"Wild West Wonders" Premier Live Auction (2025 August)

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“Wild West Wonders” Premier Live Auction

Day 1, August 8th, 2025 (Lots 1000-1574)

General Americana (Lots 1000-1449)

Geo. Sort (1000-1171)

Misc. Categories incl. Saloon & Bottles, Fishing, Books, Maps, Jewelry,
Toys, Compasses (1172-1449)

Philatelic (Lots 1450-1574)

Wells Fargo & Other Express (1450-1460)

Postcards & Covers (1461-1503)

Stamps (1504-1574)



Day 2, August 9th, 2025 (Lots 2000-2591)

Art incl. Salvador Dali (Lots 2000-2035)

Native Americana feat. Ken & Carolyn Osborne Jewelry Collection (Lots 2036-2125)

Cowboy & Wild West feat. Black Bart and “Bloody Bill” Anderson (Lots 2126-2158)

Minerals feat. Shaddrick Ore Collection (Lots 2159-2292)

Mining feat. Tri-State Collection (Lots 2293-2442)

Stocks & Bonds (Lots 2443-2591)

Mining feat. Shaddrick Homestake Collection (2443-2547)

Railroad (2548-2563)

Misc. incl. Express & Robert Morris (2564-2591)



Day 3, August 10th, 2025 (Lots 3000-3572)

Railroadiana (Lots 3000-3057)

Numismatics (Lots 3059-3333)

World’s Fair (3059-3074)

Scrip & Currency (3075-3097)

US Mint (3098-3126)

Coins & Ingots (3127-3199)

Medals & Exonumia (3200-3255)

Tokens (3256-3333)

Militaria (Lots 3334-3476)

Political (Lots 3477-3509)

Firearms & Knives (Lots 3510-3572)
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Storybook Doll Collection, 1940s (65) [198390]1398 - Storybook Doll Collection, 1940s (65) [198390]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This charming collection features 65 vintage dolls from the 1940s, including 38 original Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls and 27 foreign and ethnic dolls, ma
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Chinese Sundial Watch and Compass  [198673]1399 - Chinese Sundial Watch and Compass [198673]
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This is a Chinese compass and sundial watch combination tool. The compass gives you magnetic North and the flip up arm (gnomon) will give you the time
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Box Compasses: David White Eng. 1918 and Thomas Jefferson Monticello  [200011]1400 - Box Compasses: David White Eng. 1918 and Thomas Jefferson Monticello [200011]
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There are two wood box compasses: a David White marked: "U.S. Eng. Dept./ David White Co/ Milwaukee, Wis,/ 1918" on the cover. 3.125 in. X...
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A. Stoppani Surveying Compass C.1800's [200041]1401 - A. Stoppani Surveying Compass C.1800's [200041]
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This is an A. Stoppani surveyor's compass with teak wood case. It works beautifully and all sighting arms are intact. 3.5 in. X 3.5 in. Please s...
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Ansonia Sunwatch Compass 1920's [198375]1402 - Ansonia Sunwatch Compass 1920's [198375]
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This cleaver device is a sundial with an adjustable gnomon (arm) for your specific latitude. The compass is used to align with true north. There is a
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Coat Compasses German and Taylor made (2) c. 1920's [198631]1403 - Coat Compasses German and Taylor made (2) c. 1920's [198631]
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There are coat compasses in this lot. One is brass with pin made in Germany. The second compass is made by Taylor with both pin and grommet holes for
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Wood Box Compass Made by  P. Boeringer C. 1910  [198676]1404 - Wood Box Compass Made by P. Boeringer C. 1910 [198676]
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This wood box compass was made by P. Boeringer of St. Paul , Minnesota. Made about 1910 in a teak wood box at 3 in. X 3 in. with the hook closure is m
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Cruchon & Emons Berne Compass c.1900 [200122]1405 - Cruchon & Emons Berne Compass c.1900 [200122]
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This is a Cruchon & Emons compass S/N 41994 marked on the cover "US Engineer Corp." Berne on the bottom cover. The compass is still cl...
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Cruchon & Emons Berne Compass c.1900 [200124]1406 - Cruchon & Emons Berne Compass c.1900 [200124]
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This is a Cruchon & Emons compass S/N 41994 marked on the cover "US Engineer Corp." Berne on the bottom cover. The compass is still cl...
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Eye Glass Compass [200002]1407 - Eye Glass Compass [200002]
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This little jew of a compass has a swing-out magnifying glass with a compass about .5 in. in diameter. Meant to be worn an a lanyard or bead chain. L
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Mahogany Wood Box Compass made by W & L.E. Gurley 1918 [198680]1408 - Mahogany Wood Box Compass made by W & L.E. Gurley 1918 [198680]
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The wood box compass was made by W.& L.E. Gurley of Troy, New York. About 1918. Still accurate with two clear cards set in a mahogany case at 3....
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W.  L. E. Gurley U.S. Engineering Box Compass 1918 [198376]1409 - W. L. E. Gurley U.S. Engineering Box Compass 1918 [198376]
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This is a W. & L. E. Gurley U.S. Engineering compass in a teak wood box. Roughly 3.25 in. X 3.125 in. The inside cover is scribed with a scribe ...
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Keuffel & Esser Compass c.1920's [198386]1410 - Keuffel & Esser Compass c.1920's [198386]
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This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. New York made compass. At 1.875 in. in diameter. German silver case and cover. It is still accurate without dents ...
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Keuffel & Esser Co. Folding Forestry Compass c. 1930's [198367]1411 - Keuffel & Esser Co. Folding Forestry Compass c. 1930's [198367]
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This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. folding compass (made in New York). It has a black enameled carry case that closes and traps the needle when clos...
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Keuffel & Esser Co. Mahogany Box Compass c. 1910-1919 [198378]1412 - Keuffel & Esser Co. Mahogany Box Compass c. 1910-1919 [198378]
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This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. mahogany box compass previously owned by Major CW Thomas marked on the inside cover. The compass is still accurate...
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Keuffel & Esser Co. Pocket Compass c. 1910 [198373]1413 - Keuffel & Esser Co. Pocket Compass c. 1910 [198373]
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This is a nickel plated Keuffel & Esser Co. (of New York) pocket compass. The case is dent free with some nickel loss front and back. The bezel ...
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Keuffel & Esser Co. Pocket Compass c. 1910 [198634]1414 - Keuffel & Esser Co. Pocket Compass c. 1910 [198634]
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This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. New York made compass. At 1.875 in. in diameter. German silver case and cover. It is still accurate with a spotted...
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Keuffel & Esser Forestry Compasses (2) [200020]1415 - Keuffel & Esser Forestry Compasses (2) [200020]
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This lot is of two Keuffel & Esser Forestry compasses. Both in used condition. The compass with lanyard is not accurate. Cards are printed in t...
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Lapel Compasses by Tru- Nord and European Maker (6) [200010]1416 - Lapel Compasses by Tru- Nord and European Maker (6) [200010]
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There are six compasses in this lot. Two are Tru-Nord compasses from Brainerd, Minn. that are working accurately. Four are of European design with a s
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Lutz-Geo and Keuffel & Esser Forestry Compasses (2) [200014]1417 - Lutz-Geo and Keuffel & Esser Forestry Compasses (2) [200014]
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These are two forestry compasses; one Lutz- Geo forestry and one Keuffel & Esser forestry compass. Both are used. The lutz card is bright while ...
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Marble's Coat or Lapel Compasses (3) [198630]1418 - Marble's Coat or Lapel Compasses (3) [198630]
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This group of compasses are made by Marble's of Michigan. Sometimes called coat compass or la[pel compasses. There are three with one in no-work...
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Marbles Lapel Pin and pocket Compasses (5) [200005]1419 - Marbles Lapel Pin and pocket Compasses (5) [200005]
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This group is of lapel and small pocket compasses, five in all. Four work properly. Please see photos for details. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):
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Mini-Compass Collection (8) [198370]1420 - Mini-Compass Collection (8) [198370]
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This lot has eight mini-compasses with one looking more like casual jewelry c. 1920's. Best of all they all still work. One compass has a ship&#...
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Nautical Gimbled Compass in a Leather Case c.1890  [198374]1421 - Nautical Gimbled Compass in a Leather Case c.1890 [198374]
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This is a nautical compass that has been gimbled in a leather/steel case. There are instructions on the inside cover to illuminate the card. In workin
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Pocket Compass C. 1905 [200053]1422 - Pocket Compass C. 1905 [200053]
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This brass frame compass has no maker's mark "42" stamped on th einside cover. The card is the needle with a working sto[. Still accur...
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Pocket Compass with Hunters Window 1922 [200123]1423 - Pocket Compass with Hunters Window 1922 [200123]
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This is a pocket compass with cover and window for quick views issued to "Epson YMCA/C.D. Wells/ 1922" with card lock. In working order. 2...
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Short & Mason Meradia Pocket Compass c. 1915 [200000]1424 - Short & Mason Meradia Pocket Compass c. 1915 [200000]
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This is the Meradial model compass made by Short & Mason of Rochester, New York with a 1915 patent date. Nickel silver case without dents still ...
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Tomahawk Compass made in Clinton, Mass.  [198632]1425 - Tomahawk Compass made in Clinton, Mass. [198632]
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This is a Tomahawk compass made in Clinton, Mass. A teepee is press engraved into the cover. The card is bright brass with an inclination indicator ab
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W.C. & Co. Compasses (3) c. 1900 [198635]1426 - W.C. & Co. Compasses (3) c. 1900 [198635]
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There are three pocket compasses in this group made by Waltham Clock Co., 1900s. All are about 1 in. in diameter. Two pocket compasses have free cove
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Warren-Knight Model 203 Clinometer  [198365]1427 - Warren-Knight Model 203 Clinometer [198365]
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This is a cased Warren-Knight Clinometer model #203 S/N 11697 with original paper and wood case. Both vials of levels are in working order. In excelle
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Wood Box Compass c. 1910 [198678]1428 - Wood Box Compass c. 1910 [198678]
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This is a wood box compass with no makers mark. Made about 1910. The box is pine wood construction and in working order. The needle stop is stuck in t
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Vintage 1910's Pocket Compass [198688]1429 - Vintage 1910's Pocket Compass [198688]
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This little compass was made in the 1910's without a name of maker and still works today. At 1.5 in. in diameter. Clear lens and bright card. T...
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French Box Compass c.1900 [200024]1430 - French Box Compass c.1900 [200024]
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This is a French made box compass. About 1900. The card is spotted with light quadrant markings. "Made in France" in the north position. T...
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French Graphometer Compass with Case c.1890's [200030]1431 - French Graphometer Compass with Case c.1890's [200030]
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This is a French made graphometer compass with transit pedestal and sighting arms. Mounted on a solid brass frame. C. 1890's. In working order. ...
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French Made Locking Compass c. 1920's [200012]1432 - French Made Locking Compass c. 1920's [200012]
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This round brass frame compass is marked "made in/ France" without a makers mark, 1920's. The needle shows a strong and quick response...
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Vintage Compasses made in France (5) [198653]1433 - Vintage Compasses made in France (5) [198653]
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There are five vintage compasses in this lot where four have bail loops. One compass has a second needle to align with your immediate course. All comp
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Wood Box Compass made in France c. 1910 [198677]1434 - Wood Box Compass made in France c. 1910 [198677]
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This wood box compass was made in France about 1910, no makers mark. The box is mahogany with a piano hinge. The glass lens is broken and the needle i
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French Made Mahogany Box Compass c.1890s [198377]1435 - French Made Mahogany Box Compass c.1890s [198377]
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This is a mahogany box compass made in France with no makers mark visible. The card is oxidized but readable and the wood finish original and bright.
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French Made Teak Box Compass c.1900s [198379]1436 - French Made Teak Box Compass c.1900s [198379]
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This is a French made compass in a teak box. 3 in. X 2.875 in. The card is clean and clear with a magnetic inclination marked slightly west. The needl
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Dietzgen Wood Box Compass c.1900 [200021]1437 - Dietzgen Wood Box Compass c.1900 [200021]
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This box compass is marked Dietzgen without any marking for country of origin. At 3.75 in. X 3.75 in. in a mahogany case. The stop bar is stuck in the
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German and French made Compasses (5) [198385]1438 - German and French made Compasses (5) [198385]
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This group of pocket compasses are made in Germany (2) and France (3). The two German compasses are still accurate while the others are not. One compa
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Pocket Watch Style Compass German c. 1900 [200001]1439 - Pocket Watch Style Compass German c. 1900 [200001]
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This is a pocket watch style compass made in Germany about 1900. The card is has a soft brass face and still works. 1.875. in. in diameter. Light pati
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German made Pocket Compass 1930's [200043]1440 - German made Pocket Compass 1930's [200043]
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This is a small pocket compass at 1.75 in. in diameter. The cover is made with a sight window for orienteering. There is a needle stop for the card, a
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Polish Officer's Compass 1930's K.M. 32 Z. Jeznacki [200013]1441 - Polish Officer's Compass 1930's K.M. 32 Z. Jeznacki [200013]
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This is a pre-war Polish Officer's marching compass made by Z. Jeznacki model K.M. 32 S/N 12622. "W eagle P" stamp on the bottom. In f...
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Soviet Era Russian Military Mountain Geological Compass C. 1950's [200031]1442 - Soviet Era Russian Military Mountain Geological Compass C. 1950's [200031]
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This is a Soviet era Mountain Military compass that reads in degrees as well as military clicks. A rare find. The base is bakelite. S/N 00051 with cov
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Gervase Wheeler Architect Drafting Compass c. 1850 [198363]1443 - Gervase Wheeler Architect Drafting Compass c. 1850 [198363]
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This beautifully cased drafting compass was made by Gervase Wheeler of London. Made around 1850 for drawing large scale building architecture or to-sc
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Swiss Made Pocket Compass  [198689]1444 - Swiss Made Pocket Compass [198689]
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his is a Swiss made compass at 1.5 n. in diameter. Built without a cover. It has a needle stop and is still accurate. Please see photo for details.
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Swiss made Compass Jewel Movement  [198633]1445 - Swiss made Compass Jewel Movement [198633]
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This beautifully made compass is made in Switzerland without a makers mark. The movement is jeweled and well balanced. The card is white with a degree
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Domed Wood Boc Compass and Sundials (2) [200004]1446 - Domed Wood Boc Compass and Sundials (2) [200004]
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These are two beautiful wood domed box compasses with sundials. Conditions are fair to poor on both. One compass with a broken glass dome has beautifu
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Elliott Bros. Compass with Tripod Mount c.1900 [198684]1447 - Elliott Bros. Compass with Tripod Mount c.1900 [198684]
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This is as vintage Elliott Bros. / London compass with dual plane cards. C.1900. It has a threaded tripod mount on the bottom. No model number listed
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