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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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Two George Washington Medals3160 - Two George Washington Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: 1) a 1930 penny with a punch out of Washington's portrait embossed; 2) 1932 medallion celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 37.20
 
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Four Presidential Medals3161 - Four Presidential Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) Obv.: Maj. Gen. W. H. Harrison / (portrait) / Born Feb. 9, 1773; rev.: The People's Choice / In The Year / 1841. Br., rd., hole...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to p********n for 806.00
 
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Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Medal3162 - Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"In Memoriam / U..S. Grant / Though to Earth no More / In Our Hearts Forever / Soldier / President / Citizen / 1822-1885." Rev.: Presiden...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.00
 
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Nixon/Agnew Silver Inauguration Medal3163 - Nixon/Agnew Silver Inauguration Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Franklin Mint created this sterling silver commemorative of the inauguration January 20, 1973 of Richard M. Nixon and Spiro Agnew, not knowing neither
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to b*********r for 121.00
 
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Grand Army of the Republic Badge w/ White Metal Medallion3164 - Grand Army of the Republic Badge w/ White Metal Medallion
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pin badge from Washington's 1892 meeting of the Grand Army of the Republic. White Metal medallion commemorating the 26th national encampment 189...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f********n for 136.40
 
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Andrew Jackson Peace Medal and Necklace3165 - Andrew Jackson Peace Medal and Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A restrike possibly from the 1900's. Medal is 3" round with a green stone necklace 32" long. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in L...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Two Peace Medals3166 - Two Peace Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Oval bronze, "Peace, 1877" miner and Native American talking. Obverse, portrait of Rutherford B. Hayes/president of the United States--...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f********n for 136.40
 
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Indian Peace Medals (US Mint Restrikes)3167 - Indian Peace Medals (US Mint Restrikes)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
U.S. Mint restrikes of the Millard Fillmore 1850 peace medal and the 1817 James Monroe medal by Furst. 74mm, bronze. City: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 105.40
 
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Photography Medal for Lantern Slides3168 - Photography Medal for Lantern Slides
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: The Journal of the Amateur, the Profession, the Trade / Photography; Rev.: Medal for / Lantern Shades / won by / Wm. Archibald / October / 1901.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******s for 148.80
 
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Four Silver Medallions from Heraldic Art3169 - Four Silver Medallions from Heraldic Art
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four medallions made by the Heraldic Art Company of Cleveland Ohio. Commemorating the founding of St. Augustine (400th anniversary, 1565-1965)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r***f for 62.00
 
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The Metal Arts Co. "Freedom America" Medal3170 - The Metal Arts Co. "Freedom America" Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three inches in diameter and 222 grams of .999 silver. Two images of Liberty on the obverse and the Flying Eagle on the reverse. Issued to commemorat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********3 for 161.20
 
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Wallace Silver Co. 100th Anniversary Medal3171 - Wallace Silver Co. 100th Anniversary Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze medal, 74mm, 6.2 ounces. Obv.: Robert Wallace / 1815 / 1892; Rev.: 1935 / 100 years of progress / Wallace Silver / 1835. Robert Wallace died on
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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ANA: Five Presidents Medals (Silver & Bronze)3172 - ANA: Five Presidents Medals (Silver & Bronze)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five president medals. Two are for Mortiz Wormser in 1924, in light bronze and dark red bronze. Three are Virginia Culver medals; one in silv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p*******s for 62.00
 
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Two Bronze Medals3173 - Two Bronze Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Grenfell Bronze medal. The RHS awards excellent exhibits of pictures, photographs, floral arrangements or floristry with the Grenfell range of meda
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 37.20
 
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Self Government & Free Trade Token3174 - Self Government & Free Trade Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Self / Government / and / Free Trade; Rev.: Prince Edward Island / 1855. Br., rd. 25mm. City: State: Canada Date: 1855
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t*******d for 43.40
 
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Israeli Coins and Medals3175 - Israeli Coins and Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nineteen pieces of Israeli coinage and medals: 1971 Official Mint Set;1973 Israel's 25 Anniversary Official Mint Set; June 1967 The Victory Coin...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to i********s.. for 62.00
 
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Six Copper Israeli Medals3176 - Six Copper Israeli Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six copper Israeli medals: 1) 1963, Music Festival, 60mm; 2) 1943-1963 Polish Ghetto Uprising, 59mm; 3) 1969, Bible Conference,Oil Lamp with Me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for 37.20
 
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Five Copper Israeli Medals3177 - Five Copper Israeli Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five copper medals: 1)1961-2, Science in Service of Peace, 59mm; 2) 1963, Zionist Convention, 59mm; 3) 1962, World Council Synogues, 58mm; 4)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for 24.80
 
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Two Large Copper Israeli Medals3178 - Two Large Copper Israeli Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 1971, The Knesset, 70mm; 2) 1966, 1000th anniversary Baptism Conversion of the Poles to Christianity, irregular edge, 70mm. City: S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to p*******s for 24.80
 
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Five Copper Israeli Medals3179 - Five Copper Israeli Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five copper medals: 1) 1963, Terra Sancta, 59mm;; 2) 1971, Masada, 58mm; 3) 1973, 25th Anniversary Zodiac, 59mm; 4) 1977, Jerusalem Tenth Zimri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for 31.00
 
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