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NV,Rhyolite-Nye County,Rhyolite Oil Tank

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 USD and UP
NV,Rhyolite-Nye County,Rhyolite Oil Tank
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
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Friday & Saturday
August 23 & 24, 2013
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday August 25, 10am-1pm

c1900-Measures 29” x 24” and has a volume of about 50 gallons. It has both a spigot and a vent device attached. It shows age but is still very unique and in good condition. Rare engraved nameplate "Lane, Rhyolite" on front. The nameplate on this tank reads J.R. Lane / Rhyolite, Nev. This tank belonged to John R. Lane. Mr. Lane, born 1859, was a notable mining investor and husband of Lucy King Lane. (Holabird Auction #24 of 2002, item 216, contains some more detail on the family.) Mr. Lane shows up in Rhyolite in the 1910 Census. HKA#64845