Pike's Peak or Bust! Auction: Western Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, & More (January 2023)

Auction Details

Welcome to the Pike’s Peak or Bust! Auction, our first live auction of 2023 and coming off the world-record-breaking SS Central America Part I auction in December 2022.

This four-day auction has collectibles in over a dozen categories including Bottles, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Mining, Numismatics, Art, Stocks, Militaria, and General Americana. With a healthy dose of exciting Colorado and Western States material, we decided to name this auction in honor of the great Colorado Gold Rush of 1859!

Featured Collections & Highlights

*The Gary Bracken Collection, Part IV*
We continue to offer great rarities from the collection of Ponca City lawyer Gary Bracken. This sale includes Native Americana (arrowheads); tokens (Colorado, Missouri, and Oklahoma); Colorado medicine bottles, whiskey jugs, and stoneware; Colorado, Indian Territory, and Oklahoma billhead collections, and more.

*Numismatics feat. Nevada Banknotes*
Our Day 4 is all numismatics, starting with thirteen different Nevada banknotes, including the $20 Nixon National Bank signed by George Nixon. The section also has US coins (incl. Carson City Morgans); medals incl. a U.S. Grant Silver Peace Medal; and a large offering of tokens (Colorado, Missouri, and Oklahoma).

*Early American Political Collection*
We’re very excited to offer important documents from the 1700s and 1800s from the estate of John Hyatt. This group includes autographed pieces from Benjamin Franklin, Grover Cleveland, and James Buchanan.

*Art*
A group of signed prints and books from Ansel Adams; signed prints from famous photographer Paul Strand; signed Salvador Dali pieces; beautiful wood and stone sculptures; and more.

*Railroadiana*
A new big group of railroad and steamer passes, always a big hit with our collectors! Also railroad artifacts including keys, locks, and lanterns. If you have a pass collection you’re ready to sell, please let us know!


*Stocks & Bonds*
We are thrilled to offer more rare Colorado mining stocks from a private collection, as well as Colorado railroad stocks and autograph pieces incl. Wells & Fargo and Jay Gould. Some of the mining stocks in this sale are pieces we have not offered before.

*Native Americana*
In addition to Oklahoma points from the Bracken Collection, our Native Americana section also has kachinas, pine crafts/basketry, and ephemera including art and photographs.


*Militaria & Antique Firearms*
In addition to pieces from the Sherman Collection, we’re also offering rare military collectibles from a few other private collections. This sale has items from the Civil War, Indian Wars, and both World Wars including photographs, autographed documents, and artifacts. The Firearms Section has early shotguns, muskets, and ammunition collectibles.

*General Americana*
Photographs, rare documents, books, and artifacts from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma/Indian Territory, and more. Includes a rare Virgil Earp Tombstone autograph from the Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum! Smaller categories include: Cowboy, Sports, Books, Jewelry, Toys/Model Railroad, and hard goods.

*Mining*
Minerals and fossil plates; rare Western mining ephemera from Colorado and Nevada; and some mining artifacts incl. spoons, tags, and mercury jugs.


Please be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website to search for items in your collecting categories.

Stay tuned for the exciting second part of our SS Central America Shipwreck Artifacts Auctions, coming March 2023. Details available on holabirdamericana.com

We’re always looking for consignments in many categories, including Art, Mining, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Numismatics, Bottles, and more.

If you would like to know more about consigning, or if you have any questions or comments about this sale, please give our office a call at 775-851-1859.

Our friendly staff is ready to help you continue to build your collection. We’ve created an astonishing community of customers around the world, including private collectors, institutions, and dealers. Remember, your collection could set the next world-record!

Thanks again for your continued interest in our auctions. And as we like to say, bid early and bid often!

--The Holabird Team--

Day 1, Lots 1000-1514
General Americana (1000-1514)
Geo. Sort
Misc. Categories incl. Cowboy, Sports, Books, Toys, Hard Goods

Day 2, Lots 2000-2546
Transportation (2000-2159)
Railroad & Steamer Passes
Transportation Ephemera
Bottles & Saloon feat. Colorado Whiskey & Medicines (2160-2546)

Day 3, Lots 3000-3533
Art feat. Ansel Adams, Salvador Dali, & Paul Strand (3000-3106)
Native Americana (3107-3182)
Political Collectibles incl. Early American Autographs (3183-3209)
Militaria (3210-3261)
Firearms & Weaponry (3262-3304)
Minerals & Mining (3305-3361)
Stocks & Bonds (3362-3533)

Day 4, Lots 4000-4484
Numismatics (4000-4484)
Currency feat. Nevada Banknotes (4000-4035)
Coins (4036-4094)
Medals (4095-4112)
Tokens feat. Colorado, Missouri, & amp; Oklahoma (4113-4484)


SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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From the Northwest To The Southwest Maps [148418]1420 - From the Northwest To The Southwest Maps [148418]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 11. Group of Colorful and informative map/booklets. Covering the Entire Alaska/Yukon area maps i/e: Tongass National Forest (1973), Greater Fa
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Western U.S. Vintage Road Maps [148366]1421 - Western U.S. Vintage Road Maps [148366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 12. 1948 National Motor Tour Guide (good cond), Five Calif. : !966 Texaco and Bureau of Tourism Oakland-Alameda County. 1970 Amex map, 1950...
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Elks Uniform and 1929 Convention and Railroad Ephemera [160709]1422 - Elks Uniform and 1929 Convention and Railroad Ephemera [160709]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
BPOE Elks white jacket, slacks and fez, c. 1929. belonging to John M. Ball of Riverside, PA. He wore this uniform at the July 1929 convention in Los A
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antique London Pewter Pieces [158956]1423 - Antique London Pewter Pieces [158956]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice group of antique pewter from London, would make a pretty display group. Very large London R M pewter round platter, 18" diameter. Rim has ...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 450.00
Sold to S*****8 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Brassware Group, 5 [161072]1424 - Brassware Group, 5 [161072]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 brassware pieces. Teas server, possibly missing top piece, 12x9x9", solder repairs. Round bowl marker ?T.HC, 6.5x2.5 with base solder repair...
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Pair of Large Brass Candle Holders [151111]1425 - Pair of Large Brass Candle Holders [151111]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two large brass candle holders. Each candle holder is 23.75 inches tall with a 5.25 inch circular base. There are no identifiable maker's marks ...
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Roseville Candlestick, Melanie by Royal Doultan, E. Larsen Pots(2) [159662]1426 - Roseville Candlestick, Melanie by Royal Doultan, E. Larsen Pots(2) [159662]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Single cobalt candlestick holder by Roseville-1161-14 1/2, 5x3.5". Melanie by Royal Doultan 7.5x3.75". 2 tone mirror image D-shaped green ...
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Candlestick Molds (2) [159632]1427 - Candlestick Molds (2) [159632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of two metal candlestick molds probably from the late 19th century. Each mold can make six candles. One of these molds still has a few candles ins
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Bennington Style Pottery Bowl [159894]1428 - Bennington Style Pottery Bowl [159894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown marbled bowl in the style of Bennington pottery. 3.5x8.75". A few small base chips, mostly not visible from exterior. Date: Country: ...
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Assorted Plates by Limoges and More [160507]1429 - Assorted Plates by Limoges and More [160507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 7" plates with branch pattern by Limoges, France. 1977 Norman Rockwell plate by Knowles, # 28066R, 8.25". Missouri Pacific by O. P. Co,...
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Copper Cookware and Water Cup Group, 8 [161074]1430 - Copper Cookware and Water Cup Group, 8 [161074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 vintage copper cookware pieces. Old water cup with riveted handle, c. 17th or 18th century, 3x5x14.5". 1 end of cup has .5x.5" copper te...
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Dinnerware Group and Souvenir Plates [159029]1431 - Dinnerware Group and Souvenir Plates [159029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kalmar carving set, blue mothers day 1971, 1972 and 1973 plates 7.5", oval glass in holder 6x10", Bavarian bowl 10.5", 2 plates 5.25&...
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Assorted Vintage Cutlery [156342]1432 - Assorted Vintage Cutlery [156342]
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Mix of cutlery, c. 1870's. 11 forks with a mix of bone and metal/wood handles. 3 wood/metal handle knives. Date: Country: State: City: ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********t.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Buffalo Bill, Western States and Mickey Mouse Spoons [157017]1433 - Buffalo Bill, Western States and Mickey Mouse Spoons [157017]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Wm Rogers Mickey Mouse and modern stainless Mickey Mouse. Sterling- US Mint Denver, Totem Pole Seattle, Oklahoma City, Buffalo Bill Lookout Mt
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Souvenir Spoons (4) [143697]1434 - Souvenir Spoons (4) [143697]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four different souvenir spoons. The first is from Portland, Oregon and has an image of Mt. Hood. The second is from the Columbia River and has an imag
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r**4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Green River Cutlery with Bone Handles [156338]1435 - Green River Cutlery with Bone Handles [156338]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bone handled Green River cutlery. 4 knives(2 with broken tips) and 4 forks. Some rust. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance: Jim & B...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Green River Cutlery with Bone Handles [156341]1436 - Green River Cutlery with Bone Handles [156341]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green River cutlery with bone handles, c. 1870's. 6 knives, 5 forks, 1 with broken handle. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance: Jim...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Lamson Goodnow Cutlery [156340]1437 - Lamson Goodnow Cutlery [156340]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1890's Lamson Goodnow cutlery with metal/brown wood handles. 4 forks, 5 knives. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance: Jim & ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Royal Crest Sterling Silverware [148180]1438 - Royal Crest Sterling Silverware [148180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1942 Royal Crest Sterling Silver complete 12 place set in original box with original brochure 123 pieces total. Over $2200 in silver. Contains: dinner
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (2,200.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,750.00
 
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Silver Plate Dining Set [157733]1439 - Silver Plate Dining Set [157733]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 30 pieces of silver plated spoons, forks and knives. Various designs. Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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