2012 Hot August Auction

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2.5" x 1.5" "Drifted Snow Flour," "Best by every Test." Shirley Temple advertised their product during her screen years.

Lot of 2: 1) General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, photographed by J. Q. Reed of Petaluma, 4" x 6"; 2) John C. Fremont, from photographic negat

The only known photograph of Wyatt Earp, his father Nicholas, and brothers: James, Morgan, Virgil, Warren, and Newton, the son from Nicholas` previous

V.W. Earp token from Sawtelle California. -37388

V.W. Earp token, good for one ride. From Sawtelle California. -37330

A 2.5" tall wooden handled metal stamp with a floral design, likely used to mark dates or to cancel documents. - Jacobitz Collection -59737

This original oak display case with a pine bottom features glass on all four sides and on top. Access to the inside is available through the oak divid

21 x 11" display featuring 3 saloon tokens (King's Saloon, French Gulch; Golden Gate Saloon, Sacramento; Limit Saloon, Amador City.) 1.5 gr...

Group of three copper and brass powder flasks from the circa 1820-1850 period, and two more crude powder flasks and a brass lead ball mould (32 calibe

Two early jail locks with keys, found at Rawhide, Nevada. Very heavy duty. - Jacobitz Collection -59814

Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, from 1929 to 1933. Before his presidency, Hoover was a mining engineer and traveled throug

This 21" x 21" x 32" tall wooden and glass cabinet with two slotted shelves is etched "HIAWATHA/ BREAD" on the front. This br

Lot of 4 extra rare horse licenses: E.L. Witherell, Forest Park(1929), Xenia Ohio(1919), California Stallion Registration Board(1918). - Vinegar Coll

Lot of 6 classic ink bottles and 1 very early inkwell from the 1840s make up this unusual and beautiful lot. There is an amber, post 1900s straight si

Two large, matching, custom-made cabinets used to display the Ken and Rosemarie Roberts Collection. The cabinets are designed to be attached to each o

The top of this handsome oak sideboard features two large glass doors with locks and keys. Includes adjustable shelves. Flanking the large, central be

3 sets of antique handcuffs, a billy club, and a well used "blackjack." - Jacobitz Collection -59836

A weapon of self defense or intimidation from the American past. - Jacobitz Collection -59835

Lot of 5. 1) The Sharon House, Virginia City, Nevada. Calendar on the back, good for years 1947 to 1975. 2) “Compliments of Dr. Meyers & Co. Speci

An exciting assortment of different medical advertising items and ephemera including: 1) A cast iron cauldron, painted red, embossed “S.S.S./ For The/

1873 receipt from Eclipse, Winters & Plato Consolidated Gold Hill Mining Co. One of the original comstock companies. - Jacobitz Collection -60211

Lot of 41 assorted pin and pocket knives. Themes and shapes include a baseball bat from The Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, a semi-tractor trailer

This impressive Victorian secretary belonged to Congressman Sam Arentz, who acquired it from a Virginia City family and had it shipped to his Smith Va

A 3" tall wooden handled metal stamp with a cross-hatched pattern, used as a cancellation stamp. Chip in wooden handle. This is a classic "X

Lot of 4 philatelic reference publications. Includes a hardbound copy of American Stampless Cover Catalogue, Volume I and a softbound copy of Volume I

Lot of 3: 1) map of California, with inset of the City of San Francisco published by J.H. Colton of New York, entered according to Act of Congress in

Seven point Police 1 Bailiff badge. - Jacobitz Collection -59797

Framed print depicting the welcoming of the Pony Express to San Francisco. Street scene with bonfire in front of the Wells Fargo Parrott Building at C

Lot of 20. Range in size from 7”x 3.5” to 7” x 4.5.” Low to medium contrast and focus is sharp. Some wear. The Stereo views show the Native Peoples of

This is a collection of product tins of various shapes, sizes and colors. Included are two Dixie Queen Lunch Basket tins, 1 Dime Bank, 1 Dixie Queen P

This beautiful sideboard features a locking glass display with four glass shelves, two locking drawers, and a beveled mirror. This piece has been prof

The mirror has the image of the disinfectant cleanser in can, with the saying "sold by storekeepers” below. Mirror measures 1.75” and has very br

A handmade whip from the 19th century. Constructed from willow and woven rawhide, this piece has a shaft that measures about 53" and a lash about

Lot of 5 adorable holders for stamps: 1) 2) & 3) little stamp books. 4) in the shape of a U.S. Mail Bag. 5) Detailed designed holder with a lion’s

4" wide heavy duty thumb retainer with key. Ideal for preventing texting abuse. Can also be used as toe cuffs. This pair is antique, stamped with

Lot of 42 including: 12 Civil War tokens, mostly xf-au; 6 Expo medals, all post-1930; 17 foreign tokens; a Wisconsin Masonic penny; a bawdy spinner; a

This is another possible 19th Century badge. Round with star in the middle. Measures about 2.” - Jacobitz Collection -59855

Sterling silver badge. Front is engraved. There is some wear on the front and on the back. The word “sterling” appears on the back, making the badge p

Lot of 3: 1) group photo of "Company 715 C.C.C. , Virginia, Minnesota, February 12, 1934." Measures 8" x 30". 2) Street shot of th

Lot of 3. Two “Owens Illinois” white ceramic apothecary jars with gold trim and designs, labeled “Nux/ Vomica” and “Bella-/Donna”. 10” tall by 4” wide

A 4' 4" x 5' 6" flag. Label reads “The name/ Annin/ Guarantees/ Quality/ Nylanin/ 75% Nylon 25% Wool/ Bunting”. Annin & Compan...

This wonderful display cabinet is suitable for collectibles, display, and storage. The quarter sawn oak is very high quality and has been professional

A 19th Century walking stick with a 14K gold top, black lacquered base and brass tip. The piece is approximately 36" in length. Engraved on the h

This solid metal, 15.5” tall stand was designed to hold 3 rows of 14 wax seals or, perhaps, rubber stamps. The base has 3 wells and a flat area with a

New York, NY. John Warren Butterfield was an operator of stagecoach and freight lines in the mid-19th century in the American Northeast and Southwest.

From New York, NY. This is a stock certificate issued to company co-founder Henry Wells for 100 shares at $1.40 per share. The piece is signed by A.H

A rare stock certificate issued to M. Morgenstern for 50 shares at $100 per. There are about 6 of these documents known to exist. This is a mine locat

Lot of 2. 1) Alfred Dixon dealers in Merchandise. Michigan Bluff, Cal. Hardware, crockery, dry goods, furnishing goods, tinwear, provisions, groceries

Number 21018. Measures 1.25”. - Jacobitz Collection -59671

Lot of 12: 1) Hardcover auction book, The Pony Express: The Collection formed by Thurston Twigg-Smith. From Sale 979 Saturday December 5, 2009. Produc

Measures 4” x 2.5” Card number L7268. Some wear, there a mark in the lower right corner. And the bottom half of the card has a dark Issued to “Mr. B.

A hat or belt buckle. Measures about 3.25” x 2.75.” No. 1120, with a shield outline and the Wells Fargo Express Co. logo in the center. Made by N. Sta

Lot of 3 commemorative pins for 5, 10 and 20 years of faithful service. Pins measure about 0.75” across and have minor wear. 2 of the pins have white

A 1.75” by 2.75” by 1.25” white card gift box with a red and white label affixed to the top, printed “THE SENDER REQUESTS THAT YOU/ DO NOT OPEN/ UNTIL

Lot of 9: 1) Rectangle shaped WF & Co. Express tag. Blue color with white letters. Measures about 2” x 1.25". 2 & 3) Wells Fargo tags. Sh

Lot of 3. 1) Patch, 2” x 2” red and blue with white letters. 2) Tag with leather strap. Front has the WF & Co. logo on the front. The back reads “

Bronze, 2.75" tall, wax seal: "WELLS FARGO CO./ EXPRESS/ 679/ MESSENGER". - Jacobitz Collection -59703

Reported to be a Wells-Fargo Strong Box, when in actuallity, it is an assayers case, with removable trays for chemicals. Approx. 12" x 6" x

An exceptionally diverse lot of countless stocks from Nevada, California, Arizona, and Oregon. -60468

This is a great photo album: 45 pages, both sides of each page covered in photos, usually 4, but sometimes 3 to 6 photos per side, depicting what must

Lot of 5: 1) A 6" Campbells' Soup spoon featuring the iconic Campbell's Soup boy on the handle. 2) A 6" ORIGINAL SPOON/ HAS BEEN U...

Lot of 2. Early rare hard-cover books. 1) is the "The Subterranean World" by Dr. George Hartwig, published by Scribner, Wellford & Co. O

Very fine collection of about 100 items from the Western Union Telegraph Co. The collection contains a number of the Western Union "pass style&...

Lot of 18 Wells Fargo Express Frank Stamps that entitle the bearer to ship 50 pounds with the company. Only three of the pieces have been hand cancele

Lot of 5: Annual reports, dated 1912, 1915, 1917, 1918 and 1919. Each contains a map and fold-out photographs of the Alaska Gastineau Mining Co. Perse

Incorporated in South Dakota. Cert. #4624, issued to Mrs. C.B.Rockwell in 1915 for 250 shares. Signed by President and Secretary (signatures illegible

Lot of 2. Both measure 8" x 32". 1) Panorama of the "Alaskan Yukon Picnic" from Lincoln Park. It is estimated this was taken in 19

Charter Certificate for "Igloo No. 4" complete with the scrolled list of members. The notice under the "Pioneers of Alaska" reads

Obverse: Good for/ Northern/ 12 1/2c/ In Trade; reverse: Native Copper/ from/ Seward Alaska/ pictorial. 38mm, extra fine condition. The Northern opera

This is a very old piece from the collection of Count Baranov (1746-1819), first Russian governor of the Alaskan Territory. He was instrumental in dev

Informational booklet on the Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Measures 11” x 7” and 21” x 7” unfolded. The booklet mainly features several photographs of t

Panoramic photograph of the harbor and town. 6.5" x 46". Photographer was indicated as Joe Mathews. Photo shows the harbor with various ship

Lot of 2, including a 12.5 cent credit for trade at The Fairbanks in Valdez, George Krau proprietor and a 12.5 cent credit for trade at Chisolm and Ha

Lot of 2 Alaskan nuggets and an old gold watch chain, in wonderful condition. The larger nugget is .57 troy ounce and the smaller is .43 troy. The cha

Hutchinson style bottle with tooled top. "BONANZA BOTTLING CO. DAWSON, N.W.T." embossed on face of bottle. Heavy glass with aqua tint, appro

Lot of 4. Various town Pharmacist bottles, small sizes. The towns are listed as Phoenix, Prescott, and Tucson. Bottles measure approx. 3.50"x 1.5

Lot of 4: 1) Home Soda Works "Territorial" bottle. Douglas, 2-piece mold, oval slug plate, mug base, applied top with wear. Interior stain,

Hard-Cover book, measures 9" x 11 .5" x 2". Government printed in 1861. A compilation of reports from the early exploration of the Colo

Lot of 4: 1 and 2) 11" x 17" map copies, one of mines locations topographic, and Survey map of mine holdings. 3) Book of Stock Certificates,

Home Soda Works "Territorial" bottle. Two piece mold, oval slug plate, mug base, with what appears to be an applied top with a bit of wear w

This is the rare clear variety, x-Grapentine. Two piece mold tool top, circular slug plate. Purplish smokey color. A chip to the top on the back has b

Lot of 2 includes a rare Flege & Co. A.T. Piece and Carl & Fletchers Place. -55527

Lot of various ephemera, Ledger book, stock certificates from the 2+Oatman Eastern Gold Mines Co., the Tom Reed Gold Mines Co., the Kingman Silver-Gol

This beautiful aqua-green bottle is in sparkling mint condition with heavy whittling, possibly the finest known example. Applied top hutch variety. Ap

The Beavers and Heisler partnership began in 1902 after the Arizona Soda Works was destroyed by fire and rebuilt. 2 piece mold, tooled top hutch, ligh

Medium aqua with some whittling. Two piece mold, tooled top. Plain bottom. Nearly a gem bright and clean. Approx 6.25" tall. -52716

Aqua color. Minor wear. Chip on the bottom. The Eureka Soda Works opened in 1881 and was the result of the partnership of Herve and Carbon. The duo al

Tombstone, Arizona is often considered one of the most romantic of the western mining camps. Located in the deep southwestern desert east of Tucson an

Possibly the top western amber hutchinson. A rich dark chocolate amber color, mint condition, applied blob top. This rare bottle is one of very few kn

Medium aqua 4-piece mold, tooled top. Light surface wear around the shoulder, minor lip chip. 7" tall. Proprietor George Martin and family began

HOYT’S MAP OF THE VERDE MINING DISTRICT, YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA. Revised and Published by Haff & Colwell, U.S. Mineral surveyors, Jerome, Arizona

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Two pristine books of stock certificates: 1) A 15" x 8.5" x 1.5" "UNITED MINING ENGINEERING CORPORATION book, with unsigned stock

Lot of 4: 1) 1926 chauffeur; 2) 1974 junk gatherer; 3) S.F. Firefighter; 4) Lee Vining fire department. - Jacobitz Collection -59863

Lot of 4. 1) "The Pacific-Union Club" San Francisco, Constitution and By-Laws booklet, 27 pages. Published by Payot, Upham & Co. In 1898

Lot of 6 hardbound books containing stories about the quest for gold, as well as the colorful characters who undertook that challenge. 1. "Life i

This is a great group for someone just starting to collect bottles, or a collector looking to expand their collection. Lot of 10. 1) Green soda bottle

Lot of 29 hardbound and soft cover publications dealing with postal, legislature history of California. Books include William Tecumseh Sherman: Gold R

Lot of 3. 1) H.W. Ford, compiler. A Collation of Words Common to the French and English Languages. Printed at Jackson, CA: Amador Dispatch print, 1883