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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Missouri Hutch Sodas, 2 [155936]3460 - Missouri Hutch Sodas, 2 [155936]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Missouri Hutch sodas. Clear? Kennett/S S/Mo. A few bruises, stained. Aqua Electric Spring's Bottling Works/Warrensburg, Mo./Colburn & Morr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*******2 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Rancho Grande Creamery Embossed Milk Jug, Las Vegas, Nevada [154983]3461 - Rancho Grande Creamery Embossed Milk Jug, Las Vegas, Nevada [154983]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large embossed milk jug from the Rancho Grande Creamery in Las Vegas. Text on the front reads, "Rancho Grande, Cry/ 8 Las Vegas- Nev. 53."...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ardmore Hutchs, 3 [155942]3462 - Ardmore Hutchs, 3 [155942]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Ardmore Hutch sodas. Clear Crown/Bottling & Mfg. Co./Ardmore, Okla. Small bruises on base. Clear Ardmore Bottling/& Mfg. Co./Ardmore, Okla...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to G*****r for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Bartlesville Bottling Bottles, 2 [155910]3463 - Bartlesville Bottling Bottles, 2 [155910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fletcher 46 and 47. White embossed Bartlesville Bottling/Works/Coombs & Martin/ Prop./Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Black embossed Bartlesville Bottli...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Bokoshe Bottling Rare Bottle [155913]3464 - Bokoshe Bottling Rare Bottle [155913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare Fletcher 58, Bokoshe Bottling/Works/G. W. Chiles Prop. 2 cracks in top and case wear. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Oklahoma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******1 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders Whiskey Flask [155935]3465 - Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders Whiskey Flask [155935]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare amber Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders Whiskey Flask. 113th Annual Assembly/United Grand Imperial Council/ Red Cross of Constantine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Oklahoma Embossed Soda Bottles, 2 [155941]3466 - Oklahoma Embossed Soda Bottles, 2 [155941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 black embossed Oklahoma soda bottles, with Fletcher 40 and 73. Clear Crown Bottling Works/Ardmore I. T. 4 lip chips, 2 with contained glass, base br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to P******0 for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Bracken's Personal Favorite Dug Bottles, 6 [155954]3467 - Bracken's Personal Favorite Dug Bottles, 6 [155954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are among Gary Bracken's favorite personally dug bottles. Ponca City Bottling Works, bruise. All of the following 5 are chipped or broken....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Handmade Navajo Whiskey Flask [154467]3468 - Handmade Navajo Whiskey Flask [154467]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver plate ornate Navajo whiskey flask with 2 small turquoise accents. No maker mark. Cap with chain. 4.25x3.5". Date: Country (if not USA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to K*********s for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Large Silver Navajo Whiskey Flask [154469]3469 - Large Silver Navajo Whiskey Flask [154469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large ornate silver Navajo whiskey flash. No maker mark. Cap with chain, carry chain. 4.75x3.75". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to r**********e for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Navajo Silver Whiskey Flask [154465]3470 - Navajo Silver Whiskey Flask [154465]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ornate silver Navajo Whiskey Flask with cap and chain. No maker mark. 4x3". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to o********r.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Navajo Whiskey Flask [154501]3471 - Navajo Whiskey Flask [154501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large ornate silver plate Navajo whiskey flask with cap and chain. Small turquoise in center. 4x3". No maker mark. Date: Country (if not USA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r**********e for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Navajo Silver Whiskey Flask [154464]3472 - Navajo Silver Whiskey Flask [154464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ornate silver whiskey flask, possibly Navajo. No maker mark. Gap with chain.3.75x2.75". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Proven...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to K*****1 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Navajo Silver Whiskey Flask [154466]3473 - Navajo Silver Whiskey Flask [154466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small ornate whiskey flask, possibly Navajo. Cap and chain, no maker mark. Carry chain. 3.25x2". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to K*********s for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Navajo Silver Whiskey Flask [154468]3474 - Navajo Silver Whiskey Flask [154468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ornate silver plate Navajo? whiskey flask with rolling logs. No maker mark. Cap and chain, and carry chain. c. 1930. 4.25x2.75". Date: Count...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to K*********s for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Paper Label Slope Shoulder Pocket Flasks, 8 [153025]3475 - Paper Label Slope Shoulder Pocket Flasks, 8 [153025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 slope shoulder pocket flasks with paper labels. Cedar Brook, Formerly WH McBrayer. Clarke Bros & Co. Blended Whiskey. Clear and dark amber Roy...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k****g for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Naylor & Simpson Soda Bottle [155092]3476 - Naylor & Simpson Soda Bottle [155092]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare lime P. S. B. W/Naylor & Simpson. A few small bottom dings. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Coll...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G******o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Embossed Brand Name Beer Glasses & Souvenir Glass [153750]3477 - Embossed Brand Name Beer Glasses & Souvenir Glass [153750]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Budweiser embossed glass, CC&Co., 6.5". Small crack. 2) Moxie embossed beer glass, 4". 3) Small souvenir glass ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Beer Can and Bottle Collection; c. 1890s-1920s [154982]3478 - Beer Can and Bottle Collection; c. 1890s-1920s [154982]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection of different antique beer cans and bottles. Nice variety of pieces including cans, empty bottles, and even unopened bottles. These be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s*******e for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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Wine, Beer and Liquor Bottles, 7 [155016]3479 - Wine, Beer and Liquor Bottles, 7 [155016]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John Wielands Extra Pale Leger Beer with half body top, amber Duffy Malt Whiskey, Coffin lime Robert J. Crispin/Wellington Hotel, clear fifth Taylor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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