Best of The West - February 2014

c A large collection (about 200) of covers from the Tonopah area. Most have corner advertising, several are from various mine operations and companie

c1918 These covers are from the Diamond Peak Development Company and The Union Mines Company, as shown in their corner advertising stamps. The Union

c1890 This is another beautiful railroad lamp from the Virginia & Truckee. This one is embossed on the metal brim of the lid, and also on its r...

c1900 In 1845 Reed decided to head west to California and organized a small group which left the Springfield area in the spring of 1846. The other me

c1900 Just when you thought you’ve collected everything related to the storied Virginia & Truckee Railroad, we come across a silver plated sign...

c1919 This is a lot of 45 RPO covers from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. There are corner ads on most and they are in good condition. These a...

1921 This is a huge lot of postal covers from Reno (Est.1868) and historic Virginia City (Est.1859). All are in good condition.These are all part of

c1880 Railroadiana. Lot of 10 items: Receipts and billheads from: C.C. Atherton Hay Yard; Mason & Co. Groceries and Provisions; Geo. W. Kitzmey...

c1895 Lot of 7: Patent models of the Virginia & Truckee RR equipment. These wooden models are the precursors of the cast of machined metal piec...

c1872 This lot consists of two rail sections from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad line. Each section stands a little over 4" high and 3.5&...

c1900 This is a GREAT railroadiana collector item. It consists of two rail sections from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad line. Each section sta...

1877 This is a group of affidavits written on the V&T Railroad in 1877 and signed by RR president Yerrington. Provenance: V&TRR Superindena...

c1900 This is indeed a jewel for railroadiana collectors. It’s a lock with key from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The lock measures 2.5”x 3”...

c1897 This is a beautiful and historic signal lantern off the storied Virginia &Truckee Railroad. This lamp was manufactured by The Adams &...

c1872 This is a Seth Thomas Clock that once hung in the V&T Railroad Office in Carson. It measures 36"x 13". It was in operation from...

c1900 This is a lot that contains some very unique and one of a kind items related to the Virginia & Truckee Railway. Included is a boiler sigh...

c1877 Lot of 3: shipping bills from the Pacific Mill & Mining Co. To the V & T Railroad for gold bullion bars and ore shipments to the Cars...

c1920 This lot contains several postal covers from historic Virginia City, Nevada. Businesses represented in this group include The Middle Mine Assoc

c1900 This lot contains two American Express wax sealers from the state of New York. The first is a Deleware & Hudson Railroad Route stamp. It’...

1843 Ten of the famous illustrated lettersheets of various towns. Eigh have covers with cancels from the cities (not folded lettersheets, but folded l

c1867 Large group of 19 documents, receipts, bill heads, covers, a photo of Pearl Younger, daughter of Bell Starr and (allegedly) Cole Younger, partn

This is a real find for railfans. This lot includes an oval wax seal from the general office of the Lehigh & Hudson Railway. This 4” stamp is in...

c1946 Original engraved plate for producing masthead $1000 Bond certificates for the Oregon Shortline Railroad Company. This intricately engraved hea

c1884 Lot of 4: Wells Fargo "Franked" Express covers. The cover addressed to San Francisco features both blue oval Express cancellation s...

c1824 Very large lot (approx. 35 items) of Stage Coach Line ephemera and copies. Some are from other states and territories, such as Idaho and Califo

This lot includes postmaster appointments made for the town of Portage, Utah in the years 1909, 1914, 1917, 1919, 1921 and 1928. While they are all in

c1908 This is a ticket canceling stamp that was used by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The piece measures 8”x 6” and appears to still be in o...

c1877 Large collection of various postal documents, letters, receipts, transcripts and others from the territory of Washington, and after it gained s

Bronze sculpted figurine, measures over 28" tall, and about 6" wide. Although there is no artist's signature or markings, we believe t...

c1890 Lot of 3: Magnificent antique French mantle clock with sculptured bronze figurine and matching ornate candle holders. This piece measures over

c1930 Beautiful mantle clock from the famous Seth Thomas clock makers. Camelback case with burl inlays. It features a Westminster 124 8-Day striking

c1890 Lot of 3: Magnificent antique French mantle clock with sculptured bronze figurines of a maiden and cherub, along with matching ornate flower va

c1875 Large and very ornate French table clock with an Elizabethan scholar sitting atop the clock. The ormolu case is 20" high, 20" wide ...

c1880 Blaqck cast iron Ansonia mantle clock, "Pompeii" model, with golden Egytian Ibises on either side of the case. Measures 10.75"...

c1905 Lot of 4: beautiful hand-tinted calenders from around the country. Cities represented are Port Angeles, Washington, Lexington, Kentucky, Duquet

1898 This is a 5" high, clear glass whiskey flask. The obverse has a label under glass that pays homage to the hero of Manila Bay. The letters...

c1920 Lot of 3 different mirrors: 1) Trunkdom Trunk Co. of Los Angeles, 2.75” oval with red lettering. Advertising rattan trunks; 2) Chas. T. Abeles

c1920 This is a lot of five albums containing photographs, in both black and white and color, showing a bevy of bathing beauties and pin-up hopefuls.

c1960 c1960's. Attention all you saloon collectors and man-cavers. Here’s a collection of close to 100 beer pins of various shapes, sizes and c...

c1880 Dark amber color, almost opaque applied top. 12" tall cylinder fifth. There is a small circle on the shoulder with "J.H. Cutter/Old...

Lot of 4: Two Egytian godess statues and 2 framed, signed nudes. One bronze is 21" tall, and 8" dia. at the base. A second bronze is signe...

Dramatic bronze by the artist McGowan, signed on the wood pedestal base. This piece is numbered, #2/25. It measures 19" high, 12" wide, an...

c1900 This is a colorful lithograph advertising piece for Colonial Club 5 Cent cigars. It’s a delicate portrait of a young lady in Victorian garb. Th

A lot of 4 different, colorful soda bottles. 1) A 7" tall aqua glass soda bottle, applied top, embossed "Philada Glassworks/ Burgin & ...

c1875 Light to medium amber color. 11 1/2" tall cylinder, fifth, with applied top that appears whittled.Tiny "ice pick" chip on lip ...

Lot of 2: lovely color lithos of tasteful nudes, titled "Madame du Barry as a Bacchante" and "Madame du Barry SecReigning Beauty"...

This is a very ornately hand carved pipe featuring the rape of the Sabine Women from Roman mythology. This is also not your standard pipe, measuring 1

1879 Pretty light to medium amber color, 11 3/8" tall cylinder, with applied top. Embossing reads "M. Gruenberg & Co. San Francisco&q...

c1885 Amber color, applied top, 11 7/8" tall cylinder. Square slug plate reads "Our Choice/ Old Bourbon/ Hencken & Schroder/ 208 &...

c1876 Lot of 2: medium amber color. 1 is a 12" tall cylinder, with applied top. The bottle reads "Jesse Moore & Co. Louisville KY./ G...