Rush to the Rockies Auction (August 2022)

Auction Details

Welcome to the “Rush to the Rockies” Auction, our second exciting summer sale of 2022!

This 4-day event has a little over 2,000 lots in numerous categories, including Bottles, Native Americana, Numismatics, Mining, Philatelic, Stocks, and General Americana.

Featured Collections

*Gary Bracken Collection, Part II*
Our July 2022 sale was our introduction to the marvelous and expansive collection of Ponca City, Oklahoma collector Gary Bracken. That sale featured our first round of Colorado and Oklahoma bottles, as well as rare ancient coins and Western tokens. And we set records in those categories!
This exciting second round features: Colorado bottles (incl. whiskey flasks, sodas, jugs, and beer); Colorado & Kansas postal history and rare Colorado revenue checks; Colorado, Nevada, & Texas tokens and key tags; Colorado photographs, advertising, & ephemera; a spectacular collection of Native American points (arrowheads) and stone tools; and another round of rare ancient coins.

And we’ll continue to feature the Bracken Collection in future sales. Stay tuned!

*Joe Elcano Nevada Mining Stock Collection*
We’ve been lucky enough to sell Joe’s world-class Nevada collection over the past couple of years, including his fabulous Nevada postal history and mining stock certificates.
This sale features a new group of Nevada mining stocks, including over 60 different Nevada territorial mining stock certificates! This group has great rarities and autograph pieces. Nevada collectors, you don’t want to miss this!

*Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum Collection, Part II*
We were thrilled to sell rare Western firearms, Wild West autographs & artifacts, and mining collectibles from this collection in our July sale.
This round features more rare militaria (including sabers and bayonets), a cannon from the 1600s, shipwreck artifacts, rare mining artifacts, and more.

*Colorado Mining Collection, Part I*
This auction features an introduction to an unnamed Colorado mining collection which we will be selling over numerous sales. This collection includes some of the best Colorado mining stocks we’ve ever offered. Stay tuned!

*Stuart MacKenzie Montana Collection*
This round includes more Montana ephemera including important mining archives, as well as advertising, and history libraries.

*And Much More from Private Collections*
Including: a gorgeous original Thomas Moran lithograph of the Grand Canyon; an original saloon back bar mirror from the Yukon Territory, c.1890s; a Peace Medal Collection; rare Western photographs and ephemera; a Coca Cola collection of bottles and advertising souvenirs; rare space-related autographs and collectibles; American Express and early American History stocks from the Prag Collection, and much more!

Be sure to use the Keyword Search Tool on our website to search for items in your collecting categories.

We have a wonderful set of auctions planned for the rest of 2022 including our SS Central America Auctions this fall. We are specifically looking for treasure-related items, ingots, gold nuggets, and Gold Rush collectibles to add to these sales that will feature “Treasures from the Land & Sea.”

And we’re always looking for consignments in other categories, including Mining, Railroadiana, Native Americana, Numismatics, Bottles, and more.

If you would like to know more about consigning, or if you have any questions or comments about this sale, please give our office a call at 775-851-1859.

Our friendly staff is ready to help you continue to build your collection, or to bring it to excited bidders at auction. We’ve built an astonishing community of customers around the world, including private collectors, institutions, and dealers. Remember, your collection could set the next world-record!

Thanks again for your continued interest in our auctions. And as we like to say, bid early and bid often!

--The Holabird Team--

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 25th, 2022 (Lots 1000-1504)
Art (1000-1036)
General Americana (1037-1504)
Geo. Sort (1037-1274)
Misc. Categories incl. Cowboy, Jewelry, Books, & More (1275-1504)

Friday, August 26th, 2022 (Lots 2000-2507)
Philatelic (2000-2118)
Covers feat. Bracken Colorado Collection (2000-2097)
Stamps, RN Checks, & Ephemera (2098-2118)
Stocks & Bonds (2119-2353)
Misc. incl. Express & Early American (2119-2153)
Railroad (2154-2199)
Mining feat. Colorado & Nevada Territorials (2200-2353)
Minerals, Mining Artifacts & Mining Ephemera (2354-2456)
Transportation (2457-2507)
Air & Space (2457-2468)
Auto (2469-2474)
Railroadiana & Steamer (2475-2507)

Saturday, August 27th, 2022 (Lots 3000-3518)
Native Americana (3000-3139)
Arrowheads (3000-3060)
Artifacts/Stone Tools (3061-3088)
Beadwork (3089-3096)
Art & Ephemera (3097-3139)
Bottles, Brewing, & Saloon (3140-3518)
Saloon & Brewing Ephemera (3140-3160)
General Bottles feat. Bracken Colorado Pt. II (3161-3487)
Coca Cola Collectibles (3488-3518)

Sunday, August 28th, 2022 (Lots 4000-4482)
Firearms, Cutlery, & Militaria (4000-4089)
Numismatics (4090-4482)
Currency, Scrip & Ephemera (4090-4118)
US, Ancient, & Foreign Coins (4119-4207)
Medals & Exonumia (4208-4224)
Tokens (4225-4482)





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Native American Pottery; pre-1940s [154981]3087Native American Pottery; pre-1940s [154981]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Piece of Native American pottery, probably from a tribe in the American Southwest. There are several swastikas painted around the top of this jug. Bef
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 187.50
Southwest Pottery Shard Group [155853]3088Southwest Pottery Shard Group [155853]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group of pottery shards are from the southwest, as no known specific locations are known; 21 pieces in all. Examples include several pieces of An
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********2 for 137.50
Beaded Belt--Nez Perce [152767]3089Beaded Belt--Nez Perce [152767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Nez Perce beaded men's belt with brass tacks on red-brown leather. Nez Perce are from the Columbia River Plateau area. Mostly light blue...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t*******a for 312.50
Beaded Gloves--Nez Perce [152762]3090Beaded Gloves--Nez Perce [152762]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of Nez Perce leather gauntlets with bright beaded--greens and reds with yellow--floral designs. Beading intact. Gloves in very good condition, fr
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 187.50
Gauntlets, Nez Perce, Beaded [152761]3091Gauntlets, Nez Perce, Beaded [152761]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beading on these Nez Perce gauntlets is bright and beautiful--blue, deep red, green and white. beading in excellent condition, leather worn from wear,
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d******2 for 312.50
Nez Perce Beaded Gauntlet Gloves [152765]3092Nez Perce Beaded Gauntlet Gloves [152765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These exquisite gloves have full beading to sleeve cuff. It consists of stitched blue seed bead background with a symmetrical floral design (looks lik
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Geometric Bead Designs [152764]3093Geometric Bead Designs [152764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Simple geometric designs in reds and black. Nez Perce gauntlets, approx. 13" in length. The clean design is unusual, but striking. Beading inta...
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for 250.00
Northern Plains Beaded Moccasins  [152760]3094Northern Plains Beaded Moccasins [152760]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Probably Blackfoot beaded moccasins. Beautiful floral design in pink, red, green, black and white, extends from toe to all around the moccasin. Approx
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d*******f for 312.50
Native American Beaded Items [152768]3095Native American Beaded Items [152768]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of various items: 1) Two Plains handmade beaded pipe bags. White buckskin and blue, white , yellow, orange beading, with fringe. 2) Vintage bead
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 250.00
Plains Beaded Hide Leggings [152766]3096Plains Beaded Hide Leggings [152766]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage beaded leggings, probably Sioux. White background, design in green, yellow, red, dark blue--front and back sides. Beading is beautiful and int
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to d*******f for 875.00
Thunder Chicken Kachina by Eagle [152889]3097Thunder Chicken Kachina by Eagle [152889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mostly green Thunder Chicken Kachina by Adam Fortunate Eagle, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indian.13" tall. Date: Country (if not USA): State:...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*******n for 62.50
Gary Reeves Sterling Silver Box [154502]3098Gary Reeves Sterling Silver Box [154502]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver box with small turquoise on lid, stamped Gary Reeves. 1 5/8x3x2.5". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*****4 for 366.00
Tsosie Silver Boxes, 2 [154500]3099Tsosie Silver Boxes, 2 [154500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 small Tsosie sterling silver boxes, very similar, 1 has small turquoise. Marked RTT. 1.5x2". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***9 for 312.50
Pair of Sterling Baby Cups [154507]3100Pair of Sterling Baby Cups [154507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of Sterling silver baby cups. Stamped Sunshine reeves. 2 different patterns. 2 1/8x2". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr...
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to b*****4 for 335.50
Various Native American Pieces, 4 [154506]3101Various Native American Pieces, 4 [154506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling match safe 2.25". Sterling photo holder by Sunshine Reeves 3.25x2". Belt buckle. Heritage Pewter pueblo box, marked HM 1991, 2.5x...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to I********r.. for 200.00
Small Silver Thimble, Spoon, Teapot and Box [154503]3102Small Silver Thimble, Spoon, Teapot and Box [154503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver spoon with small turquoise. Box marker CS, possibly Charlie Siyer? 1 3/8x1 1/8". Teapot marked EMW .75x 1". .75 thimble wi...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to g*******4 for 212.50
Small Sterling Silver Yoyo's, 2 [154504]3103Small Sterling Silver Yoyo's, 2 [154504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 small Sterling silver yoyo's. Butterfly marked Sunshine Reeves 1.75" wide. Unmarked round 1.75". Date: Country (if not USA): St...
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 406.25
Native American Spoons, 7 [153005]3104Native American Spoons, 7 [153005]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 Native American themed spoons including 4 rare handmade spoons. New Mexico. Date: Country (if not USA): State: New Mexico City: Provenance: G
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to I********r.. for 250.00
Indian Still Life Painting by Frederick Behre [155130]3105Indian Still Life Painting by Frederick Behre [155130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed painting measures 32" wide x 26" tall including frame. Comes with a pamphlet on the artist, Frederick J. Behre 1856-1942, as well a...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 1,250.00
Mission Watercolor by Moon and Strikes Plenty Portrait [154455]3106Mission Watercolor by Moon and Strikes Plenty Portrait [154455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matted 9.75x9.75" original watercolor of S. Francisco mission, signed by Diane Moon. Framed portrait of Strikes Plenty Sioux, c. 1900 by FA Rin...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for 97.60
Original Native American Art with Children by Ruyl, 2 [154556]3107Original Native American Art with Children by Ruyl, 2 [154556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 original watercolors by Beatrice Baxter Ruyl. 3 children and a basket, 2 children with a rifle. From the illustrator files of Santa Fe Railroad, giv
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Lost Tribes II Poster by Griggs [155960]3108Lost Tribes II Poster by Griggs [155960]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice poster by Carol Griggs 1992. Colorful, 4 Native Americans riding 2 horses. Heavy paper. 22x39". Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Native American Art Prints; c. 1970s [154701]3109Native American Art Prints; c. 1970s [154701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different art prints depicting Native American women and their children. A) Reprint of a photograph originally taken by L.A. Huffman. Born in 1854
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
The Wood Gatherer Photo Print [155025]3110The Wood Gatherer Photo Print [155025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hopi Wood Gatherer photo by Roland W Reed. Mule carrying wood with a man behind, in front of a structure. 14x18". Date: Country (if not USA)...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Mesa Verde Cliff Dwelling Chromolitho Photo, Framed [154956]3111Mesa Verde Cliff Dwelling Chromolitho Photo, Framed [154956]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed Mesa Verde cliff palace chromolitho photo by WH Jackson, copyright 1898. Photo 6.5x8.5", frame 14.5x16.5". Frame has a few small ni...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******2 for 406.25
W.H. Jackson Colorado Native American Prints [153146]3112W.H. Jackson Colorado Native American Prints [153146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early photograph prints of Colorado Native Americans by W.H. Jackson. There are three prints of Native Americans. The two that are mounted are very ra
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for 312.50
Chief Sevara and Family Chromolitho Photo by WH Jackson [155023]3113Chief Sevara and Family Chromolitho Photo by WH Jackson [155023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice chromolitho photo by WH Jackson, copyright 1900 by Detroit Photo. Chief Sevara and Family, 10x13.5". Date: Country (if not USA): State...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 225.00
Ponca Indian Squaw Dance Photograph; c. 1910 [154611]3114Ponca Indian Squaw Dance Photograph; c. 1910 [154611]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique photograph of a Ponca Indian Squaw Dance. This could have been part of a Miller Bros. 101 Ranch event. It shows a group of Ponca women holding
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 1**********r for 100.00
Osage Trading Co. Photograph; c. 1900-1910 [154434]3115Osage Trading Co. Photograph; c. 1900-1910 [154434]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph of the Osage Trading Company building c. 1900-1910. This was an Indian trading post, probably in Indian Territory. This photograph is mount
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
Navajo on a Cliff Photo Print by Pennington, Framed [154442]3116Navajo on a Cliff Photo Print by Pennington, Framed [154442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed Navajo on a cliff shielding his eyes and looking outward. Photo print by Pennington. Frame 9x10.75". Date: Country (if not USA): Sta...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********2 for 468.75
Basket Beader Mounted Photo [155024]3117Basket Beader Mounted Photo [155024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mounted photo of a basket beader at work. c. 1920's. Photo 5x7". Light turquoise staining mostly on right border and mat. Date: Country ...
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
New Mexico/Arizona Pottery Prints by E S Curtis, 5 [154973]3118New Mexico/Arizona Pottery Prints by E S Curtis, 5 [154973]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 ES Curtis prints, either New Mexico or Arizona. 1925 Flying, corner chip. 1900 Drying Pottery. Framed-Undated Potter Building Her Kiln. 1907 Mohave
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 750.00
Rare Choctaw Nation Receipt [153728]3119Rare Choctaw Nation Receipt [153728]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1897 receipt, Doaksville, IT. Signed by WW Wilson, National Treasurer. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Indian Territory City: Doaksville Prov
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P******0 for 100.00
Rare 1901 Indian Nation Land Patent! [151810]3120Rare 1901 Indian Nation Land Patent! [151810]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued to Allen Wright for four lots; 1, 2, 7 and 8 in the town of South McAlester, Choctaw Nation. Signed by principal chiefs of the Choctaw and Chic
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to P******0 for 212.50
Fort Laramie, IT Checks, 3 [155030]3121Fort Laramie, IT Checks, 3 [155030]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Fort Laramie IT checks, c. 1864. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Indian Territory City: Fort Laramie Provenance:
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to m**********n for 225.00
John Brown, Indian Chief, Check [153726]3122John Brown, Indian Chief, Check [153726]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1904 check, John F. Brown signed. Bank vignette. Brown was principal Chief of the Seminoles. Folds and 2 small holes. Date: Country (if not USA):
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P******0 for 162.50
WC Rogers, Cherokee Chief, Signed Checks, 2 [153727]3123WC Rogers, Cherokee Chief, Signed Checks, 2 [153727]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 checks signed by Cherokee Chief WC Roger, 1900-01. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Indian Territory City: Skiatook Provenance: Gary Bracke
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 62.50
Green McCurtain, Choctaw Chief, Signed Checks, 11 [153729]3124Green McCurtain, Choctaw Chief, Signed Checks, 11 [153729]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 checks signed by Green McCurtain, principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation. 1892-1904. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Indian Territory City:
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to P******0 for 200.00
Four Indian Trader Checks [151817]3125Four Indian Trader Checks [151817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Peggs Trading Company. 1904. Peggs, Indian Territory. Peggs was established in 1899. Wild Horse and bull vignette. 2-4) JH Sherburne, U. S. Indian
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P******0 for 137.50
Oklahoma Indian Vignette Check Collection, 23 [153724]3126Oklahoma Indian Vignette Check Collection, 23 [153724]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great collection of Indian vignettes on Oklahoma and OT checks c. 1899-1923. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Oklahoma City: Provenance: Gary
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to P******0 for 281.25
Post Trader & Indian Trader Checks and a Letterhead [155090]3127Post Trader & Indian Trader Checks and a Letterhead [155090]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fort Shaw, MT 1887 letterhead. 6 JH Sherburne, US Licensed Trader checks, 1899-1901. 4 checks issued to Big Hill, Tall Chief and Horse, 1897. Date:
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to P******0 for 87.50
Checks with Indian Vignettes [151818]3128Checks with Indian Vignettes [151818]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of ten. 1-5) Guthrie, Oklahoma, c1900. Five Ferdinand Ritterbusch. Two different colors and two different title scrips. 6) Bank of Ouray. 1904. Sa
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P******0 for 200.00
Red Man Tobacco Indian Chief Cards [155079]3129Red Man Tobacco Indian Chief Cards [155079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Numbered series of Red Man Tobacco Indian Chief cards. Red Man was founded in 1904. About 100 cards featuring famous chiefs. 3.5x4". Date: C...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 531.25
The Mariposa Indian Wars by Eccleston [155242]3130The Mariposa Indian Wars by Eccleston [155242]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Mariposa Indian War 1850-1851, 1957 printing. Action in the Mariposa mines when settlers intruded onto Indian land. 168pp with index and foldout m
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 106.25
Montana Indian Books, 7 [151372]3131Montana Indian Books, 7 [151372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fort Belknap Reservation: The First Hundred Years, 1855-1955 by Berry in copied manuscript form. Blackfeet Crafts by Ewers. New Indian Sketches by DeS
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to n*******4 for 115.90
"The Teepee Book" Periodicals (7); 1915-16 [153687]3132"The Teepee Book" Periodicals (7); 1915-16 [153687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 different editions of the monthly periodical called, "The Teepee Book." This publication was dedicated to the Indians of the Amer...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 162.50
Native American Publications [148901]3133Native American Publications [148901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of seven miscellaneous publications related to Native Americans. A) Chief Joseph's People and Their War by Alvin M. Josephy Jr., published...
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 50.00
A Pictorial History of the American Indian in Books [150512]3134A Pictorial History of the American Indian in Books [150512]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains two books: "American Indian a Pictorial History " by Oliver La Farge 1956, hardcover, 265 pp., 9 in. X 12 in. , with tor...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to r*****r for 24.40
Black Hawk Wars in Books [148980]3135Black Hawk Wars in Books [148980]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Indian America: The Black Hawk War" by Miriam Gurko, 1970, library book, several illustrations, maps, 5 1/2 in. X 8 in. turquoise" ,...
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for 43.75
Indian Biographies, 3 [150496]3136Indian Biographies, 3 [150496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Conquest by Dye, 1902 443pp. From the Heart of the Crow Country by Crow, 1992 138pp with index, one of the best known storytellers of the Crow tri
Estimate : 80.00 - 90.00
Sold to j*****0 for 122.00