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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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Seltzer Bottle Trio CA - Sausalito,Marin County - 1900-1910 - 2012aug - Saloon1540 - Seltzer Bottle Trio CA - Sausalito,Marin County - 1900-1910 - 2012aug - Saloon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 3: 1) One bottle, 12", with top, x 4". No markings on top, siphon tube intact. Still contains liquid. Faint maker’s mark on footed bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to b*********r for (140.00 + 27.30BP) = 167.30
 
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T.F. McGovern Bottle and Tokens CA - Sonora,Tuolumne County - c1908 - 2012aug - Saloon1541 - T.F. McGovern Bottle and Tokens CA - Sonora,Tuolumne County - c1908 - 2012aug - Saloon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a very rare half pint pocket flask. Slug plate reads “T.F. McGovern Whiskies a Specialty.” Outside screw top. Clear glass, sun purpled. There
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Seltzer Bottle Trio CA - Stockton,San Joaquin County - c1910-1920 - 2012aug - Saloon1542 - Seltzer Bottle Trio CA - Stockton,San Joaquin County - c1910-1920 - 2012aug - Saloon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 3: 1) 10" x 4" wide. No top or siphon tube. Front etched “C.W. Rehnert Stockton, Calif. Registered.” No maker’s mark. Clear glass, s
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Unique J. Mattos Seltzer CA - Truckee,Nevada County - c1911-1915 - 2012aug - Saloon1543 - Unique J. Mattos Seltzer CA - Truckee,Nevada County - c1911-1915 - 2012aug - Saloon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
One seltzer bottle, measuring 12", with top, by 4". Top bears no markings, the spout top is torn, and the siphon tube is intact. The front i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Hotel Hoffman Bar Good For Mirror CO - Colorado City,Pueblo County - c1908 - 2012aug - Saloon1544 - Hotel Hoffman Bar Good For Mirror CO - Colorado City,Pueblo County - c1908 - 2012aug - Saloon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Extremely Rare. Beautiful picture and color. Demure woman with bare shoulders. -40471
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Louisville Liquor House Coffin Flask CO - Cripple Creek,Teller County - - 2012aug - Saloon1545 - Louisville Liquor House Coffin Flask CO - Cripple Creek,Teller County - - 2012aug - Saloon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Half pint. Slug plate reads “Louisville Liquor House 306 Bennett Ave.” Clear glass, some wear on the bottle, including a small chip on the lip and sid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to f*******d for (500.00 + 97.50BP) = 597.50
 
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Old Kentucky Co. Jug CO - Cripple Creek,Teller County - - 2012aug - Saloon1546 - Old Kentucky Co. Jug CO - Cripple Creek,Teller County - - 2012aug - Saloon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Gallon crock jug from this Cripple Creek company. Small almost undetectable repair to the handle. Stenciled "OLD KENTUCKY LIQUOR CO. 120 East Ben
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Whiskey Shot Glass CO - Denver,2012aug - Saloon1547 - Whiskey Shot Glass CO - Denver,2012aug - Saloon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A 2" tall whiskey shot glass, embossed "EASTWOOD/ WHISKEY/ COURT PLACE LIQUOR CO.,/ DENVER, COLO." on the front. No maker's mark....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********e.. for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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S. Weinberger Shoo Fly Flask CO - Idaho Springs,Clear Creek County - c1900-1914 - 2012aug - Saloon1548 - S. Weinberger Shoo Fly Flask CO - Idaho Springs,Clear Creek County - c1900-1914 - 2012aug - Saloon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Slug plate reads “S. Weinberger Idaho Springs Colorado.” The bottle has very clear and clean glass and also a neatly applied top with collar. Small ai
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to f*******d for (375.00 + 73.13BP) = 448.13
 
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Big Island Hawaiian Bottle Sextet HI - , - c1902-1920 - 2012aug - Saloon1549 - Big Island Hawaiian Bottle Sextet HI - , - c1902-1920 - 2012aug - Saloon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 6 including: 1) One tall, 2-piece tooled, funnel top Hutchinson bottle, measures 7.5" x 2.25". Front is embossed “Excelsior/ Soda/ Wo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*********r for (130.00 + 25.35BP) = 155.35
 
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