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.
Invoicing and lot pick up will NOT be available at the live auction.
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A.M. Cole Druggist Bottle NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1864 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1301A.M. Cole Druggist Bottle NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1864 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Very clear and clean glass, measures 8.5." There is a small chip on the lip on the bottle, but otherwise there is very little wear. This is possi
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*********r for 448.13
A.M. Cole Drugstore Bottle Group NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1878-1890 - 2012aug - Nevada Bo1302A.M. Cole Drugstore Bottle Group NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1878-1890 - 2012aug - Nevada Bo
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 5 square examples, different sizes: 1) A 6.25” bottle, no maker’s mark. Clear glass, eleven bubbles throughout body, small chip on lip. 2) Two
Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to e******v for 215.10
A.M. Cole Unequalled Cold Cream NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1870 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1303A.M. Cole Unequalled Cold Cream NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1870 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Bottle of hand cream sold by A.M. Cole located at 88 South C Street. Description on the front reads “for the softening, beautifying and preserving the
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to h*******e for 1,075.50
Dr. J. B.B. Lefevre Bottle NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1868-1875 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1304Dr. J. B.B. Lefevre Bottle NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1868-1875 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
5" tall, ten to twelve known, most have chips, this example is pristine. - Jacobitz Collection -59597
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8*****h for 597.50
Dr. J.B.B. Lefevre Drugstore Bottle NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1868-1878 - 2012aug - Nevada 1305Dr. J.B.B. Lefevre Drugstore Bottle NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1868-1878 - 2012aug - Nevada
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Front embossed “Dr. J. B. B. Lefevre/ Druggist/ Virginia City Nev.” No maker’s mark. Tooled top with cork. Aqua glass, rectangular bottle with small b
Estimate : 900.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b*******1 for 1,254.75
Druggist Dose Glass NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1905 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1306Druggist Dose Glass NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1905 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Dose glass, "A.M. COLE DRUGGIST VIRGINIA CITY NEV." embossed on front, increments indicating "TABLE, DESSERT, TEA" on reverse. All
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to o******s for 717.00
Drugstore Bottle Group NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1878-1906, 1897-1923 - 2012aug - Nevada Bo1307Drugstore Bottle Group NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1878-1906, 1897-1923 - 2012aug - Nevada Bo
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 5 oval examples of different sizes: 1) A 5.75” oval with “B.F. Shaw/ Virginia City, Nev.” embossed on the front, long tapered neck. No maker’s
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to u******y for 239.00
Geo. P Morrill Rare Apothecary Bottle NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1863-1865 - 2012aug - Neva1308Geo. P Morrill Rare Apothecary Bottle NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1863-1865 - 2012aug - Neva
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Gorgeous drugstore bottle. Front embossed “Geo’ P. Morrill/ Apothecary/ Virginia City” with no maker’s mark on bottom. 6.75” tall x 2.75” wide. Applie
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to o******s for 4,780.00
M. Webster Bottles NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1309M. Webster Bottles NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Three square examples: 4", 4.5", 4.5" tall. This is the only pattern of this fairly rare clear drug store that is only found in square
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to u******y for 239.00
Thomas Taylor & Co. Bitters Bottle NV - Virginia City,c1888-1896 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1310Thomas Taylor & Co. Bitters Bottle NV - Virginia City,c1888-1896 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Prized 9.5” tall, 2.75” wide square bottle. Embossed “Alpine/ Herb Bitters” on one side with the T&T Co. monogram embossed in a shield border on t
Estimate : 750.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8*****h for 956.00
Virginia City Druggist Bottles NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1875-1907 - 2012aug - Nevada Bott1311Virginia City Druggist Bottles NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1875-1907 - 2012aug - Nevada Bott
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 4 square clear bottles from William A. Perkins, and 4 from August Lernhart drug stores. Perkins was listed as a chemist and druggist at 84 Sout
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to e******v for 388.38
Goble Dairy Bottle NV - Wells,Elko County - c1910 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1312Goble Dairy Bottle NV - Wells,Elko County - c1910 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
One quart milk bottle with front embossing. Bottom bears the maker’s mark “DeLaval.” Clear glass, with several small bubbles and minimal staining. Alb
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b******s for 268.88
Wells Dairy Bottle NV - Wells,Elko County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1313Wells Dairy Bottle NV - Wells,Elko County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
From the Coble Dairy, this is a one quart clear glass dairy bottle. Of the three in existence, this is possibly the finest known. There is a matching
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to u******y for 268.88
Wheelerville Cream Top Bottle NV - Wheelerville,Washoe County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1314Wheelerville Cream Top Bottle NV - Wheelerville,Washoe County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Slug reads, ONE QUART LIQUID WHEELERVILLE DAIRY on this very rare cream top style bottle. The design allowed the consumer to capture the risen cream w
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d********9 for 328.63
Steptoe Drug Co. Bottle Group NV - White Pine County,1908-1909 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1315Steptoe Drug Co. Bottle Group NV - White Pine County,1908-1909 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 5 graduated oval examples of different sizes: 7.25”, 6.5”, 5.25”, 3.75”, and 3” tall. Tooled tops. The tallest three are embossed “Steptoe Drug
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to u******y for 478.00
Four-Piece Set of Humboldt Soda Works Seltzer Bottles NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 1887-1903 - 1316Four-Piece Set of Humboldt Soda Works Seltzer Bottles NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 1887-1903 -
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of only known 4-piece set. (1) 11.75", front etched HUMBOLDT SODA WORKS WINNEMUCCA, NEV. with eagle symbol. Some bubbles and staining, siphon
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8*****h for 597.50
G.A.K. Soda Bottle NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - c1890 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1317G.A.K. Soda Bottle NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - c1890 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Hutchinson style bottle with no stopper, tooled top. The seamed bottle has embossed lettering, white in color. The bottle's heavy glass is dark ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****h for 239.00
H. Busch & Co. Soda Bottle NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 1888 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1318H. Busch & Co. Soda Bottle NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 1888 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Hutchinson style bottle with gravity stopper, tooled top. The bottle has embossed lettering, white in color. The bottle's heavy glass is dark aq...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8*****h for 1,314.50
Henry Busch Soda Bottle NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - c1888 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1319Henry Busch Soda Bottle NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - c1888 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Hutchinson style bottle with gravity stopper, tooled top. The slug has embossed lettering, white in color. The bottle's heavy glass is light aqu...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to t********e.. for 1,015.75
Humboldt Soda Works Large Bottle Cap Assortment NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - c1955 - 2012aug - 1320Humboldt Soda Works Large Bottle Cap Assortment NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - c1955 - 2012aug -
Holabird-Kagin Americana
The perfect lot for collectors, crafters, artists, and 7-Up fans: 9 boxes of over 6,000 original, cork backed bottle caps from the early days of the W
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Humboldt Soda Works Massive Bottle Cap Hoard NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - c1955 - 2012aug - Nev1321Humboldt Soda Works Massive Bottle Cap Hoard NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - c1955 - 2012aug - Nev
Holabird-Kagin Americana
An incredible collection of approximately 500,000 unused cork-backed bottle caps from the Winnemucca 7-Up Bottling Company plant. Within these 14 boxe
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Humboldt Soda Works Unused Soda Bottles & Caps NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 2012aug - Nevada Bo1322Humboldt Soda Works Unused Soda Bottles & Caps NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 2012aug - Nevada Bo
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a chance for anyone who's ever wanted to be in the soda bottling business. The lot includes over 350 unused bottles in the original woo...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Lazy T Maverick Dairy Bottle NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1323Lazy T Maverick Dairy Bottle NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Slug reads, LAZY T RANCH TALLMAN on this clear glass one quart dairy bottle. The Tallman family settled at Winnemucca, where in 1931 they purchased th
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Rare Seltzer Bottle NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - c1901-1907 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1324Rare Seltzer Bottle NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - c1901-1907 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Extremely rare seltzer bottle, measuring about 12", including top, by approximately 4". Top, with intact siphon tube, bears remnants of blue
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for 328.63
Winnemucca Dairy Bottles NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1325Winnemucca Dairy Bottles NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 2 from the Winnemucca Dairy. 1) One quart. Some wear. The bottle still has a paper top that reads “Pasteurized Milk, Yerington Dairy.” 2) One p
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Winnemuccaa 7-Up Bottling Company Archives NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 1952-1958 - 2012aug - N1326Winnemuccaa 7-Up Bottling Company Archives NV - Winnemucca,Humboldt County - 1952-1958 - 2012aug - N
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This Winnemucca’s 7-Up Bottling Company archive consists of 7 bankers boxes full of documents, receipts, invoices, memos, packing slips, notes, and ot
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Smith Drug & Jewelry Co. Bottle NV - Yerington,Lyon County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1327Smith Drug & Jewelry Co. Bottle NV - Yerington,Lyon County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
5.75" tall, rectangular, smooth collar, nice condition. - Jacobitz Collection -59550
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to b*******1 for 448.13
Van Alstine Drug Dose Glass NV - Yerington,Lyon County - c1920 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1328Van Alstine Drug Dose Glass NV - Yerington,Lyon County - c1920 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A 2” dose glass. Slug embossed “Van Alstine/ of/ Yerington”. The rear of the glass is embossed “Table/ Dessert/ Tea” to the right of three etched line
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to o******s for 597.50
Yerington Dairy Bottles NV - Yerington,Lyon County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1329Yerington Dairy Bottles NV - Yerington,Lyon County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 3. 1) Half pint, some wear. 2) One pint, paper top reads “Portola Dairy Raw Market. Some wear” 3) One quart, little wear. These bottles are sca
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to u******y for 89.63
Yerington Drug Co. Bottles NV - Yerington,Lyon County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles1330Yerington Drug Co. Bottles NV - Yerington,Lyon County - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 2: 1) 6 ounce, 6.5" tall; graduation marks along both left and right sides of bottle front. Small, minor impact marks at top. Near mint co
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*****d for 239.00
American Eagle One Ounce Proof Silver Bullion Coins 1987,1989,1991,1992,1994 - 2012aug - Numismatic1331American Eagle One Ounce Proof Silver Bullion Coins 1987,1989,1991,1992,1994 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 5 from the years 1987,1989,1991,1992 and 1994. All proofs come with cases and boxes as well as protective plastic holders. The proofs were made
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*****n for 358.50
Lot Withdrawn 2012aug - Numismatic1332Lot Withdrawn 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 7 frames: 1) -59956
Start Price : 10.00
Augustus Humbert Slug 2012aug - Numismatic1333Augustus Humbert Slug 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
In January, 1851 the U.S. Assay Office in San Francisco awarded the coining contract to Moffat & Co. and assasyer Augustus Humbert, formerly a New
Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Blank Slug Facsimile c1880 - 2012aug - Numismatic1334Blank Slug Facsimile c1880 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Octagonal, full size polished brass blank slug. "U.S.A./ This Is A/ Blank/ Fifty/ Dollar/ Piece/ In Pure/ Brass" is printed in very small pu
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Commemorative Half Dollars 2012aug - Numismatic1335Commemorative Half Dollars 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
6 uncertified XF-AU: 1923 Monroe Doctrine Centennial (4), 1925 Stone Mountain Memorial, 1926 Lexington Concord Sesquicentennial. -59176
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****b for 203.15
Commemorative Half Dollars 2012aug - Numismatic1336Commemorative Half Dollars 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of nine circulated half dollars: 1918 Illinois, XF; 1920 Pilgrim, XF; 1922 Grant, XF; 1923 Monroe, VF; 1925 Norse, XF; 1925 Huguenot, VF; 1925 Sto
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 3***3 for 717.00
Eagle Mining Company Ingot c1960 - 2012aug - Numismatic1337Eagle Mining Company Ingot c1960 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
The obverse is engraved with “999 Fine. Value $7.27.”The reverse has “Ozs. 5.64 no. 362.”There is also an seal of an eagle, which is exactly the same
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to k********y for 1,015.75
Framed Currency Collection 2012aug - Numismatic1338Framed Currency Collection 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of six frames of four notes: 1) uncut sheet of Citizens Bank of Louisiana $20; 2) uncut sheet of Hagerstown Bank $5 and $10; 3) uncut sheet of Can
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to m*******n for 507.88
Goldfield Ledge Ingot 2012aug - Numismatic1339Goldfield Ledge Ingot 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A questionable silver ingot stamped No. 11. A refined product, the Goldfield Ledge is not a known district. 6.28 oz., .999 S. 3 1/4 x 1 x 1/4".
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to k********y for 478.00
Kettle Game Counter 2012aug - Numismatic1340Kettle Game Counter 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Copy of 1803 $10 gold piece, this brass counter was certified EF40 details, scratched. -59840
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to g****a for 239.00
Massachusetts and California Company 2012aug - Numismatic1341Massachusetts and California Company 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
The Massachusetts and California Company stocks are among the most desirable of the private gold coin related ephemera. At present there are three of
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to 8*****B for 3,585.00
Medal Collection 2012aug - Numismatic1342Medal Collection 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 22, mostly Washington commemoratives. Worthy of inspection. Provenance Bowers & Merena Auction Sept 1986. -59128
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to g********_.. for 1,374.25
Medallic Arts Medals 2012aug - Numismatic1343Medallic Arts Medals 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Three beautiful issues from Medallic Art. Co.: 1959 Alaska Statehood, 1970 South Carolina Tricenntenial, 1965 Centennial of the Statue of Liberty. -
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to u******y for 89.63
Miniature Slug Facsimile 2012aug - Numismatic1344Miniature Slug Facsimile 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Octogonal 5/8" wide gold replica of an 1852 $50 gold slug, set in bezel in original jewelry case labeled wells Fargo & Co. A beautiful penden
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b***9 for 328.63
Morgan Dollar Lighter 2012aug - Numismatic1345Morgan Dollar Lighter 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Cigarette lighter with a 1880 Morgan Dollar on one side, and a medal depicting the state seal of Nevada on the reverse. - Jacobitz Collection -59968
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g*****n for 227.05
Morgan Silver Dollar Shotglass c1900 - 2012aug - Numismatic1346Morgan Silver Dollar Shotglass c1900 - 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a great and fun piece to add to any saloon collection. Made out of aluminum, it measures 1.30" folded and 2” unfolded. Has the regular ob
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Original Morgan Rolls - A 2012aug - Numismatic1347Original Morgan Rolls - A 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This original group of 1884-O and 1885-O uncirculated Morgan Dollar rolls come to us from one of the Reno Gaming Families. Rudolph A.G. Semenza coll
Estimate : 2,400.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to m*******n for 2,270.50
Original Morgan Rolls - B 2012aug - Numismatic1348Original Morgan Rolls - B 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
One roll each 1884-O and 1885-O. Plus the metal storage box. -59983
Estimate : 2,400.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 4***6 for 2,390.00
Original Morgan Rolls - C 2012aug - Numismatic1349Original Morgan Rolls - C 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 4: Two each, 1884-O and 1885-O. -59977
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to 8*****b for 4,063.00
Original Morgan Rolls - D 2012aug - Numismatic1350Original Morgan Rolls - D 2012aug - Numismatic
Holabird-Kagin Americana
One roll each 1884-O and 1885-O. -59979
Estimate : 2,400.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to h********r.. for 2,390.00