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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MT, Butte--N.A. Forsyth Stereoviews of Native American Chiefs1141 - MT, Butte--N.A. Forsyth Stereoviews of Native American Chiefs
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Born in New York state in 1869, Norman A . Forsyth was one of the more famous Montana photographers during the later stereoview era of post-1900. He o
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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NDThomas Downs Dakota Indian Agent Collection1142 - NDThomas Downs Dakota Indian Agent Collection
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This lot of four artifacts represents an irreplacable portion of history surrounding the American Indian Wars of the late 19th century. 1) A 4 x 5.5 p
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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NMBureau of American Ethnology (Reprint) "The Zuni Indians"1143 - NMBureau of American Ethnology (Reprint) "The Zuni Indians"
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The Zuni Reprint of the 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology.The Zuni Indians, Stevenson, Matilda Coxe. On Rio Grande Press in coope
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 9****b for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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NMBureau of American Ethnology- New Mexico1144 - NMBureau of American Ethnology- New Mexico
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1914 Bulletin 56, "Ethnozoology of the Tewa Indians." By Junius Henderson and John Peabody Harrington. The publication focuses on the lang...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9****b for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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NMBureau of Ethnology, Tewa Indians (29th Annual Report)1145 - NMBureau of Ethnology, Tewa Indians (29th Annual Report)
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Includes Report of W.H. Holmes, Chief. With 21 plate illustrations and 30 maps of the Tewa Indians home in the upper Rio Grande Valley, NM. Hardbound
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9****b for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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NMModern Native Pottery and Beadwork1146 - NMModern Native Pottery and Beadwork
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This group is a lot of 4 bowls and one bottle. The 3 bowls have a Southwestern design, 2 of the bowls were made by Gerri Daubs. Daubs was born in 1935
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Estimate : 400.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9****b for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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NMPre-Columbian Clay Vessel1147 - NMPre-Columbian Clay Vessel
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This pot measures 6.25" across. The bottom is not flat and it leans towards the side. There are some cracks, but has been glued back together. ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8*****F for (125.00 + 24.38BP) = 149.38
 
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NMPre-Columbian Pottery1148 - NMPre-Columbian Pottery
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Lot of 3 items from the Douglas Collection. 1) A pre-Columbian clay pot, hand made and glazed on the exterior. This piece measures over 12 diameter an
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to 8*****F for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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NMSouthwest Native American Stereoviews1149 - NMSouthwest Native American Stereoviews
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This lot includes 4 stereoviews of important native american cultural icons. 1) An image of Hopi dancers performing a Kachina dance to the rain god, i
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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NM, Santa Fe County--Santa Fe Photo1150 - NM, Santa Fe County--Santa Fe Photo
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A wonderful street photo showing J. Gold’s Old Curiosity Shop and Free Museum, established 1862 on a dirt street corner. An old wagon is parked in fro
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (325.00 + 63.38BP) = 388.38
 
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NVArrowhead & Tool Collection1151 - NVArrowhead & Tool Collection
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This is a nice collection of 100 arrowheads and handmade flint, limestone and obsidian tools from the Spradling estate in Northern Nevada. Pieces rang
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w*****t for (475.00 + 92.63BP) = 567.63
 
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NVArrowhead Collection1152 - NVArrowhead Collection
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The group consists of about 100 arrowheads and Clovis point like arrowheads lay out in a frame. The arrowheads appear to have been made out of limesto
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***2 for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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NVBead and Shell Display1153 - NVBead and Shell Display
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This is a framed and mounted display of a bead and shell collection that was, according to the consignor, gathered in the field and not a bead store.
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***9 for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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NVBurton Pete Contemporary Art Work1154 - NVBurton Pete Contemporary Art Work
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This lot consists of several items handcrafted by Nevada Paiute artisan Burton Pete in recent times. This beautiful package includes a hand whittled d
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9****b for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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NVCollection of 60 Arrowheads1155 - NVCollection of 60 Arrowheads
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This is a lot of 60 various sizes of arrowheads in a nice framed shadow box (20"x 13.5". heads are made out of several different types of ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w*****t for (900.00 + 175.50BP) = 1,075.50
 
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NVDecorative Moccasins1156 - NVDecorative Moccasins
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Beaded moccasins believed to be Paiute. Each moccasin measures 10.75" long. Both have decorative colored beading and fur trim. There is some we...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8*****F for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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NVFlint Arrowhead Collection1157 - NVFlint Arrowhead Collection
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This is a nice lot of about 70 various size arrowheads measuring from about 3" to 0.50". All appear to be made of flint, some possibly obs...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w*****t for (1,600.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,912.00
 
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NVGreat Basin Basket1158 - NVGreat Basin Basket
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This Washoe or Paiute style basket measures 5.5" x 4" and has several triangles in a grouping of 3 throughout the basket. This basket is f...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to i*****l for (350.00 + 68.25BP) = 418.25
 
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NVIndian Doll Collection1159 - NVIndian Doll Collection
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This is a lot of seven dolls in various American Indian dress, both ceremonial and non ceremonial. Included is a Bear dancer, Owl dancer and eagle dan
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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NVNative Spearhead and Arrowhead Group1160 - NVNative Spearhead and Arrowhead Group
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The lot is a group of 19 arrow and spearheads laid out in a frame. The tools range in size from 2.55" x .80" and 6.5" x 2.75." T...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w*****t for (1,600.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,912.00
 
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