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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Cheyenne Beaded Cradleboard2040 - Cheyenne Beaded Cradleboard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cheyenne beaded hide cradleboard, c. last quarter 19th century, with classic Cheyenne geometric designs done in glass and metallic seed beads, the boa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to f******h for (2,900.00 + 696.00BP) = 3,596.00
 
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3 Cradleboards, and Beaded Belt2041 - 3 Cradleboards, and Beaded Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) very small baby sized cradleboard, deerskin and beaded, with willow. 16" x 7", could be just for decor. 2) Small non-native cradleboard...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Paiute Beaded Buckskin Fringed Bag & Small Beaded Bag2042 - Paiute Beaded Buckskin Fringed Bag & Small Beaded Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Paiute beaded bags: 1) Paiute beaded buckskin fringed bag. Excellent condition. 16" (including fringe) x 8". Clean simple geometric de...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to u********y.. for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
 
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Paiute Ceremonial Beaded Belt, Wristbands and Headbands2043 - Paiute Ceremonial Beaded Belt, Wristbands and Headbands
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paiute beaded belt, wristbands and headbands. Two different sets of beaded bands for ceremonial dances. 1) Incredible belt, geometric design, with bea
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Beaded Belt2044 - Beaded Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Newer beaded belt, 36" long, not including ties. Great condition, geometric design. City: State: Northern Plains Date: ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Beaded Knife Sheath w/ Belt2045 - Beaded Knife Sheath w/ Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sinew sewn beaded knife sheath, attached to a leather belt, with beading and brass studs. Probably not made to go together. Knife sheath is in great c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d********7 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Beaded Leather Gauntlet Gloves2046 - Beaded Leather Gauntlet Gloves
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique Northern Plains Native American beaded leather gauntlet gloves. Flower and butterfly designs. Good condition. City: State: N
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Chippewa Indian Beaded Bandolier Bag2047 - Chippewa Indian Beaded Bandolier Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful bandolier bag, great condition, beading intact. Bandolier bags have a wide beaded shoulder strap and a rectangular lower section. They were
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
 
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Ojibwe Beaded Bandolier Bag2048 - Ojibwe Beaded Bandolier Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ojibwe beaded bandolier bag, beading mostly intact. Beaded tassels with yarn at ends. Wrapped edges newer. City: State: Northern Pla
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
 
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Ojibwe Women's Beaded Hide Bag2049 - Ojibwe Women's Beaded Hide Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ojibwe women's small beaded hide bag. Very nice, beading intact, on both sides. 9.5" x 7.5". City: State: Northern P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****H for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
 
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