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Great American Treasure Hunt

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

Auction Details

Holabird’s Western Americana Collections Presents
The Great American Treasure Hunt
Western Americana & Numismatic Auction

PREVIEW
HWAC Office
3555 Airway Drive
Reno, NV 89511
Friday - September 12 - 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Sessions 1 & 2
LIVE AUCTION
Saturday, September 13, 2014 & Sunday, September 14, 2014
Starting Time: 9am PST, both days

Session 3
ABSENTEE AUCTION
Internet or phone bidding only.
Sept 15, 2014
Starting time: 9am monday

LOT PICKUP
Tuesday through Friday after the sale,
normal office hours or by appointment

AUCTION LOCATION
HWAC Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
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All items sold for their collectible value only; They have no securites whatsoever.
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Two Virginia City prints from Jean de Strelecki and an iconic drawing.680Two Virginia City prints from Jean de Strelecki and an iconic drawing.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1-2) Strelecki prints from Virginia City. Original art was done in 1927 and 1928. Strelecki was born in Poland and resided in Paris, New York, and Lo
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
William T. Eaves medallion Pattern Silver Spoon.681William T. Eaves medallion Pattern Silver Spoon.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New Discovery William T. Eaves medallion Pattern Silver Spoon. Circa 1868-1870. Offered here are two tea spoons in Medallion pattern, one marked ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to V********e for 388.38
Panorama of Virginia City Stereoview682Panorama of Virginia City Stereoview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stereoview features a lookback on the Comstock. The stereoview was a part of of the Wakins' New Series. Both the photographs measure 3.05&q...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e**********t for 107.55
Stereoview of Virginia City Looking East683Stereoview of Virginia City Looking East
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an early view of the Comstock. The photographer is identified as Lawrence & Houseworth Opticians, Importers of Stereoscopic Goods, San F...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to e**********t for 239.00
Virginia City Water Bond Certificate684Virginia City Water Bond Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia and Gold Hill Water Company. Bond No. 6. $1000 in gold coin issued to N. Lernning (?) or Bearer. Signed by Mayor J.S. Kaneen & Clerk J....
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to L*****1 for 65.73
Gordon Harris personal silver and silver & gold belt buckles685Gordon Harris personal silver and silver & gold belt buckles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Gordon Harris estate. Lot of 2. 1) Front: "Nevada White Hats 1943" on top, "Gordon Harris 1944" on bottom, raised cowbo...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to L*****1 for 1,018.14
Harris Estate Silver Belt Buckle w/$20 gold coin piece686Harris Estate Silver Belt Buckle w/$20 gold coin piece
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Gordon Harris estate. A personal, custom-made silver belt buckle with an 1899 $20 U.S. gold coin, gold overlay on buckle, and four diamonds.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to R*******8 for 1,792.50
Three Western belts w/ silver buckles687Three Western belts w/ silver buckles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great lot of 3. 1) Two women's Western leather belts with silver buckles. One has smaller silver plates with sheep and flower engravings. No mak...
Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********4 for 507.88
Two ledgers for Reno druggist NE Wilson c. 1890s688Two ledgers for Reno druggist NE Wilson c. 1890s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 notebooks. 1) Cover: Laboratory Notes. Nat. E. Wilson. Bayonne City, New Jersey. Begins in Jan. 1891. Last entry in June 1895. Most pages in
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for 59.75
Glass Lantern Geology Slides Assortment689Glass Lantern Geology Slides Assortment
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Glass lantern slides, possibly from a UNR Geology class, as these were found in Reno. Approx. 350 slides, mostly from rural Nevada and the Comstock,
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a****a for 358.50
Glass Lantern Geology Slides Collection690Glass Lantern Geology Slides Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Glass lantern slides, probably from UNR Geology class, as these were found in Reno. Approx. 500 slides, including such categories as Seismology &...
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a****a for 448.13
Reno Stereoviews691Reno Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of 2 images of the bridge overlooking the Truckee River. The stereoviews were produced by the Keystone View Company. Both photographs me
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
White Pine County, Nevada Deputy Sheriff Badge692White Pine County, Nevada Deputy Sheriff Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Belonged to William T. O'Neil. Has state seal in middle. No markings on back. O'Neil was a representative from White Pine County in the Neva...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to S*****8 for 119.50
Brunswick Mills Stereoview693Brunswick Mills Stereoview
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The stereoview was taken along the Carson River. Wakins' New Series. Both the photographs measure 3.05" x 3.05" while the matte measur...
Estimate : 250.00 - 600.00
Sold to R******1 for 149.38
1888 framed map of Nevada6941888 framed map of Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No Mineral County. No Clark County. No Pershing County. The cities in the boldest print are Belmont, Hamilton, Elko, Stillwater, etc. Rand McNally.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M*********n for 95.60
1891 Nevada Legislature Broadside6951891 Nevada Legislature Broadside
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hard to find. 28" x 21". Includes William Stewart, J P Jones, Charles Belknap, Russell Colcord, Orvis Ring, Lem Allen, George Nixon, Willi...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
1910 Nevada Republican nominees broadside6961910 Nevada Republican nominees broadside
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very Rare. 31 1/2" x 24". Complete slate featuring George Nixon, Tasker Oddie, EE Roberts (Reno's famous pro-alcohol Mayor during proh...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
1918 Nevada Legislative group photo6971918 Nevada Legislative group photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
40" x 10". Bright and sharp. Includes first female member of the Nevada legislature, Sadie Hurst (R-Washoe), elected to Assembly in 1918. ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Bixby Huffman Cattle Company sealer698Bixby Huffman Cattle Company sealer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual Nevada seal. Fred Bixby was well known for his Santa Barbara Ranch, but there is no Internet indication that he ran cattle in Nevada?
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 3***6 for 155.35
c1952 Nevada Highway Patrol (etc.) ledger699c1952 Nevada Highway Patrol (etc.) ledger
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Expense account for Highway Patrol, Driver's License Division, Motor Vehicle Division, and Safety Division. City: County:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for 59.75