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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Five RN-C Gould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Checks w/ NV Revenue Stamps5580 - Five 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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8***9 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Gould and Curry Silver Mining Checks (4)5581 - Gould 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
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Ten Gould & Curry Mining Checks w/ NV Adhesive Revenue Stamps5582 - Ten 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 ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******r for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Group of 50 Mexican Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Certificates5583 - Group 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....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********e.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Mexican Gold & Silver Stock Certificates (40)5584 - Mexican 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 ...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Certicates5585 - Nevada 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
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to i*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Montezuma Silver Mines Corporation Certificates5586 - Montezuma 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:...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********x for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Nevada Mining Certificates (7)5587 - Nevada 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
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Nevada Mining Certificates (7)5588 - Nevada Mining Certificates (7)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California-Nevada Creamery, 3x American Copper and Uranium, 4x American Chrome. Date: Location: Nevada HWAC# 64279
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to i*****s for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Nevada Mining Stock Collection5589 - Nevada 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
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Estimate : 160.00 - 320.00
Sold to i*****s for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Nevada Mining Stocks5590 - Nevada 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
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Nevada Mining Stocks and Exploring Booklets5591 - Nevada 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
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Reorganized Broken Hills Silver Corporation Certificates5592 - Reorganized 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
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to g****v for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Sunnyside Lead-Silver Mining Company Stock Certificates (22)5593 - Sunnyside 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
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Two Tri-Bullion Smelting and Development Company Stock Certificates5594 - Two 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...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to D******3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Plymouth Rock Mining Co. Stock Certificates (8)5595 - Plymouth 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 ...
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Estimate : 320.00 - 600.00
Sold to a********e.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Massachusetts & New Mexico Mining Stock Certs. (2)5596 - Massachusetts & 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&...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to D******3 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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New Mexico Mining Stock Certs. (3)5597 - New 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"...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to a********e.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Four Stereoview Cards, Mining & Misc.5598 - Four 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
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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31 Pittsburgh-Idaho Company Stock Certificates5599 - 31 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
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to a********e.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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