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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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776 - U. S. Hardrock Gold SpecimensHolabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 4. 1) A 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 high-grade gold ore specimen from the Southern Cross mine of Georgetown District, MT. Unusual and rich specimen containin
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 6***9 for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
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777 - AK, Yukon--Yukon Gold RingHolabird-Kagin Americana
This is a lovely gold ring made from Yukon gold with the word "YUKON" shaped in the band. This ring has no gold mark and appears to be a s...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to u******i for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
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778 - AZ, La Paz County--Gold Specimen PairHolabird-Kagin Americana
Gold specimens from the Dutchman Mine. 1) 1 x .75 x .5 native gold with quartz. An acid etch specimen displaying a .75 gold leaf on silicified matrix.
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a*****y for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
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779 - CAAntique Gold Heart RingHolabird-Kagin Americana
This 14k gold ring features images of hearts along with wine grapes and leaves. The makers mark spells "California Gold." The ring weighs ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***2 for (350.00 + 61.25BP) = 411.25
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780 - CACal Gold in White Quartz SlabsHolabird-Kagin Americana
This is a lot of five pieces of white quartz with flecks and veins of gold. Also included is a United States $20 light canvas bag with the amount $1,0
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*********n for (175.00 + 30.63BP) = 205.63
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781 - CACalifornia Desert GoldHolabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 2: 1) 1.75 x 1 x 1/8. Visible gold ore slab from Death Valley. Rich ribbons of gold in classic epithermal quartz vein. 2) Vial with 2.95g of mi
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
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782 - CACalifornia Gold Quartz SlabsHolabird-Kagin Americana
This lot consists of two California gold quartz slabs. One measures 1" x .5", the other 1.5" x .75". The total combined weight o...
Bidding Has ConcludedStart Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
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783 - CACalifornia Gold SampleHolabird-Kagin Americana
This is a 0.92 troy ounce or 28.6 gram specimen of California gold. Piece is a little over 1" by 1" and has traces of quartz. Beautiful an...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to b********1 for (2,100.00 + 367.50BP) = 2,467.50
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784 - CACalifornia Gold SpecimenHolabird-Kagin Americana
This is a 2.53 troy ounce California gold piece that measures 1.5" x 1". It has small pieces of quartz throughout. This is a beautiful spe...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to b********1 for (4,750.00 + 831.25BP) = 5,581.25
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785 - CAGold in Quartz SlabsHolabird-Kagin Americana
This is a lot of 10 small slabs of gold quartz. Flecks of gold sparkle from each piece. Enough said
HKA#62663
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to a*****y for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
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