Best of The West - February 2014

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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday Feb 20th, 10am-6pm
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Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
Feb 20 & 21, 2014
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Paradise A Room
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday February 23rd, 10am-1pm

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Oak Back Bar -1092 - Oak Back Bar -
Holabird-Kagin Americana
c1900 This beautiful sideboard features a locking glass display with four glass shelves, two locking drawers, and a beveled mirror. This piece has be
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Peters Stained Glass Lamp -1093 - Peters Stained Glass Lamp -
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c1910 H.J. Peters lamp, creme colored metal framed stained glass with streaked blue glass colors as "sky" and green opal glass underneath...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to O*N for (375.00 + 73.13BP) = 448.13
 
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Phoenix Bourbon Whiskey Bottle -1094 - Phoenix Bourbon Whiskey Bottle -
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c1890 Unusual red amber color. 11 3/4" tall cylinder, fifth, with tooled top. Large as-made bubble in shoulder. Embossed circle reads "Ph...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9***8 for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Saloon Calendar Broadside -1095 - Saloon Calendar Broadside -
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c1938 This is a 28"x 20" calender broadside from 1938. The print, by an unknown artist is titled "The Lady in Red." This was an...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Saloon Photographs -1096 - Saloon Photographs -
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c1890 These are two great pieces featuring a look inside two saloon scenes. In each photograph, mean can seen talking and enjoying a drink or a cigar
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to O*N for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Spruance Stanley Whiskey Bottle -1097 - Spruance Stanley Whiskey Bottle -
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c1885 Beautiful medium to red amber color, applied top, 11 3/4" tall cylinder. "Spruance Stanley & Co. 18 69" embossed on horses...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9***6 for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Sun-Colored Pressed Glass Collection -1098 - Sun-Colored Pressed Glass Collection -
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Lot of 28: this large group features sun-colored (purple) glassware features a multitude of sizes and shapes. It includes, goblets, serving pieces wit
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Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 9***9 for (300.00 + 58.50BP) = 358.50
 
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Teakettle Whiskey Bottle -1099 - Teakettle Whiskey Bottle -
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c1873 Unusual amber color variant, very dark red amber top and base, with medium amber at center. 12" tall cylinder, with applied top. Embosse...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to O*N for (1,250.00 + 243.75BP) = 1,493.75
 
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Teal & Aqua Soda Bottles -1100 - Teal & Aqua Soda Bottles -
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c Three pictorial soda bottles with applied tops. 1) A 7" tall aqua soda bottle with applied top. Front embossed "Improved/ Trade Mark/ M...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 1***9 for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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Vincent Illustrated Nudes "American Beauties" Collector Plates Set -1101 - Vincent Illustrated Nudes "American Beauties" Collector Plates Set -
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c1980 Lot of 5: this is a set of collector plates illustrated by the famous portraiture artist Vincent. Tastefully done paintings of beautiful women,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to 4***0 for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Western Bronze Sculpture Pair -1102 - Western Bronze Sculpture Pair -
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Lot of 2: western frontier sculptures, "The Stagg" is signed by Tom Mackie, numbered 258/500. It is a majestic Elk in profile, very detail...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Metal Advertising Signs - Flagstaff, AZ1103 - Metal Advertising Signs - Flagstaff, AZ
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1950 This lot of four advertising signs includes a porcelain sign advertisement for Fairbanks Scales. There are three 22”x 14” poster board ads for t
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A.W. Kenison Co. Saloon Advertising Calendar -  CA1104 - A.W. Kenison Co. Saloon Advertising Calendar - CA
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“Compliments of A.W. Kenison Co. Incorporated Auburn, California, Placer County Agents Buffalo Brewing Co. Agents for Union Ice Co., Cooks, Bartlett,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9*****w for (325.00 + 63.38BP) = 388.38
 
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Hall & Walls Mirror - Anahiem, CA1105 - Hall & Walls Mirror - Anahiem, CA
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Advertising woman in red gown with a series of pearl necklaces on a scantily clad chest: silver brooch on her dress: she is looking down towards the c
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Lot Withdrawn1106 - Lot Withdrawn
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Buffalo Brewery Ad - Auburn, CA1107 - Buffalo Brewery Ad - Auburn, CA
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This is a beautiful calendar advertisement for the Buffalo Brewery, compliments of A.W. Kenison & Company of Auburn, California. The calendar is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9*****w for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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Bronze Sculpted Post Lamp "Calatea" - Eureka, CA1108 - Bronze Sculpted Post Lamp "Calatea" - Eureka, CA
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c1900 Spectacluar original bronze Newell Post lamp, with the name"Calatea" embossed on the base. This ornate piece stands 30" tall, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 9****a for (1,000.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,195.00
 
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Fresno Whiskey & SF Brewery Mirrors - Fresno/San Francisco, CA1109 - Fresno Whiskey & SF Brewery Mirrors - Fresno/San Francisco, CA
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c1900 Kaehler Bros. Wholesale Wine and Liquor Dealers, sole agents for Mt. Sterling O.K. Whiskey. Manufactured by The Meek Co., Coshocton, O. Also in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to f****r for (130.00 + 25.35BP) = 155.35
 
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Los Gatos Store Calendar - Los Gatos, CA1110 - Los Gatos Store Calendar - Los Gatos, CA
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c1900 This is what appears to be a calendar ad piece from a Los Gatos, California. It’s entitled “The Beauty of the Ranch.” This is a colorful lithog
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to 9****a for (1,300.00 + 253.50BP) = 1,553.50
 
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The Mint Mirror - Marysville, CA1111 - The Mint Mirror - Marysville, CA
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c1905 Mirror from "The Mint." "Good For 10 cents In Trade/ The Mint Marysville, Cal." Approx. 2.25" in dia. Certified Genu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*****h for (750.00 + 146.25BP) = 896.25
 
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Club Saloon Mirror - Mokelumne Hill, CA1112 - Club Saloon Mirror - Mokelumne Hill, CA
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c1900 "Good For One Drink/ The Club Saloon/ S. Gobbi,/ Proprietor/ Main Street/ Mokelumne Hill." - HKA#65813
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lot Withdrawn1113 - Lot Withdrawn
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Valley and El Dorado Brewing Collection - Sacramento, CA1114 - Valley and El Dorado Brewing Collection - Sacramento, CA
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This is a lot of 18 pieces of paper ephemera related to brewing history. It consists of several letter and billheads, post cards, a stereoview and in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to O*N for (250.00 + 48.75BP) = 298.75
 
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Golden Lion Tavern Mirror - San Diego, CA1115 - Golden Lion Tavern Mirror - San Diego, CA
Holabird-Kagin Americana
c1900 "Good For 10 cents In Trade/ California`s/ Finest Buffet/ The Golden Lion Tavern/ San Diego,/ California." Unslabbed but certified....
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Lot Withdrawn1116 - Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 0.00
 
 
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A Boxed 1880 Demijohn - San Francisco, CA1117 - A Boxed 1880 Demijohn - San Francisco, CA
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c1880 This is a three gallon demijohn manufactured by the Pacific Coast Glassworks of San Francisco. The stencil on the surrounding wood box reads “N
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to n*******r for (475.00 + 92.63BP) = 567.63
 
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Anheuser Busch Ad RPC Duo - San Francisco, CA1118 - Anheuser Busch Ad RPC Duo - San Francisco, CA
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c1900 This lot contains two black and white RPCs featuring the brand name Anheuser Busch. Included is a parade float, pulled by the iconic Clydesdale
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Wormer Bros. Whiskey Flask - San Francisco, CA1119 - Wormer Bros. Whiskey Flask - San Francisco, CA
Holabird-Kagin Americana
1856 This is a one pint double roll top in yellow green glass. It is from Wormer Brothers of San Francisco and does not appear to have any damage or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to p******k for (375.00 + 73.13BP) = 448.13
 
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Brassy & Co. Ad Calendar - San Jose, CA1120 - Brassy & Co. Ad Calendar - San Jose, CA
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c1900 “Compliments of Brassy & Co. Wholesale Liquor Merchants. 140-144 S. Market Street. San Jose, California.” This piece was for the month of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9****a for (100.00 + 19.50BP) = 119.50
 
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Brassy & Co. Inc Advertising Calender - San Jose, CA1121 - Brassy & Co. Inc Advertising Calender - San Jose, CA
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c1909 “Brassy & Co. Inc San Jose, Cal.” This item measures 25” x 22” framed and 14.10” x 18” on the matte. The item has some wear including som...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 9****a for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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Old Sunny Brook Distillery Company Sign - San Jose, CA1122 - Old Sunny Brook Distillery Company Sign - San Jose, CA
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c1900 This is a very impressive behind the bar advertising sign showing pencil and ink litho of the Sunny Brook Distillery Company of Louisville, Ken
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 9****a for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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San Jose Saloon Advertisement - San Jose, CA1123 - San Jose Saloon Advertisement - San Jose, CA
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c1880 This is an advertisement for the Teapot Saloon located at 10-12 South Market St. San Jose, California. The proprietors Berryman & Johnsto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to O*N for (800.00 + 156.00BP) = 956.00
 
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Colorado Collection -  CO1124 - Colorado Collection - CO
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This is a great of 4 pieces for any Colorado collector. 1) Pikes Peak flask that features a miner with his bag and pick. The reverse features an image
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to c*********p for (190.00 + 37.05BP) = 227.05
 
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Imperial Liquor Co. Mirror - Denver, CO1125 - Imperial Liquor Co. Mirror - Denver, CO
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c1905 Certified, 2 1/4" round. "Good For 10c At The Bar / Imperial Liquor Co. / 2245 Larimer St." - HKA#65811
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Estimate : 600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to c********o.. for (650.00 + 126.75BP) = 776.75
 
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C.A. Miller Saloon Mirror - Genesee, ID1126 - C.A. Miller Saloon Mirror - Genesee, ID
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c1910 Obverse: C.A. Millar`s/ Check/ 12.5 cents/ Genesee, Idaho. Reverse: Mirror. Lettering is in gold. A young lady in a white shirt, where the left
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8***2 for (1,000.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,195.00
 
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Old Idaho Saloon Correspondence - Rocky Bar, ID1127 - Old Idaho Saloon Correspondence - Rocky Bar, ID
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c1865 This is a lot of (10) letters and a floor plan sketch from various saloons in Idaho. These letters dealing with bills, receipts and other corre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to b*********6 for (140.00 + 27.30BP) = 167.30
 
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Budweiser Mirror - Chicago, IL1128 - Budweiser Mirror - Chicago, IL
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A child holding a teddy bear. Mirror reads; GOOD FOR 10 CENTS IN TRADE WENDEL AND CONNELLY THE BUDWEISER, CHICAGO HEIGHTS. There is wear on the mirror
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to o******s for (150.00 + 29.25BP) = 179.25
 
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Fred Dubach Saloon Mirror - Highland, IL1129 - Fred Dubach Saloon Mirror - Highland, IL
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Good for 10 cents in Trade. Good condition. 1.75". - HKA#65808
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b*********r for (350.00 + 68.25BP) = 418.25
 
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Morris "GF' Mirror - Morris, IL1130 - Morris "GF' Mirror - Morris, IL
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Good for 5c in trade. 111 Washington St. P.F. Whalen, Prop. A small mirror, but not pictorial. 1.5" - HKA#65809
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Insurance Calendars & Beer Sign - Springfield, MA1131 - Insurance Calendars & Beer Sign - Springfield, MA
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1949 This lot contains two vintage Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company metal calendars. Both have a holder month and day cards dates fo...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Meerschaum Pipe Group - Ypsilanti, MI1132 - Meerschaum Pipe Group - Ypsilanti, MI
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This is a sextet of very popular Meerschaum Pipes. These are hand carved out of a single block of meerschaum imported from Turkey. Merrschaum, german
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
Sold to O*N for (225.00 + 43.88BP) = 268.88
 
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Dr. J.H. McLean's, Liver and Kidney Balm Advertisement -  MO1133 - Dr. J.H. McLean's, Liver and Kidney Balm Advertisement - MO
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“Gives Perfect Health!” Dr. James Henry McLean was a Scottish born doctor and U.S. congressmen who dealt with creating his own medicines from about 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 and UP
Sold to o******s for (550.00 + 107.25BP) = 657.25
 
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Heller's Embossed Tin Sign - Kalispell, MT1134 - Heller's Embossed Tin Sign - Kalispell, MT
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“Go To Heller’s For Measure Wines, Liquors and Cigars. All California wines 5 Cents. Kalispell.” The sign measures 20 3/8” by 7” and was manufactured
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to s********3.. for (375.00 + 73.13BP) = 448.13
 
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Aztec Meat and produce Co. Calendar Plate - Aztec, NM1135 - Aztec Meat and produce Co. Calendar Plate - Aztec, NM
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“Compliments of the Aztec Meat and produce Co.” This plate was made for the 1912 years and features a woman and angle pictorial. The plate was produce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****l for (60.00 + 11.70BP) = 71.70
 
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Blue Front Cigar Store Mirror - Raton, NM1136 - Blue Front Cigar Store Mirror - Raton, NM
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c1908 "Good For 5 cents in Trade“ Obverse side is gold text on image. This image is very detailed; it has very bright colors and great clarity...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Casino Chip Set - Carson City, NV1137 - Casino Chip Set - Carson City, NV
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1980 Here’s a lot that would make a great addition to any casino collection, or give you the chance to show off to all your friends on Poker Night. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***6 for (200.00 + 39.00BP) = 239.00
 
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Golden Spike Casino Poker Chips Set - Carson City, NV1138 - Golden Spike Casino Poker Chips Set - Carson City, NV
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c1970 Large 700 piece set of authentic Casino gaming poker chips, and multiple denominations. These are from "Chuck`s Golden Spike" casin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8***6 for (400.00 + 78.00BP) = 478.00
 
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Mohawk Club Mirror - Goldfield, NV1139 - Mohawk Club Mirror - Goldfield, NV
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c1905 "Good for 12.5 cents in trade" 8mm white circumferential border with red lettering on obverse. Slight water discoloration and rust ...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Two Bank Spitoons - Reno, NV1140 - Two Bank Spitoons - Reno, NV
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c1930 This lot contains two brass spittoons that, according to a photograph brochure, were in the main lobby at the First National Bank of Reno, Neva
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 9***6 for (600.00 + 117.00BP) = 717.00
 
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Liquor Label Collection - Virginia City, NV1141 - Liquor Label Collection - Virginia City, NV
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c1900 This is a fantastic collection of 45 labels from Virginia City liquor business man, Alexander Pion. Pion was a native of France, who moved to t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 750.00
Sold to O*N for (55.00 + 10.73BP) = 65.73
 
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