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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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5 Nevada Drug Store Bottles: Reno & Virginia City2293 - 5 Nevada Drug Store Bottles: Reno & Virginia City
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. 3 x clear Reno drug store-J. B. MCCULLOUGH/ DRUGGIST/ RENO, NEVADA. WM.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to i********s.. for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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5 "Cures" Bottles Found in Nevada2294 - 5 "Cures" Bottles Found in Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All 5 of these bottles were found in Nevada. 5" tall light aqua. Mrs. Winslow's/ Syrup/ The Anglo American Drug Co/ Successors to/ Curtis ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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J. C. Rushton's Cod Liver Oil Bottle2295 - J. C. Rushton's Cod Liver Oil Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J. C. Rushton's / Cod Liver Oil/ New York. 10" x 7". Wax seal over cork. Appears to have some original content. No visible cracks o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to i********s.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Dalton's Sarsapirilla and Nerve Tonic Bottle (Maine)2296 - Dalton's Sarsapirilla and Nerve Tonic Bottle (Maine)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue paper label. Dalton's Sarsaparilla And Nerve Tonic/ Maine USA/ Belfast. Wax over cork and appears to have some original contents. 3"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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5 Owl Drug Store Bottles2297 - 5 Owl Drug Store Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 clear owl drug store bottles. 3.25" tall rectangle, 3.75" tall rectangle with 2 large lip chips, 5" tall rectangle, 6.75" tal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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3 Dose Glasses2298 - 3 Dose Glasses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber TABLESPOONFUL / DESSERTSPOONFUL / TEASPOONFUL. Clear FEVER & AGUE / ANTIDOTE / SHALLENBERGER'S. Clear LENGFELD'S / 202 STOCKTON/ ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
 
 
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US Hospital Bottle2299 - US Hospital Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unembossed hospital bottle. Crude finish. Aqua. No visible cracks or chips. Shamberger collection. City: State: Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to i********s.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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3 Jackson's Napa Soda Mineral Water Bottles2300 - 3 Jackson's Napa Soda Mineral Water Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lime JACKSON'S / NAPA/ SODA// NATURAL MINERAL WATER/ JACKSON'S. Several chips on base of top. Aqua JACKSON'S/ NAPA SODA / SPRING'S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Italian Soda Bottle, San Francisco, California2301 - Italian Soda Bottle, San Francisco, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cobalt pint. ITALIAN / SODA WATER / MANUFACTORY / SAN FRANCISCO. Will need professional polishing and will then come out very nice. City: S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m*******e for (850.00 + 204.00BP) = 1,054.00
 
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J. N. Gerdes Mineral Water2302 - J. N. Gerdes Mineral Water
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lime J.N GERDES/ S. F.// MINERAL WATER. 3/8" bruise near Mineral. Rear 8 sided bottles. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Sham...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Lynde & Putnam Mineral Waters Bottle2303 - Lynde & Putnam Mineral Waters Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lynde & Putnam Mineral Waters San Francisco, Cal. A. in rectangular slug plate, Union Glass Works, Philad. A. in rectangle slug plate on reverse...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to B*****8 for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Chase & Co. Mineral Water Bottle2304 - Chase & Co. Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green pint. CHASE & CO. / MINERAL WATER / San Francisco/ CALIF. Choice condition. City: San Francisco State: California Dat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M**1 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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New Almaden Mineral Water Bottle2305 - New Almaden Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light Aqua NEW ALMADEN/ MINL WATER// W & W. Small rear chip. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Shamberger collection. Ci...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to o******x for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Pacific Congress Springs, Running Deer Mineral Water2305a - Pacific Congress Springs, Running Deer Mineral Water
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the well-known deep lime green mineral water from California. a couple of decades ago, a monster hole was dug containing over a dozen specimen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to F****e for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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Two Pacific Congress Water Bottles2305b - Two Pacific Congress Water Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different "blob" (applied) top embossed soda bottles. Pacific Congress Water (blank back), medium aqua; Pacific/Congress/ Water//P. Ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******1 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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M. T. Quinan Cobalt Bottle2306 - M. T. Quinan Cobalt Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dark cobalt M. T. QUINAN/ SAVANNAH/ GEO.// MINERAL M WATER. Bruise on front and rear. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Shamberger colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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W.S. Wright in Deep Blue Aqua (Virginia City, NV)2306a - W.S. Wright in Deep Blue Aqua (Virginia City, NV)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The famous Wright soda made in December 1862 (c1862-1864), the first soda bottle made on the West Coast. Pacific Glass Works on the bottom. This bottl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b*********r for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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Artesian Spring Co. Water Bottle2307 - Artesian Spring Co. Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. ARTESIAN SPRING CO./ AS/ BALLSTON/ N.Y//
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Ballston's Spa Water Bottle2308 - Ballston's Spa Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
DARK GREEN. BALLSTON'S SPA/ LITHIA./ MINERAL/ WATER// ARTISIAN SPRINGS CO./ AS/ BALLSTON NY. Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Washington Lithia Well Mineral Water Bottle2309 - Washington Lithia Well Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. WASHINGTON/ LITHIA WELL/ MINERAL WATER/ BA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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