2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

Auction Details

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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Metal Tray Wall Hanging1517 - Metal Tray Wall Hanging
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a beautiful wall hanger tray that was more than likely used to decorate a saloon during the early 1900s. This metal round tray measures 16&q...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mirror Collection1518 - Mirror Collection
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 14 advertising mirrors from across the country: from Oregon to Maine, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee. An entire collection in one l
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Naughty Nellie Boot Jack and Weighted Brass Spittoon1519 - Naughty Nellie Boot Jack and Weighted Brass Spittoon
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This lot of two is sure to please any fine gentleman with 1) an original Naughty Nellie boot jack bearing remnants of white and green paint and slight
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9***1 for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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Oakbrook, Old Puritan Back Bar Bottles1520 - Oakbrook, Old Puritan Back Bar Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This lot contains two back bar bottles. The first is lettered "OAKBROOK RYE" in white enamel, is clear glass and stands 11", with an ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to c**********k for (145.00 + 28.28BP) = 173.28
 
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Old Elk and Metropolitan Whiskey Bottles1521 - Old Elk and Metropolitan Whiskey Bottles
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This lot contains two back bar bottles from the 1890s. They are made of clear glass. The one marked "OLD METROPOLITAN" in white enamel let...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********t for (155.00 + 30.23BP) = 185.23
 
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Old Scatter Shot Pistol1522 - Old Scatter Shot Pistol
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a very rough looking smoothbore pistol that appears to have been handmade. There are no maker’s marks or addresses on this 6" long wood...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********n.. for (120.00 + 23.40BP) = 143.40
 
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Silvered Boar's Tooth Wine Opener1523 - Silvered Boar's Tooth Wine Opener
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Antique wine opener, 7 inch boar`s tooth capped with sterling silver. No maker`s mark but probably 1870-80s. HKA#62612
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to c********b.. for (225.00 + 43.88BP) = 268.88
 
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Wanted Persons Post Cards1524 - Wanted Persons Post Cards
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This lot contains 13 postcards used to notify police chiefs and detectives of wanted persons, missing and found convicts, and missing persons. All use
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Western Shot Glasses1525 - Western Shot Glasses
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a lot of 7 shot and double shot glasses from various locales and for various brands in the western part of the country. These glasses would no
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
 
 
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CA, Beswick-Siskiyou County-Klamath Saloon Token1526 - CA, Beswick-Siskiyou County-Klamath Saloon Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a rare and beautiful GOOD FOR 1 DRINK, H. TRUITT token from The Klamath Saloon in Beswick, CA. This token is in excellent condition. HKA#6
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9***7 for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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CA, Bray-Siskiyou County-Bray Hotel Token1527 - CA, Bray-Siskiyou County-Bray Hotel Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a token from the Bray Hotel cigar stand. It is GOOD FOR 10 CENTS IN MERCHANDISE. This is an aluminum token in very nice condition. HKA#62705
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 9***7 for (750.00 + 146.25BP) = 896.25
 
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CA, Callahan-Siskiyou County-Denny Hotel Token1528 - CA, Callahan-Siskiyou County-Denny Hotel Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a brass center hole punched token for DENNY HOTEL, CALLAHAN, CA. The reverse is illegible. Rough condition but rare. HKA#62710
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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CA, Dorris-Siskiyou County-Tunnel Saloon Token1529 - CA, Dorris-Siskiyou County-Tunnel Saloon Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a brass token from the Tunnel Saloon in Dorris, CA a small town of about 900 in Siskiyou County. It is GOOD FOR ONE CIGAR OR DRINK. This is in
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9***7 for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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CA, Edgewood-Siskiyou County-Bob Campbell Saloon Token1530 - CA, Edgewood-Siskiyou County-Bob Campbell Saloon Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a GOOD FOR ONE DRINK trade token from Bob Campbell’s Saloon, located in Edgewood, CA. Token is rough but rare. HKA#62735
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******h for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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CA, Edgewood-Siskiyou County-H.H. Patterson Token1531 - CA, Edgewood-Siskiyou County-H.H. Patterson Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is an aluminum token from H.H. Patterson of Edgewood, CA. It is GOOD FOR ONE DRINK. It is decent condition with two holes punched near the edge.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to r******h for (125.00 + 24.38BP) = 149.38
 
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CA, Forks of Salmon-Siskiyou County-W.P. Bennett Trade Token1532 - CA, Forks of Salmon-Siskiyou County-W.P. Bennett Trade Token
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This is a GOOD FOR ONE DRINK OR ONE CIGAR brass token from W.P. Bennett of Forks of Salmon, CA. this piece is in very good condition. HKA#62736
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 7***5 for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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CA, Fresno--Fresno Whiskey Mirror1533 - CA, Fresno--Fresno Whiskey Mirror
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Kaehler Bros. Wholesale Wine and Liquor Dealers, sole agents for Mt. Sterling O.K. Whiskey. Manufactured by The Meek Co., Coshocton, O. HKA#62787
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f****r for (160.00 + 31.20BP) = 191.20
 
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CA, Gazelle-Siskiyou County-Behnke Bros. Token1534 - CA, Gazelle-Siskiyou County-Behnke Bros. Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a very rare GOOD FOR ONE DRINK brass token from Behnke Bros. in the town of Gazelle, CA. Although worn, it’s a great token to add to your Nort
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9***7 for (180.00 + 35.10BP) = 215.10
 
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CA, Greenview-Siskiyou County-Greenview Hotel1535 - CA, Greenview-Siskiyou County-Greenview Hotel
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This square brass token is GOOD FOR 10 CENTS AT THE BAR at the Greenview Hotel. It’s a little dirty but in good condition. HKA#62731
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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CA, Hornbrook-Siskiyou County-E.J Fowler Free Shave Token1536 - CA, Hornbrook-Siskiyou County-E.J Fowler Free Shave Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a brass token that reads, GOOD FOR ONE SHAVE, E.J. FOWLER. Token has two holes punched in edge. It is in nice condition and blank on reverse.
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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