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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Bullion Value Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 849)3090Bullion Value Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 849)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 849. Obv.: Bullion Value / 1896 / Liberty Head; Rev.: Sixteen to One / We Dont Think / Eagle. 62mm. City: State: Da
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p******1 for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
Bullion Value Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 849)3091Bullion Value Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 849)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 849, 62mm, 66 grams, very rare. Holed. Obv.: Bullion Value / 1896; Rev.: Sixteen to One / We Don't Think. City: Sta...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
Bullion Value Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 852)3092Bullion Value Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 852)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 852. Pointy nose, squared chin, 64mm, 75 grams. Obv.: Bullion Value / 1896; Rev.: Sixteen to One / We Don't Think. City: ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
"I'm All Right" Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 908)3093"I'm All Right" Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 908)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 908. Brass, 38mm. When the eagle is upright, the caption reads "I'm All Right." Composed of a sheet metal case, with open...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******s for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
"Sound Money" Bryan Campaign So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 908)3094"Sound Money" Bryan Campaign So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 908)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Adjustable brass token "Pat. Appd. For" Obverse has eagle saying "I'm All Right" when the reverse is set to "Sound Mone...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******s for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
Oct. 9, 1896 Souvenir3095Oct. 9, 1896 Souvenir
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Oct 9 1896 / Souvenir / Seated Liberty and White House; Rev.: Oct. 9 1871 / Eagle. Bronze, 60mm. Holed. City: State: Dat
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******s for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
Bryan/ Kern Campaign Fob3096Bryan/ Kern Campaign Fob
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lucky horseshoe shaped brass fob on leather strap: Bryan / 1908 / Kern. William Jennings Bryan and John Kern were unsuccessful in their race against
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
"Gold Bug" Lapel Pin3097"Gold Bug" Lapel Pin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass pin with embossed insect representing a "gold bug" in the political argument between gold and silver interests in the late 19th Cent...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******f for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
Bryan Pinback "Free Silver" Buttons3098Bryan Pinback "Free Silver" Buttons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two small lapel pins: "I'm For / Free Silver / High Admiral / Cigarette" and "Who Wins / The American Gentleman." 23mm. Hig...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
White House Lock, Bryan Holds the Key 1908 Campaign FOB3099White House Lock, Bryan Holds the Key 1908 Campaign FOB
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather fob and bronze lock advocating for William Jennings Bryan in the election of 1908. City: State: Date: 1908 HWAC#
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
Panama Canal So-Called Dollar (San Diego Exposition)3100Panama Canal So-Called Dollar (San Diego Exposition)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 428. AU, Br., 34mm. Obv.: Panama Canal Opened by S.S. Ancon / Aug. 15, 1914; Rev.: Panama California Exposition San Diego 1915. City: S
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*******e for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
California Mid-Winter So-Called Dollar (San Francisco) (HK 251)3101California Mid-Winter So-Called Dollar (San Francisco) (HK 251)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 251, AU, aluminum. City: San Francisco State: California Date: 1894 HWAC# 53820
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
Pan Pacific Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 401)3102Pan Pacific Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 401)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 401, gilt, AU, 38mm. City: San Francisco State: California Date: HWAC# 53818
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to s**********2 for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
Pan Pacific Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 411)3103Pan Pacific Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 411)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 411. Obv.: Panama Pacific International Exposition / Oregon State Building / San Francisco, 1915; Rev.: State of Oregon /1859. Br. 38mm. Unc.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
Pan Pacific Exposition "Lucky Penny" and Opening Day Badge3104Pan Pacific Exposition "Lucky Penny" and Opening Day Badge
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large copper souvenir: Obv. Lucky Penny / 1915; Rev.: Souvenir of Panama Pacific & Panama California Exposition / 1915. 51mm, 59.5 grams. Also a...
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to i********s.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
Panama Canal So-Called Dollar (HK 416)3105Panama Canal So-Called Dollar (HK 416)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 416. Unlisted variety in silver, uncirculated. Obv.: Panama Canal Completion Exposition / San Francisco; Rev.: California The Exposition State / To
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
Pedley-Ryan So-Called Dollar (HK 825)3106Pedley-Ryan So-Called Dollar (HK 825)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 825. Obv.: Pedley Ryan & Co. / Denver; Rev.: 1933 / Silver / 430 grains.Silver 38mm, R-5. City: Denver State: Colorado ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Colorado Medals & So-Called Dollars3107Colorado Medals & So-Called Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 50th anniversary of the founding of Greeley, Colorado, 1920; Longmont Centennial 1971; two examples of HK542 "Rush to the Rockies,...
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to i********s.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
Pike's Peak 100th Anniversary So-Called Dollars (HK 336 & 338)3108Pike's Peak 100th Anniversary So-Called Dollars (HK 336 & 338)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two so-called dollars commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of Pike's Peak: 1) HK -336 silver, gray-oxidized finish, R-4; ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to r*********n for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
Rush to the Rockies So-Called Dollar (HK 452)3109Rush to the Rockies So-Called Dollar (HK 452)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: United States of America / Air Force Academy / MCMLIX; Rev.: Colorado / Rush To The Rockies Centennial / 1859 / 1959. Silver, 33mm. HK 452, R-2.
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to i********s.. for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60