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Great American July Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

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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Wick Lamp on Miners Hardhat2368 - Wick Lamp on Miners Hardhat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Store sample of a miniature miners wick lamp on hardhat. The hardhat measures 3.5 x 5" complete with miniature. Wick lamp classic store sample....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for 726.00
 
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Two Store Sample Miniature Wick Lamps & a Miniature Brass Safety Lamp2369 - Two Store Sample Miniature Wick Lamps & a Miniature Brass Safety Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two store sample miniature wick lamps and a miniature brass safety lamp. All classic store samples. State: City: HWAC#: 47012 Date:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b**********n for 341.00
 
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Large Hanging Oil Wick Lamp w/ Reflector2370 - Large Hanging Oil Wick Lamp w/ Reflector
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6.75 inches tall, screw on cap and large metal reflector. Not marked and unique to this extensive collection. State: City: HWAC#: 48754 Date
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for 60.50
 
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Large Unusual Screwcap Oil Wick Lamp2371 - Large Unusual Screwcap Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4.5 inches tall. Classic Mason jar style closure. Similar to HFJ Co. State: City: HWAC#: 48775 Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****3 for 37.20
 
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Three Unmarked Teapot Mining Lamps2372 - Three Unmarked Teapot Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three unmarked lamps. These three lamps were labeled princess in this major collection but these lamps have no marks found anywhere. More information
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for 72.60
 
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Two Nice Oil Wick Mining Lamps2373 - Two Nice Oil Wick Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two nice brass and copper oil wick lamps. One completely in copper, the other with a brass body and copper spout. No markings of any kind anywhere. S
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for 84.70
 
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Two Unmarked Curved Top Mining Lamps2374 - Two Unmarked Curved Top Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two unmarked curved top lamps. The tops of these lamps are similar to early helmets. One of these has a very crude construction. The other has a very
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****3 for 68.20
 
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Foreign Underground Lighting Lamp2375 - Foreign Underground Lighting Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual cast-iron heavy duty foreign underground lamp. One of our collectors might be able to tell us where this unusual piece somes from. State:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****3 for 161.20
 
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Frog Lamp2376 - Frog Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reflector at top says GLUCK – AUF with crossed hammers underneath. State: City: HWAC#: 47013 Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for 102.85
 
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Underground Lighting Lamp2377 - Underground Lighting Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ornate lamp with reflector and fancy handle. State: City: HWAC#: 47274 Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for 30.25
 
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Squib (Mine Fuse) Holders2378 - Squib (Mine Fuse) Holders
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different long squib holders, some with matches. Measures 7 1/2" each. State: City: HWAC#: 47236 Date:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*****L for 60.50
 
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Mine Lighting Lot: Safety Lamp, Carbide Lamp, Blasting Tin & More2379 - Mine Lighting Lot: Safety Lamp, Carbide Lamp, Blasting Tin & More
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An eclectic collection of mine lighting equipment. Includes a mine safety lamp, blasting tin, carbide lamp base and an unusual oil wick lamp or two.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for 60.50
 
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The Rusty Underground Miner Collection2380 - The Rusty Underground Miner Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 20 rusty underground mining artifacts, all lighting devices of some sort. Includes Wolf lamps, standard carbides, teapot and other treat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********1 for 62.00
 
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Lightweight Steel Miners Candlestick2381 - Lightweight Steel Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A manufactured mechanical candlestick. This candlestick may be the end of the candlestick era, made of lightweight steel probably in the 1920s. Not se
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********1 for 74.40
 
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Miners Candlestick2382 - Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked miners candlestick that is clearly a store sample. Approximately 5 inches long make that 4 inches long inch and a half tall. This is a choice
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to s*********1 for 133.10
 
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Four Miners Candlesticks2383 - Four Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four small to medium sized miners' candlesticks. One has a broken candleholder. State: City: HWAC#: 48655 Date:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to m*****3 for 80.60
 
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Explosives Mining Signs2384 - Explosives Mining Signs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two small mining signs, red lettering on white enamel, both 8 x 4 inches. One says "Blasting / Switch;" the other "disconnect / blast...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for 78.65
 
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Miami Copper Company Mining Sign2385 - Miami Copper Company Mining Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grey lettering on red enamel, 10 x 7 inches. "Keep Away / Danger / High Voltage Electric Line / Peligro / Miami Copper Co." Located 90 mi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******g for 96.80
 
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Pima Mining Company Sign2386 - Pima Mining Company Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black printing on white enamel. "DANGER-WARNING / dangerous conditions / no person other than the / operator or authorized personnel/ shall ent...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to o******x for 223.20
 
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"Danger Not Enough Room" Mining Sign2387 - "Danger Not Enough Room" Mining Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large metal sign. Black red and white on metal. Danger not room enough here to clear man on side of car. Excellent condition. 14 x 20". No loca...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for 99.20
 
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