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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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Golden Gate International Exposition Zinc Medal3140 - Golden Gate International Exposition Zinc Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
37mm. Treasure Island was the site of the 1939 Exposition. City: San Francisco State: California Date: 1939 HWAC# 51851
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to e*****r for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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Vigilance Committee Medal3141 - Vigilance Committee Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze, 67mm. Obv.: Xth Olympiad / 1932 / Los Angeles; Rev.: Committee / of / Vigilance / San Francisco / No Creed, No Party, No Sectional Issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 2*****s for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Colorado Centennial Medals3142 - Colorado Centennial Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by the Denver Mint to commemorate Colorado's 100th anniversary and the USA's 200th anniversary, these two medals are housed in origin...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Springfield Memorial Medallion3143 - Springfield Memorial Medallion
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large, 50mm medal dedicated to the soldiers from Springfield who died in the war of the rebellion and in honor of all who died on land or sea in defe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Lindbergh / Hauptmann Trial Tokens3144 - Lindbergh / Hauptmann Trial Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 1927 Lucky Lindbergh Coins "First Non-Stop Flight New York- Paris". White metal and copper. Two pennies an 1887 Indian Head penny, and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to p******1 for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Statue of Liberty Dedication Medal3145 - Statue of Liberty Dedication Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Presented July 4, 1884 / A Gift from the people of France / to the people of the United States / portrait of Bartholdi; Rev.: Commemmorative Mon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n**********x for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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World of Tomorrow Unlisted Medal (New York World's Fair)3146 - World of Tomorrow Unlisted Medal (New York World's Fair)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large (75mm) white metal commemorative from the New York World's Fair of 1939. Unlisted in white metal: possibly silver plate matte on nickle. N...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A**a for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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New York Stock Exchange Medal (Medallic Arts)3147 - New York Stock Exchange Medal (Medallic Arts)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Medallic Arts, a medal commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the New York Stock Exchange, 1792-1992. Bronze, 70mm. The histo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*******e for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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Three New York Medals3148 - Three New York Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Louis Agassiz / The Hall of Fame For Great Americans / At New York University; A hero of Geology; 2) 1913 Fourth of July New York City, Mayor Wm.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Centennial Exposition Bronze Award Medal3149 - Centennial Exposition Bronze Award Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze award medal, 76mm,9.7 ounces. Reverse reads: "International Exhibition / Awarded by / United States / Centennial / Commission / Philadel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******s for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Two Centennial Exposition Medals3150 - Two Centennial Exposition Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two medals commemorating the hundreth anniversary of the United States. One white metal, one bronze. 58mm. "These United Colonies are, and of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i********s.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Plum Creek Indian Raid Token/Medal3151 - Plum Creek Indian Raid Token/Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by the Daughters of American Revolution in 1940 to commemorate the 1840 battle when Comanche Chief Buffalo Hump fought the Texas Rangers. Round
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to G*******s for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
 
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Sacred Heart Academy Graduation Medal3152 - Sacred Heart Academy Graduation Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five pointed star in wreath with engraved letters "S, H". Reverse: Graduated Academy of the Sacred Heart Waco Texas. The Academy of the S...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Capitol Reef National Park Silver Medal3153 - Capitol Reef National Park Silver Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Commemorating the Nation Parks Centennial 1872-1972. With petroglyths on one side and Capitol Reef National Park on the reverse. Holder is marked 1.15
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to i********s.. for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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1886 North American Saengerfest Medal3154 - 1886 North American Saengerfest Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Commemorating the North American Saengerfest held at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 21-26, 1886. White metal (pewter?), 62mm. City: Milwaukee
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to A**a for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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400th Anniversary of Columbus Pin Badge w/ White Metal Medallion3155 - 400th Anniversary of Columbus Pin Badge w/ White Metal Medallion
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass pin with red white and blue ribbon celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America. New York 1492-1892. White metal m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s**********2 for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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America's First Medals3156 - America's First Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four pewter reproductions made by the United States Mint of America's First Medals. Voted by the Continental Congress to honor the decisi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to n**********x for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Augustus Saint-Gaudens Silver Medal3157 - Augustus Saint-Gaudens Silver Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Created by The Metal Arts Co. Inc. of Rochester, New York, this 75mm medal is .999 silver and weighs 207 grams. Part of the 1961 Designer Series Art M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to p******y for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Five Silver Medals3158 - Five Silver Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five: 1) 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Official Souvenir ; 2) Heraldic Art Pocahontas/ John Rolfe .925 commemorative medallion; 3 & 4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to i********s.. for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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George Washington Medal, US Mint Philadelphia3159 - George Washington Medal, US Mint Philadelphia
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sansom Medal, circa 1859-1879. U.S. Mint at Philadelphia. Baker 72. Bronze, 41mm. Obv.: G. Washington / Pres. Unit. Sta. / portrait; Rev.: Comiss.Resi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to n**********x for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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