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