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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Belling Bros. Bakery Unlisted Token (Vallejo, California)3040 - Belling Bros. Bakery Unlisted Token (Vallejo, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Belling Bros. / Bakery / Vallejo, Cal.; Rev.: Good For / One / Loaf Bread. Octagonal, brass, 26mm. Unlisted. City: Vallejo State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to r******h for 48.40
 
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R. J. Coe Unlisted Token (Vallejo, California)3041 - R. J. Coe Unlisted Token (Vallejo, California)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: R. J. Coe / Good For / 5c / drink / Vallejo; Rev.: numbers "1", :"3", "5" stamped on reverse. Scalloped, brass, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to i********s.. for 37.20
 
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Ordway, Colorado Token and Medal3042 - Ordway, Colorado Token and Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) Broadmoor Hotel / 1968; Rev.: Spencer Penrose. 50mm. 2) Kropf Bros./ Gen'l Mdse. / Ordway, Colo.; Rev.: Good For / $1.00 / In Mer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to i********s.. for 31.00
 
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J. J. Conway $5 token from Original Die3043 - J. J. Conway $5 token from Original Die
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: J.J. Conway / & Co. / Bankers; rev.: Pike's Peak / 5 (restrike) / From Orig. Obv. Die. Br., rd., 21mm. Brilliant Uncirculated. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to i********s.. for 24.80
 
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N.H. Young, Post Trader, Ft. Sully, Dakota Territory Token (15c)3044 - N.H. Young, Post Trader, Ft. Sully, Dakota Territory Token (15c)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: N.H. Young / Post Trader / Ft. Sully, D.T. (all incused). Reverse: 15 (incused). 24mm, white metal. Very rare! City: Ft. Sully
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****0 for 1,736.00
 
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N.H. Young, Post Trader, Ft. Sully, Dakota Territory Token (25c)3045 - N.H. Young, Post Trader, Ft. Sully, Dakota Territory Token (25c)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare! Obv.: N.H. Young / Post Trader / Ft. Sully, D.T. (all incuse). Rev.: 25 (incuse). White metal. 24mm. Fort Sully was established by Gene
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****0 for 1,736.00
 
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Post Exchange, Fort Armstrong Token (Honolulu, Hawaii)3046 - Post Exchange, Fort Armstrong Token (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Post exchange, Fort Armstrong, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii. Brass token 29 mm. GF $.25 IT. Very rare Hawaii military token. Fort Armstrong, Hawaii w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m****a for 620.00
 
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Hawaii Token Group3047 - Hawaii Token Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six: 1) (2) Moanalua Dairy (Territory of Hawaii) Good For One Quart of Milk. 2) Honolulu Rapid Transit Token / 1951 / Hula girl. 3) (3) 1924 H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to i********s.. for 24.80
 
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R. P. Ferguson Token (Spiro, Indian Territory)3048 - R. P. Ferguson Token (Spiro, Indian Territory)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Spiro, I. T. / R. P. Ferguson, / Good For / Half Bushel / Potatoes / Not Negotiable. Rev.: blank. Rd., 38mm, cardboard or wood. City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to w****x for 31.00
 
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The Robbins Company Advertising Token3049 - The Robbins Company Advertising Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: The Robbins Company / Craftsmen in Metal; Rev.: Compliments / of / The Robbins Co. / Attleboro / Massachusetts/ Advertising Specialties /Badges-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to A**a for 279.00
 
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E.L. Costin, Virginia City, Montana Token3050 - E.L. Costin, Virginia City, Montana Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: E.L. Costin / Virginia City, / Mont.; Rev.: Good for / one / drink / or / cigar. 23mm, Rd., Br., R-8. Gem uncirculated. City: Virgini
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******g for 372.00
 
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Walkers, Virginia City, Montana Token3051 - Walkers, Virginia City, Montana Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv: Walkers / Virginia City, Mont. Rev: GF / 12.5c / IT. Brass. Rd. 28mm City: Virginia City State: Montana Date: HWAC#
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b******d for 465.00
 
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Hogan Hotel Token (Austin, Nevada)3052 - Hogan Hotel Token (Austin, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Hogan Hotel / Austin, Nev.; Rev.: Good For 25c In Merchandise. Rd., hole cutout, 23mm. City: Austin State: Nevada Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*******e for 24.20
 
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Corbett/Fitzsimmons Fight Souvenir3053 - Corbett/Fitzsimmons Fight Souvenir
Holabird Western Americana Collections
March 17, 1897 at Carson City, Nevada, James Corbett fought Fitzsimmons. This souvenir badge has red, white and blue ribbon and brass pin "Souv...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*********1 for 248.00
 
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Denver Club Token (Fairview, Nevada)3054 - Denver Club Token (Fairview, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Denver / Club / Fairview / Nev.; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Br., Rd. 22mm. Ghosttown. City: Fairview State: Nevada
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p******1 for 30.25
 
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Unlisted Walker & Harwood Token (Fairview, Nevada)3055 - Unlisted Walker & Harwood Token (Fairview, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Walker & Harwood / Fairview / Nev.; Rev.: 12 1/2. Rd., 22mm, This is a previously unknown and unreported token. The piece came to us from ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for 332.75
 
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Ensunsa/ Brauning Tokens (Jarbidge, Nevada)3056 - Ensunsa/ Brauning Tokens (Jarbidge, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) John Ensunsa / Jarbige / Nevada; Good For / 12 1/2c / In Merchandise; Rd., Al. 2) H.; Brauning / Jarbidge / Nev.; Good For / 12 1/2c /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to M*********n for 80.60
 
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Johnnie M & M Co. Token (Johnnie, Nevada)3057 - Johnnie M & M Co. Token (Johnnie, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Johnnie M & M Co. / Johnnie / Nevada; Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade. Octagonal, 24mm, brass. Ghost town in Nye County next to Bullfr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for 55.80
 
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Hotel Mazuma Room Tag (Nevada Ghost Town)3058 - Hotel Mazuma Room Tag (Nevada Ghost Town)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare Nevada piece! Room tag #19. Hotel Mazuma / 19 / Mazuma, Nev. 1.75" x 1.25" Mazuma was founded in 1907, during the Seven Troughs ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s*****l for 302.50
 
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F. Prentice Mining Co. Token (Pah-Ranacat Mining District, Nevada)3059 - F. Prentice Mining Co. Token (Pah-Ranacat Mining District, Nevada)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncirculated. Obv.: F. Prentice Mining Co. 26 Pine St. / New York / (pictorial of mining mill); Rev.: First Product / By / Mill Process / In The / P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b**********w for 393.25
 
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