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May 2018 Americana, Railroad, Mining, & More Auction

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

Auction Details

Welcome to our May 2018 auction! This four-day sale has close to 3,000 lots in the following collecting categories: Native Americana, Cowboy & Western, Mining, Tokens, Numismatics, Bottles, General Americana, Railroadiana, and a large Bargain/Dealer Specials section.

Highlights include:

*Our first offering of tokens from a prominent Texas Collection.

*A new batch of railroad passes from the Potter Collection.

*A Mining section that features a new group of territorial Nevada stock certificates as well as rare California, Montana, Arizona, and Colorado pieces.

*A Cowboy section with spurs, bits, ephemera, and two incredible Pawnee Bill Wild West Show posters.

*Baskets, pottery, jewelry, rugs, points, art, and more in our Native Americana section.

*California soda bottles and rare Nevada medicine bottles.

*Numismatics incl. US and world coins, currency, scrip, medals, and other exonumia.

*Ephemera from the Al Adams Collection, Potter Collection, and Prag Collection including early US and world maps; Montana fort & Indian trader documents & early Montana mining pieces; early Idaho documents; Western postcards and postal history with a focus on Arizona; plus rare pieces from California, Nevada, Oregon, and more.

*A large Bargain/Dealer Section featuring both entry-level collectibles and large dealer lots ideal for resale. Our philosophy for this section is to help beginning collectors start their collections and to restock dealer inventories, therefore helping grow the collecting community as a whole.

Full Auction Schedule

Day One (May 7th, 2018) (Lots 1000-1734)
Native Americana (1000-1172)
Baskets
Pottery
Jewelry
Rugs & Weavings
Beadwork & Clothing
Points, Tools, & Weaponry
Art
Ephemera & Books
Cowboy & Western (1173-1264)
Spurs
Bits
Clothing
Buffalo Bill / Pawnee Bill
Ephemera
Mining (1265-1734)
Artifacts (Lighting, Signs, Explosives, Hard Goods)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort)


Day Two (May 8th, 2018) (Lots 2000-2754)
Tokens (2000-2249)
Numismatics (2250-2379)
Medals
Coins
Currency & Scrip
Ephemera
World’s Fairs & Expositions (2380-2406)
Gaming (2407-2431)
Bottles (2432-2654)
Insulators
Soda
Medicine
Misc.
Saloon, Brewing, Cigar, & Tobacco (2655-2718)
Beer & Brewing
Cigar & Tobacco
Jewelry (2719-2754)

Day Three (May 9th, 2018) (Lots 3000-3730)
General Americana

Day Four (May 10th, 2018) (Lots 4000-4752)
Railroadiana (4000-4189)
Passes
Ephemera
Bargains & Dealer Specials (4190-4752)
Gen. Americana
Mining
Numismatics
Tokens
Railroad
Postal


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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A. M. Cole Apothecary Bottle, Virginia City, Nevada2585A. M. Cole Apothecary Bottle, Virginia City, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A. M. Cole / Apothecary / Virginia City , Nev // Base: W.T. & Co. ( au) / C / U. S. A. ( ad) // 1885-1890. Clear, Tooled top,rectangular with...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
A. M. Cole Apothecary Bottle, Virginia City, Nevada2586A. M. Cole Apothecary Bottle, Virginia City, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A. M . Cole Apothecary / Virginia ( su ) / City ( su) /Nevada // 1897-1905. Variety #12... Known as the Breed Oval, although its rectangular bott
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m***i for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
A. M. Cole Apothecary (Script) Bottle, Virginia City, Nevada2587A. M. Cole Apothecary (Script) Bottle, Virginia City, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A. M. Cole Apothecar'y ( Yes, there is an apostrophe here !!) / Virginia ( su)/ City (su) Nevada // Base: S K W ( Unknown) : 1880-1890. Clear, ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m***i for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
M. Webster Druggist Bottle, Virginia City, Nevada2588M. Webster Druggist Bottle, Virginia City, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
M . Webster / Druggist / Virginia , Nev., // Base: embossed Mc C ( William Mc Cully & Co, of Pittsburgh) : 1882-1884. Square, Clear, tooled ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******k for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Two W. A. Perkins Drug Store Bottles. Virginia City, Nevada2589Two W. A. Perkins Drug Store Bottles. Virginia City, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2 ) : Lot#1 of 2 : W. A. Perkins / Virginia Nev // Clear , tooled top, base flat. 5/1/2" x 1 7/8" . Flint glass, early. G...
Estimate : 80.00 - 125.00
Sold to j******6 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
F. J Schneider Druggist Bottles, Eureka, Nevada2590F. J Schneider Druggist Bottles, Eureka, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2 ) Lo#1 of 2: F. J. Schneider / Druggist / Eureka , Nev // Base: : Mc C // Very light, sun colored amethyst, tooled top, 4 3/4'...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to P****a for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
Nevada Bottle Merchant Documents2591Nevada Bottle Merchant Documents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 documents with ties to Nevada embossed bottle merchants. 1) Long, skinny (9 x 2") envelope for Stweart & Holmes Drug Co. in Walla ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to M*********n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
New Hampshire Drug Store Bottles2592New Hampshire Drug Store Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) French & Roy / The Druggists / Tilton , N.H.; Clear, 6 1/4 inches. 2) Dominicus Hanson / Apothecary / Est'd 1832 / Rochester,...
Estimate : 25.00 - 75.00
Sold to j******6 for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
Cole Brothers / Medicine Bottle2593Cole Brothers / Medicine Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cole Bothers / Binghamton, N. Y. // sp // sp// sp//: 1885-1900. ( Found in the Virginia City, Nevada location ! ) Exceptionally pale aqua. Square c
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to j******6 for (5.00 + 1.25BP) = 6.25
E. Cornwell / Druggist / Poison Bottle2594E. Cornwell / Druggist / Poison Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
E, Cornwell / Druggist / Wolcot, New York // Cobalt blue, 3 1/4" x 3/8" in size. Tooled top, cross hexed poison bottle, smooth base. ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*******d for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
LOT WITHDRAWN2595LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Eight Medical Bottles2596Eight Medical Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight medical bottles. Two Amber medical bottles with original paper labels, one possibly dating to 1880. A nice eclectic group, one of the highlights
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c******k for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Two Rare Arizona Milk Bottles2597Two Rare Arizona Milk Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Catalina Farm Dairy, Tucson. Read Pyro, oxidized, weak, Pint . No chips. Sunny South Dairy, half pint, 1936. Both milks are from Tucson. HWAC# 4640
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********r.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Four Tucson Embossed Milk Bottles2598Four Tucson Embossed Milk Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Tucson Embossed Milk Bottles: One Pint / The Holstein / Dairy (Tucson) 2) One Quart / The Holstein / Dairy (Tucson). 3) One Pint / Shamrock / Da
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Goldberg Bowen & Co. Wine Merchants Bottle2599Goldberg Bowen & Co. Wine Merchants Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coffin flask bottle, 7 1/2 inches, one rim chip. Clear. HWAC# 47730 Date: Location: San Francisco, California
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Two N. P. Sorensen Seltzer Bottles, Ouray, Colorado2600Two N. P. Sorensen Seltzer Bottles, Ouray, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2 ). Lot #1 of 2 : N. P Sorenson ( Debossed on syphon top ) . Clear glass, super mint perfect condition, like a brand new bottle!! 11 3/8
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to p****s for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
H. Levine & Son Liquor Bottle, Pueblo, Colorado2601H. Levine & Son Liquor Bottle, Pueblo, Colorado
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H. Levine & Son Liquor Bottle, aqua, Pueblo, Colo. Chicago Liquor House. Small shoulder chip, no apparent cracks. c1896-1899. HWAC# 48502 ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 60.00
Sold to B*****8 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
LOT WITHDRAWN2602LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Old Goldfield Bottle2603Old Goldfield Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Found by Carol Stock in Goldfield in the 1960s, this 12 inch tall bottle is 5 inches in diameter and light green. It includes a stopper. HWAC# 4865
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to A*******d for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
3 Reno, NV Milk Cans26043 Reno, NV Milk Cans
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 metal milk cans from Reno, NV. Two are 17" x 9" and have metal tops with chains. One is stamped Crescent Creamery. One is stamped J?D...
Estimate : 150.00 - 275.00
Sold to t*****5 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50