2012 Hot August Auction

-60573

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