Treasures from Pacific Shores: Numismatics, Mining, & Americana

Auction Details

Welcome to our June 2018 sale!

This 5-day auction has nearly 3,600 lots covering many categories including: Numismatics, Mining, Minerals, General Americana, Railroad, Tokens, Antique Bottles, Gaming, Firearms & Weaponry, Wells Fargo & Express, and much more!

Highlights include:

NUMISMATICS
*The Hawaii Numismatic Collection: rare early Hawaiian coins, medals, and currency.

*A large coin and medal section featuring gold, platinum, and silver coins and medals from around the world. Morgan dollars, peace dollars, St. Gaudens, pennies, nickels, dimes, and more! Rarities & high-grade specimens plus large groups and sets.

*Ingots and bullion bars.

*Numismatic collectibles and ephemera.

TOKENS
*Our second large offering of tokens from the R.B. Worthington Texas Token Collection

MINING & MINERALS

*Aurora, Nevada ore specimens from the famous Gottschalk Collection plus the fabulous Con-Virginia/Dayton Cons. Comstock Ore Collection.

*Museum-quality mineral specimens from around the world.

*Mining lamps and hard goods plus stock certificates feat. Arizona, California, & Nevada

*The Prag Canadian Mining Collection

RAILROAD
*A new offering of railroad and steamer passes from the Potter Collection and others.

BOTTLES
*A pictorial Owl Pharmacy Co. bottle from Seven Troughs, Nevada, one of the all-time great Western mining camp pictorials! One of a large group of great Nevada medicine bottles in this sale. Plus an Excelsior Soda & Mineral Water bottle and other great California & Gold Rush bottles.

GENERAL AMERICANA
*Two different Wurlitzers, a Mason player piano, National cash registers, and a great group of ephemera from the Potter Collection, Prag Collection, and others!

*Finally, a large Bargain/Dealer Section featuring both entry-level collectibles and large dealer lots ideal for resale. Our philosophy for this section is to help beginning collectors start their collections and to restock dealer inventories, therefore helping grow the collecting community as a whole.

FULL AUCTION SCHEDULE

Day 1 (Lots 1000-1718)
Numismatics (1000-1614)
Currency & Scrip (1000-1042)
Gold Coins (1043-1150)
Platinum Coins (1151-1160)
General Coins feat. Hawaii Collection (1161-1418)
Medals (1419-1537)
Ingots (1538-1551)
Numismatic Ephemera (1552-1614)
Gaming (1615-1644)
World’s Fair & Expositions (1645-1667)
Wells Fargo & Express (1668-1718)

Day 2 (2000-2690)
Minerals (2000-2158)
Mining (2159-2690)
Lamps, Candlesticks, & Other Hard Goods (2159-2222)
Assay (2223-2239)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (2240-2690)

Day 3 (3000-3704)
Railroadiana (3000-3150)
Railroad Passes (3000-3019)
Steamer Passes (3020-3045)
Ephemera incl. Lamps (Geographic Sort) (3046-3150)
Bottles (3151-3268)
Medicines (3151-3218)
Soda (3219-3250)
Whiskey & Misc. (3251-3268)
Tokens feat. Part II of the Texas Collection (3269-3512)
Political & Presidential (3513-3544)
Civil War & Military (3545-3626)
Firearms & Weaponry (3627-3704)
Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Etc. (3627-3639)
Swords & Knives (3640-3661)
Ammunition (3662-3689)
Ephemera (3690-3704)

Day 4 (4000-4726)
General Americana
Assorted incl. Furniture, Hard Goods, Hats, Misc. Ephemera, Books (4000-4149)
Ephemera (Geographic Sort) (4150-4726)

Day 5 (5000-5712)
Native Americana (5000-5101)
Art (5000-5007)
Baskets (5008-5026)
Jewelry (5027-5064)
Points & Tools (5065-5072)
Ephemera (5073-5101)
Cowboy (5102-5136)
Philatelic (5137-5210)
Postal History (5137-5183)
Stamps & Revenue (5184-5210)
Art (5211-5247)
Antique Lamps (5248-5262)
Bargains & Dealer Specials (5263-5713)
General Americana
Mining
Railroad
Numismatics & Tokens

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 and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Canada Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1869, Lake Huron2615Canada Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1869, Lake Huron
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 49, issued for 350 shares to E. Smith on Feb. 3rd, 1869 in New York. Signed by the president, Richard Kimball and secretary J. Carrier. Not cancel
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******c for 100.00
Cobalt Silver Queen, Ltd. Stock Certificate, Ontario, 19072616Cobalt Silver Queen, Ltd. Stock Certificate, Ontario, 1907
Holabird Western Americana Collections
No. 17035, issued for 50 shares to Stella C. Megrue on June 28th, 1907. Signed by the president, F.L. Culon, and the secretary (illegible). Not cancel
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Earlier Ontario Mining Stock Certificate Collection2617Earlier Ontario Mining Stock Certificate Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16 different. Issued 1901-1936. Included: Twentieth Century Mining Co. (1901, pictorial); Great Golconda Mines (1911); Sunocca Exploration Co.
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to q********r for 100.00
Hawk Bay Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 18972618Hawk Bay Gold Mining Co. Stock Certificate, 1897
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mines at Hawk Bay on the Seine River. Head office in Hamilton, Ontario. Inc. in Ontario. No. 265, issued for 100 shares to William Armstrong on April
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to q********r for 31.25
Hudson Bay Mining Stock Certificates2619Hudson Bay Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4 from two different Hudson Bay mining companies. 1) Three different certificates for the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co. Ltd. Issued 1929,
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 6****A for 37.50
International Silver Mining Co. of Ontario Stock Certificate, 18832620International Silver Mining Co. of Ontario Stock Certificate, 1883
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the world's best silver deposits (according to FH). Inc. in Ontario. No. 66, issued for 250 shares to Colin Campbell on March 16th, 1883....
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to b*****s for 68.75
Kingston & Pembroke Iron Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Ontario, 18872621Kingston & Pembroke Iron Mining Co. Stock Certificate, Ontario, 1887
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Province of Ontario (printed in left border).No. 1614, issued for 100 shares to R.P. Flower & Co. on May 27, 1887. Signed by the president, Henr...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to 6****A for 50.00
Kirkland Lake Mining Stock Certificate Collection, Ontario2622Kirkland Lake Mining Stock Certificate Collection, Ontario
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 different. Included: two different Toburn Gold Mines, Ltd. (both 1947, not cancelled); Pawnee-Kirkland Gold Mines, Ltd. (1936, not cancelled)
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 43.75
Large Ontario Mining Stock Certificate Collection2623Large Ontario Mining Stock Certificate Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 70+ different. Issued 1908-1977. Kerrigan, St. Anthony, St. Paul Silveradium, Salmita Cons., Vanacor, Jaylac, Big Dan, White-Karry, West-Side L
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to q********r for 250.00
Lichen Island Gold Mining Co. Prospectus & Stock Certificate, Ontario2624Lichen Island Gold Mining Co. Prospectus & Stock Certificate, Ontario
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. Mines located in the Rainy Lake Region of Ontario. Claims include: Reef Point, Metallic Iron, and Lichen Island Gold Mines. 1) Stock is No.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Lucky Boys Gold Mines, Ltd. Stock Certificate, 19072625Lucky Boys Gold Mines, Ltd. Stock Certificate, 1907
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Attractive and unusual certificate. Inc. under the Ontario Mining Companies' Incorporation Act. No. 2398, issued for 1,000 shares to Emily J. Ra...
Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to 6****A for 31.25
Montreal & Boston Cons. Mining & Smelting Co. Stock Certificate Pair2626Montreal & Boston Cons. Mining & Smelting Co. Stock Certificate Pair
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two nice, different stocks. Both were issued in 1905 and feature the same vignette of a smelting factory. Both signed by president Warren Miller and s
Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8***1 for 195.20
Neepigon Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1850, Ontario2627Neepigon Mining Company Stock Certificate, 1850, Ontario
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Earliest in the collection! Incorporated by Act of the Canadian Parliament, Approved March 1849. Low No. 9, issued for 100 shares to James Clark on Ma
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to q********r for 187.50
New York & Ontario Gold Mining Stock Certificates2628New York & Ontario Gold Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3, 2 different companies. 1) The New York and Ontario Land Company. Stock issued 1890, punch and stamp cancelled. Attractive design with ornate
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to c*********p for 43.75
Ontario Mining Stock Certificate Collection2629Ontario Mining Stock Certificate Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 different. Includes: Tiblemont Island MC (1933); Fresnore Mines Ltd. (1945); Creighton Mining Syndicate (1928); Combined Larder Mines (1937)
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********r for 125.00
Parmac Porcupine Mines, Ltd. Stocks feat. Fabulous Gold Specimen Vignette2630Parmac Porcupine Mines, Ltd. Stocks feat. Fabulous Gold Specimen Vignette
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two stocks are similar in design but are different color. Issued in 1926 and 1927. Not cancelled. Fabulous and rare vignette of a specimen with
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6****A for 87.50
Porcupine District Mining Stock Certificates, Ontario2631Porcupine District Mining Stock Certificates, Ontario
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 28. Issued 1900-1947. Some duplication but many different. Ridgedome (porcupine pictorial), Quartz Lake, Martin-Bird GM, Porcupine Tisdale MC,
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to q********r for 187.50
Red Lake Mining Company Stock Certificates, Ontario2632Red Lake Mining Company Stock Certificates, Ontario
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 8. Red Lake, in northwestern Ontario, is the site of some of the richest gold specimens in the world. Included: Red Lake Centre Mines Limited
Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
Sold to q********r for 56.25
Six Different Ontario Cobalt Mining Stock Certificates2633Six Different Ontario Cobalt Mining Stock Certificates
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7. Included: Cobalt Development Co., Ltd. (1909); Bailey Cobalt Mines Ltd. (1921); Cobalt Silver Queen, Ltd. (1906, mining vignette); Foster Co
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
The Gold Bullion Mining Co. of Ontario Stock Certificate2634The Gold Bullion Mining Co. of Ontario Stock Certificate
Holabird Western Americana Collections
What a great name! Located in Fort Erie, Ontario (printed under logo). Inc. in Ontario. Low No. 3, issued to James Warendin for 5,000 shares on July 8
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to q********r for 25.00