Spooktacular Auction: Americana, Mining, Numismatics, & More (October 2020)

Lot of thirteen colorful store cards advertising sewing, threads and treadle machines. "The Sewing Must Be Done - A Home Drama in Four Acts. A...

1) 1862 with music and words to President’s Hymn. 2) 1865 Amendment Celebration (ending slavery). 3-6) 1872. Grant and the Union, Grant reele

Twenty-six Harper’s Weekly’s: 1864 map of Gettysburg Cemetery, Horace Greeley, Boss Tweed, discovery of the Neanderthal Man, Circuit

Three early Boston Gazettes, 1810, 1811, 1812. The 1810 volume contains “Correspondence of the Late President Adams. The 1812 paper contains

Lot of 2. 1. 1906 $250 reward for Escaped Prisoner George H. Gaskell aka “PLUNGER McKEENE”. Escapee pending trial for larceny.

This is a United Electron 833A vacuum tube marked Made in Germany. The 833A vacuum tubes are made for medium power oscillators and Class B or C amplif

This is a Westinghouse WL833A vacuum tube marked Made in U.S.A. The 833A vacuum tubes are made for medium power oscillators and Class B or C amplifier

GREAT FOR CHRISTMAS! Vintage Fire Trucks for that aspiring young Firefighter Hero! 1) Tonka 17" Snorkel Unit 3 Truck - Basket reaches 27"...

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This is a ladle spoon marked from the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. The Fairmont is named after the Senator and mining magnate James Fair by his d

This is a collection of five commemorative spoons depicting the Pan-Pacific Expo. in San Francisco of 1915 celebrating the completion of the Panama Ca

This is a commemorative spoon celebrating the completion of the trans-continental railroad in 1869. This spoon is built in the baby-spoon style with

This is a sterling silver marked spoon commemorating the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. The spoon was made by Bert Ball dated 1904. It is beautifully mar

This is a lot of five (5) creamer spoons . These are unique because of their bend in the stem. Please see photos for details. Date: Country (if not

This is a lot of two forks; one is from the Wolf's Hotel (location unknown) made by Holmes and Edwards, the second fork is from the Baker Hotel ...

No maker or markings on this 4 inch long loop design silver baby spoon with turquoise embellishment. Perfect gift for birth or christening. Date: C

Three beautiful silver link bracelets: one set with ten onyx cut stones; one incised silver (Hopi style); one silver designs on black ground. One cuff

Incredible vintage hand-made Mexican sterling silver link necklace (18") with a floral design. Sculptural 3-dimensional look with 9 separate f...

Traditional Mexican design of a cluster of grapes with leaves, silver panel link necklace (17"), bracelet (7.5"), and earrings (1.5")...

One is silver link with oval turquoise stones mounted over a raised silver over black design--stunning! The other is a Taxco sterling cuff with turquo

Two antique large round-shaped amber beads found in Mauritania and Niger. (Copal amber made from plant resin, probably simulated man-made "Ambe...

Made by Cust M Bilt, sterling silver outline of Nevada with a 1967 five dollar gaming token from Harolds Club of Reno. Brown leather strings, adjusta

Fantastic fob from the 1894 Midwinter Fair held in Golden Gate Park San Francisco. Three squares are labeled: "E Pluribus Unum," "In ...

Six pair of earrings, four pierced--stars, leaves circle, 2 tiny posts. Two pair screw on --star, and tiny leaf. All lovely and in great condition; p

A unique group of six large rings with a variety of designs, including an elephant, brushed metal, white stones, etc. These are all in good condition

Beautiful ocean blue cut Amazonite pendant (.75") set with a diamond halo (.27c diamonds) for extra sparkle. Must see! Date: Country (if not...

Antique marcasite pendant on 18" chain--80; vintage marcasite set with four topaz stones--18"—150. GF marcasite Pompei carved shell ...

Set of six metal belt buckles:1) Homestake Mining, unused in original packaging, numbered 99 on the packaging, possibly from commemoration of the McLa

11 pairs modern earrings, some silver, one pair with black onyx. Also, 11 pairs various earrings, some silver, set with stones—onyx, pearl, a

Metal mesh with engraved bar on this 4 1/2 inch watch fob. Chain adds another 4 inches to the piece. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:

Huge incredible amber stone (3" x 1" x .5") set in unique handmade silver pendant--4" total length. On handmade silver 22" ...

Garnet and silver necklace--hand wrapped and soldered silver wire with many garnets, cut and rounds. Extremely unusual piece--one of a kind. Possibly

Terrific group of pendants/pins: Large fish, beautifully detailed, marked "An Original Turner", hand forged--3" x 2"; scarab, wi...

Eight beautiful examples of silver marcasite--Three are set with stones--amethyst, garnet, and smokey topaz. Sizes from 1.5" -1". Please s...

Group of Marcasite earrings: Three pair marcasite, sizes--1.25” -.75”; Five pair set with stones onyx, zircon, amethyst, moonstone,

Six Pairs of Cufflinks: 1) Mayan raised image design on silver inlay cufflinks, silver. Approx. 1” x 7/8”. 2) Mayan raised image in

Unusual diamond (1.12ct) has two open squares (5/8:"),set with diamonds that hang as triangles. The center pendant is made up of four squares ...

Elegant 18KGP necklace with 14 moonstones mounted in heavy silver mounts, each mount sits 3/8" high, stone size approximately .25-.3/8" ov...

These are three nice silver and onyx rings, ready for wear. Total weight is 23.8 Grams. These are all in good condition. See photos for more detail.

Set of 2 attractive women's pocket watches. 1.) Enameled white and gold tone. Approx 1.125" in diameter. The brand name is covered by one o...

Unique Four piece jewelry with Inca style artwork. Pin/brooch, tie bar, and a pair of earrings. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro

1) Engraved antique lighter cover—initials “GMS”. 2) Hand engraved belt buckle with gold touches. Image of male and female

Lot of two: sterling silver with mother of pearl inlay, made in Guadalajara Mexico for 2 inch belt. 2) smaller buckle to fit 3/4 inch belt. Buckle is

Chinese 925 silver cut-out cuff with turquoise colored beading applied over it; Modern design silver cuff; Lois Hill woven silver cuff; Braided silver

Group of silver chains: 1) thin silver 19"; twisted silver with heavy sterling tear drops on ends--37"; 2) heavy twisted loop chain--19&qu...

Silver necklace with no markings. Weighs 60 grams, 24 inches long. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Salvatore Falcone C

1) oxidized silver ball chain--22"; 2) braided chain necklace with silver ovals--floral pattern--16"; 3) Silver bead (.25" rounds) c...

Lot of 17, includes: Large round silver (Mayan design) set with sponge coral cabochon--2"; two crosses, one set with topaz, 2-2.5"; vintag...

All are silver. 1) Three pair Mexican silver: Wings, 1.5” x .5”; Mayan image with blue and green inlay, 1” x .75”;

Six vintage style bracelets: three are Marcasite--two are link bracelets. The others include: one set with pearls and black stones; Two with floral de

Lot of two sterling silver hair pins with horse decorations. Each 2 x 1/2 inch. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Salvato

Nine women's rings: Spaced coil of silver, pave style, size 6; Contemporary silver ring set with blue topaz stones, size 7; Modern silver ring, ...

Store card advertising Page, Fargo & Co. agents for Howe scales, located at 325 Broadway, New York. 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Date: Country (if...

Beautiful Troemner Desktop Scale, encased in a dark wood and beveled glass framed box with no cracks or damage other than normal wear for an item this

A magnificent whiskey advertising piece used to made for use in a western saloon setting. By the 1960s, tourist intrigue in the famous western saloons

Movie poster reproductions (20" 29") of three 1930's movie westerns, "Two Fisted Law" (1932), Starring Tim McCoy and "S...

This is a 14"x 17" broadside highlighting Bank of America's founder A.P. Giannini's creed about his belief in conducting business....

A 1950's era advertising sign for Levi Strauss Western Wear. The 56"x 38" heavy cardboard free standing sign has some dings. It is vib...

An interesting photo-enamel reproduction of a California Route 111 highway sign. The logo at the bottom is for the Auto Club of So Cal. The reverse is

12 advertising signs and posters for various Reno and Vancouver, BC events. There are six 16"x 24" posters advertising n art showing for C...

Original triangular wood sign 15", black paint on brown. "Galena-Tahoe Ski Trail" this sign possible hung in trees near the lower Tan...

Three items that sort of go together. First is a 41"x 14" banner type sign advertising The Ford Bros. Circus' performance at the Virgi...

Twelve event posters for Virginia City, NV. Pieces include two 2013 Virginia City Grand Prix (13"x 11"), two Sousa tribute concert poster...

Over 50 posters and other notices, most related to events in Virginia City, as well as just plain posters. Included are events and concerts being hel

1930s-era US Highway 50 from Nevada, in the vicinity of Lake Tahoe and Nevada mining camps. 16 x 16 inches, one tip of the shield at the top right is

Framed glass sign with the painting on the back side of the glass. Agency of the Stuyvesant Insurance Company, Established 1850. The company was based

14 various advertising and just plain picture art. Included are ads for Buffalo Bill Novel "The Waif of the Trail" (12"x 16"), O...

23 x 28" wood framed plaster fancy three dimensional advertising piece. Some wear and damage, a classic whiskey advertising piece from one of t...

It's a Freeman Shoe, Worn with Pride by Millions brags this molded 3D advertising sign. The company was founded as Freeman, Hardy and Willis in ...

A piece of American history: brass sign that reads: U. S. / Post Office / General / Delivery. 6 1/2 x 5 inches. Date: Country (if not USA): State

Pair of British candlesticks--slight damage to tops and base of one. Please inspect. 9.75" x 3.5" x 3.5". Date: Country (if not US...

Large Copeland Spode Alenite HENRY IV Oval Covered Casserole. White/pale blue--10" x 14" x 9". Excellent condition. Date: Country ...

1) Vintage Elsmore & Forster (Staffordshire) oval ironstone platter. Ceres shape. Reverse marked with stamp and printed marks. Late 1800's. ...

9 x 14" 200pp ledger in pencil, 1904-1905 for the Board of Supervisors. Contains minutes of meetings and some accounting and notes. All of the ...

This is a magnificent reproduction of an 1880's apothecary cabinet, modeled in every detail after one found in Zanesville, Ohio in the early 192...

Classic and very old wood butcher's block from a long time restaurant family. About 3' tall, 2' square, well worn. The butcher block wa...

This is a beautiful yet functional Mission-style rocker. It appears to be constructed without nails (A few L brackets held by screws), making it tradi

A 14" silver plated tray awarded for a horse show in Colorado Springs. Plate reads "Broadmoor Coxtail Fall Horse Show Championship, Interm...

Turn-of-the-20th-century ceramic wash bowl which has been in the same central Minnesota family for three, possibly four generations. Off-white ceramic

Back in the day, they say, laundry was processed at home in a big steel tub like this one, set on the wood stove and heated up to get those whites the

This is a secretary writing desk made by John Boyle Company of the Utah Territory. Boyle took over the company from his father Peter Adams Boyle in 18

This is an oblong, black luggage case, approx. 30 x 9-3/4 x 5-3/4 inches, with leather straps inside and cloth pockets attached to the inside of the l

Hinged wicker basket with leather reinforcements, approx 15 x 8 x 10 inches. In good condition but without handle straps. A thin copper wire has been

Antique Pewter Makeup Box comes apart in three tiers. Country of origin is unknown, but it appears to be of Asian-influenced design. Each hexagon tier

Two vintage chairs without markings. Overall height: 35 inches; Seat height: 17 inches; Overall width: 16 inches; Depth: 15 inches. Date: Country (

Seven (7) sets of historical tea/coffee cups and matching saucers. Most Victorian to c1920, with 2 sets of Asian design of more modern manufacture. M

Cast iron ash tray stand, Art Deco ornamentation, missing the glass ash tray, but sure thing you can find one that will fit in the five-inch diameter

Original Brunswick-Balke-Collender record player, Round metal plaque in lower left corner, model "O", number 134048. "sept. 15, 97&q...

This is a late 1800's wood commode, with lift top (To hide the chamber pot), arms that appear when lid is lifted and a back rest. It measure 21...

A collection of seven items made of brass, copper, pewter, and copper-plated. Copper-plated spouted water pot with lid is about 7.75 inches in diamete

A nice vintage credenza that measures 42" in width, 30" in height and 18" in depth. It has two cupboards for dishware and two drawer...

Orrefors leaded crystal spherical perfume bottle, undamaged, with stopper, weighs more than 10 ounces, approx 2-5/8 inch diameter and 4 inches tall wi

Eight 7" plates (one with small edge chip), condiment tray 9 x 17", c1982. Doulton is known for exquisite patterns, and these certainly fi...

Thirteen wine, cocktail and aperitif crystal glasses of varying sizes. Three large, six medium and four small. No maker's mark. They are in good...

Two large original Dasey Churns of St. Louis. Glass intact, embossed on the bottom. Both with football hand crank, wood paddles. Both generally excell

This is an Empire Mangle Ironer. This was an item that made ironing less of a chore, since the clothes didn't have to be absolutely dry when put...

Table clock made of a synthetic stone material colored to look like lapis lazuli, even down to the tiny flecks of gold. The clock will tick quietly wh

Native American style quiver with arrows. Fur may be mink, band of beaded design at one end. Carrier handle has metal stud design. Date: Country (i

Two different "sets" of six plates each of hand painted plates, all with different designs of two vastly different themes. a) floral and f...

Choice oak and cast iron Hough's Security cash register, one of the first cash registers. Azel C. Hough (1859-1946) secured five patents for ear...