"Marvels of the West" 2024 January Auction

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Welcome to Holabird's 4 Day Auction
Thursday and Friday will be Timed Auctions.
Saturday and Sunday will be Live.

DAY 1:
Art (1000-1028)7
Native Americana (1028-1036)7
General Collectibles (1037-1103)8
Bottles (1104-1179)9
Tobacciana & General Store (1180-1190)10
Furnishings & 3D Items (1191-1197)10
Tools & Firearms (1198-1208)10
Military (1209-1217)11
Various Categories - Political, Music, Maps, Books, Sports, etc (1218-1375)11
Ephemera (1376-1449)14

DAY 2:
Numismatics (2000-2055)15
Mining (2056-2122)16
Stocks & Bonds (2123-2486)17
Transportation & RR (2487-2526)24
Philatelic (2527-2560)25

DAY 3:
Native Americana (3000-3097)26
Books (3098-3140)39
Maps (3140-3151)43
Photography (3152-3205)43
Ephemera (3206-3301)47
Bottles (3302-3569)54
General Collectibles (3570-3608)74
Art (3609-3643)77
Collectibles & Jewelry (3644-3657)81
Misc., Badges, Cowboy (3658-3673)81
Firearms & Military (3674-3716)82

DAY 4:
Minerals (4000-4027)88
Mining (4028-4084)92
Numismatic (4085-4140)97
Tokens (4141-4160)101
Philatelic & Postal History (4161-4183)103
Stocks & Bonds (4187-4445)105
Transportation, Including
Railroadiana (4446-4601)124
Sports & Toys (4602-4616)134

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Original Oil Painting of Marysville Church  [168672]1001 - Original Oil Painting of Marysville Church [168672]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil on canvas board, unframed, 12 x 24 inches, unsigned. Marysville California
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Stenvall Still Life Oil Painting  [117708]1002 - Stenvall Still Life Oil Painting [117708]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A stylized depiction of vivid flowers in a vase by John Francis Stenvall (1907-1998). Oil /acrylic painting over a woodblock printed background. Penci
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****a for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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William Drown Oil Painting  19th Century  [117990]1003 - William Drown Oil Painting 19th Century [117990]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
William Staples Drown was an American landscape artist (1856-1915). Image of house by river, mountains in background. Fair condition with two very old
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to 3******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Morrow Original Oil Painting Autumnal Scenery  [168668]1004 - Morrow Original Oil Painting Autumnal Scenery [168668]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil on canvas, unframed, 20 x 16 inches, signed D. Morrow.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Morrow Original Oil Painting Country Scene  [168690]1005 - Morrow Original Oil Painting Country Scene [168690]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil on canvas, unframed, 24 x 20 inches, signed by Morrow.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Morrow Original Oil Painting of Old Abandoned Homestead  [168665]1006 - Morrow Original Oil Painting of Old Abandoned Homestead [168665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil on canvas, unframed, 24 x 18 inches, signed by Morrow.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Morrow Original Oil Painting of Young Elvis Presley  [168669]1007 - Morrow Original Oil Painting of Young Elvis Presley [168669]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil on canvas, unframed, 16 x 20 inches, signed Morrow. Taken from an early family photo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 0.00BP) = 15.00
 
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Venecian Nights -- Original Watercolor by Bergman  [124602]1008 - Venecian Nights -- Original Watercolor by Bergman [124602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watercolor of a city street scene with two boys holding a flaming torch or a lantern. Title in the lower left is "Venician Night", and it ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Stanford Stevens Original Watercolor  [121257]1009 - Stanford Stevens Original Watercolor [121257]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Log cabin and corral, mountains in the background.. Stanford Stevens (1897-1974) studied art in Paris. In the 1930's he moved to Tucson, Arizona...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 0.00BP) = 160.00
 
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Cincinnati & Detroit Engravings (6) 1872  [171187]1010 - Cincinnati & Detroit Engravings (6) 1872 [171187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six 1872 engravings, three each of Cincinnati and Detroit. They measure 10"x 13" and are in decent condition. Please see photos for more...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Framed Lithographic Prints (3) 1990s  [153623]1011 - Framed Lithographic Prints (3) 1990s [153623]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three framed lithograph prints. A) Framed lithograph print by Bruce R. Bleach. Signed by the artist. 26.5 x 38.5 inches. B) Framed print of a p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********r.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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French Lady's Fashion Prints (17) 1880s  [172712]1012 - French Lady's Fashion Prints (17) 1880s [172712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of 17 colorful *.5x 11" sketches of ladies dressed in the latest fashion of about 1883. From Sunday best to wedding dresses, these d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to M*********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Pin-up Calendars (3)  [138443]1013 - Pin-up Calendars (3) [138443]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of three pin-up calendars are dated 1939, 1949, and 1964. The calendars are complete with a full year of one-month tear-aways. The artists ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********r.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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The Scouts - Limited Edition Print by Charles M Russell  [125004]1014 - The Scouts - Limited Edition Print by Charles M Russell [125004]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Numbered 819/1000, Favell Museum Ltd. measures 23 x 31 inches.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B********o.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Waterfowl Prints by Daniel Smith, 7  [164388]1015 - Waterfowl Prints by Daniel Smith, 7 [164388]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 waterfowl prints by Daniel Smith. Signed and numbered by artist. #254-258 and 261-263. 11.5x14".
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Windmill and River Print  [56852]1016 - Windmill and River Print [56852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dutch scene--print of a large windmill and boats on a river. 19" x 23", matted and framed 26" x 30". Mat has water damage, print...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 120.00
Sold to M********9 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Women's Toiletry Labels; c. 1890-1920  [146406]1017 - Women's Toiletry Labels; c. 1890-1920 [146406]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lithographic labels and advertisements for women's toiletries including French soap and perfumes. These labels are from several companies includ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to R********v.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Framed Martin Red Bear Prints (2)  [170830]1018 - Framed Martin Red Bear Prints (2) [170830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 framed and signed Native American prints by Martin Red Bear. Buffalo Women's Dream and Honoring the Buffalo. "Martin Red Bear, Hehaka Gle...
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Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 0.00BP) = 10.00
 
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Alaska Poster Suite (4)  [133280]1019 - Alaska Poster Suite (4) [133280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 posters depicting Alaskan scenes. (1) "The Art of Seeing Wildlife" by J. VanHoesen, 1982, 37" x 24"; (2) untitled dra...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Americana Wall Art Prints  [166832]1020 - Americana Wall Art Prints [166832]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mix of wall art and calendars. 2x Exchange National Bank 1978 Happy Birthday. 4x Artists of the West, Colorado Springs posters. 1969 Union Pacific Rai
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Print Reproduction From 1795  [122771]1021 - Print Reproduction From 1795 [122771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Print of a 1795 painting entitled "Saturday Evening The Husbandman's Return From Labour"by W.R. Berg and engraved by W. Nutter. Print ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Carved Wood Asian Lady with Basket  [161306]1022 - Carved Wood Asian Lady with Basket [161306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carved brown wood Asian lady carrying a basket with 1 hand, on her head. Her other hand is holding other objects. Illegible pen on bottom. 14x3.5x2&...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j******g for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Duck Decoy by Jack & Judy Johnson  [170708]1023 - Duck Decoy by Jack & Judy Johnson [170708]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful and very realistic duck decoy by Jack and Judy Johnson. Decoy measures 20" from bill to tail and is mounted on an oak pedestal. Nic...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d********9 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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H. Pippin by Rodman  [150442]1024 - H. Pippin by Rodman [150442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover, 1947. Horace Pippin, a Negro Painter in America. Pippin was a Pennsylvania Black artist. 88pp with many illustrations. 1947
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 0.00BP) = 15.00
 
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Short History of Art by De Forest  [168385]1025 - Short History of Art by De Forest [168385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Short History of Art by Julia B De Forest, 1881 365pp with index. Illustrated volume with info on the origin and development of European art. Spine
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Native American Artist Books  [168893]1026 - Native American Artist Books [168893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five books about Indian artists: "John Running: Honor Dance," "Indian Artists at Work," "Bill Reid" ; "Ind...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Native American Books, 5  [163455]1027 - Native American Books, 5 [163455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Back of History by Howells, Crow Killer by Thorp, Report on the Oneida by Belknap, Brief History of Michigan Indians by Cleland, Indian Rights Associa
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Midwest Folk Art Pottery by McDonald  [171154]1028 - Midwest Folk Art Pottery by McDonald [171154]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small black folk art pottery with spout and handle by Lucille McDonald. We could not find any info on this artist.Marked on bottom-Lucille/McDonald/P
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Tusayan Bowl  [162290]1029 - Tusayan Bowl [162290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ancient Tusayan bowl with fingernail-like exterior hashmarks. 2.75"x5". Small cracks, please inspect. Arizona Gary Bracken Collection
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 0.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Acoma Pottery c.1860  [88001]1030 - Acoma Pottery c.1860 [88001]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Antique pottery. Acoma polychrome pottery is created when 3 or more mineral colors slips are used to decorate a hand built ceramic. The base col
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 0.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Cherokee Nation, Chatahoochee River Region Pot Chards  [50862]1031 - Cherokee Nation, Chatahoochee River Region Pot Chards [50862]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of clay pot shards collected by Roswell Georgia Native American researcher Mrs. Albert T Bradley Junior along the banks of the Chatta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 500.00
Sold to P*****5 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Mississippi Valley Stone Tools  [153113]1032 - Mississippi Valley Stone Tools [153113]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of Mississippi Valley stone tools show working by human hands. There are 32 stone tools in all. The sizes measure from 1.625 in. 42 m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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White Mountain Apache Doll  [160514]1033 - White Mountain Apache Doll [160514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a doll rather than a kachina at 13 in. tall. Fashioned after the White Mountain Apache dancers with their white and black masks. This one is i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m****y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Native American Doll and Girl Decorative Plate  [165117]1034 - Native American Doll and Girl Decorative Plate [165117]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked Native American beaded girl doll 12x8.5". Girl With Sewing Machine plate by De Grazia, 1986, #8234/15000. 10".
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 0.00BP) = 15.00
 
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Navajo Rug Book Pair, 1981  [174300]1035 - Navajo Rug Book Pair, 1981 [174300]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1981 Old Navajo Rugs, Their Development from 1900 to 1940 by Rodee. 1974 reprint, Navaho Weaving, its Technic and History by Amsden.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 0.00BP) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Rug Sampler from 1920's  [162520]1036 - Navajo Rug Sampler from 1920's [162520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Navajo rug sampler is roughly 11 in. X 9 in. with hardware attached. Made for the 1920's-1930's tourist trade. The pattern and colors d...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 0.00BP) = 40.00
 
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African Necklace  [169360]1037 - African Necklace [169360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old African necklace made from twisted material with 10 open ended hangings. Weave is separating on bottom. Unknown origin or purpose. Approx 30&qu...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) c. late 1900s  [85819]1038 - Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) c. late 1900s [85819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
62" x 4.5", fringe is approx 5.5". Beautiful flowers, appear to be of silk, colors of brown, soft pink, gold & cream. Sluck sashe...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 0.00BP) = 10.00
 
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Sash (Russian) 1900s  [85852]1039 - Sash (Russian) 1900s [85852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully made sash with fringe & detail. Geometric designs in bright colors. Approx. 50 x 4.5". Russia 1900s Ben-Tcahvtchavadze c...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 133.33
 
 
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Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) c. late 1900s  [85820]1040 - Sash (Sluck, Belarusian) c. late 1900s [85820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
62" x 4.5", fringe is approx 5.5". Beautiful flowers, colors of brown, green, blue & cream. Sluck sashes, real treasure of Belaru...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 3******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Collar/Shawl, Mik - VINTAGE FUR  [91342]1041 - Collar/Shawl, Mik - VINTAGE FUR [91342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 28" length, medium nap, very dark brown. quilt lined, hand sewn. Unknown Furrier.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Helbros Ladies Watches (2)  [167682]1042 - Helbros Ladies Watches (2) [167682]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Helbros ladies 21 jewel watches.1 white metal which need band repair and 1 brass finish.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Chinese Ceramic Jumbo Elephant Pair  [173064]1043 - Chinese Ceramic Jumbo Elephant Pair [173064]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of 2 nice Chinese ceramic jumbo elephants on bases. 10.75x17.5x7". "The story of the Buddha and the Angry Elephant is a parable from ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Dolphin Figure in Freshwater Pearls 1900s  [172281]1044 - Dolphin Figure in Freshwater Pearls 1900s [172281]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dolphin figurine done up in freshwater pearls. It measures 7"x 11" and all intact. Please see photos for more details. China
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Freshwater Pearl Figurine 1900s  [172280]1045 - Freshwater Pearl Figurine 1900s [172280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Freshwater pearls make up this 9"x 4" figure of what appears to be a praying woman. All intact. Please see photos for more details. China
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to A******S for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hand-carved Horse-drawn Sleigh Figures  [175362]1047 - Hand-carved Horse-drawn Sleigh Figures [175362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three hand-carved wood figures of horse-drawn sleighs. One has a team of three horses with cotton strings for reins and thin white leather strips for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to Z*******2 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Christmas decorations  [119511]1048 - Christmas decorations [119511]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In this lot of Christmas decorations is a Santa windsock; a Santa felt gift bag; a Santa candy jar; a 12 Days of Christmas cookie tin; and a designer
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Donna Moses Prints, 2  [148029]1049 - Donna Moses Prints, 2 [148029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 prints by Donna Moses, 1987. Christmas Comes to the Country 17.5x24". He Loves Me 16x19"
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Craftsman Hadaka Ceramic Geisha Doll with Base  [143939]1050 - Craftsman Hadaka Ceramic Geisha Doll with Base [143939]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This beautiful Geisha Doll is hand painted ceramic about 8 in. tall in a kneeling position. It comes with a black lacquered and cedar base. c. 1950&...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to j******g for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Doll Collecting Books (2) 1986  [132413]1051 - Doll Collecting Books (2) 1986 [132413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. The Collectors Encyclopedia of Dolls. Crown Publishers, 1986. Hardcover. Condition: used. 1266 pages. 2) Creating Original Porcelain Dolls by Hild
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 100.00
 
 
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