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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NV, Virginia City-Storey County-V & T Sharon Signed Stock Cert.1503 - NV, Virginia City-Storey County-V & T Sharon Signed Stock Cert.
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This stock has so much going for it. It was issued in 1869. The first scheduled trip to Carson City would be 7 months later. It is stock number 22! Th
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to c****n for (1,600.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,912.00
 
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NYUnited States Express Co. Specimen1504 - NYUnited States Express Co. Specimen
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This 4 x 2.5 card is a specimen made by Hosford Sons E. P. Co. of New York City for The United States/ Express Co. This prototype card is printed 18
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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NY, New York--Signed Wells & Fargo American Express Stock Cert.1505 - NY, New York--Signed Wells & Fargo American Express Stock Cert.
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This is a stock certificate good for three shares at $500 in the American Express Company, issued to E.S. Crane, dated October 1865 and signed by comp
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to p*****c for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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NY, New York City--Railway Signs and Lock1506 - NY, New York City--Railway Signs and Lock
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This lot includes two Railway Express signs and an American Express padlock. The signs are the standard black, red and white express signs of the peri
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to F****e for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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OR, Turner-Marion County-Wells Fargo Express Wax Sealer1507 - OR, Turner-Marion County-Wells Fargo Express Wax Sealer
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Wooden handle, 4 inches tall. Wells Fargo Co. / Express / Turners, OR. Turner is a railroad town founded in 1871 when the Oregon California Railroad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 900.00
Sold to t********n.. for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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TX, Houston-Harris County-Railway Express Wax Sealer1508 - TX, Houston-Harris County-Railway Express Wax Sealer
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Metal stamp 2.5 tall. No. 5 / Money / Department / Houston / Tex. HKA#62637
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****T for (225.00 + 43.88BP) = 268.88
 
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A Dozen Shot Glasses1509 - A Dozen Shot Glasses
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This is a nice even dozen lot of shot and double shot glasses from various areas of the country. Included in this lot are glasses advertising, Kellers
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Abalone and Ivory Cribbage Board1510 - Abalone and Ivory Cribbage Board
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Fancy abalone shell and ivory cribbage board with engraved brass trim. Made over a Lash`s or Hostetter`s Bitters cribbage board. 8.75x3.75 and just ab
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 9***5 for (75.00 + 14.63BP) = 89.63
 
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Back Bar Whiskey Bottles1511 - Back Bar Whiskey Bottles
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This is a lot of two clear glass un-ground single collared applied top whiskey bottles. Each stand about 11" tall and have beautiful embossed l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to c**********k for (145.00 + 28.28BP) = 173.28
 
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Bar Back Bottle1512 - Bar Back Bottle
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This lot consists of two beautiful back bar bottles. The first is labeled MUMM`S EXTRA RYE in gold etched lettering. This brand was distributed by N M
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (190.00 + 37.05BP) = 227.05
 
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Early Handcuff Trio1513 - Early Handcuff Trio
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This lot includes three pairs of early American hand restraints. Included is a very early pair of keyless iron handcuffs that appear to have a patent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*******y for (135.00 + 26.33BP) = 161.33
 
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Green River Whiskey Advertisement1514 - Green River Whiskey Advertisement
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Metal tray 24 x 18 advertising Green River The Whiskey without a headache subtitled She Was Bred in Old Kentucky Although the copyright says 1899, own
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*****K for (175.00 + 34.13BP) = 209.13
 
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Ivory Gaming Chips1515 - Ivory Gaming Chips
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Lot of 7 early ivory gaming chips, one with a 5 different designs, some with cracks. HKA#63297
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to o*********d for (110.00 + 21.45BP) = 131.45
 
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Lady's Triple Mirror1516 - Lady's Triple Mirror
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This is a very hard to find fabulous shaving mirror with a ladies portrait chromolithograph print under celluloid. Glass and pictures are in excellent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Metal Tray Wall Hanging1517 - Metal Tray Wall Hanging
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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
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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
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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
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This lot contains two back bar bottles. The first is lettered "OAKBROOK RYE" in white enamel, is clear glass and stands 11", with an ...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
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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
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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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