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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Display Case [148046]1460 - Display Case [148046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wooden display case with locking glass front. 58 inches wide, 26 inches tall, 6 inches deep. With locking keys at top and brass accents at the corners
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Desktop Wood Book Shelf [160678]1461 - Desktop Wood Book Shelf [160678]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown stained wood desk top book shelf. Notched ends attach to end plates. 7x25x7". Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Table Top Reading Stand [157863]1462 - Table Top Reading Stand [157863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oak wood table top hinged reading stand, as would be used for reading music, recipes or a book. A rare item c. 1900 that needs refinishing. 12x15&qu...
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Framed Cosmopolitan Cover, 1917 [160704]1463 - Framed Cosmopolitan Cover, 1917 [160704]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nicely framed August 1917 cover of Cosmopolitan magazine featuring a man and woman at the beach in period bathing garb. Cover 11.5x8", 17.5x15....
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Grab Box Assortment [156307]1464 - Grab Box Assortment [156307]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Varied assortment. Amber Old Judge whiskey, Ponca City, Ok small pitcher, 3 cans, 6 Old Judge and Court House small boxes, 4 cigar boxes, Boulder Hous
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Gumball Machines, 3 [158940]1465 - Gumball Machines, 3 [158940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carousel Industries with SF Giants sticker, 8.75" tall with some fading. White metal Penny Arcade Products 13" tall. Oak manufacturing r...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Miscellaneous Antiques [143698]1466 - Miscellaneous Antiques [143698]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Grab bag lot of miscellaneous antiques. Includes a cowboy figurine, a plate from Toledo, Spain, some kind of horn, souvenir cutlery, belt buckles, sou
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Vintage Carpenters Tools [160682]1467 - Vintage Carpenters Tools [160682]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown wood bubble level, 26". Wood planes-8", 8.5", 15", 22". Date: Country: State: City: Provenance:
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Walnut Surveyor's Instrument Case [158943]1468 - Walnut Surveyor's Instrument Case [158943]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage walnut surveyor's tool case with carry strap. Made by A G Thornton & Co. Manchester, England. 9.25x17.5x5.25". Front clasp inse...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Three Vintage Travel Bags/Cases [148373]1469 - Three Vintage Travel Bags/Cases [148373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1. Wooden travel case, brass locks/latches and corner protectors. Inlaid darker wood diamond pattern. Haas original brass main lock w/
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Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Abercrombie and Fitch Canvas and Leather Carrier with Tin  [159415]1470 - Abercrombie and Fitch Canvas and Leather Carrier with Tin [159415]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas and leather Abercrombie and Fitch Co. carrier with 1 white metal carry tin. Case 10x8" with 2 small leather trim cracks on top. Tin 3.25...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Alligator Skin Carry Case [158946]1471 - Alligator Skin Carry Case [158946]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alligator skin carry case with handle. 3 compartments for bottles. Maroon felt lined. 15x14x5". Edge wear and left wear trim repair with glue. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to p********n for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Washboards(3) and Wood Fruit Box [160681]1472 - Washboards(3) and Wood Fruit Box [160681]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood fruit box DiGiorgio/Fruit Corporation, 9x19.5x12". Washboards-modern appearing 14.5x8", 2x National Washboard Company 23x13". D...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to f*****E for (40.00 + 0.00BP) = 40.00
 
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Wood Boxes, 3 [157019]1473 - Wood Boxes, 3 [157019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bovine-6 Standard Oil gallons case 11x11x17.5"with 5" top rear missing. 1 gallon 190 proof alcohol with bonded sticker 4.75x7x11.5". ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to S*****8 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Old Grain Sacks (2), early 1900s [156271]1474 - Old Grain Sacks (2), early 1900s [156271]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two old Fulton Seamless Extra Heavy grain sacks from the early 1900s. Grain sacks like these were rare during the time of thrashing machines. Interest
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Coffee Sacks, 3 [159412]1475 - Coffee Sacks, 3 [159412]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 coffee sacks. Kenya AA, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe with horse imprint, Costa Rica with colorful parrot-1.5" hole on both sides. Date: Country: ...
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Harley-Davidson Vintage BK Hat size Child [157355]1476 - Harley-Davidson Vintage BK Hat size Child [157355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This vintage black Harley hat is for a child. Used, and shows some age with a white brim visor. If you need a vintage look for your vintage Harley th
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to t**********3 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Vest, Bow-Ties and Suspenders  1900 [157445]1477 - Vest, Bow-Ties and Suspenders 1900 [157445]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are two bow-ties; one black, one blue polka dot made in Ireland. A men's soft corduroy vest size small. A four sets of suspenders. Conditi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Vintage Boy Scout Uniforms and Gear Collection [160690]1478 - Vintage Boy Scout Uniforms and Gear Collection [160690]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of vintage Boy Scout uniforms and gear. Red neckerchief, Heatab in aluminum case, toilet kit in original carboard box, Eveready right angle
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Shark Teeth with Wire Mounts, 5 Pounds [159666]1479 - Shark Teeth with Wire Mounts, 5 Pounds [159666]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 5 pounds of modern shark teeth with individual wire mounts. Perfect for attaching to decorative projects. Date: Country: State: City: P
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to A******S for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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