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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Lawrence & Houseworth Photo NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1876-77 - 2012aug - General Americana891Lawrence & Houseworth Photo NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1876-77 - 2012aug - General Americana
Holabird-Kagin Americana
An early, rare view of the famous mining town.One of the oldest established communities in Nevada, Virginia City traces its genesis to the Comstock Lo
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to p********n for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
Map of Sutro Tunnel NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1866 - 2012aug - General Americana892Map of Sutro Tunnel NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1866 - 2012aug - General Americana
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Framed and mounted map of the Sutro Tunnel, drawn by Charles F. Hoffman in 1866 in San Francisco. This framed and mounted piece measures 19.5" x
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b***5 for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
Map of the Comstock NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 2012aug - General Americana893Map of the Comstock NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 2012aug - General Americana
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This piece shows the mines that permeated the Virginia City area in the 19th century. It is a topographical draft, showing the elevations and depths o
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to R*****n for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
Ophir Mine Photo NV - Virginia City,Storey County -  - 2012aug - General Americana894Ophir Mine Photo NV - Virginia City,Storey County - - 2012aug - General Americana
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A photograph of the Ophir Mine taken by J.H. Crockwell, mounted and framed along with an advertising card from the Virginia City photographer. The sce
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*****n for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
Ophir Mine Spoon NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1889 - 2012aug - General Americana895Ophir Mine Spoon NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1889 - 2012aug - General Americana
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A beautiful souvenir from the Ophir Mine. Embossed in the bowl with a scene showing the buildings of the celebrated mine. This is a sterling silver sp
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********y for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
Pacific Union Express Co. Treasure Box *Territorial* NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1860 - 2012896Pacific Union Express Co. Treasure Box *Territorial* NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1860 - 2012
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Original Pacific Union Express Company Stage Coach Treasure Box. Dovetail oak construction with iron "knuckle breaker" handles on sides, ste
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to W**1 for (14,000.00 + 2,730.00BP) = 16,730.00
Pacific Union Express Photograph NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1859 - 2012aug - General Americ897Pacific Union Express Photograph NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1859 - 2012aug - General Americ
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Photograph of the Pacific Union Express Co. office, situated below the Sutterley's Photographic Gallery, on the second floor, in Virginia City. ...
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9*********n for (700.00 + 136.50BP) = 836.50
President U.S. Grant - Virginia City Cabinet Photograph NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1879 - 2898President U.S. Grant - Virginia City Cabinet Photograph NV - Virginia City,Storey County - c1879 - 2
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Cabinet photo believed to be taken during the famous Presidential visit to the Comstock by Ulysses S. Grant and his entourage. This photo was taken du
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Purple Nevada Imprinted Chollar Potosi Revenue Stamps NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1870 - 2012899Purple Nevada Imprinted Chollar Potosi Revenue Stamps NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1870 - 2012
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 3 checks from the Chollar Potosi Mining Company. Checks are dated from February 1870 to July 1875. All are on Revenue stamped paper, including
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to i****2 for (1,500.00 + 292.50BP) = 1,792.50
Rare Virginia City Publications NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1900 - 2012aug - General American900Rare Virginia City Publications NV - Virginia City,Storey County - 1900 - 2012aug - General American
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 8: 1) Private mailing card celebrating the Comstock Mining Jubilee of 1906. The card is blank and in very good condition. 2) Constitution and B
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 6*****b for (160.00 + 31.20BP) = 191.20