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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5 Clear Shot Glasses2474 - 5 Clear Shot Glasses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
ARGONAUT / WHISKEY / E.MARTIN & CO. , faded gold rim and several small lip bruises. FINE OLD / KY. TAYLOR / WHISKEY. "THE OLD GOVERNMENT&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to e*****r for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Assorted Glass Wear2475 - Assorted Glass Wear
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assorted glass wear approximately 36 pieces. Clear green and pink liquor glasses, 4 metal rimmed glass bottom coasters. 6 ice cream bowls, and more.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Cambridge Glass Server2476 - Cambridge Glass Server
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green glass c. 1910's to 1920's. 4.5" x 10.5" with 1" gold trim on upper edge and gold on handle top. No visible chis or cr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Northwood Antique Rainbow Carnival Glass Candy Dish2477 - Northwood Antique Rainbow Carnival Glass Candy Dish
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. early 1900's. Rainbow carnival glass candy dish with wavy rim. No visible chips or cracks. City: State: Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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3 Coil Style Insulators2478 - 3 Coil Style Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.25" light blue with 4 ridges and 1 bruise. Two 4.25" cobalt with 6 ridges. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50834
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to D*****2 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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1 Green Hemingray Insulator2479 - 1 Green Hemingray Insulator
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This insulator is green and is 3.5" tall. 1 medium sized bruise. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50817
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to n********w.. for (15.00 + 3.15BP) = 18.15
 
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Hemingray Cobalt Insulator2480 - Hemingray Cobalt Insulator
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Desirable Hemingray cobalt 4" tall. Petticoat / Hemingray / Patent May 2 1892. 2 drops are missing and 3 drops have point chips. 4 small bru...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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12 Mid Size Insulators2481 - 12 Mid Size Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 12 insulators with the best being the dark lime 3.5" McLaughlin No. 9 with 2 small base bruises. An unmarked brown ceramic 2.75"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n********w.. for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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12 Pony Insulators2482 - 12 Pony Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One dark green 4" with 3 chipped drops. Includes Hemingray California, Lynchburg, McLaughlin, Brookfield and a light aqua Hemingray - 19. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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13 Beehive Insulators2483 - 13 Beehive Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of 13 beehive insulators is 4" to 4.25" and includes 5 point star, B, Hemingray-21, H. C. Co., and more. One of the B has...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to m*****X for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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2 Large Broadbased Insulators2484 - 2 Large Broadbased Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large insulators. One is aqua green and 5.5" wide. There are 4 chips under the bottom of the bell. The large white one is 7" wide an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n********w.. for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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2 Milk Glass Insulators2485 - 2 Milk Glass Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Maydwell - 20 insulators, 3.75" tall. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50826
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to n********w.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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3 Green Insulators2486 - 3 Green Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All are approx 4.25" tall and various shades of green. Hawley, PA USA has a small bruise on top and small chips on the base. W. Brookfield 4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n********w.. for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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4 Cobalt Ceramic Insulators2487 - 4 Cobalt Ceramic Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These 4 cobalt ceramic insulators measure approx 3.5" tall. The 2 tone one has a mushroom top with I symbol. 2 have a B in a circle, 1 has a ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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4 Unusual Insulators2488 - 4 Unusual Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4.25" green X top, 5" green Hemingray Mickey Mouse with several damaged or missing drops, 4.5" green Locke Victor N. Y., 4.5" X...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to n********w.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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5 Amber Insulators2489 - 5 Amber Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4" tall amber insulators, Armstrong's. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50829
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to n********w.. for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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5 Purple Insulators2490 - 5 Purple Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4" light purple Whitall Tatum Co. No 1 with a tiny bruise on base. 4 x 4" California. One has 2 waist bruises., one has a top bruise and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n********w.. for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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6 Assorted Insulators2491 - 6 Assorted Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment includes aqua and green. 4" to 4.25". Includes Brookfield, Gayner, W. Brookfield and Hemingray. City: State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to n********w.. for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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6 Ceramic Insulators2492 - 6 Ceramic Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of 6 ceramic insulators, 4" to 6" wide. Cobalt, brown, white 2 tone. City: State: Date: HWAC# ...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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7 Assorted Insulators2493 - 7 Assorted Insulators
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 7 insulators including aqua, dark aqua, lime and dark green. McLaughlin, Brookfield, Hemingray No. 40 and 42, M. Locke. City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m*****X for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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