The "Mint State" Americana & Numismatics Auction (2025 May)

Auction Details

Day 1, May 2nd, 2025 (Lots 1000-1558)

Bottles feat. Polak Collection (Lots 1000-1108)
General Americana (1109-1494)
Geo. Sort feat. John Muir & Rare Nevada Documents
Maps & Books
Gaming
General Store & Furnishings
Misc. Categories
Stocks & Bonds (1495-1558)

Day 2, May 3rd, 2025 (Lots 2000-2542)

Native Americana (Lots 2000-2064)
Cowboy (2065-2090)
Militaria, Weaponry, & Political (2091-2187)
Minerals (2188-2319)
Minerals & Fossils
Gold Specimens
Mining (2320-2460)
Assay
Ephemera & Artifacts
Art (2461-2542)

Day 3, May 4th, 2025 (Lots 3000-3542)

Transportation (Lots 3000-3118)
Auto feat. Car Vase Collection
Aviation
Railroadiana, Stage, & Steamship
Vintage Toys (3119-3259)
Numismatics feat. Fred Weinberg Collection (3260-3542)
Currency
US Mint
Ephemera
Ingots & Bullion
Coins
Medals
Tokens

TIMED-ONLY

Day 4, May 5th, 2025 (Lots 4000-4779)

Minerals & Mining (Lots 4000-4087)
Bottles feat. Polak Collection (4088-4227)
General Americana (4228-4508)
Numismatics (4509-4779)

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Denver Rock Drill MFG. Powder Flask [194503]2425Denver Rock Drill MFG. Powder Flask [194503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Powder flask from The Denver Rock Drill Company. It has a removable cap and measures 4"x 7". It has small use dents, but is in very nice ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6*****H for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
Powder Blasting Sticks (4) [196421]2426Powder Blasting Sticks (4) [196421]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four blasting sticks. These were used to clean out drilled holes in rock, in preparation for blasting powder or dynamite sticks being placed. They ran
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S****2 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Blasting Cap & Primer Group (5) [194504]2427Blasting Cap & Primer Group (5) [194504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of blasting cap and primer packages, including Atlas and Hercules containers. There's also a framed label 10"x 12" for Sure Sh...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Atlas Blasting Machine,  3-50 [194377]2428Atlas Blasting Machine, 3-50 [194377]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice Atlas Blasting Machine, model 3-50, white metal plaque on top, leather handle broken at side. 13 x 8 x 63/4". Oak construction. good co...
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to n***w for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
Hercules Powder Box with Assay Equipment [195273]2429Hercules Powder Box with Assay Equipment [195273]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large wood tongue and groove powder box, Hercules 3-X; 18 x 11 x 11 inches; with top. Inside are four assay tools and a large heavy lead weight, which
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******r for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
Lion Blasting Machine [194876]2430Lion Blasting Machine [194876]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lion blasting machine. Plunger operates smoothly. 13x6.75x8". 22 pounds. Wood case has signs of use. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: C...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to n***w for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
Blasting/Explosive Ephemera Lot (8 pieces) [195272]2431Blasting/Explosive Ephemera Lot (8 pieces) [195272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lot of eight classic mining artifacts from the explosives business. 1) California Powder Works wood sign, not original very attractive, 34 x 8 inch
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Mining Collectible Grab Bag [195291]2432Mining Collectible Grab Bag [195291]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes receipt books from a miner's supply store in Nevada City, a framed stock certificate of mining shares in the Alpha Company, a can (part...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Miners' Union Item Group, c. 1900s-1910s [194419]2433Miners' Union Item Group, c. 1900s-1910s [194419]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 3 antique items from miners' unions, c. 1900s-1910s. Lot includes a miner's oil wick lamp with a shield reading 'U.M.W. / OF ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
Mining Artifact Collection [195339]2434Mining Artifact Collection [195339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Includes: plaster prospector statue (painted bronze) (12 inches high); 6-inch unmarked oil lamp; cup/scoop iron piece from a Pelton Water Wh
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Slusher Bucket, Two Wood Handle, Iron Loop handle hoop [196757]2435Slusher Bucket, Two Wood Handle, Iron Loop handle hoop [196757]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sometimes referred to as a hand "dirt bucket", these were often used as slusher buckets underground, attached to a cable to remove fresh b...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to K*****1 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Miners Personal Outfit & Goods [196070]2436Miners Personal Outfit & Goods [196070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chatterley Whitfield Mine. Britain. Miner's Personal Items and Gear. Includes: Head Lamp Hat, Boots, Flask, side pouch. Aged Wear and Tear, Fair...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
Rare Mining Watch Fobs (13) [194491]2437Rare Mining Watch Fobs (13) [194491]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of rare watch fobs, most advertising mining products including Joy Drills, Ingersoll and Rand Jackhammers, the Wisconsin Mining Scho
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to K*****1 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Placer Gold Dealer Sign (Not Original) [194908]2438Placer Gold Dealer Sign (Not Original) [194908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An 18"x 22" framed sign soliciting for placer gold. This is not an original but is a beautiful example of what a gold dealer might place i...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Miners Pick Head [196493]2439Miners Pick Head [196493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 Bowdil brand Miners Pick Head/ imprinted 6-10. Measures 1' 3" x 3". ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to M*****e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Underground Mine Drift Pick [196538]2440Underground Mine Drift Pick [196538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage underground mine drift pick with wood handle. 12x25". Pick has surface rust. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenanc...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Misc. Mining Tins [196825]2441Misc. Mining Tins [196825]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Various Metal Tin Jugs. Fair Condition for most. Circa 1900's. ^ Date: 1900's Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenanc...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Underground Mine Lighting Collection [195338]2442Underground Mine Lighting Collection [195338]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15. Includes: 1) Justrite. Six lamps, five different, patent dates 1912-1915. 2) Autolite. One lamp, no date listed. 3) Dewrlite. One lamp, 191
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Coal Miners' Oil Wick Lamps, Early 1900s [194403]2443Coal Miners' Oil Wick Lamps, Early 1900s [194403]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 4 oil wick miners' lamps in varying condition. All date c. early 1900s. Two lamps are from unknown manufacturers; the other two are fro...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6*****H for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
Coal Miners Photograph [195320]2444Coal Miners Photograph [195320]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matted and framed photograph of about 25 coal miners (note the canvas mine hats with oil wick lamps). Photo is about 7 x 9.5" in 10.5 x 13"...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6*****H for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Brothers in Mining Outfits: Vintage Photo [195281]2445Brothers in Mining Outfits: Vintage Photo [195281]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two brothers in mining outfits tin type, early 1860s or late 1850s. 3 x 4 inches. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Fred W
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****H for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
Gold Dredging Ephemera Collection, Kirshenbaum [195740]2446Gold Dredging Ephemera Collection, Kirshenbaum [195740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection of ephemera, including reports, articles, book chapters, photos, and more. The collection comes from the files of Noel Kirshenbaum,
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to s****B for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
1922 Meese & Gottfried Co. Catalog, Mining/Factory  [194407]24471922 Meese & Gottfried Co. Catalog, Mining/Factory [194407]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A copy of the Meese & Gottfried Company General Catalog no. 10, published 1922. Meese & Gottfried was an engineering and machining firm that...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*********p for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Books on the Great Diamond Hoax (3) [194359]2448Books on the Great Diamond Hoax (3) [194359]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 3 books on the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872. Items in the lot are 'Diamonds in the Salt: The First Authentic Account of the Sensational...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Books on Mining [195664]2449Books on Mining [195664]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: two books Metal & Non-Metallic Mining Catalogs (306 pgs. each), one book Gold Mines of California (259 pgs.) ^ Date: 1934-1970 Count...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********y for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Mineral Industry, 1902, 1908 Volumes, AIME [196647]2450Mineral Industry, 1902, 1908 Volumes, AIME [196647]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Mineral Industry annual reports of the AIME are priceless reports on mining in America for each year. They began publication in 1892 and went thro
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Mining Billheads & Letterheads, 32 [195437]2451Mining Billheads & Letterheads, 32 [195437]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
32 c. 1875-1919 mining billheads and letterheads, 25 with vignettes, Cripple Creek, Heleena, Victor CO, Spokane, Reno, Denver, Livingston MT, Stockton
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Mining Check Collection, 28 Different [195433]2452Mining Check Collection, 28 Different [195433]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
28 different mining checks, 1873-1941. Leadville, Cripple Creek, Goldfield NV, Colorado Springs, Nevada City, Virginia City NV, Denver, Prescott, Boul
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
Mining Clubs & Society Ephemera [196440]2453Mining Clubs & Society Ephemera [196440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of brochures, magazine and newsletters from various mining clubs and societies All in good condition. Please see photos for more details
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Mining Prospectuses and Ephemera Grab Bag [194727]2454Mining Prospectuses and Ephemera Grab Bag [194727]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mining prospectuses and ephemera. BC, Colorado, Nevada, uranium booklet, Idaho, California etc. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Ci
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to T********S.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Mining Prospectus, Agreements & Reports, 4 [195773]2455Mining Prospectus, Agreements & Reports, 4 [195773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cons. Jr Tunnel preliminary prospectus, Warren Mining District, ID, 1900. Butterfly-Terrible Gold MC prospectus with highlighting marks, 1900. United
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to S****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Mining Reports and Prospectuses, 4 [195770]2456Mining Reports and Prospectuses, 4 [195770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kangkagee Dredging Placer Ground in Big Bend, OR. 5pp prospectus. Three Queens Mine, 1933 14pp report. Central Idaho Mining Bureau copy of a draft wri
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to S****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Mining Reports, Letters and Prospectuses, 4 [195436]2457Mining Reports, Letters and Prospectuses, 4 [195436]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1906 American Investment Co letter regarding Black Wonder & West End Gold MC, their bonds have defaulted. 1908 Vulture Mines, AZ prospectus. 189...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Miner Advertisement Reproductions [194414]2458Miner Advertisement Reproductions [194414]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of framed advertisement reproductions: one for 'Miner's Friend Dynamite' from the Hecla Powder Co. (original ad c. 1870s-1900s) a...
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Mining Art, Tobacco/Produce Ads (3) [195075]2459Mining Art, Tobacco/Produce Ads (3) [195075]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 classic tobacco or produce advertisements using mining vignettes. First: 'Welcome Nugget', 14x7.5, framed. Second: 'El Minero', 14...
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Victorian Lithographic Art [196085]2460Victorian Lithographic Art [196085]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Victorian Lithographic Art. Circa - Unknown. All in Great condition and in protective covers. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Victorian Lithographs [196082]2461Victorian Lithographs [196082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15+: Victorian Lithographs by Gray Lithograph Co. Various sizes Includes: Early 1900's Victorian Women. ^ Date: 1906-1910 Country (i...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Lot Withdrawn, MOVED TO LOT 1057a2462Lot Withdrawn, MOVED TO LOT 1057a
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn due to describing error. Redescribed and MOVED TO LOT 1057A
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Little Girl Calendar From 1906 [194917]2463Little Girl Calendar From 1906 [194917]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large 14"x 32" calendar from 1906 and featuring a young girl as the centerpiece. This piece is matted and framed and in excellent condit...
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to n***w for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Nice Wall Hangers (3) [194686]2464Nice Wall Hangers (3) [194686]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three nice framed pictures ranging in size from 13"x 17" to 21"x 24". All are in very nice condition and ready to hang. Please s...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Prints By Tucker Smith - Madison Crossing [195666]2465Prints By Tucker Smith - Madison Crossing [195666]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5: Prints by Tucker Smith, Madison Crossing. Excellent condition. All prints are the same. ^ Date: 1993 Country (if not USA): State: City:
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 700.00
Prints By Tucker Smith - Madison Crossing  [195665]2466Prints By Tucker Smith - Madison Crossing [195665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6: Signed and Numbered 451-456 of 1,000. In excellent condition. Each print is the same. ^ Date: 1993 Country (if not USA): State: City:
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 700.00
Engraving: Mr. Doughty beheaded by Sir Francis Drake [196659]2467Engraving: Mr. Doughty beheaded by Sir Francis Drake [196659]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An engraving by John Goldar, (1729-1795) published by Alex Hogg, No. 16 Paternoster Row, London of the beheading of Mr. Doughty by Francis Drake at
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d********s.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Wing of Freedom by P.B. Wolfe Art [196823]2468Wing of Freedom by P.B. Wolfe Art [196823]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hidden Treasures. "Wings of Freedom" by P.B. Wolfe. Etched in Marble. Bald Eagle. NW American. In Excellent Condition. In Frame with Signa...
Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold to n***w for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Asian Family Print by Virginia Dan [196564]2469Asian Family Print by Virginia Dan [196564]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed and matted print (30" x 36") from an original A/P lithograph by Virginia Dan. Image of Asian children and mother or grandmother. Th...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Framed Americana Workers Art Print [194417]2470Framed Americana Workers Art Print [194417]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A framed Americana art print, artist unknown. The print is a tribute to American workers, depicting various scenes of laborers building, working in a
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Northwest Mountie Print [194674]2471Northwest Mountie Print [194674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Print of Northwest Mountie, dated 1958, with a copyright of William O. Sweet. Framed and matted print measures 18"x 24" and is in nice con...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
"Glory in the Dust"  Luce Print [194920]2472"Glory in the Dust" Luce Print [194920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A print titled "Glory in the Dust" by New York artist Richard Luce. The piece measures 34"x 24" and is unmounted. Very colorful....
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to n***w for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Charles Russell Prints on Canvas (3) [194922]2473Charles Russell Prints on Canvas (3) [194922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three prints of Charles Russell paintings on canvas, with one mounted and framed. They measure 22"x 33", with the framed piece being a lit...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Grand Pa's Pets Print [194673]2474Grand Pa's Pets Print [194673]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By an unknown artist. This work is entitled Grand Pa's Pets. It measures 16"x 24" and is ready to hang. It's in nice condition. Pl...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00