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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Illinois Railroad Keys3308Illinois Railroad Keys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two brass keys: one from Illinois Central and one from Illinois Terminal Railroads. Each two inches long. The Illinois Central Railroad, sometimes ca
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******0 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Litchfield & Madison Railway Lock and Key3309Litchfield & Madison Railway Lock and Key
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Litchfield and Madison Railway was a Class I railroad in Illinois. Its nickname was "The St. Louis Gateway Route". The railroad operat...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******0 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Kansas City Southern Railway Keys3310Kansas City Southern Railway Keys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two brass keys from the Kansas City Southern Railway. Each two inches long. City: State: Kansas Date: HWAC# 52446
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******s for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad Key3311Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad Key
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Louisiana and Arkansas Railway (reporting mark LA) was a railroad that operated in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. The railroad...
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to i********s.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railroad Key3312Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railroad Key
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two inch long brass key. The Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway is a short line railroad in the U.S. state of Montana which was founded in 1892. It w
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to a********e.. for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
Cambria & Indiana Railroad Key3313Cambria & Indiana Railroad Key
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Cambria and Indiana Railroad was located in the southeastern part of Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Incorporated in 1904 and built in 1910 with the
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to j******0 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
Four Railroad Keys3314Four Railroad Keys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four railroad keys: Seaboard Cost Line; Union Pacific & Missouri Pacific; Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Pacific; Norfork & Wester...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
Northern Pacific Railroad Mail (treasure) Lock Box3315Northern Pacific Railroad Mail (treasure) Lock Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8.5" x 16" x 10" black metal lock box as used by Northern Pacific Railroad for mail or treasure. The top is stenciled in white lette...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i********s.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
Two Southern Pacific Locks with keys3316Two Southern Pacific Locks with keys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Adlake Block lettered, SP CO. punched, dated 1920 with Adlake key marked SP Co CS-4S. Adlake in script, no key. "SP & S" Cit...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
Railroad Locks3317Railroad Locks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two locks, the best of which is an embossed Union Pacific RR lock, switch, no key in excellent condition, plus a Yale lock marked "C & O&q...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
Birmingham, Ensley, and Bessemer Railroad Company Bond3318Birmingham, Ensley, and Bessemer Railroad Company Bond
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not listed in Cox. 1911 $1000 5% thirty year gold bond. Brown #424. 15" x 10.25". A street railway that offered passenger service between...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
AMADOR, MONTANA: The Amador Railway Company Bond (1905)3319AMADOR, MONTANA: The Amador Railway Company Bond (1905)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Correction* This is the Amador Railway Company of Amador, Montana and not Amador County, California. This electric railway ran for 10.5 miles from Am
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Catalina Island Inclined Railroad Postcards3320Catalina Island Inclined Railroad Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six, four different. This unique Santa Catalina Island incline railway was built in 1904 to carry passengers up from the Amphitheater to the to
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Fairfax, Marin County Inclined Railroad Postcards3321Fairfax, Marin County Inclined Railroad Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight. Two different views. The Fairfax Incline Railway was built in 1913 to transport prospective home buyers to the top of Fairfax Manor. It
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to e*******g for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
Railroad Postcards from the Tahoe area3322Railroad Postcards from the Tahoe area
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five. Rpc of the snowsheds, color RPC of the Glenbrook, train emerging from a snowshed with a 1907 Truckee postmark, and a Tahoe & Trucke...
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to 9*****W for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
Los Angeles Inclined Railroad Postcards3323Los Angeles Inclined Railroad Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven. Seven different. All color. Those that are postmarked are 1910 and 1912. Four different: Angels Flight, Los Angeles and Mt. Washington
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*******g for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
The Los Angeles Consolidated Electric Railway Company Bond (1892)3324The Los Angeles Consolidated Electric Railway Company Bond (1892)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare bond from this famous company. $1000 6% gold bond. Signed by president. Vignette of streetcar, power house and dynamo. 17.5" x 11"....
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
California Eastern Railway (Nevada Southern) Stock Certificate3325California Eastern Railway (Nevada Southern) Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #34, issued in 1902 for one share. The California Eastern Railway was originally organized in 1896 in Colorado. Originally named the Nevada Sout
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r********5 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Monterey and Pacific Grove Railway Company Bond (1907)3326Monterey and Pacific Grove Railway Company Bond (1907)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare brown $1000 6% thirty year gold bond. Signed by president in 1907. #66. 14.75" x 9". Street railway organized in 1893 under the name ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b******e for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
2 Framed Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR Collages33272 Framed Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR Collages
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both collages are in wooden frames approx 16" x 13.5". One frame includes a Nevada County Narrow Guage(sic) Railroad Company 1933 timetab...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00