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)
 

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Dolphin and Walrus Ivory Fetishes2200 - Dolphin and Walrus Ivory Fetishes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 1.75” long dolphin w/ black inlaid eyes, mounted on an acrylic base. 1.5” very detailed walrus poised on a 4” x 1.5” ivory base. The Native Amer
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Vintage Eskimo Doll with Ivory Knife2201 - Vintage Eskimo Doll with Ivory Knife
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a great old doll with a carefully whittled wood head over a cloth body. The features are carved and drawn in lead pencil...quite typical of do
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to i********s.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Inuit Ivory and Baleen Bracelet2202 - Inuit Ivory and Baleen Bracelet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ivory and onyx stretch bracelet with fetish bear, walrus, seal and wolf. Very nice, but two fetish pieces missing. c.1930-1940s. The Native American
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Ivory Carving of Eskimo On a Sled2203 - Ivory Carving of Eskimo On a Sled
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An antique Inuit-carved miniature ivory Inuit on dog sled. 2.75”. Rough carving, faded eye and mouth markings. The Native American ivory item(s) i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B********R for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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Ivory Fetish--Eskimo Hunting in Kayak2204 - Ivory Fetish--Eskimo Hunting in Kayak
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kayak This fetish has a 4” long, 1” wide ivory kayak and Eskimo hunting with a spear. Spear is attached to kayak, and loosely held in his hand. Oar
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B********R for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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Two Ivory Cupie Doll Style Pendants2205 - Two Ivory Cupie Doll Style Pendants
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pendants in the adorable cupie doll style, approx 2”. Both have black accented facial and body features; one holds a small gold nugget. The Native A
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B********R for (170.00 + 35.70BP) = 205.70
 
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Two Ivory Fetish Rings2206 - Two Ivory Fetish Rings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Ivory Fetish Rings: The polar bear ring is size 9, and seal ring is size 10. Black facial accents on both. Perhaps these are for luck on the hunt.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Alaskan Knife with Ivory Blade2207 - Alaskan Knife with Ivory Blade
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Knife with ivory blade (2” x 7”) with 10” wood handle. The handle has a bone overlay and a copper trim ring near the blade. Blade is wavy on one edge.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to B********R for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Inuit Ivory and Baleen Bracelet2208 - Inuit Ivory and Baleen Bracelet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inuit bracelet: ivory has carved whale, seal, otter, walrus, bear fetishes. Some of the baleen pieces have tiny chips, and the bracelet needs to be re
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B********R for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Ivory and Black Stone Necklace2209 - Ivory and Black Stone Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This 19.5" necklace has alternating black stone and ivory sections. The ivory has carved polar bears and whales. City: State: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Vintage Ivory Totem Pole Fetish2210 - Vintage Ivory Totem Pole Fetish
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2.75" totem fetish is mounted on a small ivory base. There are several natural small cracks. City: State: Date: ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to t********i.. for (140.00 + 33.60BP) = 173.60
 
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Vintage Wolf and Eskimo Ivory Fetishes2211 - Vintage Wolf and Eskimo Ivory Fetishes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A menacing snarling wolf, 3.25” long. 2.25” Eskimo on snowshoes dressed for the cold. Separate Plexiglas bases included. The Native American ivory i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****y for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Haida Argillite Totem2212 - Haida Argillite Totem
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Haida argillite totem, Raven, turtle, and bear, 10” with removable base. Bear and raven have mother of pearl eyes. Haida artists have been carving the
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Estimate : 260.00 - 700.00
Sold to k*******v for (750.00 + 180.00BP) = 930.00
 
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Inuit Marble Sculpture of Eskimo2213 - Inuit Marble Sculpture of Eskimo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning Inuit sculpture of an Eskimo--driving a sled. Signed on the bottom by artist. Several small bruises. 10” x 8.5” x 3.5”. The sculpture is made
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Bird on a Rock Inuit Sculpture2214 - Bird on a Rock Inuit Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Inuit soapstone sculpture of a bird. Nicely stylized, wing slightly etched in, it rests on the rock base. Unsigned. 6.25” x 6” x 3.5”. Base do
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*********p for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Canada Goose Inuit Sculpture2215 - Canada Goose Inuit Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elegant, graceful sculpture of Canada Goose in sleeping position. Unsigned, 6.25" x 7" x 5". City: State: Arctic Re...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Eskimo Battling Polar Bear Sculpture, Lucassie Echalook2216 - Eskimo Battling Polar Bear Sculpture, Lucassie Echalook
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Impressive sculpture of an Eskimo battling a ferocious bear. Sculpture attributed to Inuit artist, Lucassie Echalook who was born in 1942. Missing spe
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Eskimo Grabbing Walrus by Its Tusks Sculpture, Noah Tuki2217 - Eskimo Grabbing Walrus by Its Tusks Sculpture, Noah Tuki
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Soapstone sculpture by Noah Tuki depicts an Eskimo grabbing a huge walrus by its tusks. Artist, Noah Tuki (1925-1990), signed on bottom. 8.25” x 8” x
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Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to r**********e for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Sculpture of Laughing Man Holding His Pants On, Sak Kannuk2218 - Sculpture of Laughing Man Holding His Pants On, Sak Kannuk
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Delightful soapstone sculpture of laughing man holding his pants on with one hand and holding a small wooden club with the other hand. Deftly carved,
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Polar Bear Sculpture, Levi Alasuak2219 - Polar Bear Sculpture, Levi Alasuak
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Soapstone sculpture of standing bear balancing on ice by Levi Alasuak. 5.5” x 4.5” x 4.25”. Levi started carving at the age of eleven, and learned by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to r**********e for (160.00 + 33.60BP) = 193.60
 
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