2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

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Welcome to another great sale!

This sale offers some of the best collections ever assembled in a number of different collecting categories.


Numismatics and Gold

Jack Totheroh Period I Cal Fractional Collection. The best collection of Period One California Fractional Gold coins since the Jay Roe Sale.

The Jack Totheroh Numismatic Library. Hundreds of catalogs dating back to 1859 containing sales of Cal Fractional Gold coins.

Bergen/Istvan Cal Fractional Collection. One of the best registry (unofficial) sets ever assembled of Period One and Two Cal Fractional Gold. 70% of this collection consists of the finest or second-finest known coins.

The Finest Known M.E. Hart Coins of the Golden West.

Ingots. A number of unique ingots of varying metals from several old collections.

California Gold Rush Artifact and gold specimen Collection. Wonderful lots from an old collection of gold in quartz jewelry, artifacts, nuggets, and specimens.

Currency. Interesting and unusual currency items and ephemera, including an 1837 broadside for a bank buying currency from other banks from the “hard-times period.”

Mormon Currency Collection

Mormon Currency Collection. The most important group of Mormon Currency assembled since the famous Ford Sale, and possibly better!

Native American Collections

The Grandma Ness Panamint Basket Collection. One of the finest collections ever assembled, held by the weaver’s family for three generations.

The Tahoe-Wovoka Estate Collection. Contains fabulous Native American artistry, from exceptional baskets to priceless art.

The Yosemite Trading Post Collection. A wonderful collection of the contents of the Yosemite Trading Post when it closed decades ago, assembled by long-time Lee Vining residents.

The American West Collection. A group of exceptional large baskets from the founding family of one of America’s largest corporations.

Vinegar Library of Native American Art and History. Fabulous library of Smithsonian publications (c1900) and others, with beautiful and striking color illustrations of Native American art and life.


General Americana

Saloon and Advertising Collections. Bottles, signs, mirrors, trays, tokens, and an assortment of saloon collectibles.

Express and Railroad. Outstanding collection of express and railroad items, including original ticket punching devices from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad; rare stock certificates from Nevada rails; and, a group of material related to western rail financier Borax Smith, including material from the Tonopah and Tidewater RR. Also, original locks from Wells Fargo and Tonopah Tidewater handed down in a California agent’s family.

Mono-Inyo Posatal Cover Collection. A collection of rare and fascinating postal covers from the Mono-Inyo region, many with postmarks unlisted in Williams!

Adolph Sutro Collection. An original hand-signed petition for the tunnel and other rarities.

James King of William Collection. Original documents from the c1900 sale of part of his estate.

Assay documents from all over the West.

Nevadiana. Much more from the Maish Collection and others.

George Wingfield Collection. A small group of his personal items from the Spradling-Wingfield family.

Idahoiana. Fabulous collection of early Idaho documents from the late Lynn Langdon collection.

Mining Artifacts

Collections of candlesticks, scales, and many authentic artifacts mining equipment.
Preview
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday April 11, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
April 12-13, 2012
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday April 14th, 10am-1pm

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Mexico, Batopilas--Silver Specimens836 - Mexico, Batopilas--Silver Specimens
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Lot of 2 silver specimens from Batopilas, Mexico. New Nevada Mine, 17 grams. Smaller piece mounted in a plastic case.Maish Collection HKA#62286
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
 
 
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Mexico, Chihuahua--Native Silver Specimens837 - Mexico, Chihuahua--Native Silver Specimens
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Lot of 4 native silver specimens from Chihuahua Mexico. 53.2 grams, 53.1 grams, 73.1 grams, 328.4 grams.Maish Collection HKA#62301
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Mexico, Zacatecas--Zacatecas Silver Specimens838 - Mexico, Zacatecas--Zacatecas Silver Specimens
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Lot of 8: 1) silver and argentite from El Bote` Mine, 245.3 grams; 2) silver and silver pyrite from Fresnillo, 61.6 grams; 3) Argentite, Fresnillo, 12
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Ontario, Canada-Cobalt-Half-Pound Silver Leaf839 - Ontario, Canada-Cobalt-Half-Pound Silver Leaf
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This large specimen measures 5.25 x 3.25 x 1/8. Total weight of this silver leaf is 6.5 troy oz. From the Langis Mine of Nr. New Liskeard, Ontario. An
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Ontario, Canada-Cobalt-Native Silver Ore Slabs840 - Ontario, Canada-Cobalt-Native Silver Ore Slabs
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Lot of 3 rich native silver ore slabs. 1) A sample measuring 4 x 2.25 x .5 and weighing 5.8 oz with 1.5 oz silver, from the Cleopatra Mine of Cobalt.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to b********1 for (550.00 + 96.25BP) = 646.25
 
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Ontario, Canada-Cobalt-Rich Native Silver Ore Slabs841 - Ontario, Canada-Cobalt-Rich Native Silver Ore Slabs
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Lot of 3 rich native gold ore slabs. 1) 5 x 3 x 1/8. Weighs 3 oz. With .3 total silver. From the Mann Mine, Galganda. Ontario Canada. 2) 4 x 2.5 x .75
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********y for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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"Pipe of Peace" C.M. Russel Print900 - "Pipe of Peace" C.M. Russel Print
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Professionally framed print of the 1914 C.M. Russel watercolor Pipe of Peace. The ornate frame has stepped suede matting to accent the colorful painti
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to r********o.. for (170.00 + 33.15BP) = 203.15
 
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Airbrushed Geometric Fineart Pottery901 - Airbrushed Geometric Fineart Pottery
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Measures 4.75 across the collared mouth, and 7.5 at the flat foot. The center body is fully rounded. The artist, Stefano, airbrushed this piece with p
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Apache Seed Jug Basket902 - Apache Seed Jug Basket
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A crudely twined seed jug with single attached handle of light weight rope. It measures 15 in height, has a narrow 2.5 opening at top, and is approxim
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to y*********d for (275.00 + 53.63BP) = 328.63
 
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Arrow and Feather Themed Rug903 - Arrow and Feather Themed Rug
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This is a modern rug that measures 52" x 78" with red, black, gray and natural colors. It is from the Tahoe Wovoka Estate Collection. Wovo...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 8***2 for (500.00 + 97.50BP) = 597.50
 
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Authentic Traditional 2nd Phase Navajo Chief Rug904 - Authentic Traditional 2nd Phase Navajo Chief Rug
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This beautiful 51 x 68 rug is a traditional 2nd phase Chief`s rug likely dating from the 1880s. The 2nd phase style first appeared in the mid-19th cen
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Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Basket Photograph905 - Basket Photograph
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Large framed photo of native basketry. The print indicates Modern Designs in Washo Basketry, and is plate # 542. Other indications on the print read F
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****B for (125.00 + 24.38BP) = 149.38
 
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Beaded Basket Yellow and Black906 - Beaded Basket Yellow and Black
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A medium-sized Washoe degikup beaded basket with a bright yellow, orange, red, black and gilt bead design on a black ground. Measures 6.5 at opening a
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8***3 for (525.00 + 102.38BP) = 627.38
 
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Beaded Headdresses907 - Beaded Headdresses
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This lot includes two beaded headdresses made of turkey feathers. 1) A very clean headdress consisting of white turkey feathers that have been dyed da
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to f******r for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Beaded Pipe Bags Photograph908 - Beaded Pipe Bags Photograph
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Exquisite photo, with a caption at the bottom that reads Pipe-Bags with From Copyright photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis. The gorgeous frame and triple m
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Beaded Ribbon Photograph Reproduction909 - Beaded Ribbon Photograph Reproduction
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Exquisite photo, with a caption at the bottom that reads Wishham Beadwork with From Copyright photograph 1910 by E.S. Curtis. The gorgeous frame and t
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Beginning of the Altar Photograph910 - Beginning of the Altar Photograph
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Edward S. Curtis is most well known for his ethnography photography of North American Indians during the turn of the 20th Century. This image was take
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Brightly Colored Runner911 - Brightly Colored Runner
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This 39 x 119 hall or table runner features vibrant hunter green, deep red, bright red, lilac, goldenrod, and teal colors on a natural ground. Non-Nav
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8***2 for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Dark Blue Chief Blanket Style Rug912 - Dark Blue Chief Blanket Style Rug
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This 43 x 48 rug, modern made, is in the style of a 3rd phase Chief`s blanket. Tightly woven with dark blue, black, red, and natural colors. It appear
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8***2 for (750.00 + 146.25BP) = 896.25
 
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Dark Blue Modern Chief's Rug913 - Dark Blue Modern Chief's Rug
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This 63 x 85 dark blue modern rug is woven in the style of a 3rd phase Chief`s rug. The creator used dark blue, red, black and natural colored yarns i
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Estimate : 750.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8***2 for (1,100.00 + 214.50BP) = 1,314.50
 
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