October 2017 Premier Auction

Auction Details

This 5-day sale features 2,900 lots in multiple collecting categories including Mining, Minerals, Native Americana, Bottles, Gaming, Cowboy, Tokens, Numismatics, Railroad & Express, Postal History & Philatelic, Firearms & Military, and General Americana.

Highlights include:

*Gold, gold & silver ore, & choice mineral specimens from around the world

*a wide variety of mining collectibles including artifacts, stock certificates, photographs, and ephemera

*choice Native Americana from a prominent collection including Western baskets, projectile points, Navajo Pottery, jewelry, a Kachina Collection, and a Pacific NW bone, ivory & carved stone collection

*Bottles and antique glass including the Shamberger Saratoga Mineral Water Collection, Saloon back bar bottles, Western sodas and whiskies, Nevada embossed bottles, and an Insulator Collection

*Cowboy collectibles including a branding iron collection and cowboy postcards

*Tokens & Medals including Tombstone, Arizona, Alaska, California, Nevada Tokens & key tags, Fort tokens, So-Called Dollar collection feat. Bryan Money, Encased Cents, and US & Mining Medals

*Numismatics including Colorado silver coinage (a new discovery), Salt Lake City National Bank Note Collection, Nevada National Bank Notes, Assay incl. a rare assayer ingot and & Comstock assay documents

*Railroad stocks, bonds, keys, locks, and reference libraries

*Wells Fargo & Other Express collectibles incl. a rare Wells Fargo gold medal

*Postal history including first flights, first day covers, and revenue stamped documents

*A selection of antique firearms and swords

*Political collectibles feat. a Theodore Roosevelt button collection

*General Americana with strong Colorado, Montana, and Nevada sections including Shamberger Photograph Collection of Nevada Mining Camps and a large selection of Colorado stereoviews

*A special Dealer Section featuring large lots of mining, railroad, & other stocks, bonds, and postcards

                                          Auction Schedule

Day 1, Thursday, October 19, 2017 (Lots 1000-1666)
            Minerals (1000-1179)
                        Gold (1000-1013)
                        Ore, Gem, & Mineral Specimens  (1014-1179)
 
            Mining (1180-1666)
                        Candlesticks (1180-1188)
                        Explosives (1189-1198)
                        Mine Lighting (Carbide, Oil, Safety) (1199-1216)
                        Hard Goods (1217-1224)
                        Books (1225-1259)
                        Stocks, Checks, & Other Ephemera  (1260-1666)
 
 
Day 2, Friday, October 20, 2017 (Lots 2000-2576)
            Native Americana (2000-2268)
                        Southwest
                                    Art (2000-2026)
                                    Baskets (2027-2037)
                                    Beadwork (2038-2056)
                                    Moccasins (2057-2064)
                                    Rugs & Jewelry (2065-2071)
                                    Kachinas (2072-2099)
                                    Pottery (2100-2170)
                                    Tools & Other (2171-2181)
                        Northwest
                                    Animal tools/art (2182-2189)
                                    Clothing & Moccasins (2190-2197)
                                    Ivory Art & Tools (2198-2211)
                                    Sculptures (2212-2226)
                                    Tools & Other (2227-2232)
                        Nat. Amer. Books (2233-2268)
 
            Bottles & Glass (2269-2498)
                        Bitters, Poisons, Medicines (2269-2299)
                        Mineral Water (2300-2361)
                        Soda (2362-2412)
                        Whiskey (2413-2452)
                        Beer & Other (2453-2477)
                        Insulators (2478-2498)
 
            Gaming (2499-2521)
 
            Cowboy (2522-2576)
                        Branding Irons (2522-2540)
                        Cowboy Ephemera (2541-2576)
 
 
Day 3, Saturday, October 21, 2017 (Lots 3000-3610)
            Tokens (Geographic Sort) (3000-3068)
 
            Numismatics (3069-3281)
                        So-Called Dollars (3069-3136)
                                    Bryan Money (3069-3099)
                                    Other (3100-3136)
                        Medals (3137-3181)
                        Coins (3182-3202)
                        Encased Cents (3203-3216)
                        Currency (3217-3245)
                        Scrip & Ephemera (3246-3256)
                        Ingots & Assay (3257-3281)
           
            Railroad & Express (3282-3445)
                        Books (3282-3304)
                        Locks & Keys (3305-3317)
                        Stocks, Bonds, & Ephemera  (3318-3425)
                        Wells Fargo & Other Express (3426-3445)
 
            Postal History & Philatelic (3446-3526)
                        First Day & First Flight (3446-3475)
                        Military (3476-3486)
                        Geographic Sort (3487-3510)
                        Stamps & Revenue (3511-3526)
           
            Firearms, Weaponry, & Military Collectibles (3527-3610)
                        Civil War (3527-3546)
                        Other Military (3547-3556)
                        Firearms, Holsters, & Ephemera (3557-3568)
                        Knives & Swords (3569-3610)
 
 
Day 4, Sunday, October 22, 2017 (Lots 4000-4624)
            Political incl. Theodore Roosevelt Collection (4000-4022)
           
            General Americana
                        (Geographic Sort) (4023-4497)
                        Art (4498-4511)
                        Books (4512-4529)
                        Miscellaneous Americana incl. Hard Goods, Jewelry, & Ephemera (4530-4595)
                        World Collectibles (4596-4624)
 
           
Day 5, Monday, October 23, 2017 (Lots 5000-5415)
            Dealer Specials
                        Misc. Americana & Ephemera (5000-5017)
                        Stock Certificates & Bonds: Mining, Railroad, & Other (5018-5415)
 

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Corn Dancer, Wm. Klesert Bronze Sculpture2000Corn Dancer, Wm. Klesert Bronze Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Corn Dancer (#10 of 30) bronze sculpture by William Klesert (1928-1996) features a Kachina dancer in motion, head feathers to the four directions. Bea
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to u*****V for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
Eagle Dancer, Wm. Klesert Bronze Sculpture2001Eagle Dancer, Wm. Klesert Bronze Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eagle Dancer appears to be flying! Bronze sculpture by William Klesert, #17 of 30. 11.5"h x 5"w x 7.5" d on a wood swivel base. Signe...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to u*****V for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
Counting Coup, Pewter Sculpture2002Counting Coup, Pewter Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Counting Coup" Pewter sculpture by Don Polland. 2339/2800. 6" x 4,5" x 3.5" on wood base. Indian on rearing horse attackin...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Renegade by Don Polland (Pewter Sculpture)2003Renegade by Don Polland (Pewter Sculpture)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Renegade" pewter sculpture by Don Polland. 811/2500.4.5" x 5" x 2.5" on wood base. Hand signed. Chilmark Fine Pewter. ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
War Party, Pewter Sculpture2004War Party, Pewter Sculpture
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"War Party", Pewter by Don Polland, sculptor. 618/2300. War Party depicts three warriors, one in bear costume, racing along with weapons d...
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
When War Chiefs Meet, Don Polland (Pewter Sculpture)2005When War Chiefs Meet, Don Polland (Pewter Sculpture)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"When War Chiefs Meet", pewter sculpture by Don Polland. 2372/2500. 4.5" x 7" x 3.5". Beautifully sculpted. Chilmark Fine ...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Eagle Sculpture by Victor Vigil2006Eagle Sculpture by Victor Vigil
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eagle Sculpture by Victor Vigil. This modern sculpture of alabaster is a very elegant representation of an eagle's head. 12.25" x 10" ...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Native American Sculpture by Victor Vigil2007Native American Sculpture by Victor Vigil
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native American Sculpture by Victor Vigil. 13.5" x 5.5" x 5.5", alabaster on wood base. Victor M. Vigil, a world renowned sculptor fr...
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Along the Cherokee Trace by Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)2008Along the Cherokee Trace by Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Along the Cherokee Trace" by Michael Boyett. Pewter sculpture, # 191 / 2500. City: State: Texas Date: 1982 H...
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Buffalo Stalker-Crow by Michael Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)2009Buffalo Stalker-Crow by Michael Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Buffalo Stalker- Crow" by Michael Boyett. Pewter sculpture, # 731 / 2500. City: State: Texas Date: HWAC# 4...
Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 260.00
Circling the Enemy by Michael Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)2010Circling the Enemy by Michael Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Circling the Enemy" by Michael Boyett. Pewter sculpture, # 1108 / 2500. 4.75" x 5" x 3.5". Very nice piece. City...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Plight of the Huntsman by Michael Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)2011Plight of the Huntsman by Michael Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Plight of the Huntsman" by Michael Boyett. Pewter sculpture, # 93 / 950. 6.75" x 7" x 3". Incredible scene of hunter and h...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
When Warriors Meet by Michael Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)2012When Warriors Meet by Michael Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"When Warriors Meet" by Michael Boyett. Pewter sculpture, # 68 / 1500. 4.5" x 5.5" x 3.25". Sword broken off, otherwise nic...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Winter Hunt by Michael Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)2013Winter Hunt by Michael Boyett (Pewter Sculpture)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Winter Hunt" by Michael Boyett. Pewter sculpture, # 210 / 2500. Fabulous piece of hunter with his dogs. City: State: T...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Native American Sculptures2014Native American Sculptures
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native American sculptures: 1) Buffalo Ironwood Sculpture, 5.5" x 9" x 2.5". Great condition. 2) Small water buffalo bronze sculpture...
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 250.00
Three Native American carvings2015Three Native American carvings
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Carved stone pipe, beaver on a log on one end and native American head on the other, signed "Oduhiyo".11.5" long. 2) Native Americ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
War Dancer by Kay Homan (Watercolor Painting)2016War Dancer by Kay Homan (Watercolor Painting)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
War Dancer by Kay Homan, watercolor of two war dancers in very detailed costumes. Painting is 9.5" x 13.5", matted and framed 17.5" ...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Watercolor of Native American Scene2017Watercolor of Native American Scene
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watercolor of Native American scene--family scene, teepees, canoes, lake, man returning with fish. Mountains in background. Matted ann framed. 19.75...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Native American Folk Art2018Native American Folk Art
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Dancing figure, holding crosses and wearing Zuni headdress. Painted features and clothing. 19" x 12" x 3". 2) Wood horse with leat...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********6 for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
Native American Painting by Nellie York2019Native American Painting by Nellie York
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An original painting of a Native American, signed by Nellie York, c. 1938. Not framed, has a thumbtack attached wooden strip on the top and bottom.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Navajo Mud Truck w/ Sheep in Back2020Navajo Mud Truck w/ Sheep in Back
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo folk art--unsigned blue pickup truck with 3 wool wrapped sheep in wood bed. Feather painted on side of truck bed. 10" x 2.75" x 2.7...
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Signed Print by Jim Yellowhawk2021Signed Print by Jim Yellowhawk
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed print (printed on a press) by Jim Yellowhawk, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. 20.5 x 15", matted and framed, 27.5" x 22...
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
Pre-Columbian Female Figure2022Pre-Columbian Female Figure
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seated Female, Mexico, State of Jalisco, 200 BC - 500 AD, ceramic, Pre-Columbian. Constructed of tan (buff) terracotta with red-orange painted details
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b******a for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
Pre-Columbian Male Stirring Pot2023Pre-Columbian Male Stirring Pot
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pre-Columbian seated male with large nose, stirring a pot. Part of headdress is broken off. Figure is very light in weight (13oz.), painted. 6"...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to b******a for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
Pre-Columbian Warrior Figure2024Pre-Columbian Warrior Figure
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pre-Columbian warrior figure, large headdress, large earrings, necklace, skirt. Cracked, has been repaired. 7.5" x 3.5" x 3", 1lb.12o...
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
Standing Figure, Colima2025Standing Figure, Colima
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Standing Figure, Colima warrior (possibly?) with spear, post-Columbian period. Poised with the spear held in both hands and head turned towards the le
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
Vintage Fiber Warrior Dancer2026Vintage Fiber Warrior Dancer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fiber Warrior Dancer, made of burlap fibers, with ribbons, and mask of paper, with horns. Paper skirt. 11.5" x 8" x 2" on wood base. ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to u********y.. for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
Vintage Pima Basket2027Vintage Pima Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Pima basket. Figure and animal designs. 3.25" h x 8.5" diameter. Very good condition. Willow and devil’s claw materials. Please ex...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to r**4 for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
Vintage Tohono O'odham Basket2028Vintage Tohono O'odham Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Tohono O'odham basket, olla shape. 5" high x 6.5" diameter. Very good condition. City: State: Arizona Da...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
Yavapai Basket2029Yavapai Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yavapai basket, geometric design with figures. Excellent condition, 9" h x 11" diameter. City: State: Arizona Date:...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Vintage Pima Basket2030Vintage Pima Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This antique willow and devil's claw coiled basket looks to be c.1890-1920s. It has a deep old patina, in very good condition. 5.25"h x 9.5...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to a******0 for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
Western Apache Olla2031Western Apache Olla
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Western Apache Olla, 11" h x 8" diameter. Good condition. Apache baskets are striking with strong contrast in color and bold geometric or ...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Three Hupa Woven Bottle Baskets2032Three Hupa Woven Bottle Baskets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Native American Indian glass corked woven bottle basket, square, Hupa Area. Nicely woven. This woven bottle is from one of the Hupa area tribes and
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to u*****y for (450.00 + 108.00BP) = 558.00
Vintage Paiute Water Jug "Tus"2033Vintage Paiute Water Jug "Tus"
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paiute "Tus" water jug basket, coated with pine pitch, horsehair handles. 8" h x 5.5" diameter. Very good condition. C...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********e for (80.00 + 12.00BP) = 92.00
Pine Needle Pin Cushion and Hot Pads2034Pine Needle Pin Cushion and Hot Pads
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pine needle pin cushion with female head at top. Perfect condition. 3.5" diameter. 2) 2 pine needle coasters. 3) 2 pine needle hot pads with...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to u********y.. for (25.00 + 6.00BP) = 31.00
Three Native Baskets2035Three Native Baskets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Pima/Papago style weaving design with wood splint bottom, thin wrapped handle. 3.25" x 7.5" x 6". Good condition. 2) Northern Cali...
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Vintage Pine Needle Baskets2036Vintage Pine Needle Baskets
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three vintage pine needle baskets--1) hot pad, beaded rim, good condition. 6" diameter. 2) small basket with lid, pine needle with pink dyed wi...
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Wicker, Bamboo and Wood Turtle Basket2037Wicker, Bamboo and Wood Turtle Basket
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Mid-Century wicker bamboo and wood turtle basket box. Excellent condition, no damage, 10" X 4" X 5". City: St...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
Two Sided Designs, Viola Morris2038Two Sided Designs, Viola Morris
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Plateau Nez Perce beaded bag by Viola Morris. Incredible beaded bag, tiny beads, shell wampum beads handle. Roses designs on both side and dif
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Viola Morris Beaded Bag2039Viola Morris Beaded Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Plateau Nez Perce beaded bag by Viola Morris. Incredible beaded bag, tiny beads, glass wampum beads handles. Roses designs on both side and di
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to t*******a for (500.00 + 120.00BP) = 620.00
Cheyenne Beaded Cradleboard2040Cheyenne Beaded Cradleboard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cheyenne beaded hide cradleboard, c. last quarter 19th century, with classic Cheyenne geometric designs done in glass and metallic seed beads, the boa
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to f******h for (2,900.00 + 696.00BP) = 3,596.00
3 Cradleboards, and Beaded Belt20413 Cradleboards, and Beaded Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) very small baby sized cradleboard, deerskin and beaded, with willow. 16" x 7", could be just for decor. 2) Small non-native cradleboard...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
Paiute Beaded Buckskin Fringed Bag & Small Beaded Bag2042Paiute Beaded Buckskin Fringed Bag & Small Beaded Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Paiute beaded bags: 1) Paiute beaded buckskin fringed bag. Excellent condition. 16" (including fringe) x 8". Clean simple geometric de...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to u********y.. for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
Paiute Ceremonial Beaded Belt, Wristbands and Headbands2043Paiute Ceremonial Beaded Belt, Wristbands and Headbands
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Paiute beaded belt, wristbands and headbands. Two different sets of beaded bands for ceremonial dances. 1) Incredible belt, geometric design, with bea
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Beaded Belt2044Beaded Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Newer beaded belt, 36" long, not including ties. Great condition, geometric design. City: State: Northern Plains Date: ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Beaded Knife Sheath w/ Belt2045Beaded Knife Sheath w/ Belt
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sinew sewn beaded knife sheath, attached to a leather belt, with beading and brass studs. Probably not made to go together. Knife sheath is in great c
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d********7 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
Beaded Leather Gauntlet Gloves2046Beaded Leather Gauntlet Gloves
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique Northern Plains Native American beaded leather gauntlet gloves. Flower and butterfly designs. Good condition. City: State: N
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Chippewa Indian Beaded Bandolier Bag2047Chippewa Indian Beaded Bandolier Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful bandolier bag, great condition, beading intact. Bandolier bags have a wide beaded shoulder strap and a rectangular lower section. They were
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 144.00BP) = 744.00
Ojibwe Beaded Bandolier Bag2048Ojibwe Beaded Bandolier Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ojibwe beaded bandolier bag, beading mostly intact. Beaded tassels with yarn at ends. Wrapped edges newer. City: State: Northern Pla
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 78.00BP) = 403.00
Ojibwe Women's Beaded Hide Bag2049Ojibwe Women's Beaded Hide Bag
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ojibwe women's small beaded hide bag. Very nice, beading intact, on both sides. 9.5" x 7.5". City: State: Northern P...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****H for (95.00 + 22.80BP) = 117.80