2012 December Americana & Numismatic Auction

1923 - Lot of 4 stock certificates from such Gilpin County operations as Blackhawk Consolidated, The Cape Cod Mining and Reduction Company, The Gilpin

1914 - Brass-plated pin with the official B.P.O.E. elk head logo, and Denver, 1914 embossed on the sides. The attached pendant is shaped like a water

1860s-70s - The photo shows numerous solid wooden homes, businesses and other structures as well as a large brick building situated at the base of a l

1881 - Rare "The Cadillac Consolidated Mining Co. Colorado" document No. 48, uncancelled, certified to Sal Levy for 500 shares. It is signed

1885 - This cabinet card measures 7" x 4.5", mounted on a light brown mat, which measures 8" x 5". A group of five people riding a

c1870 - Lot of 3: Item 1 is a "Cabinet" Saloon token, good for 25 cents, probably from the 1870`s. The proprietor's name was Phil Klei...

c1870 - Lot of 2: Item 1 is an A.H. (Aces High) Saloon token, good for 25 cents, probably from the 1870`s. Unique scallop shape, with over-stamp on re

1883 - Rare "The Continental Mining Company" document No. 787, uncancelled, certified to E. Moeser for 50 shares. It is signed by J.M. Sheaf

Hotel key and medallion from Leadville`s heyday. The Grand Pacific was on 202 E. 3rd Street, near the famous Chestnut street district. Its proprietor

c1881-1890 - The is another wonderful W.H. Jackson photo showing a panorama of Iron Hill and the Iron Silver Mine buildings: frame house, tipples, tai

Charley`s Lodging House room tag, modern issue. No. 35, brass with engraved lettering. Measures 1.5"x1.5" Excellent condition. The Leadville

Lot of 2: Leadville advertising mirrors, depicting Mt. Massive, and Yak Mills respectively. Mirrors measure 2.25" in dia. Sepia tone background c

c1870s-80s - Lot of 2: 1) An early Luke and Wheeler’s stereoview of the town taken from the south, as noted in period handwriting on the reverse. 2) L

Lot of 3: 1) The Leadville Gold Belt Exploration Co. Incorporated in Colorado. Cert. #110 issued in 1895 to William Fatham for 2500 shares. U/C. Signe

c1870s-80s - This view shows Chestnut Street looking West in the 1870s. The street is long, the buildings are numerous, and the boardwalks crowded wit

1889 - Rare "Little Chief Mining Company" document No. 8004, uncancelled, certified to Marcus Heiuo for 100 shares. It is signed by Thomas P

1880 - Framed stock certificate from the "Lowland Chief Consolidated Silver Mining Company of Colorado" for 100 shares, certificate No. 21.

1881 - Rare "South Side Milling & Mining Co. of Colorado" document No. 88, uncancelled, certified to George O`Keelen for 200 shares. It

1890 - Map of the Ouray Gold District. Ouray County, Colo. Surveyed and Compiled by Wheeler & Hurlburt F.L Biddlecom and W.A. Sherman Civil and Mi

Set of 2 Rosita, Colorado mining stock certificates issued in 1882 and 1884. 1) The Chieftain Consolidated Mining Company of Colorado, issued in 1884

c1890s - Lot of 2. Both are photographs of the same scenery but taken from different angles. Each measures 11.5" x 3.25". They are glued dow

Key & large brass medallion from the hotel, indicating room #9, and instructions on what to do "if carried away." -61517

Incorporated in New York. Issued in 1870 to Wertheim and Gompertz for 1 share at $100 each. Signed by C.W. Lambard as president and Wm. H. Reynolds as

c1880s-90s - This photo is a bird’s eye view showing the city below nestled between two mountains. The buildings are numerous and of substantial const

1890 - This 5.75" long, high-luster sterling silver spoon is ornately detailed to commemorate the "Rainbow Route". Embossed and debosse

1870s-80s - A wonderful photo of early Telluride nestled at the foot of a box canyon with Bridal Veil Falls in the background. About a half dozen mine

Great view of Victor, July 21, 1902 by S.S. Baldwin of Cripple Creek. Across the top in pencil is written, “Portland Mine”, “Gold Coin” and “Independe

Set of 4 Different format stock certificates from this company issued between 1902 and 1917. 1) Wray Telephone Co., issued in 1902 to J.W. Cloyd for o

Issued for six shares in 1883 to George C. Piper, signed by L.W. Enghom as president and E.D. Dyar as treasurer. Incorporated in Minnesota. Low certif

Nice set of three different Dakota Territory stock certificates issued between 1881 and 1887. Set of 3: 1) Great Eastern Gold Mining Co. of New York,

Issued in 1886 to James Browning for 500 shares at $5 each. Signed by Isaac H. Chase as president and J.C. Baker as secretary. Vignette of an inverted

1865 - This is a commendation issued to Major Albert G. Lakin for "gallant and meritorious service in the battles of Stone River and Mission (Mi

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. proof stock certificate. It is stamp signed by Carl H. Williams, president and Peter C. Lewis, secretary. It is in exc

1905 - This is a Vaudeville advertising the 1905 comedy farce "Old Arkansaw." It measures28"x 42" and has a small stain. Poster

1893 - This is a colorful advertising card showing off the California Exhibit for the 1893 Columbia Exposition in Chicago. THE CALIFORNIA BIG TREE JOI

1905 - This is the poster depicting a scene from the 1905 vaudeville comedy farce "Old Arkansaw." The beautifully colored poster measures

1905 - This is a 20"x30" Vaudeville poster advertises the 1900s comedy farce "Old Arkansaw" at the Old Chicago Opera House. The co

1905 - This is a great condition Lobby Card advertising the Vaudeville performance of "OLD ARKANSAW" at the Chicago Opera House in 1905. Th

1905 - This is a 42"x 28" Main lobby card. There are small tears that don`t go into the design. Vibrant colors, done by The Donaldson Lithog

1905 - This is a 28" x42" lobby card for OLD ARKANSAW, a vaudeville production that took place at the Chicago Opera House in 1905. There is

1905 - This is a 28"x 42" Vaudeville poster for "Old Arkansaw" a comedy farce performed at The Old Chicago Opera House in 1905. Th

1905 - This is a 28"x 42" Vaudeville poster from the play, "Old Arakansaw" a farce produced in the early 1900s by Fred Raymond and

1905 - This is a 28"x 42" Vaudeville poster depicting a scene from the 1905 comedy farce, "Old Arkansaw." The play was performed

1905 - This is a 28"x 42" Vaudeville poster. A tear has been repaired, but the colors are still vibrant for a piece this old. -62219

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1905 - This is a 30"x20" mounted Vaudeville poster showing a scene "Looking at the Picture" from the 1900s comedy farce, Old Arkan

1905 - This is a poster advertising OLD ARKANSAW, a vaudeville era play that ran at the Chicago Opera House in the early 1900s. The 42`X28" pos

1905 - This is a 42"x27" poster of the scene "Did you write this?" from the 1900s comedy farce "Old Arkansaw" produced b

1905 - This is a 42"x 28" Vaudeville poster for the Old Chicago Opera House for the play "Old Arkansaw". This comedy farce was pro

1905 - This is a 28"x 42" Vaudeville poster of theatrical manager and later actor Willard Dashiell. This advertises him in conjunction wi