City: Trident State: Montana, Date: Inventory# 3
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******c for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Trout Creek R-8 Token: W.R. Bancroft2622 - Trout Creek R-8 Token: W.R. Bancroft
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R-8 Trout Creek--one token town. W. R. Bancroft / Trout Creek, Mont. // 12 1/2c. Scallop (4), brass, 28mm. City: Trout Creek State: Montana, Date
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********n for (650.00 + 156.00BP) = 806.00
 
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Boone Helm Hanged Tag (Virginia City, Montana)2623 - Boone Helm Hanged Tag (Virginia City, Montana)
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Territorial tag for a man named Boone Helm that had been hanged Jan. 14, 1864 in Virginia City Montana. Very early Montana piece that reflects the at
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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H.S. Gilbert Brewery Token (Virginia City, Montana)2624 - H.S. Gilbert Brewery Token (Virginia City, Montana)
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Rare choice token from the H.S. Gilbert Brewery in Virginia City for 1 meal. R-7 Good For / 1 Meal / H.S. Gilbert // Good For / 1 Meal / H.S. Gilbert.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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Montana Vigilante Token (Found in Virginia City, Montana)2625 - Montana Vigilante Token (Found in Virginia City, Montana)
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Ultra rare Montana Vigilante's Club penny or token found in Virginia City. 3-7-77 / (Name Banner) // 28 / (Ribbon Emblem). Round, Brass, 31mm. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*********n for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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R-9 Warland Token: Ed. Weidner's Ice Cream Parlor2626 - R-9 Warland Token: Ed. Weidner's Ice Cream Parlor
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One token town, R-9 Warland token. Ed. Weidner's / Ice / Cream / Parlor / Warland, Mont. // GF / 5c / IT. Round, aluminum, 20mm. City: Warland ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******h for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Trio of Westby Tokens2627 - Trio of Westby Tokens
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Lot of 3: 1)Obv.: Larson / & / Anderson / Westby / Mont.; Rev.: Good for / 25c / In Merchandise; Rd., 30mm; 2)Obv.: Conroy / & / Nelson; Rev...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to n***l for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Two Westby Tokens2628 - Two Westby Tokens
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Lot of 2: 1) Obv.: Westby Drug Co.; Rev.: Good For / 5c / In Trade; Rd., Alum., 25mm; 2) Obv.: Snooker / Westby's / Card Room; rev.: Good For / ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********n for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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R-8 Westmore Token: A. J. Honstain2629 - R-8 Westmore Token: A. J. Honstain
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Two token town, Westmore R-8 token. A. J. Honstain / Westmore, / Mont. // GF 10c / IT. Scallop (12), brass, 26mm. City: Westmore State: Montana, D
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********n for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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R-9 Winston Token: Harry Brown2630 - R-9 Winston Token: Harry Brown
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R-9 token. Harry Brown / Winston / Mont. // GF . 12 1/2c / IT. Round, brass, 21mm. City: Winston, Broadwater County State: Montana, Date: Invent
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to a**********0 for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Five Worden Tokens2631 - Five Worden Tokens
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Lot of 5: 1) Obv.: Worden Bar / Worden, / Montana; Rev.: Good For / 25c / In Trade; Oct., Br.; 2) Obv.: Worden Bar / Worden, / Montana; Rev.: Good For
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1****t for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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22 Montana Paper Tokens2632 - 22 Montana Paper Tokens
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22 Montana paper tokens. Some are quite unique: 3 tokens for Forsyth Mercantile Co. // GF / 25c / IT; Gardens Cafe // GF / One Meal; F. P. Tate // GF
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to e****6 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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3 Mineral County, Montana Tokens2633 - 3 Mineral County, Montana Tokens
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1) R-7 Maverick / Bar / 5c / Alder / Mont. // GF / 25c / IT / . Round, brass. 29mm. 2) R-6. Chas. Pick & Co. / Chicago // GF / 5c / G. & A. ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to t**********z for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Assorted Montana Token Grab Bag2634 - Assorted Montana Token Grab Bag
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26 Tokens from all over Montana and it includes 2 R-6's, 14 R-5's, and 10 R-4's and lower. Also includes a full R-5 complete set for The...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to n***l for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Two Montana Advertising Mirrors: Charles Russell & Victorian Woman2635 - Two Montana Advertising Mirrors: Charles Russell & Victorian Woman
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Man is a photograph and woman is a drawing. Similar poses. Svoboda collection. City: State: Montana Date: Inventory# 40066
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********o.. for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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Large Selection of Montana Advertising Mirrors2636 - Large Selection of Montana Advertising Mirrors
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1) 2.25" diameter. Wilson Kimble / Jeweler / and / Engraver / Wibaux, Mont. Ad in center surrounded by pictures of gem stones, and meanings for...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to v******s for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Miscellaneous Montana Token Grab Bag2637 - Miscellaneous Montana Token Grab Bag
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15 Tokens from various places, with varying rarities including an unlisted and an R-8. 4 R-6's, 4 R-5's, and 5 R-4's and lower. Highligh...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to e****6 for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Montana Hotel Key Fobs2638 - Montana Hotel Key Fobs
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2 Fobs for Montana hotels in Butte and Roundup. The Roundup fob is for the Polich House 3 and has teeth like a gear, approximately 3" diameter....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Montana Paper and Wooden Tokens2639 - Montana Paper and Wooden Tokens
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3 Paper and wooden Tokens from various places in Montana. Paper tokens include 802 / Silver Bow / Club / GF / One Credit / At The Bar //. Round, Paper
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****k for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Montana Token and Ephemera Grab Bag2640 - Montana Token and Ephemera Grab Bag
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Fun collection of Montana Tokens and ephemera from various places throughout the state. Includes a Missoula token for F.O.E. / No. 32 / Club // GF / 1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v******s for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Montana Token Group2641 - Montana Token Group
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13 Nearly all different tokens from across Montana. 3 R-6's, 3 R-5's, and the rest are R-4 and lower. Highlights include, R-6, R. Berryman...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********n for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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Montana Political Pins and Tokens2642 - Montana Political Pins and Tokens
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1) Joseph Kemp Toole Campaign Buttons. Two photo campaign buttons of the first and fourth governor of Montana. He was born in 1851 and died in 1929. S
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to r******e for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Radojeich Centennial Beer Hall Token (10c)2643 - Radojeich Centennial Beer Hall Token (10c)
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Unlisted token for the Centennial Beer Hall prop. Peter Radojeich. Unlisted in Rubick, and the online token catalog. Centennial / Beer Hall / Peter Ra
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Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********c.. for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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Two Bozeman Skigger Tokens2644 - Two Bozeman Skigger Tokens
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Two Skigger tokens: John M. Peets / Bozeman / Mont. // One / 1s / Skigger and Two / 2s / Skiggers. Round, brass, 24mm and 26mm. A Skigger was a sales
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********c.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Small Montana Token Group2645 - Small Montana Token Group
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5 Tokens from various small Towns in Montana including Corvallis, Radersburg, and Roundup. R-6 Golden West / Billiard / Hall // GF / 25c / IT. Round,
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Estimate : 80.00 - 180.00
Sold to r****k for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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Montana Small Town Token Collection2646 - Montana Small Town Token Collection
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26 tokens total: Five R-6 tokens: The Yellowstone Bar, Custer; Emison Smoke House, Cooke; H. O. Ekstrom, The Liberty, Rapelje; Rocky Inn, Highwood; Fo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to r****k for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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Three Montana Advertising Mirrors2647 - Three Montana Advertising Mirrors
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1) Helena State Capital Advertising Mirror. State Capital / Helena, Montana. Picture of capital. Mirror is in excellent condition. 2.25". Round...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Two Madison County Tokens from Sheridan and Twin Bridges.2648 - Two Madison County Tokens from Sheridan and Twin Bridges.
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Two Tokens from Madison County that include Sheridan and Twin Bridges. R-4 Gould Hotel / Twin Bridges / Mont. // GF / $1.00 / IT. Round, Aluminum, 35
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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