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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Adolph Coors Malted Milk Tins, 2 [158143]2265 - Adolph Coors Malted Milk Tins, 2 [158143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Malted milk tins from the famous beer brewer Adolph Coors. Rusty 10.5x7x7" and nice condition 9.5x5x5". Date: Country: State: Colora...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*****d for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Coors Malted Milk Large Tins, 2 [159991]2266 - Coors Malted Milk Large Tins, 2 [159991]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x 25 pounds, The Adolph Coors B. & M. Co Malted Milk tins. One with blue lettering, other is black lettering with rusty top and side dents. 17....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Vintage Adolph Coors Metal Beer Tray [160643]2267 - Vintage Adolph Coors Metal Beer Tray [160643]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Adolph Coors metal beer tray. Black rim with Adolph Coors/Golden, Colorado. and a butte in center. 13.25", front wear mostly on edge an...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to r******8 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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M. Hertz Jug [157793]2268 - M. Hertz Jug [157793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unlisted in Preble. M. Hertz/Wholesale Liquor Dealer/Grand Junction, Colo. 10x7". Excess material on shoulder, lip ding, shoulder chip and ding...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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C D Smith Drug Jug [152470]2269 - C D Smith Drug Jug [152470]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J160 in Preble. The C. D. Smith Drug Co./Wholesale Druggists/Grand Junction, COLO. Brown top. 17x12" 5 gallon, nice display piece. Lip wear. D...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p****s for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Greeley, CO Medicine Bottles (5) [159370]2270 - Greeley, CO Medicine Bottles (5) [159370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different druggists/pharmacists from Greeley. 1. H. REYNOLDS & CO - (2) sizes 3 1/2", 6 1/2" No damage on either. Small one - ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****y for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Gunnison, CO Medicine Bottles (5) [159312]2271 - Gunnison, CO Medicine Bottles (5) [159312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains 3 paper labeled medicines. Two of the labels are 100% intact. The other has two small tears, one top left, the other bottom right. T
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*********o for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Holmes, Quinn & Gorman Stoneware [159889]2272 - Holmes, Quinn & Gorman Stoneware [159889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Holmes, Quinn & Gorman,/Gunnison, Colorado. 9.75x9.5". 2x 1" lip chips, 10" vertical crack. Date: Country: State: Colorado ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*******8 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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HW Endner Hardware Stoneware, 2 [159890]2273 - HW Endner Hardware Stoneware, 2 [159890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 similar pieces. Compliments of/H. W. Endner/Hardware Co./Gunnison, Colo. 4. 75x4.25". Lip chip and 3.5" crack on one, other .75" ba...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g*********o for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Idaho Springs Grocery Stoneware, 2 [159886]2274 - Idaho Springs Grocery Stoneware, 2 [159886]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different size pieces. A Home Owned Store/The Best For Less/Idaho Springs Grocery Co./Idaho Springs, Colorado. 4.75x4.5"-2 lip dings. 4.5x7.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to T******t for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Idaho Springs, CO Medicine Bottle Group  (11) [159316]2275 - Idaho Springs, CO Medicine Bottle Group (11) [159316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven Idaho Springs, Colorado Pharmacy/druggist bottles. Range in size from 3 5/8" to 6 3/4". Group includes: H.A. Elliot, Victor Knoettg...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to F*********h for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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S. Weinberger Jug [157795]2276 - S. Weinberger Jug [157795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J167 in Preble. Brown top. 10x7". S. Weinberger/Idaho Sprs/Colo. Multiple cracks, likely repaired, 2.5" base chip. Date: Country: Sta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Sol. Weinberger Liquor Jug [157800]2277 - Sol. Weinberger Liquor Jug [157800]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J168 in Preble. The Sol. Weinberger Liquor Co./Idaho Springs, Colo. 10x7". 5" vertical front crack, .75" shoulder chip, base ding, 3/...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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La Junta, CO Medicine Bottles (6) [159367]2278 - La Junta, CO Medicine Bottles (6) [159367]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six medicine bottles from La Junta, Colorado. 1. EMERTON'S - 5 1/2" Several lip chips. Some interior stain. 2. KEMPER & TERRILL - (2) ...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Leadville Milk Can [159929]2279 - Leadville Milk Can [159929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Milk can made by H H Thompkins Hardware, Leadville. 16x7.75" with handle and wood insert. A few moderate side dents. Date: Country: State:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*****d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Canfield and Nicolia Medicine Bottles from Leadville, CO  (19) [159373]2280 - Canfield and Nicolia Medicine Bottles from Leadville, CO (19) [159373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eleven Canfield druggist bottles - variants include: CANFIELD & CO., S.G. CANFIELD, SILAS G.CANFIELD, CANFIELD'S ONE HORSE DRUGSTORE (oval s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to F*********h for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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F.J. Macke, Leadville, CO medicines  (8) [159375]2281 - F.J. Macke, Leadville, CO medicines (8) [159375]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of F.J. Macke medicine variants from Leadville, Colorado. Sizes range from 3 1/2" to 5 1/2". One of the larger and one of the medium s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****T for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Large Leadville, CO Medicine Bottles (3) [159360]2282 - Large Leadville, CO Medicine Bottles (3) [159360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. THE DAVIS/DRUG COMPANY/THE REXALL STORE/LEADVILLE, COLO. 7". No damage. Light haze. Near mint. 2. CANFIELD'S/LEADVILLE/ONE HORSE DRUG S...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Larger Leadville, CO Medicine Bottles  (5) [159401]2283 - Larger Leadville, CO Medicine Bottles (5) [159401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. THE DAVIS/DRUG COMPANY/THE REXALL STORE/LEADVILLE, COLO. 8 3/4". No damage. A few surface scratches and interior haze. 2. R.T. TAYLOR &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Leadville, CO large group of medicines, and one citrate (20) [159363]2284 - Leadville, CO large group of medicines, and one citrate (20) [159363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Medicines range in size from 2 7/8" to 6 3/8". Citrate is 7 1/2". Medicines include: BLOSE DRUG CO. (8), S.T. KOSTITCH (4), TAMM &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to C*****T for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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