Auction Details
Montana 'Big Sky' and Holiday Auction is a four day feast for the collector. This sale begins with a one day Montana only auction focusing on tokens and postal history. The next three days run the wide range of a traditional Holabird Auction: minerals, numismatics, Native Americana, railroadianna, mining, photographs, stock certificates, express, saloon, exposition, assay, tokens, badges, Gold Rush, etc. Heavy emphasis is placed on Colorado, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and the Western States.
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2012Two Photos of "Chief Paconda"Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both photos are studio photos and are in original frames. Writtten on one photo: "Chief Paconda (My Yonger Brother) among the Algonquins the mo...
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to b*******s for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
2013On the Plains (Oil Painting by E.A. Burbank)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oil painting of the Great Plains by Elbridge Ayer (E. A.) Burbank (1858-1949). 25.5" H x 36" W. Burbank was an American artist who sketch...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
2014Two Native American Real Photo PostcardsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Published in Vancouver by Garren Sutton. Unused. City: State: Date: hwac# 36020
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****r for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
2015Two Billiard Balls and a Stolen NoticeHolabird Western Americana Collections
Choice ivory and red billiard balls. "Stolen" notice from the saloon of Martin Wallace, Salinas, Feb. 11, 1888. City: Salinas State: C...
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****H for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
2016Set of Billiard BallsHolabird Western Americana Collections
The Goodman, Leavitt, Yatter Co., F. A. Leavitt, Manager. Manufacturers of Billiard, Pool and combination tables. Billiard Merchandise for every descr
Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to i*********1 for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
2018Chicago Brewery GlassHolabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Early brewery. Weak strike with logo and scroll work. "Chicago Lager Beer / Chicago Brewery / San Francisco." Burt Collection Ci...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to M****H for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
2019Old German Lager with rare San Francisco agentHolabird Western Americana Collections
Etched scroll work. Barrel shaped. 3 1/2". RARE San Francisco agent. "Old German Lager / Prosit! Es Giebt Keim Kopfwen / An Old Type Germ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
2020Sonoma Brewing Company BottleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Brown Sonoma Brewing Co. bottle with raised initials SBCO in center of raised circle. City: Sonoma State: California Date: hwac# 35338
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
2021Louisville, Kentucky Whisky BottleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice, classic Kentucky whisky bottle. Stamped, " WM. BORGMAN, DISTILLERY AGENT. DEALER IN WHISKIES AND WINES, LOUISVILLE, KY". Measu...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
202299 Kentucky Whiskey Bottle CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
OLD KAINTUCK/WHISKEY. The most popular alcoholic beverage in early nineteenth-century America was whiskey and the best whiskey was distilled in Kentu
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 500.00
2023Carson City Drug Store Bottle GroupHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four embossed drug bottles from Carson City. Three different sizes of Walter Chedic's bottles (pat 1888), the 1, 2, 3 ounce sizes, all under 5.5...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******k for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
2024Four Different Thaxter RoundsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Four different sizes of the round backed Thaxter embossed drug bottles. Nice appearance, but some chips on the big one. 3.5 to 6" tall. Mortar ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******k for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
2025Thaxter Bottles, Four Different Sizes!Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four sizes of the Thaxter oval with mortar & Pestal. Clear. Generally mint, except one with lip chip. 4.5 to 7" tall. c1870's-80's ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******k for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
2026Three Different Patterns of Thaxter Drug BottlesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three rare varieties of Thaxter, including the rare "Thaxter T" (4.5"). Also a square mortar & Pestal (4"), oval Thaxter Dru...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******k for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
2027Two Early Thaxter Drug BottlesHolabird Western Americana Collections
This is the oldest of all the Thaxter drug bottles. They have a flat bottom and a bottom pointed GCT emblem. They date to 1878, approximately. Very Ra
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******k for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
2028"The Best by a Dam Site" Coke BottleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Aqua green coca-cola bottle. Diamond shape. On outside it says, "The Best by a Dam Site / Coca Cola Bottling Com." Inside it says "Bo...
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
2029Reno Beer BottleHolabird Western Americana Collections
Reno Brewing Co., Reno Nevada. In 1940 business was booming for the Reno Brewing Company. Founded in 1903 and having survived Prohibition by selling n
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
2030Thaxter's Drug Store Bottles, Three DifferentHolabird Western Americana Collections
7", 5.5", 3.5" clear embossed drug bottles from Thaxter's Drug Store in Carson City Each has lip chips, but the large size is a b...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******k for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
2031Pale Green Bottle (Lead, South Dakota)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bottle. Richardson Bottling Works. Lead, S.D. City: Lead State: South Dakota Date: hwac# 35461
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
2032Silver Scroll FlaskHolabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful small glass flask with ornate scroll work overlay. Screw top silver cap, full base and central medallion piece. Measures approx. 5" t...
Estimate : 180.00 - 380.00
Sold to F*****6 for (225.00 + 51.75BP) = 276.75
2033Second Silver Scroll FlaskHolabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful glass flask with ornate scroll work overlay. Hinged flip-top silver cap, full base and engraved central medallion work. Concave back, measur
Estimate : 180.00 - 500.00
Sold to B***o for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
2034Dark Aqua InsulatorHolabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual shaped insulator. Beautiful dark aqua green color. Patented June 17, 1890. 5" h x 8" diameter at widest. Very good condition. ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****p for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
2035Four Glass Ink BottlesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three are heavy square glass, two of those have pen holders in them. One is pyramid shaped. All are in very good condition. City: State: Date:
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
2036PONS SODA BOTTLEHolabird Western Americana Collections
City: State: Date: hwac# 30155
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
2037Three A.W. Kenison Co. Calendars: 1914, 1915, 1919Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice trio of calendars for A.W. Kenison Co./ Ice, Beer, Soda, Liquor, Mineral Water/ Auburn-Roseville-Rocklin-Lincoln. 1) 1914. Approx. 25" x 1...
Estimate : 150.00 - 900.00
Sold to j*****r for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
2038Napa Valley Wine Co. Stock Certificate, 1872Holabird Western Americana Collections
One fully issued stock certificate signed by Charles Krug as president and Jacob Beringer as Secretary, issued to George Fazz for ten shares, December
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r******g for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
2039Napa Wine Cover CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of ten corner advertising covers from California wine vintners or wholesalers, circa 1900. Includes Inglenook, Italian Swiss Colony, Calif.
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
2040Wine Letterhead and Billhead CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 24 California Wine pieces, mostly all pictorial, some very fancy. Includes: Kohler & Van Bergen, Lachman & Jacobs, Burns Wine ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******t for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
2041Napa, French and Other Wine LabelsHolabird Western Americana Collections
At least 100 wine labels. Includes some great stuff, from 1964 Margaux, Inglenook 1940's and 50's, some early California labels and others. ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to t******2 for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
2042Wine Hand Bills and Illustration, c1890Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great group of five items of the California wine business. A) California Big Tree joint Wine Exhibit, 1893 pamphlet, six panel, full color 3.5 x 7&q...
Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to h*******e for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
2043Oil Painting of The Old Corner SaloonHolabird Western Americana Collections
Terrific original oil painting on board of the Old Corner Saloon by Burkhard. The saloon was located at 6th and K street until 1898 when William Ellsw
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to d*****1 for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
2045'Old Ripy Sour Mash Whiskey' Cribbage BoardHolabird Western Americana Collections
Whiskey cribbage boards have dotted our sales for decades. This is the first of this type we have seen. Borgfeldt-Propfe Company, San Francisco, Agent
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
2046Jesse Moore Billhead and Pictorial Advertising CoverHolabird Western Americana Collections
Fancy scrip blue billhead. 1/3 pictorial cover. Reverse has full cover ad. City: San Francisco State: California Date: 1902 hwac# 35633
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
2047National Brewing Co., San Francisco PhotographHolabird Western Americana Collections
Toned photo of street in front of the National Brewing Co.; men in horse drawn wagons lined up. Mounted, 9" x 12". City: San Francisco ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
2048Photo of Julius Hoegemann Sunnyside SaloonHolabird Western Americana Collections
Great toned photo of a group of men standing outside the Julius Hoegemann Sunnyside Saloon. Matted and nicely framed, 10.75" x 12.75". ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
2049Western Whiskey CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. 1) Premier piece is a Louis Taussig pictorial envelope and billhead. 1894. No Stamp. 2) Also a corner cover and letterhead for Weil Brothe
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
2050Three Brassy & Co. Advertising CalendarsHolabird Western Americana Collections
Trio of advertising calendars for Brassy & Company, San Jose, California. One has a 1916 calendar (7.5" x 14.25"), one has a 1918 cale...
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******2 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
2051California Wine Stock CollectionHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. Includes: Napa & Sonoma Wine Company (unissued 1870s, St. Helena), Kearney Vineyard Company (100 pound bond issued 1906, pen cancell...
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to t******2 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
2052Photograph of Palace Club and Palace Barber ShopHolabird Western Americana Collections
Palace Barber Shop. DD Powell, Proprietors. Saloon: Davies and Breshers, Proprietors.Davies & Breshears were Saloon Proprietors and owners of th...
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
2053Illinois & Ohio Brewing Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Includes: East St. Louis-New Athens Brewing Company (Illinois, four unissued stocks, three different, 190-, all with eagle vignette), The Ca
Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********n for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
2054Paddock Saloon Business CardHolabird Western Americana Collections
741 Iberville Street, phone 3046. Al Cunningham proprietor. Some staining, but great piece. City: New Orleans State: Louisiana Date: hwac# 3
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to r******e for (70.00 + 16.10BP) = 86.10
2055Maryland Brewing Company Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Three certificates, two types. All issued in 1899 to the same person, William Drinkwater Freeth. Signed by the president and secretary. Not cancelled.
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
2056Michigan & Wisconsin Brewing Stock CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six. Michigan: two different Tivoli Brewing Company stocks, issued 1934 & 1939, both punch cancelled. Vignette of fields and factory with...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
2057Three Austin Documents w/ Bottle NamesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Includes a fancy script George Watt, sheriff and assessor, Lander county; L.A. Lemaire appointment as a notary public; and 1893 of sale of c
Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
2058The Copper Club Co. Letterhead (Famous McGill Saloon)Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dateline McGill, Nevada, Jul 7, 1917. Addressed to Becker Brewing & Malting Company in Ogden, Utah, this letter is an order for alcohol. Signed ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to V********e for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
2059Western Whiskey & Saloon EphemeraHolabird Western Americana Collections
1) Bank of California wines and cigars billhead. 2) Louis Taussig pictorial billhead, 3) F. Chevalier, San Francisco wines. 4) Weil Brothers, San Fran
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to l*******c for (110.00 + 25.30BP) = 135.30
2060Two Brewery CertificatesHolabird Western Americana Collections
Two certificates from the collection of Ken Prag. 1905 10 year debenture on the Canandaiqua Brewing Company (New Jersey). 1958 Cannon Brewery Company
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
2061Silver Demorest Prohibition Badge in Original BoxHolabird Western Americana Collections
"Memorial Prohibition Prize" mounted in a purple lined box.
In the late 1880s, William Jennings Demorest awarded these silver medal to sc...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00