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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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Bloomfield's Commissary Token and Tool Tag3060 - Bloomfield's Commissary Token and Tool Tag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Not Good / At Any / Other Place / And Not / Exchangeable / For Cash ; Rev.: Good For / 10c / In Trade / At / Bloomfield's Commissary. Oct....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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Company 2846 CCC Token (Silver City, New Mexico)3061 - Company 2846 CCC Token (Silver City, New Mexico)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Company / 2846 / CCC; Rev.: Good For / 1 / Game of Pool. Rd., Al., 20mm, R7. City: Silver City State: New Mexico Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******x for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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S. Steinfeld Civil War Store Card3062 - S. Steinfeld Civil War Store Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Principal Depot / 1862 / Of The / French Cognac / Bitters / 70 / Nassau St. N.Y.; Rev.: S. Steinfeld / (coat of arms) / Sole Agent For the U. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to p******1 for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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1860 Confederate Civil War Token: No Submission to the North3063 - 1860 Confederate Civil War Token: No Submission to the North
Holabird Western Americana Collections
F-511/514. Great Civil War token with some condition issues. Brass, round. 21mm. Holed for suspension. Obv.: No Submission to the North / (palmetto ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (135.00 + 32.40BP) = 167.40
 
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New King Snuff Advertising Mirror3064 - New King Snuff Advertising Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Scotch King, Rich Mellow and Comforting. Weyman-Bruton Co., Nashville, Tennessee. Mirror has some scuffs, but overall nice. 2.75" x 1.5" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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J. H. Lee Good For Mirror (Navasota, Texas)3065 - J. H. Lee Good For Mirror (Navasota, Texas)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
GF 12 1/2c IT / J. H. Lee, Navasota, Texas. obverse is in very nice condition. Reverse shows its age. City: Navasota State: Texas
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Four Misc. Merchant Tokens3066 - Four Misc. Merchant Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) A Burnet / 5c / Mexic / St. Thomas; Rev.: same. Wh. metal, rd., 19mm; 2) Obv.: Francotte / Gun / V. L. & D. / Schultze / Powder...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
 
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Five United States Tokens3067 - Five United States Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: 1) 150th anniversary Battle of Lexington, 1775-1925; 2) Philadelphia Sesouicentenniual International Exposition 1926; 3) "Keep You...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p******1 for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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12 Aluminum Mardi Gras Tokens3068 - 12 Aluminum Mardi Gras Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 1.5" tokens, includes 2 1974 New Orleans Steamboat Company tokens. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50361
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p******1 for (10.00 + 2.10BP) = 12.10
 
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Unlisted 16 to 1 So-Called Dollar3069 - Unlisted 16 to 1 So-Called Dollar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unlisted in Schornstein. Round, brass,19mm. Obv.: United States of America/ Free Coinage / 16 / to 1; Rev.: J. A. Crumpton / Lincoln, Neb. / Pat. App
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Bryan Money So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 7)3070 - Bryan Money So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 7. Obv.: A Government dollar contains / 412 1/2 grains / coin silver 900-1000 fine / This Piece Contains / 823 grains coin silver / In Val
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Silver Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 16)3071 - Silver Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 16)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK785, Schornstein 16. Obv.: In nine lines, first and last curved, others straight, "A Government Dollar Contains / 412 1/2 Grains / Coin Silve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s**********2 for (190.00 + 39.90BP) = 229.90
 
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Silver Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 16)3072 - Silver Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 16)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
HK785, Schornstein 16. Obv.: In nine lines, first and last curved, others straight, "A Government Dollar Contains / 412 1/2 Grains / Coin Silve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A**a for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Bryan Money So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 323)3073 - Bryan Money So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 323)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 323 Obv.: Bryan Money / Made by S. D. Childs & Co.. Chicago / Who Make Anything in Metal ; Rev.: Free Silver / One / Dime / 1896. Wh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*****X for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Bryan Money "Free Silver" So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 324)3074 - Bryan Money "Free Silver" So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 324)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 324. Obv.: Free Silver / One / Dime / 1896; Rev.: Bryan Money. Thick planchet of white metal, 44 mm. City: State: D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*****X for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Bryan Money So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 331)3075 - Bryan Money So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 331)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 331. Obv.: Bryan / Money; Rev.: Free Silver / One / Dime / 1896. Bronze, round, 44 mm. Graffiti on obverse. City: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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"United Snakes of America" Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 352)3076 - "United Snakes of America" Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 352)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 352. Obv.: FREE SILVER / ONE / DAM / 1896; Rev.: A donkey-headed goose facing left, inscribed on body "P.O.P" (populist party)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p******1 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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"United Snakes of America" Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 352)3077 - "United Snakes of America" Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 352)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 352. Obv.: United Snakes of America / In / Bryan / We / Trust (pictorial of a cross between a donkey and a goose); Rev.: Free Silver / One
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F*N for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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"United Snakes of America" Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 353)3078 - "United Snakes of America" Bryan So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 353)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: United Snakes of America / In Bryan We Trust; Rev.: Free Silver / One / Dam / 1896. White metal, 45mm. Sch. - 353, Zerbe -53. The image on the o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Bryan Money So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 706)3079 - Bryan Money So-Called Dollar (Schornstein 706)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Schornstein 706. Cast in pewter, size 90mm, weight 189 grams. Rare. Rev.: United States of America / 16 to 1 - NIT. City: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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