Dynamite, Guns, and Gold

Auction Details

April auction
Highlights
1. The Great American Mining Collection
a. Miners Candlesticks. About 300 different. This is easily the finest public offering of uniquely American historic miners candlesticks in history. The sheer volume of the offering is sure to stimulate new collectors in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The material is organized roughly around Wilson-Bobrink, the breakthrough reference for miners candlesticks. You’ll find new discoveries, personalized sticks and expanded discussion regarding manufactured sticks.
b. Mine Carbide Collectibles. The Collection is so massive that we’ve split it into two parts, with the second part coming in June. The development of the acetylene lamps was a scientific breakthrough for the mining industry. The April sale has many tidbits for the collection, including some large hand held lamps and a sampling of other lamps. The June sale has the majority of the Superintendent style hand/hanging lamps and the cap lamps. The collections of carbide/acetylene devices number in excess of one thousand pieces, all different.
c. Miner’s Safety Lamps. This historic invention created generations of scientific devices used for the all-important gas detection. The Collection has 90 different safety lamps. Most will be offered in June.
d. Miner’s Oil wick lamps, hundreds, all different. A large collection of these coal region lamps, they will be offered in June.
e. Other underground mine lighting devices – a vast collection of foreign lamps
f. Wood Blasting and Candle boxes. There is a wonderful collection of these very “showy” collectibles. The variety of the collection is excellent, from explosives boxes to cap boxes to candle boxes. The variety in size is notable too, with a number of the smaller 25 pound boxes. There are at least 50- a sizable collection. A few will be in the June sale, but most in April.
g. Blasting cap tin collection. A significant collection that has singles as well as original boxes full. Easily over 100 blasting cap tin boxes.
h. Mine bell signal signs and other mining enamel signs. A Collection you won’t want to forget. This collection has a wide variety of not only western mines, but international mine signs. The individual state mine bell signal signs are the clear highlight.
i. Mining equipment Patent models -three of them, nineteenth century
2. Antique Bottle Collections
a. Arizona Collection. A wide variety of medicines, sodas and milk bottles
b. Small Nevada Collection. The April sale has some rare Nevada items, with more coming in June.
c. Major Western Whiskey Flask Collection. This collection is slated for June.
d. Great Rarities of Western Whiskies. The April sale offers some outstanding rarities not usually seen at any auction gallery. These are sure to excite the advanced collectors.
e. Colorful antique bottles. It seems we always have submittals of beautiful antique bottles. We’ve got a section in every sale.
f. Leadville, Colorado Collection. A collection of medicines and soda bottles. This one is different – nearly every specimen is dead mint. Watch for the Colorado whiskies coming in June!
3. Postal History and Wells Fargo Express- a large collection of widely varied material. A section we always have, a popular colleting category.
4. Gold
a. Nuggets from Western Sites
b. High grade visible gold in ore specimens from major Nevada mining districts such as Austin and Tuscarora.
c. Jewelry and watches. A collection of pocket watches, gold and Native America jewelry. Diamond jewelry too.
5. Coins, Currency – Numismatics
a. Important 1860’s Unionville silver ingot, a discovery piece
b. Major Morgan Dollar Collection, including varieties
c. US coins, including gold
d. US $20 Gold Note, AU
e. Hundreds of US Proof and Mint sets
f. Fun US currency collectible lots
g. Rare So-Called dollars and gaming items
h. Tokens- great variety of national interest
6. Toys
a. Trains. HO sets, more than 60 engines
b. Hot Wheels. Hundreds of cars.
c. Military toy planes, boats, etc.
d. Original boxed models
7. Documents
a. Mining stocks, some great material
b. Rare western maps
c. V&T RR Document Collection- a beauty
d. Lots of other key pieces
8. Firearms- More than 100 antique firearms. A wide variety of collectible firearms including rarities.
9. Militaria. A nice collection of maybe 100+ pieces coming in June.
a. Swords. A couple dozen
b. Helmets. Dozens
10. Cowboy
a. Great spurs, including silver inlay Garcia
11. Western Research- Key books – a dozen rare western directories, etc.
More Coming In June or Later:
1. A great Western Antique Bottle Collection- considering having a sale in conjunction with the Reno Show in June.
2. Swords- Katana Collection, about 800 different, one of the best collections in America. Watch for an important separate auction!
3. More from the Great American Mining Collection, Carbide lamps, part 2; and Oil wick Lamps
4. The Appalachian Gold Belt Collection- America’s First Gold Discoveries, 1828- the finest collection of documents in private hands. Watch for a stand-alone sale here. We are negotiating venues now.
5. A special offering of mining properties in Colorado. The fee-simple patented claims are in a major gold district, where current exploration is just getting going. Some properties in this district have also produced great gold specimens for the collectors.


If you have collections that might fit into our upcoming sales, please be sure to contact us - we will be traveling to pick up collections for the next 2 months in California, Arizona, Montana and Colorado, with a possible trip to the New York-Boston area later in the year as well.
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Native Sons Badge with Yosemite Medal2140 - Native Sons Badge with Yosemite Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1908 Native Sons of the Golden West badge with hanging medal. Gold colored brass. California bear at top with "Delegate". The medal is a b...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mt. Lebanon Lodge Medal2141 - Mt. Lebanon Lodge Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncirculated Centenary Medal, 5801-5901. Mount Lebanon Lodge, Boston. Constituted A. D. 5801. So-called dollar size, brionze. State:Massachusetts
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Danbury Fair Medal2142 - Danbury Fair Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Uncirculated. Obverse shows a rural farm scene. October 1892 Danbury Fair. Holed for hanging around the neck about half the time. Rare. Aluminum. 39m
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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125th ANS Commemorative Bronze Medallion2143 - 125th ANS Commemorative Bronze Medallion
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch bronze plaque. Ancient coiner on the obverse, screw press and 1909 Lincoln penny on the reverse with "The American Numismati...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to s******t for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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125th ANS Commemorative Silver Medallion2144 - 125th ANS Commemorative Silver Medallion
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Only 100 of these silver commemoratives were made to celebrate the 125th birthday of the American Numismatic Society. 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches, weighs 515
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s******t for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Victor David Brenner Silver Medal2145 - Victor David Brenner Silver Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large 2 7/8 inch diameter, .999 silver medal made by Metal Arts Co. Inc. of Rochester, New York commemorating the creator of the Lincoln penny. Obv.:
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*******d for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Longacre-Morgan Commemorative Medal2146 - Longacre-Morgan Commemorative Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This .999 fine silver medal was issued to commemorate James Barton Longacre (the fourth chief engraver of the U.S. Mint) and George Morgan (the sevent
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p*****c for (350.00 + 84.00BP) = 434.00
 
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Saint-Gaudens Commemorative Silver Medal2147 - Saint-Gaudens Commemorative Silver Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Metal Arts Co. of Rochester New York created this silver medal with the approval of the Trustees of Saint-Gaudens Memorial to honor one of the gre
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*******d for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Euaenenetos Commemorative Silver Medal2148 - Euaenenetos Commemorative Silver Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Metal Arts Co. of Rochester New York made this 212 gram, .999 fine silver medallion. Obv.: four horse chariot with Mercury crowning the driver. Re
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******t for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Charles E. Barber Commemorative Silver Medal2149 - Charles E. Barber Commemorative Silver Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This medal was issued to commemorate and honor Charles E. Barber, the sixth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. His father, Williams Barber was
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*******d for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Christian Gobrecht Commemorative Silver Medal2150 - Christian Gobrecht Commemorative Silver Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by the Metal Arts Co. of Rochester, New York, this 219 gram, .999 fine silver medallion honors Christian Gobrecht, 1785-1844, the third chief eng
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******t for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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National Academy of Design Medals2151 - National Academy of Design Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 150th anniversary of the National Academy of Design Medals was celebrated by Medallic Art Co. of Danbury Ct. One medal is bronze, one is 24 karat
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Two Centennial Medals2152 - Two Centennial Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2: 1) Obv.: Margalena NM / 1884 / 1984 /Trails End (pictorial locomotive); Rev.: map of New Mexico, 100 years/ Magdalena / 1884-1984 / F.S.999
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to J**********a for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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American Museum of Natural History Medal2153 - American Museum of Natural History Medal
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: The American Museum of Natural History / 1869-1969; museum building over the planet with a space capsule and a pterodactyl; Reverse: dancing
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Miniature St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coins2154 - Miniature St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coins
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 karat solid gold these tiny replicas. .7 grams each. 10mm. (Really small.) State: City: Date: ID#45917
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Presidential Medal of Merit and Proof Sets2155 - Presidential Medal of Merit and Proof Sets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Republican Presidential Task Force Medal of Merit founded by Ronald Reagan. Also five 1978 Proof Sets. State: City: Date: ID#45918
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Eclectic Group of Medals2156 - Eclectic Group of Medals
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 12 medals that were lonely by themselves, so they wound up in this miscellaneous lot. Six bronze medals honoring "The New Era of Spac...
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Military Medal Collection2157 - Military Medal Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
209 military items from the estate of John Henry, a U.S. Army sharpshooter and sniper. Henry grew up in Canon City, Colorado and joined the ROTC in hi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*****2 for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Uncirculated Sets2158 - Uncirculated Sets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eleven U.S. Mint Uncirculated Sets: 1980, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2007 (14 coin set) Philadelphia, 2007 (14 coin set) Denver, 2009
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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U.S. Mint Uncirculated Sets2159 - U.S. Mint Uncirculated Sets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9: 1975 (1); 1976 (1); 1977 (2); 1979 (5). State: City: Date: ID#45908
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