AUCTION  / 

October 2017 Premier Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 309, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at our Auction Location,

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)
 

SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight
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Spruance Stanley Whiskey2414Spruance Stanley Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber fifth tooled top bottle. Spruance Stanley & Co./ Wholesale Liquor Dealers/ San Francisco Cal./ 1869 on horseshoe. Nice condition, No vi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for 124.00
4 Different J. H. Cutter Whiskeys24154 Different J. H. Cutter Whiskeys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 amber and 1 medium amber J. F. Cutter/ Trade Mark/ E. Martin & C0./ San Francisco Cal. Star in center of shield. Amber has a small front chi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 55.80
Jessie Moore Amber Whiskey2416Jessie Moore Amber Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trade Mark/ Jessie Moore & Co. Louisville Ky/ CH Moore Bourbon and Rye/ Moore. Hunt & Co. Sole Agents. Whiskey fifth with applied top. No ...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for 74.40
Roth & Co. Amber Whiskey with Screw Top2417Roth & Co. Amber Whiskey with Screw Top
Holabird Western Americana Collections
San Francisco. Black screw top fifth. No visible chips or cracks, very nice condition. City: San Francisco State: California Da
Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Sold to c********t for 18.15
Cartan McCarthy & Co. Whiskey2418Cartan McCarthy & Co. Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber fifth bottle. San Francisco. Small lip bruise, no visible cracks or chips. City: San Francisco State: California Date:
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 20.00 - 30.00
Fred Raschen Amber Whiskey and Hall Luhrs Tenth2419Fred Raschen Amber Whiskey and Hall Luhrs Tenth
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber FRED RASCHEN/ FR/ SAN FRANCISCO. Clear tenth HALL, LUHRS & CO./ HLC/ SACRAMENTO. No visible chips or cracks. City: San Franci...
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i********s.. for 24.80
Jos. Herrscher Co. Rectangular Amber and F. Chevalier Bottle2420Jos. Herrscher Co. Rectangular Amber and F. Chevalier Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber JOS.HERRSCHER CO. / SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 10.75" x 3.5". THE / F. CHEVALIER CO. / WHISKEY MERCHANTS / PACIFIC COAST AGENTS // 136 C....
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Chinese Liquor Jug2421Chinese Liquor Jug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6.25" x 5" clay Chinese spirits jug with partial cork and Asian writing. c. 1900-1915 as per note from Dawson family in Oregon who acquir...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for 62.00
B. B. Brandy Back Bar Whiskey2422B. B. Brandy Back Bar Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fifth etched fluted shoulder brandy bottle. Beringer Brothers of California which is now a famous California winery. Small bruise on the lip, 2
Estimate : 100.00 - 175.00
Sold to H********C.. for 62.00
4 California Amber Whiskeys24234 California Amber Whiskeys
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 fifths. Hall, Luhrs & Co./ CH/ Sacramento, screw cap and 2 small bruises. Jesse Moore-Hunt Co./ Trade Mark/ San Francisco, Cal & Louisv...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to i********s.. for 80.60
Anderson Co. Back Bar Whiskey2424Anderson Co. Back Bar Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fifth bottle with fluted shoulder. Raised white and blue enamel lettering. 3 internal bruises at the base. City: State:
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to a**********5 for 173.60
Bel Air Back Bar Whiskey2425Bel Air Back Bar Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fifth Bel Air Julius Kessler & Co. Distillers. Fluted neck. Gold filled etched lettering. 1 bruise on back, no visible chips or cracks....
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*****H for 55.80
Berkshire Back Bar Whiskey2426Berkshire Back Bar Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fifth whiskey with raised white enamel lettering. No visible chips or cracks. Very nice condition. City: State: Date:
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*****H for 49.60
Blue Grass Back Bar Whiskey2427Blue Grass Back Bar Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fifth back bar Whiskey. BLUE GRASS etched in glass with fading gold fill.// 2 Design PATENT on bottom Unusual hexagon pattern on neck. No visi
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to e*****r for 68.20
Castle Whiskey Back Bar Bottle2428Castle Whiskey Back Bar Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fifth back bar bottle. Gold filled etched lettering. No visible chips or cracks. City: State: Date: HWAC# 5005
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to F****e for 78.65
Comet Back Bar Whiskey2429Comet Back Bar Whiskey
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fifth back bar bottle with raised white enamel letter, Comet. Possibly from John. S Bowman. No apparent chips or cracks, very nice condition.
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to F****e for 78.65
Dewar's Back Bar Whisky2430Dewar's Back Bar Whisky
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fluted shoulder with raised white enamel letters. Dewar's is still producing scotch today. No chips or cracks visible. City: ...
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for 74.40
Eclipse Back Bar Whiskey Bottle2431Eclipse Back Bar Whiskey Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fifth Eclipse Whiskey back bar bottle. Raided enamel lettering. Fluted shoulder. Nice condition. City: State: Date:
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*****H for 68.20
Fernwood Whiskey Back Bar Bottle2432Fernwood Whiskey Back Bar Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fifth bottle with raised enamel letters. No visible chips or cracks. City: State: Date: HWAC# 50051
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to i********s.. for 55.80
Gibb's Special Bourbon Back Bar Bottle2433Gibb's Special Bourbon Back Bar Bottle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear fifth back bar Bourbon. Raised white enamel lettering. No chips or cracks visible, a few small scratches. City: State:
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to C*****r for 93.00