October 2017 Premier Auction

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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Brigg Haabet Shadow Box4540 - Brigg 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to C*****t for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Spanish Frigate Wooden Model4541 - Spanish 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...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****t for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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3 Assorted Microscopes4542 - 3 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Carl Zeiss Abbe Refractrometer4543 - Carl 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******g for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Early Moon Stereoviews4544 - Early Moon Stereoviews
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 full moon views. 1 uncredited, C. Bierstadt, Stromeyer & Wyman, Keystone View Co. City: State: Date: HWAC# 53...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to e*****r for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Scientific Instrument Advertising4545 - Scientific 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:
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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2 Antique Key Locks (with keys)4546 - 2 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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 9*****H for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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2 Large Metal Ice Tongs4547 - 2 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...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Old Copper Broiler4548 - Old 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Great Western Cast Iron Stove4549 - Great 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***6 for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Large Bellows4550 - Large Bellows
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This very large bellows is 79" x 43.5" x 8.5". It appears to be old. The construction is mostly wood with leather used on flexible ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B********B for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
 
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Large Anvil, Vice, and Hammer4551 - Large Anvil, Vice, and Hammer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Peter Wright anvil measuring 9" x 19.25" x 6". There is a gold colored area on the side with the Peter Wright Patent logo on this qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to c*******l for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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4 Mini Anvils, 2 with Advertising4552 - 4 Mini Anvils, 2 with Advertising
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two anvils are unmarked and 1 is rusty. Stuart / FERANCEE - HP / FOR IRON DEFICIENCY / ANEMIA. Small brass coated JF ygeia? A. T. P. Co.o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F*****l for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Wooden Snow Shoes4553 - Pair of Vintage Wooden Snow Shoes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This pair of vintage wooden snow shoes has a wood frame with a sinew type weave and leather foot straps. 40" x 10.5". City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********r.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Buggy Whip Holder for Horse Carriage4554 - Buggy Whip Holder for Horse Carriage
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Primitive antique cast iron buggy whip holder. 3 small chains with a "O" ring in center connecting 3 chains. Rusty condition. 13.5" r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to m********r.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Wooden Buggy Wheel4555 - Wooden Buggy Wheel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This 39.5" wide wood spoke buggy wheel has a metal hub and outer edge. Local pickup is preferred; specialized outside shipper with additional ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w******f for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Cabinet Card Flat Bed Wagon and Driver4556 - Cabinet Card Flat Bed Wagon and Driver
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matted Cabinet Card of Flat Bed Wagon and Driver. Photo of farmer/ rancher next to cornfield c. 1890's. Slight fading in center and lower right....
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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2 Edward Tray Pictorial Paperweights4557 - 2 Edward Tray Pictorial Paperweights
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Edward Tray lived from 1865-1924 and before becoming a notable photographer in the Jackson area, Ed played professional baseball as a minor leaguer in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to w******f for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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White and Green Flower Paperweight4558 - White and Green Flower Paperweight
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3" glass paperweight with a white and green flower and multicolored flowers on the bottom. No visible chips or cracks. City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***6 for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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4 Buildings on Fire Postcards4559 - 4 Buildings on Fire Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 postcards, 3 show building on fire, 1 has a more engulfed fire of the buildings. Location is unknown, probably Western states.3.5" x 5.5"...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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