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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New York Stoneware Pots, 2 [160683]2440 - New York Stoneware Pots, 2 [160683]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different New York stoneware pots. White & Son/Utica NY, with blue flower patter, 11x11.5", lip ding,1" base chip. New York/Stonewar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Voegtly & Bros. Early Canning Jar [159923]2441 - Voegtly & Bros. Early Canning Jar [159923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown Voegtly & Bros/Barosville?/Ohio. Likely an early and rare canning jar. 6x4". Fine condition. Date: Country: State: Ohio City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Ada Potter Co. Stoneware [158141]2442 - Ada Potter Co. Stoneware [158141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 gallon pot from Ada Pottery Co. with Oklahoma state outline. 9.75x10.5". 2" base chip and ding. Date: Country: State: Oklahoma Ci...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Ada Pottery Co. Crockery [159725]2443 - Ada Pottery Co. Crockery [159725]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gray 2/Ada Pottery Co./Ada,/Oklahoma. 14x7.25". Lip dings, 6.5" side molding defect, no apparent cracks. Date: Country: State: Oklah...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Newmarket Stoneware [159893]2444 - Newmarket Stoneware [159893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Newmarket/Blackwell, Okla. 4.5x5.5". 2x 2.25" light side cracks. Date: Country: State: Oklahoma City: Blackwell Provenance: Gary B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Newmarket, OK Crockery [159732]2445 - Newmarket, OK Crockery [159732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue Newmarket/Blackwell, Okla. 4.5x2.75". Heavy lip wear, .5" base chip. Date: Country: State: Oklahoma City: Blackwell Provenance...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Radium Wells Jug, Claremore, Indian Territory [159742]2446 - Radium Wells Jug, Claremore, Indian Territory [159742]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual Indian Territory jug. Return When Empty/To/Radium Wells Co./ Claremore, I. T. 12.75x8.5". 5 light about 2" side cracks, 1" ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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El Reno, Oklahoma Territory Liquor Jug [159835]2447 - El Reno, Oklahoma Territory Liquor Jug [159835]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
El Reno Liquor Company/Wholesale Liquor Dealers/ El Reno, O. T. 1" lip chip, 1" shoulder chip, several small base chips. Date: Country:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Shore Distilling Co. Jug [160061]2448 - Shore Distilling Co. Jug [160061]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown top jug. Shore Distilling Co./Purest Liquors/Lowest Prices/Elk City, Okla. 8.5x5.5". .6" shoulder chip, .5", 1" and 1.75&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Shore Distilling Jug [158608]2449 - Shore Distilling Jug [158608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown top jug with partial original cork. Shore Distilling Co./Purest Liquors/Lowest Prices/Elk City, Okla. 9x5.5". 75" base chip. No oth...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to l**********5 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Shore Distilling Co., Elk City #3 Stoneware Jug [159858]2450 - Shore Distilling Co., Elk City #3 Stoneware Jug [159858]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shore Distilling Co., Elk City #3 Stoneware Jug, 15.5" tall, 10.5" diameter. Two tone, small annealing cracks from glazing process. Prof...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to g****v for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Kentucky Liquor Co. O. T. Jug [159687]2451 - Kentucky Liquor Co. O. T. Jug [159687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beige Oklahoma Territory jug. Kentucky Liquor Co./Wines & Liquors./Guthrie, O. T. 7x6". Glazing spiderwebs, 2x 1" base chips. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to p*******1 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Kentucky Liquor Co. O. T. Jug [159816]2452 - Kentucky Liquor Co. O. T. Jug [159816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Slope shoulder jug. Kentucky Liquor. Co./Wines & Liquors,/Guthrie, O. T. 7x6". No apparent chips or cracks. Date: Country: State: Okl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g****s for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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Bill Nelson Advertising Pitcher [159895]2453 - Bill Nelson Advertising Pitcher [159895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown and green advertising pitcher. Phone Collect/Ponca City, Okla. 9608 F 24/Bill Nelson.4.5x6". Date: Country: State: Oklahoma City: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D********0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ponca City Advertising Bowls, 2 [159896]2454 - Ponca City Advertising Bowls, 2 [159896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Watt cherry pattern advertising bowls from Ponca City with text inside of bowl. Rainbow Feeds/Mfg. By/ Peterson Feed Mill/210 E. Emporia/Ponca City,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D********l for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Vintage Advertising Pottery Pitchers, 5 [159685]2455 - Vintage Advertising Pottery Pitchers, 5 [159685]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 vintage advertising pottery pitchers. All embossed on bottom but illegible. Apple and leaf pattern. Peterson Feed Mill, Ponca City, Ok. 5.5x5.25&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D********0 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Jumbo Store, Vinita, Indian Territory #8 Pot [159853]2456 - Jumbo Store, Vinita, Indian Territory #8 Pot [159853]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jumbo Store, Vinita, Indian Territory #8 Pot, 15" tall. 14" diameter. Pictorial, name within a blue elephant. This is a repaired, broken a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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JB Hiskey Jug [160060]2457 - JB Hiskey Jug [160060]
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Brown top jug. The Leading Grocer/J. B. Hiskey/1126 Pearl Street. 8x5.75". .3" lip chip, 1.5" bottom crack-not visible when displaye...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l**********5 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Oklahoma Jug [160146]2458 - Oklahoma Jug [160146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unknown Oklahoma jug. Outline of Oklahoma state with A?? Pottery/Co. 12x9". 2 shoulder chips .5" and 1", 6" side crack, thin cra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Hamilton & Co. Canning  Jar Stoneware [159830]2459 - Hamilton & Co. Canning Jar Stoneware [159830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gray brown canning jar stoneware. ??? Hamilton & co./Greensboro, Pa. 8x5.5". Inside lip chip, base ding. Date: Country: State: Penns...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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