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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Corrine Louis Pot2120 - Corrine Louis Pot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Corrine Louis, horsehair and incised pot. Excellent condition. 5.75" h x 8" diameter. Corrine and Gary Louis are both from the Acoma Puebl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Five Acoma Pots2121 - Five Acoma Pots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Vintage basket pot, birds. Fair condition, 6" h x 4.25" diameter. 2) Vintage bowl by Juana Leno (1917-2000). 3.25" h x 4.25 diame...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 800.00
Sold to i********s.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Bowl and Pitcher2122 - Bowl and Pitcher
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White bowl has twisted handles and mimbres design, 2.5" h x 6.75", unsigned. One handle chipped and small chips on rim. Small pitcher, uns...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to s********r for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Small Bowl, L. R. Jojola2123 - Small Bowl, L. R. Jojola
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small bowl by L. R. Jojola. Leaf and kiva step design. 3.25" h x 4.25" diameter. City: Isleta Pueblo State: New Mexico ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to J**********a for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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White Bear Playing Violin, Mona Teller2124 - White Bear Playing Violin, Mona Teller
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully simple white bear playing natural wood violin by Mona Teller. 6" x 6" x 6". Charming! Mona Teller, “Pa-Shawn-Thupa-Wa”, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Three Toned Jar, Teri Catero2125 - Three Toned Jar, Teri Catero
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Toned Jar by Teri Catero. Polychromed pot with incised bear claws and bears. base of pot is a green color. 4.25" h x 3.5" diameter. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to c**********s for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Carved Feathers on Redware, LLT2126 - Carved Feathers on Redware, LLT
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carved feathers on redware signed "LLT", with nice etched design in pink/tan color. 2.5" h x 3" diameter. Beautifully executed! ...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to c**********s for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Sgraffito Melon Pot, Vangie Tafoya2127 - Sgraffito Melon Pot, Vangie Tafoya
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sgraffito melon redware pot by Vangie Tafoya. this pot is part melon style and als etched with feather, bearpaw, kiva step and lightning designs. Incr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to c**********s for (125.00 + 30.00BP) = 155.00
 
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Two Jemez Pots2128 - Two Jemez Pots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mary E. Toya, Jemez Pueblo, active c.1950-1990. Small pot, 2.5" h x 2.25" diameter, good condition, small worn area near base. 2) Wedding ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Five Miniature Vessels w/ Lids--Thomas Natseway2129 - Five Miniature Vessels w/ Lids--Thomas Natseway
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Miniature Vessels w/ Lids--Thomas Natseway. Tallest pot is 1.25", smallest is 5/8". Intricate designs perfectly executed. Thomas Nats...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to a******0 for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Micaceous Pot, LuAnne Aragon2130 - Micaceous Pot, LuAnne Aragon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Micaceous pot by LuAnne Aragon. Design depicts, dragonfly, raincloud and corn. 8" h x 8" diameter. LuAnne began her pottery making at the ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Black Micaceous Jar, Martha Amero2131 - Black Micaceous Jar, Martha Amero
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black micaceous jar by Martha Amero. Odd shaped jar with tiny turtle peeking over rim. 4" h x 3" diameter. “I am spiritually awakened when...
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Jar by Gerren Candelaria2132 - Jar by Gerren Candelaria
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rain clouds, lightning and corn designs on jar by Gerren Candelaria. 6" h x 7.5" diameter. Good condition. He was born in 1983, Gerren is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Unpolished Jar by Ray Duck2133 - Unpolished Jar by Ray Duck
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unpolished jar by Ray D. Garcia (a.k.a. Ray Duck). Black and white on orange micaceous clay. Corn and geometric designs, 6" x 6" diameter....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Redware Seed Oot, Roy Tsigowanu2134 - Redware Seed Oot, Roy Tsigowanu
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very fine two-color (red/white) sgraffito seed pot with menacing water serpent figure by Roy Tsigowanu. Very textural, 2" h x 3.25" diamet...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l********g for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Polished Blackware w/ carved Avanyu by Victor & Naomi Eckleberry2135 - Polished Blackware w/ carved Avanyu by Victor & Naomi Eckleberry
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Polished blackware with carved water serpent by Victor and Naomi Eckleberry. 3.25" h x 4.5" diameter. In 1981 Victor moved to Santa Clara ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Abstracted Avanyu, Marie Suazo2136 - Abstracted Avanyu, Marie Suazo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Abstracted Avanyu by Marie Suazo. Very deeply etched water serpent on redware, 1.75" h x 2.75" diameter. Marie Suazo, Santa Clara Pueblo,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Anita Suazo Pot2137 - Anita Suazo Pot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Incredible triangular small pot by Anita Suazo. Redware, deeply carved designs. 1.5" x 2". Excellent condition. Anita Louise Suazo (born M...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Black on Black Pot, Merton & Linda Sisneros2138 - Black on Black Pot, Merton & Linda Sisneros
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black on black pot by Merton & Linda Sisneros. Feather, kiva step and water serpent designs. Very elegant work, 3.5" h x 4.5" diameter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 260.00
Sold to i********s.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Blackware Figurine, Gary Gutierrez2139 - Blackware Figurine, Gary Gutierrez
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blackware figurine by Gary Gutierrez. Seated figure of man holding bow and arrow, but bow and arrow are missing. 3.75" h x 4.75" w x 3.5&q...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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