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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Louisiana Purchase Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 300)3130Louisiana Purchase Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 300)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 300. Gem brilliant uncirculated. Obv.: Louisiana Territory / 1803 / 1,000,000 square miles / $15,000,000 / St. Louis 1904; Rev.: Louisiana Purchase
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s**********2 for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
Trans-Mississippi Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 283)3131Trans-Mississippi Exposition So-Called Dollar (HK 283)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 283. Brass, R-4. Uncirculated condition. About 25,000 of these coins were sold according to Hibbler/Kaplan. City: Omaha State: Neb
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s**********2 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
Lewis & Clark Centennial Expo. So-Called Dollar (HK 325)3132Lewis & Clark Centennial Expo. So-Called Dollar (HK 325)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 325. Obv.: Lewis and Clark / Centennial Exposition / 1905; Rev.: Lewis & clark / U.S. Government Bldg. / Portland, / Oregon / Centennial Exp...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
Lewis & Clark Centennial Expo. So-Called Dollar (HK 332a)3133Lewis & Clark Centennial Expo. So-Called Dollar (HK 332a)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 332a. Gilt bronze, reeded edge, R-5, 38mm. City: Portland State: Oregon Date: 1905 HWAC# 51358
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n**********x for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
Founding of Jamestown So-Called Dollar (HK 344)3134Founding of Jamestown So-Called Dollar (HK 344)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK 344. Commemorating the 300th Anniversary of the Founding of Jamestown. Silver, 34mm, AU condition. City: Jamestown State: Virginia
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to t********n.. for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
Space Age World's Fair Unlisted So-Called Dollar3135Space Age World's Fair Unlisted So-Called Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Space Age World's Fair / United States Commemorative Medal; Rev.: Century 21 Exposition / Seattle Washington U.S.A. / 1962. Brass, 34mm, u...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Three So-Called Dollars3136Three So-Called Dollars
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) HK370A Bronze, 38mm, R8. 2) HK 450 Copper " Wilson Dollar", R4. 3) HK 765 copper, 38mm, R5. City: State:...
Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to s**********2 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
Alaska Medal Collection3137Alaska Medal Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven medals from the 49th state: 1967 Ketchikan; 1962 Alaska Native Brotherhood; 1967 Alaska Centennial; 1967 Alaska Purchase; 1971 Fur Rendezvous;
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
Rare Gold Pony Express Race, Wells Fargo Medal3138Rare Gold Pony Express Race, Wells Fargo Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Pony Express Race 1923 / (pictorial horse and rider) / St. Joseph, Mo. to San Francisco, Cal.; Rev.: Presented to / Leo Petit / by / Wells Fargo
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to s***3 for (4,500.00 + 945.00BP) = 5,445.00
Two Pony Express Medals (HK 583)3139Two Pony Express Medals (HK 583)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) HK 583 Official Bronze Medal of the National Pony Express Centennial Association; 2) Pony Express Diamond Jubilee (1935). City
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n**********x for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
Golden Gate International Exposition Zinc Medal3140Golden Gate International Exposition Zinc Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
37mm. Treasure Island was the site of the 1939 Exposition. City: San Francisco State: California Date: 1939 HWAC# 51851
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to e*****r for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
Vigilance Committee Medal3141Vigilance Committee Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze, 67mm. Obv.: Xth Olympiad / 1932 / Los Angeles; Rev.: Committee / of / Vigilance / San Francisco / No Creed, No Party, No Sectional Issues.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
Colorado Centennial Medals3142Colorado Centennial Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by the Denver Mint to commemorate Colorado's 100th anniversary and the USA's 200th anniversary, these two medals are housed in origin...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Springfield Memorial Medallion3143Springfield Memorial Medallion
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large, 50mm medal dedicated to the soldiers from Springfield who died in the war of the rebellion and in honor of all who died on land or sea in defe
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
Lindbergh / Hauptmann Trial Tokens3144Lindbergh / Hauptmann Trial Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 1927 Lucky Lindbergh Coins "First Non-Stop Flight New York- Paris". White metal and copper. Two pennies an 1887 Indian Head penny, and...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to p******1 for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
Statue of Liberty Dedication Medal3145Statue of Liberty Dedication Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Presented July 4, 1884 / A Gift from the people of France / to the people of the United States / portrait of Bartholdi; Rev.: Commemmorative Mon
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n**********x for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
World of Tomorrow Unlisted Medal (New York World's Fair)3146World of Tomorrow Unlisted Medal (New York World's Fair)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (75mm) white metal commemorative from the New York World's Fair of 1939. Unlisted in white metal: possibly silver plate matte on nickle. N...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A**a for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
New York Stock Exchange Medal (Medallic Arts)3147New York Stock Exchange Medal (Medallic Arts)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Medallic Arts, a medal commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the New York Stock Exchange, 1792-1992. Bronze, 70mm. The histo
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*******e for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
Three New York Medals3148Three New York Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Louis Agassiz / The Hall of Fame For Great Americans / At New York University; A hero of Geology; 2) 1913 Fourth of July New York City, Mayor Wm.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
Centennial Exposition Bronze Award Medal3149Centennial Exposition Bronze Award Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze award medal, 76mm,9.7 ounces. Reverse reads: "International Exhibition / Awarded by / United States / Centennial / Commission / Philadel...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******s for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00