Wigwam Auction--March 2019

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)

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Alaska Gold Rush Letter  (89339)2500 - Alaska Gold Rush Letter (89339)
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Choice 1909 Alaska Gold Rush letter regarding "one sealed poke of gold". Also 1909 Bank of British North America memo regarding an overdra...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Alaska Buckskin Gold Poke  (100011)2501 - Alaska Buckskin Gold Poke (100011)
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Buckskin gold poke from Alaska Gold rush with leather draw tie. 5.25x4.5". A few small holes. James Mackie Collection Date: City/County: S...
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Alaska Pacific Express Gold Export Certificate  (89333)2502 - Alaska Pacific Express Gold Export Certificate (89333)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
For the export of 1 poke of gold. 6.5x7.75". Mackie Collection Date: 1905 City/County: State: Alaska
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (250.00 + 55.00BP) = 305.00
 
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Chart of the Sacramento River   (59318)2503 - Chart of the Sacramento River (59318)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map of the Sacramento River from Suisun City of the American River by Cadwalader Ringgold, Commander U.S. Navy. This charts the American River all the
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to G*********r for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Gold Rush Original Clipper Card  (89340)2504 - Gold Rush Original Clipper Card (89340)
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Original Clipper Card, Glidden & Williams Line, San Francisco, CA from Lewis Wharf. Color Eureka vignette. 6.25x4.25". Light reverse wear f...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a********i.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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James King of William Gold Rush Ephemera with Extremely RARE Original Auction Catalog  (56908)2505 - James King of William Gold Rush Ephemera with Extremely RARE Original Auction Catalog (56908)
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James King of William (1822-1856) was a crusading San Francisco, California newspaper editor whose shooting death in 1856 resulted in the establishmen
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Sold to j******n for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Clipper Ship Card Auction Catalog from Speigel Galleries  (63335)2506 - Clipper Ship Card Auction Catalog from Speigel Galleries (63335)
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US 19th Century Clipper Ship Cards auction catalog by Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, June 13, 1990. 415 lots with photos. This is a classic catalog,
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to B*****8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Voyages of Nicholas Ball from 1838-1853  (89325)2507 - Voyages of Nicholas Ball from 1838-1853 (89325)
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Hardcover travel log of Nicholas Ball including journey to California in 1849. 38pp. Boards detaching, some foxing. Mackie Collection Date: 1895 Cit
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1914 Nevada Hunting License  (75679)2508 - 1914 Nevada Hunting License (75679)
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Original bronze or copper 1914- 1915 Nevada Hunting and Fishing license. Designed to be worn as a Watch fob.it is embossed with: :Hunting and Fishing
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Napoleon I /  Porcelain "Love Letter" Box  (40607)2509 - Napoleon I / Porcelain "Love Letter" Box (40607)
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Well, here is a great piece of history !! Discovered in the 1970's, in San Francisco , California. This is a exceptional, French Napoleonic , lo...
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Gold in Quartz Cufflinks  (89327)2510 - Gold in Quartz Cufflinks (89327)
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Pair of mens cufflinks with gold in quartz polished inserts. Gold plated? square with circle mounts. 1". Mackie Collection Date: City/County...
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Sold to T******1 for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Tiffany Sterling Bracelet and Earrings  (89131)2511 - Tiffany Sterling Bracelet and Earrings (89131)
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Tiffany Sterling silver square link bracelet, 7.5" and pair of ball earrings. Date: City/County: State:
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Andrew Kingsbury, CT Treasurer Signed Doc  (89975)2512 - Andrew Kingsbury, CT Treasurer Signed Doc (89975)
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1795 debenture document to Zebulon Peck signed by Andrew Kingsbury, CT State Treasurer. 4.25x7.75" Date: 1795 City/County: State: Connecti...
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Billhead to NV Senator Wm. M Stewart Plus Bank Receipts (89979)2513 - Billhead to NV Senator Wm. M Stewart Plus Bank Receipts (89979)
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Billhead from The History Co to author of US mining laws and Nevada senator Wm. M Stewart, 1886, no signature. Plus deposit slips for Stewart. Date
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*****r for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Nevada Autographs-McCarran, Boalzar and Klein  (89976)2514 - Nevada Autographs-McCarran, Boalzar and Klein (89976)
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2 1887 Jacob Klein letterheads, President of Bullion and Exchange Bank. State of Nevada Executive Chamber letters signed by Governor Fred Balzar 1937,
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Nevada Governor Carville Signed Docs  (89978)2515 - Nevada Governor Carville Signed Docs (89978)
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2 Nevada Land Patents signed by Governor EP Carville Date: 1942 City/County: State: Nevada
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Senator Pat McCarran Signed Letters (4)  (89977)2516 - Senator Pat McCarran Signed Letters (4) (89977)
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3 State Bar of Nevada letterheads 1931, US Senate letterheads 1943. Date: 1931-43 City/County: State: Nevada
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George Street, Ohio Congressman, Signed Letter  (89974)2517 - George Street, Ohio Congressman, Signed Letter (89974)
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1846 letter signed by Ohio Congressman George Street. 7.5x4.75", attached to backing on border Date: 1846 City/County: State: Ohio
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Martha Washington Engravings Prints (4)  (90595)2518 - Martha Washington Engravings Prints (4) (90595)
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4 identical prints from William Sartain engravings. 12x9.5". edge damage Date: City/County: State:
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Republican Politician - Idaho  (91062)2519 - Republican Politician - Idaho (91062)
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Photo of James Henry Brady, an Idaho Republican who served as the state's 8th governor from 1909 to 1911. He was a US Senator for nearly five ...
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