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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Gold Jewelry, 14K and 10K, 3 [154977]1300Gold Jewelry, 14K and 10K, 3 [154977]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fancy bracelet 10K, 4.39g. Small bracelet 14K, 1.79g. Ring 14K?, 1.2g. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 137.50
Necklaces, 3 [152865]1301Necklaces, 3 [152865]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 necklaces. 18" brown, 30" brown with metal round, 17" red and white. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 75.00
Pink Gems Mix [152867]1302Pink Gems Mix [152867]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mix of pink gems. 2 pairs ear rings, 5 small charms. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Pretty Oval Stone On Silver Chain [152851]1303Pretty Oval Stone On Silver Chain [152851]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Multi color stone in Sterling mount with 24" Sterling marked chain. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Ruby Group With Ring, 5 [152752]1304Ruby Group With Ring, 5 [152752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ruby ring with small diamonds in gold setting. 4 loose ruby's 0.35 pear, Zambian .98, round unknown weight, 2 small oval. Date: Country (if n...
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to B***o for 312.50
Small Diamonds, 2, and a Sapphire [152866]1305Small Diamonds, 2, and a Sapphire [152866]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Probable small pink diamond. Small diamond in 14K engagement ring? Sapphire .17 ct. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sterling and Silver Necklaces Etc. [152863]1306Sterling and Silver Necklaces Etc. [152863]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 15 silver and Sterling silver necklaces etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to y******1 for 212.50
Tanzanite Ear Rings, 2 Pairs [152751]1307Tanzanite Ear Rings, 2 Pairs [152751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 pairs of Tanzanite ear rings with white gold mounts. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 137.50
Turquoise and Related Beads [152869]1308Turquoise and Related Beads [152869]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 turquoise necklaces and 3 small pieces of turquoise. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Antique Bone Beads, 3 Groups [152850]1309Antique Bone Beads, 3 Groups [152850]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 bone bead groups about 18" each. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
Beads Of The World [152859]1310Beads Of The World [152859]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trade beads, silver, white, red green, orange, brown, mixed etc. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Various Beads, Stones and Jewelry [152857]1311Various Beads, Stones and Jewelry [152857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice mix of antique beads, ear rings, rings, a belt buckles, beads and smaller items. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Venetian Red Glass Bead Necklace [152758]1312Venetian Red Glass Bead Necklace [152758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare and old Venetian red glass bead necklace, 17". Part of clasp is detached. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Elgin White Gold  Watch [155963]1313Elgin White Gold Watch [155963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Elgin 14K white gold watch in case with chain. 1.75" diameter. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B********R for 343.75
Rolex 1953 Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold & Stainless Steel Watch [155002]1314Rolex 1953 Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold & Stainless Steel Watch [155002]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's Vintage 1953 Rolex Watch. 14k Gold and Stainless Steel. Oyster Perpetual Watch. Reference: 6285. Serial #: 905683 Recently serviced, works...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for 1,952.00
Western Bolo Collection, 20 [152855]1315Western Bolo Collection, 20 [152855]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
20 assorted Western bolos. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for 100.00
Western Bolo Group [152852]1316Western Bolo Group [152852]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 15 Western bolo's. Plume agate, brown black obsidian, jasper, rhodonite, tiger eye, malachite, agate and more. Nice assortment. Date: ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for 125.00
Fine Silver Western Bolo [152753]1317Fine Silver Western Bolo [152753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice silver, unknown if Sterling or plate. 5 green stones. 2x1.75". Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Western Native American Themed Bolos, 7 [152854]1318Western Native American Themed Bolos, 7 [152854]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 bolos with Native American themes. Bird, beads, turquoise, flower and more. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 81.25
Horse Shoe Gem Pins, 2 [152868]1319Horse Shoe Gem Pins, 2 [152868]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 small horseshoe gem pins. 3 stones on each. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to i********s.. for 73.20
Beaded Ladies Western Vest [155120]1320Beaded Ladies Western Vest [155120]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice c. 1910-25 beaded Western ladies vest. Suede with multi color beads. Nice flower? lining. Green velvet back. No size listed. 22x17". 2 sm...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 212.50
Leather Tapaderos by Miles City Saddlery  [155240]1321Leather Tapaderos by Miles City Saddlery [155240]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather tapaderos by Miles City Saddlery. 11x18". Has scratches from use. Date: Country (if not USA): State: Montana City: Miles City Pr...
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to k****g for 93.75
Vintage Tapaderos [135638]1322Vintage Tapaderos [135638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage black tapaderos (stirrup covers) with brass studs. Leather is nicely tooled in a basketweave design, wood stirrups. Date: Country (if not U
Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
Civil War Era Boy's Boots [155119]1323Civil War Era Boy's Boots [155119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
John Latchelder made Civil War era boys boots. c. pre 1860's. Holliston, Mass. 9" x 7". Date: Country (if not USA): State: C...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to A*****0 for 187.50
Original Cowboy Photo Print by W. Preston Wright [153682]1324Original Cowboy Photo Print by W. Preston Wright [153682]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an original photo print of a cowboy falling off of a bucking horse titled, "Suspended Animation." The photographer was W. Preston ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 212.50
Montana Cattle and Brand Books, 10 [151373]1325Montana Cattle and Brand Books, 10 [151373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brand Book By Blaine County 1955, Bull Show and Sale 1946-folded, Hereford Sales 1946, Beef Heap Beef 1950, Brand Book Phillips County 1957, Aberdeen-
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for 170.80
Very Rare First Edition On the Hoof in Nevada [151119]1326Very Rare First Edition On the Hoof in Nevada [151119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare and the best condition- brand new book of Velma Stevens Truett's "On the Hoof in Nevada." First edition, 2nd state. Maroon c...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B********R for 137.50
Framed 90th Reno Rodeo Print; 2009 [152835]1327Framed 90th Reno Rodeo Print; 2009 [152835]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed Reno Rodeo print titled, "Rodeo Star" by the artist, Stephanie Rose Long. This is print number 154 of 500 and it is signed by the a...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 6******n for 62.50
Argenta Horse Buggy License, 1905 [153023]1328Argenta Horse Buggy License, 1905 [153023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Argenta, Horse Buggy, Private, No. 304, $1.05, 1905. No state indicated. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken C
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 137.50
Samuel Cody Photograph, Klondike Impresario [154963]1329Samuel Cody Photograph, Klondike Impresario [154963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original 3 3/8x5 3/8" photo of a young Samuel Cody. Photo taken by Royal Studios, Belfast at The Music Hall Theatre. c. 1870's. "Samu...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to p****n for 250.00
Framed Wild West Photos [152779]1330Framed Wild West Photos [152779]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 cowboy photos in 12.5x15.5" wood frame. Diamond Ranch, Arizona. 3x Lariat. Father and son. Fight, Men with hats and more. Date: Country (...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
101 Ranch Ephemera Collection; c. 1890s-1920s [154613]1331101 Ranch Ephemera Collection; c. 1890s-1920s [154613]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptional collection of Miller Bros. 101 Ranch ephemera. About 110 pieces in total. This collection includes a huge variety of ephemera including an
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to i********s.. for 1,464.00
101 Ranch Postcards; 1924 [153145]1332101 Ranch Postcards; 1924 [153145]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Book of souvenir postcards from the Miller Brothers' 101 Ranch in Marland, Oklahoma. There are about 20 postcards in this book depicting the Mil...
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to i********s.. for 91.50
Wild West Magazines (6); 1902, 1908, 1921-22 [154689]1333Wild West Magazines (6); 1902, 1908, 1921-22 [154689]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six Wild West magazines. A) Five editions of Wild West Weekly: A Magazine Containing Stories, Sketches, Etc. of Western Life. Issued in 1902,
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to i********s.. for 48.80
Wild West Shows Ephemera; c. 1900-1920s [154612]1334Wild West Shows Ephemera; c. 1900-1920s [154612]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ephemera related to Buffalo Bill, Pawnee Bill, and the Miller Bros.' Wild West shows. This lot includes four programs from Buffalo Bill's Wi...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for 750.00
Charles Russell Books, 3 [152680]1335Charles Russell Books, 3 [152680]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Rawhide Rawlins Stories, 4th ed. 1921. Russell essay contest booklet 1999. Hardcover Charles M Russell by Adams and Britzman, First Edition 1948.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 187.50
Barbed Wire Books, 3 [150592]1336Barbed Wire Books, 3 [150592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2x The Wire That Fenced The West by McCallum. Before Barbed Wire by Felton. Illustrations of barbed wire types. Date: Country (if not USA): State
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Aetna Insurance Metal Bookmark [154460]1337Aetna Insurance Metal Bookmark [154460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Aetna Insurance metal bookmark with tropical volcanic scene. Also know as an Aetna Firemark which was given to their customers in the late 1880'...
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for 81.25
Asian Tobacco Cards, 300+ [155078]1338Asian Tobacco Cards, 300+ [155078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 300 or more colorful, mostly Asian, tobacco cards. Men and women in various activities. 2.25x1.25". Date: Country (if not USA): Stat...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 343.75
Chinese Match and Other Advertising, 9 [155071]1339Chinese Match and Other Advertising, 9 [155071]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 colorful vintage Chinese advertisement cards. 2 for match companies. 2.5x3.5". Date: Country (if not USA): China State: City: Provena...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 175.00
Japanese Art Business Cards [155091]1340Japanese Art Business Cards [155091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Japanese Silk Sore business card. Small Japanese Bead blind wall hanger, 7x 3 5/8" Date: Country (if not USA): Japan State: City: Prove...
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Silk Cigarette Ads, 34 [155083]1341Silk Cigarette Ads, 34 [155083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
34 small colorful silk cigarette ads. Sovereign Cigarettes with international flags. Old Mill Cigarettes with ladies, mostly with hats. About 3.25x1.7
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 81.25
Columbia Bicycle Trade Card [155128]1342Columbia Bicycle Trade Card [155128]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare bicycle trade card, Columbia Bicycle. 6.25x2.75". Possibly trimmed. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 118.75
General Store Trade Cards (28) [154602]1343General Store Trade Cards (28) [154602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 28 trade cards for general store goods like coffee, soap, stationery, seeds, cologne, baking powder, etc. There is even one trade card fo
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 93.75
Personal Trade Cards (49) [154601]1344Personal Trade Cards (49) [154601]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 49 personal trade cards, c. late 19th century. These are all trade cards with the name of one or two individuals on them. Nice, decorat
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for 43.75
Thread, Spool, and Sewing Trade Cards (19) [154599]1345Thread, Spool, and Sewing Trade Cards (19) [154599]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of about 19 trade cards from thread, spool, and sewing companies. These trade cards are part of Gary Bracken's General Store Collection. T...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*******4 for 50.00
Trade Cards, 35 [155055]1346Trade Cards, 35 [155055]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 35 trade cards. Mr. Peanut bookmark, Clark's Mill End Cotton Spool, Ayer's Cathartic Pills, Manila, Spain, Ceylon, Ivorine, Melena etc...
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Business Cards, 11 [155057]1347Business Cards, 11 [155057]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11 business cards. Railroad ticket office, clothing, Springer Bros., Mission San Juan, Sweater's, real estate, furniture, insurance, Springfield...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for 68.75
Balfour School Award Plaque; 1930s [154688]1348Balfour School Award Plaque; 1930s [154688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
School award plaque from Balfour. This plaque has six different plates with the name of the annual winner on each. It is unclear what this award was f
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Brass Ledger Card Marker [153018]1349Brass Ledger Card Marker [153018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Triangular brass Signal For Indicating Temporary Absence of Ledger Card. Possibly a metal marker for a ledger to mark a page? 5x2.75". Date: ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****n for 25.00