2284 - Atlas Blasting MachineHolabird Western Americana Collections
Atlas blasting machine number 3 – 50, “capacity 50 – 30 feet copper wire, electric blasting caps”. Oak construction, beautifully refinished, appears w
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
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2285 - Hercules Powder Co. blasting machineHolabird Western Americana Collections
Patent date on the side July 29, 1930. Main body approximately 4” tall 2” wide with detachable handle (Al Adams Gold Rush Memorabilia Collection) D
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*******g for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
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2287 - Fidelity Model 50 Blasting MachineHolabird Western Americana Collections
Plunger appears to be frozen. D is painted in silver on 2 sides. In a recent auction we sold many blasting machines and this model was not among them.
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to f*****E for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
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2288 - Two dynamite and cap tin carriersHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two carriers manufactured by the same company, unmarked, tongue and groove construction. 6.5" x 5.5" x 15" tall, the small one measur...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to k**********y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
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2289 - Wooden Explosives Boxes (4)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large DuPont box marked on both ends in red and black, 50 pound box; box marked “high explosives dangerous by ICC, with fitted top; a second ICC box,
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to f******1 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
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2290 - Wooden Box for Blasting Caps TinsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Dark wooden box for either blasting caps tins, candles or perhaps dynamite. Hinged front door with peg. Approx 17.5" x 5.5" x 5.5" ...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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2292 - Two Small Miner's CandlesticksHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Twisted Blacksmith Miners' Candlestick. Unique candlestick with a twisted design on the spike. It appears to be all in one piece and made of ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*****n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
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2296 - Three Foreign Underground Mining LampsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three foreign underground lamps. Rooster lamp from Mexico or South America; Brevet with star, European; Wolf style, unmarked. See photo, nice group
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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2297 - Copper Carbide HolderHolabird Western Americana Collections
10" tall copper carbide holder with lanyard. Shallow dent on one face. (Al Adams Gold Rush Memorabilia Collection) Date: Location: HW...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
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2299 - Antique Microscope in Original Wood BoxHolabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful brass microscope with several lenses in original wood box. Maker E. LEITZ WETZLAR. Number 15250. Educational Supply Company, Boston. Early m
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********1 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
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2300 - Mine Rescue Kit in Custom Wood BoxHolabird Western Americana Collections
We haven't seen one of these units before! Brass label on the front reads Burrell Technical Supply Company, Pittsburgh, PA. Comes with two books...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6****A for (500.00 + 110.00BP) = 610.00
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2301 - Australia Gold Rush Meershaum PipeHolabird Western Americana Collections
Carved Meershaum amber stem, or in this case a cigar holder, made in the shape of Bernhard Holtermann's head (1838-1885). Includes a fitted stem...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********y for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
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2302 - Burger & Sons TransitHolabird Western Americana Collections
C. L. Burger and Sons, Boston, brass transit. In original wood box with labels inside, includes two plumbs. Excellent transit, appears to be circa W
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*****r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
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2303 - Canary Cage for MinersHolabird Western Americana Collections
Coal miner's canary bird cage. The cage is made of wood, it has a feeding trough and a ceramic watering pot attached to the side of the cage. Mi...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
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2304 - Large K and E LevelHolabird Western Americana Collections
In Wigton-Abbott, NJ wood box. Interior label for Charles Prandoni, repair service of surveying instruments, Hoboken, New Jersey, circa 1930. Approxim
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*****E for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
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2305 - Handheld Drill Bit SupplierHolabird Western Americana Collections
Handheld drill bit supplier. Cast-iron board 12" x 18" with handle. Held 20 drillbits on each side. This piece still has 22 drill bits. Th...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****8 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
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2306 - Mine Alarm BellowsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Siebe Gorman Company Limited of London. Approximately 4 foot long bellows with large 24 inch long brass horn, 12 inch diameter at the end used
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
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2307 - Mine BellowsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Very similar to sets of mine bellows we've seen from a British manufacturer. Made for foot application to create the bell signals. White metal f...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to S*****8 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
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2308 - Mine Bell SignalsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Mine sign indicating Rules of the mine and how many bells are to be sounded. This sign is from The Argonaut Mining Company, Ltd., Jackson, California.
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to k**********y for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
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2309 - Ross Shaft Signal Bells Metal SignHolabird Western Americana Collections
Deep blue sign with white frame indicating the signal bells for deep mining. This sign indicates 5000 feet at its deepest level. This sign is warped...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******9 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
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2310 - Mine Signal BellHolabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 1900 to 1910. 12 x 15", 4 inches thick. No makers mark. In excellent condition and works perfectly. (Al Adams Gold Rush Memorabilia Coll...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
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2311 - Miners and Puddlers TinHolabird Western Americana Collections
Original tin can with red black and white, 6“ diameter, 7” tall with original bale handle. “Miners and Puddlers long hot smoking tobacco”, Milwaukee,
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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2312 - Mining GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Royal Varney-style miners candlestick with 2 key mining books: The Mine Investors Guide by Davis, 1909 and a compilation of J. Ross Browne's pap...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
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2313 - Large Scale Rail SectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
An 18 inch piece of large scale rail. The rail is from the Dry Hollow Goldmine in Dahlonega, GA. (Al Adams Gold Rush Memorabilia Collection) Date:
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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2314 - Misc. Georgia Mining EquipmentHolabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous mining equipment from Georgia. This lot includes a large hoist, an original screen from a mill, a large lead melting pot, a lead ladle,
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
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2315 - Large and Impressive Ore BucketHolabird Western Americana Collections
Large well constructed, heavy duty ore bucket used for major production. Riveted and 30 inches in diameter at the top, 32 inches tall and is an additi
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to S*****8 for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
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2316 - Riveted Ore BucketHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rivet constructed ore bucket. Approximately 20 inches in diameter, 24 inches tall with a small chain at top. Unknown Georgia Goldmine. Nice early cons
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S*****8 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
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2317 - A Real Ore Car!Holabird Western Americana Collections
This ore car is hand riveted, swivel and tilting. Measurements 37 inches long , 36 inches tall and approximately 24 inches wide. Sits on an approximat
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
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2318 - Choice Miniature Ore CarHolabird Western Americana Collections
Miniature ore car. 12" x 18 x 17.5" well constructed miniature ore car that works on an 18 inch center and constructed rails. Box does not...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*********0 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
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2319 - Desk Top Ore CarHolabird Western Americana Collections
Desk top ore car. 10.5 inches long, 6.5" wide 11 inches tall. Black painted, solid constructed ore car with working wheels on homemade 12 inch ...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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2320 - Ore Car TrucksHolabird Western Americana Collections
36 inches long along the base, approximately 2 feet wide, and approximately 14 inches tall. Has a swivel plate on it. The wheels are rusted and not wo
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
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2321 - Miniature Ore Cart: Great Decorative PieceHolabird Western Americana Collections
This wonderful piece will surely get people talking. The cart is copper plated or copper splashed steel(?). Riveted and on working wheels. Comes with
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********x.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
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2322 - Hydraulic Mining Nozzle TipHolabird Western Americana Collections
Hydraulic mining nozzle tip, about 38 inches long. Approximately 6 inch at the entry reduced to 2 inches at the tip. Hand riveted construction. From t
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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2323 - Unusual Hydraulic Monitor NozzleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Hydraulic mining nozzle. Very unusual nozzle used for exceptionally high pressure spray. 28 inches long connection at the bottom is 10 inches in diame
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
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2324 - Seven Hydraulic Mining Nozzle TipsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Seven nozzle tips. These range in size from 3 inch diameter for outflow up to 5 inch diameter outflow, with attachments 5.5 inches outside diameter up
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
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2325 - Ingersoll Sargent Rock Drills Catalog No. 8Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice drill catalog 184pp with index. Paperback. Rock Drills as Applied to Mines, Tunnels and Quarries, Back cover detached,water stains mostly on part
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 130.00 - 250.00
Sold to S*****8 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
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2328 - Mining Cars and Equipment Sales Sheets (3)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1912 8.5" x 11" pictorial Forrester Quartz Mill with long hand written notes by P Forester. 2 California Electric Steel Co. Mine car promo...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to S*****8 for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
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2329 - Silver Mining Spoons (5)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 silver spoon is from Canada, 4 are unmarked. Various sizes. 1 has small building, comes with handwritten note "Engine House at Copper Tin Min...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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2330 - Copper Mining Spoons (7)Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 are the standing miner, 3 are holding a nugget, the other holding a gold pan. 3 have die struck mining scenes in bowl. Others are blank. All have p
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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2331 - Silver Souvenir Spoons (10)Holabird Western Americana Collections
No locations given. These are U.S. manufactured. 7 have die cast mining scenes in bowls. Largest is 5.25", smallest is 3.5". Patina on eac...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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2332 - Original Cigar Label Proof: Gold NuggetHolabird Western Americana Collections
Vignette is of a miner with a large gold nugget in his hand. Two smaller vignettes: panning for gold and using a pick to find gold. Large mine or mill
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********y for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
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2333 - Original Cigar Label Proof: NuggetHolabird Western Americana Collections
This cigar ad is directed at women! Shows a young miner in a dress with a large gold nugget in her had. Two male miner in the background are looking a
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*******8 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
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2334 - Original Cigar Label Proof: Gold MineHolabird Western Americana Collections
This cigar advertisement was aimed directly at miners. Vignette of cigars pouring from a mine entrance with two small vignettes: sluice mining and a m
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********y for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
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2337 - 15 Piece Set of Various Mining Characters, 2Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of mining caricatures (busts) by Zeke Zanoni. They seem to represent town or mining camp characters. Individually hand painted polymer clay. All a
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
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2338 - Three TommyknockersHolabird Western Americana Collections
All by Zeke Zanoni, painted polymer clay. Included are: 1) Guardian, a miner with a rat guarding coins, 1989, 5" x 4". 2) Effigy TN9, 1989...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
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2339 - Two Buffalo HuntersHolabird Western Americana Collections
These are two pieces from the same edition, #17/250 and #18/250. Hand painted polymer clay, standing figure, posed, leaning on his rifle. 8.75"...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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2340 - "Pardners" and "Sunnyside"Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Pardners", polymer caricature, 1989 by Zeke Zanoni. 7" x 4" x 5". "Sunnyside", polymer clay caricature, by Zeke ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
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2341 - Two Whacky Mining Guys and One MoreHolabird Western Americana Collections
Polymer, hand painted by Zeke Zanoni. 1) Singing Jack-two singing buddies 1989, 4.75" x 5.5" x y3". 2) White haired, bearded guy with...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********e.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
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2342 - Three Zanoni GentsHolabird Western Americana Collections
All are hand painted polymer clay: 1) Tapper, 1989, 4" x 4" x 3.5". 2) Prankster, 1989, 4.5" x 4" x 3". 3) Cousin Jack...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
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2344 - 3 Zanoni Mining PiecesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Zeke Zanoni scuptures, painted polymer clay: 1) Shakin dust, 1990, 3.5" x 6.5" x 4". 2) two different mining wagons filled with ore, ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********e.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
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2346 - 2 Dahlonega Mining LithographsHolabird Western Americana Collections
2 color lithographs, 13" x 19" Gold Digger's Road in Auraria with an action image of a stagecoach full of men coming down a road, #13/...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
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2347 - New Gold Miner Intaglio PrintHolabird Western Americana Collections
Titled "The Era of Silver and Gold." Miners diligently panning for gold near Helena, Montana. The vignette (miscellaneous die #195471-3) i...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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2348 - Panning at Coker Creek LithographHolabird Western Americana Collections
Framed lithograph #139/1000 of a man panning at Coker Creek, TN. There is a cabin in the background of this mostly green themed litho. Signed by Joan
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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2349 - Three Cork Stoppers by Chris HammackHolabird Western Americana Collections
Chris Hammack caricaturas made as bottle stoppers. Painted wood heads on corks: 1) Levi Druelslinger, 4" x 3". 2) Hooch Gibson, 4" x ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 6******n for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
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2350 - Three Scovel Wall CaricaturesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three caricature pieces by Mike Shovel. All are polymer wall sculptures: 1) Card dealer, 8.25" x 4.4" x 1.5". 2) A miner, 8.5" x...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 9***6 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
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2353 - Group of Mining Related SculpturesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Over 15 mining related sculptures: 1) "Eureka" laughing miner with pan of gold by Clark, 1985, 9.5" high; 2) one metal sculpture of ...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
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2364 - Four Views of Mining in AlaskaHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) 5 x 7" black and white photograph of two miners and their dog standing in front of their snow-buried cabin. Album paper stuck to b...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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2365 - Klondike Gold Rush StereoviewsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6, all different. Includes: Klondyke City, showing Dawson across the mouth of the Klondyke River, Alaska (Kilburn, 1899); Gold Miners as Work,
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
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2368 - Eagle River Mining Company Stock: Variety 1Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 359 for 1 share to CHS Jackson in 1905. Signed by secretary JJ Cobb, and president CD Mallary. A little toning on the left where it was attache
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to u******i for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
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2369 - Eagle River Mining Company Stock: Variety 2Holabird Western Americana Collections
Number 756 for 2 shares to CHS Jackson in 1915. Signed by secretary JJ Cobb and president EY Mallary. Very slight tears at top of folds and very light
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to u******i for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
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2375 - Klondike Watch FobHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is a watch fob decorated with an engraved totem pole. Likely came from the Klondike area back in the late 1890's. The fob was found in mini...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********3 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
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2379 - Alaska/Yukon Area Gold Mining Stocks (3)Holabird Western Americana Collections
1)Klondike, Yukon and Copper River #547 i/u to O Washburne 15 shares, 1897, singed by acting president Vrooman?, possibly only 3 known 2)Quesnell Hydr
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t*******d for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
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2383 - Map of Alaska & Yukon Gold FieldsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Cartography & color by Lithography by Crowell & Kirkpatrick. This map is of Alaska and part of British America, the Yukon Gold Fields and Ro...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****E for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
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