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Wigwam Auction--March 2019

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

Auction Details

"A Celebration of Our Great Basin Native American Heritage"

Featuring the Moe Royels Great Basin Wigwam Collection plus two other important Native American Collections

The sale of the Moe And Mary Royels Wigwam Café Collection and the Great Basin Collection is a true celebration. The items within the collections reflect the very rich history we have here in this unique place we call the Great Basin.
Moe Royels was born in Montana in 1940. The family moved to Nevada when Moe was only three months old. He grew up in Wadsworth and Fernley and was in the Army from 1959-1961. Moe married Mary in 1964 and the pair opened the Dainty Cone in Fernley and immediately started displaying their Indian Artifact collection. As an exploration geologist during the 1970’s and early 1980’s the Dainty Cone was always a place to grab a hamburger and have fun looking at the artifacts. In 1984, the place was remodeled into the Wigwam Café. Along the way there were more remodels, finally ending up with massive display cases throughout the restaurant showing off the collection. Meanwhile, across the street, another parallel collection had developed over time which also went on public display, today known as the “Great Basin Collection.”

Moe was a fanatic fan of the Nevada desert communities. It seems everyone for about 100 miles around had been touched in some way by Moe. When he died in 2014, hundreds attended his memorial celebration, from Nixon to Fallon.

The Wigwam Collection is a fantastic array of Native American collectibles, art and artifacts. A number of the items (dresses) were made especially for Mary Royels and few for Moe generally by local Paiute friends. The collections include some fabulous Baby Baskets, beaded baskets, spectacular art depicting early man in the Great Basin by renowned artist William A. Moore, and stone artifacts. A large collection of moccasins is also a part of the collections. The stone projectile point collections are probably the largest offering of Great Basin points ever made, reflecting over fifty years of collecting.

Sixth generation Paiute basket weaver Norm Delorme has helped identify basket makers. Norm and I have also written several essays regarding the collections and cultural losses. We encourage you to read and digest them, creating thoughtful discussion, not only of cultures past, but cultures present. We also have a discussion of recent regulations regarding collection, especially NAGPRA. During the entire process of cataloging, we found a trade organization dedicated to preserving cultures and the ethics of collecting, ATADA, and we joined.

Two other important collections round out this large Native American offering: a wonderful collection of choice Native American art and a massive collection of vintage Native American post cards. In the latter category, we are only offering a part of the collection in this sale, with more to come in May and perhaps the following sale, date to be determined. (maybe July).

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:
* A huge Mining section featuring another selection of rare mining stock certificates from the Ken Prag Collection plus mining artifacts, books, & other ephemera

*Numismatics: medals and so-called dollars from the Salvatore Falcone Collection, dies & other collectibles from the Northwest Territorial Mint, and US & foreign coinage.

*Bottles: California & Nevada sodas, Nevada medicines, rare Nevada whiskies, and more.

*General Americana feat. US directories, documents, photos, hard goods, and more with a focus on the Western States. Also non-mining stock certificates from the Prag Collection & ephemera from the Joe Elcano Nevada History Collection.

*Railroad, Auto. & Transportation Company stocks from the Prag Collection

*A Bargains & Dealer Specials section featuring larger groups ideal for resale and entry-level collectibles in many categories.

Auction Schedule

Day 1, March 7th, 2019 (Lots 1000-1534)
*Numismatics (1000-1285)
Books (1000-1006)
Checks (1007-1017)
Coins (1018-1046)
Dies (1048-1105)
Ephemera & Collectibles (1106-1115)
Medals (1116-1155)
So-Called Dollars (1156-1264)
Tokens (1265-1285)
*Bottles (1286-1451)
*Saloon (1452-1461)
*Cowboy (1462-1496)
*Firearms & Weaponry (1497-1523)
*Gaming (1524-1534)

Day 2, March 8th, 2019 (Lots 2000-2686)
*Bargains & Dealer Specials (2000-2113)
Ephemera & Collectibles (2000-2069)
Stock Certificates (2070-2113)
*General Americana (2114-2664)
Advertising & Apparel (2214-2129)
Art (2130-2141)
Books & Directories (2142-2195)
Calendars (2196-2204)
Entertainment Industry (2205-2216)
Ephemera & Collectibles (2217-2499)
Gold Rush (2500-2507)
Political (2512-2522)
Military (2523-2546)
Postal History (2547-2555)
Wells Fargo & Express (2556-2570
Silverware/Flatware/Spoons (2575-2586)
Non-Mining Stock Certificates (2587- 2656)
Misc. incl. Toys, Worlds Fair (2657-2664)
*General Foreign (2665-2686)

Day 3, March 9th, 2019 (Lots 3000-3575)
*Art (3000-3052)
*Native Americana Part I (3053-3575)
Art (3053-3197)
Apparel (3198-3223)
Gloves (3224-3235)
Moccasins (3236-3279)
Accessories (3280-3304)
Jewelry & Trade Beads (3305-3361)
Artifacts (3362-3544)
Pipes (3545-3551)
Dies (3552-3554)
Baby Baskets (3555-3575)

Day 4, March 10th, 2019 (Lots 4000-4731)
*Native Americana Part II (4000-4301)
Pottery (4000-4011)
Baskets (4012-4140)
Dolls (4141-4155)
Books (4156-4170)
Ephemera & Collectibles (4171-4248)
Photographs (4249-4272)
Postcards (4273-4291)
Rugs/Weavings (4292-4301)
*Transportation (4302-4546)
*Railroad (4547-4731)

Day 5, March 11th, 2019 (Lots 5000-5592)
*Minerals (5000-5013)
*Mining (5014-5592)
Artifacts & Assay (5014-5035)
Books (5036-5049)
Ephemera & Collectibles (5050-5113)
Explosives (5114-5123)
Maps (5126-5140)
Mine Lighting (5141-5151)
Signs (5162-5167)
Spoons (5168-5180)
Mining Stocks (5181-5592)

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 $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Wisconsin Central Rail-Road Co (8879)4704 - Wisconsin Central Rail-Road Co (8879)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unissued 8% 10 yr First Mortgage bearer bond. Odd number and "$" amount. 185_ printed, black, vignette 4-4-0 loco and passenger cares...
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Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
Sold to H*****r for 78.13
 
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Wisconsin Interurban System Bonds (88765)4705 - Wisconsin Interurban System Bonds (88765)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four bonds: Two green $100, one brown $500 and one orange $1000. All the bonds : 5 1/2 % , 20 year, First Mortgage Gold bearer bonds, issued July 1. 1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to H*****r for 62.50
 
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Wisconsin Western / Wisconsin,Minnesota and Pacific Railroads (88766)4706 - Wisconsin Western / Wisconsin,Minnesota and Pacific Railroads (88766)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. Wisconsin Western Railroad, I/C #1 for 1 share @ $100 par issued Nov. 3, 1899 to Horace A. J.Wibarn (?) also president, signed. Black, no vigne
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad Co (91014)4707 - Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad Co (91014)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 - stock certificate and 1 bond for Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad Co. located Denver, CO.: 1) 10 shares stock of Denver, Laramie &...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l******8 for 200.00
 
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Denver & Rio Grande Spoorweg-Maatschappij (91005)4708 - Denver & Rio Grande Spoorweg-Maatschappij (91005)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 certificates of stock for Denver & Rio Grande Spoorweg-Maatschappi stock from Amsterdam. Cert # 2707 Preferred stock issued Dec 10, 1907 wi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to I*********4 for 31.25
 
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Imperial Chinese Government Railroad Bonds (8) (100025)4709 - Imperial Chinese Government Railroad Bonds (8) (100025)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 red L 100 5% Hukuang Railways Sinking Fund Gold Loan of 1911. First Series for L 6,000,000 Sterling. Edge wear Date: 1911 City/County: State: z
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 437.50
 
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Imperial Chinese Government Railway Bonds (4) (100023)4710 - Imperial Chinese Government Railway Bonds (4) (100023)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 green L20 Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways Sinking Fund Gold Loan of 1911, First Series for L6,000,000 Sterling Date: 1911 City/Co
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 175.00
 
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Imperial Chinese Government Railway Bonds (40) (100022)4711 - Imperial Chinese Government Railway Bonds (40) (100022)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 40 red 100 pound bonds issued 1911. 5% Hukuang Railways Sinking Fund Gold Loan of 1911. Some edge wear and small tears. Issuing Bank: HongKong
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 2,625.00
 
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Burlington South Chicago Terminal RR Co. (83170)4712 - Burlington South Chicago Terminal RR Co. (83170)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Founder's Share. Certificate #2, 1 - $100 share Cptl. Stock. Cancelled. Green. Issued to company President Hale Holden. Issue receipt affixed...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to N*******r for 37.50
 
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Colorado Railroad Library with Documents (7) (88569)4713 - Colorado Railroad Library with Documents (7) (88569)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Logging Along the Denver and Rio Grande, Tracking Ghost Railroads in Colorado, South Park Line Annual #12, Short Line to Cripple Creek, Colorado Rail
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r***6 for 62.50
 
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Great Northern Railway Journal Collection (89852)4714 - Great Northern Railway Journal Collection (89852)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 80 Great Northern Railway Journals Date: c 1973-95 City/County: State:
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to K********d.. for 31.25
 
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Manual of Railroads Of the US 1882 (52210)4715 - Manual of Railroads Of the US 1882 (52210)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1001pp plus advertisements .Cover is mostly detached. Spine has damage. Date: City/County: State:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 260.00
Sold to r********e.. for 81.25
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1881 (53622)4716 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1881 (53622)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor. 907pp. Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to r********e.. for 100.00
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1883 (53621)4717 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1883 (53621)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor, cover and spine are detaching. 1055pp. Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1890 (52211)4718 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1890 (52211)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor. Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to W*****h for 56.25
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1891 (53633)4719 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1891 (53633)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor, 1439 pages, spine and rear cover are detached. Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1893 (53632)4720 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1893 (53632)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor 1232 pages, front and rear covers are detaching. Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1895 (52216)4721 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1895 (52216)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor. Cover is detached from spine in front. Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 75.00
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1898 (53619)4722 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1898 (53619)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor, front cover and spine are detached. 1492pp. Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1900 (53620)4723 - Poor's Manual of Railroads Of the US 1900 (53620)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By Henry Poor, front cover and spine are detaching. 1562pp. Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for 50.00
 
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