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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Chippewa Indian Beaded Bandolier Bag3000 - Chippewa Indian Beaded Bandolier Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chippewa beaded cloth bandolier bag. Beaded with floral design above the pouch. The pouch and strap also have floral designs. Beaded and wool tassels
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (800.00 + 192.00BP) = 992.00
 
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Yakima Beaded Bag3001 - Yakima Beaded Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yakima pictorial beaded bag. Beaded image of Indian Chief on one side and design painted on reverse side. Very good condition. 10.5" x 9.75&qu...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Plains Beaded Moccasins3002 - Plains Beaded Moccasins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Plains Indian beaded buckskin moccasins. Simple beading design, a few beads missing. Inside of soles are painted with design. 10.25" lo...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Alaskan Mukluks3003 - Alaskan Mukluks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seal skin mukluks with fur and leather soles and straps. Decorative ties. Well worn soles. State: Alaska City: HWAC#: 37409 Date:
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ceremonial Sash Belt by Willie Sitzwiisah Coin3004 - Ceremonial Sash Belt by Willie Sitzwiisah Coin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ceremonial Sash Belt by Willie Sitzwiisah Coin, Hopi. Turquoise bear fetish attached. 80" x 3.25" State: Arizona City: Hopi HWAC#: 4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Beaded Turtle Toy from Duckwater Area3005 - Beaded Turtle Toy from Duckwater Area
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obviously for use by a child. 6 inches from head to tail. Back left leg is starting to detach. Rips on bottom on leather. See photo. State: Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********1 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Seven Miniature Baskets3006 - Seven Miniature Baskets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven Miniature Baskets: two are pine needle and horsehair, papago; one pine needle, papago; one yucca w/ lid, Mary Thomas; one navajo wedding basket
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Tohono O'Odham Coyote Tracks Basket3007 - Tohono O'Odham Coyote Tracks Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice clean design featuring coyote tracks, excellent condition. 15" diam x 3.5" deep. State: Arizona City: HWAC#: 32019 Date: c....
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Tiny Baskets and Pottery3008 - Tiny Baskets and Pottery
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tiny Baskets and Pottery: 1) Gilbert Ortega, horsehair papago basket--exquisite!!! 2) Horsehair miniature basket/bowl; 3) 3 very tiny black woven bask
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Early Paiute Basket3009 - Early Paiute Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Paiute (possibly made by Alice Dick or Alice Temoke). Diamond design, early 1900's. This beautiful basket is in very good condition, 12.5&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to l*********1 for (500.00 + 120.00BP) = 620.00
 
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Vintage Paiute Basket3010 - Vintage Paiute Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small, simple basket with triangle designs. Good condition, parts of design are faded. 5.75" diameter, 2-5/8" high. State: Nevada City:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*******t for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Nisenan Native American Pine Basket3011 - Nisenan Native American Pine Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In very nice condition. 3.5 x 5". The Nisenan (often called Maidu) have made their homes in the foothills of Nevada County for thousands of yea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to x*********s for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Ink Bottle w/ Woven Covering3012 - Ink Bottle w/ Woven Covering
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very old ink bottle, woven over. Weaving is worn on top edge. 2" high x 1.75" square. Possibly Paiute made, no design, plant fiber, pitch....
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Acoma, V. Victorino Pot3013 - Acoma, V. Victorino Pot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
V. Victorino polychrome pot, 3" h x 4.5" diameter. beautiful hand painted design. Excellent condition. State: New Mexico City: Acoma ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to x*********s for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Two Miniature Pots--Thomas Natseway3014 - Two Miniature Pots--Thomas Natseway
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Miniature Pots by Thomas Natseway, Laguna Pueblo. Natseway is very well-known for his incredible miniature pottery. Intricate designs on pots ofte
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (450.00 + 108.00BP) = 558.00
 
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Eight Charming Turtles and More3015 - Eight Charming Turtles and More
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight small turtles: 1) P. Jojola, Isleta Pueblo; 2) J.F. Gachupin, Jemez Pueblo; 3) Jerry D. Jemez Pueblo; 4) Cleo; 5) Denise J. Vallo, Acoma Pueblo;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Three Turtles3016 - Three Turtles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Turtles: 1) N. Guni, 1983. Laguna Pueblo. 6" x 2.75" x 4" turtle. 2) Dora, Isleta Pueblo, 6" x 2.75" x 4" turtle...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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New Mexico Pottery3017 - New Mexico Pottery
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New Mexico Pottery: 1) Larger pot by MS from Acoma Pueblo. Etched pot, bear image, 3.5" high x 4" diameter. 2) B. Conejo, small seed pot. ...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Six Miniature Pots3018 - Six Miniature Pots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six Miniature Pots: one by Camilio Sunflower Tafoya - Santa Clara Pueblo redware sgraffito Seed Jar with Turtles--magnificent!; one by S. Z. P., redwa
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Two Pots by Dine Artist, Elmay3019 - Two Pots by Dine Artist, Elmay
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Pots by Dine Artist, Elmay: 1) Seed pot, etched in are two wolves. 2.5" high x 4" diameter. 2) Seed pot with etched goose. 3.25" ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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