2012 December Americana & Numismatic Auction

c1900 - Beautiful colorized chromolithograph, titled "Animus Canyon, Colorado." The copyright in the lower right corner indicates "1900

Set of four issued and cancelled certificates from this famous Colorado railroad. 1) Orange preferred stock issued in 1925 to William B. Chase for thr

1885 - Lot of 2: 1) Idaho Springs view, taken by Alex Martin, Rocky Mountain Views, Denver, Colo. 5" x 8.” Good clarity and focus. 2) A snow-cove

c1880s-90s - This is a great photo showing five men and one woman seated in an Express wagon drawn by two horses. The wagon is covered but the sides a

c1870s - Lot of 2 photos showing the passes into Leadville. 1) Captioned Marshall Pass, Big Bend, Near Shirley, shows 8 men with shovels working on th

1889 - This is a silver railroad pass #552 issued on the Silverton Railroad Company. It is a type "B" pass made out to W.H. Crooke. The Typ

c1953 - Before dining cars in passenger trains were common in the United States, a rail passenger`s option for meal service in transit was to patroniz

Issued in 1883 to J.R. and J. Mulvane for 59 shares at $100 each. Signed by J.P. Whitney as president and W.J. Downing as secretary. Originally built

1916-1938 - Lot of 16 images ranging in size from 3.25” x 2.75” to 9” x 7” on white mats. Feature medium contrast, sharp focus, and some wear includin

1915 - This is a complimentary pass issued by The Nevada Northern Railway to Mr. C.A. Brown, a freight and passenger agent for the Southern Pacific Ra

1939 - This is a 12” x 16.5” wanted poster issued by the Southern Pacific Railroad’s Vice President J.H. Dyer, offering $5000 for ” information leadin

1906 - Real photo spec card of the Las Vegas and Tonopah Railroad Engine #12 from 1906. L.V. & T. visible on the back car and the words, “Las Ve

8x5" photo mounted on 10x8" cardboard showing 4 passengers in parked horseless carriage. Excellent focus, good contrast. No identifying name

Lot of 3: 8x6" print "Passenger House and freight yard, Tonopah R.R." by E.W. Smith, very good focus and contrast, some staining at top

1906 - Lot of 2. 1) The Tonopah Railroad Depot, name of photo studio is illegible (J.E. St---, Cheyenne, Wyo.). Measures 7.5 x 9.5.” 2) Dated July 4,

c1879 - This stunning blue 18" x 11.25" time table broadside is the earliest known example of a V&T time table broadside. The title has

May 10, 1869 - Framed replica color painting by Thomas Hill of the famous Driving of the Golden Spike ceremony, with all the famous luminaries of the

C1910 - This painting is of what appears to be an American Indian of the American South. It could possibly be of a Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw or eve

c1900-1930 - A round coiled tray/bowl measuring about 11” in diameter across top and 2.5” tall. It has a beautiful traditional Apache design of black

c1900-1930 - This coiled tray measures bout 12” across and is 3” tall and is constructed on a small 3-rod foundation. The design consists of stacked c

c1900-1950 - An 8” coiled tray on a 3 rod foundation. The traditional Apache design is quite bleached out and appears as a dark tan design on a medium

c1880-1920 - Beautiful sinew sewn deerskin moccasins with hard rawhide (buffalo hide?) soles and hand beaded pattern of red, black and yellow design o

c1900-1950 - A unique piece, entirely beaded in multi-colors in a design showing a tall building with a red flag flying at top, surrounded by trees. A

c1900-1930 - Lot of 3. 1) Probably from Southern California, this is a unique, roughly twined nest 6” tall and 12.5” in circumference used for trappin

No Date - These 2” wide armbands are constructed of 5 narrow strips of rawhide over which are laced bright red grass fibers. Interspersed in the red i

c1900-1930 - A long “canoe-shaped” basket with a 2-row diamond pattern at top on buff background. Bottom half is dark. A re-enforcing rod creates rim.

c1900-1930 - A round coiled basket measuring 6.5” at base and at opening, 6” in height, and 30.5” around at widest part. The coil foundation is bundle

c1900-1930 - An 8” tray or plaque in traditional Hopi coiled technique with eagle design on buff or natural background. From the S.C. Evans Collection

c1930s - Lot of 2 Hupa hats, very close twined, with beautiful designs in redbud and black on tan ground. Both measure about 7” across opening and are

Lot of 4: 1 is a reproduction pre-Columbian bowl, with the name "Guaitil" from Costa Rica inscribed on the base. This substantial bowl has t

c1900-1930 - A soft-sided twined bowl measuring 9” in diameter and 4.5” tall, with a stacked diamond garland design. Bright yellow porcupine quill sti

c1900-1930 - A large round twined bowl measuring 15” in diameter at the rim edge, on a 4” diameter base. The design consists of brown and buff bands a

c1900-1930 - A close twined bowl measuring 5 x 6” at the base and about 10” x 12” diameter at top. The design consists of 3 large light brown or natur

c1900-1930 - Lot of 2, each measuring about 3” in height and approximately 4”diameter across the opening. Both are close twined. One has a smaller bas

c1900-1930 - A utilitarian close twined, conical shaped gathering basket measuring approximately 12” in diameter at mouth and 12” tall. There is a sim

c1900-1930 - An open-work, twined sifter or winnowing tray in dark brown and buff appears to be bound on the rim edge in redbud. Measures 12.5” at wid

c1900-1950 - This small throw in colors of brown, gray, natural, and black, measures 23" x 33”. Appears to be Navajo made. No holes or fading. Fr

c1900-1930 - Conical shape, twined, plain weave with no design. A crude whip-stitch finishes the rim. Measures 8” diameter. Two small holes in the bo

c1900-1920s - The second such hat in this collection. It is twined and very plain—no design. It measures 7.5” in diameter and the rim has been left u

c1900-1930 - Conical in shape and measuring 8” in diameter, this twined hat has a wide decorative band near the rim consisting of 3 rows of chevrons,

c1900-1930 - This semi-flat close twined tray measures 12 x 13.” Although shaped somewhat similar to a winnowing tray, it is too solid for sifting and

c1900-1930 - Native American 200-400 c1900-1930 A coiled oval basket in a medium brown color, with a lighter design of stylized diamonds scatter

c1900 - Lot of 28 depictions from Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. These black and white as well as colorized photos depict daily life, adobe dwellin

c1900-1950 - A small bowl measuring 6” across opening, and about 3” tall, with nearly straight sides The design consists of stair-step devil’s claw z

c1900-1930 - A beautiful coiled, oval willow bowl measuring 7.5” x 8.25” across top and 4.5” in height. The base measures 4” by 6.5.” The simple desig

c1900-20 - This is a 29” long piece of hollowed wood. Generally square in shape (measuring 17” around), it is narrowed and rounded on either end to a

Lot of 7 in black display box (8 x 12"). 1) Santa Fe, "Keep Safety Always Before You/ Navajo Tribal Fair// (mirror); 2) Chas. E. Collins/ Sa

c1920-1940 - Round Pima bowl of willow and devil’s claw, measuring 7.5” diameter at base, 4.25” h., and 10” diameter across top. A nice tight weave wi

Lot of 2 photographs of Native Indian women in traditional dress. 1) Part of the “Yuma Indians” photo series produced by E.A. Bonnie Photography of Lo

c1950s-1970s - This vintage set consists of a massive squash blossom necklace with matching bracelet and screw back earrings in a most unusual design.

c1940-50 - This is a truly unique and we believe early necklace constructed of smooth silver beads in a single strand, culminating in a 2” silver naja

c1950s-1970s - A third gorgeous vintage necklace, probably Navajo made, with slightly deeper blue stones than the previous necklace, and dark brown m

c1950s-1970s - Another beautiful vintage Navajo necklace with light blue turquoise cabochons showing reddish brown matrix, possibly from Bisbee. Stone

c1900-1910 - Lot of 4 photos. 1) An American Indian woman is seated on the ground in front of her home, grinding meal with a traditional mano and meta

c1900 - A beautiful and sturdy little basket, measuring approximately 4.5” diameter and about 4.5” tall. Coil construction on rods with a triangle des

A sturdy basket of coil construction woven on rods. The design consists of 4 evenly-spaced inverted “trees.” It measures 8.25” across the mouth and 3.

c1875 - Photograph measures 4” x 2.5” mounted on white matte. Medium contrast and focus is sharp. There are brown age marks that appear on the left an

c1900 - A coiled basket of willow with design of two rows of dark red-brown diamonds encircling the basket. Each diamond is filled in with more stitch

1890 - This lot features an early black and white photo of 2 Washoe ladies, one weaving a basket, the other with a child and cradle board strapped to

c1959 - This is a sculpture of an American Indian Chief done by Southern California artist Thomas M. Domiani. The chief stands 6’4” and is dressed in

1894 - Lot of 2: 1) A complete deck of custom "Souvenir/ Playing Cards/ Indians/ Of The/ Southwest/ made and Published Exclusively for/ Fred Harv

Lot of 3: 2 New Mexico pre-Columbian clay pots, from the Douglas collection. These are hand-thrown and hand fired, the larger piece complete with fire

This pot measures 6.25” across. The bottom is not flat and it leans towards the side. There are some cracks, but has been glued back together. It is b

James Byrnes, who painted as J. Michael Standing Bear, a Canadian-Sioux and Laguna Pueblo American Indian, was born 25 December 1933, and died in Albu

No Date - A small coiled Shoshone basket measuring 5” across and approximately 3.5” tall, tightly woven on rods. The design elements are evenly spaced

No Date - A coiled basket woven on rods with a simple alternating design of stacked diamonds (yellow, very faded) and stacked cross and diamond patte

Lot of 3. 1) Wyandotte Silver Mining Co. Incorporated July 25, 1878. Cert. #438 issued June 15, 1880 to E.C. Knight for 1000 shares. Signed by Secreta

c1915-1950 - A lovely small example of fine Washoe basketry. This coiled basket is made of willow with bracken fern root used in the flower and zigzag

c1865 - This ferrotype (an image printed on a thin, blackened sheet of metal) measures 2.5” x 3.5”, and 3”x 4.75” in its red card holder. High to medi

1860 - Photograph measures 2.25” x 2.75” and 3” x 3.5” in holder. Dark to medium contrast and focus is sharp, but blurred in some spots. There is some

Lot of 6: 1, Union & Eagle quart flask, light aqua color. Embossed eagle with banner on front side, clasped hands on reverse. 2, Fishing & hun

This bottle has a light purple color and lock on the lid. The lock was produced by Hayner Whiskey. The bottle has a few air bubbles and measures 12.”

A beautifully framed lithograph by famous Billings artist J.K. Ralston. 27x22.5". Double matted, number 36 of 200. Ralston died in 1987 and was

1909 - This is a must have plate for all saloon collectors! This plate was made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fred Krug Brewing Company.

This flask is very rare, and has never been seen before by our staff. It is in the shape of ice and measures 6" tall and 4" across. It also

c1915 - Pair of beautiful colored squared bottles, 1 amber and 1 gold-yellow with green tint. Seamed construction with applied tops, chamfered corners

Two pictorial pocket mirrors featuring slightly different images of a woman in a large hat and long hair, with her chin resting in her palms. In the 1

Lot of 2. Both in great condition mounted, approx 8x10". One shows cigars and there appears to be a large ad sign for Anheuser Busch Both show pa

This is what is known as a “trade stimulator”. It’s from the 1940s and, for one penny, would pay off in tokens should the player line up identical

This is a group of 2 Utah shot glasses. 1) Utah Liquor Co. 223 So. Main St. 2) 2”Compliments of the Utah Liquor Co.” Both shot glasses have very littl

This is an incredible 53 bottle collection encompassing the entire United States, plus one from Mexico and one from Canada. Collected by Les Whitman,

A 17.5" round metal advertising sign for Wieland`s Extra Pale Lager, "A Western Product." Copyrighted 1901, the illustration depicts a

NGC VF35 SN1583603-029 -61097

Good for One Drink M.Rivera Prop. R8 - Vinegar Collection -61102

NCS Genuine SN5208190-069 -61180

c1895 - This rare "Good for 1 Drink" piece is from The Eagle Saloon, Medo & Milovich proprietors. Piece is in very nice condition. -612

Choice bawdy themed piece. (R8). - Vinegar Collection -61182

Uncirculated, restrike. Prize for the largest. -61176

c1950 - Lot of 6. 3 ash trays from Phoenix, Tombstone, AZ and Ruidoso NM. 1 coin purse from Coal Valley, Illinois. Bottle opener from the Palace Saloo

Lot of two from the Cosmopolitan Saloon, one good for 5 cents in trade, the other, 25 cents in trade. Both are in very good and sharp condition. NGC

c1886-1900 - Very rare pint coffin flask, listed in Thomas #394. The slug plate reads “Importer of Fine Wines & Whiskey. Auburn CAL. Vented should

Lot of 2 liquor bottles from the town of Needles. Included is a purple one pint with footed base. This includes a screw top and is embossed NEEDLES SA

Possibly the finest known, giving the bearer C.O.D. with a Jacob Strahle Billiard Co. Reverse. NCG MS 62 SN3018460-040. It is from an establishment in

An oval 12x12" metal tray advertising "California Favorite / A A / Old / Bourbon / Geo. Wissemann, / Sole Agent / Pacific Coast." Wis

Good for one drink. Phone Main 33. Next to Hall of Records. Mirror is cracked. -61187

A 13x19" metal advertising artwork entitled "The Close Game." The oval illustration depicts five men enjoying a game of cards with thei

c1890 - Bitters broadside, very rare (thought to be 1 of 2 known) from the Thomas Taylor & Co. Sole Agents for their choice product. This broads

A 13.5x16.5" oval advertising tray from Enterprise Brewing Co. S.F. Cal. Attached spring hanger on back, only a few scratches on the lovely young

c1890 - This is a very fine 6.75" tall green/aqua hutchinson style embossed soda bottle from "Eureka-California/ Soda Water Co./ S.F."