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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W. H. Chedic Druggist Bottle3159 - W. H. Chedic Druggist Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
W.H . Chedic / Druggist / Carson City // Base: Patd May 15th 88/ D. F. & D. / M ( all base embossing, upside down !!) // Clear, tooled to...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to n******9 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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W. H. Chedic Druggist Bottle3160 - W. H. Chedic Druggist Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
W. H. Chedic / Druggist / Carson City // Base : M / Pat May 15 88 / D. F. & D( all embossed upside down !! ) // " Chicago Oval " , ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to n******9 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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B. F. Foster Druggist Bottle3161 - B. F. Foster Druggist Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B. F. Foster / Carson City, Nev // Base : N // Light sun colored amethyst. Square collar lip, tooled top, 4 ' x 1 1/4" in size. Perfect. ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to n******9 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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J. M. Johnson Pharmacist Bottles (2)3162 - J. M. Johnson Pharmacist Bottles (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2 ) . Lot #1 of 2: J. M . Johnson ( In script, with tail end, underscore) / Pharmacist / Carson City, Nev. ( Remaining embossing, block let
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
 
 
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The Keeley Cure Bottles (4)3163 - The Keeley Cure Bottles (4)
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( Lot of 4 ). Lot#1 of 4: Letter 'T" on front shoulder / Dr.L.E.Keeley's ( In a triangle) / Double Chloride of / Gold Cure ( sd ) / F...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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The Keeley Cure Bottles (4)3164 - The Keeley Cure Bottles (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 4) Lot#1 of 4 : Letter " D " ( On front shouilder, at the neck) / L.E. K. ( Embossed in a triangle) / The Keeley treatmeant ( u...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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C. L. Kitzmeyer Drugstore Bottles (2)3165 - C. L. Kitzmeyer Drugstore Bottles (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Lot of 2). Lot # 1 of 2: ( labeled only bottle, 85-90% remaining) : Velvet Cream/ for chapped hands, chaffing, and sunburn, etc.../ Base : Blue Ri
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d**********3 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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C. L. Kitzmeyer Drugstore Bottles (2)3166 - C. L. Kitzmeyer Drugstore Bottles (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2) . lot #1 of 2: ( labeled only bottle, 100% remaining !): C. L Kitzmeyer / Druggist / Carson ..Nevada , Phone 1331..etc. // Base , Plain,
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Jacob A. Muller Pharmacist Bottles   (4)3167 - Jacob A. Muller Pharmacist Bottles (4)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( lot of 4) . Lot #1 of 4 ) : ( Labeled only ) : Tar -Pine Expectorant/ with Cod -Liver Oil/ Extract , 6 1/4"x 2 1/4" in size, square col...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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F. J. Steinmetz Druggist Bottles (2)3168 - F. J. Steinmetz Druggist Bottles (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2 ): Lot #1 of 2 : ( Type 2: Variant C ) : F. J Steinmetz / Druggist / Opposite Post Office/ Carson City, Nevada // Base: S. B. W., n
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to n******9 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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F. J. Steinmetz Druggist Bottles (2)3169 - F. J. Steinmetz Druggist Bottles (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2 ) . Lot #1 of 2: F. J. Steinmetz / Druggist / Opposite Post Office / Carson City, Nev // Base: S. B. W. ( embossed upside down, in rect
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
Sold to h********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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F. J . Steinmetz Druggist & University Pharmacy Bottles (2)3170 - F. J . Steinmetz Druggist & University Pharmacy Bottles (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2) . Lot# 1 of 2 : (All embossing on this bottle, is slanted to the left) :Opp / Post Office/ F. J. Steinmetz with underscore/ Druggist wit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******1 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Steinmetz  Druggist Bottles (2)3171 - Steinmetz Druggist Bottles (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(Lot of 2 ) . Lot #1 of 2: Steinmetz / Druggist. //Base : W. T. CO. ( cu) / J / U. S. A.( cd). Pat. Dec. 11 , 1894 // Maverick...No City name. Clea
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Steinmetz Druggist Bottle3172 - Steinmetz Druggist Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steinmetz / Druggist // Base: W. T. CO( cu) / 6 / U.S.A. ( cd) / Pat. Dec.11. 1894 // Clear, Tooled top, 8 1/2" x 3 1/8" in size, probably...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Steinmetz Druggist Bottles (3)3173 - Steinmetz Druggist Bottles (3)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 3) . Lot #1, of 3 : Opp. Post Office ( Slanted left, at shoulder.) / F. J. Steinmetz, underscored / Druggist, underscored / Carson City,
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John Shier Pharmacist Bottle3174 - John Shier Pharmacist Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John Shier ( au) / Pharmacist / Motif- mortar & pestle / Delamar , Nevada // Base: W.T. Co/ U.S. A. // Penn oval, light sun colored amethyst. 4...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to n******9 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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W. H. Stowell, Druggist & Assayer, Bottles (2)3175 - W. H. Stowell, Druggist & Assayer, Bottles (2)
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( Lot of 2 ) . Lot#1 of 2: W. H. Stowell / Druggist & Assayer / No. 3 main St. // Eureka-Nev. // base : W.T. Co / T // ( All embossed upside d...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to h********e for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Morris & Loring and Eagle Drug Companies Bottles (2)3176 - Morris & Loring and Eagle Drug Companies Bottles (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2 ). Lot #1 of 2: Ammonium Iodide/ Morris And Loring / Drug Co. Inc. / Prescription /Druggist / Bank Building , Main St. Fallon. Nev. // Ba
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Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to g****v for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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A. B.  Stewart & Co. Druggists Bottle3177 - A. B. Stewart & Co. Druggists Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Monogram: A.B.S., at shoulder ) : A. B. Stewart & Co / Druggists / Gold Hill , Nev // Base: Flat, and early. #8 // Penn Oval, Clear , tooled...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to c*********p for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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J. Jones Jr. Drug Bottles (2)3178 - J. Jones Jr. Drug Bottles (2)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
( Lot of 2) . Lot #1 of 2: J. Jones Jr. ( au) / Druggist (cd ) / . Gold Hill , Nev ( ad) // ( all embosiing in a ribbon pattern ) Square, clear
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w*******t for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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