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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Allen & Persano Token [158760]4240 - Allen & Persano Token [158760]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1920 Pool and billiard hall & Cigar Stand: ALLEN & / PERSANO // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Al., rd., 25 mm. Date: Country: State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Arcade Club Rooms Token [158937]4241 - Arcade Club Rooms Token [158937]
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1891-1893 Arcade Saloon: ARCADE / CLUB ROOMS / GLENWOOD / SPRINGS, / COLO. // CONNERS & CARROLL / GOOD FOR / 121/2¢ / IN TRADE; Al., Rd., 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Campbell's Token: Unlisted [158935]4242 - Campbell's Token: Unlisted [158935]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unlisted token from Glenwood Springs: Campbells / (star) / Glenwood Springs // Good For / 12 1/2c / In Trade; Al., Sc 8, 28 mm. Date: Country:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*******1 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Dapho's Place Token [158938]4243 - Dapho's Place Token [158938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Peter Dapho Saloon 1905: DAPRO'S / PLACE / GLENWOOD / SPRINGS, / COLO. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 21 mm. Date: Country: St...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Glenwood Springs Token Collection (14) [158761]4244 - Glenwood Springs Token Collection (14) [158761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 tokens from the Garfield County town of Glenwood Springs. Chas. Lang Mirror Saloon; Clint Marvin; Howard & Cambell; Bart Petrini; Pul...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Pullman Bar Token [158934]4245 - Pullman Bar Token [158934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
R 10 token from Glenwood Springs: PULLMAN BAR / 1903 / GLENWOOD SPRINGS. // GOOD FOR / V¢ / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 21 mm. Date: Country: Stat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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The Bismark Tokens (2) [158933]4246 - The Bismark Tokens (2) [158933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) THE BISMARK / 1907 / GLENWOOD / SPRINGS, / COLO. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 21 mm. 2) THE BISMARK / 1907 / GLENWOOD / SPRINGS,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to F****e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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The Mirror Token: Unlisted [158939]4247 - The Mirror Token: Unlisted [158939]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New denomination for The Mirror Saloon. Obv.: The Mirror / Chas. / Lang // Good For / 12 1/2 / cts / In Trade; Br., rd., 28 mm. Date: Country: St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Topic Bar Token [158936]4248 - Topic Bar Token [158936]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saloon and liquor distributor 1904-1915: TOPIC BAR / CLINT MARVIN // GOOD FOR / 121/2¢ / IN TRADE; Al., rectangular, 34 x 19 mm. Date: Coun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Avenue Hotel Bar Token [154218]4249 - Avenue Hotel Bar Token [154218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One known token: AVENUE HOTEL / BAR / GOLDEN, COLO. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Br. rd., 28 mm. Date: Country: State: Colorado City: G...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to G******o for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Golden Token Group (7) [154217]4250 - Golden Token Group (7) [154217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven tokens from the Jefferson County town of Golden. Charles Sitterle (2: 2 1/2 & 5 cents); Smoke House; F. A. Pomeroy; J. E. Tubbs; Op...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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E. Metterer Tokens (2) [154215]4251 - E. Metterer Tokens (2) [154215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two tokens from the Teller County town of Goldfield. 1) E. METTERER / GOLDFIELD, / COLO. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Br. rd., 21 mm. 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Horseshoe Bar/ L. S. Moore Tokens (2) [154216]4252 - Horseshoe Bar/ L. S. Moore Tokens (2) [154216]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two tokens from the Teller town of Goldfield. 1) HORSE SHOE / BAR / GOLDFIELD / COLO. // GOOD FOR / 5c / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 21 mm. (R 9). 2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to w**********e for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Bank Saloon Token [154224]4253 - Bank Saloon Token [154224]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the 1890s: BANK SALOON / FREDERICKS / & PURCELL / PROP'S // GOOD FOR / ONE / DRINK; Br., rd., 24 mm. Date: Country: State: Colo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Bimetallic R 10 Grand Junction Tokens (2) [154225]4254 - Bimetallic R 10 Grand Junction Tokens (2) [154225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two rare, R 10, bimetallic tokens from Grand Junction. 1) MOSLANDER / 417 MAIN / GRAND JUNCTION // GOOD FOR / 25 / PAT. / JULY 1899 / IN MERCHANDISE
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Grand Junction Token Group (16) [154219]4255 - Grand Junction Token Group (16) [154219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 tokens from the Mesa County city of Grand Junction. Wieker's Cigar Store (4: GF 10, 25 cent & $1); The Senate (3); The Alamo; Down...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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James Cosgrove/Interstate Cigar Tokens (2)  [154221]4256 - James Cosgrove/Interstate Cigar Tokens (2) [154221]
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Lot of two rare tokens from Grand Junction with good eye appeal. 1) JAMES H. COSGROVE / GRAND JUNCTION / COLO. // GOOD FOR / 5 / CENTS / IN TRADE; br.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Pictorial Grand Junction Tokens (2) [154222]4257 - Pictorial Grand Junction Tokens (2) [154222]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two pictorial tokens from Grand Junction. 1) A / SOUVENIR / OF / PEACH DAY / GRAND JUNCTION / COLO. // (peach) / QUINT PHILA. / SEPT. 11TH 189
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Gunnison Token Group (3)  [154237]4258 - Gunnison Token Group (3) [154237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three tokens. 1) P.J. GUNN // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE; Al., Sq. 24 mm. 2) LAVETA HOTEL / GUNNISON, / COLO. // GOOD FOR / 121/2 / CENT...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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O. M. Davenport Tokens (2) [154234]4259 - O. M. Davenport Tokens (2) [154234]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two tokens: 1) O.M. DAVENPORT / GEN'L MDSE. / HASWELL, COLO. // GOOD FOR / 10¢ / IN MERCHANDISE; Br., octagonal, 25mm. 2) O.M. DAV...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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