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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Old Chinese Gaming Sheets (250)1615 - Old Chinese Gaming Sheets (250)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Appears to be for some type of gaming, perhaps similar to Bingo or Keno. San Francisco, $1000 9 PM and America Co., Tung Owe $1000 5 PM. Some used, m
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Rare "Wah Hing" Perak Gambling Tokens1616 - Rare "Wah Hing" Perak Gambling Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Numismatic Error Tokens. 59 tokens: Wah Hing. Kamunting Perak Gambling Tokens. Round, brass, 35 mm. $1.00 weigh. Date: Location: California
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to e****6 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Rare Gaming Tokens from the 1930's1617 - Rare Gaming Tokens from the 1930's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of gaming tokens from an illegal operation in Detroit, Mi. circa 1920's-1930's. The coins are 50 cent tokens marked "248...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******l for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Rare Gaming Tokens from the 1930's1618 - Rare Gaming Tokens from the 1930's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of gaming tokens from an illegal operation in Detroit, Mi. circa 1920's-1930's. The coins are 50 cent tokens marked "248...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a******l for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Rare Illicit Gaming Tokens from the 1930's1619 - Rare Illicit Gaming Tokens from the 1930's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a lot of gaming tokens from an illegal operation in Detroit, Mi. circa 1920's-1930's. The coins are 50 cent tokens marked either &...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Las Vegas, NV Roulette Markers and Gaming Chips1620 - Las Vegas, NV Roulette Markers and Gaming Chips
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 65 chips and markers, many from Jockey Club Date: Location: Las Vegas, Nevada HWAC# 65035
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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438 $1 chips from Fitzgeralds Reno1621 - 438 $1 chips from Fitzgeralds Reno
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 438 first-issue $1 chips from Fitzgeralds Casino in Reno. These feature the coin center inlay and date to 1976. All are in slightly used co
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to G********a.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Reno and Las Vegas, NV Gaming Ephemera1622 - Reno and Las Vegas, NV Gaming Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage goodies. Includes: 2 Golden Nugget Gaming Guides 6.5" x 4.5". 2 Harolds Club Gaming Guides 6.5" x 4.5". 2 Harolds Club R...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to k*********a for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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United Stated Bicentennial Souvenir Casino Token1623 - United Stated Bicentennial Souvenir Casino Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bicentennial commemorative $25.00 token, rendered in .999 silver. From the Holiday Hotel and Casino, on the bank of the Truckee River. 1776-1976. Repl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 780.00
Sold to n**********x for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Nevada Lodge/Nevada Club NOS Chip Trays1624 - Nevada Lodge/Nevada Club NOS Chip Trays
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 boxes of NOS trays, probably 100 or more. Date: Location: Reno, Nevada HWAC# 69067
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d**********3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Carson City Casino Ashtray Collection1625 - Carson City Casino Ashtray Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 73. Includes: Ormsby House (15), Frontier (6), Cactus Jacks (5), State of Nevada (18), Nugget (26), Silver Spur (3). Some duplication. Please n
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North Shore Tahoe Casino Ashtray Collection1626 - North Shore Tahoe Casino Ashtray Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
94 ashtrays in all. Crystal Bay (20), Nevada Lodge (32), Cal Neva (14), Bel Taborin (1), North Shore Club (10), Nugget (10), Biltmore (4), Kings Castl
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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South Shore Tahoe Casino Ashtray Collection1627 - South Shore Tahoe Casino Ashtray Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
157 ashtrays from historic casinos in South Shore. Includes: Nugget (2), Park Tahoe (2), Caesars (10), Bills (10), High Sierra (6), Sahara Tahoe (15),
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Large Group of Reno Casino Ashtrays1628 - Large Group of Reno Casino Ashtrays
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 73. Includes pieces from: Sundowner (21), Comstock (10), Ponderosa (5), Fitzgeralds (16), Riverside (17), Bonanza (4). Some duplication. Please
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Reno Casino Ashtray Collection1629 - Reno Casino Ashtray Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 89. Includes: Atlantis (4), Peppermill (19), Clarion (8), Reno Ramada (9), Holiday Inn (13), Reno Hilton (6), Del Webb (13), Del Webb Primadonn
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Reno Casino Ashtray Collection1630 - Reno Casino Ashtray Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 96. Includes: Mapes (29), Cal Neva-Virginian (11), Cal Neva Reno (37), Silver Spur (19). 96 total casino ashtrays, some duplication. Please not
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Very Large Reno Casino Ashtray Collection1631 - Very Large Reno Casino Ashtray Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
217 pieces, including duplication. Harrahs (131), El Dorado (43), MGM (32), Valles (8), Silver Legacy (3). Please inspect. Please note: Pick-up is pre
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Sparks Casino Ashtray Collection1632 - Sparks Casino Ashtray Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nearly 80 pieces, includes duplication. Dick Graves Nugget (14), Gold Club (1), Mint (1), Shy Clown (1), Comstock (1), John Ascuaga Nugget (64). Rarit
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Casinos and their Ashtrays (Book)1633 - Casinos and their Ashtrays (Book)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Collectors Guide with Values & Casino Histories by Art Anderson. Paperback pp.205. Date: Location: HWAC# 64234
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to p*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Casino Chips and Tokens1634 - Casino Chips and Tokens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 25 various poker chips and tokens from Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Reno Casinos Date: Location: Nevada HWAC# 64165
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to G********a.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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