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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Map of South Africa  (59624)5140 - Map of South Africa (59624)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Graphics & Color by Lithography by Rand-McNally. Double truck, pp. 546,547. "Goldfields" of Witte Water Rand, (Witwatersrand) South ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hanging Signal Lamp  (89313)5141 - Hanging Signal Lamp (89313)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual electric signal lamp with red and green bulbs on 1 side, missing on the other side. From Silver King Mine, Park City, UT. 11x12x6". Rou...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****0 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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3 Different Justrites Plus 1 Other Lamp  (100037)5142 - 3 Different Justrites Plus 1 Other Lamp (100037)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rusty lamp w/o reflector. 3 Different Justrite carbides Date: City/County: State:
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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John Lindahl Candle Holder  (88573)5143 - John Lindahl Candle Holder (88573)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass storage compartment with cap. 11", nice condition Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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Large Coal Oil Lamp  (86879)5144 - Large Coal Oil Lamp (86879)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large coal oil lamp as would be used in an underground mine. Chain with pin and ? hook. 8.75x6.5". Nice condition for age. Date: City/County...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Miners Candle Holder  (89314)5145 - Miners Candle Holder (89314)
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Circa late 1800's. Possibly made by L A Sayera Co, Newark, NJ. Nice condition. 13" Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to B*******k for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Miner's Carbide Lamps (8)  (86866)5146 - Miner's Carbide Lamps (8) (86866)
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8 carbide lamps. 1 Autolite, 3 Guy's Dropper, 3 Justrite, 1 Butterfly, Date: City/County: State:
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to J**********a for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Miner's Hand-Held Lamp  (88557)5147 - Miner's Hand-Held Lamp (88557)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Miner's lamp has Mica Plates, 4.5" w. x 14.5" tall, includes handle. Has "The Stonebridge/Folding Lantern/ PAT'D Novembe...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mining Lamp Reprint Archive  (89136)5148 - Mining Lamp Reprint Archive (89136)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Binder with reprints of mining lamp instructions, catalogs, advertisements and lamp photos. A nice addition to your lamp collection. Date: City/Cou
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***1 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Mining Lamp, Brass Extinguisher and Oil Gauge  (89133)5149 - Mining Lamp, Brass Extinguisher and Oil Gauge (89133)
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Brass hand pump extinguisher by Pyrene 14.5", Michigan Lubricator oil gauge with cracked glass, Model A white metal lamp with cracked lens 11&q...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Oil Lamp / Underground Mining Piece  (78863)5150 - Oil Lamp / Underground Mining Piece (78863)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a very early, unusual piece. This specimen, is an underground wall and hanging oil lamp combination. Hand made of iron, in the 1850's ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to b********t.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Two Incomplete Frog Lamps  (45966)5151 - Two Incomplete Frog Lamps (45966)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Both of these lamps are incomplete, lacking the top chamber devices. One comes with a note that it was found by noted mineralogist Peter Bancroft abou
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to J**********a for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Gold Miner Hotel Photo  (89338)5152 - Gold Miner Hotel Photo (89338)
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Early photo of Gold Miner Hotel, probably in Skagway, AK. Many women in hats, a few children and a man with 2 mules posing outside hotel in the snow d
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M******e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Mammoth Nome, AK Miner and Ore Car Photo  (88575)5153 - Mammoth Nome, AK Miner and Ore Car Photo (88575)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We are pretty certain this was shot in Nome, AK. The tracks and ore cars are hand made from local woods. 5 miners, 1 with a gold pan posing. Photo 10.
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Hydraulic Mining / Alaska / & Book . 2 Items  (89578)5154 - Hydraulic Mining / Alaska / & Book . 2 Items (89578)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Item # 1 of 2: Really nice , very early, hydraulic mining print from Alaska. In this picture , the flume has exploded and the water is cascading down
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to u********y.. for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Mongolian Flat, CA Stereoview  (89343)5155 - Mongolian Flat, CA Stereoview (89343)
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Rare stereoview of mining at Celestian Diggins, Mongolian Flat, CA in 1849. No photographer noted. Good contrast. Mackie Collection. Date: City/Cou
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Oroville, CA Mining Panorama CDV  (89344)5156 - Oroville, CA Mining Panorama CDV (89344)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small Oroville, CA panorama CDV by EA Kusel. A glimpse of the town and Table Mt, flume and tailing. 2.25x3.75". Some upper corner discoloration...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r*********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Silver Plume and Mines. CO  (91065)5157 - Silver Plume and Mines. CO (91065)
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Photograph of the area around Silver Plume and Mines located in Colorado. Date: City/County: State: Colorado
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Eureka/Ely, NV Original Photos (8)  (100009)5158 - Eureka/Ely, NV Original Photos (8) (100009)
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8 3.5x4.5" b/w photos of Eureka, NV. Main St, Ely Main St, Star pointer Camp, cupola furnace, surface workings, Ruth Mill. James Mackie Collect...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a********x.. for (150.00 + 33.00BP) = 183.00
 
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Comstock Photos / 21 Items  (100246)5159 - Comstock Photos / 21 Items (100246)
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Really nice collection of 8" x 10" , black and white photos of different places, people and things in the Comstock areas of the Old West. ...
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