Lot# 4515 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Marbles Blue Striped “ Clambroth” Here is a great item. Very beautiful, “ Clambroth” Lot# 4521 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / marble , with pale blue swirls. Perfect Giant “ Latticino Core Swirl “ Here condition, good texture, and nice is a very nice specimen. It is a giant ‘ overall eye appeal. It is also, pontiled . Latticinio Core Swirl “ . It is 2” in size, ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. with a fat white, inner swirling core. The $150-200 HWAC# 100610 outer colors are...white , blue ,yellow, red and green. Perfect condition, nice Lot# 4516 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / texture, and pontiled. ( It reminds me Blue Striped Clambroth, 5/8”. This of the swirling hypno thing from the “ specimen , is really nice. Blue striped Outer Limits, TV series, remember? ). ( Clambroth, 5/8” .Good looking, nice RH ). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. texture, and perfect condition. A nice $900-1200 HWAC# 100668 addition, to any collection ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. Lot# 4522 1860’s - 1880’s Marble $250-300 HWAC# 100613 / Giant “ Onion Skin Mica “ Here is a beautiful specimen. It is a giant , Lot# 4517 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / Onion Skin With Mica”. It is 2” in size, China “ Double Ended Bulls Eye” This with dark pink, white, yellow & green is a stand alone piece. It is a “ Double splotches. The darker pink color is Ended Bulls Eye” specimen . It is 7/8” dominant in this piece, with Mica flakes in size with two green bulls eyes, scattered throughout the body. Perfect and 3 central bands of brown. Nice condition and pontiled. (RH). Stephen piece Great condition ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $2200-2500 Hartman Collection Est. $150-300 HWAC# 100689 HWAC# 100675 Lot# 4523 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / Giant Sulphide “ Wild Boar. Very large , outstanding , sulphide specimen ! It is a very rare , 2 1/ 2”... “Wild Boar” , with fine detail. Perfect condition, except for one, tiny pinhead. Great texture in the body and pontiled. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $1600-2000 HWAC# 100665 Lot# 4518 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / Lot# 4524 1860’s - 1880’s Marble Divided Core 1” Really nice “ Divided / Large Paneled “ Onion Skin w/ Core” marble, 1” in size.. Very attractive Mica” Very nice looking specimen. It salmon pink and black striping, in is a Paneled Onion Skin with Mica, and is 1 7/8” in size. The colors between cobalt blue n white striping. are green, and then red and orange and yellow. Perfect condition, Nice Glossy texture and pontiled. Great texture, and pontiled. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $1400- condition with only a couple pin heads. 1800 HWAC# 100667 I like this one. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $60-80 HWAC# 100605 Lot# 4525 1860’s 1880’s. Marble / Latticinio Core Swirl Beautiful Latticino Lot# 4519 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / Eagle Core Marble, 1 3/8” in size. Fine white Sulphide” Outstanding , great looking,” and yellow inner core. Lime green and Eagle Sulphide”. 1 1/2” in size, with silver peppermint pink, outer swirls. Very nice eagle , with out stretched wings looking condition with only one in making open up. Nice air bubbles throughout this bubble, and a couple of pinheads. Glossy specimen. Perfect, super mint condition. texture and a nice reworked pontil. ( RH). ( RH ). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $80-120 $150-200 HWAC# 100641 HWAC# 100601 Lot# 4520 1860’s - 1880’s Marble Lot# 4526 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / / Giant “ Latticinio Swirl “ This is a Lobed Onion Skin , 15/16”. This specimen really nice large item . It is a Latticinio has alot going for it, It is 15/16” in size, Swirl “. It is 2”’ in size, and has snow and has several banded layers, for an white swirling core. The remainder onion skin. Orange, black, pale green , & around it is clear, with colored outer burgundy. Perfect condition, good texture, bands. The outer bands are...red, white and pontiled . Very nice looking specimen. & blue... plus red yellow & green. Pole ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. to pole. Really nice except for 3, 1/6” $300-400 HWAC# 100618 flakes, Very minor. Other wise a mint item and pontiled.. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $400-600 HWAC# 100659 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 349
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Marbles Lot# 4533 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / Paneled “ Onion Skin” , 7/8”. Very Lot# 4527 1860’s - 1880’s Marble early, nice looking, multi-colored / Mica ‘s’ Here we have a nice small paneled Onion Skin specimen. 7/8” in grouping. They are called “ Mica’s ‘. size, with a yellow center covered with They are all 1/2” in size , and come in red and forest green blotches. Perfect blue, green and golden amber. They are condition, good texture , and pontiled. loaded with silvery Mica flakes, and look ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. great!! Nice condition, and pontiled. ( $150-250 HWAC# 100626 RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $100-200 HWAC# 100688 Lot# 4534 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / Paneled “ Onion Skin” , 7/8”. Here Lot# 4528 1860’s - 1880’s Marble we have an outstanding, brilliant / Multi-Colored“Onion Skin” Very colored, paneled Onion Skin . It is beautiful, large specimen.It is a Multi- 7/8” in size with wide red, blue , and colored”Onion Skin”.It is 1 7/8” in white colorizations , pole to pole. Very size ,with red, yellow and green tight swirls too. Good looking, perfect colorizations, swirling, pole to pole. condition , good texture , and pontiled. Pontiled. Really nice condition, with a One of the best ( RH). Stephen Hartman few minute scratches.( RH). Stephen Collection Est. $150-250 HWAC# Hartman Collection Est. $800-1000 100627 HWAC# 100662 Lot# 4535 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / Lot# 4529 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / Presentation “ Amber Mica’ Here is Outer Banded , Opaque Swirl. Here is a your chance to own, a one of a kind item unusual marble. It is a “ Banded Opaque”, !! It is 1 1/ 2” in size. It is said that this with white swirls unbroken pole to pole, deep honey amber mica specimen, was and pontiled. . It is actually a dark green, once a presentation piece to an African but appears black. Also, inside crazing, can Chief!! That’s why there is a 1/4” hole be seen with bright light. Very attractive, as in the bottom, and a 1/16” hole in the it sparkles. Very nice condition, with ultra top. It once held a small staff. Really minor pinheads.( RH). Stephen Hartman nice , with satin appearance,and only Collection Est. $750-900 HWAC# 100615 one tiny flake. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $600-800 HWAC# Lot# 4530 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / 100656 Outer banded Lutz. Very nice looking, Lot# 4536 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / outer banded Lutz specimen. 5/8” in Sulphide “ Baby Blowing A Horn “ size . Outer red swirlswith a white band, Very unusual, sulphide. It is a “ Baby filled with copper iridescence over a Blowing A Horn”. It is 1 3/4” in size, and clear body. Very nice looking. Perfect the silver figure inside is very detailed. Brilliant condition, but this specimen condition , good texture, and pontiled. has been polished , and is a bit out -of-round. But, a very rare item (RH). (RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $400- $150-200 HWAC# 100624 600 HWAC# 100654 Lot# 4531 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / Lot# 4537 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / Outstanding “ Outerband Lutz” Here Sulphide “ Hunched Over Monkey “ is a sweet little thing . It is called a “ Well , here is something very strange. It Outerband Lutz” It is 1 3/6” in size, and is a “ Sulphide , Hunched Over Monkey”. is a strong yellow with white striations It is 1 3/4” in size, and looks pretty good. Also present are white bandsfilled But, there are several pinheads, on the with sparkling copper bits. Very body. But, very rareand is pontiled. beautiful, look good enough to eat, like (RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. a “ Jaw Breaker”, remember ?. Perfect $200-300 HWAC# 100653 condition, and pontiled. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $500-600 Lot# 4538 1860’s - 1880’s Marble HWAC# 100700 / Sulphide “ Sitting Rabbit” Here is a cute little item. It is a sulphide, of a Lot# 4532 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / “ Sitting Rabbit “. It is 1 3/16” in size, Paneled “ Onion Skin “ Here is a very and has some good detail. Really good pretty specimen. It is a paneled “ Onion condition, except for 1 tiny, 1/16” Skin. It is 1 3/4” in size, with red and Fish Eye”, and pontiled. (RH). Stephen white...and yellow n green panels, pole Hartman Collection Est. $200-300 to pole.. The red and white are the HWAC# 100682 larger panels, and it is also pontiled. Really nice condition. Very colorful. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $1000-1200 HWAC# 100669 350 May 2019
100655 Lot# 4539 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Marbles Sulphide “ Standing Dog” Very nice, sulphide “ Standing Dog” . 1 1/4” , with Lot# 4545 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / silver figure, looks like a Cocker Spaniel Tri Colored Clambroth Ok, this getting to me. Great condition, but it has been serious now !! Here is a tri-colored “ polished, I am told. Other wise excellent. Clambroth marble. 5/ 8” in size with ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. pink, cobalt blue, and seven up green $100-200 HWAC# 100646 swirls...Oh yea. Perfect condition, nice texture and pontiled !! It “ calls “ to me, Lot# 4540 1860’s - 1880’s Marble come here...( RH). Stephen Hartman / Sulphide “ Standing Owl “ Here Collection Est. $500-650 HWAC# is another very unusual item. It is a 100612 sulphide with a “ Standing Owl “. It is 1 3/8”, in size and the silver figure Lot# 4546 1860’s - 1880’s Marble is majestic looking. Who...knows /” Peppermint Swirl “ Here is where this has been, over the years. another great specimen. This one is a Hundreds of tiny pin point bubbles in “ Peppermint Swirl “. 3/4” with red this specimen. Perfect and pontiled. white and blue striping. Also, minute (RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. black swirls included. Pole to pole. $750-900 HWAC# 100690 Perfect condition, and pontiled. ( RH ) Stephen Hartman Collection Est. Lot# 4541 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / $200-400 HWAC# 100629 Sulphide “ Young Girl Bathing” Wow !! Here is a really nice specimen. It is a Lot# 4547 1950’s-1960’s. Marble Champs sulphide of a “ Young Girl Bathing”. It is / Photo’s Of Winners Here is a really great 1 3/4” in size , and the detail is pretty collection, of framed pictures, in black and good. Perfect condition, and pontiled . white. They show marble championship ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. winners ( Boys & n Girls ) from all over the U.S. $1600-2000 HWAC# 100681 A. All are 9” x 11 in size. 3 are hung vertically, and 3 are hung horizontally. When you look at all Lot# 4542 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / those smiling faces, you will love it. Each picture Sulphide “Standing Egyptian Lion has the full story, on the back. Get them all, and Holding A Staff “ Sometimes, it amazes discover the adventure too...( RH). Stephen me. Here is another very unusual Hartman Collection Est. $300-500 HWAC# sulphide. This on is “ A Standing 100706 Egyptian Lion Holding A Staff”. It is 1/7/8” in size , and very detailed . You Lot# 4548 1950’s -1960’s. Marble Medal / can even see his main. Sun colored Tournament, City Award Here is a really fine go amethyst , and very nice condition, with. It is a octagon brass medal. It is embossed: with only a few reflections. But, It has City Award ( au) / Motif: Badge For The Veterans been polished (RH). Stephen Hartman Of Foreign Wars / 2 figures on opposite sides of a Collection Est. $300-500 HWAC# marble circle. / V.F.W./ National Marble Tournament ( ad)// The ribbon is cobalt blue, and still has the Lot# 4543 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / back pin. Perfect Condition. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Sulphide “Standing Squirrel Eating Collection Est. $300-400 HWAC# 100702 A Nut” Interesting 1 3/16” sulphide marble with nice detail. Perfect Lot# 4549 1950’s-1960’s. Marble Pin / condition, pontiled. Stephen Hartman From The “ Star Times” Here is a really Collection Est. $250-300 HWAC# fine collectable. From the days when kids 100680 wore sweaters, and proudly displayed their pins and medals of achievement.. Lot# 4544 1860’s - 1880’s Marble / It is blue with white lettering . It is a Sulphide”Sitting Male Lion” 1 1/4” stick pin embossed: Star-Times( au) / sulphide with a “Sitting Male Lion”, full Motif: 5 Pointed Star..surrounded by the mane showing. Really nice condition, phrase : “ I am in , are You ? “ / Marble with a single, minute pinhead ( . Tournament t(ad) //. Manufactured by ) Stephen Hartman Collection Est. the St. Louis Button Co.// (RH). Stephen $500-600 HWAC# 100666 Hartman Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 100703 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 351
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Marbles Lot# 4550 1860’s - 1880’s Marbles / “ Lot# 4556 1890’s 1900. Marbles / 3 Indian Swirls”. / 2 Items. Item #1 of 2: Boxes of Benningtons Here we have Powder blue and white swirls , between a very special item. 3 boxes full, of black and caramel chocolate swirls. hundreds of Bennington marbles. Both It is 5/8” in size. Item #2 of 2: Also blue and brown color. Brand new in 5/8” in size, with multi -colored thin the boxes marked “ Made In Germany” swirls...white, blue beige, chocolate, A really rare find. Great for display, etc. Both items are pole to pole, perfect with your collection. I bet no one has condition. Nice pair . ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $250- anything like this...but, you will. ( RH ). Stephen Hartman Collection 350 HWAC# 100631 Est. $300-500 HWAC# 100709 Lot# 4551 1860’s - 1880’s Lot# 4557 1860’s - 1880’s Marbles / Marbles / “ Lines Crockery 3 Geometric” Chinas Here we have a “ Here is a nice grouping of 5 nice trio of early “ Geometric Chinas “. “ Lined Crockery” specimens. They range in size from 5/8” to They are all about 3/4” in sizes. They 3/4” in size. They have swirling irregular lines of sage green are white with , red , green and black and a blue grey coloring All lines One specimen has a 5/6” band of nice condition ( RH). Stephen red lines, very intersting. All in great Hartman Collection Est. $200-300 HWAC# 100674 condition and ready to go ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. Lot# 4552 1860’s - 1880’s $300-500 HWAC# 100671 Marbles / Crockery & Fancy Colored Benningtons / 7 Lot# 4558 1900’s Marbles / Died Items Very nice collection of Agates / 2 Items. Item #1 of 2: Very crockery and fancy colored beautiful , 3/4” blue died agate with Benningtons ( They are NOT, white striping , and an “ Eye’ end. Item from Bennington , Vermont). #2 of 2: 5/8” brown and white with White backrounds with transparent band, died agate. Both emerald green and blue items are in perfect condition, with no splotches, and also some problems. Both are banded examples, cinnamon touches. I would be proud to go home with theses, if i was and rare. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $250-300 HWAC# still a kid...playing marbles...yes sir ! ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $80-100 HWAC# 100606 100621 Lot# 4553 1860’s - 1880’s Marbles / “ Lot# 4559 1860’s - 1880’s Marbles Chinas” / Items Nice small grouping of / Geometric Chinas Here is a nice what is called “ Chinas”...marbles. There handful of specimens. They are called “ are 2 geometrics, 2 cetnerband florals with bulls eyes, and double ended floral as Geometric Chinas “. They range in size well. All in nice condition. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $125-150 HWAC# from 1” to 1 1/8”. Cross banded green 100603 and red coloizations. Nice condition ( Lot# 4554 1990’s Marbles / “ Contemporary” Sulphides / 5 Items RH ). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. Here is a really great grouping of “ $150-250 HWAC# 100679 Contemporary Sulphides”. They are all the same size, 2 1/8” in size. There is a Lot# 4560 1860’s - 1880’s Marbles teddy bear, a penguin, a beaver, a mother goose, and a otter. Perfect , / Latticinio Core Swirls / 3 items super mint condition. Would make a nice window display, or mantle Item#1 of 3: Yellow core with red, pieces for the nature lover. ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. white, & blue outer striations. Item #2 $300-500 HWAC# 100639 of 3: White core, with green n yellow, plus blue n white outer striations. Item Lot# 4555 1860’s - 1880’s Marbles #3 of 3: White core with two tone / “Various Swirls”, 1/2” -3/4”. / 10 green, red, burgundy n blue n white items. If you were a kid, here is a really outer swirls. All items are pole to pole good haul, for one days play !! Beautiful , perfect condition, and pontiled. Very grouping of solid core swirls and nice trio of specimens. ( RH). Stephen others. My favorite is a pale robin egg Hartman Collection Est. $300-400 blue, with white bands. All specimens have nice texture, and mostly pontiled. HWAC# 100632 Fine condition. ( RH) . Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $200-300 HWAC# 100609 Lot# 4561 1860’s - 1880’s Marbles / Latticinio Core Swirls, 1/2”- 3/4”. / 10 items Here is a really nice hand full of Latticinio core swirl marbles. This grouping has many different , multi- colored core swirls. My favorite is a yellow and white, it looks like a piece of old time candy. Very unusual white, salmon pink, lavender, and pale yellow example. Plus many other fine examples. Good textures, mostly pontiled, and in nice condition. Only a few with a couple of pinheads. Nice grouping ( RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $200-300 HWAC# 100608 352 May 2019
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Bottles Lot# 4562 1860’s - 1880’s Lot# 4566 Marbles / Latticinio Swirls , 1” / 2 Items. Item #1 of 2: Sacramento, Very beautiful , 1” pale blue Latticinio swirl. White inner California 1890’s swirl outer bands, cobalt blue , orange and white. Item # 2 of 1900. Beer Bottles 2: Inner swirl is pale yellow. Outer swirls red n white, pole / Buffalo Brewing to pole. Both items are in perfect condition, have good / 8 Items. Item #1 texture , and are pontiled. Very nice pair . You would feel proud, if you own these !! ( RH ). Stephen of 8 : This Bottle ( Hartman Collection Est. $200-400 HWAC# 100620 cu ) / Buffalo Br’G Lot# 4563 1860’s-1880’s CO / Sacramento / Marbles / Transitionals / 3 Pieces. Beautiful trio Not to be Sold ( au of 3 different colored Transitionals marbles. ) // Light golden Transitionals are among the earliest marbles made. amber, quart size Cobalt blue, malachite green, and a clam broth. beer bottle. 12” Pretty good condition with minor pin heads, here and there. They remind me, of three planets...Nice grouping. ( RH). Stephen Hartman tall, tooled top. Collection Est. $75-100 HWAC# 100602 Good condition, Lot# 4564 1860’s - 1880’s Marbles / Unglazed China, Leaf & Donut Design with a few in Nice pair of 1” unglazed, but colorful “China, leaf and Donut design” marbles. making open bubbles. Nice item, but needs a bath. Still has dried Minor fading. Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $150-250 HWAC# inside original contents. Also, has complete original , operational wire 100678 top. Nice item. Item #2 of 8 : This Bottle ( au) // B.B. Co. / Not To Lot# 4565 1860’s - 1880’s Marbles/ 4 Geometic Chinas Here is a nice Be sold ( ad) // Clear, quart size, beer bottle. 11 1/2” square collar grouping of early “ Geometric Chinas”. They are all about 3/4” in size, and top, tooled lip. Extremely rare, slope shouldered variant. Cloudy with well striped in red and green, and one, light scratching. Has a 1/2 “ , heat flash under the left side of the lip, as black lines as well. Very interesting grouping of different types of patterns. well as a 1/4’ bruise, on the right side of the bottle, near the base. no All in good condition. (RH). Stephen Hartman Collection Est. $300-500 other damage. Item #3 of 8: Buffalo Brewing Co ( au ) / Motif: Buffalo HWAC# 100672 , jumping through horseshoe / Sacramento , Ca. ( ad ) // Medium Orange amber, quart size beer bottle. 11 3/8” Tall, tooled top. Generally good condition, but needs a bath. 3 or 4 period size pings on the body, very minor. Other wise very nice. Item #4 of 8: Buffalo / Brewing Co / Sacramento / Cal // Base embossed : M.G. Co , #1 ( Embossed upside down !!) // Light golden honey colorization, quart size beer bottle. 11 3/4” tall , tooled top. No chips or cracks, but there are 3-4 rings of case wear and some etching in the body area. Very bold embossing. Wold be a lot better looking if tumbled. Item #5 of 8: Buffalo Brewing Co ( au) / Motif : Buffalo, jumping through horseshoe / Sacramento, Cal // Base embossed : P.C.G. W. // Medium orange amber , split size, beer bottle. 9 1/2” tall, tooled top. Clean and shiny. But, has a 1” heat flash in the top, and a small piece of extra glass stuck on the neck. Also, some nice bubbles in this one. Item #6 of 8 : Embossed on the front of the bottle, in a double ringed area is: Buffalo Brewing Co. ( au ) / Monogram: B. B. Co, with intertwined lettering / S. F. Agency ( ad) // Light amber, split size , beer bottle. 9 1/2” tall, double ringed, tooled top.4 piece mold variant. Clean and shiny, has a 1/8” lip flake and 3 , 1/16” flakes of the base, both very minor. Also, minute scratching, otherwise, very good. Item #7 of 8 : Same as item #6 , except smaller size. 9” tall , tooled top. No significant problems, pretty nice. Item #8 of 8: Embossed in a double ringed circle is: Buffalo Brewing Co ( au) / Monogram: B.B. Co, lettering intertwined /S. F. Agency( ad ) // Base embossed : 3 / D laying on the right side. // Exceptionally light , golden honey amber, 1/2 pint beer bottle. 7 5/8” tall, tooled top, 4 piece mold.Great condition, looks like a brand new bottle. No defects. Over all, a nice selection of bottles, with different embossing patterns, in different sizes. Will make a great window display item !! ( RH). Est. $200-400 HWAC# 61453 Lot# 4567 Fort Morgan, Colorado 1890’s 1900. Hutchinson Soda / City Bottling Wks. Embossed with in a round slug plate on the front is : City Bottling Wks.( au) / S.S ( Which stands for Shuck & Sheedy) / Ft. Morgan // Sun colored amethyst, Hutchinson style soda bottle. 6 5/8” tall , squat shaped lip, tooled top. Clean and shiny, with medium amount of case wear on the rear and base area. Also two minor pinheads. But, the mail problem is a temperature crack , 1/2” long and a 1 1/8” long. It starts in the lip on the reverse side of the bottleand moves under the top to the right. Can barley be seen when displayed, but its there. Nice looking bottle. Not listed in Preble, but is listed in Oppelt. Extremely rare, but rarity assumed. No Returns on this lot. ( RH ). Est. $100-150 HWAC# 47070 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 353
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Bottles Lot# 4568 Louisville, Kentucky 1875/1900. Lot# 4572 Eureka, Nevada 1890’s 1900. Whiskey Whiskey Bottles / Southern / 2 Pieces. Item Flask / Coffin /Max Oberfelder. Embossed on the # 1 of 2: Embossed at the shoulder is : Brown & front of the bottle, in a round slug plate is : Max Thompson & Co. / Louisville Ky //. Base embossed Oberfelder ( au ) / Eureka Nev // Light sun colored : F.C. G. Co // Medium, beer bottle amber, amethystquart, western whiskey coffin Flask. 9 whiskey fifth. 10 3/4” tall, long tapered collar 1/4” talllong tapered collar with ring, tooled top. with oversize ring, Applied top. High shouldered Extremely rare, one of 2 known specimens, at this , with short lady’s leg neck. Fairly clean bottle, time. This was a dug specimen, and it has some with minor bits of haze. There is a 1/4” size, pot ground lines, but they look good. 3 /6” lip flake , stone crack in the left shoulder, but it can not be and a 7/8” x 3/ 8” base flash. No other problems seen when displayed straight on. Also, really nice , and despite the problems, still VERY desireable. 1 “ x 1/4” in size, bubble behind the letter “ S” in This may be , your only chance to own one...ever the city name “ Louisville “.There are also a few ! Go for it !!( RH ) Est. $4000-4500 HWAC# 89505 other nice bubbles, in this specimen. Item # 2 of 2: Embossed on the front shoulder of the bottlein an “1 3/4” wideApplied Seal” is: Paul Lot# 4573 Eureka, Nevada 1890’s 1900. Whiskey Jones ( au ) / Whiskey / Motif: Lined diamond design / Louisville , Ky. Flask / Coffin Max Oberfelder. Embossed on ( ad). // Medium orange amber, squat turn mold , southern whiskey the front of the bottle, in a raised circle is: Max bottle. 9 1/8” tall, long tapered collar with ring , tooled top. Perfect Oberfelder ( au ) / Eureka , Nev ( ad ) // Sun colored condition with a very minor inside haze. Just needs to be cleaned, to amethyst , western , pint coffin flask whiskey . 7 sparkle. Very nice pair of southern whiskey bottles, in different colors 1/4” tall , long tapered collar with a ring, tooled top. and shapes. Nice Mantle pieces !! ( RH ). Geff Pollock Collection Est. Fairly clean, but has some white haze on the inside $80-150 HWAC# 78831 backof the bottle. Also a base flake 3/8” x 3/16” in size , that moves up from the right front corner. No Lot# 4569 Various Locations, Kentucky other problems. on this really rare flask. ( RH ) . Est. 1890 / 1920. Whiskey Pint Bottles / 2 $2000-2500 HWAC# 89511 pieces. Item # 1 of 2: Embossed on the front of the bottle, in the lower 1/3 is : Jas. Lot# 4574 Reno, Nevada E. Pepper & Co ( in Script ) / Distillers/ Four N. E . Wilson Co. Lexington, Ky //Reverse shoulder Bottles ( Lot of 4. ) Lots #1, embossed : Established 1780 // Medium 2#, #3 of 4... N. E. Wilson amber, southern pocket whiskey bottle. 8 Co.. Inc /Pharmacists / “ tall, long tapered collar with ring, tooled Virginia St. OPP. P.O. / lip. Dug specimen, with light overall haze, Phone 425 / Reno Nev. // but no form of damage. Just needs a bath. Penn Ovals.. Tooled tops, 2 Item #2 of 2 : Mellwood/ Distilled And ( clean n mint, one medium slanted up ) / Bottled In / Bond ( slanted overall inside stain. No down) Whisky / Mellwood Distilling Co., etc // Reverse : Another 2 other damage on these labels with a lot of information. ( This is a labeled only specimen.) 3 lots. Lot #4 of 4: same Clear, southern, pocket whiskey flask. 8” tall , short tapered collar with embossing as the previous lots., smaller size.. 6 1/4” x 2 5/8”.. light ring , ABM lip. Perfect condition , except for a 1/2” open bubbleon the stain, otherwise nice. ( FH ). Est. $160-350 HWAC# 57729 front of the base. Strange pair of bottles, with unusual embossing , and interesting label information ( RH ). Geff Pollock Collection Est. Lot# 4575 , Nevada c1900’s Insulator, $30-50 HWAC# 78833 Nevada Bell Beautiful cobalt blue insulator in near perfect condition. Fenton, Lot# 4570 Kansas City, Missouri 1890’s 1900. Mid Handmade in USA. Rare. 3.5” daim x 3.75” Western Whiskies / 2 Items Item #1 of 2: Kellerstrass tall. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 102762 Distilling Co. ( au ) / Registered/ Distillers / Kansas City Mo., U.S.A.( ad ) // Base embossed : Patent ( au Lot# 4576 , Nevada 1890’s 1900. Whiskey ) / Applied For ( ad ) // Light sun colored amethyst, Bottles/ DemiJohns / 2 items item #1 of 2 : mid western whiskey bottle. 11 3/4” talllong tapered Beautiful, light 7up green... demijohn whiskey collar with ring, tooled top... fluted shoulder and bottle. 13 1/4” tall, long tapered collar, tooled base. Perfect, like a brand new bottle. Item #2 of 2: lip. Perfect condition, except for some minor S. Hirsch & Co. / Crystal Brook / Kansas City, Mo. // haze, that would wash out. Extremely rare Base embossed : Patented //Very pale, sun colored in this color. Over 5” long bubble in the neck amethyst, mid western whiskey bottle. 12” tall, long tapered collar !! Item # 2 of 2: Same type of bottle. Deep with ring, tooled top...bulging neck with fancy shoulder bulges. Dug reddish orange amber. 13” tall, and also in specimen, with some light haze and a little dirt, needs cleaning. And, perfect condition. It also has extra glass, from would tumble to perfect condition . Nice pair of fancy whiskey bottles, the previous bottle blown in the mold, stuck with different embossing patterns . ( RH ). Geff Pollock Collection Est. on the base. Beautiful pair of bottles for your $200-300 HWAC# 78828 centerpiece in the table, or your fireplace mantel. (RH). Est. $160-200 HWAC# 100599 Lot# 4571 Eureka, Nevada 1878-1885 Soda Bottle / Bremenkampf & Regli Bremenkampf & Regli (cu) / Eureka // Aqua western blob top soda bottle. 7 3/8” tall, applied top with original wire closure. Nice texture on the glass. Never been buried , but has a bit of haze, that should wash out. Two 1 /16” pinheads on the base, other wise perfect.. Nice bottle, out of the west !! ( RH). Est. $150-250 HWAC# 102081 354 May 2019
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Bottles Lot# 4577 Rochester, New York 1886- 1900. Lot# 4581 Various Locations, Duffy’s Malt Whiskey / 2 Pieces. Item # 1 zGermany 1900’s / 1925. of 2: Duffy’s Malt Whiskey Company ( au ) // Beer Pitcher &Beer Stein Monogram: Elaborate, interlocking lettering ( / 2 items Item # 1 of 2: D.M.W. Co , beautiful & bold ) / Rochester , N.Y. Very beautifulsilver plated, U.S.A. ( ad )// Base embossed : Patd Aug 24 ( au) German handled beer pitcher. / # 17/ 1886 ( ad ) // Light yellowish orange Embossed with a beer garden amber, round whiskey bottle. 10 1/4” tall, long scene , with the guys and straight collartolled top. Good condition, but girls having fun. Very fine there is a little light overall scratching. No major quality, with great detail. Base damage. Item # 2 of 2: Embossed the Same as embossed : Derby S.P. Co/ International/ 2024 // Perfect condition, Item #1, except a different color. Exceptionally original patina as well. 7” tall. Item #2 of 2: Very Nice , German pewter light golden yellow colorization.But there is a pitcher. It was given as an award to someone in a youth group for , 1/4” flash in lip. Otherwise pretty nice. Nice pair of Duffy’s, for your outstanding performance It is embossed at the top: Deni Sieger/ BSG- window sill corners !! ( RH ) Geff Pollock Collection Est. $50-80 SH/ 30. 8. 1975 //Also embossed around the base: Ingenieurburo HWAC# 80078 Junge- Schwarz, Kiel. Good condition , except for a few minor scratches, and rub marks. very nice pair of items. ( RH ) . Est. $200-300 HWAC# Lot# 4578 , Utah 1890-1920’s. Bottle 100598 Bonanza / 46 items. Here we have a nice small collection of early glass. Lot# 4582 Cyrus Noble Starting with a black glass ale from the gambling print This is a 1880’sto a whole bunch of medicine print of Cyrus Noble at the bottle from the pharmacies. All sizes roulette table in Tonapah, and shapes, and colors. Great for Nevada. Framed at 31 decorations, or for all your window in. X 24 n. The frame is sills. Mostly all in good condition, but a fau wood with gold tone few have lip chips.Dig through the box, accent. Est. $50-100 and find your treasure !!. Nice starter collection. ( RH). Geff Pollock HWAC# 91520 Collection Est. $80-100 HWAC# 102082 Lot# 4579 , Utah 1890’s 1900. Bottle Collection / Whiskeys & Household , 25 Items Here we have a nice offering . It is a little of this and that. Mostly coffin flask whiskey bottles ( 10pcs). With the exception of a fancy...S. Hirsh & Co / Crystal Brook / Kansas City, Mo.// Pale sun colored amethyst, mid western, whiskey bottle. 8 3/4” tall, tooled top, with fancy bulbous shoulder. Also, very unusual preserve jar. The best piece is a labeled 6th whiskey...” Four Roses” ( labeled only, front and back ). The other 14 items include: a milk glass stopper, Milk Weed Cream , pottery cream pitcher, milk glass egg, , 3 bottle stoppersmortar n pestle, and lastly a giant doll head with a yellow bonnet, and a blue ribbon on it . ( Bonus items” 7 up green” : Munyon’s / Germicide/ Solution. Perfect condition. Plus, sample bottle with a devil on it!! Called “ Oxien Tablets”. And, last of all...a solid ribbon core marble. Two tone, blue, 1 1/8” in size, and super bubbly !!. Nice grouping, and you have to discover the treasure, and dig in this box!!. ( RH). Geff Pollock Collection Est. $80-100 HWAC# 102083 Lot# 4580 Krifeld, zGermany 1890-1900 Lot# 4583 1890’s 1900. Food Bottles / Olive Oils & Salad Dressings Beer Stein / Pewter / Art Nouveau / 6 Pieces Item # 1 of 6; : Sylmar Brand ( cu ) / Los Angeles / Olive Beautiful art nouveau pewter beer stein. Growers Assn. / Los Angeles // Light sun colored amethystolive This item was used to serve beer, from a oil bottle. 10 1/8” tall, high shoulderedlong tapered collar. tooled the tap. 14 1/4” Tall x 7 1/4” at the base. lip. Good condition with minor spotty haze, and a pin point body This stein has a lid with a plant end. The flake. Item # 2 of 6: Curtis / Pure / Olive Oil // base embossed : 9 lids were added to beer steins, to keep the 2439 // Light sun colored amethyst , olive oil bottle. 9 “ tall, slope flies away, while serving beer outside, in shoulderedlong tapered collar, tooled lip. Perfect condition, except for beer gardens. Embossed with a relief of minute haze. Items #3 & #4 of : Almost identical. Unembossed. Aqua , a horses head, a walking cane with a dogs olive oil bottles. Long necked& square banded top and flared lips. One head, and a horse shoe. So when they free blown, and one 2 piece mold. 8 “ & 7 3/4” Tall. Flared lip example drank beer from this pitcher and went badly chipped with 2, 3/8” lip chips. Both dug specimenswith haze hunting, with their dogs, they would have and stain. Need cleaning. Items #5 & #6 of 6: Identical specimens. E.R good luck. Also has the initials “ SSS”, . Durkee & Co / Salad Dressing / New York.// Base embossed : Bottle signifying the original owners title, of Patented ( au) /Motif : English dating monogram/ April 17, 1877 ( name. Plus, floral designs . Embossed on ad ) // light sun colored amethyst, conical salad dressing bottles. 6 the base in an circle is : 18/ Kayserzinn / 3/4” tall, screw tops, tooled lips. Dug specimens, with light haze, but 4039 /. The Kayser firm started with the no damage. Very nice collection of food bottlesfor your back window #4000, so this is an early piece. By 1925, the number had reached 4, sill, or display in the kitchen area. ( RH ). Geff Pollock Collection Est. 999. The owner Englebert Kayser died in 1911. Great center piece for $40-60 HWAC# 78836 a table, or your mantel. Perfect condition. ( RH). Est. $500-800 HWAC# 100597 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 355
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Bottles Lot# 4584 1860’s 1900 Food Bottles/ Lot# 4587 1880’s -1900. Medicine Bottles / Mustard & Ketchup / 11 pieces Item 6 Pieces Items # 1 & #2 of : Warner’s ( au )/ # 1 of 11: Figural barrel mustard Safe/ Kidney & Liver / Cure / Motif : Embossed bottle. French, embossed : Moutarde safe, right hinges) Rochester, N.Y. // Medium Diaphane / Louit Freres & Co// Base: yellow amber, oval , cure bottles. 9 / 3/8” tall, Rough, sand pontil. 1860’s. Clear , rounded collar, one is applied top, the other 5” tall, rolled over applied lip. Perfect condition. Item #2 of 11:Pale is a tooled top. Also, the applied top specimen, does not say “ Trade aqua, figural barrel mustard. 5 1/4” tall, square collar top, tooled lip. Mark “ on the safe !! Extremely rare. Dug specimens, with light overall Light haze and a 1 4” lip flake. First one i have ever seen with a pour haze, but no damage. Item # 3 of 6: The Great ( cu ) / Dr. Kilmer’s spout !! Very crude specimen. Otherwise good. Items #3 - Item #6: 4 / Swamp-/ Root/ Kidney/ Liver & Bladder ( au ) / Cure / Specific // clear , figural barrel mustard bottles. 5 3/4” , 4 1/2”, 4 1/8” & 4” tall. Dr. Kilmer & Co. // Dr. Kilmer & Co//sp// Binghamton, NY. //Aqua, All in good condition with some minor hazeexcept for item #6 which rectangular, medicine bottle. 8 1/4” tall, rounded collar with flange, has 2 small lip flakes, 1/ 8” & 1/16” in size. Item # 7 of 11: Charles tooled top. Attic specimen, with one small flake on the bevel, 1/8” in Gulden ( au )/ Cap 8 Fl OZ / Net WT. 3 12/ OZ. AVD./ New York // Base size. Really nice , front shoulder bubble, dead center. Item # 4 of 6 : Dr. embossed : Guldens Patent Cap ( au ) / Style No. 6 ( au )/ Mustard ( Kilmer’s ( au) / Embossed vertically is: swamp Root / Kidney & Liver/ ad ) // Clear, squat mustard bottle. 4” tall , ABM lip. Perfect condition. And Bladder Cure / Binhamton ( Ad) / N.Y U.S.A.//sp//sp//sp//. Light Item #8 of 11: Same bottle, but different embossing: Charles Gulden ( , sun colored amethyst, rectangular, cure bottle. 7 1/8” tall, rounded au ) / ( No capacities embossed ) New York // base: same embossing. collar with flange, tooled top. Great condition, only light inside haze, // Perfect condition. Item # 9 of 11: Aquafancy ketchup style bottle. never cleaned. Item # 5 of 6”: One Minute / Cough Cure //E.C. De Witt 8 1/4” tall, double collar top, tooled lip. Fluted neck, faceted shoulder & Co // sp //Chicago, U.S.A.// Aqua, rectangular, cough cure bottle. 6 , and tapered body. // Base embossed : D.O.C. // Dug condition, 5/8” tall, long tapered collar, tooled top. Dug specimen, with light haze. frosty appearance with haze, but no damage. Items # 10 & #11 of 11 : No damage. Item # 6 of 6: The / Specific ( au ) / A NO 1 / a Self Cure ( Identical specimens : H. J . Heinz Co.//f // Pitts burg U.S.A.//f// Bases ad ) / Trade Mark // f//f//f//. Aqua , rectangular, cure bottle. 5” tall, embossed : H 17// Aqua , sauce type bottles. 5 3/8” & 5 1/4” tall. Dug flared lip, tooled top. Base embossed : W.T.Co / 1/ U.S.A. // Has a few specimens, with stain and haze. One has a base pin head, other wise minute scratches, otherwise nice. Nice collection of medicine bottles, no damage. Very nice collection of food bottles, for the kitchen window in different color and shapes. Also, some nice rarities. ( RH ). Est. $80- sill. Get them and watch them chance color, to sun colored amethyst. !! 140 HWAC# 78821 ( RH ). Geff Pollock Collection Est. $80-100 HWAC# 78835 Lot# 4588 1870’ s-1900’s. Medicine Lot# 4585 Green River Whiskey Bottles / 11 Pieces . Item # 1 of 11: Repro Metal Sign ”She was born in old Dr. Miles’ ( Slanting Right) / Restorative Kentucky”. Repro of 1899 design approx / Blood Purifier // Aqua, rectangular, 14x17” metal sign with an African medicine bottle. 8 3/8” tall, square American holding a horse. Some light collar lip, tooled top. Full with contents. scratches and corner wrinkles. Est. and corked. Appears to be in perfect $300-500 HWAC# 86434 condition. Item # 2 of 11: Dr. Kennedy’ // Medical Discovery //Roxbury, Mass. Lot# 4586 1890’s 1910. Hair // aqua , rectangular , medicine bottle// Preparation Bottles / 6 Pieces. Item Aqua, 8 7/8” Tall, long tapered collar, #1 of 6: Roehl’s Reliable / Hair Restorer tooled top. Dug specimen, with some // Medium yellow amber, hair tonic light haze, but no damage. Item # 3 of bottle. 8” tall, rectangular , square 11: 14 1 /2 ounces ( At shoulder ). Embossed vertically on the front collar top, tooled lip. Base embossed : is : Lydia Pinkham’s / Vegetable Compound // Aqua , oval, medicine W.T. Co/ 3/ U.S.A. // Perfect condition, bottle. Dug specimen, with outside frostiness, but no damage. Item except for some overall, inside light # 4 of 11: Hall’s balsam / For The lungs // A. L . Scovill & Co // sp contents haze. No damage of any kind. Will clean easy. Item # 2 of 6: S. // Cin ‘Ti & N. Y. // Aqua, rectangular, medicine bottle. 7 5/8” tall, Coke. / Dandruff / Cure / And / Hair Tonic // Clear , squat, hair bottle. long tapered collar. applied top. Great specimen, with hard glass. has 7 1/4” tall, short collar with ring, machine ground top. . Dug specimen, some minute haze , but will clean well. P.S. ( Never seen one of these with 1/8” flake out of the top. has overall light haze, and some of the specimens, with that strange abbreviation for Cincinnati !!, Extremely lettering , has faded away. Item # 3 of 6: Hayes // sp//Hair- Health // rare !! ).Item #5 of 11: Scott’s / Emulsion // With Lime & Soda // F//. sp//Medium yellow amber, hair bottle. 6 3/4” tall , rounded collar Aqua , rectangular , medicine bottle. 7 1/2” tall , long tapered collar, with flange , tooled top. Dug specimen, with light haze. Will clean easy. tooled top. Has a ultra minute amount, of patchy haze spots, here and No type of damage. Item # 4 of 6: Motif (Beautiful , auburn haired lady, there. But a fine specimen. Lots of tiny bubbles in this one !. Item # 6 of facing right ). Q= bar/ Hair Tonic/ 10% Alcohol / Hessig- Ellis drug Co. 11: S. B. Kitchel’s Liniment // f//f//f//.Aqua , square , liniment bottle. Memphis, Tenn// Reverse embossed : Q= bar with underscore / and 8 1/4” tall, square collar top, tooled lip. Dug specimen, needs cleaning. Directions label. // Cleartapered body, hair tonic bottle. 6 1/4” tall, No damage. Nice big bubble , behind the letters “L ‘S, in the name. square collar top, ABM Lip. perfect condition. Item # 5 of 6: Barry’s Item # 7 of 11: Dr. D. Kennedy’s // Favorite / Remedy //Kingston. //Tricopherous /For The Skin / And Hair// New York // Clear, hair N.Y. U.S.A.// F// Aqua , rectangular, medicine bottle. 8 3/4” Tall, long bottle. 6 1/4” tall , extra long tapered collar, tooled top. Very rare , flint tapered collar, tooled top. Really nice stretch marks , on the neckof glass specimen. Perfect, and a very crude specimen. Item #6 of : Large this specimen. Dug specimen, with light haze, but no damage. Nice “ 7” with SutherlanD ( super imposed over the 7) / Sisters / Hair ( item. Items # 8 & #9 of 11: ( Identically , the same) Mc Elrees Wine ad) / Grower / New York// Sutherland Sisters // New York // f // Of Cardui //sp// Chattanoga Medicine Co //SP //Aqua, and clear , Pale aqua, hair bottle. Square collar top, tooled lip. Dug specimen, with rectangular medicines. 8 3/8” tall, long tapered collars, tooled tops. overall light haze, but no damage. //Very nice small collection of hair Dug specimens, with light overall haze. The clear specimen is good, the product bottles, with different embossing patters and shapes. ( RH). aqua specimen, has a 1/2: crack in the base corner. Item # 10 of 11: 8 Geff Pollock Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 78818 oz ( Embossed at shoulder). American Peroxide / And / Chemical Co. / New York //f//f//f//. Medium yellow amber, square , chemical bottle. 7 3/8” tall, flared lip, tooled top. Dug specimen, with very light haze, but no damage. #11 of 11: Thompson Medical Co // sp//Titusville, Pa.//sp//. Nice grouping of early medicines, in different shapes and colors. ( RH ) Geff Pollock Collection Est. $70-150 HWAC# 78820 356 May 2019
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Cowboy Lot# 4589 1870’s-1885. Medicine Lot# 4592 1880’s 1900 ( or earlier ) Syrup Pitchers & Sugar Server / Bottles / 3 Items Lot 1 of 3 : Pawnee Pressed Glass / 6 pieces. Item # 1 of 6: Syrup pitcher, 7 diamond ,8 daisy Indian / Too- Re //sp//sp//sp// pattern with handle. 5 3/4 “ tall with handle. Perfect condition. Item #2 of 6: Medium aqua,rectangularIndian 18 coin pattern, with ribbed handle . 5 1/2” tall, perfect condition ( But, stopper missing ). Item # 3 of 6 : Base ribbed , syrup pitcher with related medicine bottle. 7 7/8” tall, handle, with rough chipped top ( In manufactured style). Pewter top missing. 5 1/2” tall. Hazy , crack in handle. Item # 4 of 6: 7 Diamond square collar top, tooled lip, with corn pattern, 4 1/2” tall with handle. Small bruise at end of handle, otherwise perfect. Item # 5 of 6:Syrup pitcher with handle. Diamond, ring at the neck. Very desireable. faceted hobnail pattern. 3 1/2” tall, squaty style. Perfect condition. Item # 6 of 6: 10 side sugar server, double handled, chip on base rim. Perfect, like a brand new bottle. Item Sunburst pattern on base. All of the items , were dug, and have minor haze. Also, they are sun colored amethyst in color. Very nice collection # 2 of 3 : Simmons ( au ) / Liver / of early pieces, in different shapes and patterns. ( RH ) Geff Pollock Collection Est. $100-150 HWAC# 78834 Regulator ( ad ) // Philadelphia // Lot# 4593 1890’s 1900. Whiskey Bottles / 2 J.H. Zeilin & Co.// Macon , Ga. // Aqua Pieces. Item #1 of 2: Taylor & Williams ( cu ) / Whiskey / Louisville, KY. // Light ,sun colored , rectangularregulator bottle. 8 1/4” amethyst, eastern whiskey bottle. 12 1/2” tall, narrow band, tooled top. Bulbous shoulder, that tall, squashed rolled over, applied lip. Very light, overall, outside haze. tapers smaller in the body. Dug specimen, with a 1 Otherwise , perfect. Item 3 of 3 : Cooper’s / New Discovery // sp//f 1/4” front base scratch that needs to be buffed off. Overall light haze, but no form of damage. Item # //sp// Aqua , rectangular , medicine bottle. 9 1/4” tall, rounded 2 of 2: “ Planet “ ( cu ) // 18/ Motif within circle: collar with flange, tooled top, and ring at the neck. A little haze on half moon, facing left / 75/ Sour Mash ( cd ) / Fred. one paneland a light scratch. plus bevel nick. All very minute. Nice Westheimer & sons. ( ad) //Base embossed : WB ( Joined together ) //Light , sun colored amethyst. trio of very early medicines, with good color, and different embossing 10 1/2” tall, square collar top, tooled lip. Reverse : “ 1” top end opened, horse shoe space for label, like a punch back. patterns. very pleasing to look at. ( RH ) Geff Pollock Collection Est. Dug specimen, with a 5 “ area of side scratching, and a 1/8” lip flake. If tumbled, would be mint . But, here is the strange part. The bottle $100-120 HWAC# 78827 is shaped like an olive oil bottle , What ? I have never seen a whisky , in that shape, in 46 years , have you ? A nice pair, of strange looking Lot# 4590 1890’s 1900. bottles . ( RH ). Geff Pollock Collection Est. $150-200 HWAC# 78829 Pocket Whisky Flasks / 2 Pieces Item #1 of 2: Embossed Lot# 4594 1890’s 1900. Whiskey Bottles/ in a tall slug plate, on the Hayner Distilling Co / 2 Pieces Item #1 of front is : Old / Joe Gideon ( 2: The Hayner Distilling Co ( au ) / Dayton/ St. cu ) / Motif : Large letter “ G” Louis / Atlanta / St. Paul / Distillers ( ad ) // Base embossed : Designed Patented ( au ) / Nov. 30th surrounding the abbreviation 1897 ( ad ) // Medium to light, yellow amber, round whiskey bottle. 11 1/2” tallextra long “ Bros” / Whiskey/ Awarded tapered collar, tooled top, with fluted shoulders and base. Perfect condition, with a few whisps of / Gold Medal / St.Louis 1904 haze. Item #2 of 2: Embossed the same as Item #1. Sun colored amethyst tint. Perfect condition. // Medium, beer bottle amber Great pair of fancy, Hayner whiskeys, in different colors. Get the set...its a good bet !! Perfect for color, mid western pint pocket the fireplace mantle, or the window sill corners. Oh yes ...( RH). Geff whiskey flask. 7 1/2” tall, high Pollock Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 80079 shouldered, double collar top, tooled lip. Odd looking shape. Lot# 4595 Eureka Springs, Arkansas Clean and shiny . Odd looking, in c1890s Mounted Photograph of making neck flake. 1/4” in size. Armed Man on Horseback 7 x You can see the texture lines, 8.75” photograph on 8 x 10” mount. in that area, to prove its in making defect. Minute 1/16” base flake. Photographer is W.L. Booth. Chips to No other problems. Item # 2 of 2: Embossed on the front shoulder mount, some wear to photo (most : Monogram: O.S.D.Co. , intertwined lettering/. The Old Spring/ prominent on horse’s head). Shows Distilling Co./ Cincinnati, O. // Light yellow amber, 1/2 pint pocket man on white horse with rifle. Reverse whisky flask. 6 1/2” tall, long tapered collar with ring , and ringed provides the identification: “James K. shoulder, tooled top. Perfect ,except for some minor light shoulder Wilson, Mrs. Castleman’s first husband, haze. Great looking pair of pocket whiskey flasks, from the turn of the Eureka Springs, Ar.” Est. $80-150 HWAC# 77576 century. ( RH ) Geff Pollock Collection Est. $100-150 HWAC# 78830 Lot# 4591 1890’s 1900. Sarsaparilla Bottles / 4 Pieces Item #1 of 4 : Hoods ( ( au ) / Sarsa / Parilla ( ad ) //C. I Hood & Co // Apothecaries //Lowell, Mass // Base embossed : # 60.// Aqua , Sarsaparilla bottle. 9 1/8” Tall, rounded collar with flange, tooled top. Dug specimen with haze, but no damage. Item # 2 of 4: Same as Item #1, except base says : #55. Item # 3 of 4 : Ayer’s // Sarsaparilla //Compound, Ext // Lowell/ Mass, U.S.A.// Base embossed # 13 C (Upside down !). Aqua , sarsaparilla bottle. 8 5/8” tall, APPLIED TOP. Very good condition, with only a little light haze. No damage . Item # 4 of 4: De Witts / Sarsaparilla / Chicago // Aqua, sarsaparilla bottle. 8 3/4” tall. square collar lip. Has a 1/8’ lip flake, and is a dug specimen. No other damage. Nice collection of sarsaparilla bottles for your kitchen area... or your window sill. ( RH ). Geff Pollock Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 78813 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 357
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Cowboy Lot# 4596 Columbia, California Lot# 4601 , Utah Lewis H. “Dude” 1856 Two Wells Fargo Second of Larsen postcards Collection of over Exchanges 1) Sonora, California. # 500 art postcards by L. H. “Dude” 50,927 for $700 to agent WH Simmons. Larsen with duplicates. A dozen copies 1856. Simmons endorses on back to of L.H. “Dude” Larsen Postcard Check Eliza A Crandall. Very nice condition. List and Guide by Roger C. LeRoque Sonora is the county seat of Tuolumne & Nick Farago, signed by the authors. County, California. Founded by Mexican Lewis H. “Duke” Larsen was born July miners—reminiscent of the state of 12, 1909 in Richardson, Utah. Starting Sonora, Mexico—during the California in the late 1930’s he painted pictures of Gold Rush, Sonora was once a booming ranch life and landscapes that were made into postcards and books. center of industry and trade in He owned a Trading Post, Hotel and Café in Kenab, Utah where he California’s Mother Lode. Most of the gold that was removable with worked and painted. He married his first wife, Dorothy in 1932. She traditional mining techniques was quickly extracted, leaving miners also painted pictures that were signed “Dot.” “Dude” Larsen was to use more complex and expensive mining techniques to reach deep a cowboy, rancher, businessman and politician. He was elected a pockets of quartz and gold. 2) Columbia, California. # 176, 759 for $500 Utah State Senator in 1949 and had been Republican Chairmen and to Wm. Daegner agent. 1858. Endorsed on back to Gustavus A Hunt. both city and county attorney. He divorced and later married Lelia This exchange has seen better days with heavy tape marks on reverse. Hackman Sudholt in 1967. After politics became involved in gas, oil Columbia is a town located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, in Tuolumne and minerals. Larsen died on October 14, 1997 at the age of 88 in County, California, United States. It was founded as a boomtown in Valley Park Ranch. Brian Thaler Collection Est. $1000-2000 HWAC# 1850 when gold was found in the vicinity, and was known as the “Gem 100423 of the Southern Mines.” Est. $200-400 HWAC# 102272 Lot# 4602 8 Oval Letter Belt Buckles Lot# 4597 , Iowa US Saddle Bags by 8 2.5x3.5” silver plate belt buckles. Boyt Canvas liners intact. Nice. Est. Stamped Nevada Silver on rear. F, U, I, V, $110-210 HWAC# 55950 P, N, H, Y letters on front. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 102693 Lot# 4598 Miles City, Montana Miles Lot# 4603 Billy The Kid postcards City Saddlery Chaps Bat Wing Chaps Eight Billy The Kid postcards with 1 with aluminum conchos. Inside duplicate and two Pat Garret postcards. pockets. Marked on the inside belt.late Real name was William H. Bonney. 20th c. Possibly rodeo/parade chaps. Famous for jail escapes and killings The company got its start in 1909, began his life of crime at 12 years of age still in business today. Est. $190-300 in the Cattle Wars of 1870. Was killed HWAC# 55923 by Sheriff Pat Garrett at Ft Sumner, NM in 1881 when he was 21unarmed and had already killed 21 men. At Lot# 4599 , Montana c1895 Montana that time he was one of the fastest guns, a fiddle and piano player. Cattle Glass Binoculars by AJ Jordan Brian Thaler Collection Est. $30-60 HWAC# 100435 Rare binoculars by AJ Jordan, St. Louis. Marked Montana Cattle Glass. Leather Lot# 4604 Buffalo Bill ad Cowboy Art wrapped and leather case. Lid has small Postcards 17 Buffalo Bill and cowboy art compass and detached strap stitching. postcards, mostly chromolitho Salvatore 5x5” Est. $200-300 HWAC# 89302 Falcone Collection Est. $60-120 HWAC# 102345 Lot# 4600 , Nevada Nevada Ranching Lot# 4605 Buffalo Bill postcards 32 Photos & Ephemera Lot of 3. 1) different color and b/w postcards of Tintype which appears to be of David Buffalo Bill (William Frederick Cody). M. Wightman, a noted Nevada rancher. Nineteen pictures on horseback and The identification is based on a 15 portraits. He was an Indian fighter, comparison to an image in the 1881 scout, buffalo hunter, Pony Express Churchill County Atlas. Wightman came Rider and ran the Wild West Show. Born to Nevada in the 1860s, ran an overland February 6, 1845. He died on January stage station and ranch, and died in 1903. 2) 1907 State Treasurer 10, 1917 and is buried on Lookout Application for the sale of 617.20 acres by Lamartine Osborn, Carson Mountain. Brian Thaler Collection City. 3) Real photo postcard labelled “Branding. Nevada Ranch Scene.” Est. $300-600 HWAC# 100439 Show three cowboys, one on horseback, the other two branding an animal. Not mailed. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 77614 358 May 2019
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Cowboy Lot# 4606 Buffalo Bill Wild West Lot# 4612 Farming/Ranching Collectibles Lot of 2. 1) Small mounted Photographs & Billhead Lot of photograph of Col. W.F. Cody, Buffalo 3. 1) Mounted photograph of farm Bill. 3.5 x 2.5” on 5.25 x 3.25” mount. homestead in Norfolk, Nebraska. Likely a souvenir from the Wild West Farmer with horses and three women. Show. Cody poses with a rifle. 2) July 5 x 8” on 8 x 10” mount. Stamped on 6, 1912. No. 582 issue of The Buffalo the back, C.P. Michael, Norfolk, Nebr. Bill Stories (pulp Western magazine). 2) Cabinet card of ranch house and Cover shows battle between Native barn with windmill, cattle, and cowboy on horseback. By Al Brown Americana and cowboys: “Buffalo Bill’s of Independence, Kansas. 3) Pictorial billhead fro Greer, Mills & Co. Outlaw Allies or Pawnee Bill’s Danger Livestock Commission Merchants, Station “A”, Kansas City, Missouri, Trail.” Heavy chipping to cover and 1898. For sale of cattle going to Vernon, Texas. Vignette of livestock. toning to brittle pages. Needs preservation. 32pp. Est. $200-300 Est. $130-200 HWAC# 77578 HWAC# 77577 Lot# 4607 clate 1890’s Calvary Saddle Lot# 4613 c1950’s Heise-Keyston McClellan Calvary Saddle. Saddle has 12” Saddle ”In 1906 Keyston Brothers brass seat tag, saddle seat is in good condition, moved into the saddle making business however fenders and stirrup covers look to and bought out the J.C Johnson Co., have been replaced and stirrups do not carry Saddlery. Following World War I, the US stamping. Est. $80-200 HWAC# 88505 saddlery and harness-makers fell on hard times and while some went under, Lot# 4608 Choice Stagecoach RPC some continued to be purchased by Stagecoach and 4 horse team RPC Keyston Bros., who remained strong Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50- and profitable.” from vintagegunleather. 100 HWAC# 102665 com. Heise-Keyston on seat and fender. Well marked and all original. Nice Lot# 4609 Cowboy Postcards with condition. Est. $110-230 HWAC# 54976 RPC’s 12 cowboy postcards with 3 RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Lot# 4614 Mid-1800 Outlaws & Bat Masterson $100-200 HWAC# 102362 /Will Rogers 21 postcards of 1800’s 6 outlaws and lawmen Bat Masterson (2) and humorist Lot# 4610 Cowboy RPC’s with Some Will Rogers (4). 1) Black Bart (1 picture) whose Names 6 RPC’s-Guy Schultz, Ed Wright, real name was Charles Earl Boles. He was an Slats Jacob x2, cowgirls, Leonard English born outlaw born in 1829. He was noted Womack Salvatore Falcone Collection for leaving a poetic message after 2 robberies. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 102360 He was eventually caught when he dropped a handkerchief and was found by the laundry mark. He died on February Lot# 4611 Cowboys and Broncs 28, 1888. 2) John Wesley Harden (3 pictures, 2 duplicates) was an Postcards 4 RPC’s and 1 b/w postcards. outlaw and folk icon. Harden worst killer in Texas killing between Several cowboys being bucked off of 20 - 40 people. Born May 26, 1853 and killed with shot in back by horses Salvatore Falcone Collection an off duty policeman in El Paso on August 19, 1895. 3) James - gang Est. $100-120 HWAC# 102361 of 6 including father, Frank and son Jesse. Jesse joined the Quantrilla Raiders at 16 years of age. He robbed banks and trains for 17 years, was knows as Robin Hood of Old West and killed 23 men. Killed at age 32 by his cousin Rob Ford in 1882 for the $10,000 reward. 4) Bill Longley (William Preston Longley) born October 6, 1851, known as Wild Bill Longley. He killed 32 men, mainly Africian Americans was considered one of the deadliest gunfighters in the Old West. He was known for his gun speed and quick temper. He died at 27 years of age on October 11, 1878 by hanging. 5) Bat Masterson (William Barclay Masterson) was a U.S. Marshall, U.S. Army Scout, lawman, professional gambler and a journalist. He became a sheriff in Dodge City, Kansas and then became a reporter for the New York Morning Telegraph covering sports and his opinions on world events. He also became friends with President Teddy Roosevelt. He died on October 25, 1921 at the age of 67 of a heart attack. 6) Joaquin Murietta Carrillo (1) was know as the Robin Hood of the West. During the 1850’s California Gold Rush he became a Sonoran 49’er and became an outlaw when the state of California offered a $5,000 reward for him after he killed people involved in his wife’s gang rape. It was assume he was killed in 1853 but not proven. The fictional character of Zorro was written about him. 7) Youngers (2 pictures) The three brothers rode with Jess James. Cole was captured after being shot 11 times. Rob killed in Northfield battle. Jim committed suicide. 8) Will Rogers ( 4 pictures) was an American stage, motion picture actor and vaudeville performer besides being a cowboy, humorist and a newspaper columnist. born November 4, 1879 a Cherokee citizen and died in a plane crash with Wiley Post in Alaska. He was in both silent and talking movies and wrote over 4,000 newspaper columns. Brian Thaler Collection Est. $60-90 HWAC# 100430 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 359
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Cowboy Lot# 4620 Saddle (Abetta Made in Texas) Abetta Saddle made in Texas. The Abetta Lot# 4615 Modern Saddle w/ nickel Saddles are known to have set the standard conchos Floral pattern with rough cut for synthetic saddles, they are very durable & seat. Nickel conchos. Est. $80-150 require little maintenance and is easy to clean. HWAC# 57713 Est. $80-200 HWAC# 88506 Lot# 4616 c1890-1910 Original Saddle Sales Lot# 4621 Saddle (Western, by Cabinet Card High contrast saddle cabinet card Saddlesmith) Nice western saddle by for an ornate saddle made by John Reisacher in Saddlesmith of Action Co. Saddle has 15” Condon, OR. Light staining, otherwise very nice seat with a wrapped horn and a mid-rise Est. $180-300 HWAC# 89106 cantle. Sheeping is in good condition, or recently replaced. There is an area forward Lot# 4617 Outlaw Cole Younger CDV of the seat just below the fork where a few & Books Lot of 4. Younger was a part staples have pulled loose but still in place. of the James-Younger Gang and did Saddle has a basket stamped pattern 25 years in Minnesota jail for a bank throughout and leather wrapped brass robbery in Northfield, Minnesota. 1) oxbow stirrups, it appears that a ranch c.1905 CDV which we believe shows brand has been carved into two areas Cole Younger as an older man, after on the saddle. Saddle has been well kept he got out of prison. We have made just needs a general cleaning and conditioning. The estimate reflects our identification by comparing facial today’s pricing for used saddles. Est. $320-600 HWAC# 88504 features to a confirmed CDV of a younger Cole. The nose, mouth and ears appear to match. The Cole in our CDV is older and slightly heavier. Lot# 4622 1889 Silver Dollar Belt Unfortunately the CDV has all four corners and the bottom clipped, Buckle 1889 silver dollar in white which means we don’t know who shot the CDV. If this CDV was shot metal belt buckle. 2.25x3.25”and c.1905, the photographer would have been using older equipment. Edward H Bohlin catalog Est. $60-100 All possible. 2) Two books: a) “The Story of Cole Younger by Himself,” HWAC# 91305 Dodo Press, 136 pages, orig. published in 1903. b) “The Border Outlaws, The Younger Brothers, Jesse and Frank James, and Their Lot# 4623 Sterling Belt Buckle and Comrades in Crime,” by JW Buel, no date, c.1890s, poor condition with Conchos Sterling belt buckle 1.5x1.5”, pages detaching and heavy toning. 4) Modern (2005) brochure for 4 Sterling conchos largest is 2x2” Est. a self guided walking tour of the Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery $100-120 HWAC# 91306 where Younger is buried. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 77615 Lot# 4624 The End of the Trail Lot# 4618 Photographs of Cowboys, Bookends Pair of “The End of the Trail” Pioneers, and a Lawman Lot of 4. 1) bookends with a tired cowboy on his Mounted photograph of Idaho cowboys horse. Appears to be solid brass. 4x4” on horseback, posing in the middle of Est. $100-150 HWAC# 102391 the street with another man. Photo has a Montpelier stamp in the upper Lot# 4625 c1882 - 1899 Visalia D.E. Walker left corner. Likely c. early 1900s. 5 x7” Saddle Visalia Stock Saddle D.E. Walker. This on 7.5 x 9.5” mount. Nice contrast. 2) Photo campaign postcard of saddle carries the Walker & Wegener makers I.L. Mitlonberger, running for re-election as sheriff in Lincoln County, mark which dates it at 1892 to 1899, both Nebraska, 1909. 3) Two tintypes: one shows a farmer/rancher and Walker and Wegener died in 1899. This is a the other shows two men in knee high boots, c.1870s. Est. $130-200 nice high back saddle with a 13” seat with a tall HWAC# 77602 narrow fork and a wrapped horn, the saddle carries a diamond stamped pattern through Lot# 4619 Portrait of Pawnee Bill out the saddle. It has a nice pair of tapederos Framed oil portrait of Pawnee Bill (Major but not original to the saddle and have a Gordon Lillie) in 30 x 35 inch wooden different stamping. This is a nice single rigged frame. Repaired. No artist signature, but saddle and is in good condition given its age. the style appears to be late 19th century. Est. $320-600 HWAC# 88503 On the reverse is painted “Pawnee Bill” and barely legible “Major Gordon Lillie.” Est. $850-1250 HWAC# 50901 360 May 2019
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Firearms & Weaponry Lot# 4626 Western Highback Saddle Circa Lot# 4631 Box of Peters 44-40 cal. 1920’s, unmarked high back 14” saddle. cartridges This is a two- piece box 3/4 single rig, possibly of Montana origin. of 44-40 cal. Peters semi-smokeless damaged, please inspect. Fancy basket weave center-fire cartridges. Early rare pattern with star and shield motifs on flanges. two-piece box of Peters 44-40 SEMI- Est. $80-170 HWAC# 56448 SMOKELESS cartridges; this round was made for the famous Colt single action Army in 44-40 cal. and Lot# 4627 Women in the Wild West its side-kick Winchester 1873 rifle. These rounds were reported to 6 color postcards and 1 duplicate be of the age of the beginnings of smokeless powder dating between of Nellie Cashman (1) Ellen “Nellie” 1883-1893. When smokeless powder was introduced it was too Cashman, noted across the American powerful for the firearms of the day. So semi-smokeless was a bridge West and in western Canada as a between a powerful smokeless cartridge and a powder that firearms nurse, restaurateur, businesswoman, of the day could handle. A very rare cartridge in of it’s self let alone a Roman Catholic philanthropist in two- piece box of 50 rounds. No sales to California, Hawaii, New Jersey, Arizona and gold prospector in Alaska. Connecticut, and New York City. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 91457 Calamity Jane (2) Real name Martha Jane Canary, born 1845 in Midleton, Lot# 4632 Box of UMC 50-70 cal. County Cork, Ireland and died January Solid Head ammo. This is a two- 4, 1925 in Victoria. American frontierswomanprofessional scout, piece box, turn of the century UMC. 20 fought against Native Americans and was an acquaintance of Wild Bill rounds of 50-70 in brass cases. This Hickok. Annie Oakley (4) was born August 13, 1860 in Ohio. She was was used by the US army form 1866 an American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter. At age 15 she won to 1874. The 50-70 round was a Civil her first shooting match against traveling-show marksman Frank E. War and Indian Wars cartridge used by Butler, whom she later married. The 5’ Oakley died of lead poisoning soldiers at famous battle sites and used by hide hunters of the buffalo on November 3, 1926 in Ohio. Brian Thaler Collection Est. $30-40 slaughter on the plains. These rounds used external priming (center HWAC# 100440 fire) still black powder cartridges. This cartridge was used in both rifles and carbines of the period for military and civilian use. No sales Lot# 4628 .44 cal. Smith & Wesson to California, Hawaii, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York City. Est. Russian cartridges This is a two- $400-600 HWAC# 91456 piece replica box of .44 cal. Smith & Wesson Russian revolver ammunition Lot# 4633 Browning T Bolt .22 cal. made by Cheyenne Cartridge Co. and This is a Browning single shot T-Bolt approximately two-hundred rounds of action wiich was a unique invention by Star-Line un-fired brass of the same John Browning where the bolt simply caliber. No sales to California, Hawaii, pulls back and straight forward in a simple one-two type action. New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York City. Est. $100-125 HWAC# As opposed to a one-two-three-four action. Farley rare and very 91463 collectible .22 cal. rifle. FFL or C&R required. No sales to California, New Jersey, New York City or Hawaii. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 102004 Lot# 4629 9MM STEYR 2piece box of Cartouchos No 577 Steyr Caliber 9MM Lot# 4634 1867 Caliber 50-70 made in Germany. These are a box of Frankford Arsenal 1867 Benet 50 German 9 mm DWM Non corrosive. Primed 20 round This is a rare box of Est. $50-100 HWAC# 91462 internally primed “CENTER-PRIMED METALLIC CARTRIDGES These are some of the first matallic cartriges used after the Civil War and made forthe standard U.S.Army rifles and carbines between 1866 and 1873.The 50-70 was the primary cartridge issued to post Civil War Army This cartridge was not only used by the military but was also in civilian use by buffalo hunters and trappers in the early days of the baffalo and big game plains of Texas and Kansas. These copper cased internally primed rounds are very rare and this is one of the first early dated box of 20. Est. $900-1800 HWAC# 91455 Lot# 4630 Box of 9 mm Luger 64 Lot# 4635 CMC Pepperbox revolver count This is a box of 9 mm Luger .36 cal. This is a modern replica of a .36 ammunition from the 1950’s. The cal. Pepper-box design. It is a fascinating count is 64 in a box marked ENGLAND little gun because it is a four shot muzzle- and imported by the Golden State Arms loading percussion revolver made by Co. No sales to California, Hawaii, New CMC. No further information is found on Jersey, Connecticut, and New York City. this maker. The hammer is robust and Est. $50-100 HWAC# 91464 the revolving feature is by hand; counter- clockwise. The grips are American walnut with a simple design running the length fo the grip. S/N 1206XP. No FFL required. No sales to California, New Jersey, New York City or Hawaii. Please check local ordinances before bidding. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 75708 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 361
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Firearms & Weaponry Lot# 4636 Daisey and Heddon VL .22 cal. air rifle This is a tube load pump-action case-less .22 cal. air rifle. One of the very few .22 cal. air rifles made in the 1950’s-1960’s. A rare collectible as well as an accurate shooter. FFL or C&R required. No sales to California, New Jersey, New York City or Hawaii. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 102006 Lot# 4637 Eibar 1924 38 Lot# 4639 Gunfighter’s Colt Single Action Army .44 cal. This gun spl. revolver This is an EIBAR is a gunfighter’s Colt belonging to William “Billy” Brooks, Marshall of 1924 revolver chambered for Newton, KS. and later Doge City, KS. between 1872 and 1873. This gun 38. spl. A replica of an early is marked S/N 1 with a Mexican frame, back-strap, and trigger-guard Smith & Wesson hand ejector and a three line patent date stamping on the left side of the frame. The model revolver with the barrel is marked “Colt P. Firearms Co. Hartford, Conn.” Our photo shows cylinder release forward of Billy Brooks wearing a Colt revolver with a long barrel holster. Our gun the cylinder instead of behind has a 4 5/8 in. barrel with the ejector housing removed because the the cylinder. This replica of barrel ; now shortened, would no longer fit the ejector rod and button. the period is proof marked This was a popular feature of the Sheriff’s model SAA Colt. Apparently with Spanish proofs and is Billy Brooks followed that design and had his gun shortened, ejector stamped “Made in Spain” rod and button removed for a quick holster draw. This is evidenced by on the side of the receiver a the front blade sight re-attached to the barrel over the Colt name on the very faithful copy of an icon barrel. Our gun also has white wood grips as in the photo. These grips S&W revolver . It would be a have been painted white, covered in a varnish and had been shaped to significant variation for the fit a right hand for the pinky finger placement. This was a gunfighter’s S&W collector This firearm needs repair. and is being sold as a Curio gun where he wanted that gun to be seen on his hip for all to see. and a Relic only and is not certified for firing. It comes with a very fine William “Billy” Brooks led a colorful life. He was known to have been a Bucheimer leather holster which the pistol fits well in. FFL or C&R Buffalo hunter but no evidence has surfaced to support this. He took a required. No sales to California, New Jersey, New York City or Hawaii. job as Marshall in Newton, KS. and later Dodge City, KS. While in Dodge Check local ordinances before bidding. Est. $100-300 HWAC# 103374 City, he was involved in 15 gunfights in the line of duty in the first month. He also killed four men that wanted revenge for him killing Lot# 4638 German Reichs their brother. Four men; four bullets; four corpses. After backing down revolver model 1883 This is from a quicker gun fighter than himself, he quit his Marshall position an 11 mm German 6 shot single in Dodge City to become a teamster driver. After plotting to destroy a action revolver. An infantry competing freight company by stealing their mules he was arrested officer’s model marked 10.6 on and consequently hanged by a vigilante committee in July of 1874. the barrel from the factory. The Legend has it that Billy Brooks applied for the Marshall position in lever on left side is a safety. The Butte, Montana in 1873 or early 1874. The local police officer, Morgan cylinder is removed from the Earp, was running for the same position. Brooks’ reputation damaged front as like a Colt revolver. It his chance for Marshall and called Morgan Earp out on this issue. They has several serialized parts that took it to the street where Earp took a round to the arm while Brooks all match. Even the screws have took a round to the stomach. Both survived but remembered each the last two digit matching. The other well. Research dictates that this story is only a legend because are many proof marks and left Morgan Earp didn’t buy property in Butte, Montana until 1879. Est. side has an oval with “V.C.S.CGH. $2000-3500 HWAC# 75627 SUHL”. The finish is rich blue and all stampings are sharp and crisp Lot# 4640 Hand Cuffs and Leg Irons, as are the metal parts The grips Vintage Vintage pair of leg irons and hand had a varnish finish at one time. This gun is a 19th C. pre-1998 black cuffs given to collector in Los Angeles area, powder cartridge revolver. The cylinder spins freely as the locking used these. Hand cuffs made by Mattatuck hand in not working all though the single action works perfectly An Mfg Co, Waterbury, Conn. The leg irons excellent collector was a German gun collector. No sales to California, dont seem to have a manufacturers mark. New Jersey, New York City or Hawaii. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 103373 No keys. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 103315 362 May 2019
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Firearms & Weaponry Lot# 4641 Leg of Mutton Guncase Lot# 4647 Wincheser modle 97 This is an all leather leg-of-mutton shotgun in 12 ga. This is a classic gun-case that will accept a take-down modle ‘97 12ga. shotgun with external shotgun up to a 32 in. barrel. The only identification is a model code hammer and 32 in. barrel. A very classic 21RA stamped on the cap; no other identification or markings. A brass and desirable dating back to this model oval is inlet into the side but never engraved. Overall condition is good. to when John Browning was making Interior divider is present. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 103371 guns as this is a Browning designed gun. An excellent collect-shooter 12 ga. of historic descent. FFL or C&R required. No sales to California, Lot# 4642 Luger 9MM magazine New Jersey, New York City or Hawaii. Est. $700-900 HWAC# 102008 and pocket knives This is a Luger pistol magazine for 9 MM used 5 1/2 Lot# 4648 Winchester .30 cal. Army in. overall length. Also as box of pocket Smokeless Cartridges This is a lot of knives; 2 1/2 in. when folded. The three 20 round cartridge boxes marked count is seven. F-129 made in Pakistan. Winchester .30 cal. Army Blank Cartridges. Est. $50-70 HWAC# 91453 Used for army training purposes. No sales to California, Hawaii, New Jersey, Lot# 4643 Luger Takedown tools Connecticut, and New York City. Est. $50- German Luger Pistol Take down tools. 100 HWAC# 91460 Made in the 1970s brand new never used. there are six in all. Est. $40-100 Lot# 4649 Winchester model 61 HWAC# 75702 An all original model 61 in excellent Winchester blued condition. This is a Lot# 4644 hammer-less pre-war .22 pump action made in .22 short, long, and long rifle Remington double calibers. A straight grain American walnut stock with pistol grip. The barrel is made of Winchester proofed steel and WP proof mark struck Derringer .41 cal. on top of the barrel at the receiver. A beautiful and rare pre-war pump action .22 cal.rifle. FFL or C&R required. No sales to California, New rimfire This is a Jersey, New York City or Hawaii. Est. $900-1200 HWAC# 102000 Remington UMC Lot# 4650 Winchester model 12 shotgun This is a model 12 poly choke double derringer in take-down shotgun with an original .41 cal. rim-fire. It is a scabbard. An excellent 12 ga. has a short tube with a poly tube choke parts gun that needs attached to the end of the barrel. An excellent looking as well as ergonomic some TLC. Remington shotgun dating from the 1920’s. In fact the scabbard has the initials D.J.A. Arms Co and Union and dated 1926. A Winchester letter can be obtained from the Cody Firearms Museum if the buyer desires the history of this gun. An Metallic Cartridge co. joined forces in 1912 which makes this piece excellent shooter as well as a collectible fine condition shotgun. FFL or C&R required. No sales to California, New Jersey, New York City or a product of c.1912-1925. The spring and action are working the Hawaii. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 102010 hinge has been replaced with a well made aluminum piece. One side grip is fine the other side needs repairs. This gun is a Curio and Relic which requires an FFl or C&R license. Excellent project gun for the advanced or not so advanced gunsmith. FFL or C&R required. No sales to California, New Jersey, New York City or Hawaii. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 103375 Lot# 4645 Three boxes of Bertram Lot# 4651 Winchester model 67 Brass .360 Rook rifle ammo. These single shot bolt action rifle This are Australian made .360 cal. 2 1/4 in. is a early pre-war bolt action single brass. There a total of 60 rounds of un- shot rifle caliber .22 short, long, and primed brass. The logo for the Bertram long rifle. A wonderful bolt action gun Brass company is the Kangaroo on the used for teaching young hunters, Boy head-stamp. No sales to California, Scouts, and any other shooter who wanted to learn how to shoot bolt Hawaii, New Jersey, Connecticut, and action rifles . A very historic and collectible Winchester rifle. Excellent New York City. Est. $50-80 HWAC# condition and great addition to an y Winchester collection. FFL or C&R required. No sales to California, New Jersey, New York City or 91461 Hawaii. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 102007 Lot# 4646 Two boxes of Peters Lot# 4652 Winchester model 94 .30-40 Krag Army Blanks This is a saddle-ring carbine This is a turn of lot of two boxes of .30-40 Krag Army the century classic model ‘94 saddle- blanks. Clearly this ammo. was used for ring (not a replica) carbine. In the training during the Spanish-American historic caliber .25-35 cal. These early War. This is a collection of 40 rounds. saddle-rings were generally of the .25- No sales to California, Hawaii, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York 35 cal. and evolved into the more common .30-30 caliber. This classic City. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 91459 gun is a rare and much desired collectible rifle and caliber. It shows its age but is mechanically excellent. The Cody Firearms Museum will have historic records on this gun if one desires to pursue the history of this gun. FFL or C&R required. No sales to California, New Jersey, New York City or Hawaii. Est. $1500-1800 HWAC# 102009 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 363
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Entertainment Industry Lot# 4653 Hollywood, California Fake Lot# 4658 Hollywood, California Financial Documents for use as 1943 Movie Poster / “ In Old Movie Prop Rare! Over 35 Hollywood Oklahoma “ . Very beautiful, full financial documents that were for size , and believed to be the real movies--all are fake! Stocks, bonds, deal and original. The move started mortgages, depositions, summons, ID John Wayne, Martha Scott, Albert cards. Est. $90-180 HWAC# 44146 Dekker, and a bunch of other swell folks. Do you remember “ Gabby Lot# 4654 Hollywood, California Fake “ Hays ? he was in there too. The Gold Bonds for use as Movie Prop 2 bonds. poster is mounted on canvas, and is Consolidated Gold Mining Corporation $1000 40 1/2” tall x 27” wide. Of course is Gold bond at 10%. Both unissued, No. 8724. a little bigger for the canvas margin. Nothing is filled out. The coupons are blank. In the lower left corner it says” This makes these two pieces great Hollywood Country Of Origin U.S.A”. Near the props! Est. $30-60 HWAC# 44129 right lower corner is also: Morgan Litho. Corp, Cleveland , O. In the Lot# 4655 Hollywood, California lower right corner the Republic 1994 Movie Poster / “ Pictures Logo, and the serial # Western”. Great movie poster, 25158. The condition is really nice, showing many clips of some of with only a few minor fold lines. the greatest western movies Also minute water damage, in the upper left corner. If framed a really ever made. Including...” Gunfight great piece to behold.( RH). Est. $200-400 HWAC# 100590 At The OK Corral”, El Dorado , Gun HillHigh Noon...and “ The Lot# 4659 Hollywood, California 1957 River Of No Return, with Marilyn Movie Poster/ “ She Wore A Yellow Monroe !! Plus a lot more. Poster Ribbon” Here we have a beautiful is in French and English. Printed poster. Its a” RE PRINT” and not the original from 1949. But, it looks in Paris in 1994. Really great great . In this movie “ John Wayne” is Captain Brittles and fighting the condition39 1/2” tall x 27 1/2” Indiansin Monument Valley. Also staring Joanne Dru , John Agar, and a wide, and ready to be hung on lot of other famous folks. The colorization of the poster is really good, your wall, oh...yea...!! Pick you yellow back ground and blue uniforms( That was the colors of the own frame, black is really good. Calvary). Also, this poster is mounted on canvas ( It is called “ Canvas ( RH). Est. $100-150 HWAC# Art “). If framed. it would be beautiful, for your man cave or with your 100591 other western collectibles. Size is 45 1/4” tall x 31” wide. Perfect condition. ( RH ). Est. $200-300 HWAC# 100592 Lot# 4656 Hollywood, California Unknown Movie Poster / “ All My Lot# 4660 Virginia City, Nevada cpre- Hero’s Were Cowboys” Well... here is a 1877 Vintage Virginia City Parade very nice, and unusual item. If you have watched westerns a lot since Enlarged Poster Black & white you were a kid, here is a poster with all of your hero’s shown there. enlarged poster of a parade being held There is the Lone Ranger, Gene Autry, and John Wayne, and a lot of in Virginia City on “B” Street. Stamped other good guys as well. A total of 22 in all. The poster is rectangular, Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society. and is 14 1/4” tall x 28 1/4” in length. It was produced by Ivan Jessie Thought to be post civil war. Beautiful Curtis, and is also signed in black marker, in the lower left hand corner oak frame 41” x 29”. International as well. Would look great on the wall, but fantastic, over the doorway!! Hotel is visible in the background. Est. Perfect condition. ( RH). Est. $50-60 HWAC# 100594 $70-150 HWAC# 102746 Lot# 4661 1936 “Madame Dubarry” Storyboard Movie Photos 12 mounted photos, photos 7.25x9.25”. Est. $300- 400 HWAC# 101768 Lot# 4657 Hollywood, California Lot# 4662 “Scaramouche” Movie 1960’s Movie Poster / “ El Alamo” Mounted Photos (12) 12 mounted Here we have a beautiful poster. It Scaramouche storyboard photos. is mounted on canvas, and called “ Canvas Art”. It was made for the Inscribed 1923. Photos 7.5x9.5”. Mexican market . It is from the Picture : “ El Alamo “ ( The Alamo ). It “Scaramouche (1923) is a silent stared John Wayne ( As Colonel Crockett ), Richard Widmark ( As Jim costume adventure based on the Bowie), and a bunch of other great all time actors. Great colorization, novel Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini, and a nice action poster.Size is about 44” tall x 29 3/4” wide. Perfect directed by Rex Ingram, released by condition. Would look great on you wall. A great addition to your Metro Pictures, and starring Ramón western collection.( RH). Est. $200-400 HWAC# 100593 Novarro, Alice Terry, Lewis Stone, and Lloyd Ingraham.” from wikipedia Est. $300-400 HWAC# 101767 364 May 2019
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Gaming Lot# 4663 Hollywood Movie Press Lot# 4669 Reno, Nevada Rare Nevada Cards (3) 3 approx 11x14” Hollywood Club Gaming and Branded Items press cards. MASH, Beast From Haunted From the Fitzgerald’s Hoard. A rare and Cave, The Nevadan Est. $30-50 HWAC# large group of Nevada Club items. Small 102700 metal hinged box with oval Nevada Club cameo like top application, 4 Lot# 4664 Movie Photos (5) 5 b/w green Nevada Lodge and Nevada Club approx 8x10”. Springtime in the Sierras. plastic spoons, approx 100 metal GF John Wayne and a woman. Yellowstone tokens from Nevada Club/Nevada Lower Fall. 1932 Kongo with Conrad Lodge at Lake Tahoeapprox 30 red plastic key fobs from Nevada Nogle and Virginia Bruce. Military Lodge/Nevada Club. 21 red Nevada Club dice, 16 are still in original ship with soldiers. Est. $30-60 HWAC# red pair packaging. 1889 Canvas US Mint coin bag with red Gold Street 101732 Inn Casino printed on reverse. Round serrated edge Nevada Club/ Nevada Lodge metal token. Nevada Club I Owe You pad #7354-7400. Lot# 4665 The Notorious Landlord 14 plastic Nevada Club and Nevada Lodge chip trays. A very nice and Poster with Jack Lemon Sig Theatre interesting gaming group! Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 59745 lobby poster for The Notorious Landlord with Jack Lemon autograph. 40x27” Est. $200-300 HWAC# Lot# 4670 , Nevada 1969 Book of 102711 Franklin Mint Gaming Tokens, First Edition Proofs 22 proofs of Nevada Casinos and Hotel Dollar Gaming Tokens. Est. $100-300 HWAC# 85468 Lot# 4666 Vintage Charles Lot# 4671 , Nevada c1900 Gambling Advertising Post Cards 3 Post cards. Naughton Movie Storyboard Mounts Good Fortunes as told by Cards. Three Nines-Health Wealth and Happiness; 26 mounted storuboard photos for Good Fortunes as told by Dice Nine; Good Luck in Business and Love Affairs. a Pilgrim type movie. Most photos Est. $40-80 HWAC# 102764 7.25x9.25”.”Charles John “Charlie” Lot# 4672 , Nevada c1950’s Harolds Club Match Stick Boxes (6) 6 boxes of Naughton (21 April 1886, in Glasgow match stick boxes from Harolds Club. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 102753 – 11 February 1976, in London) was a Scottish comedian. He was a member of The Crazy Gang, and part of a double act with fellow Glaswegian Jimmy Gold. In 1955, he starred in the first Guinness television commercial, playing the zoo-keeper with a German seal.” from wikipedia Est. $300-500 HWAC# 101765 Lot# 4667 Reno, Nevada Gaming Lot# 4673 , Nevada Nevada Club/Nevada Specific Adding Machine from Lodge, NV Token Bag Copper color metal tokens Nevada Club An early adding machine 1.5” wide. NEVADA CLUB RENO / NEVADA CLUB / from the Nevada Club in Reno. This NEVADA LODGE / NEVADA LODGE LAKE TAHOE adding machine is significantly / / REDEEMABLE BY / 1 TOKEN / PLAYER ONLY. different from other adding machines Approx 58# of tokens! From the Nevada Club because it has buttons for various Collection. Est. $800-1500 HWAC# 60802 gaming terms such as parlay and come line, all kinds of interesting things Lot# 4674 Providence, Rhode Island mostly related to horse racing games. Providence, RI 1888 Fire Photo Electronic. Last use apparently 1966. Montage Framed souvenir photo It appears the machine dates from the montage of the great Providence, RI fire 30s. Unusual and probably rare. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 59534 Feb. 16, 1888. Frame 8.25x10.5” Est. $80-100 HWAC# 91493 Lot# 4668 Reno, Nevada Palace Hotel, Reno, NV Corporate Sealer Lever Corporate Sealer Est. $60-100 HWAC# 101720 Lot# 4675 Games/Points Counter Rare games and points counter, circa 1880-1910. 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches. Est. $60-120 HWAC# 101175 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 365
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Gaming Lot# 4676 c1900-1930 Keno Goose, Vintage A Lot# 4681 Four CDVs of Union Civil beautiful original wood Keno Goose, without the War Generals & Officers Lot of 4 board for the balls. Numbered balls inside. Two different.1) Two CDVs of General Ben. piece constructed base, all original. These have Butler. One is of a sketch, the other is been reproduced, but this original is a beauty, real photo. Butler was a lawyer and retaining the medium dark stain. Base is 16” Mass. legislator who occupied New diameter , 22” tall. c 1900-1930. Very ornate, quite Orleans and was the military governor charming. Est. $400-1200 HWAC# 49501 of Louisiana. He was Commander of of the Army of the James. He resigned in 1865, became a congressman, governor of Mass. and Lot# 4677 Yukon, Alaska 1903 Inca was elected to the House of Rep. He had a leadership role in the Dredging Company # 6 for 2 shares impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. 2) CDV photo of sketch to Clark Drum. Signed by M Kelly and of Major General James McPherson. He joined the army in 1853, president Clark G Drum. Dateline was commander of the army of Tennessee, and was killed in action December 19, 1903. Incorporated at Atlanta on July 22, 1864. 3) CDV photo of sketch of Col. Edward D. 1903. Not cancelled. Black and reddish Baker. He was the only sitting US senator to be killed during the Civil brown on light red safety paper. Eagle War. Lawyer and friend of Lincoln, Baker was killed at Balls Bluff, underprint vignette. Striking to look Virginia in OCt. 1861. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 77610 at. Condition is extremely good. No edge, corner, discoloration or pin hole Lot# 4682 Four CDVs of Union issues. Incorporators were Charles W Pimper, Charles P Rovenburg Civil War Soldiers Lot of 4 different. and George W Nash. Ken Prag Collection Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103556 Included: Civil War private of militia, photo by McCahon of Ohio; Admiral Lot# 4678 Auburn, California 1895 Foote, Admiral & Commander of Auburn, CA Military Ball 1895 South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Program and Ribbon National Guard. died in 1863 from wounds received Second Annual Military Ball, Second at Fr. Donelson; Civil War soldier in 4 button sack coat, photo by Jos. Infantry, NGC, Auburn Opera House. Clutter of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; and US Naval officer (?), photo by Bell of Feb. 22, 1895. Red Ribbon, CO. B. Est. Washington D.C. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 77606 $100-150 HWAC# 81433 Lot# 4683 1868 General U.S. Grant Medal Obv.: General U.S. Grant / 1868; Rev.: I Propose to Fight It Out on This Line / It It / takes All / Summer. Br., rd., 27 mm, holed. Est. $70-100 HWAC# 104148 Lot# 4679 1960’s Civil Defense Lot# 4684 c1900’s Knives with Records / 13 items. Item # 1 of 13 Sheaths 1 Knife made in Germany with : “Stars For Defense” with the Dixie antler handle & white metal. The blade Land All Stars n Jay Jackson.Item # 2 reads “Solingen Cutlery, B. Svoboda/ of 13: Standard Program Library with Made in Germany. this knife comes voice tracks by Michael Douglas & Bob with a sheath that was not made with Crosby. Item # 3 of 13: The Treasury this knife, but was made in the USA. Department: U.S. Savings Bond Division, Is embossed “The George Lawrence featuring the Chordetts. Item # 4 of 13: Company; The other knife is from the The Standard Program Library with the U.S. Marine Corps, is stamped Camillus, N.Y. blade is 7” length, with Elm City Four.Item # 5 of 13: War & Navy Departments: “ Showtime”. handle approx. 11.5” length. This knife comes with the original sheath. Item # 6 o 13: The Treasury Department with Rosemary Clooney, & Est. $80-120 HWAC# 102752 The Mills Brothers. Item # 7 of 13: “ Stars For Defense” with The Four Aces. Item # 8 of 13: Treasury Department with John Rait. Item # 9 of Lot# 4685 Medals of Valor 13: The Standard Program Library : The Delmonico Four.Item # 10 of World War 2 Gallantry and 13: The Standard Program Library: Another group of songs by The Valor medals. In the original Delmonico Four.Item # 11 of 13 : Same as Items #9& #10 . Item # 11 gold leaf jewelry cases, Three of 13: The Treasury Department: with Hoagy Carmichael. Item #12 of Medals are offered here. The 13” The Standard library : The Elm City Four.Item # 13 of 13: “ Stars United States Military ‘SILVER Foe Defense” with Vaughn Monroe. ( * Note: All of the records are 33 STAR’ Medal.”For Gallantry in 1/3, and in good condition Most have original , dust covers, while Action” Award. The “BRONZE some need a little cleaning, but will play well.) If you like the Big Band STAR: “Heroic or Meritorious era, and a lot of good songs, here they are.And, the price is right...Good Achievement” Medal and Luck!! ( RH)> Est. $200-300 HWAC# 100596 the”DISTINGQUISHED FLYING CROSS”Medal For Bravery Lot# 4680 Civil War Civil War in Aviation and Air Combat. Ambrotype Photo Beautiful These are three of the Nation’s Ambrotype of Civil War Union Soldier highest Awards for Military with blue uniform, with blue velvet Accomplishments .All Original interior & embossed leather on case. WW2 And Possibly Korean War 5” x 6.25” Slight wear on case, please in original cases and condition. A inspect. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 80870 rare Honor to own these. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 75701 366 May 2019
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Minerals Lot# 4686 1863 Secretary of the Lot# 4691 Allegheny, California Gold Navy Civil War Letter May 6th 1863 Nugget in Quartz From the 16 to 1 handwritten letter from Gideon Welles, mine, a beautiful gold nugget with Secretary of the Navy to Major W.B. white quartz. 19 mm, 4.4 grams. Est. Stack, quartermaster, Marine Corps $80-150 HWAC# 104146 Washington requesting payment for repairs to the Marine Barracks at Lot# 4692 Calaveras County, California Charlestown, Mass. Gideon Welles, Gold in Quartz from Calaveras, nicknamed “Father Neptune”, was the California Beautiful white quartz, United States Secretary of the Navy approx 40 x 28 x 15 mm, with bright yellow gold. Total weight 19.21 from 1861 to 1869, a cabinet post he was awarded after supporting gm. After a period of time in Virginia City, Nevada, Mark Twain headed Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election. Although opposed to the Union further west to Calaveras County, California. His adventures there are blockade of Southern ports, he duly carried out his part of the Anaconda part of his book, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.” Plan, largely sealing off the Confederate coastline and preventing the Here is a specimen from that locality for you to commemorate that exchange of cotton for war supplies. This is viewed as a major cause of colorful time in the history of the American West. Est. $100-200 Union victory in the Civil War, and his achievement in expanding the HWAC# 103125 Navy almost tenfold was widely praised. Welles was also instrumental in the Navy’s creation of the Medal of Honor.(wikipedia) Est. $100- Lot# 4693 Humboldt County, California 200 HWAC# 81319 Gold Nugget from Humboldt Co., California This is a 5.75 gm gold Lot# 4687 1861, 1864 Two Civil War nugget from Humboldt Co., California, approx 21 x 13 x 4 mm. There Letters 1) Patriotic (roughly torn) is a small piece of white quartz surrounded by the shiny gold that you cover with patriotic American Flag can see in the photo. Est. $250-400 HWAC# 103127 stationary. “What exciting times we are having in the usually quiet United Lot# 4694 Nevada County, States. Brother fighting against brother. California Gold in Quartz It seems dreadful this Civil War, yet I from Nevada County, wouldn’t stop it now if I could.” She goes California The northern on to tell that one of her brothers has Sierra Nevada is home to enlisted in Col. Gordon’s Regiment that numerous important gold is now encamped near Boston and drilling. 2) This is from Benjamin deposits. These include the Wight from Centerville, New York to LL Barclay of Bedford, PA. “It famous lode districts and truly seems hard that our brave boys cannot live to enjoy the freedom placer deposits of Nevada they are fighting for...” “This great rebellion must be crushed.” (Potter County which were prolific Collection) Est. $90-180 HWAC# 59424 producers for nearly a century, starting in the 1850’s. This Lot# 4688 , Alaska Gold in Quartz and specimen features leaf gold in Green Schist Gold in quartz and green quartz matrix with associated schist from a collection in Washington, pyrite crystals. This aesthetic where may of the really good Alaska native gold specimen was specimens are today. It is believed previously in the mineral these specimens, because of their very collection of Wisconsin different geology/mineralogy, came industrialist, F. John Barlow. from the Alaska-Juneau/ Treadwell ore Dimensions (cm): 3.7 H x 2.3 deposits, as referenced in Light, T.D. et W x 1.4 D. Location: Nevada Co., California, USA Est. $2500-5000 al, USGS Bull 1857b, 1989. This type of HWAC# 53103 gold in quartz is generally not a product of California, Nevada or most other areas. There are three specimens here, 2.58 troy oz total. They are “raw” and have not been enhanced by acid leach. The largest (and richest) is about 1.5” in diameter. Est. $1800-3000 HWAC# 78470 Lot# 4689 , Alaska Gold Nugget from Lot# 4695 Toulumne County, California Alaska This is a hefty gold nugget, Gold Nugget from Tuolumne Co., weighing in at 17.6 gm, approx 35 x 17 California This is a gorgeous piece x 9 mm, from Alaska. It contains small amounts of white quartz, but of leaf gold from Tuolumne County, California, approx 15 x 8 mm, what you see is bright yellow gold. The heft of this piece in the hand is protected and displayed in a 30 mm plastic capsule on a black very satisfying for its size. Est. $750-1000 HWAC# 103128 velveteen cushion. Est. $80-100 HWAC# 103126 Lot# 4690 Jerome, Arizona Native Lot# 4696 , California Gold in Copper Nugget, Jerome, Arizona Quartz from California A set of gold This is a very heavy specimen of native specimens from the home of the 49-ers copper from the United Verde Mine in Gold Rush: one 4.44 gm piece of white quartz with streaks of yellow Jerome, Arizona, approx 90 x 60 x 25 gold, approx 20 x 15 x 6 mm; one 2.65 gm white quartz pebble with mm. It also appears to contain some leaf gold, approx 15 x 10 mm; and one 30 mm diameter plastic capsule reddish cuprite, greenish malachite, containing several small pieces of white quartz studded with bright and pale bluish chrysocolla, and it is yellow gold, total weight 2.21 gm. Sum total weight of all quartz and contained in a highly altered schistose gold is approx 0.30 Troy Oz. Est. $400-800 HWAC# 103124 rock. The United Verde was one of the first large-scale open-pit and underground copper mining operations in Arizona, and it was the seed-bed for numerous developments in modern copper mining, including the use of very large shovels and haul trucks to move huge amounts of ore and overburden. Est. $100-250 HWAC# 103085 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 367
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Minerals Lot# 4697 , California Gold Leaf Lot# 4701 Leadville, Colorado Wire Specimen from California This Gold from Ibex Mine, Leadville, fine, California leaf gold specimen Colorado This rich, wire gold was previously in the mineral specimen was uncovered by metal collection of F. John Barlow detector during the last 20 years. The (Specimen #G-157). Barlow was specimen was most recently in the passionate about collecting native mineral collection of Bryan K. Lees, gold specimens and traveled owner of the famous Sweet Home the world to secure superb Rhodochrosite Mine in Alma, Colorado specimens for his collection. He is (BLK Collection #5559). The Leadville mining district, in Lake County, acknowledged as one of America’s Colorado, contains one of the largest lead-zinc-silver-gold deposits in most prominent private mineral the world. Discovered in 1858, the district has produced more than $5 collectors during the 1970’s until billion worth of metals. The history of mining in the Leadville district the early 2000’s. Barlow founded describes a series of booms and busts. Prospectors working their way and operated AZCO Inc., a major up the Arkansas River drainage discovered gold in stream gravels piping contractor, specializing along California Gulch in 1860, precipitating a robust but short-lived in industrial and power plant boom, and the first lode gold deposit was discovered on Printer Boy (including nuclear) construction and pipe fabrication. He assembled Hill along the upper flanks of California Gulch in 1868. Dimensions one of the best and largest privately held mineral collections in the (cm): 3.3 H x 6.5 W x 1.5 D. 66.7 grams. Location: Ibex Mine, Breece world, over 5,000 high-quality specimens. Barlow won many awards Hill, Leadville, Leadville District, Lake Co., Colorado, USA Est. $9000- in the field of mineral collecting, including the Ed McDole Memorial 15000 HWAC# 53109 Trophy in 1975 and 1978, the Walt Lidstrom Memorial Award in 1993, the Paul Desautels Award in 1993, and the highest honor, the Carnegie Lot# 4702 Teller County, Mineralogical Award in 2000. Dimensions (cm): 3.1 H x 1.7 W x 2.2 D. Colorado Microcline v. 6.2 grams. Location: California, USA Est. $2200-3500 HWAC# 53108 Amazonite and Quartz v. Smoky from Smoky Hawk Lot# 4698 Creede, Colorado Mine, Colorado This superb Dendritic Silver Specimen from amazonite and smoky quartz Creede, Colorado Very fine dendritic/ specimen is from the Smoky wire silver specimen attributed to the Homestake Mine in Creede, Hawk Mine, Teller County, Colorado, approx 20 x 20 x 20 mm. Easily visible dendrites of silver Colorado. Amazonite is a metal are growing over dusty hematite/limonite with small clear variety of microcline feldspar crystals, possibly calcite. Est. $100-250 HWAC# 103033 colored blue to green by small amounts of interstructural Lot# 4699 Creede, Colorado High- lead, and possibly affected Grade Silver Ore Slab, Creede, by natural radiation over a long geological period. The Lake George/ Colorado High-grade silver ore slab Florissant area has produced some of the finest smoky quartz and from the homestake Mine in Creede, amazonite specimens in the world. This bright blue-green amazonite Colorado, approx 85 x 50 x 6 mm. Very crystal cluster exhibits some subtle white stripes and caps caused by dense with silvery-grey mineralization a late stage overgrowth of colorless microcline or albite feldspar. The in white quartz. The original collector specimen also includes one well-formed dark brown crystal of smoky did not note the specific mine, but quartz. As is common with Colorado amazonite crystal clusters, the Homestake produced 25 million ounces of silver from the Bulldog specimen is repaired (2x) and restored (2x). Dimensions (cm): 3.5 H x underground mine before it closed in 1985 due to depressed metal 6.2 W x 5.5 D. Location: Florissant, Teller County, Colorado, USA Est. prices. Rio Grande Silver, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hecla, $1000-2625 HWAC# 53013 is now re-assessing the Bullfrog underground workings for future development. Est. $100-250 HWAC# 103050 Lot# 4703 Kellogg, Idaho High-Grade Silver Ore, Kellogg, Idaho High-grade Lot# 4700 Leadville, Colorado silver ore from the Sunshine Mine near Wire Gold in Quartz from Ibex Kellogg, Idaho, approx 135 x 75 x 50 Mine, Leadville, Colorado An mm. Specimen is metamorphosed important, rich specimen of wire quartzite with encrustations of silvery- gold in quartz from the historically grey mineralization identified by the significant Ibex / Little Jonny Mine collector as pyrargyrite -- a silver- area. Margaret “Molly” Brown, who antimony-sulfide, sometimes called became known as “The Unsinkable ruby silver when it appears reddish in Molly Brown”, moved to Leadville color. The original collector identified this piece as coming from the when she was 18. In 1886 she D-Vein at the 3700-foot level of the Sunshine Mine. This is a nice-size married a mining engineer who specimen from this famous silver mining district that will be good for was twelve years older, James J. display on a desk or shelf. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 103063 Brown. The Brown family acquired great wealth in 1893 when Brown Lot# 4704 Kellogg, Idaho Native was instrumental in the discovery of a substantial gold ore seam at the Silver on Cerrusite, Bunker Hill Mine, Little Jonny Mine owned by his employers, the Ibex Mining Company. Idaho Small 20 x 15 mm specimen of Margaret Brown became famous because of her survival of the 1912 crystalline cerrusite (lead carbonate) on which are growing numerous sinking of the RMS Titanic, after exhorting the crew of Lifeboat No. 1-to-2 mm clusters of native silver from the Bunker HIll Mine near 6 to return to look for survivors. This bright, well crystallized wire Kellogg, Idaho. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103036 gold specimen was recovered from mine dumps on Breece Hill several decades ago by metal detection. Dimensions (cm): 2 H x 2.5 W x 1.3 D. 11.1 grams. Location: Ibex Mine, Breece Hill, Leadville, Leadville District, Lake Co., Colorado, USA Est. $1400-3000 HWAC# 53112 368 May 2019
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Minerals Lot# 4705 Battle Mountain, Nevada High- Lot# 4710 Candelaria Mine, Nevada Grade Silver Ore, Battle Mtn, Nevada Very High-Grade Silver-Lead Ore, heavy silver-lead ore specimen from the Candelaria, Nevada High-grade silver- Elmquist Prospect near Battle Mountain, lead ore from the Candelaria Mine, Nevada, approx 105 x 90 x 80 mm. Massive Mineral County, Nevada, approx 90 x 60 black sulfide assemblage includes abundant x 65 mm. Original collector noted the silver-bearing galena -- lead sulfide, which presence of cerrusite (lead carbonate) shows curved distortion of the normally and anglesite (lead sulfate) and galena. cubic crystal structure suggesting of the A hand lens reveals the white crystals presence of silver to some observers; of the sulfate and carbonate along with iridescent blue-green-purple covelite -- a rare form of copper sulfide; shiny cubic faces of galena and dark silvery grey minerals that are golden yellow pyrite -- iron sulfide; brassy yellow chalcopyrite -- probably argentite (silver sulfide). Yellow and orange iron oxides are copper-iron sulfide; and powdery white cerrussite -- lead carbonate. also present in what appears to be a brecciated rhyolite. The specimen This is a spectacular specimen for its representation of the mining is quite dense for its size. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 103055 district and its splendid assemblage of ore-bearing minerals. Est. $500-750 HWAC# 103087 Lot# 4711 Diamondfield, Nevada 1906 High- Grade Gold Ore, Diamondfield, Nevada Lot# 4706 Bernice District, Nevada High-grade gold ore from the Daisy Mine, High-Grade Antimony Ore, Bernice Diamondfield, Nevada, approx 50 x 35 x 25 District, Nevada Two pieces of high- mm. Crystalline quartz with occasional flecks grade antimony ore from the Antimony of gold or pyrite are visible under a hand King Mine in the Bernice District, Churchill lens along with iron-oxide staining. Original County, Nevada, approx 65 x 43 x 35 mm collector identified bismuth flakes, but these and 30 x 30 x 15 mm. Massive quartz with are not evident to this describer. Specimen is dark, silvery-grey mineralization, probably valuable as a representative sample of this long-closed mining area. stibnite (antimony sulfide) which is the Est. $40-80 HWAC# 103058 predominant antimony-bearing mineral in the district along with silver, gold, and arsenic. Mining in the district began in the 1880s, and Lot# 4712 Diamondfield Mine, antimony was being recovered in small amounts in the early 1900s, Nevada High-Grade Gold-Telluride during both World Wars, and up into the 1960s. Today the ruins of Ore, Goldfield, Nevada High-grade the town and mine are still visible, but access is limited to brave 4WD gold-telluride ore from the Great Bend explorers. Est. $120-250 HWAC# 103064 Mine, Goldfield District, Diamondfield Subdistrict, Esmeralda County, Nevada, Lot# 4707 Bullfrog, Nevada High- approx 70 x 55 x 35 mm. Original Grade Silver-Gold Ore, Bullfrog, collector identified famantinite -- a Nevada Three pieces of high-grade copper-antimony-sulfide, pyrite, and silver-gold ore from the Original black gold-telluride mineralization. Bullfrog Mine in Bullfrog, Nevada, Under a hand lens, bright yellow pyrite and shiny silver mineralization approx 30 x 20 mm to 45 x 45 mm. is observed along with a greenish-yellow secondary mineralization Quartz matrix with abundant clear coating the brecciated white quartz matrix. Est. $80-160 HWAC# calcite crystals, some stained green by copper oxide minerals. Dark 103078 quartz probably contains argentite. Est. $80-100 HWAC# 103047 Lot# 4713 Eureka, Nevada High- Lot# 4708 Candelaria, Nevada High- Grade Silver Ore, Eureka, Nevada Grade Silver Ore, Candelaria, Nevada Two pieces of high-grade silver ore High-grade silver ore from the Candelaria from the Eureka District, Eureka Mine, Candelaria, Mineral County, Nevada. County, Nevada, approx 80 x 62 x 30 Massive white quartz specimen riddled mm and 45 x 40 x 30 mm. Mostly white with silvery-grey mineralization, possibly quartz with clusters of dark, silvery- argentite -- a silver sulfide. Original grey mineral, probably argentite or collector also identified dark anglesite -- a lead sulfate. The Candelaria related silver-bearing minerals. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103052 Mine originally produced from silver vein deposits as early as the mid- 1860s. A larger mining operation opened in 1`980 but was forced to Lot# 4714 Gilbert, Nevada High- close in 1982 by low silver prices. A buyout and higher prices saw Grade Silver Ore, Gilbert, Nevada the mine re-open in 1983 as an open-pit operation until the late High-grade silver ore from the 1990s. Silver Standard now owns the property and has it in care and Mammoth Mine near Gilbert, maintenance status until silver prices improve. Est. $100-200 HWAC# Esmeralda County, Nevada, approx 65 103083 x 65 x 50 mm. Massive white and clear quartz specimen with spots and specks Lot# 4709 Candelaria Mine, Nevada High- of dark, silvery-grey mineralization, Grade Lead-Silver-Copper Ore, Candelaria, probably argentite or pyrargyrite. Nevada High-grade lead-silver-copper ore The Gilbert Mining District is located from the Candelaria Mine in Candelaria, between Coaldale and Tonopah north Mineral County, Nevada, approx 90 x 70 x of US-6/US-95. It was active from the 1890’s at the Carrie mine which 55 mm. The original collector card identifies produced small amounts of lead and silver. Limited production of gold the yellowish-green and yellowish brown began in 1924 from shallow underground mining on the Last Hope, material as bindheimite, -- a lead-antimony- Black Mammoth and Monte Cristo vein structures. Exploration in the oxide that is known to occur at this locality. The presence of copper early 1970’s focused on porphyry copper mineralization which then is also signaled by the appearance of flakes of malachite under a hand led to the discovery of open-pit minable gold in the early 1980’s. By lens. There is abundant limonite and possibly goertite, both iron 1988, Kincaid Exploration and Mining Co (Kemco) began a heap leach oxides, throughout the specimen. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 103074 operation mining from the McLean Pit. Hecla acquired the Monte Cristo property in 2012. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103076 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 369
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Minerals Lot# 4715 Gold Point, Lot# 4720 Goldfield, Nevada 1905 High-grade Gold Sulfide Ore, Nevada High-Grade Goldfield, Nevada Two pieces of high-grade gold sulfide ore specimen Silver-Lead Ore, Gold from the Mohawk Extension Mine in Goldfield, Nevada, each approx 30 x 30 Point, Nevada High-grade mm. They are denser than one would expect for their size. Original collector silver-lead ore from the describes them containing massive goldfieldite -- a silvery-gray, copper-tellurium-sulfide, and famatinite -- a copper-antimony-sulfide. Hornsilver Mining District The smaller piece is almost entirely a dense, silvery-grey, metallic material, and the larger piece is brecciated white quartz or feldspar in Esmeralda County, shot through with the same silvery-gray mineral. Est. $80-150 HWAC# Nevada, approx 85 x 55 x 60 103042 mm. The district is located between the Nevada- California border and Lida Junction. Under a hand lens the specimen is coarse crystalline quartz stained with iron oxides and abundant silvery-grey mineralization, probably silver-bearing galena. In one portion appears a beautiful cluster of hairlike native wire silver. Lot# 4721 Goldfield, Est. $150-250 HWAC# 103059 Nevada 1909 High-Grade Lot# 4716 Goldfield, Nevada Gold Gold-Barite Ore, Goldfield, Sulfide Ore from Goldfield, Nevada High-grade gold specimen, approx 85 Nevada High-grade gold- x 50 mm, from the Rogers Goldfield Syndicate Lease of the Red King Claim barite from the Sandstorm of the Florence Mine in Goldfield, Mine in Goldfield, Nevada, Nevada. Original collector identified approx 70 x 55 mm. black metallic crystals as goldfieldite, Original collector identifies a distinctive copper-tellurium-sulfide goldfieldite -- a copper- mineral, along with flecks of gold and pyrite. A fine drusy quartz occurs tellurium-sulfide, and on some surfaces, and some pyrite and gold flecks can be spotted with bismuthinite -- a bismuth a hand lens. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 103038 sulfide. These form the dark, silvery-gray clusters amidst Lot# 4717 Goldfield, Nevada High- Grade Gold Ore, Goldfield, Nevada a light tan background High-grade gold specimen from the Combination Mine in Goldfield, Nevada, matrix of barite -- a barium approx 70 x 50 mm. Half-inch-wide sulfate. Under the hand lens, flecks of yellow gold or pyrite can be seen. band contains visible gold/pyrite/ The collector notes that the mined date was 1909 for this specimen. marcasite with needle-like black crystals of bismuthinite -- a bismuth Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103043 sulfide, in a white quartz matrix. Much of the specimen is a dark grey, metallic Lot# 4722 Goldfield, Nevada High- mineral, possibly famatinite -- a copper-antimony-sulfide mineral Grade Gold-Bismuth Ore, Goldfield, found in the Goldfield district. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 103048 Nevada High-grade gold-bismuth ore from the January Mine near Goldfield, Lot# 4718 Goldfield, Nevada High- Esmeralda County, Nevada, approx Grade Gold Ore, Goldfield, Nevada 75 x 85 x 45 mm. Massive quartzite High-grade gold ore specimen from the piece with abundant dark grey Hat Lease in Goldfield, Nevada, approx mineralization, possibly argentite 125 x 100 x 70 mm. Highly brecciated, -- a silver sulfide. Under a hand lens, silica-filled specimen with abundant needle-like dark crystals appear in the clear and druzy quartz, occasionally quartz, possibly goldfieldite -- a copper- peppered with dark black crystals, tellurium sulfide -- identified by the possibly argentite, and flecks of yellow original collector. Flecks of gold are visible under the lens along with gold or pyrite. Dark grey streaks druzy quartz. Original collector also identified famatinite -- a copper- permeate the massive quartz, possibly antimony sulfide. The January Mine was a small producer known for more argentite or cerargyrite (a.k.a. chlorargyrite -- a silver chloride) gold, silver, and antimony that began as a lease in 1904 and produced as identified by the original collector. This is an attractive specimen at least a million dollars worth of metal before being consolidated in for its variety of coloration and connection with the history of the a merger creating the Goldfield Consolidated Mines in 1906 (mindat. Tonopah Mining District. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 103072 org). Est. $150-250 HWAC# 103089 Lot# 4719 Goldfield, Nevada High- Lot# 4723 Goldfield, Nevada High- grade Gold Sulfide Ore from Grade Gold-Bismuth Sulfide Ore, Florence Mine High-grade gold sulfide Goldfield, Nevada High-grade gold- ore specimen from the Florence Mine bismuth-sulfide ore, approx 60 x in Goldfield, Nevada, approximately 55 mm, from the Florence Mine in 40 x 33 x 25 mm. Matrix is similar Goldfield, Nevada. Blue-gray quartz blue-gray quartz that appears in other with greenish-yellow efflorescence Florence Mine specimens, and there suggesting the presence of copper are streaks of reddish hematite with minerals. Bismuth is known to occur flecks of visible pyrite. Est. $80-150 in the district along with tellurium and HWAC# 103032 antimony, which could be incorporated in the bismuthinite, famatinite, and goldfieldite identified by the original collector. This describer can see occasional flecks of pyrite amidst the copper and iron-oxide staining. Est. $80-100 HWAC# 103040 370 May 2019
Lot# 4724 Goldfield, Nevada High-Grade DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Minerals Gold-Silver Ore, Goldfield, Nevada High- grade gold-silver ore from the January Mine Lot# 4729 Lander County, Nevada c1950s in Goldfield, Nye County, Nevada, approx Crystalline Cinnabar, McCoy Mine, Nevada 125 x 85 x 60 mm. Highly brecciated, These are three specimens of crystalline quartz-filled, rhyolite porphyry, with cinnabar (HgS) from the McCoy Mine , druzy quartz-filled cavities and densely Lander County, Nevada, approx 55 x 45 x 30 mineralized with dark, silver-grey material, mm, 55 x 30 x 30 mm, and 25 x 18 x 15 mm. probably gold- and silver-bearing argentite. The January Mine was Specimens appear to be a rhyolite breccia on one of several producers in the Goldfield District that have long been which have been deposited encrustations of closed. This specimen marks that great history as an attractive piece in deep red cinnabar crystals. Cinnabar does its own right and as part of the legacy that brought significant money not often occur in such well-formed crystals. and manpower to central Nevada in the early 1900s. Est. $150-250 Original collector notes that this specimen was originally mined in the HWAC# 103071 1950s. Est. $200-450 HWAC# 103054 Lot# 4725 Goldfield, Nevada 1905 High-Grade Lot# 4730 Lodi, Nevada c1880s High- Gold-Telluride Ore, Florence Mine High- Grade Silver Ore, Illinois Mine, Nevada grade gold-telluride ore from the Florence Mine High-grade silver ore from the Illinois Mine, in Goldfield, Nevada, approximately 55 x 45 x 30 near the site of Lodi, north of Gabbs, Nye mm. Original collector identified this specimen County, Nevada, approx 90 x 90 x 90 mm. A as “birds-eye porphyry” with scattered mass of white quartz studded with clusters Calaverite crystalsblack tellurides, and pyrite of silvery-grey mineralization, probably in dense, blue-gray quartz, and a mined date argentite (silver sulfide), with black spots of of 1905. Flecks of black-silvery crystals and golden pyrite are visible pyrolusite (manganese oxide). The Illinois under a hand lens. Mindat notes that tellurides are known to occur in Mine is part of a cluster of mining operations the Goldfield Mining District in the distinctively named Goldfieldite, a that date back to the mid 1800s. Some structures remain, including copper-tellurium-sulfide. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103031 foundations of a mill and a wooden headframe. The remoteness of the site lead to the closure of the operations in the early 1900s, but some Lot# 4726 Goldfield, Nevada High- sources indicate that significant mineral resources remain for future Grade Silver-Gold Ore, Goldfield, development. Est. $120-250 HWAC# 103060 Nevada High-grade silver and gold ore specimen from the Jumbo Extension Lot# 4731 Lovelock, Nevada Cinnabar Mine in Goldfield, Nevada, approx 105 and Metacinnabar Specimen, x 85 mm. Original collector identified Lovelock, Nevada Four specimens argentite -- a silver sulfide, bismuthite from the Pershing Quicksilver Mine -- a bismuth sulfide, and famatinite in the Antelope Springs District east -- a copper-antimony-sulfide, crystals. of Lovelock, Nevada, approx 45 x 35 mm to 65 x 45 mm. Each piece Some gold-colored flecks are visible has rare crystalline red cinnabar (HgS) and more rare metallic gray with a hand lens interspersed with widespread silvery-gray material metacinnabar crystals (also HgS, but in a different crystal system). embedded in white quartz with some fine drusy material in various Though easily visible without a hand lens, the crystals are spectacular places. One side of the specimen has a yellowish stain, and the other under even moderate magnification. Some ruins of concrete structures surfaces appear to be freshly exposed. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 103039 and processing equipment still exist at the site. Est. $200-500 HWAC# 103035 Lot# 4727 Goldyke, Nevada High- Grade Gold-Silver Ore, Goldyke, Lot# 4732 Lovelock, Nevada Rare Nevada High-grade gold-silver oxide Crystalline Cinnabar, Lovelock, ore from the Gold Crown Property Nevada Four separate specimens of the Goldyke, Nye County, Nevada, of mercury ore from the Pershing approx 45 x 25 x 25 mm. Original Quicksilver Mine east of Lovelock, collector identified cerargyrite (a.k.a. Nevada, each approximately 30 x 30 mm, and each with deep red chlorargyrite, silver chloride) -- a crystals of cinnabar (HgS). Cinnabar is most commonly found in secondary mineralization caused by massive form and rarely is discovered in crystals large enough to weathering of silver sulfides in desert environments. Specimen has appreciate. These crystals are five or more millimeters across, well- reddish-orange iron oxide staining with tiny flecks of gold and pyrite formed with a high luster on the faces. The original collector noted in a quartz matrix. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103053 that these were mined in 1982. Est. $200-500 HWAC# 103037 Lot# 4728 Humboldt County, Nevada Lot# 4733 Manhattan, Nevada High-Grade Orpiment & Realgar, Humboldt Co., Fluorite-Gold Ore, Manhattan, Nevada High- Nevada Large, mounted specimen grade fluorite-gold ore from the 200-foot level of red-orange realgar and yellowish of the Thanksgiving Mine near Manhattan, Nye orpiment, both arsenic sulfide minerals County, Nevada, approx 110 x 85 x 70 mm. but with different crystal structures. Massive quartzite piece with druzy quartz and The paper label on the styrofoam purple fluorite crystals grown in the cracks mount indicates it came from Humboldt and vugs. Black specks seen under the lens are County, Nevada, without any mine identified as tellurides by the original collector name, however, the Getchell Mine in who claims that these sweat gold when heated, the Potosi Mining District of Humboldt however this describer has not tested that. The County, Nevada, 35 miles northeast of Winnemucca, is a well-known Thanksgiving Mine opened on the lower west side collection site. Realgar and orpiment are almost always found together, of Mustang Hill in about 1910 as a low producer since realgar (AsS) converts to orpiment (As2S3) when exposed to air. with a 450-foot incline shaft and an 80-foot vertical shaft. It has seen This is a hard-to-find size of specimen of this unusual mineral. Est. subsequent de-watering and re-sampling into the 1940s, however no $150-300 HWAC# 103075 significant production has occurred there (WesternMiningHistory. com). Est. $150-250 HWAC# 103120 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 371
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Minerals Lot# 4734 Manhattan, Nevada High- Lot# 4739 Rawhide, Nevada High-Grade Grade Gold Ore, Manhattan, Nevada Silver Ore, Rawhide, Nevada High-grade High-grade gold ore specimen from silver ore from the Rawhide Mine, Mineral the Mayflower Mine, located two miles County, Nevada, approx 65 x 50 x 35 mm. west of Manhattan, Nevada, approx 45 Clearly a cemented breccia, this specimen x 45 x 40 mm. Boxwork quartz matrix shows infilling with dark grey quartz, possibly with reddish-brown iron staining. The containing argentite, and secondary oxidation original collector notes the specimen of iron minerals. Original collector identified came from a location two miles west of some of the reddish brown secondary Manhattan, which could place it near the mineralization as cerargyrite, a.k.a. chlorargyrite -- a silver chloride Nemo Mine in Old Manhattan Gulch. Est. that is a weathering product of silver-bearing material in a dry $80-160 HWAC# 103079 environment. The Rawhide Mine and the town of Rawhide have been essentially obliterated by subsequent, large-scale mining operations. Lot# 4735 Manhattan, Nevada High- This is a representative specimen of much earlier operations, however, Grade Silver Ore, Manhattan, Nevada the date of extraction is not known. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103069 High-grade silver ore specimen from the Independence Consolidated Mine, Lot# 4740 Regent, Nevada High-Grade Silver White Caps Property, Central District, Ore, Regent, Nevada High-grade silver ore from Manhattan, Nye County, Nevada, approx the Silver King Mine Ledge, Silver King District, 80 x 65 x 50 mm. Deep red, iron-stained, Lincoln Co., Nevada, approx 75 x 75 x 75 mm. quartz-filled breccia with some druzy Specimen appears to be a quartz-rhyolite breccia quartz. The specimen is attractive for with abundant silvery-grey mineralization, its coloration and connection to this probably argentite. Original collector identified historic mining district. Est. $80-120 embolite, a synonym of bromian chlorargyrite HWAC# 103081 -- a silver chloro-bromide. The specimen is approximately 40% grey mineralized quartz and Lot# 4736 Nye County, Nevada Crystallized very dense for its size. The district is located about halfway between Gold from Round Mountain Mine, Nye Ely and Crystal Springs, Nevada. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 103062 Co., Nevada This specimen demonstrates why crystallized gold specimens from the Lot# 4741 Regent, Nevada High-Grade huge, open-pit Round Mountain Mine so Silver Ore, Silver King Mine, Nevada High- highly prized by mineral collectors. Round grade silver ore from the Silver King Mine in Mountain gold specimens exhibit brilliant Lincoln County, Nevada, approx 65 x 40 x 30 surface luster, incredibly sharp individual mm. Original collector described native silver gold crystals and a wide variety of crystal with cerargyrite (a.k.a. chlorargyrite), and habits. Active exploration and recovery of quartz. Specimen is a rhyolite breccia with crystallized native gold specimens at the abundant white quartz rimmed with dark Round Mountain Mine has come to an end, grey mineralization, possibly argentite. a hand lens reveals druzy all of the gold “ore” is going to the smelter quartz crystals and flecks of silvery mineral that could be the native now ... crystallized gold “treasures” such silver, and some secondary mineralization caused by weathering (the as this piece will become much harder for chlorargyrite). Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103051 collectors to find in the years ahead. Dimensions (cm): 4.8 H x 1 W x 0.3 D. 3.9 grams. Location: Round Mountain Mine, Round Mountain, Lot# 4742 Seven Troughs, Nevada High-Grade Round Mountain District, Toquima Range, Nye Co., Nevada, USA Est. Gold Ore, Seven Troughs, Nevada High-grade $1500-3000 HWAC# 53116 gold ore from the 145-foot level of the Therien Lease of the Minnehaha Group, Seven Troughs Lot# 4737 Rawhide, Nevada Gold- Merger Mining Company, Pershing County, Bearing Slag, Rawhide, Nevada Nevada, approx 55 x 40 x 40 mm. The original This is a piece of refractory material collector notes the locality is about 1/2 mile coated with a thin layer of slag in which north of the site of Mazuma, Nevada, a town that are incorporated small spherules of sprang up in the early 1900s and was wiped out metallic gold and silver. The original by a 20-foot wall of water in a flash flood. This is a brecciated quartzite collector attributes this specimen as with deep red iron-oxide staining of the interstitial and druzy quartz. coming from the Desert Queen Mill in No visible gold is evident under a hand lens, but the collector indicates Rawhide, Nevada. It is approx 110 x the crushed ore pans well. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 103080 90 x 45 mm. The Rawhide Mine and Mill, and its eponymous townsite have Lot# 4743 Seven Troughs, Nevada essentially been scoured off the face of the earth by larger-scale 1907 High-Grade Silver-Gold Ore, mining operations. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 103088 Seven Troughs, Nevada High-grade silver-gold ore specimen from the Prior Lot# 4738 Rawhide, Nevada High- Lease of the Mazuma Hills Mine in Grade Gold-Silver Ore, Rawhide, Seven Troughs, Nevada, approx 45 x 35 Nevada High-grade gold-silver ore x 35 mm. Original collector identified from the Rawhide Mine, Mineral County, the presence of ruby silver, but these Nevada, approx 80 x 55 x 55 mm. may have darkened to silvery grey due Quartz breccia with reddish-brown to exposure to light. Under a hand lens, iron staining and dark, silvery-gray abundant silvery-grey mineralization, mineralization amongst the quartz. probably argentite, is visible along with Rawhide and its eponymous townsite has been largely obliterated by flecks of gold or pyrite in a quartz matrix with iron oxide staining. Est. more recent mining operations and little if anything remains to mark $80-160 HWAC# 103057 that location. Est. $80-100 HWAC# 103077 372 May 2019
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Minerals Lot# 4744 Seven Troughs, Nevada 1907 Lot# 4749 Tonopah, Nevada High-Grade High-Grade Silver-Gold Ore, Seven Gold-Silver Ore, Tonopah, Nevada High- Troughs, Nevada High-grade silver- grade gold-silver ore from the 1130-foot level gold ore from the Harris Lease of the of the North Star Mine near Tonopah, Nevada, Seven Troughs Mine, Florence Mining approx 95 x 70 x 45 mm. Very dense, heavy & Leasing Company, Seven Troughs, specimen, almost entirely mineralized with Nevada, approx 25 x 18 x 11 mm. dark, silvery-grey material. Under a hand Original collector identified cerargyrite lens, a garden of bright yellow-gold electrum (a.k.a. chlorargyrite, silver chloride (an alloy of gold and silver) and even some wire silver can be found. formed by weathering of silver-bearing A few small patches of bright yellow material, probably orpiment, dot ores in dry environments), native the surface. This is a rich specimen from this historic mining district, silver, and iron oxides. Under a hand and a worthy addition to your display or research collection. Est. lens, masses of silvery-gray minerals $200-350 HWAC# 103070 are easily seen along with coatings of secondary silvery-white mineral over sugary quartz. Est. $80-100 HWAC# 103056 Lot# 4750 Tonopah, Nevada High-Grade Silver Ore, Mizpah Mine, Tonopah, Nevada Lot#4745SilverTroughs,Nevada Gold- High-grade silver ore specimen from the Silver Ore, Seven Troughs, Nevada Mizpah Mine in Tonopah, Nevada, approx 50 High-grade gold-silver ore from the x 50 mm. Original collector identified “light Kindergarten Mine near Seven Troughs, ruby silver” (proustite -- a silver-arsenic- Pershing County, Nevada, approx 20 x sulfide), which is originally red but darkens 20 mm. Silvery-gray mineralization in to a silvery gray on exposure to light. This amorphous quartz. Original collector may be the makeup of small dark crystals that determined it contained cerargyrite, occur in some of the quartz on this piece. Est. a.k.a. chlorargyrite -- a silver chloride $80-150 HWAC# 103044 mineral that forms as silver deposits are oxidized. This can be seen as a reddish- Lot# 4751 Tonopah, Nevada High-Grade brown scum on the silvery-gray sulfide Silver Ore, Tonopah, Nevada High-grade mineralization on one end of this specimen. Seven Troughs is now silver ore from the California Tonopah Mine in a ghost town in Pershing County, not far from the town of Lovelock. Tonopah, Nevada, approx 100 x 10 x 40 mm. It was named for the seven water troughs that were built in 1894 Deep red oxidized and brecciated porphyry, by a shepherder named Frank Ward. The town sprang up quickly, with significant iron staining and druzy quartz reaching about 300 full-time residents, and died just as quickly. The grown visible under a hand lens and occasional, Kindergarten Mill, the first processing facility in the area, was built in but not pervasive flecks of gold or pyrite. This is 1907-08. By 1920 the town’s post office had closed. Today some mill a colorful piece of Tonopah mining history which will be an attractive foundations remain, but little else is left. Est. $80-80 HWAC# 103045 display piece or part of a research collection. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 103073 Lot# 4746 Tonopah, Nevada High- grade Gold Ore from Tonopah, Lot# 4752 Tonopah, Nevada High-Grade Silver Nevada High-grade gold ore specimen Ore, Tonopah, Nevada High-grade silver ore from the Desert Queen Mine in Tonopah, from the infamous Belmont Mine in Tonopah, Nye Nevada, approximately 75 x 75 x 50 County, Nevada, approximately 50 x 50 x 30 mm. mm. Iron-stained quartz breccia with Massive white quartz with what appears to be a small pockets of fine quartz crystals thick layer and scattered blobs of argentite -- a flecked with dark sulfide minerals. Est. silver sulfide, on multiple surfaces. The Belmont $80-150 HWAC# 103034 Mine is famous for a deadly fire in 1911 that killed 17 underground miners. William F. “Big Bill” Murphy became Lot# 4747 Tonopah, Nevada High- remembered as the Hero of the Belmont Mine Fire for rescuing Grade Gold Ore, Tonopah, Nevada numerous miners on two trips into the burning mine. His third trip High-grade gold ore from the Keystone to rescue more overcame him. A memorial to Big Bill was dedicated in Shaft of the Keystone Mine in Tonopah, 2006 to commemorate his heroism. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103084 Nye County, Nevada, approx 80 x 55 x 35 mm. Reddish brown porphyry Lot# 4753 Tonopah, Nevada High- with vugs filled with druzy quartz, Grade Silver Ore, Tonopah, Nevada some yellow flecks of gold or pyrite High-grade silver ore from the main are visible under a hand lens as well as vein of the Tonopah Divide Mine, possible reddish barite crystals. A good representative specimen from Esmeralda County, Nevada, approx 65 this well-known mining district. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103065 x 55 x 35 mm. Specimen is a silicified volcanic tuff with bands of dark, Lot# 4748 Tonopah, Nevada High- silvery-grey mineralization, possibly Grade Gold Ore, Wire Electrum, argentite (silver sulfide) and secondary Tonopah, Nevada High-grade chlorargyrite (silver chloride). The gold oxide ore specimen from the Tonopah Divide was originally mined Commodore Mine in Tonopah, Nevada, on a small scale in the early 1900s; approx 85 x 65 mm. Reddish-stain from George Wingfield and Brougher iron oxides is pervasive, and under a reorganized it as the Tonopah-Divide Mining Co. in 1912. Mining hand lens, fine yellowish-metallic wires has continued there, on and off, into the 1990s, and most recently, of electrum -- a natural gold-silver alloy Tonogold leased much of the district as well as staked new claims in -- grow among pinkish-brown adularia the area. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 103066 crystals. Some small leaves of gold are visible in the lens as well. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 103041 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 373
DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Minerals Lot# 4754 Tonopah, Nevada 1908 High-Grade Lot# 4760 , Russia Silver Ore, Tonopah, Nevada High-grade silver Gold Nugget from ore specimen from the Midway Tonopah Mine Russia An extremely in Tonopah, Nevada, approx 75 x 60 x x45 mm. attractive stream-worn Massive quartz with abundant dark, silvery-grey gold nugget with minor mineralization throughout and linear growths of quartz association. silver or pyrargerite (what the original collector This nugget had calls “ferns” within the clear quartz. This is a strikingly attractive ore previously been part specimen for reference or display from this famous mining district. of the world-famous Original collector notes that the specimen was mined in 1908 very gold collection of F. early in the history of the mining of this district. Est. $150-250 HWAC# John Barlow, Appleton, 103068 Wisconsin. (Barlow Collection # 4208). Lot# 4755 Tonopah, Nevada High-Grade Silver Dimensions (cm): 2.5 H x 2 W x 1.3 D. 14.3 grams. Location: Lena River Ore, Tonopah, Nevada Large, high-grade silver Basin, Bulun District, Polar Yakutia, Sakha Republic, Eastern-Siberian ore specimen from the Mizpah Vein, Mizpah Mine, Region, Russia Est. $2400-4000 HWAC# 53106 Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada, approx 160 x 65 x 40 mm. Massive quartzite with thick, dark bands Lot# 4761 , of silvery-gray mineralization throughout along with easily visible pyrite and possibly chalcopyrite on the exposed surfaces. In 1900, a Russia Twinned central Nevada prospector by the name of Jim Butler went looking for a wayward burro, so the story goes, and came upon the second Crystal of Native largest silver strike in Nevada history. Silver and gold production took off almost immediately and the town of Butler began to grow Gold from quickly. By 1905 the name had changed to Tonopah. Mining continued in earnest, only to diminish to practically nothing during the Great Russia A large, Depression. This large specimen will look good on a desk or bookshelf to commemorate a colorful mining history of this famous Nevada spectacular, water- mining district. Est. $300-600 HWAC# 103086 worn, spinel-law Lot# 4756 Tonopah, Nevada High-Grade Silver Ore, Tonopah, Nevada High-grade silver ore twinned crystal specimen from the Grand Trunk Claim in Tonopah, Nevada, approx 50 x 35 mm. Lots of argentite in of native gold. quartz. Fairly dense for its size. Est. $80-100 HWAC# 103046 This specimen Lot# 4757 Tonopah, Nevada High-Grade Silver- was formerly part of the world-famous F. John Barlow Collection of Gold Ore, Tonopah, Nevada High-grade silver- Appleton, Wisconsin - FJB #4162. Over a period of 30 years, Barlow gold ore from the West End Mine near Tonopah, assembled one of the premier private mineral collections in North Nye County, Nevada, approx 90 x 35 x 40 mm. Massive white quartz peppered with small clusters America. Barlow had a passion for well-crystallized gold specimens of dark grey mineralization, possibly argentite. Est. $100-180 HWAC# 103082 and gold nuggets. His collection included over 1,250 gold specimens. Lot# 4758 Tonopah, Nevada High-Grade Silver- Barlow’s Russian gold specimens were especially noteworthy as he Gold Ore, Tonopah, Nevada High-grade silver- gold ore specimen from the Montana Tonopah made 3 purchasing trips in the early 1980’s to select hundreds of Mine, Nye County, Nevada, approx 90 x 55 x 40 mm. Massive quartz permeated by dark, silver- pieces from the gold vaults at the Soviet Union’s Ministry of Finance. grey mineralization, probably argentite, with surface crystals of tarnished chalcopyrite and druzy quartz. Original Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 0.8 W x 0.3 D. 8.4 grams. Location: Lena River collector identified polybasite -- a black monoclinic mineral containing silver, antimony, copper, arsenic, and sulfur -- as the black crystalline Basin, Bulun District, Polar Yakutia, Sakha Republic, Eastern-Siberian material on the surface. This is a very dense and attractive specimen from this famous mining district. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 103067 Region, Russia Est. $5000-7500 HWAC# 53115 Lot# 4759 Yerington, Nevada High-Grade Copper Lot# 4762 , Utah Diamond Drill Ore, Yerington, Nevada High-grade copper ore Cores from Ophir Mine District, Utah from the Blue Jay Mine east of Yerington, Nevada, Here are four diamond drill cores from approx 70 x 50 x 35 mm. Contains native copper the Ophir Mine District in Utah. They crystals, red cuprite, green malachite, silvery are approximately 10, 9, 5 and 4.5 chalcocite, light blue chrysocolla, and some deep inches in length. One has been polished blue azurite in a quartz matrix. Quite heavy for its to a shiny luster. Each shows some size. The Yerington area is home to the Anaconda Open-Pit Copper Mine which operated from 1952 interesting layering and mineralization to 1978 on the west side of the town, and the Nevada Copper Pumpkin Hollow Underground Mine now in development to the northeast of to one degree or another. These are unique display pieces. Est. $80- town. The Blue Jay was a short-lived underground operation in the 200 HWAC# 88619 early 1900s. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103049 Lot# 4763 , Utah High-grade Ore Specimen from Ophir Hill Mine, Utah This lot includes three large pieces of high-grade ore from the Ophir Mine in Tooele County, Utah, primarily a lead- zinc mine with minor amounts of other metals including silver and copper and trace amounts of gold. These three have significant layers of pyrite, chalcopyrite, and possibly bornite, with some green copper oxide mineralization. Total weight is more than eight pounds. Est. $60-120 HWAC# 88608 Lot# 4764 , Utah Ophir Mine District, Utah, High-grade Ore More than five pounds of high-grade ore from the Ophir Hill Mining District consisting of eleven pieces ranging in size from one- inch to four-inch large hand specimens. All have bright massive and crystalline pyrite with some galena and possibly chalcopyrite. Several pieces have white crystalline calcite present. Est. $80-100 HWAC# 88625 374 May 2019
Lot# 4765 , Utah Ophir Mine District, DAY 4 Sun, May 19 Minerals Utah, Mineral Specimens This is a collection of 22 specimens from the Lot# 4771 Fish and Shark Tooth Ophir Mining District in the Oquirrh Fossil Collection Leaf on brown stone. Mountains of Tooele County, Utah. Most Wyoming fish 5x7”slab. Polished shark contain bright massive or crystalline tooth 3.5x3.5”. 2 shadow box fossil pyrite and chalcopyrite. Some display frames 7x11”. Nice display group Est. light green copper staining. Total weight is more than 2.5 pounds and $250-400 HWAC# 101730 specimens range in size from thumb-size to small hand samples. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 88614 Lot# 4772 Fossil of Stingray in Wyoming White Shale Baby Stingray Lot# 4766 , Venezuela Crystallized fossil. Image size: 6.5” x 4.25”, Gold in Quartz from Venezuela A beautifully framed: 18.5” x 16”. This superb example of crystallized gold is from Green River formation, the in quartz from Venezuela. The area upper 3/4 of the area contained many around Santa Elena de Uairen is fish fossils. The bottom contained currently a hotbed of gold exploration. petroleum rich layers. Stingrays are The contrast in color between the very rare, and this is an excellent bright yellow gold and the milky-white example. Est. $700-2000 HWAC# 43852 quartz host rock makes this a beautiful and highly collectible specimen. Dimensions (cm): 4.5 H x 4.5 W x 3.5 D. Location: Santa Elena de Uairen, Bolivar, Venezuela Est. $1750-3000 HWAC# 53105 Lot# 4767 , Venezuela Wire Gold in Quartz from Venezuela A fantastic specimen of wire gold in quartz recovered during the last decade from near surface, gold- bearing quartz veins during the last decade near the town of Santa Elena de Uairen. This specimen was recovered as part of a gold mining project undertaken in part by Bryan K. Lees of Collector’s Edge Minerals, Inc. of Golden, Colorado. Wire gold is among the rarest form of gold crystallization and wire gold specimens are highly prized by collectors. Santa Elena is located in the middle of Venezuela’s famous “La Gran Sabana”, near the border with Brazil and Guyana, gold exploration and small scale mining is extremely active in this area today. Dimensions (cm): 2.7 H x 2.5 W x 3 D. Location: Santa Elena de Uairen, Bolivar, Venezuela Est. $3500-5000 HWAC# 53104 Lot# 4768 , Yukon Territory Beautiful Lot# 4773 Gold Nugget Set with Diamond Gold nugget necklace--24 Gold-Quartz Nugget from the Yukon small nuggets (1.11 ozt) and one large nugget (1.91 ozt) set with a .5 This beautiful gold and white quartz carat round cut diamond on a gold chain necklace. 22” chain, double nugget from Canada’s Yukon Territory weighs in at 27.1 gm (0.87 Troy clasp. This is an incredible piece, total weight of necklace in troy oz), approx 30 x 25 x 15 mm. The accompanying card gives the origin ounces is 3.0. Est. $6500-8500 HWAC# 57819 as the Mayo Area Mining District. It is a beautiful display piece that will be appreciated by any collector of gold specimens. Est. $1100-1600 HWAC# 103129 Lot# 4769 , Germany Native Silver Small but finely detailed specimen of native silver in blocky crystalline, dendritic form, approximately 10 x 7 mm across, from Germany. No specific mine known. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103030 Lot# 4770 Paleogene Ancient Lot# 4774 Technical Papers on Mastodon Tooth Fossilized mastodon Copper Technical papers on copper tooth, approx 150 x 140 x 70 mm. deposits and copper minerals, perfect Original collector did not specify location. See image for details. Est. for an advanced copper research $200-500 HWAC# 103061 library. Generally dated 1940’s and 50’s. Est. $100-120 HWAC# 53372 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 375
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / Native Americana Bargains & Dealer Specials Images of all lots available online at www.FHWAC.com Lot# 5000 California 1977 Native American Print & Snowshoes / 2 Lot# 5007 American Indian Items Here is a strange grouping. Item # 1 of 2 : Native American print, Miscellaneous Collection #2 Over showing a young girl riding a horse. Entitled “ Stephanie Rides Horse 200 cards with some duplicates. “/ Crow. Done by Vera Louise Drysdale/ 1977. Good colorizations, and Many of the postcards are unique nice detail Perfect condition. Framed and ready to be hung, 16 1/2” to this lot. An eclectic mix of styles, high x 14 1/2” wide. Item # 2 of 2: Contemporary display of miniature dates, subjects, locations, tribes snow shoes, that would be for a child. Also framed and ready to be and hidden gems. Brian Thaler hung, 11 1/2” x 9 3/4” in size. Nice shadow box effect.A great pair of Collection Est. $500-1000 HWAC# items for the kid’s room or a den . (RH). Est. $100-150 HWAC# 102137 104161 Lot# 5001 Hawaii Hawaii Postcards RPC’s 8 RPC postcards of Hawaii Lot# 5008 Earp, Holliday, Roy Bean & John Ringo 16 Photos of Lei Vendors in Honolulu; Diamond Head Honolulu; The Pali, Honolulu; Wyatt Earp (3), Doc John Holliday (4). Judge Roy Bean (6) and John “The Sausage Tree” University of Hawaii-Honolulu; & more. Salvatore Ringo (3). Wyatt Earp was a lawman and gunfighter. Died with boots Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 91205 off at 81 years of age in LA. Post card of Earp’s gun, Smith & Wesson 44 caliber used in the OK Corral gunfight on October 26, 1881. Doc Lot# 5002 Santa Fe, New Mexico 1944-1983 Native American Holliday was a dentist who early in his life contacted tuberculosis / Calendar Art / 15 Items. Here is a really nice collection of and changed his life to more dangerous pursuits like gun fights and early calendar tops, with Native American themes. Navajo Ponies, gambling. Friend of Wyatt Earp. Died in Colorado at age 35. Judge Roy Monument Valley, Bead Making, Publeos, Families, Wagon Trains, and Bean had law office in Langry, Texas. He advertised as being the only a lot more. All different sizes. Bonus item is: “ Indian Hill “ Brand/ law west of Pecos. John Ringo was born in Texas in 1851. He was well Sunkist Oranges label ( 1944). Get the collection, and see what you educated with high morals, but fearless gunfighter. Enemy of Wyatt can discover, and frame...They will be great !! ( RH). Est. $100-150 Earp and Doc Holliday. Found died under oak tree in Sulphur Springs, HWAC# 102143 with killer never found. Brian Thaler Collection Est. $50-90 HWAC# 100429 Lot# 5003 New Mexico New Mexico Native American Mounted Photo 4.5x7.5” mounted photo of 6 Native Americans and other in Lot# 5009 Horse Hair Basket (.5” round) The cutest, tiniest, little front of a pueblo. By TM Ronth? James Mackie Collection James Mackie basket up for auction. Horse hair, brown color. Paiute. Contemporary. Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 100010 Moe & Mary Royels Wigwam Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 91180 Lot# 5004 New York New York Indians 22 different colored postcards Lot# 5010 Mexican Postcard Collection 33 different and 5 duplicate of New York Indians. Indian postcards include Seneca Indian family, mainly colored postcards. Wanita Redbird cards signed by John Shinnecock chief Thunderbird’s daughter. Chee Chee and her daughter Eckrich, House of Tiles, Public Market, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Sonora in a papoose and Henry Hudson trading with Indians on Manhattan Indians from Sonora. Mexico and Mexican Indian Basket Maker. Brian and getting a good deal. There are 8 tribes in New York today that the Thaler Collection Est. $60-200 HWAC# 100474 Federal government recognizes. Brian Thaler Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 100478 Lot# 5011 LOT WITHDRAWN Lot# 5005 American Indian Hunters / Hunting 18 different color Lot# 5012 Panama - Central / South America Postcards 12 cards, postcards and 3 duplicates of American Indian Hunters hunting buffalo 2 duplicates of colored and black and white postcards. Includes Jivaro and deer. Locations in places like Glacier National Park, MT. Postcards Indian in dance costume, Kuna Indians from Panama, and women from paintings by Williamson-Hafener Co. Denver. Postcards from washing clothes approx. 30 miles from Panama Canal zone. Brian pictures painted by Charles M. Russell of Indians capturing horses and Thaler Collection Est. $60-125 HWAC# 100470 hunting buffalo. Brian Thaler Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 100460 Lot# 5013 Southeast Indians 11 different color postcards and 2 Lot# 5006 American Indian duplicates of Indians from the Southwest. Include Chief Running Miscellaneous Collection #1 Over 200 Horse and family. Chief Cooper Sylestine of the Alabama -Coushatta postcards with few duplicates. More then tribes and Chief Menawa of Alabama Creek Indians from the only oil 1/2 of the cards are unique to this lot. Grab painting ever made of him. Brian Thaler Collection Est. $30-75 HWAC# bag with many rare photographs - eclectic 100461 mix of card styles, subjects, dates, tribes, locations and hidden gems. Brian Thaler Collection Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 104158 376 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5014 T.B. Walker Collection Lot# 5025 Bartlett Springs, California Bartlett Springs, CA Postcards 19 postcards of Famous Western (5) 1 chromolitho, 2 sepia, 2 b/w. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Portraits from T. B. Walker $80-100 HWAC# 90722 Collection by H. H. Cross. Portraits include Chief Yellow Hand (Oglala Lot# 5026 Bay Area, California Bay Area, CA Missions Postcards Sioux), Chief Big Foot (Hunkpapa Approx 4O postcards from Mission Sonoma, Mission San Rafeal, Sioux), Geronimo (Chiricahua Mission Solano Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-80 HWAC# 102659 Apache) and Susan Johnson (sister of Ouray, chief of Uncompahgre Lot# 5027 Bay Area, California Bay Area, CA Postcards Approx 20 Utes and loyal to Whites). Brian postcards with a few RPC’s. San Anselmo, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Thaler Collection Est. $40-80 Vallejo, Castroville etc. Several RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 103367 HWAC# 100466 Lot# 5015 Mobile, Alabama 1867 United States Official Deposit for Lot# 5028 Berkeley, California Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley Land Patent, Mobile, Alabama This is possibly a person filing for a Postcards Approx 15 Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley postcards with a land patent after the Civil War. First National Bank of Mobile. Number few RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-100 HWAC# 90772 686. $15.00. Deposited by Edward Livingston. For a Patent Fee. Signed by teller and cashier. Front says “This will be forwarded by the first Lot# 5029 Berkeley, California UC Berkeley Football Stadium Mail by the Depositor to the Secretary of the Treasury.” Blue check Postcards Approx 7 UC Berkeley football stadium historical view mark on front. Both are in excellent condition. Est. $50-100 HWAC# postcards with RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 57083 90761 Lot# 5016 Alabama Alabama Postcards Approx 30 Alabama Lot# 5030 Burney Falls, postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 102702 California Burney Falls, CA Postcards 16 Burney Falls, Lot# 5017 Juneau, Alaska 1930 Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining CA postcards with 6 RPC’s Company Group Lot of ten. 1929-1933. Most in the 9700’s range. Salvatore Falcone Collection Mostly 50 shares. One English revenue stamp. Condition is mostly Est. $70-100 HWAC# 90780 excellent. These are bright, crisp and striking! Ken Prag Collection Est. $150-300 HWAC# 101436 Lot# 5018 Pinal County, Arizona 1884 Secretary of Interior report Lot# 5031 Central California, California Central California Postcards on coal fields in Arizona Official letters to the Secretary of the Interior. Approx 20 postcards from Fruitvale, Davis, Hanford, Stockton, Gilroy, Includes one from the Office of Indian Affairs about the character CA. A few RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# of the coal in the White Mountain Indian Reservation. Cross section 103365 map fold out of the Deer Creek Coal Field. Very detailed and thorough geologic report of this caol field on a Native American Reservation. Lot# 5032 Chula Vista, California Chula Vista RPC’s 3 RPC’s of Chula Condition is fair. Seven pages. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102307 Vista, CA-Little Chapel of the Roses x2, The Meadows Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-50 HWAC# 102370 Lot# 5019 Arizona Arizona Territory Books (4) 3 hardback books & 1 paperback book. 1) A History of Banking in Arizona by Larry Lot# 5033 Colton, California 1880s Hermit Valley Land & Irrigating Schweikart pp.248, c. 1982; Confederate Pathway to the Pacific / Major Co. Stock Print Sample Unissued print sample. Principal place of Sherod Hunter and Arizona Territory, C.S.A. by Boyd Finch pp.234, business: Colton, California. 188-. Black border and print. Vignette c.1996; Arizona Territory 1863-1912, A Political History, pp.529 c. of mountain lake. 4.5 x 13.5” with stub. Some soiling. No information 1970; Camp El Dorado, Arizona Territory / Soldiers, Steamboats, and could be located. Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 100912 Miners on the Upper Colorado River by Dennis G.Casebier (paperback) pp.103 c. 1970. Est. $60-80 HWAC# 63407 Lot# 5034 Coronado, California Coronada, CA Postcards 7 Coronado, CA chromolitho postcards. Hotel del Coronado, Spreckles home, tent Lot# 5020 Alcatraz, California Alcatraz Prison Postcards Approx city, beach Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102369 12 Alacatraz postcards including several RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-120 HWAC# 103276 Lot# 5035 Death Valley, California Death Valley, CA Postcards Approx 50 Death Valley and Scotty’s postcards with several RPC’s Lot# 5021 Arrowhead/Big Bear, California Arrowhead/Big Bear, Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-90 HWAC# 103361 CA Postcards Approx 25 postcards including a few RPC’s from this historic SoCal spot Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# Lot# 5036 Dixon, California cearly 1900’s Leather Post Cards 6 103353 leather postcards: “Rah-Rah-Rah, Dixon”; Greeting from Dixon, Cal.; Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All of these appear to be Lot# 5022 Auburn, California c1903 GE Lukins & Son’s Contracts made by the same artist. They all have holes around borders. All 6 (8) 8 Sales contracts from Lukin’s & Sons in Auburn, CA for general have stamps. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 91321 store items. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 81548 Lot# 5037 Downieville/Sierra County, California Downieville, CA Lot# 5023 Auburn, California c1900’s Stevens Druggist, Auburn, Postcards 7 Downieville/Sierraville, CA RPC’s Salvatore Falcone CA Billheads Mostly full book of billheads, cover stamped From FS Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 103359 Stevens, Druggist, Auburn, Cal. trains and steamships vignettes on cover. 4.75 x 8.5”. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 81432 Lot# 5024 Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, CA Postcards Approx 33 postcards from Bakersfield, CA. Chromolitho, a few RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 103348 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 377
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5038 El Monte, California 1854 Los Angeles 1854 Letter Lot# 5051 Humboldt, California Redwood Highway RPC Postcards Sheet Written to JW Britton of San Francisco and asking for supplies. 27 Redwood Highway RPC’s of tourist and unusual spots Salvatore Stamped “Adams & Co. / Express / Los Angeles” oval. Sent a $100 Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90795 Adams draft! From S. A. Knox & Company. The company of SA Knox and M Whisler would dissolve in 1856. [Los Angeles Star] Letter is Lot# 5052 Humboldt, California Redwood Highway RPC Postcards in shambles and needs some TLC to revive its content and history. 18 RPC’s of Redwood Highway, Eel River and ocean views Salvatore (Potter Collection) Est. $60-100 HWAC# 59426 Falcone Collection Est. $70-120 HWAC# 90766 Lot# 5039 Fresno, California Fresno, CA Area Postcards Approx Lot# 5053 Inyo, California c1870’s Union Con Mining Stocks (10) 15 Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake, Piedra, CA postcards with several 10 unissued stocks, Cerro Gordo mining district Est. $100-200 HWAC# RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 103258 101760 Lot# 5040 Fresno/Maricopa/ Lot# 5054 Julian, California Julian, CA Postcards with RPC’s 3 RPC’s of Julian, CA-winter sports, Fine Hills Lodge x2. 1 modern Salvatore Kern, California Fresno/ Falcone Collection Est. $50-80 HWAC# 102373 Maricopa/Kern Approx Lot# 5055 Lake Tahoe, California Lake Tahoe Region Postcards with 8 RPC’s (16) 16 views around majestic Lake Tahoe, Kirkwood 30 Fresno/Maricopa/Kern etc Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90720 postcards with several RPC’s Lot# 5056 Lake Tahoe, California Lake Tahoe, CA Area Postcards (9) Fallen Leaf Lake and Angora Lake, 8 chromolitho Salvatore Falcone Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90733 $70-100 HWAC# 103257 Lot# 5041 Glendale, California Glendale, CA Flood RPC RPC of a Lot# 5057 Lake Tahoe, flooded house in Glendale, Ca Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40- California Lake Tahoe, CA 60 HWAC# 102353 Steamer Post Cards (4) 4 chromolitho-Emerald Bay, Lot# 5042 Glendale, California Glendale, CA Postcards Approx Steamer Tahoe and 2 more 40 Glendale, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 steamers Salvatore Falcone HWAC# 103249 Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 90730 Lot# 5043 Guadalupe, California 1907 School District Bond School district bond from Santa Clara County for the Guadalupe School Lot# 5058 Lake Tahoe, California Lake Tahoe/Emerald Bay District. Three detached dividend coupons included. Est. $50-80 Postcards with 3 RPC’s (28) 28 views of iconic Emerald Bay, my HWAC# 103179 favorite view of Lake Tahoe Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-100 HWAC# 90731 Lot# 5044 Happy Camp/Orleans/Klamath River, California Happy Camp/Orleans/Klamath River, CA Postcards Approx 25 postcards Lot# 5059 Lake Tahoe, California Lake Tahoe/Tallac Postcards (8) including 7 RPC’s of Happy Camp/Orleans/Klamath River, CA Mt. Tallac and Lake Tahoe views Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60- Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 90792 90 HWAC# 90734 Lot# 5045 Hardy Creek, California 1896 Hardy Creek Lumber Lot# 5060 Lake Tahoe/ Cave Rock, California Cave Rock/Lake Tahoe Company Stock Certificate Inc. Nov. 1895. No. 16, issued for 25 Postcards (14) Cave Rock and tunnel around Lake Tahoe Salvatore shares to H.M. Rider on March 20th, 1896 in San Francisco. Signed Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90732 by president Johnson and secretary Fred Wilson. Not cancelled. Black border and print. Pinholes, horizontal fold. 5.25 x 9.5” Hardy Creek Lot# 5061 Lassen/Modoc, California Lassen/Modoc, CA Postcards was in Mendocino County, south of Rockport and 7 miles north of with RPC’s Approx 20 mostly RPC’s of Lassen and Modoc, CA Salvatore Westport. It was a lumber and railroad town built around a mill. The Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 103190 Hardy Creek Lumber Company was formed in 1895 by R.A. Hardy who built a wharf and lumber chute at Hardy Creek. They shipped tanbark Lot# 5062 Los Angeles, California Los Angeles Freeway Postcards and split stuff. [Ref:Northern California’s Lost Coast, Durston] () Ken Approx 54 Los Angeles, CA freeway and restaurant postcards. The first Prag Collection Est. $80-100 HWAC# 100761 western freeway was between Pasadena and Los Angeles Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 103288 Lot# 5046 Hollywood, California Grauman’s Chinese Theatre Postcards Approx 14 postcards. Mostly chromolitho, 1 RPC Salvatore Lot# 5063 Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, CA Sports Postcards Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 102355 11 Los Angeles, CA Sports Postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $30-40 HWAC# 103285 Lot# 5047 Hollywood, California Hollywood, CA and Weird Animal Postcards Approx 23 Hollywood and animal farm postcards Salvatore Lot# 5064 Los Angeles, California Southern California Edison Falcone Collection Est. $30-50 HWAC# 103289 Bonds (3) 3 cancelled bonds, 1966 Est. $60-100 HWAC# 101762 Lot# 5048 Hollywood Bowl, California Hollywood Bowl Postcards Lot# 5065 Los Angeles, California with RPC’s Hollywood Bowl. CA postcards with 7 RPC’s and approx Los Angeles, CA School & Church 15 other chromolitho and modern Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Postcards 33 Los Angeles, CA $80-130 HWAC# 102354 School & Church Postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Lot# 5049 Hopland, California Hopland, CA Postcards (3) Hop $80-120 HWAC# 103284 garden, hop picking, Indian Rancherie Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-80 HWAC# 101796 Lot# 5050 Humboldt, California Humboldt, CA Postcards Approx 20 Humboldt, CA Postcards with a few RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-50 HWAC# 103360 378 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5066 Los Angeles Lot# 5080 New Almaden, California c1848 Topographical Sketch Area, California Los (Repro) Gold & Quicksilver District Reproduction on cloth of Gold & Angeles Area Town Quicksilver District of California. Beautiful condition, ready to frame. Postcards Approx 10 Approx. 15.5” x 21.5”. Est. $60-80 HWAC# 91503 postcards-Westwood, Torrance etc Salvatore Lot# 5081 Niles, Falcone Collection Est. California Ellis Bros. $40-60 HWAC# 103246 Furniture Store mera Full order pad c 1910’s. Lot# 5067 Los Gatos, California Los Gatos, CA Postcards Approx 25 1910 letter on letterhead. Los Gatos, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 2 letter and cover from HWAC# 90764 Sprauge’s Merchantile Agency plus Spragues’s 1 Lot# 5068 Mare Island, California Mare Island, CA Postcards 6 Mare year retainer certificate Island, CA postcards including 3 RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection which looks similar to a Est. $30-60 HWAC# 103203 stock cert. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 81425 Lot# 5069 Marin, California Muir Woods, CA Postcards Approx 30 Muirwoods, CA postcards with several RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Lot# 5082 Oakland/Lake Merrit, California Oakland/Lake Merrit, Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 103199 CA Postcards Approx 20 Oakland/Lake Merrit, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $30-60 HWAC# 103200 Lot# 5070 Marin/San Quentin, California Marin/San Quentin, CA Postcards Approx 20 Marin/San Quentin, CA postcards with a few Lot# 5083 Oakland/Piedmont Springs, California Oakland/ RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 103201 Piedmont Springs, CA Postcards 10 Oakland/Piedmont Springs, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 103197 Lot# 5071 Martinez, California Martinez, CA Area Postcards 13 postcards from Martinez, Burlingame and Redwood City, CA Salvatore Lot# 5084 Ocean Park, California Ocean Park, CA Postcards Approx Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 103195 15 Ocean Park, CA postcards with 1 RPC Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 103252 Lot# 5072 McCloud/Dunsmuir, California McCloud/Dunsmuir, CA Postcards 5 McCloud/Dunsmuir, Ca postcards including 2 RPC’s Lot# 5085 Orange County, California Orange County, CA Postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 103193 Approx 60 Orange County, CA postcards. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 103245 Lot# 5073 Monte Rio, California Monte Rio, CA Postcards (4) 1 golf, 3 boats on the river Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# Lot# 5086 Orange County, California Orange County, CA Postcards 101799 Approx 60 Orange County, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 1032445 Lot# 5074 Monterey, California c1910-1980 Big Lot# 5087 Pacific Palisades, California cearly 1900’s Pacific Sur/Carmel Postcards Palisades Postcards, RPC’s 8 postcards of Pacific Palisades includes: Approx 40 postcards with Bernheimer Residence; Sacred Bridge and Castle of Nikko; Temple of a few RPC’s of Big Sur/ Heaven and Shrines at Nikko. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80- Carmel, CA, mostly post 120 HWAC# 91331 WW2 Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 Lot# 5088 Palm Springs, California Palm Springs, CA Postcards HWAC# 90770 Approx 25 Palm Springs, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 103294 Lot# 5075 Monterey, California Hotel del Monte, CA Postcards Approx 25 Hotel del Monte, Monterey, CA postcards. Hotel was taken Lot# 5089 Pasadena, over by US government during WW2 Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. California Pasadena, $80-150 HWAC# 90768 CA Area Postcards Approx 35 Pasadena Lot# 5076 Mount Laguna, California Mount Laguna, CA RPC’s 3 area postcards- Mount Laguna, CA RPC’s-Laguna Mountain Lodge x2, Cuyamaca Lake Santa Anita, Ostrich Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 102371 Farm, Arroyo Seco etc Salvatore Falcone Lot# 5077 Mt Tam, California Mt. Tam Postcards Approx 10 Mt. Tam Collection Est. $60-100 postcards with a few RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-90 HWAC# 103250 HWAC# 103188 Lot# 5090 Pasadena, California Rose Parade Postcards with RPC’s Lot# 5078 Napa, California cEarly 1900’s Napa Postcard Group 14 Rose Parade postcards with 5 RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Approx. 25 postcards of different areas in Napa, California. Includes: Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102351 Old Mill at Napa, California (1910), A.B. Spreckels Stock Farm; Wine Country of California; High School, Napa, California (1906); & many Lot# 5091 Pasadena Area, California Pasadena, CA Area Postcards more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 91190 Approx 20 mostly chromolitho Mt. Lowe and Mt. Wilson postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 103369 Lot# 5079 Napa, California Napa/Sonoma, CA Postcards (5) RPC- Public Library. Sonoma Creek, Mark West warm springs, Skaggs hot Lot# 5092 Placer County, California 1917 Placer County Fair 1917 springs Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 101793 Programs, 2 2 Official Programs with local advertising. Nice color cover with fruit and snow covered mountain. 1 copy was light vertical fold. other has toning and corner dogears. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 81561 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 379
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5093 Plumas County, California Plumas County, CA Postcards Lot# 5106 San Diego, Approx 20 Plumas County, CA postcards with 1 RPC Salvatore Falcone California San Diego, CA Collection Est. $30-50 HWAC# 103194 Ostrich Farm Postcards 5 ostrich farms postcards from Lot# 5094 Pt. Loma, California Pt. Loma, CA Postcards 11 modern, San Diego, CA, Bentley Farm, chromolitho and 1 RPC of Pt. Loma lighthouse and harbor Salvatore Cawston Ostrich Farm, The Falcone Collection Est. $50-80 HWAC# 102368 Ostrich Farm Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# Lot# 5095 Pulga, California Pulga, CA River Postcards Pulga was 102374 once the site of the best jade found in California. It is now underwater. 1 b/w, 4 modern. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# Lot# 5107 San Diego Area, California San Diego, CA Area Postcards 102341 Approx 30 San Diego, CA county postcards with several RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-80 HWAC# 103352 Lot# 5096 Red Bluff, California Red Lot# 5108 San Francisco, California cearly 1900’s Business Interiors Bluff, CA Postcards Chromolitho’s 8 chromolitho’s of Pan-Am Airway “China Clipper“ 5 Red Bluff, CA area arrives at San Francisco, from the Orient; Interior View of Geo. Haas & postcards Salvatore Sons, Phelan Building Candy Store on Market Street. Salvatore Falcone Falcone Collection Collection Est. $50-80 HWAC# 102774 Est. $30-50 HWAC# 103183 Lot# 5097 Red Rock Canyon/Mojave, California Red Rock Canyon/ Lot# 5109 San Francisco, California Cable Car/Trolley, SF CA Mojave, CA Postcards Approx 10 mostly RPC Red Rock Canyon/ Postcards Approx 40 cable car/trolley San Francisco, CA postcards Mojave, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-80 HWAC# with a few RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 103362 103275 Lot# 5098 Riverside County, California Riverside County, CA Lot# 5110 San Francisco, Postcards Approx 30 Riverside, CA area postcards with several RPC’s. California 1880s California San Jacinto, Palm Springs, Idyllwild Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Bituminous Paving Co. $60-100 HWAC# 103347 Stock Certificate Early asphalt company. Unissued. Lot# 5099 Sacramento, California 1879 Capital Savings Bank of Sacramento Stock Certificate “Sacramento City. State of California” Dateline San Francisco, 188-. (printed on the upper left). No. 33, issued for 60 shares to C.F. Wheeler on Dec. 22nd, 1879. Signed by the president (R.S. Carey) and cashier. Inc. June 13th, 1887. Ornate Pen cancelled notations take up a 1/3 of the front of the certificate. Black border and print. Vignette of state capital building. 6 x 9” Folds. logo and vignette of two men Incorporated in 1869. () Ken Prag Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# with horse-drawn asphalt 100758 paving machine. H.S. Crocker. 4.75 x 9.5” Stains and spots. () Ken Prag Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 100756 Lot# 5100 Sacramento, California Sacramento, CA Postcards Approx Lot# 5111 San Francisco, California Fairmont Hotel, CA postcards 40 mostly chromolitho postcards from Sacramento, CA Salvatore Approx 10 Fairmont Hotel postcard. James Fair made his money mining on the Comstock Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 Falcone Collection Est. $60-80 HWAC# 103363 HWAC# 103272 Lot# 5101 Salinass, California Salinas, CA Area Postcards Approx 35 postcards from Merced, Salinas, Porterville and Madera, CA. A few Lot# 5112 San Francisco, California Fishermans Wharf, SF CA RPC’s, 1 leather Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# Postcards Approx 40 postcards from the iconic Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco, CA with a few RPC’s Est. $80-120 HWAC# 103282 103349 Lot# 5102 San Berardino, California San Bernardino, CA Postcards Lot# 5113 San Francisco, California 1897 Illustrated Envelope Approx 17 San Bernardino, CA postcards with 1 RPC Salvatore Falcone and Letterhead for the San Francisco Bridge Company Fabulous pair of fancy cover with illustrated corner and billhead with same Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 103253 illustration. Letter lets Mr. Meyer of Downieville that the materials to build the bridge will be coming down the river by steamer. Large Lot# 5103 San Bernardino vignettes on top of letter: ship dredging and bridge over Frazer River in British Columbia, Canada. Cover has same vignettes and is sent to H. County, California San H. Meyer of Downieville. Torn roughly into stamp at right. Comes with background research. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 99736 Bernardino County Map Blue print style map on linen. From Bancroft Library 1941. 31x44” Est. $80-100 HWAC# 102680 Lot# 5114 San Francisco, California Mission Dolores, San Francisco Lot# 5104 San Diego, California Balboa Park and Zoo, San Diego, Postcards Approx 40 CA Postcards 24 mostly chromolitho postcards from Balboa Park and Zoo, San Diego, CA. 1 b/w of sailors with an elephant Salvatore Mission Dolores postcards, Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102377 mostly chromolitho Lot# 5105 San Diego, California San Diego, CA Boat Postcards 3 chromolitho boat postcards at San Diego, CA Salvatore Falcone with a few RPC’s and Collection Est. $40-80 HWAC# 102365 moderns Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 102663 380 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5115 San Francisco, California 1867 Pacific Guano Company Lot# 5125 San Francisco, Stock Certificate We have had many unissued, but not many issued. California cearly 1900’s Inc. June 1858. No 31, issued for 128 shares to L.L. Lombard on Nov. Union Square, San Francisco 21st, 1867. Signed by president Otes and secretary GM Burnham. Pen Chormolitho Post Cards 11 cancelled. Black border and print, eagle vignette. Folds, heavy toning. postcards of Union Square. 5.25 x 9.5” The Pacific Guano Company was for twenty-six years (1863 9 chromolitho’s & 2 black –1889) the principal industry of Woods Hole. It was the result of the & white. Salvatore Falcone association of the Boston shipping firm of Glidden and Williams and Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# two Cape Cod families. The islands along the west coast of South 102781 America were found to have guano (bird dung) several hundred feet thick, which was used in fertilizer. Ken Prag Collection Est. $80-120 Lot# 5126 San Jose, California Alum Rock Park, San Jose, CA HWAC# 101491 Postcards Approx 15 Alum Rock Park, San Jose, CA Postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-120 HWAC# 90796 Lot# 5116 San Francisco, California 1915 Pan Pacific Souvenir Fob Bronze watch fob Lot# 5127 San Jose, California Congress Springs, CA Postcards from the 1915 Panama Pacific International 2 chromolitho Congress Springs, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Exposition. 38 mm. . Est. $60-100 HWAC# Collection Est. $40-50 HWAC# 90793 101228 Lot# 5117 San Francisco, California cearly 1900’s Presidio & Fort Lot# 5128 San Jose, California San Jose, CA Area Postcards Approx Post Cards 9 Postcards, Enlisted Men’s Quarters-Presidio, San 25 postcarding including 2 RPC’s of Mt. Hamilton, Lick Observatory Francisco; The Ivy Covered Chapel, Presidio; Fort Point & Golden Gate; etc Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-130 HWAC# 90785 Fort Winfield Scott, Fort Point, & more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102793 Lot# 5129 San Jose, California San Jose, CA Auditoriums Postcards Approx 20 San Jose, CA various auditorium postcards Salvatore Lot# 5118 San Francisco, California c1906 San Francisco Newspaper Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90786 Buildings Chromolitho’s 9 post cards, chromolitho’s: includes the Chronicle building & annex; The Claus Spreckels Building; Newspaper Lot# 5130 San Jose, California San Jose, CA Govt Buildings Postcards Angle, San Francisco “Examiner” Building. Salvatore Falcone Collection Approx 15 San Jose, CA govt. buildings postcards Salvatore Falcone Est. $60-90 HWAC# 102771 Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90778 Lot# 5119 San Francisco, California c1900’s San Francisco Post Lot# 5131 San Jose, California c1906 San Jose, CA Ostrich Farm Cards of Buildings Funded by Railroad Magnates Approx. 15 Postcards 2 San Jose, CA ostrich farm postcards Salvatore Falcone chromolitho’s of: Hotel Mark Hopkins; Top of the Mark; Fairmont Collection Est. $30-60 HWAC# 90774 Hotel, & more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-80 HWAC# 102784 Lot# 5132 San Jose, California San Lot# 5120 San Francisco, California San Francisco, CA Hotel Jose, CA Street Scene Postcards Postcards Approx 50 San Francisco, CA misc hotel postcards Salvatore Approx 13 San Jose, CA street Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 103281 scene postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-90 HWAC# 90763 Lot# 5121 San Francisco, California c1909 San Francisco, Portola Lot# 5133 San Jose, California San Jose, CA Street Scene Postcards California Festival Post Cards 10 Postcards, Chromolitho’s Approx 80 San Jose, CA street scene postcards Salvatore Falcone “California Invites the World, Panama-Pacific Internation Expo 1915, Collection Est. $80-15000 HWAC# 90784 California population 5,000.000 in 1915. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 102776 Lot# 5134 San Jose, California San Jose, FD Postcards 3 same chromolitho, San Jose FD postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Lot# 5122 San Francisco, California $50-70 HWAC# 90797 c1900’s Seals & Sea Lions Postcards Chromolitho’s & RPC’s 13 postcards: Seal Lot# 5135 San Jose, California Winchester House, CA Postcards 9 Herd on “Seal Rocks“ near Cliff House, San postcards including 1 RPC of Winchester Mystery House Salvatore Francisco; Interior Sea Lion Caves; “Oscar Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 90775 the Seal - Depoe Bay”. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 91326 Lot# 5123 San Francisco, California St. Francis Hotel, CA Postcards Lot# 5136 San Mateo, California 1899 San Mateo Coursing Approx 15 St. Francis Hotel postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Association Stock Certificate, 1899 Coursing is the pursuit of Est. $60-100 HWAC# 103271 game or other animals by dogs—chiefly greyhounds and other sighthounds—catching their prey by speed, running by sight, but not Lot# 5124 San Francisco, California cearly 1900’s Treasure Islands, by scent. Coursing was a common hunting technique, practised by the Yerba Buena RPC’s & chromolitho’s 8 post cards: Historical views nobility, the landed and wealthy, and commoners with sighthounds of: Full View, Japan Pavilion, Treasure Islands; Lighthouse on Yerba and lurchers. No. 18, issued for one share to Paul R. Lewis on Oct. Buena Island, San Francisco Bay. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. 14th, 1899 in San Francisco. Signed by president Samuel Newman and $60-100 HWAC# 102789 secretary M.J. Welch. Not cancelled. Eagle vignette and floral border. Folds, some toning and a paper clip stain. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 60639 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 381
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5137 San Miguel, Lot# 5150 South Pasadena, California South Pasadena, CA Ostrich San Juan Bautista, San Farm Postcards 7 South Pasadena, CA ostrich farm postcards with 1 Luis Obispo, California RPC. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 102350 California Missions Postcards Approx 40 Lot# 5151 Southern California, California Southern California postcards from San Beach Town Postcards Approx 60 Southern California beach town Miguel, San Juan Bautista, postcards-Hermosa, Redondo, Venice etc Salvatore Falcone Collection San Luis Obispo missions Est. $60-150 HWAC# 103247 with some RPC’s Salvatore Lot# 5152 Southern California, California Southern California Maps (13) 13 Mining or claims maps? for Supervisor’s District No. Falcone Collection Est. 1. Borders San Bernardino, Inyo and Los Angeles counties. Assorted $80-120 HWAC# 102678 small tears and some water staining. 42x28” Est. $200-400 HWAC# Lot# 5138 San Simeon, California Hearst Castle Postcards Approx 60 102683 Hearst Castle postcards with a few RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Lot# 5153 Southern California, California Southern California Est. $50-70 HWAC# 103242 Postcards Approx 30 postcards with a few RPC’s from Redlands, Lot# 5139 Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Jose, California California Hemet, 29 Palms and Loma Linda, CA Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Missions Postcards Approx 30 Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Jose, CA $70-100 HWAC# 103350 mission postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-120 HWAC# Lot# 5154 St. Helena, California 102677 St. Helena Postcards with RPC’s Lot# 5140 Santa Monica, California Santa Monica, CA Postcards (25) 5 RPC’s-Beringer Winery, Approx 70 Santa Monica, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Tree Tunnel, St. Helena, Walters Est. $70-150 HWAC# 103248 Springs. Also Louis Martini winery, Hurd Candles, Cristian Bros Lot# 5141 Santa Rosa, California Petrified Forest Postcards (29) winery, vineyards, Old Bale mill, Mostly b/w, some mounted in small booklet. Salvatore Falcone Pratt Valley and more Salvatore Collection Est. $60-120 HWAC# 101795 Falcone Collection Est. $80-150 Lot# 5142 Sarasota/Palo Alto/Los Altos, California Sarasota/Palo HWAC# 101792 Alto/Los Altos Postcards Approx 50 Sarasota/Palo Alto/Los Altos Lot# 5155 Stanford, California Stanford Library Historical Views postcards with food and wine and more Salvatore Falcone Collection Postcards Approx 12 Stanford University library exterior postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90787 Est. $50-70 HWAC# 103181 Lot# 5143 Shasta, California Shasta Lot# 5156 Stanford, California Stanford University “the Arch” County, CA Area Postcards 15 Postcards 16 Stanford University Arch postcards Salvatore Falcone Shasta County, CA area postcards Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90798 including 11 RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Lot# 5157 Stanford, California Stanford, CA Outside the University Postcards 13 Stanford, CA postcards with exterior views Salvatore Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 103207 Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 102710 Lot# 5158 Stanford, California Stanford, CA Stadium Historical Views Postcards Approx 8 Stanford stadium postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 90776 Lot# 5144 Shasta Springs, California Shasta Springs, CA Postcards 7 Lot# 5159 Stockton, California “The Stockton” RPC with Biplane Shasta Springs, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 Postcard Key postcard with early biplane above The Stockton HWAC# 103208 Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 90790 Lot# 5145 Shasta Springs, California Shasta Springs, CA Postcards Lot# 5160 Tahoe Area, California c1900’s RPC’s & Chromolitho Approx 25 Shasta Springs, CA postcards with a few RPC’s Salvatore Post Cards 2 RPC’s of Horsethief Canyon from Carson Pass Road, Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 103184 Waterfall on Yuba River, Near Cisco, California; Chromolithos of Cave Rock Tunnels; Squaw Valley in Summer, California. Est. $40-80 HWAC# Lot# 5146 Siskiyou, California Siskiyou, CA Postcards 13 Siskiyou, 102767 Ca postcards including 4 RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40- 60 HWAC# 103206 Lot# 5161 Towle, California Towle, CA Photo Negatives (15) 15 Towle, Lot# 5147 Siskiyou County, California c1904 Photograph 6.75” x CA 2.25 x 3.25” negatives of streets, a 4.75”. 1 Mounted photo of “Shaft Rock, Altitude 5,800 feet) Photo was baby, fishing, tents, people and more. taken by M.H. Hinman(?) Portland Oregon. Some fading due to age. Possible camping trip. Est. $60-100 Please inspect. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 91260 HWAC# 81423 Lot# 5148 Sonoma, California Sonoma, CA Postcards Approx 35 Lot# 5162 Trinidad/Prairie Creek, California Trinidad/Prairie Sonoma, CA postcards with 1 RPC Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Creek, CA Postcards Approx 15 Redwood Highway postcards with $50-70 HWAC# 103202 mostly RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-80 HWAC# 103182 Lot# 5149 Sonora, California 1920 Arcola Oil Company Stock Lot# 5163 Trinity County, California Trinity Cty., CA Wilderness Ledger Album containing 17 issued and 30 unissued stock certificates Postcards Approx 40 postcards with several RPC’s of Trinity County in the Arcola Oil Company. Book is 15 x 9 inches. Est. $60-200 HWAC# and French Gulch Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-150 HWAC# 103178 103186 382 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5164 UC Berkeley, California UC Berkeley Garden Postcards Lot# 5177 California c1800’s Approx 20 UC Berkeley garden postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Photograph of an Old Wagon Est. $60-120 HWAC# 90783 Wreck This photo is of an old wagon wreck possibly in California(?) in the Lot# 5165 Vallejo, California Vallejo, CA Postcards Approx 10 Vallejo, late 1800’s to early 1900’s. If we only CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $30-50 HWAC# 103192 could know what really happened! Leave it to our imaginations! Framed Lot# 5166 Various Locations, California 1990’s or Earlier Posters 14.5” x 11.75”. Est. $60-90 HWAC# / Well’s Fargo Stage Coaches / 4 Items. Here is a nice collection, 102749 straight out of the west. Posters of Wells Fargo stages coaches running over bridges in the early morning with fog, crossing a river, beating Lot# 5178 California Rare Early Auto Ferry Postcard Rare RPC of it across the plains, and riding off into the sunset..racing against the an early Requa auto ferry on Redwood Highway Salvatore Falcone clock. Great pictures fine detail, nice action images. Great condition, Collection Est. $30-60 HWAC# 103370 and ready to be framed. ( RH). Est. $60-80 HWAC# 102144 Lot# 5179 California Southern California Ephemera Group Lot# 5167 Watsonville, California Watsonville, CA Postcards Approx Assortment of So Cal outdoor photos, approx 12. Old Spanish & 10 Watsonville, CA postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 Mexican Ranchos of Orange County booklet. 1922 postcard, AC HWAC# 103205 Rudolph trade card, 1902 Pomona letter, jumbo postcard of Portland and Mt. Hood. The Last of the Great(Railroad) Stations softcover by Lot# 5168 Weaverville, California Weaverville, CA Postcards Approx Bradley. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90986 20 postcards including 3 RPC’s of Weaverville, CA Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-90 HWAC# 103187 Lot# 5180 California c1949 &1946 Vintage Calendars 2 calendars. 1 from Morro Bay Grocery; & 1 from Consumer Meat Co., Bakersfield, Lot# 5169 Yosemite, California Cathedral Rocks and Sentinel, California. Beautiful pictures/prints on the front of these calendars. Yosemite Postcards 4 RPC’s and 9 mostly chromolitho. Salvatore The Morro Bay Grocery calendar has popular recipes of the time Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102651 included. Est. $60-90 HWAC# 102751 Lot# 5170 Yosemite, California Glacier Point, Yosemite Postcards Lot# 5181 California Volcanic with RPC’s 7 RPC’s, 8 mostly chromolitho postcards. Salvatore Falcone National Parks Postcards Approx 20 Collection Est. $70-130 HWAC# 102653 postcards from Lava Beds Natl Park, Black Butte with a few RPC’s Salvatore Lot# 5171 Yosemite, California Mirror Lake, Yosemite Postcards 3 Falcone Collection Est. $60-90 HWAC# RPC’s, 6 chromolitho of Mirror Lake Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. 103185 $50-90 HWAC# 102661 Lot# 5172 Yosemite, Lot# 5182 Cortez, Colorado 1894 The Montezuma Valley Irrigation California Three Brother, Co. Stock Certificate Dateline Cortez, Colorado, May 1st, 1894. Inc Yosemite Postcards 5 RPC’s, in Colorado. No. 99, issued for 20 shares Revd. Canon William Arthur 9 mostly chromolitho of the triple rock formation Est. Hayes. Signed by president Emory Spooner and secretary Stephen $60-100 HWAC# 102650 J. SMith. Not cancelled. Black border and print, silver seal. Pinholes, Lot# 5173 California Berkeley Publishing Co stock Five shares of Berkeleyan Publishing Company capital stock, number 100, dated folds, many creases. 6.75 x 10.75” Printed by Dennison & Brown Lith, September 12, 1899 issued to Mr. F. W. Artleeu. Ken . Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-150 HWAC# 81843 NY. This company was formed in the 1880s to irrigate the Montezuma Lot# 5174 California California License Plate 1925 Yellow approx 5 Valley using Dolores River. The town of Cortez was founded because of x 16” vehicle license plate, 1925. Very good, not much paint lost, but this, with an influx of construction workers, farmers, and merchants. this is used, not mint unused. Est. $50-150 HWAC# 103316 James W. Hanna, manager and co-owner of the company, owned the land that the town was laid out on. Cortez is located near Mesa Verde, ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. [Ref:From Basin to Peak, Howe] () Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 91810 Lot# 5175 California California Trail (6 Books) 4 paperbacks & 2 Lot# 5183 Leadville, Colorado Brookland Mining Stocks (4) 4 i/c in hardbacks: 1) The Plains Across by John D. Unruh, Jr. 1982 reprint, 1882. Claim map on back. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 101761 pp.352; 2) The Overland Trail by Herbert Eaton, c. 1974, pp.326; 3) The Opening of the California Trail, c. 1953, pp.115; 4)The California Lot# 5184 Leadville, Colorado Carbonate Hill Gold Mining and Trail by George R. Stewart, c. 1962, pp.331; 5)The Trail by Lannon W. Milling Stocks (11) 11 I/C stocks, 1899 Est. $100-200 HWAC# 101763 Mintz,1987 reprint, pp.145; 6) The Overland Journey From Utah to California by Edward Leo Lyman, 2004 reprint, pp.264. Est. $40-120 Lot# 5185 Manitou, Colorado Bank of Manitou Stocks 19 I/C stocks, HWAC# 63448 c. 1940’s. Most have clear tape on left edge Est. $100-200 HWAC# 101764 Lot# 5176 California cearly 1900’s Elk Postcards Approx. 15 postcards: A Bull Elk, Mount Laguna, California; Last of the Roosevelt Lot# 5186 Spanish Peak, Colorado Colorado Scenic Photographs Lot Elk - Prairie Creek Park, Cal.; Native Wild Elk Range the great Prairie of nine 10 x 8 inch photographs, five color and four black and white. Creek State Park on Redwood Highway. Salvatore Falcone Collection “Great Dyke”, 300 foot high rock outcropping that extends out from Est. $70-100 HWAC# 91327 west Spanish Peaks for 6 miles; Sulphur Springs, 6 miles from LaVeta; two mountain panoramas; Roy Massey fishing a river west of Spanish Peak; Anvil Rock, near La Veta Butte; E Spanish Peak; Cuyamaca Mountain; Table Rock near Spanish Peak. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 103176 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 383
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5195 Florida Daytona, Pensacola, Orlando, Palm Beach Postcards Approx. 50 postcards. Includes some chromolitho’s & some RPC’s . 1 of the chromolitho’s are of Seminole Indians in the Heart of the Florida Everglades. ”A Glimpse of the Breakers Hotel and Ocean, Palm Beach, Florida. RPC of Daytona Beach Raceway, & much more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 91193 Lot# 5187 Colorado 1894 American Commonwealths by Lot# 5196 Florida St. Johns River, Suwanee River, New Port Richey, Scudder Hardcover ex library copy, 334 pp with index. Kansas Florida Postcards Nice collection of Misc. Florida chromolitho’s foldout map, discussion of Pike’s Peak. Bottom pages water stain. RPC’s & modern postcards, approx. 100 postcards. Salvatore Falcone Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90989 Collection Est. $60-120 HWAC# 91196 Lot# 5188 Colorado Colorado History Books (4) Softcover Lot# 5197 Atlanta, Georgia 1980’s Colorado’s Colorful Character’s by Bueler. Hard covers-Colorado Ghost Coca-Cola/ Window Sign Here Towns by Brown, Gilpin County Gold by Axford, The Pioneer Western is a nice blast...out of the past. It is Bank First of Denver 1860-1980 Est. $60-120 HWAC# 63340 a “Open” or “Closed”... Coca Cola advertising sign, for restaurants Lot# 5189 Colorado Mildred Gold Mines Stocks Approx 15 I/C or gas stations. I remember seeing stocks 1910-1913. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 80824 these exact signs when I was young. It is plastic with red n white colors, Lot# 5190 Connecticut Connecticut and Delaware Postcards on the open side. But, it is red, white Approx 50 Connecticut and Delaware postcards Salvatore Falcone & green colors, on the closed side !! Collection Est. $50-90 HWAC# 102703 10” High x 12” wide. Cracked and broken, but can be repaired. But, the price is right. Good Luck ( RH). Est. $20-30 HWAC# 102140 Lot# 5191 Lawrence County, Lot# 5198 Dahlonega, Georgia c2000 Georgia Coin History Books Dakota Territory 1883-87 Two Lot of approx. 30 hardback & softback books, “The Neighborhood Mint Different 1880s Lawrence Dahlonega in the Age of Jackson; The Gold Rush Collection/Heritage County, Dakota Territory Numismatics Auctions, Inc.; Gold! At Pigeon Roost, by Fred N. Holabird Bonds 1) $500 refunding bond & Al Adams. Color & black & white photo’s. Est. $90-180 HWAC# 88525 issued in 1883. Punch cancelled. Mining vignette. One coupon Lot# 5199 Dahlonega, Georgia c2000 Neighborhood Mint/ still attached. 9.75 x 16.5” 2) Dahlonega in the Age of Jackson 10 hardback books The $500 refunding bond issued in Neighborhood Mint by Sylvia Gailey Head & Elizabeth W. Etheridge, 1887. Punch cancelled. Green pp. 198, color & black & white photo’s. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 88524 border, birds-eye vignette of Deadwood (?). 15 x 9.5” () Ken Lot# 5200 Georgia Georgia Prag Collection Est. $80-150 Postcards Approx 40 HWAC# 60494 Georgia postcards. Savannah, Atlanta, mostly chromolitho Lot# 5192 Cypress Gardens, Florida Cypress Gardens Florida Post Salvatore Falcone Collection Card Collection Approx. 100 postcards of Cypress Gardens Florida. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 90746 Includes: Chromolitho’s RPC’s & some modern postcards. Springtime in January at Dupree Gardens; A Seminole Indian Bride; Sunken Lot# 5201 Hilo, Hawaii 1920 Halai Hill Land Company Stock Garden in Florida to mention only a few. Salvatore Falcone Collection Certificate Dateline Hilo, Hawaii, Feb. 12, 1920. No. 33, issued for Est. $50-100 HWAC# 91194 2 shares to Ernest Lyman. Signed by president Levi Lyman and treasurer Ellen Lyman. Pen cancelled. Black border and print. 6 x 10” Lot# 5193 Sarasota, Florida c1900’s Sarasota, Tampa, St. Folds, toning. Four 1 cent stamps attached on the reverse. Ken Prag Petersberg, Fort Lauderdale Post Cards Collection of approx. 55 Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 101525 postcards of cities in Florida in mid 20th Century. Some chromolitho’s & some RPC’s. A few of the interesting postcards are The John and Lot# 5202 Honolulu, Hawaii Ala Moana Hawaii Properties Mable Ringling Art Museum, Sarasota, FLA; Million Dollar Pier, St. Specimen Stock Certificate Most famous mall in Western America. Petersburg, FLA; & many more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50- Unissued “Specimen“ stock with tropical vignette. Punched and 100 HWAC# 91192 stamped. ABN. 8 x 12” Developed the Ala Moana Pacific Center, a 17 story, $20 million structure on Kapioloni Blvd. in Honolulu. Ken Prag Lot# 5194 St. Augustine, Florida Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 101528 Florida Postcard Collection Lot of approx. 75 chromolitho’s Lot# 5203 Honolulu, Hawaii c1924 Hawaii RPC’s (3) 3 choice & RPC’s picture postcards from Honolulu RPc’s of the Recreation Center; Moana Hotel; Hotel with the Sunshine State: 55 from the horse drawn carriage in foreground. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. oldest city in North America, St. $60-100 HWAC# 91206 Augustine with it’s picturesque ocean front fort; 10 historic Jacksonville; 10 Ft. Meyers. . Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 101698 384 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5204 Honolulu, Hawaii 1911 Lot# 5213 Hawaii Hawaii, International Immigration & Sugar Pineapple & Colonization Association Stocks Coconut (Postcards) Lot incl. Number 1 and 2 Lot of 2. of approx. 15 postcards Inc. in Hawaii, Dec. 1910. 1) Stock (RPC’s & chromolitho’s) number 1, issued for one share to Some of the postcards HM Graham on January 30th, 1911. are of Nuuanu Pali, Signed by president Stocker and Honolulu;Hawaiin secretary Harris. Not cancelled. Pineapple Packers Ass’n., Black border and print, gold seal. Horticultural Building & Vignette of map showing ship paths more... Salvatore Falcone spreading out from Honolulu to many Collection Est. $60-80 areas in the Pacific. Folds. 8.25 x 11” HWAC# 91203 2) Issued stock number 2, issued to EO White on Jan. 30th, 1911. Same Lot# 5214 Hawaii 1975 & 1984 Two State of Hawaii Bonds Lot of corp. signatures. Same design as no. 2 different. 1) 1975 $5,000 bond, punch cancelled. 2) 1984 $5,000 1. Reference to this company helping Airports System Revenue Bond. Punch cancelled. Blue borders and Russian immigrants come to Hawaii allegorical vignettes. Ken Prag Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 101524 in 1911. Ken Prag Collection Est. $60- 100 HWAC# 101515 Lot# 5215 Couer d’Alene, Idaho Couer d’Alene, ID Postcards Approx 20 Couer d’Alene, ID postcards, 1 RPC, mostly chromolitho Salvatore Lot# 5205 Honolulu, Hawaii cmid 1900’s RPC’s of Honolulu Hawaii Falcone Collection Est. $80-130 HWAC# 90744 City of Honolulu photo RPC taken from Punchbowl Crater; RPC of Honolulu as seen from Aloha Tower. Est. $40-60 HWAC# 91207 Lot# 5216 Shoshone Ice Caves, Idaho Shoshone Ice Caves RPC’s 4 Shoshone Ice Caves RPC’s, 1 with toning Salvatore Falcone Collection Lot# 5206 Mount Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes in Hawaii Postcards (6) Est. $50-70 HWAC# 90752 Lot of 6 postcards (1) RPC & 5 chromolitho’s. Kilauea Volcano House; & several Tourists at at Mt. Kilauea. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Lot# 5217 Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, $40-60 HWAC# 91201 Boise, Idaho Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, Boise Postcards Approx 20 Lot# 5207 Waikiki, Hawaii c1960’s Hawaii Pinups Vintage 10 postcards with 3 RPC’s Salvatore postcards of pinups from the 1960’s, Waikiki, “A lovely South sea Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 Maiden by a Tropical Waterfall”; ”Her own Pool by the Sea”. Salvatore HWAC# 90753 Falcone Collection Est. $30-50 HWAC# 91208 Lot# 5208 Hawaii 1917-1955 Four Hawaii Stock Certificates Lot of Lot# 5218 Idaho Idaho Basalt Park and Craters of the Moon 4, two each from two companies incorporated in Hawaii. 1) Kalakaua Postcards Approx 25 mostly modern postcards Salvatore Falcone Investment, Limited. Stock number 1, issued in 1955. Not cancelled. Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 90754 Also unissued no. 55. Eagle vignette. 2) Two different for the American- Japanese Investment Company, Limited. Issued in 1917 and 1922, pen Lot# 5219 Idaho Idaho Lakes Postcards Approx 60 Idaho lakes cancelled. Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 101516 postcards with 3 RPC’s, mostly modern, a few chromolitho. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90755 Lot# 5209 Hawaii Hawaii Postcards (2) 2 early RPC’s. Hotel Haliewa Lot# 5220 Idaho Idaho Postcards Approx 35 Idaho rural and general written to Bro. Marcelino D. Abriam, postcards. 1 RPC, mostly modern Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Salinas California, and an RPC of $30-50 HWAC# 90756 scene in Hawaii written to (Aunt Rose in Leavenworth Kansas). Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-80 HWAC# 91202 Lot# 5210 Hawaii Hawaii Postcards (8) Early chromolitho Lot# 5221 Idaho Idaho Rivers Postcards Approx 30 Idaho river postcards: Young Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaiin Islands; Taro and Rice postcards-Post Falls, Shoshone Falls, Snake River Canyon, Salmon Fields; The Nuuanu Pali, Honolulu; on the Beach at Waikiki & more. River and more. Mostly chromolitho Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-80 HWAC# 91204 $60-100 HWAC# 90745 Lot# 5222 Chicago, Illinois Chicago Worlds Fair Postcards Approx 19 mostly chromolitho postcards from Chicago Worlds Fair Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 103340 Lot# 5211 Hawaii c1907-1940 Hawaii Postcards Collection Group Lot# 5223 Indianapolis, Indiana of approx. 30 postcards includes mostly chromolitho’s & some cearly 1900’s Indiana Postcards moderns. Est. $70-120 HWAC# 91200 Approx. 40 postcards of Indiana include: Rome City; Auburn; First Lot# 5212 Hawaii 1936 & 1948 Hawaii Trading Companies Stock Spiritualist Temple; View in Glen Certificates Lot of 2 different. 1) Economic Trading Company, Ltd. Miller, Richmond, Ind. Salvatore Hilo, Hawaii. Inc. 1927. No. 23, issued for one share in 1936. Pencil Falcone Collection Est. $60-120 cancelled. Eagle vignette. Toning. 2) Cheng Ho Trading and Exploring Company, Limited. Honolulu. Inc. 1947. No. 22, issued for 4 shares in HWAC# 91332 1948. Not cancelled. Eagle vignette. Ken Prag Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 101540 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 385
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5224 Indianapolis, Lot# 5234 Louisiana Louisiana Postcards Approx 40 mostly chromlitho Louisiana postcards, Star Capitol, Shreveport, NOLA, Indiana cearly 1900’s Indiana Natchitoches, Lake Charles and more Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $30-50 HWAC# 102329 Postcards Chromolitho’s & Lot# 5235 Louisiana RPC’s Approx. 30 postcards c1901 Post Cards from Louisiana Purchase Expo includes:World Renowned 4 Post Cards; Kentucky State Building 1904; Palace Poet & his birthday group at of Liberal Arts; British Pavilion, a Reproduction of the home. James Whitcomb Banquet Hall, Kensington Palace, England; Louisiana Riley on famous old Lockerbie Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, 1904. The Palace Street, Indianapolis; War of Art. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 102765 Group, Soldiers Monument, Indianapolis. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $30-60 HWAC# 91325 Lot# 5225 Ashland/Jct. City, Kansas Ashland/Jct. City, Kansas Postcards 3 RPC’s. 2 Ashland, 1 Jct. City Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102716 Lot# 5226 Dodge City, Kansas Dodge City, Kansas Postcards Approx Lot# 5236 Maine Maine Postcard Group Approx 80 Maine postcards- 20 Dodge City, Kansas postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Portland, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard, Oqunquit, Harbor Towns $40-60 HWAC# 102688 Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-150 HWAC# 102388 Lot# 5227 Emporia, Lot# 5237 Maine Maine Postcards Approx 24 Maine chromolitho postcards-Portland and Kennebunkport. Salvatore Falcone Collection Newton, Kansas Emporia/ Est. $60-90 HWAC# 102387 Newtown, Kansas Lot# 5238 Maine Maine Postcards Approx 24 Maine harbor towns, 10 Old Orchard and 27 newer Oqunquit postcards Salvatore Falcone Postcards Approx Collection Est. $70-120 HWAC# 102380 10 postcards with 1 Lot# 5239 Maine Maine RPC’s 9 Maine RPC’s of RPC Salvatore Falcone Wiscasset, Pemaquid Point, North Haven, Peaks Island Collection Est. $40-60 and more Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 102705 HWAC# 102386 Lot# 5228 Parsons City, Kansas Parsons City, Kansas Postcards Approx 20 Parsons City, Kansas postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102706 Lot# 5229 Topeka, Kansas Topeka, Kansas Postcards Approx 20 Topeka, Kansas postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102707 Lot# 5230 Wichita, Kansas Wichita, Kansas Postcards Approx 12 Lot# 5240 Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore, MD Postcards Approx Wichita, Kansas postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 50 Baltimore, MD offering a historical overview over several decades HWAC# 102698 Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102399 Lot# 5231 Kansas Kansas Postcards Approx 80 Kansas postcards Lot# 5241 Maryland Maryland Postcards Approx 35 Maryland, including 12 RPC’s. No Emporia, KC or Topeka Salvatore Falcone non Baltimore, postcards. Annapolis, Ocean City, Salisbury and more Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102717 Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102389 Lot# 5232 Kentucky Kentucky Postcards Approx 90 Kentucky Lot# 5242 Westfield, Massachusetts c1873-1875 Westfield, MA postcards with some RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 Broadside and Billhead Collection 2 printed broadsides, 6 printed HWAC# 102692 billheads, 100+ receipts and general Massachusetts/Connecticut ephemera with many mounted on brown paper, some toning and Lot# 5233 New Orleans, Louisiana foxing. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 101773 New Orleans Ribbon Medal and Button Cloth New Orleans 1914 Lot# 5243 Calumet, Michigan 1930-1944 Copper Country Printing ribbon. 4th annual convention(Fire Company Stock Certificates Lot of 80+. Issued 1930-1944. Green Dept related) 1914, The hospitality border, black print, Michigan state seal vignette. Fair to good condition. of the crescent city qwaits you button Published OPAS, a Republican tri-weekly newspaper begun at Calumet Est. $50-100 HWAC# 101738 in 1930. Houghton Estate Collection Est. $100-150 HWAC# 102213 Lot# 5244 Detroit, Michigan Detroit, MI Postcards Approx 45 Detroit, MI mostly chromolitho postcards. Cass Park, Masonic Temple, Belle Isle, Edison Institute, Capitol Square and more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102326 386 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5245 Michigan Michigan Postcard Collection Approx 100 Lot# 5256 Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, NE Area Postcards Approx 30 Michigan postcards. Mostly b/w and chromolitho, some RPC’s. John Omaha, NE postcards-6 RPC’s. Others chromolitho and modern. UP Ball Park, Turnip Rock, Clear Lake, Bay City, Port Huron, Dearborn, St. RR Museum, Fairmont, Blair, Masonic Temple in Hastings Salvatore Joseph and more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-120 HWAC# Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102337 102320 Lot# 5257 Nebraska Nebraska and Tornado Postcards (4) 4 Lot# 5246 Michigan 1920-1940s Michigan Printing Stock Nebraska postcards-b/w Nebraska City, Axtell tornado. RPC’s-2 Certificates Lot of 39. Three different companies. 1) Copper Country tornado damage scenes. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-80 Printing Company. Thirty-five stocks, issued in the 1930s and 1940s. HWAC# 102336 Elk vignette. 2) The Finnish Republican Printing Company. Two stocks issued in 1920 and 1921. Orange border and eagle vignette. Stamp Lot# 5258 Nebraska Nebraska Postcards Approx 25 Nebraska cancelled. 3) Valvoja Publishing Company. Two stocks issued in 1946. postcards. 3 RPC’s-1clipped corner, 2 UP RR Museum. Balance Eagle vignette. Houghton Estate Collection Est. $100-120 HWAC# chromolitho-Scottbluff National Monument, Omaha landmarks 102232 Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-80 HWAC# 1025338 Lot# 5247 Michigan Nice Michigan RPC Postcards (2) 2 Michigan Lot# 5259 Boulder Dam, Nevada cearly 1900’s Boulder Dam RPC’s. Main Street Coopersville, Gypsy Simon Smith speech, Harbor Group of Postcards, Chromolitho’s & RPC’s Approx. 20 postcards of Boulder Dam. 2 RPC’s “Looking Downstream from Boulder Dam”& Beach. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $30-60 HWAC# 102325 General View. The rest are chromolitho’s. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102721 Lot# 5248 St. Paul/ Lot# 5260 Bullfrog, Nevada Minneapolis, Minnesota St. Montgomery Shoshone Con. Mining Stocks Approx Paul/Minneapolis, MN 50 issued stocks, most have paperclip rust, please inspect. Postcards Approx 35 St. Paul/ Est. $400-600 HWAC# 80818 Minneapolis, MN postcards. 1 RPC-Nicolette Ave. Balance mostly chromolitho-Big Island Park, Masonic Temple, state capitol, parks and more Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-120 HWAC# 102340 Lot# 5249 Billings, Montana Centennial Silver Bars Two one ounce Lot# 5261 Carson City, Nevada 1888 Bullion and Exchange Bank .999 fine silver ingots commemorating Billings 100th anniversary, Check Check #2 to and from CA Witherall? assayer. $490.50. Est. $50- 1882-1982. “Brightest Star in The Big Sky Country.” Est. $60-100 100 HWAC# 82578 HWAC# 100537 Lot# 5262 Carson City, Nevada Carson City Group of Post Cards Lot of approx. 20 post crads that include 3 RPC’s. (Carson Valley from Lot# 5250 Glacier, Montana Glacier National Park Postcards Kingsbury Grade) Nevada State Museum; a more modern postcard Approx 30 Glacier National Park postcards, 4 RPC’s, a few b/w, mostly of Indians doing a “hoop dance”. Nevada State Prison (Carson City, Nevada. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 91231 chromolitho. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-80 HWAC# 102335 Lot# 5263 Carson City, Nevada Lot# 5251 Helena, Montana 1938 Montana Stockgrowers Carson River RPC’s Lot of 3 RPC’s, Association Medal Stetson hat shaped souvenir medal from the 54th 2 of the East Carson River & 1 of Annual Convention of the Montana Stockgrowers Assocation May 18, a man fly fishing on the Carson River. These are rare. They are near 19 20, 1938 Helena. 70 x35 mm. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 100536 Markleeville. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-80 HWAC# Lot# 5252 Montana 1800’s Montana Newspaper Pages Partial 91232 and full page newspaper pages. 1893 Barker, MT Belt Mt. Miner, unidentified Mt paper, 1893 The Teton Times, Anaconda 1893, The Daily Tribune 1893 Est. $30-60 HWAC# 91304 Lot# 5253 Montana Montana Postcards Approx 30 Montana,mostly chromolitho, a few RPC’s and moderns. Great Montana Stampede, Helena, Chico Hot Springs, Billings, Great Falls and more Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-80 HWAC# 102334 Lot# 5254 Montana Vintage Beer Openers Two Montana beer 387 openers, “Heiber’s Bar/ Baker, Mont.” and ”Old Stand / Ekalaka, Mont.” Each 66 mm long. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 100507 Lot# 5255 Montana Western Ephemera Miscellaneous Collection 1876 Homestake Centennial 1976 Booklet, 96 pages and lots of photos. Old mining deeds, mining receipts, Santa Fe-The Lee Ranch Mine booklet, self guided tour booklets of Butte mines, several newspaper items and more, Est. $140-250 HWAC# 47876 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5264 Carson City, Nevada 1911, 1928 Tasker Oddie, Governor Lot# 5270 Fallon, Nevada c1907 Photo’s and United States Senator Fair Lot of two. 1) 1911 “Reception and of Fallon NV Flood (5) & Hangmans Inaugural Ball, 1911” for Governor Tasker Oddie. Includes a dance card Tree, Ragtown Interesting lot of several where this young lady has dance # 7 a schottische with Oddie. Oddie photos of the Fallon Flood of 1907; signed her card. Cover (photos of Oddie and capital) and six pages. Hangmans Tree, Ragtown; Indian Town Pages and cover are detaching. 2) 1928 letter between of Nevada’s Fallon(?). 7 black & white photos total. most powerful men. From United States Senator Tasker Oddie to Noble Each are 8” x 6”. Est. $60-100 HWAC# H Getchell Mining engineer including the Getchell Mine. [The Noble 102761 H Getchell Library on the University of Nevada campus was named for him.] It congratulates Getchell on being appointed Chairman of Lot# 5271 Fort Ruby, Nevada 1865 Perkins Forwarding Receipt the Republican State Organization. Oddie signs the letter and writes to Fort Ruby It is addressed to Dr. Long, assistant surgeon, care of a personal note, ”P. S. I have just had another talk with Sec. [Secretary Duncan & Company of Austin. Sent from Shingle Springs. Includes a 2c of Commerce Herbert] Hoover and told him how fortunate it is that United States stamp. Fort Ruby, also known as Camp Ruby, was built in you have been selcted as Satate Chairman as you are also a mining 1862 by the United States Army, during the American Civil War, in the engineer and operator.” Initialed ‘TKO. Est. $40-60 HWAC# 99732 “wilderness of eastern Nevada.“ It protected the overland mail coaches and Pony Express, in order to maintain links and communication Lot# 5265 Carson City, Nevada 1892 The Nevada Creamery & between residents of California and the Union. It was operated 1862 Commercial Co. Stock Certificate Inc. Oct. 21, 1891. No. 59, issued to 1869, in territory dominated by bands of the Western Shoshone. for 500 shares to R.K. Colcord on April 16th, 1892 in Carson City, The fort was located at the east entrance to the Overland Pass from Nevada. Signed by president E. Williams and secretary T.R. Hofer. Not Ruby Valley, near Hobson on the west side of Ruby Lake. To secure cancelled. Ornate border and dark blue print. Small state seal vignette access and safe passage through this area, as well as to provide for at left. Printed by Appeal Print. 4 x 9.75” Fold, very clean. They made construction of railroads and other needs, the US signed the Treaty of and sold condensed milk, cheese, and butter from milk supplied by Ruby Valley with twelve chiefs of the Western Shoshone. Est. $50-70 member farms in the Carson, Mason and Smith Valleys, Nevada; Lyon HWAC# 102264 County, Nevada; and Novato, in Marin County, California. Became the California-Nevada Creamery Company. () Ken Prag Collection Est. Lot# 5272 Gardnerville, $60-100 HWAC# 91823 Nevada 1916 Welcome Saloon Pocket Diary “Compliments of Lot# 5266 Carson City, Nevada 1861, 1862 Two Wells Fargo Checks / The Welcome Saloon / Tony - One Signed by Territorial Governor Nye 1) #184 for $26 dollars Dettling, Prop. / Fine Wines, to P. Cord. Signed by (?) Graves per RN Graves. RN Graves was the Liquors and Cigars / Free Lunch superintendent of the Empire Mill and Mining Company. Most likely / Gardnerville, Nev. In addition for payment of work. 2) Older Wells Fargo check issued to James W to the daily diary for 1916, Nye and signed by Nye. For $250. October 28, 1862. Also a copy of this 3 x 6 inch volume is full of Wells Fargo check #1 with history behind it. Est. $50-100 HWAC# useful information: weather 102259 almanac for 1916, synopsis of the Income Tax Law of 1913 Lot# 5267 Central Nevada, (the first federal income tax), Nevada c1910 Central Nevada populations for major cities, RPC’s Lot of four. 1) Buggy, horse charts for monthly savings, the and ‘mayor’ stranded in the water. new Federal Reserve Banking Wabuska 1907 cancel on back. Law, the United States Postal Note says, “Safely landed after Savings Bank, an entire world taking rest...” Writing on cord is atlas! Est. $60-100 HWAC# faded, but mentions a ‘mayor.’ 101217 Signed Judson. 2) International Hotel in Austin. This was the Lot# 5273 Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Cards (Mostly Old) Approx. famous International Hotel that 60 Casino Cards from Las Vegas. Circus Circus, The Sands, Pioneer was moved from Virginia City. Club,Stardust, The Wedding Place of the Stars, The Fabulous Strip, Very nice contrast. 1908. 3) only to mention a few. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 Pelicans at Stillwater 4) Schurz, HWAC# 91233 Nevada street scene. Strong contrast. c1940. Est. $50-100 Lot# 5274 Lovelock, Nevada c1950 Calendars (Winnemucca,NV 2 HWAC# 99972 Large Calendars) Large December 1950 Calendar of Fly Fisherman & his dog. This calendar is advertising Mark Bros. “Sportsmen’s Lot# 5268 Comstock, Gold Hill, Nevada 1885 1885 John Jones and Headquarter” / Hunting and Fishing Equipment. This calendar is large William Sharon Court Complaint Nevada Mill Company vs. Baltimore & is backed for stability with cardboard (not attached) Additional Mill Company. Filed by MN Stone for the plaintiffs. Complaint on shipping may apply due to its size if shipped with cardboard backing. materials owned. The Baltimore Mine (which we assume this was Colorful, nostalgic & ready to hang on wall. Very good condition. 22”x connected to) would close in the later 1880’s. Jones and Sharon. These 46”. 2) Nostalgic calendar with boy & adorable lab & her puppies. two powerful Comstock men were enemies in the Crown Point Mine J. Clymer, December 1950, 16” x 34”. Has cardboard backing (may takeover and the Yellow Jacket fire. But in 1885 they were business require extra shipping cost). Both calendars in good condition. Est. partners on this endeavor - at least. Comes with background material. $70-100 HWAC# 102743 Est. $40-60 HWAC# 99892 Lot# 5269 Comstock, Virginia, Nevada Virginia City Mining Postcards Lot of ten. Mostly black and white RPC reprints. Ten Different sites: Silver Hill Mine, Butters Plant, Belcher Mine, Con Virginia and California Joint Shaft, Yellow Jacket, Savage, Ward Shaft, Brunswick Mill on the Carson River, gold bars of the Union Mine, color Ophir mine. Est. $60-120 HWAC# 99974 388 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5275 Railroad Valley, Nevada 1913 Railroad Valley Land Lot# 5281 Virginia City, Nevada & Water Co. Stock Certificate Inc. in Nevada, 1912. No. 58, issued 1896 Territorial Enterprise for 80 shares to S.T. Tyler on Aug. 21, 1913. Signed by president Insurance Policy Territorial Richardson and secretary E.A. Keeman. Not cancelled. Brown border Enterprise, Virginia City, NV. and seal, black print. Vignette of woman with horn of plenty floating Hartford $1,000 fire insurance above farm lands. Principal Office in Tonopah. Pinholes, folds, toning. policy, Dec 14, 1896, on the office 8.5 x 11” Railroad Valley is in Nye County about 50 miles southwest furniture, type cases, stands, of ELy. Oil was discovered in the early 1900s but production didn’t imprinting stones, the two-story start until the late 1920s. This company may have acquired land and building and basement of the water rights in hopes that a small town would spring up from oil Enterprise Publishing Co. at 23 discoveries. Secretary Keenan was also the secretary of the Railroad South “C” Street, Virginia City. Valley Company, which formed to drill for potash deposits in 1912. Policy sold to the Enterprise Co. by Ken Prag Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 101638 Edwards & Haas, VC. Est. $80-200 HWAC# 59515 Lot# 5276 Reno, Nevada Reno Historical Posters (3) Reno Air Race- Bear Team. 1994 Virginia City Camel Race. 1993 Reno Air France Lot# 5282 Virginia City, Nevada William Morris Stewart Signature Concorde. All Approx 19x24”, some edge wrinkles Est. $50-100 Card - Perhaps the Most Important Man in The Nevada Territory HWAC# 102718 William Morris was the lawyer for many of the largest mines on the Comstock. Most people don’t know this, but Nevada, in 1863, voted Lot# 5277 Reno/Carson City, on a new state constitution. It was defeated because the influential Nevada Northern Nevada Postcard mining magnates thought mining should get a better deal. And who Collection Lot of 25 postcards, was their outspoken advocate - Stewart. He argued mining cases on chromolitho’s & RPC’s from Reno both sides of the one lode vs. multiple lodes. When he lost one case, and Carson City, including vintage he made it his mission to ruin that judge’s credibility. He was a United Commercial Row, Wingfield Park States Senator during the Civil War and years later again during and Virginia Street from the 1930s. reconstruction. It is said he made and lost three fortunes! A very Historic Carson City buildings important signature from a very important Nevada that is hard to find. including the Governor’s Mansion, Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102260 The Old Mint Building and The Hinkel Mansion. . Salvatore Falcone Lot# 5283 Winnemucca, Nevada Pen Collection, Vintage Approx. Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 35 pens from Winnemucca: Mel’s Radiator Service; Ray & Effie’s Cafe, 101697 Vote for Jack Heward Justice of the Peace; Welcome Inn Truck Stop, & many more. Est. $70-100 HWAC# 102778 Lot# 5278 Sparks, Nevada 1907 Five Reno/Sparks/Truckee Post Lot# 5284 Winnemucca, Nevada Cards Lot of five. 1) RPC Harriman Street (now Victorian Avenue) c1956 Winnemucca Motor Sales in Sparks, Shows tram and horse and buggy. CA Beemer postcard. 2) Calendar Features January 1956 Chapel at the Stead Army Air Base. Became Little Flower Church in through December 1956. In good Reno. Now a bank. 3) Hand colored railroad yard in Sparks. A different condition. Features Grand Canyon view! Cancelled Sparks 1907. 4) Sparks depot. Holderness post card. pics, Mt. Hood horseback riding & Cancelled Sparks 1907. 5) Color. Genberal view of Truckee. Cancelled many more Americana photos. 10” x Sparks 1906. Est. $20-50 HWAC# 99745 17”. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102755 Lot# 5279 Virginia City, Nevada 1861 J Ross Brown and a Peep at Lot# 5285 Nevada 30 Nevada Collection Older City Postcards 30 Washoe This is the second of three papers on the Comstock in 1861 pieces Nevada collection of Older City color postcards. Est. $100-200 written by J Ross Browne for Harper’s Monthly. J Ross Browne’s HWAC# 100407 wit was in fine shape. For example, he sizes up the value of the two Lot# 5286 Nevada 7 NV Post Cards 7 color postcards of Nevada major cities. Virginia city was mud-hole; had a climate of hurricanes including Governor’s Mansion in Carson City, Federal Post Office, snow, water was a dilution of arsenic, plumbago, and copperas, wood Carson City, Lake Mead Marina and State Capitol, Carson City. Est. - none at all but sagebrush, no title to properties and no property $50-60 HWAC# 100406 worth having. Carson City was a mere accident, the occupation of the Lot# 5287 Nevada 1962 Bonds Signed by Governor Sawyer (State inhabitants was waylaying strangers bound for Virginia and selling of Nevada) Sixty three bonds signed by Governor Grant Sawyer whiskey, it was so dull at that men fall asleep in the middle of the in 1962. These 10 x 15 inch green ink bonds are a colorful piece of street going from one groggery to another and its products were grass Nevada history. Est. $120-240 HWAC# 49546 and weeds on the Plaza. Poor condition and not bound any more. Still a great look at the Comstock in the earliest years. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102250 Lot# 5280 Virginia City, Nevada OVerview of Virginia City RPC Easily recognizable International Hotel on lest and mines in background. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 102248 Lot# 5288 Nevada Corporate Sealers, Metals Related (3) United States Chrome Mines Nov 18, 1931. Natural Alloys Production Corp Sept 28, 1938. International Chrome Mines June 27, 1930. Est. $80- 100 HWAC# 101726 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 389
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5289 Nevada c1900’s Greeting Cards Approx. 10 greeting cards Lot# 5299 Nevada cearly 1900’s from from Nevada. 1 RPC. ”40 Miles from Wood/50 Miles from Water/ RPC’s & Chromolitho’s Approx. 10 Feet from Hell/God Bless our Home” Est. $40-60 HWAC# 91234 30 RPC’s & chromolitho’s all Comstock related. Old Bowers’ Lot# 5290 Nevada Higgins, C.C. Original Manuscripts about Nevada Mansion between Reno & Carson Desert Life Includes The Roughneck (with notes on Reno Commercial City, Nv; Old Washoe Club;The Club paper), Katie of Desolate Springs (returned from Everybody’s Famous Crystal Bar. Salvatore Magazine), The Three Lost Buttes (rewritten and published in Reno Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 Gazette), two copies of That Cuss the Burro, Mystery of the Grapevines, and Too Much Argument. Some of these may have never been HWAC# 91237 published before! Higgins was living in Reno at 437 Granite Street when these were written, but had spent time at some the the later mining camps. He had a ranch outside Reno and was into real estate. Also eight 1932 stories written for the Reno Gazette about ‘Old Bill’ in some sort of serial form with many parts missing it seems. From the personal collection of Hugh Shamberger. Most Photos identified by/ for Hugh on the front or the back. Est. $150-400 HWAC# 49968 Lot# 5291 Nevada c1900’s Mining & Water Publications Lot of Lot# 5300 Nevada cearly 1900’s RPC’s (3) Humorous RPC’s several Mining & water publications. Hardback & softback books, representing prospectors & early days of Nevada. Salvatore Falcone Introduction to Mine Surveying by Staley; Digest of Mining Claim Laws Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 91236 c. 1977; Nevada State Mining Laws; 1957 Edition; 3 pyrite miners figurines; & 1 larger scene with miners on amethyst rock. Est. $60- Lot# 5301 Nevada 187- Two Nice Nevada Stock certificates: Wood, 120 HWAC# 102759 Flume, Land and Water Both unissued. 1) Washoe Wood & Fluming Company. Great vignette: flume, steam train, trestle, mine, etc. 187-. Lot# 5292 Nevada c1800’s Mounted Photo of O.W. Tennant, Auditor Dateline Caston City. 187-. Incorporated 1875. 2) Washoe Land and of V&T This photograph Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society.Black Water. Vignette of sun rising over mountains. Also vignette of corn, & white photo, beautiful oak frame, 29” x 25”. Very good condition. wheat and flour sacks and barrel. HS Crocker printer. Incorporated in Est. $70-100 HWAC# 102745 Leap Year February 29, 1878. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102249 Lot# 5293 Nevada Mt.Rose Ranch Lot# 5302 White Mountains, New Hampshire White Mountains, NH Corporate Sealer Lever Corporate Sealer Postcards Approx 29 New Hampshire White Mountain postcards of Est. $60-100 HWAC# 101721 this resort area. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-120 HWAC# 102385 For more sealers see lots 1054 & 1381-83 Lot# 5303 New Hampshire New Hampshire Postcards Approx 20 New Hampshire postcards- Franklin, Portsmouth, Concord Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102383 Lot# 5294 Nevada Nevada Central Mines Stocks Approx 75 unissued Lot# 5304 New Hampshire New Hampshire Postcards Approx 50 stocks Est. $100-150 HWAC# 80820 mostly chromolitho New Hampshire postcards. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-140 HWAC# 120382 Lot# 5295 Nevada Nevada Ephemera Misc. Lot of Nevada ephemera includes Nevada sheet music books, pictorials & photographically Lot# 5305 Elizabeth, New Jersey 1933 Elizabeth Brewing illustrated calendars (numerous from 1979 to early 1990’s); 5 Nevada Corporation Stock Certificate Inc. in New Jersey. No. 5110, issued for stock certs. & a mining camp print by Hungerford. Est. $40-120 100 shares to John E. Carter Jr. on Aug. 2, 1933. Printed signatures of HWAC# 62029 the president and secretary. Not cancelled. Orange border, black print, gray seal. Industrial and allegorical vignette. 8.75 x 12.5” Pinholes, Lot# 5296 Nevada 1944 Pacific Trading Co Corporate Sealer Rare, deep folds, toning. Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 103436 Pacific Trading Co. Incorporated March 8, 1944. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 101756 Lot# 5306 New Jersey c1900’s New Jersey Postcards, Chromolitho’s & RPC’s Approx. 50 postcards of many places in New Jersey including: Lot# 5297 Nevada Palisade & Nevada Exhibit at World’s Fair, Municipal Building, West Orange; The Morgan Mansion; Salem, New Rare Nevada Stereoviews Three rare Nevada stereoviews. 1) CPRR, Jersey; Scene on the Beach, Orange City; Coleman Hotel, Asbury Park; Palisade-Humboldt Canon, published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., & many more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-120 HWAC# 91323 7686. 2) CPRR, Maggies Bower and Palisade Bluff, published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., 7104. 3) Stereoview of Nevada’s Exhibit, Agricultural Lot# 5307 Albuquerque/Santa Fe Trail, New Mexico Albuquerque/ Building, World’s Columbian Exposition. Photographed and published Santa, NM Fe Trail Postcards 2 RPC’s, approx 20 chromolitho and by B. W. Kilburn, Littleton, N. H. Est. $110-220 HWAC# 42105 modern Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 90741 Lot# 5298 Nevada cearly 1900’s Rhyolite, Tonopah, & Goldfield RPC’s & Chromolitho’s Approx. 10 RPC’s & Chromolitho’s. Rhyolite, NV “The Deserted Ghost City of the Desert”. Entering Tonopah; Drilling Contest on Labor Day, Goldfield, Nevada. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 102720 390 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5308 Carlsbad Cavern, Lot# 5315 Buffalo, New York 1922 Mary Lincoln Candy Company New Mexico Carlsbad Stock Certificate Inc. in Delaware. No. 1427, issued for 10 shares Cavern, NM Postcards to Mrs. Marion Ivens on Aug. 23, 1922. Signed by the president and 12 RPC’s. Approx 25 secretary (illegible). Not cancelled. Maroon border, black print, and allegorical vignette. Printed by New York Bank Note Co. Pinholes, chromolitho. Bats and more folds, some toning. 8.25 x 11” Opened in Buffalo in 1916. Competed with Martha Washington Candies of Washington, D.C., and Betsy Salvatore Falcone Collection Ross Candies of Indianapolis, Indiana. Known for their slogan, “Old- Fashioned Goodness in Every Piece.” [Ref: https://library.brown.edu/ Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90750 cds/lincoln/objects/browseobjects.html] Houghton Estate Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 102229 Lot# 5309 Grant County, New Mexico 1892 Grant County Pipe Line, Lot# 5316 North Carolina Real Estate and Cattle Company Company was incorporated in North Carolina Scenery 1887. # 41 for 50 shares to FH Odiorne. Signed by James Martyn and Postcards Approx 60 North president CE Jones. Dateline 1892 Boston. Small, plain but in very nice Carolina scenery postcards, condition. Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90532 mostly c. 1916-1930 with some moderns Salvatore Falcone Lot# 5310 Las Vegas, New Mexico 1888 Las Vegas Mountain Ice Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# Company Stock The ‘Mountain’ has been handwritten in in pencil. # 102381 (?) for 25 sharest to Mrs. AC Hobart. Signed by Hendricks and president E Hobart. Dateline Las Vegas Location: Las Vegas Hot Springs. Again Lot# 5317 Fargo, North Dakota 1885 Fargo Insurance Company the ‘Hot Springs’ has been handwritten in pencil. Not cancelled. JA Stock Certificate Fargo, Dakota (printed top center). No. 81, issued Carruthy of Las Vegas printer. 1888. Incorporated June 1887. Holes at for 12 shares to treasurer D.L. Fry on Nov. 26th, 1885. Not signed by folds, small rips at fold edges, light discoloration on borders. Overall the president, but signed by secretary Lowell. Not cancelled. Black nice. Las Vegas Ice company was advertising in the Las Vegas Gazette border and print. Red seal. Printed by Argus Lith Co., Fargo. 5.5 x as early as 1884. Henry F Hobart manager and located at Las Vegas 9.25”Horizontal fold, some toning. Inc. 1880. In 1885, W.W. Walker Hot Springs. “Pure mountain ice.” Ken Prag Collection Est. $80-120 was president. The company formed to offer fire and hail insurance. HWAC# 90549 They did well until a bad hail season in 1884 caused the company to have huge losses. They moved headquarters to Sioux Falls. This Lot# 5311 Taos/Santa Fe, stock represents the reorganization of the company. [Ref: History of New Mexico Taos/Santa Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 1899] Ken Prag Collection Est. $80- Fe, NM Postcards Approx 100 HWAC# 100814 20 chromolitho and 10 b/w Taos/Santa Fe, NM Lot# 5318 Lisbon/Ft. Berthold, North Dakota Lisbon/Ft. Berthold, postcards Salvatore Falcone ND RPC’s 2 Lisbon/Ft. Berthold, ND RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Collection Est. $80-120 Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102647 HWAC# 90740 Lot# 5312 New Mexico 1895 Making New Mexico Better - Two Lot# 5319 Ray/Tuttle, North Dakota Ray/Tuttle, ND RPC’s 2 key Stocks 1) Water and Improvement Company of Santa Fe. # 95 for 50 North Dakota RPC’s. E Main St, Ray. Main St, Tuttle Salvatore Falcone shares to the International Investment and trust of London. Signed by Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102646 AJ Griffin and president SH Day. Dateline 1895 Santa Fe. 2) Western Homestead & Irrigation Company. # 24 for 50 shares to Samuel Lot# 5320 North Dakota Badlands Etc, ND Postcards Carpenter. Signed by WIlliam Master and president Peter M Chesney. Approx 35 postcards. 1 Badlands RPC. Mostly chromolitho- Dateline Albuquerque 1895. Black on green safety print with Eagle Badlands, Jamestown, Bismarck vignette. $1.00 stock transfer stamp on reverse. Both are in very fine Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. condition with only very minor issues! Ken Prag Collection Est. $60- $60-100 HWAC# 102648 100 HWAC# 90558 Lot# 5313 New Mexico New Mexico RPC’s (6) 6 New Mexico RPC’s- Cloudcroft, Deming, Lordsburg, Isleta, Raton Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-150 HWAC# 90751 Lot# 5314 New Mexico Lot# 5321 Oklahoma Oklahoma Postcards Approx 70 mostly Rural New Mexico chromolitho postcards. University of OK, OKC, state capitol, Tulsa, Postcards Approx 50 Tucker Tower and more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 chromolitho and modern HWAC# 102327 New Mexico postcards. 1 Lot# 5322 Oregon Vintage Calendars (3) 3 calendars from 1928,1934,& 1939. 1 is from Laws’ Grocery & Market, the others from RPC-Lordsburg Salvatore Alberta Pharmacy, Portland, Oregon, & the larger one is from Gentry, Arkansas, Carpenters Groceries & Furniture. Est. $60-90 HWAC# Falcone Collection Est. 102750 $80-120 HWAC# 102649 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 391
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5323 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 6, 1880 Newspaper / Lot# 5334 Tennessee Tennessee Postcard Collection Approx 100 The First Milk Jar Here is a really interesting newspaper article. It Tennessee postcards-Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville talks about how milk that was delivered previously, was not in good and more. Mostly chromolitho, a few RPC’s and moderns. Salvatore condition and “ watered down”. But with the new invention of the first Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 90747 milk jar by John H. Lester, that was stopped . So, when the milk was delivered in his new patent jars, over a 1/2” of cream can be found Lot# 5335 Texas Two Texas Letter Two letters from Texas: 1) A to scarped off and enjoyed !! Also, an illustration, of the jar is shown. women from Beaumont, TX had two children and then died. Her They had 1,100 customers a day, not bad at $.08 a jar huh ? Great husband died shortly after that. 2) Letter to Lizzie from girl friend, reading and a lesson in life. (RH). Est. $50-100 HWAC# 102098 Mattie Martin in Putnam, Texas in 1861. Ken . Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 81873 Lot# 5324 Pennsylvania 1876 Report of the Auditor Lot# 5336 United States 1912-1982 Misc. US Stocks and Bonds General on the Finances Lot of 11. Included: Old York Club, Inc. (two different bonds issued of the Commonwealth of in 1931); Inter-state Car Trust Equipment Company (Indianapolis, Pennsylvania Softcover 1876 unissued stock, train car vignette); Goldfield Cons. Mines Co. stock report on Pennsylvania finances. (1959, signed by Wingfield, punch cxl); City Bank of Mc. Keesport stock 160pp with index. Front stains (1912, cxl); Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Co. stock (issued 1965, cxl); and tears, please inspect. Est. Golden Cycle Corp. stock (Colorado Springs, issued 1952, cxl, mining $60-100 HWAC# 81405 vignette); Baldwin-United Corp. stock (issued 1982, cxl, Baldwin vignette); Beck Industries Inc. stock (1970, cxl); Baruch-Foster Corp. Lot# 5325 South Carolina South Carolina Postcards Approx 30 stock (1960, cxl); and 1916 german bond coupons. Houghton Estate South Carolina Postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-90 Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102225 HWAC# 102712 Lot# 5337 United States US Ephemera Grab Bag Lot of about 70 Lot# 5326 Hot Springs, South Dakota Hot Springs, South Dakota items including checks, photos, documents, stocks, etc. Includes: 24 Postcards 6 Hot Springs, SD postcards including 5 RPC’s Salvatore unused pictorial lettersheets from the First National Bank of Calumet; Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102685 1888 Detroit mining billhead; three stereoviews; stamps celebrating Finland’s independence; black and white photo reprints including one Lot# 5327 Huron, South Dakota Huron, South Dakota Postcards a train crash in Michigan; 1916 Calumet School bond; 1922 Texanna Oil 3 Huron, South Dakota postcards with 1 RPC Salvatore Falcone & Refining Company bond; 1859 House of Representatives document Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102695 about international coinage; 22 various checks, and more. Please inspect. Houghton Estate Collection Est. $50-100 HWAC# 102491 Lot# 5328 Lead/Black Hills, South Dakota Lead/Black Hills, South Dakota Postcards 9 Lead/Black Hills, SD postcards including 2 RPC’s Lot# 5338 Cleveland, Utah 1895 Cleveland Canal & Agricultural Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102694 Co. Stock Certificate Cleveland, Emery Co., Utah State (Territory crossed out). Dateline Cleveland, Utah, Nov. 3, 1895. No. 245, issued Lot# 5329 Mt. Rushmore/Needles/ Badlands, South Dakota Mt. for 300 shares to Peter Pehrson. Signed by president Joseph Potter Rushmore/Needles/ Badlands. SD postcards Approx 35 postcards and secretary M.L. Snow. Not cancelled. Black border and print, red with some RPC’s Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# title. Small agricultural vignette. Printed by Merchant Printing Co., Salt 102714 Lake. 6.75 x 10.5” Folds, creased corners, some staining around edges. Samuel Alger surveyed the route of the Cleveland Canal in 1885. Lot# 5330 Rapid City, South Dakota Company Convention During the four years of construction, a cooperative arrangement was Photograph Most of the men in Rapid City South Dakota pose in this developed whereby some men worked in the mines and contributed street photograph. 9 1/2 x 6 inch photo mounted on cardboard with to the living expenses of others who worked on the canal. The canal tear in upper left corner. Photo gallery at right, Golden Ale Saloon at as originally completed was twenty-five miles in length, much of left. Circa 1900. Est. $60-90 HWAC# 103171 it through rock ledges and shale hillsides, and at a cost reported at $530,000. [Ref: Utah Centennial County History Series] Ken Prag Lot# 5331 South Dakota Collection Est. $70-100 HWAC# 100799 Mitchell Corn Palace, SD Postcards 7 Mitchell Corn Lot# 5339 Ogden, Utah Ogden, UT Palace postcards with 1 RPC Postcards Approx 20 Ogden, UT Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. postcards with RPC of LDS Tabernacle $40-60 HWAC# 102684 Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50- 70 HWAC# 102394 Lot# 5332 South Dakota Nice South Dakota RPC’s (5) 5 nice South Lot# 5340 Ogden, Utah c1900’s Utah Bank Advertisement The Dakota RPC’s-Forestburg, Cavour, Mitchell, St. Huron Salvatore Falcone Lockhart Company, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Utah. Copper. “Covered Collection Est. $60-90 HWAC# 102696 Wagon” 4.5” x 5.5”. Est. $50-75 HWAC# 102758 Lot# 5333 South Dakota South Dakota Postcards Approx 20 South Lot# 5341 Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake, UT Postcards Approx 30 Dakota postcards with 1 RPC Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-80 Salt Lake, UT and salt related postcards. Mostly chromolitho Salvatore HWAC# 102687 Falcone Collection Est. $80-150 HWAC# 102397 392 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5347 Addison County, Vermont 1881 Gazetteer and Business Directory of Addison County Compiled and Published by Hamilton Child.1881 Three table of contents: general, business, and alphabetical list of advertisers. Illustrated. Many pictorial farming equipment and animal breeding advertisements. Includes post offices and post masters, mail and stage lines, county officers, etc. Long history of the county. Hardcover. Brown cloth, gold lettering, rubbed, cover and cover page loose. Spine is loose and beginning to become detached. A little staining toward the front. 541 pages. [Rarity: iii] Est. $100-300 HWAC# 11455 Lot# 5348 Vermont Vermont Postcards Approx 35 Vermont postcards with 8 RPC’s. Waterbury, Cambridge, Smugglers Notch, Middlebury, Brattleboro and more Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-150 Lot# 5342 Salt Lake City, Utah 1903-1953 Saltair Resort Postcard HWAC# 102331 Collection (Great Salt Lake, Utah) Lot of 48 including seven real photo. Most are early printed cards. Some duplication. 1) Real photo: Lot# 5349 W. Europe/Australia/Pacific Islands U.S. Foreign Stamp three rare exterior views showing the resort and people in the water Collection w/US precancelled Approx 102 US precancelled and including one showing a roller coaster; plus four close-ups of people foreign preprinted stamps including France,Italy, Great Britain, floating in the water. Four mailed, 1909-1920s. 2) Forty-one other Australia, Jamaica, Trinidad / Tobago, Wallis, Futuna, Cuba, Philippines cards, mostly early printed. Twelve mailed, 1903-1953. Variety of and Madagascar. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 100403 scenes including people floating, pavilion at night, train unloading at Saltair Beach, and many exterior shots of the resort, most from the Lot# 5350 La Conner, Washington 1887 The Mail Publishing water. Nice collection. Please inspect! () Ken Prag Collection Est. $60- Company Stock Certificate No. 56, issued for one share to F. Leroy 120 HWAC# 55442 Carter on Feb. 25th, 1887 in Laconner, Skagit County, Washington Territory. Signed by president B.L. Martin and secretary Perry Polson. Lot# 5343 Salt Lake City, Utah Utah Postcards of the State Capitol Not cancelled. Black border and print, no vignette. No printer listed. Lot of 36 incl. 9 RPC. Twenty-four single postcards plus one booklet of 5.5 x 9” Horizontal fold with separation on each end. The Puget Sound 12. 1) Nine real photo postcards: 3 exterior of state capitol building; Mail was founded as the Bellingham Bay Mail on July 5, 1873, by James four interior showing the governor’s reception room; one exterior A. Power as editor and publisher. Mr. Power moved his paper to La of governor’s mansion; and one interior of state capitol building. 2) Conner and on September 13, 1873, it appeared under the name, The Utah State Capitol. 12 postcard booklet. Early printed color cards Puget Sound Mail. On October 1, 1885, Mr. Power sold out to the by Evans, Salt Lake City. 3) Rest of group: city & county building in Mail Publishing Company. Henry McBride and R. O. Welts continued SLC; private office of secretary of state; post office, federal building as editor and manager until February, 1887, when the stock of the exterior; governor’s reception room; interior capitol building; company passed to Leroy Carter and June Henderson. [Ref: Pacific governor’s private office; house of representatives; raised 1906 card Northwest Quarterly, Volume 13, 1922] Ken Prag Collection Est. $60- of the federal building (damaged); and exteriors of capitol building. 100 HWAC# 100978 Two mailed, 1908 & 1915. () Ken Prag Collection Est. $40-80 HWAC# 55440 Lot# 5351 Seattle, Washington c1906 Leather Theme Postcards Lot# 5344 Utah cearly 1900’s Mining Postcards 15 postcards Rare! 4 leather post cards. “The includes: Copper engraved postcard on Utah Copper. Site of the Hopi House, Grand Canyon, Historic Temple and Tabernacle of the Mormon Church of Jesus Christ Arizona”; “Be a good Indian and of Latter-day Saints; The Utah Copper Mine postcard with 4 tiny Write to Me, Portland Oregon”; copper ore bags attached; Cradle Rocker Native Gold and Miniature Totem Pole Seattle”. Salvatore Miner’s Pan. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 91322 Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 91222 Lot# 5345 Utah Utah Postcard Collection Lot of 46: 45 postcards and 1 Arbuckle Coffee Utah trade card. The postcards are mostly later. Lot# 5352 Washington, D. C. Washington, DC Landmark Postcards Twelve were mailed, 1908-1965. Cards for Moab, Delta, St. George, Approx 70 mostly chromolitho Washington, DC postcards. US Capitol, Fort Douglas, Vernal, Heber, Weber River, petroglyphs at Meadow White House, Washington Monument and more. Salvatore Falcone Valley, Nephi, Panguitch, Big Rock Candy Mountain, Price, Zion, Salt Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102324 Lake City, Cedar City, Filmore, and more. Please inspect! () Ken Prag Collection Est. $25-50 HWAC# 55450 Lot# 5353 Washington, D. C. Washington, DC Postcard Collection Approx 100 Washington, DC postcards. Mostly chromolitho, a few Lot# 5346 Utah Utah Postcards RPC’s and modern Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $70-120 HWAC# Approx 25 Utah postcards, mostly 102645 chromolitho with a few RPC’s. Ogden Canyon, Green River, Weber Canon and more Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-90 HWAC# 102396 Lot# 5354 Washington, D. C. Washington, DC Postcards Approx 40 Washington, DC chromolitho postcards. Treasury Dept, National Museum, Supreme Court, Post Office, Senate, War Buildings and other sites. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $30-60 HWAC# 102321 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 393
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5355 Washington, D. C. Lot# 5362 Spain History of Spain, Misc. Books (4) A History of Spain, Washington, DC postcards a Vivid Narration of the Triumphs and Tragedies of the Spanish People Approx 40 Washington, DC mostly by Jean Descola, c. 1963, pp.472, hardback book; Imperial Spain 1469- 1716 by J.H. Elliott,c. 1963, pp. 392; The Spanish Borderlands Frontier chromolitho postcards. Library 1513-1821 by John Francis Bannon (paperback) c. 1970, pp.238; 1491, New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. of Congress, Lincoln Memorial, Mann, c. 2005, pp.337, illustrations. Est. $20-40 HWAC# 63460 Smithsonian, Printing and Engraving office Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102322 Lot# 5356 Washington, D. C. Washington, DC Postcards Approx 35 Lot# 5363 Kansas City, cearly mostly chromolitho Washington, DC postcards. Municipal Building, 1900’s Kansas City Post Cards, Red Cross Building, Pennsylvania Ave, Union Station, Thomas Circle RPC’s & Chromolitho’s Approx. 15 and more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102323 Chromolitho’s & RPC’s. 1 of them shows a single horse-drawn trolley Lot# 5357 West Virginia car. RPC of Municipal Swimming Pool West Virginia Postcards Huntress Park, Clay Center, Kansas. Approx 40 WV postcards with Horse drawn and electric street cars & 5 RPC’s. Three Pines, Hanging more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Rocks, Huntington, State $40-60 HWAC# 102795 Capitol and more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60- Lot# 5364 Wahpeton, cearly 1900’s Photograph of a Photographer 120 HWAC# 102332 Photograph of Theo J. Hingtgen, Photographer. “Pictures Taken in all Kinds of Weather” Wahpeton, Dakota Territory.” Est. $40-60 HWAC# Lot# 5358 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Postcards Approx 91261 30 mostly chromolitho Milwaukee postcards. Juneau Park, Washington Park, Mitchell Park and more Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50- Lot# 5365 3 Old Promo Cards Sacramento the great fruit center 100 HWAC# 102330 of California with color fruit illustrations. Carnival Masque Ball May 1900, location unknown-toning and corner folds. Has thumbtack hole. Lot# 5359 Wisconsin Wisconsin RPC’s (8) 8 Wisconsin RPC’s- Universal Stoves and Ranges-color young golfer on front, stove on Green Lake, Boscobes, Webster, Waupaca, Plymouth, Tekoa, Plymouth, rear. Has thumbtack hole. Est. $80-100 HWAC# 81421 Blanchardville x2 Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-160 HWAC# 102328 Lot# 5366 Autographs & Manuscripts, Price Guides Lot of 3 paperback books: 1) Civil War Autographs & Manuscripts by Ronald Lot# 5360 Laramie, Wyoming 1887 Wyoming Loan & Trust Co. Roy Seagrave, pp.396; 2) The Price Guide to Autographs by George Stock Certificate--Number 2 Low number 2, issued for 250 shares Sanders, Helen Sanders, Ralph Roberts, pp. 493; The Sanders Price to Otto Gramm on March 1st, 1887 in Laramie. Signed by president R. Guide to Autographs, The Word’s Leading Autograph Pricing Authority. Marsh and secretary Rinson. Pen cancelled. Black border and print. pp.560. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 63406 State seal vignette. Printed by Collier & Cleaveland, Denver. 6 x 10.5” Folds. Robert Marsh was born in England around 1850 and came to Lot# 5367 Beatles, Rolling Stone and Grand Funk RR Albums (4) Laramie in 1868 to work as a timekeeper for the UPRR. As Marshís 4 albums suitable for display, vinyl surfaces have heavy wear. Beatles business interests prospered, he left the railroad, became the manager Abbey Road and Sargent Pepper’s, Rolling Stones Goats Head Soup, of the Pacific Market, dabbled in ranching. Marsh and his partner Frank Grand Fund Railroad in silver round cover. Est. $20-30 HWAC# 91303 Cooper became well known through their enterprises which included a market, ranches, and a slaughterhouse. Otto Gramm was an infamous Lot# 5368 Beddeo’s Advertising businessman in Laramie. In 1870, he purchased Dr. Finfrock’s, a Mirror $1.00 / A Week / Clothes you successful drug store in Laramie. In 1880, he added a soda fountain, from / Head to Foot / Beddeo’s / 1417 which became a longtime fixture in the Laramie community. Gramm Douglas St. 44 mm. Est. $60-100 HWAC# later opened the first bottling company in Laramie. A Republican, he 101166 served as probate judge in Laramie, treasurer of Albany County and was appointed State Treasurer in 1890, a position he held through Lot# 5369 Bennington Style Banquet Tea Pot with Iron Holder 1895. He also served on the Board of Trustees for the University of Very nice large style teapot (lid missing) mounted in iron holder that Wyoming. In the early 1900s, Gramm had a contract with the State of allows for tipping. “Banquet Tea--”a wonderful flavor”--Iced or Hot”. Wyoming to operate the State Penitentiary in Rawlins. The conditions 13.5” h x 13.5” w x 12” w. Est. $40-100 HWAC# 33129 in the new prison were horrible. Gramm received $.57 per day per prisoner from the state, plus the profits from the facility’s broom Lot# 5370 c1940 Bird Postcards with Real Feathers 9 postcards works where the inmates worked. The broom works was burned down from Mexico using colorful bird feather accents. Pretty group Salvatore by the prisoners in 1912. It came to light that the prisoners under Falcone Collection Est. $80-100 HWAC# 102674 Gramm’s charge were given just enough food to prevent starvation. Ken Prag Collection Est. $60-90 HWAC# 100979 Lot# 5371 Box of Stick Matches and Hasburg’s Roman and Lot# 5361 Saint-Pierre, Martinique 1881 Document Signed by U.S. Unfluxed Gold Broken cardboard Consul to Martinique Two page shipping/customs document signed box of old Diamond wood stick by W.H. Garfield, U.S. Consul at Saint-Pierre, Martinique. Dated Feb. matches. Hasburg’s Phoenix boxes 28th, 1881. For goods/merchandise being shipped to U.S. and entering of unfluxed gold and Roman gold country at Delaware. Toning, brittle, chips. Est. $25-50 HWAC# 60496 in original boxes. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 90984 394 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5372 Buffalo and Lot# 5381 Ephemera Grab Bag Box of ephemera. Los Angeles Mountain Sheep Postcards map, Mt. Whitney topo map, other Western maps, British railroad Approx 60 RPC’s and brochures, Pikes Peak, tobacco, old cards, Christian items, letters, chromolitho buffalo and tradecards, lady prints, Goodyear tire and more Est. $100-150 HWAC# mountain sheep postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. 102709 $60-100 HWAC# 102668 Lot# 5382 c1928 Eveready Lot# 5373 Captain’s Brass Sextant Reproduction (replica of 1800’s model) of antique brass Captain’s sextant in beautiful walnut box with Sunshine Carbons with brass inlays. Length: 5.25”, width: 4”, height: 1.5”. x 2 New condition. Est. $60-120 HWAC# 43828 Instruction Manual Made in the USA National Carbon Co. “Caution, As in the case of very bright sunlight the eyes should be protected with colored glass goggles when using these carbons” 2 boxes of these. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 102777 Lot# 5374 Cats, Lion and Tiger Postcards Approx 80 cat related postcards. RPC’s and chromolitho Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 102673 Lot# 5375 Cattle Postcards Approx 50 cattle postcards, RPC, Lot# 5383 1893 First Baby in Camp and other Stories This chromolitho and modern. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 brochure, by Wililam P. Bennett, was published by Rancher Publishing of Salt Lake City and originally included a folio of photographs that are HWAC# 102675 not included in this lot. The pamphlet is 68 pages, 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches. Stories include: The First Baby in Camp; Staging in Early Days; The Lot# 5376 c1900’s Humboldt Desert and others. Est. $80-100 HWAC# 81411 Church Exterior Lot# 5384 Fish and Aquatic Life Postcards Approx 60 whale, fish, turtle, seahorse etc postcards. RPC, chromolitho and modern. / Interiors & Re- Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102669 enactments Post Cards Approx. 30 RPC’s & chromolitho’s . Interiors of many of the churches are beautiful. Est. $30-60 HWAC# 102798 Lot# 5377 1863 Civil War Pension Letter Dept of Interior Pension Lot# 5385 Gold Hunter / Office letter and non stamped cover 1863, to Mercy Spaulding Est. Welcome Nugget Labels Lot $60-100 HWAC# 81542 of six: two 10 x 6 inch: Gold Hunter / The Independent Gold Lot# 5378 Custer In Photographs Book Hardback book by D. Mark Hunter on his way to Klondike. Katz. 150 pages, copyright 1985, 9 x 12 inches. Est. $60-100 HWAC# Four 11 x 11 inch: Welcome 81309 Nugget / T.C. Williams Co. / Manufacturers / Virginia, U.S.A. Est. $400-600 HWAC# 81305 Lot# 5379 Dealer Special Ephemera Lot Large miscellaneous Lot# 5386 1960’s Or later Grandpa’s Desk / A Collection of Over group: 7 First Day Covers, including Bicentennial and 1960 Pony 100 Things Here is a whole pile of stuff, from Grandpa’s desk. There Express Centennial; 1947 Note of Exchange from San Salvador Bank are 14 wooden balls from a game, a Artco Raduim traveling clock, 2 of London & South America; seven plastic pages of tickets, motor miller beer openers, a Pabst opener and 2 Stroughs, a salute opener, vehicle licenses, Seattle World’s Fair tickets, Bay Meadows. Est. $80- corkscrew and bottle opener, a Finn fest Button, a Lake Pharmacy 150 HWAC# 103172 bottle, a Good Will letter opener 2 belt buckles, The “ Committee of One thousand ( Steel), & Kessler Whiskey” Smooth as Silk”( Brass). Lot# 5380 Dinosaurs and A Higgins ink bottle with label and top. A metal ashtray with a drunk Elephant Postcards Approx holding a light pole. 6 watches and two extra metal bands...Josmar( 40 elephant and dinosaur plus Working), Chromatic, Starex, ladies Timex, ladies Fossil, Westclock, other zoo animal postcards. International Harvester watch, & and two metal bands( may be new). Includes JA Nugget in Sparks, NV President Kennedy post cards regular, the death route in Dallas, and a elephant! A few RPC’s, modern memorial card.Then, 3 Old West Mini photos By Frederick Remington and chromolitho. Salvatore used by the Saturday Evening Post, and 2 more Norman Rockwell style Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 too. 20 old Japanese postcards, but new condition,( Great if framed ). HWAC# 102715 10 brand new Malaysian postcards. 6 letters from the 1930’s, 2 old valentines, and a lot more. Bonus Items: 16 quarts crystals ranging in size fro 7/8” to 2 1/2” in length. Great if strung in a window for prismatic, colored reflection. Also 4 megalithic black tumbled stones. And lastly, a 10” wooden handled, brass candle suffer. Buy this lot, go back in time, and discover all that good stuff!! (RH ) Houghton Estate Collection Est. $100-120 HWAC# 102117 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 395
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / General Americana Lot# 5387 H Upmann Vintage Lot# 5396 cearly 1900’s Leather Post Cards Approx. 20 leather post Glass Humidor Nice oval Upmann cards. No copyright notices. Some are custom made. Tooled, undivided and Nature Seasoned Cigars paper backs. Some have stamps. “How to be Happy though Married”; “May labels on front, Amatistas size. 8” tall All Your Troubles by Little Ones”. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 91311 $60-100 HWAC# 91227 Lot# 5397 cearly 1900’s Leather Post Cards (5) Leather post cards, brown in color possibly same maker. 1 is stamped. Undivided backs. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 91228 Lot# 5388 Hartford Fire Insurance Wood Sign Brown wood Lot# 5398 c1907 sign, Hartford Fire Insurance Co with 2 5.5x4.5” metal stag plaques. Leather Postcards 12 18.5x40” Est. $60-100 HWAC# 91521 leather post cards. All tooled leather, undivided Lot# 5389 History Channel Civil War Commemorative Medal Set backs. 1 has stamps. Cased History Channel Club set of 10 36mm medals. Case glass has a All copyrighted by W.S. crack Est. $60-100 HWAC# 91309 Heal (8).”The place where you are treated Lot# 5390 Humorous Cowboy Postcards Approx 25 c.1940’s- best and grumble most/ 1950’s humorous western postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Home Sweet Home”; $60-100 HWAC# 102359 “Your lips are like the ripe cherries.” Salvatore Lot# 5391 Humorous Western Postcards Approx 25 c. 1940’s-1950’s Falcone Collection Est. humerous Western postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60- $60-100 HWAC# 91226 90 HWAC# 102358 Lot# 5399 cearly 1900’s Leather Postcards Approx. 10 leather postcards. Undivided backs, some have stamps. They have burn patterns around edges, they are all similarly made & there is no maker shown. There is no consistency on printed backs. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 91238 Lot# 5392 Juan de Fuca Cigar box Juan de Fuca Cigar box, with Lot# 5400 Limoges Collector Plates (3) 3 ladies on plates, 8.25“, labels on wooden box exterior. 10C is written with pen in 2 locations brown attired lady is broken and glued, 2 others ok Est. $50-60 inside box lid. Est. $15-25 HWAC# 48309 HWAC# 101786 Lot# 5393 c1940 Keen Kutter Knife Lot# 5401 cearly 1900’s Paper Sign Yellow, green, red and white Mexico & Australia Misc. paper sign. 22x15.5”. Right edge wear State Leather Post Cards Lot of 14 tooled leather post Est. $50-100 HWAC# 101778 cards, undivided backs. Some have stamps. Oswego N.Y. with grapes on the front; Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines Iowa; Greetings from Salt Lake City Utah Sego Lily “Utah State Flower”. Greetings from So. Haven, Michigan. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60- 100 HWAC# 91224 Lot# 5394 Large Americana Grab Bag This is a dealer’s grab bag Lot# 5402 Monkey, Reptile and Zoo Postcards Approx 60 monkey, with everything from stock certificates, old history books, newspapers reptile and assorted zoo postcards. Orangoutang, gators, kangaroo, from the 1960’s, panoramic photo of WWI tank and soldiers, books rattler, llama and more Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-150 on photography, cow horns and several other collectible items. HWAC# 102719 Two albums first day covers/stamps; about ten 1960’s newspapers of national significance such as Apollo flight, Sirhan Sirhan; three Lot# 5403 c1900’s Moose, c1910 railroad bonds; original Coke tray (needs restoration); Early Caribou & Antelope engraving (foxed) - soldier c 1700; World Famous Paintings by Kent, Postcards Approx. 20 1939; History of All Nations by Goodrich, 1857, loaded with prints; the postcards: Antelope at Wind world’s Best Essays, 8 vols of ten, David Brewer, editor, 1910, printed Cave National Park; Traveling by Kaiser of St. Louis, #350; Son of Tarzan 1917; other books and misc. on Beautiful Interstate 80; Est. $100-300 HWAC# 56437 Antelope Grazing, c. 1939 Eastman Studio; Albino Moos- Lot# 5395 Leather Animal University of Alaska Museum. Collar Leather inside of wood Salvatore Falcone Collection and metal U frame. 26x16”. Used Est. $60-100 HWAC# 91330 condition Est. $50-80 HWAC# 89309 396 May 2019
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / World’s Fair & Expos Lot# 5404 1964, 1967 NY and Montreal Worlds Fair Postcards Lot# 5410 1940’-1970’s Souvenir Forks Spoons, and Knives / 18 Approx 20 postcards from 1939, 1964 NYC and 1967 Montreal Pieces. Here we have a bunch of nice stuff. 5 forks, with one marked Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-50 HWAC# 103343 1847 Rodgers Bros. / I S // . ( 5 spoons). Michigan Norway, Porcupine Mountains, Holland and Allegheny, some very fancy. (4 Knives) One Lot# 5405 Rabbit and Squirrel scapula, 2 mini knives in leather sheath ( Made in Japan ), and Revlon Postcards 8 RPC’s and approx 20 fingernail file with a ingrown toenail tool attached. (4 Misc. items ) more assorted rabbit and squirrel A cantaloupe ball maker from Germany pre 1960 black pocket knife postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection from China, a spark arrestor and a New Orleans piece, thermometer Est. $40-80 HWAC# 102666 missing. Houghton Estate Collection Est. $30-50 HWAC# 102110 Lot# 5411 Toy Assortment Lionel 1055 Texas Special locomotive, boys cowboy vest, 2 Montana silversmiths ornaments, 2017 Lionel and American Flyer Xmas catalogs, Rawhide Annual hardcover-warped cover, 25” brass and wood spyglass Est. $100-200 HWAC# 102704 Lot# 5406 clate 1800’s RPC’s Ladies with Children Assortment of RPC’s, (8) wih women & children. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50-80 HWAC# 91212 Lot# 5407 cearly 1900’s Lot# 5412 Two Pair of Vintage Field Binoculars Field binoculars: RPC’s of Foreign Ladies one pair is Sportiere Paris. Black, used, fair condition, in case--case Approx. 15 historical post in rough condition. The other pair is unmarked, brown leather, fair cards in this collection, condition. Est. $40-100 HWAC# 61528 includes: Bonnes Soeurs from 1904 (a nun posing Lot# 5413 Western States License Plates (6) 4 orange Oregon, 2 for picture), a lady wearing grey Nebraska truck. Plates in used condition Est. $60-100 HWAC# a sombrero posing with 91312 horse; a native woman from Egypt carrying water Lot# 5414 White’s Metal Detector Wall Thermometer Nice jug; a serenade in the sun condition wall thermometer. White paint. 13x3.5” Est. $50-100 with lady playing guitar & HWAC# 91313 2 others posing with her. Tijuana Mexico, & much Lot# 5415 Worldwide Expo Postcards Approx 30 assorted Expo more. Salvatore Falcone postcards Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 103337 Collection Est. $80-100 HWAC# 91220 Lot# 5416 St. Louis & Jamestown Expos Postcards 9 chromolitho postcards from St. Louis and Jamestown expos Est. $40-70 HWAC# 103339 Lot# 5417 San Diego, California San Diego/Pan- Cal Expo Postcards Approx 19 chromolitho postcards from San Diego and Panama California expos Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $50- 70 HWAC# 103344 Lot# 5408 cearly 1900’s RPC’s of Indian Women (2) & 1 Indian Lot# 5418 San Diego, California Pan-Cal Expo Postcards 4 Pan-Cal Baby Historical collection of 3 of “Baby papoose, Pocatello Ida” & chromolitho postcards of 1915 Pan-Cal Expo In San Diego Salvatore beautiful Indian Maidens. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 91219 Falcone Collection Est. $40-60 HWAC# 102366 Lot# 5409 c1905-1915 RPC’s of Little Boys Assortment of approx. 15 RPC’s that include french post cards. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 91210 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 397
DAY 5 Mon, May 20 Bargains & Dealer Specials / World’s Fair & Expos Lot# 5419 San Diego, California 1935 Pillow / Souvenir “California Lot# 5427 South Carolina cearly 1900’s RPC’s Port Royal, South Pacific International Exposition. Here is a very beautiful and fine Carolina (6) RPC’s of General View of Station; General View of Camp. specimen. It is a souvenir of the California Pacific Exposition. It is a No. 2 Marine Barracks; Hospital No. 3. “In the Trenches”. Est. $40-80 bronze color with black and orange fringe. It shows the Botanical HWAC# 102766 Building, the Worlds Largest Outdoor Organ the Palace of Science, a Spanish Dancer, The Palace of Natural History, Palace of Foods & Lot# 5428 Dead Men’s Beverages and the Cafe Of The Word .The reverse is a pale green color, Skulls RPC Unusual RPC with a minor spot of stain. Overall, very good condition, and a one -of-a of a soldier and 4 skulls. 2 kind item. Very rare and unusual. If you collect exposition items...this corner creases Salvatore is for you !! (RH). Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102085 Falcone Collection Est. $50- 100 HWAC# 102657 Lot# 5420 San Francisco, Lot# 5429 General Tousaint Beauregard / Pre Civil War Photo California California . This general was a professional soldier. He was wounded twice, in the Mexican American War. He also directed the bombardment Expos Night View of Ft. Sumter.Second in command at the first Bull Run, and second in command at the battle of Shiloh . He also directed the defense of Postcards Approx 27 Charleston( 1863-1864). He was again, second in command of the Army of Tennessee in 1865. President of the RR, supervisor of the state chromolitho postcards lottery and Louisiana State Adjutant General. Card in good condition with a few light age spots. But, the bottom right corner has been torn from SF Worlds Fair, away ( See photo) Otherwise a very nice ( RH ). Est. $50-100 HWAC# 76714 Golden Gate Expo Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $60-100 HWAC# 103334 Lot# 5421 San Francisco, California c1939 Golden Gate Exposition, Lot# 5430 Chicago, Illinois 1920 Post Card Group Approx. 40 post cards. Chromolitho’s with 15 Republican National Convention different of Mission Trails Building, The Federal Building; Triumphal Guest Passes Two guest passes Arch, Golden Gate; Pavilion of the United State of Brazil. Salvatore for the Republican National Falcone Collection Est. $80-120 HWAC# 102786 Convention, Chicago, June 8th 1920. One orange, one gray, 4 Lot# 5422 San Francisco, California c1939 Golden Gate International 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Signed by: Exposition All of these postcards are showing Tower of the Sun From Chairman Convention Arrangement different angles. Approx. 20 chromolitho’s. Est. $50-70 HWAC# 102785 Committee, Chairman Republican National Committee, Chairman Lot# 5423 San Francisco, California c1939 Golden Gate International Chicago Committee, Acting Exposition Post Cards Approx. 15 chromolitho’s of: The Giant Secretary Republican National “Pacific“, Golden Gate International Expo;Temple Compound; Court Committee. The Convention of Flowers; Entrance to Vacationland Building. Salvatore Falcone nominated Ohio Senator Warren Collection Est. $50-70 HWAC# 102787 G. Harding for President and Massachusetts Governor Calvin Lot# 5424 San Francisco, California 1915 Souvenir Ticket Panama- Coolidge for Vice President. Est. Pacific International Exposition “I PAID” good for San Francisco $60-100 HWAC# 101700 Day, Tuesday, November 2, 1915. Vignette of the Palace of Fine Arts, serial number 339222. String attached for hanging, 6 x 2 3/4 inches. Lot# 5431 George Bush 1992 President Buttons (19) 19 red, white Est. $30-60 HWAC# 101701 and blue George Bush President 1992 pin buttons. 55mm Est. $60- 100 HWAC# 101757 Lot# 5425 San Francisco, California Pan-Pac Expo Lot# 5432 Kennedy Magazine Archive Collection of JFK magazines. Postcards Approx 13 Pan 11/5/65 Life with article on JFK by Schleisinger; 12/3/63 Look, water Pac Expo Chromolitho damage; Life Special Edition on the Kennedys; Kennedy Death, Paris postcards Salvatore Falcone Match, 11.30.63, heavy use; The Capitol, symbol of Freedom. Also Collection Est. $30-50 includes a Massachusetts 1953 calendar for Gills Market, Ware, Mass. HWAC# 103333 Est. $60-100 HWAC# 81113 Lot# 5433 c1972 Presidential Collection Magazines & Misc. Child’s size “Archie Bunker for President”; Pamphlet of “Stand up For America/Let the People Speak for the Wallace Campaign of 1968; Magazine of Highlights of the Warren Report; & more. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 102760 Lot# 5426 New York 1909 Hudson Fulton Expo Postcards 2 nice Lot# 5434 Lake Tahoe, California Lake Tahoe, CA and Bonanza postcards from Hudson Fulton Expo Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. Postcards (34) Various Lake Tahoe area casinos-Harvey’s, Caesars, $40-60 HWAC# 103342 Harrah’s, Nevada Lodge and more. Several Bonanza cards with cast posing. Emerald Bay, train in snow and more. Salvatore Falcone Collection Est. $40-80 HWAC# 90738 398 May 2019
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