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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The Branch Saloon Pint Flask, Kokomo [153993]3340 - The Branch Saloon Pint Flask, Kokomo [153993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-102a. The Branch / Saloon / Kokomo, / Colo. Pint flask, ground top, 6.75", with metal cap. Few small scratches, bubbles. Very nice bot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to e********5 for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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North Western Bottling Soda Bottle [155929]3341 - North Western Bottling Soda Bottle [155929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Smokey blob top embossed The North. Western/Bottling. Co/Kremmling/Colo. No apparent chips or cracks. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to l*********e for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Arkansas Valley Bottling Works, 2 Unlisted Varieties [155914]3342 - Arkansas Valley Bottling Works, 2 Unlisted Varieties [155914]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 clear unlisted crowntop varieties. The Arkansas Valley/Bottling Works/ La Junta, Colorado and The Arkansas Valley/Bottling Works/ La Junta, Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Lake City Crown Top Beer Bottle [155192]3343 - Lake City Crown Top Beer Bottle [155192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear City Bottling Works/Lake City/Colo. No apparent chips or cracks. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado City: Lake City Provenance: G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****s for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Abendschan Bros. Crowntop Bottle [155920]3344 - Abendschan Bros. Crowntop Bottle [155920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 522c light aqua Abendschan Bros./Lasanimas/Colo. A great ghost town. Lip chip, heavy case wear. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colorado
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Nicolai Druggist Dose Glass, Leadville [154107]3345 - Nicolai Druggist Dose Glass, Leadville [154107]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed dose glass. Leadville / Nicolai / Colorado. Bottom is marked, WT & Co., AI, USA. Reverse has marks for Tea, Dessert, and Table measurem...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h********e for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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S.T. Kostitch Druggist Dose Glass, Leadville [154099]3346 - S.T. Kostitch Druggist Dose Glass, Leadville [154099]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Embossed dose glass. S.T. Kostitch / (mortar and pestle pictorial) / Leadville. Reverse has marks for Tea, Dessert, and Table measurements. Bottom mar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to h********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Colorado Columbine Brewing Co. Etched Beer Glass, Leadville [153761]3347 - Colorado Columbine Brewing Co. Etched Beer Glass, Leadville [153761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous pictorial etched beer glass. Colorado Columbine Brewing Co. / (flower pictorial) / Leadville. In circle with hops vignette surrounding. 3 7/8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Brown & Anthony Clear Bottle [152881]3348 - Brown & Anthony Clear Bottle [152881]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear coffin bottle. Brown & Anthony/520-15th St./1823 Welton St./Denver, Colo. Ground screw top. 6". Internal flash. No apparent chips or ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to G*********0 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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C. Nollenberger Half Pint Flask, Leadville [153991]3349 - C. Nollenberger Half Pint Flask, Leadville [153991]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-116. C. Nollenberger / Wholesale & Retail / 603 / Harrison / Ave. / Liquor Dealer /Leadville, Colo. Half pint clear flask, 5.5", g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to D********s.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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C. Nollenberger Liquor Dealer Flask, Leadville [153763]3350 - C. Nollenberger Liquor Dealer Flask, Leadville [153763]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-115. This is the variety with a backwards "N" in the name. C. Nollenberger / Wholesale & Retail / 603 / Harrison / Ave. / Liq...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to B*******1 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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C. Nollenberger Unlisted Pint Flask & Two Trade Tokens, Leadville [153759]3351 - C. Nollenberger Unlisted Pint Flask & Two Trade Tokens, Leadville [153759]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Great trio for this Leadville saloon! 1) Preble W-116, but unlisted size variety. C. Nollenberger / Wholesale & Retail / 603 / Harriso...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to K*********s for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Silver Wedding Whiskey Shot Glass, Carl Nollenberger, Leadville [154106]3352 - Silver Wedding Whiskey Shot Glass, Carl Nollenberger, Leadville [154106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver / Wedding / Whiskey. / Carl Nollenberger / Leadville, Colo. White etched letters. Thin wall. Some rubbing of letters. 2.25"H x 2"W ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r****1 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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C. Nollenberger Whiskey Jug, Leadville [154919]3353 - C. Nollenberger Whiskey Jug, Leadville [154919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J-178 in Preble. One gallon. 9.5" tall, 7" diam. Ding on front. (For Leadville Whiskey collectors, see W-115 and W-116 for Nollenberger wh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to G********n for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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C. Nollenberger Whiskey Jug, Leadville [154922]3354 - C. Nollenberger Whiskey Jug, Leadville [154922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
J-178 in Preble. Half gallon. 5.5" diam., 9" tall. Wear to lip. (Good companion piece to W-115 and W-116). Date: Country (if not USA): ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to G********n for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Gavin & L'Abbe Flask, Leadville & Cripple Creek  [153997]3355 - Gavin & L'Abbe Flask, Leadville & Cripple Creek [153997]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-107. Gavin & L'Abbe / Leadville / & / Cripple Creek / Colo. Clear pint flask, 6.75", ground top with metal cap. Bubbles, a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to F****e for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Gavin & L'Abbe Half Pint, Leadville & Cripple Creek [153027]3356 - Gavin & L'Abbe Half Pint, Leadville & Cripple Creek [153027]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear half pint. Gavin & L'Abbe/ Leadville/&/Cripple Creek/Colo. 2 important mining camps. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Colora...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to f********n.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Phil. Kleinschmidt Shoo Fly Flask, Leadville [153762]3357 - Phil. Kleinschmidt Shoo Fly Flask, Leadville [153762]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-111. Phil. Kleinschmidt / Leadville / Colo. Purple glass, wiped top, 6" Tiny chip on lip. Chip on front of the base. Some haziness. Kl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to e********5 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Pioneer Saloon Coffin Flask, Leadville  [153806]3358 - Pioneer Saloon Coffin Flask, Leadville [153806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Identical to Preble W-117, but perhaps an unlisted size (this one is smaller). Pioneer Saloon / Leadville, / Colo. Purple glass, pocket coffin flask,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for (1,900.00 + 418.00BP) = 2,318.00
 
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Pioneer Saloon Flask, Leadville [153751]3359 - Pioneer Saloon Flask, Leadville [153751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Preble W-117. Pioneer Saloon / Leadville, / Colo. Very faint purple, pocket coffin flask, 6.125", wiped top. Scrollwork lettering. Bubbles, haz...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to e********5 for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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