AUCTION  / 

October 2017 Premier Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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 Pairs of Eskimo Baby Mukluks2190 - 2 Pairs of Eskimo Baby Mukluks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The small pair is 3” tall with red wool, brown fur and beads with a drawstring top. The larger pair is 5.75”, deerskin, red wool with tan fur.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********9 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Sled Dog Sealskin Booties2191 - Sled Dog Sealskin Booties
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of sled dog sealskin booties. Violet wool trim with rawhide ties. 6" long. City: State: Alaska Date: HWAC# ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*******g for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Sealskin Owl Toy (Ookpik)2192 - Sealskin Owl Toy (Ookpik)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Charming Sealskin Owl Toy. An Ookpik ([uk'pik]) is a popular Inuit handicraft toy. It is a small, souvenir owl with large head and big eyes, a b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to B********R for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Alaskan Fur and Beaded Bag2193 - Alaskan Fur and Beaded Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handmade Alaskan deerskin, sealskin, beaded bag. Fringed, with drawstring closure. Multi colored beaded designs. New condition. 11” x 6.25”.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Ceremonial Native American Bear Skin2194 - Ceremonial Native American Bear Skin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bear skin, lined with scalloped blue felt on edges. Head cutout, 86” x 57”. The St’at’imc also known as the Lillooet are an Interior Salish people loc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
 
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Mounted Beaver Pelt2195 - Mounted Beaver Pelt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stretched beaver pelt, stretched with string on branch hoop. 45" h x 38" w. Good condition. City: State: Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c**********e for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Native American Fur Belt2196 - Native American Fur Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
28" long belt with circular fur covered sections. Laced together with leather strips. Leather ties. City: State: Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to B********R for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Native Mittens with Fur2197 - Native Mittens with Fur
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of Indian mittens, gray suede, lined with sheepskin with green, turquoise and gray beads. New condition. Probably for a lady's hand. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Ivory Tusk Polar Bear Cribbage Board2198 - Ivory Tusk Polar Bear Cribbage Board
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Board Ivory tusk cribbage board supported by carved seals on base. Board is shaped as polar bear with fish sticking out of its mouth. Top scrimshaw o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to r**********e for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Three Ivory Bear Fetishes2199 - Three Ivory Bear Fetishes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A trio of ivory bear fetishes. Ranging in size from 1.25” to 1.75”. One bear is standing and wearing a backpack and holding a pickaxe, the center larg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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