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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:

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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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Mini Candlesticks 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1050 - Mini Candlesticks 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Two mini candlesticks, one reciprocating, and a reciprocating button hook. - Jacobitz Collection -59967
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d********9 for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Miniature Candlestick - , - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1051 - Miniature Candlestick - , - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A simple blacksmith made 5" Tommy Knocker style miners` stick. Handle has an ornamental pick set in opening. Piece is unpolished and beautiful in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8***1 for (2,000.00 + 390.00BP) = 2,390.00
 
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Miniature Miner's Candlestick 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1052 - Miniature Miner's Candlestick 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Blacksmith model miniature candle stick. Measures 3.5" long. Hand-fabricated, excellent workmanship. Unique object. Not in Wilson, RCS 85. - Ken
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to t********n.. for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Miniature Six Inch Miners' Stick - , - c19th Century - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining1053 - Miniature Six Inch Miners' Stick - , - c19th Century - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A very nice Tommy Knocker in a 6" size, quite possibly from the 19th Century. Piece is nicely polished and blacksmith made. There are no visible
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to h***2 for (1,000.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,195.00
 
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Mining and Milling Supplies Catalogs 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1054 - Mining and Milling Supplies Catalogs 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 2 mining supply catalogs. 1) Catalog number 2. SUPPLIES FOR MINE AND MILL, MACHINE SHOP, GARAGE SAW AND PLANNING MILL, POWER PLANTS, CONTRACTOR
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 9***2 for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Mining Artifact Collection 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1055 - Mining Artifact Collection 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is an entire mining hard goods collection which includes miners' candlesticks, carbide lamps, lunch pails and even a hard hat. Also feature...
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Start Price : 3,750.00 | Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Mining Books c1880-1900 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1056 - Mining Books c1880-1900 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 5. 1) THE BIG BONANZA by Dan DeQuille. "This story of the discovery and development of Nevada's fabulous Comstock Lode is an America...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to m********y for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Mining Books & Catalogs Assortment c1900 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1057 - Mining Books & Catalogs Assortment c1900 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 6. 1) NEW CATECHISM of the STEAM ENGINE by N. Hawkins, M.E. 1904. This book is illustrated, with chapters on Gas, Oil and Hot Air Engines. 437
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9***2 for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Mining Camp Publications 1908-1939 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1058 - Mining Camp Publications 1908-1939 - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 5. 1) THE GOLD MINES OF CANADA THAT PAY DIVIDENDS, John Wright, pub. By Crawford, Wright & Co., Toronto, Ont., c1939, 100pgs, hardcover. 2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********y for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Mining Dry Washer - , - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications1059 - Mining Dry Washer - , - - 2012aug - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications
Holabird-Kagin Americana
While “Gold Rush” may make many people think of gold pans, sluice boxes, and other methods of using water to separate rock from gold, water was unavai
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (1,000.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,195.00
 
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