Dynamite, Guns, and Gold

Auction Details

April auction
Highlights
1. The Great American Mining Collection
a. Miners Candlesticks. About 300 different. This is easily the finest public offering of uniquely American historic miners candlesticks in history. The sheer volume of the offering is sure to stimulate new collectors in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The material is organized roughly around Wilson-Bobrink, the breakthrough reference for miners candlesticks. You’ll find new discoveries, personalized sticks and expanded discussion regarding manufactured sticks.
b. Mine Carbide Collectibles. The Collection is so massive that we’ve split it into two parts, with the second part coming in June. The development of the acetylene lamps was a scientific breakthrough for the mining industry. The April sale has many tidbits for the collection, including some large hand held lamps and a sampling of other lamps. The June sale has the majority of the Superintendent style hand/hanging lamps and the cap lamps. The collections of carbide/acetylene devices number in excess of one thousand pieces, all different.
c. Miner’s Safety Lamps. This historic invention created generations of scientific devices used for the all-important gas detection. The Collection has 90 different safety lamps. Most will be offered in June.
d. Miner’s Oil wick lamps, hundreds, all different. A large collection of these coal region lamps, they will be offered in June.
e. Other underground mine lighting devices – a vast collection of foreign lamps
f. Wood Blasting and Candle boxes. There is a wonderful collection of these very “showy” collectibles. The variety of the collection is excellent, from explosives boxes to cap boxes to candle boxes. The variety in size is notable too, with a number of the smaller 25 pound boxes. There are at least 50- a sizable collection. A few will be in the June sale, but most in April.
g. Blasting cap tin collection. A significant collection that has singles as well as original boxes full. Easily over 100 blasting cap tin boxes.
h. Mine bell signal signs and other mining enamel signs. A Collection you won’t want to forget. This collection has a wide variety of not only western mines, but international mine signs. The individual state mine bell signal signs are the clear highlight.
i. Mining equipment Patent models -three of them, nineteenth century
2. Antique Bottle Collections
a. Arizona Collection. A wide variety of medicines, sodas and milk bottles
b. Small Nevada Collection. The April sale has some rare Nevada items, with more coming in June.
c. Major Western Whiskey Flask Collection. This collection is slated for June.
d. Great Rarities of Western Whiskies. The April sale offers some outstanding rarities not usually seen at any auction gallery. These are sure to excite the advanced collectors.
e. Colorful antique bottles. It seems we always have submittals of beautiful antique bottles. We’ve got a section in every sale.
f. Leadville, Colorado Collection. A collection of medicines and soda bottles. This one is different – nearly every specimen is dead mint. Watch for the Colorado whiskies coming in June!
3. Postal History and Wells Fargo Express- a large collection of widely varied material. A section we always have, a popular colleting category.
4. Gold
a. Nuggets from Western Sites
b. High grade visible gold in ore specimens from major Nevada mining districts such as Austin and Tuscarora.
c. Jewelry and watches. A collection of pocket watches, gold and Native America jewelry. Diamond jewelry too.
5. Coins, Currency – Numismatics
a. Important 1860’s Unionville silver ingot, a discovery piece
b. Major Morgan Dollar Collection, including varieties
c. US coins, including gold
d. US $20 Gold Note, AU
e. Hundreds of US Proof and Mint sets
f. Fun US currency collectible lots
g. Rare So-Called dollars and gaming items
h. Tokens- great variety of national interest
6. Toys
a. Trains. HO sets, more than 60 engines
b. Hot Wheels. Hundreds of cars.
c. Military toy planes, boats, etc.
d. Original boxed models
7. Documents
a. Mining stocks, some great material
b. Rare western maps
c. V&T RR Document Collection- a beauty
d. Lots of other key pieces
8. Firearms- More than 100 antique firearms. A wide variety of collectible firearms including rarities.
9. Militaria. A nice collection of maybe 100+ pieces coming in June.
a. Swords. A couple dozen
b. Helmets. Dozens
10. Cowboy
a. Great spurs, including silver inlay Garcia
11. Western Research- Key books – a dozen rare western directories, etc.
More Coming In June or Later:
1. A great Western Antique Bottle Collection- considering having a sale in conjunction with the Reno Show in June.
2. Swords- Katana Collection, about 800 different, one of the best collections in America. Watch for an important separate auction!
3. More from the Great American Mining Collection, Carbide lamps, part 2; and Oil wick Lamps
4. The Appalachian Gold Belt Collection- America’s First Gold Discoveries, 1828- the finest collection of documents in private hands. Watch for a stand-alone sale here. We are negotiating venues now.
5. A special offering of mining properties in Colorado. The fee-simple patented claims are in a major gold district, where current exploration is just getting going. Some properties in this district have also produced great gold specimens for the collectors.


If you have collections that might fit into our upcoming sales, please be sure to contact us - we will be traveling to pick up collections for the next 2 months in California, Arizona, Montana and Colorado, with a possible trip to the New York-Boston area later in the year as well.
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1900 International Exposition Stereoscope Viewer3392 - 1900 International Exposition Stereoscope Viewer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a world's fair held in Paris, France, from 14 April to 12 November 1900. Ornate, well worn. Two sets of S...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to d******0 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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CDV General Phillip Kearny3393 - CDV General Phillip Kearny
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He was a United States Army officer, notable for his leadership in the Mexican-American War and American Civil War. He was killed in action in the 186
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Tintype Photo of a Rancher/Farmer3394 - Tintype Photo of a Rancher/Farmer
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Dressed in a white shirt and knee high boots. Housed in a paper mount. Some foxing on reverse.Person is unidentified. State: City: Date: ID#46
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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General Sheridan CDV3395 - General Sheridan CDV
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Some minor foxing. Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to K*****5 for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Wooden cases3396 - Wooden cases
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2 wooden cases: 27" X 24 " hinged glass door oak , and 24" X 19 1/2 " with sliding glass top. Good condition State: City: ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to b*********r for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Pipe Collection3397 - Pipe Collection
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A group of 6 different pipes of varying sizes, styles and dates. Sizes range from 1.5" to 9" State: City: Date: ID#33528
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Lot Withdrawn3398 - Lot Withdrawn
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Ladies Shaving Kit3399 - Ladies Shaving Kit
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A neat little safety razor. Marked Myatt Ladies Razor. Quite small, head is about 1 by 1/2 inch as are the blades. Comes with a little metal case that
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********r.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Game of Round the World with Nellie Bly (Vintage Board Game)3400 - Game of Round the World with Nellie Bly (Vintage Board Game)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains only the game board. 16.5" x 15.75" Very colorful and highly illustrated (train. ship, Jules Verne, Nellie Bly). The gam...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M****4 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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White Bandana, House Maid Mechanical Bank3401 - White Bandana, House Maid Mechanical Bank
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Reproduction, aged to look old, extra heavy quality made cast iron "White Bandana, House Maid" mechanical bank. Approximately 6.5''...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (70.00 + 16.80BP) = 86.80
 
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Banjo Strings3402 - Banjo Strings
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Lot of banjo strings from Black Diamond Strings, Bell Brand, Kuenzel's Eclipse, Cremonatone, Gloriatone, and Corde E Deluxe. State: City: D...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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Antique Brass Telescope3403 - Antique Brass Telescope
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Antique brass telescope, leather hand hold area. Fully extends to 25". Good condition. State: City: Date: ID#43826
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i*********1 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Captain's Brass Sextant3404 - Captain's Brass Sextant
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Reproduction (replica of 1800's model) of antique brass Captain's sextant in beautiful walnut box with brass inlays. Length: 5.25", wi...
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Bond, The Home-Like Bread3405 - Bond, The Home-Like Bread
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Metal 1930's sign measures 14" x 19". Bond bread was founded in 1911 by General Baking Co. Sign is possibly a reproduction, although v...
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Telegraph Key3406 - Telegraph Key
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Similar to Tillotson keys, perhaps the easiest to date of the early landline instruments, because Tillotson moved location frequently and imprinted th
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********B.. for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Baby Stingray Fossil3407 - Baby Stingray Fossil
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Baby Stingray fossil. Image size: 6.5" x 4.25", framed: 18.5" x 16". This is probably from Green River formation, the upper 3/4...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Challenger Smooth Plane3408 - Challenger Smooth Plane
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Challenger Smooth Plane, 8" plane, #V2. Wood handles and steel. Used, good condition. Original box. State: City: Date: ID#43862
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Two "Wanted" Notices and Eight RPC's3409 - Two "Wanted" Notices and Eight RPC's
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1) "Man Wanted $1000 Reward C. B. Raymond" with list of aliases. Wanted in New York for Grand Larceny. 2) "Notice!" Reward offer...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s**********f for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Scenic Alaskan Photographs3410 - Scenic Alaskan Photographs
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Lot of 15 photographs, most by Guy F. Cameron. Mt. Drum, waterfalls, seals covering a large rock, a cabin in the wilderness, hiking on a snowy trail.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Antique Nude Photograph3411 - Antique Nude Photograph
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Nine by fifteen inch old frame houses this matted, hand colored photograph of a smiling young woman with a scant scarf. Surely a Victorian scandal. T
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Car and Buggy Ephemera3412 - Car and Buggy Ephemera
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Five letters from early 20th century car makers: Hupmobile, Studebaker, Metz Company, Marshall Oil Company, and Parry Mfg. Company. State: City:
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to i*********1 for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Horse Drawn Fire Wagon Photograph3413 - Horse Drawn Fire Wagon Photograph
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Three fireman pose with a white horse drawn fire wagon. 6 1/2 x 8 inch photo mounted on a 10 x 12 inch board. Sticky note on back says "Anacord...
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Vintage Yo Yo3414 - Vintage Yo Yo
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Beautiful metal yo yo, no strings attached. Although the yo yo dates to 500 BC, the modern era began in the 1920s. State: City: Date: ID#44240
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********1 for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Tiffany & Co. Historical Silver Spoon3415 - Tiffany & Co. Historical Silver Spoon
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Spanish American War silver spoon dated May 1, 1898 / Manila engraved on the front with a portrait of Admiral George Dewey. Reverse has a scene with t
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********5 for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Three Bells Polka Sheet Music3416 - Three Bells Polka Sheet Music
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Three bells polka composed & dedicated to Capt. Creighton. by T.J. Cook. Pearson, engraver Sarony & Co. (active ca. 1853-ca. 1857), lithogr...
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Ephemera Assortment3417 - Ephemera Assortment
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An old photo: 9 x 6 inches with several dozen people on the steps of a large building. A dozen pieces of paper: 1905 postcard of the Princess Victori
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to l*****p for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Rare Kentucky Bourbon Company Stock Certificate3418 - Rare Kentucky Bourbon Company Stock Certificate
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Issued in 1865 to Benjamin F. Bayley for one share at $100 each. Signed by C.H. Sanborn as president and Bayley as treasurer. Twenty five cent revenue
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*********r for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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James King of William Notice of Attachment3419 - James King of William Notice of Attachment
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Thomas Carew (or Carey) vs. L. Mowry, to James King of William. The Constable of the first township issued the Notice of Attachment out of the Justice
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Misc. Ephemera3420 - Misc. Ephemera
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1) flyer with ads--the New Butte Hotel, Barret & Jacky Saddlery, H. J. Blume Stoves, "Fair" drug assay Supply Co. 2) Receipt from J. M...
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Two Chinese Gaming Counters3421 - Two Chinese Gaming Counters
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Two Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl engraved gaming counters. Tokens and probably date to the late 18th century c.1780 - 1790. Scalloped, 32mm diamet
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Five Silver Pins3422 - Five Silver Pins
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1) Large stamped silver pin, 4" x 1". 2) Phasmida, leaf insect, walking stick--silver, 4" x 1", unique. 3) Non Native pair of wa...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to D*****2 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Ruby and Opal Ring3423 - Ruby and Opal Ring
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14K gold, ruby and opal marquise shapes ring, .10 ozt. Size 6.5. State: City: Date: ID#44360
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to g***s for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Hudson Fulton Celebration Medal3424 - Hudson Fulton Celebration Medal
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Obv.: Hudson -Fulton / Celebration / (portraits) / Sept 25 - Oct 9 / 1909; Rev.: New York to Albany / (two ships) / Half Moon / 1609 / Clermont / 1807
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to n**********x for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition Medal3425 - Louisiana Purchase Exposition Medal
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Obv.: In Commemoration of Louisiana Purchase Exposition / 1803-1904 / (three presidents); rev. : St. Louis / compliments of Huyler's. Bronze, 31...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*******e for (20.00 + 4.20BP) = 24.20
 
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Diamond Motor Parts Company Stocks and Ephemera3426 - Diamond Motor Parts Company Stocks and Ephemera
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Stock certificates, dividend notices, legal letters and correspondance concerning the Diamond Motor Parts Company. Litigation is discussed in several
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Guaranty Life Insurance Policy3427 - Guaranty Life Insurance Policy
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Peter Hangsted insured his life on Sepember 25, 1914 for $2500. The policy opens to 12 x 19, with coupons on the interior. State: City: Date:191
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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World Oil Company Ephemera3428 - World Oil Company Ephemera
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Stockholders Protective Committee correspondence concerning the World Oil Company, 1931. State: City: Date: ID#45040
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Metal Safety Railway Tie Co. Stock and Ephemera3429 - Metal Safety Railway Tie Co. Stock and Ephemera
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Stock certificate and letters and stockholder notices concerning the Metal Safety Railway tie Company. State: City: Date: ID#45041
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Wellington Oil Company Stock and Ephemera3430 - Wellington Oil Company Stock and Ephemera
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Two stock certificates and two letters from the company. Circa 1925. State: City: Date: ID#45042
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Rose-City Ore Company Stock and Ephemera3431 - Rose-City Ore Company Stock and Ephemera
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Issued March 4th, 1927, a stock certificate for 625 shares of The Rose-City Ore Company, and a letter from the company. State: City: Date: ID#4
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to c*********p for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Catalog Collection3432 - Catalog Collection
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Lot of 4 catalogs. 1) Armour & Company's Wholesale Price List from February 14, 1894. Chicago. 2) Operating Instructions and Repair List for...
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A Collector's Treasures3433 - A Collector's Treasures
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These items were all from the Clayton Phillips collection. It is a regular treasure trove. Some of the most interesting items include a homemade scyth
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Feminist Union Pins3434 - Feminist Union Pins
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1) Eight Feminist Union Pin "A Woman's Place Is In Her Union" vintage I of A M Worker Solidarity Communication Workers of America Labo...
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Original Glove Retail display Box (or guns or minerals or railroad passes or...)3435 - Original Glove Retail display Box (or guns or minerals or railroad passes or...)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This glass case measures 46 inches long 9 inches deep and 4 1/2 inches tall. Professionally refinished. Clean glass as original. A perfect display cas
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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19th Century Ships Captain's Water Jug3436 - 19th Century Ships Captain's Water Jug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice and classic 19th century high-quality glazed multi color ceramic water container with a brass cannon spout. The body is 13 inches tall by 13 in
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to C*****t for (700.00 + 168.00BP) = 868.00
 
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J Riswig Curved Display Case: J. P. Priwley's Etched on Glass3437 - J Riswig Curved Display Case: J. P. Priwley's Etched on Glass
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Acid etched "Gold Box" and "Pepsin Gum." Perfect to display your best items. Mirror on back of case gives a 360 degree view. J. ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*K for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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J Riswig of Chicago Curved Display Case3438 - J Riswig of Chicago Curved Display Case
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What a great display case for your prized possessions. One 1" chip on left front side of wood. Mirror in back provides a 360 degree view. No ad...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to D*K for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Six Presentation Pins3439 - Six Presentation Pins
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1) Pacific Power with three stones (blue & white). 2) IBEW '55' with a stone. 3) American Cancer Society 'twenty year'. 4) Youth...
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Four 3D Advertising Pieces3440 - Four 3D Advertising Pieces
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1) "The Globe" in Pittsburgh, Kansas shoe hook. 2) Crescent Garage of Bonner's Ferry, Idaho bullet. 3) Norman G. cull of Vancouver gla...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Scenic Nevada Christmas Cards from USGS3441 - Scenic Nevada Christmas Cards from USGS
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sixteen different photographs by Tom Nolan with Seasons Greetings from the United States Geological Survey. Photos are 3 1/2 x 5 inches and are mostly
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to B********R for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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