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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CA, Fresno--Fresno Whiskey Mirror1533 - CA, Fresno--Fresno Whiskey Mirror
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Kaehler Bros. Wholesale Wine and Liquor Dealers, sole agents for Mt. Sterling O.K. Whiskey. Manufactured by The Meek Co., Coshocton, O. HKA#62787
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f****r for (160.00 + 31.20BP) = 191.20
 
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CA, Gazelle-Siskiyou County-Behnke Bros. Token1534 - CA, Gazelle-Siskiyou County-Behnke Bros. Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a very rare GOOD FOR ONE DRINK brass token from Behnke Bros. in the town of Gazelle, CA. Although worn, it’s a great token to add to your Nort
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9***7 for (180.00 + 35.10BP) = 215.10
 
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CA, Greenview-Siskiyou County-Greenview Hotel1535 - CA, Greenview-Siskiyou County-Greenview Hotel
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This square brass token is GOOD FOR 10 CENTS AT THE BAR at the Greenview Hotel. It’s a little dirty but in good condition. HKA#62731
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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CA, Hornbrook-Siskiyou County-E.J Fowler Free Shave Token1536 - CA, Hornbrook-Siskiyou County-E.J Fowler Free Shave Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a brass token that reads, GOOD FOR ONE SHAVE, E.J. FOWLER. Token has two holes punched in edge. It is in nice condition and blank on reverse.
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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CA, Hornbrook-Siskiyou County-Hornbrook Saloon Token1537 - CA, Hornbrook-Siskiyou County-Hornbrook Saloon Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is an aluminum token GOOD FOR 1 DRINK at The Hornbrook Hotel in Hornbrook, CA. Token is in very good condition. HKA#62721
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to p********n for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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CA, Klamathon-Siskiyou County-Eldorado Saloon Trade Token1538 - CA, Klamathon-Siskiyou County-Eldorado Saloon Trade Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is an octagonal brass trade token for the Eldorado Saloon in Klamathon, CA. It reads, GOOD FOR 10 CENTS IN TRADE. It’s in rough condition, but is
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to r******h for (225.00 + 43.88BP) = 268.88
 
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CA, Klamathon-Siskiyou County-J. Fiock Token1539 - CA, Klamathon-Siskiyou County-J. Fiock Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Good for one Drink token. Aluminum token at J. Fiock. The reverse reads, Brunswick Balke Collender Company. Condition is rough, but it is very rare an
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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CA, Montegue-Siskiyou County-The Vendome Montague1540 - CA, Montegue-Siskiyou County-The Vendome Montague
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a brass token from the Vendome in Montague, CA. It is GOOD FOR ONE DRINK. It’s in very nice condition. Sharp and clear. HKA#62682
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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CA, Mount Hebron-Siskiyou County-Campbell Bros. Token1541 - CA, Mount Hebron-Siskiyou County-Campbell Bros. Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a brass token from Campbell Brothers Commissary in Mount Hebron, CA. It is GOOD FOR 5 CENTS IN TRADE. Needs a cleaning, but still in good cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to 9***7 for (275.00 + 53.63BP) = 328.63
 
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CA, Pokegama-Siskiyou County-Meeker & Davis Saloon Token1542 - CA, Pokegama-Siskiyou County-Meeker & Davis Saloon Token
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a aluminum token from the Meeker Davis Saloon in Pokegama, CA. Token reads, GOOD FOR 1 DRINK. Piece is in good condition. HKA#62717
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9***7 for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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