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Auction #15
Tokens, Postcards, Checks
And Other Very Fine Items

NEVADA - Various through White Pine

1088. Unknown. L. Del Papa & Co.// GF/ 5cents/ IT. This is the same family of the present (2002) Nevada State Attorney General. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf, mottled. Est. $20-40

1089. Nevada. Various. Junction Freight Settlements Between Southern Pacific Company and V&T RR from Virginia City, Tonopah, Goldfield, Mina, Schurz, and Reward. Lot of 4 different Freight Settlements, 1906. Item [RTF bookmark start: OLE_LINK1]1) Freight Settlement dated June 4, 1906 for Virginia City to Mina, Moundhouse, Mina, and between Dayton and Reno, Mound House, Schurz, Mina, and Tonopah, signed by H. Coffin, Agent S.P. Co., legal size, 14 x 8 1/2, yellow form, excellent condition with folds.[RTF bookmark end: OLE_LINK1] Item 2) 1) Freight Settlement dated June 15, 1906 for Virginia City to Mina, Mound House, Mina, and between Dayton and Reno, Mound House, Wabuska, Reward, and Tonopah, signed by H. Coffin, Agent S.P. Co., legal size, 14 x 8 1/2, yellow form, excellent condition with folds. 3) Freight Settlement dated June 18, 1906 for Carson, Virginia City to Mina, Mound House, Mina, and between Dayton and Reno, Mound House, Schurz, Mina, and Tonopah, signed by H. Coffin, Agent S.P. Co., legal size, 14 x 8 1/2, yellow form, excellent condition with folds. 4) Freight Settlement dated June 29, 1906 for Carson, Virginia City to Mina, Mound House, and between Dayton, Carson, and Reno, Mound House, Schurz, Mina, and Goldfield, signed by H. Coffin, Agent S.P. Co., legal size, 14 x 8 1/2, yellow form, excellent condition with folds. Est.$50-100

WASHOE

1090. Washoe. (Washoe City). Washoe Bar/H.C.//Gf/1/Drink. Rd, brass, 21mm. Au. Est. $75-150

1091. Washoe. Franktown. Bullion & Exchange Bank Gould & Curry Letter. Datelined Franktown, Nev., 1884, and is regarding payment for shares in Gould & Curry, held by Mrs. F.N. Rogers. 7 3/4" x 10 1/2". Fine, soiling and tears at bottom right corner, soiling at right edge. Est. $25-50

1092. Washoe. Lawton Springs. Lawton Springs/ Nev.// GF/ 5cents/ IT. RD, br, 21mm. Vg, heavily toned, rough surface. Est. $25-50

1093. Washoe. Reno. Annex Club/5/In Trade/Reno, Nev.//blank. Rd, br, 22mm. Toned on obverse, some corrosion and pitting on reverse. We have never had this token before. Vf-Xf. Est. $25-50

1094. Washoe. (Reno). Cosmo Club Lucky Token. Rd, br, 25mm, Vf, toned and a bit worn. Very Rare. Est. $25-50

1095. Washoe. Reno. Frank Bros Tokens. Lot of 2 identical tokens. Frank Bros./Co./Reno//blank. Rd, br, 21mm. Both tokens are identical in style. Their conditions are similar at Xf. Est. $50-100

1096. Washoe. Reno. Golden Eagle/Hotel/J. H. Bridges/Reno, Nevada.//Good/For/A/Smile. Sc(4), br, 27mm. Dark spots on reverse with on spot on obverse with a ding. Extremely rare. Xf. Est. $50-150

1097. Washoe. (Reno). Herbert's Refrigeration Co. Thermometer. 14" x 4 1/2". Tan painted tin body, with black print. Vf, soiled. Est. $50-150

1098. Washoe. Reno. Hotel Golden Trade Tokens. Lot of 3 different tokens. Two of the tokens are identical styles, one of them was found by Hubbard in the desert near Fallon. The third token is dated on the obverse with "1927". All are "Good For 12.5 In Trade", rd, br, and 22mm. All Vf-Xf. There is a whiskey bottle in this sale from the same establishment. Est. $25-50

1099. Washoe. Reno. Kane's Trade Tokens. Lot of 2 different tokens. Kane's Cigar Stand/142/N. Virginia/St./Reno, Nevada.//12.5/IT. Rd, wm, 21mm. Fine. Kane's Bar/Reno,/Nev.//GF/One/Drink/Or/Cigar. Rd, br, 21mm. Dark spots. Vf. We also have a whiskey bottle from this establishment offered in this sale. Est. $50-100

1100. Washoe. Reno. Moana/Springs/Reno, Nevada//GF/1/Drink. Rd, br, 21mm. Vf-Xf. Est. $25-50

1101. Washoe. Reno. N. E. Wilson Medicine Bottles. Lot of 2 bottles. N. E. Wilson Co. Inc./ Pharmacists/ Virginia St Opp. P. O./ Phone 425/ Reno, Nevada. Both have identical embossing. This is one of the few drugstore bottles from Nevada that have the state name fully spelled out. The older variant is 6 7/8" tall. It has no seam above the neck and is lightly frosty with no visible chips. It probably dates to 1916, the first year of the store's existence, and is a rare bottle. The second is the newer (and common) variant with a seam from an automatic bottle machine manufacture running up the neck and over the top, usually indicative of post-1915 bottles. It is 6 1/8" tall, with no chips and light frost. Wilson was one of the leading druggists in Reno with a store that lasted into the second half of the twentieth century. Est. $40-80

1102. Washoe. Reno. Nevada Round-Up Trade Tokens. Lot of 2 different tokens. Nevada Round-Up/ 25/ Jack/ Reno// Good/Anywhere/In/Stingaree/Gulch. Rd, alum, 24mm. Nevada Round-Up/ 100/ Jack/ Reno// Good/ Anywhere/ In/ Stingaree/ Gulch. Rd, alum, 31mm. This token was found at the Fallon dump. Both are worn, Vf. Est. $50-100

1103. Washoe. Reno. P. Andreuccetti/Reno/French/Bakery/Reno, Nev.//GF/5/Loaf. Sc(8), br, 29mm. Xf-Au. We have never had this token before. Extremely rare. Est. $50-100

1104. Washoe. Reno. Reno Dog Tag, 1918. There is an image of a dog on the front and the tag is holed at the top. Oblong, brass, 33mm in long direction. Au. Est. $25-50

1105. Washoe. Reno. Reno Hotel Key Tag. If Found/Please Drop/Into Any Mail Box/832 Nixon Ave./Reno/Nev./1937//blank. Oblong, white metal, 43mm x 20mm. Au. Est. $25-75

1106. Washoe. Reno. Reno Palace Club Double Shot Glass. Reno's/ Palace Club/ famous since 1888/ pic of slot with coin jackpot of coins on the floor. 3.5" tall. Black silk screen. Mint. Est. $10-20

1107. Washoe. Reno. Reno Smelting, Milling & Reduction Works Correspondence. On company letterhead, regarding debt owed by a deceased "Mr. Schooling". Signed by Wm. Thompson, secretary, and addressed to T.R. Hofer, Esq. of the Bullion & Ex. Bank. Datelined Reno, Washoe Co., Nev., 1887. In extremely fine condition, with only minor foxing at top edge. 8" x 11". Est. $25-50

1108. Washoe. Reno. Reno Trade Tokens. Lot of 2 different pcs. Sciots Club/ (pic-pyramid)/ Reno, Nevada// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT, br, rd, 21mm, Xf, toned; Good/ Anywhere/ In/ Stingaree/ Gulch// Nevada Round-Up/ 50/ Jack/ Reno, rd, al, 31mm, fair condition, with heavy dent, horizontally down center, pitting. Est. $15-30

1109. Washoe. Reno. Reno Trade Tokens. Lot of 3 different tokens. Sciots Club/(pic of a Pyramid)/Reno, Nevada//GF/12.5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. 1 dark spot on reverse, Xf-Au. The/Carroll/Reno//GF/12.5/In/Merchandise. Rd, br, 21mm. Minor toning around raised letters. Vf-Xf. Grand/Buffet/Reno/Patrick & Co//GF/12.5/In/Merchandise. Rd, br, 21mm. Worn on high points. F-Vf. Est. $25-50

1110. Washoe. Reno. Washoe County Bank Private Mailing Cards. Lot of 65 pcs. Note Credit given the State Bank & Trust Co. of Carson City. All dated 1903, and with the State Bank & Trust Co., Carson City, Nevada stamped on front. 3 1/2 "x 5 1/2". All Vf, minor foxing. Est. $25-50

1111. Washoe. Reno. Wieland Bottling Works Soda Bottle. Clear glass soda bottle from Wieland Bottling Works, Reno, Nevada. Embossed. Some dirt inside. 1cm nick on top rim. 8 inches tall. Very fine. Est. $50-100

1112. Washoe. Sparks. Electric/Saloon/Sparks//GF/25/IT. Rd, br, 24mm. Xf-Au. Est. $75-150

1113. No Lot.

1114. Washoe. Stead. NCO Open Mess/Stead A.F.B. Nev.//GF/$1.00/In Merchandise. Rd, alum, 35mm. Xf. Est. $10-20

1115. Washoe. Wadsworth. Only/ C.A. Hoover/ Wadsworth// GF/ One/ Drink. Sc (8), al, 30mm. It was found in 1974, and is the only one known (NTB). Vf, heavily soiled on damaged surface. Est. $500-1000

1116. Washoe. Wadsworth. Reception/ Wadsworth/ Nev.// I.O.U./ One/ Drink/ Brooks McClane. Rd, Br, 25mm. Hole at right on obverse and at bottom center on reverse. Fine, toned, worn at high points. Est. $150-300

1117. Washoe. (Washoe City). Washoe Trading Co./ Bar/ Check// GF 5 Cents at Bar. Rd, br, hole in center. Vf, edge on obverse is dented, corrosion on reverse. 21mm. Est. $75-150

WHITE PINE

1118. White Pine. East Ely. Burns/ &/ Dortch/ East Ely/ Nev.// GF/ 12 1/2 cents/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf, a bit worn. Est. $15-30

1119. White Pine. (East Ely). Wood's/Ice Cream/Parlor/And/Pool Hall//GF/5/IT. Rd, bronze (copper?), 22mm. Unc. Est. $25-75

1120. White Pine. (Ely). Apex/ Bar/ Patrick & Co. (engravers)// GF/ 12 1/2 cents/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Very toned, rust. Fine. Est. $20-40

1121. White Pine. Ely. Brady's Bar Trade Tokens. Lot of 3. Brady's Bar/ 12 1/2 cents/ IT. Rd, each with a hole in the center, br. 21mm. Vf, toned. Based on the description in the NTB, these tokens are the original not the fantasy pieces described on page 93. Est. $25-50

1122. White Pine. Ely. Counter Stamped Coin. 1912/ R.N.C./ over original 1877 engraving. Rev: Ely./ Nev. Rd, silver? 23mm. Original engraving is very weak, only the silhouette of the Liberty figure still present. Est. $25-75

1123. White Pine. Ely. Dewey Trade Check/ Ely, Nev.// GF/ 5 cents/ IT. Lot of 8. Rd, br, hole in center. Xf, toned. 21mm. Est. $20-40

1124. White Pine. Ely. Ely Trade Token Collection. Lot of 17 different tokens. Three are from the Montana, GF 12 1/2cents, rd, with hole in center, and 13 are Dewey Trade Checks. Rd, br, 21mm. Vf-Vf/Xf, toned, mottled. Est. $50-100 (no illustration)

1125. White Pine. Ely. Ely Trade Token Collection. Lot of 7 different tokens. Town Club, W.&B., The Bud, Stock Exchange, Union Ely Drug Co., The Montana, and the Ely Buffet. All rd, one with hole and one with square in center, 21mm-27mm, br and al. Vf-Xf, mottling, toning. Est. $25-75

1126. White Pine. Ely. Ely Trade Tokens. Lot of 2 different pcs. W.&B./ Ely, Nev.// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT; L.H. Murdock/ Ely/ Nevada// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT. Both Rd, br, 21mm. Fine, toning, corrosion. Est. $20-40

1127. White Pine. Ely. Ely Trade Tokens. Lot of 5 different tokens. Crescent Bar/Ely,/Nev.//GF/12.5/IT. Rd, alum, 24mm. Vf. Dewey Trade Check/(center hole punch)/Ely, Nev.//GF/5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf. Ely Dairy/ Ely,/Nevada.// GF/1/Quart Milk. Rd, alum, 29mm. Xf. (2) L. H. Murdock/Ely,/Nevada.//GF/12.5/IT. Rd, br, 22mm. F-Vf. Est. $50-100

1128. White Pine. Ely. Miners Club/(design)/Ely, Nev.//GF/25/IT. Rd, br, 24mm. Hubbard got this token from Wilson. Xf. Est. $15-30

1129. White Pine. Ely. Servian Funeral Real Photo Postcard, c.1910. Image is of a succession of cars and people, walking down main street Ely. "Servian Funeral Ely, Nev. E. Weyle, Photo." "Sevian" was an acceptable variation of Serbian. Eastern Europeans made up a large percentage of the population in Ely around the turn of the century, mostly coming there to work the mines. Unused, 3" x 5". Vf, a bit worn around the edges. Est. $100-300

1130. White Pine. Ely. Sol Hilp, General Merchandiser, Letterhead. Datelined Ely, Nev., 1893. 8" x 10 1/2". Vf, folds. Est. $25-50 (no illustration)

1131. White Pine. Hamilton. First National Bank of Nevada Check. Unused, with RN-B imprinted rev. Datelined Hamilton, Nev., 18XX. Handsome vignettes at left: steam ship, Nevada State Seal and steam train. Red print, printed by W.H. Arthur & Co. 3 1/4" x 8 3/4". Mint. Est. $25-50

1132. White Pine. Illipah. Illipah Basin Oil & Gas Co. Cert. #203. Incorporated in Nevada in 1919. Issued to Frank Sage for 1000 shares in 1920. Signed by president John E. Amerida and secretary E. Richardson. Uncancelled. Black border, no vignette. Printed by the Mysell Rollins Co. 5 3/4" x 10 1/2". Vf, folds, minor foxing. Est. $25-75

1133. White Pine. Lehman Caves Postcards. Lot of 4 different cards. Four different views of the interior of Lehman Caves, located in the Great Basin National Park. Est. $5-10 (no illustration)

1134. White Pine. Letter on Eugene N. Robinson Letterhead. Datelined White Pine County, Nev., 1889. Letter is regarding the sale of a piano. 8" x 11". Fine, folds, hole at upper left, wrinkles. Est. $25-50 (no illustration)

1135. White Pine. (McGill). H. E. Sawyer// GF 12 1/2 cents/ IT. Lot of 12. Rd, br, hole in center. 21mm. Xf, toned. Est. $100-300

1136. White Pine. (McGill). H. E. Sawyer//GF 12.5 cents/IT. Rd, copper, 21mm. 6mm hole at center. Unc. Est. $10-30

1137. White Pine. McGill. London Pool Hall/ McGill/ Nev./ O.L. Stamp Co.// GF/ 12 1/2 cents/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf, toned. Est. $20-40

1138. White Pine. McGill. London Pool Hall/McGills/Nev./C.L./Stamp/Co.//GF/12.5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Obverse is Bu. Reverse has red coloration with dark spot in middle. Est. $20-40

1139. White Pine. McGill. McGill Drug Store/ McGill,/ Nev.// GF/ 12 1/2 cents/ IT. rd, br, 21mm. Hole in center. Xf, a bit toned. Est. $20-40

1140. White Pine. McGill. McGill Smelter & Pond Real Photo Postcard. B&W image of the smelter and pond, a rare view. White border, 3 1/2" x 5 1/2", unused. Xf. Est. $50-150

1141. White Pine. McGill. McGill Trade Tokens. Lot of 4 different tokens. Liberty Billiard Hall, McGill Drug Store, H.E. Saweyer and Londing Pool Hall. All GF 12 1/2cents. All rd, two with holes in center, br, 21mm. Vf/Xf, toning, mottling. Est. $40-80

1142. White Pine. (Ruth). Ruth/ Pool/ Hall// GF/ 10 cents/ IT. rd, al, 21mm. Poor condition, severe pitting, corrosion. Est. $10-30

1143. White Pine. Smelterville. Mike Basta And Co./ S.V./ Nev.// GF/ 25cents/ IT. Rd, br, 23mm. Vf, heavily toned. Est. $25-75