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

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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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Harriet Lane Steamer Model Ship by Model Shipways, NIB [159438]1340 - Harriet Lane Steamer Model Ship by Model Shipways, NIB [159438]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New in box Harriet Lane-1857 Steam Paddle Cutter by Model Shipways, scale 3/32" = 1 ft. This ship had a 30 lb. Parrott riffle and 3 9" smo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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HMS Endeavor Model Ship by Artesania Latina, NIB [159431]1341 - HMS Endeavor Model Ship by Artesania Latina, NIB [159431]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New in box high quality ship model. HMS Endeavor 1:60 scale by Artesania Latina. Vessel of Captain James Cook from the 18th century noted for his adve
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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HMS Victory Model Kit by Mantua, NIB [159435]1342 - HMS Victory Model Kit by Mantua, NIB [159435]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
High quality laser cut pieces. New in box HMS Victory 1:98 scale. Box has 2 taped corners and creases. Box 3x12x29". "HMS Victory is a 104...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Nina and Pinta Model Kits, NIB [159432]1343 - Nina and Pinta Model Kits, NIB [159432]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
High quality Nina and Pinta 1:150 new in box model kits by Mantua Model. No Santa Maria. Art 755 and 756. Boxes 2.5x7x19". Date: Country: ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Civil War Models by Model Shipways, 4 NIB [158591]1344 - Civil War Models by Model Shipways, 4 NIB [158591]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 new in box Civil War models by Model Shipways. Gatling gun MS4010, Battery Forge MS4012, Caisson MS4009, Parrott Rifle MS4008. Boxes 2.5x8x15"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Oseberg Viking Ship Model, NIB [159433]1345 - Oseberg Viking Ship Model, NIB [159433]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oseberg Viking high quality ship model by amati, 1:150 scale. New in box. "The Oseberg ship is a well-preserved Viking ship discovered in a lar...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Chinese Pirate Junk by Amati and Ship Parts Assortment [159436]1346 - Chinese Pirate Junk by Amati and Ship Parts Assortment [159436]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New in box Chinese Pirate Junk by Amati, art. 1421, 1:100 scale. Box 2.5x10x19". Also an assortment of about 50 ship parts packets from Model ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Roman Tower and Catapult(2) Model Kits by Mantua, NIB [159439]1347 - Roman Tower and Catapult(2) Model Kits by Mantua, NIB [159439]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New in box Roman Tower, scale 1:22, art. 816 and 2 new in box Roman Catapults, scale art. 812 by Mantua. Boxes-catapult 1.75x8x9.75", tower 2....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Mining & Logging Model Kits & Plans [147774]1348 - Mining & Logging Model Kits & Plans [147774]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Modeling Kits & Plans for Mining & Logging (5): 1) Campbell Scale Models "Silver Spur Mine". Kit No. 388-1895 with HO template dra...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Miniature Stagecoach and Storefronts [138029]1349 - Miniature Stagecoach and Storefronts [138029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stagecoach with 4 horse team 12x5" in original box. Mother Lode Antiques 8x8.5x3.5". German thermometer chalet. Barn 7x6.5x5". Wood t...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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"G" Scale Track, Water Tank, Crossing Signs [148403]1350 - "G" Scale Track, Water Tank, Crossing Signs [148403]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28. 1. Twelve curve and 13 straight track, excellent cond.. 2. One Country Life grain bin tower NIB. 3. One Life-Like Trains Lighted Cross
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
 
 
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"O gauge GarGraves,  Fastrack  Track And Trestles [148404]1351 - "O gauge GarGraves, Fastrack Track And Trestles [148404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10+. 1. Fastrac: 12 curve, 2 6" short , One NIB terminal track. 2. GarGraves 8 curve, 1 22" straight, 7 & 9" strai...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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American Flyer Track, Station and Box Car [148405]1352 - American Flyer Track, Station and Box Car [148405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 90 pieces. 1. Straight track consist of : straight-21, curve-57, one 7in. straight, Five-5 in. straight and one crossover.. 2. Illinois
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
 
 
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Bachmann Model Trolley [141232]1353 - Bachmann Model Trolley [141232]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bauchmann model trolley with Christmas theme. Red and green trolley with "Season's Greetings" and wreaths on the sides. Santa is on th...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to P*****8 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Lionel  Coaling Station And Water Tower [148390]1354 - Lionel Coaling Station And Water Tower [148390]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 5. 1. Coaling station powered, tested and working. Missing roof which is about $5 on eBay. Bag of coal and controller. 2. Operating water
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***6 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Lionel  Rare U.S. Army Ordnance Train [147209]1355 - Lionel Rare U.S. Army Ordnance Train [147209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of 5. This D.C. only and will need a rectifier to run on A.C. Includes : Loco (tested and runs), flat car, flat car w/ cargo siding, rocket la
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Lionel ")" Gauge Loco, Rolling Stock, Transformer  [148399]1356 - Lionel ")" Gauge Loco, Rolling Stock, Transformer [148399]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. 1. Loco #246 2-4-2, no tender. Bench tested fully operational. C-6. 2. Three caboose- Two #6257 one complete and one just the body b
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Estimate : 250.00 - 325.00
Sold to b********t.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Lionel "O" Gauge NO. 022 switches [148372]1357 - Lionel "O" Gauge NO. 022 switches [148372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Four left hand and two right hand No. 022 switches . Two missing the red/green light cover, overall condition is excellent. Not tested. 2
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lionel "O" Gauge Track [147202]1358 - Lionel "O" Gauge Track [147202]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
lot of over 200. Combination of curve, straight, "027" and "031" track and one crossover. Condition is very good+. Date: 19...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B********h for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Lionel "O" Gauge Track & Accessories -MISSING BOX 2 OF LOT [148406]1359 - Lionel "O" Gauge Track & Accessories -MISSING BOX 2 OF LOT [148406]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 320 pieces. Track : "027", "031" and Curve. Over 160 Curve, some very clean curve sections in both O27 and O, C6...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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