October 2017 Premier Auction

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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Chamber Pot Encased Penny3210Chamber Pot Encased Penny
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Go Way Back and Sit Down" souvenir of Niagra Falls. City: Niagra Falls State: New York Date: 1907 HWAC# 51339
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Put-A-Penny Encased Cents3211Put-A-Penny Encased Cents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four World War II era pennies. Two 1943 steel cents, 1944, 1945 cents. "Insert one cent / return to store for / valuable redemption"...
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to r*o for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
Encased Penny Advertising Mirror3212Encased Penny Advertising Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hanger and Kiblers of Cleveland Ohio. One and a half inches in diameter. Mirror in excellent condition. City: Cleveland State: Ohio
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*o for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
Sample Room (Saloon) Encased Penny3213Sample Room (Saloon) Encased Penny
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Luck / Henry J. Wehr's / New Place / The Empire / Sample Room and Restaurant / Corner Grand Avenue / and W. Water St. / Milwaukee. 1901 In...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*o for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
Eastern Store Card Encased Pennies3214Eastern Store Card Encased Pennies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: 1) J. C. Wemple Co. New York and Chicago (1901 Indian Head); The Shelter Top Co. St. Louis, Mo. (1901 Indian Head); Erie Dime Savings ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*o for (180.00 + 43.20BP) = 223.20
Six Encased Pennies3215Six Encased Pennies
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six: 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Indian Head cent; 1913 chamber pot from Coney Island; 1926 Huggins Candy Johnson City, Tenn.; 1927 Bill&...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*o for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
Encased Penny Collection3216Encased Penny Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six: 1) 1940 Cary Grant/ Irene Dunne "Penny Serenade;" 2) 1969 Las Vegas Club 49c breakfast; 3) 1904 St. Louis World's Fair; 4)...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r*o for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
Farmers and Merchants National Bank $20 (Eureka, Nevada)3217Farmers and Merchants National Bank $20 (Eureka, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Charter 11784, small size.Type 1. Serial number A000026A. Very fine condition. City: Eureka State: Nevada Date: 1929 HWAC
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to r*o for (1,900.00 + 456.00BP) = 2,356.00
McGill National Bank $20 (McGill, Nevada)3218McGill National Bank $20 (McGill, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Charter 9452. Type I, $20 Serial #000198A. Very fine condition. City: McGill State: Nevada Date: 1929 HWAC# 52452
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to V********e for (1,900.00 + 285.00BP) = 2,185.00
Farmers and Merchants National Bank $20 (Reno, Nevada)3219Farmers and Merchants National Bank $20 (Reno, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Charter P7038. The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Reno, uncertified, fine condition. Serial number 21217/E13609H. Trimmed at top. Ci
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
First National Bank $10 Bill (Reno, Nevada)3220First National Bank $10 Bill (Reno, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fr. 1801-2 Ty. 2 $10 Charter #7038. First National Bank in Reno. PCGS New 61 PPQ. City: Reno State: Nevada Date: 1929 HWAC#
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Reno National Bank $10 (Reno, Nevada)3221Reno National Bank $10 (Reno, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Charter 8424, PB, serial # 46313/Z347235E. Very fine condition. City: Reno State: Nevada Date: 1902 HWAC# 52455
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Reno National Bank $20 (Reno, Nevada)3222Reno National Bank $20 (Reno, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Charter 8424, Type 1, serial number A000821A. Very fine condition. City: Reno State: Nevada Date: 1929 HWAC# 52454
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
First National Bank, Winnemucca $53223First National Bank, Winnemucca $5
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fr. 600. 1902 PB $5 Charter #3575. Serial #14363A. Plate 1442. PCGS Fine 15. City: Winnemucca State: Nevada Date: 1902 HWAC
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to D******a for (3,900.00 + 400.14BP) = 4,300.14
First National Bank, Winnemucca $103224First National Bank, Winnemucca $10
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Charter 3575, Type 1,, Serial #B001181A. Very fine plus condition. City: Winnemucca State: Nevada Date: 1929 HWAC# 52453
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to V********e for (1,500.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,725.00
Introduction & Background for the Salt Lake National Bank Currency3224aIntroduction & Background for the Salt Lake National Bank Currency
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Do Not Bid) An Introduction to the Salt Lake National Bank Currency Holabird Americana was chosen to represent the owner of a spectacular disco
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Salt Lake City National Bank of Utah $1 Bill3225Salt Lake City National Bank of Utah $1 Bill
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Serial number 155. Edge tears. City: Salt Lake City State: Utah Date: 1874 HWAC# 52461
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to i********s.. for (750.00 + 180.00BP) = 930.00
Salt Lake City National Bank of Utah $1 Bill3226Salt Lake City National Bank of Utah $1 Bill
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Serial number 137. Very fine condition. City: Salt Lake City State: Utah Date: 1874 HWAC# 52462
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (1,000.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,240.00
Salt Lake City National Bank of Utah $1 Bill3227Salt Lake City National Bank of Utah $1 Bill
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Serial number 183, very fine condition. City: Salt Lake City State: Utah Date: 1874 HWAC# 52463
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to i********s.. for (1,000.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,240.00
Salt Lake City National Bank of Utah $1 Bill3228Salt Lake City National Bank of Utah $1 Bill
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Serial number 106. Almost Uncirculated. City: Salt Lake City State: Utah Date: 1874 HWAC# 52466
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (1,000.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,240.00