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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 PreviewPreview:

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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Weight Sets IL - Chicago, - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1110 - Weight 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m********y for (275.00 + 53.63BP) = 328.63
 
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Telescoping Spike Candlestick MT - , - 1895 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publicati1111 - Telescoping 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to W**1 for (2,900.00 + 565.50BP) = 3,465.50
 
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Butte Detachable Candlestick MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1914 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Impor1112 - Butte 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to W**1 for (25,000.00 + 4,875.00BP) = 29,875.00
 
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Mining Claims Pocket Map MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1901 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important1113 - Mining 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,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to R*****n for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Mountain Consolidated Mine Watercolor MT - Butte,Silver Bow County - 1997 - 2012aug - Mining Hard go1114 - Mountain 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 4***0 for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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Helena Miner's Candlestick *Territorial* MT - Helena,Lewis and Clark County - c1883 - 2012aug - Mini1115 - Helena 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8***1 for (9,750.00 + 1,901.25BP) = 11,651.25
 
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Blacksmith Candlesticks Group NV - , - c1860-1870 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Pub1116 - Blacksmith 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to u******y for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Folding Miner's Candlestick NV - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1117 - Folding 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Goldfield and Tonopah Mining Letters NV - , - 1904 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Pu1118 - Goldfield 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j***d for (190.00 + 37.05BP) = 227.05
 
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Mechanical Miner's Candlestick NV - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1119 - Mechanical 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to W**1 for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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Miner's Lighting Collection NV - , - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1120 - Miner'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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r******g for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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Mining Artifacts & Scales Collection NV - , - c1950 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining P1121 - Mining Artifacts & Scales Collection NV - , - c1950 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining P
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 9: 1) Wooden block & tackle pulley with hooks, circa 1870s, found in shaft of Con Vir Mine. 2) Small brass pocket scale, 1.5" dia. Str
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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Mining Tag Collection NV - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1122 - Mining Tag Collection NV - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Eastern Nevada mining tags and tokens, assorted medals. 33 pieces, 12" x 14" frame. - Jacobitz Collection -60106
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 4***0 for (600.00 + 117.00BP) = 717.00
 
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Nevadan Silver and Lead Bullion Mould NV - c1871-1923 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining1123 - Nevadan Silver and Lead Bullion Mould NV - c1871-1923 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining
Holabird-Kagin Americana
The embossing in this mould may refer to one of two companies: The Hamburg Mining Company (incorporated 26 May 1875) of Eureka, Nevada, or the Hamburg
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Southern Nevada Forwarding Co. Corporate Seal NV - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publ1124 - Southern Nevada Forwarding Co. Corporate Seal NV - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publ
Holabird-Kagin Americana
"Southern Nevada Forwarding Company/ Goldfield, Nev./ Incorporated/ June 10th 1902." The company used steam trains to move freight by tracti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Underground Lighting Collection NV - , - c1910 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Public1125 - Underground Lighting Collection NV - , - c1910 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Public
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 9: 1) fold-up mine candle lantern. "The Stonebridge Folding Lantern" is embossed on the A-shaped lid, from New York City. Galvanized
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,050.00
Sold to g****e for (350.00 + 68.25BP) = 418.25
 
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Miner's letter NV - Austin,Lander County - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1126 - Miner's letter NV - Austin,Lander County - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Two page handwritten letter dated 29 Sept. 1864 from a miner named Duncan to his brother in San Francisco concerning gunpowder and supplies. - Jacobit
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Tin Underground Teapot Lamp NV - Austin,Lander County - c1900 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Importan1127 - Tin Underground Teapot Lamp NV - Austin,Lander County - c1900 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Importan
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A unique long-spouted tin lamp with a screw top and bail handle. Made my Parker Tin and Hardware Co. in Austin. The company operated from about 1895-1
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Bullion Punch NV - Eberhardt,White Pine County - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Public1128 - Bullion Punch NV - Eberhardt,White Pine County - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Public
Holabird-Kagin Americana
"To Whom it may concern: This hand stamp was found by me, Jay "R" Thornton..at Eberhardt Nev. July 8, 1988 at what appeared to be the a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9*********n for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Ore Bag Collection NV - Ely,White Pine County - 1887-1905 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mi1129 - Ore Bag Collection NV - Ely,White Pine County - 1887-1905 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mi
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 6 bags, including: "Asarco Hard Lead Shot No. 7, American Smelting and Refining Co. Federated Metals Division;" "Tungsten Metals
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m******n for (350.00 + 68.25BP) = 418.25
 
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