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Great American July Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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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2 J. Anton and Son Brass Oil Wick Lamps2239 - 2 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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2 Different J. Anton and Son Oil Wick Lamps2240 - 2 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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2 Different Copper J. Anton Oil Wick Lamps2241 - 2 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****3 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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J. Anton and Son Brass Oil Wick Lamp2242 - J. 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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J. Anton and Son Oil Wick Lamp2243 - J. 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to m*****3 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Four J. Anton & Son Brass Mining Lamps2244 - Four 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*****9 for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Very Rare Oil Wick Anton Oil Wick Lamp2245 - Very 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Anton's Oil Wick Lamp2246 - Anton's Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.5 inches tall. Scranton, PA. State: City: HWAC#: 48731 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*****9 for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Possible Anton Oil Wick Lamp2247 - Possible 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to q******p for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Beall Bros. Maltese Cross Oil Wick Lamp2248 - Beall 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****3 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Large Beall Bros. Oil Wick Lamp2249 - Large 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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2 Different Beall Bros. Oil Wick Lamps2250 - 2 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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2 Beall Bros. Oil Wick Lamps2251 - 2 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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F. Beiter Oil Wick Lamp2252 - F. Beiter Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 inches tall. Pittsburgh, PA. State: City: HWAC#: 48729 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j********y.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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2 Different Bertels Son and Co. Oil Wick Lamp2253 - 2 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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2 Different W. B. Bertels Oil Wick Lamps2254 - 2 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#:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Black Diamond Oil Wick Lamp2255 - Black Diamond Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.75 inches tall. Unusual Black Diamond lamp. State: City: HWAC#: 48716 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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Four Different Chirry Oil Wick Lamps2256 - Four 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Three Chirry Teapot Mining Lamps2257 - Three 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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Dick Cook Oil Wick Lamp2258 - Dick 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******8 for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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