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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Diamond Ring, Jewelry by Peter4590 - Diamond Ring, Jewelry by Peter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Diamond Ring, Jewelry by Peter. Beautiful ring, large center diamond, 12 smaller diamonds. Size 5.5. City: San Francisco State: Calif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to j******0 for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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Burlington Bull Dog Gold Watch with Chain4591 - Burlington Bull Dog Gold Watch with Chain
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In the mid-1920s, the Burlington Watch Company offered its 16-size, 21-jewel Burlington Bull Dog. Also in a heavy duty RR case. There's nothing ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9***6 for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Ladies Elgin Watch4592 - Ladies Elgin Watch
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ladies Elgin watch, runs just fine, 10k gold. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50720
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Case of Antique Jewelry4593 - Case of Antique Jewelry
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique jewelry includes: Crochet tools w. mother of pearl handles, nail file, thimbles, watch fobs, tiny child's rings, pins, necklaces, locket...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b*******g for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Mixed Bag of Jewelry4594 - Mixed Bag of Jewelry
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jewelry, mixed bag includes: 2 men's rings with red stones--garnet?, cuff links, tie pins, bracelet, various charms, earrings, necklaces. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Two Gold Necklaces4595 - Two Gold Necklaces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) 14k gold chain, 16", small rose in center. 2) Korean made necklace, with pearls and rhinestone center piece, 16". City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
 
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Gold Cocle Gold Figurine, Costa Rica4596 - Gold Cocle Gold Figurine, Costa Rica
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice gold figuring of male dancer. 2.25" high, 16.5 grams. Comes with Paul Clifford Appraisal from 1980. From the late classic period, 600-90...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to B********R for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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Gold Figurine4597 - Gold Figurine
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful gold male figurine, possibly from Costa Rica from c200-500 AD. The historical information from this piece was unfortunately not provided. 2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to B********R for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Early Mochica Gold Pendant4598 - Early Mochica Gold Pendant
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful large gold pendant or ornamental piece on costume, circa 100-400 AD. 3 x 3.9", 18.5 grams. The piece comes with a Paul Clifford appra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to B********R for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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2 Chinese Wood Carvings4599 - 2 Chinese Wood Carvings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Carved 3.75" x 7" black carved box with 2 hinged doors. There is Chinese lettering and leaves on the exterior. The opened interior re...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******g for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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