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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Richardson Bottling Works, Lead, South Dakota2467 - Richardson Bottling Works, Lead, South Dakota
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pale green bottle. Richardson Bottling Works. Lead, S.D. City: Lead State: South Dakota Date: HWAC# 35461
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to r*****r for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Amber Cigar Figural Bottle2468 - Amber Cigar Figural Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5.5" long. Amber without chips or cracks. Rare and unusual cigar shape with cigar leaf pattern. Original cork. City: State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Vintage Dog Figural Bottle2469 - Vintage Dog Figural Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare, figural clear Glass bottle in shape of a sitting dog, Some hand painted features. Very unusual. Smooth base, ground top, smooth with very minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to r********a.. for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Unusual Bear Dark Green Applied Top Bottle2470 - Unusual Bear Dark Green Applied Top Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c1880. 11.5". Small chip on lip otherwise in excellent condition. Unique bottle. City: State: Date: c1880 HWAC# ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****X for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Cathedral Pickle Bottle2471 - Cathedral Pickle Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bottles from the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. 11.25" tall. No markings. Several air bubbles in glass. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******1 for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
 
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6" Amber Float2472 - 6" Amber Float
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly used on a fishing net. No cracks or chips. City: State: Date: HWAC# 49908
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to n********w.. for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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George and Martha Washington Chalkware (with a secret)2473 - George and Martha Washington Chalkware (with a secret)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This piece is entitled "The Secret." 9.25". Colorful. City: State: Date: HWAC# 49719
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****2 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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5 Clear Shot Glasses2474 - 5 Clear Shot Glasses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
ARGONAUT / WHISKEY / E.MARTIN & CO. , faded gold rim and several small lip bruises. FINE OLD / KY. TAYLOR / WHISKEY. "THE OLD GOVERNMENT&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Assorted Glass Wear2475 - Assorted Glass Wear
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assorted glass wear approximately 36 pieces. Clear green and pink liquor glasses, 4 metal rimmed glass bottom coasters. 6 ice cream bowls, and more.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Cambridge Glass Server2476 - Cambridge Glass Server
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green glass c. 1910's to 1920's. 4.5" x 10.5" with 1" gold trim on upper edge and gold on handle top. No visible chis or cr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Northwood Antique Rainbow Carnival Glass Candy Dish2477 - Northwood Antique Rainbow Carnival Glass Candy Dish
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. early 1900's. Rainbow carnival glass candy dish with wavy rim. No visible chips or cracks. City: State: Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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3 Coil Style Insulators2478 - 3 Coil Style Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.25" light blue with 4 ridges and 1 bruise. Two 4.25" cobalt with 6 ridges. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50834
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to D*****2 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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1 Green Hemingray Insulator2479 - 1 Green Hemingray Insulator
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This insulator is green and is 3.5" tall. 1 medium sized bruise. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50817
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to n********w.. for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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Hemingray Cobalt Insulator2480 - Hemingray Cobalt Insulator
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Desirable Hemingray cobalt 4" tall. Petticoat / Hemingray / Patent May 2 1892. 2 drops are missing and 3 drops have point chips. 4 small bru...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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12 Mid Size Insulators2481 - 12 Mid Size Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 12 insulators with the best being the dark lime 3.5" McLaughlin No. 9 with 2 small base bruises. An unmarked brown ceramic 2.75"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n********w.. for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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12 Pony Insulators2482 - 12 Pony Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One dark green 4" with 3 chipped drops. Includes Hemingray California, Lynchburg, McLaughlin, Brookfield and a light aqua Hemingray - 19. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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13 Beehive Insulators2483 - 13 Beehive Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of 13 beehive insulators is 4" to 4.25" and includes 5 point star, B, Hemingray-21, H. C. Co., and more. One of the B has...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****X for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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2 Large Broadbased Insulators2484 - 2 Large Broadbased Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large insulators. One is aqua green and 5.5" wide. There are 4 chips under the bottom of the bell. The large white one is 7" wide an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n********w.. for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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2 Milk Glass Insulators2485 - 2 Milk Glass Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Maydwell - 20 insulators, 3.75" tall. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50826
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n********w.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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3 Green Insulators2486 - 3 Green Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All are approx 4.25" tall and various shades of green. Hawley, PA USA has a small bruise on top and small chips on the base. W. Brookfield 4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n********w.. for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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