Minerals Galore and Western Americana Auction

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Day 1 Lots 1000-1633
Bargains & Dealer 1000-1155
Military (Civil War, WWI, WWII) 1156-1260
Firearms/Weaponry 1261-1272
General Americana
Geographically Sorted Ephemera 1273-1473
Toys 1474-1486
Collectibles 1487-1521
Foreign Collectibles 1522-1584
Art 1585-1601
Native Americana 1602-1633

Day 2 Lots 2000-2565
Entertainment Industry 2000-2093
Autographs 2000-2076
Misc. Entertainment related 2077-2082
Music 2083-2093
Sports 2094-2100
Black American 2101-2106
Cowboy 2107-2121
Fraternal Organizations 2122-2127
Gaming 2128-2134
Model Railroading 2135-2141
Political 2142-2151
Tobacco, Saloon, Beer & Liquor 2152-2160
Bottles & Marbles 2161-2171
Tools 2172-2180
World's Fairs 2181-2187
Jewelry & Watches 2188-2230
Philatelic 2231-
Postcards 2231-2475
Revenue Stamps 2476-2488
Stamps 2489-2504
Postal History 2508-2526
Photography 2527-2565

Day 3 Lots 3000-3634
Furnishings & Décor 3000-3073
Minerals 3074-3358
Display minerals 3074-3338
Fossils 3339-
Gold/Ore 3355-3358
Mining Lots 3359
Ephemera 3359-3445
Equipment 3446-3450
Numismatics 3451-
Badges 3451-3465
Bullion 3466-3468
Coins 3469-3518
Currency 3519-3526
Ephemera 3527-3534
Exonumia 3535-3540
Foreign 3541-3590
Medals 3592-3616
Tokens 3617-3634

Day 4 Lots 4000-4570
Books 4000-4281
Maps 4282-4291
Stocks & Bonds 4292
Mining 4340-4466
Railroad 4467-4502
Transportation (Stagecoach, Ships, Railroad) 4503-4570

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John F. Kennedy Inauguration Invitation, Program & Letter  [141535]2149 - John F. Kennedy Inauguration Invitation, Program & Letter [141535]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John F. Kennedy Presidential Inauguration Lot. 1. Original Invitation to the January 20th, 1961 Inauguration of the President. The invitation is 12.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Ronald Reagan Memorabilia  [148829]2150 - Ronald Reagan Memorabilia [148829]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of memorabilia from Ronald Regan's presidency including the following: A) Signed photograph of Nancy and Ronald Reagan. Both Reagans' ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to L*****n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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US Grant Memorial Glass Paperweights (3)  [148512]2151 - US Grant Memorial Glass Paperweights (3) [148512]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 glass US Grant's Memorial paperweights. 1 color, 2 b/w. 2.5x4". State: City: Date: Provenance: Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to r*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Cigar Boxes and a Root Beer Box, 9  [150668]2152 - Cigar Boxes and a Root Beer Box, 9 [150668]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Williams Root Beer Extract with partial paper labels. Cigar boxes-2x Montana Sport, Dean Perfectos, Harvester, 2x Rocky Ford including 1 rarity, WM Me
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Cigar Label & Advertising Collection  [138534]2153 - Cigar Label & Advertising Collection [138534]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 20 cigar box labels. Abe Martin; Crane's Imported; Bank Note; Big Wolf; Captain Alvarez; Bustillo; Blue Ribbon; Chicago Hand Made&#...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Pipe Collection Including Meerschaum and Briar. Important Collection  [138398]2154 - Pipe Collection Including Meerschaum and Briar. Important Collection [138398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This important pipe collection of about 40 pieces includes about 6 meerschaums and several briars. There are eight pipes that are cased. Makers are fr
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Cigar Label Collection  [140053]2155 - Cigar Label Collection [140053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 50 cigar box labels, mostly different, unused and protected in plastic. Only a couple of duplicates; colorful lithography. "Blue Bi...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 700.00
Sold to b*******n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage Tobacco Pipes - 16  [138752]2156 - Vintage Tobacco Pipes - 16 [138752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Put THAT in your pipe and smoke it! Now you CAN with this group of 16 vintage tobacco pipes. This wide range of designs include the humble hand-carved
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Advertising -RARE! Mini Jug & Beer Foam Scraper  [139874]2157 - Advertising -RARE! Mini Jug & Beer Foam Scraper [139874]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Acme Genuine / Bock Beer / Acme Brewing / San Francisco jug. Also included is a black foam scraper with Acme Beer on one side. State: City: Date:c190
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j********a for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Vintage Tip Tray  [148834]2158 - Vintage Tip Tray [148834]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage metal tip tray, most likely from the late 19th century. The following is printed on the back: "Compliments of J.F. Plume [?] Co. Pacifi...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Liquor and Whiskey Trade Cards and Labels  [148690]2159 - Liquor and Whiskey Trade Cards and Labels [148690]
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3 large Bitters trade cards, 3 retail liquor dealer certs 1876, 1877, 1879. Celery cure ad. About 55 whiskey, soda and liquor labels. State: City: Da
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C**M for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Beer Ephemera Collection  [148950]2160 - Beer Ephemera Collection [148950]
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Nice group of about 30 beer labels. Menu sheets from Eichler's, Trommer's, Ballantine. 5 vintage magazine ads. 25 checks, some pictorial. 20...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to t******2 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Carson Brewing Company Archive  [138154]2161 - Carson Brewing Company Archive [138154]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. "Manufacturers of Tahoe Beer, Famous as the Lake." 1) Carson Brewing Company stock certificate. Inc. in Nevada, Feb, 1900. No. ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to g****v for (130.00 + 28.60BP) = 158.60
 
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Arrowhead Springs Water Bottle and Wood Crate  [148955]2162 - Arrowhead Springs Water Bottle and Wood Crate [148955]
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5 gallon Arrowhead Springs water bottle in wood carrier crate. No visible cracks. State: City: Date: Provenance:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*******h for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Bitters Bottles  [146380]2163 - Bitters Bottles [146380]
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Burdock Blood Bitters Toronto, Ont. T. Milburn & co 9in. aqua rectangular very good; E. Baker's Premium Bitters Richmond, Va. 7 in. light a...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 360.00
Sold to c********o.. for (350.00 + 77.00BP) = 427.00
 
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Cut Crystal and Pressed Glass Collection  [109476]2164 - Cut Crystal and Pressed Glass Collection [109476]
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A collection of nine pieces of cut and pressed glass items including a set of three massive, clear glass (crystal?) ash trays, all approx. 7 x 7 x 1-5
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Four Bitters Bottles  [146373]2165 - Four Bitters Bottles [146373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is a Yerba Buena Bitters bottle from San Francisco, Ca. coffin/shoofly style flask amber color; Boyles Hop Bitters 1872 square applied top bott
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to c********o.. for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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US Milk Cap Collection  [148833]2166 - US Milk Cap Collection [148833]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of several hundred vintage milk caps from across the United States. Some examples include milk caps from California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Iow
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to K*****1 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Clear Glass Marbles w/Patterns (24.4 lbs)  [139893]2167 - Clear Glass Marbles w/Patterns (24.4 lbs) [139893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of several hundred marbles. 4 bags. Total weight 24.4 lbs. Each bag contains clear glass marbles with patterns inside. Not all patterns the same.
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to L*****n for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Error Marbles Collection (9.2 lbs)  [140758]2168 - Error Marbles Collection (9.2 lbs) [140758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of a few hundred marbles. 2 bags. Total weight: 9.2 lbs. Each bag contains misshapen marbles. Marbles of various sizes, many are large. Variety of
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Estimate : 320.00 - 800.00
Sold to b*******e for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Large Marble Collection (13.4 lbs)  [139896]2169 - Large Marble Collection (13.4 lbs) [139896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of a few hundred marbles. 3 bags. Total weight: 13.4 lbs. All large marbles. Various colors, various patterns. No deformities. All machine-made. G
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Marble Variety Pack (7.2 lbs)  [140765]2170 - Marble Variety Pack (7.2 lbs) [140765]
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Lot of approx. 200 marbles. One bag. Total weight: 7.2 lbs. All small marbles. All colors and patterns. No deformities. All machine-made. Is the marbl
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******e for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Marble Variety Pack (8.2 lbs)  [140767]2171 - Marble Variety Pack (8.2 lbs) [140767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 200 - 300 marbles. One bag. Total weight: 8.2 lbs. All sizes, all colors, all patterns. All machine-made. Again, who knows what's...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Fire Stoking Tool  [150244]2172 - Fire Stoking Tool [150244]
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47" metal fire stoking tool with brass knob. State: City: Date: Provenance:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Gerstner Tool Chest with Base  [148766]2173 - Gerstner Tool Chest with Base [148766]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a well made Gerstner tool chest with matching base. The chest measures 20 in. W X 10.5 in. D x 14 in H with 7 drawers. The base fitting neatly
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Improved Bay State Apple Peeler by Goodell  [139492]2174 - Improved Bay State Apple Peeler by Goodell [139492]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage apple peeler. Manufactured by Goodell Co, Antrim, NH. Model: Improved Bay State 64. All info stamped onto tool. c. 1880s. Blue paint still vis
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Improved Bay State Apple Peeler by Goodell  [139493]2175 - Improved Bay State Apple Peeler by Goodell [139493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage apple peeler. Manufactured by Goodell Co, Antrim, NH. Model: Improved Bay State. c1880s. Cast iron. Wooden crank handle. Rusted but good condi
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Keuffel & Esser Transit in Original Wood Case  [146171]2176 - Keuffel & Esser Transit in Original Wood Case [146171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Keuffel & Esser (K&E) surveying transit, model P5137, SN 136307, in its original wooden carrying case. This is a precision piece of optical ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b******s for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Lietz Theodolite TM-1A in Original Case  [146173]2177 - Lietz Theodolite TM-1A in Original Case [146173]
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Lietz Sokkisha TM-1A 1-second optical theodolite in its original orange heavy-duty case with carrying strap. SN 2144. Once owned by National Oceanic a
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Estimate : 800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to k***v for (320.00 + 80.00BP) = 400.00
 
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Rollman #4 Cherry Seeder  [139489]2178 - Rollman #4 Cherry Seeder [139489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Cherry Seeder. Rollman Mfg Co. Mt. Joy, PA. Cast iron. Crank Type. State: City: Date: Provenance:
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Two-Man Buck Saw  [148673]2179 - Two-Man Buck Saw [148673]
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Two-man buck saw. Wooden frame. No identification marks. Blade still very sharp. With one person at either end gripping the upright, the blade woul
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to B********R for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Wood Handled Scythe  [150243]2180 - Wood Handled Scythe [150243]
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40" wood ax style handle scythe for cutting. State: City: Date: Provenance:
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Booklets (2)  [146005]2181 - Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Booklets (2) [146005]
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Lot of 2 booklets. (1) Views of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in Natural Colors. Published by Pacific Novelty Co. of San Francisco. U
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Campbell's Illustrated History of the World's Columbian Exposition  [139271]2182 - Campbell's Illustrated History of the World's Columbian Exposition [139271]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (15.25" x 11" x 1") hard cover book detailing the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 which celebrated the 400th anniversary of Ch...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Columbian Exposition Ephemera (7)  [139288]2183 - Columbian Exposition Ephemera (7) [139288]
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Lot of 7. World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated, published by J.B. Campbell, Chicago, IL, is the name of four magazine issues dated October 1...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Photographic Views of the World's Columbian Exposition  [138368]2184 - Photographic Views of the World's Columbian Exposition [138368]
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"The Columbian Gallery A Portfolio of Photographs from the World's Fair including the chief palaces, interiors, statuary, architectural and...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Photographs of the Columbian Exposition, Book  [150419]2185 - Photographs of the Columbian Exposition, Book [150419]
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351 pages with blank reverses. 160 photographs. Relive the exposition today! Fabulous look at Chicago, the United States and the world. A couple of pa
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Expo Ephemera Group  [150187]2186 - Expo Ephemera Group [150187]
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Glamorous San Francisco in Color photo set, 1939 San Francisco World's Fair pamphlet, 2 post cards, Chicago Tribune-From Peristyle to Plaisance,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Report of the State of New York at the World's Columbian Exposition  [139022]2187 - Report of the State of New York at the World's Columbian Exposition [139022]
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Hardcover, 697 pages, with separate maps in back cover. Report of the Board of General Managers of the Exhibit of the State of New York at the World...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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German Remontoir Pocket Watch  [150462]2188 - German Remontoir Pocket Watch [150462]
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Rare and unusual silver Remontoir pocket watch. Cylinder 6 Rubis, 67754. The case has the German Silver hallmark, "Crescent / Crown". Silv...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Gruen Verithin Pocket Watch  [150471]2189 - Gruen Verithin Pocket Watch [150471]
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Gruen 14k yellow gold Verithin open face pocket watch. Engraved on back "HPK". Though non-working, this watch is in very good condition. ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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JG Lady Racine Pocket Watch  [150463]2190 - JG Lady Racine Pocket Watch [150463]
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Antique Rare JG (Julien Gallet) Lady Racine Pocket Watch 0.935 Silver pocket watch case. engraved inside case "Kate". Non working, 386848...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Silver Remontoir Ancre Pocket Watch  [150453]2191 - Silver Remontoir Ancre Pocket Watch [150453]
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Antique Remontoir Ancre Swiss pocket watch (Goliath) Ligne Droite, 15 Rubis. Large size--2.75" case. Morin Aine, Geneve, IR 33056. Very large ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Victoria Alarm WWI Pocket Watch  [150461]2192 - Victoria Alarm WWI Pocket Watch [150461]
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Victoria Alarm Military WW1 era pocket watch, (Swiss made). Very similar to Eterna pocket watch, and is rare and collectible. Double-case pocket watch
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to B********R for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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English Sterling Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch  [150451]2193 - English Sterling Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch [150451]
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A mid 19th Century English sterling silver pair cased verge pocket watch. White enamel dial with central polychrome enamel scene depicting a scene wit
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Fine Silver Pocket Watch  [150464]2194 - Fine Silver Pocket Watch [150464]
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Unmarked key wind pocket watch. Silver case, gold clock hands. Face--1.75". Hairline crack on enamel face. Marked RJA (Retail Jewelers Assoc.) ...
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 360.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Kendal & Dent Pocket Watch  [150465]2195 - Kendal & Dent Pocket Watch [150465]
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Kendal & Dent, London pocket watch. Makers to the Admiralty. A Swiss made silver pocket watch. Silver case has the Swiss .935 silver marks, smoo...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Seth Thomas Gold Pocket Watch  [150473]2196 - Seth Thomas Gold Pocket Watch [150473]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seth Thomas 14K gold pocket watch. Seth Thomas, 148287. Beautifully etched (Hunter case) Keystone Watch Case, 8030052. Very good condition, non-worki
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to B********R for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Elgin Gold Open Face Pocket Watch  [150476]2197 - Elgin Gold Open Face Pocket Watch [150476]
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Elgin gold filled, white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals, with subsidiary seconds dial, in an engine turned case engraved on back. some damage to
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Elgin Gold Open Face Pocket Watch  [150470]2198 - Elgin Gold Open Face Pocket Watch [150470]
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Beautiful Elgin open face 14K yellow gold antique pocket watch. No auxiliary (subdial) dial. White enamel face, roman numerals. Good condition, non-wo
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to B********R for (240.00 + 60.00BP) = 300.00
 
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