Holabird’s Western Americana BONANZA

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Holabird's Western Americana Collections specializes in historical artifacts related to the expansion of the West including mining, transportation, banking, commerce, politics, ect.

HWAC is an exciting new company that we hope will bring back the fun in collecting for many Americana collectors. With many of the larger auction companies requiring minimum lot prices of $500, and in some cases $2000, a huge percentage of collectors are left out. Our company will provide all the missing ingredients in today’s collecting market- a plethora of rare and unique items generally priced under $500, specifically designed and aimed at that collector market.

We’ve teamed up with Holabird-Kagin Americana to handle all of their material that is under the current economic threshold of $500 per lot, peppered with a few extra special rarities. This means that a virtual warehouse of material will come into the marketplace slowly in auction format – a win-win for collectors everywhere.

The Holabird name in the title of the company draws its roots from Fred Holabird who will act as a company advisor and the fun spirited auctioneer we’ve come to know and love. We’re very excited to bring to light some of the best and rarest collectibles at affordable prices for collectors everywhere.
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Golden Jubilee badge of the Discovery of Gold555 - Golden Jubilee badge of the Discovery of Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Souvenir from San Francisco of the discovery of gold din 1848. Decorated with golden bear and arch. Date: 1898 City: San Francisco
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Sold to t********n.. for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Large Octagonal badge modeled after $50 slug556 - Large Octagonal badge modeled after $50 slug
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Golden Jubilee souvenir of the IOF in California. 1849-1899. Odd fellow symbols and the California Golden Bear adorn this large piece. VERY RARE! Dat
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Sold to 9*****H for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Leadville July 4, 1900 medal557 - Leadville July 4, 1900 medal
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"Member." Flag in center of medal. Date: 1900 City: Leadville County: Lake State: CO
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Sold to 4****v for (65.00 + 12.68BP) = 77.68
 
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Governor Peabody "Colorado Mine Disturbance Veteran Badge"558 - Governor Peabody "Colorado Mine Disturbance Veteran Badge"
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In 1901 the miners of Telluride, Colo, walked out, calling for a set daily wage, and for union representation. Mine owners refused and hired non-union
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Sold to j*********t for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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Sioux City Stock Yard employee badge559 - Sioux City Stock Yard employee badge
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Number 272. Nice badge for cattle and ranching enthusiasts. Date: City: Sioux City County: State: IA
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Sold to s********0 for (55.00 + 10.73BP) = 65.73
 
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United Mine Workers of America delegate badge560 - United Mine Workers of America delegate badge
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UNW was an important labor organization fighting for miners rights. Date: 1921 City: Indianapolis County: State:
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Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 9.75BP) = 59.75
 
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Old Horse Bridle with Mecate & Leather Cuffs561 - Old Horse Bridle with Mecate & Leather Cuffs
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Lot of 3 pieces. 1) A dark leather bridle with brass Conchos securing the brow band and silver studs across the brow band. A plain ring snaffle bit, v
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Old Riata562 - Old Riata
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Original rawhide Riata from one of the old Winnemucca ranches. The piece probably dates to circa 1900, the same as the Staunton spur, since the two ar
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Sold to r***5 for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Elks badge with Reno, Tonopah, and Goldfield all-in-one563 - Elks badge with Reno, Tonopah, and Goldfield all-in-one
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Says Philadelphia 1907. See photo. (Ames Collection) Date: c1907 City: County: State: NV
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Sold to h*******2 for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Cincinnati Detective Bureau badge564 - Cincinnati Detective Bureau badge
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Back says "This Badge is not sold to anyone!" This private detective badge was used by the Grannans Detective Bureau of Cincinnati ,Ohio c...
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Sold to L*****1 for (90.00 + 17.55BP) = 107.55
 
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Canyon City medal565 - Canyon City medal
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The Northwest Land Co. of Canyon City, Tex. Can use as very, very large button of lapel pin. Hard to find! 35mm diamater. Date: City:
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Sold to r***5 for (35.00 + 6.83BP) = 41.83
 
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Texas Oil Well FOB566 - Texas Oil Well FOB
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1) Seventy-five years of progress / Diamond Oil Well Jubilee / 1852-1937. Back says Oil well supply company / Dallas, Texas / Branches in all / active
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Sold to a********r for (80.00 + 15.60BP) = 95.60
 
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Collectable Ribbon with History Pin567 - Collectable Ribbon with History Pin
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Nearly two foot long green ribbon with countless history pins. Too many to mention. Includes No Tax shoe, P. J. Sorg Co., A. T. Co's Battle Ax, ...
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Sold to 9*****H for (125.00 + 24.38BP) = 149.38
 
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Bryan Mechanical568 - Bryan Mechanical
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Pro-McKinley, Anti-Bryan Mechanical Campaign Medal. In the normal position, the eagle on the front appears with outstretched wings and its head held h
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Sold to 9*****H for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Sheriff's Posse Cogitates number 647569 - Sheriff's Posse Cogitates number 647
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The Sheriff's Posse Cogitates is a right wing, racist group from the 1960's. The Posse Cogitates is a loose association of people who share ...
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Sold to L*****1 for (120.00 + 23.40BP) = 143.40
 
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Old Mine Phone570 - Old Mine Phone
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Mine Phone, used for interior mine communications, most likely for elevator safety or ore cart transportation. Believed to be from Owens Valley Silve
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Sold to a****1 for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Gold Pan / Dynamite Box571 - Gold Pan / Dynamite Box
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Original wooden dynamite box 18"x11"x9" stamped on sides in black-EXPLOSIVES/II 8X8 40/50 lbs.-TROJAN-HIGH EXPLOSIVES/DANGEROUS. Al...
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Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Model Tobacco metal sign572 - Model Tobacco metal sign
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Vibrant red sign "Model Tobacco for pipe or cigarette." The number '489' is on the bottom right corner. Some rusting at the edges....
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Sold to a********n.. for (55.00 + 10.73BP) = 65.73
 
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San Fernando Fruit Label Box End573 - San Fernando Fruit Label Box End
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The picture says it all! Date: City: County: State:
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Sold to d********9 for (60.00 + 11.70BP) = 71.70
 
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Papago Indian Basket574 - Papago Indian Basket
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Bowl. 10" x 2 1/2". Poly. Fabulous Condition Date: City: County: State:
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Sold to k******d for (65.00 + 12.68BP) = 77.68
 
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