Objects of Our Affection - February 2020

Auction Details

Welcome to our February 2020 Auction! This sale features over 2,500 lots over 4 days, covering numerous collecting categories incl. Art, General Americana, Numismatics, Mining, Railroad, Military, Sports, Cowboy & Native Americana, Bottles, & More!

HIGHLIGHTS:

*The John Reynolds Collection, Part One (Exonumia & Americana)

*The Benj. Fauver Collection of Counter Tokens

*The Potosi Mine Gold-Silver Ingot (Bliss Collection)

*Numismatics incl. Masonic Pennies, Coins, Medals, So-Called Dollars, Tokens, Shell Cards, Wooden Money, & Dies

*Original James Marshall California Gold Rush Collectibles

*Mining Equipment, Maps, Ephemera, USGS Folios, & Rare Stock Certificates

*Art incl. Franz Trevors, William Forrest Martin, and Japanese Netsuke

*Whiskey & Beer Shot Glass Collection

*Vintage Baseball and Boxing Collectibles

*Stocks & Bonds from the Ken Prag Collection & Others

and Much More!

Full Auction Schedule

Day 1, Friday, February 14th, 2020 (Lots 1000-1646)
Art (1000-1074)
General Americana (1075-1434)
-Jewelry (1075-1104)
-Pocket Watches (1105-1119)
-Souvenir Spoons (1120-1131)
-Souvenir Plates (1132-1193)
-Ephemera, Geographically Sorted (1194-1305)
-Miscellaneous (Decoys, Books, Music, Toys, Etc.) (1306-1434)
Mining Artifacts & Ephemera (1435-1646)
-Books (1437-1490)
-Ephemera, Geographically Sorted (1491-1544)
-Equipment (1545-1646)

Day 2, Saturday, February 15th, 2020 (Lots 2000-2643)
Stocks & Bonds, Geographically Sorted (2000-2632)
-Mining (2000-2214)
-General (2215-2264)
-Railroad & Transportation (2265-2632)
Railroad Artifacts & Ephemera (2633-2643)

Day 3, Sunday, February 16th, 2020 (Lots 3000-3628)
Numismatics
-Coins (3000-3074)
-Encased & Elongated (3000-3018)
-Masonic (3019-3055)
-General (3056-3074)
-Medals & So-Called Dollars (3075-3185)
-Ingots feat. Lot 3186, The Potosi Mine Gold-Silver Ingot
-Currency, Exonumia, & Ephemera (3188-3200)
-Tokens (3201-3550)
-Shell Cards (3201-3272)
-Geographically Sorted (3273-3550)
-Wooden Money (3551-3573)
-Dies & Hobbs (3574-3628)

Day 4, Monday, February 17th, 2020 (Lots 4000-4602)
Firearms & Military (4000-4031)
Cowboy & Native Americana (4032-4069)
Bottles & Glass (4070-4124)
Sports Collectibles (4125-4285)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (4286-4602)
-General Americana (4286-4312)
-Numismatics (4313-4337)
-Stocks & Bonds (4338-4602)
-General (4338-4377)
-Mining (4378-4450)
-Railroad (4451-4602)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. Shipping and handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing as it is based on the size and weight of your purchase. Additional shipping and handling costs, if required, will be re-invoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size.
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Pennsylvania, McKeesport & Youghiogheny Railroad Stocks Issued to Vanderbilt  (107868)4575 - Pennsylvania, McKeesport & Youghiogheny Railroad Stocks Issued to Vanderbilt (107868)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4, two varieties. All are issued to WK Vanderbilt. Not signed on the reverse. Stamp and punch cancelled. William Kissam Vanderbilt I (December
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Pennsylvania/Indiana stocks  (112496)4576 - Pennsylvania/Indiana stocks (112496)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four certificates. 1. Two certificates. Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co. Formed 1907-1912 Indiana by merging seven other compani
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Pittsburgh, McKeesport & Youghiogheny Railroad Stocks Signed by Vanderbilt  (107867)4577 - Pittsburgh, McKeesport & Youghiogheny Railroad Stocks Signed by Vanderbilt (107867)
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Lot 6, two varieties. All issued in 1883, stamp and punch cancelled. All signed on the reverse by C.W. Vanderbilt as acting secretary. Signatures punc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Various Pennsylvania RR stocks  (112263)4578 - Various Pennsylvania RR stocks (112263)
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Six certificates. 1. The North East Pennsylvania Railroad Co. U/U, no number, $50 par, blue, no vignette, Theo. Leonhardt & Son printer. 2. ...
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Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Pennsylvania and Indiana Railroad Stocks  (109968)4579 - Pennsylvania and Indiana Railroad Stocks (109968)
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2 certificates. 1. Titusville Northern Railroad Co. incorp. Pennsylvania 1909. #27 of 500, I/U, $1000, 5%, First Mortgage 20 year issued April 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Blue Ridge Railroad Co Mortgage Loan Bond, 1869  (111137)4580 - Blue Ridge Railroad Co Mortgage Loan Bond, 1869 (111137)
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Cert. #345, issued in 1869. Guaranteed by the State of South Carolina. Train pulling four cars is center vignette. Four other vignettes in the corners
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Knoxville & Kentucky Railroad Co.  (112000)4581 - Knoxville & Kentucky Railroad Co. (112000)
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In 1852, congressmen Horace Maynard, William Montgomery Churchwell, and John H. Crozier, along with attorney Oliver Perry Temple and minister Thomas W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to D******a for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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Missouri Railroad Stock  (112497)4582 - Missouri Railroad Stock (112497)
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Six certificates. 1. Five Certificates: Terminal Railroad Assoc. of St. Louis. founded in 1889 in a deal orchestrated by Jay Gould and is a switchi
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Tennessee  Railroad/Railway Co.stocks and bonds  (112499)4583 - Tennessee Railroad/Railway Co.stocks and bonds (112499)
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Five certificates 1. Tennessee Central Railroad Co. incorp 1893 Tennessee. #523, I/C, $1000, 5%, General Mortgage Gold Bearer Bond due 1954. Issued
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to f***2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Tennessee Railroad Stock Certificate Group (6)  (111281)4584 - Tennessee Railroad Stock Certificate Group (6) (111281)
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Six certificates from Tennessee. 1-2) Citizens Street Railroad Company of Shelby County, Tennessee, two issued certificates in different formats. One
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Norfolk and Western Railway Co.  (112249)4585 - Norfolk and Western Railway Co. (112249)
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Two certificates. Incorp 1896 Virginia. #RB15085, I/C, $5000, 4% First Mortgage gold bearer bond due 1996. Issued May 2, 1985. Green, embossed s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Various Norfolk RR and Railway stock  (112247)4586 - Various Norfolk RR and Railway stock (112247)
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Seven certificates. 1. Norfolk Terminal and Transportation Co. incorp. 1893 Virginia. Two certs, #337 & 458, I/C, $1000, 5% First Mortgage ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********K for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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West Virgina and Michigan RR.  (112016)4587 - West Virgina and Michigan RR. (112016)
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Four unissued certificates. 1. Kanawha and Pennsylvania Railway Co. incorp 1903 West Virginia. #38, U/C, $100 par common stock, dateline 190_, blac
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Alabama, Florida and Tennessee RR stock/bond  (109964)4588 - Alabama, Florida and Tennessee RR stock/bond (109964)
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4 certificates. 1. Two Tri-Cities Rapid Transit Lines Inc. incorp 1925 Florida. Both I/U, vignette top eagle look r-l wings spread, embossed seal, G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to N*******r for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Calif, Arizona and Texas RR stock  (109962)4589 - Calif, Arizona and Texas RR stock (109962)
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3 certificates. 1. The Toledo, Columbus & Cincinnati Railway Co. incorp Arizona 1889. #570, I.U, 20 shares @ $100 par issued July 21, 1909....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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East Coast Railroad Stock Group (8)  (111310)4590 - East Coast Railroad Stock Group (8) (111310)
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Stocks from the East Coast. Includes: 1-2)Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Co stock , 1904. Train at left and miners at top right. Cxled;...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s********K for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Eastern Railroad Stock Collection  (17)  (111323)4591 - Eastern Railroad Stock Collection (17) (111323)
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Nice group of various Eastern certificates. Lot includes: Continental Passenger Railway Co of Philadelphia, 1880 I/C, Commonwealth Avenue Street Railw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to T********0 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Great Northern Railway Bonds  (107878)4592 - Great Northern Railway Bonds (107878)
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Lot of 6 different $1,000 bonds. Issued 1966-1980. Punch cancelled. Multiple color varieties. Vignette of train. ABN. The northernmost transcontinenta
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Illinois, W. Virginia, Canada, N.Y. and New Jersey RR stock  (112985)4593 - Illinois, W. Virginia, Canada, N.Y. and New Jersey RR stock (112985)
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8 certificates. All are are unissued/ cancelled except for one cancelled. Datelines are 1___, 18___ and 19__. Green. black, brown. and blue. Example:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to w*****s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Iowa, New Jersey, Wisconsin and New York rr stock  (112289)4594 - Iowa, New Jersey, Wisconsin and New York rr stock (112289)
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Four certificates. 1. Iola and Northern Railroad Co. incorp Wisconsin 1893. #17, I/C, $100 par issued Aug 14, 1901. Green, embossed seal, sunburst
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 160.00
Sold to N*******r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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West Virginia, Penn, RR Stocks  (110024)4595 - West Virginia, Penn, RR Stocks (110024)
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Seven Unissued/Uncanceled stocks. 1. Arkansas Railroad Aid Bond, orange, for The Little Rock, Pine Bluff & New Orleans Railroad Co. #1103, $...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Nice Group of Eastern Rails (9)  (111296)4596 - Nice Group of Eastern Rails (9) (111296)
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Stocks from the eastern seaboard. A very nice grouping. Includes: Electrical Railway Equipment Co, N.J., 1893, #3, unc. ; Edgewood Street Railroad Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to f***2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Nice Group of Eastern Unissued Railroads (6)  (111321)4597 - Nice Group of Eastern Unissued Railroads (6) (111321)
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Six unissued certificates. Includes: Central Trunk Railway Co (PA), 18xx; Derby Street Railway Co (CT), unissued $100 bond, green; Derby Street Railwa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to t*******d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Nice Group of Railway Equipment Stocks (4)  (111069)4598 - Nice Group of Railway Equipment Stocks (4) (111069)
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Group of four includes: Automatic Car-Lock & Seal Co.(NJ), 1903, arm and hammer, train and tall ships vignette; American Railway Traffic Company...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to b****5 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Nice Group of Southern Railroad Certificates  (111031)4599 - Nice Group of Southern Railroad Certificates (111031)
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Group includes Dublin and Southwestern Railroad, 1905 (GA), I/C; Baton Rouge, Hammond and Eastern Railroad, 1907, (LA), I/C; and three from Bay Minett
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Railroad Equipment Companies Stock Group (5)  (111270)4600 - Railroad Equipment Companies Stock Group (5) (111270)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five issued stocks from companies that supply the railroads. 1) Clark Metal Tie & Rail Co, Utah, 1914, railroad track vignette. Unc. 2) Compress...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b****5 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Railroad Stock Collection  (112096)4601 - Railroad Stock Collection (112096)
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Lot of thirteen railroad stocks: New Orleans Great Northern (issued to Frank Goodyear, founder of the railroad, scion of the Goodyear family of Buffal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T********0 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Railroad Switch Company Stock Group (4)  (111070)4602 - Railroad Switch Company Stock Group (4) (111070)
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Nice group of 4 includes: The Cam-Lock Switch Company of Maine, 1889; The Canadian Railroad Safety Switch Association of Boston, 1888; The Duval Autom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b****5 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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