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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2 Early Mining Lamps1200 - 2 Early Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11.5" and 17" rusty unmarked lamps with hanging hooks. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52837
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to a******l for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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2 Unusual Carbide Lamps1201 - 2 Unusual Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7" unmarked with light rust. Unmarked 15" tapered top section on a round base. Carry handle. Black finish. City: State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******l for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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2 Wolf Carbide Lamps1202 - 2 Wolf Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8" with handles. 1 has a 4.5" reflector, the other has a dented rear. Both have signs of age. City: State: Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******l for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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3 A. C. Wells Mining Lamps1203 - 3 A. C. Wells Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 cast iron lamps with hanging hooks. 3.75" diameters. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52838
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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3 Hand Held Mining Lamps1204 - 3 Hand Held Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of 3 hand held lamps. Black wooden case with rear handle, 5" x 4" x 5'. Metal Ecolite with front and top bulbs, 11.5" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s******2 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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3 Superintendent Carbide Lamps1205 - 3 Superintendent Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Universal Lamp Co 10" and hook, base has signs of use. Tin Justrite with 7" reflector. Brass Justrite with 7.25" reflector. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*********p for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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5 Different Oil Wick Lamps1206 - 5 Different Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hemispherical with a finger loop. Copper with a long spout and back plate. Glass with a rear reflector. Cylinder with a handle and spout. Triangular t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to u********y.. for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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6 Carbide Lamps, 5 Carbide Tins and a Miner's Cap1207 - 6 Carbide Lamps, 5 Carbide Tins and a Miner's Cap
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Copper and brass Guy's Popper with hook. Nickel Justrite with handle. Copper and brass Auto Lite. Copper and brass Auto Lite with large reflecto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to h********r.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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Czech Brass Carbide Lamp1208 - Czech Brass Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Marked Zumer-Melichar, Mrnak, Praha Karlin on rear. 4.25" front lens assembly. 11.5" x 4.5" depth. Wooden handle extends on metal bar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Early Miner's Carbide Lamp1209 - Early Miner's Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We were unable to identify this lamp in our library. It appears to be an early design carbide. Brass base with copper cylinder, handle and reflector.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Union Carbide Tin Can Collection1210 - Union Carbide Tin Can Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different Union Carbide tins. 10 total tins. Very nice collection of Union Carbide, a major provider of carbide to the industry for decades, and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to l******8 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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2 D. P. Highberger Oil Wick Lamps1211 - 2 D. P. Highberger Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both are 2.25 inches tall. Wilkinsburg, PA. Overall nice condition. City: State: Date: HWAC# 48757
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to a******l for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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2 Oil Wick Lamps1212 - 2 Oil Wick Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dunlap's Pittsburgh 2.5" with hook and 5.75" with .25" cracked reflector. City: State: Date: HWAC# ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******l for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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George Anton Oil Wick Lamp1213 - George Anton Oil Wick Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
MArked clearly and plainly in shield , Monongahela City, Washington Co., PA. Has unused wick, excellent condition, main body 2" tall. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a******l for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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3 Safety Lamps with Glass Globes1214 - 3 Safety Lamps with Glass Globes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass unmarked with clear globe 11.5". Concordia Electric Co. red goboe with brass top and hook handle 9.5". Large and rusty with red glob...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*******1 for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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6 Safety Lamps1215 - 6 Safety Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 safety lamp with waffling indentations at top. Rusty condition. 10.5" x 3.5". 2 safety lamps with W. R. Clanny - Sir H. Davy stamped. C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*******1 for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Wolf Safety Lamp Magnet1216 - Wolf Safety Lamp Magnet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The safety lamps underground miners used were magnetically locked to prevent flames from being exposed to flammable gases. This device was used to unl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6****A for (190.00 + 39.90BP) = 229.90
 
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Mine Sign1217 - Mine Sign
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Safety First! Keep those oily rags in cans - no fire in here! Authentic, old, and rusty! City: State: Date: HWAC# 514
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b**********w for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Canary Cage for Miners1218 - Canary Cage for Miners
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bad air in a deep underground mine was an issue. So the miners would take a canary down with them. The little birds would succumb to the bad air first
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Oil Rig and Drill Matchstick Art1219 - Oil Rig and Drill Matchstick Art
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This model is very impressive for its detail and mostly matchstick construction. The burnt ends of the matchsticks are arranged in a pattern similar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (950.00 + 228.00BP) = 1,178.00
 
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