Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics

Counts number of glasses drawn. City: State: California, Date: FHWAC#: 27634

4 pieces. Two different colored SP shipping receipts, one billhead "Our Taste Hams" and one notice on how to deal with the ham. City: S...

12" diameter. Titled "Purity." Photograph of elegant woman sitting with bird in her lap. Black text along top of rim: "Ruhstall...

Two rare trade cards: front sides display color images of men enticing women with coins and bills in the background. the back sides display: Yhe Large

Lot of 6. ROSENBLAT: 1) 1892 advertising corner mailed to Frank Mitchler in Murphys. Staining on front and a very good Murphys cancel on back. 2) Unus

Leather saloon wallet compliments of Christy & Wise Commission Co., San Francisco, Cal.; advertising whiskies--El Monte Bourbon, Hunter Rye, Bum...

Two tongue and groove constructed whiskey boxes: Old Crow Whiskey, San Francisco; G.O. Taylor Kentucky Whiskey with spectacular pictorial scene on wha

An entire box of business items from the El Dorado Brewing Co. of Stockton. Thousands of labels for their Valley Brew Pale, several receipt books, and

Lot of 9. 1) Check from A. Martini and Son, Kingsburg, California. Bank of America, St. Helena, Calif. July 8, 1935. Signed by L.M. Martini. Folds and

This little notebook with celluloid covers was the property of Joseph Vota of Silverton, Colorado. Front advertises Diplomat Whiskey ("Just Rig...

Silver plated brass match safe, compliments of The Hoffman Saloon, N. B. Hames, Prop., Colorado City, Colorado. City: Colorado City State:

Two identical heart shaped silver-colored metal bookmarks, one with a red and one a green string and tassel attached to the top. Although The Crystal

Amazing condition. Colorful! Red, gold, black, and white. Advertisement by D. Grinstein. This would look great with the Grinstein token! City:

Two beautiful saloon beer trays bearing the image of Baby Doe, Elizabeth McCourt Tabor, the 2nd wife of Horace Tabor. Baby Doe got her name from her f

A choice two-sided business card: Compliments of M. M. Thomas, Proprietor of Gem City Billiard and Lunch Parlor. The other side has an illustration of

This liquor license was issued on May 1, 1864 exactly six months before Nevada was to become a state. It was issued to Duncan & Hannah. Duncan m...

Unused, colorful and pictorial billhead. Vignette of beer bottles and blue ribbon with gilt lettering. Milwaukee Lager Beer. William Easton was the sh

Fabulous small billhead (5 3/4 x 5 1/2) of the Owl Saloon with an nice owl vignette. Uniake & Tessier proprietors. From L. Marker, successor to ...

Dateline McGill, Nevada, Jul 7, 1917. Addressed to Becker Brewing & Malting Company in Ogden, Utah, this letter is an order for alcohol. Signed ...

Bottle opener from the famous Goldfield saloon. In the shape of a woman. Reverse has etching of woman and "C.T. & O.C.C. Patd. Chicago.&quo...

Reportedly from Virginia City, Nevada. 10" tall, 9.75" diameter. Weighted at the bottom to prevent spills. Rusted on the inside. Some crac...

Lot of 10. Includes: seven receipts for beer cask deliveries from Louis Bierbauer in Canajoharie, 1878, some in rough condition; two receipts from Ams

Iroquois Beverage Corporation, Buffalo, New York. Twenty labels featuring the profile of a Native American chief. 10.5" diameter. Some wear. Mo...

Eight illustrated checks from the Becker Brewing Company, three different styles. All drawn on the Ogden State Bank. Vignette of factory or patriotic

1) Old beer carrying cold case with large Pabst Blue Ribbon insignia. "What'll You Have" imprinted on lid. 2) Metal sign (9" x 4&...

Photograph of John Justice and partner Harry Poland in front of their Gem Saloon. Location unknown. (5" x 7") City: State: , Date:

Mounted photograph (5.75" x 8") showing packed stagecoach with men holding up American flag. In the background is The Midway Saloon, Dick ...

The top of this handsome oak back bar features two large glass doors with locks and keys. This is where the bartender kept the high priced liquor, in

Red, black and white metal sign (10" x 14") : Nichol Kola, America's Taste Sensation, 5c. Nichol Kola was a child of the Art Deco 30&#...

Six postcards: 4 are humorous illustrations and 2 are ads for billiard tables (Newark Pool table Mfg's.) Also, collector cards (2.5" x 1.5&...

Spittoon with decal and hand painted decoration (butterflies and flowers) for a fancy parlour. A spittoon (or spitoon) is a receptacle made for spitti

Framed card (5" x 7.25"): Tidal Wave Saloon. The card reads: Tidal Wave Saloon, Lager Beer, Ales, and Liquors constantly on hand. Choice B...

22 x 15" saloon poker scene "where too many aces spoil the pot" by A.C. Radwood as part of American lithographic Co.'s poker seri...

Rare four aces color postal card. "Good health, Good luck, Good business, Good cheer." Mailed from San Francisco on January 6, 1906, Ci...

Very rare. Given out opening day, April 24, 1950. Measures approx. 6.25" 17.75" x 10.25." Plaque on base reads: "Wilbur Clark&#...

Gaming guides from the Golden Nugget and the Hotel Fremont, a free coupon book from the Silver Nugget. 27 post cards from vintage Vegas. And two glass

Gambling License, 2nd Class, issued to Ed Emmons in 1891 to allow poker in the "back room of Emmons Saloon." This one month license cost E...

Here is your chance to make a little money (instead of spend it all at auctions). This bookmakers wheel has no manufacturers mark and may be home made

Although there is no manufacturer, this is exactly like the Evans Dice Cube Game. It was used to "stimulate business" and there is "N...

Mahogany case. Faro was one of the favorite and most profitable saloon games of the old west. Red and white counters. Illustrations of all of the spad

Leather wallets are hand-tooled. One has nice engraving of dogs. Money belt for currency. City: State: , Date: FHWAC#:

Ever wondered if a card up the sleeve or pans of a gambler was a myth. Well, take a look at this device. Springloaded and ready for that Ace of Spades

A Harrah's Reno slot machine bank (6") tall. Also 20 vintage post cards from Reno casinos and the El Capitan in Hawthorne. City: Stat...

Lot of 6 items related to gambling: a 1909 post card of "Chips that Pass in the Night," with poker chips and playing cards; Hotel Thunder...

In a display binder labeled "Monte Carlo Collection" two cards of five tokens each. From Societe des Bains de Mer de Monaco The Grand Casi...

53 playing cards with images of 'Stars of Filmdom'. Copyright 1910. Cards are 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and come in two piece cardboard box....

High end pool room. nicely toned photo, mounted (10 5/8" x 13.25") City: State: , Date: FHWAC#: 27667

Great -photograph of soldiers from Company F, 8th Infantry having a game. Photo by Smedley, New York. Framed. City: State: , Date:

Sign on wall: "In Honor to the Name, Manuel Lopez Jr., 5 cents straight". Mounted photo (7" x 9"). City: State: , Date: ...

Photo 1 shows 3 tables, players at furthest table. Pennant on wall reads: Manson RMD. Matted (7" x 9"). Photo 2 shows 3 men at one table a...

Photo (framed 8" x 10") shows a man (dressed as a barber) standing in front of store front with Shaving 15 cents on one window, Pool Room ...

Photo 1 shows three tables with players; mounted and matted (8.25" x 10.5"). Photo 2 shows pool room with two men in overalls. On the back...

Four rare and humorous cards depicting frightened dogs, cat and a pig with: "The Benedict Billiard Table Company, Syracuse, N. Y. Send for circ...

Choice billiard parlor pieces. Leather wallet is inscribed with ad: Reno Billiard Parlor, S. D. Coppock, Prop. Cigars, Cigarettes and tobacco. Piqua,

Spectacular catalog. Billiards "The Home Magnet", published by The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., Chicago. Great color illustrations. Gree...

Two letters on Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. letterhead, one from the Chicago branch and one from the Michigan branch. Trade card: the J. M. Brunswick

Wooden ball antique style scoring beads on wires for billiards. City: State: , Date: FHWAC#: 27648

Choice ivory and red billiard balls. "Stolen" notice from the saloon of Martin Wallace, salinas, Feb. 11, 1888. City: Salinas State: Ca

The Goodman, Leavitt, Yatter Co., F. A. Leavitt, Manager. Manufacturers of Billiard, Pool and combination tables. Billiard Merchandise for every descr

Two old sets, complete; one set in original box. For several decades Belgian Aramith Billiard balls have enjoyed a legendary reputation for outstandin

1) Complete set with shake bottle (leather) and red numbered balls. 2) Black set is incomplete. Kelly pool (also known as pea pool, pill pool, keeley,

1) Incomplete set, white ball, black engraved numbers 2) Black set, white numbers, is incomplete. 3) Old red balls, plus 1 white and 1 black ball. No

1) Very nice set of dark wood balls (11 balls) and leather shaker. 2) Old white balls, possibly ivory, engraved, no shaker. 3) Nice old wood balls, en

Three original and three copies of of photos of Joe Zarcone's barbershop, inside and outside. The inside shot shows four barbers working on cust...

Brass match safe, J. H. Ellis, Brighton, Colorado; photos of Palace Barber Shop & baths on each side. City: Brighton State: Colorado,

Silver plate over brass, has a capital "A" engraved with an eagle from Anheiser Busch, St. Louis. 25th Knights Templer Conolave, August , ...

Nice match safe with embossed design; souvenir compliments of Cornwell & Whitaker, Wines, Liquors & Cigars. Denver, Colorado City: Denver...

Silver plate over brass; souvenir from the Bank," Louis Schmidt," Saloon, Denver, Colorado. Small cover lifts up to hold stamps. City: ...

Color photo on one side of woman; other side reads" compliments of The St. Louis Bar, Pueblo Colorado. City: Pueblo State: Colorado,

Lot of 2. 1) A bottle opener marked compliments of John B. Orella, Silverton, Colorado. Wholesale / Retail Dealer Liquor & Cigars. 2) A key from...

brown leather engraved in gold: Jerry H. Mallory City: Butte State: Montana, Date: FHWAC#: 27639

9 pieces. Includes: 1) Coolot cigar broadside and used advertising cover. Beautiful advertising cover. Plenty of cigars for young ladies! Others are T

Photo 1 shows woman playing pool, mounted (7" x 9"). Photo 2 shows 3 tables and a man at the counter. Mounted (7" x 9") City: ...

3 cigar broadsides: Rittenhouse Cigars, Bamberger & Co., R. J. Hillier, and Lady Sinclair. City: State: , Date: FHWAC#:

A rare combination cigar, match holder/ashtray from a saloon/bar. Engraved on bottom: Manufactured gyK. Flees Co., New Haven Conn., U. S. A. Pat. appl

Walrus ivory tobacco tamper carved to resemble a walrus. 4 1/2" long. Eyes, nose, mouth and front paws carved in and enhanced with ink. City:

Lot of nine covers: 1-2) October 27, 1934. Keel laying ceremony for this, the largest helium filled airship in history. 3) November 21, 1934. Macon fl

Pictorial Geo. F. Van De Mark unused, Pacific Coast Co-operative cigar, 2 full cover advertising Mo-Ja-Rica coffee roaster (poor condition), Meyer, Po

UNUSUAL USE of a Pacific Union Express envelope. Sent through the regular mail as evidenced by the circular Saint Helena June 1st cancel. The words Pa

1) Aurora Flouring Mills, 1902. Pictorial advertising cover with purple billhead. 2) John Quinn, 1894. Nice advertising corner cover. Both are address

About 28 covers. A variety of covers from full face advertising to corner advertising. A few highlights: Cabrillo Celebration 1894 in brown; San Berna

Seven covers, most with contents. Three Sacramento Baker & Hamilton with three different cover ads. One San Francisco Woodin & Little. One S...

1) Goldfield Hotel illustrated envelope and lettersheet (1919). One page letter describing auto trip ("the roads are good and we have had only ...

This lot contains articles and photos of Snow-Shoe Thompson: Snow lashed at his bearded face and the mail satchel straps bit into hie shoulders under

13 interesting postcards (mostly landscapes, some paintings, collected by a postmaster in Denver, CO, and one cover postmarked Englewood, CO, 1904.

Lot of 260 issued Postal Money Order forms from 14 different Colorado towns: Anaconda (7, 1902-04), Cripple Creek (32, 1900-07), Eaton (2, 1902-04) ,

Applications for money orders from miners sending money home from Idaho City, Placerville, Pioneer, Centerville, Rocky Bar; 1869-1873. Registered mail

Bold cancel from Cobre & Ely R.P.O. Also has one cent Mount Vernon stamp. Nevada Northern Railway RPO service between Cobre & Ely was discon...

This letter was sent only 1 1/2 after the town began. Clear Ely, Nevada cancel. Addressed to W.H. Fillmore in Cherry Creek, Nevada. Small letter has l

This is the foreign correspondence related to the H.N. Marker collection. 38 pieces. All mailed from Denmark and to Lovelocks Station (Lovelock), &#...

Straight line Sprucemont post mark. There is no evidence of a stamp or cancel, so it was probably delivered unofficially by stage coach. There is a fa

Two postal covers, one to L. Kirschbraum, Esq., Fin. Secty B'nai B'rith Lodge, Virginia City, NV. The postal stamps are from Guatemala and S...

Lot of 19. A group of postcards and covers with eastern Nevada postmarks. City: State: Nevada, Date: 1916/60 FHWAC#: 25

Lot of 13. A group of postcards and covers with southern Nevada postmarks. City: State: Nevada, Date: 1909/41 FHWAC#: 2

Lot of 18. A group of postcards and covers with western Nevada postmarks. City: State: Nevada, Date: 1910/59 FHWAC#: 25

22 covers - may with contents. 1) 1903 North Fork. Weak, but definite strike on cover. Letter asks if Mr. Marker has sold all of his hay. 2) Another w

Lot of three. 1) Cover (no contents) from Philadelphia to H.S. Beck in Virginia City in 1895. Philadelphia cancel. Beck was a furniture dealer. 2) Ill

1) 1900 Reno cover from C. P. Ferrel. Corner Advertising says Stock, draft and driving horses. Ferrel would become Reno's sheriff in 1904 and ho...

Two similar envelopes with different cancels. Both show an air mail plane over Guantanamo Bay. One is February 13, 1939 from Bahai de Guantanamo,. Ve

A six cover collection of Express Hildago Franco En La Rebublica Mexicana. Included are several reprints of magazine articles about these covers.