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May 2018 Americana, Railroad, Mining, & More Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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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Two Silver Spoons & One Fork3600Two Silver Spoons & One Fork
Holabird Western Americana Collections
FRED HARVEY marked ornate 7” silver-plated fork by International Silver; circa 1920s., ROCK ISLAND Lines marked 6” silver-plated spoon by R.W circa 1
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to j******6 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Souvenir Silver Spoons (4)3601Souvenir Silver Spoons (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 silver plated, US battleship Maine, Destroyed Feb. 15, 1898. 3 sterling silver-teaspoon by Currier and L'Heureux, F. N. D. by Mermod Jaccard ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to c*****n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Souvenir Spoons (15) & 1 Fork3602Souvenir Spoons (15) & 1 Fork
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 spoons largest is 5.5" the smallest is 3.5". Ranging from Texas to to Disneyland and many more. HWAC# 56764 Date: Lo...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
4 Odd Suicide Knobs36034 Odd Suicide Knobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.75" milky green with threaded insert. 1.75" red and white swirl with attached metal 2.75" threaded shaft. 2" mocha with 1...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
4 Vintage Suicide Spinner knobs36044 Vintage Suicide Spinner knobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2" 6 point Bakelite appearing knob with rusty clamp and broken mounting platform. 1.75" Bakelite appearing round knob with round shiny ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Four Automobile jacks3605Four Automobile jacks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The first jack is a Walker-Badger ratchet jack for medium weight trucks; a model # 126 for sale in the 1920-1930's these jacks were a must have ...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Old Photos of Classy Classic American cars3606Old Photos of Classy Classic American cars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B/w 3 row convertible with many passenger at Pike's Peak 1935-spotting on photo. 1920's at Peninsula Hotel in San Mateo with black convertib...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
LOT WITHDRAWN3607LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
11 Pages of Letters, Ohio and Western Coal and Iron Co.360811 Pages of Letters, Ohio and Western Coal and Iron Co.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Letter head from The Kearsage, letters from D. N. Stanton 1884 regarding stocks and bonds. 8.75" x 6". HWAC# 52810 Date: 1884 Loca...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
1865 Leather Wallet personalized to Habor H Heggem36091865 Leather Wallet personalized to Habor H Heggem
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although well worn today, the inside suggests that this was a well made wallet for it time: Diamond pattern, extra leather scrolled flaps, etc. HWA
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
A Collector's Treasures3610A Collector's Treasures
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These items were all from the Clayton Phillips collection. It is a regular treasure trove. Some of the most interesting items include a homemade scyth
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
LOT WITHDRAWN3611LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Antique Walking Stick w/ Gold-in-Quartz3612Antique Walking Stick w/ Gold-in-Quartz
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Engraved 14K gold handled mahogany (?) walking stick. Engraved gold handle inset with gold quartz on end. Delicate and beautiful. 34" long, sti...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to A*****4 for (500.00 + 110.00BP) = 610.00
Balloon Ascension real Photo Postcard3613Balloon Ascension real Photo Postcard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight or so people ready for their flight in a hot air balloon. Not used. HWAC# 48468 Date: Location:
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Blow's Taylor Shop Photo3614Blow's Taylor Shop Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blows taylor shop next to L. G. Stules building. Possibly V. A. Steele in front. Cabinet card, c 1885-1890. Excellent project for a researcher to look
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Challenger Smooth Plane3615Challenger Smooth Plane
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Challenger Smooth Plane, 8" plane, #V2. Wood handles and steel. Used, good condition. Original box. HWAC# 43862 Date: Location:
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Dual Knives in Wooden Handles3616Dual Knives in Wooden Handles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This modern piece has carved wooden handle and gold colored accents. The knife blades have Asian writing and design. Overall length is 15.25"...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Early Pornography Suite3617Early Pornography Suite
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photographs are c1900 and quite graphic. Total of five. Most are 5 x 4". See photo online. HWAC# 62209 Date: Location:
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
El Oro y Tialpuiahua Mirror3618El Oro y Tialpuiahua Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Ferretoria Ernesto Raeder Merceria" round, 2 1/2 inches. HWAC# 61613 Date: Location:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*****h for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Folding Spectacles with Leather Case3619Folding Spectacles with Leather Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold appearing finish on folding spectacles with a chain and leather case from Henry Kahn and Co, San Fransisco, CA HWAC# 62458 Date: Locatio
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to B********R for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Hornback Aligator Gladstone Bag3620Hornback Aligator Gladstone Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique / early vintage Alligator Gladstone satchel travel bag, Edwardian - 1920s. Possibly a doctor's bag-some bottles inside, 10" x 16&q...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B********R for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
Knife Advertisement: Card and Knife3621Knife Advertisement: Card and Knife
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1) Glasner & Barzen Company of Kansas City, Missouri. Includes a blade, bottle opener and corkscrew. Advertising on the other side i...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
LOT WITHDRAWN3622LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Matted Blacksmith Shop Photo3623Matted Blacksmith Shop Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4.25" x 6.25" photo of a blacksmith shop with 4 blacksmiths posing. There is a sticker on the matting. HWAC# 51029 Date: Location:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1*********1 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Musician Photographs3624Musician Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 photographs total of Dude Martin and his Round-Up Gang and a group photo of Al Pearce, Edna O'Keefe, Cal Pearce, Jean Clarimoux, Norman Nielse...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Old Account Ledger3625Old Account Ledger
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This old ledger appears to be from an American goat breeding company, possibly Northern Angora Goat & Livestock Company. Entries are dated 1906...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Old Almanacs (2) and a Circus Poster Book3626Old Almanacs (2) and a Circus Poster Book
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watkins Almanac, Home Doctor & Cook Book 1915, 96pp, some pages dogeared and stained in upper corners. Lum and Abner's 1936 Family Almanac a...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Photo of 3 Bison on the Range3627Photo of 3 Bison on the Range
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo of 3 bison on the range by Irwin of Chickasa I. T. 5" x 8" photo on mat board. 2 small edge stains. HWAC# 62476 Date: Loca...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Piano Adverts, & Photos3628Piano Adverts, & Photos
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of approx. 10 pieces of ephemera regarding pianos, includes a book of piano & organ supplies, advertisements from Vose Sons' Pianos, K...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Check Collection from the Midwest (Many Revenue Imprinted)3629Check Collection from the Midwest (Many Revenue Imprinted)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
States include Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, etc. Over 100 total! Many have revenue imprinted stamps. Mostly Illinois. Large cities and small towns. Incl
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Checks from Washington D. C., Maryland, Delaware, etc.3630Checks from Washington D. C., Maryland, Delaware, etc.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty-four items. Many have revenue stamps. Includes `848 Josiah Lee Exchange of Baltimore, 1872 Treasurer of the Central Building Association check
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Print of Mission Church of San Xavier Del Bac3631Print of Mission Church of San Xavier Del Bac
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matted print of Mission Church of San Xavier Del Bac. USPRR Survey. Nice condition, print is 9.5" x 7". (Potter Collection) HWAC# 5...
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to w*********n for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Seven historic American documents!3632Seven historic American documents!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Land Purchase of Thomas Cooper of Richard Holmes in 1792, Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts for 42 pounds and 10 shillings Thomas Cooper acquired l
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Sewing Sampler3633Sewing Sampler
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sewing sampler. 13.5" x 22", 1902 made by Theresia Holz-Leitner. This beautiful sampler is made with green and red thread in 1902 maybe af...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Framed Sewing Sampler3634Framed Sewing Sampler
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sewing sampler, 1894. 19.5 x 15" framed sewing sampler using buff, bright red, and blue thread. Made by Theresa Ressler 1894. These samplers we...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sewing Sampler3635Sewing Sampler
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sewing sampler. 1915, made by “MB Staubtuch”. 15 x 31" framed, red thread. HWAC# 61175 Date: 1915 Location:
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Shoe Cobblers Wood Box3636Shoe Cobblers Wood Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fancy printed "The Always Ready Cobbler set", printed on front and back. hinges broken. 5 x 6 x 15". Nicely refinished, very showy. ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********r.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Spanish American War Photos (2)3637Spanish American War Photos (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 b/w Spanish American War photos. Soldiers and a pair of horses on a carriage. Written on back "Taken at Bakers Farm, Concord Mass., Oct. 6th...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Star & Daily Panama Herald Newspaper 18873638Star & Daily Panama Herald Newspaper 1887
Holabird Western Americana Collections
April 25, 1887 front page of newspaper. Includes some passengers arriving from San Francisco by ship and a death bed confession to a murder. On Mat B
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Stevie Wonder , I just Called To Say I Love You, 7" 453639Stevie Wonder , I just Called To Say I Love You, 7" 45
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unplayed Motown 7" 45 rpm. Sides 1 and 2 both I Just Called To Say I Love You. In original sleeve and original cardboard mailer with liner car...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Suppository Advertisement and Envelope3640Suppository Advertisement and Envelope
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7" x 4" advertisement and 2.5' x 4.25" envelope. Advert is for an antiseptic suppository and its many benefits. HWAC# 51026 ...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
LOT WITHDRAWN3641LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Two Mirrors3642Two Mirrors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One "Souvenir of Annual carnival" (no glass) 1 1/4 inches round; the other "Paul Diller / Watchmaker and Jeweler / Reading, Pa."...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******6 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Two Pair of Vintage Field Binoculars3643Two Pair of Vintage Field Binoculars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Field binoculars: one pair is Sportiere Paris. Black, used, fair condition, in case--case in rough condition. The other pair is unmarked, brown leathe
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Union Pacific Stage Lines ticket punch leather holster3644Union Pacific Stage Lines ticket punch leather holster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a leather holster for a ticket punch hand-held tool for the Union Stage Lines buses. The Driver would punch the ticket hold's ticket and...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Vintage Ferrotype3645Vintage Ferrotype
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage ferrotype of a man standing by cabinet. He is wearing a badge of some sort and has a leather bag slung over his shoulder. Ferrotypes were made
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Vintage Fireworks Folding Notepad3646Vintage Fireworks Folding Notepad
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Burgundy covered folding mini note pad from Thearle-Duffield Fireworks. The first 3 pages have hand written notes. Unusual item for the fireworks coll
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
LOT WITHDRAWN3647LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Early Mounted Baseball Team Photograph3648Early Mounted Baseball Team Photograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unidentified team or city. Staining, High Contrast. Photograph is 6.5 x 8.25". Mounted 8 x 10". HWAC# 53425 Date: Location:
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Baseball RPC's (2)3649Baseball RPC's (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 baseball team RPC's. Appears to be same team in 2 poses. Light contrast. HWAC# 61367 Date: Location:
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00