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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2 Different Copper Crown Oil Wick Lamps2259 - 2 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****3 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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2 Crown Oil Wick Lamps2260 - 2 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******8 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Crown Brass Oil Wick Lamp2261 - Crown 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******8 for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Crown Copper and Brass Oil Wick Lamp2262 - Crown 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to q******p for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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4 Different Crown Oil Wick Lamps2263 - 4 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*****9 for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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Crown Oil Wick Lamp2264 - Crown 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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4 Different Crown Oil Wick Lamps2265 - 4 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****3 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Choke Crown Oil Wick Lamp2266 - Choke Crown Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4.25 inches tall. 1 small dent. State: City: HWAC#: 49117 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to j*******8 for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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2 Different Demmler Bros Oil Wick Lamps2267 - 2 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:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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C. H. and W.G. Dowd Oil Wick Lamp2268 - C. H. and W.G. Dowd Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 inches tall. Has 2 small hoes and a side dent. State: City: HWAC#: 48276 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 20.00
Sold to j*******8 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Dunlap Oil Wick Lamp in Box2269 - Dunlap Oil Wick Lamp in Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.5 inches tall. Mint condition in original box. Box has a detached end tab. A beauty! State: City: HWAC#: 49122 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (180.00 + 43.20BP) = 223.20
 
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Two Dunlap Oil Wick Lamps2270 - Two Dunlap Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different embossed dome Dunlap lamps. One is near mint, the small size, while the other is about twice as big but not mint. A nice pair. Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to l******8 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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John Dunlap Oil Wick Lamp2271 - John Dunlap Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.25 inches tall. Monongahela Valley. unique to this collection. Nice condition. State: City: HWAC#: 49110 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******8 for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Three Mining Oil Lamps incl. Dunlap2272 - Three Mining Oil Lamps incl. Dunlap
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three similar lamps. One has the classic later Dunlap embossed domed top, while the other two lamps, which appear nearly identical, have no embossing
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Pair of Dunlap Embossed Oil Wick Lamps2273 - Pair of Dunlap Embossed Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of small Dunlap lamps with embossed domes. One is near mint, the other well used and rusty. State: City: HWAC#: 49034 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Felix Oil Wick Lamp2274 - Felix Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.75 inches tall. Made in Shamokin, Pa. Known for light markings. State: City: HWAC#: 48270 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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2 Choice Felix Slantback Oil Wick Lamps2275 - 2 Choice Felix Slantback Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked, probably Felix. Different lid closures. with brass collars. 4 inchs tall, one has a small side dent. State: City: HWAC#: 48275 Da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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C. George Brass Crown Oil Wick Lamp2276 - C. George Brass Crown Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.75 inches tall. Tunnessen "Crown" takeover after 1908. Bottom of spout has a medium dent. Hazelton, PA. State: City: HWAC#: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q******p for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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Five C. George Teapot Mining Lamps2277 - Five C. George Teapot Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five pieces, all with the classic C. George logo from Hazelton. A nice group! Please inspect. State: City: HWAC#: 49019 Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Five Different C. George Teapot Mining Lamps2278 - Five Different C. George Teapot Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five different. C. George, Hazleton, Pennsylvania in small rectangular block. Range in size from 1.6 inches in diameter 2.75 inches tall to 1.8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*****9 for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
 
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