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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3 Jackson's Napa Soda Mineral Water Bottles2300 - 3 Jackson's Napa Soda Mineral Water Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lime JACKSON'S / NAPA/ SODA// NATURAL MINERAL WATER/ JACKSON'S. Several chips on base of top. Aqua JACKSON'S/ NAPA SODA / SPRING'S...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Italian Soda Bottle, San Francisco, California2301 - Italian Soda Bottle, San Francisco, California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cobalt pint. ITALIAN / SODA WATER / MANUFACTORY / SAN FRANCISCO. Will need professional polishing and will then come out very nice. City: S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m*******e for (850.00 + 204.00BP) = 1,054.00
 
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J. N. Gerdes Mineral Water2302 - J. N. Gerdes Mineral Water
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lime J.N GERDES/ S. F.// MINERAL WATER. 3/8" bruise near Mineral. Rear 8 sided bottles. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Sham...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Lynde & Putnam Mineral Waters Bottle2303 - Lynde & Putnam Mineral Waters Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lynde & Putnam Mineral Waters San Francisco, Cal. A. in rectangular slug plate, Union Glass Works, Philad. A. in rectangle slug plate on reverse...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to B*****8 for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Chase & Co. Mineral Water Bottle2304 - Chase & Co. Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green pint. CHASE & CO. / MINERAL WATER / San Francisco/ CALIF. Choice condition. City: San Francisco State: California Dat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M**1 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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New Almaden Mineral Water Bottle2305 - New Almaden Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light Aqua NEW ALMADEN/ MINL WATER// W & W. Small rear chip. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Shamberger collection. Ci...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to o******x for (190.00 + 45.60BP) = 235.60
 
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Pacific Congress Springs, Running Deer Mineral Water2305a - Pacific Congress Springs, Running Deer Mineral Water
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the well-known deep lime green mineral water from California. a couple of decades ago, a monster hole was dug containing over a dozen specimen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to F****e for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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Two Pacific Congress Water Bottles2305b - Two Pacific Congress Water Bottles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different "blob" (applied) top embossed soda bottles. Pacific Congress Water (blank back), medium aqua; Pacific/Congress/ Water//P. Ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******1 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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M. T. Quinan Cobalt Bottle2306 - M. T. Quinan Cobalt Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dark cobalt M. T. QUINAN/ SAVANNAH/ GEO.// MINERAL M WATER. Bruise on front and rear. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Shamberger colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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W.S. Wright in Deep Blue Aqua (Virginia City, NV)2306a - W.S. Wright in Deep Blue Aqua (Virginia City, NV)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The famous Wright soda made in December 1862 (c1862-1864), the first soda bottle made on the West Coast. Pacific Glass Works on the bottom. This bottl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b*********r for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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Artesian Spring Co. Water Bottle2307 - Artesian Spring Co. Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. ARTESIAN SPRING CO./ AS/ BALLSTON/ N.Y//
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Ballston's Spa Water Bottle2308 - Ballston's Spa Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
DARK GREEN. BALLSTON'S SPA/ LITHIA./ MINERAL/ WATER// ARTISIAN SPRINGS CO./ AS/ BALLSTON NY. Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Washington Lithia Well Mineral Water Bottle2309 - Washington Lithia Well Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. WASHINGTON/ LITHIA WELL/ MINERAL WATER/ BA
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*********p for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Introduction to Saratoga Springs Mineral Waters2309a - Introduction to Saratoga Springs Mineral Waters
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Do Not Bid on This Lot) An Introduction to Saratoga Springs Mineral Water Bottles The springs of Saratoga have been known since the 1700’s. The
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Aqua Geyser Spring Water Bottle2310 - Aqua Geyser Spring Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Aqua quart. GEYSER SPRING/ SARATOGA SPRIN
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Congress Spring Co. Pint2310a - Congress Spring Co. Pint
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Congress Spring Co./ C/ Saratoga, NY//Congress Water. emerald to teal green, three dots on base. A beauty from one of the central springs at Saratoga.
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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C. W. Weston & Co. Mineral Water Bottle2311 - C. W. Weston & Co. Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Dark green with many seed bubbles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******1 for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Champion Spouting Spring Water Bottle2312 - Champion Spouting Spring Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Aqua. CHAMPION SPOUTING SPRING/ SARATOGA MI
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Clarke & White Mineral Water Bottle2313 - Clarke & White Mineral Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. CLARKE & WHITE/ C/ NEW YORK./ N11. &q...
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Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Emerald Congress & Empire Spring Water Bottle2314 - Emerald Congress & Empire Spring Water Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saratoga mineral water bottle from the Shamberger collection. No visible chips or cracks except as noted. Emerald green. 9.25" tall. CONGRE...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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