January 2018 Auction: Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, Railroad, Mining, Native Americana

Auction Details

Our first auction of 2018 is a special two-day, 1,400+ lot sale with items in more than a dozen collecting categories, including Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Mining, Postcards, Bottles, General Americana, Native Americana, Antique Firearms, Military, Cowboy, and a Bargains & Dealer Specials Section.

*Highlights*

--A rare grouping of 19th century silverware from jewelers on the Comstock Lode, including a never-before-seen M.M. Fredrick silver chalice.

--A stunning California Gold-in-Quartz watch plus other jewelry

--A large General Americana section featuring ephemera from Western states like California, Nevada, Colorado, Montana; large postcard collections from Utah and Washington; and art.

--An assorted Mining section with reference books, lamps, spoons, rare stock certificates, photographs, documents, and ore and fossil specimens

--All sorts of Native Americana including baskets, beadwork, clothing, tools, war clubs, rugs, pottery, and ephemera

--Cowboy collectibles such as art, ephemera, saddles, irons, clothing, and photographs

--A Firearms & Weaponry section featuring rare antique ammunition and knives

--Military collectibles including Civil War documents, photographs, and a rare Ambulance Corps Arm Band

--Coin collecting books, catalogs, US coin sets, US and foreign medals, bank notes/currency, and ingots

--Rare slot machines, gaming chips, and ephemera in our Gaming section

--A fabulous antique Bottle section featuring California Gold Rush Sodas and Nevada Medicines, including examples used in Fred Holabird's bottle books.

--Railroad reference books, padlocks, nails, passes, and other ephemera including train wreck photo collections

--A small but select offering of Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles including 1850s stock certificates

--Collectibles from 8 different World's Fairs & Expositions

--The auction concludes with a large Bargains & Dealer Specials section full of collectibles from many categories including Mining, Railroad, Tokens, & General Americana. These lots are either large groupings or entry-level items, meant to help restock dealer inventories and jumpstart a new generation of collectors!


Full Auction Schedule

Day One, January 20th, 2018 (Lots 1001-1723)

*General Americana (Lots 1001-1377)
*Foreign (Lots 1378-1391)
*Mining (Lots 1392-1578)
*Minerals (Lots1579-1596)
*Art (Lots 1597-1625)
*Native Americana (Lots 1626-1723)

Day Two, January 21st, 2018 (Lots 2001-2726)

*Cowboy (Lots 2001-2054)
*Firearms/Weaponry (Lots 2055-2102)
*Military (Lots 2103-2135)
*Numismatics (Lots 2136-2192)
*Gaming (Lots 2193-2210)
*Tokens (Lots 2211-2232)
*Bottles (Lots 2233-2365)
*Saloon (Lots 2366-2373
*Railroadiana (Lots 2374-2483)
*Wells Fargo (Lots 2484-2489)
*World's Fair & Expositions (Lots 2490-2508)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (Lots 2509-2726)
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"Yesterday Is Tomorrow", Betty Saletta Bronze2001 - "Yesterday Is Tomorrow", Betty Saletta Bronze
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular bronze entitled "Yesterday Is Tomorrow", signed by Betty Saletta. Beautifully mounted, excellent condition, extremely high qua...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to 9****J for (4,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 5,000.00
 
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"Colorado Cold' By James Reynolds2002 - "Colorado Cold' By James Reynolds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a 28.5"x 20.5" lithograph by James Reynolds, entitled "Colorado Cold." It is signed by the artist and is 647 of 1000. Be...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 185.00
Sold to m********r.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Garage Art2003 - Garage Art
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a tandem of artwork, reminiscent of mid century mechanic shop art. First is a 18"x 12" (26"x 20") framed. It's a cal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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"Stagecoach" on Greenstone by Charles Russell2004 - "Stagecoach" on Greenstone by Charles Russell
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze Stagecoach on Greenstone by Charles Russell. 20" x 45". Extremely high quality reproduction of Russell's famous stagecoach pie...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 9****J for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Painting of Cowboy by John T. Jones2005 - Painting of Cowboy by John T. Jones
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John T Jones (Born 1940). Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Man on horseback lighting a cigarette. 16" x 20", Framed 22.75" x 26.75&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Cowboy on Horse, N. Mikhailenko2006 - Cowboy on Horse, N. Mikhailenko
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cowboy on a horse, oil painting by Nina Mikhailenko. 15.25" x 19.25", framed 21.75" x 25.75". Signed by the artist. Russian-born...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****l for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Oil Pastel of Cowboy with Horse2007 - Oil Pastel of Cowboy with Horse
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil pastel artwork of a cowboy leading his horse by Mark Holmes. 19.5" x 17", framed in a blue metal frame. Nice piece. Date: Location...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******m for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Cowboy Art Duo2008 - Cowboy Art Duo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of two cowboy themed pictures. First is an Acme Boot Magazine ad measuring 13"x 10" (21"x 20" matted and framed). the other ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******m for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Indian Maiden by Walker2009 - Vintage Indian Maiden by Walker
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stanley Walker antique print Indian Maiden--"Indian Love Call". Image appears dimensional. In original period frame, 16" x 22.25&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Solid Silver Remington "Bronco Buster" Sculpture2010 - Solid Silver Remington "Bronco Buster" Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
.999 silver sculpture titled "Bronco Buster." Signed in the mold. Casting number 5 of 50. 7 x 7.5 x 3.5". Weight 67 troy ounces. This...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Solid Silver Remington "Outlaw" Sculpture2011 - Solid Silver Remington "Outlaw" Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
.999 silver sculpture titled "Outlaw." Signed in the mold. Casting number 23 of 50. 7 x 5.5 x 2.5". Weight 58.332 troy ounces. This f...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Hand written Idaho Brand Book from Little Camas Prairie2012 - Hand written Idaho Brand Book from Little Camas Prairie
Holabird Western Americana Collections
27 brands are listed in this unique brand's historical document. Find ranchers from Doc Everett to Frank Davis, to John Case to Wheeler Russell ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j**********g for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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State of Oregon Recorded Marks and Brands (Book)2012a - State of Oregon Recorded Marks and Brands (Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very Rare, Van Dersal's Oregon Live Stock Growers' Directory of Marks & Brands approx. 360 pp. good condition, all writing is legible, o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w******e for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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HR Branding Iron2013 - HR Branding Iron
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This very simply, is an old branding iron, with a backwards HR. It's old and measures about 26" long. and 4" wide at the letters. It&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Sitting Bull Belt Buckle2014 - Sitting Bull Belt Buckle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a metal 4"x 3" belt buckle in the shape of Sioux Medicine Man Sitting Bull. This is a very attractive piece saluting a very histor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to w****5 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Cowboy Photos2015 - Cowboy Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 photo of a group of cowboys with a roped steer, by Withers of Pratt, Kansas, unused postally, the KRUXO stamp box logo used from 1910 to 1920s; 1 ph
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Logan's Rustic Bridge Photograph, Terry, Montana2016 - Logan's Rustic Bridge Photograph, Terry, Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
L.A. Huffman original photograph, "Logan's Rustic Bridge", Terry, MT," #182, vintage frame,7" x 14", (20"x 13&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 110.00
Sold to m**********d for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Pendleton, OR Rodeo Photos (9)2017 - Pendleton, OR Rodeo Photos (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Postcards, mostly RPC's 1 chromolitho rodeo, cow roping shots. Date: Location: Pendelton, Oregon HWAC# 57214
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
Sold to t**b for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Pendelton Rodeo Bronc Busting Collection2018 - Pendelton Rodeo Bronc Busting Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19 Rodeo Cowboy RPC's Date: Location: Pendleton, Oregon HWAC# 5722
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to s****y for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Old LU Cow Camp Photograph2019 - Old LU Cow Camp Photograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An L.A. Huffman 1884 photo of the Old LU Bar Cow Camp. Photo measures 18'x 9" (25"x 15" framed and matted).A beautiful photo grap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Cowboy Photo Archive2020 - Cowboy Photo Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes 17 old post cards, 7 new postcards, 3 stereoviews,10 original photos and 6 RPC's Date: Mostly c1900-1920 Location: HWAC# 57209
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s****y for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Western Cowboy Pictures (7)2021 - Western Cowboy Pictures (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes RPC, stereoview, chromolitho cowboy shots. Date: Location: HWAC# 57213
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to M********y for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Cowboy and Cowgirl 5 x 7 Photos (13)2022 - Cowboy and Cowgirl 5 x 7 Photos (13)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 b/w 5" x 7". Cowboys and cowgirls with horses, mountain scenes, horse drawn wagon, ladies on horses. Nice set. Date: 1920's to 194...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Western Cowboy and Cowgirl Studio Photo RPC's (6)2023 - Western Cowboy and Cowgirl Studio Photo RPC's (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Features Calamity Jane, cowgirl in woolies, 2 women with pistols, and more. Date: Location: HWAC# 57227
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s****y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Wagon Photo Collection (10)2024 - Wagon Photo Collection (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes cabinet cards, RPC's, litho postcard and unbacked photos, 1 stereoview. 5 cards have some damage. Date: Location: HWAC# 57228
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********y for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Cowboy Kids and Ponies Photos and Postcards (13)2025 - Cowboy Kids and Ponies Photos and Postcards (13)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes original photos, cabinet cards, 1 stereoview and RPC's. Date: c. 1890-1910 Location: HWAC# 57225
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Saddlers Shop RPC2026 - Saddlers Shop RPC
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interior shot of saddlers shop, poor condition. Date: Location: HWAC# 57233
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Rodeo RPC's (10)2027 - Rodeo RPC's (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rodeo action RPC's from photographers Doubleday, Kessner, Bowman and Wiston. Locations include Prineville, Ellensbury, Calgary and Lewiston. Da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s****y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Multiple Cowboy RPC's (6)2028 - Multiple Cowboy RPC's (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
RPC's with 2 to 4 cowboys, some in woolies. 2 have folds, 1 water stain. Date: Location: HWAC# 57226
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m**********i for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Cowboy Photos and Postcards (6)2029 - Cowboy Photos and Postcards (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stereoview of a cowboy on a horse on a roundup, RPC's and photos of cowboys with horses. Date: Location: HWAC# 57234
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Cowgirl Photos and RPC's (27)2030 - Cowgirl Photos and RPC's (27)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Women on horses in original photos, litho postcards 1 stereoview and RPC's. 2 cards have corners missing. Date: c. 1890-1910 Location: HWAC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Outdoor Cowboy Photos2031 - Outdoor Cowboy Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 photos and RPC's of cowboys in the outdoors. Some on horses. Date: c. 1891-1910 Location: HWAC# 57211
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**********d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Buffalo Bill Portrait RPC2032 - Buffalo Bill Portrait RPC
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Iconic Buffalo Bill. Crease on bottom of photo. On back is written March of 1918. Date: Location: HWAC# 54038
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to M********y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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R.T. Frazier Small Saddle Pouch2033 - R.T. Frazier Small Saddle Pouch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a small (8"x 6") saddle pouch made by celebrated saddle maker R.T. Frazier of Pueblo, Colorado. The piece is very old (possibly mi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 260.00
Sold to d******2 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Western Highback Saddle2034 - Western Highback Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 1920's, unmarked high back 14" saddle. 3/4 single rig, possibly of Montana origin. damaged, please inspect. Fancy basket weave patter...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Furstnow, Miles City Saddle2035 - Furstnow, Miles City Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Montana saddle. c1920's, high back cantle. marked on the rear flanges as normal it has a 14" seat. Some worn holes in fleece.. Dat...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Al Furstnow Saddlery Embossed Tin Sign, Miles City, Montana2035a - Al Furstnow Saddlery Embossed Tin Sign, Miles City, Montana
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Albert Frank Furstnow was born on February 22, 1862 in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin. After discontinuing his connection with the E. Goettlich...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to n********a.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Walker, Visalia Saddle2036 - Walker, Visalia Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
D.E. Walker of Visalia saddle.Marked on back of 14" seat, c 1958.Exceptional Tame Rose stamp pattern throughout. Relined and repaired. Date:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Big Horn Saddle2037 - Big Horn Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern saddle, fine floral stamp patern. This saddle has a 16" seat Date: Location: HWAC# 56450
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Handmade Oxbow Stirrups2038 - Handmade Oxbow Stirrups
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pair of handmade oxbow stirrups. They are made from iron rings, wrapped in rawhide and laced with leather thongs. they measure seven inches
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Augusta Mercantile Co. Montana Saddle2039 - Augusta Mercantile Co. Montana Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare, possibly previously unknown Augusta Mercantile saddle from Augusta mercantile in Augusta Montana. MArked in circular pattern on left rear p
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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C.H. Campbell & Son Sand Coulee Ranch Broadside2040 - C.H. Campbell & Son Sand Coulee Ranch Broadside
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an advertisement broadside for C.H. Campbell & Son's Sand Coulee Ranch alfalfa. The piece measures 27"x 17" and advertises...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 225.00
Sold to m**********i for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Texas Cowboy Ephemera Collection2041 - Texas Cowboy Ephemera Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet card of a Texas Sheriff in front of courthouse in Llano County c. 1890's, RPC of Texas cowboys and cattle, RPC of cattle and cowboys 190...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Oklahoma Cowboy Photo Collection2042 - Oklahoma Cowboy Photo Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet card of a cowboy in chaps with a group of of people-writing on back "Some of my dad's people attending to a sick horse about 1890&q...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two CDVs of Oregon Cowboys2043 - Two CDVs of Oregon Cowboys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CDV photos of an Oregon cowboy dated 1884 & 1885: 1) a studio photo by Thwaites of Portland. 2) The same man with a horse, CDV made by Villier *...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Vequero Style Pants2044 - Vequero Style Pants
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of men's Vaquero style pants, buttons appear to be CW, but material more like 1880's came out of Laredo Texas, in the early 1990's....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to w*******s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Western, Cowboy and Indian Photo Collection2045 - Western, Cowboy and Indian Photo Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Montana CDV of ranching family and cowboys, Greeley, CO Sheriff list of fees for services 1894, 1906 Murchie Extension Gold Mining Certificate u/i, ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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The Ranch Boys Autograph Trio2046 - The Ranch Boys Autograph Trio
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three autographs from The Ranch Boys on 2" x 2.75" paper slips affixed to an autograph book page. Jack Ross, Joe "Curley" Bradle...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Horse Shoers Kit2047 - Horse Shoers Kit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Portable farrier kit. Contained in large black box, 26 x 6.5 x 11". Contains chaps, hoof trimmers, hasps, files, stamping devices, small anvila...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hair on Cowhide2048 - Hair on Cowhide
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an 80"x 60" hair on cowhide. It has some wear, with small bald spots and holes, but generally a decent sample. Date: Location:...
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 125.00
 
 
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