Great American July Auction

Auction Details

This three day sale has highlights in many of our collecting categories including Mining, Saloon, Native Americana, Numismatics, Postal History, General Americana, Tokens, Railroad & Express, Bottles, and Western Art & Americana.

SESSION ONE OVERVIEW
Our Saloon & Cigar section features brewing advertising, beer trays, cigar tins, ephemera, and match cases. Following this, our Bottle section includes beer bottles, whisky flasks, and other Western glassware.

Our Gaming section has rare chips and tokens (including ivory chips), a Keno goose, a slot machine, and early dice games.

Numismatics features Israeli coins and medals, U.S. medals including ANA, and US and Mexican coins including a large selection of belt buckles with Morgan Dollars and Peace Dollars.

Next comes our Railroad & Express section. Highlights include: a Leland Stanford signed pass; a Tonopah & Tidewater lock; a Virginia & Truckee loaner watch (and other V&T ephemera); and 1860s American Express Co. stock certificates with signatures from Wells, Fargo, & Holland.

We then have the largest Postal History section we've had in many years. There is a particular focus on Nevada with rarities from Esmeralda, Bernice, Cradlebaugh, and others. The section ends with Nevada revenue stamps and large US stamp collections.

Session One ends with our Token section which has pieces from California, Nevada, Montana, as well as rare Good For Mirrors.


SESSION TWO OVERVIEW
Session Two is all Mining. Our Mining section features a fabulous assortment of mine lighting devices including carbide lamps, safety lamps, oil wick lamps, and candlesticks. We also have explosives-related material including blasting cap tins, wood boxes, and ephemera. In addition, the section has more mining signs, assay material, mining artifacts, and ephemera such as stock certificates and other mining documents and books. Don't miss a unique and very important set of Bank of California/Virginia City letters (Lots 2573-2576).

SESSION THREE OVERVIEW
Session Three begins with a diverse and large Native Americana section: beadwork, baskets, pottery, rugs, points, a large section of turquoise and silver jewelry, kachinas, sculptures, and Native American & Western art. Don't miss Lot 3184, a Millicent Hearst painting.

Our General Americana section begins with a group of taxidermy pieces from two collections including a Western museum. We then have our usual varied and diverse selection of General Americana artifacts and ephemera including: an early ivory ship; rare California directories; turn-of-the-century Goldfield Gold Rush furniture (Lots 3480-84); early film and stage autographs; and much more. Be sure not to miss the premium early Western silverware lots including a once-in-a-lifetime offering of Comstock groups. The session ends with Dealer Specials, large bargain-priced groups of ephemera.

Table of Contents
Day 1, Saturday, July 8th (Lot 1000-1728)
Saloon, Cigar, & Tobacco (Lots 1000-1083)
Bottles & Insulators (Lots 1084-1183)
Gaming (Lots 1184-1210)
Numismatics (Lots 1211-1297)
Coin & Western Belt Buckles (Lots 1298-1393)
Railroad & Express (Lots 1394-1453)
Philatelic & Postal History (Lots 1454-1607)
Tokens (Lots 1608-1728)


Day 2, Sunday, July 9th (Lot 2000-2656)
Mining (Lot 2000-2656)
Mine Lighting Devices
Safety Lamps (2000-2065)
Carbide Lamps (2066-2230)
Oil Wick Lamps (2231-2374)
Misc. Lighting (2375-2383)
Mine Signs (2384-2400)
Explosives (2401-2462)
Assay (2463-2476)
Mining Artifacts (2477-2492)
Ephemera (Sorted State/City) (2493-2656)

Day 3, Monday, July 10th (Lots 3000-3613)
Native Americana & Western Art (3000-3204)
Beadwork, Baskets, Pottery, & Rugs (3000-3027)
Jewelry (3028-3049)
Points, Tools, & Ephemera (3050-3060)
Kachinas & Sculptures (3061-3143)
Native & Western Art (3144-3204)
Taxidermy (3205-3223)
General Americana (3224-3613)
Miscellaneous (3224-3328)
Sorted by State/City (3329-3571)
Dealer Specials (3572-3613)

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Two Very Early Justrite Carbide Lamps2119Two Very Early Justrite Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two of the very earliest Justrite lamps. See Thorpe page 128. These two lamps have patent December 17, 1901 and May 7, 1912. One of the two is the con
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to g*****R for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
Two Early Lever-Feed Justrite Lamps2120Two Early Lever-Feed Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Circa 1913. See Thorpe page 129 figure 14. The earliest of these as a single patent date, May 7, 1912. This lot has two identical lamps, one slightly
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******8 for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
Early Lever-Feed Justrite Lamp Pair2121Early Lever-Feed Justrite Lamp Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
See Thorpe page 129 figure 14. This is the second oldest, patent date 1901, 1912, and 1913. This lot has two lamps, both slightly different with the s
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****R for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
Two Early Lever-Feed Justrite Lamps2122Two Early Lever-Feed Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
See Thorpe page 129, figure 14. This model has three patent dates, the latest of which is November 23, 1915. This is a pair. Identical. State: Cit
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
Justrite Carbide Apparatus2123Justrite Carbide Apparatus
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Justrite number 44 belt carbide apparatus tube to a light on the hat. Patent 1914. Unusually rare. State: City: HWAC#: 47260 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
Five Justrite Superintendent-Style Carbide Lamps2124Five Justrite Superintendent-Style Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of five Justrite superintendent style lamps. This group of five are duplicates in the main collection. A number of different varieties here. A
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to G********B.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Justrite Lamp with Miners Candlestick Attachment2125Justrite Lamp with Miners Candlestick Attachment
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Justrite with miners candlestick attachment. Condition 9. This is addition for any mining collection! State: City: HWAC#: 46364 Date:
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
7 Justrite Lamps with Miners Candlestick Attachment21267 Justrite Lamps with Miners Candlestick Attachment
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Justrite lamps, all brass, all with the small reflector. All in excellent condition, two different attachment devices, later generation of Justr
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
Five Justrite Lamps2127Five Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Justrite early lever-feed lamps circa 1913 to 16. Each of these are slightly different. State: City: HWAC#: 46357 Date:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Three Justrite Lamps2128Three Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different Justrite Lamps with two attachment messages to the back. Difficult to discern the reflector type which is attached to the body of the
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
Two Different Justrite Superintendent Lamps2129Two Different Justrite Superintendent Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early models. The latest patent date is 1901. One in nickel plate the other brass. A nice early pair. State: City: HWAC#: 47172 Date:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j********t for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
Two Justrite Lamps2130Two Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different Justrite lamps of identical construction, one brass, one nickel plate. Two different attachments on the back. Each have three patent dat
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
Four Possible Justrite Lamps2131Four Possible Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four carbide lamps, similar to Lot 46362, but different. Patent applied for. But each has a reflector of the same metal as the body, unlike four 46362
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (170.00 + 35.70BP) = 205.70
Three Justrite Lamps w/ Different Attachments2132Three Justrite Lamps w/ Different Attachments
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three early Justrite, variety, each has a different hat attachment device, which is what sets this lot apart from the others. State: City: HWAC
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****n for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
Four Justrite Lamps2133Four Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Justrite lamps. Each lamp has a distinctly separate reflector, which fits snugly into the body. Each has a lighting device. Lamps say patent appl
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G********B.. for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
Eight Justrite Lamps2134Eight Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of eight handheld small Justrite lamps, each of which appears to be different. All are nickel plated. They all look similar but are not.
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8***1 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
Five Justrite Lamps w/ Medium Reflectors2135Five Justrite Lamps w/ Medium Reflectors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Justrite carbide lamps with medium size reflectors. These lamps are later model Justrites, all identical, a nice display. All excellent condition
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (170.00 + 35.70BP) = 205.70
Three Small Justrite Lamps2136Three Small Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three small Justrite Lamps with medium size reflectors. This group is a generation or two older than ID 46366. A nice group, all very fine to excellen
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to l******8 for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
Two Justrite Lamps2137Two Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Justrite brass lamps with 1912, 1913, 1915 patent dates. Small reflector attached to the body, identical hat hooks. Different than others in the c
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to j********t for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
Four Handheld Justrite Lamps2138Four Handheld Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four handheld small to medium Justrite lamps with the reflector. Smoothly fits to the body. Three are nickel plated, while one is brass. Different fro
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to G********B.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
Five Nickel-Plated Justrite Lamps2139Five Nickel-Plated Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five nickel plated handheld Justrite lamps. One is a little smaller than the others with a unique connection to the body. Different than others in the
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
Probable Justrite Large Carbide Lamp2140Probable Justrite Large Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unmarked large carbide, with handle and hook in brass in the style of Justrite but completely unmarked. Excellent condition. State: City: H
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
Four Handheld Justrite Lamps2141Four Handheld Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Justrite lamps, with reflectors smaller than those in 46369 with the distinctly different backside of the reflector. Each is handheld. Excellent
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
Two Justrite Carbide Lamps2142Two Justrite Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Justrite style brass lamp pair with hand holder. Large 6 inch reflector. Marked Justrite with a 1915 patent date. One lamp in brass and the othe
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (65.00 + 13.65BP) = 78.65
Justrite Carbide Trio2143Justrite Carbide Trio
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different Justrite superintendent lamps, hand held with hooks and handles. State: City: HWAC#: 47171 Date:
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********1 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
Three Brass Justrite Lamps2144Three Brass Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three brass handheld lamps with nickel reflectors. The attachment of the reflector to the body is similar to the attachment method in 46370. Different
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
Two Tall Body Justrite Lamps2145Two Tall Body Justrite Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two tall body Justrites, duplicate to the collection, excellent condition. State: City: HWAC#: 47007 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to j********t for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Two Justrite Repair Kits in Boxes2146Two Justrite Repair Kits in Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Justrite repair kits in original boxes. The boxes are heavily worn. Tops detached. 10 x 8 x 2.5 and 6 x 8 x 2 State: City: HWAC#: 47270
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
Justrite Carbide Lamp Replacement Parts Toolbox2146aJustrite Carbide Lamp Replacement Parts Toolbox
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Really neat piece to complement your carbide lamp collection and possibly help you replace missing parts. Justrite engraved metal box with sloping gla
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q******p for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
Uncle Sam Carbide (Justrite) Lamp for "Use in Wet Mines"2147Uncle Sam Carbide (Justrite) Lamp for "Use in Wet Mines"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncle Sam carbide mine lamp. Made by Justrite. A removable spiral valve, stem improved tip protector, travel proof water. For use in wet mines. Rare,
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
Lu-Mi-Num Style Carbide Lamp2148Lu-Mi-Num Style Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Fred R. Belt Company. Please inspect. State: City: HWAC#: 47006 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********y.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
Lux Carbide Lamp2149Lux Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Lux, from Sweden. Oval brass tag on the back, black, no reflector. The only one in this collection! State: City: HWAC#: 47161 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*****n for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
Pinnacle Antique Carbide Lamp2150Pinnacle Antique Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual lamp marked "The Pinnacle Lamp" behind the holder on the backside of the lamp. This is a cast lamp similar to the Little Giants...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********y.. for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
Two Pinnacle Carbide Lamps (Australia)2151Two Pinnacle Carbide Lamps (Australia)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large lamps, one appears complete, the other without reflector. The name is embossed in the metal itself. Please inspect. State: City: HWAC
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
British Premier Lamps2152British Premier Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Premier lamps from Leeds. One has the brass plaque insignia, the other does not. The one with the insignia has a brass top, the one without is all
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Three Premier Carbide Lamps2153Three Premier Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Premier carbide Lamps. Three different reflectors, all small size of brass. State: City: HWAC#: 46463 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
Two Premier Carbide Lamps2154Two Premier Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Premier Cristella carbide lamps from Leeds. One and a half inch diameter brass tag on the back, brass top, white metal bottom. Both lamps nearly i
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (120.00 + 25.20BP) = 145.20
Possible Premier Carbide Lamp2155Possible Premier Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This large carbide is nearly identical to the Premier. It differs slightly, has no markings whatsoever and maybe an early model of a Premier. State:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
Unusual Riemann Carbide Lamp2156Unusual Riemann Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Highly unusual handheld and handled carbide made by Riemann. This unusual carbide has dual opening doors to expose the glass shielded lamp. A beauty.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*********1 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
Two Shanklin Carbide Lamps2157Two Shanklin Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two slightly different lamps manufactured by Shanklin of Springfield, Illinois. State: City: HWAC#: 46348 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****6 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
Five Different Simmons Carbide Lamps2158Five Different Simmons Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different Simmons lamps. These are all slightly different and all from the second generation. State: City: HWAC#: 46347 Date:
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to n*****L for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
Early Simmons Carbide Lamp2159Early Simmons Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An early Simmons carbide lamp made under the Baldwin name. Similar to the lamp in Thorpe on page 38. Rare. State: City: HWAC#: 46343 Date:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i****1 for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
Second Early Simmons Carbide Lamp2160Second Early Simmons Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An early Simmons carbide lamp made under the Baldwin name. This piece is the same as seen on page 38 of Thorpe. State: City: HWAC#: 46344 Da
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j********y.. for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
Two Early Simmons Carbide Lamps2161Two Early Simmons Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two very early Simmons lamps in brass. One has the reflector support behind it, the other does not. Both lamps are void of the carbide measuring tool
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to A******n for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
Brass and Nickel Simmons Carbide Lamps2162Brass and Nickel Simmons Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A brass and nickel plated example of the handheld small Simmons lamp. The brass lamp is missing the handles. The reflector attachments are slightly di
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
Two Stella Carbide Lamps2163Two Stella Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Stella carbides, one with reflector and one without. Both with brass tags, both different. Nice group. State: City: HWAC#: 47174 Date:
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
Sun Ray Carbide Lamps2164Sun Ray Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different small Sun Ray carbide Lamps. Please see photo, nice group, all with different reflectors. State: City: HWAC#: 46342 Date:
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sun Ray Carbide Lamp2165Sun Ray Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sun Ray, with the Sun Ray reflector. See Thorpe page 52, figure 17 center. Condition 9. State: City: HWAC#: 46340 Date:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*******8 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
Sun Ray Carbide Lamp Pair2166Sun Ray Carbide Lamp Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different Sun Ray lamps, one in brass, one nickel plate. Same style, this is a matched pair. State: City: HWAC#: 46341 Date:
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
Victor Carbide Lamps2167Victor Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nickel and a brass deep dish reflector small cap lamps. State: City: HWAC#: 47008 Date:
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to J********r for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40