Auction Details
Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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3199Gold Nuggets and Crystalline Gold SpecimensHolabird Western Americana Collections
1.17 troy ounces total: 0.98 is in small gold nuggets. 0.19 in crystalline specimens ("pocket gold").
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HWAC#: : 28622
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 9*****H for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
3200Vial of Placer GoldHolabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately .03 troy ounces of old placer gold in a glass vial with metal top.
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HWAC#: : 28506
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t*********5 for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
3201Specimens of Amethyst, Petrified Wood, and AgateHolabird Western Americana Collections
3 very good specimens of beautiful minerals. 1 agate piece that is oddly shaped and mostly smooth and a very light yellow in color, 1 large piece of p
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
3202Mineral Collection Made by the Colorado Assaying Co.Holabird Western Americana Collections
One hundred specimen mineral collection is a custom box labeled on top in depressed silver lettering "Mineral Collection selected by The Colora...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
3203Alaska Vintage Dredging Photos PackageHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11: approx. 8x10 B&W photos of various dredging operations and their equipment and personnel. Great shots of the rigs and their crews, th...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********a.. for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10
3204Arizona Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Co. Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Stock No. 116 iissued to Elizabeth S. Williams for 10 shares at $100 each. Signed by L. W. Sapp, president and H. R. Calkins, secretary. Imprinted sta
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1*****c for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
3205Monolith Portland Cement Co. Stock Issued to Sutro & Co.Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in Nevada. No. 2852, punch cancelled. Issued for 10 shares to Sutro & Co. on Nov. 28, 1950. Signed by the company president and secretary (...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (25.00 + 5.75BP) = 30.75
3206Five Amador County Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Hancock Gold & Silver Mining Company. Unissued. 2) South Spring Hill Gold Mining Company #114 for 100 shares to WH Porter. Signed by GF Morse...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
3207Two Auburn Area Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pemberton Gold Mining Company #200 for 375 shares to Peter French in 1879. Signed by JR Crandall and Samuel Phillips. Located in the Forest Hill Di
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to k**********y for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
3208Bodie Consolidated Letterhead and Virginia Wells Fargo ExpressHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two Comstock items. 1) Bodie Consolidated Mining Company letterhead. San Francisco dateline. Addressed to Captain Thomas G. Taylor of the Yello
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6*****b for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
3210Butte and Yuba County Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. All unissued. Includes the two Woodland (186-), Turner Gold, Marysville Tunnel & Quartz, Diamondville Blue Gravel Mining Company, Midd...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
3211Acme Mines and Mill Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. Five green and one orange. 1927-1931. Signed by BC Austin. Acme Mines and Mill Inc, own several mines in California. Including the Oat Hil
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
3212Tecopah Silver Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Stock no. 17 issued to William Mills Trustee on May 11, 1876 for 100 shares. It was incorporated on February 12, 1875 and located in the Clark Mining
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*****l for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
3213Death Valley Mining Postcard CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty Mule Team cards and more. 15 RPC's, 6 early PC's, 20 post-1940 PC's. (Prag Collection)
City: Death Valley
State: California
Date...
Estimate : 170.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*****3 for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
3214Two Low-Numbered Fresno Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Wade Mining Company certificate number 2 for ten shares to GS Keevey in 1880. Signed by WH Allen and W Myers. Hard to find California stock certifi
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
3215Two Empire Mine PhotographsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two classic matted photos from the famous Empire mine at Grass Valley, the largest single mine gold producer in California in historical times (pre-WW
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to l****e for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
3216Two Photos of the Stamp Batteries of the Empire Mine (?)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two original photographs of the stamp batteries inside a mill building (the same one). One view is the top of the batteries (11 x 14", Fryer Ph...
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to p********n for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
3217Stereoview of Quicksilver Mine Boarding House by R. E. WoodHolabird Western Americana Collections
View of boarding house for the Redington Quicksilver Company Mining Company, Knoxville, Calif. In 1861 mercury ("quicksilver") in its cinn...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
3218Mariposa Land & Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
#A458 for 24 shares to Charles H King in 1880. Signed by Robert Crawford and Mark (?). Vignette of allegorical woman. Endorsed by King in back. The Ma
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
3219Le Nouveau Monde Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. Three different colors: white, blue and purple. Means "New World." Excellent condition. These are for five shares of 25 franc...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 5*****r for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
3220Seven Marysville Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four Turner Gold Mining Company starting with #4 to 200 shares to Frank Lane in 1892. Signed by JR Young and C Sawtelle. Also numbers 32, 53, and 75.
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
3221Veta Grande Mining Company Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot 10. All signed by EJ Roberts. Brown and orange variety. (Prag collection)
City: Mono County
State: California
Date: 1925-1933
HWAC#: : 28755
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*****l for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
3222Catarena Coal Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
A rare 1870' California coal mining stock certificate. #111 issued to BV Rhodes in 1874 for 20 shares. Signed by AC Farno and A Selliman(?). nat...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******e for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
3223Rare Photo of the LeCompton Mine (?)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large albumen print of the LeCompton Mine at Nevada City. While unlabeled, this photo is a near exact copy of the photo used in the LeCompton prospect
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to k**********y for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
3224Three Nevada City Miners as Musicians PhotographHolabird Western Americana Collections
Choice c1900 photo by Moore, Nevada City of three miners holding a pick, shovel and broom acting as if they were guitars. A tabby cat has wandered ont
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
3225Three Photo Suite Of Oustomah Mine by MooreHolabird Western Americana Collections
Mounted three photo suite, all 11 x 14 mounted on black board. Two are marked as Moore Photos, Nevada City. There is a chance they are not all the sam
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k**********y for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
3226Nevada County Mining Review, Leather BoundHolabird Western Americana Collections
Special leather bound, gold print cover for the Nevada County Mining Review, 1895. W.F. Prisk, publisher. 144pp plus advertisements. Covers every town
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
3228Red Ledge Quartz Mining Co. Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Located at Scott's Flat on Kanaka Creek, Nevada County, California. FH says this was the best gold location in California. Inc. in CA, 19...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k**********y for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
3229Three Views of Mines in Nevada CountyHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three circa 1900 large matted views of unidentified mines in Nevada County from the Nevada City Collection in this sale. A) 6.5 x 12" mini-pan...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to k**********y for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
3230Two Mine Views, Nevada CountyHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two different mine views, both matted, circa 1900. A) 8.5 x 10.5" Moore photo "miners waiting for cage, Central Shaft, Grass VAlley.. chip...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
32311902 Certificate for Fairplay Placer Mining CompanyHolabird Western Americana Collections
A 1902 certificate by the State of California issued to Fairplay Placer Mining Company in El Dorado County, declaring that a copy of the Articles of I
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
3232El Dorado Big Tunnel and Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
#79 for 500 shares to L McNeill in 1887. Signed by George Kenible and HS Morey.Hard to find stock in very nice condition. (Prag collection)
City: Pla
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
3233Five El Dorado County Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Empire Mill and Mining Company #152 for 500 shares to A. Lyon trustee in 1878. Signed by William Drake and president Alfred Lyon. Small vignette of
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
3234Oak Ranch Deep Gravel Mining Co. Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
The El Dorado stock certificate is #6 for 500 shares to Capel Hanbury Miers. Signed by EW Wilmer and George Lucas. You won't find this stock cer...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
3235Three Placerville Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Golden Gate Mining Company #3376 for 250 shares to Augusta Fahen in 1904. Signed by R Fry and J Peters. 2) True Consolidated Mining and Milling #14
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
3236Plumas County Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. 1-3) Gold Valley Main Tunnel & Mining Company. #139 for 10 shares to James Lafferty in 1867. Signed by William Blackburn and preside...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p*****0 for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
3237Randsburg Gold Mining PostcardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
20 picture post cards of the Gold producing mining town in the Mojave desert. Highlighted is the Yellow Aster mine.
City: Randsburg
State: California
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m**********a for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
3238Five Riverside, California Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Riverside Improvement Company #59 for 100 shares to John Jarvis in 1888. Signed by Henry Rudisill and Albert White. 2-5) Unissued Cavilan Mining ...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
3239Iona Copper Mining Company stock certificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
EARLY! #322 for 15 shares to HP Coleman in 1864. Signed by Thomas Gardiner and RT Brown. 25c United States adhesive revenue stamp attached. (Prag coll
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
3241Susquehanna Gold & Silver Mining Co. Assessment ReceiptsHolabird Western Americana Collections
53 pages of 2 unfilled assessment receipts per page. Printed by Agnew & Deffebach of San Francisco. The exact location of this mine may have bee...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
3242Four Mining Stock Certificates from Sierra CountyHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Lucas Mining Company #59 for 250 shares to CE Gillett in 1881. Signed by Gillett and Walker. 2) Taylor Plumas Mill and Mining Company #1830 for 100
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
3243Three Sierra County Mining Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three. 1) William Tell Consolidated Gold Mining Company. #46 for 2,000 shares to RA Grass in 1890. Datelined Sierra City. Signatures worn off.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******2 for (65.00 + 0.00BP) = 65.00
3244Tecopa Consolidated Mining Company Stock CertificateHolabird Western Americana Collections
Stock no. 3213, issued to J. W. Sparks for 1910. Signed by Nelson Z. Graves, vice-president. Secretary, Illegible signature. This historic document ha
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to F****e for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
3245Two Different Hite Mining Company Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) South Hite Gold Mining Company #856 for 100 shares to John Bothwell in 1881. Signed by JF Towle and D Osborne. 2) North Hite & Yosemite Gold ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
3246American River Water and Mining Company BondHolabird Western Americana Collections
$500 First Mortgage Deed of Trust signed by B.F. Hastings, trustee. 14 1/2 x 10 1/2".
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State: California
Date: 1862
HWAC#: : 29036
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d********9 for (135.00 + 31.05BP) = 166.05
3248Hydraulic Mining Stereoviews TrioHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3: hydraulic mining views from Yuba and Greenwood, CA and from Gold Run NV. The Yuba County shot is from the Palm Claim, in Timbuctoo, from Tho
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to c*********p for (170.00 + 39.10BP) = 209.10