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Western Americana Safari

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Western Americana Safari Auction

This four day sale features some of our best offerings to date in the following categories: Gold, Mining, Native Americana, Cowboy, Firearms, Taxidermy, Railroad & Express, Tokens, Coins, Ingots, Medals, Bottles, Gaming, and General Americana.

Highlights include: the Don Young Collection of US Medals & Exonumia, arguably one of the largest collections ever offered; a major collection of identified gold nuggets and Comstock mineral specimens; a huge collection of mining artifacts, including candlesticks, carbide lamps, mining ephemera and stock certificates; silver ingots and large American silver medals; US & Mexican coins, gold tokens, and dies; nearly 100 taxidermy mounts centralized on the American West and Africa; a gaming section of rare chips and a pre-1910 roulette table; a token section with the final Montana Svoboda pieces as well a rare Bodie token and gold nugget tokens; historical autographs including George Armstrong Custer, Ben Holladay, Sharon-Mills-Ralston, and important Comstock and Western political figures; firearms and weaponry including nearly 50 firearms and a Constitutional Delegate's sword; Western cutlery (1850s-1880); antique bottles incl. Bodie & colored Nevada; a California Gold Rush section incl. an 1856 vigilance committee medal, a presentation belt buckle, and rare ephemera; fantastic Native Americana and Cowboy sections; and much more!

Please see the auction schedule below.

Auction Schedule

Day One (Friday, December 9th, 2016) (Lots 1000-1706)
Gold (Lots 1000-1053)
Ore/Mineral Specimens (Lots 1054-1074)
Mining Part I (Lots 1075-1706)
Mining Candlesticks (Lots 1075-1095)
Mining Hardhats (Lots 1096-1098)
Carbide Mining Lamps (Lots 1099-1254)
Safety Mining Lamps (Lots 1255-1275)
Teapot Mining Lamps (Lots 1276-1301)
Assay (Lots 1302-1328)
Mining Ephemera (State/City) (Lots 1329-1706)
Alaska thru Nevada

Day Two (Saturday, December 10th, 2016) (Lots 2000-2674)
Mining Part II (Lots 2000-2155)
State/City (New Jersey thru Foreign) (Lots 2000- 2103)
Gold Rush (Lots 2104-2134)
Mining Spoons (Lots 2135-2155)
Native Americana (Lots 2156-2334)
Baskets (Lots 2156-2184)
Beadwork (Lots 2185-2203)
Cradleboards (Lots 2204-2207)
Jewelry (Lots 2208-2251)
Moccasins (Lots 2252-2258)
Weapons & Points (Lots 2259-2279)
Pottery (Lots 2280-2301)
Rugs (Lots 2302-2317)
Art, Artifacts, & Ephemera (Lots 2318-2334)
Cowboy (Lots 2335-2404)
Franz Trevors (C.M. Russell) Paintings (Lots 2335-2338)
Saddles (Lots 2339-2349)
Spurs & Bits (Lots 2350-2377)
Clothing (Lots 2378-2390)
Ephemera (Lots 2391-2404)
Firearms, Weaponry, & Military (Lots 2405-2498)
Taxidermy (Lots 2499-2579)
Sorted Alphabetically
Railroad, Stage, & Steamship (Lots 2580-2635)
Sorted by State/City
Wells Fargo & Other Express (Lots 2636-2674)
Wells Fargo (Lots 2636-2659)
Railroad Express (Lots 2660-2666)
Other Express (Lots 2667-2674)

Day Three (Sunday, December 11th, 2016) (Lots 3000-3651)
Tokens (State/City) (Lots 3000-3139)
Numismatics (Lots 3140-3651)
Ingots (Lots 3140-3152)
Currency & Scrip (Lots 3153-3163)
Ephemera (Lots 3164-3185)
Coins & Coin Collectibles (Lots 3186-3262)
US & Other Coins (Lots 3186-3193)
Mexican Coins (Lots 3194-3255)
Coin Collectibles (Lots 3256-3262)
Cal Fractionals & Gaming Counters (Lots 3263-3280)
Hart’s Coins of the Golden West (Lots 3281-3295)
Medals & So-Called Dollars (Lots 3296-3342)
Don Young US Medal Collection (Lots 3343-3651)
Alphabetical by Association (ANA-TAMS)

Day Four (Monday, December 12th, 2016) (Lots 4000-4626)
Bottles, Saloon, & Brewing (Lots 4000-4071)
Bottles (Lots 4000-4056)
Saloon & Brewing (Lots 4057-4071)
Gaming (Lots 4072-4112)
General Americana (Lots 4113-4626)
Various (Lots 4113-4194)
Sorted by State / City (Alabama thru Foreign) (Lots 4195-4570)
Books (Lots 4571-4626)
Directories (Lots 4571-4587)
General (Lots 4588-4626)


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San Francisco Bay Photographs4293San Francisco Bay Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four. 1-2) Photographic reprints of two passenger ships in the bay. 3) J. Franks & Sons: Leather, Hides, Pelts, etc. Wagon in front of st...
Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 120.00
San Francisco Silks Advertising Leather & Silver Match Safe4294San Francisco Silks Advertising Leather & Silver Match Safe
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silks. B. Hart & Bro., 13 & 15 Sansome St., San Francisco. Leather and silver match safe. Leather is cracked on one side. 2.75" x 1.5&q...
Estimate : 80.00 - 240.00
Sold to c********r.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
Schmidt Label & Lithographic Co. Stock Certificate4295Schmidt Label & Lithographic Co. Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cert. #124, issued for 60 shares to Richard Schmidt in 1884. Signed by M. Schmidt as president and S Desbecker as secretary. The co. incorporated in C
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Spectacular Chinese in San Francisco Photograph by Taber4296Spectacular Chinese in San Francisco Photograph by Taber
Holabird Western Americana Collections
High quality photograph by well-known San Francisco photographer Taber. "B530, Chinese Quarter, SF Cal." matted, 11.25 x 9.25". Impor...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
Waterhouse & Lester Co. Catalog4297Waterhouse & Lester Co. Catalog
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Waterhouse & Lester Co. Catalog, No. 10, copy no. 2513. Vehicle Hardware and Supplies. Wagonmakers, Blacksmiths, Horseshoers and Trimmers Suppli...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
San Quentin Cover and Receipts4298San Quentin Cover and Receipts
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Items from San Quentin that include 2 receipts and a cover with the prison's cc and postmark. The receipts are for 1,000 and 2,000 grain bags...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to a**********o for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
Horse and Saddlery Billheads4299Horse and Saddlery Billheads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 Billheads from 2 different horse and saddlery places in San Rafael CA. 1 is from Sutherland and Macken Harness and Saddle Makers and 3 are from San
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to k****A for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
Two Sierra County Volumes by James J. Sinnott4300Two Sierra County Volumes by James J. Sinnott
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two volumes by James J. Sinnott--"Sierra City and Goodyears Bar", volume II and "A General History of Sierra County", volume VI....
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******6 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
Painting of General Vallejo's Storage Barn4301Painting of General Vallejo's Storage Barn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Painting of General Vallejo's storage barn by Ann Ruggles Johnson. On the back: General Vallejo built the storage barn for grain and hay. He had...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*********d for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Southern California Stock Certificates4302Southern California Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven, all non-mining companies. Includes: Broadway Holding Co., Western Refrigerating Co. of Los Angeles, John P. Mills Co., Los Angeles Leath
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to e**********t for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
Postcards of Susanville Buildings4303Postcards of Susanville Buildings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 27. Seventeen are real photo: Emerson's Hotel (mailed 1914), Lassen Industrial Bank, Court House, Catholic church, LDS church, Post Offic...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Real Photo Postcards of Susanville in Winter4304Real Photo Postcards of Susanville in Winter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. No duplicates. Four were mailed: 1907, 1926, 1928 and 1948. Photos by Eastman and DW Short. Views of Court St., Main St., J.H. Swain residen
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********o for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
Real Photo Postcards of Susanville Schools4305Real Photo Postcards of Susanville Schools
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Eight are real photo, one is early printed. Two were mailed (1923 and 1949) and one has writing on the reverse ("This is where I teac...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to a********o for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
Susanville & Surrounding Area Postcards (incl. Real Photo)4306Susanville & Surrounding Area Postcards (incl. Real Photo)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Seven are RPPC: one is very early (mailed 1906), others show birds-eye views of Susanville & Diamond Mountain (by Eastman), Old Town ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********o for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
Susanville Birds-Eye View Postcards (most RPPC)4307Susanville Birds-Eye View Postcards (most RPPC)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 24. Nineteen are real photo, two are color, and three are early printed. Of the 24, six were mailed (1909-1961) and one has a long message writ
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Susanville Postcard Collection incl. Real Photo4308Susanville Postcard Collection incl. Real Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Remainder lot of 47 pieces. Some duplicates. Includes two early (1913) advertising cards for Susanville and Lassen County. Twenty-nine real photo RPPC
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********o for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Susanville RPPCs: Workplaces4309Susanville RPPCs: Workplaces
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11 real photo postcards. Views include: The Old Mill, Southern Pacific Railroad construction work, Lassen Grain & Milling Company, Saw Mi...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Susanville Street Scene Postcards incl. Real Photo4310Susanville Street Scene Postcards incl. Real Photo
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 13. Seven RPPC of later street views: all different, all by Eastman, three mailed (1929, 1938, 1949). Six printed cards of early scenes: four m
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********o for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
Three Susanville Real Photo Postcards (Early View Repros)4311Three Susanville Real Photo Postcards (Early View Repros)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three RPPCs. Two are reprints (c.1940s) of early Susanville views: Main Street in 1864 and "On Richmond Road in the Early Days" (JH Eastma...
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Slavonic I. B. S. Angels Camp Ribbon4312Slavonic I. B. S. Angels Camp Ribbon
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Branch of S. I. B. S. of Sutter Creek, California. Many of the miners trapped and entombed in the fire of 1922 in Jackson were Slavonic. Famous crimin
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
LOT WITHDRAWN4313LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
LOT WITHDRAWN FHWAC#: 32920
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
Probable Photograph of Truckee Dog Sled Race, c1920's4314Probable Photograph of Truckee Dog Sled Race, c1920's
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed. Photograph measures 20 x 24". Two small 1/2" near top. One large 6" cut near the very top. State: California City: T...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Truckee Republican Newspaper: 6 Issues4315Truckee Republican Newspaper: 6 Issues
Holabird Western Americana Collections
News about the Omega Fire, music teacher R. A. Clark shot and killed (26 year old from Carson City), Meadow Lake Consolidated news, etc. And my person
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l*******c for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Truckee, Donner Lake Souvenir Plate4316Truckee, Donner Lake Souvenir Plate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wheelock China. Made in Austria for WF Wilkie of Truckee, Cal. Wilkie was born in Dutch Flat, California, he came to Truckee in 1884 and was associate
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
Cook Pot from Emigrant Trail4317Cook Pot from Emigrant Trail
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This old cook pot with a chain was found on the Emigrant Trail by Clayton Phillips in the 1950's. Cast iron, rusted inside. State: Californi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*******7 for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
Bank of Williams Checks & Ledger Sheet4318Bank of Williams Checks & Ledger Sheet
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A ledger page and 20 checks from 1909 from the rural community of Williams in Colusa County. State: California City: Williams Date: 1909
Start Price : 15.00 | Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
1839 Map the United States with a cut away of Upper California43191839 Map the United States with a cut away of Upper California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 5 Mitchell: School & family Geography series. 11.5 x 17". State: California City: Date: FHWAC#: 41852
Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to R**********0 for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
c1840 Mexico & New California Map4320c1840 Mexico & New California Map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pre-Fremont. EARLY!!! 14 x 17.5". State: California City: Date: c1840 FHWAC#: 41842
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to b*********r for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
1845 Map of California43211845 Map of California
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This very early map by T. J. Farnhan shows Fremont's route to Casa Grande. 14 x 11". State: California City: Date: FHWAC#: ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to e**********t for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
Pre-Gold Rush Western Territories Map4322Pre-Gold Rush Western Territories Map
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1847. "Western Territories of the United States". 12 x 19". State: California City: Date: 1847 FHWAC#: 41841
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
1850s Map of Passes in the Sierra Nevada43231850s Map of Passes in the Sierra Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Lt. Williamson. Authorized by Secretary of State Jefferson Davis. From Walker Pass to the Coast Range. Very fragile. Needs TLC! 32" x 22&quo...
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 400.00
"Hutchings' California Scenes/The California Indians" Lettersheet (Gold Rush Era)4324"Hutchings' California Scenes/The California Indians" Lettersheet (Gold Rush Era)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Hutchings' California scenes/The California Indians created by Nahl, Charles Christian (1818-1878), German, artist Anthony & Baker (ac...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a****a for (400.00 + 96.00BP) = 496.00
Fremont, The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains4325Fremont, The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California by Brevet Col. J. C. Fremont. To Which is Added a Description of the Physical G
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*****5 for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
California & Nevada Map c18634326California & Nevada Map c1863
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19.5 x 14". Page 18 from a book. Excellent condition. Notice in Nevada there is no White Pine County and no Clark County. c1863 or 1864. Stat...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Mahogany Box, for Doctor or Actor?4327Mahogany Box, for Doctor or Actor?
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful mahogany box with compartments, 6.5" x 14.5" x 10.5". For doctor or actor? AG Dunn, Maker, State Prison on small metal labe...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
85 Different Southern California Checks432885 Different Southern California Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
100+ counting duplicates. Great variety! Los Angeles, Oxnard, Randsburg, Hawthorne, Pasadena, Perris, San Bernardino, Santa Monica, Fresno, Pleasanton
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Afternoon At The River (Acrylic Painting)4329Afternoon At The River (Acrylic Painting)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Afternoon At The River, acrylic painting by Dan Goozee, 1992. Painting of two fishermen at a river. Beautiful gold frame, 19" x 31". Born ...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
California Ephemera4330California Ephemera
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) SF Fire Dept. belt buckle, nice embossed of old fire wagon. 2) Braun, Knecht, Heimann Assay metal stamp--beautiful mounted on wood block. 3) Paperw
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
Bank of California Check Collection4331Bank of California Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 11. Includes: G.W. McNear (California "Grain King"), San Francisco, 1892; Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company, San Francisco, RN-D, unu...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Early California Checks Plus Some Eastern w/ Revenue Stamps4332Early California Checks Plus Some Eastern w/ Revenue Stamps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 early California checks plus 7 other early Eastern checks. California: two pictorial checks from famous ranchers Miller & Lux (both iss...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to a**********o for (15.00 + 3.60BP) = 18.60
100 California Checks4333100 California Checks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly only one or two duplicates! Checks from: San Francisco, Sacramento, La Porte, Vineburg, North Bloomfield, Lodi, Grand View, Petaluma, San Jos
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Unsorted California Check Collection4334Unsorted California Check Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 139 incl an ink blotter. Earliest is 1854 Wells Fargo San Francisco. Also seven Port Wine checks (1864-66). John Sime & Co. (SF, 1867). P...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Bronze Plaque of David Starr Jordan4335Bronze Plaque of David Starr Jordan
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small bronze plaque (2-5/8" x 2") by Lora Woodhead (first teacher at Idyllwild Arts), Steere of David Starr Jordan (1851 – 1931). He was a...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*******5 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
California Button, Badge, and Souvenir Collection4336California Button, Badge, and Souvenir Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 30 buttons, pins and souvenirs from various places and events in California. Many are either early pictorial, or brass buttons w/ ribbons. Includ
Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,250.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,550.00
California Ephemera Collection (Mining, Tax, Railroad)4337California Ephemera Collection (Mining, Tax, Railroad)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 23 pieces with a wide variety. Placer County: two receipts for Exchange 1894 & 1895 (Iowa Hill); three different tax receipts (road and p...
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to i**b for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
California Stock Certificate Group incl. Mining4338California Stock Certificate Group incl. Mining
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 6. Includes: Felton Water Co. (1892); Pine Mountain Mineral Springs Co. (1908); New Deal Land & Water Co. (San Dimas, 1909); Sierra Neva...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b******a for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
California Telegraph Group4339California Telegraph Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. Western Union: two 1868 telegraphs from SF to Austin, Nevada, one about a steamer, the other about a money shipment; 1873 telegraph from SF
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
Four Automobile Company Stock Certificates4340Four Automobile Company Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. Includes: Leach-Biltwell Motor Car Company (two different issued 1921), and Homer Motor Car Company (1910 & 1911). (Prag Collection) ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
Interesting Lot of Estate Items of George Garfield Greenawalt (Railway Express)4341Interesting Lot of Estate Items of George Garfield Greenawalt (Railway Express)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three items from the estate of George Garfield Greenawalt (1881-1961) whose father-in-law was James N. Patterson. Greenawalt was married in Iowa and w
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to B******3 for (190.00 + 39.90BP) = 229.90
Four Old Automobile Items: Packard, Oakland, etc.4342Four Old Automobile Items: Packard, Oakland, etc.
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c1910-35. 1) Oakland Hub cap. This company was in business from 1908 to 1931. 2) Packard Motor Company. Nice condition. Screw application, Hub cap. 3)
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00