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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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Lynde & Putnam2319 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Lynde & Putnam
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lynde & Putnam / Mineral Waters / San Francisco / Cal. A. // ( 1850-1851) : Medium - light, powder blue, metallic pontil. Rare Color. Dug and s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to J*****6 for (135.00 + 33.75BP) = 168.75
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Williams & Severance2320 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Williams & Severance
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Williams / & Severance / San Francisco / Cal // Reverse : Soda & / Mineral Waters. //: 1852-1854. : Medium green. Light inside stain , and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to n******9 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Williams & Severance2321 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Williams & Severance
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Williams / & Severance / San Francisco /Cal // Reverse : Soda & / Mineral / Waters // : 1852-1854. Medium cobalt blue. Medium to light , o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********1 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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XLCR Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco2322 - XLCR Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
XLCR ( au) /SODA / Embossed shield w/ a star / Works // Hutchinson style bottle, very rare. Tolled Top. Pale aqua . Damaged bottle with 4, 1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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California Natural Seltzer Water Bottle, San Francisco2323 - California Natural Seltzer Water Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California( cu) / Natural / Seltzer Water // Reverse: Embossed bear on grass, walking right/ H & G//: 1875-1885. pale aqua, Mint condition. D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*********r for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Chase & Co., San Francisco2324 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: Chase & Co., San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chase & Co / Mineral Water/ San Francisco/ Cal. ( 1853-1855) : Medium forest green. Light case wear, and some pitting overall. One 3/16" ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Chase & Co. Mineral Water Bottle, Three Cities (Stockton, San Francisco, & Marysville)2325 - Chase & Co. Mineral Water Bottle, Three Cities (Stockton, San Francisco, & Marysville)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chase & Co/ Mineral Waters/ San Francisco / Stockton & / Marysville / Cal. : Medium green. Medium amount of case wear. Nice 1" bubble ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********s for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Lynde & Putnam Mineral Water Bottle, San Francisco2326 - Lynde & Putnam Mineral Water Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lynde & Putnam / Mineral Waters / San Francisco / Cal A. ( 1850-1851) . Light teal color. Dug specimen, need cleaning. There is a 1/4" brui...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pioneer Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco2327 - Pioneer Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pioneer / Soda Works // Trade ( cd) ( Monogram- shield ) Mark ( cu): 1877-1896. Brilliant blue aqua, smooth base. Perfect condition. Nice and clean
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Pioneer Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco2328 - Pioneer Soda Works Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pioneer / Soda Works // Trade ( cd) ( monogram - Shield ) Mark ( cu) . Smooth base. 1877-1896. Pale greenish aqua. 1/2" lip chip in top, 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Thompsons Premium Mineral Waters Bottle, San Francisco2329 - Thompsons Premium Mineral Waters Bottle, San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thompson s ( au) / Premium / Mineral Waters ( ad) : Reverse : Union Soda Works ( au) / ( Motif -generator) / San Francisco // : 1872-1895 :Ten pin sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6****A for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: W.H.Burt / San Francisco2330 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: W.H.Burt / San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
W. H. Burt / San Francisco // ( 1852 Only): Medium forest green. Light case wear and a few scratches. Clean, but needs polishing. Very nice grouping o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to J*****6 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: W.H.Burt / San Francisco2331 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda: W.H.Burt / San Francisco
Holabird Western Americana Collections
W. H. Burt/ San Francisco // ( 1852 Only): Medium forest green. Tiny, 1/16" flake in top. Otherwise, very nice condition ,needs cleaning and w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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San Jose Bottling Co. Bottle2332 - San Jose Bottling Co. Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
SAN JOSE BOTTLING CO. / C. MAURER; 11.5Ó x 3Ó, amber. Bottle dates from 1890s. Found along 1888 wagon road from San Mateo to Half Moon Bay...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
 
 
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New Almaden Mineral Water Bottle2333 - New Almaden Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New Almaden ( cu) / Mineral Water // Reverse: ( Block letters) : W & W.: 1860-1872. Pale aqua , clean and shiny , like a new bottle... Mint co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Lippincott & Vaughn, Stockton & Marysville2334 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Lippincott & Vaughn, Stockton & Marysville
Holabird Western Americana Collections
L & V ( Lippincott & Vaughn ) ( 1852-1857): Medium forest green. Really nice condition, near mint with a few light scratches.. Needs cleani...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to T****o for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Lippincott & Vaughn, Stockton & Marysville2335 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Lippincott & Vaughn, Stockton & Marysville
Holabird Western Americana Collections
L & V ( 1852-1857 ) :Medium forest green. Slightly cloudy, but very nice. Exceptionally light wear. Nice deep, pronounced metallic pontil. If th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*********r for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda :  Taylor & Co., Valparaiso2336 - Pontiled California Gold Rush Soda : Taylor & Co., Valparaiso
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Taylor & Co / Valparaiso / Chile // Reverse: Soda water. // 1850's: Light teal colorization, metallic pontil.. The entire inside of the bot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*********s for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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H. Umbach & Co. Pictorial Soda Bottle, Savannah2337 - H. Umbach & Co. Pictorial Soda Bottle, Savannah
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular teal green Umbach bottle with the full face flag and eagle on the reverse. Applied top, no pontil. X-Harmer Rooke from the 1980's. A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to g*****S for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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The Ultimate Hutchinson Soda Bottle2338 - The Ultimate Hutchinson Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice aqua 6" diameter, 14" tall, appx one gallon, old aqua glass. "W.H. Hutchinson, Bottlers Supplies, Chicago, Ills." in lett...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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