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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City Bottling Co., Denver, CO jug [156686]2225 - City Bottling Co., Denver, CO jug [156686]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
THE CITY BOTTLING CO./1537 Platte St. 1/2 gallon jug. Pictured as Preble ( J 52). Brown top, white bottom on this jug. 8" tall. No damage v...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to T******t for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Davis-Bridaham Drug Co. Jug [157990]2226 - Davis-Bridaham Drug Co. Jug [157990]
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J56 in Preble. Davis-Bridaham Drug. Co./Denver, Colorado. 9.5x7.5". .25 and .5"side chips, 3/8" base chip. Date: Country: State:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Wm. Fehr Jug [160149]2227 - Wm. Fehr Jug [160149]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J67 in Preble, unlisted variant. WM. Fehr/Wines, Liquors, Cigars,/1000-1004 15th St./Denver, - Colo. 10x7.25". 4 lip chips and wear, several s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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P. Frazzini Bro. Jug [157788]2228 - P. Frazzini Bro. Jug [157788]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J70 in Preble, different variation. P. Frazzini Bro./Wholesale & Cigars/Wines, Liquors/2135-40 15th St./Denver. Colo. 7.5x6". .75" bot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to T******t for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Goldhammer & Co. Jug [157996]2229 - Goldhammer & Co. Jug [157996]
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J73 in Preble. Goldhammer & Co./Dealers In/Wine, Liquors & Cigars/1322-24-26 17th St./Denver, Colo. 8.5x6". Brown top. Lip wear. Date:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*********1 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Goldhammer's Special Rye, Denver, CO jug [156662]2230 - Goldhammer's Special Rye, Denver, CO jug [156662]
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GOLDHAMMER'S/ SPECIAL RYE/2633 WEST COLFAX AVE./DENVER, . COLORADO 1/2 gallon jug. Unlisted in Preble as just GOLDHAMMER....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [157992]2231 - Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [157992]
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J79 in Preble. Gross & Printz/Wines & Liquors/1204 Larimer St./DENVER. 9.25x7" all brown. Concave side, 2x 1" handle chips, 3/8&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to J**********n for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [157993]2232 - Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [157993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J79 in Preble. Gross & Printz/-.-/Liquor Co./1524 Larimer St. 8x6". 2 lip digs and wear, 3/8" base chip, 2" side indent. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [156663]2233 - Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [156663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
GROSS & PRINTZ/WINES LIQUORS CIGARS/1204 LARIMER ST/DENVER 1/2 gallon jug. Preble ( J 78) for reference. Brown glaze on top, more of a tan bel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [159814]2234 - Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [159814]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 tone jug. Gross & Printz/Liquor Co./1324Larimer St./Denver, Colo. 10x7.5". Lip ding and .75" chip, shoulder ding, 2.25" base ch...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [156634]2235 - Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [156634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is another example of the GROSS & PRINTZ/LIQUOR CO/1524 LARIMER ST./ DENVER, COLO. 1/2 gallon jug. This one differs from Preble ( J79) book...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [156635]2236 - Gross & Printz Liquor Co. Jug, Denver [156635]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Another great example of this 1/2 gallon jug. GROSS & PRINTZ/ WINES & LIQUORS/ 1204 LARIMER ST./DENVER. Note the different address from the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d********a.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Kentucky Liquor Co., Denver, CO jug [156654]2237 - Kentucky Liquor Co., Denver, CO jug [156654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
KENTUCKY LIQUOR CO./SAL. WEISS> PROP./2000 LARIMER ST./DENVER 1/2 gallon jug. White glaze, 8 3/4" tall. Preble (J 87). A 1/2 very shallow...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Kentucky Liquor Co., Denver, CO jug [156665]2238 - Kentucky Liquor Co., Denver, CO jug [156665]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
KENTUCKY LIQUOR CO./SAL. WEISS. PROP./2000 LARIMER ST./DENVER. 1/2 gallon jug. This is a variant of Preble ( J 87). Glaze is a bit darker than white
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d********a.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Ed. Lewin, Denver, CO jug [156670]2239 - Ed. Lewin, Denver, CO jug [156670]
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ED. LEWIN/TEL 1396/2400 - 02 & 04/LARIMER ST./DENVER 1/2 gallon Jug. Preble ( J 91) for reference. This example is brown glazed. 8 1/2"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Lewin Mercantile Co., Denver, CO jug [156667]2240 - Lewin Mercantile Co., Denver, CO jug [156667]
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THE LEWIN MERCANTILE CO>/COR. 16th and LARIMER STS./TELEPHONE 824 - - DENVER, COLO. 1/2 gallon jug. Preble ( J 92). White glaze, 8 3/8" t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****7 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Lewin Mercantile Co., Denver, CO jug [156651]2241 - Lewin Mercantile Co., Denver, CO jug [156651]
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THE LEWIN MERCANTILE CO./COR 16' & LARIMER STS./TELEPHONE 824/DENVER, COLO. 1/2 gallon jug. White glaze, 8 3/4" tall. Preble ( ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Wolf Londoner Jug [157789]2242 - Wolf Londoner Jug [157789]
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J95 in Preble full brown sloped shoulder. Wolf Londoner/Denver. 9.8". Handle blob. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Denver Provenanc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to K*********s for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
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New York Liquor House Jug [156639]2243 - New York Liquor House Jug [156639]
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THE NEW YORK LIQUOR HOUSE/ 2311-13 LARIMER STREET,/TELEPHONE 1910 - DENVER, COLO. 1/2 gallon jug. Preble ( J 102) for reference. This example has wh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Pioneer Liquor Co. Jug [157994]2244 - Pioneer Liquor Co. Jug [157994]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J 109 in Preble. The Pioneer/Liquor Co./Denver, - Colorado. Lip chip, broken lip, missing handle, base wear. Sold as is. Date: Country: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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