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Objects of Our Affection - February 2020

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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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SHELL CARD / B-OH-960 / OH, Cincinnati / F. & H. Dinkelaker / $20- 1868B (111475)3258 - SHELL CARD / B-OH-960 / OH, Cincinnati / F. & H. Dinkelaker / $20- 1868B (111475)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: $20- 1868B (Resembles U.S. $20 Gold Piece) Reverse: F & H Dinkelaker/Fresh/& Salt Meats/139 & 283 . 5' St/Cincinnati/34mm ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****o for 305.00
 
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SHELL CARD / B-OH- 1820 / OH, Findlay (Pindlay Error) /W.L. Miller & Co./ $20- 1870 (111497)3259 - SHELL CARD / B-OH- 1820 / OH, Findlay (Pindlay Error) /W.L. Miller & Co./ $20- 1870 (111497)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse:$20- 1870 (Resembles U.S.$20 Gold Piece) Reverse: W.L. Miller & Co./Crystal Front/Drug Store/Most & Best Goods/For the Least/Money/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t**********3 for 200.00
 
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SHELL CARD / B-OH-1700 / OH, Cleveland / Steinfeld / Mirror (111517)3260 - SHELL CARD / B-OH-1700 / OH, Cleveland / Steinfeld / Mirror (111517)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Mirror Reverse: Embossed metal/"By Industry & Fair Dealing We Thrive"/Steinfeld/The One Price/Clothier & Merchant/Tailor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********e.. for 106.25
 
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SHELL CARD / Unlisted, North America Life Insurance Co., Philadelphia / Mirror (111510)3261 - SHELL CARD / Unlisted, North America Life Insurance Co., Philadelphia / Mirror (111510)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shell card unlisted in Bowers. Obverse: Mirror Reverse: North America Life Insurance Co./Nelson F. Evans Gen'l Agent/For PA & Del./454 Wal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********e.. for 62.50
 
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SHELL CARD / B-PA-1660 / PA, Lewistown / J. Roller McCoy / Mirror (111508)3262 - SHELL CARD / B-PA-1660 / PA, Lewistown / J. Roller McCoy / Mirror (111508)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We believe this is PA-1660. Obverse: Mirror Reverse: J. Roller McCoy/Dealer In/Hats, Caps, Gents/Furnishing/Goods/& C./East Market St./Lewist...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for 62.50
 
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SHELL CARD / B-PA- 4280/ PA, Phila./ W. & H. Rowland, New Haven Spg. Co. / $1- 1869 (111511)3263 - SHELL CARD / B-PA- 4280/ PA, Phila./ W. & H. Rowland, New Haven Spg. Co. / $1- 1869 (111511)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: $1- 1869 (Resembles U.S. $1 Coin) Reverse: W.H. Rowland & New Haven Spring Company/Use Your Authority/For/True Value/When Buying a Car...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t***o for 81.25
 
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SHELL CARD / B-PA-3260 / PA, Philadelphia / Goldsmith's Clothing Hall / Mirror (111488)3264 - SHELL CARD / B-PA-3260 / PA, Philadelphia / Goldsmith's Clothing Hall / Mirror (111488)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Mirror. Reverse: Goldsmith's Clothing Hall/No. 746 Market Street/1776 Liberty Bell in ctr. 1876/Philadelphia/Men's & Boys'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******5 for 31.25
 
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SHELL CARD / B-PA-Unlisted / PA, Philadelphia / M. Fabian Boot & Shoe Store / $20- 1868 (111507)3265 - SHELL CARD / B-PA-Unlisted / PA, Philadelphia / M. Fabian Boot & Shoe Store / $20- 1868 (111507)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are 3 M. Fabian shell cards listed in Bower's, PA-3120, 3123 and 3126. None matches ours. Could be potentially PA-3128. Obverse: $20- 186...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t***o for 225.00
 
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SHELL CARD / B-PA-5840 / PA, Union City / R.J. Culver / Mirror (111496)3266 - SHELL CARD / B-PA-5840 / PA, Union City / R.J. Culver / Mirror (111496)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Mirror Reverse: R.J. Culver/Dealer/In/Groceries/Crockery/&/Glassware/Corner Main/&/Crooked Sts/Union City, PA./In tiny ltrs. at le...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********n for 68.75
 
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SHELL CARD / B-TN-400 / TN, Memphis / Louisiana Creole Hair Restorer / Mirror (111526)3267 - SHELL CARD / B-TN-400 / TN, Memphis / Louisiana Creole Hair Restorer / Mirror (111526)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Mirror Reverse: Louisiana/Creole/Hair Restorer/Never Fails/Pat June 10 68/Try It/pink cardboard/38mm. Maker: T.N. Hickcox & Co. Lis...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 1,625.00
 
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SHELL CARD / B-TX-300 / TX, Galveston / Greenlove, Block & Co. /$20- 1868D (111454)3268 - SHELL CARD / B-TX-300 / TX, Galveston / Greenlove, Block & Co. /$20- 1868D (111454)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Resembles $20 U.S. Gold Coin Reverse: Greenlove, Block & Co./Wholesale/Dealers In/Dry Goods/Boots, Shoes/ & C./Galveston, /Texas/ ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 7*****w for 125.00
 
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SHELL CARD / B-DC-130 / DC, Washington/ J. Markriter / $20- 1868D (111489)3269 - SHELL CARD / B-DC-130 / DC, Washington/ J. Markriter / $20- 1868D (111489)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: $20- 1868D (Res. $20 U.S. Gold Piece) Reverse: J. Markriter/486/Seventh St./Paper Hangings/Window Shades/Picture Frames/& Tassels/Engr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****o for 195.20
 
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SHELL CARD / B-DC-170 / DC, Wash. / Royal Glue / Mirror (111513)3270 - SHELL CARD / B-DC-170 / DC, Wash. / Royal Glue / Mirror (111513)
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Obverse: Mirror Reverse: 10c/Royal Glue/Mends Everything/Wood, Crockery/Glass Ornaments/& C./A Beautiful Picture/"Perfection"/On the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***6 for 73.20
 
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Mexico Shell Card, The New York Light Co, Roberto Romero, Mexico (111506)3271 - Mexico Shell Card, The New York Light Co, Roberto Romero, Mexico (111506)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No city listed. Probably Mexico City. The New York Light Co/Representante/Roberto/Romero/Apartado No. 1593/Mexico/emb. metal. Text on one side. 37mm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********s for 106.25
 
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SHELL CARD / B-CT-252/ CT, Hartford / Hartford Live Stock Ins. Co/ $1- 1867C (111490)3272 - SHELL CARD / B-CT-252/ CT, Hartford / Hartford Live Stock Ins. Co/ $1- 1867C (111490)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This shell card is potentially unique. Not listed in Bower's. This is different than B-CT-250, pictured on pg. 58, as the cardboard on our spec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t***o for 281.25
 
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Alaska Token Collection (109951)3273 - Alaska Token Collection (109951)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 45 tokens from Alaska, including the Heraldic Art silver medal of Alaskan Statehood in 1959. Various cities represented. Provenance: John Re
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*o for 5,375.00
 
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Alameda, California Token Group (8) (112964)3274 - Alameda, California Token Group (8) (112964)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes: J.N. Beckmann, Lincoln Market Bakery, Neptune Beach, J.F. Hanson, Postel Bros., Mandler's Bakery, Lemon Tree Inn (bl. plastic), Fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to G********_.. for 54.90
 
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Pocket Billiards C.H.K., Fremont, Washington Token, Unlisted (111434)3275 - Pocket Billiards C.H.K., Fremont, Washington Token, Unlisted (111434)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pocket Billiards/C.H.K./Fremont//GF/5c/IT/rd/B/21 Now a part of Seattle, Fremont was annexed in 1891. Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r*o for 187.50
 
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Alameda County Tokens (112999)3276 - Alameda County Tokens (112999)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
31 total. 18 metal:F.C. Duncan GF 12 1/2cents,Livermore, Manila Pool Hall Alvarado GF 10c (restrike), A. Ury & Co. Meat Market San Leandro GF...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 75.00
 
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2 Different Saloon Tokens from Amador City, Cal. (112961)3277 - 2 Different Saloon Tokens from Amador City, Cal. (112961)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Limit Saloon/John Torre,/Prop./Amador City Cal.//GF/1/Drk/oct/A/26 Amador/P.F./Saloon//GF/10c/IT/rd/B/21 Provenance: John Reynolds Collection Count
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A****k for 106.25
 
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