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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736 - Crystalline GoldHolabird-Kagin Americana
This is 0.28 troy oz. of beautiful crystalline gold. There are about four separate samples and could be used to make some beautiful jewelry.
HKA#626
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to g********_.. for (290.00 + 50.75BP) = 340.75
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737 - Gold in Quartz BulletHolabird-Kagin Americana
Antique gold in quartz gold bullet. .45 troy ounces. Most likely owned by a gun manufacturer. Engraved, with a loop for a necklace attachment. HKA#626
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to c********e for (525.00 + 91.88BP) = 616.88
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738 - Gold in Quartz Jewelry StudHolabird-Kagin Americana
Fancy and ornate antique gold in quartz single stud. 0.14 troy ounce. HKA#62644
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to c********e for (425.00 + 74.38BP) = 499.38
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739 - Gold in Quartz RingHolabird-Kagin Americana
This handsome gold ring features a 19mm square setting of gold in quartz. The inner band is unmarked, and the center of the back of the band appears t
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to b********1 for (850.00 + 148.75BP) = 998.75
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740 - Gold in Quartz SpecimensHolabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 6 Northern California gold in quartz specimens totalling 1.81 troy ounces. Each piece weighs: 27, 12.2, 5.0, 7.1, 3.8 and 1.0 grams. HKA#62655
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 9***6 for (1,200.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,410.00
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741 - Gold in White and Black Quartz PendantHolabird-Kagin Americana
This diamond shaped pendant measures 14mm x 14mm x 5mm and features gold in white quartz on one side, and gold in black quartz on reverse. The stone s
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to m****s for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
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742 - Gold Match CaseHolabird-Kagin Americana
California or Colorado gold match case with inlaid mother of pearl top (which probably replaced broken gold quartz). Engraved C.W. on one side, with m
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 9***6 for (325.00 + 56.88BP) = 381.88
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744 - Gold NuggetHolabird-Kagin Americana
24.92 gram nugget, 30mm x 18mm. HKA#62595
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to b********1 for (1,500.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,762.50
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745 - Gold NuggetHolabird-Kagin Americana
14.6 grams, 16mm x 13mm, but 13mm tall. A three dimentional placer specimen. HKA#62596
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to 8***9 for (950.00 + 166.25BP) = 1,116.25
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