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 Unmarked Large Carbide Lamps2218Two Unmarked Large Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two unmarked carbides in the style of Justrite and Dewar. Both heavily used. Please see photo. State: City: HWAC#: 47247 Date:
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r********a.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
Unusual Large Early Carbide Lamp2219Unusual Large Early Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual superintendent style carbide lamp, tall, 9 inches tall with unusually small original reflector present. No manufacturer's name anywhere....
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Odds & Ends Carbide Group2220Odds & Ends Carbide Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Odds and ends from the collection. Two FISMA carbides, one unmarked carbide and a third ancient lighting device probably for a buggy or a wagon as wel
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****3 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
Three Mining Lamps2221Three Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) Justrite, U.S.A.; 2) Carbide Mine Lamp by Dewar Mfg. of Brooklyn N.Y.; 3) Green and Red lamp. State: City: HWAC#: 48659 Da
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m*****3 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
Three Large Carbide Lamps and Three Replacement Bases2222Three Large Carbide Lamps and Three Replacement Bases
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three large carbide lamps of probable foreign construction and three replaceable bases. Varying condition, no manufacturers marks. Please inspect. Ave
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****3 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
Hardsocg Carbide Flask2223Hardsocg Carbide Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual HARDSOCG container to hold water matches and carbide. See Thorpe page 235. Rare. State: City: HWAC#: 47177 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
Unusual Carbide Flask2224Unusual Carbide Flask
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual carbide and water flask similar to HARDSOCG, no manufacturer stamp. Similar to an image titled "Miners Filling Station" shown on p...
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to c*********p for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
Carbide Flasks Collection2225Carbide Flasks Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven different carbide flasks. Unusual, nice collection. Please inspect. State: City: HWAC#: 47179 Date:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****3 for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
Carbide Lamp Filling Device2226Carbide Lamp Filling Device
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4.5 inches tall. There is a sticker with filling instructions on the exterior and a hook inside the bottom end. No manufacturer marking. State: C
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
Two Edison Underground Electric Lamps2227Two Edison Underground Electric Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two early belt underground electric lamps by Edison. State: City: HWAC#: 47265 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
3 Oldham's Hanging Electric Lights22283 Oldham's Hanging Electric Lights
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different early hanging electric lights by Oldham's. Please see photo. State: City: HWAC#: 47264 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
Pioneer Brass Electric Light2229Pioneer Brass Electric Light
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early brass electric light, Pioneer Electric Mine Lamp Co. Patent date 1914. Choice. Rare. State: City: HWAC#: 47267 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
Four Different Belt Mounted Underground Electric Lights2230Four Different Belt Mounted Underground Electric Lights
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four different belt mounted underground electric lights. One is a Justrite square, another and early Justrite rectangle. The third is difficult to rea
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****3 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
American Mining Tool Co. Oil Wick Lamp2231American Mining Tool Co. Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.25 inches tall. Ottumwa, Iowa. State: City: HWAC#: 48725 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
George Allen Brass Oil Wick Lamp2232George Allen Brass Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.25 inches tall, brass. 1880's. A few small dings. State: City: HWAC#: 48736 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****3 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
George Anton Globe Oil Wick Lamp2233George Anton Globe Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.75 inches. Globe design on right side and medium dent. State: City: HWAC#: 49107 Date:
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m*****3 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
Three George Anton Mining Lamps2234Three George Anton Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. George Anton, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Eagle above the shield logo. Nice condition. State: City: HWAC#: 49028 Date:
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
Three George Anton Mining Lamps incl. Rarity2235Three George Anton Mining Lamps incl. Rarity
Holabird Western Americana Collections
George Anton with a star in the logo, Washington County Pennsylvania. These three lamps have the classic eagle above the shield logo with the words un
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****3 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
2 C. L. Anton Liberty Oil Wick Lamps22362 C. L. Anton Liberty Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.25 inches tall. Pretty Liberty design on right side is well punched. Monongahela City, PA. One has 3 small spout dings, State: City: HWAC
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
C. L. Anton Liberty Oil Wick Lamps2237C. L. Anton Liberty Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.25 inches and 3.75 inches with brass collar. Pretty Liberty stamp on right side. State: City: HWAC#: 49100 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
2 C. L. Anton Liberty Oil Wick Lamps22382 C. L. Anton Liberty Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 and 3.25 inches tall. Monongahela, PA. Pretty Liberty strike on right side. Nice condition. State: City: HWAC#: 48777 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***1 for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
2 J. Anton and Son Brass Oil Wick Lamps22392 J. Anton and Son Brass Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tin ID plate on spouts. 3.5 and 4 inches tall. Nice condition. State: City: HWAC#: 49126 Date:
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
2 Different J. Anton and Son Oil Wick Lamps22402 Different J. Anton and Son Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 and 4.25 inches tall. Tin ID plate on spout. State: City: HWAC#: 49127 Date:
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
2 Different Copper J. Anton Oil Wick Lamps22412 Different Copper J. Anton Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.5 inches tall. ID brass plates on spout. One has a small dent on bottom of spout. State: City: HWAC#: 49125 Date:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****3 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
J. Anton and Son Brass Oil Wick Lamp2242J. Anton and Son Brass Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4.5 inches tall.Mostly brass construction with brass drip protector. Brass ID plate on spout Near mint. State: City: HWAC#: 49124 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
J. Anton and Son Oil Wick Lamp2243J. Anton and Son Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 inches tall. Unique company punch for this collection, punch is on the side not on the spout. State: City: HWAC#: 49116 Date:
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m*****3 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
Four J. Anton & Son Brass Mining Lamps2244Four J. Anton & Son Brass Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four brass lamps. All have the brass ID tag on the spout. This ID tag is the classic eagle over a banner ribbon with Anton's name. Nice group, p...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*****9 for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
Very Rare Oil Wick Anton Oil Wick Lamp2245Very Rare Oil Wick Anton Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This large oil capacity lamp has an extra fuel hat brace and a few small dings. 4.75 inches tall. The only lamp of this style in this extensive coll
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
Anton's Oil Wick Lamp2246Anton's Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.5 inches tall. Scranton, PA. State: City: HWAC#: 48731 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
Possible Anton Oil Wick Lamp2247Possible Anton Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unknown manufacturer, possibly Anton variety. 2.5 inches tall. Several small dings and dents. State: City: HWAC#: 49119 Date:
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to q******p for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
Beall Bros. Maltese Cross Oil Wick Lamp2248Beall Bros. Maltese Cross Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.5 inches tall. Spout has a dent near the top. State: City: HWAC#: 48733 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****3 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
Large Beall Bros. Oil Wick Lamp2249Large Beall Bros. Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6.25 inches tall with a large flame reflector. Maltese cross logo. Alton, Ill. Founded in 1872. State: City: HWAC#: 48755 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
2 Different Beall Bros. Oil Wick Lamps22502 Different Beall Bros. Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Illinois. Star stamping. 2.75 and 3.25 inches tall. State: City: HWAC#: 48727 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
2 Beall Bros. Oil Wick Lamps22512 Beall Bros. Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.75 to 3.75 inches. One has an oval seal with Maltese cross and the other is a Star. Nice condition. State: City: HWAC#: 48776 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
F. Beiter Oil Wick Lamp2252F. Beiter Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 inches tall. Pittsburgh, PA. State: City: HWAC#: 48729 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********y.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
2 Different Bertels Son and Co. Oil Wick Lamp22532 Different Bertels Son and Co. Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One is 4 inches tall the other is 3.5 inches tall with a brass shoulder and some small dings on the side. State: City: HWAC#: 48726 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
2 Different W. B. Bertels Oil Wick Lamps22542 Different W. B. Bertels Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 3.5 inches tall, spout diameter is slightly different. Wikes-Barre, PA. Founded in 1873. Overall nice condition. State: City: HWAC#:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
Black Diamond Oil Wick Lamp2255Black Diamond Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.75 inches tall. Unusual Black Diamond lamp. State: City: HWAC#: 48716 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
Four Different Chirry Oil Wick Lamps2256Four Different Chirry Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice collection. Range in sizes: 1.5 inch diameter, 1.8 inches tall body size, to 1.8 inches diameter, 2.5 inches tall main body. No significant dents
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
Three Chirry Teapot Mining Lamps2257Three Chirry Teapot Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. One small and two large. Made by Demmler Bros. All three lamps contain the large letter "Chirry" name printed vertically on ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
Dick Cook Oil Wick Lamp2258Dick Cook Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.5 inches tall. Dick Cook written on left side, Lonestar Coal Mine written on right side. Barely legible. Nice condition except for 1 small ding.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******8 for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
2 Different Copper Crown Oil Wick Lamps22592 Different Copper Crown Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both are 2.75 inches tall, double wires on spout base. One is in nice condition the other one has a side dent and dented bottom. State: City:
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****3 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
2 Crown Oil Wick Lamps22602 Crown Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.5 inches tall. One is marked Central Supply Co. Brass collars. One has a dinged base. State: City: HWAC#: 48773 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******8 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
Crown Brass Oil Wick Lamp2261Crown Brass Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 inches tall. Brass body, tin spout and drip ring. 2 small cracks in neck. State: City: HWAC#: 49103 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******8 for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
Crown Copper and Brass Oil Wick Lamp2262Crown Copper and Brass Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.25 inches tall. Copper barrel, brass collar, tin spout. Dent on left side. State: City: HWAC#: 49101 Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to q******p for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
4 Different Crown Oil Wick Lamps22634 Different Crown Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.5 to 4.5 inches. None have "central supply" stamp. All have brass collars. Largest one has some small dents on the spout, smallest on...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*****9 for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
Crown Oil Wick Lamp2264Crown Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Same patent date on top as a Crown, otherwise unmarked manufacturer. 3.25 inches tall. Small dent on left side. State: City: HWAC#: 49102 D
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
4 Different Crown Oil Wick Lamps22654 Different Crown Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 to 3.75 inches. William Tunnessen, Hazeltown, PA. Mostly fair condition. State: City: HWAC#: 48771 Date:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****3 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Choke Crown Oil Wick Lamp2266Choke Crown Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4.25 inches tall. 1 small dent. State: City: HWAC#: 49117 Date:
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******8 for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
2 Different Demmler Bros Oil Wick Lamps22672 Different Demmler Bros Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.5 and 3.5 inches tall, Pittsburgh, PA. and Monoghalia, PA. State: City: HWAC#: 48766 Date:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70