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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Pictorial Denver Tokens (7) [160910]4220 - Pictorial Denver Tokens (7) [160910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven pictorial Denver tokens: Elk's Club Building; Colorado Manufacturer's Assn.; The City Bank and Trust Co.; Grand Army of the Rep...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Standard Tokens (4), Denver [160765]4221 - Standard Tokens (4), Denver [160765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four tokens from The Standard. All are nickel, round and 29 mm. Denominations are: 5, 10, 75 (unlisted) & 80. Date: Country: State: Colora...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Denver Street Address Tokens (5) [160917]4222 - Denver Street Address Tokens (5) [160917]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Denver tokens with street addresses: Roeder's / 1780 Broadway; N. A. Reed 1527 17th St.; 1305 Lawrence St.; 2063 Larimer St.; 2111 Larimer ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F****e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Dillon Token Group (4) [156586]4223 - Dillon Token Group (4) [156586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four tokens from the Summit County town: The Mint; E. T. Riley; C. A. Miller; H. E. Stubbs. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Dillon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Douglas County Tokens (6) [156581]4224 - Douglas County Tokens (6) [156581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six Douglas County tokens: Castle Rock (3); Sedalia (3). Date: Country: State: Colorado City: Douglas County Provenance: Gary Bracken C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********1 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Durango Token Collection (40) [158928]4225 - Durango Token Collection (40) [158928]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 40 tokens from the La Plata County town of Durango. Olbert & Gill; El Moro Saloon (unlisted); California Wine House (unlisted); Bee Ciga...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
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Durango Token Collection: R 10s [158929]4226 - Durango Token Collection: R 10s [158929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven rare Durango tokens. Five R 10s and two unlisted. Commercial Club (which has two tokens listed) issued this encased 1902 Indian Head penn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*****d for (2,200.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,750.00
 
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Eagle County Token Group (11) [156559]4227 - Eagle County Token Group (11) [156559]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven tokens from Eagle County. Basalt: Sheridan Miller. Eagle (5): O'Hare & Lovell; W. T. Alfred; Broadway Bar; The Eagle Club; Sh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********n for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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Elbert County Token Group (10) [156563]4228 - Elbert County Token Group (10) [156563]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten tokens from Elbert County. Elbert (5) N. W. Cook; G. E. Stoll (2: GF 5 & 10 cents); Burnside; Burnside & Dietrich. Elizabeth (4): A &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Fairplay Token Group (7) [156547]4229 - Fairplay Token Group (7) [156547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven tokens from the Park County town of Fairplay, 9, 954 feet above sea level. Van Richardson (2); Board of Trade (2); Fairplay Pool Hall; Wm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Cameron Bar Token [159569]4230 - Cameron Bar Token [159569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare token from the Huerfano County town of Farr: CAMERON / BAR / FARR, COLO. // GOOD FOR / 5 / IN / MERCHANDISE; Br., rd., 21 mm. Date: Country:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t**********0 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Florence Token Collection 5 (32) [158930]4231 - Florence Token Collection 5 (32) [158930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 32 tokens from the Fremont County town of Florence, including an unlisted denomination for the Fox & Smith Construction Co. (50c). Duck I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Fort Collins Token Collection (13) [158931]4232 - Fort Collins Token Collection (13) [158931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13 tokens from the Larimer County town of Fort Collins. Four bimetallic pictorials from the Elks Club; College Avenue Bakery; Chemical Laborato
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Unlisted A. N. Woods Place Token [158932]4233 - Unlisted A. N. Woods Place Token [158932]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
While a similar token is listed for 2 1/2 cents, this has the unusual denomination of 7 1/2 cents. Obv.: A. N. Woods / Place // Good For / 7 1/2 c / I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Fremont County Token Collection (10) [156567]4234 - Fremont County Token Collection (10) [156567]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten tokens from Fremont County towns. Brookside: Vezzetti & Zontene. Chandler (4): Tarabino & Co.; B. Scavarda (3 different). Cotopaxi: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Fremont County Tokens (3) [154269]4235 - Fremont County Tokens (3) [154269]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three tokens from Fremont County. Prospect Heights: Gr. R. Governs Prospect Saloon (two types), GF 5c. Penrose: J. F. Wright, Penrose Pharmacy. Date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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J. M. Labane Token [158770]4236 - J. M. Labane Token [158770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The only token from this Weld County town. J.M. / LABANE // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 21 mm. The town's post office has been op...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Dick Miller Token: Unlisted Town [158771]4237 - Dick Miller Token: Unlisted Town [158771]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gardner is a census-designated place and post office in Huerfano County, at 7000 feet on Highway 69. Not listed in the token catalogs. Obv.: Dick Mill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to t**********0 for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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Garfield County Tokens (7) [156577]4238 - Garfield County Tokens (7) [156577]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 tokens from Garfield County: Carbondale (5, including The Elk Saloon certified VF 30 by NGC); Cardiff (2: Cardiff Saloon; Diamond Saloon). Date:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Georgetown Token Collection (9) [156579]4239 - Georgetown Token Collection (9) [156579]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9 tokens from the Clear Creek County town of Georgetown. L. B. Banks; Bob's Confectionery; Boyer & Aldred; G & T; Henry Kneisel; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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