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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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E.L. Costin, Virginia City, Montana Token3050 - E.L. Costin, Virginia City, Montana Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: E.L. Costin / Virginia City, / Mont.; Rev.: Good for / one / drink / or / cigar. 23mm, Rd., Br., R-8. Gem uncirculated. City: Virgini
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******g for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Walkers, Virginia City, Montana Token3051 - Walkers, Virginia City, Montana Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv: Walkers / Virginia City, Mont. Rev: GF / 12.5c / IT. Brass. Rd. 28mm City: Virginia City State: Montana Date: HWAC#
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b******d for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Hogan Hotel Token (Austin, Nevada)3052 - Hogan Hotel Token (Austin, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Hogan Hotel / Austin, Nev.; Rev.: Good For 25c In Merchandise. Rd., hole cutout, 23mm. City: Austin State: Nevada Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*******e for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Corbett/Fitzsimmons Fight Souvenir3053 - Corbett/Fitzsimmons Fight Souvenir
Holabird Western Americana Collections
March 17, 1897 at Carson City, Nevada, James Corbett fought Fitzsimmons. This souvenir badge has red, white and blue ribbon and brass pin "Souv...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*********1 for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Denver Club Token (Fairview, Nevada)3054 - Denver Club Token (Fairview, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Denver / Club / Fairview / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Br., Rd. 22mm. Ghosttown. City: Fairview State: Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p******1 for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Unlisted Walker & Harwood Token (Fairview, Nevada)3055 - Unlisted Walker & Harwood Token (Fairview, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Walker & Harwood / Fairview / Nev.; Rev.: 12 1/2. Rd., 22mm, This is a previously unknown and unreported token. The piece came to us from ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Ensunsa/ Brauning Tokens (Jarbidge, Nevada)3056 - Ensunsa/ Brauning Tokens (Jarbidge, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) John Ensunsa / Jarbige / Nevada; Good For / 12 1/2c / In Merchandise; Rd., Al. 2) H.; Brauning / Jarbidge / Nev.; Good For / 12 1/2c /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to M*********n for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Johnnie M & M Co. Token (Johnnie, Nevada)3057 - Johnnie M & M Co. Token (Johnnie, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Johnnie M & M Co. / Johnnie / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Octagonal, 24mm, brass. Ghost town in Nye County next to Bullfr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Hotel Mazuma Room Tag (Nevada Ghost Town)3058 - Hotel Mazuma Room Tag (Nevada Ghost Town)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare Nevada piece! Room tag #19. Hotel Mazuma / 19 / Mazuma, Nev. 1.75" x 1.25" Mazuma was founded in 1907, during the Seven Troughs ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s*****l for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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F. Prentice Mining Co. Token (Pah-Ranacat Mining District, Nevada)3059 - F. Prentice Mining Co. Token (Pah-Ranacat Mining District, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncirculated. Obv.: F. Prentice Mining Co. 26 Pine St. / New York / (pictorial of mining mill); Rev.: First Product / By / Mill Process / In The / P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b**********w for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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Bloomfield's Commissary Token and Tool Tag3060 - Bloomfield's Commissary Token and Tool Tag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Not Good / At Any / Other Place / And Not / Exchangeable / For Cash ; Rev.: Good For / 10c / In Trade / At / Bloomfield's Commissary. Oct....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Company 2846 CCC Token (Silver City, New Mexico)3061 - Company 2846 CCC Token (Silver City, New Mexico)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Company / 2846 / CCC; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Game of Pool. Rd., Al., 20mm, R7. City: Silver City State: New Mexico Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******x for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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S. Steinfeld Civil War Store Card3062 - S. Steinfeld Civil War Store Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Principal Depot / 1862 / Of The / French Cognac / Bitters / 70 / Nassau St. N.Y.; Rev.: S. Steinfeld / (coat of arms) / Sole Agent For the U. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to p******1 for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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1860 Confederate Civil War Token: No Submission to the North3063 - 1860 Confederate Civil War Token: No Submission to the North
Holabird Western Americana Collections
F-511/514. Great Civil War token with some condition issues. Brass, round. 21mm. Holed for suspension. Obv.: No Submission to the North / (palmetto ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (135.00 + 32.40BP) = 167.40
 
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New King Snuff Advertising Mirror3064 - New King Snuff Advertising Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scotch King, Rich Mellow and Comforting. Weyman-Bruton Co., Nashville, Tennessee. Mirror has some scuffs, but overall nice. 2.75" x 1.5" ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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J. H. Lee Good For Mirror (Navasota, Texas)3065 - J. H. Lee Good For Mirror (Navasota, Texas)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
GF 12 1/2c IT / J. H. Lee, Navasota, Texas. obverse is in very nice condition. Reverse shows its age. City: Navasota State: Texas
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Four Misc. Merchant Tokens3066 - Four Misc. Merchant Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) A Burnet / 5c / Mexic / St. Thomas; Rev.: same. Wh. metal, rd., 19mm; 2) Obv.: Francotte / Gun / V. L. & D. / Schultze / Powder...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
 
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Five United States Tokens3067 - Five United States Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: 1) 150th anniversary Battle of Lexington, 1775-1925; 2) Philadelphia Sesouicentenniual International Exposition 1926; 3) "Keep You...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p******1 for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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12 Aluminum Mardi Gras Tokens3068 - 12 Aluminum Mardi Gras Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 1.5" tokens, includes 2 1974 New Orleans Steamboat Company tokens. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50361
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p******1 for (10.00 + 2.10BP) = 12.10
 
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Unlisted 16 to 1 So-Called Dollar3069 - Unlisted 16 to 1 So-Called Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unlisted in Schornstein. Round, brass,19mm. Obv.: United States of America/ Free Coinage / 16 / to 1; Rev.: J. A. Crumpton / Lincoln, Neb. / Pat. App
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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