DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1432 , Nevada BEP Banknotes Lot# 1439 , late 1800’s Money Two large sheet reproductions of Envelopes 4 money envelopes 1872 banknotes from the Bureau of Printing American Merchants Union Express and Engraving. The first is a sheet of Company; Wells Fargo 1870’s; Adams four notes from the Copper National Express Company, Philidelphia; 1878 Bank of East Ely, 1909, showing three Southern Express Company. Est. $10 and one $20 bill, dated November $100-200 HWAC# 77911 1909 at the bottom and signed by the director Jay Ralph. A second sheet is for the McGill National Bank, 1909 of a sheet of three $10 notes and one $20 note, also signed by Ralph at the bottom on the original sheet at the BEP. Estimate 100 to 200. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 76652 Lot# 1440 , Native American Printers Plate From the archives of Lot# 1433 , Nevada Northern The American Bank Note Company Nevada Banknotes Repros Northern comes a printers plate for a native Nevada banknote reproductions from American portrait. An 8 1/2 x 11 inch the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. proof made from the plate is included. Five large in large sheets of banknotes. Stack’s auctioned the ABN’s archives The first is the 1886 First National in 2008 as part of the Rich Uhrich Collection. Est. $2000-4000 HWAC# Bank of Winnemucca, which shows 76449 four $5 notes. The next two sheets are all from the First National Bank Lot# 1441 , Paul Revere Printers Plate From the archives of the of Elko, 1905. One sheet shows four $5 notes, and one other sheet shows American Bank Note three $10 notes and a $20 note. Signed at the bottom by the director at this time, Ralph. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 76653 Company comes this printers plate of Paul Lot# 1434 , Nevada Photo of Revere’s portrait. In Bank Specimens Three enlarged this instance, he is photographs of banknote specimens remembered for his role from the Bureau of printing and in the fledgling bank note engraving. One sheet shows of $50 and industry in the young $100 bill as attached on the original American Republic. In sheet at the BEV from Tonopah 1907 addition to the plate, First National Bank of Tonopah. A second sheet shows for notes from which is preserved in the same bank in Tonopah which consists of Three $10s and one $20. anti rust grease and wax Another sheet from Rhyolite has four $5 bills on it. Each of these photo coated, are five prints enlargements from the BEP show the original 1907 signature from the made with plate in the director Thomas Sullivan. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 76651 1990s. Also included is Joel J. Orosz’ article in Lot# 1435 Ft. Worth, Texas c1928 the June 2014 issue of “The Romance of Money” (Booklet The Numismatist: “Paul about Texas Coin Figure Mehl) “A Revere: The Mint Director Texas Master of Coins.” B. Max Mehl. who Never Was.” The plate was sold by Stack’s February 26-27, 2008 By Peter J. Molyneaux, reprinted as part of the Rich Uhrich Collection. lot 4093. Est. $1500-3000 HWAC# from The Magazine of Texas. 32 pp. Softcover with black and white photos. Lot# 1442 , US Banking Ephemera Lot Staple binding, stains and wear to covers. Inside pages are clean. 7 x 5” Est. $50-100 HWAC# 67078 of 15. Includes: two Franklin Bank Note Company engraving proofs; 3 unused 1870s Lot# 1436 , Classic Frosted slips for the Bank of Pike County, Louisiana, American Coins in a Candy Dish Missouri; unused deposit slip for the Commercial Bank, Louisiana, MO, 1870s; (with lid) The base of the jar has a number of vignettes of facsimiles of American coins, about half dollar 1912 statement for the First National sizes. The lid also has a number of facsimile American coins about the Bank of West Point, Georgia; unused 1907 size of a US five dollar gold piece. The top has a facsimile of the Morgan postcard for Cupid’s National Bank; fun dollar. Circa 1900 to 1920. Great coin collectible. Est. $400-800 HWAC# postcard for the First National Bank of 56355 Sorrow, 190_; plus five Riggs National Bank pieces. Please inspect. Est. $100-150 Lot# 1437 , Facsimile Currency A HWAC# 77335 group of facsimile currency, including Lot# 1443 Springs, Colorado a wooden nickel from Galesbug Coca Colorado Yellow Jacket Mill II and Cola Bottling, a small souvenir $100 Bullion II Mine silver ingot 3.3 x bill from Anglo California bank and 1.3 x 0.5” silver ingot, 10.08 Troy ozs. “Western Museum of Mining and three discount $3 bills from Playboy Industry, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 999 fine silver, 10.0 ozs” At left Magazine. All are in decent condition. Real conversation pieces. Est. $50-80 HWAC# 56414 is a vignette of a mine and mill, labeled the Yellow Jacket II Mill and Bullion II mine. The production date of this ingot is unknown, perhaps Lot# 1438 , c1890-1900 Money Belt the late 1990’s. Est. $200-500 HWAC# 78278 (Coin & Currency) Leather coin & currency belt with two buckle clasp in back 32.5” x 3”. Has been worn. Please inspect. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 77918 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 49
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1444 Nevadaville, Colorado Lot# 1447 New York, New York St. George’s Irish Flag Lode Silver and Gold Society of New York Pendant This is a silver- Ingots Very interesting and colored pendant with an image of St. George potentially important ingot “set” that is housed in a custom three- and the Dragon in matte finish surrounded by a wood box containing some mine claim papers and a small gold and highly polished circular rim embossed with the larger silver ingots and the leather bag they came in. box 11.25 x 9.5”. words, “ ST. GEORGE’S SOCIETY OF NEW YORK” Silver ingot has individual letter punch: “Irish Flag Lode, Central City, and filled with black enamel. This was a struck Colorado, 4 oz dwt 10 g .999, 2.5 x 1.5” “ The papers are for the sale piece that was then carefully cut to accentuate of the Irish Flag Lode #405 in Nevada(ville), and contain a record of the three-dimensional character of the design. sale from 1961 to 1967. The lode was bought at a Gilpin County tax sale in 1961 for a whopping $9.17 to Michael P. Dugan. Dugan, in turn, This is from the liquidation of Northwest sold it to Eugene J. Demko in 1967, who subsequently sold it a month Territorial Mint. Est. $50-150 HWAC# 77117 and a half later to William V. Macheaney in 1967. The bag is marked with the mine name which has the appearance of being made in similar Lot# 1448 , $100 Silver Proof Ingot handwriting as some on the document. This box has huge implications The Washington Mint produced these for the ingot market. We have seen a number of silver ingots out of silver ingots in the form of the newly Colorado made in a similar fashion, as we have gold ingots made in designed $100 bill in 1996. The ingot contains 4 troy ounces of silver of this same style. Their origin has been long questioned by many of us .999 purity. In the original case with certificate. Est. $100-200 HWAC# , with no certain conclusive evidence anywhere. In this case, there is 60554 the appearance that the ingots may have been made by one of the men Lot# 1449 , Half Pound Silver Eagle on the documents circa 1961-1967, perhaps made to help “sell” the From the National Collectors Mint, in property, or even to commemorate the property at its sale. Since the original blue velour case. Modeled property was worth so little at the time, there is little sense in making after the silver eagle, dated 1995, reverse says 1/2 lb. .999 fine silver. these to “deceive” anyone, as neither the property, nor the ingots were Three and a half inches in diameter. The National Collectors Mint is worth much . Perhaps one of the surviving family members can shed the business of Barry Goldwater Junior, son of the 1964 presidential light on this story. The round gold piece is very crude, with single punch candidate. Est. $120-150 HWAC# 76328 letters “Central City/ Gold/ 10 dwt/ 3 grain/ Irish Flag//580 fine” This piece may have even been constructed of Irish Lode bullion, since the 580 fineness is unusual. The 999 fine silver bullion here is refined, and not a dore product of the mine. Est. $1000-3000 HWAC# 78475 Lot# 1445 Dayton, Nevada Centennial Car Ingot Collection - Sterling Silver Set by Franklin Mint This is an amazing collection of rectangular Sterling Silver ingots from The Franklin Mint that chronicle the history of the automobile year-by-year beginning with the 1875 Marcus and ending with a 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. Each rectangular ingot is approximately 57x32mm and made from 1000 grains of Sterling Silver (2.0833 Troy ounces at 480 grains per Troy ounce). The background of every ingot is a proof-like mirror finish with the car designs in raised relief and matte finish. There is a total of 208.33 Troy ounces of Sterling Silver in the entire set of 100 ingots. The Collection is stored in an oak box with four removable display trays, each holding 25 ingots in a deep- red leatherette-style surface. Each tray is framed in oak with mitered corners, and all four trays rest on rails in the large oak box that looks almost like a pirate’s treasure chest. A bronze plaque on top identifies the collection, and brass compression latches and brass hinges are mounted on thick leather straps that surround the chest all the way around. This comes from the liquidation of Northwest Territorial Mint. Lot# 1450 , Rothchild & Sons 1935 Silver Ingot Possibly the only Est. $4000-8000 HWAC# 77129 existing large Rothchild silver ingot. This exceptional ingot is marked Lot# 1446 Dayton, Nevada Silver Mini- with the Rothchild & Son hallmark: “N. M. Rothchild & Sons/RMR” in a double circle. The serial number is R5170, with a 1935 date stamp inside plaquette of a Older Woman This appears a rectangle, 966 fine, 1098.3 troy ounces. It measures approximately to be a 1.875x2.5-inch, silver-plated, 14” x 5.5” x 3.5” tall. There is an assay chip in one corner, sealed with copper plaquette with a profile image an “R” inside a box with “RMR” in the middle. The Rothchild family is of an older woman. There is a makers unarguably one of the most important banking institutions in the world mark in the top right corner with a large today for the mining and metals industry, including the United States. letter C encircling two smaller A figures. Founded in 1811 in London, the family banking operation soon grew At the lower right, in the flat margin is incised to international importance. In 1852, Rothchild was placed in charge “?WBRA CLARKE” and “ANNO DOMINI of the Royal Mint refinery, a position it held for more than 100 years. MDCCC?I” suggesting the artist with the last The designation on the hallmark and seal of “RMR” reflects “Royal Mint name of Clarke in the early 1800s. The reverse Refinery”. Today, the Rothchild Collection appears to be housed by a has two copper wires soldered or braised onto private company, and there is no mention of an ingot of this magnitude the recessed back, probably for mounting in in the collection as referenced on the web. This ingot is also the first some final product. Est. $25-75 HWAC# 77118 such piece seen by FH, and is a “discovery piece” out of the Chicago area. Est. $25000-35000 HWAC# 78469 50 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1451 , Silver Bar Silver Lot# 1454 , Silver Bar 100 Bar.100 Troy Ounce. # A409867. Troy ounces Silver bar, 15mm Stamped: Johnson Matther. From JM X 17mm (about 2 3/4” X5 3/4 , L& D Canada. Following description “). Sunshine Mining stamp. # quoted from /www.goldeneaglecoin. C38243. Est. $1650-1750 com “The Johnson Matthey 100 oz HWAC# 76410 Silver Bars are a favorite among silver investors and are still accessible even though the company stopped producing silver bars a few years ago. Johnson Matthey refined silver products for over 160 years before being sold to Asahi Holdings. Johnson Matthey was established in England but had locations in North America as well. Due to this history and prestige, Johnson Matthey 100 oz Silver Bars are considered one of the premier silver bars for private silver investors as well as Silver IRA Accounts. Although their bars don’t contain special designs or engravings, investors enjoy the higher premium that comes with these bars in terms of selling. Guaranteed to contain .999 pure silver, the Johnson Matthey bars will not circulate the silver market forever. Get in on this market favorite before it’s too late! Johnson Matthey 100 oz Silver Bar Highlights -Established in 1851, Johnson Matthey produced gold and silver products before being sold to Asahi Holdings. -With the highest quality silver, each bar weighs approximately 100 ounces of .999 pure silver and is inscribed with the stamp to prove it. -Since Johnson Matthey was such an old company, investors enjoy these bars in hopes of finding one that is 50 years old or older. -Due to their age, the 100 oz Silver Bars may exhibit charming signs of their age, which does not affect their overall value. -Some Johnson Matthey bars contain serial numbers and are sold at a separate rate. -Eligible for quantity discounts when purchased in bulk.” Est. $1650-1700 HWAC# 76407 Lot# 1455 , Silver Dollars and Silver Lot# 1452 , Silver Bar 100 Troy ounces. Silver Rounds Lot of thirteen silver pieces. Five Bar. 13mm X .5 7mm ( 5”X 3”). Stamped on both are modern silver dollars from U.S. Proof sides: Obverse: JM , Johnson Matthey Assayers & Sets: U.S. Constitution; National Prisoner of Refiners. Fine Silver 999.Reverse: Stamped initials War Museum; 1988 Olympics Proof; James JM, and Sledge Hammer and Ax symbol. # R44790. Est. $1650-1750 HWAC# 76408 Madison; 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The eight silver rounds, each one ounce silver: three Peace on Earth, one Mother’s Day; one Reagan inauguration; one FDR and one for the Millennium in 2000, one from the state of Hawaii. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 76438 Lot# 1456 , Silver Sets Three Lot# 1453 , Silver Bar Silver extremely different sets of silver Bar.100 Troy Ounce. # A409872. pieces: 1) 1971 Empire of Iran Stamped: Johnson Matther. From JM set of five silver coins in Original , L& D Canada. Following description packaging; 2) 1998 Canadian Proof quoted from /www.goldeneaglecoin. Set commemorating the 125th com “The Johnson Matthey 100 oz anniversary of the Royal Canadian Silver Bars are a favorite among silver Mounted Police, including silver dollar, half, dime and nickel; 3) investors and are still accessible even though the company stopped Franklin Mint sterling silver collection of the signers of the Declaration producing silver bars a few years ago. Johnson Matthey refined silver of Independence, mini coins, 55 pieces with only one missing, in blue products for over 160 years before being sold to Asahi Holdings. plush case. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 76342 Johnson Matthey was established in England but had locations in North America as well. Due to this history and prestige, Johnson Matthey 100 Lot# 1457 Anchorage, Alaska 2000 oz Silver Bars are considered one of the premier silver bars for private Alaska Mint Official Gold Rush silver investors as well as Silver IRA Accounts. Although their bars Centennial Medallion The Klondike don’t contain special designs or engravings, investors enjoy the higher Gold Rush of 1899 is commemorated premium that comes with these bars in terms of selling. Guaranteed by the Alaska Mint with this one-troy- to contain .999 pure silver, the Johnson Matthey bars will not circulate ounce fine silver medal of a prospector the silver market forever. Get in on this market favorite before it’s too panning for gold beside a creek with late! Johnson Matthey 100 oz Silver Bar Highlights -Established in the year 2000 appearing beside him. 1851, Johnson Matthey produced gold and silver products before being The figure of the prospector and the sold to Asahi Holdings. -With the highest quality silver, each bar weighs rim of the coin are selectively plated approximately 100 ounces of .999 pure silver and is inscribed with the with 24-carat gold. The reverse design stamp to prove it. -Since Johnson Matthey was such an old company, contains the words “ALASKA GOLD RUSH CENTENNIAL.” The medal is investors enjoy these bars in hopes of finding one that is 50 years old encapsulated in plastic and then mounted in a glossy black cardboard or older. -Due to their age, the 100 oz Silver Bars may exhibit charming page as part of a well-made 7.875x5.25-inch leatherette-style folio with signs of their age, which does not affect their overall value. -Some gold foil embossing on the front. The inside cover describes the medal, Johnson Matthey bar contain serial numbers and are sold at a separate and the inside back cover includes a fold out copy of an historic-looking rate. -Eligible for quantity discounts when purchased in bulk.” Est. “OFFICIAL MAP OF THE KLONDIKE AND YUKON REGION.” Est. $20-50 $1650-1750 HWAC# 76409 HWAC# 77112 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 51
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1458 Yorba Linda, California 1969 Nixon Lot# 1461 Cripple Creek, Colorado Inaugural Cover and Coin This is a gold Cripple Creek Mines Silver Round plated, non-precious-metal coin and envelope Collection Ten proof-like one ounce cover commemorating the January 20, 1969, silver rounds, all dated, corresponding to the gold half-ounce rounds in inauguration of US President Richard Nixon. the gold collection in this sale, each commemorating a different mine at The coin is visible through a large window in Cripple Creek. Est. $200-500 HWAC# 78474 the envelop and shows the shiny coin set into a red, white, and blue background on one side Lot# 1462 Cripple Creek, Colorado and a black background on the other side. A One Million Ounce Pour Gold narrow insert card says that the envelope was Medallion Collection Here’s one postmarked in Yorba Linda, California, because it we haven’t seen before- a spectacular Commemorative Medallion was the birthplace of Richard Nixon in 1913. This Collection from the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Co. Housed is from the liquidation of Northwest Territorial in custom plastic, the set is marked “#69” inside the top cover of the Mint. Est. $10-50 HWAC# 77121 box, as well as on the individual coin envelopes (only 7 envelopes are still present). The set contains ten one-half ounce solid gold medallions Lot# 1459 , California California from the Cresson 1998, Independence 1999, Theresa 2000, American Sesquicentennial “Discovery” Eagles 2001, Ajax 2002, Portland 1 2003, Portland II 2004, Deadwood Partial Medal Set 3 This is a partial 2005, Vindicator 2006, Anchoria Leland 2007. In the middle is a very medal set commemorating the Official large (1.75” diam) gold-silver medallion, probably silver with gold California Sesquicentennial in the plate. All coins with proof-like surfaces. The Cripple Creek ore deposit year 2000. This obverse design is a is the largest gold deposit in Colorado, and unarguably one of the most representation of Sutter’s Mill and important in the United Staes today. (five ozs gold, one oz+ silver) Est. includes small bas-relief portraits of $7000-10000 HWAC# 78471 John A. Sutter and James W. Marshall. Lot# 1463 Dayton, Nevada Bronze This partial set includes two 39mm, encapsulated, fine silver medals, Plaquette of Jeremy Roenick This each with a tiny gold nugget the mine adit in the design. One of the is a bronze plaquette, approximately nuggets has come loose, but it is contained by the plastic capsule. One 2.5x3.5 inches, sandwiched in a clear of the silver coins has been selectively plated with 24-carat gold to acrylic case, approximately 4x5- highlight certain design features and the edge of the coin. The third inches. The plaquette honors Chicago medal is made of a special brass variety described as “Merlin Gold.” The Blackhawks Hockey player Jeremy reverse of all three medals is a beautiful rendering of the Great Seal Roenick and celebrates the “Nifty 50” of the State of California. Certain features of the State Seal on one of goals that he achieved in the 1992-93 the silver medals are selectively plated in 24-carat gold. The set comes season. The reverse highlights several of Roenik’s 1992-93 stats.This in a 6x8-inch cherry-finish wooden box with the words “Cal150rnia is from the liquidation of Northwest Territorial Mint. Est. $30-100 Sesquicentennial Discovery” laser-engraved in the top below a 2.5-inch HWAC# 77114 circular cutout with a bronze medallion of the state seal. The inside cover of the box is lined with ecru satin and the same words gold-foil Lot# 1464 Dayton, Nevada California embossed into the satin. The lower interior of the box is lined with Sesquicentennial “Discovery” forest green velvet into which are set four wells. The three coins already Partial Medal Set 2 This is a partial described are tightly secured in three of the wells, and the empty fourth medal set commemorating the Official well was intended to hold a 1/4-ounce gold proof version of the design California Sesquicentennial in the which is not in this set. A small brass plaque inside the box says, “No. 2,” year 2000. This partial set includes however, the total number of sets produced is not known. A certificate two 39mm, encapsulated, fine silver of authenticity from Northwest Territorial Mint describes the four types medals, each with a tiny gold nugget of medal types that could have been included in the set, however, one is affixed to a small gold pan in the Merlin Gold, and the other two are 999 Fine silver, and one of those is design. The third medal is made of a enhanced with gold plating as previously described. This comes from special brass variety described as “Merlin Gold.” The reverse of all three the liquidation of Northwest Territorial Mint. It is similar to Lots 77109 and 77110, but with a different obverse design and metal content. Est. medals is a beautiful rendering of the Great Seal of the State of California. $50-100 HWAC# 77130 Certain features on both sides of one of the medals are selectively plated in 24-carat gold as well as being highlighted with brilliant bits of Lot# 1460 Colorado Springs, translucent colored enamel on the obverse. The set comes in a 6x8-inch Colorado 1967 ANA Building cherry-finish wooden box with the words “Cal150rnia Sesquicentennial Discovery” laser-engraved in the top below a 2.5-inch circular cutout Dedication Medal This is a 37mm with a bronze medallion of the state seal. The inside cover of the box is medal that commemorates the 1967 lined with ecru satin and the same words gold-foil embossed into the dedication of the new facilities of the satin. The lower interior of the box is lined with forest green velvet into American Numismatic Association which are set four wells. The three coins already described are tightly in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The secured in three of the wells, and the empty fourth well was intended medal is presumably silver, however to hold a 1/4-ounce gold proof version of the design which is not in this no indication of medal content set. A small brass plaque inside the box says, “No. 207,” however, the is given on the obverse or reverse. The edge is concealed by the total number of sets produced is not known. A certificate of authenticity approximately 4x5-inch acrylic Capital-style encasement held together from Northwest Territorial Mint describes the four types of medal types by four 3/8-inch aluminum screws. The obverse shows a depiction of that could have been included in the set, however, one is Merlin Gold, the new building with Pikes Peak in the background and the words, and the other two are 999 Fine silver, and one of those is enhanced with “AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION” at the top edge and “HOME gold plating as previously described. This comes from the liquidation and HEADQUARTERS BUILDING DEDICATED JUNE 10, 1967” below of Northwest Territorial Mint. It is similar to Lot 77109, but with a the building. The reverse, visible through the back of the encasement, different obverse design and metal content. Est. $40-120 HWAC# 77110 is a map of North America with rays emanating from a dot labeled “Colorado Springs, Colorado” and the words, “FOR ADVANCEMENT IN NUMISMATICS” in the Pacific Ocean. This is from the liquidation of Northwest Territorial Mint. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 77115 52 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1465 Dayton, Nevada California Lot# 1467 Dayton, Nevada NWT Sesquicentennial “Diversity” Partial Medal Mint Proof Set of Ford Motor Set 1 This is a partial medal set commemorating Company Centennial Medallion the Official California Sesquicentennial in the Collection, Set 3 This lot includes year 2000. This partial set includes three 39mm, ONE proof set of the Ford Motor encapsulated, fine silver medals, each with a tiny Company Centennial Medallion gold nugget affixed to the outline of the state of Collection made by Northwest California. The reverse of all three medals is a Territorial Mint. The set include beautiful rendering of the Great Seal of the State of fifteen 1.5-Troy-ounce, 999 Fine California. Certain features on both sides of one of Silver medallions in the same oval shape as the iconic FORD logo the medals are selectively plated in 24-carat gold. oval. The fifteen medallions are stored in a cherry-finished, hinged The set comes in a 6x8-inch cherry-finish wooden wooden box in that same oval shape. The interior of the box is lined box with the words “Cal150rnia sesquicentennial with deep blue velvet with fifteen oval wells to hold each piece. There Diversity” laser-engraved in the top below a 2.5-inch circular cutout is no description booklet in this set. These pieces were struck with a where a bronze medallion with the state seal was originally intended to proof-like, mirror finish in the background and the unique vehicle in be mounted. The inside cover of the box is lined with ecru satin and the raised, bas-relief with a frosted, matte finish. The reverses of all fifteen same words gold-foil embossed into the satin. The lower interior of the pieces is a stylized representation of the Ford 100-year Anniversary box is lined with forest green velvet into which are four wells. The three logo with “EST. 1903.” The 100-Year Collection is represented by coins already described are tightly secured in three of the wells, and the the following models: 1903 Model A, 1914 Model T, 1926 Trimotor empty fourth well was intended to hold a 1/4-ounce gold proof version 1928 Model A, 1932 V-8, 1939 Woody, 1948 F-1 Truck, 1949 Custom, of the design which is not in this set. A small brass plaque inside the box 1955 Thunderbird, G470, 1964 1/2 Mustang, 1966 Bronco, 1968 says, “No. 50,” however, the total number of sets produced is not known. Torino, 1986 Taurus, 1991 Explorer, 2003 Ford GT , All of the pieces A certificate of authenticity from Northwest Territorial Mint describes in this set are tarnished and hazy. The wood case has very few nicks or the four types of medal types that could have been included in the set, dings. All of the pieces from both sets are edge-marked with “1.5 Troy however the three that are included in this lot are all 999 Fine silver, and Ounces Fine Silver” on the top edged. These are the same designs as the one is enhanced with gold plating as previously described. This comes sets included Lots 77132 and 77133 and come from the liquidation of from the liquidation of Northwest Territorial Mint. It is similar to Lot Northwest Territorial Mint. Est. $200-250 HWAC# 77134 77110, but with a different obverse design. Est. $75-150 HWAC# 77109 Lot# 1468 Dayton, Nevada The Lot# 1466 Dayton, Nevada Apollos Commemorative Bronze NWT Mint Proof Set of 13-Coin set This is a set of thirteen Ford Motor Company 31mm bronze coins commemorating Centennial Medallion NASA Apollo missions 1 through 12 in Collection, Set 2 This lot a 10.75x7.75-inch black leatherette- includes two proof sets, style album with gold-embossed both labeled on a small letters on the cover. The twelve brass plaque inside as mission coins, each with a unique “No. 1” of the Ford Motor design for the obverse and reverse, Company Centennial are mounted in one album page with acetate covers front-and-back Medallion Collection made with a gold-embossed mission number label below each coin window. by Northwest Territorial The thirteenth coin is an Apollo Mission insignia that is mounted in the Mint. Both sets include cover of the album. Album cover is in good condition, and the interior fifteen 1.5-Troy-ounce, 999 page shows some wear from the inside cover. All-in-all, this is an Fine Silver medallions in interesting commemoration of the first dozen Apollo missions that took the same oval shape as the mankind to the Moon for the first time. The manufacturer is unknown. iconic FORD logo oval. The fifteen medallions are stored in a cherry- Est. $50-150 HWAC# 77101 finished, hinged wooden box in that same oval shape. The interior of the box is lined with deep blue velvet with fifteen oval wells to hold each Lot# 1469 Williamsburg, Virginia piece. The inside lid of each set has a pocket holding a colorful 18-page American Revolution Bicentennial booklet that gives a short biography of Henry Ford, a brief history of Commemorative Medal Cover This the Ford Motor Company, and a description of each vehicle represented is a brass medal commemorating the in the collection. The medals in both sets in this lot were struck with a Bicentennial of the American Revolution. proof-like, mirror finish in the background and the unique vehicle in The envelope is postmarked July 4, 1972, in raised, bas-relief with a frosted, matte finish. The reverses of all fifteen Williamsburg, Virginia, and has four 8-cent pieces is a stylized representation of the Ford 100-year Anniversary Colonial American Craftsmen stamps. Inside logo with “EST. 1903.” One of these two sets has been selectively plated is a sealed plastic packet with a 38mm shiny with 24-carat gold to highlight the vehicles, the edge of the coin, and the brass medal bearing the profile of George entire Ford logo on the reverse. The 100-Year Collection is represented Washington on the obverse and the Sons of by the following models: 1903 Model A, 1914 Model T, 1926 Trimotor, Liberty Tree on the reverse. On the other side 1928 Model A, 1932 V-8, 1939 Woody, 1948 F-1 Truck, 1949 Custom, of the sealed packet is a 37 mm white plastic 1955 Thunderbird, 1964 1/2 Mustang, 1966 Bronco, 1968 Torino, token with the Bicentennial logo printed on it in blue on both sides. Two 1986 Taurus, 1991 Explorer, 2003 Ford GT, Most of the pieces in both inserts describe the Craftsman stamps, the Liberty Tree, the Stamp Act, sets are moderately tarnished. The wood cases have a few nicks and and the Jean Antoine Houdin bust of George Washington from which the dings. All of the pieces from both sets are edge-marked with “1.5 Troy obverse design was adapted. This is from the liquidation of Northwest Ounces Fine Silver” on the top edge and “0001” on the bottom edge. Territorial Mint. Est. $25-50 HWAC# 77119 These are the same designs as the sets included Lots 77132 and 77134 and come from the liquidation of Northwest Territorial Mint. Est. Lot# 1470 , 1988 America in Space $400-500 HWAC# 77133 Silver Medals Elegant wooden box containing two six ounce silver medals struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate America in Space. Includes official certificate of authenticity Est. $300-500 HWAC# 60563 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 53
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1471 , America’s First Medals Issued by the United States Mint in 1973 are Medals Commemorating Battles of the American Revolution. Eleven pewter medals housed in an elegant blue folder, with original brochure by Vkladimir and Elvira Clain-Stefanelli describing the history of each medal. A historical addition to your collection. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 76340 Lot# 1472 , 1977-1980 ANA Convention Medals 6 ANA convention medal sets. 2 1977-1 with missing screw, 1 1978, 1 1978 Mid Year, 2 1979. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 76870 Lot# 1473 , 1975-1979 ANA Medals Lot# 1476 , NWT Mint Proof Set of Ford Motor Company Centennial with Ribbons 2 Houston 1978, 2 Medallion Collection, Set 1 This lot includes two proof sets of the Ford Colorado Springs 1978, large and Motor Company Centennial Medallion Collection made by Northwest small 1978 Los Angles issued to Glenn Territorial Mint. Both collections include fifteen 1.5-Troy-ounce, 999 Smedley, small Houston, 2 NY 1976, Fine Silver medallions in the same oval shape as the iconic FORD logo large and small Atlanta 1977, large oval. The fifteen medallions are stored in a cherry-finished, hinged and small St. Louis 1979, Los Angeles wooden box in that same oval shape. The interior of the box is lined 1975. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 76871 with deep blue velvet with fifteen oval wells to hold each piece. The inside lid of each set has a pocket holding a colorful 18-page booklet that gives a short biography of Henry Ford, a brief history of the Ford Motor Company, and a description of each vehicle represented in the Lot# 1474 , Franklin Mint Bicentennial collection. The medals in both sets in this lot were struck with a proof- like, mirror finish in the background and the unique vehicle in raised, Medal Set In original packaging with bas-relief with a frosted, matte finish. The reverses of all fifteen pieces paperwork, the matched proof set, limited is a stylized representation of the Ford 100-year Anniversary logo with edition of the Franklin Mint’s bronze and “EST. 1903.” One of these two sets has been selectively plated with silver bicentennial medals sculptured by 24-carat gold to highlight the vehicles, the edge of the coin, and the Gilroy Roberts. Est. $120-240 HWAC# 76335 entire Ford logo on the reverse. The 100-Year Collection is represented by the following models: 1903 Model A, 1914 Model T, 1926 Trimotor, 1928 Model A, 1932 V-8, 1939 Woody, 1948 F-1 Truck, 1949 Custom, 1955 Thunderbird, 1964 1/2 Mustang, 1966 Bronco, 1968 Torino 1986 Taurus, 1991 Explorer, 2003 Ford GT, Most of the unplated silver set is in good condition, but some are tarnished, most notably the 1926 Trimotor. The selectively gold-plated set still look very good, with minor Lot# 1475 , Kruggerand & Brasher tarnishing and a bit of haziness on some of the pieces. The wood cases Doubloon Replicas/ ANA Medal have a few nicks and dings. All of the selectively gold-plated pieces are Three pieces. New York convention edge-marked with “1.5 Troy Ounces Fine Silver” but none of the non- 1997 ANA bronze medal in blue velour case. Brasher Doubloon replica plated pieces bear that edge mark. These must have inadvertently in grey velour case. International Gold Corporation 3 inch in diameter skipped the manually done edge-marking step at the Mint. Even so, they paperweight replica of the 1 oz. Krugerand. Est. $100-200 HWAC# still weigh 1.5 Troy ounces. The brass latch of the non-plated set is out 61007 of alignment and does not latch properly.These are the same designs as the sets included Lots 77133 and 77134 and come from the liquidation of Northwest Territorial Mint. Est. $400-500 HWAC# 77132 Lot# 1477 , Proof Sterling Medals Four medals issued by the Franklin Mint: two commemorating the High Resolution election of Pope John Paul I on August 26, 1978; and two commemorating Images of ALL LOTS the inauguration of Ronald Reagan for his second term as President of available online at the United States, January 25, 1985. In original boxes with paperwork and FHWAC.com 120 HWAC# 76341 plastic stands for display. Est. $80- 54 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1478 , Mostly 1900’s Random Lot# 1481 , Sterling Art Acts of Minting Lot of 16 items. Medals Lot of five of a series Medals and Coins from various mints. 2 of “The Hundred Greatest items from the “British Royal Mint, one Masterpieces”. Three are 24 Royal Wedding Crown Coin, brilliant carat electro gold plated on uncirculated Legal Tender coin of sterling, two are sterling silver. Great Britain electroplated in pure 24 Two ounces each. Artwork Karat Gold. The Crown commemorates represented: “The Kiss” the wedding of H.R.H. Prince Charles Auguste Rodin; “Poseidon” of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, Greek; “Marcus Aurelius” at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, Roman; “Hermes” Praxiteles; Wednesday July, 29, 1981.” This “T’ang Dynasty Horse” Chinese. description taken from the original Est. $200-400 HWAC# 76337 bi-fold commemorative cards, No 18278 and No. 18281. The coins are still sealed in cards.From the Department of the Treasury, United States Mint, and with Certification of Authenticity, The Persian Gulf Veterans National Medal. Description from certification reads, Obverse: U.S. Forces with battle tank, missile launcher, aircraft carrier, and aircraft representing the various branches of the Armed Forces that participated in the Persian Gulf conflict. Reverse: “Persian Gulf Vetrans National Medal” with inscription in recognition of service in the Persian Gulf Lot# 1482 , U.S. Medals Group conflict. Heradic eagle with banner inscribed, “Act of Congress “1992.” Dozens of medals. Danbury Mint Medal is in original green velvet case. Uncirculated. U.S.A. Currency: four medal set in lovely wooden box Slabbed ANACS 1907 5 Cent , Au 53. ANACS# 3019358. 1955 10 Cent, “Symbols of Liberty.” “Civil War Confederate Memorial Coins” set Gem Proof. 1959 10 Cent, Proof. 1858 Seated Liberty Dime with Stars. of five generals. Franklin Mint Collectors Society Personal Seal with Cleaned. “Stork Club, Good Luck” token with center 1937 Wheat Penny. three sticks of sealing wax. World Trade Center, New York medal in 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar inlaid in belt buckle. From “The Treasury hard plastic case. Official Royal Wedding Crown Coin and Royal Birth Bureau of The Mint” A Commemorative Medal of the Life of Abraham Announcement Medal No. 6226, from the House of Windsor. The Lincoln. Obverse features a center design of the high relief profile of Official California American Revolution Bicentennial Medallion from Lincoln to right. Reverse script reads, “Inaugurated President of the the Lincoln Mint. Eighteen other pieces from Walt Disney to the Jewish United States, March 4, 1861, Second Term, March 4, 1865. Assassintaed Benevolent Society. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 58060 April 14, 1865. Diameter 3 inches, about 7.5 mm. In “Treasury Burea of the Mint” box, with no documentation.From the Northwest Territorial Lot# 1483 , U.S. Mint Products Mint, A “Mount Rainier National Park Commemorative Medallion” in United States proof silver dollars 1983 original 4-fold card with sleeve. Obverse design of Mount Rainer, and & 84 Olympic coins; three sets of 1995 reverse design of four scenes representing “Paradise Lodge, Mountain Uncirculated Coin Sets; 1997 United Climbing, Wildlife, Scenery.” About 1 1/2 inch. Card described Assay:” States Mint Premier Silver Proof Set, Merlin Gold registered Alloy, with Antique finish.” Coin and card Est. $100-200 HWAC# 76446 condition is uncirculated. Also from Northwest Territorial Mint, “The Wells Fargo 150 Year Anniversary Commemorative Medallion.” Obverse is “150 Anniversary” with treasure box and founder’s profiles. Reverse Lot# 1484 , 1984 U.S. Olympic Coin is “1852-2002” with stagecoach design. Medallion, Tri-fold card and Proof Sets Lot of four: two coin sets sleeve are all in uncirculated condition. Specifications from card: Assay: issued by the U.S. Mint for the 1984 MerlinGold (Registered), Weight 26 Grams, Strike: Proof-like, Finish: Olympics in Los Angeles. Each set contains two 90 percent silver dollars. Antiqued.From mint unknown, Humorous “Recession Coins” about In original government packaging, except one box top missing, and only 1. mm and smaller ( 1/4 inch...).2 Philippines coins: 1905 S, Twenty one set of authenticity paperwork. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 60558 Centavos; 1858 S, 5 Cenavos.Mexico 1910, 1 Centavo. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 76402 Lot# 1479 , Religious Silver Medals Lot of nine sterling silver medals depicting Rembrandt’s images of religious events. Each medal is 2 1/2 ounces of sterling silver. Est. $400-600 HWAC# 60556 Lot# 1480 , Statue of Liberty Sets and Bicentennial Medals Lot of three sets of United Register, Bid, States Liberty Coins issued in 1986 to commemorate the & view opening bids at 100th birthday of the Statue of FHWAC.com Liberty. Two coin sets of the one dollar and half dollar pieces in plush blue velour original government packaging. Also three first day covers with 3/4 ounce silver medals commemorating the First Continental Congress Bicentennial Medal and Cachet. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 76332 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 55
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1485 , 1989, 1990’s U.S. Lot# 1489 , 1990’s U.S. Proof Sets Lot of Prestige Proof Sets Lot of 4 “ Prestige 15 sets: Three 1995, Two 1996, Two 1997, Mint Proof Sets”. Each in original Four 1998, Two 1999 full sets, Two 1990 50 collector’s book. Three are in original State Quarter sets. All in original government boxes with Certificate of Authenticity. packaging. Three 1995 Proof Sets, all include In addition to a regular currency Certificate of Authenticity. All coins bear mint proof set, the “Prestige Proof the “S” San Francisco mint mark. Kennedy Set”includes one or two additional Half Dollar, Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% nickel, Commemorative Silver Dollars or balance copper; Washington Quarter, Cupro- Half Dollars. The velvet covered Nickel Clad, 8.33% nickel, balance copper; book with U.S. eagle metallic design, Roosevelt Dime, Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% contains center case that displays nickel, Balance copper; Nickel, Cupro- obverse and reverse. The beauty and Nickel, 25% nickel, balance copper. Lincoln historical significance of these coins, makes this set a remarkable gift Cent (with Lincoln Memorial Reverse), Copper Plated Zinc, 2.5 % idea for inspiring a loved one to begin coin collecting. The display book copper, balance zinc. Two 1996 Proof Sets, both include Certificate could easily enhance any library. And the limited, yet still available of Authenticity.All coins bear the “S” San Francisco mint mark. sequence dates make for a wonderful launch to a numismatic journey Kennedy Half Dollar, Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% nickel, balance copper; to a complete set. Issue dates for these 14 limited Prestige Proof Sets Washington Quarter, Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% nickel, balance copper; are 1983 through 1997, with the exception of 1985. This lot contains Roosevelt Dime, Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% nickel, Balance copper; the following: 1989 Brown velvet cover has some damage to front Nickel, Cupro-Nickel, 25% nickel, balance copper. Lincoln Cent (with cover. Includes original packaging. Feature coin is 1989 Bicentennial Lincoln Memorial Reverse), Copper Plated Zinc, 2.5 % copper, balance of Congress Silver Dollar and Half Dollar. 1993 Box not included, and zinc. Two 1997 Proof Sets, One includes Certificate of Authenticity.All the blue velvet cover is warped at front edges, and some discoloring to coins bear the “S” San Francisco mint mark. Kennedy Half Dollar, Cupro- inside satin liner. No original packaging included. Feature coin is Liberty, Nickel Clad, 8.33% nickel, balance copper; Washington Quarter, Cupro- Bill of Rights Silver Dollar and Half Dollar 1994 All packaging and Nickel Clad, 8.33% nickel, balance copper; Roosevelt Dime, Cupro- display book in uncirculated condition. Feature coin is World Cup USA Nickel Clad, 8.33% nickel, Balance copper; Nickel, Cupro-Nickel, 25% Silver Dollar and Half Dollar. 1997 All packaging and display book in nickel, balance copper. Lincoln Cent (with Lincoln Memorial Reverse), uncirculated condition. Feature coin is U.S.Botanic Garden Silver Dollar Copper Plated Zinc, 2.5 % copper, balance zinc. Four 1998 Proof Collector’s Alliance. 1997 mintage of 80,000 and ranks as 2nd within Sets, all include Certificate of Authenticity. All coins bear the “S” San the 14 Prestige Proof Sets issued by the Mint. 1989 mintage of 211,087 Francisco mint mark. Kennedy Half Dollar, Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% and ranks as 7th within the 14 Prestige Proof Sets issued by the Mint. nickel, balance copper; Washington Quarter, Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% 1993 mintage of 224,045 and ranks as 8th within the 14 Prestige Proof nickel, balance copper; Roosevelt Dime, Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% Sets issued by the Mint. 1994 mintage of 175,893 Est. $280-300 nickel, Balance copper; Nickel, Cupro-Nickel, 25% nickel, balance HWAC# 76417 copper. Lincoln Cent (with Lincoln Memorial Reverse), Copper Plated Zinc, 2.5 % copper, balance zinc. Two 1999 Proof Sets, Both include Lot# 1486 , 1968-1992 U.S. Proof Set Group Lot Certificates of Authenticity. All coins bear the “S” San Francisco mint of 32 U.S. Proof sets. 1968 through 1992. Count of 3 mark. Kennedy Half Dollar, Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% nickel, balance sets of each year except 1972 (count of 2 sets). All in copper; Roosevelt Dime, Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% nickel, Balance Original U.S. Government Packaging. Est. $100-150 copper; Nickel, Cupro-Nickel, 25% nickel, balance copper. Lincoln Cent HWAC# 76412 (with Lincoln Memorial Reverse), Copper Plated Zinc, 2.5 % copper, balance zinc. Slight scratch on one of the cases. Includes Mint Proof Sets of Five “1990, 50 State Quarters”: Connecticut, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware. All Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% Nickel, balance copper. Connecticut features The Charter Oak reverse, Georgia features Peach State Motto, New Jersey features Washington Crossing Delaware, Pennsylvania features Commonwealth State Motto, Delaware features Caesar Rodney on galloping horse. Two 1990 Proof Sets “1990, 50 State Lot# 1487 , 1956 U.S. Proof Set Quarters”: Connecticut, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware. United States proof set from 1956. All Cupro-Nickel Clad, 8.33% Nickel, balance copper. Connecticut Half dollar, quarter, dime, nickel and features The Charter Oak reverse, Georgia features Peach State Motto, wheatback penny in yellow plastic New Jersey features Washington Crossing Delaware, Pennsylvania case. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 76419 features Commonwealth State Motto, Delaware features Caesar Rodney on galloping horse. Both without Certificates of Authenticity. Est. $75- Lot# 1488 , 1955/1958 U.S. Proof Sets lot of 100 HWAC# 76411 2 proof set. Lot# 1490 , 1950 U.S. Proof Sets Housed in a red Capital Plastics holder, 1955 U.S.Proof Coins Set: Franklin Half Dollar, a beautiful 1950 Proof Set. Est. $300- 25 Cent, 5 Cent -no mint mark, 1 Cent, 10 Cent- 500 HWAC# 76325 no mint mark. In blue plastic case. One corner fastener missing. 1958 Proof Coins Set: Franklin Half Dollar, 25 Cent- no mint mark, 10 Cent- no mint mark, 5 Cent- no mi nt mark, 1 Cent- no mint mark. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 76404 56 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1491 , 1996 and 1997. U.S. Silver Proof Lot# 1497 , Ohaus Check-O-Gram sets Lot of 8 Silver Proof Sets.4 sets of 1996, and Scale with Weights Over-under-scale 4 sets of 1997. All in original cases with covers. with 2 trays and analog dial. Brass The following description is from weights-1 pt, 1 qt, 2 qt, gal, 500g, 2 the Certificate of Authenticity, and x 1.9 kg, 2 kg. Includes 2 vinyl scale applies to both 1996 and 1997 sets. covers. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 76849 Each coin bears the mintmark “S” designation of the facility. The half-dollar, quarter and dime are composed of coin silver, the nickel of cupro-nickel and the cent of copper-plated zinc.The surfaces of the coinage dies used for striking proof coins are meticulously processed to create a frosted appearance of Lot# 1498 , Continental Currency, the image on the die. The background surface is polished and buffed to Nov 2, 1776 $2 Nov. 2, 1776 series, a mirror-like finish. Est. $130-200 HWAC# 76405 SN 22849, PMG 20. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 78461 Lot# 1492 , 1997 United States Mint Premier Silver Proof Set Original government packaging with Certificate of Authenticity housed in a plush black velour case. All coins flawless and frosted. The Lot# 1499 , Continental Currency, 1997 Silver Proof Set contains five coins. The Sept. 26, 1778 $60 Sept. 26, 1778 Kennedy Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, series, $60 note, PMG Choice VF 35, and Roosevelt Dime were all struck with SN 144691 Est. $120-250 HWAC# 78460 a composition of 90% silver. The Jefferson Nickel and Lincoln Cent were struck in Lot# 1500 San Francisco, California their respective standard compositions and 1850 Possibly the ONLY Remaining are identical to coins found in the regular Uncut Sheet of Dunbar’s California proof set. All coins were minted at the San Bank VERY EARLY GOLD RUSH! Francisco Mint and feature deep cameo finishes.This year represents Dunbar established this bank in San one of the scarcer proof set issues with a mintage of only 605,473. Est. Francisco in 1850, where he redeemed $40-80 HWAC# 76107 at par the gold coins of Baldwin & Lot# 1493 Carson City, Nevada Co. In 1851. In 1851 Dunbar began issuing his own gold coins. Kagin says Nevada Centennial Silver “Dunbar probably stopped issuing Commemorative Coin Nevada his coins sometime in April or May Centennial Silver, #933, proof in and decided to lie low until some of black Capital Plastics holder.spot on the adverse publicity concerning all private gold coins had blown over. obverse. Est. $60-150 HWAC# 77452 Evidently things did not improve and Dunbar headed for New York and ultimately teamed up with a new currency manufacturing scheme in Lot# 1494 Reno, Nevada Sterling the form of the Continental Bank Note Company, which later merged Investment Co, Reno Silver HK 821 with the American Bank Note Company” [Kagin, 1981, 113]. This uncut Sterling Investment piece, NGC XF45, sheet shows some signs of its age (wrinkles, slight discoloration), but nice. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 78450 overall is in great shape. Well worth framing. Est. $1000-2000 HWAC# 37219 Lot# 1501 Washington, District of Lot# 1495 , New York Eastman Columbia 1866-1876 US Currency Kodak Scale Eastman studio scale, Historical Documents Lot of 8 made by Eastman Kodak Company in Treasury Department documents New York, circa 1920. Original scale dealing with US currency in the in original box with weights. Box is 4” 1800s. Includes: 1868 returned x 9.5 x 5” tall, mint condition, wood currency; 6 documents (1875-76) for base, a gem of an early collectible currency deposits from the National for any photograph or photography Bank of Germantown (Philadelphia) collector. Est. $80-200 HWAC# 75576 to make good the 5 per centum of its circulation to be deposited in the Lot# 1496 , Coin Scale Counterfeit treasury; and an 1866 receipt for certificates of US 5 per cent Coupon Detector Book A very rare coin scale Bonds of the Loan of 1865 for a bank in Brunswick, Maine. Est. $80- with weights die cast as coins for 120 HWAC# 77531 specific coin counterfeit detection. Case 3 x 7”, 14 replica coins with Lot# 1502 Columbus, Georgia 1861 detail on only one side. One piece has Palace Mills 10 cent note PMG Very small counter stamps/hallmarks on Good 8 net, previously mounted. Printed the back, and must have been checked on Pigeon Roost Mining Company note of by an outside party for correctness. Auraria, Georgia. The Pigeon Roost Bank Coin replica/likenesses from Spain, was one of the first in the Georgia mining Italy. Appears to be late 18th century, region and had their own circulating probably Italian. Purchased by currency. The notes and bank became collector in Milan, decades ago. In the scale collections we’ve seen obsolete when the Dahlonega Branch over 40 years (easily over 1000 scales), we haven’t seen this one. Est. Mint opened. Est. $400-1000 HWAC# $1000-2000 HWAC# 61334 59548 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 57
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1503 Columbus, Georgia 1861 Lot# 1510 , Currency Related Palace Mills 25 Cent Note PMG Very Ephemera Lot of 6. Includes: “poker Good 8. Serial number 452, printed on $1 bill” that has four 8s lined up in Pigeon Roost Mining Company paper. (1724443-007) Est. $400-1000 the serial number; two 1875 Treasury HWAC# 58158 documents related to deposit of currency by Bank of Germantown Lot# 1504 Columbus, in Philadelphia; Paschall House Georgia 1861 Palace Association of St. Louis pictorial Mills 50 cent Note sweepstakes ticket; advertising PMG Fine 12. Drawn on piece designed to look like currency M & M Bank, Columbus, for Edward Graves Cold Cream & Georgia. The note is Prepared Cork Grease Paints, St. Louis; and a $5 cash reward slip for printed on a Mechanics Freidman-Shelby Branch of the International Shoe Co. Est. $60-100 Bank remainder. HWAC# 77558 (1724443-005) Est. $150-400 HWAC# 58026 Lot# 1511 , c1830s Early Banknote Proof Sheets Lot of 2. These may be overruns done by the printer or proofs. 1) Sheet of 3 $1 notes, Worthington, Ohio. Lot# 1505 , Georgia $100, Bank of Printed by Murray, the State of Georgia Feb 14, 1853 Draper, Fairman & Co. $100, “Paid 25 PR CT GOLD” stamped on thin paper. 7.5 x on obverse. Original, period repair on the reverse.J.K. Tell and A.K. 5.75” Rough edges. 2) Porter. Design 100b in Haxby. Very nice note with the partially paid in Sheet containing two gold stamp. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 78454 $1 and one $2 notes, Lot# 1506 Pittsfield, Massachusetts each with vignettes. No bank or location stated. Printed by E. Morris, Philadelphia.8.25 x 7” Est. $100-200 HWAC# 77649 $10 Counterfeit Note, c.1850s $10 bank note from the Agricultural Bank Lot# 1512 , 1900’s Military of Pittsfield, Nov. 18th, 1855. Stamped Currency Lot of 4. Green, COUNTERFEIT (twice) in black ink. Turquoise, Lavender; These Adhered to cardboard with pencil are some of the more artful notation at the top: “$10--This bill of the Military Payment was passed to (illegible) & Co., 94 Washington, Jan 30/56” Measures 3 x 7” Est. $80-120 HWAC# 77646 Certificates. Five Cents, Ten Cents, and Fifty Cents. Est. Lot# 1507 Long Island, New York 1923 $40-90 HWAC# 76306 Unusual Advertising Note on German Currency Souvenir advertising piece for James Brownsfield’s Ocean Front Cottages at Westhampton Beach, Long Island, Thanksgiving Day, 1923. Printed on the back of a piece of German currency, a 1922 10,000 Mark. Playful slogan to acknowledge this: “’Mark’ of Distinction.” Fold, creases. 4 x 7” Est. $40-60 HWAC# Lot# 1513 , 1900 Military currency 67028 Lot of 2 U.S. Military Payment Certificates, “One Dollar.” Series 611. Lot# 1508 New York, New York 1850s Est. $40-80 HWAC# 76307 Hungarian Fund Ot Forint Notes Lot of 3 unissued Ot Forint notes. These notes are connected to the fund raising campaigns in the United States of Hungarian patriot, Lajos Kossuth, who participated in the failed Hungarian rebellion Lot# 1514 , Probably 1940’s Military of 1848. When he moved to the U.S. in 1851 for Payment Certificates Lot of 2. Series a brief time, he lived with Hungarian political 472. “25 Cents.” Est. $10-30 HWAC# refugees who had established the community 76305 of New Buda in Decatur County, Iowa. These notes are printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Company. They measure 4 x 7.5” in very fine condition. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 77535 Lot# 1509 , South Carolina Farmers & Exchange Bank of Charleston $10 F & E B of Charleston, Dec 3, 1853, SN 952, plate B. SC15G4a, PMG Choice Fine 15. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 78463 58 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1515 , Sweepstakes Tickets & Foreign Lot# 1522 , Canada 1900’s Canada Bills & Currency Related Collectibles Lot of 11.1) English Pound notes. Lot of 7. One 1937, Irish Free State Hospitals’ Sweepstakes Ticket Ottawa, Bank of Canada “One Dollar.” Standard Book, 1936, with eleven tickets still attached. catalogue of World Paper Money # 58-63. The missing/detached first ticket is also Bilingual, King George Vl at center on front, included. 2) Two different other sweepstakes black on green underprint. Reverse is green tickets, also for the Irish Free State Hospitals’ with Agriculture allegory design. Wide Portrait. Sweepstake, Dublin, Ireland, 1936. Issued The signature is D. Gordon and Towers. Serial# to someone in Los Angeles and in Prescott, J/L 8262220. Fine. One 1954, Ottawa, Bank Arizona. 3) Banca D’Italia Lire Mille note. of Canada “One Dollar.” Bilingual, Modified Has the portrait of opera composer Giuseppe Hair Style, (Not Devil’s Hairdo). Portrait, black Verdi on the front side, and the Teatro Alla on green underprint. Reverse is green with Scala on the reverse. 4) Barclay’s Bank $20 Saskatchewan Prairie scene. VF One 1954, traveller’s check, 1979, punch cancelled. 5) Four souvenir pieces Ottawa, Bank of Canada “Two Dollars.” Bilingual, Modified Hair printed by American Bank Note Co. in 1988 (as printed on the reverse) Style, (Not Devil’s Hairdo). Portrait, black on red underprint. Reverse that feature the design of 1000 Korun REPUBLIKA CESKOSLOVENSKA is brick red with Quebec country side scene.VF One 1973, Ottawa, bank notes. 6) “Hell Bank Note” printed for Chinese funerals. Est. Bank of Canada “One Dollar.” Bilingual, Black on light yellow and green $120-200 HWAC# 77620 underprint with Elizabeth ll at right, and multicolors at coat of arms and border at left. Reverse is green with Ottawa River with logs and boat Lot# 1516 , Two Pieces of to front, and Parliament building to back. Serial # ACY4998657. VF One Fractional US Currency 1) 10 Bank of England “One Pound” note. Description from Standard Catalog Cent Fractional Currency Fr# of World Paper Money #374.e. Deep green on multicolor underprint. 1265. Series of 1874. 2) 3 Cent Signature: J.S. Fforde, (1966-1970). Serial# L42Y 562329. XF. Two Bank Fractional Currency Fr# 1226. of England “One Pound” notes. Description from Standard Catalog of Please see photo for condition World Paper Money #374. g. Deep green on multicolor underprint. issues on both. Est. $40-60 Signature: J.B.Page, (1970-77). Serial #s: Y12B 514129, X42D 964631. HWAC# 77526 AU and VF/XF. Est. $20-40 HWAC# 76161 Lot# 1523 , China Central Bank of China Notes 22 uncirculated notes, with two notes of eleven different pieces. 1928 $50 and $100 (sign 7); 1930 $5, sign 7; 1931 (nd) 10 and 20; 19361 yuan sign 10; 1940 10c, 20c; 1941 2 and 20 yuan (231, 240); 1942 10 yuan. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 75274 Lot# 1517 , 2003 Uncirculated $2 Bills in US Monetary Exchange Holders (30) 30 UNC $2 bills in US Monetary Exhange bluw holders with Lot# 1524 , foreign 1900’s Paper Currency of certs. Est. $60-120 HWAC# 77300 Europe Lot of 9 notes. Includes 3 of Italy, 2 of France, 3 of Spain, 1 of Magyar Nemzeti Bank. Est. $20-40 HWAC# 76303 Lot# 1518 , US $5, FR 91 Error Note sn M4786737O, PMG VF30, PCBLIC error, Speelman/White. Very Lot# 1525 , foreign 1900’s Exotic attractive. Strong crease/fold right quarter. Est. $200-400 HWAC# Paper Currency Lot of 11 Notes. 78465 Great color and fascinating designs. 1 of Central Bank of Somalia. 2 of Lot# 1519 , US $10, Bank of the Government of Ceylon. 2 of Bank America, San Francisco Type 1, of Korea. 2 Cambodia currencies. Charter 13044, sn E316425A, Smith/ 1 Thailand currency. 1 St. Thomas Morris. FR 1808-1, 1929 series. Est. $90-120 HWAC# 78466 currency. 1 Libya currency. 1 Bank of Malaysia. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 76301 Lot# 1520 , US $20, FR 1011a 1914 series, PMG VF30, sn 26960175a Est. Lot# 1526 , foreign 1900 Island $90-200 HWAC# 78462 Paper Currency Lot of 9. Fun and smart looking paper bills from Lot# 1521 , US $100, FR 1890-I, Bermuda, Fiji, Philippines, Japan. 1-10 Minneapolis Federal reserve BAnk pesos and 1-5 dollars. Colorful. Est. of Minneapolis, series of 1929, SN $20-40 HWAC# 76175 I00131104A, PMG choice very fine 35. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 78464 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 59
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Numismatics Lot# 1527 , foreign Western World Lot# 1533 Porterville, California Currency Lot Generally post-WW1 1896 Mt. Whitney Telephone & Notes from the Bahamas (50c 1965), Power Co. Scrip Wow! Extra rare Fiji ($2), France 50f, 1978), Morocco $1.00 scrip for the Mt. Whitney (2F, 5F-1943), Germany (100m, 1908; Telephone & Power Co. (redeemable 10m, 1929, AU; 50 sneller), Belgium five years after May 22, 1896). (50f, 500f), Greece (5, 1908, poor). Signed by the secretary HF Brey and Est. $20-70 HWAC# 75564 president JM Gilstrap. Red, white, and blue. Printed by Porterville Enterprise Power Print. 2.75 x 5.5” Some foxing, more evident on reverse. According to Electricity, Vol. 10 No. 22 Lot# 1528 , foreign 1930’s and 1940’s World (1896), the company was formed to construct and operate a telephone and power plant from Porterville to Visalia with branches. Sold to JH Paper Currency Lot of 13 notes of South America McFarland in 1898. Listed in Visalia in 1918. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# and Mexico: 6 notes of Chile; 3 notes of Ecuador 67049 ,(2 encased); 2 notes of Peru, (1 encased); 6 notes of Chile, 3 notes of Mexico (1 encased). Lot# 1534 San Diego, California 1935 Est. $40-100 HWAC# 76300 Five Nuggets Scrip for The Stamp Mill Gulch Green & tan scrip for Admission coupon for Participation in Amusement Entertainment No. B 77687. 6” x 2.5”. Est. $20-50 HWAC# 76222 Lot# 1529 , Japan Japan 1000 Yen Lot# 1535 Chicago, Illinois Illinois and Notes Seven notes, World Cat # 92, Michigan Canal Company Scrip Lot of 2 1950, single letter prefix. Varying unissued $100 pieces of scrip. Drawn on condition, please inspect. Est. $150- the Branch State Bank at Chicago. Vignette 250 HWAC# 75563 of two different ships. Printed on thin paper. 4 x 7.5” The Illinois and Michigan Canal connected the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. It ran 96 miles from the Chicago River in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru. It opened in 1848. Est. $50- 100 HWAC# 68090 Lot# 1530 , Japan 1900’s Military Lot# 1536 Atchison, Kansas C.H. Yen and Sen Lot of 4 paper notes. Young’s Music Store Scrip / Pro- Five Yen, Ten Yen, Ten Sen, Fifty Sen. Est. $80-200 HWAC# 76308 Greenbacks Ad One side is good for 10 cents in merchandise at CH Young’s Lot# 1531 , Japan mostly 1900 Paper Currency of Music Store at 615 Commercial Street in Atchison, Kansas. The reverse looks Japan Lot of 11. Attractive imagery. An assortment like a one dollar bill but all text is of denominations, including one encased 10000 Yen, one military currency. Est. $40-120 HWAC# advocating for greenbacks: “National 76302 Greenback Currency: By the People, For the People.”:Burn the Bonds. Pay them all in Greenbacks.” 1.75 x 3.25” We can find newspaper ads for CH Young in the 1880s. Est. $50-80 HWAC# 68091 Lot# 1537 , Cigar Scrip Lot of 4. 1) J.S. Pinkussohn Cigar Company. “The Largest Tobacconists in the South.” Good for 25 cents. 1918. 2) A. Schulte Cigar Stores, Chicago. Mutual-Profit Lot# 1532 , Mexico 1823 Coupon Corp., New York. Good for 5 Un Peso, El Imperio coupons.3) Two different for United Mexicano No. 6896. Cigar Stores Company of America. El Imperio Mexicano Good for 1 and 2 certificates. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 77506 promete pagar esta cantidad de UN PESO con Lot# 1538 , Four Pieces of Scrip arreglo al Decreto de 20 incl. Ringling Bros. 1) Baraboo Scrip, de Diciembre de 1822, 50th Anniversary Celebration, 1883- sobre este asunto. Mexico 1933, of the Founding of Ringling 1 de Enero de 1823. 4.25 Bros. Show at Baraboo, Wisconsin. x 6” Foxing, soiling, rough GF 5 cents. 2) Louisiana State Loan & edges. Early Mexican Trust Co. of New Orleans, LA. July 4th, currency! Est. $100-300 1893. One Dollar Paid which entitles holder to make an application for HWAC# 77376 a loan not to exceed 1/20 of $400,000. 3) American Exposition, San Diego, 1935, good for 400 chips at La Fortuna. 4) 1868 ticket for the Grand National Matinee by the managers of the Washington Library Co. at the Riverside Institute. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 68083 60 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1539 , Alaska Rubles to Lot# 1547 Louisville, Kentucky 1870 Statehood by Fernald Rare softcover Louisville, KY Document w/ Rare 134pp. Native beads, tokens and Revenue Stamp Usage Dateline more. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 76573 Louisville, Jany. 30, 1870. Manuscript receipt for Mrs. Coleman from M. Fox for items such as velvet, shawls, and Lot# 1540 Prescott, Arizona McCoy, a skirt. In the bottom right corner, a 3 cent postage stamp (114) has been Prescott, AT token A choice example incorrectly applied and canceled in of the F.G. McCoy, Wellington and place of a revenue stamp. Folds, 6 x Prescott, A.T. (Territorial designation) token, good for 5c IM. Generally 7.5” Est. $50-100 HWAC# 77328 AU. Est. $300-600 HWAC# 78279 Lot# 1548 Phillipsburg, Montana Lot# 1541 San Francisco, California White Front, Phillipsburg Token San Francisco Earthquake So Called The White Front/Phillipsburg,/ Dollar HK 341 . Obv.: Street and Mont.//GF 12 1/2c IT. br, rd, xf. Est. buildings in ruins; below small California Street, above all April 18, $80-120 HWAC# 77454 1906; below all San Francisco, Cal. (beaded border). Rev.: San Francisco Earthquake & Fire / Ruins of City Hall / Souvenir. Br., rd., 36 mm. R-6. Daniel Manissillian Collection. Est. $30-60 HWAC# 77763 Lot# 1549 Sheridan, Montana Corner Saloon, Sheridan, Mont. Token Lot# 1542 San Francisco, California 1906-1907 Slot Tokens (Liberty Bell Corner Saloon/Sheridan, Mont.//GF & Victory Bell) 7 slot machine tokens; 12 1/2 Drink; rnd, br, center hole. XF Silver Cup/Charles Fey & Co.//Good Est. $60-120 HWAC# 77453 For/5 c. /In Trade; Charles Fey & Son// Good For 5 c. In Trade, & more. Est. $40- 80 HWAC# 76919 Lot# 1550 Reno, Nevada Nov. 12, 2005 Collecting the West Three Holabird Americana Live Auction #43 Souvenir tokens Est. $20-100 HWAC# 62423 Lot# 1543 San Francisco, California 1908 U.S. Navy World Voyage So Called Dollar HK 352c. Obverse with Rear Admiral “Fighting Bob” Evans; reverse three battleships entering Lot# 1551 Virginia City, Nevada Ryan & the Golden Gate. Gilt brass, reeded edge, 36 mm, R-5. Daniel Manissillian Stenson Tokens Lot of 2: 1) Obv.: Ryan Collection. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 77764 & Stenson / Premium / For cash only; rev.: Good For / $1.00 / In Premiums; Lot# 1544 San Francisco, California 1898 Welcome Our Heroes So Rd., Br., 25mm, NCS. 2) Obv.: Ryan & Stenson / Premiums/ for cash only; Called Dollar Not listed in Hibler/ Rev.: Good For / 50c / In Premiums. Rd., Kappen, but soon to be listed in Jeff Shevlin’s new volume. Obv.: Return Br., 23mm, NCS genuine. Est. $120-200 of / California / Volunteers/ At / San Francisco, Cal. / From / Manila, HWAC# 36061 P.I.; Rev.: 1898 Welcome Our Heroes 1898/ pictorial. Br., rd., 38 mm. Holed. Daniel Manissillian Collection. Est. $60-120 HWAC# 77765 Lot# 1545 , California Gold Rush Era Gaming Tokens Lot of 6 Tokens from Lot# 1552 Ludwig, Nevada Ludwig California, Spiel Marke, In Unitate Mercantile Token Rare Ludwig Fortitudo//Comp. S. Marke, 1.5”; 2) Mercantile Co. Merchant’s Coupon Liberty Head, Jeton Eagle Rev.; 3) 15 Token numbers 1237 A for 25 cents. Star Liberty, Double Eagle Rev.; 3) Est. $30-50 HWAC# 76215 Brass, Eagle Star, 11-Star Liberty Rev. & more! Est. $100-200 HWAC# 76926 Lot# 1546 Burlington, Colorado c1908 Tokens from Colorado (2) 1) WM. Hartsook, /Burlington/ Colorado//Good For 10c. /In/ Merchandise; 2) You/Huffman Magic Lot# 1553 Billings, Tennessee Silver Round Dollar/Lose// I Huffman Realty Co. Tokens (Mining) 3 Silver Round Tokens, 1711 Stout Denver/WIN. Est. $30- Lewis & Clark & Sacajawea/Montana 1805, 100 HWAC# 76927 Sterling Silver No. 1258; Morgan Type, 1894// Official Souvenir Dollar Montana, 100; Civil War Centennial, 1961 Convention of the Appalachian Confederation of Coin Clubs, Knoxville Tennessee; Brightest Star in the Big Sky Country, Billings, Montana//Statehood Diamond Jubilee/75 /Montana Territorial Centennial. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 76918 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 61
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1554 San Antonio, Tennessee Five Lot# 1565 Abilene, Texas Dyess AFB Seven Assorted 1) Silver King Bar, 2) Gail Borden pieces. Six metal tokens from N.C.O., and one Fortified Milk, 3) Royal Bar, 4) Jacob Rubiola, 5) wooden token for Popcorn at Theatre Est. Roseland Night Club Est. $40-80 HWAC# 75440 $60-100 HWAC# 75378 Lot# 1555 San Antonio, Texas 3 rd Lot# 1566 Abilene, Texas Dyess AFB Infantry World War 1 token. M. G. Co. Four NCO Open Mess tokens. 5c, 5c, / 3rd Infantry // No 2 1/2. Est. $100- 25c, and $1.00, good condition Est. 200 HWAC# 75331 $50-100 HWAC# 75379 Lot# 1556 San Antonio, Texas Alamo Lot# 1567 Abilene, Texas Yeatts Tailor Shop Good for $1.00 on cash Trust Company Advertising piece purchase on $20.00 or over. Est. $30- from Guarantee Bond Bank. Est. $20- 40 HWAC# 75338 50 HWAC# 76736 Lot# 1557 San Antonio, Texas Albert’s Saloon. Pictorial Saloon token. Star of Texas on Obverse, Alamo Lot# 1568 Agusta, Texas Moore on Reverse with Cradle of Texas Liberty. Est. $80-200 HWAC# 75341 Bros. INGLE piece / 50 in trade only Est. $30-60 HWAC# 75475 Lot# 1558 San Antonio, Texas Algelus Bar Triangular token GF 2 1/2 IT. Very early Texas piece. Est. $80-200 HWAC# 75340 Lot# 1569 Alba, Texas C. D. Dewitt Lot# 1559 San Antonio, Texas One merchant town (Really just a Angelus Bar Triangular token FG 2 cross roads). Four pieces, 5c, 10c, 25c, 1/2c IT. Very early Texas piece. Est. and 50c. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 76735 $80-200 HWAC# 75339 Lot# 1560 San Antonio, Texas Brooks AFB Two metal tokens from NCO Open Mess, and one wooden piece from Brooke Army Medical Lot# 1570 Albany, Texas Bingham Center Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75400 Young Phone 294. / GF 5c IT Est. $30-100 HWAC# 76734 Lot# 1571 Alfred, Texas R. W. Lot# 1561 San Antonio, Texas Hodge Newberry A crossroads, not a town. Podge Four tokens. 1) Beauty Bar, GF $1.00 IM. token. Est. $30-100 2) Stanley’s, 3) The Arena Club, 4) O. HWAC# 76733 Achtzehn. Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75352 Lot# 1562 San Antonio, Texas Kelly Air Force Base. Six NCO Open mess, Lot# 1572 Alvardo, Texas Oldest town in Two Grand Opening, One Kelly Park, and One Wooden Nickel. Ten total tokens. Est. $50-150 HWAC# 75328 Johnson County Two pieces. 1) Peoples Grocery (poor condition, 2) Alvarado Pool Hall, K. J. Moe Est. $40-200 HWAC# 76732 Lot# 1563 San Antonio, Texas 1898 Rough Rider Token Post 10c Canteen. Token used by Theo. Roosevelt’s rough rider troops while training at Ft. Sam Houston Est. $100-300 HWAC# 75357 Lot# 1564 San Antonio, Texas Southern Hotel Bar The ALAMO pictorial piece. Good for one drink on reverse with pictorial of Mission San Jose. Excellent condition. Est. $70-200 HWAC# 75348 62 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1573 Amarillo, Texas Amarillo Lot# 1580 Atwood, Texas Byran Air AFB Three paper tickets from Officers Field Good for one fare token. Est. Open Mess. Nine metal tokens from $20-50 HWAC# 75402 NCO Open Mess marked “ROC” Est. $80-200 HWAC# 75409 Lot# 1581 Austin, Texas Bergstrom Lot# 1574 Amarillo, Texas Six Misc. AFB 5 cent, 10 cent, and 25 cent tokens from NCO Open Mess. Est. Tokens 1) Carey’s Restaurant, 2) Amarillo $40-100 HWAC# 75370 Cheese factory, 3) Club ElPico, 4) Coca Cola Bottling Co, 5) Helium Capital of the World, 6) The Big Texan. Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75470 Lot# 1582 Austin, Texas Bergstrom AFB Eight metal pieces total from NCO Open Mess. Nice condition, good set. Est. Lot# 1575 Amarillo, Texas Six Odd Ball $100-200 HWAC# 75403 Tokens 1) Royal Motor Motel, 2) Victory Lanes, 3) Rubin’s Toggery, 4) Tradewind Airport, 6) The First National Bank, 6) Gunn Bros. Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75469 Lot# 1583 Austin, Texas Bergstrom AFB Six tokens from NCO Open Mess. GF 5c, 20c, 25c, 25c, $1.00, and $1.00. All in good condition Est. Lot# 1576 Amarillo, Texas Three $80-200 HWAC# 75407 Tokens 1) J.H. Harris & Son, 2) Two from Patton’s Bar, Square and Scalloped Est. $60-200 HWAC# 75476 Lot# 1584 Austin, Texas Bergstrom Lot# 1577 Aqua Dulce, Texas M. M. AFB Three metal tokens and nine Wallace $ Son M. M. Wallace $ Son / paper tickets from NCO Open Mess. GF 1in trade only Est. $30-90 HWAC# Est. $50-100 HWAC# 75408 76729 Lot# 1578 Atlanta, Texas Two Various 1) W.E. Bentley GF 5c, 2) F. M. Greene GF Lot# 1585 Austin, Texas Five Assorted 1) 10c Est. $30-90 HWAC# 76746 Record Shop on Brazos, 2) Johnston’s Golf Range, 3) Gold’s Gym, 4) J. A. McKinnon & Co., 5) Hoffbrau, Lone Star Steaks. Est. $30-60 HWAC# 75477 Lot# 1579 Atlas, Texas E. S. Crowley & Co. Rare location piece GF 25 IM. Lot# 1586 Austin, Texas G. G. Est. $20-40 HWAC# 75474 Frenzel R. Rithschilds & Sons, Makers of Saloon Fixture Billiard Tables, Pictorial of Billiard Table Est. $50- 150 HWAC# 75479 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 63
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1587 Austin, Texas Neff & Guff Lot# 1596 Belleville, Texas Four Pictorial of Steer head, Iron Front Est. Various 1) F. Westermann, 2) Kuehn $50-150 HWAC# 75478 Bros, 3) Fred Kuehn, 4) H. Miller Counter stamped “B.M.CO.” Est. $50- 200 HWAC# 75468 Lot# 1588 Austin, Texas Palace Saloon Pictorial of Horse / Jules Bornefeld good for one drink Est. Lot# 1597 Bellville, Texas C. F. $50-150 HWAC# 75463 Hellmuth Six pieces. GF 5c, 25c, 50c (scratched out) and three $1.00 Est. $60-150 HWAC# 75460 Lot# 1589 Austin, Texas Palace Saloon Pictorial of Horse / Jules Bornefeld Good for one drink Est. $50-150 HWAC# 75464 Lot# 1590 Austin, Texas Two Lot# 1598 Big Spring, Texas Webb Various 1) Moore & Wilson, 2) Lon AFB 5c, 10c, 25c, and $1.00 tokens Martin Est. $30-50 HWAC# 75462 (Four total) good for at Webb AFB NCO Open Mess. Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75412 Lot# 1599 Brenham, Texas The Favorite Racy pictorial Mirror token good for 10c in trade. Jos. Marek Prop. Est. $500-900 HWAC# 75344 Lot# 1591 Avinger, Texas Jno. Lot# 1600 Canyon, Texas 1957-1977 Lingold GF 4c IM. b,r, 21mm. Unusual Shell’s Pharmacy Good for one cup of denomination at 4 cents Est. $30-150 coffee. Promotional anniversary piece HWAC# 62521 Est. $20-40 HWAC# 76737 Lot# 1601 Carmine, Texas A. E. Krueger Two Pieces. 1) Paul A. Kiel, 2) A. E. Krueger Est. $40-90 HWAC# 76740 Lot# 1592 Barkeley, Texas Prisoner of War Paper ticket from Barkeley Prisoner of War Camp Canteen Est. $20-50 HWAC# 75404 Lot# 1593 Bartlett, Texas Five Lot# 1602 Carmine, Texas A. M. Weyand Set of Assorted 1) Two from Friedrich Grain six good for tokens 1, 5, 5, 10, 25, and 1.00 Est. Co., 2) Koepke- Brown Company, 3) $60-200 HWAC# 75455 Leatherman Drug Co. (hole punched) Est. $50-100 HWAC# 75461 Lot# 1594 Bartlett, Texas Friedrich Grain Co. Three tokens. GF 5c IT, GF 10c IT, and GF 25c IT. Octagonal, aluminum Est. $45-100 HWAC# 62519 Lot# 1595 Beeville, Texas NAS Chase Field One metal and four wooden tokens for Western Night Est. $40- 100 HWAC# 75323 64 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1603 Carmine, Texas E. W. Hoppes Lot# 1610 Carthage, Texas Brown E. W. Hoppes Dept., Store, Five tokens GF Hardware Co. Three pieces, GF 10, 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, and $1.00 Est. $60-200 50, 1.00 IM Est. $30-90 HWAC# 75454 HWAC# 76738 Lot# 1611 Carthage, Texas 1904 T. J. Frazer Token GF 50c IM. Carthage is Lot# 1604 Carmona, Texas Saner- home to the Texas Country Music Hall Ragle Lumber Saner-Ragle Lumber of Fame Est. $30-80 HWAC# 75430 Co. GF 50c IM. Est. $30-80 HWAC# 76739 Lot# 1612 Cat Springs, Texas C. F. Hellmuth Six good for tokens of C. F. Lot# 1605 Carolina, Texas Gerhart Hellmuth General Merchandise. Town Williams Fenet Time Check. Gerhart not listed. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 75429 Williams Fenet / Time Check No. 5 Est. $30-90 HWAC# 75457 Lot# 1613 Center, Texas 1882 J. B. Ross Choice Early and Rare Saloon token. GF 5c IT at Bar. Reverse is blank. WM,R,25mm. Est. $100-400 Lot# 1606 Carrizo, Texas John B. HWAC# 62642 Redmond (Mexican) Two early tokens from John B. Redmond. Bueno Por 6 1/4 c en Effectos, and Bueno Por 12 1/2c c en Lot# 1614 Corsicana, Texas Two Effectos Est. $30-90 HWAC# 76741 Various 1) K. Wolens, holed pictorial, 2) Millers Paint and home supply Est. $30- 150 HWAC# 75458 Lot# 1607 Carrizo, Texas R. Gongora It’s in Spanish? Est. $30-50 HWAC# 75456 Lot# 1615 Coupland, Texas Coupland Mercantile Co. Set of six good for tokens, 5c, 10c, 25c (2), 5oc, and $1.00. Est. $80-200 HWAC# 76717 Lot# 1608 Carswell AFB, Texas NCO Mess Two tokens. 5 cent and $1.00 Est. $50-100 HWAC# 75324 Lot# 1616 Coupland, Texas The Cash Grocery Token good for 10 cents in merchandise Est. $30-80 HWAC# 74528 Lot# 1609 Carswell AFB, Texas NCO Mess Two 5 Cent tokens Est. $30-60 Lot# 1617 Crockett, Texas Hervey HWAC# 75325 Lumber Co. Two metal tokens from town named after Davy himself. 50c, and $1.00 GF IM. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 75346 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 65
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1618 Crockett, Texas R. L. Shivers Lot# 1625 Dallas, Texas Patterson Five Piece set of good for tokens from Davy’s & Co. Good for one glass of soda at named town. Est. $40-90 HWAC# 75427 Patterson & Co. drug store Est. $50- 100 HWAC# 75473 Lot# 1626 Dallas, Texas c1930’s Seven Various Pieces 1) Red Coleman, 2 )Namarco Bonds, 3) Texas Centennial, 4) Opening day of Texas State fair, 5) Uncle Mack, 6) Jack’s Blue Room, 7) Koch Development Co. Est. Lot# 1619 Crystal City, Texas U. S. Department $50-100 HWAC# 75423 of Justice Two metal tokens good at Internee Canteen. Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75410 Lot# 1627 Dallas, Texas Six Various Pieces 1) Whitelines Shooting Gallery, 2) Texas Bicentennial Souvenir, 3 ) Wood Bros., 4) Western Automatic Music, 5) Opera House Drug Store. 6) Roosevelt & Lot# 1620 Cuero, Texas Three Garner Centennial. Est. $40-60 HWAC# Various 1) Shaw’s Bakery, 2) The 75426 Queen’s, 3) J. Thomas & Son Est. $50- 100 HWAC# 76742 Lot# 1628 Dallas, Texas Three Fun Shapes Horseshoe shaped “Knickerbocker”, and two Heart shape Lot# 1621 Cuero, Texas Two Various center punched pieces from “Joe’s Place”. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 75471 1) A. D. Block, 2) Booton & Kunitz Drugiest Est. $30-50 HWAC# 75459 Lot# 1629 Dayton, Texas Dayton Merc. Co. Two pieces, one bi-metal and one missing center Est. $40-60 HWAC# 75472 Lot# 1622 Cyclone, Texas Green and Raabe From the collection of an early major collector, Lew Egnew. Rare indeed. Est. $50-200 HWAC# 75345 Lot# 1623 Dallas, Texas Four Differant Merchants 1) Austin Bros., Lot# 1630 De Walt, Texas Dew & 2) C. B. Carter Lumber, 3) Bismark Bar, Hutchins GF 50c IM token Est. $40- 4) Beacon Drugs Est. $30-60 HWAC# 75424 80 HWAC# 75420 Lot# 1624 Dallas, Texas Four Differant Merchants Hill & Barnes, Hawley Lot# 1631 Del Rio, Texas Laughlin AFB Jewelers, Leo B. Mills, & Home Industrial Twelve pieces. Eight metal tokens from NCO Tailors. Est. $40-60 HWAC# 75425 Club, One metal token from NCO Open Mess, and three paper tickets from NCO Open Mess Est. $50-150 HWAC# 75405 66 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1632 D’Hanis, Texas 1845 Fort Lot# 1641 Fort Clark, Texas 14th Lincoln Pictorial hanger piece, blank Calvary GF 5 IT token from post reverse Est. $20-30 HWAC# 75358 exchange Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75363 Lot# 1633 Diboll, Texas Southern Lot# 1642 Fort Clark, Texas 28th Pine Lumber Co. Three tokens from Infantry 28. INF / 10 / H. Reverse is town named after lumber salesman J. blank Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75376 C. Diboll Est. $40-80 HWAC# 75421 Lot# 1634 Doucette, Texas J. L. Thompson Lumber Three time check Lot# 1643 Fort Clark, Texas Post pieces, all counter stamped. Est. $40- Canteen Post Canteen / 5c / Ft. Clark. 100 HWAC# 75422 Blank reverse Est. $100-200 HWAC# 75375 Lot# 1635 Dyersdale, Texas Bradford-Hicks Bradford-Hicks Lumber Co. / GF 1.00 IM Est. $20-40 HWAC# 75445 Lot# 1644 Fort Davis, Texas Abbot & Davis 25 cents in M’D’SE. token. “Rare” Est. $100-200 HWAC# 75335 Lot# 1636 Dyess AFB, Texas NCO Four pieces, One Wooden and Three metal tokens Est. $50-100 HWAC# 75322 Lot# 1637 Eagle Pass, Texas Lucky Eagle Casino Yellow 50 cent chip Lot# 1645 Fort Hood, Texas from Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Exchange Foer Hoot / Exchange // Est. $20-40 HWAC# 76715 Good for 10 c when returned with empty bottle. Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75334 Lot# 1638 East Bernard, Texas Two Various 1) Aug. Morris Saloon, 2) Clem Lot# 1646 Fort Hood, Texas Hood Boerrcher Est. $40-80 HWAC# 75446 Barber Shops Hood Barber Shops. // GF 50c IT. Est. $20-100 HWAC# 75333 Lot# 1647 Fort Quitman, Texas 1871 Moore & Sweet Very rare early trade token. Moore & Sweet / 1871 // Fort Lot# 1639 Eastland, Texas City Quitman / 50 cents / in MDSE. Est. $500-800 HWAC# 75332 Garage City Garage Auto Service / GF 10c IT. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 75447 Lot# 1648 Foster Air Force Base, Texas NCO Open Mess GF 5c IT. Est. $20-50 HWAC# 75321 Lot# 1640 Fort Clark, Texas 13th Calvary Troop “K”, 13th Calvary Exchange // GF 10c IT Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75374 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 67
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1649 Ft. Sam Houston, Texas NCO Open Lot# 1656 Houston, Texas Three Mess Three paper tickets for NCO Open Mess. Various 1) Dean Johnson Election 5, 10, and 25 cents. Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75329 piece, 2) White Rose Club, 3) W. C. Winkel election piece. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 76745 Lot# 1657 Houston, Texas Uncle Lew Three pieces from Uncle Lew the Lot# 1650 Ft. Worth, Texas Carswell Meyerland Record Man. Est. $30-50 AFB No metel here. Two wooden HWAC# 76747 Popcorn Theatre tokens, three paper tickets from Officers Club, and six plastic good for tokens. Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75369 Lot# 1658 Josuha, Texas Keller Bros. Rare token from very rare location. GF 5c IT piece stamped by E A Schmidt of Lot# 1651 Houston, Texas Ellington St. Louis. Est. $30-100 HWAC# 76725 AFB Four metal tokens, two from NCO Open Mess and two from Aviation Cadet Open Mess Est. $60-150 HWAC# 75377 Lot# 1659 Junction, Texas Wahl Bros. & Jordan Hardware & Garage, one check to one tire, Store 94 / /good for $1.00 on Lot# 1652 Houston, Texas Four purchase of tire. Est. $30-100 HWAC# Various 1) John Early Saloon, 2) Yale 76724 Street Pharmacy, 3) 2 Old Vienna Restaurant Est. $40-60 HWAC# 76744 Lot# 1653 Houston, Texas Have a Drink Lot# 1660 Kaufman, Texas Park & Two Pieces. 1) Walters Lounge GF 20c, 2) O.E. Voigt GF 10c. Est. $30-50 HWAC# 76748 Caldwell Pharmacy The home of good drugs / GF 5 cent drink Est. $30-60 HWAC# 76723 Lot# 1661 Kemah, Texas Bay Club Two gambling chips, $1.00 & $5.00 Est. $20-50 HWAC# 76722 Lot# 1654 Houston, Texas Seven Piece Grab bag Included are Ben’s Meat Market, Pepe’s Cantina, Lot# 1662 Kemp, Texas Barnett Weingarten’s, White Oak Pharmacy, Pharmac Barnett Pharmacy, The Quality Motel, Philatelic Depot, JAX good luck. Est. $40-60 HWAC# 76743 Rexall Store / Good for 5 cent drink. Est. $30-60 HWAC# 76727 Lot# 1655 Houston, Texas Three Various 1) L. T. Weber Ingle System, 2) O. K. Warner Ingle System, 3) Warren- Cleveland Lumber Co. Est. $30-100 Lot# 1663 Kenedy, Texas Three HWAC# 76726 Various 1) Peoples Supply Co. (Two pieces), 2) City Bakery Est. $40-80 HWAC# 76731 68 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1664 Kenney, Texas Freitag & Lot# 1672 Lincoln, Texas H. A. Marberger Five Kamas Three pieces. GF 5c, GF 25c, tokens good for 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, and $1.00 Est. and GF $1.00 all IT and hole punched $40-90 HWAC# 75418 with the letter “K” Est. $40-100 HWAC# 76730 Lot# 1665 Lackland AFB, Texas NCO Open Mess Four tokens. 5c, 10c, 25c, and $1.00 good for in merchandise. Lot# 1673 Lincoln, Texas Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75327 Zwernehann & Sockade Five pieces. Good for 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, and $1.00 Lot# 1666 Laport, Texas Sylvan Est. $40-200 HWAC# 75419 Beach Sylvan Beach Bathhouse & Hotel Co. / 5 Est. $30-50 HWAC# 75466 Lot# 1674 Lubbock, Texas Reese AFB $1.00 token from NCO Open Mess, and one paper ticket from Officers Open Mess Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75373 Lot# 1667 Laredo, Texas Four Lot# 1675 Magnolia, Texas TH Yon, Various 1) Two from San Juan Farm, 2) San Rafael Farm, 3) El Rey Inn Est. Magnolia TX (1) Round brass 17mm, $50-150 HWAC# 75467 T.H .YON/ 1/****//IT/1/PAT JUNE 190/INGLE SYSTEM Est. $30-100 HWAC# 62504 Lot# 1676 Marfa, Texas FT. D. A. Russell Two good for tokens from NCO Club of FT. D. A. Russell Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75320 Lot# 1668 Laredo, Texas Laredo Air Force Base NCO Open Mess. Three metal tokens and Nine paper tickets Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75326 Lot# 1669 Lavernia, Texas Ollie Hoke Ollie Hoke, Lavernia Conf. / Blank Est. $30-200 HWAC# 75465 Lot# 1677 Matagorda, Texas Smith & Williams, Lorino Brothers Two tokens. Smith & Williams Ice & Seafood Co./ Matagords Texas// / Oyster Opener/ 1 pint/ time check (heavily pitted and cleaned). The second token is Lorino Brothers Fish Oysters & Ice / Oyster Opener Est. $30-100 HWAC# 62557 Lot# 1670 Lexington, Texas Lexingtom Mercantile Co. Five Piece set, 5c, 10c, 25c,50c, and $1.00. Est. $60-150 HWAC# 75416 Lot# 1678 Mineral Wells, Texas Wolters AFB Five metal tokens good for at NCO Club. Some counter stamped. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 75411 Lot# 1671 Liberty Hill, Texas S. R. Adams Set of five good for tokens Est. $30-90 HWAC# 75417 Lot# 1679 Pearl City, Texas Walter G. Hagens GF 5c IT token from one of Golf’s all time GREAT legends. Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75347 Lot# 1680 Pearsall, Texas J. W. Durbin 5 on reverse side. Est. $20- 40 HWAC# 75300 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 69
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1681 Pearsall, Texas Pearsall Lot# 1689 Robstown, Texas G. A. Mercnatile Co. GF $1.00 IM token Balzer Possibly a one merchant Est. $20-50 HWAC# 64179 location. GF 5c, 10c, and 25 c tokens, three in all. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 75449 Lot# 1682 Pettus, Texas Roberts & Son Roberts & Son / 10 // INGLE trade only token Est. $30-100 HWAC# 64178 Lot# 1690 Rockdale, Texas Bailey’s Place Good for 12 1/2c at the bar. Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75451 Lot# 1691 Rockford, Texas Rockford Store Not from the TV Show. Est. Lot# 1683 Pflugerville, Texas Home $30-100 HWAC# 75452 Bakery Large good for one loaf bread token Est. $20-50 HWAC# 64176 Lot# 1692 Rockport, Texas Casterline Fish Co. Two pieces, One Quart and One Gallon plus 100 year Anniversary Dollar from Aranas County Est. $30-90 HWAC# 75453 Lot# 1684 Pierce, Texas A. P. Borden & Co. Good for 5c in merchandise token Est. $20-50 HWAC# 64177 Lot# 1693 Rogers, Texas Iron Front Saloon S. J. Scoggins Prop. Iron Front Saloon // GF 12 1/2c IT. Est. $100- Lot# 1685 Pine, Texas H. B. Clay H. 300 HWAC# 76720 B. Clay’s Store. GF 50c IM token Est. $20-40 HWAC# 64175 Lot# 1686 Proctor, Texas Lot# 1694 Roscoe, Texas Post 227 Two ProctorProctor Mercantile Three tokens. 1) Elhert J. Martin Clothes, 2) Post pieces. 5c, 50, 1.00 goof for in 227. Both clean pieces Est. $30-90 HWAC# merchandise tokens Est. $60-100 75431 HWAC# 75448 Lot# 1687 Randolph AFB, Texas NCO Open Mess 14 pieces. 4 wooden and Lot# 1695 Round Rock, Texas Hyand 10 metal tokens good for merchandise in NCO Open Mess Est. $60-150 HWAC# 75406 & Brady At Hyland & Brady / GF 5c IM. Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75432 Lot# 1688 Red Oak, Texas C. L. Duncan Groceries, Dry goods, Notions / GF 50 IM Est. $20-39 HWAC# 75450 70 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1696 Round Top, Texas W. J. Lot# 1704 San Antonio, Texas Five Assorted H. Umland two Brunswick Balke Co. 1) Red Top, Plastic beer token, 2) Ross pieces Est. $100-300 HWAC# 76716 Drive Inn Beer Token, 3) Ed Frederick Good Luck token, 4) Ed Frederick Horse Shoe, 5) Roosevelt Buffet Beer token. BURP! Est. $30- 60 HWAC# 75439 Lot# 1697 Roxton, Texas Hugh’s Lot# 1705 San Antonio, Texas Four Domino Parlor Hugh’s Domino Differant 1) The Manhattan, 2) Parlor, Roxton, Texas / GF 2 1/2 c IT. Henry’s Buck Horn Saloon, 3) B. M. Paper Est. $30-90 HWAC# 75433 Hammond & co., 4) Block’s Pipe Shop Est. $40-90 HWAC# 75443 Lot# 1698 Ruidoso, Texas Ruidoso Exchange Two tokens. GF 5c IT, and GF 10c IT. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 75372 Lot# 1706 San Antonio, Texas 1897 Hartenstein Good for one drink. Reverse Blank Est. $40-90 HWAC# 75442 Lot# 1707 San Antonio, Texas Ideal Saloon (2) One Fincher & Merrill Props, Lot# 1699 Runge, Texas Reiffert & very good condition; one H. Guston, worn Frobert 25 cent & 50 cent goof for and nicked edge. Two for the price of one! tokens in very good condition Est. $40- Est. $100-300 HWAC# 76721 100 HWAC# 75434 Lot# 1708 San Antonio, Texas Jim Brady Jim Brady & Co. Office Bar, Lot# 1700 Saliendo, Texas P. Garza Main Plaza / IOU 12 1/2 cents. Very Canales Comerorante token, / GF 5c nice piece. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 75438 IM. Well used Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75435 Lot# 1709 San Antonio, Texas Palm Garden Pictorial of S. Scholz Palm Lot# 1701 San Angelo, Texas Fred Garden / GF One 12 1/2c Drink Est. Schmidt Pictorial token of the Longest $40-100 HWAC# 75437 Hors in the world. Rare uncirculated piece. Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75353 Lot# 1702 San Angelo, Texas High Lot# 1710 San Antonio, Texas Saved from School Pharmacy Vee Stores 1 Ziggle. the Dump! See not include with tokens. Five Interesting piece? Est. $20-40 HWAC# 75436 pieces, 1) Morris Block, 2) Frk. Sommers (two), 3) O. R. Biedeger, 4) 204 1/2 Losoya St. Est. $40-90 HWAC# 75441 Lot# 1703 San Angelo, Texas Palace Bakery C. Dressler token for loaf of bread Est. $20-50 HWAC# 75351 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 71
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1711 San Antonio, Texas Seven Differant Lot# 1721 1) Mars Cigar Store, 2) Metropolitan Bar, 3) Louis Wiedeville, Texas Martin, 4) Louis Miller, 5) Metropolitan Bar, 6) c1920’s Wiedeville, Office Bar, 7) Pay-Less Drug Store Est. $60-100 Texas Tokens in HWAC# 75444 original holders TWELVE rolls of tokens in original wrappers for C Wiede and Son. Denominations are 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c and $1.00. These tokens Lot# 1712 San Carlos, Texas Walker are the remains of the original horde, & Co. Scalloped 50 cent token from Walker & Co. Est. $40-100 HWAC# which probably had four more roles originally. This is one of the few 75354 original hordes with original wrappers left in existence. These are great marketing pieces for any token dealer or Western Americana dealer. Lot# 1713 San Marcos, Texas Gary Or just a fabulous show piece for any collector! Est. $300-600 HWAC# AFB 10 cent token from Gary Air 77446 Force Base NCO Mess. Est. $80-200 HWAC# 75368 Lot# 1722 Wise County, Texas 1945 Home Coming 1945 Service Men & Lot# 1714 Sanderson, Texas A. women Home Coming token. Pictorial Marquex Three metal tokens, 25, 50, of Eagle on reverse. Est. $20-100 and $1.00 Est. $40-80 HWAC# 75349 HWAC# 75413 Lot# 1715 Sanderson, Texas A. Marquez Good for 1 buck token. Est. Lot# 1723 , Texas 11th Infantry $20-30 HWAC# 75350 Brunswick Balke Collendar piece Lot# 1716 Seagoville, Texas good for 5c from Co. I, 11th Inf. Est. Seagoville Internment Camp Three $100-200 HWAC# 75365 tokens. GF 5c, GF 25c, and GF $1.00 Lot# 1724 , Texas 2nd Infantry Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75371 Brunswick Balke Collender token of Co. H, 2nd Infantry, GF 5c IT. Est. $80- 300 HWAC# 75343 Lot# 1725 , Texas 9th Calvary Troop M 9th Calvary GF 2 1/2 c token. Rare piece. Scalloped Est. $100-300 Lot# 1717 Sweetwater, Texas HWAC# 75342 Avenger Field Four Officers Lounge paper tickets Est. $20-50 HWAC# Lot# 1726 , Texas Camp Hood A 10 75415 cent and 50 cent token from Camp Hood Exchange before it became Fort Hood Est. $30-100 HWAC# 75361 Lot# 1718 Texas City, Texas 23rd Lot# 1727 , Texas Fort Davis Abbott & Davis 1 dollar in M’D’SE. Reverse INfrantry Five metal tokens, all with blank Est. $100-200 HWAC# 75362 “L” very prominent. Some in very used condition Est. $80-150 HWAC# 75414 Lot# 1728 , Texas Fort Hood Five metal tokens from NCOOM, plus one wooden popcorn token. Est. $50-100 Lot# 1719 Wichita Falls, Texas HWAC# 75359 Sheppard AFB Ten metal tokens from Lot# 1729 , Texas Fort Hood Eight Airman’s Open Mess, and a wooden popcorn token. Est. $80-200 HWAC# metal tokens from NCOOM, plus one 75336 wooden popcorn token. Est. $80-200 HWAC# 75360 Lot# 1730 , Texas Fort Sam Houston Five tokens, three metal and two wooden from Ft. Sam Houston. Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75356 Lot# 1720 Wichita Falls, Texas Sheppard AFB Ten metal tokens from NCO Open Mess, and a wooden popcorn token. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 75337 72 August 2018
DAY 1 Friday, August 24th Tokens Lot# 1731 , Texas Fort Wolters Nine paper tickets from NCO Open Mess, one bus token, and two metal pieces from NCO Open Mess. Est. $60-124 HWAC# 75355 Lot# 1732 , Texas Gary Air Force Base 5 cent token from NCO Club Est. $20-50 HWAC# 75367 Lot# 1733 , Texas Goodfelloe AFB One wooden nickel and two metal tokens from NCO Open Mess. Est. $30-50 HWAC# 75366 Lot# 1734 , Texas James Conally AFB GF $1.00 IT token from J C A F NCO Club Est. $40-100 HWAC# 75364 Lot# 1735 Hoquiam, Washington White House Saloon Token Undated. View catalog online This token is NCS, White House Saloon 5C, Hoquiam, WA, Rim Damage. Est. $50-80 HWAC# 77957 Lot# 1736 , France mid-1800 French at FHWAC.com Shell Card Bar Tokens & Brothel Limited quantities of print catalogs available. Tokens Great Collection of approx. 35 assorted French tokens, brothel Call our office to request a copy. tokens & many more. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 76922 Lot# 1737 , Brunswick Balke Co. Token Well worn Brunswick Balke token Good For 5. Probably C.M. Wright Saloon, Granbury Texas. RETURN POLICY Br., rd., 24 mm. From the All items are guaranteed to be authentic Lot# 1738 , Gaming Token (Choice) unless otherwise noted. If authenticity Rare Gaming Token, bronze, 1/2” with is challenged, please call our office for 3 cards (clubs, diamond & hearts) on obverse. Est. $50-80 HWAC# 76923 assistance. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. You may only return any piece that was significantly inaccurately described by calling our Lot# 1739 , Three Advertising office within 10 days of receipt of item(s) Mirrors Lot of 3. 1) Two are for Nugget and notifying us of the error and reason Pomada boot polish. 2” diameter. 2) for return. We do not refund postage or The other is for FM Spaulding & Co., furniture, carpets, crockets, etc. in insurance. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU REQUIRE Claremont, New Hampshire. 1.75” A MORE SPECIFIC CONDITION REPORT OR diameter. Crack in mirror. Est. $60- ADDITIONAL PHOTOS. Any items that are 100 HWAC# 77563 returned must be returned in the exact, Lot# 1740 , Three Western Tokens unaltered condition. When we receive G. Marx (mammoth, UT); The Delta, your bids we will assume you have read the Virginia City, NV/5c; Ten Pin lounge, Glendive, Mont, GF 10cIT. Plus Holsum Jack Pot token. all brass and description in the catalog, viewed the image round, except VC (WM) Est. $60-90 HWAC# 78468 of the item, have contacted us regarding any questions you may have on any lot and/or have previewed the lot in person. Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 73
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Notes
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Cowboy Lot# 2000 , Vintage Acme Boots Lot# 2005 Los Angeles, California Lichtenberger Nice pair of vintage Acme Cowboy Ferguson Chaps Straight leg wing chaps, 5 snaps and boots. Brown with red and white rings, nickle conchos (3 missing). This historical Los inlays, heels and soles still good for wearing or just a great pair for a Angeles saddlery was in business from about 1900- colorful display at the home or ranch. Size not visible but look to be 1958, when it sold to Keyston. Est. $140-210 HWAC# about 12 to 13’s. Est. $70-175 HWAC# 62435 55904 Lot# 2001 , Vintage Goding Cowboy Boots Almost mint pair of vintage Goding Cowboy Boots. From the logo inside pull-ups to the soles almost no wear at all, the soles still show case the original Goding logo with the bucking horse still very visible. About size 9 ½ to 10. Est. $70-200 HWAC# 62434 Lot# 2006 Denver, Colorado Colorado Lot# 2002 Unknown, Wyoming 1850’s-1870’s Saddlery Chaps Colorado Saddlery Chaps with 3 snap bat wing chaps Buffalo Bill Cody Photo Original photo of with nickle conchos. Marked on belt. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, with printed signature. Colorado Saddlery was formed in 1945 This piece is damaged in the upper left corner. by men who had worked for Heiser, a Measures approx. 3.5” x 5” overall, image is pioneer Colorado saddle maker. Late 2.25” x 3.5”. Image is faded, but still very legible. 20th c. Est. $70-100 HWAC# 55911 William Frederick Cody was born Feburary 26, 1846. He died January 10, 197 at the age of 70. In the 1870’s he became a showman, and was famously known for his “Wild West” shows. Est. $200-500 HWAC# 78418 Lot# 2007 Denver, Colorado Mueller, Lot# 2003 , Buffalo Bill Denver, Chaps Fred Mueller, Denver Bat wing Wild West Collectibles chaps, 3 snap. Nickle conchos (2 missing). Hole in right knee. The Fred Mueller company Lot of 2. 1) Small got its start in 1891 and lasted into the 1960’s. mounted photograph of Est. $100-170 HWAC# 55917 Col. W.F. Cody, Buffalo Bill. 3.5 x 2.5” on 5.25 x 3.25” mount. Likely a souvenir from the Wild West Show. Cody poses with a rifle. 2) July 6, 1912. No. 582 issue of The Buffalo Bill Stories (pulp Western Lot# 2008 Pueblo, Colorado Frazier, magazine). Cover shows Pueblo, Colorado Chaps Four snap straight battle between Native leg chaps, basket stamped buck, stitched Americana and cowboys: belt. Ripped and patched areas. left and right “Buffalo Bill’s Outlaw butt covered pockets. R. T Frazier punch Allies or Pawnee Bill’s in two line oval at the rear of the right belt Danger Trail.” Heavy chipping to cover and toning to brittle pages. strap. Robert Thompson Frazier (1850- Needs preservation. 32pp. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 77577 1931) was a saddle maker who worked at Colorado Springs and Leadville in the c1884-1898 period. In 1898, he formed his Lot# 2004 , Outlaw Cole Younger own company, based in Pueblo. He thought CDV & Books Lot of 4. Younger was a the “future” was in the mail order business, part of the James-Younger Gang and did so promoted his business in this manner. He 25 years in Minnesota jail for a bank won the contract of to famous 101 Wild West Show in 1908, providing robbery in Northfield, Minnesota. 1) saddles, tack, etc. At the height of his business in 1915, he employed 50 c.1905 CDV which we believe shows saddle makers alone. Est. $100-170 HWAC# 55906 Cole Younger as an older man, after Lot# 2009 Billings, Montana Connolly he got out of prison. We have made Bros, Billings Chaps Connolly Bros. our identification by comparing chaps from Billings with the large oval facial features to a confirmed CDV of three line punch on the left belt near a younger Cole. The nose, mouth and ears appear to match. The Cole the back. Nickle conchos, 4 snaps, one in our CDV is older and slightly heavier. Unfortunately the CDV has all missing concho and one bent. some four corners and the bottom clipped, which means we don’t know who missing leather on rt leg. worn & soiled. shot the CDV. If this CDV was shot c.1905, the photographer would have The brothers ran a saddlery in Butte in been using older equipment. All possible. 2) Two books: a) “The Story 1907 and moved to Billings in 1912. The of Cole Younger by Himself,” Dodo Press, 136 pages, orig. published in brothers partnership lasted until the 1903. b) “The Border Outlaws, The Younger Brothers, Jesse and Frank market crash of 1929, though parts of the James, and Their Comrades in Crime,” by JW Buel, no date, c.1890s, poor business continued through 1990. The condition with pages detaching and heavy toning. 4) Modern (2005) punch pattern on these chaps is seen in brochure for a self guided walking tour of the Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery where Younger is buried. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 77615 Lyndes et all (2017), p129. Est. $100-170 HWAC# 55909 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 75
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Cowboy Lot# 2010 Great Falls, Montana Lot# 2016 , Chaps Collection Three Arios, Great Falls Chaps Shotgun pair of chaps, all unmarked. 1) ladies chaps by Arios of Great Falls Montana. chaps with heart conchos, red leather Two line rectangular punch on left pockets with Shipley snaps; 2) men’s belt. Fringe on left and right side. leather chaps; 3) blacksmith (shoer) Zipper attach. Est. $100-140 HWAC# chaps;. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 59939 55914 Lot# 2011 Miles City, Montana Miles City Saddlery Chaps Bat Wing Chaps Lot# 2017 , Fringed Tan Leather with aluminum conchos. Inside Chaps Modern, zipper attach. Shot gun pockets. Marked on the inside belt. style. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 55930 late 20th c. Possibly rodeo/parade chaps. The company got its start in 1909, still in business today. Est. $240-300 HWAC# 55923 Lot# 2012 Elko, Nevada G.S. Garcia Dark Long Hair Wooley Chaps G.S. Garcia, 3 line punch on left belt. Some roughness. Est. $280-420 HWAC# 55932 Lot# 2018 , Gray Chaps Gray chaps with leather head conchos. No reinforced edges, which were typical of the older heavily used styles. Probably late 20th c. No Maker shown. Less expensive construction. Est. $55-80 HWAC# 55903 Lot# 2013 Portland, Oregon Clark, Portland, White Wooley on sheepskin chaps White wooley chaps with tanned sheepskin intact on canvas. Marked on left belt. Condition problems. 50% sheep hair missing. leather degraded. Est. $75-145 Lot# 2019 , Mexican Charro Chaps HWAC# 55934 Revolutionary period Mexican Charro chaps. Horsehead patterns on belt. Horn buttons inside. Est. $280-400 HWAC# 55905 Lot# 2014 , Bat wing Chaps Unmarked late 20th c chaps. Stamped steer on belt. Nickle conchos. Very fine. Est. $75-100 HWAC# 55921 Lot# 2020 , Rodeo Chaps Rodeo Chaps with red trim. Late 20th c. No maker. Est. $140-210 HWAC# 55915 Lot# 2015 , Bat Wing, Fringed Rodeo Chaps Unmarked chaps, probably late 20th c. Est. $70-100 HWAC# 55918 76 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Cowboy Lot# 2021 , Shotgun Chaps, Lot# 2026 , Pancho Villa Era Unmarked Unmarked chaps, Long Themed Real Photo Postcards zipper attach, late 20th c. Est. $35-60 Lot of 2. 1) RPC of Mexican soldier HWAC# 55913 on horseback with rifle, holstered revolver, and US saddle with toe fenders. Not mailed. c.1920-24. 2) RPC of early US Mounted Inspector Guard and two other men. c.1915. Not mailed. One is identified on the reverse as Arthur Anderson. Congress authorized mounted guards for the border in 1915. They had to furnish their own horse, guns, had no official uniform. The US Border Patrol was not formed until 1924. Est. Lot# 2022 , Straight Leg Chaps $100-200 HWAC# 77570 Unmarked chaps. with modifications. Lot# 2027 , Real Photo Postcards Six nickle plated brass conchos, fancy stamped belt. Est. $110-170 HWAC# & Photographs of Cowboys 55920 Working Lot of 7. 1) RPPC of cowboys surrounding cow, not mailed. 2) RPPC of cowboy on horse with cows nearby, not mailed. Poor contrast. 3) “An Outlaw.” RPPC of cowboy wrangling horse by Moore & Stone, Winnemucca, Nevada. 1912 Lot# 2023 , Winged Chaps Unionville, NV postmark. 4) RPPC of 3 cowboys next to herd of cattle, not mailed. 5) RPPC of cowboys and cattle near tent camp, postmarked Unmarked chaps with all conchos missing. Heavily used. Est. $35-70 1918 in Oklahoma. 6) RPPC “Will Robbins on Hippy, Rawlins, Wyo.” HWAC# 55919 Postmarked 1909. 7) Promotional photo for the Double L Bar Ranch, Wyoming. 3.5 x 4.5”, stamped with info on the back. Upper left corner missing. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 77608 Lot# 2028 , Six RPPCs of Armed Cowboys Lot of 6 different real photo postcards of cowboys carrying guns. 1) Cowboy in studio with revolver. Lot# 2024 , 1928 Choice Cowboy Back says “Charles Shoppee, age 16, brother of Jeremie.” Not mailed. Collectibles Three postcards made to c.1910-24. 2) Ranchers in hunting look like playing cards and featuring party with chuck wagon and flat bed cowboy performers/actors: Pee buggy visible. Not mailed. c.1910. 3) Wee Holmes, Leo Maloney, and Pete “Cowboys at Home. Copyright 1909 Morrison. Printed by Ex. Sup. Co., Chicago, 1928. Potter labelled these as by WH Martin.” Six cowboys, one with “rodeo passes,” though the back does rope in air. Not mailed. 4) Cowboy on horse with holstered revolver in front of house. Not mailed, c. 1904- show they are postcards printed on thick cardstock. Perhaps they were 1918. 4) Cowboy in studio, identified in pen as Harry Woolfield. Not used as rodeo passes. Some soiling. Paper residue on the reverses from being in an album. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 77319 mailed, c.1904-18. 6) Cowboy on horse in front of barn. Id on back says Halfway, OR. Not mailed, c.1904-18. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 77566 Lot# 2025 , Cowboy Photographs & Real Photo Postcards Lot of 9. Seven Lot# 2029 , 1909-1913 Two Real Photo Postcards of Armed are postcards, one is a tintype, and the Cowboys Lot of 2. 1) Cowboy with last is a 3.5 x 5.5” photo. 1) Mini. tintype a white horse next to a cattle corral. of Hispanic looking man in Western Holstered revolver, sombrero, chaps, hat. 2) 3.5 x 5.5” black and white photo and gauntlet gloves. Postmarked of cowboys in front of barn. Identified on the reverse. Oklahoma. 1914. 3) Sutherlin, Oregon, 1909. Message Postcards: blue sepia of cowboy in from the cowboy pictured (named Gooch). 2) Studio photograph shotgun chaps, unused; RPC of cowboys of cowboy in woolly chaps with a holstered revolver. Postmarked & herd of cattle, 1907, Big Springs, TX; Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1913. Message to a mother. Mentions big snow. RPC of ranching family and cowboys, unused, “Johnson’s Fairfield” written on Est. $50-80 HWAC# 77575 back, c.1904-18; RPC of cattle & cowboys, postmarked 1909 Ganado, Lot# 2030 , Iowa Boyt US Cavalry TX; RPC of cowboys branding a cow, c.1910-20s, Pratt, KS; and two RPCs of a cowboy breaking a horse, unmailed, c.1907-14. Est. $100- Saddle Bags Well marked by Boyt of Iowa. Circa WW1. Est. $140-170 150 HWAC# 77569 HWAC# 55944 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 77
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Cowboy Lot# 2031 , Iowa US Saddle Bags by Lot# 2038 , US Leather Saddle Bags Boyt Canvas liners intact. Nice. Est. With Canvas Liners Dual leather US $140-210 HWAC# 55950 stamped saddle bags. 3 buckles on one side, 2 buckles on the other side. Est. $145-175 HWAC# 55746 Lot# 2032 Bozeman, Montana Bridger Creek Saddle Bags Bridger Lot# 2039 , US Saddle Bags Canvas Creek Outfitters saddle bags, late 20th liners, rough, dry. Est. $110-170 c. Est. $140-170 HWAC# 55941 HWAC# 55945 Lot# 2033 , Locking Large Saddle Lot# 2040 Hayward, California c. late bags, Non Military Original bag lining 1940’s JR Rowell Western Saddle JR with striped ticking. Torn gusset, no Rowell a quality producer from Hayward, maker marks. Has a special design CA and made at their infamous ranch. for locking, similar to locking sample Fenders and stirrups are replacements. bags from mining. Possibly for mail Est. $100-170 HWAC# 54975 or valuable contents Est. $140-270 HWAC# 55949 Lot# 2034 , Pair Unmarked Saddle Bags Two unmarked saddle bags made in the US Cavalry style. Possibly circa 1915-25. Condition issues. Est. Lot# 2041 Miles City, Montana Al $35-70 HWAC# 55946 Furstnow Saddle Saddle by Al Furstnow of Miles City, MT. “Albert Frank Furstnow was born on February 22, 1862 in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.After discontinuing his connection with the E. Goettlich Saddlery, Al Furstnow re-entered the service of G. H. and J. S. Collins, becoming foreman of their shops at Omaha, Nebraska, and while in their employ outfitted Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show for the Paris Lot# 2035 , Saddlebags set of two Exposition. After spending another year at Cheyenne, Al Furstnow went tooled leather saddlebags. Used, good condition. Est. $200-300 HWAC# to San Francisco, but in 1892 returned to Miles City, and until 1894 76054 was connected with the Robbins and Lenoir Saddle Company.” from vintagegunleather.com. Round skirt, 3/4 rigging,14” seat. All original. Est. $230-350 HWAC# 55703 Lot# 2042 , Montana Furstnow, Miles City Saddle Classic Montana saddle. c1920’s, high back cantle. marked on the rear flanges as normal it has a 14” seat. Some worn holes in Lot# 2036 , US Cavalry Saddle fleece.. Est. $200-270 HWAC# 56451 Bags Faded strike marked US Cavalry saddle bags. Some repairs, no liners. Early 20th c. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 55940 Lot# 2037 , US Leather Saddle Bags Lot# 2043 , Montana Victor Ario Dual leather saddle bags with stamped Leather Bronc Belt Brown leather US. 3 buckles on one side, two on the Victor Ario bronc belt with stamping. other. One buckle is broken. Several 3 buckles, 39”. Est. $70-100 HWAC# tears on top of bag. Sold as is. Est. 55744 $55-75 HWAC# 55745 78 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Cowboy Lot# 2044 , Augusta Mercantile Co. Lot# 2050 , Half Seat Saddle Half Montana Saddle Very rare, possibly seat saddle with double Sam Stagg previously unknown Augusta Mercantile rig. Unmarked maker. 13.5” seat. Est. saddle from Augusta mercantile in Augusta $140-210 HWAC# 55702 Montana. MArked in circular pattern on left rear panel. Saddle has damage (fleece is gone off skirt., please inspect. Basket weave stamp pattern. Brass bound stirrups, 14” seat. Est. $160-350 HWAC# 56452 Lot# 2045 , Big Horn Saddle Lot# 2051 , Heavy braided Modern saddle, fine floral stamp bullwhip This is a heavy braided patern. This saddle has a 16” seat Est. leather bullwhip, some ten feet seven $75-150 HWAC# 56450 inches in length. The bottom 24 inches is a large square braid tapering Lot# 2046 , Bona Allen Saddle to a round braid and eventually to a Made by JC Higgins brands saddles a single strand. The square handle, which was bought by Tandy Leather which appears to be bone is broken. in 1970. 3/4 single rig, 14” seat. Est. Overall an unusual early-day bullwhip. $85-150 HWAC# 57709 Only a truly experienced teamster would need and build a bullwhip of this size. Now is your chance to control the unruly neighbor’s dog. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 56243 Lot# 2052 , c. 1950’s Heise-Keyston Saddle “In 1906 Keyston Brothers moved into the saddle making business and bought out the J.C Johnson Co., Saddlery. Lot# 2047 , c. 1900 Cowboy Western Following World War I, saddlery and Saddle Cowboy western saddle. Factory harness-makers fell on hard times and made, half seat. Separate seat jockeys. while some went under, some continued Est. $70-100 HWAC# 54973 to be purchased by Keyston Bros., who remained strong and profitable.” from vintagegunleather.com. Heise-Keyston on seat and fender. Well marked and all original. Nice condition. Est. $140-230 HWAC# 54976 Lot# 2053 , Modern Saddle Factory made saddle. Extended Cheyenne roll added. Est. $70-100 HWAC# 55707 Lot# 2048 , c. 1950’s Cowboy Western Saddle No maker mark on this cowboy saddle. Overlay padded seat with Cheyenne roll. Est. $140- 210 HWAC# 55716 Lot# 2054 , c. 1940’s Pony Saddle Pony saddle with brass studding. Est. $70-100 HWAC# 54978 Lot# 2049 , curio copy of the McClellan Saddle This saddle bag fits the model 1917 McClellan saddle model 1904. This is the civilian version of the military saddle bag except the civial version does not have a canvas liner and cartouches. A rare civilian version of a well established military version made likely 1904 to 1917. In excellent condition Est. $140-180 HWAC# 55328 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 79
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Cowboy Lot# 2055 , Ruwart Leather Covered Lot# 2060 , Montana Victor Ario Stirrups “Henry Ruwart worked for the JS Rifle Scabbard 40” leather bolt Sullivan Saddle tree Company in Jefferson City, action rifle scabbard with snap flap. MO for 27 years before buying T. E. Meanea’s Embossed I. L. A. “It was in 1891 that Denver based company in 1913.” from Victor Ario immigrated to the United highnoon.com. Signs of heavy usage and some States from Austria, and moved to Great Falls, MT. When Victor Ario detached stitching. Est. $30-40 HWAC# 55875 arrived in Great Falls, MT he went to work for J. B. Steffen and Tom Moreland where he worked as a saddle maker applying the trade he had learned in Austria from his Father. By 1903, Victor Ario was sole owner of the Victor Ario Saddlery Company which over the coming years led to big success, also Victor Ario taught his son, Keith Ario, saddle making. In the mid to late 1940s, Keith was partnered with 2 Lot# 2056 , c. 1920’s Victor Ario Highback saddle makers who had apprenticed with his Father. The men were Earl Haggerty and Orlando Oakland and that partnership lasted until 1957 Saddle Highback saddle. “It was in 1891 when Keith Ario sold his share of the business to the other partners.” that Victor Ario immigrated to the United States from Austria, and moved to Great from vintagegunleather.com Est. $170-230 HWAC# 55870 Falls, MT. When Victor Ario arrived in Great Lot# 2061 , Buermann Star Steel Falls, MT he went to work for J. B. Steffen and Silver Marked Bit & Spur Set Tom Moreland where he worked as a saddle Buermann Star Steel silver marked maker applying the trade he had learned in bit & spur set.Listed in their #35 catalog as Panama Bit and Cowboy Austria from his Father. By 1903, Victor Ario Spurs. Mouth is 5” wide & length of bit is 6 ½” from top of bridle rings was sole owner of the Victor Ario Saddlery to bottom of bit with a nice original set of rein chains attached. Spurs Company which over the coming years led have 1 ½” 20 point rowells. This set is in near mint condition and well to big success, also Victor Ario taught his marked. Est. $200-550 HWAC# 62021 son, Keith Ario, saddle making. In the mid to late 1940s, Keith was partnered with 2 saddle makers who had Lot# 2062 , Crockett Silver Overlaid Bull Riding apprenticed with his Father. The men were Earl Haggerty and Orlando Style Spurs Nice pair of vintage Crockett silver Oakland and that partnership lasted until 1957 when Keith Ario sold overlaid bull riding style spurs. Crockett stamped his share of the business to the other partners.” from vintagegunleather. on lower edge of heel band near shank. Buttons, com Est. $140-280 HWAC# 55700 heel bands and shank tips are all silver overlaid. Est. $180-400 HWAC# 62024 Lot# 2057 , Western Highback Saddle Circa 1920’s, unmarked high back 14” saddle. 3/4 single rig, possibly of Montana origin. damaged, please inspect. Fancy basket weave pattern with star and shield motifs on flanges. Est. $100-170 HWAC# 56448 Lot# 2063 , Engraved Stainless Steel Spurs Nicely engraved pair of stainless spurs. Slightly curved shanks for cutting horse riding. Engraving wraps around both sides of each spur spurs, 5 point star Lot# 2058 , Montana “Hunter” buttons on one side, heavy leathers with JB brand or initials carved in. Est. $240- Leather Rifle Scabbard Modern 400 HWAC# 62443 leather rifle scabbard, Hunter embossed on a powder horn. 18”. Est. $35-70 HWAC# 55873 Lot# 2064 , early 1900’s Fleming Lot# 2059 , Montana Rare Furstnow- Silver Inlaid Spurs Fleming Spurs---- Nice pair of Fleming silver inlaid Coggshall Leather Scabbard A spurs with leaf and vine pattern, rare and well marked leather rifle leather straps are buck stitched with scabbard, 31” long. Circa 1890”s. tooled floral pattern. Est. $100-150 Stamped FURSTNOW-COGGSHALL HWAC# 77935 / MILES CITY, MONT. “Albert Frank Furstnow was born on February 22, 1862 in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.After discontinuing his connection with the E. Goettlich Saddlery, Al Furstnow re-entered the service of G. H. and J. S. Collins, becoming foreman of their shops Lot# 2065 , 1900’s Halter (Show) Show Halter. at Omaha, Nebraska, and while in their employ outfitted Buffalo Bill’s Texan fancy silver show halter. Wild West Show for the Paris Exposition. After spending another year at Cheyenne, Al Furstnow went to San Francisco, but in 1892 returned to Miles City, and until 1894 was connected with the Robbins and Est. $75-150 HWAC# 77944 Lenoir Saddle Company.” from vintagegunleather.com. Est. $500-1000 HWAC# 55876 80 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th cowboy Lot# 2066 , Kelly Spurs Pair of Kelly Spurs with Lot# 2073 , 1900’s Spurs Peanut Pattern, silver overlay on stainless steel. (Buermann Ranger) Buermann Spurs have Kelly mark at rear of heel band under Ranger Spurs---- Nice Vintage pair of swinging button hangers. Est. $150-375 HWAC# Buermann style #330 Ranger Spurs 62016 with heel chains and 2” rowels with jingle bobs, heel band and shanks are patterned on both sides, illustrated in their #35 catalog (one pair of buttons have been replaced on one spur) Est. $150-250 HWAC# 77937 Lot# 2074 , 1900’s Spurs Lot# 2067 , Mexican single spurs (Buermann) Buermann Spurs---- This is a group of six singles spurs; Pair of Buermann drop shank spurs no two are alike, from the Colima/ with heel chains and silver inlaid bars Amozoc regions of Mexico. These are heavy spurs that make great on shanks, condition is rough and heel projects or decoration. (reference K.O.) Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33469 bands are somewhat out of round. Lot# 2068 , Mexican spurs all Est. $150-250 HWAC# 77938 singles This is a grouping of five singles spurs, no two are alike and one period bridal. These spurs are thought to be from the Amozoc or Colima regions of Mexico. The bridal is American design. Articles are from the 1890’s-1920’s period. (reference K.O.) Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33470 Lot# 2075 , 1900’s Spurs (Buermann) Buermann Spurs. Lot Lot# 2069 , North & Judd Spurs Pair of of 2 Early Buermann drop shank style North & Judd Calvary style spurs with original iron spurs. Est. $100-200 HWAC# bluing. Nice Anchor marks. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 62025 77943 Lot# 2076 , 1900’s Spurs (Dom Pedro) Buermann “Dom Pedro Spurs”. Lot# 2070 , Silver Overlaid Spurs These spurs are Pair of Buermann Dom Pedro Jr. Spurs, overlaid with engraved silver disc in graduated sizes, good condition but missing hangers at the heel band and rowell pin covers are also overlaid end of heel band for attaching straps with silver, the spurs are marked with PSJR and Burke or chains. Est. $100-175 HWAC# 77942 #2. Est. $240-475 HWAC# 62440 Lot# 2077 , 1900’s Spurs (Mexican Silver) Mexican Silver Spurs---- Pair Lot# 2071 , Silver Overlaid Spurs These spurs of contemporary double mounted have silver overlaid bars on the heel bands with silver inlaid Mexican spurs with plain native American type engraved markings and leather straps. Est. $100-200 HWAC# unique silver capped buttons with native style 77936 markings as well. Shanks are Bianchi style bottle openers with silver at the tips over 16 point rowells, spurs are marked Tony 7 inside the heel bands. Est. $300-600 HWAC# 62442 Lot# 2078 , 1900’s Spurs (Silver Inlaid Snake Moif) Silver Inlaid Snake Spurs---- Nice pair of silver inlaid snake motif spurs with 10 point rowels and nice leather straps, no Lot# 2072 , 1900’s Spurs (6 Pairs) makers mark on spurs but nicely done This is a grab bag Lot 6 pairs of spurs, job on silver inlay pattern. Est. $150- unmatched. 1)North & Judd Anchor 250 HWAC# 77939 Brand Spurs. Rowels not matched, buttons are different sizes, heel bands are different, size are out of round; 2) Early Buermann spurs, rowels not a match, 1 has wear & 1 does not, one set for jingle bops with pin & not the other. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 77946 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 81
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th cowboy Lot# 2079 , 190’s Spurs (Silver Lot# 2084 Hot Sulphur Springs, Inlaid Spurs) Silver Inlaid Spurs. Nice Colorado c.1890s Three Mounted pair of contemporary silver inlaid Photographs of Cowboys at Hot double mounted spurs in a floral Sulphur Springs, Colorado Lot of pattern motif, heel bands & buttons 3. All are from the same event. Each are inlaid with silver while shanks is 4.75 x 6.75” on 7 x 9” mount. 1) have been engraved without silver Cowboy with quirt on bucking horse. but carry same floral motif pattern, Written in ink on the reverse: “Here rowels are 21 points and look to have are some of the pictures taken the been replaced along with the rowel day of the venison feat. The horses pins. A double pair of heel chains are are outlaws & when once mounted in place along with leather straps made by the Bona Allen Saddle Co. they are crazy as a bed bug, they run over anything, & anybody, fences Est. $150-250 HWAC# 77941 & barns & any old ting comes in their way. Though it doesn’t look so to see the people around though they are not as close as they look in Lot# 2080 , 1900’s the picturne. Rodeo at Hot Sulfur Springs Colorado.” 2) Cowboy being Spurs (Silver Inlaid) bucked off of his horse. Reverse has written: “falling off.” 3) Cowboy on Silver Inlaid Snake bucking horse. Written on the back” The Great Bucker & the Champion Spurs. Nice pair of Rider.” Medium contrast and detail. Some wear. Est. $100-150 HWAC# silver inlaid double 77568 mounted snake spurs utilizing 2 different Lot# 2085 , Nevada Nevada snake patterns on Ranching Photos & Ephemera Lot of each spur, spurs have 3. 1) Tintype which appears to be of 14 point rowels and David M. Wightman, a noted Nevada come with a nice pair rancher. The identification is based on of dark leather straps a comparison to an image in the 1881 with attached Mexican Churchill County Atlas. Wightman Pesos. Makers mark came to Nevada in the 1860s, ran an is South Fork Custom overland stage station and ranch, Cowboy. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 77940 and died in 1903. 2) 1907 State Treasurer Application for the sale of 617.20 acres by Lamartine Osborn, Carson City. 3) Real photo postcard Lot# 2081 , c. 1950’s Spurs (Vintage labelled “Branding. Nevada Ranch Scene.” Show three cowboys, one on Crockett) Crockett Spurs---- Nice horseback, the other two branding an animal. Not mailed. Est. $100- 150 HWAC# 77614 vintage Pair of Crockett Silver Overlaid Bronc spurs, look to be circa Lot# 2086 , Atwood Cowboy Hat 1950’s, silver overlay is on heel bands, Classic, high-quality, tight weave tall tip of shanks & on strap buttons. cowboy hat, made by Atwood,. The Est. $150-350 HWAC# 77934 boss model. Seven and half inches in near perfect condition. Ainy chip Lot# 2082 Eureka Springs, Arkansas on front barely visible. This is one of c.1890s Mounted Photograph of the great cowboy hats. Est. $50-200 Armed Man on Horseback 7 x HWAC# 77450 8.75” photograph on 8 x 10” mount. Photographer is W.L. Booth. Chips to mount, some wear to photo (most prominent on horse’s head). Shows man on white horse with rifle. Reverse provides the identification: “James K. Wilson, Mrs. Castleman’s first husband, Eureka Springs, Ar.” Est. $80-150 HWAC# 77576 Lot# 2083 , California c.1919 Autographed Photograph of Cowboy Western Film Star Louis Bennison 10 x 7.5” close-up of Bennison, signed “To Miss Walker, with all good wishes, Louis Bennison.” Bennison was a California cowboy, stage actor, and silent Western film star. His films include Damaged Goods (1914), Pretty Mrs. Smith (1915), Oh, Johnny! (1918) Lot# 2087 , Buffalo Bill and Red Cloud Artistic Trunk Artistic trunk, and Speedy Meade (1919). In the 1920s, he 20.5” x 40” x 14” depicting Buffalo Bill and Red Cloud. Hand painted, developed a relationship with actress Margaret with reinforced wood staves for protection. The trunk itself appears to Lawrence. Both met a tragic end in 1929. After date to the Buffalo Bill period of his shows c 1902-1908, but this trunk he killed his girlfriend, Bennison committed has never seen the wear seen by a typical traveling trunk. While not suicide. Comes with background material. Est. cited here, a number of artistic trunks, both for Buffalo Bill and for $50-100 HWAC# 77601 Pawnee Bill were made as “prizes” or for promotional purposes. This trunk may be such a piece, but the only way to really know is to age- date the paint used in the artwork. It appears a classic museum display piece, worthy of any major collection. Mackie Collection of Grass VAlley. Est. $2500-5000 HWAC# 78426 82 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Cowboy Lot# 2088 , Charles Russell Belt Buckles Lot# 2094 , Farming/Ranching Charles Russell framed belt buckles. Beautiful Photographs & Billhead Lot of three dimensional belt buckles approximately 3. 1) Mounted photograph of farm 2.5” x 3.5” each in original frame. Possibly homestead in Norfolk, Nebraska. put out by the same company that did the Farmer with horses and three women. Remington works (Award Design Metals Inc.), 5 x 8” on 8 x 10” mount. Stamped on though these are far more spectacular. Mint the back, C.P. Michael, Norfolk, Nebr. 2) condition. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 75568 Cabinet card of ranch house and barn with windmill, cattle, and cowboy on horseback. By Al Brown of Independence, Kansas. 3) Pictorial billhead fro Greer, Mills & Co. Livestock Commission Merchants, Station “A”, Kansas City, Missouri, 1898. For sale of cattle going to Vernon, Texas. Lot# 2089 , early-mid 1900’s Vignette of livestock. Est. $130-200 HWAC# 77578 Cowboys RPC’s, Stereoviews, & Lot# 2095 , Jeremiah Watt Showcard 1) PMG Guaranty, Buffalo Spade Bit on Headstall Jeremiah Bill Wild West Show Card (c.1890) Cowboys with Rifle Frontier Scene, Watt made stainless engraved vivid color. 6” x 4.25”; 2) 2 stereoviews “Thrown! Cowboy & Horse spade bit on a nice leather headstall with trim pieces by Jeremiah. Holding a Lasoed cow, Kansas”, “Making a Drive on the Paloduro Bit has a 5 point star on the cheek and the top of the spade is also Ranch, Paloduro, Texas.”; 3) Pirvate Post Card, “Cowboy Series -”The engraved. Mouth is 5” and from the top of the bridle rings to the Tenderfoot.” 4) Post Card of “Billy the Kid, Famous as a killer and for his miraculous and thrilling escapes...” & more in this lot. Est. $150-250 lip bar measures 8”. Accompanied by a nice set of rein chains. HWAC# 77916 Est. $300-600 HWAC# 62439 Lot# 2090 , Cowgirl Electric Lot# 2096 , Longhorn Motif Spurs with Clock Vintage electric cowgirl clock Clover Style Rowels Pair of Longhorn motif 1950’s—1960’s. Clock works, base is spurs with clover style rowels ,silver bars 9 ½” by 3 ½ “ and 7” tall. White polished stone on base and upright. on shank and engraved buttons. Longhorn is Est. $100-175 HWAC# 62436 brass with copper rope trim, leathers have Lot# 2091 , Crockett Bit Vintage floral pattern, spurs are marked with RM on 1 side & 96 for year made on the other side. Silver Overlaid Crockett bit, Vintage Spurs were made by Richard Molica a ferrier silver overlaid bit with 5” mouth in Santa Rosa, CA Est. $200-450 HWAC# 62019 and 7” tall from top of bridle rings to base of bit,.Crockett mark is on underside of mouth. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 62015 Lot# 2092 , EARLY CALVARY BIT DRESSSED WITH SILVER INLAY Lot# 2097 , Lorne Greene Award WORK AND CONCHOS Mid to late Lorne Greene Award, purchased from 1800’s Calvary style bit that has been the estate of Loren Greene. 16 ½” x embellished with engraved silver 24” mounted award from International Footprint Association Chapter conchos , inlaid silver bars on the 2 Los Angeles, Great collectible for any Lorne Greene or Bonanza fan. S shank sides and inlaid silver just Mounted to a brown wood backing with clear coat. 5 thumbtack holes below the bridle slots.Conchos are 2 in certificate. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 62454 ¼ “ and engraved with a floral pattern. Only Two of the four pins securing the Lot# 2098 , Mexican Made Silver conchos are original to the bit which Bit Silver inlaid with some piercing of once displayed a US insignia where a floral pattern on the cheeks and nice the conchos are mounted, also one floral buttons. This is somewhat of a Mullens style mouth piece at 5” concho has an additional unused wide, nice inlay work on lip bar with great patina on the silver, about 8” open hole possibly from a previous from top of bridle rings to base of lip bar. Est. $180-425 HWAC# 62014 mounting , one of the cheeks is Lot# 2099 , Ornate Pistol Bit Silver slightly out of alignment, the lip bar overlaid pistol bit with nice detail is a straight round metal rod possibly including pistols on each side. Lip bar not original to the bit. The mouth has buffalo head in center with arrows flanking each side, bit is marked measures at 4 ¾ “ and has a single with an RM in the center of a horse shoe and the number 234 below. copper roller, the length from the top of the bridle slots to the lip bar is 8”, bit has 12” set of rein chains. Est. Mouth is 5” and about 7 ½ ” from top of bridle rings to center of curved $200-400 HWAC# 56238 lip bar. Cool looking item. Est. $200-450 HWAC# 62441 Lot# 2093 , Emboidered Gauntlets Lot# 2100 , Photographs of Cowboys, Pioneers, and a Lawman Vintage pair of embroidered Native Lot of 4. 1) Mounted photograph of American Gauntlets with rose and Idaho cowboys on horseback, posing leaf pattern. Blue and green stitching in the middle of the street with above fingers, cuff opening at 8” and another man. Photo has a Montpelier 13 ½ “ in length. No tears or holes, toning consistent with use. Est. $175- stamp in the upper left corner. Likely 275 HWAC# 62430 c. early 1900s. 5 x7” on 7.5 x 9.5” mount. Nice contrast. 2) Photo campaign postcard of I.L. Mitlonberger, running for re-election as sheriff in Lincoln County, Nebraska, 1909. 3) Two tintypes: one shows a farmer/rancher and the other shows two men in knee high boots, c.1870s. Est. $130-200 HWAC# 77602 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 83
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Cowboy Lot# 2101 , Remington Belt Lot# 2109 , VINTAGE COLORADO STYLE Buckles Original frame with SILVER INLAID SPADE BIT Bit has a Frederick Remington brass or bronze spoon spade mouth with copper wrapped belt buckles, collection no. 5. Limited wire and a single roller, mouth measures at edition offered by Award Design 5” and bit length is 8 ¼ “ from the top of Metals Inc. Group of four brass or the silver inlaid bridle rings to the center bronze buckles, 2.5” x by 3.25” each, of a plain flat iron lip bar. Silver conchos with a medallion in the center, custom are 2 ½ “ and nicely engraved with a five framed, still sealed. The Longhorn point star petal design, these may be cattle sign; and Indian trapper; The replacement conchos not original to the Unknown Explorers; The Cowboy; bit but still very attractive, cheeks are an mint condition gorgeous Remington open/floating heart design bordered with art. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 75569 silver inlay work, some minor lifting of the silver is present with a few small pieces of inlay absent on each cheek. Lot# 2102 , Renalde Bit with A set of nice vintage iron rein chains accompany the bit measuring at Headstall and Reins Beautiful 12”. All in all a nice useable bit for riding or for the collector. Est. $300- Renalde silver inlaid bit with 600 HWAC# 56239 Champion headstall and romel reins. Mouth is 5 “ and from top of bridle rings to bottom of bit is 8” Est. $300-575 HWAC# 62450 Lot# 2110 , Vintage Cowboy & Ranching Photographs Lot of 4. 1) Two Lot# 2103 , Silver Bit and Headstall tintypes, c.1870s-80s: one shows a man Nice silver inlaid bit with Mullen style next to a barn with a cowboy hat on (4 5” mouth. Headstall has nice buckles, x 3”) and the other two men in cowboy/ conchos and brow-band trim piece. Est. $200-425 HWAC# 62452 rancher attire (3.5 x 2.5” with hole drilled Lot# 2104 , Silver Bit with Herring at top). 2) Two mounted photographs. One shows a log cabin with a large Bone Pattern Silver Bit, Vintage haystack in the background, inscribed herring bone pattern. Silver inlaid bit on the reverse “For Louis, Taken Feb, 19, with unique mouth piece. Bit has a CW mark in script style on both ends 1911, Montana.” 3.75 x 4.75” on 5.25 x of the 5” mouth. Est. $180-450 HWAC# 62026 7.25” mount. Second photograph shows Lot# 2105 , Silver Overlaid Bit with Not identified. 3.75 x 4.75” on 5.25 x 6.5” mount. Est. $100-150 HWAC# young man on white horse next to house. Vintage Headstall and Reins Silver 77607 overlaid bit with vintage headstall and reins. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 62451 Lot# 2111 , Vintage Silk Rodeo Lot# 2106 , Silver Overlaid Bit Scarf Beautiful full size silk rodeo scarf with teepees on border trim,” & Spur set by Joe Stanbro of Let’ r Buck” motif with yellow background, 1950’s—1960’s. Est. $60- Claremore, OK Very nice silver 120 HWAC# 62432 overlaid bit & spur set by Joe Stanbro of Claremore, Oklahoma. Texas style curb bit mouth is 5” wide and 6 1/4” from top of bridle rings to Lot# 2112 , VINTAGE TURN OF base of bit, both pieces are well marked. Joe is well known for building THE CENTURY SANTA BARBARA gear for the working cowboy/cowgirl. Est. $200-575 HWAC# 62018 STYLE BIT This is a turn of the Lot# 2107 , Snaffle Bit in Pistol century vintage Santa Barbara style silver inlaid bit, unfortunately just Motif Great little snaffle bit in pistol about 10% of the original silver inlay motif. Floral pattern silver overlaid work is intact, This bit was originally with small blue gem stone. Mouth is 5 ¼ “ & 6 ¼ “ from top of bridle rings to bottom of bit. Marked Griff on inside of both cheeks. Est. $100- built with a spade mouth that has 325 HWAC# 62027 since been replace with a Salinas mouth with a hooded roller, mouth measures at 5”. Silver inlay work Lot# 2108 is only visible on the dolphins on both side of the lower cheek areas , VINTAGE and below one of the bridle rings on one side, bit is also minus the ARIZONA STYLE double set of lip chains. This bit would most likely be of interest to SILVER INLAID a collector of turn of the century ornate equestrian bits or someone looking to restore the bit or salvage the cheek pieces for parts. BIT This bit has Footnote: It is noted that the presence of a small circular silver inlaid light but normal flower appearing on both dolphins is indicative of the engraving wear on silver style of one Atanasio Larios , we are not attributing the making of this inlay work, the bit to him but simply pointing out the similarities of the engraving mouth is 5” wide style, Larios was also present in the area making bits and spurs with a tall half and in the same period in which this bit would have been made. breed with a single copper Est. $200-400 HWAC# 56241 roller , the bit measures 8” from the top of the bridle rings to the outside edge of Lot# 2113 , Bandolier, for 12 gauge the lip bar. Silver inlay work begins at the base of the bridle rings and shotgun This 12 gauge bandoleer is extends down the sides of both cheeks in a leaf/vine pattern and across meant to be worn over the shoulder the full extent of the lip bar. Both silver conchos have a 6 petal flower with 49 loops for shotgun shells. Commercially made by Hunter motif and measure 2”, reins chains measure 12”. This piece would be a Company, Westminster, Co. The leather is very supple vegetable tanned nice addition for a collector looking for a nice Arizona Bit or as well it is leather. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 56277 in good condition for riding. Est. $400-600 HWAC# 56240 84 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Firearms & Weaponry Lot# 2114 , c. 1860’s Connecticut Arms Co. Lot# 2120 , Celtic Clover Bowie Unused Checks (5) 5 unused attached checks with Knife This is for a Brian Wilhoite 15” nice vignette of 2 men hammering on an anvil and Bowie knife called the Celtic Clover heating metal on a coal fire. Est. $60-100 HWAC# with a brass clover inlay in the wood handles. This knife is very sharp 76518 and the leather sheath is embossed sturdy leather. The blade measures 9 3/4” from point to heavy brass guard. NIB. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33457 Lot# 2121 , Chipaway Cutlery The Reaper knife This is a NIB “The Reaper” Bowie knife made by Chipaway Cultery. The knife is 18 in. OAL with gold plated guards and Lot# 2115 , A Group of Five Bowie skull crusher, multi-colored pakkawood scales. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33444 knives by Timber Rattler This group has two TR63 Bowie knives at 16 in. Lot# 2122 , Collection of a Celtic OAL/ 10 7/8 in. blades of stainless steel the grips are black pakkawood Dagger and three Bowie knives with a brass guard. The other three Bowies are Timber Rattler Western This is a lot of one Timber Wolf Celtic Outlaw Bowies TR65 at 16 1/2 in. OAL/ 11 3/8 in. blades are clip point, dagger and three Timber Wolf Bowie knives. The Celtic dagger is 13 heavy duty with fuller. The handles are black pakkawood. Est. $100- in. OAL/ 8 in. with an un-sharpened blade. The blade is Damascus in a 200 HWAC# 33447 raindrop pattern-beautiful. The three Bowie knives are a Timber Wolf Lot# 2116 , A Pair of Damascus TW261 each with red and black scales 16 in. OAL/ 10 1/2 in. blades. blade Sheath knives by Timber Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33445 Rattler This pair of Damascus blade sheath knives are NIB from Timber Rattler. One TR69 is a Colorado Lot# 2123 , Colt Sheath Knives Hunter 12 in. OAL/ 6 3/4 in. Damascus blade with stag antler and model 408 This is a pair of Colt buffalo horn scales. The second knife is a TR118 model hunter 12 brand sheath knives model CT408. 7/8 in OAL/ 8 in. Damascus blade and a one piece stag antler grip These knives are 12 in. OAL/ 7 1/2 in. Damascus blades. The first handle, craftsmanship good. Both knives are NIB with sheaths made in knife is a clip point blade with a raindrop pattern. The guard is an S Pakistan. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 33439 shape with a star embossed in the edge. The Colt logo is prominently displayed on the ricoso. The second knife also has a Damascus raindrop Lot# 2117 , A Pair of Timber Wolf blade but with a flat type guard and a leather thong attachment. large frame Damascus Knives This Both knives have four piece bone handles and leather sheaths is a pair of Timber Wolf large frame Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33452 knives. The first knife is a TW350 Bowie knife 16 in. OAL/ 11 in. blade. The Damascus is a rain drop pattern beautifully worked into the length Lot# 2124 , Eagle Claw dagger of the blade. The handle is a three-piece stag grip with red pakkawood knife and tow Bowie style knives spacers. The grip is coffin shaped. Made in Pakistan. NIB with sheath. This grouping of three knives is a Tomahawk XL1453 Eagle claw dagger knife at 13 1/2 in. OAL/ 8 in. blade. This unique knife has eagle talon guards and a display stand. The The second knife is a T303 dagger. The knife is 14 ½ in. OAL/ 9 in. next knife is a Timber Rattler 65 large frame Bowie knife with black Damascus plate pattern blade. This pattern is the most unusual tile or pakkawood 16 1/2 in. OAL/ 11 3/8 in. stainless steel blade. And the last plated pattern. The grip handle is real stag in a dog’s leg bend mounting knife in this group is a Timber Rattler 261 Bowie knife which is 16 in. is brass. NIB with sheath. Craftsmanship on both pieces is good; made OAL/ 10 1/2 in. blade with red and black scales. Est. $100-200 HWAC# in Pakistan. 33446 Lot# 2125 , Four Fox and Hound Est. $120-200 HWAC# 33441 model FH607 hunter knives This Lot# 2118 , Brian Whithoite Gater is a set of four FH 607 hunter knives with sheath. Each knife has a stag antler grip with Damascus blade. Getter and Gater Back knives This is Each knife is unique and no two are exactly alike. Long out of production a set of Brian Whitoile Gater knives: collectible. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33456 the Gater getter and the Gater Back set. Each knife is beautifully layed out Damascus steel to give the “gater-back” appearance and real stag Lot# 2126 , four Large frame grips. Long out of production NIB. One is 10 1/2 in. OAL/5 1/2 in. blade Bowie knives This is group of four the larger is 14 1/2 in, OAL/ 9 in. blade Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33458 bowie knives from four different Lot# 2119 , Cased M. Price Knife manufacturers. One knife is a Boker Magnum bowie at 11 in. OAL/ 6in. blade clip point in cammo. complete with cammo. nylon sheath. NIB. and Garter 9.75” dagger with almond Another knife is a Classic Bowie 15 in. with bone hanlded grips with colored handle made by M. Price in engraved brass guard and pommel NIB with leather sheath. knife three San Francisco in case with purple liner is a Valley Forge 16 1/2 in. OAL/ 11 in. raindrop Damascus blade. It has on the inside top. Also a 6.5” corral antler grips with brass guard and pommel. The fourth knife is by Frost colored garter with 5 attachments Cutlery Escort Bowie at 15 in. with multi-colored Pakka wood. NIB with and green accent fabric. Case latch leather sheath. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33463 is broken. Est. $1250-2500 HWAC# 49868 Lot# 2127 , Four Timber Rattler TR 64 Bowie Knives This is a group of four TR 64 Bowie knives, 16 1/2 in. OAL with a 11 7/16 in. surgical steel blade. The grips are faux ivory style. Includes a sheath. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33451 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 85
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Firearms & Weaponry Lot# 2133 , Hunting knives This group includes a Timber Rattler hunting bowie knife TR121 18 in. OAL/12 1/2 in. blade with a very nice Rosewood grip with brass tacks Visit our online catalog and sheath. The next knife is a Chipaway GW-2722 hunting knife with blue pakkawood handle grips 12 in/ OAL/ 7 1/2in. blade with a sheath. for images of EACH LOT Our third knife is a Chipaway GW-2459-16 hunting knife at 16 in. OAL/ 10 1/2 in. blade and is VERY SHARP with blue pakkawood grips, a brass including many additional guard and sheath included. The last knife in this group is a Chipaway GW-1825 hunting knife 10 in. OAL/ 5 in. blade with a gt hook. THe gris are blue pakkawood with brass guard and sheath. Est. $100-200 photographs, angles, etc. HWAC# 33448 Lot# 2134 , early 1900’s Pocket Knife, FHWAC.com Embossed Embossed pocket knife with corkscrew “Diplomat Whiskey/Just FHWAC.com Right”//”Glasner & Barzen Co. Kansas City MO”3.5” Est. $100-200 HWAC# 77919 Lot# 2128 , Gil Hibben This is a Gil Hibben Old West 20 in.Bowie knife. The blade is Damascus with a gold Lot# 2135 , Pocket watch and plated blade catcher and guard. The guard is “S” shaped with a lone star pocket knives The first item is on each end. The Damascus blade is grey in appearance with a subtle a size 14 modern pocket watch, and beautiful pattern below. The full size sheath is included with a lone manufacturer unknown with eagle perched on rock on the case cover. star concho. This knife is screaming “Texas”. NIB. Est. $100-200 HWAC# The next item is a K brand 6 in. folding knife with bayonet attachments 33454 and nylon case. An arrowhead brand pocket knife by Brian Yellowhorse folder one slip point blade one shaver blade. Another pocket folder is Lot# 2129 , Gil Hibben “Immortal” a Steel Warrior snake pattern scales folder 1 of 500 new without the 50th Anniversary sword This is the box. It has one slip point blade one shaver blade. One stoneworx folder 50th Anniversary edition “Immortal” RR918 with one slip point blade and one shaver blade. The scales are sword from Gill Hibben. This sword is 24 in. OAL with an autographed turquoise, red corral, and mother of pearl. NIB. A NIB S.O.A. Special sheath. Out of production since 2007 this knife is collectable. Operations trapper and coin set, NIB with green jade bone. Set includes the knife, coin, collector’s gift box. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 33449 Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33455 Lot# 2136 , Set of Three Tomahawk brand knives This is a set of three Lot# 2130 , group of eleven knives knives from Tonahawk; models This group of eleven knives are Bowie XL1396 Bonnie Blue; XL1389- CSA; and the XL 1127 dagger. Each knife style, bayonet, or hunters. Item BK is 12 in. OAL/ 7 in clip point blade. The dagger is un-sharpened. Each SN1 is a replica British Commando knife NIB. Two Items, BK893 is faux knife has a nylon sheath. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33460 ivory handled Wolf Bowie knives. A BK 1337 stag bone Bowie knife. A BK 866 model M7 bayonet, used on m-16 rifles NIB. A BK 894 faux ivory Lot# 2137 , Three CHipaway Eagle Bowie knife NIB. One BK 1335 saber sword with sheath. Three hunting knives GW-2762 CB This is BK c-2 dagger knives with black pakkawood handles. One BK 408 Big a grouping of three Chipaway 12 in. Foot Bowie knife with leather sheath 12 3/4 in. long. Est. $150-250 hunters. The kniife is 12 in. OAL/ 7in. blade. Beautifully made with red HWAC# 33450 Pakka-wood grips and a brass guard. NIB with leather sheaths. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33461 Lot# 2131 , group of Four Chipaway huning Knives This is a group of four Lot# 2138 , Three hunting/survival hunters; two Chipaway model GW- knives This is a set of three knives for 2762-GPW knives. The 2762 is 12 in. OAL/ 7 in. blade with a brass hunting or survival. The first is an 8 in. guard and green Pakkawood grips. NIB with sheaths. The other knives skinner knife with Ram horn scales DM1070; 4 1/4 in. Damascus blade are model CW-300 BLPW and CW-300 BPW Chipaway knives at 13 in. with sheath. The second knife is a BK1485 Bush Patrol Survival knife 15 OAL/ 7 1/4 in. blades. One has bone and black Pakkawood handles in. OAL/ 9 3/4 in. clip point blade 440 stainless steel. The third knife is the other has a bone handle with green Pakkawood handles. NIB with a MAXAM hunting knife 8 1/2in. OAL 4 1/2’n. skinner blade with a Ram sheaths. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 33462 horn grips. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33443 Lot# 2132 , Hen and Rooster Bowie Lot# 2139 , Timber Rattler Bowie Knife This is a Hen and Rooster Bowie knives set of five This is a group at 15 in. OAL/ 9 3/4 in. stainless steel of five Timber Rattler TR 74 Bowie blade made in Germany assembled in Spain. The grips are sheep horn knives. They are 16 in. OAL/ 10 1/2 in. blades with clip points. Grips are and well done crafted. Model HR-5033-RH long out of production with green Pakkawood with red trim over brass. Guards and pommels are sheath. NIB.. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33459 also brass. NIB with sheaths. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33464 86 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Firearms & Weaponry Lot# 2140 , Timber Rattler Bowie Lot# 2147 , Two Timber Rattler knives set of four This is a grop of Bowie knives TR120 This is a pair four Timber Rattler Bowie knives of 16 in. bowie knives from TImber modle TR86 16 on. OAL/ 11 1/2 in. blade with bone handles no two are Rattler. Each knife is 16 in. OAL with 11 in. clip point blades. Model exactly alike. NIB with sheaths. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33465 TR120. The handles are of bone with red spacers framed in brass. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33442 Lot# 2141 , Timber Rattler Bowie knives TR87 This is a set of four Lot# 2148 , Belgium made Timber Rattler TR87 Bowie knives 16 Browning high-power 9mm pistol 1/2 in. OAL/ 11 in. blades. The grips are black Pakkawood and bone. This is a Belgium made Browning NIB with sheaths. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 334466 high-power 9mm pistol with tangent sights. The original owner’s manual Lot# 2142 , Timber Rattler and leather gun case are included. grouping; five knife combination This artillery model has adjustable This grouping of Timber Rattler style tangent sights. NIB. knives are a great combination: one model TR 67 surgical steel 12 in. OAL/ 7 in. blade with bone grips; one TR 71 surgical steel 2 knife set; one TR 73 surgical steel clip point 12 in OAL/ 7 in. blade bone with red A $50. fee must be accessed to cover FFl transfers. Est. $3000-4000 and black Pakkawood grips; one TR 77 surgical steel 12 1/2 in. OAL/ 7 HWAC# 75608 1/2 in. blade with red and black Pakkawood grips; one TR 82 two knife set with green Pakkawood grips and brass guard and pommel. All NIB Lot# 2149 , Browning high- with sheaths. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33468 power Belgian made 9mm This is a Browning high-power 9 mm pistol Lot# 2143 , Timber Rattler hunter with standard sights S/N T16958X. knives This is a grouping of six (6) N.I.Case never fired, beautiful blued Timber Rattler brand hunter sheath finish. A$50. fee must be accessed knives; NEW in the box. There is are three TR75, 12in. hunters with to cover FFL transfers. Est. $1500- creme to tan colored bone and grey pakkawood scales. One TR100 2500 HWAC# 75609 12 in. hunter with black and gray pakkawood scales and a 7 1/4 in. blade. One TR107, 8 in. hunter with green pakkawood scales with Lot# 2150 , Colt brass spacers. One TR110 model, 12 in. hunter with green and dark SAA model 1882 red pakkawood scales. All knives are made in Pakistan with matching Artillery .45 Colt sheaths; craftsmanship is good. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33437 5 1/2 in. brl. This is a Colt model Lot# 2144 , Timber Rattler hunter style 1882 Single Action knives This group of five Timber Rattler Army Artillery knives are NIB (new in the box). There model S/N 8292X. is one TR92 12 in. hunter with a 7 1/4 in. The trigger guard blade, green and black pakkawood scales, is 1883, the back brass spacers. There are two TR95 model strap is 1885 with sheath knives (a two knife set) made on a 5 1/2 n. barrel creme colored bone with red/black scales chambered .45 with brass spacers; one TR96 model (a colt. Inspector marking are DFC (David F. Clark), “G” inspector, and “S” two knife set) hunter with red pakkawood bus-inspector in the hammer notch. The grips are marked “RAC” for scales, brass pinned, craftsmanship is fair; inspector Rinaldo A. Carr of the Ordinance Dept. No sales to Ca., New and one TR114 (a two knife set) with a 12 York City, N.J., or Hi. This gun is an antique and no attempt has been in. hunter camel bone scales, craftsmanship made to fire this gun to confirm its mechanical integrity. Nor should is good. All listed knives come with sheaths and in new condition. Est. this gun be fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. $100-200 HWAC# 33438 Any attempt to fire an antique gun is at the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. Est. $4500-5500 HWAC# 75605 Lot# 2145 , Timber Wolf brand bowie and skinner knives This Lot# 2151 , Gallery gun This is pair of Timber Wolf knives are model a gallery gun; 16 in. in length, air TW124, a full sized skinner 13 in. OAL/ 7 ½ in. blade. The handle is one- powered from a lodge near Lake piece pakkawood with brass and black spacers. The blade is stainless Tahoe. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 56275 steel made in China. NIB. Lot# 2152 , Pair of Colt 1911 pistol from the Colt Custom Shop This is a pair of commemorative The second knife is a TW373, beautiful hunter-dagger with a true 1911 pistols from the Colt Custom Shop in Damascus blade and one-piece Rosewood grip and brass studs. The remembrance of WWI and WWII. The WWII knife is 16 in. OAL/ 11 in. blade made in Pakistan. NIB version is the 1911A1 that is Parkerized with checkered hard rubber grips; S/N WMK142X. The WWI version has a blued finish, checkered Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33440 diamond pattern walnut grips, S/N 131XWMK. Both are NIB and chambered for .45 ACP. This Lot# 2146 , Tomahawk brand and is a pair of must-haves for the Colt model 1911 Chipaway brand hunting knives collector. This is a group of hunting knives; one Tomahwak brand hunter stainless steel blade 12 in. OAL/ 8 in. blade Pakkawood and black pattern grips with nylon sheath ZXL1018. There A $50. fee must be accessed to cover FFL transfers. are four Chipaway hunters model GW2459-16 hunters 16 in. OAL/10 1/4 in. blade with green Pakkawood grips. and a brass guard. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33467 Est. $2500-5000 HWAC# 75607 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 87
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Firearms & Weaponry Lot# 2153 , Pair of Denix Pirate Lot# 2158 , Smith & Wesson model Flintlock Pistols This is a pair of 60 in .38 spl. This Smith & Wesson replica non-working flintlock pirate model 60 wears a 2 in. barrel in pistols made by Denix of Spain. This is a very detailed design with lions stainless steel. Never fired NIB. S/N head and lanyard ring butt-cap. 14 in. OAL. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 33453 62477X. A $50. fee must be accessed to cover FFL transfers. Est. $450-550 Lot# 2154 , Smith & Wesson model HWAC# 75611 19 revolver .357 cal. This is a Smith & Wesson model 19 chambered for .357 Lot# 2159 , Walther PP model .380 caliber with a 6 in. barrel. NIB never ACP West Germany marked This is fired. A $50. fee must be accessed to a Walther PP in .380 cal. and Marked cover FFL transfers. Est. $600-800 “West Germany”. S/N 7401X imported HWAC# 75604 to the USA by Interarms. It comes with a spare magazine NIB never fired. A $50. fee must be accessed to cover FFL transfers. Est. $750-1200 HWAC# 75610 Lot# 2160 , Powder Horn for a muzzleloading rifle This large cow powder horn is 12 in. in length and is built with two well fastened swivels for a strap. The base is turned hardwood with a finish that shows aging and loss. This horn may have been made in the late 19th c. or earlier in the 20th c. The neck is turned for a screw type plug now missing. This horn would make a fine accouterment to your muzzle loading rifle. This horn appears to be unused and without any powder residue. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 56276 Lot# 2155 , Smith & Wesson model 57 .41 mag. Hank Williams letter This revolver is a model 57 chambered in .41 magnum with a 4 in. brl. from the Hank Williams Jr. collection with a letter signed by the the previous owner. The revolver is left “in the white” after a complete level D engraving. This revolver is spectacular in appearance because of the white metal appearance. This is one of the most spectacular handguns that you will ever see, handle, or own. There is a gold inlay on the right side frame of a buffalo. The grips are scrimshawed ivory to match Lot# 2161 , Browning BAR .338 Win. Magnum rifle This Belgian the metal parts. S/N 29976X. A signed letter from Hank Williams Jr. made Browning BAR is chambered in .338 Winchester Magnum. The accompanies the gun. This gun is a bargain at double the reserve price. blued finish is spectacular as well and the renown Browning stock A $50. fee must be accessed to cover FFL transfers. Est. $5000-10000 finish. S/N 79277M6X. NIB new in the box. A $50. fee must be accessed HWAC# 75606 to cover FFL transfers. Est. $600-1200 HWAC# 75602 Lot# 2156 , Smith & Wesson model 57 in .41 mag. This Smith & Wesson model 57 wears a 6 in. barrel, chambered in .41 mag. S/N N14433X with a presentation case new, never fired. NIB condition. A $50. Lot# 2162 , Browning model 1885 45-70 Bicentennial Comm. fee must be accessed to cover FFL transfers. Est. This is a Browning model ‘85 cambered in 45-70 commemorative with $2500-3500 HWAC# 75612 a french gray receiver, factory engraved, with sheath knife and coin medallion Bicentennial 1776 S/N 1776 077X. NIB. A $50. fee must be accessed to cover FFl transfers. Est. $2500-5000 HWAC# 75603 Lot# 2157 , Smith & Wesson model 57 in .41 mag. with presentation case This Smith & Wesson model 57 chambered in .41 mag. carries a 8 3/8 in. barrel, blued S/N N32426X. It comes with a presentation case and never fired. A $50. Lot# 2163 , John Browning Morman Comm. Mtn. Rifle This is a fee must be accessed to cover John Browning mountain rifle Mormon Commemorative. It is a .50 FFL transfers. Est. $3500-4500 HWAC# 75613 cal. muzzle-loading rifle NIB (New in the Box) S/N 43 of 50. It has spectacular iron furniture on a walnut stock, percussion ignition. Est. $2000-3000 HWAC# 75600 88 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Firearms & Weaponry Lot# 2167 , WARNANT manufactured .380 caliber Rook Rifle This is Belgium made Flobert Warnant Rook rifle, chambered in 380 Black powder. The barrel is 28 in. octagon with a swing breech action in the Enfield design. The bore is excellent, wonderful checkering on the stock, the bluing is excellent with great polish. The finish is patinated with age and handling wear, lightly engraved. Made for Black Powder cartridge. This gun is a Black Powder antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm its mechanical integrity. Nor Lot# 2164 , Winchester model 1886 take-down 45-70 This is should this gun be fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique gun is at the risk of a Winchester model 1886 take-down rifle blued with gold inlay the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. chambered in .45-70; RMEF 493 (Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation) S/N No sales to California, New Jersey, New York, or Hawaii. Check local 0149X. NIB (new in the box). A $50. fee must be accessed to cover FFL transfers. Est. $2000-4000 HWAC# 75601 ordinances before bidding. Est. $800-1100 HWAC# 33473 Lot# 2168 , Wesley-Richards .450 Lot# 2165 , PONCHO VILLA No. 2 Express rifle This Wesley- RAID RIFLE Captain Guillermo Richards express rifle Model 1869 is Flore Reyes Winchester a specially made large caliber target rifle pre-dating the Martini action. model 1892 chambered in 44 WCF or 44-40 (The Martini design was a hammerless modification of the original This Winchester rifle S/N 335669 belonged to Captain Guillermo “Flores” Peabody action design. However, the Westley Richards design is similar Reyes a member of Poncho Villa’s Revolutionary Army. The gun is marked only in the respect of a hinged breechblock that tips down for loading. “GENDARMERIA DE PARRAL. NO. 14”. Parral is a town in Mexico that None of the rest of the internals share any commonality. Whereas the Villa visited frequently. The placard that accompanies this rifle states Peabody has an external hammer and the Martini a striker, the Westley ”WINCHESTER MODEL 92 44-40. This 1906 issue carbine repeater was Richards has an internal hammer with an integral firing pin. More to the owned by Captain Reyes of Pancho Villa’s feared Alacranes Parral Army point, the Westley Richards design predates the Martini, so its clearly Regiment. This name refers to the “Scorpion” as depicted in the etching not an improvement on that design. In fact, the Westley Richards design on the stock; (a sobriquet Reyes would have acquired from his peers.) was a competitor with the Martini for British military contracts. After Note the Mexican Military stamping on the barrel.” “GENDARMERIA losing out to the Martini for the British Army, the Westley Richards DE PARRAL. No. 14.” proudly stamped on the left side of the breach. design was marketed heavily to the pioneers and settlers of the Dutch Captain Reyes had the distinction of being the oldest living member Boer colony of South Africa in both musket and sporting rifle forms.) of Poncho Villa’s army, surviving to age 116 having died on Nov. 5, (rathcoombe.net)This factory made large bore rifle has the unique 2014. (b.1898). He participated in the raid on the American town of Hollis sighting system. This fascinating sight has an eight-leaf flip-up Columbus, New Mexico where 19 Americans lost their lives prompting sight ranging from 100-700 (meters?) with a fully adjustable calibrated action from American Army troops of General Pershing and a young front sight. There is also a calibration of 1-12 pattern on the barrel rib George Patton. Reyes would have been 17 years old at the time. rail for more precise sighting. There is a noticeable off-cast in the high- Flores Reyes was born and lived in Jalisco, Mexico and died grade stock for right hand shooting and a factory installed brass side- in Ecatepec, Mex. This rifle has solid provenance having been plate re-enforcement at the wrist. The wrist has suffered a crack with passed from Cptn. Reyes’ daughter to a noted gun collector. a very old repair. The fore stock is secured with a wedge and plate. The Although a curio and relic; this requires a C&R or FFL having wiper rod channel is missing the wipe and rod but the two ferrules are been made post 1898. A $50 transfer fee is required for this rifle. present. The bore is excellent with a unique patented Henry Rifling; This gun is an antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to somewhere between 15-18 lands and grooves in a convex curvature. confirm its mechanical integrity. Nor should this gun be fired without the This rifle would have made a favorite sporterized target gun for an avid examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique gun shooter. The action re-cocks and extracts by dropping a lever below is at the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. the trigger-guard in a Sharps fashion. There are no other identifying No sales to California, New Jersey, New York, or Hawaii. Check local marks on the rifle as to manufacture, serial number, or proof marks. ordinances before bidding. Est. $5000-10000 HWAC# 33471 This gun is an antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm its mechanical integrity. Nor should this gun be fired without the Lot# 2166 , Remington rolling examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique gun block Model 1 1/2 chambered is at the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. in 32 WCF This Remington rolling No sales to California, New Jersey, New York, or Hawaii. Check local block was Remington’s first attempt ordinances before bidding. Est. $3500-5500 HWAC# 33474 to build a small game rifle. It is chambered in 32 WCF or known as 32-20 S/N 21927 with a 25 in. octagon barrel. All sights appear to be original to the gun. The bore Visit our online catalog is good as well as the action. This is a Black Powder cartridge firearm marked “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N.Y.” The stocks are straight for images of EACH LOT grain walnut and the forearm is a Schnabel design. This gun was built between 1888 and 1897. A repair has been made by replacing the pin at the hammer and a small crack in the stock at the wrist. including many additional This gun is a Black Powder antique and no attempt has been made to fire this gun to confirm its mechanical integrity. Nor should this gun be photographs, angles, etc. fired without the examination by a qualified gunsmith. Any attempt to fire an antique gun is at the risk of the owner and not consistent with the value of the firearm. No sales to California, New Jersey, New York, or FHWAC.com Hawaii. Check local ordinances before bidding. Est. $350-450 HWAC# 33472 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 89
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Firearms & Weaponry Lot# 2169 , 16 Gauge K. Schefer Lot# 2172 , Colt’s Patent FIre Zurich Side X Side shotgun This is Arms Manufacturing Company a “K. Schefer Zurich” made side by stock Certificates This is a lot of Colt side shotgun; Black Powder vintage Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing stock antique. S/N 1423X. The barrels certificates from the 1940’s with the are true Damascus that are heavily famous Rampant Colt vignette. There patinated brown; only upon close are 26 individual certificates signed by examination can the twist be seen. the then President Stone or President The gun is marked 16.8 indicating Graham Anthony. The certificates are a 16 gauge bore with a 70 mm or the blue issue with the Colt seal in 2 3/4 in. chamber. This is a hammer gun with exposed rebounding print in the lower left corner. This seal hammers on a beautiful fence. The locks are back action and nicely has a fist with lightening, two crossed engraved with a stag on each side. The gun sports a Lefaucheux bolting revolving rifles and two crossed system with a very cleaver second lever to release the barrels for take- pistols. All certificates are issued, cancelled and perforated. This would down and cleaning. The barrels are 31 in. (79 cm) long. There is a make a great collectible for the Colt enthusiast. Est. $100-200 HWAC# damage spot on the left barrel 2 in. from the muzzle. The gun is built 33435 without a forearm but rather the forward lever release system acts as the forward mount. The butt-stock is European walnut, beautifully Lot# 2173 , Colt’s Patent FIre tiger striped and the wrist checkering is at 18 LPI. The trigger guard Arms Manufacturing Company contains two triggers; the forward trigger has a LOP at 13 3/4 in. The Stock Certificates from the 1930’s back side of the trigger guard has a horn style pistol grip so common This is a lot of Colt Patent Fire Arms on European shotguns of this period. The butt-plate is steel and there Manufacturing stock certificates from are two sling swivels; one on the underside of the barrel and the the 1930’s with a vignette of the other on the butt-stock. This gun has minimal markings but is proof famous Rampant Colt. There are 12 marked for BP (black powder only) with Belgian proof markings. individual certificates signed by the The gun is thought to have been made between 1850 to 1893) then President Stone or his VP. The (historiadelasarmasdefuego.blogspot.com) based on the proof marking. certificates are the blue issue with THIS GUN IS AN ANTIQUE AND NO ATTEMPT HAS BEEN MADE TO FIRE the Colt seal in print in the lower THIS GUN TO CONFIRM ITS MECHANICAL INTEGRITY. NOR SHOULD left corner. This seal has a fist with THIS GUN BE FIRED WITHOUT THE EXAMINATION BY A QUALIFIED lightening, two crossed revolving GUNSMITH. ANY ATTEMPT TO FIRE AN ANTIQUE GUN IS A THE RISK rifles and two crossed pistols. All certificates are issued, cancelled and OF THE OWNER AND NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE VALUE OF THE perforated. This would make a great collectible for the Colt enthusiast. FIREARM.NOT FOR SALE IN CA., New York City, Hi., OR N.J. Check local Est. $50-100 HWAC# 33434 ordinances before bidding. Est. $400-800 HWAC# 42752 Lot# 2174 , Stock Certificates for the Electric Gun Corporation This is a Lot# 2170 , Colt Patent Fire Arms grouping of 24 Electric Gun Corporation Manufacturing Company 1917- of Delaware stock certificates. They 1920’s This is a lot of Cot Patent Fire are all issued from 1917 to 1918. No Arms Manufacturing stock certificates evidence of this corporation has been from 1917-1920’s with the famous found on the internet and is assumed Rampant Colt vignette. There are 7 to be quite rare. Est. $100-300 HWAC# individual certificates signed by the 33436 then President Stone or his VP. The certificates are the blue issue with the Colt seal embossed in the lower left corner. This seal has a fist with Lot# 2175 , a Pair of Mameluke lightening, two crossed revolving swords This is a pair of Mameluke rifles and two crossed pistols lightly swords; one 33 in. OAL, and the other pressed into paper. All certificates are issued, cancelled and perforated. These make great collectibles for the Colt enthusiast . Est. $100-200 33 ½ in OAL. The 33 in. sword has double fullers, and both swords have HWAC# 33433 cast metal grips and round pommel rings. The word mameluke means property or slave. The Mameluke were Egyptian Turks during the Lot# 2171 , Colt’s Patent FIre Arms Ottoman empire and their descendants ruled Syria from (1260-1516) Manufacturing Company stock and Egypt from (1250-1517). This sword design is well received and later copied by the French Napoleon army, British generals, and the U.S. Certificates This is a lot of Colt Patent Marine Corp. Condition on both are good to excellent. Est. $160-300 Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. stock certificates from the 1940’s with the HWAC# 75618 famous Rampant Colt vignette. There Lot# 2176 , Model 1840’s Cavalry are 21 individual certificates signed by saber sword This is a replica Cavalry the then President Graham Anthony. You saber and is 39 in. overall length with may recognize investors such as SMITH, a 33 1/2 in. blade. The grip is black wrapped leather with a twisted pair BARNEY, and L.F. ROTHSCHILD, & CO. copper wire. The guard has three flares. The scabbard is steel, lightly The certificates are the large green issue patinated and with two loops for a frog. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 75616 with the Colt seal in print in the lower left corner. This seal has a fist with lightening, two crossed revolving rifles and two crossed pistols. All certificates are issued, cancelled and perforated. This is a great addition to any Colt collector’s collection. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 33432 90 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Military Lot# 2177 , Toy cap gun collection Lot# 2183 , California Late 1800’s - of four This is a group of four cap early 1900’s School Bonds (6) from pistols; two Colt “Ranger” six-shooters, California 1) Centralia School Dist. one snub-nose “Bulldog” pistol, and in Orange County Cal., Bond I/1899 one “Cody Colt” semi-automatic style paid 1906. No. 7 for $300.; 2)Orange pistol. Of the four only one Ranger and County Cal., Diamond School District, the Cody model guns are in working No. 8 for $300. Paid; 3) Orange School order. This group is great for anyone District, Santa Ana, Cal., paid, No. anxious to relive their youth. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 75615 24 for $500; 4) Harper School Dist., Orange County, May 4, 1910, No. 3 for Lot# 2178 , 27 Vintage Navy $500, paid; 5) Fullerton School Dist., Buttons Lot includes: 1) Jacob Reed Orange Cal., No. 6 for $1000. paid & Sons Philadelphia US Navy military 1912; 6) Fullerton Union High School buttons WWII era. 3/4” size--five Dist., Orange County, Cal., No. 12 for $2000, punch cancelled. Est. $150- buttons and one 5/8” button, all used. 250 HWAC# 76267 2) Waterbury--eight 7/8” buttons and one 5/8” button, used. 3) Cavalier Lot# 2184 Thomasville, Georgia Navy buttons--four 7/8” buttons, 1865 Confederate States Mail Line, used. 4) Horstman--five 3/4” buttons 1865 Dated March 17, 1865 (Lee’s and three 5/8” buttons, used. Est. surrender at Appomattox was on April $120-200 HWAC# 76606 9th). The run was from Thomasville, Georgia to Monticello, Florida. On that Lot# 2179 , Forty Misc. Navy day two seats were purchased: by Buttons Forty Brass Navy buttons, Whitmore and Camel(?). Minor folds no maker names: 1) ten new 3/4” and some toning. (Potter Collection) size and fourteen used 3/4”. 2) two Est. $100-150 HWAC# 59468 7/8” size. 3) four new .5” size buttons and ten used .5” size. Est. $200-300 Lot# 2185 Dakota City, Iowa 1865 Dakota HWAC# 76609 City, Iowa Civil War Letter Dateline Dakotah, Apr. 3rd, 1865. Addressed to JJ Barclay of Bedford, Pennsylvania from Geo. L. Cruikshank. He writes, “It was a long time after your capture before we heard anything in regard to you. At one time a report came Lot# 2180 , Navy and Marine that a Lt. belonging to the 11th Pa. had died Buttons Aproximatly forty vintage of his wounds at a farm in the vicinity of the misc. Navy and Marine brass buttons. engagement ...many concluded it must be you.” Est. $150-200 HWAC# 76610 Later he discusses the fate of their regiment: “I can give you but little information about Co. A at present...the last I heard they were at Suffolk...Barber 1st Lt. wounded and a prisoner...” etc. Great read! 3pp. Lot# 2181 , Spread Eagle Buttons Folded blue paper. There appears to be institutional collections of other and More Lot includes: 19 brass letters from Cruikshank and they provide the following biography: buttons various sizes and makers. “George Cruikshank was living and working in the mercantile business They feature the American Great Seal- in Fort Dodge, Iowa when he enlisted in the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry eagle crest with olive branch. Lot also Regiment in August, 1861. Cruikshank and other men from Fort Dodge includes 25 other misc. eagle buttons. went to Dubuque to enlist and were attached to the Pennsylvania unit, Est. $130-250 HWAC# 76608 apparently because there were not enough men to form an Iowa unit. He served until September 20, 1864 when he returned to Iowa. In December, 1864 he married Esther M. Flowers of Humboldt County, Iowa. He worked in the mercantile trade in Fort Dodge and Dakota City before taking up farming in Humboldt County in 1875. He held various Lot# 2182 , WWII Navy Officer’s Humboldt County offices, including township clerk, secretary of the school board, postmaster at Dakota City and Addison, and chairman Buttons Lot includes 32 Superior of the Humboldt Creamery Company.” [Ref: https://beta.worldcat.org/ quality WWII navy officer’s buttons: archivegrid/data/180306956] Est. $100-200 HWAC# 77346 1) nine new 7/8” buttons; 2) fifteen used 7/8” buttons; 3) four new .5” Lot# 2186 , Mississippi CDV of Confederate buttons; 4) four used .5” buttons. The Governor of Mississippi Pettus CDV photograph design of US Navy Officer’s buttons of John J. Pettus (1813-1867). Pettus was a prior to WWII, in use from 1852 until Mississippi plantation owner and governor of 1941, was an eagle facing left standing Mississippi from 1860-64. He also served as colonel on a horizontal anchor. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 76605 of 1st Mississippi Infantry Militia, 1864-65. Went to Arkansas after the War but returned to Mississippi where he died in 1867. No photographer listed. Light staining. Nice contrast and detail. Est. $70- 120 HWAC# 77567 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 91
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Military Lot# 2187 , Missouri Confederate Lot# 2191 White House, Virginia 1864 Civil General Sterling Price Collection War Letter Written from the Camp at White Lot of 3. 1) CDV of Price in uniform. No House This is a three page letter (7 x 4.5”) from photographer identified. 2) Mounted a soldier, L. N. Pollack to Miss Anna. Written on cabinet card sized photograph of a June 13, 1864. “P. S. The boys are all well. We painting of Price on horseback in a are laying within twenty miles of RIchmond. We battle. 5.25 x 4” 3) May-June 2017 have marching orders but I don’t know where issue of the Confederate Veteran we are going.”He seems to be a member of the magazine featuring the same painting 155th Regiment under Captain Whitstar. This of Price as the cover art and an article would be the 155th Ohio regiment. On June 2717 on Price by CE Avery. Sterling Price they arrived at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia. “Dr. (1809-1867) was a Missouri farmer FS Whitslar was a soldier in the civil war being who became a Congressman from 1844-46. After serving as a general in mustered out a captain of the 155th regiment the Mexican War, he became the governor of New Mexico Territory and Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Capt Whitslar performed gallant service and then Missouri (1853-57). During the Civil War, he was commander of was commended by superior officers for bravery and meritorious the Missouri Militia in 1861, and then general in the Confederate Army conduct. Before the war he was active in politics and was an anti slavery in 1862. After the Civil War, he was a rancher in Mexico (1865-66). He advocate and assisted many slaves to escape by the Underground died in St. Louis. Est. $70-150 HWAC# 77603 Railroad. He was the first president of the Youngstown city council” [American Dental Journal - Volume 8] (Potter Collection) Est. $60-100 Lot# 2188 New York, New York CDV of Civil War HWAC# 56065 General Henry Halleck D. Appleton & Co. Cartes de Viste identified on the reverse in pencil. Minor Lot# 2192 , Virginia 1862 Three Civil stains. Halleck (1815-1872) served as General- War Virginia Telegraphs All are on in-Chief of all Union armies during the Civil War. United States Military Telegraph form. Before working in the Western Theater of the All are to TT Eckert. 1) Fairfax, 1862. war, he was a lawyer and land speculator, and a Recommending Mr. Gilbert Townsend noted collector of “Californiana.” Copies of his to join the cause. He was at New Creek. collection are in the Bancroft Library (originals Message by JGC Lee, Chief Clerk under were destroyed in the San Francisco earthquake). General Sigels Corps. 2) Weaverton, He was also director of the Almaden Quicksilver 1862. “Repaired line to this point...arrest of Hookers Division was here... Company in San Jose, president of the Atlantic and line badly damaged...” 3) Fort Brad, 1862. “Forty coils wire rec’d all right- Pacific Railroad, and owner of the Rancho Nicasio General McClellan & Dix want a cable up James River from Jamestown in Marin County, California. Est. $80-150 HWAC# 67079 Island to (illegible) Bar. Contraband news is being published under telegraphic headings...” Est. $100-200 HWAC# 77565 Lot# 2189 Lairdsville, Pennsylvania c1862 Civil War Patriotic Cover with Lot# 2193 Madison, Wisconsin handwritten “Death to Traitors” c.1860s Camp Randall Receipt This envelope has a lot going for it. (Union Civil War Facility) Hale & 1) Handwritten “Lairdsville / June Davis, Camp Randall, 186_. Receipt 20.” It is addressed to Bouckville in was unused, but a child has used the New York, so I assume this must be paper to write in pencil at some point. the New York, Lairdsville. 2) Hand Receipt is 3 x 7.25” Camp Randall was cancelled stamp. 3) “Death to Traitors” located on what is now the University of Wisconsin. It was a training is written above the American flag with a circle of stars. 4) It is written facility of the Union army during the Civil War, where more than go Miss Idalia Bridge in care of Jonas Bridge. Jonas Bridge lived from 70,000 recruits were trained. The Army also established a hospital and 1813 to 1863. Idalia, his daughter, lived from 1845 to 1931. Jonas ran prisoner-of-war camp. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 77642 a grocery store and tavern in Pratts Hollow for a number of years and later followed farming. Was also High Sheriff in Pratts Hollow. 5) Back Lot# 2194 , 2 Confederate Bonds of top envelope flap has a circular stamp for the Haydon & Letchworth 1863 $100 # 348, 1 coupon missing. company. They were advertising saddlery, carriages and hardware. 1865 $1000 #30879, 1 coupon (Potter Collection) Est. $60-100 HWAC# 58347 missing. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 76806 Lot# 2190 , General Tousaint Beauregard / Pre Civil War Photo . This general was a professional soldier. He was wounded twice, in the Mexican Lot# 2195 , 1 2 Confederate War American War. He also directed the bombardment Bonds 1863 #2453 $1000, 1 coupon of Ft. Sumter.Second in command at the first Bull missing, rough condition. 1863 Run, and second in command at the battle of Shiloh #28315 $1000, 1 coupon missing, . He also directed the defense of Charleston( 1863- rough condition. Est. $100-200 1864). He was again, second in command of the HWAC# 76807 Army of Tennessee in 1865. President of the RR, supervisor of the state lottery and Louisiana State Lot# 2196 , 2 Different Confederate Adjutant General. Card in good condition with a Bonds 1861 $500 #6870, missing few light age spots. But, the bottom right corner 1 coupon. 1863$500 #3882 with all has been torn away ( See photo) Otherwise a very coupons. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 76805 nice ( RH ). Est. $50-100 HWAC# 76714 92 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Military Lot# 2197 , Adams Express Lot# 2203 , CDV Of Union Soldier CDV of a Soldier’s Package and 4 Civil War Union soldier in a shell jacket. Possibly from Maps c. 1863 Adams Express Soldier’s Pennsylvania. Deibert Studios some water Package with 5 red rear seals.4 maps from Civil War in America-pages staining on reverse, light water impact on front. approx 8.5” x 5.5”. Bull Run, Chicamauga, Antietam, Grant’s Campaign. Est. $50-200 HWAC# 51619 Est. $60-100 HWAC# 7655 Lot# 2198 , 1861-1865 Ambrotype of Union Soldier Civil War Ambrotype of Young Soldier, nice condition, 2.75” x 2.25”. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 76211 Lot# 2204 , CDV Photo’s of Union Civil War Soldiers (2) CDV of Civil War Drummer boy holding his Kepi & his father next to him. On the back of photo written in pencil reads “Uncle James McMahan & Son Willard “. Lot# 2199 , 1861-1865 Ambrotype Photo of Wheeland of Milton, Pa., Union Soldier Union Soldier in uniform, Identified on the back. Slight fading, ambrotype, 3.25” x 3.75”. Est. $200-400 has been kept in a protective plastic HWAC# 76214 cover. 2.5” x 4”. 2) CDV of Union Civil War soldier in 4 button sack coat, no logo. Good condition, kept in protective plastic. 2.5” x 4”. Est. $50-150 HWAC# 57914 Lot# 2205 , 1862-1863 Civil War Confederate Portrait and Newspaper Lot of 2. 1) 1862 Studio Portrait of young man in bezel. Inscribed on the reverse, “From your brother Robert, Charleston, SC, May 1862.” 2) Dec. 24, 1863 Lot# 2200 , CDV of Civil War Soldier Image of a youthful soldier, possibly a drummer boy in a shell issue of The Iredell Express, “Devoted to jacket. Photo by Smith & Huey, Indianapolis. Est. Southern Interests.” Statesville, North Carolina. $50-200 HWAC# 51612 Volume VII, No. 3. Includes a Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, ads, and other articles. Poor condition with heavy soiling, foxing and some separation. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 77508 Lot# 2206 , Civil War Era Brass Insignia Group 5 Civil Warera brass insignias in frame. Crossed sword scabards, hat crossed rifles-missing Lot# 2201 , CDV of Civil War Soldier in Shell 1 loop, crossed cannons, hat bugle-1 wire missing, musician’s lyre-no Jacket A photo of a Civil War soldier in his frock and 2 family members. No photo logo. Est. $40- wires. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 76527 120 HWAC# 51613 Lot# 2207 , 1864-1865 Civil War Era Harper’s Weekly (14) 14 different Harper’s Weekly issues fro, 1864- 1865. varied topics including Yale and Harvard Regatta, Andersonville Trial, Gen. Sherman, Secret Service scout and more. Light scattered foxing, not unusual fro the age. Est. $80-150 Lot# 2202 , CDV of Commodore Wilkes by Taber HWAC# 76514 Rare CDV of Union Navy hero Commodore Wilkes. Lot# 2208 , Civil War Generals Printed on back Col. Hackitts father. Before the and Leaders: Sketches from Books Civil War Wilkes led the “US Exploring Expedition” to the Arctic. Est. $50-200 HWAC# 65026 Includes Lt. General A. P. Stewart, General Jonathan Williams, Rear Admiral Samuel F. Dupont, Maj. General ALex S. Webb, Brigadier General Adoniham J. Warner, Lt. General A. P. Stewart, Maj. General E. A. Hitchcock, General G. T. Beauregard, Brigadier General S. W. Crawford, and Maj. General Alexander Stewart Webb. There is also one page with the members of the Confederate Cabinet. (Potter Collection) Est. $60-100 HWAC# 59457 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 93
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Military Lot# 2209 , Civil War related Lot# 2213 , 1863 Confederate & Military Ephemera Lot of 5. 1) States of America Bond Lot of 2 1920 certificate from the Executive Confederate Bonds: 1) No. 8168, 130 Department of Indiana, Adjutant A, R-4, for $1000. 7 coupons attached; General’s Office, certifying the 2) No. 10431, 130 A, R-4 for $1000. enrollment of William Hagenbuck in 7 coupons attached. 14” x 11” Est. Company 13, 138th Regiment Indiana $240-300 HWAC# 78317 on May 11th, 1864. Mustered out at Indianapolis, Sept. 30th, 1864. Age Lot# 2214 , 1862 Confederate States of America at enlistment, 18 years. Signed by Bond, State of Alabama Lot of 1 duplicate Bond, the adjutant general, Harry B. SMith, No. 131 for $5000. Criswell, 61G-1, R-11. Beautiful and Hagenbuck. Highly pictorial. Also condition, 9 coupons attached. Blue, with border. a 1928 document from the Bureau of Pensions for Mary Hagenbuck, 11” x 13”. Est. $800-1000 HWAC# 78327 widow of William. 2) 1861 Troy, New York typed notice from the Headquarters of the 10th Brigade notifying of a general election for Col., Lt. Col., and Major in a newly organized Volunteer Regiment. Addressed to Captain Geo. H. Otis, who was promted to major in July 1861 and resigned in 1862. 3) 1886 booklet, Grand Army of the Republic, In Memory of Senior Vice-President Samuel N. Benjamin.Lafayette Post No. 140. 32 pp. 4) 1928 Discharge Certificate (replacement) for Howard Conway, of Co. L., 18th Infantry, enlisted in 1917 at Jefferson Barracks in Lot# 2215 , 1863 Confederate States Missouri. (Right at the end of WW I). Est. $40-60 HWAC# 77630 of America Bonds (2) Lot of 2 Bonds: 1) Criswell 122, R4, No. 16449, for $1000. Lot# 2210 , Civil War related Ephemera 7 coupons attached; 2) R4, No. 2359, for Lot of 11. 1) Union Military Scrip, $20, $1000. 7 coupons attached. Est. $240-300 issued in Topeka, Kansas, June 1st, 1867, “... HWAC# 78319 settlement of claims growing out of the Price Raid in 1864, and Indian Expedition under Lot# 2216 , 1863 Confederate States of Gen. Curtis in July and August 1864.” 2) 1864 America Bonds (2) Lot of 2 Bonds: 1) No. Georgetown, Ohio IOOF manuscript receipt, 19969, for $500. 7 coupons attached, 121, R2; 3) Three 1950s tickets for “Confederate 2) No. 19968, for $500. 7 coupons attached, Balls”, locations unknown. 4) 1932 invitation 121, R2. Slight staining on upper right corner. for Grand Army of the Republic dinner and Please inspect.13.5” x 10.5” Est. $150-250 dance at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago. 5) HWAC# 78320 1865 Office of Internal Revenue, Treasury Department, warrant with vignette of George Lot# 2217 , 1861-1865 Ferrotype & Daguerreotype Washington, possibly to a sergeant. 6) 1864 letter, Griswold (state Portraits Half cased studio posed daguerreotype unknown). Writes that he has heard that this person is recovering from portrait of man 3.25” x 3.75”; Ferrotype portrait of measles. 7) Grand Army of the Republic engraving salesman’s sample. lady, rare size, 1.75” x 2”. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 76213 5.5 x 3” 8) Constitution and Laws governing the Sons of Veterans, 1912 edition. 87 pp. with some illustrations of fraternal badges. 4.5 x 3” 9) 1945 printed postcard of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and Commissioned Officers’ Quarters, Fortress Monroe, Virginia. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 77373 Lot# 2211 , Confederate Civil War Tintype & CDV Lot of 2. 1) CDV photograph of Confederate General Lot# 2218 , 1861-1865 Ferrotype of Richard Griffith (1814-1862). No Union Soldier Rare full case studio photographer listed. Heavy soiling. ferrotype of Union Soldier wearing Griffith was a school teacher in sergeant’s chevron on right arm of Mississippi beginning in 1837. He was uniform. Chevron painted on later(?) 1st Lt. of the 1st Infantry during the Nice condition, 3.25” x 3.75”. Est. War with Mexico. He then became a $200-300 HWAC# 76212 banker, US marshal, state treasurer, general in the state militia and then Lot# 2219 , Four CDVs of Union general in the Confederate army in Civil War Generals & Officers Lot 1861. He was killed in action at Savage’s Station, Virginia, June 29, of 4 different.1) Two CDVs of General 1862. Comes with article by CE Avery. 2) Tintype of Confederate soldier. Ben. Butler. One is of a sketch, the He is wearing the distinct Georgia Depot shell jacket with square cuff other is real photo. Butler was a facing. One military and one civilian button showing. No case. Comes lawyer and Mass. legislator who with research article by CE Avery. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 77573 occupied New Orleans and was the Lot# 2212 , Confederate States of military governor of Louisiana. He was Commander of of the Army of the James. He resigned in 1865, became a congressman, governor of America Bond 2 Bonds in this lot: 1) Mass. and was elected to the House of Rep. He had a leadership role in No. 3884, for $500. with 11 coupons the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. 2) CDV photo of sketch attached, March 1863. Beautiful of Major General James McPherson. He joined the army in 1853, was vignette of steam boat & train with commander of the army of Tennessee, and was killed in action at Atlanta writing below it reads “Archer & on July 22, 1864. 3) CDV photo of sketch of Col. Edward D. Baker. He was Daly, Richmond, Va 2) Conf. States of America Bond with 11 coupons attached no. 3887. 14” x 10”. Est. $200- the only sitting US senator to be killed during the Civil War. Lawyer and 250 HWAC# 78316 friend of Lincoln, Baker was killed at Balls Bluff, Virginia in OCt. 1861. Est. $200-300 HWAC# 77610 94 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Military Lot# 2220 , Four CDVs of Union Lot# 2226 , WWI Leather Ammo Civil War Soldiers Lot of 4 different. Belt 5 leather pouches on a leather Included: Civil War private of militia, belt. No apparent buckle. Est. $100- photo by McCahon of Ohio; Admiral 150 HWAC# 76826 Foote, Admiral & Commander of South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Lot# 2227 , Germany Hitler World died in 1863 from wounds received War II Ephemera Lot of 26. 1) 25 at Fr. Donelson; Civil War soldier in 4 button sack coat, photo by Jos. propaganda guards with black-and- Clutter of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; and US Naval officer (?), photo by Bell of white photographs on one side and Washington D.C. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 77606 German text on the other. c.1930s. Hitler’s Rise to Power. 4.5 x 3” 2) Brass Lot# 2221 , 1864 Illustrated Civil tag with Swastika cut-out, 1943 / War Letter Sheet and a Civil War Adolf Hitler.1.75” diameter. Est. $80- Era Letter 1) Patriotic Civil War 120 HWAC# 77556 Letter sheet with large American flag and quote on “And the Star Spangled Lot# 2228 , Germany c.1940s Two Banner in triumph shall wave o’er WWII Photos of Hitler with Stamps the land of the Free and the home of Attached Two postcard sized black- the Brave.” Written from Apple Creek. and-white photographs of Adolf Hitler Beginning of letter is very faded over in Nazi uniform. Both have foreign the years. Farming news. 2) Camped stamps attached (one on the front and 30 miles from Savannah near Sisters one on the reverse). No addresses so Ferry on the Savannah River. News of camp “a lot of old clothes hung up they don’t appear to be postcards that to dry””have got a nice piece of ground”. Water stained and hard to read. were mailed. Est. $80-100 HWAC# (Potter Collection) Est. $80-120 HWAC# 59467 77309 Lot# 2222 , c. 1765-75 Letter Lot# 2229 , WW2 Ephemera Written During Civil War Era Early and Medals Assortment of Chinese letter from Lady Townley writing stamps, Brest France postcard to Lady Grace “Lady G why if I had a booklet, 4 Year of Military Women sober husband as you have I would enameled medals, Hiring Our Heroes make myself the happiest wife in the medal, approx 1945-48 French postal world as being as sober as he...” This covers, Corsair and B25 Wings of letter is delicate, please inspect. This Victory cards, 5 US airplane b/w letter was written during Civil War printed plates, war ration book, asst. Era. Interesting read. Est. $200-400 HWAC# 77965 US and Chinese Yank’s covers, Magic Carpet booklet and more ephemera. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 76946 Lot# 2223 , 1886 Life of General Grant (1 Book); Perley’s Lot# 2230 Prescott, Arizona 1877 US Army Reminiscences Illustrated (1 Quartermaster’s Instructions for Executing Book) 2 Hardback books 1) Life of Bond, Prescott, Arizona Territory Major General Grant c. 1885, by James P. C.A. Reynolds, Quartermaster U.S. Army, Boyd, pp.734, has illustrations, spine Prescott, A.T., July 9th, 1877. Memorandum of of book is coming off, 6” x 8”; 2) Perley’s Reminiscences Illustrated, c. Instructions for Executing Bond. Handwritten 1886, Volume II, by Ben Perley Poore. pp.543, some fraying at bottom of that each surety must own and possess book. Est. $40-80 HWAC# 76262 property not exempt by law from execution of value not less than the amount of the bond. 9.75 Lot# 2224 , 1861-1865 Tin Type x 7.5” Folds, some toning/staining. Est. $100- Photo Civil War Era Tin Type photo 200 HWAC# 67048 of soldier. Has holder with underside of velvet to protect photo. Looks to Lot# 2231 , California 1893 Commission be Union uniform(?) Est. $150-250 Certificate for National Guard of California HWAC# 76210 Large original certificate with gold seal of California. Certificate to Henry W. Rich, commissioned to First Lieutenant Company Lot# 2225 , 1861, 1864 Two Civil “Q”, Second Regiment of Infantry, Fourth War Letters 1) Patriotic (roughly Brigade, December 2, 1893. Signed by H. H. torn) cover with patriotic American Markham, governor, E. G. Waite, Secretary of Flag stationary. “What exciting State, and C. C. Allen, Adjutant General. 23.5” times we are having in the usually x 19”. Certificate has been rolled and has a few quiet United States. Brother fighting creases. Est. $150-250 HWAC# 76601 against brother. It seems dreadful this Civil War, yet I wouldn’t stop it now if I could.” She goes on to tell that one of her brothers has enlisted in Col. Gordon’s Regiment that is now encamped near Boston and drilling. 2) This is from Benjamin Wight from Centerville, New York to LL Barclay of Bedford, PA. “It truly seems hard that our brave boys cannot live to enjoy the freedom they are fighting for...” “This great rebellion must be crushed.” (Potter Collection) Est. $100-180 HWAC# 59424 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 95
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th Military Lot# 2232 Fort Union, New Mexico 1868 Early Ft. Lot# 2236 , Texas CDV Litho. of Col. James Union, New Mexico Territory Document Depot Fannin, Slave Trader & Texas Army Col. Very rare Quartermaster’s Office, Fort Union, N.M., July 21st, CDV is of the only known painting of Fannin done 1868. Addressed to the forage agent as Tecolote to when he attended West Point. James Fannin (1804- distribute 108 lbs grain and 168 lbs of hay for horses 36) was a Georgia merchant who came to Texas in and mules en route to Santa Fe. By order of Captain 1834. He was a plantation owner and slave trader. Bradley. 8.5 x 4.5” Folds. Fort Union operated from He served as a colonel in the Texas army and fought 1851-1891. By early 1851 Indian raids in New in 3 battles against Mexican forces in 1835. He and Mexico and along the Santa Fe Trail demanded that his men were captured on their way to help defend something more be done by the troops stationed the Alamo at the Battle of Coleto Creek, They were in the region. Located near the Mountain and then executed on March 27, 1836 at Goliad, Texas. Cimarron branches of the Santa Fe Trail by Lt. Col. Est. $100-150 HWAC# 77605 Edwin V. Sumner, commanding Military Department No. 9. [Read a full history here: https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/ Lot# 2237 , Iraqi Propaganda historyculture/upload/TOME-2.pdf] Est. $100-200 HWAC# 67044 Eleven pieces of propaganda from the Iraqi War, photos of tanks, bombers, Lot# 2233 , Oregon 1873 Modoc Indian Saddam Hussein and others. All in Arabic. All 4 x 6 inches in color. Est. War Document Fuel Forage and Straw $40-80 HWAC# 78266 voucher for the second quarter of 1873 by Lieutenant W.H. Boyle, 21st Infantry A.A. Lot# 2238 , Military Engravings Location is simply “in the field” (somewhere & Photograph Lot of 8. 1) Seven in Oregon, probably near Lost River). Has illustrations/engravings, likely out of 20 entries from April 1st to June 30th, 1873. various antique books. a)Three are by Signed by Boyle in the bottom right. 14.5 x the London Printing and Publishing 17” Folds, some soiling/toning. Boyle was Company and depict three different involved in an attack by the Modocs who battles: 1854 Battle of Citate; 1855 meant to kill the peace commissioners. He Battle of Tchernaya; and 1854 Battle left Vancouver with the 21st Infantry on Dec. of Inkerman. 7.25 x 10.5” with some 3, 1872 to take part in the conflict. According foxing. b) 1786 engraving of Lord to “The Modocs and Their War,” Boyle spoke Chinook and was brought Howe by J. Fielding, London. 8.25 x 5” along as a translator during one of the negotiations with the Indians Foxing. c) 1860 engraving of Capt. May’s Charge at Resica De La Palma, in January 1873. The negotiation went bad and the Modocs opened Virtue & Co. Publishers, NY. 8 x 11” Soiling. d) Portrait engraving of fire on Boyle and the person he was with, Walter Sherwood, mortally Maj. General Horatio Gates, published by Elias Dexter, NY. 8.25 x 11” wounding Sherwood. Boyle made it back to the Gillem’s camp. This all Stains. e) Composite illustration of six military men: Dix. Buell, Shields, preceded the second battle of April 1873. [See also: Eyewitnesses to the Scott, Franklin, Casey, and Halleck.9 x 7.75” with some staining. 2) 8 x Indian Wars, 1865-1890: The wars for the Pacific Northwest, pg.147- 10” photo on 9.5 x 10.5” labelled mount. Company A, 16th Regiment, 150] Est. $150-250 HWAC# 77650 NGP, Camp C.S.W. Jones, Erie, PA, July 15-21, 1905. Est. $80-160 HWAC# 77641 Lot# 2234 Fort Ewell, Texas 1853 Fort Ewell, Texas US Army Receipt Dated June Lot# 2239 , Military Prayer Rug Brand new 16th, 1853, Fort Ewell, Texas. For 1,003 “Made In Afghanistan” military rug, 23 x 30 bushels of corn. Signed by C. Monroe. United inches. Images of tanks, rocket launchers, hand State Army form. Folds, 10 x 8” Ft. Ewell was grenades, machine guns and drones. Dated established in 1852. Located approximately 2016. Est. $60-120 HWAC# 78268 25 miles Southeast of the present town of Cotulla on the South bank of the Nueces River at the point where it was crossed by the old San Antonio-Laredo Road. Established to guard the frontier and the road from San Antonio to Laredo. Officially abandoned on October 3, 1854. Est. $60-100 HWAC# 77622 Lot# 2240 , Model 1901 US Army Lot# 2235 , Texas 1874 Buffalo Mess Cup This model of cup was only Soldier Discharge Papers and made for 5 years and is the last of the US Book After the Civil War, the US Army Army’s traditional tin cups. Est. $50- recruited 4 regiments of African 100 HWAC# 76530 Americans to serve in the Western Frontier. The men of the 24th and 25th Infantry and the 9th and 10th Cavalry fought the Indians, built forts, pursued desperados and protected railroad builders. Their curly hair was similar to buffalo hair and the Indians called them Buffalo Soldiers. Lot# 2241 , Spanish American These 2 documents discharge one of the black men of the 24th Infantry. War Ammo Box Very nice ammo box Ringgold Barracks, TX. Also includes hardcover The Buffalo Soldier by Leckie. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 76509 that looks very similar to a western express treasure box, but is constructed quite differently. Even the green color is similar to the treasure box! 12 x 20 x 8”, iron reinforced edges, handle on top and left side. Circa 1898-1910. Est. $500-1500 HWAC# 77442 96 August 2018
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th General Americana Lot# 2242 Indianapolis, Indiana early Lot# 2248 Oswego, New York early 1900’s Mirrored Ad. Pin Mirrored Ad. 1900’s Mirrored Ad. Pin Mirrored Pin with scantily clad woman standing Ad. Pin with scantily clad woman on at drinking whiskey bar reads “George obverse, reads “Metropolitan Hotel WM. Hoffman Co./ Indianapolis, Ind. Bar/ Frank Mack Prop./24 E. Bridge St. The Barkeepers Friend.2.25” round. Oswego NY/ Good for 10cents in Trade. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 77932 2.25” round. Good Condition. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 77931 Lot# 2243 Ligonier, Indiana early Lot# 2249 Shelby, Ohio early 1900’s 1900’s Mirrored Ad. for Henry Isreal Mirrored Ad. Pin 1 mirrored ad pin Mirrored Ad. Pin with “scantily clad” with “scantily clad” lady on obverse lady on front & mirror on back. Reads reads, “Meet Your Friends at the Bridge/ “Henry Israel/Ligonier, Ind./ Good for Felter Bros. Shelby Ohio/ Good For 10 cents in trade. Mirror on reverse side 10 cents in trade. 2.25” round, please has black spotting. Please inspect. 2.5” inspect reverse side of mirror. Some round. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 77929 black staining. Est. $300-500 HWAC# 77930 Lot# 2244 St. Louis, Missouri early 1900’s Lot# 2250 , Pennsylvania 1970 “Charlie the Tuna” Advertising Mirrors (2) 2 mirrored Lamp “Charlie the Tuna” advertising lamp. 12.5” advert. pins. 1) “Take Duffy’s Pure Malt high, approximately 4” square. Classic colored Whiskey When You Are Not Looking Well/ three-dimensional vignette of Charlie theTuna. No Makes The Weak Strong”, “Absolutely lampshade, any commercial small lampshade will Pure And Unadulterated/ Trade Mark”; do. A few scratches, basically in excellent condition, 2) Complexion Powder/Carmen/Stafford copyright 1970 by StarKist Foods. Est. $80-200 Miller Co., St. Louis, MO. Comes in small HWAC# 76367 jewelry purse. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 77917 Lot# 2245 Eureka, Nevada early Lot# 2251 , Virginia c1870 “Welcome 1900’s Mirrored Ad. for Hotel Nugget” Tobacco Advertising Brown Bar An Extra Rare Ad. for Broadsides Advertisement for the Hotel Brown Bar reads “The Lady T.C. Williams Co., manufacturers of on the Other Side is Invited to Visit tobacco, comparing the brand with Hotel Brown Bar, Eureka, Nevada/ the largest gold nugget, found on June Beer, Wines and Liquors...”3” x 2”. Est. 9, 1858 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. $300-600 HWAC# 77927 View of a miner with hat, red scarf, and knee high boots, holding a very large gold nugget in one hand and a Lot# 2246 Fort Edwards, New York early 1900’s Mirrored Ad. for St. pickaxe in the other saying, “Jack! Look at this.” In the background there is a miner pushing an ore car on raised tracks (right), miners walking James Hotel Mirrored Ad. Pin with with tools; etc. Text on print reads “T. C. Williams Co. Manufacturers scantily clad lady on obverse, reads Virginia U.S.A.” and “As the Welcome Nugget weighing 2217 oz. exceeds “St. James Hotel/H. McMurray Prop. / in purity & value, any lump of gold ever found. So this brand surpasses Fort Edwards NY/ Good for 10 cents in trade.2.25” round. Good Condition. Est. in quality any tobacco made.” A total of three. 13.5 x 6.75”. Condition varies from extra fine very nice (folds in two). Est. $200-400 HWAC# $300-500 HWAC# 77933 74593 Lot# 2252 Munich, Germany Lowenbrau Advertising Piece Sitting lion on a Lowenbrau advertising base, 6.5” x 5” x 2”. The lion sits on top, another 12” with Lot# 2247 Norwich, New York early its tongue hanging out, and has whiskers. Base reads 1900’s Mirrored Advertisement Lowenbrau Munich. Classic brewing collectible, Pin Ad. on mirrored pin of “scantily excellent condition. Est. $80-120 HWAC# 75570 clad lady”. Reads “Continental Hotel/ European Plan/JNO E. Car, Prop/ Norwich, New York/ Good for 10 cents in trade. 2.25” round. Good condition. Est. $150-300 HWAC# 77928 Bid online at FHWAC.com or call 775-851-1859 97
DAY 2 Saturday, August 25th General Americana Lot# 2253 Virginia City, Statue (Union Lot# 2259 , California Early 1900’s Brewery, Virginia City) Rare. “One of the California School Bonds (2) Orange 17 breweries in Storey County, Est. in 1862 School District; Fullerton School - 1896. Re-est. in 1987 as Nevada’s only District Original Gold Bonds including brewery by Rick Hoover, Brew Master.” Est. #1 Fullerton, punch cancelled, Orange $80-100 HWAC# 77950 School District Orange County Ca, #25 for 500 shares. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 76265 Lot# 2260 , California Santa Ana School District Bonds (2) 1) Santa Lot# 2254 , early 1900’s Gold Ana School Dist. Orange County, Cal., Dust Card Gold Dust Card reads 1909, cancelled, No. 2, for $1000; 2) “Alfred Dixon,/ Dealer in/General Santa Ana High School Dist., Orange Merchandise,/Michigan Bluff, Cal./ County, Cal. Redeemed 1907, No. 19 Hardware/Crockery/Dry Goods/ for $1000. Est. $100-150 HWAC# Furnishing Goods/Tinware... Office 76270 W.F. & Co’s Express.. 4.5” x 2.5” Est. $100-200 HWAC# 77924 Lot# 2261 New Orleans, Louisiana 1892 Bond of National Automatic Lot# 2255 Anaheim, California Early Fire Alarm Co. I/C Bond No. 152, 1900’s Anaheim California School President’s & Secretyary’s signatures Bonds All low numbers. Anaheim have cut, this bond was paid in 1907 School District, Orange County, & cancelled. Est. $100-200 HWAC# California: 1) No. 25, $500, cancelled; 76266 2) No. 6, $1,000 punch cancelled; 3) No. 34, $1000, punch cancelled; 4) No. 10, $1000 punch cancelled. Est. $120-200 HWAC# 76272 Lot# 2262 San Francisco, Alabama Lot# 2256 Huntington Beach, California 1908 1906 San Francisco and Vicinity: School Bond Huntington Beach Union HS The Story of the Great Disaster by District Huntington Beach Union High School Zeigler Soft cover booklet of 106 San District, No. 10, $875. Est. $50-100 HWAC# 76271 Francisco earthquake. Cover and first 2 pages are detached. Cover in rough condition. Est. $60-120 HWAC# 76802 Lot# 2263 San Francisco, California Bay Area, CA Maritime Books 3 hardcovers and 1 booklet. San Francisco Bay by Kremble, US Navy Manueuvering Board Manual, San Francisco’s Own-USS Coral Sea. Our Fighting Lot# 2257 , California 1896 Bond, Ship illustrated softcover. Est. $80-100 Fairview School District, Cal. HWAC# 76838 Fairview School Dist., State of Cal, No. 4, for $500. paid 1896. Part of this bond has been cut with scissors(?) on right side, but does not encroach on bond. Est. $100-200 HWAC# 76269 Lot# 2264 San Francisco, California Kimball’s San Francisco Directory, Lot# 2258 , California Bonds, School District 1850 Hardcover reprint, date Fullerton (4) 1) Fullerton Union High School unknown. 139pp. Est. $100-200 District, No. 5 for $1000. paid,punch cancelled; HWAC# 76570 2)Fullerton School Dist., City of Santa Ana No. 5, $1,000 paid/cancelled 1911; 3) Fullerton School Lot# 2265 San Francisco, California Dist., No. 10, $1000. paid/punch cancelled 1924; 1902 San Francisco and Thereabout 4) Fullerton Union High School Dist., Orange County No. 5, $2000., paid 1911/cancelled. Est. by Keeler Hardcover 97pp with $110-200 HWAC# 76268 photos. Est. $80-100 HWAC# 76578 98 August 2018
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