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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Carl Walline Original Western Watercolor4500Carl Walline Original Western Watercolor
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carl R. Walline, 1888 - 1976. While working in the oil refinery business for Shell, he painted landscapes of the area around his home in oil and water
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
M. F. Heimbach: Remake of Hemingway Oil Painting4501M. F. Heimbach: Remake of Hemingway Oil Painting
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed oil painting of Ernest Hemingway. Fantastic detail. Earth tones. Artist remains a mystery. Painting measures 13 ½”x 17 ½”. Framed: ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to n********w.. for 96.80
Painting and Drawing by Frank Dawson4502Painting and Drawing by Frank Dawson
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original painting by Frank Dawson c. 1963 of a moose wading in a stream in a snow capped mountain scene. Painting is 14" x 20.5" with so...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.00
Windmill Painting4503Windmill Painting
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Serene scene from Holland of a typical windmill, farm house, and cart. 20.5 x 49.5". Frame is coming apart. Pieces of frame have been chip off....
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 62.00
The Domino Game Print by Wooster Scott4504The Domino Game Print by Wooster Scott
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed and framed color print of The Domino Game by Wooster Scott. 910/925. Based in Sun Valley, ID her paintings trace the American experience. COA i
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Horses in Snow Print by Jarusha4505Horses in Snow Print by Jarusha
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Print of painting on canvas by Jarusha. Image of three horses in the snow. Framed, 31" x 37" City: State: Date: 1...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to l********g for 60.50
Print by John Abreu4506Print by John Abreu
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Press print from a painting by John Abreu. Signed, framed 20" x 25". City: State: Date: HWAC# 50705
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Carved Ironwood Eagle4507Carved Ironwood Eagle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carved Ironwood eagle, regal and striking. The bird is perched on a stand, gazing into the sky. Modern styling, beautiful in its simplicity. 14&quo...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
"Feminists Beware!" Print by Wooster Scott4508"Feminists Beware!" Print by Wooster Scott
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed color lithograph of Feminists Beware! showing Tonsorial Parlor and a horsedrawn bakery wagon. The wife insurance vendor is selling flowers. 8
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l********g for 42.35
Folk Art, Shells w/ Drawings4509Folk Art, Shells w/ Drawings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Folk Art, Shells w/ Drawings, 7 pieces and extra shells. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50721
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 31.00
Savage by Frederick Remington, Repro. Bronze Sculpture4510Savage by Frederick Remington, Repro. Bronze Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reproduction of bronze sculpture, ''Savage" by Frederick Remington. 9.5" x 4.75" x 5". Mounted on marble base. ...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Bronze Sculpture of Anni Katrina by H. Pfeiffer4511Bronze Sculpture of Anni Katrina by H. Pfeiffer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze sculpture bust of an older woman, Anni Katrina. Sculpture is by H. Pfeiffer. Signed, no. 6/12. Swivel mounted on a marble base. 8.5" x ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8*******P for 121.00
13 Different Ghost Town and Lost Treasure Books451213 Different Ghost Town and Lost Treasure Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Lost Bonanzas by Harry Drago, Lost Mines of the Great Southwest by John Mitchell, Arizona off the beaten path by Thelma Heatwole, Nevada Lost
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to p********n for 62.00
3 Different Travel Booklets45133 Different Travel Booklets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H. A. Snow's Hunting Big Game in Africa, also a film that came out in 1922. This booklet contains African hunting scenes taken during the filmin...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S**********r for 37.20
Book Plates, W. J. Hardy, 18934514Book Plates, W. J. Hardy, 1893
Holabird Western Americana Collections
175pp treatise on book plates, published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., Ltd of London. Contents pristine, professionally rebound with mar...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****r for 117.80
Four Volumes on Bookplates, 19054515Four Volumes on Bookplates, 1905
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular four volume set, The Bookplate Designs of Frank Chouteau Brown, printed by Troutsdale Press, sold by Goodspeed's Boston. Monograph ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to e*****r for 186.00
3 Western Art Books45163 Western Art Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Hardcovers. Allan Houser(HA-O-Zous), by Perlman, Frederic Remington by Neff, The USA A History in Art by Smith. City: State:
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
4 Different Northwest US Booklets45174 Different Northwest US Booklets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Album of Views, The Shasta Route, Scenes Along the Southern Pacific from San Francisco to Portland. 3.5" x 5.75". 18 color illustration ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 93.00
American West and Wild West Library4518American West and Wild West Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly hardcover books, some are soft cover. The Way West by Hassrick, The West by Davis, The West An Illustrated History by Commanger(2 copies), The
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Williams Pacific Tourist Guide Across the Continent4519Williams Pacific Tourist Guide Across the Continent
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry T Williams, New York. 1877. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52235
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 124.00
Crofutt's New Overland Tourist and Pacific Coast Guide4520Crofutt's New Overland Tourist and Pacific Coast Guide
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Crofutt's New Overland Tourist and Pacific Coast Guide by Geo. A. Crofutt. Includes a large US railway map. City: State: ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 124.00
Collection of Western Historical Books and Publications4521Collection of Western Historical Books and Publications
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly hardbound. Poem Songs 2012 by Trent, Zopilote Press 2006, Oregon Trail Voyage of Discovery by Murphy, Utah A picture Memory by Harris, Utah A B
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for 62.00
First Edition, Westering Man by Bil Gilbert4522First Edition, Westering Man by Bil Gilbert
Holabird Western Americana Collections
First Edition second printing, Westering Man, The Life of Joseph Walker by Bil Gilbert. Hardcover with jacket. The first biography of Joseph Walker (
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to e*****r for 49.60
Grieger's Encyclopedia and and Super Catalog4523Grieger's Encyclopedia and and Super Catalog
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1956 version in hardcover. City: State: Date: HWAC# 49230
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*****r for 31.00
Houghtaling's Hand-Book of Useful Information4524Houghtaling's Hand-Book of Useful Information
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5.25" x 3.25" soft covered booklet with US populations, weights and measures, presidents and much more information. Inside cover is stampe...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 31.00
Machining and Engineering Library4525Machining and Engineering Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 volumes including Rogers Machinist Guide by Rogers, Audels Wiring Diagrams by E.P. Anderson; Pocket Companions from Carnegie Steel. Two Volumes I.C
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
The Century Illustrated, 6 Volumes, 1886-18914526The Century Illustrated, 6 Volumes, 1886-1891
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, 6 Volumes, September 1886 with a detached cover, June 1887, October 1887, December 1890, February 1891 and M
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to h*******i for 31.00
Obsolete American Securities and Corporations 19044527Obsolete American Securities and Corporations 1904
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Smythe. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52231
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Poor's and Moody's Manual Consolidated 1921, 2 Volumes4528Poor's and Moody's Manual Consolidated 1921, 2 Volumes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Industrial Section. Volume 1 A- J and Volume II K- Z. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52219
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Valuable Extinct Securities 1929 and Obsolete American Securities and Corporations 19044529Valuable Extinct Securities 1929 and Obsolete American Securities and Corporations 1904
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Valuable Extinct Securities 1929 by Smythe and Obsolete American Securities and Corporations 1904 by Smythe. City: State: Date:
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to h******X for 93.00
2 Vintage Santay Locking Suicide Spinners45302 Vintage Santay Locking Suicide Spinners
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 2 best spinners from this collection. 1.75" round knobs with a ribbed outer edge. One is white with a black circle and the other is black ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 6******n for 242.00
4 Odd Suicide Knobs45314 Odd Suicide Knobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.75" milky green with threaded insert. 1.75" red and white swirl with attached metal 2.75" threaded shaft. 2" mocha with 1...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
4 Vintage Bakelite Suicide Spinner Knobs45324 Vintage Bakelite Suicide Spinner Knobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All 4 knobs have approx 2" knobs and are probably Santay brand. Mocha and white swirl with 2 metal band on the top of the knob. Turquoise color...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 3******f for 148.80
4 Vintage Suicide Spinner Knobs45334 Vintage Suicide Spinner Knobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2" 6-point Bakelite appearing knob with rusty clamp and broken mounting platform. 1.75" Bakelite appearing round knob with round shiny i...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
5 Vintage Steering Wheel Suicide Knobs45345 Vintage Steering Wheel Suicide Knobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different round spinner knobs. All are approx 1.75".Circa 1940-1950 and be perfect for a hotrod or ratrod. Green with metal trim ring. Clear ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8*****H for 99.20
8 Akro Glass Suicide Shifter Knobs45358 Akro Glass Suicide Shifter Knobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Akro Glass Suicide Shifter Knobs, probably post 1960's. 2" brown and white swirl with brass insert. 2" light brown and cream swirl, ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****H for 173.60
Grooved Glass Suicide Knobs4536Grooved Glass Suicide Knobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One antique 2" red and white swirl semi-dome with threaded brass insert with two ridges on outer edge. Red, yellow and white swirled 1.75"...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***6 for 124.00
Ten Older Glass Suicide Knobs4537Ten Older Glass Suicide Knobs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One cobalt with white swirls, two surface bruises, 1.75" with threaded base. Amber like swirl 1.75" with threaded base. Red and white cir...
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6******n for 308.55
11 Sea Treasure Bowls and a Salvaged Brass Casting453811 Sea Treasure Bowls and a Salvaged Brass Casting
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The encrusted bowls range from 3.5" to 7.25". The brass figure is of a reclining Asian on a base and triangular pillow. It is 8.5" ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8*****l for 186.00
2 Brass Sea Salvaged Bells45392 Brass Sea Salvaged Bells
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These 2 laminated and then hammered construction brass bells appear to be salvaged from an unknown wreck on the Asiatic Coast. Both are missing their
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8*****l for 186.00
Brigg Haabet Shadow Box4540Brigg Haabet Shadow Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wooden shadow box of Brig Haabet P.E. Ramsland & G. Haugvaldstad, Stavenger, Norway, and was built in 1839 at Kristiansand, Norway. The ship sai...
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****t for 465.00
Spanish Frigate Wooden Model4541Spanish Frigate Wooden Model
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Front plaque Fragata Espanola Ano 1780. A beautiful wooden model with a tag from a store in Spain. The wood base is 18.5' x 5" and the sh...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****t for 124.00
3 Assorted Microscopes45423 Assorted Microscopes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Microscope made of brass, has wood base, mirrors are intact. 11" x 4.75". Bausch & Lomb Optical "Very nice vintage brass microsc...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 248.00
Carl Zeiss Abbe Refractrometer4543Carl Zeiss Abbe Refractrometer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carl Zeiss Abbe Refractrometer made in Germany approx. late 1800's. "A refractometer is used to make measurements of index of refraction of...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******g for 121.00
Early Moon Stereoviews4544Early Moon Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 full moon views. 1 uncredited, C. Bierstadt, Stromeyer & Wyman, Keystone View Co. City: State: Date: HWAC# 53...
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to e*****r for 24.80
Scientific Instrument Advertising4545Scientific Instrument Advertising
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare advertising paper for a new invention comprising a compass, telescope, opera glass, stereoscope, reading glass and microscope. City:
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
2 Antique Key Locks (with keys)45462 Antique Key Locks (with keys)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 locks of unknown age. 2" wide and 3" tall. There is a brass slide over the keyhole with UNION stamped on the slide. 1 has a 6 etched ...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9*****H for 72.60
2 Large Metal Ice Tongs45472 Large Metal Ice Tongs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
31" tall metal ice tongs with a 5" metal loop on the top. Probably used with a hoisting chain. 33" tall metal ice tongs used manuall...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Old Copper Broiler4548Old Copper Broiler
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This copper broiler measures 13.25" x 28.5" x 12.75: and has 2 wood side handles. There is a wooden base insert with 30 1" holes dr...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for 31.00
Great Western Cast Iron Stove4549Great Western Cast Iron Stove
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This 34" x 18" x 22" cast iron stove was made by Great Western. 814 A mark on the front and a hinged door. The top has a shiny troph...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***6 for 302.50