2012 Hot August Auction

Auction Details

Highlights of the sale include:
1. A new discovery of an early, c 1876-7 photo of the Earp family with all of the Earp brothers and their father Nicholas.
2. The Ken and Rosemary Roberts miners candlestick collection containing some of the finest miners candlesticks ever made
3. The best saloon section we’ve ever had – including a fantastic collection of embossed saloon bottles put away for 40 years
4. The largest (by far!) antique American silver ingot, nearly 500 ounces – from Denver!
5. “Discovery” ingots from collections all over America
6. Western mining broadsides, lithographs and maps – the best selection of rarities ever offered at one time.
7. Western Art – five spectacular oil paintings in the style of Russell in oversized mural format by Franz Trevors, from the Palace Club, Reno, 1943-4.
8. Gaming – rare early slot machine (1910), chip collections, antique equipment and broadsides
9. Bawdy & Brothel- rare Mustang Ranch “gold card”, ultra rare early brothel tokens highlighted by the Goldfield “rooster”
10. Western broadsides – the best ever seen at auction – Tahoe, Virginia City, Reno, Pioneer societies, brewery advertising and more
11. Gold and gold ore specimens from major collections
12. Nevada Railroad Collection- The fantastic Jacobitz Collection of lamps, locks, keys, photographs and documents. Perhaps the best collection ever assembled!
13. Humboldt Soda Works Archive from Winnemucca. An original collection of hundreds of original etched and silk screened seltzer bottles for the back bars in saloons dating from c1890 to 1919 (Prohibition) and another batch that post-dates Prohibition.
14. Mining and Assay catalog collection
15. Major World’s Fair ephemera & So Called Dollars collections
16. Original hoard of Morgan Dollars from a Reno Casino in the early days and a $50 Augustus Humbert Pioneer gold piece.
17. Rare western tokens. The best of the best.
Duncan’s Chinese Salesrooms, One Dollar Share Note CA - San Francisco,2012aug - Numismatic1380Duncan’s Chinese Salesrooms, One Dollar Share Note CA - San Francisco,2012aug - Numismatic
One Dollar share note. “Shares one dollar” “Second California Art Union” “$85,000 in shares of $1.00 each” Printed by B. F. Butler, San Francisco,
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 10,000.00
San Francisco Mint Ingot CA - San Francisco,2012aug - Numismatic1381San Francisco Mint Ingot CA - San Francisco,2012aug - Numismatic
The San Francisco Mint ingots appear with different forms of the stamped vignettes: a shorter eagle looking left in an oval, and a more evenly proport
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,300.00 + 448.50) x 1 = 2,748.50
San Francisco Novelty and Plating Works Ingot CA - San Francisco, -  - 2012aug - Numismatic1382San Francisco Novelty and Plating Works Ingot CA - San Francisco, - - 2012aug - Numismatic
This small ingot made in a classic nineteenth century trapezoidal mould for an approximate 5 ounce ingot, is punched “”Amalg Plates”/ “S. F. N. &
Start Price : 475.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 214.50) x 1 = 1,314.50
U.S. Mint Ledgers CA - San Francisco,1915-1917 - 2012aug - Numismatic1383U.S. Mint Ledgers CA - San Francisco,1915-1917 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Lot of 2. These ledgers show ingot submissions from the western states. Entries include deposits from Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, and California. Of par
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,050.00 + 204.75) x 1 = 1,254.75
U.S. Mint Silver Ingot CA - San Francisco,c1900 - 2012aug - Numismatic1384U.S. Mint Silver Ingot CA - San Francisco,c1900 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Silver ingot with "MINT OF THE UNITED STATES AT SAN FRANCISCO" seal with Eagle stamped on front side, along with number 1444, and 999.9 FINE
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,350.00 + 263.25) x 1 = 1,613.25
National Bank Note CA - Sonora,Tuolumne County - 1929 - 2012aug - Numismatic1385National Bank Note CA - Sonora,Tuolumne County - 1929 - 2012aug - Numismatic
A $5 National Bank Note drawn on The First National Bank of Sonora. It is 1929 series, Charter No. 7202, serial No. F004266A. Bill is in good conditio
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
St. Bernard Silver Anniversary Ingot CO - Denver,1892 - 2012aug - Numismatic1386St. Bernard Silver Anniversary Ingot CO - Denver,1892 - 2012aug - Numismatic
The Knights Templar held national gatherings in prominent cities every three years known as the Triennial Conclave. The 25th Triennial Conclave was he
Start Price : 37,500.00 | Estimates : 75,000.00 - 125,000.00
Sold for (87,000.00 + 16,965.00) x 1 = 103,965.00
Fort Lyon Sutlers Scrip CO - Fort Lyon,Bent County - c1860 - 2012aug - Numismatic1387Fort Lyon Sutlers Scrip CO - Fort Lyon,Bent County - c1860 - 2012aug - Numismatic
This is the finest specimen known from the Ford sale. Rare unissued sutler's scrip, good for one dollar in merchandise. Printed on bond paper, lithogr
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (1,250.00 + 243.75) x 1 = 1,493.75
Engraved Silver Ingot CO - Leadville,Lake County - 1887 - 2012aug - Numismatic1388Engraved Silver Ingot CO - Leadville,Lake County - 1887 - 2012aug - Numismatic
According to the directory and census records on ancestry.com, there were two possible J. James who lived in Leadville Colorado in the 1880s. The best
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold for (16,000.00 + 3,120.00) x 1 = 19,120.00
Pigeon Roost  Bank Note GA - Auraria,Lumpkin - c1830 - 2012aug - Numismatic1389Pigeon Roost Bank Note GA - Auraria,Lumpkin - c1830 - 2012aug - Numismatic
A rare example of America's First Gold Mining Scrip produced in Auraria Georgia in the early 1830s.This fully issued note was written to E.H. Blackman
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (650.00 + 126.75) x 1 = 776.75
Hawaii Brown Seal Bill HI - Honolulu,2012aug - Numismatic1390Hawaii Brown Seal Bill HI - Honolulu,2012aug - Numismatic
This is a brown seal post Pearl Harbor bill in excellent condition. This was money issued that could be demonetize in the event that the Japanese were
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Zinc Ingot Box ID - Kellogg,Shoshone County - c1940 - 2012aug - Numismatic1391Zinc Ingot Box ID - Kellogg,Shoshone County - c1940 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Box measures 4” x 3.25.” and weighs 1.10 pounds. There are two engravings on the box, one is on the side that reads “Sullivan Mining Co. Bunker Electr
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold for (125.00 + 24.38) x 1 = 149.38
Watkins Advertising Note IL - Chicago,1882 - 2012aug - Numismatic1392Watkins Advertising Note IL - Chicago,1882 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Advertising note for ten dollars. Printed on bond paper. Banknote sized. 178mm by 82mm. Date "1882" at the upper left. Issuer name at botto
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,400.00 - 3,500.00
SS Republic Lithograph LA - New Orleans,c1860 - 2012aug - Numismatic1393SS Republic Lithograph LA - New Orleans,c1860 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Rare SS Republic Lithograph. Measures 2” x 3”on card stock backing. This is one of the only known views of the SS Republic when it was known as the SS
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
$10 Bank Note LA - Raton,Colfax County - 1929 - 2012aug - Numismatic1394$10 Bank Note LA - Raton,Colfax County - 1929 - 2012aug - Numismatic
A $10 Bank Note issued on the First National Bank in Raton, New Mexico. It is series 1929, Charter No. 12924. The serial number is, D001996A. The bill
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (275.00 + 53.63) x 1 = 328.63
Lot Withdrawn 1871-1883 - 2012aug - Numismatic1395Lot Withdrawn 1871-1883 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Lot of 7. Various Checks, all Montana institutions. Two Checks from the "Banking House of L.H. Hershfield & Bro." dated Aug 11, 1874 and
Start Price : 0.00
Adolph & Lily Silver Ingot MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1884 - 2012aug - Numismatic1396Adolph & Lily Silver Ingot MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1884 - 2012aug - Numismatic
A Butte, Montana Silver Ingot, 1884 A new discovery This fine trapezoidal silver ingot was first seen by me at the Baltimore ANA national show in
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for (12,000.00 + 2,340.00) x 1 = 14,340.00
Nevada Medallions NV - 2012aug - Numismatic1397Nevada Medallions NV - 2012aug - Numismatic
Lot of 4: 1) First product by mill process in the Pah-Ranagat Mining District 1867, F. Prentice mining New York; 2) 1964 Nevada State Capitol medal; 3
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (300.00 + 58.50) x 1 = 358.50
Abraham Curry Gold Watch and Coin NV - Carson City,1883 - 2012aug - Numismatic1398Abraham Curry Gold Watch and Coin NV - Carson City,1883 - 2012aug - Numismatic
The National Watch Company was founded in Illinois in 1864, and officially changed its name to the Elgin National Watch Company in 1874. The Solidarit
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (5,500.00 + 1,072.50) x 1 = 6,572.50
Carson City Mint Display NV - Carson City,2012aug - Numismatic1399Carson City Mint Display NV - Carson City,2012aug - Numismatic
Wonderful presentation of our Carson City Mint, in a 26 x 17 1/2" frame done by Great Basin Gallery and Frame in Carson. A matted 9 x 7 1/2"
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold for (375.00 + 73.13) x 1 = 448.13
Carson City Mint Flag Display NV - Carson City,2012aug - Numismatic1400Carson City Mint Flag Display NV - Carson City,2012aug - Numismatic
A proclamation confirms this U.S. Flag flew over the Nevada State Museum, housed in the former Carson City U.S. Branch Mint building during their 8th
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (100.00 + 19.50) x 1 = 119.50
V & T Commemorative Medallions NV - Carson City,2012aug - Numismatic1401V & T Commemorative Medallions NV - Carson City,2012aug - Numismatic
Lot of 6, 2 ounce silver medallions depicting the various cars of the Virginia & Truckee: V&T Railbus, White Railbus, Railbus No.99, The Lyon
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (425.00 + 82.88) x 1 = 507.88
Emily Wiegand Silver Ingot NV - Gold Hill,Storey County - c1860s - 2012aug - Numismatic1402Emily Wiegand Silver Ingot NV - Gold Hill,Storey County - c1860s - 2012aug - Numismatic
This silver ingot is from an old coin collection that became known to us about a year ago. It is a classic Assayer’s ingot, complete with the usual Wi
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimates : 18,000.00 - 24,000.00
Sold for (17,500.00 + 3,412.50) x 1 = 20,912.50
Chico Ledge Exhibition Silver Ingot NV - Humboldt County,c1863 - 2012aug - Numismatic1403Chico Ledge Exhibition Silver Ingot NV - Humboldt County,c1863 - 2012aug - Numismatic
5.50 ounces, fineness 991, 1 7/8" x 5/8," 5/8" deep. In a presentation box stamped "Kagin Reference Colls. No. 416." &quo
Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimates : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold for (10,000.00 + 1,950.00) x 1 = 11,950.00
Copper Ingot NV - McGill,White Pine County - c1910 - 2012aug - Numismatic1404Copper Ingot NV - McGill,White Pine County - c1910 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Large solid copper molded ingot, stamped "SVMS" and "87.25 OZ" on top. Measures 5 1/2"L x 2 1/2"W x 1 1/2"H. This i
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 195.00) x 1 = 1,195.00
Gold Tonopah Token NV - Nye County, - 1905 - 2012aug - Numismatic1405Gold Tonopah Token NV - Nye County, - 1905 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Obverse: miner with pick and shovel dated 1905 surrounded by 13 stars. Reverse: Tonopah Gold Nevada surrounded by wreath. Stars before and after Tonop
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (3,100.00 + 604.50) x 1 = 3,704.50
F. L. Corwin Presentation Silver ingot NV - Pioche,Lincoln County - c1871 - 2012aug - Numismatic1406F. L. Corwin Presentation Silver ingot NV - Pioche,Lincoln County - c1871 - 2012aug - Numismatic
This ingot is a new discovery, coming from a collection in the East. It is a presentation ingot, engraved “from F.L. Corwin” to E. Booth of New York,
Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimates : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold for (13,750.00 + 2,681.25) x 1 = 16,431.25
Nevada Silver Co. Silver Ingot Rawhide, Nevada NV - Rawhide,Mineral County - 2012aug - Numismatic1407Nevada Silver Co. Silver Ingot Rawhide, Nevada NV - Rawhide,Mineral County - 2012aug - Numismatic
Nevada Silver Co. Silver Ingot, .999 Fine Silver, 5.11 Troy Ozs., Value 6.59. While this was a legitimate company in 1919, based at Rawhide, Nevada, t
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,434.00
LC and CJ Gillett Silver Ingot NV - Silver City,Lyon County - 1874 - 2012aug - Numismatic1408LC and CJ Gillett Silver Ingot NV - Silver City,Lyon County - 1874 - 2012aug - Numismatic
This small silver ingot came from the same collection as the Butte silver ingot. It is hand engraved with the names of “L.C. Gillett and C.S. Gillett,
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for (14,500.00 + 2,827.50) x 1 = 17,327.50
The President Rutherford B. Hayes Silver Ingot NV - Virginia City,1880 - 2012aug - Numismatic1409The President Rutherford B. Hayes Silver Ingot NV - Virginia City,1880 - 2012aug - Numismatic
This ornately engraved presentation ingot was given to Mary Thompson Hunt “as one of the ladies of the Presidential Party” when President Hayes visite
Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimates : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold for (19,500.00 + 3,802.50) x 1 = 23,302.50
US 50c Key Hole NV - Virginia City, - 1840 - 2012aug - Numismatic1410US 50c Key Hole NV - Virginia City, - 1840 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Choice silver 50c piece made into a desk keyhole. Found by a coin hunter in the Virginia City area. - Jacobitz Collection -60485
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold for (200.00 + 39.00) x 1 = 239.00
Wiegand Silver Ingot No. 458 NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1870-5 - 2012aug - Numismatic1411Wiegand Silver Ingot No. 458 NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1870-5 - 2012aug - Numismatic
This 1.50 troy ounce silver ingot is a typical Comstock ingot of silver fineness .957 and gold .0335. The ingot measures approximately 1.5" long
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold for (10,500.00 + 2,047.50) x 1 = 12,547.50
New York Assay Office Silver Ingot NY - New York,1957 - 2012aug - Numismatic1412New York Assay Office Silver Ingot NY - New York,1957 - 2012aug - Numismatic
The New York Assay Office served a vital function to the Treasury Department, and opened 10 October 1854, the same year as the San Francisco Mint. Th
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
George Law Broadside NY - New York City,c1850 - 2012aug - Numismatic1413George Law Broadside NY - New York City,c1850 - 2012aug - Numismatic
This wonderful, original broadside appears to date from the 1852 to 1854 period. After Dec of 1854 the captains of the SS George Law were Captain Fox,
Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimates : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
1854 Quarter Eagle Gold Coin - Counterstruck NY - Syracuse,Onondaga County - 1854 - 2012aug - Numism14141854 Quarter Eagle Gold Coin - Counterstruck NY - Syracuse,Onondaga County - 1854 - 2012aug - Numism
Gold coin with "STONE & BALL" of Syracuse conterstrike vertically on obverse. Coin is almost AU condition. This coin is from an Ex-Hartz
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Peterson's Complete Coin Book PA - Philadelphia,1790s-1850s - 2012aug - Numismatic1415Peterson's Complete Coin Book PA - Philadelphia,1790s-1850s - 2012aug - Numismatic
Rare book of coins. Pages begin with 6 and end with 16. It is followed by pages of ads which begins on page 43 and goes through 48. Detailed black and
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 750.00
National Lead Company Ingots TX - Houston,Harris County - c1907 - 2012aug - Numismatic1416National Lead Company Ingots TX - Houston,Harris County - c1907 - 2012aug - Numismatic
These lead advertising ingots were used to promote the National Lead Company. Starting in 1907, the company produced lead-based white paint marketed u
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Shipwreck Treasure Coins 1622-1809 - 2012aug - Numismatic1417Shipwreck Treasure Coins 1622-1809 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Lot of 5 coins from The Hollandia (1743-Ducaton), Admiral Gardener (1809-Copper Coin), Bredenhof (1753-Dutch Doit), Spanish Fleet (1715-Half Real)and
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Potosi' Etchings Bolivia, Potosi',2012aug - Numismatic1418Potosi' Etchings Bolivia, Potosi',2012aug - Numismatic
Two prints of the mountain and village, one is framed. Both show the Montagna del Potosi’ rising precipitously from the flat plano, with the town dwel
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
British Columbia Gold Token British Columbia,c1922 - 2012aug - Numismatic1419British Columbia Gold Token British Columbia,c1922 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Finest Known. NGC Certified. 50C, round. Canada token. 12.7 MM -56542
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Candelaria Mine Silver Ingot Mexico, San Dimas,Durango - 1885-1900 - 2012aug - Numismatic1420Candelaria Mine Silver Ingot Mexico, San Dimas,Durango - 1885-1900 - 2012aug - Numismatic
The history of the mine is an interesting one besides being a long and heart wrenching one. The mine was first located in 1783 by Juan Jose Zambrano,
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (4,500.00 + 877.50) x 1 = 5,377.50
St. John d’el Rey Mining Company gold Ingot Minas Gerais, Brazil,c1930-50 - 2012aug - Numismatic1421St. John d’el Rey Mining Company gold Ingot Minas Gerais, Brazil,c1930-50 - 2012aug - Numismatic
SJDR 195 AV 559 9941. 17.95 Troy ounces. St. John d’el Rey Mining Company Gold Ingots, Minas Gerais, Brazil, c1930-50. Fred N. Holabird Introduct
Start Price : 14,500.00 | Estimates : 29,000.00 - 40,000.00
St. John d’el Rey Mining Company gold Ingot Minas Gerais, Brazil,2012aug - Numismatic1422St. John d’el Rey Mining Company gold Ingot Minas Gerais, Brazil,2012aug - Numismatic
18.66 Troy ounces. SJDR 192/AV/581/9941 St. John d’el Rey Mining Company Gold Ingots, Minas Gerais, Brazil, c1930-50. Fred N. Holabird Introducti
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
Antique Whiskey Shot Glasses 2012aug - Saloon1423Antique Whiskey Shot Glasses 2012aug - Saloon
Lot of 9 including: "Old Times First Prize Chicago 1893 Grand Prize St. Louis 1905,"Hewitt Whiskey," "S.P. Cerf's Extra Fine Whisk
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (250.00 + 48.75) x 1 = 298.75
Backbar Bottles  - , -  - 2012aug - Saloon1424Backbar Bottles - , - - 2012aug - Saloon
Lot of 4, including a bottle associated with one of the most popular embossed Western whiskies: "Jockey Club". Also "Old Metropolitan,&
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (250.00 + 48.75) x 1 = 298.75
Christmas Whiskey Bottle 2012aug - Saloon1425Christmas Whiskey Bottle 2012aug - Saloon
6" tall flask, label under glass reads: "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." The gentleman, worse for wear, is labeled "But you o
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (375.00 + 73.13) x 1 = 448.13
Dancing Girl Flask 2012aug - Saloon1426Dancing Girl Flask 2012aug - Saloon
6.25" tall, with beautiful label under glass of a young dancing girl. Screw top intact, quilted reverse. - Jacobitz Collection -59547
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold for (125.00 + 24.38) x 1 = 149.38
Drink Hires Root Beer Mug 2012aug - Saloon1427Drink Hires Root Beer Mug 2012aug - Saloon
4" tall, made in Germany by Villeroy & Coch Company for the Charles F. Hires Company. Excellent condition. Sold for $318, October 2007, Ameri
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (200.00 + 39.00) x 1 = 239.00
Duffy's Malt Pocket Mirror c1905-10 - 2012aug - Saloon1428Duffy's Malt Pocket Mirror c1905-10 - 2012aug - Saloon
Scarce. Well known embossed whiskey bottle. Piece in very nice condition. - Jacobitz Collection -60487
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (100.00 + 19.50) x 1 = 119.50
Handblown Painted Water Pitcher c1860 - 2012aug - Saloon1429Handblown Painted Water Pitcher c1860 - 2012aug - Saloon
Beautiful 11.5” (to top of handle) tall, 4.5” wide hand-blown, hand-enameled pitcher. Rim is decoratively ruffled and styled to subtly resemble a jac
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold for (110.00 + 21.45) x 1 = 131.45