"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

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Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)

Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)

Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)

Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)

Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Alberich Zwyssig Medal [204232]3399 - Alberich Zwyssig Medal [204232]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
P. Alberich Zwyssig (1808-1854) was a monk who composed the Swiss national anthem. Rare silver medal in hard shell case with purple lining. His portra
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Baseball Medals (2) [204730]3400 - Baseball Medals (2) [204730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two medals: 1) Hollywood Baseball Association / Stars / Pass; C, rd., 34 mm, concave. 2) National Baseball Museum / Cooperstown, N. Y. // Birt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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California Angels 25th Anniversary Silver Medals (2) [203592]3401 - California Angels 25th Anniversary Silver Medals (2) [203592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two one troy ounce silver rounds made by the Yorkshire Mint to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the California Angels baseball team (1961-1985). Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to N******o for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Colonial Jack Medal [204722]3402 - Colonial Jack Medal [204722]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Commemorative aluminum token featuring "Colonial Jack" (John Albert Krohn) and his wheelbarrow "The Sphinx," from his 1908 cross...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Franklin Mint Calendar Medals (11) [204734]3403 - Franklin Mint Calendar Medals (11) [204734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven calendar medals from Franklin Mint. Each bronze issue measures 70 mm; each year has its theme. Art work of high quality. 1973: Tree of Time; 19
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Gold Star Medal, US Steamship Lines [190672]3404 - Gold Star Medal, US Steamship Lines [190672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Star Medal by US Steamship Lines. Obv: Ocean liner between the Statue of Liberty and Eiffel Tower with high-relief gold star at the top. 1930 app
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to N******o for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Great Lakes Medals (3) [204639]3405 - Great Lakes Medals (3) [204639]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of three: 1) HK-678 Battle Creek Centennial 1931; EF-AU. 2) Hibbing Minnesota Victory Jubilee 1946 satirical medal; AU. 3) Sixth Ward Saloon tok
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Irish Mining/British Copper Smelting Coins (2) [202632]3406 - Irish Mining/British Copper Smelting Coins (2) [202632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Cronebane Halfpenny / (bust of St. Patrick) // Associated Irish Mine Company / 1789 / Dividing date, arms of the company: "Vert on a chevron...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ku Klux Klan Medals (2) [204868]3407 - Ku Klux Klan Medals (2) [204868]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Knights of Ku Klux Klan / Realm of Michigan // Member in Good Standing; Br., rd., 32 mm. 2) United We Stand Divided We Fall // A Chival
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Masonic Medals, 19th Century, UNC, 2pcs [202575]3408 - Masonic Medals, 19th Century, UNC, 2pcs [202575]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two uncirculated Masonic medals from the 1800s. Grand Lodge of Iowa cornerstone laying for new library in 1884; New York Masonic Temple dedication, 18
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Paris Exposition/American Jersey Cattle Medals [204720]3409 - Paris Exposition/American Jersey Cattle Medals [204720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two medals: 1) Paris Exposition 1889 medal celebrating the centennial of the storming of the Bastille; Rulau A 270; Br., rd., 30 mm. 2) Silver watch f
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to D*****s for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Civil War/Judaica Medallion [204231]3410 - Civil War/Judaica Medallion [204231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting Civil War medallion (37 mm) which opens like an "opium dollar" to hold a picture or message of a loved one. 1st Pennsylvania C...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to N******o for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Pony Express Founders Silver Medal [204425]3411 - Pony Express Founders Silver Medal [204425]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pony Express Founders Medals, 1960. 1) Struck at the US Mint in Philadelphia, with a small mintage of only 3,000 pieces, this silver medal weighs 4.2
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Pony Express Medals (2) [204426]3412 - Pony Express Medals (2) [204426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pony Express Founders Medals, 1960. 1) Struck at the US Mint in Philadelphia, with a small mintage of only 3,000 pieces, this silver medal weighs 4.2
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****s for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Pony Express Medals (3) [204424]3413 - Pony Express Medals (3) [204424]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Pony Express Termination Medals, 1961. 1) This large silver Termination Medal is numbered 383 of 1,000 (on original box), was struck at the US M
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to E********y for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Pony Express Race 1923 Wells Fargo Medal [203813]3414 - Pony Express Race 1923 Wells Fargo Medal [203813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Pony Express Race 1923 / (horse and rider) / St. Joseph Mo. to San Francisco, Cal.; Rev.: Wells Fargo / Nevada / National / Bank / Of / San Fran
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Wells Fargo 125th Anniversary Medal & Security Badge [204431]3415 - Wells Fargo 125th Anniversary Medal & Security Badge [204431]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wells Fargo 125th Anniversary Medal & Security Badge. First is a 3" Bronze Medal in its original presentation box. It reads "Complimen...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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United States Express Company So-Called Dollar HK-736 [205037]3416 - United States Express Company So-Called Dollar HK-736 [205037]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK-736. Struck at the U.S. Mint according to Julian. Obverse features a strong box flying with large wings across a large horseshoe with rays extendin
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Bryan Money (2) [204428]3417 - Bryan Money (2) [204428]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two examples of the coins made during the Free Silver political debates of 1896: 1) Bryan Money, 1896. This is a large political satirical medal from
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*****s for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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John F. Kennedy Medal Group (8) [204434]3418 - John F. Kennedy Medal Group (8) [204434]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight silver medals commemorating John F. Kennedy. Only one is marked sterling, but most appear to be silver. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State:
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to s******V for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Carter Presidential Silver Inaugural Medal 1977 [204398]3419 - Carter Presidential Silver Inaugural Medal 1977 [204398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carter Presidential Inaugural Medal 1977 with Certificate of Authenticity. The Official 1977 Presidential Inaugural Medal. Hallmarked, serially number
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to j******4 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Presidential Medals (4) [204728]3420 - Presidential Medals (4) [204728]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pieces: 1) 1833 Hard Times Cent Satire of Andy Jackson; Low 51. 2) 1898 Polish American Republican Committee, Philadelphia Ward 3; Br., rd., 24 m
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p*******x for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Winston Churchill Proof Silver Medal [205410]3421 - Winston Churchill Proof Silver Medal [205410]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by the Britannia Commemorative Society. Gem proof silver medal of Sir Winston Churchill 1874-1965. 1.32 ounces; 44 mm. Super strike with fabulo
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to N******o for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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1959 Soil Conservation Society of America So-Called Dollar HK-574C [205326]3422 - 1959 Soil Conservation Society of America So-Called Dollar HK-574C [205326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK-574C. Aluminum. Produced by Russel Fister in 1959 who had worked with Dr. Bennett while he was superintendent of the Osage Indian Agency. Struck by
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Rudyard Kipling Medal [205411]3423 - Rudyard Kipling Medal [205411]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice uncirculated bronze medal by Julio Kilenyi, a 70th birthday tribute to Nobel Prize winning author and poet Rudyard Kipling. 70 mm. Struck in 19
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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So Called Dollars: Continental Dollar Restrikes (2) [204642]3424 - So Called Dollars: Continental Dollar Restrikes (2) [204642]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two So Called Dollars: 1) HK-853 Continental Dollar Restrike, copper; AU-BU. 2) HK-854 Continental Dollar Restrike, white metal, EF-AU. ^ Date: Cou
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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So-Called Dollars, 11pcs [191966]3425 - So-Called Dollars, 11pcs [191966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of eleven so-called dollars in copper, bronze, and brass including subjects such as The Pony Express, the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition Petroleu
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 550.00
 
 
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So-Called Half Dollars, 11pcs [191967]3426 - So-Called Half Dollars, 11pcs [191967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven so-called half dollars struck by Medallic Art Company commemorating various people, places, and events. See photos for design details. ^ Date:
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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So-Called Relic Coins, 11pcs [191965]3427 - So-Called Relic Coins, 11pcs [191965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A mixed group of eleven commemorative coins including a brass 1964 Seattle World's Fair, silver 1969 San Diego Centennial, brushed nickel 1938 T...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Silver Commemorative Medals - 2 [190683]3428 - Silver Commemorative Medals - 2 [190683]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two silver commemorative medals: First is a Nebraska Centennial, obv inside the rim reads: // HONOR TO OUR HERITAGE / 1867 / 1967 / DEDICATION TO OUR
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to N******o for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Masonic Pennies (3) [202638]3429 - Masonic Pennies (3) [202638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Masonic pennies: 1) 1861 Canton Ohio; 2) 1901 Miami Florida; 3) 1951 Auburn, California. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Prov
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Temperance Medal/Counterstamped Large Cent [204656]3430 - Temperance Medal/Counterstamped Large Cent [204656]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) 1856 Temperance Declaration medal; wm, rd., 33 mm. 2) Dateless large cent counter stamped "BOSTON" on obverse, holed. ^ Da...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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U.S. Medals 1960-1997 (46) [202440]3431 - U.S. Medals 1960-1997 (46) [202440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly uncirculated, not the usual group. Churchill Downs (5); Apollo 11 (2); Mississippi River Parkway (2); U. S. Navy Bicentennial China Lake 1975 (
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Medal Collection (6) [203520]3432 - Medal Collection (6) [203520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six brilliant uncirculated medals: 1) Deluxe Guardhouse case (4 x 5 x 1 inch) with a David Hall autographed PCGS 30th Anniversary medal from 2016. 2)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Dollar Gaming Tokens Franklin Mint 1966 Set [202500]3433 - Dollar Gaming Tokens Franklin Mint 1966 Set [202500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue binder with the 1966 series of sixty dollar gaming tokens made by the Franklin Mint: Proof Like Specimen Set No. 0980. All the known Nevada casin
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Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to W****e for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Chinese Mother of Pearl Gaming Tokens [204369]3434 - Chinese Mother of Pearl Gaming Tokens [204369]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chinese Mother of Pearl Gaming Tokens. Here are five examples of pre-1840 Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters: round, oval, rectangle, long rectan
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to E********y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Slot Machine Tokens /2 Books, w/Autographs! A Tribute to Charles Fey [204492]3435 - Slot Machine Tokens /2 Books, w/Autographs! A Tribute to Charles Fey [204492]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large group of Good For 5 Cent Tokens, mostly for Slot Machines, including Chas Fey Victory Bell Slot Tokens. Charles Fey is the man who invented s
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*****e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Faux Ivory Gaming Chips (20) [204364]3436 - Faux Ivory Gaming Chips (20) [204364]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty plastic gaming chips (33 mm), ten red center, ten white center with monogram "C S" in center. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Sta...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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European Gaming Chip Sets (?) marked with windmill. 20 Sets [204404]3437 - European Gaming Chip Sets (?) marked with windmill. 20 Sets [204404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are unidentified colored plastic gaming sets (about 20 sets). Appear to be European, possibly Scandinavian. There are 6 pieces in each multicol
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Games of Chance Collection (32) c1900-1950 [200368]3438 - Games of Chance Collection (32) c1900-1950 [200368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A wide and varied group of gaming collectibles including dice, playing cards, cribbage, poker chips, roulette, etc. see the list in the photo. These w
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Horse Racing Poker Chips [204458]3439 - Horse Racing Poker Chips [204458]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Poker chips: 24 red, 25 blue and 49 white; all with horse and rider. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Balloon Race Pinback [201227]3440 - Balloon Race Pinback [201227]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Balloon Route Trolley Trip pinback. In Excellent cond and complete. No damage. This commemorates a 1915 balloon route trolley trip on the Pacific Ele
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Estimate : 110.00 - 150.00
Sold to B*****n for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Bay Area Pinbacks [201383]3441 - Bay Area Pinbacks [201383]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1. Pinback Commemorating The Landing of Sir Francis Drake on Marin Co. Chore w/dpic of Drake. Unk. year. 2. Golden Gate International Exp
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Fire Prevention Pinbacks. [201382]3442 - Fire Prevention Pinbacks. [201382]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1. c1900 Fireman climbing ladder w/baby rescue. Excellent cond. 1.5". 2. c1900 Calif. Game & Fish Protective Assoc. pinback w/qu...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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George Washington Political Pinback c1930's [201381]3443 - George Washington Political Pinback c1930's [201381]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.5 " square pinback. Young George Washington holding an axe w/chopped cherry tree. Bottom, the famous phrase "I cannot Tell A Lie"...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****o for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Abe Lincoln Pinback [201384]3444 - Abe Lincoln Pinback [201384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
C1900 rare pinback celebrating Abe Lincoln 100 anniversary of his birth. "Honest Abe Mackinshirts" phrase around head. Bastian Bros, print...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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McKinley-Roosevelt Campaign Pinback [201386]3445 - McKinley-Roosevelt Campaign Pinback [201386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1900 President McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt campaign pinback. Both pictured on front, in the image of a dinner bucket, slogan "Employment f...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Presidential Campaign Pinbacks [201387]3446 - Presidential Campaign Pinbacks [201387]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. Theodore Roosevelt Presidential 1904 pinback. Single photo of Roosevelt. Ehrman mfg. printer. 2. McKinley and Roosevelt 1900 campaign
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Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Presidential Campaign Pinbacks [201385]3447 - Presidential Campaign Pinbacks [201385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. Charles E. Hughes for President pinback. Hughes started his political career as Gov. of N.Y. Then, in 1910, Taft nominated him to the S
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Advertising  Pinbacks [201228]3448 - Advertising Pinbacks [201228]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1. Famous Skidoo 23 w/devil holding pitchfork and box of Skidoo on it. Made by Whitehead & Hogg Co. 1896. 2. Smoke Hartford Times Cig...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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