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Treasures from Pacific Shores: Numismatics, Mining, & Americana

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Welcome to our June 2018 sale!

This 5-day auction has nearly 3,600 lots covering many categories including: Numismatics, Mining, Minerals, General Americana, Railroad, Tokens, Antique Bottles, Gaming, Firearms & Weaponry, Wells Fargo & Express, and much more!

Highlights include:

NUMISMATICS
*The Hawaii Numismatic Collection: rare early Hawaiian coins, medals, and currency.

*A large coin and medal section featuring gold, platinum, and silver coins and medals from around the world. Morgan dollars, peace dollars, St. Gaudens, pennies, nickels, dimes, and more! Rarities & high-grade specimens plus large groups and sets.

*Ingots and bullion bars.

*Numismatic collectibles and ephemera.

TOKENS
*Our second large offering of tokens from the R.B. Worthington Texas Token Collection

MINING & MINERALS

*Aurora, Nevada ore specimens from the famous Gottschalk Collection plus the fabulous Con-Virginia/Dayton Cons. Comstock Ore Collection.

*Museum-quality mineral specimens from around the world.

*Mining lamps and hard goods plus stock certificates feat. Arizona, California, & Nevada

*The Prag Canadian Mining Collection

RAILROAD
*A new offering of railroad and steamer passes from the Potter Collection and others.

BOTTLES
*A pictorial Owl Pharmacy Co. bottle from Seven Troughs, Nevada, one of the all-time great Western mining camp pictorials! One of a large group of great Nevada medicine bottles in this sale. Plus an Excelsior Soda & Mineral Water bottle and other great California & Gold Rush bottles.

GENERAL AMERICANA
*Two different Wurlitzers, a Mason player piano, National cash registers, and a great group of ephemera from the Potter Collection, Prag Collection, and others!

*Finally, a large Bargain/Dealer Section featuring both entry-level collectibles and large dealer lots ideal for resale. Our philosophy for this section is to help beginning collectors start their collections and to restock dealer inventories, therefore helping grow the collecting community as a whole.

FULL AUCTION SCHEDULE

Day 1 (Lots 1000-1718)
Numismatics (1000-1614)
Currency & Scrip (1000-1042)
Gold Coins (1043-1150)
Platinum Coins (1151-1160)
General Coins feat. Hawaii Collection (1161-1418)
Medals (1419-1537)
Ingots (1538-1551)
Numismatic Ephemera (1552-1614)
Gaming (1615-1644)
World’s Fair & Expositions (1645-1667)
Wells Fargo & Express (1668-1718)

Day 2 (2000-2690)
Minerals (2000-2158)
Mining (2159-2690)
Lamps, Candlesticks, & Other Hard Goods (2159-2222)
Assay (2223-2239)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (2240-2690)

Day 3 (3000-3704)
Railroadiana (3000-3150)
Railroad Passes (3000-3019)
Steamer Passes (3020-3045)
Ephemera incl. Lamps (Geographic Sort) (3046-3150)
Bottles (3151-3268)
Medicines (3151-3218)
Soda (3219-3250)
Whiskey & Misc. (3251-3268)
Tokens feat. Part II of the Texas Collection (3269-3512)
Political & Presidential (3513-3544)
Civil War & Military (3545-3626)
Firearms & Weaponry (3627-3704)
Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Etc. (3627-3639)
Swords & Knives (3640-3661)
Ammunition (3662-3689)
Ephemera (3690-3704)

Day 4 (4000-4726)
General Americana
Assorted incl. Furniture, Hard Goods, Hats, Misc. Ephemera, Books (4000-4149)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (4150-4726)

Day 5 (5000-5712)
Native Americana (5000-5101)
Art (5000-5007)
Baskets (5008-5026)
Jewelry (5027-5064)
Points & Tools (5065-5072)
Ephemera (5073-5101)
Cowboy (5102-5136)
Philatelic (5137-5210)
Postal History (5137-5183)
Stamps & Revenue (5184-5210)
Art (5211-5247)
Antique Lamps (5248-5262)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (5263-5713)
General Americana
Mining
Railroad
Numismatics & Tokens

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Justrite Carbide Lamps (4)2175Justrite Carbide Lamps (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Used but fine, 4" reflectors Date: Location: HWAC# 63725
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********t.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
4 Brand New Justrite 2-870 Lamps With Boxes21764 Brand New Justrite 2-870 Lamps With Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NOS in opened boxes and never assembled. 7" reflectors Date: Location: HWAC# 63736
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to x******a for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
3 Different Justrite Carbide Lamps21773 Different Justrite Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different, 2.5", 3", 4" reflectors. Date: Location: HWAC# 63734
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to r********a.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
3 Different Justrite Carbide Superintendent Lamps21783 Different Justrite Carbide Superintendent Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different. 2 with 4" reflectors, 1 with 7" reflector Date: Location: HWAC# 63744
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********t.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
5 Choice Justrite Carbide Lamps21795 Choice Justrite Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unfired Model 3-300, plastic body 4.5" reflector. 1 2.5" reflector, 3 4" reflectors. Date: Location: HWAC# 63727
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to b********t.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
5 Justrite Carbide Lamps21805 Justrite Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8.5" brass 4" reflector. 8", 4" reflector, broken handle.8.5" 4" reflector, plastic tank. 8.5", plastic tank, ref...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****9 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Mint Justrite 870-R Carbide Lamp2181Mint Justrite 870-R Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dead mint condition. New in opened original box. Box has water stain. Date: Location: HWAC# 63729
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to B******1 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
NIB Justrite No. 2-500 Carbide Lamps (10)2182NIB Justrite No. 2-500 Carbide Lamps (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 NIB carbide lamps. Perfect for a mine store display. Date: Location: HWAC# 63774
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
NIB Justrite No. 2-500 Carbide Lamps (10)2183NIB Justrite No. 2-500 Carbide Lamps (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 NIB unfired carbide lamps. Perfect for a mining company store display. Date: Location: HWAC# 63775
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g*****9 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
NIB Justrite No. 2-870 Carbide Lamps (4)2184NIB Justrite No. 2-870 Carbide Lamps (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 total NIB. 2x No. 2-870 and 2x No. 2-870R, all with 7" reflectors. 3 boxes opened for inspection. Date: Location: HWAC# 63773
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to x******a for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Justrite #12 Carbide Lamp2185Justrite #12 Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Justrite #12, "Pat Appd For". Needs cleaning, tank dented, lens has chip. 9" Date: Location: HWAC# 63745
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Justrite #2-500 Carbide Lamps in Original Boxes (10)2186Justrite #2-500 Carbide Lamps in Original Boxes (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 NIB Justrite No. 2-500 steel miners lamps.Includes instruction sheet. Date: Location: HWAC# 63769
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to g*****9 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
Justrite #2-500 Carbide Lamps in Original Boxes (12)2187Justrite #2-500 Carbide Lamps in Original Boxes (12)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One dozen Justrite #2-500 steel reflector with plastic bottoms lamps in NOS boxs. Quite a find! Date: Location: HWAC# 63742
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
Justrite 44 Lamp2188Justrite 44 Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Has original hose, still connected although frayed at points. Date: 1914 Location: HWAC# 63713
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*****0 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Justrite Hand Lamps (5)2189Justrite Hand Lamps (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lead coated 4" reflector, 8.5" tall. 4 brass lamps of which 3 have carry handles-2 with 4" reflectors, 2 with 7" reflectors. D...
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to r********a.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
Justrite No. 2-500 NIB Carbide Lamps (10)2190Justrite No. 2-500 NIB Carbide Lamps (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 NIB with instructions sheets. Plastic tank, 4" reflector, 9" tall plus hook. Date: Location: HWAC# 63771
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
Justrite No. 2-770 Carbide Lamp, Mint in Original Box2191Justrite No. 2-770 Carbide Lamp, Mint in Original Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mint condition with instruction sheet and in opened box. 7.25" reflector. Date: Location: HWAC# 63767
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8***1 for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
Justrite No. 2-977 Carbide Lamp in Original Box2192Justrite No. 2-977 Carbide Lamp in Original Box
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Almost mint lamp with 7" reflector in original box. Date: Location: HWAC# 63754
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Dozens of Small Empty Justrite Boxes2193Dozens of Small Empty Justrite Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dozens and dozens of empty Justrite boxes perfect for a mining display. Jewel tips, felt holders, repair parts, felts, gaskets, felt packing etc. Dat
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Empty Justrite Carbide Flint Boxes2194Empty Justrite Carbide Flint Boxes
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 80 empty Justrite carbide boxes. Perfect for a mining display. Date: Location: HWAC# 63743
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*****9 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Koelher Series 289 NIB Flame Safety Lamps (5)2195Koelher Series 289 NIB Flame Safety Lamps (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 NIB brass Koehler 289 lamps. 9.5" tall plus hook. Pretty lamps in outstanding condition. Includes instruction sheet. 1 box has been opened fo...
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 8***1 for (375.00 + 82.50BP) = 457.50
2 Premier Carbide Lamps21962 Premier Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From Leeds England. Turquoise finished. 4" and 5" reflectors. Date: Location: HWAC# 63748
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Butterfly Cap Carbide Lamps (21)2197Butterfly Cap Carbide Lamps (21)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
21 brass carbide lamps, only 1 has a reflector. 4"tall. Date: Location: HWAC# 63770
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********0 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
Premier Mining Lamp Collection (34)2198Premier Mining Lamp Collection (34)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 34 small Premier lamps with rubber grip bases. A few are repainted. 9x lamp w/o reflectors. 10x tops only. 13x full unfired with 3.75" ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to G********a.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
Premier Mining Lamp Parts Boxload2199Premier Mining Lamp Parts Boxload
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Many Premier parts including 13 NOS white felts, 65 NOS replacement blades, 30 large rubber gaskets, 100 brass reflector bases, 50 NOS bumper grips, 2
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Unfired Premier Carbide Lamps (7)2200Unfired Premier Carbide Lamps (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 unfired Premier carbide lamps,mostly mint condition. NIB 9" tall with 4" reflector. 9" tall 4.25" reflector. 3x 7.25" wit...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****0 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
NIB Safesport Carbide Lamps (10)2201NIB Safesport Carbide Lamps (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 NIB Safesport No. CL 1501 carbide lamps with 4.5" reflectors. 1 has a crushed reflector. Date: . Location: HWAC# 63776
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to G********a.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
3 Different Carbide Superintendent Lamps22023 Different Carbide Superintendent Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Justrite 7" reflector, unmarked 3.5" reflector, unmarked no reflector. Date: Location: HWAC# 63717
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****9 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Carbide Lamp Group2203Carbide Lamp Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five carbide miners lamps. 1 small Justrite, three autolites, two small and one tall; one ITP superintendent size. Generally nice, but far from mint.
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
Lunch Box Light2204Lunch Box Light
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Black color lunch box/lamp used in the mines. Lamp assembly kept in lunch box. 4.75"W x 7"H x 9.5"D. Date: Location: HWA...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Massive Carbide Lamps Parts Boxload2205Massive Carbide Lamps Parts Boxload
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Not Justrite but many universal parts. Dozens of flints, 60 lighter cap ends, 40 round brass water doors, 50 felt gaskets, misc lamp parts, 30 felts,
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Catchall Group of Seven American-made Carbide Lamps2206Catchall Group of Seven American-made Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Includes Wolf, Justrite, Dewar, and others. Please inspect. Date: Location: HWAC# 42535
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********t.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Superintendent Mining Lamps (8)2207Superintendent Mining Lamps (8)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 well used Superintendent mining lamps with condition problems. 7" tall lamps from Acme, Dew-R-Lite, Big Boy. Perfect for a public or private ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g*****9 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Two Teapot Coal Mining Lamps2208Two Teapot Coal Mining Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6" tall with reflector, no name visible, large spout, heavily used; 4" tall, no name, nice. Date: Location: HWAC# 58762
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******l for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Unusual Save-U-Lite Emergency Torch System2209Unusual Save-U-Lite Emergency Torch System
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 unused carbide flares and 11" red holder metal bucket. Over 3# of carbide in each flare. Date: Location: HWAC# 63741
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Belt Generator and Steel Squib Case2210Belt Generator and Steel Squib Case
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possible belt generator, perhaps by Petzl and unfired 8.5".Cylindrical steel squib case 10". Date: Location: HWAC# 63722
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to g*****9 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Brilliant Search Light2211Brilliant Search Light
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete , 2 units with hose. Date: Location: HWAC# 63715
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to J**********a for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Miner Hardhat Group (5)2212Miner Hardhat Group (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 miner hardhats made from leather and or synthetic materials. Well used. Date: Location: HWAC# 63765
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to g*****9 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Soft Miners Hats (2)2213Soft Miners Hats (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas like material with lamp holder. One with leather bill. Date: Location: HWAC# 63714
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to G********a.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
Galvanometer2214Galvanometer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uni-therm Blasting Galvanometer in leather case with strap. 2.5" x 3". Date: Location: Georgia HWAC# 64250
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to b*******g for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
Mounted Mine Signal Bell2215Mounted Mine Signal Bell
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mounting 29" x 13". Bell is 12” diameter and has a working pull handle and spring apparatus. The bell chimes loudly and sharply. Perfect f...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*****s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Two Signs for Mine Surface Operations2216Two Signs for Mine Surface Operations
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Danger hook cable when not in use, red white black paint on metal. Danger nightstand under crane load red white black and white. 10 x 14" 10 x ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*****0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Rare Lion Brand No. 6 Blasting Cap Tin2217Rare Lion Brand No. 6 Blasting Cap Tin
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green 100-No 6 tin, 2.75" wide. Date: Location: HWAC# 64051
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to e*****r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
Sterling Silver Miner Lamp Lapel Pins and More2218Sterling Silver Miner Lamp Lapel Pins and More
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 sterling silver miner lamp lapel pins, 1 turquoise pin, 1 gold appearing pin with center stone. Purchased in NM in 1990's Date: Location: ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*******g for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
Mining Lapel Pins2219Mining Lapel Pins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 lapel pins. 2 Gold appearing miners pans one with shovel, silver wire miner candlestick, 2 sterling silver miner lamps, silver crossed hammers. Dat
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*******g for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
3 Unusual Mine Candlesticks and More Metal Stuff22203 Unusual Mine Candlesticks and More Metal Stuff
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 unusual candlesticks. 6.75" twisted, 7.25" w/o hook, 13" w/o hook. 2 crude eye nails. 3 different size railroad spikes. Date: Lo...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to J**********a for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Manufactured Wire Candlestick2221Manufactured Wire Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8.25" long manufactured wire candlestick. Possibly unused and unusual. Date: Location: HWAC# 64535
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Three Miners Candlesticks2222Three Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three miners candlesticks, unmarked. 9", 11" (Michigan hook), 12". The smallest is the best condition. Nothing fancy, but all origi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******9 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Nevada City Assay Receipts2223Nevada City Assay Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight assay receipts from the offices of Emil J. N. Ott and C. B. Whitwell of Nevada City, California. Dated 1912-13. Date: Location: Nevad
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Kelly Mine Assay Reports (2)2224Kelly Mine Assay Reports (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 reports-1939 and 1948. Red Mountain is a major silver discovery next to Yellow Aster. 1939 has condition issues. Date: 1939-1948 Location: Red Mou
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
GW Bell Assay Receipt for Savage Mine Ore2225GW Bell Assay Receipt for Savage Mine Ore
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipt for Savage Mine, a few creases Date: 1863 Location: San Francisco, California HWAC# 65050
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Kellog & Humberts Assay Receipt to Darius Ogden Mills & Company2226Kellog & Humberts Assay Receipt to Darius Ogden Mills & Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1860. This bar was not the best as there was an unusually large 7 ounce loss in the smelting process. Bottom of receipt says "Bars bad yet.&quo...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Kellog & Humberts Assay Receipt to Darius Ogden Mills & Company22227Kellog & Humberts Assay Receipt to Darius Ogden Mills & Company2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Earliest. Also written is Hardy & Kennedy. 10 ounces lost in melting process. Weight of bar was 351.80 ounces. Value of gold, even after the los...
Estimate : 340.00 - 600.00
Sold to s****c for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
S. Molitor & Co. Assay Receipt Group2228S. Molitor & Co. Assay Receipt Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four assay receipts for gold bullion deposited with Stephen Molitor in San Francisco. 1860, 1861 (2), 1863. Molitor used a different receipt every ye
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
San Francisco Assay and Refining Works Assay Report2229San Francisco Assay and Refining Works Assay Report
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assay report from Live Yankee ore signed by John Hewston Jr. Left edge has ripple from backing. Date: 1871 Location: San Francisco, California HWAC
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Three California Assays2230Three California Assays
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Gold Bullion deposited with Selby Smelting & Lead Co.. 1896; 2) Densmore Cons. G. M. Co., Columbia, California, Reduction Works Report, 1901;...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
2 Colorado Assay Receipts22312 Colorado Assay Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miner's Sampling Works and Georgetown Public Ore-creasing Date: 1888 Location: Colorado HWAC# 65045
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Five Colorado Assay Documents2232Five Colorado Assay Documents
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Standard Assay Office and Chemical Laboratory--Gold and Bullion melted and Assayed, Central City Colo.,1903; 2) two from Assay Office of J.R. Reedy
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
A.P. Webster, Assayer, Business Card2233A.P. Webster, Assayer, Business Card
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Business card for A.P. Webster, Assayer and Metallurgist, Helena, Montana. Office No. 62, South Main St., Opposite Cosmopolitan Hotel. On the reverse
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a**********5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
H.W. Young Assayer Canvas Bags2234H.W. Young Assayer Canvas Bags
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two canvas bags, each 11 x 6 1/2 inches. Stamped each side: "H.W. Young / Assayer / Reno, - Nev." Date: Location: Reno, Nevada HWAC# 6...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Savage Mine Assay Receipts from 5 Different Mills2235Savage Mine Assay Receipts from 5 Different Mills
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Receipts from the Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. superintendent's office for ore delivered by the Savage Mining Company for smelting and as...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
100 Troy Ounce Large Assay Scale2236100 Troy Ounce Large Assay Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Etched into the base of this large well-made scale is "CAP 100 OZ TROY" and "No. 147." It is a Williams Reynolds and Davis Hoppe...
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimate : 2,600.00 - 5,000.00
Assay Cupel Tray2237Assay Cupel Tray
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 space cupel tray for the assay department. Cast iron, made by Denver Fire Clay. Date: Location: HWAC# 56471
Estimate : 40.00 - 70.00
Sold to J**********a for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Gold Poke2238Gold Poke
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather bag used by miners to store their Gold Dust. Date: Location: HWAC# 64174
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Assay Ephemera (5)2239Assay Ephemera (5)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1886 Tosten Smelting letter, 1886 John Taylor billhead, memo of deposit Selby Smelting and Lead 1887, US Smelting Co. 1917 assay report with foxing, G
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Shushanna Mining & Trading Co. Stock Certificate--Scam!2240Shushanna Mining & Trading Co. Stock Certificate--Scam!
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inc. in British Columbia. No. 0574, issued for 102 shares in 1914. Signed by two directors. Green border, red corporate seal. Not cancelled. Folds, pi
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b**********7 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Alaska & Other Mining and Western Photos (9)2241Alaska & Other Mining and Western Photos (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nome, AK stereoview of a miners house with fold, postcards, photos, RPC of men with horses and guns Date: Location: Nome, Alaska HWAC# 57217
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
California-Nevada Copper Co. Stock Certificate2242California-Nevada Copper Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Owned mining property in Alaska and California. Inc. in Maine. No. C1746, issued for 100 shares to Guy M. Spear on May 3, 1909. Signed by president Un
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Treadwell Gold Mining Company Printers Plate2243Treadwell Gold Mining Company Printers Plate
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New York Bank Note Company produced printers plate for dividend warrants for the Treadwell Gold Mining Company of Alaska. Vignette of a lovely lady.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Spirit Mountain Copper Company Stock Certificate2244Spirit Mountain Copper Company Stock Certificate
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Not listed in Filer or the Copper Handbooks. "Property in Alaska" printed under title. Inc. in Arizona. No. 77, issued for 5 shares to Jam...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Philadelphia Exploration & Mining Co. Stock Certificate2245Philadelphia Exploration & Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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Issued at the height of the Yukon Gold Rush. Inc. in New Jersey. No. 272, issued for 60 shares to E. Addie Engle on March 15th, 1898 in Philadelphia.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i*****s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
"Alaska and Its Gold Fields, and How to Get There" (1897 Newspaper)2246"Alaska and Its Gold Fields, and How to Get There" (1897 Newspaper)
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The National Tribune Library. Vol. !. September 18, 1897. Published Weekly. Special Klondike Gold Rush issue is written by Byron Andrews. 32pp. Disbou
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******c for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Alaska Hydraulic Mining Postcards (3)2247Alaska Hydraulic Mining Postcards (3)
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3 postcards, 1 is RPC of Alaskan hydraulic mining. Date: Location: Alaska HWAC# 64276
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Alaska Mining Postcards2248Alaska Mining Postcards
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Lot of 5. 1) Treadwell Mines, Douglas Island. No postmark. No photographer identified. 2) Gold Mining, Thawing by steam points. Postmarked 1913. Publi
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Albany Gold Mining & Prospecting Co. Stock Certificate2249Albany Gold Mining & Prospecting Co. Stock Certificate
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Issued at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. Inc. in New York. No. 47, issued for 1 share to William Mason on August 13th, 1897. Signed by presiden
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to i*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Crater Mining Company Stock Certificate2250Crater Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Extra rare, one of the first five stock certificates issued. Included is a brochure about the Meteor Crater of Arizona. Certificate issued January 27,
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d****e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
Three Courtland Mining District Stock Certificates2251Three Courtland Mining District Stock Certificates
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1) Leadville Mining Company. Owned the Leadville group which included the Maid of Sunshine and King Solomon mines. Ore was near 4% copper. The company
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Hartford District Mining Stock Certificate Trio2252Hartford District Mining Stock Certificate Trio
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Lot of 3. Located in Huachuca Mountains. Mostly copper and silver. 1) Two certificates for the Hartford Mining Corporation. One Common, one Preferred.
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Two Different Huachuca Mining District Stock Certificates2253Two Different Huachuca Mining District Stock Certificates
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Lot of 2. 1) Huachuca Consolidated Development Company. No. 143, issued for 50 shares to Marion McLain. Signed by president Jas. Wood and secretary Ha
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Black Diamond Copper Mining Co. Stock Certificate Pair2254Black Diamond Copper Mining Co. Stock Certificate Pair
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Middle Pass mining district, Cochise County. Lot of 2 different. 1) No. 2035, issued for 100 shares in 1901 to William Crockard. Signed by Frank Croc
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b******a for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Stock Certificates from 5 Different Cochise Co. Mining Districts2255Stock Certificates from 5 Different Cochise Co. Mining Districts
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Lot of 6 from 5 different districts. 1) San Simon Copper Company. Paradise. No. A94, issued for 25 shares in 1907. Not cancelled. Folds. 2) The Silver
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******7 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Four Different Cochise County Mining Stock Certificates2256Four Different Cochise County Mining Stock Certificates
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1) Cochise Consolidated Copper Company. No. 1332, issued for 1,000 shares in 1905. Not cancelled. Multiple mining vignettes. Folds, repaired separatio
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Two Coconino County Mining Stock Certificates2257Two Coconino County Mining Stock Certificates
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1) Anita Copper Company. No. 834, issued for 50 shares in 1906. Signed by vice-president A.N. White and secretary H.I. Nesmith. Not cancelled. Has a m
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Four Different Gila County Mining Stock Certificates2258Four Different Gila County Mining Stock Certificates
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1) Cracker Jack Mining Company. Green Valley. Issued 1907, not cancelled, mining vignettes. Folds. 2) American Mines Development Co., Ltd. Issued in
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to b**********7 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
General Lee Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Globe2259General Lee Silver Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Globe
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Location: Globe District, Pinal Co. Arizona (printed upper left). Inc. Oct. 1877. Dateline San Francisco, Oct. 8th, 1879. No. 671, issued for 1,000 sh
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Globe, Arizona Mining Stock Certificate Collection2260Globe, Arizona Mining Stock Certificate Collection
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Lot of 6 different. Included: White Star Consolidated Mining Co. (1894, not cxl); Iron Hill Copper Co. (1906, not cxl., three mining vignettes); Warri
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Three Rare Gold Cliff Mining & Reduction Co. Stock Certificates2261Three Rare Gold Cliff Mining & Reduction Co. Stock Certificates
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3 rare certificates. Gold Cliff Mining and Reduction Co. of Arizona I/U 1897 to Stephen Parrish #101 for 500 shares, #105 for 1000 shares, and #167 fo
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Phoenix Mining Company Stock Certificate2262Phoenix Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Cave Creek Mining District, Maricopa, Arizona. Inc. in New York. No. 1556, issued for 100 shares to George Pike on March 7, 1887. Signed by president
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Central Arizona Mining Co. Stock Certificate2263Central Arizona Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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I/U to FM Curtis #3357 100 shares. 6.75" x 11.25" "The company owned the Vulture mine located 14 miles by road from Wickenburg at the...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to A***g for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Inspiration Copper Co. Brass Equipment Tag2264Inspiration Copper Co. Brass Equipment Tag
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Round brass 39mm equipment tag. Bottom is kinked. Date: Location: Miami, Arizona HWAC# 64511
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to a******l for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Two Postcard Views of Miami2265Two Postcard Views of Miami
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Lot of 2 early real photo postcards. 1) Birdseye View of the town. 2) Image of the Concentrator in the mining area of Miami. There is no photographer
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*****s for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Mohave County Mining Stock Certificate Collection2266Mohave County Mining Stock Certificate Collection
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Lot of 12 different. Included: Hualapai Mining Co. (1911, not cancelled); El Dorado Empire Mining Co. (1908, not cancelled, mining vignettes, Gold Ba
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to b**********7 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
McCrackin Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Owen Mining District2267McCrackin Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Owen Mining District
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Location printed in the upper right: Owen Mining District, Mohave Co., Arizona. No. 1029, issued for 100 shares to H. Aug. Whiting, company secretary,
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to b*****s for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
Mineral Park Mining Company Stock Certificate2268Mineral Park Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Mineral Park Mining District, Mohave, Arizona. This is not only a key Arizona Mine, but it is extra rare. And this certificate is in great condition!
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*****s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
Philadelphia & Arizona Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Wauba Yuma District2269Philadelphia & Arizona Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Wauba Yuma District
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Very rare and early. "Wauba Yuma District" printed under title. Incorporated in Pennsylvania. No. 33, issued for 5,000 shares to Joseph J....
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d**********3 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Three Chloride District, Mohave Co., Arizona Mining Stock Certificates2270Three Chloride District, Mohave Co., Arizona Mining Stock Certificates
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1) Two issued certificates for the Gold Bug Mining Company of Arizona. Both issued in 1907: one to George Saunders for 20,000 shares and the other to
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***1 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
Pima County, Arizona Mining Stock Certificate Collection2271Pima County, Arizona Mining Stock Certificate Collection
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Lot of 5 different. 1) The Continental Exploration Company. Ni. 175, issued for 500 shares in 1906. Not cancelled. Eagle vignette. Staple holes, folds
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Pima County, Arizona Mining Stock Certificate Collection2272Pima County, Arizona Mining Stock Certificate Collection
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Lot of 11. Eleven different districts represented! Included: Arizona Gold-Copper MC (1902, Tyndall, mining vignettes, i/u); Liberty Consolidated Minin
Estimate : 280.00 - 400.00
Sold to l*******c for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
Burro Burro Mining Company Stock Certificate2273Burro Burro Mining Company Stock Certificate
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Mines Situated in Myers District, Pima Co., Arizona Territory (printed under vignette). Incorporated in 1881 in New Jersey as the Silver King Gold and
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Papago Chief Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate2274Papago Chief Consolidated Mining Co. Stock Certificate
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Very rare. Baboquivari Mining District, Pima County. Inc. in Iowa. No. 1085, issued for 500 shares to W.F. Witherell on Sept. 20th, 1880. Signed by
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*****s for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50