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2012 Hot August Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationAtlantis Casino Resort ~ 3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, 89502, United States In Person PreviewHolabird-Kagin Americana Office

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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Unique Apothecary Items c1940-50, c1860 - 2012aug - General Americana341 - Unique Apothecary Items c1940-50, c1860 - 2012aug - General Americana
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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
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b*********r for (175.00 + 34.13BP) = 209.13
 
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United States Department of the Interior Flag c1948 - 2012aug - General Americana342 - United States Department of the Interior Flag c1948 - 2012aug - General Americana
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A 4' 4" x 5' 6" flag. Label reads “The name/ Annin/ Guarantees/ Quality/ Nylanin/ 75% Nylon 25% Wool/ Bunting”. Annin & Compan...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to T*****t for (650.00 + 126.75BP) = 776.75
 
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Victorian Dental Cabinet - , - c1900 - 2012aug - General Americana343 - Victorian Dental Cabinet - , - c1900 - 2012aug - General Americana
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This wonderful display cabinet is suitable for collectibles, display, and storage. The quarter sawn oak is very high quality and has been professional
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to b*****s for (5,000.00 + 975.00BP) = 5,975.00
 
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Walking Stick 1894 - 2012aug - General Americana344 - Walking Stick 1894 - 2012aug - General Americana
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8***8 for (275.00 + 53.63BP) = 328.63
 
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Wax Sealer Stand - , - - 2012aug - General Americana345 - Wax Sealer Stand - , - - 2012aug - General Americana
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to W**1 for (225.00 + 43.88BP) = 268.88
 
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Wells Fargo - Butterfield & Fargo Signed Amex. Stock Cert. 1857 - 2012aug - General Americana346 - Wells Fargo - Butterfield & Fargo Signed Amex. Stock Cert. 1857 - 2012aug - General Americana
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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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to r*****a for (750.00 + 146.25BP) = 896.25
 
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Wells Fargo - Henry Wells' Stock 1870 - 2012aug - General Americana347 - Wells Fargo - Henry Wells' Stock 1870 - 2012aug - General Americana
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to T*****t for (1,500.00 + 292.50BP) = 1,792.50
 
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Wells Fargo - Mining Stock NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1879 - 2012aug - General Americana348 - Wells Fargo - Mining Stock NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1879 - 2012aug - General Americana
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 7***3 for (1,500.00 + 292.50BP) = 1,792.50
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Express Cards c1887 - 2012aug - General Americana349 - Wells Fargo & Co. Express Cards c1887 - 2012aug - General Americana
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Lot of 2. 1) Alfred Dixon dealers in Merchandise. Michigan Bluff, Cal. Hardware, crockery, dry goods, furnishing goods, tinwear, provisions, groceries
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo & Co. Key 2012aug - General Americana350 - Wells Fargo & Co. Key 2012aug - General Americana
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Number 21018. Measures 1.25”. - Jacobitz Collection -59671
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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