AUCTION  / 

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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Pearson Bros. Soda Bottle (Bodie, CA)2367 - Pearson Bros. Soda Bottle (Bodie, CA)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The classic Bodie soda bottle from c1880. Gravitating stopper-style, aqua, full of tiny seed bubbles, very clean. Two tiny imperfections in the lip. O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,700.00 + 408.00BP) = 2,108.00
 
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Lime Chico Soda Works Bottle2368 - Lime Chico Soda Works Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CHICO/ SODA WORKS. Nice lime bottle. No visible chips or cracks. Shamberger collection. City: Chico State: California Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Two Grass Valley, CA Sodas2369 - Two Grass Valley, CA Sodas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aqua HANSSEN BROS / G.W.B. / GRASS VALLEY CAL. X on bottom, sever shoulder bruise and chip on base. Aqua R. H. WILLIAMS / GRASS VALLEY. No visible ch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to t********n.. for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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2 Grass Valley, CA Deamer Bottles2370 - 2 Grass Valley, CA Deamer Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 pint bottles. Aqua DEAMER / GRASS VALLEY // W .E. D Dark aqua W. E. DEAMER / NEVADA / SODA WATER / GRASS VALLEY / NEVADA CO. / CAL with stopper
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Cobalt Napa Wood's Soda2371 - Cobalt Napa Wood's Soda
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cobalt Napa Wood's Soda bottle with 2 stars on front/ Natural Mineral Water/ T. W. F.-A. C. T. Bubble burst on rear. No visible cracks or chips...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Napa Soda, Natural Mineral Water Bottle2372 - Napa Soda, Natural Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cobalt blob soda. This is as near mint as they get. Typical light to medium cobalt. Napa Soda Springs had several springs that bottled soda water. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to M**1 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Two Napa Soda Bottles2373 - Two Napa Soda Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ludwig, Napa, Cal., aqua, 4pc mold hutch, mint and Walters Napa County Soda (horseshoe), Mineral Water from Walter’s Soda Springs.. Aqua blob soda, ap
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to C*****r for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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2 ETR Powell Soda Bottles2374 - 2 ETR Powell Soda Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 lime green pint, NEVADA CITY / SODA WORKS / E.T. R. POWELL with large lip chip. Clear pint E.T. R. POWELL / NEVADA CITY / SODA WORKS / NET CONTENTS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to A*******d for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Five Different Nevada City Sodas2375 - Five Different Nevada City Sodas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light green NEVADA CITY SODA WORKS / E.T.R. POWELL. Lime RICHARD A NOELL / NEVADA CITY / SODA WORKS / NET CONTENTS / 8 FLUID OUNCES. Clear E.T.R.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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2 E. Higgins Sodas2376 - 2 E. Higgins Sodas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Aqua sodas. E. HIGGINS/ OROVILLE on front. No visible chips or cracks. E. HIGGINS OROVILLE ON BOTTOM. Has a partial stopper inside. 1 bruise and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Pearson's Sodaworks Bottle2377 - Pearson's Sodaworks Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aqua PEARSON'S/ SODAWORKS. Placerville, CA. This business changed hands several times, though the building remained in the Pearson family for s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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2 Different Eagle Soda Works Bottles2378 - 2 Different Eagle Soda Works Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light cobalt C. & K. / Eagle Works/ Sac. City. Cobalt Owen-Casey/ Eagle Soda Works/ Sac City. No visible cracks or chips. Shamberger collectio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*********r for (190.00 + 39.90BP) = 229.90
 
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Owen Casey Soda2379 - Owen Casey Soda
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cobalt OWEN CASEY/EAGLE SODA/ WORKS// SAC CITY. Very nice condition. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Shamberger collection. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Winkle Gold Rush Soda Bottle2380 - Winkle Gold Rush Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Henry Winkle, sac city, ex ex. Beautiful aqua California gold rush soda from the mid 1850s. Very light surface wear, original as found. Pontil. Applie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to F****e for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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5 Aqua San Francisco Sodas and Mineral Waters2381 - 5 Aqua San Francisco Sodas and Mineral Waters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
CLASSEN & CO/ SAN FRANCISCO// PACIFIC SODA WORKS. 2 small base bruises. PIONEER SODA WORKS/ TRADE MARK. Inside neck bruise. EMPIRE SODA WORK...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c******1 for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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B & G Mineral Water2382 - B & G Mineral Water
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cobalt.B. & G./ San Francisco/ Superior/ Mineral Water. Consistent wear around bottle. No visible cracks or chips. Shamberger collection. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*****r for (180.00 + 43.20BP) = 223.20
 
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Babb & Co. Glop Top Soda2383 - Babb & Co. Glop Top Soda
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green BABB & CO./ SAN FRANCISCO/ CAL. Fabulous glop top. Lip has a chip. c. 1850's. Babb & Co was located at 280 Dupont Street, which...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to e*****r for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Breig & Schafer Soda Bottle2384 - Breig & Schafer Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aqua pint with embossed fish. BREIG & SCHAFER / S. F.. Nice condition. City: San Francisco State: California Date: H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Crystal Water Co. Soda Bottle2385 - Crystal Water Co. Soda Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aqua pint. CRYSTAL / SODA / WTER CO. // PATENTED / NOV. 12 1872 / U.S. PI. Base has a wobble, no visible chips or cracks. City: San Francis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******j for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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2 Different San Luis Obispo Sodas2386 - 2 Different San Luis Obispo Sodas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aqua 6.75" tall S.L. O./Soda Works/ L. Albert inside circle. Metal stopper in neck. No visible chips or cracks. Aqua 7" San Luis Obispo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*********d for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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