"Treasures from the Shelves": Americana, Mining, & Numismatics Auction (February Timed 2023)

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Auction Details

Day 1, Lots 1000-1757
Minerals and Mining (1000-1103)
General Americana (1104-1699)
Bottles (1700-1757)

Day 2, Lots 2000-2722
Gaming & Tobacciana (2000-2027)
Jewelry (2028-2056)
Stocks & Bonds (2057-2193)
Transportation (2194-2253)
Philatelic (2254-2494)
Military & Firearms (2495-2552)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2553-2624)
Numismatics (2625-2722)
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American Weaponry Books, 8 [156219]2550 - American Weaponry Books, 8 [156219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 hardcover American weaponry books. Civil War Guns by Edwards, Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia by Lord Vols 1 and 2, American Military Equip...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B****7 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Pistols, Collecting and Shooting in six books [136144]2551 - Pistols, Collecting and Shooting in six books [136144]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains six books on pistols, revolvers shooting and collecting. "Pistol and Revolver Shooting" by Himmelwright 1933, 4th editio...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********y.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company Construction Print and  Stockholder's Report [131568]2552 - Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company Construction Print and Stockholder's Report [131568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of two documents from the Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company. One construction print is dated June, 1920 giving cylinder specif
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to c****n for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Indian Grinding Rock and Mortar with 2 Grinding Stones [139785]2553 - Indian Grinding Rock and Mortar with 2 Grinding Stones [139785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First one is 13 x 24 x 3 inches and 2nd one is 10 x 8 x 5 inches. Grey stone. These stones were found along the banks of the Kern River while discing
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********2 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Buckskin Quiver [157721]2554 - Buckskin Quiver [157721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Laced 2 tone buckskin quiver with top carry loop. 32x3.25". Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Fur Quiver with Arrows [46278]2555 - Fur Quiver with Arrows [46278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native American style quiver with arrows. Fur may be mink, band of beaded design at one end. Carrier handle has metal stud design. Date: Country:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******e for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Small Navajo Dolls (2) [90976]2556 - Small Navajo Dolls (2) [90976]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 handmade Navajo dolls with drawn on faces. man and woman. 8.5". Some mold and decaying fabric. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to D********l for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Beaded Moccasins, Southern Canada [157720]2557 - Beaded Moccasins, Southern Canada [157720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of Southern Canadian moccasins with multicolor X bead pattern. Briar tan, heavily used. 10.5" long. Date: Country: State: City: P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r****z for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Moccasins, 3, and a Belt [152483]2558 - Moccasins, 3, and a Belt [152483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 pairs of moccasins-Canadian brown with rabbit fur 10", Navajo butterfly with blue beads 10", Navajo with blue and green beads 7". 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****y for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Pottery Shards from Kansas [155852]2559 - Pottery Shards from Kansas [155852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains four Riker boxes of pottery shards made and found in Kansas; a total of over 100 pieces. No known dates applied to this group. Pleas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Acoma Pottery and Other [142779]2560 - Acoma Pottery and Other [142779]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Acoma pieces, a small pot 2.5" tall, 3.5" diameter and a handled vase %" tall, 4.5" diameter with 1" top opening, plus ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to D********l for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Double Orb Pot, New Mexico, Diamond Bands [142776]2561 - Double Orb Pot, New Mexico, Diamond Bands [142776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Double orb pot separated by the half inch opening, with double lined black diamonds adorning the outsides of the wide part of the orbs. 4.5" lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to D********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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New Mexico Native American Pottery (3) [142615]2562 - New Mexico Native American Pottery (3) [142615]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) 4 3/4" diameter, 3" tall 2.) 3.5" diameter 2.25" tall 3.) appears to be pre 1920 2.5" diameter and 2.5" tall. All ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********1 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Mexico Coarse Weave Single Rod Basket [142772]2563 - Mexico Coarse Weave Single Rod Basket [142772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9.5" diameter, 3" tall. Dark brown died rim and V patterns. Attractive basket. Date: Country: Mexico State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********O for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Alaskan Basket, c. 1920's [158524]2564 - Alaskan Basket, c. 1920's [158524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Woven Alaskan basket, c. 1920's. Ruby highlights. 4.25x7.25". Some rim damage, see photo. Date: Country: State: Alaska City: Proven...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Mukluks and Grass Coil Basket [138560]2565 - Mukluks and Grass Coil Basket [138560]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fur-lined mukluks with baby blue and pink bead work, 8-1/2 inches long; Eskimo Grass Coil Basket with cover, 4 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold to t********f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Tohono O'odham Pictorial Tray [158523]2566 - Tohono O'odham Pictorial Tray [158523]
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Tohono O'odham pictorial tray with 4 people. Has rim damage, see photo. 12". Date: Country: State: Arizona City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Hupa/Yurok Winnowing Basket [140392]2567 - Hupa/Yurok Winnowing Basket [140392]
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Vintage open-twined, Northern California Hupa/Yurok sifting basket used to process food by winnowing grain, 11 inches in diameter x 4 inches tall. Bas
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Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********O for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Coastal Indian Baskets [148630]2568 - Coastal Indian Baskets [148630]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) generic pine needle basket sewn with raffia; 6 inches in diameter, 2 inches tall. 2) Washington-Oregon coastal (Makah?) turned basket;
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********O for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Generic Loom Beadwork Set (4) [146568]2569 - Generic Loom Beadwork Set (4) [146568]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes 4 seed bead style neck pieces in bright colors and patterns. The black piece is the longest measuring 17" end to end. The tan piec...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Generic Loom Beadwork Set (6) [146566]2570 - Generic Loom Beadwork Set (6) [146566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes 6 beaded Native American fringe necklaces in display case. The largest one is quite a showpiece in blue and black beads with a trio of ci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 260.00 - 450.00
Sold to m********9 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Turquoise/Coral Watch Bracelet [140335]2571 - Turquoise/Coral Watch Bracelet [140335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver watch bracelet set with two turquoise and two coral stones. Leaf design, probable old pawn, unsigned. Inside measure is 6.25 inches wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 480.00 - 800.00
Sold to c****n for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Two Chunk Turquoise Necklaces [147213]2572 - Two Chunk Turquoise Necklaces [147213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two turquoise and silver Navajo necklaces. Natural polished chunk turquoise with silver bench beads. Both necklaces are 17” long. (both have
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c****n for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Quandelacy Inlaid Ring [147218]2573 - Quandelacy Inlaid Ring [147218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Striking turquoise and silver inlay ring. Probably by Zuni artist Amy Quandelacy, unsigned. This is her signature design with Inlaid sleeping beauty t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*********r for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Zuni Sun Face Bolo [147223]2574 - Zuni Sun Face Bolo [147223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zuni Sun Face bolo, unknown artist. Beautiful mosaic inlay of onyx, mother of pearl, turquoise and coral. 1.75” x 1.75”. Black leath
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********l for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Bear Claw/Turquoise Watch Band [147221]2575 - Bear Claw/Turquoise Watch Band [147221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bear claw design, Navajo watch band, not hallmarked. Possibly Mike Thomas. Two bear claws with silver caps, turquoise stones and leaf silver designs.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to b********u.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Malachite Necklace Set [125172]2576 - Malachite Necklace Set [125172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful malachite necklace set with silver work in a floral pattern to the right side of the pendant and also positioned above the screw b
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*********r for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Mixed Group of Vintage Jewelry [147226]2577 - Mixed Group of Vintage Jewelry [147226]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mixed group of jewelry pieces: 1) Western style 1940’s Mexican belt buckle in silver with rose gold overlay design. Set with two small rubies
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****y for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Two Miniature Beaded Items [119998]2578 - Two Miniature Beaded Items [119998]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully beaded vase, geometric patterns in white, red, black. yellow, and green. Some loose beading around top of rim. 3 x 2" diameter. Tin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********l for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Misc. Cherokee Ephemera, Books, VHS Tapes [135581]2579 - Misc. Cherokee Ephemera, Books, VHS Tapes [135581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardback and paperback books, VHS tapes is telling about the Cherokee Nation, The Story of New Echota. Book of Etowah Papers by Moorehead; Sam Houston
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****c for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Montana Indian Books [148152]2580 - Montana Indian Books [148152]
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16 Indian books, mostly Montana. Indians of Yesterday by Gridley, Charlo's People by Wolf, The Nez Perces by Haines hard and soft covers, Chief ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to n*******4 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Framed Photo Plate of John-Abbott Osage by Curtis [152134]2581 - Framed Photo Plate of John-Abbott Osage by Curtis [152134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely framed and matted photo plate of John-Abbott Osage by SF Curtis, copyright 1927. Plate 17x12", frame 31x27". Date: Country: ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to u********y.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Basket Beader Mounted Photo [155024]2582 - Basket Beader Mounted Photo [155024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mounted photo of a basket beader at work. c. 1920's. Photo 5x7". Light turquoise staining mostly on right border and mat. Date: Country:...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********e.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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"Old Bets" Sioux Woman CDV Card [151245]2583 - "Old Bets" Sioux Woman CDV Card [151245]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This CDV card shows a Sioux woman, Azayamankawin AKA Old Bets (Betsey) a woman who cared for 269 Minnesotans during the Sioux uprising of September 18
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m****y for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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The Wood Gatherer Photo Print [155025]2584 - The Wood Gatherer Photo Print [155025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hopi Wood Gatherer photo by Roland W Reed. Mule carrying wood with a man behind, in front of a structure. 14x18". Date: Country: State: A...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c****n for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Saddle Blanket--Two Grey Hills [151566]2585 - Saddle Blanket--Two Grey Hills [151566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Double saddle blanket. Most likely Zapoltec or Chimayo, or maybe one of the pueblos along the Rio Grand. Circa 1980's-1990's. 28" x 62&...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to M********1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Yei Be Chei Weaving [137439]2586 - Yei Be Chei Weaving [137439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yei Be Chei (YeiBiChai) means "Holy People". Yei Be Chei represents harmony and beauty, called "hozho". But, harmony and beauty ...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to c****n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Chimayo Rugs, 5 [158106]2587 - Chimayo Rugs, 5 [158106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Chimayo rugs, small and large. Green, red, blue. beige, c. 1920's-1930's, 23x9", poor condition. Brown, pink, beige, blue, c. 1970...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Decorative Rug Group, 3 [158520]2588 - Decorative Rug Group, 3 [158520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 decorative rugs. Black, red. beige stripe pattern, 63x30", poor condition. Orange, white, red with 5 ladies, 56x28" poor condition. Beig...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to J**********a for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Decorative Rug Group, 4 [158522]2589 - Decorative Rug Group, 4 [158522]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 decorative rugs. Mexican pink, brown, aqua, white 30x27". White, brown, aqua, grape 29x28". Red, black 58x29", stains. Brown, turqu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Mexican, Navajo Style Rug [156489]2590 - Mexican, Navajo Style Rug [156489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mexican Navajo style rug with black, gold, grey and rust colors. Gold corner tassels. 60x38.5". Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to c****n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Navajo Saddle Blankets, 2 [156887]2591 - Navajo Saddle Blankets, 2 [156887]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Navajo saddle blankets. Red, white with leather tag-CWRC 1988, 62x32", poor condition. Beige, tan 59x33", stained. Please inspect. Dat...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Tourist Blankets, 6 [158127]2592 - Navajo Tourist Blankets, 6 [158127]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Navajo tourist blankets. Maroon, tan, grey. white 40x19". Grey, red, blue, white, tan 40x19". Red, brown, grey, beige 34x16", fair ...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 750.00
Sold to 3******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Navajo Transitional Blanket [157482]2593 - Navajo Transitional Blanket [157482]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
36 x 55" Poor condition. Date: c1910 Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to O**Y for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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South American Rug Trio [156812]2594 - South American Rug Trio [156812]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) 2nd half 20th century about 20 x 70" fair condition. 2.) 2nd half 20th century 20 x 56 good condition 3.) fair about 22 x 40" approx...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 3******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Rug (Afghanistan or Pakistan) [83524]2595 - Rug (Afghanistan or Pakistan) [83524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wool rug. 3'3" x 6'. This run is heavily worn, please inspect. Date: c1880 Country: Afghanistan State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 70.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Two Belgium Made Tapestries  [108736]2596 - Two Belgium Made Tapestries [108736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) A Venetian scene--a gathering with gondolas in the background. Approx. 15" x 46", rich coloring. 2) A Spanish scene--party with musicia...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Floral Persian-Style Rug [151560]2597 - Floral Persian-Style Rug [151560]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Persian style, modern "mille-fleur" rug, 3'8" x 6'3", plus 2-inch tassel fringe. Beautiful design, Red central ground wi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Modern, Persian Rug [139924]2598 - Modern, Persian Rug [139924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern, Persian-style rug, 5'8" x 9', plus 2-inch cotton fringe. Classic Persian medallion pattern woven in modern, contemporary colors...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to j*****O for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Persian Style "Mille Fleur" Rug [151561]2599 - Persian Style "Mille Fleur" Rug [151561]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modern Persian style, 49" x 70", plus 2.5-inch tassels. Central medallion, "Mille Fleur", white background with red, light blue,...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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