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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Richardson & Marshall Whiskey Jug, Glenwood Springs [154909]3320 - Richardson & Marshall Whiskey Jug, Glenwood Springs [154909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J-153 in Preble. One gallon. 7" diam. 10.5" tall. Two small shoulder chips, one small base chip. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Co...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********n.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Grand Junction Bottling Crown Top Soda [155193]3321 - Grand Junction Bottling Crown Top Soda [155193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare S95 soda. The Grand Junction/Bottling Co./Grand Junction Colo. No apparent chips or cracks. A few bottom dings. Date: Country (if not USA): S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to J******s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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J.E. Dulmaine, Windsor Bar, Flask, Grand Junction [153770]3322 - J.E. Dulmaine, Windsor Bar, Flask, Grand Junction [153770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-96. J.E. Dulmaine / Windsor Bar / Grand Junction, Colo. Pocket flask, 6", possibly light purple, defect on lip, lots of haziness/stain...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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The Windsor Bar, JE Dulmaine, Flask, Grand Junction [153796]3323 - The Windsor Bar, JE Dulmaine, Flask, Grand Junction [153796]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-95. The Windsor Bar / J.E. Dulmaine / Prop. / Grand Junction, Colo. Pocket flask, ground top, very light purple, 5.5". Chips on lip, g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to G******o for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Senate Saloon Embossed Whiskey Bottle, Grand Junction -- Unlisted [154081]3324 - Senate Saloon Embossed Whiskey Bottle, Grand Junction -- Unlisted [154081]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an unlisted variety that is very similar to Preble W-94. Senate Saloon / Grand / Junction / Colo. Quart size, clear glass, slug plate, 12 1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to i********s.. for (550.00 + 121.00BP) = 671.00
 
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Senate Saloon Whiskey Bottle, Grand Junction  [154117]3325 - Senate Saloon Whiskey Bottle, Grand Junction [154117]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-93. Pocket flask. Clear glass, smooth top. 6.25" Senate Saloon / Grand Junction / Colo. Two chips on neck (manufacturer defects?), som...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Senate Saloon Whiskey Flask, Grand Junction [154139]3326 - Senate Saloon Whiskey Flask, Grand Junction [154139]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-93. Senate Saloon / Grand Junction / Colo. Blue lettering. 6.25" pocket flask, very light purple tint. Chips along lip, bubbles. Very ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Grand Junction Bottle Pair: The Abbey Flask and Paper Label [153769]3327 - Grand Junction Bottle Pair: The Abbey Flask and Paper Label [153769]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2 different. 1) Preble W-87a. T.D. Reams / The Abbey / Grand Junction, Colo. Pint flask, clear glass, 7", smooth top. c.1902-04. Micro c...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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C.D. Smith Drug Co. Whiskey Jug, Grand Junction [152464]3328 - C.D. Smith Drug Co. Whiskey Jug, Grand Junction [152464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J-160 in Preble. "5" on reverse. Sloped shoulder, brown top. Approx. 11.5" diam., 17" tall. Date: Country (if not USA): Stat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********n.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Quinn & Hogan, The Turf, Half Pint Flask, Gunnison -- Unlisted [153998]3329 - Quinn & Hogan, The Turf, Half Pint Flask, Gunnison -- Unlisted [153998]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Identical to Preble W-98, but an unlisted size variety. Quinn & Hogan / The Turf / Gunnison, Colo. Half pint shoo fly flask, wiped top, 6 1/8&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (650.00 + 143.00BP) = 793.00
 
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Quinn & Hogan, The Turf, Pint Flask, Gunnison [153753]3330 - Quinn & Hogan, The Turf, Pint Flask, Gunnison [153753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-98. Quinn & Hogan / The Turf / Gunnison, Colo. Light purple pint flask, wiped top, 7.5" Few large bubbles, defect on reverse. Plea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to e********5 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Chas. Niccoli & Bro. Hastings Slope Shouldered Jug [154891]3331 - Chas. Niccoli & Bro. Hastings Slope Shouldered Jug [154891]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chas. Niccoli & Bro., Wines and Liquors, Hastings, Colo --Delagua, Colo. The Western Pottery, Denver. No. 5. J-164 in Preble (same as photo in b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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HA Elliot Crown Top Beer Bottle [155209]3332 - HA Elliot Crown Top Beer Bottle [155209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Light aqua white embossed crown top beer bottle. H. A. Elliot/Idaho Springs/Colo. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Idaho Springs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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HA Elliot Bottles, 2 [155950]3333 - HA Elliot Bottles, 2 [155950]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear and light aqua, H. A. Elliot/Idaho Springs/Colo. Clear has a top crack? No other apparent chips or cracks. Date: Country (if not USA): State
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p**********k for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Lueders & Anderson Flask, Idaho Springs [153760]3334 - Lueders & Anderson Flask, Idaho Springs [153760]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-98a. Lueders & Anderson / Idaho Springs / Colo. Clear glass shoo fly flask, 7.5", wiped top. A few large bubbles, area of roughnes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to r****1 for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Williams & Penberthy Flask, Idaho Springs -- Unlisted [153797]3335 - Williams & Penberthy Flask, Idaho Springs -- Unlisted [153797]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Similar to Preble W-102, but unlisted size variety. Williams and Penberthy / Idaho / Springs / Colo. Clear coffin flask, wiped top, 7.25". Bubb...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to K*********s for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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S. Weinberger Pint Shoo Fly Flask, Idaho Springs [154125]3336 - S. Weinberger Pint Shoo Fly Flask, Idaho Springs [154125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-101. S. Weinberger / Idaho Springs / Colorado. 6" Light purple. Flakes chipped off around lip. Some haziness. Please inspect. Sol Wein...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to H*******0 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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S. Weinberger Whiskey Jug, Idaho Springs [154940]3337 - S. Weinberger Whiskey Jug, Idaho Springs [154940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J-167 in Preble. Half gallon. Small base chip, small shoulder chip. 6" diam., 7.5" tall. (Companion piece to W-101 embossed whiskey shoo f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to R*******e for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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S. Weinberger Whiskey Jug, Idaho Springs [154941]3338 - S. Weinberger Whiskey Jug, Idaho Springs [154941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J-167 in Preble. 6" diam., 7.25" tall. Half gallon. Tiny shoulder chip. Great companion piece to his embossed shoo fly whiskey flask! Da...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to l*********e for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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The Branch Saloon Flask, Kokomo [154133]3339 - The Branch Saloon Flask, Kokomo [154133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-103. The Branch / Saloon / Kokomo, / Colo. Pocket flask. Light purple tint. Ground top. Small chip on lip, scratches, bubbles. 5.5" At...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to b*****s for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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