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October 2017 Premier Auction

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

Auction Details

This 5-day sale features 2,900 lots in multiple collecting categories including Mining, Minerals, Native Americana, Bottles, Gaming, Cowboy, Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Postal History & Philatelic, Firearms & Military, and General Americana.

Highlights include:

*Gold, gold & silver ore, & choice mineral specimens from around the world

*a wide variety of mining collectibles including artifacts, stock certificates, photographs, and ephemera

*choice Native Americana from a prominent collection including Western baskets, projectile points, Navajo Pottery, jewelry, a Kachina Collection, and a Pacific NW bone, ivory & carved stone collection

*Bottles and antique glass including the Shamberger Saratoga Mineral Water Collection, Saloon back bar bottles, Western sodas and whiskies, Nevada embossed bottles, and an Insulator Collection

*Cowboy collectibles including a branding iron collection and cowboy postcards

*Tokens & Medals including Tombstone, Arizona, Alaska, California, Nevada Tokens & key tags, Fort tokens, So-Called Dollar collection feat. Bryan Money, Encased Cents, and US & Mining Medals

*Numismatics including Colorado silver coinage (a new discovery), Salt Lake City National Bank Note Collection, Nevada National Bank Notes, Assay incl. a rare assayer ingot and & Comstock assay documents

*Railroad stocks, bonds, keys, locks, and reference libraries

*Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles incl. a rare Wells Fargo gold medal

*Postal history including first flights, first day covers, and revenue stamped documents

*A selection of antique firearms and swords

*Political collectibles feat. a Theodore Roosevelt button collection

*General Americana with strong Colorado, Montana, and Nevada sections including Shamberger Photograph Collection of Nevada Mining Camps and a large selection of Colorado stereoviews

*A special Dealer Section featuring large lots of mining, railroad, & other stocks, bonds, and postcards

                                          Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, October 19, 2017 (Lots 1000-1666)
            Minerals (1000-1179)
                        Gold (1000-1013)
                        Ore, Gem, & Mineral Specimens  (1014-1179)
 
            Mining (1180-1666)
                        Candlesticks (1180-1188)
                        Explosives (1189-1198)
                        Mine Lighting (Carbide, Oil, Safety) (1199-1216)
                        Hard Goods (1217-1224)
                        Books (1225-1259)
                        Stocks, Checks, & Other Ephemera  (1260-1666)
 
 
Day 2, Friday, October 20, 2017 (Lots 2000-2576)
            Native Americana (2000-2268)
                        Southwest
                                    Art (2000-2026)
                                    Baskets (2027-2037)
                                    Beadwork (2038-2056)
                                    Moccasins (2057-2064)
                                    Rugs & Jewelry (2065-2071)
                                    Kachinas (2072-2099)
                                    Pottery (2100-2170)
                                    Tools & Other (2171-2181)
                        Northwest
                                    Animal tools/art (2182-2189)
                                    Clothing & Moccasins (2190-2197)
                                    Ivory Art & Tools (2198-2211)
                                    Sculptures (2212-2226)
                                    Tools & Other (2227-2232)
                        Nat. Amer. Books (2233-2268)
 
            Bottles & Glass (2269-2498)
                        Bitters, Poisons, Medicines (2269-2299)
                        Mineral Water (2300-2361)
                        Soda (2362-2412)
                        Whiskey (2413-2452)
                        Beer & Other (2453-2477)
                        Insulators (2478-2498)
 
            Gaming (2499-2521)
 
            Cowboy (2522-2576)
                        Branding Irons (2522-2540)
                        Cowboy Ephemera (2541-2576)
 
 
Day 3, Saturday, October 21, 2017 (Lots 3000-3610)
            Tokens (Geographic Sort) (3000-3068)
 
            Numismatics (3069-3281)
                        So-Called Dollars (3069-3136)
                                    Bryan Money (3069-3099)
                                    Other (3100-3136)
                        Medals (3137-3181)
                        Coins (3182-3202)
                        Encased Cents (3203-3216)
                        Currency (3217-3245)
                        Scrip & Ephemera (3246-3256)
                        Ingots & Assay (3257-3281)
           
            Railroad & Express (3282-3445)
                        Books (3282-3304)
                        Locks & Keys (3305-3317)
                        Stocks, Bonds, & Ephemera  (3318-3425)
                        Wells Fargo & Other Express (3426-3445)
 
            Postal History & Philatelic (3446-3526)
                        First Day & First Flight (3446-3475)
                        Military (3476-3486)
                        Geographic Sort (3487-3510)
                        Stamps & Revenue (3511-3526)
           
            Firearms, Weaponry, & Military Collectibles (3527-3610)
                        Civil War (3527-3546)
                        Other Military (3547-3556)
                        Firearms, Holsters, & Ephemera (3557-3568)
                        Knives & Swords (3569-3610)
 
 
Day 4, Sunday, October 22, 2017 (Lots 4000-4624)
            Political incl. Theodore Roosevelt Collection (4000-4022)
           
            General Americana
                        (Geographic Sort) (4023-4497)
                        Art (4498-4511)
                        Books (4512-4529)
                        Miscellaneous Americana incl. Hard Goods, Jewelry, & Ephemera (4530-4595)
                        World Collectibles (4596-4624)
 
           
Day 5, Monday, October 23, 2017 (Lots 5000-5415)
            Dealer Specials
                        Misc. Americana & Ephemera (5000-5017)
                        Stock Certificates & Bonds: Mining, Railroad, & Other (5018-5415)
 

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
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Caving Prints Collection4576 - Caving Prints Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of caving prints that consists of 14 pieces from 1860-1890's. Print size ranges from 5" x 9" to 21" x 16" and ha...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to p*********n for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Eduard Reichert Tone Violin, Bow and Case4577 - Eduard Reichert Tone Violin, Bow and Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Label inside of violin reads Eduard Reichert -Dresden- Tone Violin No 382. Includes bow and wood case. Consigner states this violin was not played a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8*****l for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Lighted Wood Display Case4578 - Lighted Wood Display Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blond wood display case with switched back lighting. Three acrylic shelves and removable clear plastic front door. 12.5" x 31" x 11.25&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to V********e for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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Pendulum Clock4579 - Pendulum Clock
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spring wound pendulum clock. R A on pendulum. Maker unknown. Wooden case. Wall mountable. 23" x 10.5". City: State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Matted Blacksmith Shop Photo4580 - Matted 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. City: State: ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Roll Top Desk (Oak)4581 - Roll Top Desk (Oak)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oak Roll Top Desk. The LEBUS Desk, one center drawer and 5 compartments in top section. 4 drawers in lower section. Hole in back of upper section, po
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*****9 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Sewing Notion Box4582 - Sewing Notion Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sewing Notion Box. This box possibly came from England to Oregon in 1800's. It is beige with white, red and purple flowers on the fabric that a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********r.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Queen Victoria Cup and Saucer4583 - Queen Victoria Cup and Saucer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A tea and saucer celebrating Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1887. The cup and saucer both contain a portrait of Queen Victoria surrounded by flora...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (30.00 + 4.50BP) = 34.50
 
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Silver Sugar and Creamer Cups with Tray and Silver Candlesticks4584 - Silver Sugar and Creamer Cups with Tray and Silver Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver creamer and sugar cup along with a sterling silver serving tray. Another sterling silver serving tray. These 4 items total approx 21
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p********1 for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Vintage Camelback Passenger Trunk4585 - Vintage Camelback Passenger Trunk
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage camelback passenger trunk for ocean liner travel. Various labels: Hotel Quisisiana, Castellammare (Pres De Pompei); Grand Hotel des Palmes, Pa
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Murano Glass Chandelier, the Finest and Fanciest of Venetian Glass Chandeliers4586 - Murano Glass Chandelier, the Finest and Fanciest of Venetian Glass Chandeliers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Murano glass chandeliers are considered the finest of their kind in the world. Made in Venice on the island of Murano, the chandeliers represent some
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,000.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,240.00
 
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2 Vapo Cresaline Medical Inhalers4587 - 2 Vapo Cresaline Medical Inhalers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 early Inhalers with glass oil bases and milk glass globes. 6" x 3.5". City: State: Date: HWAC# 51010
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Glass Whale Oil Lamp4588 - Glass Whale Oil Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This clear glass whale oil lamp has a 7.5" glass base topped with 2 brass stems. The globe is 10" tall. No visible chips or cracks. ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Oil Lamp with Indian4589 - Oil Lamp with Indian
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal Indian on a metal base. He has his hand up to his head and is holding a tomahawk. On top is his head is a brass oil lamp with a glass globe wi
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Diamond Ring, Jewelry by Peter4590 - Diamond Ring, Jewelry by Peter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Diamond Ring, Jewelry by Peter. Beautiful ring, large center diamond, 12 smaller diamonds. Size 5.5. City: San Francisco State: Calif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to j******0 for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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Burlington Bull Dog Gold Watch with Chain4591 - Burlington Bull Dog Gold Watch with Chain
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In the mid-1920s, the Burlington Watch Company offered its 16-size, 21-jewel Burlington Bull Dog. Also in a heavy duty RR case. There's nothing ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9***6 for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Ladies Elgin Watch4592 - Ladies Elgin Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ladies Elgin watch, runs just fine, 10k gold. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50720
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Case of Antique Jewelry4593 - Case of Antique Jewelry
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique jewelry includes: Crochet tools w. mother of pearl handles, nail file, thimbles, watch fobs, tiny child's rings, pins, necklaces, locket...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b*******g for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Mixed Bag of Jewelry4594 - Mixed Bag of Jewelry
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jewelry, mixed bag includes: 2 men's rings with red stones--garnet?, cuff links, tie pins, bracelet, various charms, earrings, necklaces. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Two Gold Necklaces4595 - Two Gold Necklaces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 14k gold chain, 16", small rose in center. 2) Korean made necklace, with pearls and rhinestone center piece, 16". City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
 
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