Rush to the Rockies Auction (August 2022)

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Welcome to the “Rush to the Rockies” Auction, our second exciting summer sale of 2022!

This 4-day event has a little over 2,000 lots in numerous categories, including Bottles, Native Americana, Numismatics, Mining, Philatelic, Stocks, and General Americana.

Featured Collections

*Gary Bracken Collection, Part II*
Our July 2022 sale was our introduction to the marvelous and expansive collection of Ponca City, Oklahoma collector Gary Bracken. That sale featured our first round of Colorado and Oklahoma bottles, as well as rare ancient coins and Western tokens. And we set records in those categories!
This exciting second round features: Colorado bottles (incl. whiskey flasks, sodas, jugs, and beer); Colorado & Kansas postal history and rare Colorado revenue checks; Colorado, Nevada, & Texas tokens and key tags; Colorado photographs, advertising, & ephemera; a spectacular collection of Native American points (arrowheads) and stone tools; and another round of rare ancient coins.

And we’ll continue to feature the Bracken Collection in future sales. Stay tuned!

*Joe Elcano Nevada Mining Stock Collection*
We’ve been lucky enough to sell Joe’s world-class Nevada collection over the past couple of years, including his fabulous Nevada postal history and mining stock certificates.
This sale features a new group of Nevada mining stocks, including over 60 different Nevada territorial mining stock certificates! This group has great rarities and autograph pieces. Nevada collectors, you don’t want to miss this!

*Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection, Part II*
We were thrilled to sell rare Western firearms, Wild West autographs & artifacts, and mining collectibles from this collection in our July sale.
This round features more rare militaria (including sabers and bayonets), a cannon from the 1600s, shipwreck artifacts, rare mining artifacts, and more.

*Colorado Mining Collection, Part I*
This auction features an introduction to an unnamed Colorado mining collection which we will be selling over numerous sales. This collection includes some of the best Colorado mining stocks we’ve ever offered. Stay tuned!

*Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection*
This round includes more Montana ephemera including important mining archives, as well as advertising, and history libraries.

*And Much More from Private Collections*
Including: a gorgeous original Thomas Moran lithograph of the Grand Canyon; an original saloon back bar mirror from the Yukon Territory, c.1890s; a Peace Medal Collection; rare Western photographs and ephemera; a Coca Cola collection of bottles and advertising souvenirs; rare space-related autographs and collectibles; American Express and early American History stocks from the Prag Collection, and much more!

Be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website to search for items in your collecting categories.

We have a wonderful set of auctions planned for the rest of 2022 including our SS Central America Auctions this fall. We are specifically looking for treasure-related items, ingots, gold nuggets, and Gold Rush collectibles to add to these sales that will feature “Treasures from the Land & Sea.”

And we’re always looking for consignments in other categories, including 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, or to bring it to excited bidders at auction. We’ve built 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--

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 25th, 2022 (Lots 1000-1504)
Art (1000-1036)
General Americana (1037-1504)
Geo. Sort (1037-1274)
Misc. Categories incl. Cowboy, Jewelry, Books, & More (1275-1504)

Friday, August 26th, 2022 (Lots 2000-2507)
Philatelic (2000-2118)
Covers feat. Bracken Colorado Collection (2000-2097)
Stamps, RN Checks, & Ephemera (2098-2118)
Stocks & Bonds (2119-2353)
Misc. incl. Express & Early American (2119-2153)
Railroad (2154-2199)
Mining feat. Colorado & Nevada Territorials (2200-2353)
Minerals, Mining Artifacts & Mining Ephemera (2354-2456)
Transportation (2457-2507)
Air & Space (2457-2468)
Auto (2469-2474)
Railroadiana & Steamer (2475-2507)

Saturday, August 27th, 2022 (Lots 3000-3518)
Native Americana (3000-3139)
Arrowheads (3000-3060)
Artifacts/Stone Tools (3061-3088)
Beadwork (3089-3096)
Art & Ephemera (3097-3139)
Bottles, Brewing, & Saloon (3140-3518)
Saloon & Brewing Ephemera (3140-3160)
General Bottles feat. Bracken Colorado Pt. II (3161-3487)
Coca Cola Collectibles (3488-3518)

Sunday, August 28th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4482)
Firearms, Cutlery, & Militaria (4000-4089)
Numismatics (4090-4482)
Currency, Scrip & Ephemera (4090-4118)
US, Ancient, & Foreign Coins (4119-4207)
Medals & Exonumia (4208-4224)
Tokens (4225-4482)





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Gold Jewelry, 14K and 10K, 3 [154977]1300 - Gold Jewelry, 14K and 10K, 3 [154977]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fancy bracelet 10K, 4.39g. Small bracelet 14K, 1.79g. Ring 14K?, 1.2g. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Necklaces, 3 [152865]1301 - Necklaces, 3 [152865]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 necklaces. 18" brown, 30" brown with metal round, 17" red and white. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Pink Gems Mix [152867]1302 - Pink Gems Mix [152867]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mix of pink gems. 2 pairs ear rings, 5 small charms. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Pretty Oval Stone On Silver Chain [152851]1303 - Pretty Oval Stone On Silver Chain [152851]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Multi color stone in Sterling mount with 24" Sterling marked chain. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Ruby Group With Ring, 5 [152752]1304 - Ruby Group With Ring, 5 [152752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ruby ring with small diamonds in gold setting. 4 loose ruby's 0.35 pear, Zambian .98, round unknown weight, 2 small oval. Date: Country (if n...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to B***o for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Small Diamonds, 2, and a Sapphire [152866]1305 - Small Diamonds, 2, and a Sapphire [152866]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Probable small pink diamond. Small diamond in 14K engagement ring? Sapphire .17 ct. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Sterling and Silver Necklaces Etc. [152863]1306 - Sterling and Silver Necklaces Etc. [152863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 15 silver and Sterling silver necklaces etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to y******1 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Tanzanite Ear Rings, 2 Pairs [152751]1307 - Tanzanite Ear Rings, 2 Pairs [152751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 pairs of Tanzanite ear rings with white gold mounts. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Turquoise and Related Beads [152869]1308 - Turquoise and Related Beads [152869]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 turquoise necklaces and 3 small pieces of turquoise. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Antique Bone Beads, 3 Groups [152850]1309 - Antique Bone Beads, 3 Groups [152850]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 bone bead groups about 18" each. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Beads Of The World [152859]1310 - Beads Of The World [152859]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trade beads, silver, white, red green, orange, brown, mixed etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Various Beads, Stones and Jewelry [152857]1311 - Various Beads, Stones and Jewelry [152857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice mix of antique beads, ear rings, rings, a belt buckles, beads and smaller items. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Venetian Red Glass Bead Necklace [152758]1312 - Venetian Red Glass Bead Necklace [152758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare and old Venetian red glass bead necklace, 17". Part of clasp is detached. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Elgin White Gold  Watch [155963]1313 - Elgin White Gold Watch [155963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Elgin 14K white gold watch in case with chain. 1.75" diameter. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B********R for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Rolex 1953 Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold & Stainless Steel Watch [155002]1314 - Rolex 1953 Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold & Stainless Steel Watch [155002]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's Vintage 1953 Rolex Watch. 14k Gold and Stainless Steel. Oyster Perpetual Watch. Reference: 6285. Serial #: 905683 Recently serviced, works...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (1,600.00 + 352.00BP) = 1,952.00
 
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Western Bolo Collection, 20 [152855]1315 - Western Bolo Collection, 20 [152855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 assorted Western bolos. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Western Bolo Group [152852]1316 - Western Bolo Group [152852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 15 Western bolo's. Plume agate, brown black obsidian, jasper, rhodonite, tiger eye, malachite, agate and more. Nice assortment. Date: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Fine Silver Western Bolo [152753]1317 - Fine Silver Western Bolo [152753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice silver, unknown if Sterling or plate. 5 green stones. 2x1.75". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Western Native American Themed Bolos, 7 [152854]1318 - Western Native American Themed Bolos, 7 [152854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 bolos with Native American themes. Bird, beads, turquoise, flower and more. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Horse Shoe Gem Pins, 2 [152868]1319 - Horse Shoe Gem Pins, 2 [152868]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 small horseshoe gem pins. 3 stones on each. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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