October 2017 Premier Auction

Auction Details

This 5-day sale features 2,900 lots in multiple collecting categories including Mining, Minerals, Native Americana, Bottles, Gaming, Cowboy, Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Postal History & Philatelic, Firearms & Military, and General Americana.

Highlights include:

*Gold, gold & silver ore, & choice mineral specimens from around the world

*a wide variety of mining collectibles including artifacts, stock certificates, photographs, and ephemera

*choice Native Americana from a prominent collection including Western baskets, projectile points, Navajo Pottery, jewelry, a Kachina Collection, and a Pacific NW bone, ivory & carved stone collection

*Bottles and antique glass including the Shamberger Saratoga Mineral Water Collection, Saloon back bar bottles, Western sodas and whiskies, Nevada embossed bottles, and an Insulator Collection

*Cowboy collectibles including a branding iron collection and cowboy postcards

*Tokens & Medals including Tombstone, Arizona, Alaska, California, Nevada Tokens & key tags, Fort tokens, So-Called Dollar collection feat. Bryan Money, Encased Cents, and US & Mining Medals

*Numismatics including Colorado silver coinage (a new discovery), Salt Lake City National Bank Note Collection, Nevada National Bank Notes, Assay incl. a rare assayer ingot and & Comstock assay documents

*Railroad stocks, bonds, keys, locks, and reference libraries

*Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles incl. a rare Wells Fargo gold medal

*Postal history including first flights, first day covers, and revenue stamped documents

*A selection of antique firearms and swords

*Political collectibles feat. a Theodore Roosevelt button collection

*General Americana with strong Colorado, Montana, and Nevada sections including Shamberger Photograph Collection of Nevada Mining Camps and a large selection of Colorado stereoviews

*A special Dealer Section featuring large lots of mining, railroad, & other stocks, bonds, and postcards

                                          Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, October 19, 2017 (Lots 1000-1666)
            Minerals (1000-1179)
                        Gold (1000-1013)
                        Ore, Gem, & Mineral Specimens  (1014-1179)
 
            Mining (1180-1666)
                        Candlesticks (1180-1188)
                        Explosives (1189-1198)
                        Mine Lighting (Carbide, Oil, Safety) (1199-1216)
                        Hard Goods (1217-1224)
                        Books (1225-1259)
                        Stocks, Checks, & Other Ephemera  (1260-1666)
 
 
Day 2, Friday, October 20, 2017 (Lots 2000-2576)
            Native Americana (2000-2268)
                        Southwest
                                    Art (2000-2026)
                                    Baskets (2027-2037)
                                    Beadwork (2038-2056)
                                    Moccasins (2057-2064)
                                    Rugs & Jewelry (2065-2071)
                                    Kachinas (2072-2099)
                                    Pottery (2100-2170)
                                    Tools & Other (2171-2181)
                        Northwest
                                    Animal tools/art (2182-2189)
                                    Clothing & Moccasins (2190-2197)
                                    Ivory Art & Tools (2198-2211)
                                    Sculptures (2212-2226)
                                    Tools & Other (2227-2232)
                        Nat. Amer. Books (2233-2268)
 
            Bottles & Glass (2269-2498)
                        Bitters, Poisons, Medicines (2269-2299)
                        Mineral Water (2300-2361)
                        Soda (2362-2412)
                        Whiskey (2413-2452)
                        Beer & Other (2453-2477)
                        Insulators (2478-2498)
 
            Gaming (2499-2521)
 
            Cowboy (2522-2576)
                        Branding Irons (2522-2540)
                        Cowboy Ephemera (2541-2576)
 
 
Day 3, Saturday, October 21, 2017 (Lots 3000-3610)
            Tokens (Geographic Sort) (3000-3068)
 
            Numismatics (3069-3281)
                        So-Called Dollars (3069-3136)
                                    Bryan Money (3069-3099)
                                    Other (3100-3136)
                        Medals (3137-3181)
                        Coins (3182-3202)
                        Encased Cents (3203-3216)
                        Currency (3217-3245)
                        Scrip & Ephemera (3246-3256)
                        Ingots & Assay (3257-3281)
           
            Railroad & Express (3282-3445)
                        Books (3282-3304)
                        Locks & Keys (3305-3317)
                        Stocks, Bonds, & Ephemera  (3318-3425)
                        Wells Fargo & Other Express (3426-3445)
 
            Postal History & Philatelic (3446-3526)
                        First Day & First Flight (3446-3475)
                        Military (3476-3486)
                        Geographic Sort (3487-3510)
                        Stamps & Revenue (3511-3526)
           
            Firearms, Weaponry, & Military Collectibles (3527-3610)
                        Civil War (3527-3546)
                        Other Military (3547-3556)
                        Firearms, Holsters, & Ephemera (3557-3568)
                        Knives & Swords (3569-3610)
 
 
Day 4, Sunday, October 22, 2017 (Lots 4000-4624)
            Political incl. Theodore Roosevelt Collection (4000-4022)
           
            General Americana
                        (Geographic Sort) (4023-4497)
                        Art (4498-4511)
                        Books (4512-4529)
                        Miscellaneous Americana incl. Hard Goods, Jewelry, & Ephemera (4530-4595)
                        World Collectibles (4596-4624)
 
           
Day 5, Monday, October 23, 2017 (Lots 5000-5415)
            Dealer Specials
                        Misc. Americana & Ephemera (5000-5017)
                        Stock Certificates & Bonds: Mining, Railroad, & Other (5018-5415)
 

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Oregon Ledge, Austin Silver Specimen1020 - Oregon Ledge, Austin Silver Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This specimen from the area of the Oregon Mine contains silver sulfides, polybasite, stephanite, pyrargyrite, and tetrahedrite. 19.71 ounces. 5.3 x 10
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Gold and Silver Specimen from Como, Nevada1021 - Gold and Silver Specimen from Como, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boyle Tunnel Mine. Contains hydrothermal gold and silver ore (silver sulfides). 8.86 troy ounces. 5.5 x 7.5 x 5.0 cm. Como was first mined in the 186
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Boyle Tunnel Mine Specimen1022 - Boyle Tunnel Mine Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1/4 x 1 1/2 x 2" Cut slab of gray quartz vein matter with quartz fragments bordered by a thin dark gray rim of later quartz with disseminated e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a******l for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Second Boyle Tunnel Mine Specimen1023 - Second Boyle Tunnel Mine Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1/4 x 1 1/2 x 2" Cut slab of gray quartz vein matter with quartz fragments bordered by a thin dark gray rim of later quartz with sulfides and d...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********y for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Barite from Meikle Mine, Elko Co., Nevada1024 - Barite from Meikle Mine, Elko Co., Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Meikle Mine is a huge underground gold mine in Elko County, Nevada. During the late 1990's, the Meikle mine produced some of the finest bari...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to B********R for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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High Grade Goldfield Ore1025 - High Grade Goldfield Ore
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold with Famatinite from Goldfield. 1 x 1 x 1.6" with much visible gold on both ends. A choice Goldfield specimen, probably an older specimen,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Diamond Jim Mine Specimen1026 - Diamond Jim Mine Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen cut by saw 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2". Consists of coarsely crystalline light-gray quartz vein with clots of black silver sulfide minerals , ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (50.00 + 7.50BP) = 57.50
 
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St. Elmo Mine Specimens1027 - St. Elmo Mine Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces from specimen cut by saw, one is 1 x 1 x 2", the other 1 x 2 x 2". Specimens consists of light gray, waxy quartz vein with thi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a******l for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
 
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Victorine Mine, Kingston, Gold Specimen1028 - Victorine Mine, Kingston, Gold Specimen
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2". 2.44 ounces. 2) 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3/4". 1.44 ounces. Contains silver, gold, and massive sulfides. The Victo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********e for (150.00 + 22.50BP) = 172.50
 
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Banner Mine Specimens, Midas, Nevada1029 - Banner Mine Specimens, Midas, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three gold in quartz specimens from the Banner Mine, Midas, Nevada. Banded and brecciated vein quartz with vugs. Two specimens about 2 x 2 x 3"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to m********y for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Belvoir Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada1030 - Belvoir Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Specimen 2 x 1 x 1" Quartz breccia vein with trace of native gold and naumannite. Belvoir Mines is in the north part of the Midas District. ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********y for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Colorado Grande Mine Specimens from Midas1031 - Colorado Grande Mine Specimens from Midas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three gold in quartz specimens from Midas. Banded and brecciated quartz with vugs and boxwork. no visible gold apparent. Two specimens about 2 x 2 x 3
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to a******l for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada1032 - Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sawed specimen 3/4 x 1 x 3" that displays twin banded quartz vein mineralized with finely disseminated native gold and electrum. The Elko Prin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********y for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Second Elko Prince Mine, Midas, Nevada1033 - Second Elko Prince Mine, Midas, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful sawed specimen of crustification banded quartz vein, 2 x 3 x 7". Trace visible small particles free gold and electrum. Multiple mi...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Third Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada1034 - Third Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sawed specimen of crustification banded quartz vein, 1 x 2 x 2 1/2". Trace visible small particles electrum and naumannite (?) in dark gray b...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Fourth Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada1035 - Fourth Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sawed specimen 3/4 x 1 x 3 1/2" Banded quartz vein mineralized with moderate finely disseminated native gold and electrum. Light gray quartz b...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Fifth Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada1036 - Fifth Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 x 1 x 2" Specimen of variegated quartz vein with visible gold, electrum, and naumannite (?). Elko Prince is well known mine and Holabird ha...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sixth Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada1037 - Sixth Elko Prince Mine Specimen, Midas, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sawed specimen of quartz vein 1 x 2 x 3" from Elko Prince Mine, Midas, Nevada. Vein of light gray quartz bands undulating pattern. Contains t...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Seventh Elko Prince Mine Specimens, Midas, Nevada1038 - Seventh Elko Prince Mine Specimens, Midas, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two matching pieces from saw cut of specimen of quartz vein, each 1/2 x 1 x 2" from Elko Prince Mine, Midas, Nevada. Vein consists of dark gra...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Elko Prince, June Bell and Miners Gold Mines Specimens1039 - Elko Prince, June Bell and Miners Gold Mines Specimens
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three banded vein outcrop specimens suitable for diamond sawing. The first is from the Elko Prince Mine, 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2" banded quartz ve...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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