American History & Hall of Fame Showcase, June 2024

Extremely rare presentation piece to one of the original owners (S S. Murphy) of the Hidden Treasure Mine, White Pine Mining District. Dated Austin, N

Lot of eight bronze medals, dated 1800-1809. Each medal 40 mm. Napoleon; Simplon; Bataille De Friedland; St. Bernard. France Salvatore Falcone Col

Obv.: Hero of the Struggle Against / Atrocious British Despotism / Theobald Wolfe Tone / 1798; Rev.: In Loving / And / Everlasting / Remembrance / Of

Medallic Art Company of New York made these official statehood medals for the 49th state in 1959. Medals are 63 mm; silver weighs 134 grams. Both in o

Rare in silver! Obv.: Historic Mono County Courthouse / (building) / Bridgeport California; Rev.: Rededication Centennial / 1880 / Supervisors / Morri

Medallic Art produced this Tom Van Zant designed silver medal for the California Bicentennial in 1969. In original box; 63 mm; 139 grams (4.5 oz 999 p

Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition / 1909 Seattle 1909 // Bronze Medal / (unawarded); Bronze; 76 mm; 177 grams. Made by The Gorham Company. Seattle Wash

Sculpted by James Ferrell for The Franklin Mint in 1975. In original packaging with certificate of authenticity. Proof sterling silver 1500 grain meda

Rare silver medal honoring the cartographers who were the first map makers to use the name America (after Amerigo Vespucci). Obv.: Ringmann-Lud Waldes

Obv.: Charles Lindbergh New York Paris / Aetatis / Svae / XXV / G. / (high relief portrait). Rev.: Alarvm Remiglio Ivncta Primvm Oceani Littora / MCM

Struck by the Royal Mint, designed by Norman Mainwaring. The College of Arms was founded by King Richard III in 1484. Rare in the original box with pa

Obv.: Light / Liberty / Law / (lady's head); Rev.: The New York Free Academy / Was Founded / 1847 / By Act Of The Legislature / And / Vote of th...

Eglit 55. 1892 bronze; 50 mm. Obv.: Christopher Columbus / Born 1456 / Died 1506. Rev.: Souvenir World's Columbian Exposition Chicago U. S. A. 1...

1889 bronze medal advertising Denman Thompson's play "Two Sisters" at McVicar's Theatre Chicago, April 30th 1889. Centennial of Ge...

Chilean independence leader Bernardo O'Higgins was also revered in Argentina, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. Obv: Brigadier Bernardo O'Higgins ...

Rare. Dewitt JCB 1860B. Maj. Gen. Philip Kearney / (portrait) / Born June 2, 1815 // United States Army / Liberty & Union. Wm, rd., 31 mm. ...

Obv.: General U. S. Grant / (high relief portrait) / (1868) / Hugues Bovy Fecit Geneve (Swisse). Rev.: I Intend To Fight It Out On This Line If It Ta

Guglielmo Marconi Portuguese medal honoring great Italian inventor. Designed by Joao Da Silva. In original box. Not the common 1 1/2 inch size but the

Lot of eleven medals depicting scenes from the Gold Rush. Silver Club, Sparks Nev. .999 fine silver; miner panning for gold; Auburn 1966 Gold Rush Day

Lot of two medals made by Medallic Art Company of New York; Bronze and silver. Obv.: John Fitzgerald Kennedy / (portrait); Rev.: President of the Uni

Presidential Art Medals issued these two silver medals sculpted by Ralph J. Menconi in 1964, shortly after JFK's assassination. In original box ...

Two silver medals commemorating Samuel Longhorn Clemens. 1) 1835 Mark Twain 1910 // Loyalty To Petrified Opinion Never Freed A Human Soul; 38 mm; 27 g

From The Danbury Mint: a wooden case for 200 sterling silver rounds: one for each year of American history. This lot includes the case (23 x 12 x 5 in

Danbury Mint sterling silver rounds. Each is 40 mm, 525 grains, 38 grams. Historical events on the obverse; facts on the reverse. Four rounds: 1786-17

Danbury Mint sterling silver rounds. Each is 40 mm, 525 grains, 38 grams. Historical events on the obverse; facts on the reverse. Ten rounds: 1790-179

Danbury Mint sterling silver rounds. Each is 40 mm, 525 grains, 38 grams. Historical events on the obverse; facts on the reverse. Ten rounds: 1800-180

Danbury Mint sterling silver rounds. Each is 40 mm, 525 grains, 38 grams. Historical events on the obverse; facts on the reverse. Ten rounds: 1810-181

Danbury Mint sterling silver rounds. Each is 40 mm, 525 grains, 38 grams. Historical events on the obverse; facts on the reverse. Eight rounds: 1820-1

Issued by Danbury Mint in 1972. Blue binder 9 x 1 x 2 inches with 60 sterling silver rounds depicting events in the history of medicine through human

January 11, 1962 the constitution of the Miccosukee Tribe was recognized by the federal government. This hard shell case stamped "Miccosukee In...

Set of six sterling silver proof medals marking the Milestones of Manned Flight: Leonardo Da Vinci; The Montgolfier Brothers; The Wright Brothers; Cha

Rare in silver! Obv.: Historic Mono County Courthouse / (building) / Bridgeport California; Rev.: Rededication Centennial / 1880 / Supervisors / Morri

Silver round in a jewelry holder 3 x 3 inches. Coin reads: 1872 National Parks Centennial 1972 / grizzley bear; Rev.: Big Trees 1890. No markings but

Obv.: The Cooper Union For The Advancement of Science and Art / Founded A D 1859 By Peter Cooper / A Mechanic of New York / Born 1791 / Died 1883; Rev

Three silver medals minted by Slade, Hampton & Son in 1970 to commemorate the 350th sailing of the Mayflower in 1620. In original hard shell blu...

Made by Medallic Art Company of New York, designed by Toivo Johnson in 1961. Three inch bronze. Obverse: Christopher Columbus; reverse: tribute to Aug

St. Louis Agricultural and Mechanical Association Organized 1856. Unawarded. 37 mm; 24.7 grams. Julian AM 75. Salvatore Falcone Collection

Lot of five early restrikes of bronze peace medals from the U. S. Mint: Van Buren (1857), Tyler (1841), Fillmore (1850), Buchanan (1857), Johnson (186

Ideal gift for a new mom! Signed Legastelo. 56 x 66 mm; 87.5 grams. Salvatore Falcone Collection

The first button is of a large button at 1.875 in. a garland of wheat and plow. The back is missing the clasp, made in England. The second button is a

This button is from "Happy Jack" Mountain. A recreation area in Arizona. The button is .75 in. with a fixed stud back. Arizona

This button is from the Federal Lighthouse Service. A two piece button at .75 in. depicting a lighthouse made by "Horstmann/Philadelphia"....

This button depicts Hercules and two pillars at 7/16 in. in diameter. Similar design from the Spanish Real. Colonial period with shank. .c 18th. Plea

This old button depicts a blooming flower. Two piece construction with loop shank. 1 in. in diameter.

This button has been repurposed from a one-half cent piece with the initials "G" on the front. At 1 in. diameter and no shank.

This group of five buttons of First Responders has: two fire dept. buttons, Camden new Jersey domed made by S. Abrahams, FD reverse extra Quality heav

This is a pair of fraternal ribbons of the Italian Catholic Federation and Woodmen of the World organizations. The Italian Catholic Federation ribbon

Nugget looking gold piece (12 x 15 mm) on a 15 inch gold chain, 14 carat. Total weight 6.4 grams.

Gold nugget (11 x 24 mm) on a 18 inch long 12 carat gold chain. Total weight 10.6 grams.

King George V 1913 gold sovereign in a 14 carat bezel with 18 inch chain. Total weight 19.5 grams.

These volumes are produced by the director of the United States mint, and have critical production reports of each of the minutes, from the production

Vintage 7 1/2 inch tall lavender octagonal jar (2 1/2 inches wide at base) labeled: "Pin-Money." Several definitions can be found: 1) a sm...

Obv. Exposition buildings and grounds on globe; below, on globe World's Columbian Exposition. / Chicago. 1892-3; above all World's-Fair; bel...

ANACS certified VF 35. Rare token! In business 1904-1914. Obv.: GOOD FOR / 25c / IN TRADE / HOPE CITY / HOTEL; Rev.: SMOKE / REINA DE ORO / CIGARS. B

ANACS certified EF 40. Rare token! In business 1904-1914. Obv.: GOOD FOR / 25c / IN TRADE / HOPE CITY / HOTEL; Rev.: SMOKE / REINA DE ORO / CIGARS. B

BUTTE SALOON / BISBEE, ARIZ. // GOOD FOR ONE DRINK OR CIGAR (star cutout); Br., rd., 21 mm. R6. Bisbee Arizona

Lot of two rare Maricopa County tokens in similar condition; some rust and dark spots: ELLSWORTH BROS. / 1.00 / IN TRADE / HIGLEY, ARIZ. // MASTER ME

W.L. PALMERS / POOL / HALL // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Al., rd., 25 mm, R8. (1913-1915) Pearce Arizona

Rare territorial token! THE ANTLERS / PRESCOTT / A.T. / L.A. RUB. STAMP CO. // GOOD FOR / 12½ / CENTS / AT THE BAR; Br., rd., 21 mm, R9. Pre...

PONY SALOON / J.H. MARRS / PROP. / TOMBSTONE, ARIZ. // GOOD FOR / A / SMILE; Br., Sc 8, 29 mm. R9. Tombstone Arizona

Two of the finest known tokens from the Hite Gold Mining Company: 1) HITE GOLD MINING CO. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE ONLY; Br., rd., 25 mm. ...

Two saloon tokens from California: 1) LONG'S SALOON / FRANK LONG / PROPRIETOR / 412-2ND ST. / EUREKA // GOOD FOR / 10¢ / IN TRADE (10 remov...

Extremely rare, possibly the finest known token from Tex Rickard's saloon at 304 Main Street, Goldfield: THE NORTHERN, INC. / GOLDFIELD, / NEV....

Very rare COLUMBIA SALOON / MARY MINE, / NEV. // GOOD FOR / ONE / DRINK; Br. rd., 22 mm. Columbia, founded in 1904 as Stimler in Esmeralda County, had

THE FOUNTAIN / BAR / RAWHIDE, / NEVADA. / MOISE K. CO. // GOOD FOR / 1 / DRINK; Br., rd., 21 mm. Rare cleaned token. Rawhide Nevada

Rare c1908 green paper 25c token. This was Tex Rickard's second Northern Saloon. When it was burned in the 1908 fire, he lost interest and soon ...

A small paper token, Good For One Drink / Bonanza Hotel, / J.J. Winn, / Silver City, Nev.; Rev.: Drink Jesse Moore / Whiskey. J J Winn operated the Bo

This lot holds one token and one button for Alemite Bear gear oils. 1930's. The button is 1.25 in. across. In like new condition. The token is 1...

Set of ten official souvenir sterling silver spoons from the 1915 San Francisco Panama Pacific International Exposition. Each spoon depicts a building

This large collection of more than 80 Panama-Pacific International Expo snap shot photos includes two original Expo promo postcards, one canceled in 1

Two large size (4 1/2 x 7; 5 x 7 inches) souvenir cards from the Chicago and World's Fair. One card has Electrical Building and Lincoln Park; th...

Lot of eight souvenir spoons from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition of Chicago. Four are sterling. Electrical Building; Mines & Mining; ...

Lot of six souvenir spoons from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in Saint Louis. Four are sterling, and two plated. Cascade Gardens; Liber

A collection of 18 ribbons from county fairs, conferences, conventions, picnics, events, etc., mostly from Ohio (one from Michigan), c1892-941. Please

The World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago 1892 was the first use of commemorative stamps for promotion of an event. This pristine aluminum med...

This white metal medallion is 58 mm, unlike the HK 156 issues. Obv. Across center, on ribbon, World's Columbian Exposition; below at l., 1892, b...

Made by Oneida Community for the Lake Shore Michigan Southern Railway. Six souvenir spoons from the 1901 Pan American Exposition held in Buffalo New Y

Quadruple plate ladies hat pin holder from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. 4 inches long, 2 inches tall, hinged top.

Lot of seven different choice souvenirs from the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition. Salvatore Falcone Collection

A B Stewart/Druggist/Bodie, Cal bottle. Choice purple color, never washed, displays beautifully with only a .25" lip chip. Bridgeport Bodie Col...

4" Kuhlmann Bros/Drugs/Bodie, Cal. bottle. Small back base chip. Please inspect. Bodie California

Found in place at Bodie. Kuhlmann Bros/Drugs/Bodie, Cal. 4.25". Small chips on bottom of lip. Bodie-Bridgeport Collection. Bodie California

Brilliant emerald Hollister Soda Works/Hollister, Cal. syphon bottle w/o syphon. 4 small bruises, no apparent chips or cracks. Hollister California

Very nice collection of 27 Nevada City and Grass Valley bottles. 2 different Clinch clear embossed whiskey fifths. 3 different modern crown sodas. Lar

Amber fifth, Spruance Stanley & Co./Wholesale/Liquor Dealers/San Francisco/Cal. #750 in Barnett. No apparent chips or cracks. San Francisco Cali...

Rare c. 1867 Golden City Pottery & Fire Brick Works, Golden, Colorado 2 gallon crock. 11.5x7.5". .5" chip on top of lip, no other appa...

Clear Eagle/Bottling Works/Goldfield/Nev. Crowntop, 7.75", .25 base chip. Never cleaned. Goldfield Nevada

Light aqua Hutch Pioneer Soda Works/Smith & Brian Co./Reno, Nev. Smith and Brian were proprietors of the Pioneer Soda Works from 1900 to 1906. T...

4 rare decanters, we have never seen these before! Reno, Prima Donna Casino by Beam, 100 months old. 3 in original boxes-Dug's West Indies ship,...

A nice collection of 25 older beer bottles in a wide variety of colors. Six have the double ring top, generally applied top, generally from the 1882 c

About 70 antique patent medicines and medicine related bottles, circa 1870 to 1910. Every bottle in here is embossed with the name of a company or dru

Five embossed Western whiskeys +2 on embossed Amber fifths and 11 un-embossed clear whiskey flask's. The embossed whiskeys are: crown distillery...

14 figural floral and grape glass vases, some are hand painted. c. 1890-1910. Some have ground tops, see photo. Frank & Gwen Rider collection

More than 100 wine labels from vintners in Germany, c1920s-30s. Wineries include: N. Fromm, Burgerspital, Scharzberger, Hoffman John, and more. Please

This is a collection of ink wells & trays. Trays made of brass or pot metal. Bottles are of various sizes & shapes. All in nice condition. P...

Collection of Midwestern and Eastern embossed whiskey, 15.Hayner whiskey, Troy Ohio, quart, three examples. Taylor and Williams whiskey, Louisville Ke

Dozens of old bottles, mostly US, some foreign. Includes 3 poisons, 3 purple whiskeys, drug store, various liquors, perfume, stoppers etc. See Photo.

Group of (10) pepper sauce and spice bottles c. 1875-1910. They range in size from 6.5 to 8.5 inches tall, and range in color and design. These bottle

Olive green Udolpho Wolff's/Schiedam/Aromatic Schnapps, applied top. Teal L Q C Wishart's/Pine Tree/Tar Cordial/Phila. No apparent chips or ...

A gift for the friend who has everything! A sterling silver fish with seven moving sections, whose jaw is a bottle opener. Stamped Mexico and 925. Wei