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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Zuni Turquoise Encrusted Fetish Bowl2160 - Zuni Turquoise Encrusted Fetish Bowl
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Zuni turquoise encrusted fetish bowl with traditional spirit hole and attached fetish bears with bundles of feathers, leather ties. Good condi
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a******0 for 43.40
 
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Black Micaceous Pot2161 - Black Micaceous Pot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black free formed micaceous pot. Signed. but unreadable. Possibly from San Juan Pueblo. 3" x 3.5" x 3". City: State:...
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Santa Clara Black bowl and Taos Horsehair Pot2162 - Santa Clara Black bowl and Taos Horsehair Pot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Santa Clara blackware bowl. Unsigned, 2.25" h x 3" diameter. Older piece, good condition. 2) Horsehair pot, Taos Pueblo, etched and som...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for 37.20
 
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Two Pots by Dine Artist, Elmay2163 - Two Pots by Dine Artist, Elmay
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Pots by Dine Artist, Elmay: 1) Seed pot, etched in are two wolves. 2.5" high x 4" diameter. 2) Seed pot with etched goose. 3.25" ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********n.. for 43.40
 
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Vintage Water Jug2164 - Vintage Water Jug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage water jug, small--4" x 3.5" diameter. Appears ancient, however we cannot discern its age ior exact origin. City: S...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Pre-Columbian Female Figure2165 - Pre-Columbian Female Figure
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mexican Pre-Columbian seated female figure, crossed legs. She wears a headdress along with beaded necklace and earrings. 6" x 4.75" x 2&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********5 for 37.20
 
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Two Mexican Pots2166 - Two Mexican Pots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Blackware bowl, 3.25" h x 8.25" diameter. Rounded base. 2) Brown/red pot with black painted design. 6" h x 6.5" diameter. a f...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Historic Pottery Canteen2167 - Historic Pottery Canteen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Historic pottery canteen, 8" diameter, flat on one side. One handle broken off. Possibly from Acoma Pueblo. City: State: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f******h for 223.20
 
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Native American Style Blackware Pot2168 - Native American Style Blackware Pot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native American style blackware Pot. Glazed, signed "TB Dine" or JB Dine". This piece appears to be factory made. 5" h x 6"...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to f*****E for 43.40
 
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Three Native American Pots2169 - Three Native American Pots
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) San Ildefonso redware, unsigned. Some wear, 4" h x 3,75" diameter. 2) Vintage Maricopa tall neck jar. Shows wear, 7" h x 3/25"...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 260.00
Sold to l********g for 42.35
 
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Two Pots, Unknown Origin2170 - Two Pots, Unknown Origin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Glazed and incised pot, wave design, very good condition. 6" h x 6" diameter. 2) Small very worn and chipped pot. Note on base "Ar...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********5 for 68.20
 
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Vintage Hawaiian Doll2171 - Vintage Hawaiian Doll
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Hawaiian cloth doll, grass skirt, shell necklace, yarn hair and straw bowl on head. 12.5" x 4.5" x 2.5". City: ...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Woven Corn Husk and Yarn Bag, Viola Morris2172 - Woven Corn Husk and Yarn Bag, Viola Morris
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Woven corn husk and yarn bag by Viola Morris. This bag is new, never used, has an attached coin bag. Beading is different on each side. 7.5" x ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t*******a for 210.80
 
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Brewer Shield2173 - Brewer Shield
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This shield is made in the old style. Bar paw prints and turkey feathers. Corral and green stripe patterns. 18 inches. Brewers were famous for maki
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Two Native American Painted Gourds2174 - Two Native American Painted Gourds
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Tezi Tunka carved and painted gourd. Roadrunner design. Pine needle rim. 6.5" h x 8" diameter. Beautiful piece. Signed by the artist. 2...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Two Native Rattles2175 - Two Native Rattles
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Painted rawhide rattle, very simple painting, wood handle. 10" long. 2) Painted gourd rattle, rawhide wrapped handle with fringe. " lon...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for 62.00
 
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Varied Native American Lot2176 - Varied Native American Lot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Varied Native American lot includes: Tea drip spoon, beaded pin with tiny moccasins, tiny papoose on frame, tiny sterling gun and holster, tiny storyt
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to i********s.. for 55.80
 
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Bamboo throwing Spear2177 - Bamboo throwing Spear
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bamboo throwing spear, bamboo point held by woven top of spear. Bamboo shaft. Spear origin, unknown. Some bamboo-headed spears were used by the Semai
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Arrowheads and Stones2178 - Arrowheads and Stones
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Phallic carved stone, 5.5" x 3". 2) Chiseled stone, 4.75" x 1.75". 3) Three arrowheads, one is obsidian, 2 are stone, good co...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 111.60
 
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Collection of Old Points2179 - Collection of Old Points
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 points in a frames, another 18 points mounted on cardboard in a plastic case. These are early points thought to be from Oregon. City:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n********w.. for 72.60
 
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