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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German Gas Mask Horde, 29 [157012]3240 - German Gas Mask Horde, 29 [157012]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
29 vintage German Military Zivilschutzfilter 68 and canisters with rubberlike mask and 2 eye lenses. These mask/filters are all unused. Sold as collec
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to B********m.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Army Issued Men's Underwear, Overcoats and Blanket 1890's to 1904 [157444]3241 - Army Issued Men's Underwear, Overcoats and Blanket 1890's to 1904 [157444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains two sets of men's long john underwear 1890, 1904 new original; two sets of men's long sleeve under shirts, one is marked: ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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US Air Force Wool Top Coat and Dress Uniform [158965]3242 - US Air Force Wool Top Coat and Dress Uniform [158965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Air Force wool top coat size 35L, needs cleaning. Vintage dress uniform, jacket size 40L, slacks 34/33. Date: Country: State: City: Proven
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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US Air Force Wool Top Coat and Khaki Shirt [158964]3243 - US Air Force Wool Top Coat and Khaki Shirt [158964]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
US Air Force wool top coat, size 39L, good condition, needs cleaning. Khaki long sleeve shirt, no size indicated, close to small. Date: Country:
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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US Army Air Corp Uniforms [158878]3244 - US Army Air Corp Uniforms [158878]
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Us Army/Air Corp uniforms, WW1 and WW2 era. Pants 38/40-about 7 small holes. Private dress jacket size 40R. Sergeant khaki shirt 15.5/33- small stains
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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US Military Uniforms and More [158967]3245 - US Military Uniforms and More [158967]
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Modern canvas carry bag marked Return R-1. 2 khaki folding hats, 2 khaki top hats-one with brim has water stain on top. Olive drab duffel bag. Old Nav
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Cavalry Hats 1880's-1890's Period [157363]3246 - Cavalry Hats 1880's-1890's Period [157363]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two hats are from the 1880's-1890's period. The first hat has a pinched front with vents and a cord, the second hat is a pith helmet u...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Cavalry Hats of Different Styles 1870's to 1918 [157361]3247 - Cavalry Hats of Different Styles 1870's to 1918 [157361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has six various styles of cavalry hats from the 1870's period to the 1918 WW1 period. There is on Mexican sombrero hat with strap "...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cavalry Saber Hanger 1880's [157368]3248 - Cavalry Saber Hanger 1880's [157368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This leather hanger is for a cavalry saber of the 1880's. 19 in. overall length. In very good condition with original finish. It would mount wit...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Conn made Bugle for the US Cavalry c.1880's-1890's [160003]3249 - Conn made Bugle for the US Cavalry c.1880's-1890's [160003]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original bugle for the US Cavalry made by Conn instruments. It is 15 in. long without the mouthpiece. Made of brass and copper. It is marke
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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US 7th Cavalry Bugle Company A  c.1880's [158587]3250 - US 7th Cavalry Bugle Company A c.1880's [158587]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This cavalry bugle is marked "7/ A" over and under crossed swords, c. 1880's. In very good condition with re-enforced bends and bell. ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to k*******4 for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Military Grab Bag, Mostly US [160689]3251 - Military Grab Bag, Mostly US [160689]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Military grab bag assortment. Guide to US Military Insignia, pair of leggings, assorted military booklets. About 100 mostly US Military cloth patches.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to A******S for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Military Shoulderboards, Buttons and Patches [157008]3252 - Military Shoulderboards, Buttons and Patches [157008]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 assorted shoulderboards, probably military. 13 assorted military patches including Airborne. Medals-2x American Defense, World War 2, American Camp
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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US Military Pins, Buttons and More [157006]3253 - US Military Pins, Buttons and More [157006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of about 30 US Military items. Navy buttons, insignias, pins, early dog tags?, Philippines ring and more. Date: Country: State: City
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****2 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Operations Desert Shield & Storm, WW 2, Trading Card Collection [158952]3254 - Operations Desert Shield & Storm, WW 2, Trading Card Collection [158952]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pacific Trading Cards Desert Shield cards, 1.75" stack. Topps Desert Storm in box, 88 glossy cards and 22 stickers. Pacific Trading Cards Story...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Our Naval Reserve, The "Tuetonic" by Rhodes [160581]3255 - Our Naval Reserve, The "Tuetonic" by Rhodes [160581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Our Naval Reserve, The First Mercantile Armed Cruiser, The Teutonic by Thomas Rhodes, 1892. Photos and details about the ship. Attractive front c
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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United States Army Ring [158317]3256 - United States Army Ring [158317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
United States Army ring. Metal ring with a red stone in the center. Eagle emblem on both sides. Tarnished. Date: Country: State: City:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to D********l for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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US Military and Space Shuttle Book Group,9 [159008]3257 - US Military and Space Shuttle Book Group,9 [159008]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 books related to US military and the space shuttle. Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial. Submarines Since 1919. Pearl Harbor story book. The Nati
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D****4 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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US Military Stereoviews [160687]3258 - US Military Stereoviews [160687]
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7 US Military stereoviews, 1 French. Battleship Oregon, USS Missouri in Panama Canal, Montana Volunteers, West Point, Gettysburg, 23rd Regt, 4th Artil
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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US Marine of the 4th Marine Regiment Photo Album [157675]3259 - US Marine of the 4th Marine Regiment Photo Album [157675]
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US Marine of the 4th Marine Regiment, stationed in Shanghai, China during the Chinese Revolution in 1927. They were there to protect American citizens
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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