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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Pacific Guano Company Stock Certificates (13) c.1860s5080 - Pacific Guano Company Stock Certificates (13) c.1860s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vignette of Eagle holding olive branch on these thirteen unissued certificates of the Pacific Guano Company. The Pacific Guano Company was for twenty-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******o for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80
 
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The Central Land Company Stock Certificates (6)5081 - The Central Land Company Stock Certificates (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Capital stock of The Central Land Company. Six unissued certificates, $100 each for 1600 shares City: San Francisco State: Californi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a****y for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
 
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West Coast Distillery Co. Certificates (16)5082 - West Coast Distillery Co. Certificates (16)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 certificates. c. 1870's, unissued. Some light top toning. 6.5" x 14". # 451,453, 457, 459,461, 455, 431, 433, 435, 442, 448, 446, 4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
 
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Western Investment Company Stock Certificates (50)5083 - Western Investment Company Stock Certificates (50)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifty unissued certificates on the Western Investment Company. Each cert is for 11 shares, $540 par value. Western was a land speculation firm that di
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********r.. for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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New Almaden Quicksilver Mines Corporation Certificates (15)5084 - New Almaden Quicksilver Mines Corporation Certificates (15)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 certificates. New Almaden, California mine, issued 1916-1918. The mine ran intermittently after 1927 and eventually closed. It was purchased by the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to c********r.. for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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Shasta Zinc and Copper Company Stock Certificates (6)5085 - Shasta Zinc and Copper Company Stock Certificates (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shasta County, CA. 6 Issued to Thomas Treanor 1924, #780-785.. Signed by vice president. 7.25" x 10.5" City: Shasta County ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Suisun City Hotel Stock Certificates (9)5086 - Suisun City Hotel Stock Certificates (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine certificates of the Suisun City Hotel Company, all unissued. The hotel was destroyed in a fire in the early 1900's. City: Suis...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a****y for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Trinity Dredging Company Stock Certificates (3)5087 - Trinity Dredging Company Stock Certificates (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Trinity Dredging Company owned one dredge which was used to mine for gold on the Trinity River in California. The vignette is of a dredge. 3 Iss
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to t****o for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Vallejo City Water Company Stock Certificates (38) c.1870s5088 - Vallejo City Water Company Stock Certificates (38) c.1870s
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Capital Stock certificates on The Vallejo City Water Company, 38 in all, unissued. Incorporated in Vallejo, California City: Vallejo St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*********1 for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Sierra Refining Company Stock Certificates (10)5089 - Sierra Refining Company Stock Certificates (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 Certificates issued 1923-1925. Incorporated in 1922, Vernon, California. Signed by president Daugherty. Cancelled. 4 certs have frayed left edge,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Three Lewiston Turnpike Company Stock Certificates5090 - Three Lewiston Turnpike Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued, 5.5" x 9.5". Gorgeous wagon vignette. City: Weaverville State: California Date: 1870's. HWAC # 52515
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a****y for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Woodland Gold & Silver Mining Stock Certificates (18)5091 - Woodland Gold & Silver Mining Stock Certificates (18)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Woodland Gold & Silver Mining Co. unissued certificates. A total of eighteen, very unusual in that they were issued for 25 feet each, not dollar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for (190.00 + 39.90BP) = 229.90
 
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Yuba Construction Company Stock Certificates (20)5092 - Yuba Construction Company Stock Certificates (20)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dredge vignette. California claim. 20 Issued 1910-191 and cancelled.# range 18-82. Signed by president.O'Connor et. al. 8.25" x 11.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to s********K for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Yuba Manufacturing Company Certificates (23)5093 - Yuba Manufacturing Company Certificates (23)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California. Vignette of 2 machinists. 23 Unissued. 9" x 12.5" City: Yuba State: California Date: HWAC # 51772
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********K for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Yuba Consolidated Gold Fields Certificates (27)5094 - Yuba Consolidated Gold Fields Certificates (27)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully engraved certificate from the Yuba Consolidated Industries, Inc. issued in 1955 to 1962. This historic document was printed by Franklin Le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.40BP) = 12.40
 
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31 Van Mining Company Stock Certificates5095 - 31 Van Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
31 Van Mining Company Stock certs. orange border, not issued. Appears to be water staining, and several of them have condition issues with curling, fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 440.00
 
 
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Aladdin Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates (13)5096 - Aladdin Gold Mining Company Stock Certificates (13)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice genie with a magic lamp vignette. Issued and cancelled. #1258 issued to F. Hayward 1931 200 shares, #12549 issued to Michael Boras 1935 1000 shar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Sold to j****2 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Bullion Gold & Silver Stock Certficates (24)5097 - Bullion Gold & Silver Stock Certficates (24)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two dozen unissued certificates of Bullion Gold & Silver Mining Company. Very plain orange edged City: State: California ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******P for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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California Diamond Oil Company Stock Certificate5098 - California Diamond Oil Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued c. 1900's. Very nice condition. City: State: California Date: HWAC # 50039
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to 6******n for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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Jack Boy Mining Co. Stock Certificates (8)5099 - Jack Boy Mining Co. Stock Certificates (8)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jack Boy Mining Company was incorporated in California but where it was has never been determined. These eight certificates are all issued to W W Thom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to s****y for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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