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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Silver "Fun" Lot3180 - Silver "Fun" Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Items include: 2 sterling compacts, a match case, 4 napkin rings, 2 small treasure boxes, tongs, book place holder, set of 6 salt shakers, necklace, a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b******1 for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
 
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Scrap Jewelry, Mostly Silver3181 - Scrap Jewelry, Mostly Silver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This large lot is a great assortment of jewelry pieces. Close to 100 pieces. Who know what treasures lurk within??? City: State: Jewelry Date:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Group of Costume Jewelry w/ Some Silver3182 - Group of Costume Jewelry w/ Some Silver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 50 eclectic pieces of jewelry. Check out this great lot--a variety of stones--perfect for a jewelry maker. City: State: Jewelry Date: Inve
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Antique Jewelry Group3183 - Antique Jewelry Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Necklaces, earrings, pins, etc. of an era past. Very unusual group. City: State: Jewelry Date: Inventory# 38204
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b******1 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Gold Plate and 14 kt Gold Necklaces & Bracelets3184 - Gold Plate and 14 kt Gold Necklaces & Bracelets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes several necklaces (mostly chains), a few bracelets, and an intriguing Egyptian bracelet with scarabs. City: State: Jewelry Date:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jewelry Grab Bag3185 - Jewelry Grab Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ah, the treasures you will find here! Lot includes a feather and brass necklace, a 12" stick pin, gold and silver rings, pins, necklaces, brace...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k*****y for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Bracelets, Costume and Some Silver3186 - Bracelets, Costume and Some Silver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 pieces--Check out this outrageous collection. City: State: Jewelry Date: Inventory# 38207
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b******1 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Large Lot of Broached and Pendant Pieces3187 - Large Lot of Broached and Pendant Pieces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes, 5 cameos, some silver pieces, mostly costume. City: State: Jewelry Date: Inventory# 38208
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Silver Necklaces and Bracelets3188 - Silver Necklaces and Bracelets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Terrific group of a variety of sterling chains and bangles. Well worth a good look--value is here. City: State: Jewelry Date: Inventory# 38209
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*********r for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Antique Coin Purses3189 - Antique Coin Purses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 purses in this lot; two are nicely beaded. City: State: Jewelry Date: Inventory# 38210
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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