Treasures from Pacific Shores: Numismatics, Mining, & Americana

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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Misc. Montana Mining Stocks5551Misc. Montana Mining Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Misc. Stocks: Last Chance Copper Mining Co., No. 241, 2000 shares; Basin Montana Tunnel Co.;Montana Fire Clay Co.; International Nickel Co., only to
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Montana Mining Certificates (9)5552Montana Mining Certificates (9)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Butte Copper Mining & Smelting issued 1903 2) Middle Fork Mining u/i 3) North Butte Mining issued 1930 4) Big ox Mining issued 1896 5) Tolum...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Montana Mining Stock Certificates5553Montana Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 10 pieces, Montana mining stock certificates, primarily Parrot Silver and Copper Company (predecessor of Anaconda Co), Ben Hur Mining Co
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Montana Mostly Mining Stocks(16)5554Montana Mostly Mining Stocks(16)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
16 Montana mostly mining stocks-Rock Creek Ditch and Mining, Jardine Mining, Parrot Silver and Copper, Helena Electric Railway, Butte Exemption Copper
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Bullfrog Mining Stock Certificates5555Bullfrog Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Consolidated Mayflower Mines Company. Issued 1919 to Wm Kraselt #1515 50 shares, signed by president Tobin, 5.5" x 9.75". Tramp Consol...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (95.00 + 20.90BP) = 115.90
Bullfrog Stock Certs. (3)5556Bullfrog Stock Certs. (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bullfrog is a ghost town in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. It is located at the north end of the Amargosa Desert about 4 miles (6.4 km) west
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
Boston and Ely Consolidated Mining Company Certificates5557Boston and Ely Consolidated Mining Company Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All 11 issued 1919 and cancelled. 100 shares, #17, 237, 238, 450, 477, 478, 500, 502, 503, 504, 505. Signed by president. 7.75" x 11.25". ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to m******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Pittsburg Silver Peak Gold Mining Stock Certificates5558Pittsburg Silver Peak Gold Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued in 1908 and 1912. Incorporated in Delaware. Mine was in Silver Peak, Nevada in Esmeralda County. This was the only source of lithium in U.S. B
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to c*********p for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Eureka Climax Mining Stock Certificates5559Eureka Climax Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
50 unissued certificates of the Eureka Climax Mining Company. Resident agent was John E. Josey. Located in the Manhattan Mining District. Date: 1919
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s********x for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
Eureka-Croesus Mining Company Stock Certificates (10)5560Eureka-Croesus Mining Company Stock Certificates (10)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten issued certificates of the Eureka-Croesus Mining Company. Vignette of the Statue of Liberty holding American flag. Date: c1920 Location: Eureka,
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company Stock Certificates5561Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 certs. I/C. Ranging from No.'s 38 to 248. Issued to Jo. Williams(?) 500 shares; Thomas Herthered(?) 100 shares; R.F. McEwen 1000 shares. Signe...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to A*******d for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Bullion Gold and Silver Mining Stock Certificates (40+)5562Bullion Gold and Silver Mining Stock Certificates (40+)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Forty plus unissued certificates of the Bullion Gold and Silver Mining Company. Mine location was at south end of the Comstock district. These are se
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to s********x for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
10 Goldfield Mascot Mining Company Prospectuses556310 Goldfield Mascot Mining Company Prospectuses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10 copies of the c.1906 prospectus.16pp. Varying condition: some very good, others have staining. Please inspect. (Prag Collection) Date: c.19
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********e.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
14 Goldfield Mascot Mining Company Prospectuses556414 Goldfield Mascot Mining Company Prospectuses
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14 copies of the c.1906 prospectus.16pp. Varying condition: some very good, others have staining. Please inspect. (Prag Collection) Date: c.19
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to a********e.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Goldfield Lucky Boys Mining Co. Stock Certificates5565Goldfield Lucky Boys Mining Co. Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two issued certificates of the Goldfield Lucky Boys Mining Co valued at $1.00 per share. Vignette of women with horn of plenty and child Date: 1907
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to D*****8 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Goldfield, NV Stocks5566Goldfield, NV Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 27 Goldfield Daisy Mining Syndicate stocks, 1908-1909. Folded sales brochure from Goldfiled Deep Mines Company of Nevada. Date: 1908-1909 Loc
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w******o for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Jumbo Extension Mining Stock Certificates (17)5567Jumbo Extension Mining Stock Certificates (17)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
110 acres of patented land located in the Goldfield district, these seventeen certificates represent the property mostly worked by leasers. Date: 191
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Nine Goldfield Mining Stock Certificates5568Nine Goldfield Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Two Princeton-Goldfield Mining Company, 2) Two Oakland-Goldfield Mining Company, 3) Five Goldfield Syndicate Mining Company. All issued Date: 190
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to D*****8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Three Goldfield/Florence Mining Stock Certificates5569Three Goldfield/Florence Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 mining certs. 1) Two certs. from Florence Goldfield Mining Company, with gray border, issued and signed by President Kirby Thomas(?) 8.5" x 1...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to D*****8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Cash Boy Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certs.5570Cash Boy Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certs.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Cash Boy Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certs. Date: 1916 Location: Tonopah, Nevada HWAC# 63960
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
MacNamara Crescent Development Company of Nevada Certificates5571MacNamara Crescent Development Company of Nevada Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 Issued and cancelled. Nye County, Nevada. Signed by president, 2 have small stains. Issued to Joseph Arshinowitz #105 1922 100 shares, Samson Wallac
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Tonopah Divide, NV Stock Collection5572Tonopah Divide, NV Stock Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 40 stocks from Tonopah Divide, NV. A very important mining discovery from WW! to the stock market crash/depression era. Includes Aladdin Divide
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****8 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Tonopah Mining Stock Certificate Collection5573Tonopah Mining Stock Certificate Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Included: two different for Tonopah North Star Tunnel & Development Company (1916, 1923); two for Tonopah Divide Mining Company (1919 ...
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 130.00
Tonopah, NV-related Mining Stock Certificates5574Tonopah, NV-related Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 38 pieces, including mining stock certificates related to mining operations in Tonopah, Nevada. Mines include Tonopah Crown Point Mining
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sheba Gold & Silver Mining Stocks (4)5575Sheba Gold & Silver Mining Stocks (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Sheba Gold & Silver Mining stocks, i/u 1904-1905. Date: Location: Unionville, Nevada HWAC# 64275
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8***1 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
20 Territorial Virginia City, Nevada Checks signed by Charles Strong557620 Territorial Virginia City, Nevada Checks signed by Charles Strong
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 20 Stateler & Arrington checks signed by Charles L. Strong as superintendent for the Gould & Curry Mine. Issued in 1863 and 1864, lik...
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d**********3 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
Fifteen Territorial Virginia City, Nevada Checks signed by Bonner5577Fifteen Territorial Virginia City, Nevada Checks signed by Bonner
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 15 Stateler & Arrington bank checks signed by Charles Bonner as supt. of the Gould & Curry Mine. These are likely all issued to miner...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to l*******r for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Five Gould & Curry Mining Co. Checks ("Dripping Letters" Style)5578Five Gould & Curry Mining Co. Checks ("Dripping Letters" Style)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All five are issued in 1867 and signed by Louis Janin Jr. as superintendent. This is the rare "dripping letters" style Gould & Curry c...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Five Gould & Curry Mining Co. Checks w/ tied and manuscript cancels5579Five Gould & Curry Mining Co. Checks w/ tied and manuscript cancels
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. Four have the bold G&C circular tied cancels. One is manuscript. Four checks are signed by Louis Janin Jr. as supt., one with C.C. Bat...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r********n for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Five RN-C Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Checks w/ NV Revenue Stamps5580Five RN-C Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Checks w/ NV Revenue Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All were issued on April 3, 1871 and are signed by C.C. Batterman as superintendent. Each has an RN-C imprinted revenue and also orange NV adhesive re
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***9 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
Gould and Curry Silver Mining Checks (4)5581Gould and Curry Silver Mining Checks (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 checks from Gould and Curry Silver Mining with strong cancels on bank stamps. Date: 1866-1871 Location: Virginia City, Nevada HWAC# 59704
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Ten Gould & Curry Mining Checks w/ NV Adhesive Revenue Stamps5582Ten Gould & Curry Mining Checks w/ NV Adhesive Revenue Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are the early Bank of California Gould & Curry checks with green print. All signed by Louis Janin Jr. as superintendent. Issued September ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******r for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
Group of 50 Mexican Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificates5583Group of 50 Mexican Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fifty unissued stock certificates from The Mexican Gold & Silver Mining Company of Storey County Nevada. 5 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches. Printed by R. J....
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********e.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
Mexican Gold & Silver Stock Certificates (40)5584Mexican Gold & Silver Stock Certificates (40)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Mexican Gold & Silver Mining Company was located at the north end of the Comstock district and was a major producer gold & silver. The ...
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Nevada Mining Stock Certicates5585Nevada Mining Stock Certicates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three: Cactus Nevada Silver Mines Company, Kanaka Mining Company, Tungsten Reef Mines Company. Date: Location: Nevada HWAC# 75154
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to i*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Montezuma Silver Mines Corporation Certificates5586Montezuma Silver Mines Corporation Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nevada silver mine.5 Issued 1919-1920 to H. Hoops, 2500 shares ea., #157, 158, 290, 292, 293.. Signed by president. 8.25" x 10.75". Date:...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********x for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
Nevada Mining Certificates (7)5587Nevada Mining Certificates (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Park Saddle Gold Mines issued 1917 2) Nixon-Nevada Mining issued 1918 3) Mt. Vernon Mining i/c 1929 4) Ely Consolidated Copper issued 1912 5) Seal
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Nevada Mining Certificates (7)5588Nevada Mining Certificates (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California-Nevada Creamery, 3x American Copper and Uranium, 4x American Chrome. Date: Location: Nevada HWAC# 64279
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to i*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Nevada Mining Stock Collection5589Nevada Mining Stock Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 22 stock certificates: Concordia Virginia Mining, Consolidated Virginia Mining Company, Ophir, Chollar Extension Mining Company and others. M
Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to i*****s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
Nevada Mining Stocks5590Nevada Mining Stocks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 24 Nevada mining stocks including Round Mountain Mining, Getchell Mine, Eureka Tunnel Consolidated, California-Nevada Creamery, Jumbo Copper Mo
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
Nevada Mining Stocks and Exploring Booklets5591Nevada Mining Stocks and Exploring Booklets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 1878-1879 Empire State Silver Mining issued stocks. 1908 Rawhide souvenir photo booklet, 1973 Prospector Country, NV, 1973 Covered Wagon Country NV
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Reorganized Broken Hills Silver Corporation Certificates5592Reorganized Broken Hills Silver Corporation Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 certificates. Signed by Lisley. Boyer and Bevis. Silver was discovered here in Churchill, NV in 1913. Nice miner vignette. Issued 1928-1930. # rang
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to g****v for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
Sunnyside Lead-Silver Mining Company Stock Certificates (22)5593Sunnyside Lead-Silver Mining Company Stock Certificates (22)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 certs. not issued. Orange border with eagle perched on shield. 5.75" x 11". Date: 1900's Location: Nevada HWAC# 52549
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
Two Tri-Bullion Smelting and Development Company Stock Certificates5594Two Tri-Bullion Smelting and Development Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two certs, 3 vignettes with landscape and miners working underground with drills. Green border, issued in 1923, signed by president J G Wall, 9.5&qu...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to D******3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
Plymouth Rock Mining Co. Stock Certificates (8)5595Plymouth Rock Mining Co. Stock Certificates (8)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Plymouth Rock Mining Co. stock certificates, 1880's (New Mexico) Great looking mining stock cert with a nice engraved vignette of men working ...
Estimate : 320.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********e.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
Massachusetts & New Mexico Mining Stock Certs. (2)5596Massachusetts & New Mexico Mining Stock Certs. (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Massachusetts & New Mexico Consolidated Mining Co. No. 688, 25 shares, & No. 4456, 500 shares I/C.9.5" x 6.5". Date: late 1800&...
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to D******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
New Mexico Mining Stock Certs. (3)5597New Mexico Mining Stock Certs. (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hanover Bessemer Iron & Copper Co. No. 138, shares 3000, I/punch cancelled; Hanover Bessemer Iron & Copper Co. No. 184. (Unissued) 11.5"...
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to a********e.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
Four Stereoview Cards, Mining & Misc.5598Four Stereoview Cards, Mining & Misc.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four stereoviews: 1) Miners going into the Slope, Hazleton, PA. 2) Palace of Mines and Metallurgy. 3) Niagara Falls. 4) New Suspension Bridge, Niagara
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
31 Pittsburgh-Idaho Company Stock Certificates559931 Pittsburgh-Idaho Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thirty one stock certificates issued by The Pittsburgh-Idaho Company. Dated 1906-1911. Mines at Gilmore, Idaho. Date: Location: Gilmore, Idaho H
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to a********e.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
LeHigh Coal and Navigation Company Stock Certificate5600LeHigh Coal and Navigation Company Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company[5] was a mining and transportation company that operated in Pennsylvania from 1818 (1820 & 1822) to 196...
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50