January 2018 Auction: Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, Railroad, Mining, Native Americana

Auction Details

Our first auction of 2018 is a special two-day, 1,400+ lot sale with items in more than a dozen collecting categories, including Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Mining, Postcards, Bottles, General Americana, Native Americana, Antique Firearms, Military, Cowboy, and a Bargains & Dealer Specials Section.

*Highlights*

--A rare grouping of 19th century silverware from jewelers on the Comstock Lode, including a never-before-seen M.M. Fredrick silver chalice.

--A stunning California Gold-in-Quartz watch plus other jewelry

--A large General Americana section featuring ephemera from Western states like California, Nevada, Colorado, Montana; large postcard collections from Utah and Washington; and art.

--An assorted Mining section with reference books, lamps, spoons, rare stock certificates, photographs, documents, and ore and fossil specimens

--All sorts of Native Americana including baskets, beadwork, clothing, tools, war clubs, rugs, pottery, and ephemera

--Cowboy collectibles such as art, ephemera, saddles, irons, clothing, and photographs

--A Firearms & Weaponry section featuring rare antique ammunition and knives

--Military collectibles including Civil War documents, photographs, and a rare Ambulance Corps Arm Band

--Coin collecting books, catalogs, US coin sets, US and foreign medals, bank notes/currency, and ingots

--Rare slot machines, gaming chips, and ephemera in our Gaming section

--A fabulous antique Bottle section featuring California Gold Rush Sodas and Nevada Medicines, including examples used in Fred Holabird's bottle books.

--Railroad reference books, padlocks, nails, passes, and other ephemera including train wreck photo collections

--A small but select offering of Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles including 1850s stock certificates

--Collectibles from 8 different World's Fairs & Expositions

--The auction concludes with a large Bargains & Dealer Specials section full of collectibles from many categories including Mining, Railroad, Tokens, & General Americana. These lots are either large groupings or entry-level items, meant to help restock dealer inventories and jumpstart a new generation of collectors!


Full Auction Schedule

Day One, January 20th, 2018 (Lots 1001-1723)

*General Americana (Lots 1001-1377)
*Foreign (Lots 1378-1391)
*Mining (Lots 1392-1578)
*Minerals (Lots1579-1596)
*Art (Lots 1597-1625)
*Native Americana (Lots 1626-1723)

Day Two, January 21st, 2018 (Lots 2001-2726)

*Cowboy (Lots 2001-2054)
*Firearms/Weaponry (Lots 2055-2102)
*Military (Lots 2103-2135)
*Numismatics (Lots 2136-2192)
*Gaming (Lots 2193-2210)
*Tokens (Lots 2211-2232)
*Bottles (Lots 2233-2365)
*Saloon (Lots 2366-2373
*Railroadiana (Lots 2374-2483)
*Wells Fargo (Lots 2484-2489)
*World's Fair & Expositions (Lots 2490-2508)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (Lots 2509-2726)
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Simmons Hutch Soda Bottle, Prince Edward Island2279 - Simmons Hutch Soda Bottle, Prince Edward Island
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Prince Edward Island. Simmons Hutch soda bottle from Charlottetown with a backwards N. Aqua Hutch soda bottle, mint. Date: Location: Prince Edward
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Collection of Cures, Liniments, and Magical Potions2280 - Collection of Cures, Liniments, and Magical Potions
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Generally 19th century. 18 bottles. Includes Potter Drug, Mother's Friend, Jaundice, Hood Sarsaparilla, Omega Oil, Rev. Brown's Elixir, Eben...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*********r for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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19th century Alcohol-based Potions in Bottles2281 - 19th century Alcohol-based Potions in Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes: Half pint amber strap sided whiskey flask with star embossed on the shoulder; Doyle's hop bitters, applied top, medium amber; Warner&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to J**v for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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First Higgins Ink2282 - First Higgins Ink
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aqua 7.5" tall "Chas. M. Higgins & Co., New York" "16oz" with original paper label in recessed band in the center. 3&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*********r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Two Lalique Signed Frosted Birds2283 - Two Lalique Signed Frosted Birds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large and small frosted birds by Lalique. The large piece is a bud vase with a separate removable bud holder, signed "Lalique France" on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to p******y for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage hip flask with glass liner windows2284 - Vintage hip flask with glass liner windows
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a vintage hip flask with no markings. It is glass covered in low quality silver for a window pane effect. One small ding in the cap. about 8 o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 200.00
Sold to L*******5 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Deamer Soda Bottle, Grass Valley, California2285 - Deamer Soda Bottle, Grass Valley, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Deamer / Grass valley // Reverse ( Block Letters ) W.E. D. //1870-1880's. ; Pale aqua...Clean and shiny , mint specimen. Small pinhead on base, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A*******d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Deamer Soda Bottle, Grass Valley, California2286 - Deamer Soda Bottle, Grass Valley, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Deamer / Grass Valley // Reverse : ( Block letters ) W. E. D. 1870's-1880's : Pale aqua. Slight inside cloudiness , and one are of light ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda:  Kimball & Co., Marysville2287 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Kimball & Co., Marysville
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kimball & Co. ( 1853-1586) : Light , cobalt blue. Two patches of medium case wear, on the body. Otherwise, very light wear overall. Bold embossi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********s for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Kimball & Co., Marysville2288 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Kimball & Co., Marysville
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kimball & Co. ( 1853-1856) : Medium to light, cobalt blue. Does have a 3/4" circular chip in the top, as well as a 1/4" crack .Medium ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to o*******m for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Henderson's Bonanza Mineral Water Bottle, Mendocino, California2289 - Henderson's Bonanza Mineral Water Bottle, Mendocino, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
G. M Henderson 's ( au) / Bonanza / Mineral Water / Mendocino ( au) / Cal // : 1890-1892 : Rare bottle. Pale blue aqua, smooth base, with nice ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Two J. I. Bliven & Co. Soda Bottles, Oakland2290 - Two J. I. Bliven & Co. Soda Bottles, Oakland
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot # 1 : J. I. Bliven & Co( au) / Oakland / Cal // Base embossed : Made By / Gravitating Stopper / John Matthews / Pat Oct 11 1864 / New York...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2291 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Bay City Soda Water Bottle, Sac City, California2292 - Bay City Soda Water Bottle, Sac City, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bay City ( Su) Soda Water ( Sd ) / Block Co / 2 Diagonal Branches / S. F. // Reverse : Large Star . // 1871-1880's. Beautiful , light royal blue...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to A*******d for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Boley & Co. Soda Bottle, Sac City, California2293 - Boley & Co. Soda Bottle, Sac City, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boley & Co / Sac City // ( 1850-1862): Medium cobalt blue. Clean bottle , with light general wear. But, there is a 3/8" inside lip bruise,...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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E. L. Billing's Soda Bottle, Sac City, California2294 - E. L. Billing's Soda Bottle, Sac City, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
E. L Billing 's ( au) / Sac City // Reverse: Geyser Soda ( au) // 1872-1879 : Brilliant, grass green. Clean and shiny, but damaged. There is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to J*****6 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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E. L. Billing's Soda Bottle, Sac City, California2295 - E. L. Billing's Soda Bottle, Sac City, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
E. L Billing's ( au) / Sac. City // Reverse : Geyser Soda ( au) // 1872-1879: Beautiful, sky blue. The blob top ,has a 1/16" tiny outside e...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : M R & D., Sacramento, California2296 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : M R & D., Sacramento, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
M R & D...( 1863-1864 ) : Medium cobalt blue. Exceptionally light wear. No chips or cracks, or even any scratching. But, there was a 1"x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to e********e for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda :  Sacramento Eagle2297 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Sacramento Eagle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eagle Soda ( With embossed eagle, facing right ) , non slug pale variant. ( 1852-1863) : Pale greenish aqua. One of then best examples I have seen, wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to b*********r for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda :  Henry Winkle, Sacramento, California2298 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Henry Winkle, Sacramento, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Henry Winkle / Sac City // Reverse: XX // : 1852-1854: Pale aqua, metallic pontil. Beautiful specimen. Crude early morning glass. Near mint with a a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to J*****6 for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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