The Big Bonanza Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Numismatics, Americana (March 2023)

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Welcome to The Big Bonanza Auction!
 
This is our first live sale since the world-record breaking second (and final) SS Central America Shipwreck Artifacts Auction, which took place on March 4th & 5th, 2023. Virtual catalogs for the SSCA sales are still available on our website and include numerous research essays and articles. We’d sincerely like to thank all who participated and contributed to these historic two auctions!
 
Out of the ocean and back onto land, we’re pleased to present the phenomenal Big Bonanza Auction! This is a 4-day sale encompassing over 2,000 lots in over a dozen collecting categories.
 
Since this auction features Part I of the best Comstock mining collection ever to hit the market, we chose an auction name that honors the “Big Bonanza” ore discovery of 1873 in Virginia City, Nevada!
 
In addition to the Comstock collection, this sale is supplemented by rarities from the Gary Bracken Collection; the Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection; the Joe Elcano Nevada Collection; the Chunlin Zhu Mineral Collection; as well as others.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
 
*The Comstock Collection, Part I*
We’re honored to have been chosen to sell this lifetime Nevada and Comstock Collection. This collection will be sold in multiple parts. Part I, in this sale, focuses on mining stock certificates, ore specimens, ephemera, and publications. Each of these groups includes spectacular items!
 
Within the group of ephemera are pieces dating back to very beginning of the Comstock mining rush. This includes an 1859 mining deed for the Ophir claim, signed by Judge Walsh and mentioning the original discovers. We’re calling this the “Comstock Founding Fathers” mining deed (Lot 4204), and it is truly worthy of the most advanced private or institutional collection. Or see the 1860 illustrated “Wash-Oh!” lettersheet (Lot 4205) with a spectacular cartoon highlighting the dangers of mining stock speculation! Or an 1859 letter (Lot 4206) mentioning some of the first ore Comstock assays!
 
This collection also features hundreds of Comstock checks with great rarities, revenue types, and key autographs represented. Included in this group is the Chollar-Potosi RN check with violet stamp (Lot 4151), the rarest of all Nevada revenue checks!
 
The ore collection includes high grade gold and silver specimens from key Comstock mines, including the Crown Point, Chollar, California, Gould & Curry, Hale & Norcross, and Ophir. Many are from the famous Gottschalk Ore Collection, with original labels.
 
The stock certificate section is phenomenal, with key autograph pieces and dozens of territorial pieces including perhaps the earliest Comstock mining stock ever issued! It also features 1870s-80s stocks from the key major mines, which can sometimes be even rarer than territorial pieces.
 
Part I will grab the attention of the Comstock and Nevada mining collecting community worldwide. And stay tuned for more items from this collection in different categories coming up in future sales!
 
*The Gary Bracken Collection, Part V*
We’re thrilled to offer more great collectibles from the lifetime collection of Oklahoma lawyer Gary Bracken. This auction features a large Philatelic offering, including US and foreign covers and lettersheets, ultra rare stamps, and express covers. Also from the Bracken Collection: rare items from the famous 101 Ranch including a beaded gun belt (Lot 4017) and original advertising posters; a Buffalo Bill CDV (Lot 4020); Colorado bottles, stocks, and ephemera including a fantastic Baby Doe Tabor Archive (Lot 1238); Native American pottery, and more.
 
*The Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection*
A new round of rarities from this fantastic Arizona collection. This sale includes: artifacts from Western forts in Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, and Wyoming; rare 19th-century ammunition and antique firearms incl. a Confederate revolver and Winchester rifles; and Civil War militaria.
 
*Railroadiana*
A brand new batch of railroad and steamer passes from a private collection. Many feature great vignettes. These are always a huge hit with our collectors; this is a robust collecting community! A key piece is a Central Pacific pass signed by Collis P. Huntington (Lot 1009), one of the “Big Four.” And if you have a collection of passes you’re ready to sell, please consider our auction house; we’re setting records!
 
*Numismatics*
This section includes a new group of very rare Nevada national banknotes (Elko, Ely, Reno); liberty war bonds; US gold coins and coin collections; California and Nevada medals; and more.

*American Bank Note Co. (& Other Engravers) Printers Plate Collection*
The start of a major offering, this sale features rare printers plates from the American Bank Note Company and other engravers. These plates were used for currency and stocks/bonds. Plates are lotted in both the Stock & Currency Sections in the catalog. This collection has not come to market before and should generate huge excitement with our numismatic & stock collectors!
 
*Native Americana*
The Native Americana section in this sale is strong! In addition to pottery from the Bracken Collection, this section has arrowheads, beadwork and clothing, Sioux peace pipes, cradleboards, and jewelry.
 
*Mining & Minerals*
This category is dominated by the previously-mentioned Comstock Collection, but also includes California assay ephemera, mining documents from Colorado and Montana, mineral and fossil specimens from the Chunlin Zhu Collection, and mining artifacts.
 
*General Americana*
A nice group of ephemera from Western states (particularly California, Colorado, Montana, and Nevada) incl. rare West Coast directories and Gold Rush checks & exchanges; plus sub-categories such as art, jewelry, gaming, political collectibles, and sports. The sports category includes historic letters from baseball legend Connie Mack! And much more…
 
Please be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website (holabirdamericana.com) to search for items in your collecting categories.
 
*Timed Auctions*
There is a new auction format we have been experimenting with since last December: special weekend timed auctions. These sales are a mix of both new and old material, and they are where we will now run our lower-priced and/or dealer lots. We have always believed the collectors—you—set the market value. With that philosophy in mind, we’ve set very low start prices (usually just $10) on all lots in the timed auctions. The timed auctions have been a huge hit with our bidders and are a fun format we will be continuing to use in the future. (We just had one this last weekend!) Please check our website or subscribe to our email list to be notified of these internet-only auctions hosted exclusively on iCollector, our preferred auction platform.
 
Ready to sell your collection? We’re always looking for high-quality consignments in many categories, including Mining, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Numismatics, Bottles, Firearms, Stocks, and more.
 
If you would like to know more about consigning, or if you have any questions or comments about this sale, please give our office a call at 775-851-1859. 
 
Our friendly staff is ready to help you continue to build your collection. We’ve created an astonishing community of customers around the world, including private collectors, institutions, and dealers. Remember, your collection could set the next world-record!
 
Thanks again for your continued interest in our auctions. And as we like to say, bid early and bid often!
 
--The Holabird Team-- 


Auction Schedule

Thursday, March 30th, 2023, Lots 1000-1552

Railroadiana & Steamship (1000-1126)

Railroad & Steamer Passes

Transportation Ephemera

General Americana (1127-1502)

Geo. Sort

Political

Jewelry

Musical Instruments

Tobacco & Gaming

Sports

Miscellaneous

Bottles, Brewing, Saloon (1503-1552)



Friday, March 31st, 2023, Lots 2000-2548

Art (2000-2062)

Militaria & Firearms (2063-2192)

Stocks & Bonds (2193-2548)

Mining feat. the Comstock Collection

Railroad

Miscellaneous



Saturday, April 1st, 2023, Lots 3000-3531

Native Americana (3000-3148)

Numismatics feat. Nevada Banknotes (3149-3285)

Philatelic (3286-3531)

Express & US Covers

US Stamps

Foreign Stamps & Covers



Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, Lots 4000-4400

Cowboy & Old West feat. 101 Ranch Group (4000-4026)

Mining feat. the Comstock Ore & Ephemera Collection (4027-4400)

Ephemera & Ore

Minerals, Fossils, Viewing Stones

SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Assorted Political Buttons and Ephemera [161737]1350 - Assorted Political Buttons and Ephemera [161737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
World War 2 Domestic Service Pin. Buttons-Louisville 1929, Dr. Jekyll of Hyde Park, Industrial Workers of the World WW 1, Walsh, Repeal 18th Amendment
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k********M for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Montana Political Ephemera [161738]1351 - Montana Political Ephemera [161738]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 10 blank Kennedy/80 postcards. 1978 Montana Democrat. 1900 Butte State Republican Convention ribbon 6x2". 11 Kennedy'80 bumper sticke...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to k********M for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Political Ephemera of Montana [161574]1352 - Political Ephemera of Montana [161574]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of political papers mostly involving Montana. Flyer from the Montana Women's Christian Temperance Union in favor of adopting the Vols...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Montana Political Autographed Letters, 5 [162207]1353 - Montana Political Autographed Letters, 5 [162207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Montana political autograph signed letters. Sam V Stewart, an American attorney and Democratic Party politician, an attorney, former Montana Supreme
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Modern Democrat Ephemera Collection [161734]1354 - Modern Democrat Ephemera Collection [161734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of Modern Democrat Ephemera. 1976 Shriver poster and packet. About 15 buttons-Carter, McGovern, Kennedy '80, Mondale, Bill Clinton, D...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******x for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Modern Republican Buttons and Ephemera [161770]1355 - Modern Republican Buttons and Ephemera [161770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Bush/Quayle bumper stickers. Reagan/Bush 5x7" color photo. Lets Beat Johnson red card 4x2.25". Buttons-6" Goldwater, 3" Dean, ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to k********M for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Political Ephemera                                                                                  1356 - Political Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 plus. Includes Clinton/Gore '96 small poster, Stanley Arnold hand sign for Pres. 1972, Newsweek's Democratic Convention Scorecard...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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President Postcards and Photos. [148381]1357 - President Postcards and Photos. [148381]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 10. 1. Three Franklin D. Roosevelt political postcards w/divided backs. No postmarks. 2. Seven Teddy Roosevelt postcards. Two w/ TR on ho
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to k********M for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Presidential Postcards [148382]1358 - Presidential Postcards [148382]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. McKinley, Taft and Wilson. Presidential campaign postcards. Some are postmarked, some cartoons and some photos (no RPC). In protective s
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d****9 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Presidential Postcards [148433]1359 - Presidential Postcards [148433]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 31. All in protective sleeves. These are various Presidents, some political, some humorous, greeting cards, Camp Kearney and couple of other
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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U.S. Declaration of Independence Copy [148384]1360 - U.S. Declaration of Independence Copy [148384]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copy of U.S. Declaration on parchment. Has trademark of The Royal Tailor's Chicago Ill., largest and well known custom tailor in the world at t...
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U. S. Consulate Glasgow Correspondence [163478]1361 - U. S. Consulate Glasgow Correspondence [163478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alexander Thomson, Consul of the United States of America for Glasgow and the Dependencies thereof, is certifying James Crum, Esquire and ordering goo
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Stick Pin with Large Natural Pearl [159993]1362 - Stick Pin with Large Natural Pearl [159993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pretty stick pin with a large pearl (possibly Mississippi), 5/8 x 1/4". 14 kt gold mount around pearl. Overall length 2.25". c. 1860-187...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Gold and Bone Pin w/ Gold Nuggets [159992]1363 - Gold and Bone Pin w/ Gold Nuggets [159992]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold pin with bone, possibly mastodon bone. Stamped on reverse Native Gold. Appears to be hand made by a jeweler. 1.75" long with pin back. 14K...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Garnet Gold Miners Hammers Stick Pin [159994]1364 - Garnet Gold Miners Hammers Stick Pin [159994]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual gold stick pin with 2 different crossed garnet gold miner's hammers. We have not seen one like this before, possible c. 1880 from Montan...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to c********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Gold Nugget Flag Ring [161583]1365 - Gold Nugget Flag Ring [161583]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
JADEITE/NEPHRITE FLAG WITH GOLD STARS INLAID. 14K RING WITH GOLD NUGGETS AROUND THE FLAG (ALASKA?!). Eight gold stars in the shape of the Big Dipper,
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Gold Nugget Watch Fob/Pendant [161586]1366 - Gold Nugget Watch Fob/Pendant [161586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pendant made to look like overlapping leaf gold nuggets, but is man made. Probably from a Western gold region, hollow inside, very different. 8 grams;
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Gold Walking Cane Handle - H M James [159495]1367 - Gold Walking Cane Handle - H M James [159495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold handle from a walking cane engraved // Presented / to / H M James //. Electronically tests as 18K gold. Two inches tall, diameter is 1-3/16-inch
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,350.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,350.00
 
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Gold-Plated Locket w/ Tintypes incl. Man with Pistol [163800]1368 - Gold-Plated Locket w/ Tintypes incl. Man with Pistol [163800]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold-plated locket with two tintypes of a man and woman, cheeks tinted pink. The man is holding a Model 1849 pocket pistol, the same gun that was very
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 0.00BP) = 275.00
 
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Nevada County Elks, Belt Buckles and More [160740]1369 - Nevada County Elks, Belt Buckles and More [160740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CA Division of Highways tie tack, BPOE key fob with stone, black stone tie tack, hair band, 2x BPOE 538 Elks belt buckle, Ophir Hill volunteer FD Gras
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Nevada Silver Letter Belt Buckles by Diablo, 8 and Wells Fargo [161870]1370 - Nevada Silver Letter Belt Buckles by Diablo, 8 and Wells Fargo [161870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 oval belt buckles marked Nevada silver by Diablo. Nice front pattern with gold plated letters-F, V, Y, G, N, I, P, U. 2.5x3.5". Rectangular E...
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Estimate : 330.00 - 550.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 0.00BP) = 160.00
 
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Montana Sapphire Collection [159356]1371 - Montana Sapphire Collection [159356]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirty Montana sapphires. Various shapes: (round, pear shaped, rectangular, oval, square, hexagonal), sizes: (0.30 ct - 2.06 ct; most right aro
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to c****a for (1,750.00 + 437.50BP) = 2,187.50
 
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Ancient Star of David Silver Ring [157543]1372 - Ancient Star of David Silver Ring [157543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ancient Star of David, lost wax cast bronze, custom fit within a modern sterling silver ring. Ring size: 9, bezel: 13 mm. Age: 100 BCE - 100 CE. With
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Byzantine Christian Silver Ring [157542]1373 - Byzantine Christian Silver Ring [157542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Byzantine Christian ring, cast silver, bezel incised with amuletic design of boat, mast, and two people as church, cross and congregation. Ring size 7
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Stillweld Ring 1925 [163320]1374 - Stillweld Ring 1925 [163320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Size 8 ring, engraved "R / W / B" inside. Stillweld 1925 on the face. Tests 10 carat. 4.4 grams. Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Turquoise and Silver Rings, 5 [160732]1375 - Turquoise and Silver Rings, 5 [160732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked D shaped size 5. Unmarked single band oval size about 10. Unmarked large spade shaped size 10.5. Unmarked oval dual band like, size 7.5. Unma
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 0.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Antique Pearl Necklace, Double Strand w/14k Gold Flower Clasp [142939]1376 - Antique Pearl Necklace, Double Strand w/14k Gold Flower Clasp [142939]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lariat Length Double Strand Elegant Baroque Akoya Pearl Necklace. Made c1940s-1950s. Incorporates a 7/8" 14 Karat gold hidden-clasp, accented w...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN [156993]1377 - LOT WITHDRAWN [156993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
LOT WITHDRAWN
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Chinese Chi Lin  Silver Amulet/ Beaded Necklace - Antique [159069]1378 - Chinese Chi Lin Silver Amulet/ Beaded Necklace - Antique [159069]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique Chinese Qilin Amulet and Beaded Necklace. The Qilin is a Chinese mythical creature also known as the sacred dragon horse in Feng Shui which sy
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (550.00 + 0.00BP) = 550.00
 
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Naga Heavy Red Multi-Strand Bead Necklaces (Lot of 2) [156901]1379 - Naga Heavy Red Multi-Strand Bead Necklaces (Lot of 2) [156901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two authentic Naga heavy red multi-strand bead necklace with macrame closures. Each has approximately 75 strands of orange/red natural beads with blu
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 0.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Naga Tribal Ceremonial Collar Necklaces Lot of 4 [156902]1380 - Naga Tribal Ceremonial Collar Necklaces Lot of 4 [156902]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Authentic Naga Ceremonial Breast Collar Necklaces. Large beads, shells, wide collars, some with bells and shell sections. 2 larger necklaces have bo
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (700.00 + 0.00BP) = 700.00
 
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Roman Bronze Cross [157548]1381 - Roman Bronze Cross [157548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 5th-6th century AD, Roman bronze cross. 20 mm wide, 30 mm long, with loop at top. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to H****e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Ornamental Mining Pick Jewelry [159995]1382 - Ornamental Mining Pick Jewelry [159995]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
.925 SILVER WITH SMALL GOLD BAR APPLIED AND A SMALL RUBY MOUNTED IN THE CENTER. Mining pick with etched 925 on reverse handle and Tk on blade. 10k gol
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Chinese Jade Pendant [159341]1383 - Chinese Jade Pendant [159341]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chinese jade "Ching" pendant, circa 1725. Custom 14 carat gold bezel. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Egyptian Ankh amulet [157558]1384 - Egyptian Ankh amulet [157558]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Egyptian Ankh amulet, glazed faience, mold made, suspension loop on top. 36 mm high, 17 mm wide. Age: Ptolemaic Period 332-30 BC. Certificate of Authe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Egyptian Carved Steatite [157550]1385 - Egyptian Carved Steatite [157550]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 x 13 mm. Carved steatite glaze white. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Egyptian Ushabti Amulet [157552]1386 - Egyptian Ushabti Amulet [157552]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Egyptian ushabti amulet, glazed faience, mold made, lapped wig, holding two hoes, inscription on front, suspension hole. 48 x 15 mm. Age: 25th Dynasty
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Amulet Collection [157551]1387 - Amulet Collection [157551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amulet: an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease. Lot of 15 different, some carved steatite.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to w**********e for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Ancient Amulets [157539]1388 - Ancient Amulets [157539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven ancient amulets. Dating to the 4th-6th century AD, they were hand formed with the use of a metal die to impress the image just prior to t
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Ladies Watches [157554]1389 - Ladies Watches [157554]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six ladies watches. La Marque, Rendex (with enameled face cover), Elgin, Juvenia, Kronotron and a Timex. Date: Country (if not USA): State
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Pocket Watches [148430]1390 - Pocket Watches [148430]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1. Ingersoll Yankee open face. Has chain w/ small handgun, cylinder turns. 2. Leonard open face. Gold color watch case. Tested and movem
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Pocket Watches  [148429]1391 - Pocket Watches [148429]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. !. Hamilton Lake Tahoe card face pocket watch, 1917. Inside movement stamped A.W.W. Co , MA. Watch does keep time.. 1. Leonard, 1910.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Five Watches and Ephemera [162601]1392 - Five Watches and Ephemera [162601]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes beautifully colored Fossil of golfer. Has a large tin case and paperwork. Also a golden Belle Susse with elk. Parts are loose. Silver time fr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 0.00BP) = 55.00
 
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Invicta Wrist Watches group [143954]1393 - Invicta Wrist Watches group [143954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group of three Invicta watches are: model #2305 Professional Diver watch with 21 jewels; model #3804 in stainless steel like new; and model #5701
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Colt Mfg. Watch Fob Plus Other Jewelry Pieces [163194]1394 - Colt Mfg. Watch Fob Plus Other Jewelry Pieces [163194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White metal watch fob from Colt Mfg. Co. made by the L. A. Stamp Co. 37 x 44 mm. Two Bull Durham jewelry pieces; Bull Durham heads/tails coin. Metal h
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 0.00BP) = 65.00
 
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Milk Glass Button [157549]1395 - Milk Glass Button [157549]
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German mill scene in milk glass button circa 1878. Purchased at Once Upon A Button, New Orleans. 27 mm. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 0.00BP) = 35.00
 
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Jewelry Assortment [157556]1396 - Jewelry Assortment [157556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five ladies necklaces; over a dozen pins and a 1978 award for scholastic achievement in chemistry. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to y******1 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Banjos, 5 Different [161508]1397 - Banjos, 5 Different [161508]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different banjos. Hohner 5 string open back, ebony fingerboard, in like new condition, soft case 31x13", 6 pounds.1939 Vega banjo/mandolin, s...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 0.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Banjos, 5 Strings, 2 [161506]1398 - Banjos, 5 Strings, 2 [161506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Westbrook W6,5 string banjo, ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl inlays, closed back, light wear on back, hardcase with bottom crush 42x15",...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 0.00BP) = 190.00
 
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Flat-top Mandolin Unmarked Maker [161262]1399 - Flat-top Mandolin Unmarked Maker [161262]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This little mandolin is 24 in. overall length with a flat-top that tunes nicely. The tuners are firm and it plays effortlessly. The back panel has a s
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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