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Western Railroad Passes, Montana, Western Americana and Gold

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location, 3555 Airway Drive Suite 309 Reno, NV 89511

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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R-9 Hedgesville Token: M.D. Whetston2522 - R-9 Hedgesville Token: M.D. Whetston
Holabird Western Americana Collections
r-9 token. M. D. Whetston / Hedgesville, / Mont. // GF / 25c / IT. Brass, scallop (8), 28mm. City: Hedgesville State: Montana, Date: Inventory#
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******h for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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2 Helena Tokens: The New Style Bar2523 - 2 Helena Tokens: The New Style Bar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Helena tokens for the New Style Bar with 2 different proprietors. R-4 The New Style / Baum / & / Weiss / Prop. / Helena, Mont. // GF / 5c / IT...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to r****k for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Helena Advertising Collar Stud (Button)2524 - Helena Advertising Collar Stud (Button)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Advertising collar stud (button) for the collar of a suit. Says Helena in red lettering on a white background, meant to advertise and promote the city
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****a for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Beer Halls, Gardens and John Wick Saloon Tokens (Helena)2525 - Beer Halls, Gardens and John Wick Saloon Tokens (Helena)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Tokens from various beer halls, beer gardens, and the John Wick Saloon. Highlights include an R-7 John Wick / GF / 5c / Drink / Helena, Mont. //. R
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to b********c.. for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Black Eagle Saloon Token (Helena, Montana)2526 - Black Eagle Saloon Token (Helena, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very unusual and collectible rarity level 8 token from the Black Eagle Saloon in Helena MT. R-8 Black Eagle Saloon / 129 / So. Main / Str. / Helena /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******p for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
 
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Exchange Saloon Tokens (Helena, Montana)2527 - Exchange Saloon Tokens (Helena, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Tokens from the Exchange Saloon in Helena. All are different and have a rarity level of 7 in Rubick's latest references. R-7 Exchange Saloon...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 360.00
Sold to b********c.. for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
 
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Helena "Club" Tokens2528 - Helena "Club" Tokens
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7 Tokens from Helena "Clubs" including an R-6 (pictorial sheep) Lambs / Club // GF / 12 1/2c / IT. Round, Brass, 25mm. R-5 Club / Exchang...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to t**********z for (190.00 + 39.90BP) = 229.90
 
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Helena Billiards and Central Park Tokens2529 - Helena Billiards and Central Park Tokens
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5 Tokens for various billiard halls and O. G. Frederick's Central Park. R-5 Pool & Billiards / M&D // 5. Round, White Metal, 21mm. (2x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to T******p for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Helena Central Beer Hall Token2530 - Helena Central Beer Hall Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare token for the Central Beer Hall in Helena Montana. It is ranked with level 8 rarity in Rubick's latest reference and is an exquisite token...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******p for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Helena Cigar Tokens2531 - Helena Cigar Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Tokens in all for cigar stores and places in Helena, 6 or which are R-5's, and 1 is an R-4. R-5 Whittier / Cigar // Good For / 12 1/2c / In ...
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Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to e****6 for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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Helena Drinking "Places" and Distributor Tokens2532 - Helena Drinking "Places" and Distributor Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Tokens total from Helena alcohol distributors and "Places". Highlights include an R-7 Grommes & Ulrich / Fine / Whiskies / Chicago /...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Helena Hotel Tokens2533 - Helena Hotel Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Different tokens from 5 different hotels in Helena. Highlights include an R-6 Hotel Placer Cigar Stand / Helena, Mont. // Good For 12 1/2c / In Trad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e****6 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Helena Main St. Store Tokens2534 - Helena Main St. Store Tokens
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7 Tokens from stores from Helena's Main St. with 1 R-6, 5 R-5's, and 1 R-4. Highlights include R-6 The Empire / 62 / S. Main / St. / Helen...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e****6 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Helena Music Hall Tokens2535 - Helena Music Hall Tokens
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3 Tokens from Capital Music Hall and Imperial Music Hall in Helena. R-7 O.G.F. (O.G. Frederick) // Capital / 10c / Music Hall. Round, Aluminum, 25mm.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to T******p for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Helena Saloon Tokens2536 - Helena Saloon Tokens
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4 Tokens from various Saloons in Helena. R-7 Broadwater Saloon // GF 5c IT. Round, Brass, Punched Hole, 21mm. R-7 International / GF / 5c / Drink /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********3 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Helena Store Tokens2537 - Helena Store Tokens
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9 Different tokens for various stores in Helena. Best tokens include an R-6 R.C. Sandel / Helena / Mont. // 2 1/2. Round, Brass, 21mm. R-5 O.G. Fred
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to e****6 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Helena Store Tokens Cut and Punched2538 - Helena Store Tokens Cut and Punched
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Tokens for Helena stores and businesses that have either been originally cut or punched. includes 6 R-5's and 2 R-4's. The best of these i...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*******a for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Hotel Broadwater Bar Token (Helena, Montana)2539 - Hotel Broadwater Bar Token (Helena, Montana)
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Very rare token from the Hotel Broadwater Bar in Helena Montana. Ranked with a Rarity level of 9 in Rubick's latest Montana token reference. Th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T******p for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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J.A. Ziegler Pictorial Token (Helena, Montana)2540 - J.A. Ziegler Pictorial Token (Helena, Montana)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual Pictorial token for J. A. Zeigler who was most likely a merchant. The pictorial backside is US Mint-like with an eagle and Epluribus Unum ins
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****k for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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Not Round and Over-sized Store and Bar Helena Tokens2541 - Not Round and Over-sized Store and Bar Helena Tokens
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6 Tokens in total that are either scalloped, octagonal, or over-sized. R-6 Louvre / Helena, / Mont. // GF / 12 1/2 / Cents/ At The Bar. Scalloped (19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to c********n for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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