Dynamite, Guns, and Gold

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April auction
Highlights
1. The Great American Mining Collection
a. Miners Candlesticks. About 300 different. This is easily the finest public offering of uniquely American historic miners candlesticks in history. The sheer volume of the offering is sure to stimulate new collectors in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The material is organized roughly around Wilson-Bobrink, the breakthrough reference for miners candlesticks. You’ll find new discoveries, personalized sticks and expanded discussion regarding manufactured sticks.
b. Mine Carbide Collectibles. The Collection is so massive that we’ve split it into two parts, with the second part coming in June. The development of the acetylene lamps was a scientific breakthrough for the mining industry. The April sale has many tidbits for the collection, including some large hand held lamps and a sampling of other lamps. The June sale has the majority of the Superintendent style hand/hanging lamps and the cap lamps. The collections of carbide/acetylene devices number in excess of one thousand pieces, all different.
c. Miner’s Safety Lamps. This historic invention created generations of scientific devices used for the all-important gas detection. The Collection has 90 different safety lamps. Most will be offered in June.
d. Miner’s Oil wick lamps, hundreds, all different. A large collection of these coal region lamps, they will be offered in June.
e. Other underground mine lighting devices – a vast collection of foreign lamps
f. Wood Blasting and Candle boxes. There is a wonderful collection of these very “showy” collectibles. The variety of the collection is excellent, from explosives boxes to cap boxes to candle boxes. The variety in size is notable too, with a number of the smaller 25 pound boxes. There are at least 50- a sizable collection. A few will be in the June sale, but most in April.
g. Blasting cap tin collection. A significant collection that has singles as well as original boxes full. Easily over 100 blasting cap tin boxes.
h. Mine bell signal signs and other mining enamel signs. A Collection you won’t want to forget. This collection has a wide variety of not only western mines, but international mine signs. The individual state mine bell signal signs are the clear highlight.
i. Mining equipment Patent models -three of them, nineteenth century
2. Antique Bottle Collections
a. Arizona Collection. A wide variety of medicines, sodas and milk bottles
b. Small Nevada Collection. The April sale has some rare Nevada items, with more coming in June.
c. Major Western Whiskey Flask Collection. This collection is slated for June.
d. Great Rarities of Western Whiskies. The April sale offers some outstanding rarities not usually seen at any auction gallery. These are sure to excite the advanced collectors.
e. Colorful antique bottles. It seems we always have submittals of beautiful antique bottles. We’ve got a section in every sale.
f. Leadville, Colorado Collection. A collection of medicines and soda bottles. This one is different – nearly every specimen is dead mint. Watch for the Colorado whiskies coming in June!
3. Postal History and Wells Fargo Express- a large collection of widely varied material. A section we always have, a popular colleting category.
4. Gold
a. Nuggets from Western Sites
b. High grade visible gold in ore specimens from major Nevada mining districts such as Austin and Tuscarora.
c. Jewelry and watches. A collection of pocket watches, gold and Native America jewelry. Diamond jewelry too.
5. Coins, Currency – Numismatics
a. Important 1860’s Unionville silver ingot, a discovery piece
b. Major Morgan Dollar Collection, including varieties
c. US coins, including gold
d. US $20 Gold Note, AU
e. Hundreds of US Proof and Mint sets
f. Fun US currency collectible lots
g. Rare So-Called dollars and gaming items
h. Tokens- great variety of national interest
6. Toys
a. Trains. HO sets, more than 60 engines
b. Hot Wheels. Hundreds of cars.
c. Military toy planes, boats, etc.
d. Original boxed models
7. Documents
a. Mining stocks, some great material
b. Rare western maps
c. V&T RR Document Collection- a beauty
d. Lots of other key pieces
8. Firearms- More than 100 antique firearms. A wide variety of collectible firearms including rarities.
9. Militaria. A nice collection of maybe 100+ pieces coming in June.
a. Swords. A couple dozen
b. Helmets. Dozens
10. Cowboy
a. Great spurs, including silver inlay Garcia
11. Western Research- Key books – a dozen rare western directories, etc.
More Coming In June or Later:
1. A great Western Antique Bottle Collection- considering having a sale in conjunction with the Reno Show in June.
2. Swords- Katana Collection, about 800 different, one of the best collections in America. Watch for an important separate auction!
3. More from the Great American Mining Collection, Carbide lamps, part 2; and Oil wick Lamps
4. The Appalachian Gold Belt Collection- America’s First Gold Discoveries, 1828- the finest collection of documents in private hands. Watch for a stand-alone sale here. We are negotiating venues now.
5. A special offering of mining properties in Colorado. The fee-simple patented claims are in a major gold district, where current exploration is just getting going. Some properties in this district have also produced great gold specimens for the collectors.


If you have collections that might fit into our upcoming sales, please be sure to contact us - we will be traveling to pick up collections for the next 2 months in California, Arizona, Montana and Colorado, with a possible trip to the New York-Boston area later in the year as well.
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Varney " Sayre & Son" Miners' Candlestick1301 - Varney " Sayre & Son" Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The "Sayre & Son" stamped Varney was manufactured and produced by the L.A. Sayre Company. According to Wilson and Bobrink, Nathan Varn...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Original Sholder Design Miners' Candlestick1302 - Original Sholder Design Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
According to Wilson and Bobrink, many candlesticks were manufactured under the Sholder patent, but there is only one other known example that followed
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Uncommon Varney Sierra Miner's Candlestick1303 - Uncommon Varney Sierra Miner's Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
'SIERRA' clearly read on top of spike. Notched 'V V' on side of spike. 10 1/2". Wilson-Bobrink 52. State: City: Date: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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"SIERRA U.H. & M. CO." Varney Miners' Candlestick1304 - "SIERRA U.H. & M. CO." Varney Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a rare Varney stamped with "SIERRA U.H. & M. CO." 10.5" inches long, constructed from one-piece steel. Wilson-Bobrink 52....
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Super Rare 10 1/4" Sunset Miner's Candlestick1305 - Super Rare 10 1/4" Sunset Miner's Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Lightening Henry Boker manufactured brand of candlestick. This one has a brazed thimble. Wilson and Bobrink estimate that only 3 or 4 &quo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8***1 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Triumph "Varney" Miners' Candlestick1306 - Triumph "Varney" Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One piece-steel and very common, this Varney is stamped with "TRIUMPH" on the spike. 12.5" inches long. State: City: Date: I...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***3 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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"TRIUMPH" Varney Miners' Candlestick1307 - "TRIUMPH" Varney Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a common Varney stamped with "TRIUMPH" on the top face of the spike. It measures about 12" inches long and was constructed fr...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to f********k for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Two 8" Varney Stamped Candlesticks1308 - Two 8" Varney Stamped Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Varney is the mot widely collected candlestick. It has a one piece elegant style invented by Nathan E. Varney in the late 1800's. One is sli...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********y.. for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Short Varney Miners' Candlestick Group1309 - Short Varney Miners' Candlestick Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Prefect starter pack for those looking to start or add to their mining collection! All three are stamped with "VARNEY" on the top face and...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********1 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Unusual Varney Miners' Candlestick1310 - Unusual Varney Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual right hook miners' candlestick manufactured by Nathan E. Varney in the 1880s. The Varney candlesticks are some of the more widely co...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to S****2 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Washington Miner's Candlestick: Extra Rare1311 - Washington Miner's Candlestick: Extra Rare
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Washington's are a Ludlow stick that was branded as 'California' (No. 30) . The Washington subset is very rare according to Wilson &...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to f*****E for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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"WASHINGTON" Miners' Candlestick1312 - "WASHINGTON" Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stick according to Wilson and Bobrink is known as a "California" brand that was produced by the Ludlow-Saylor Wire Company. Stamped w...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********1 for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Hale & Norcross, Mackay Signed, Double Revenue Imprinted Check1313 - Hale & Norcross, Mackay Signed, Double Revenue Imprinted Check
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This 1870 Hale & Norcross Silver Mining Company check in red is signed by none other than John Mackay. Includes two revenue imprinted stamps: a ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*****s for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
 
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"Profit & Loss" Magazine (July 1905 Issue)1314 - "Profit & Loss" Magazine (July 1905 Issue)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vol. 1. No. 10. "The Standard American Magazine for Mining Stock Buyers." "An Independent Monthly Magazine Devoted to Mining and Fina...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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rare Denver Fire Clay Company Billhead1315 - rare Denver Fire Clay Company Billhead
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large list of items sent to the Hecla Consolidated Mining Company in Glendale, Montana: potash carbonate, soda, borax, silica, alcohol, lamps, blowpip
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***7 for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
 
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Oscar Rohn (East Butte Copper Mining Company) Tribute1316 - Oscar Rohn (East Butte Copper Mining Company) Tribute
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rohn was the general manger. Includes a great biography.Nice photograph of him. Lists all (some, most) of the employees at the East Butte Copper Minin
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Brennan Mine and Yankee Blade Indentures1317 - Brennan Mine and Yankee Blade Indentures
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Indenture for Pat Brennan for the mine known as the Brennan Mine situated north of the Manhattan Mill. 2) Indenture to J Raggio fr the Magpie Ledge
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Rundle Powder Thawer "Dynamite Warmer"1318 - Rundle Powder Thawer "Dynamite Warmer"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"The Rundle Powder Thawer, a device which has been in use for some years in the mines of the Lake Superior for thawing dynamite and other high ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b**********n for (3,300.00 + 792.00BP) = 4,092.00
 
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Lot Withdrawn1319 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Schneider Brothers Blasting Machine No. 41320 - Schneider Brothers Blasting Machine No. 4
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12.5" x 5" x 8.5" State:New Jersey City:Jersey City Date:c1900 ID#45342
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m********1 for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Lot Withdrawn1321 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Photograph of a Nitroglycerin Wagon Carrying Explosives1322 - Photograph of a Nitroglycerin Wagon Carrying Explosives
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A choice early original photograph of a nitroglycerin wagon carrying explosives. This is the first of this kind we have ever handled in 40 years in bu
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r**z for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
 
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Hercules Powder1323 - Hercules Powder
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare propellant explosive class B Hercules can. 6 1/4 inches diameter 8 inches tall. Rare. State: City: Date: ID#43978
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to h********h for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Early Nitroglycerin Can1324 - Early Nitroglycerin Can
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly circa 1900. The piece measures 6.25” square, 15 inches tall. Label on the top with two holes and handle at top. Hand soldered copper box. Ver
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to h********h for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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Butterfield's Stamp Mill Patent Model, 18791325 - Butterfield's Stamp Mill Patent Model, 1879
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a miniature working pneumatic two stamp mill with original custom wood box and paperwork. It was manufactured by J.C. Butterfield of Chicago
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b*******g for (3,750.00 + 787.50BP) = 4,537.50
 
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Lion No. 3 Blasting Machine1326 - Lion No. 3 Blasting Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manufactured by Aetna Explosives Company Inc. New York City, NY. 13.75" x 8" x 5.5." State: City:New York City Date: ID#45515
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a********o.. for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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Three Hand Blasting Devices1327 - Three Hand Blasting Devices
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A.) Hand blaster, model 10, by the Atlas Powder Co., 2.5 x 4 x 1.5". B) Single shot blasting unit by the Davis Instrument Co., brass, 2" x...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G****d for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Schaffler System Blasting Device1328 - Schaffler System Blasting Device
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small brass cased hand plunging blasting machine by Schaffler Systems. Schaffler, still in business today, specializes in "electronic solution...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to G****d for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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DuPont Blasting Machine No. 101329 - DuPont Blasting Machine No. 10
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Will fire 1 to 10 electric blasting caps. 9.75" x 5.5" x 7.35" State: City: Date: ID#45512
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to G****d for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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S.B. Blasting Machine1330 - S.B. Blasting Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 3, 25 Holes. 14" x 9" x 7." State: City: Date: ID#45340
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S*****8 for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Canadian Industries Limited Blasting Machine1331 - Canadian Industries Limited Blasting Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 3. Will fire 1 to 30 electric blasting caps. The Canadian Industries Limited, also known as C-I-L, is a Canadian chemicals manufacturer. Products
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******g for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Victor No. 1 Blasting Machine1332 - Victor No. 1 Blasting Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Macneto blasting machine. Will fire 5 to 8 holes. Broken leather strap. State: City: Date:c1900 ID#45343
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S*****8 for (800.00 + 192.00BP) = 992.00
 
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United States Standard No. 3 Blasting Machine1333 - United States Standard No. 3 Blasting Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blasting machine will fire 1 to 30 fuzes. There are two maker mark plates on this blasting machine, one is for the United States Standard while the ot
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a********o.. for (800.00 + 192.00BP) = 992.00
 
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United States Standard No. 2 Blasting Machine1334 - United States Standard No. 2 Blasting Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Will fire 1 to 10 fuzes. 9.5" x 5.5" x 7." State: City: Date: ID#45513
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******g for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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Lion No. 1 Blasting Machine1335 - Lion No. 1 Blasting Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manufactured by Aetna Powder Company. Chicago, IL. 7. 35" x 8" x 5.35" State: City: Date: ID#45514
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to h********h for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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DuPont Blasting Machine No. 21336 - DuPont Blasting Machine No. 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Will fire 1 to 10 electric blasting caps. 9.5" x 5.5" x 7.25." If you like explosives collectibles, see lot 1322, a photo of an explo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to l******8 for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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DuPont Blasting Machine No. 2 - G.M.1337 - DuPont Blasting Machine No. 2 - G.M.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Will fire 1 to 10 electric blasting caps. This blasting machine comes with a metal plate on the side with written and illustrated instructions. 10.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C****b for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
 
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Turn Crank Blasting Machine1338 - Turn Crank Blasting Machine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manufactured by the Aetna Powder Co. Chicago, IL. 7" x 5" x 7." State: City: Date: ID#45518
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***1 for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Pull Up Blasting Machine No. 41339 - Pull Up Blasting Machine No. 4
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manufactured by the DuPont Powder Co. Will fire 40 to 50 Holes. 14.5" 10.5" x 9.25." State: City: Date: ID#45519
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to G****d for (950.00 + 228.00BP) = 1,178.00
 
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Blasting Machine No. 31340 - Blasting Machine No. 3
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blasting Machine No. 3 Patented April 11th 1893 "Will fire 20 to 30 Holes." It measures 10" x 9" x 7.5" State: City: ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to G****d for (1,250.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,550.00
 
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DuPont Blasting Machine No. 501341 - DuPont Blasting Machine No. 50
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Serial no. D 23399C, manufactured by DuPont. 13" x 8" x 6.5." State: City: Date: ID#45338
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******g for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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Five Different Long Blasting Powder Boxes1342 - Five Different Long Blasting Powder Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All five boxes generally exceed 25 inches in length and are narrow, an unusual size. 1) Dupont explosives 40% extra dynamite, 1929. 13.5 x 27 x 7&qu...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********y.. for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Five Different Blasting Cap Wood Boxes1343 - Five Different Blasting Cap Wood Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Atlas Manasite electric blasting caps. 2) Western big Inch blasting caps. 3) Atlas accordion fold electric blasting caps. 4) Hercules electric blas
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to h********u.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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California Powder Works / Hercules Powder Small Box1344 - California Powder Works / Hercules Powder Small Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 x 8.75 x 12.75". Side 1: 25 lbs 4% N. G. / Hercules Powder / logo / The California Powder Works / Manufacturers / San Francisco / California...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9***7 for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Grasselli Dynamite Box1345 - Grasselli Dynamite Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare. Tongue and groove construction. 11 x 9.5 x 18". The wood is dark toned, one end with oil stain. Roselli Powder Company, Clevela...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 110.00
Sold to M*********n for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Independent Explosives Company Wood Box1346 - Independent Explosives Company Wood Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tongue and groove construction. Nicely refinished. Extremely rare. Large red eagle motif. 8" x 12" x 17". Nice red print on wood. Thi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Giant Powder Company Small High Explosives Box1347 - Giant Powder Company Small High Explosives Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 x 10 x 7.5" Side 1: High Explosives / Dangerous / I.C.C. - 14 / The Giant Powder Company / Consolidated / Controlled by Atlas Powder Co.. Sid...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9***7 for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Giant Powder Small Explosives Box1348 - Giant Powder Small Explosives Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 x 10 x 7.75". Side 1; Giant Powder / Explosives / Dangerous. Side 2: Giant Powder / No. 1 / [last two lines are difficult to read]. Side 3: B...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9***7 for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Gold Medal #4 Small Blasting Cap Box1349 - Gold Medal #4 Small Blasting Cap Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5.5 x 8 x 9". Side 1: [a number has been chipped off] / Gold Medal / No. 4 / Blasting Caps. Side 2: [faded} 1000 / Blasting Caps / Handle Caref...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to t********n.. for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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1000 Dupont Blasting Caps Small Box1350 - 1000 Dupont Blasting Caps Small Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 x 6.5 x 12". Side 1: 1000 / Du Pont / No. 6 / Blasting Caps. Side 2; 1000 / Blasting Caps / Handle Carefully / I. C. C.- 15 - A - 25. Side 3 ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g******M for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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25 lbs Du Pont Special Gelatin Small Box1351 - 25 lbs Du Pont Special Gelatin Small Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7.25 x 9.5 x 11.75". Side 1: 25 LBS 1 x 8 / Du Pont Explosives / Reg U. S. [Du Pont logo in red] Pat Off / Special Gelatin / 40% strength r....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to S****2 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Hercules Powder Tamptite Small Box1352 - Hercules Powder Tamptite Small Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7.25 x 9.25 x 13.5". Side 1: 25 LB. 1 1/4 x 8 / Hercules / Reg. U. S. Pat. Off / Contractors / FFFF / Tamptite. Side 2: I. C. C. - 14 / Hercu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*********r for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Equitable Powder Co.1353 - Equitable Powder Co.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
East Alton Illinois, Alton B gelatin. Blasting powder box, tongue and groove construction, excellent condition. State: City: Date: ID#43949
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*****f for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Liberty Powder Co. Box1354 - Liberty Powder Co. Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Well worn, tongue and groove construction, one panel readable. 10.5 x 13 x 18". State: City: Date: ID#43950
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S****2 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Gold Medal Dynamite1355 - Gold Medal Dynamite
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Illinois Powder Co. Ajax brand. Wood box with top, nail construction. Nice red and black paint letters. State: City: Date: ID#43951
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to M*********n for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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The King Powder Co. Dynamite Box1356 - The King Powder Co. Dynamite Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood. 9 x 11 x 21". State: City: Date: ID#43952
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*****f for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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Apache Powder Co., Two Boxes1357 - Apache Powder Co., Two Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The first is an original Apache Powder box from Curtis, Arizona. Tongue and groove construction, typical aged with soiled wood, original as used. The
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P*******g for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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National Powder Co., Standard Dynamite1358 - National Powder Co., Standard Dynamite
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood box, tongue and groove construction, 9.5 x 11.5 x 17" medium condition scarce. State: City: Date: ID#43955
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to k*****f for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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Trojan Powder Company Wood Box1359 - Trojan Powder Company Wood Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tongue and groove construction. Trojan Powder Co., Allentown Pennsylvania. 9.5 x 10 x 19" excellent condition State: City: Date: ID#43956
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*********r for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Burton Powder Explosives Boxes1360 - Burton Powder Explosives Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Burton explosives, 50 pounds, dynamite. Two different boxes, both tongue and groove construction, both 50 pound. Scarce to rare. State: City:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S****2 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Western Blasting Cap Box1361 - Western Blasting Cap Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western, delay, perfect school, electric blasting cap box, 500, 11 x 8 x 20.5". Trademark: Olin. Western, Minimax. Wood, nail construction. S...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********1 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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National Powder Co. Explosive Box1362 - National Powder Co. Explosive Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
National powder company, Eldred, Pennsylvania. 25 pound box, standard gelatin, 9.5 x 6 x 17". Wood, tongue and groove construction, rare Stat...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********n.. for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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American Cyanamid explosives boxes1363 - American Cyanamid explosives boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two boxes, 12.5 x 7.5 x 18", similar boxes. Wood, tongue and groove construction. The company was founded in 1907, active to the 1990's w...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********1 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Three Trojan Explosive Boxes1364 - Three Trojan Explosive Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A) Trojan electric blasting caps box, wood, tongue and groove, 8.5 x 10.5 x 14.5. B) Trojan powder, large black letters older box circa 1911, 10.5 x 9
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g******M for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Three Hercules powder boxes1365 - Three Hercules powder boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One is a 25 pound Hercules gelatin extra, 9.5 x 13.5 x 7. Next box is Hercules extra dynamite, 50 pounds, 13.5 x 7.5 x 18". Next box Hercules g...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********y.. for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Dupont Explosives Boxes1366 - Dupont Explosives Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four different Dupont explosives boxes. Special gelatin, 60% strength, 50 pounds. Extra dynamite, 40% strength, 50 pounds. Electric blasting caps, 500
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********y.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Atlas Powder Co. Wood Boxes1367 - Atlas Powder Co. Wood Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four different Atlas Powder Co. explosive boxes with the Atlas globe logo. Includes a small 25 pound low freezing 50% strength box. Nice group, tongue
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to r********y.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Framed Candle and Blasting Powder Wood Box Ends1368 - Framed Candle and Blasting Powder Wood Box Ends
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten different wood box ends, all black print on wood except one paper label Stearic Wax Candles piece. Giant Powder #2, Giant, Cal; Judson Dynamite an
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to k**********y for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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Five Trojan Blasting Caps Tins1369 - Five Trojan Blasting Caps Tins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 25 No. 7 Trojan Blasting Caps. Brown. "Dangerous, Handle with Care. Keep Dry. Keep Fire Away." 2 x 1.5 x 1.25". 2) 25 No. 6 Trojan...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Two Canadian Industries 'Beaver Brand' Blasting Cap Tins1370 - Two Canadian Industries 'Beaver Brand' Blasting Cap Tins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Deep red tins containing 100 No. 6 blasting caps. 1.5 x 2.5 x 2.25". One in fair shape and one in good shape. (Some dents and bruises, but a de...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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American Blasting Cap Tin1371 - American Blasting Cap Tin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One tin of 100 No. 6 American Blasting Caps. 1.75 x 2.5 x 2.25". Near Mint condition. State: City: Date: ID#44966
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Historic Blasting Cap Tin!1372 - Historic Blasting Cap Tin!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No markings, but this is attached to the tin, "Blasting Cap Box from Shinkolobwe Uranium Mine, Belgian Congo source for Manhattan Project Urani...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********y for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Western Brand Blasting Cap Tin Collection1373 - Western Brand Blasting Cap Tin Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1) 100 No. 8 Blasting Caps. Deep Blue. Great Condition. 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.25". 2) Nice, bright red 100 No. 6 blasting caps. 2 x 2.5 x ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to g******M for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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Lot Withdrawn1374 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot Withdrawn
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Peerless Explosives Blasting Cap Tin1375 - Peerless Explosives Blasting Cap Tin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100 No. 6 blasting caps. 1.5 x 2.5 x 2". Nice blue color. State:Pennsylvania City:Wilkes-Barre Date: ID#44967
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********y for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Rare Round Canadian Explosives Blasting Cap Tin1376 - Rare Round Canadian Explosives Blasting Cap Tin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100 No. 6 Detonating Caps. Beaver Brank with a beaver vignette. 1.5 x 2.75". State:zCanada City:Montreal Date: ID#44970
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Metal Blasting Cap Crimper Collection1377 - Metal Blasting Cap Crimper Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 different manufactured crimpers. Each of these has one handle with a sharp point and the other handle with a flat head screwdriver. The designs of
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g******M for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Major Blasting Cap Crimper Collection1378 - Major Blasting Cap Crimper Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
26 different crimpers. This collection includes a number of the very unique and strange crimpers invented since about 1900. Also includes major blasti
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to k**********y for (850.00 + 178.50BP) = 1,028.50
 
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Small Blasting Cap Crimper Collection1379 - Small Blasting Cap Crimper Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six pieces, including a Dupont number four. All of the six pieces are duplicates to the collections listed in the major crimper collection. State:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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Gorgeous Apache Powder Company 1939 Calendar1380 - Gorgeous Apache Powder Company 1939 Calendar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed. 16 x 19.5". Has the Apache Powder Company, Benson Arizona designation at upper left with large beer stat style color print of Yellowsto...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to C****b for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Miner’s Clothes Baskets1381 - Miner’s Clothes Baskets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three hanging miner’s clothes baskets, all different for miners in a change house. The three baskets are different than the four in the separate colle
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d********7 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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A Salesman Sample, Justrite Cabinet1382 - A Salesman Sample, Justrite Cabinet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a salesman’s sample (model) of a carbide lamp where the model has been cut in half to show the inner workings. It appears that the bottom port
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********y for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Repair Parts for Carbide Lamps, No. 1 Outfit1383 - Repair Parts for Carbide Lamps, No. 1 Outfit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 1927. 8 x 10 x 3" box containing parts for Justrite lamps. Approximately 40 pieces contained, but far from complete. Nonetheless a good d...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Repair Parts for Carbide Lamps, No. 2 Outfit1384 - Repair Parts for Carbide Lamps, No. 2 Outfit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 1925. Box of parts for Justrite carbide lamps 4.5 x 10 x 2". Contains perhaps 50 parts, but far from complete. However very nice display ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
 
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Repair Parts for Justrite Carbide Lamps, No. 2 Outfit1385 - Repair Parts for Justrite Carbide Lamps, No. 2 Outfit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice condition parts kit which is nearly empty. In this particular case the kit shows prices on the inside cover of the box, $.05-$.10 variety and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Eight Original Justrite Part Boxes1386 - Eight Original Justrite Part Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of eight original Justrite part boxes. Includes holders, Flint, tips, gaskets, several varieties, Flint, tube and tip. All original State:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******g for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Repair Parts for Justrite Carbide Lamps, No. 2 Outfit1387 - Repair Parts for Justrite Carbide Lamps, No. 2 Outfit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This box is distinctly different from the other two No. 2 repair kits and appears significantly older. The patent date of the illustrated Justrite lam
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********y for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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Perfect Museum Display of a Justrite Store1388 - Perfect Museum Display of a Justrite Store
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of Justrite products and empty boxes perfect for the museum display of a Justrite store. Included are six and three carbide faces in nickel plat
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*********3 for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Eight Different Justrite Carbide Pocket Tins1389 - Eight Different Justrite Carbide Pocket Tins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of eight different Justrite carbide pocket tins. Each one is different. Very nice collection. State: City: Date: ID#43965
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******g for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
 
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Original Box of Justrite Carbide Pocket Cans1390 - Original Box of Justrite Carbide Pocket Cans
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original blue box with six mint condition brass pocket tins on the inside. State: City: Date: ID#43973
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Original No. 39 Justrite Soldering Iron and Blow Torch1391 - Original No. 39 Justrite Soldering Iron and Blow Torch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In original box. Rare. State: City: Date: ID#43974
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (160.00 + 33.60BP) = 193.60
 
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Original Justrite Number 2101 Utility Lantern in Original Box1392 - Original Justrite Number 2101 Utility Lantern in Original Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8" x 3.5 x 3.5". Mint as original. State: City: Date: ID#43975
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********y for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Major Collection of Original Justrite Parts1393 - Major Collection of Original Justrite Parts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes carbide bases and boxes of parts. Includes eight original boxes of Justrite felt packing, number 62. Two original boxes of Justrite felt hold
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to A******n for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Hundreds of Parts from a Makeshift Justrite Carbide Repair Kit1394 - Hundreds of Parts from a Makeshift Justrite Carbide Repair Kit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The kit we got these parts from was a big plastic box which we chose to leave at the collectors house and instead have bagged each of the separate com
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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A Combination of Justrite Parts and Empty Carbide Lamp Boxes1395 - A Combination of Justrite Parts and Empty Carbide Lamp Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a wood parts box 10" x 13.5 x 2.5" full of hundreds of parts. Also with this lot are four empty Justrite lamp or part boxes. A nic...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Justrite Cabinet1396 - Justrite Cabinet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 miners candlesticks for carbide lamps. State: City: Date: ID#46432
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Original Justrite Carbide Lamp in Mint Condition, Original Box1397 - Original Justrite Carbide Lamp in Mint Condition, Original Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red, plus 3 hip tins including hip 10 number 76 with an illustrated lamp. Two of the tins are rusty. Please inspect. State: City: Date: ID#4644
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***3 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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1913 Baldwin Coal Miner's Carbide Lamp1398 - 1913 Baldwin Coal Miner's Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1913 Baldwin coal miner mining carbide lamp lantern. Patent dates of 1900, 1906 and 1913. John Simmons Company of New York.Baldwin contracted with the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********y for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Original Justrite Superintendent Lamp1399 - Original Justrite Superintendent Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brand new, in original green and buff box. State: City: Date: ID#46417
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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The Original Copper Queen Embossed Lamp1400 - The Original Copper Queen Embossed Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The original Copper Queen embossed lamp in the Little Giant style, made by Justrite. All parts present and original, this is as good as they come. Thi
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 6****A for (3,000.00 + 630.00BP) = 3,630.00
 
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