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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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South Comstock Mines High Grade (90972)5092 - South Comstock Mines High Grade (90972)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold colored FOB with small pieces of high grade from the South Comstock Mines. On the reverse "Ralston Straight Shooters Genuine Gold ore From...
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Sutro in London; Actual Documents from his European Trip to Find Funding (99384)5093 - Sutro in London; Actual Documents from his European Trip to Find Funding (99384)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
When the Bank of California shut out Sutro with Eastern financiers, he went to Europe. This is a fabulous collection that highlights this part of Sutr
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 437.50
 
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Comstock Acquisition Telegrams (89869)5094 - Comstock Acquisition Telegrams (89869)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 24 California State Telegraph telegrams 1864 regrading Comstock activities and acquisitions. Date: 1864 City/County: Virginia City State: N
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******0 for 125.00
 
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Three Virginia City, Nevada Mining Reports: Utah and Savage Mines (78655)5095 - Three Virginia City, Nevada Mining Reports: Utah and Savage Mines (78655)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Savage Mining Company. Daily Report for Nov. 2nd, 1875. Lists number of men working on the day and night shifts at the various stations.
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Virginia City Large Silver Ingot Mold (75672)5096 - Virginia City Large Silver Ingot Mold (75672)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Virginia City Nevada ,A very large silver bar silver ingot mold. This Comstock era “FROM THE COMSTOCK” SILVER BAR MOLD, is from Virginia City NV from
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Virginia City, NV Hanging Mine Car and Track Display Pience (100036)5097 - Virginia City, NV Hanging Mine Car and Track Display Pience (100036)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cute ore car on track in front of a wood mine entrance labeled Virginia City. Top wall mounting tab. 16x8" Date: City/County: Virginia City...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 9*****H for 93.75
 
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Sullivan vs Holcomb Comstock Mining Ephemera (99456)5098 - Sullivan vs Holcomb Comstock Mining Ephemera (99456)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ever wonder what a Comstock legal battle between two mining companies looked like. This lot includes 15 pieces of paper concerning Sullivan vs. Holcom
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Nevada Mining Book and Ephemera (89918)5099 - Nevada Mining Book and Ephemera (89918)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover American Copper and Uranium Corp ledger, 7 assorted papers Date: City/County: State: Nevada
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Ogle Mountain Mining Co. Business Ledger (63505)5100 - Ogle Mountain Mining Co. Business Ledger (63505)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ogle Mountain Mining Co. Ledger, c1903-1919. roughly 300pp, entries of stock issued . Interestingly, there are a few entries from 1953, when perhaps t
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Tintic District USGS Folio (2) (59821)5101 - Tintic District USGS Folio (2) (59821)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two copies of the Tintic Special USGS Folio, #65, 1900. Both in excellent condition. Tintic is a silver-gold-lead-zinc district discovered in 1869 ab
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*****3 for 93.75
 
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Canada Miner's Certificate and Claim Bill of Sale (89332)5102 - Canada Miner's Certificate and Claim Bill of Sale (89332)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dominion of Canada free miner's certificate issued to RW McKnight 1898. Bill of sale for claim at Dawson, Yukon to RW McKnight 1899. m Date: 1...
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Sold to 8********l.. for 406.25
 
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Nine Mines of Novita Prospectus (90596)5103 - Nine Mines of Novita Prospectus (90596)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4pp prospectus with map and dredge illustration 15x10". Crease, small edge tears Date: City/County: State: Columbia
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 81.25
 
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Playa de Oro Mining Prospectus (90597)5104 - Playa de Oro Mining Prospectus (90597)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Prospectus for a Mexican mine. 9pp, toning Date: 1903 City/County: State: Mexico
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Transvaal Chamber of Mines Reports, 1912-1960 (43804)5105 - Transvaal Chamber of Mines Reports, 1912-1960 (43804)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Impressive run of the Transvaal Chamber of Mines Reports from 1912 to 1960. Missing only 1924, 1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1939. These volumes are
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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"49" Cut Plug Smoking Trade Card (100008)5106 - "49" Cut Plug Smoking Trade Card (100008)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This one is real, not a common fake! P. Lorillard, Jersey City, NJ. Printed by Grocer and Canner, Los Angeles. James Mackie Collection Date: City/C
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19th Century Mercury Flask (75674)5107 - 19th Century Mercury Flask (75674)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A very Rare 19th century “Quick Silver” Mercury flask. This flask is for 76lbs of “Quick Silver”(Mercury) Mercury was used to extract Gold from crush
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9****J for 137.50
 
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American Mining Congress Fob (89258)5108 - American Mining Congress Fob (89258)
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Delegate fob from the 15th Annual Session of the American Mining Congress. Probably 1910 Goldfield. Salvatore Falcone Collection. Date: City/Count
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to b*******g for 91.50
 
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Clarkson Abrasives Silver Medal (89130)5109 - Clarkson Abrasives Silver Medal (89130)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare encapsulated silver medal, Clarkson/Hard Rock Miner reverse with gold flake. 38mm, in original clamshell case. Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 137.50
 
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Metal Miner Decorative Items (3) (89323)5110 - Metal Miner Decorative Items (3) (89323)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver napkin ring of a gold miner, copper letter opener 8", souvenir spoon 3.5". Mackie Collection Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 406.25
 
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Miner's Pocket Scale (89310)5111 - Miner's Pocket Scale (89310)
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Brass scale with 6.25" beam and complete set of 4 bucket weights. Original wood box 7.25x3.25" Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6****A for 91.50
 
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