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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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Gold in Quartz Ovals Set in Gold2155 - Gold in Quartz Ovals Set in Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of polished gold in quartz matrix ovals set in gold. Probably cuff links but backs removed. Each 9 x 11 mm. Date: Location: HWAC# 63666
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******g for (200.00 + 44.00BP) = 244.00
 
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Gold in White Quartz2156 - Gold in White Quartz
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tiny pieces of gold in white quartz, probably used for jewelry inlay.1.3 grams, about ten pieces less than 3 mm each. Date: Location: HWAC# 636
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*********5 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Large Agate Geodes (2)2157 - Large Agate Geodes (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 quarter cut purple geodes. 6.75" tall. Date: Location: HWAC# 73010
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Silver Specimen Slabs2158 - Silver Specimen Slabs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two polished silver specimen slabs in beveled antique cut. Each 11 x 18 mm. Date: Location: HWAC# 63662
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D******s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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3 Different Autolite Carbide Lamps2159 - 3 Different Autolite Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Autolite carbides. 2 x 2.5" and 1 x 3"reflectors. Date: Location: HWAC# 63738
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to G********a.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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4 Autolite Carbide Lamps and Parts2160 - 4 Autolite Carbide Lamps and Parts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 lamps with 2.25" reflectors and approx 15 new and used 2.5" reflectors Date: Location: HWAC# 63739
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********0 for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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5 Autolite Carbide Lamps with 4" Reflectors2161 - 5 Autolite Carbide Lamps with 4" Reflectors
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Autolite Carbide Lamps with 4" Reflectors. 1 has a crushed base. Date: Location: HWAC# 63740
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********a.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Autolite Carbide Incomplete Lamps2162 - Autolite Carbide Incomplete Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 15 incomplete Autolite carbide lamps, suitable for parts. Date: Location: HWAC# 63732
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****9 for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Baldwin Small Carbide Miners Light2163 - Baldwin Small Carbide Miners Light
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small nickle plated brass Baldwin, Pat date 1909. Simmons base. Pretty nice for a Baldwin. 4" tall. Date: Location: HWAC# 58763
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******g for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Unfired Butterfly Carbide Lamps (9)2164 - Unfired Butterfly Carbide Lamps (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 unfired Butterfly carbide lamps. 4.25" reflectors and includes 1 NIB No. 604. Date: Location: HWAC# 64006
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (275.00 + 60.50BP) = 335.50
 
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Butterfly Carbide Lamp NOS and Used Parts2165 - Butterfly Carbide Lamp NOS and Used Parts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
NOS Butterfly parts. 8 bumper grips, 2 boxed Scientific Products Micro Slides, 30 4" reflectors. 14 used 4.25" reflectors. All counts are...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********0 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Three and a Half Butterfly Carbide Lamps2166 - Three and a Half Butterfly Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All possibly unfired. 3 x 8.5" with 4.5" reflectors, one is top only, dented 4.5" reflector. Date: Location: HWAC# 63756
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******u for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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2 Dewar ITP Carbide Lamps2167 - 2 Dewar ITP Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.25" reflectors, one brass(dented) with brass trim, one nickel(possibly unfired). 10" plus hanger. Date: Location: HWAC# 63749
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to r********a.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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3 Dewar Superintendent Carbide Lamps2168 - 3 Dewar Superintendent Carbide Lamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different 9"-3" and 3.25" reflectors. 7" with 7.25" reflector. Date: Location: HWAC# 63755
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********a.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Large Reflector Dewar Hand Lamp2169 - Large Reflector Dewar Hand Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5.5" reflector, repaired base otherwise nice unit. 6.75" Date: Location: HWAC# 63728
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Fisma Hand Lamp2170 - Fisma Hand Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9.25" tall, has cork for water door. Date: Location: HWAC# 63762
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to b******a for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Guy Dropper Small Reflector Carbide Lamps (6)2171 - Guy Dropper Small Reflector Carbide Lamps (6)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 different reflectors. brass 2.5" Nickel 2.25", 2 x 2.5", 2 x 4". Date: Location: HWAC# 63737
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
Sold to G********a.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Unfired ITP Carbide Lamp2172 - Unfired ITP Carbide Lamp
Holabird Western Americana Collections
New in original boy ITP carbide lamp, 10", 3.25" reflector. Envelope with extra gaskets. Unfired with patinated surface. Date: Location...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to g*****9 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN2173 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Justrite Carbide Lamp Parts Shop2174 - Justrite Carbide Lamp Parts Shop
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Major collection of Just Rite parts for carbide lamps. Most of this is unused, and comes from the well known West Virginia caver Bob Liebman, who ran
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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