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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Panamint Tray with Center Star1061 - Panamint Tray with Center Star
Holabird-Kagin Americana
An almost flat tray with two dark stripes and multiple zig zags around the outer edge, and 7 groups of rim ticks. The plain circular center is surroun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to i*****l for (750.00 + 146.25BP) = 896.25
 
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Panamint Turtle Bowl Basket1062 - Panamint Turtle Bowl Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A medium sized polychrome bowl with a design element that could be trees or grasses extending from the base to the rim. There are 7 groups of rim tick
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9***5 for (1,200.00 + 234.00BP) = 1,434.00
 
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Panamint Turtle Effigy Basket1063 - Panamint Turtle Effigy Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A cute polychrome oval basket with woven pieces attached representing the turtle`s head, tail and 4 legs--one leg is missing. Measurements: 5 x 4 x 1.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****B for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Panamint Wanona Joquin Bowl1064 - Panamint Wanona Joquin Bowl
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A small polychrome bowl woven by Wanona Joquin. The Sunburst design in the base is extended upwards into the body with each pointed ray of the sun ext
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 9***5 for (1,350.00 + 263.25BP) = 1,613.25
 
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Panamint Wide Mouth Bowl with Diamond Design1065 - Panamint Wide Mouth Bowl with Diamond Design
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A polychrome bowl with a wide mouth and a design of yellow centered diamonds encircling the body. A band of dark triangles encircles the base. Measure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 9***5 for (3,300.00 + 643.50BP) = 3,943.50
 
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Panamint Willow Seed Jar1066 - Panamint Willow Seed Jar
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A plain twined willow jar measuring 12.5 tall, with two small rope handles. Very nice. No weaver identified. Grandma Ness Collection HKA#62177
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to B*******n for (450.00 + 87.75BP) = 537.75
 
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Panamint Zig Zag and Star Basket1067 - Panamint Zig Zag and Star Basket
Holabird-Kagin Americana
The design consists of 4 bands of zig zags covering the entire body of the basket. A large 7-pointed star covers the base of the basket. Measurements:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8*****B for (2,700.00 + 526.50BP) = 3,226.50
 
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Bureau of Ethnology, Coronado Expedition and The Ghost Dance (14th Annual Report) Part I and Part II1068 - Bureau of Ethnology, Coronado Expedition and The Ghost Dance (14th Annual Report) Part I and Part II
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Part I: Introduction by Powell and accompanying papers: 1) The Menomini Indians, Hoffman, Walter James. Includes sections on antiquities, tribal gover
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9****b for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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American Indian Drum & Shadow Box1069 - American Indian Drum & Shadow Box
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This lot contains two items from the American Indian culture, including a ceremonial drum. The drum is made from stretched hairless rawhide over a wil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9****b for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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American Indian Framed Painting1070 - American Indian Framed Painting
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This painting depicts an American Indian of the American South. He appears to be Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, or even Seminole. The painter is Frank
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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