AUCTION  / 

2012 Hot August Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationAtlantis Casino Resort ~ 3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, 89502, United States

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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Eichler Miner's Candlestick Research Archive CO - Golden,Jefferson County - 1960-1980 - 2012aug - Mi1101Eichler Miner's Candlestick Research Archive CO - Golden,Jefferson County - 1960-1980 - 2012aug - Mi
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Clothbound 3-ring binder containing some of Eichler’s research archive on miner`s candlesticks. Includes research notes, photocopies of old patents an
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 4***2 for 268.88
George Eichler Correspondence CO - Golden,Jefferson County - 1960-1970 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods1102George Eichler Correspondence CO - Golden,Jefferson County - 1960-1970 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 3 boxes of correspondence, photocopies, and research notes between George Eichler and Jeani Martin, George Bayles, Jack Ramsdell, Tony Moon, No
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to f*******d for 1,493.75
Goldfield Colorado Mine Painting CO - Goldfield,Teller County - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Impor1103Goldfield Colorado Mine Painting CO - Goldfield,Teller County - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Impor
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Elizabeth Lauder watercolor of a mine near Victor and Goldfield, Colorado, noted on the piece as the "Sleeping Giant." The framed, mounted,
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to R*****n for 328.63
Horace Tabor's Candlestick CO - Leadville,Lake County - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining1104Horace Tabor's Candlestick CO - Leadville,Lake County - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is possibly one of the best pieces in the collection and arguably one of the most important miner’s candlesticks ever made. It was made for Hora
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to h***2 for 45,410.00
Leadville Miners' Stick CO - Leadville,Lake County - 1882 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mi1105Leadville Miners' Stick CO - Leadville,Lake County - 1882 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mi
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This stick out of Leadville, is a Bernier patent (Patent 631,270 – Victor Colorado, August 22, 1899). No examples of the Bernier patent were known whe
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to W**1 for 4,302.00
Robert E. Lee Mine Painting CO - Leadville,Lake County - 1987 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Importan1106Robert E. Lee Mine Painting CO - Leadville,Lake County - 1987 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Importan
Holabird-Kagin Americana
An 11" x 19" acrylic painting of the Leadville area mine by Bill Harrington. Owned by G.J. Hite, Jacob Fillins, and Robert Morrison, all fro
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for 836.50
DuPont Blasting Machine DE - Wilmington,New Castle County - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important1107DuPont Blasting Machine DE - Wilmington,New Castle County - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A DuPont No. 50 Blasting Machine, with its original red/brown painted finish, with a few scratches and dings here and there, due to use. The wood box
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to s********c.. for 298.75
Britton & Rey Lithograph - Alturas Rocky Bar Mine ID - Rocky Bar,Elmore County - c1880 - 2012aug - M1108Britton & Rey Lithograph - Alturas Rocky Bar Mine ID - Rocky Bar,Elmore County - c1880 - 2012aug - M
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This lithograph, believed to be from the 1880s by E. Green, features the Alturas Rocky Bar Mine in Idaho and was produced by the famous San Francisco
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to f*******d for 1,195.00
Harden Blue Star Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher IL - Chicago, - c1885 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/1109Harden Blue Star Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher IL - Chicago, - c1885 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/
Holabird-Kagin Americana
The Harden Company was a Chicago-based firm that specialized in these fire extinguishing devices. This blue glass globe "Star" hand grenade
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d********9 for 298.75
Weight Sets IL - Chicago, - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1110Weight Sets IL - Chicago, - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 2 wood-cased weight sets with graduated brass weights. 1) An Avoirdupois set of 10 weights for Apothecaries, from 4 lbs. AVD. down to 1/8 oz. A
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m********y for 328.63
Telescoping Spike Candlestick MT - , - 1895 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publicati1111Telescoping Spike Candlestick MT - , - 1895 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publicati
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a very rare mechanical stick measuring 6" closed and 7.5" open. According to Wilson and Bobrink, this design was probably impractica
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to W**1 for 3,465.50
Butte Detachable Candlestick MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1914 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Impor1112Butte Detachable Candlestick MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1914 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Impor
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Detachable, fancy presentation piece. Constructed of steel with a copper heart design on back of handle. 11" long. Other design features include
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to W**1 for 29,875.00
Mining Claims Pocket Map MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1901 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important1113Mining Claims Pocket Map MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1901 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important
Holabird-Kagin Americana
“Map of Mining Claims, Butte & Vicinity, Montana.” Compiled and published by Joseph H. Harper, Mineral & Land Attorney, U.S. Land Department,
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to R*****n for 358.50
Mountain Consolidated Mine Watercolor MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1997 - 2012aug - Mining Hard go1114Mountain Consolidated Mine Watercolor MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1997 - 2012aug - Mining Hard go
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Watercolor by Elizabeth Lauder of the Mountain Consolidated Mine in Butte, Montana. The piece measures 24" x 32" framed and matted. It is si
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 4***0 for 179.25
Helena Miner's Candlestick *Territorial* MT - Helena,Lewis and Clark County - c1883 - 2012aug - Mini1115Helena Miner's Candlestick *Territorial* MT - Helena,Lewis and Clark County - c1883 - 2012aug - Mini
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Patented reciprocating folding candlestick with folding hook. Length is 5.5" folded to 7.5" open. Patented by Cyrille Pateneaude, patent No.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8***1 for 11,651.25
Blacksmith Candlesticks Group NV - , - c1860-1870 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Pub1116Blacksmith Candlesticks Group NV - , - c1860-1870 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Pub
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 4 early miners` candlesticks: One “basic” design stick with a plain spike, thimble, and handle. Measures 6.25” and is rusted and bent. Three “s
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to u******y for 239.00
Folding Miner's Candlestick NV - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1117Folding Miner's Candlestick NV - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Mechanical (folding) miner's candlestick. 7” folded, 7.25” unfolded. No markings. Thimble, spike, and thumb lever crafted from one continuous pi...
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Goldfield and Tonopah Mining Letters NV - , - 1904 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Pu1118Goldfield and Tonopah Mining Letters NV - , - 1904 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Pu
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1) A 2-page letter dated 10 October 1904 from the Goldfield Mining Company of Nevada. 2) Another 2-page letter from the Goldfield Mining Company. Date
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j***d for 227.05
Mechanical Miner's Candlestick NV - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1119Mechanical Miner's Candlestick NV - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Abbreviated mechanical miner's candlestick. 4.75" folded, 5.75" unfolded. No markings. Plain, unmarked clasp is riveted through to the...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to W**1 for 478.00
Miner's Lighting Collection NV - , - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1120Miner's Lighting Collection NV - , - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 7: multiple Miner`s candle holders, iron manufacture, various lengths, from 10" to over 12" long. Most procured from Tonopah, NV. One
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r******g for 478.00