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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M. Goodman, Cripple Creek, CO jug [156673]2200 - M. Goodman, Cripple Creek, CO jug [156673]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
M.GOODMAN/CRIPPLE CREEK 1/2 gallon jug. Unlisted variant of Preble ( J 32). Brown glaze on top, lighter glaze on bottom. Sloped shoulders, 7 1/2&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d********a.. for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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Kuster & Burnside Jug [159879]2201 - Kuster & Burnside Jug [159879]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J34 in Preble. Kuster & Burnside,/Cripple Creek, - Colorado. 10x7.5". Lip ding, .5" shoulder chip, several base chips-largest .75"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Kuster & Burnside Jug [159876]2202 - Kuster & Burnside Jug [159876]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J34 in Preble. Kuster & Burnside./Cripple Creek, - Colorado. 10.25x7.25". Light 3" crack on shoulder, large horizontal crack, .75"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Moulton & Burnside Drug Jug [158601]2203 - Moulton & Burnside Drug Jug [158601]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Completely unlisted variety. Brown top. Moulton & Burnside/Cripple Creek, Colo. 10x7.5". 1.25" lip chip, .75" shoulder chip, a fe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Old Kentucky Liquor Co. Jug [160494]2204 - Old Kentucky Liquor Co. Jug [160494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J147 in Preble, unlisted variant. 2 tone sloped shoulder jug. The Old Kentucky Liquor Co./Dealers In/Fine Wines, Liquors, Etc./ 320 - 322 Bennett Ave.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d********a.. for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Old Kentucky Liquor Co. Jug [160495]2205 - Old Kentucky Liquor Co. Jug [160495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J36 in Preble, unlisted variant. 2 tone sloped shoulder jug. The Old Kentucky/Liquor Co./320 & 322 E. Bennett Ave./Cripple Creek, Colo. 9x7.5&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to l*********e for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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Old Kentucky Liquor House Jug [158600]2206 - Old Kentucky Liquor House Jug [158600]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J36 in Preble, unlisted variant. Brown top, The Old Kentucky/Liquor House/Cripple Creek/Colo. 9x7". 4 small lip chips, small chip on rear, 3&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to w******e for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Old Kentucky Liquor House Jug [158602]2207 - Old Kentucky Liquor House Jug [158602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J36 in Preble, unlisted variant. Brown top. This Jug Must ??????????/-Property Of-/Old Kentucky/Liquor Co./320 East Bennett Ave./Cripple Creek, Colo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to R*******e for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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Old Kentucky Liquor House Jug [159874]2208 - Old Kentucky Liquor House Jug [159874]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
j36 in Preble, unlisted variant. Slope shoulder jug. The Old Kentucky/Liquor House/Cripple Creek/Colorado. 7x5.75". No apparent chips or cracks...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to l*********e for (2,800.00 + 700.00BP) = 3,500.00
 
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Old Kentucky Liquor House, Cripple Creek, CO jug [156674]2209 - Old Kentucky Liquor House, Cripple Creek, CO jug [156674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
THE OLD KENTUCKY/LIQUOR HOUSE/CRIPPLE CREEK/COLO. On the reverse the stenciling reads : WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO/OLD KENTUCKY LIQUOR HOUSE. 1/2 gallon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to d********a.. for (2,700.00 + 675.00BP) = 3,375.00
 
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Rocky Mt. Liquor Jug [158599]2210 - Rocky Mt. Liquor Jug [158599]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J38 in Preble, unlisted variant. The Rocky Mt. Liquor Co./226-28 Bennett Ave/Cripple Creek, - Colo: Brown top, 10x7". Lip wear, 2 shoulder chi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Pure Food Grocery Stoneware, Delta, CO [159892]2211 - Pure Food Grocery Stoneware, Delta, CO [159892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We sell For Less/Pure Food Grocery/316 Main St., Delta, Colo. Colo. Phone 182, Co-Op. Phone Black 203. 4.75x4.5". Small base chip, no apparent ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Two Colorado Lard Tins, 2 [158146]2212 - Two Colorado Lard Tins, 2 [158146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 lard tins. Strong-Garrett & Cahail, Delta. H G Eckhardt, Leadville. 8.25x7.5". Mostly undented. Date: Country: State: Colorado City...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*******e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Snow Flake Lard Container, c. 1890s [160554]2213 - Snow Flake Lard Container, c. 1890s [160554]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Snow Flake Lard container from the B. & M. Packing Co. in Denver Colorado. Probably from the 1890s. This tin container is 13.5 inches tall and 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to i*****d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Snow White Lard Can [158135]2214 - Snow White Lard Can [158135]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Snow White Lard can and lid with great orange highlights. 5x5.25" with moderate back dent. Nice display piece. Date: Country: State: Colo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*****d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Kuner Pickle Stoneware Jars, 2 [159922]2215 - Kuner Pickle Stoneware Jars, 2 [159922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different pickle jars. The Kuner Pickle Co./Mfrs. High-Grade Pickles/Mustard, Ketchup, Etc./Denver, - - Colorado. Pitcher style 5.75x3.5", .5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Rare Queen City Pottery Jug [159741]2216 - Rare Queen City Pottery Jug [159741]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare large jug. Queen City Pottery/Denver, Colo. 12.5x9.5". Broken lip, handle crack. Blob on shoulder. Date: Country: State: Colorado Ci...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Western Pottery Stoneware, 2 Gallon [160589]2217 - Western Pottery Stoneware, 2 Gallon [160589]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Western/2/Denver, Colo./Pottery Mfg. Co. 9.5x9.5". Lip ding. No apparent chips or cracks. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Denve...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Western Pottery 6 Gallon Crockery [159747]2218 - Western Pottery 6 Gallon Crockery [159747]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Western/6/Denver, Colo./Pottery Mfg. Co. 14.75x12.5". No apparent chips or cracks. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Denver Prove...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Colored Denver, CO medicine group (7) [159321]2219 - Colored Denver, CO medicine group (7) [159321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group includes: Two different sized amber FLEMING PHARMACY/20th & LARIMER STS/DENVER, COLO. 3 5/8" and 4 1/2". Some external haze ot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to F****e for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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